Clinton Township Newsletter

1 3 M a y 2 0 1 6 Spring! s i L v E r o a k L E a r N i N g At Silver Oak, we believe in being thoroughly prepared and that means that it is not too early to start thinking about the next school year. At Silver Oak Learning, we focus on what matters: helping students build the skills and confidence to overcome gaps in knowledge and to study effectively. We start with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment in the skill areas you are most concerned with. Then, during your free consultation, one of our education experts will walk you through an individualized plan for helping your child with his or her problem areas. We then customize the curriculum and schedule to your needs (even working with your child's school if requested!) and provide regular progress updates so that you know what your child is learning. We want to help your child finish this year strong, or start next year on the right foot. When you come to our center, you get a team of experts on your child's side. Let Silver Oak Learning help you make a plan today. Call today – Clinton – 908.730.0188 or Flemington – 908 968 3299. v a L L E y C r E s t p r E s E r v E a N N o U N C E s t w o N E w B o a r d t r U s t E E s Valley Crest Preserve, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through its farm-based educational programs and food donations to feed those in need, is proud to announce two new board trustees. Mike Beneduce Jr. is the vineyard manager and winemaker at Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown. A fourth-generation farmer, Beneduce took his family's legacy as home winemakers a step further by studying grape growing and winemaking, graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology in 2010. He's highly involved in promoting Hunterdon County as a unique tourism destination for agriculture related businesses. Beneduce has also served as Chairman of the Garden State Winegrowers Association and is an active professional member of international gastronomic society the Chaine des Rotisseurs. Beneduce states, "I hope to apply my expertise in sustainable farming to Valley Crest and ensure that we're utilizing each unique parcel of the farm to its highest potential. There is great value in our educational programs for families and scouts." Robert J. Shanahan, Jr., while a partner with the firm of Shanahan & Voigt, LLC in Flemington, has always been a farmer at heart. His practice includes estate planning, powers of attorney, elder law, guardianships and probate. Shanahan has been a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Bars since 1985 and received his law degree from Temple University School of Law. In addition to membership in the New Jersey State Bar Association, he is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Hunterdon Medical Center Ethics Committee andthe Hunterdon Regional Ethics Committee. He is also former President of Volunteer Guardianship One on One, Inc. and has extensive nonprofit experience. "As a former Eagle Scout and current Scoutmaster Emeritus with Boy Scout Troop 121, I am honored to be a part of the Valley Crest Preserve board. I joined because farming interests me and I have visited the farm many times with my family to pick their excellent apples and peaches. I look forward to helping with my legal knowledge and skills. It's a pleasure to be involved in this effort," says Bob. Valley Crest Farm & Preserve is located at 14 Allerton Road in Lebanon. Its mission is to grow and donate fresh produce to help people in need, maintain its farm and forest for education and recreation andencourage respect for farms and nature. For more information, visit www. ValleyCrestFarmNJ.org. Mike Beneduce Jr. Robert J. Shanahan, Jr. Free Consultations • NJ Reg # 13VH00300000 • Insured, References David Voorhees

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