Clinton Township Newsletter

7 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 t h i s y e a r ' s n e w y e a r r e s o l u t i o n : m a k e a D i f f e r e n C e i n t h e l i f e o f a C h i l D ! The Fresh Air Fund needs your help next summer to give more inner-city children the opportunity of new experiences and lasting friendships in Hunterdon County! Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided free sum- mer experiences for more than 1.8 million New York City children. Sign up to become a volunteer host today and discover what many families in the area have already learned – a Fresh Air summer is one that makes a difference. On first time visits to host families, Fresh Air children are six to 12 years old and stay for one to two weeks. Fresh Air children experience simple pleasures like running barefoot through the grass or gazing at star-filled skies. For more informa- tion, please contact Susan Prisco by calling at: 908.418.7267 or email: susmarpri@embarqmail.com and Jody Berkowitz at 908.803.2902 or jodyberkowitz@gmail.com. Visit us online at: www.FreshAir.org. J a n u a r y P r o G r a m s P o n s o r e D b y t h e w o m a n ' s C l u b o f C l i n t o n Dan and Marty Campanelli, the husband and wife team of artists, researchers and historians are giving a Powerpoint presentation on Monday, January 5 at 1:45 pm at the Clinton Presbyterian Church, 91 Center Street in Clinton. They will discuss a few of their favorite things– an- tique needlework samplers and Dan's watercolor paintings. They will be showing a circa-1830 Hunterdon County needlework sampler stitched by Eliza Ann Bonnell when she was 11 years old. This sampler is featured in Dan and Marty's book, A Sampling of Hunterdon County Needlework: The Motifs, The Makers, and Their Stories. Dan and Marty will also take you on a fanciful journey through the historic sites of northwestern NJ via Dan's watercolor landscape paintings. The Campanellis' sampler book will also be available – all the proceeds will benefit the Hunterdon Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to join us for this very special presentation–we hope to see you there! o v e r C o m i n G a n G e r By Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW We all experience anger! While it may seem like anger stems from what is hap- pening in the moment, it more often stems from our past experiences, irrational attitudes and beliefs. It is these that fuel our reactions to current situations. Anger can become a habit. We actually build a pattern of anger and resent- ment in our brain, and when we are tired, irritated, or on edge we get triggered. To overcome the habit of anger, we need to understand that our own anger triggers stem from past experiences and beliefs. Potential anger triggers can be threats: to your or your loved ones' security, perceived injustices, intimidation, clear dangers and difficulties in your home, personal, workplace, or community relationships. Remember! We may not be able to control the outcome of events but we can internally manage our attitudes and actions toward what is happening externally. The key to controlling anger is to negate the underlying beliefs that are causing the anger and replace these with more sensible ones. Some steps to take: 1) Try to identify what pushes your anger buttons 2) Avoid getting pulled into others' negativity and reactivity 3) Recognize when you are trying to change someone who isn't likely to change 4) Realize that if you change your own behavior you have a better chance of changing the situation For a free consultation contact Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW by call- ing: 908.586.3254, or emailing: lynsiegel@embarqmail.com. Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW, www.ClintonTherapist.citymax.com, 50 Beaver Avenue, Annandale NJ 08801. C L I N T O N T O W N S H I P M U N I C I P A L 2 01 5 N E W J E R S E Y D O G L I C E N S E A P P L I CAT I O N NAME OF OWNER TELEPHONE # STREET ADDRESS (Please Circle): ANNANDALE LEBANON CLINTON NAME OF DOG SEX Male/Female BREED DOB/YEAR Hair: Short/Medium/Long Color/Markings Spayed/Neutered (Please Circle): Yes No All NEW REGISTRATIONS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF NEUTERING A COPY OF THE RABIES CERTIFICATE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2015 MUST BE ENCLOSED. License Fees: Spayed / Neutered $15.00 Non-Spayed / Non Neutered $18.00 LATE FEES: $4.00 PER MONTH PER DOG AFTER JANUARY 31, 2015 Please Make Check Payable to "Clinton Township." Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and mail to: 1225 Route 31 South, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Erica Charters 735-8800, x200 "It wouldn't be New Year's if I didn't have regrets." ~William omas

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