Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 2 m e a l S o n W h e e l S i n h u n t e r d o n , i n C , Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year! Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon celebrates the volunteers who keep our organization running, keep our communities safe, and provide services that otherwise would not exist. Volunteers demonstrate care and compassion through working together to bring about positive change. Volunteering reveals that the value of one individual act multiplied by the power of many enables us to thrive together. We encourage anyone looking for new opportunities to consider the value of volunteering and supporting local non-profits. For more information, please visit our website www.mowih.org, call the office at 908-284-0735, or email info@mowih.org. Partially Funded Under Title III of the Older Americans Act Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MEALS ON WHEELS in HUNTERDON 5 Walter Foran Blvd, Suite 2006, Flemington, NJ 08822 908.284.0735 | www.mowih.org | info@mowih.org A non-profit 501 c 3 agency serving Hunterdon County seniors since 1973 o C t o b e r p r o g r a m S W i t h h u n t e r d o n p a r k S & r e C r e a t i o n County Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm 908.782.1158 | Pre-registration required – no walk-ins! BIRDS OF HUNTERDON (Virtual): Monday, October 3, 7:00 to 8:00 pm, ages 8 through adult, free. VIRTUAL TOUR: HUNTERDON COUNTY ARBORETUM: Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 12 through adult, free. FREE THURSDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: adults. 10/6, 7:00 am to 8:30 am, Deer Path Soccer Lot 10/13, 7:15 am to 8:45 am, Wings Section of the South Branch 10/20, 7:15 am to 8:45 am, Uplands (meet at Bernadette Morales) 10/27, 7:15 am to 8:45 am, Sunnyside 3 SPACES LEFT! 11/3, 7:30 am to 9:00 am, Echo Hill BUTTERFLY MIGRATION (Virtual): Thursday, October 6, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 6 through adult, free. LIVE MONARCH EXPLORATION: Friday, October 7, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Teetertown Preserve, ages 5 through adult, $3. FALL SCAVENGER HUNT: Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Arboretum, all ages, $3. FREE RECREATION WALKS: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:00 am, adults, free. 10/12 Round Mountain Section of Deer Path Park 11/9 Laport Reserve HOMESCHOOL: DECIDUOUS TREES: Wednesday, October 12, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Arboretum, ages 7 and up, $3 per child (adult free). TOT WALKS: Echo Hill, 2 to 3 with adult, each walk $5 per child (adult free). SQUIRRELS! Session A: Wednesday, 10/19 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, 10/19 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, 10/20 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, 10/20 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ANIMAL HOMES Session A: Wednesday, 11/16 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, 11/16 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, 11/17 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, 11/17 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm BIRDING COLD BROOK RESERVE: Friday, October 21, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Cold Brook, adults, $3. FALL FOLIAGE HIKE AT TEETERTOWN: Saturday, October 22, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Teetertown Preserve, ages 10 through adult, $3. SENIOR STROLLS: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:00, for seniors, free. 10/26 Wescott Preserve (Zega-Lockatong Preserve parking) 11/16 Teetertown Preserve (camper lot) BATS OF HUNTERDON COUNTY! (Virtual): Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, free, ages 10 through adult. HONEY POT BASKET: Thursday, October 27, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Deer Path Park (rain location Echo Hill), adults, $26, skill: Some basketmaking experience helpful. CREEPY CRITTERS! BUG AND BAT HUNT: Sunday, October 30, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Teetertown Preserve, ages 5 through adult, $3. Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo 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. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com W h e n m a n ' S b e S t f r i e n d l a S h e S o u t These days dogs accompany their owners wherever possible, attracting the attention of passersby along the way. As tempting as it may be to approach them, it's important to remember dogs are animals driven by animal instincts which, under the right circumstances, can prove dangerous. It's reported that some 4.7 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year. In 2020, there were more than 460 dog bite-related insurance claims filed in New Jersey alone, ranking the State 9th in the country for dog bites at that time. So, what recourse do you have when that seemingly friendly pooch you encounter suddenly bites you or a loved one? New Jersey has a "strict liability" statute under which pet owners are legally liable when their dog bites someone. The dog need not have a history of aggression and the pet owner need not have reason to believe their dog would exhibit this behavior. What matters is that the incident occurred on public property or, if on private property, that the victim was there legally. Dog bite victims can seek compensation for injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit in civil court. New Jersey's statute of limitations for filing such a lawsuit is two years from the date of the incident. When the "strict liability" law doesn't apply: The law applies to dog bites and may cover other injuries suffered in that attack. However, injuries resulting from other dog actions, like knocking someone over or causing an accident by chasing a bike or vehicle, do not fall under the "strict liability" law. Victims of these injuries can seek compensation under a negligence claim whereby they must prove their injury occurred as the result of the dog owner's carelessness or failure to control their dog. Of course, the best recourse would be to avoid injury all together. While dogs may be man's best friend, it's important to remember that even the meekest dog can lash out when feeling threatened or scared. Always approach with caution and stay safe out there! – Victor Rotolo 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You

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