Clinton Township Newsletter

1 8 M a y 2 0 1 4 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com m ay at r o u n d v a L L e y r e C r e at i o n a r e a 1220 Lebanon-Stanton Rd • 908.236.6355 Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am to 12.00 pm: Trees: Learn why these plants became so huge. Learn to identify the trees of Round Valley and what people have used them for. Learn which trees were most common in colonial times and are no longer here. We might see some returning bird migrants as well. $2.00 fee for ages six and above; pre-registration suggested. NOTE: If you have a field guide and binoculars we suggest you bring them. Sunday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m: Bird Walk No fee to participate. Join John DeMarrais and Alan Rennie, NJ Audubon Society member, on 3\4 mile flat trail loop. Traverse the water's edge, which is usually a busy place with all the resident Broadwing Hawks and Northern Cardinals that hang out there day in and day out. Then take a short drive to the swimming pond where abundant waterfowl enjoy the spring serenity. If you have a field guide and binoculars we suggest you bring them. Sunday, May 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Trail Less Taken. Start at the four mile mark on the Cushet - unk Trail, get to see the campground and then hike along the lesser visited stone-walled segment of the trail. P a r k a d m i s s i o n plus $2.00 fee for ages six and above; pre-registration sug - gested. Hiking boots or good sneakers sug- gested. W e d n e s d a y e v e n i n g v o L L e y b a L L Community Volley Ball will be held again this year at Lebanon Reformed Church, 100 Brunswick Ave. in Lebanon Borough. Starting May 28 through Aug 27, meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm on the church lawn. All ages and abilities are welcome to play or watch. For information, contact Robin Giordano at: 908.399.5016 . t h e W o r k - F a m i L y C o n n e C t i o n a n n o u n C e s t h e i r 201 4 C o L L e g e s C h o L a r s h i P P r o g r a m The Work-Family Connection, the nonprofit organization that provides quality after school programs in Clinton Township schools, is pleased to announce their college scholarship program for 2014. High school students having attended The Work-Family Connec- tion programs (before, after school, kindergarten wrap-around, Wiz Kids, ACE, WFC Clubs, and Summer Camps) qualify to apply for the scholarships. Students must have been accepted to an accredited college or technical school for 2014. The scholarship amount is up to $2,000. Application pack- ages have gone out to all high school Guidance Counselors. Please email wfcscholarships@theworkfamilyconnection.org to request an application, a copy of application guidelines and eligibility requirements. Application deadline is May 1, 2014. P ay a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r u L e s F o r b o at i n g s a F e t y The U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,515 boating accidents in the United States for 2012, accounting for some 3,000 injuries, 652 deaths including 24 children, and about $38 million in property damages. With Memorial Day – the informal start of summer – comes the official opening of this area's many outdoor recreational facilities. I have been looking forward to the warmer temperatures to get out and enjoy these natural areas. I am sure many of you feel the same after the winter we just had. Boating is a popular pastime in New Jersey, given our coastal location. In our immediate area, we enjoy easy access to Spruce Run and Round Valley, both of which offer boating opportunities. While boating can be both relaxing and exhilarating depending on the vessel of choice, it requires adherence to safety procedures and regulations. And, as evidenced by the statistics cited in the first paragraph, participation in boating does not come without risk. In my law practice, I have encountered accident victims who have experienced the physical and financial devastation accidents can cause. As with any motor vehicle, there are laws regulating the operation of boats. Most of these deal with age restrictions, licensing requirements, and proper use of safety equipment. According to Coast Guard statistics, leading causes of boating accidents include exces- sive speed, inattention and/or inexperience of the boat's operator, and mechanical failure. As far as fatal accidents were concerned, alcohol was a leading factor, accounting for 17% of the deaths reported. Most fatalities were due to drowning. The majority of these victims, including children, were not found to be wearing life jackets even though boating laws specifically state all children under 13 must wear a life jacket whenever they are aboard a boat. Additionally, all occupants of a boat, regardless of age, are strongly urged to wear life jackets aboard a boat. While it may take a little effort to abide by the NJ Boating Rules and Regulations and may appear to be a little inconvenient at times, these efforts will go a long way towards making boating a safe and enjoyable activity for people of all ages. Remember: Don't drink and drive any motor vehicle, including a boat; use the designated driver system on the roads and in the water. Enjoy your summer and be safe! –Victor Rotolo Source: www.americanboating.org/boating_fatality.asp Victor A. Rotolo, a resident of Clinton Township, was named to the list of 2014 NJ Super Lawyers for the ninth consecutive year. Call The Rotolo Law Firm 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. The Rotolo Law Firm • 502 US 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.rotololawfirm.com C L i n t o n a r e a s t a g e t r o u P e ( C a s t ) a n n o u n C e s t h e i r s P r i n g C o m e d y , " a r s e n i C & o L d L a C e " Come see local actors and actresses in this humorously entertaining show about the charming, albeit crazy, Brewster sisters in 1940's Brooklyn. The play is written by Joseph Kesselring and performed by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. Performances are on Friday, May 23 at 7:30 pm, and on Saturday, May 24 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm in the North Hunterdon High School Theater. Tickets are $8 for senior citizens and children under 12, and $10 for general admission. For more information or to order tickets, call 908.303.8742 or send an email to: cast.shows@yahoo.com. This play is going to be fantastic! L o C a L r e a L t o r P u b L i s h e s n e W s L e t t e r o n r e a L e s t a t e m a r k e t C o n d i t i o n s Joe Peters' newsletter shows how long it is taking to sell a house in Clinton Township and other areas of Hunterdon County plus a breakdown by price point. There's also an update on the factors affecting our local real estate market. Read the full version at www.jpeters.com. If you're thinking about buying or selling a house in 2014, give Joe Peters a call at 908-238-0118.

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