Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 A p r i l 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com UPS/Clinton Store Products & Services: PRINTING SERVICES Mobile Printing Full Service Digital Printing Binding Laminating Stapling Folding 24-Hour Access Color and Black & White Printing and Copying PACKING SERVICES Custom Packaging Packaging Boxes & Supplies Electronics Packaging ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Office Products and Supplies Notary Services SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Fax Services, Send and Receive Mailbox Services Package Acceptance Package Receipt Notification Mail Forwarding 24-Hour Access Call-in MailCheck ® SHIPPING SERVICES UPS Next Day Air ® Early A.M. ® UPS Next Day Air ® UPS Next Day Air Saver ® UPS 2nd Day Air A.M. ® UPS 2nd Day Air ® UPS 3 Day Select ® UPS Ground UPS International UPS My Choice (SM) MAILING SERVICES Priority Mail ® Express Mail ® Parcel Post ® First Class Mail ® Global Express Guaranteed ® Delivery Confirmation ™ Signature Confirmation ® Certified Mail ™ with Return Receipt FREIGHT Ground Freight Air Freight International Air Freight Ocean Freight The UPS Store 1802 Rte 31 N Clinton, NJ 08809 908.638.3500 email: store4525@theupsstore.com t e W k S b u r y H i S t o r i c a l S o c i e t y t o H o S t t a l k o n n J ' S c o l o n i a l a r c H i t e c t u r e The Tewksbury Historical Society will host author David Veasey, who will give a presentation on New Jersey's wide variety of 17th and 18th century extant architecture at the Tewksbury Historical Society Headquarters, 60 Water Street, Lebanon (Mountainville), NJ 08833, on Sunday, May 7 at 1:00 pm. The talk is based on Veasey's book, New Jersey's Colonial Architectural Told in 100 Buildings. A short business meeting will precede the lecture. The meeting and presentation are open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A substantial number of buildings remain from our Colonial past, including Royal Governor's Mansion in Perth Amboy, the still functioning Black Horse Inn in Mendham, Nassau Hall on the grounds of Princeton University, Washington's Headquarters in Morristown, the Union Iron Works office building in High Bridge and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, oldest lighthouse in the country. The past isn't really dead either! Several of our contemporary architectural styles can trace their roots to the Colonial Era. New Jersey's first settlement began in 1636 when Dutch residents of Manhattan crossed the Hudson River to what is now Jersey City Heights. Swedes and other Scandinavians began moving into the southern part of the state several years later from their initial base in Wilmington, Delaware. The English settlement in Elizabeth in 1664 marks the official founding of NJ (350 years in September of 2014). Sandwiched between Philadelphia and New York City, Benjamin Franklin's proverbial barrel tapped at both ends, New Jersey often doesn't get due credit for its contributions to colonial and early American life, including its rich and diverse architectural heritage. This diverse architecture reflects its early settlers who were the most varied in all the colonies, with each group bringing their building traditions with them. Hunterdon County buildings in Veasey's talk and book are: Zion Lutheran Church, Tewksbury; Vought Farmstead, Jones Tavern (both in Clinton Township), The Old Stone Mill in Franklin Township, The Office Building/Union Iron Works, Iron Masters House and Solitude House (all three High Bridge) and the Eversole-Hall House in Readington Township. David Veasey, the speaker, is a life-long NJ resident and has given illustrated talks all over NJ and has also written other books about the State. c a n o e W i t H H u n t e r d o n c o u n t y P a r k S c e l e b r a t i n g o u r 4 0 t H y e a r ! We must be doing something right. 2017 is our 40th year of canoeing Hunterdon's Waterways! Canoeing is a fun, relaxing way to de-stress and exercise. Spend a day enjoying nature. All you have to do is bring water, lunch and a smile, we'll do the rest. We supply the canoes, kayaks, lifejackets, gear, training and transportation. Our experienced leaders teach the ways of the currents and eddies and how to paddle mankind's oldest craft, with a few new tricks. Unless stated otherwise, all trips are suitable for ages 8 through adults (children must be accompanied by an adult.) Register and meet us at the scenic Clinton Pond (call to find out location) on April 8! We'll paddle past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Great for children ages six+ (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. We're offering two time slots, 9:00 - 11:00 am or 12:00 - 2:00 pm for $25. We're also offering river day trips starting April 22 through October 21. It's best to register by the Wednesday before the trip. We'll meet at the Arboretum and leave at 8:15 am to about 3:30 pm. Ages 8- adults are welcome. $35/person. Your leaders will fit you with a lifejacket and paddle, drive to the river, where they will discuss maneuvering techniques and canoe safety. They'll guide you down the river, paddling for about two hours, and stop for lunch, then paddle for about two more hours. Our aim is to return to the Arboretum by 3:30 PM, give or take an hour. Please note: Due to water levels or other circumstances beyond our control, leaders may choose an alternative river. If we cancel the trip for any reason, we'll call you, but our trips run rain or shine! Dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures. We're happy to tailor a canoe trip to the needs of your group, school, club, charity or service organization! A pond paddle makes a great birthday party! If you'd like to assist us with our canoe program or be added to our canoe email list, contact Patrick Eckard at peckard@co.hunterdon.nj.us. Registration required. Download a form from our website: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/ parks/ProgramRegistrationForms.html. For more info and dates visit: www. co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/harbinger.html. Call us at: 908.782.1158.

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