Clinton Township Newsletter

9 A p r i l 2 0 1 8 v o l u N t e e r G u a r D I a N S h I P o N e o N o N e ' S f o u r t h a N N u a l S t a r c e l e b r a t I o N ! Join Volunteer Guardianship One on One in honoring Robert J. Shanahan, Jr., Esq. at their 4th Annual Star Celebration on Thursday, May 3 at the Beaver Brook Country Club at 6:00 pm! Bob has been an active volunteer in the Hunterdon County community for the past 24 years. He helped shape the lives of Hunterdon County youth as a Boy Scout leader, starting as den leader in Cub Scouts, later becoming a scoutmaster and now Scoutmaster Emeritus for B.S.A. Troop 121 in Clinton. Additionally, Bob is a merit badge counselor for the Washington Crossing Council, BSA and the Charter Representative for Troop 191, Asbury, NJ. For the past eleven years, Bob has helped Hunterdon County's most vulnerable seniors with his involvement in Volunteer Guardianship. Bob has served as a member of the Board of Trustees, is a Past President, and currently serves as legal counsel to the Board of Trustees. Bob is a senior partner at Shanahan & Voigt, LLC. concentrating in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate. He is the Past President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, (NJ NA ELA, Board of Trustees). He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and its Elder Law & Disability Section Committee. In his spare time, Bob is an avid gardener and a gentleman farmer. He is passionate about history and the Revolutionary War. Bob is a founding member and an active re-enactor with the Captain Outwater's Company, Bergen County Militia. Additionally, Bob is a member of the Board of Trustees for Friends of the Word, Inc., a Catholic internet faith based program produced by Rev. Louis Scurti. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Valley View Farm & Preserve, a non-profit farm that raises food for Norwescap, and area food banks. Bob received his JD from Temple University School of law and a BA from William Paterson University, with honors. He has been married to his wife, Mary, for 30 years and is the proud father of two sons, Kevin and John. He is an especially proud grandfather. For tickets or sponsorship information please call: 908.437.0126 or visit: www.VolunteerGuardianship.org. ICS Serves Students In 2-Year-Old Preschool – 8th Grade. n Reach Over 14,000 Local Consumers Monthly n Change Your Message Monthly n Have Your Ad Designed – Free! n Run a Small Article (about 150 words) – Free! n Have your ad linked to your website at: www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com email us at: Want your message seen by over 14,000 readers? When you advertise in the Clinton Township Newsletter you can: ctnl@comcast.net I M M a c u l a t e c o N c e P t I o N S c h o o l t o h o S t M r . r a y c o N c e r t ! Come One, Come All, to Immaculate Conception School in Annandale for a morning of fun-filled circus themed activities on Saturday April 14 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Games, crafts, wagon rides and more! Plus, special guest star, Mr. Ray, the popular children's entertainer, will perform "music for the kid in all of us" and is appropriate for guests of all ages. Tickets are just $5 per family and reservations for the concert may be made through the ICS website at: www.ICSAnnandale.org. A 2013 Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence, Immaculate Conception School serves children 2-years-old through eighth grade and is the only Catholic School in Hunterdon County. The school offers a rigorous academic program seeking to foster in each student spiritual growth, academic excellence and moral integrity. The school is currently accepting registrations for the 2018-19 school year. For more information or to take a tour, please contact the school office at: 908.735.6334 or visit the school website at: www.ICSAnnandale.org. M a N e S t r e a M t a c k S a l e ! Mane Stream is holding its Spring Tack Sale on April 7 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm at 83 Old Turnpike Road in Oldwick. It includes: bridles, saddles, blankets, tack boxes, boots, breeches, jackets and possibly horse related jewelry, models and knick- knacks! This event is an important part of the yearly fund raising plan. All proceeds benefit Mane Stream's horses, equine assisted programs including "Take the Reins" for Veterans and "Horses for Healing" for those living with, recovering from and living life after cancer. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions, please contact Holland Kochanski at holland@manestreamnj.org, 908.439.9636 or visit our website at: www.manestreamnj.org/events/2018/4/7/spring-tack-sale. c a l l I N G a l l c h I l I l o v e r S ! It's time for the Newcomers Club of North Hunterdon's 12th Annual "Bring The Heat" Chili Cook-off on Saturday, April 21! Join us for a fun-filled day of tasting chili, listening to music, enjoying the tricky tray and voting for your favorites. There are two categories of contestants: Individual and Restaurant. Any type of chili is eligible (meat, vegetarian, chicken, turkey, with beans, without beans, etc.) Individuals can win cash prizes; restaurants will be awarded a plaque for "Best Chili in Hunterdon County". There are "People's Choice" awards also! Tasting tickets may be purchased for $12 at: www.BringTheHeat.org or $15 at the door (children 12 and under free!). This fundraising event is held at the Clinton First Aid Squad, indoors, beginning at 4:00 pm. Tasting goes until the pots are empty; don't be late! For more info contact Bernadette English: benglish1220@yahoo.com.

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