Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 M a r c h 2 0 1 6 • Before-School Programs • After-School Programs • Kindergarten Wrap-Around • Holiday Full-Day Programs • Vacation Full-Day Programs • Vacation Full-Day Programs • Summer Camps • Clubs • Special Enrichments • Special Events 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 2 0 1 6 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 is the nonprofit organization that provides quality after school programs in Clinton Township and many other districts in Hunterdon and Warren Counties. They are pleased to announce their college scholarship program for 2016! High school students having attended The Work-Family Connection 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 2016. The scholarship amount is up to $2,000. Application packages are available through the high school Guidance Coun- selors. Please email: wfcscholarships@theworkfamilyconnection.org to request an application, a copy of application guidelines and eligibility requirements. Application deadline is May 16, 2016. p L a N N i N g a t r i p ? d o N ' t F a L L p r E y t o o N L i N E B o o k i N g s C h E M E s If you're like me, you could probably use a break from the cold and snow about now. A trip somewhere warm and sunny or a family spring break get- away sounds enticing. But before you jump online to make your travel plans, read the following. It could help you avoid headaches. Hackers have found a way to intercept online hotel reservations from unsuspecting travelers by creating websites that mimic legitimate hotel websites complete with photos, logos, even similar website addresses. This scheme isn't new but it is more prevalent than originally thought. A study by the American Hotel & Lodging Association revealed that about 6% of online hotel bookings in 2014, or about 15 million reservations, were bogus. These schemes pose significant costs to the hotel industry (about $1.3 billion in 2014) and present a host of problems for the consumer: • You can arrive at your destination to find you don't have a reservation or you have one that doesn't accommodate your specific requests. The hotel can try to accommodate you, but availability may be limited. • Your chances of getting a refund are slim since the hotel never received your money in the first place. Your best recourse is to contest the charge with your credit card company. The problems don't stop there. You've just provided a con-artist with information – name, address, dates you're expected to be away, even credit card information – that can be used to steal your identity. To avoid this, use a reputable travel agency or book directly through the hotel whenever possible. If you must book online, be aware that: • A general search of hotels near your destination could bring up counterfeit websites – search by specific hotel names instead. • Details that could identify a phony website, like inaccurate website addresses, are hard to distinguish on mobile devices. (Note: legitimate hotel websites usually have addresses like (hotelname).com; extra words, numbers or symbols could indicate a fake website). • Social media recommendations or emails with offers that sound too good to be true probably are, so delete them. Happy travels and don't forget the sunscreen! – Victor Rotolo Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of The Rotolo Law Firm. 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 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloLawFirm.com Family Owned and Operated Over 70 Years U.S. Highway 22 E. Whitehouse NJ 08888 908•534•2125 www.vandorenoil.com e-mail: info@vandorenoil.com HEATING OIL • GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL • BURNER SERVICE • POST-HOLE DIGGING Cryotherapy Now Available! 153 Main St. Whitehouse, NJ www.signaturecryo.com (908) 8230533 Benefits: Athletic Recovery - Muscle & Joint Pain Burn Calories - Stress & Mood First time freeze only $29 Free Consultations • NJ Reg # 13VH00300000 • Insured, References David Voorhees

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