Clinton Township Newsletter

2 8 J U N E 2 0 2 1 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 2 8 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R J U N E 2 0 2 1 . C O M N E W S L E T T E R . C O M J U N E 2 0 2 1 T e n g r e A T r e A s o n s T o s h o p l o C A l l y : • Shopping locally creates jobs. Shops in our town create local employment and self-employment. These people,in turn, spend in the local community. • Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools and community events. Supporting local shops means a fi nancial impact on our community. • Local shops sell a wide range of great products at aff ordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available. • Shopping locally saves you money. Out-of-county shops have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. However, if you add travel, fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher. • Shopping locally retains our communities. People don't like losing shops and services in small towns, but don't equate this to how they spend their money. • Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs. • Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping to reduce our global footprint. • Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation. • Local shops value you more. People receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service. • Shopping locally saves services. Private and public sector services tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc. s o s h o p s M A r T . s h o p l o C A l l y ! Look for the Guild of Clinton stickers in windows throughout downtown Clinton and support these merchants and professionals who make Clinton the amazing downtown that it is! C y C l I n g s e A s o n I s h e r e ! ! By: Rita Orlans – Certifi ed Group Fitness Instructor = Spinning, Real Ryder, Les Mills, AFAA, AFAA Certifi ed Personal Trainer If you live in Hunterdon County one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery and get some fresh air and exercise is on a bike! We have lots of trails and lots of back roads to explore. No matter where you choose to ride, you should always be safe and follow some general safety rules. I have put together a list of basic guidelines for being a confi dent, safe and courteous cyclist. 1. Wear a helmet! You should invest some money in this. Get the helmet fi tted on your head properly by someone in a bike shop if you're not sure. If the helmet is not covering your head properly, it will not protect you if you fall (the forehead should be completely covered). The helmet is the most important piece of equipment a cyclist owns. 2. Put lights on your bike. This is especially important if you ride on the road. The more you make yourself visible to others the better! 3. Wear bright colored clothing – make sure you are visible! 4. If you are on the road you need to follow all the same rules as a vehicle. Ride in the same direction of traffi c. Signal if you are turning. STOP at stop signs and traffi c lights. Yield to pedestrians that are in crosswalks or parking lots. 5. Get a bell. If you're riding on trails make sure your bike has a bell, it's helpful when coming up on people who are walking or running on the trail. 6. When passing, always call out 'ON YOUR LEFT" before passing people who are either on foot or on a bike. It's just common courteous cycling etiquette (don't cut people off ) to pass properly and safely. When passing another cyclist or pedestrian, you should be on THEIR left hand side, do not pass on the right. 7. Stay hydrated! Pack a water bottle, wear a camel pack or have a water cage put on your bike. Cycling is work, on hot days you will sweat! 8. HAVE FUN!!! Take pictures! Pack a snack and fi nd a pretty spot to sit and eat. Enjoy the smells and sounds and scenery of this amazing county we live in and have a wonderful time out there! Tail winds to you all! Visit our website for a one-day complimentary guest pass! https:// wellness.hunterdonhealthcare.org/forums/. h u n T e r d o n h e A l T h A n d w e l l n e s s C e n T e r l o C A T I o n s : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 Lambertville: 333 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 "Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a bu erfl y." — Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets

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