Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 m a r c h 2 0 2 1 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Y o u ' r e A G o o d M A n , C h A r l i e B r o w n : n O r t h h U n t e r d O n h . s . t h e a t e r O r G a n i Z a t i O n ' s 2 0 2 1 W i n t e r m U s i C a l The North Hunterdon High School Theater Organization will perform the musical, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, via a video recording to be aired on March 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 pm and on March 7 at 2:00 pm. The show is produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Based on the comic strip, "Peanuts," by Charles M. Schultz, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown was written by Clark Gesner. The show opened on Broadway in 1967 and won two Drama Desk-Vernon Rice Awards for Director and Performer, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Production. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown (played by junior Owen Butler and sophomore Ryan Walsh) and his friends, as they play baseball, struggle with homework, send Valentines, sing songs, and share friendship. The series of vignettes and songs features Lucy van Pelt (seniors Grace Gartlgruber and Annie Meyer) as Charlie Brown's strong-minded friend, who analyzes his character in "The Doctor Is In." Lucy dominates over her younger brother, Linus (sophomores Daniel Decker and Aleksander Lipinski), but shares a special bond with him as well, as she instructs him in her view of life in "Little Known Facts." For his part, Linus is a child prodigy in philosophy, calmly delivering wisdom and support to Charlie Brown, while also clinging to his blanket as he sings, "My Blanket and Me." Lucy sings "Schroeder" to her heartthrob, the musician S c h r o e d e r ( s e n i o r s B o b b y Fasciano and Joe McDevitt), who rarely looks up from his piano long enough to notice her. Patty (seniors Amelia Milza and Emily Young) rounds out the group of friends, while Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy (seniors Alicia Chapman and Alex Paige) steals the spotlight in his production number, "Suppertime." The entire cast highlights some of childhood's simple joys in the finale, "Happiness," a beloved classic from the show. An ensemble of other Peanuts characters sings and dances along in "The Baseball Game," "Glee Club Rehearsal," and the title number, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." The ensemble is made up of Sabrina Bunca, Lea Chukrallah, Quinn Cowell, Jessica Holliday, Philip Mathew, Tyler Nelson, Katie Padmos, and Morgan Treece. NHTO's You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is directed by English teacher Mary Meo. Music teacher Vincent Angeline conducts the orchestra, and vocal directors are teachers Charles Hopta and Katie Cudworth. Other faculty members are choreographer Kerrie Decker, set builder Aaron Willsey, stage crew director Kevin Byrne, tech director Karen Ellis, costumer Mary Piazza, make-up artist Nancy Gaidos, playbill and publicity manager Jacqueline Rhoads, and theater coordinators Regina Cavo and Karen Ellis. Show times are March 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 pm and will include a matinee on Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting: www.nhto.booktix.com. Pricing is $15 for adults and $10 for Senior Citizens and Students. Tickets are sold right up until the start of the show! Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of Rotolo Karch Law. Call Rotolo Karch Law today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloKarchLaw.com F i n d i n G t h e r i G h t F i t W h e n y O U n e e d a l a W y e r When you need a lawyer, it's important to find one who is the right fit for you and your situation. Here are important considerations to help you make that choice. Relevant experience: Choose a lawyer whose focus is in the practice area related to your situation. After all, you wouldn't ask a real estate lawyer to help with your personal injury case or a criminal lawyer to negotiate your divorce. Track record: Sometimes it's in your best interest to fight your case to the furthest extent possible; other times it would benefit you to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. Choose a lawyer with a reputation for knowing the difference because, ultimately, you want the most efficient resolution possible. Communication skills: Communication between lawyer and client is key to any case. Your lawyer should inform you of your case's progress, explain all available options and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. It is also important that you feel comfortable enough to openly communicate all relevant details of your situation. Fee structure: Understand how the attorney charges – flat fee, contingency fee or hourly rate – and what those fees include. Unless on a contingency basis, ask if there is a retainer and, if so, how much. Find out the threshold for retainer replenishment and request monthly statements of your account to help avoid surprises. Credentials: A lawyer's credentials, affiliations and certifications can reveal such things as the jurisdictions where the lawyer can practice, the size of cases handled, and the level of experience, skill and knowledge demonstrated. For instance, a "Certified Civil Trial Attorney" designation is granted by the NJ Supreme Court only to lawyers who have: • been in good standing with the NJ State Bar for at least 5 years • fulfilled ongoing legal education requirements • demonstrated substantial involvement in preparing litigation matters • demonstrated an unblemished reputation among attorneys and judges familiar with their work • passed a written civil law exam The right lawyer can help alleviate some of the stress inherent in any legal situation. Choose wisely. – Victor Rotolo

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