Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 a u g u s t 2 0 2 5 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 m o r n i n g S A F t h e m u S e u m h A n d S - o n h i S t o r Y p r o g r A m S The Readington Museums, located in beautiful central New Jersey, were established to promote an understanding and appreciation of early New Jersey and Readington's history and culture through education, research, preservation, collection, and interpretation. The properties constituting the Museums are intended to be utilized as educational living history experiences for the community; to provide an appropriate setting for interpreting and preserving collections of artifacts relating to the history of the Township; and to offer an historic venue for a broad range of activities for Readington residents, such as educational programs, community cultural events and meetings of groups interested in local history. The Readington Township Museum Committee was established by resolution of the Readington Township Committee to oversee, manage and direct the development and utilization of the buildings and properties associated with the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, the Eversole-Hall House, the Cold Brook School, Taylors Mill and future acquisitions of historic significance, collectively referred to as 'the Museums'. The Committee is responsible for all aspects of the administration of the Museums and their appurtenances, including: establishing policies that govern use and operation; planning, approving and coordinating programs; establishing budgets and managing finances; determining long range plans; directing the operation and maintenance of museum properties. Summer Lecture Series at the Readington Museums July 11, 18, Aug. 1, and 8, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Mornings at the Museum is a colonial hands- on-history program for children ages 7- 12 at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. Sessions planned for August are: August 1 – Quill Pen Writing and English Dance, and August 8 – Pomander Making and Historic Games. During each session, the children will make history- inspired crafts, learn a historic trade, play historic games, or learn an English country dance. The cost of each program is $10.00 per child, per day. Preregistration and payment are required before the first session. You can register through the link on our homepage: www. ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/ departments/museums, contact the Readington Museums at: 908-236-2327, or email us at: readingtonmuseums@gmail. com. To secure your registration, please make checks payable to "Readington Township" and send to: P.O. Box 216, Stanton, NJ 08885 (GPS Location: The Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114, Dreahook Road, Lebanon, NJ). The History of Stanton Our popular Friday Night Lecture Series returns this summer during the months of June, July and August. This year's lectures offer a great mix of subjects, offering something for everyone. Lectures are held inside the Wade- Wyckoff Barn at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. There is a $5 suggested donation, and refreshments are served. Reservations are recommended. To register, www.ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/ departments/museums, contact the Readington Museums at: 908-236-2327, or email us at: readingtonmuseums@gmail.com. On Friday, August 15, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, Charles Scammell will discuss Stanton's development, including local homes, the Stanton Store, the church, and notable residents. He will also cover the area's role in the Revolutionary War and invite others to share their stories. A long-time resident whose family has lived in Stanton since 1959, Scammell has resided in two of the oldest homes in the community. He produced the acclaimed Stanton Stories video in 2009, featuring interviews with lifelong Stanton residents who lived there before 1940. Active in the community, Scammell is a member of the Historical Society, Stanton Church, and the American Legion. Furthermore, he recently held the position of President for the Sons of the Revolution in the United States. Professionally he has worked in health care for 50 years working in economics, administration, strategy and marketing. He has also been on the Board of the Hunterdon Medical Center for over 25 years. F r e e h o r S e b A c k r i d i n g p r o g r A m m A k e S A d i F F e r e n c e F o r p e o p L e L i v i n g W i t h p A r k i n S o n ' S d i S e A S e o r c A n c e r Mane Stream, located in Oldwick, happily reports the recent survey results of their FREE pilot program of Horses for Healing (H4H) Parkinson's. Participants of this 6-week program saw improved strength, increased self-confidence, better balance, and lower stress and anxiety! Based on their established Horses for Healing program for people living with Cancer, Mane Stream realigned the program for the local Parkinson's community with great success. High marks were given as one participant stated, "I participated in Mane Stream's six-week Parkinson's riding program and I cannot thank you enough! Managing Parkinson's on a daily basis is tremendously challenging both emotionally and physically. When we are diagnosed, we are told to 'live life' as fully as possible for as long as we are able. Your program is the kind of gem that I have been seeking. The respectfully supportive environment created by Kelly and the volunteers was perfectly challenging, uplifting and immensely joyful! I am very excited to continue riding in the Fall. It's truly the highlight of my year." This Fall Mane Stream is excited to conduct another session of FREE Horses for Healing for those living with Cancer and Parkinson's Disease, starting Monday, October 13. Over the six-week program, participants will find new ways to deal with difficult and stressful health challenges through bonding with the horses and learning a new skill in a supportive environment. H4H combines groundwork, riding lessons and horse care as it creates community among the participants. Weekly activities are tailored to each person's capabilities based on how they are feeling that day. Participants may spend all their time grooming and bonding with a horse or move on to more physical activities. Paperwork deadline for the Fall Session is due by September 29. For more information, contact: info@manestreamnj.org or: 908.439.9636. Visit us online at: www.ManeStreamNJ.org. About Mane Stream: Mane Stream is the second oldest center of its kind, celebrating 53 years in existence. It is a non-profit registered charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy services and educational initiatives. Mane Stream is designated as a Premier Accredited Center of PATH – Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, which provides education, accreditation and resources for the equine assisted activities industry. Survey results show participants of Horses for Healing 6-week program saw improved strength, increased self-confidence, better balance, and lower stress and anxiety! "Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self- conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things." ~ Ray Bradbury "Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a lile guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something." ~ Steve Jobs

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