Clinton Township Newsletter

2 9 m a y 2 0 2 3 Happy Mo's Day! Frank F. Apgar & Sons Septic Tank Cleaning Family Owned Business Annandale 908.735.5248 www.ApgarSonSeptic.com c r a f T e r S n e e D e D ! Readington Reformed Church Women's Ministries are looking for crafters for their annual craft show on November 4, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Road, Readington, NJ 08870. Interested craft vendors please contact Judy at: 908.369.4227 or email: jdiselin@comcast.net for a registration form. $40 fee, table included. Register early as spaces fill up quickly! 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 B e W a r Y o f v a c a T i o n D e a l S T h a T S o u n D T o o G o o D T o B e T r u e If you haven't already booked your summer vacation, you may be scrambling to find the best deal you can. Be wary. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. These days instead of going to a travel agent to book a vacation, many of us turn to the internet. The ability to compare rates on transportation and accommodations leaves us with the sense that we scored the best deal possible. But not everything on the internet is how it appears. The increase in online bookings has led to an increase in fake websites essentially looking to take your money and run. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, about $5 million in booking scams are committed each year, costing the average victim around $850. Those most at risk: seniors aged 55 and older and military personnel. How can you tell the difference between a good deal and a scam? Look for these red flags: • Spelling and grammatical mistakes, misclassifying a city as a region or state • URLs containing unnecessary letters, symbols or numbers • Low quality and/or outdated logos for accepted credit cards • Confirmation emails that don't include details of your transaction You don't have to be a victim. Some steps you can take to avoid being scammed are: • Book directly with the airline and hotel; alternatively, book with a familiar, reputable third party. Check the Better Business Bureau to validate the site and pay attention to online reviews. • Use your credit card; they won't hold you liable for fraudulent charges. • Avoid using broad terms in your internet searches; call the airline or hotel and ask specific questions; make sure you understand refund policies. • Use loyalty programs that reward customers with the best deals. • Plan early; booking in advance usually affords you the best rates available. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget the sunscreen! – 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 "When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go." ~ Carol Burne D o n ' T M i S S T h e c l i n T o n S u n r i S e r o T a r Y f i S h i n G D e r B Y o n M a Y 6 ! Get ready to cast your lines as the annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 6, rain or shine at DeMott Pond, on Route 173 in Clinton, across the street and one block west of the Liyo Inn. Registration will be held from 8:00 am - 9:00 am; fishing is from 9:00 am – 12 noon. The Fishing Derby promotes fun family-time and good sportsmanship at no charge to participating families. DeMott Pond will be stocked with fish for this free family event, and bait, bobbers and hooks will be supplied – just bring your own pole. The event is open to youth ages 4 – 16 years old and each participant will receive a raffle ticket for door prize drawings during the event. Prizes will also be awarded for various categories such as First Fish Caught, Longest Fish and Strangest Catch. The derby has been a long standing tradition in Clinton and a positive experience for the youth of the community. The event, sponsored by the Clinton Sunrise Rotary, is also sponsored by the Town of Clinton, Clinton Police and local businesses such as Michelle Heide of Ameriprise Financial Services. Other businesses and organizations can also sponsor the event. To participate as a sponsor, go to: www.ClintonSunriseRotary. org. Rotary will also be holding a used bike collection at the derby to benefit CAT – Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (www.lvCAT.org). CAT is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Clinton Sunrise Rotary meets every Thursday morning, 8:00am, at the Clinton Firehouse. Interested in learning more about the club? Visit: www.clintonsunriserotary.org or call: 908.279.0112. "Happiness is not by chance, but by choice." ~ Jim Rohn

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