Clinton Township Newsletter

8 j u l y 2 0 1 9 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m 800.452.9105 • 908.638.9339 www.AandLPoolService.com 1 VAN SYCKLE ST, HIGH BRIDGE, NJ 08829 SERVING HUNTERDON, WARREN, MORRIS, SOMERSET AND MERCER COUNTIES FOUNDED 1967 • LIC.#13VH02098100 ALL In-Ground Pools Pool Openings Pool Closings Maintenance Swimming Pool Inspections Filter Repair/ Replacement Heater Repair/ Replacement Pump Repair/ Replacement Computerized Automation Pump/Acid Wash Safety Covers Renovations Vacuum Service Leak Detection Services Pressure Testing Pool Cleaners Pool Chemicals Salt Generators SPA Covers SERVICES: P e y t o n ' s P a c k i n G P e r F e c t i o n (The article below is reprinted from the Spring 2019 edition of "The Scoop", an in-house newsletter published by Abilities of Northwest Jersey). The printing industry is now familiar territory for Peyton Manning (yes, that is his real name). He has worked for Paper Strategies, Inc. of Broadway, NJ for over a year now. Peyton's job responsibilities include collating, shrink wrapping, packaging and labeling various printed items that end up in retail stores, banks and medical facilities all across the country. His biggest responsibility is packing approximately 50,000 business cards on each of the two days a week he works at the plant. His attention to detail in making sure that every single box is identical to the previous one is not only a thing of beauty, it shows his pride for a job well done. Looking at the overall numbers, Peyton has packed over 5 million business cards over the past year, without a single mistake. The repetitive nature of his job isn't for everyone, but, Peyton has an incredible attention to detail and time oriented task management which makes him thrive in this position. Peyton worked with Abilities' Employment Pathways program in 2017 to find his ideal employment where he would thrive and succeed. After several job samplings, Peyton and his parents were introduced to David Leary at PSI in Broadway. After Peyton job sampled at PSI, he proved himself to be not only a valuable employee but also a cherished part of the team. Now working at PSI for over a year, Peyton has become close to his fellow associates and has grown into a significant role with the company. "Peyton truly feels like family here and we will always be grateful to Abilities for introducing him to a great team at PSI where he is loved and challenged" said Peyton's mother, Arlene. "His experiences have made significant changes in his life globally. He has a purpose to go to work, to do a good job, to get paid for his work, to then save and pay for his own things that he wants. Just like anyone else wants to do." For years companies had huge misconceptions in regards to hiring people with disabilities. Most of these companies believed employees with disabilities could not perform as well as other employees and were apprehensive about hiring them. Today, top companies like Microsoft, CVS, and IBM are all leading the way for inclusiveness for people with disabilities in the workplace. David Leary of PSI understands the importance of having complete inclusiveness in the business world and has taken Peyton under his wing to prove to the community and other businesses how vital diversity is. "As a business owner, it's amazing to have someone like Peyton working here," said Leary. "He is treated equally and understands that we have deadlines that have to be met. He was given an opportunity here, he accepted that responsibility and continues to impress. Isn't that what any of us wants in our life, a chance or an opportunity?" Peyton took the proverbial ball at PSI and ran with it. Find out more at: www.AbilitiesNW.com. F a r m l a n d m a r k e t Have you seen our goats, "Cinderella" and her kids, playing on top of their house on Rt. 31 at the corner of Allerton Road? You are welcome to stop in and feed them grain we sell at the stand. Maybe you would want to visit the chickens, and see where they lay their eggs. They even hatched nine chicks this spring. Our free-range eggs are one of our best selling items. Also stop in to look at the Gallery featuring amazing woodcrafts, sculpture and paintings of local scenes by local artists. Although the market is sometimes self-service, you can often find Marija in the greenhouse or garden tending her flowers and veggies, grown and sold right there. Feel free to walk around the property to look at the beautiful spring fed stream flowing through and the adjoining wetlands. There are picnic tables that can be used for small groups by appointment. Soon the fruit grown on our nearby orchard will be ripe and for sale! Berries have already started and will be available throughout the summer Keep an eye on Farm Land Market at 66 Allerton Road and Rt. 31, for nature is always bringing us something amazing and new. Please like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FarmLandMarket.

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