July Events
Summer's here, and the time is right...

...for lots of warm-weather fun. How about Dayspring Productions' Benefit Performance on July 10^th, or Flemington's Salsa Festival on the 17^th?

The Tewksbury Township Parks Committee is again sponsoring a series of Movies in the Park, and the Hunterdon County Parks Department has its Music Under the Stars outdoor concert series. Also, Califon Fine Foods is offering music with-or-without dinner on Friday nights, in addition to its Saturday afternoon music.

At the end of the month, don't miss the 57^th Annual Antiques Show in Pottersville. Looking ahead to August, horse-lovers will want to plan on the Wine Tasting to Benefit Mylestone Equine Rescue, and coming in the fall, the Tewksbury Harvest Festival is planned for September.


There may still be time to register for OCP's Children's Summer Acting Workshop. Immaculate Conception School, in Clinton Twp., is looking forward to its next American Girls Fashion Show, and is Now Casting Models!

Also, the SBWA and Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission invite children to enter their Mural Contest.

All this, and more,is on our Recreation Page, along with this month's TAA Update, and the latest Horse Sense column.

Our Environment/Health page page has news about the Township's upcoming Water Testing Offered the HLTA's Farmer's Market, as well as the new Pottersville Farm Market, this month's About Your Health column, and information about the Hunterdon County Master Gardeners' Garden Helpline.

Our Library Page has the latest News From Your Library, and Friends of the Library Update.

Right here on the main page, we have details about an Eagle Scout Project in Pottersville, and one that will Benefit Tewksbury Parks, as well as the latest Letters to the Editor, and don't forget to let us know What You Have to Say!

Plus, there's lots more all over the site, so take a look around.



Trash to Treasures
Join the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 284 in a Community Rummage Sale to be held on Friday & Saturday, June 4^th & 5^th, from 9:00AM-3:00PM

Spring has sprung and it’s time to clean up and clean out! Do you have stuff laying around that you don’t use or need anymore? It’s usually stuff that’s just too good to throw away, so we just keep it because we don’t have the time or the energy to have our own yard sale? Well, let the Ladies Auxiliary do the work for you! Recycle and donate your unwanted items and turn your trash into someone else’s treasure. All you have to do is drop off your items at the American Legion in Whitehouse and we will take care of the rest! They’ll tag and set everything up and sit for the sale. Any unsold items will then be donated to The United Veterans Council. So you don’t even have to pick them up after the sale! What could be easier? Help us help you and please contribute what you can. Since this is a contribution, you will be provided a tax-deductible receipt for your donated merchandise. They are collecting any re-usable items including the following:

• Baby items
• Bedding & Draperies (no beds or mattresses)
• Books/Toys
• Clothing – all sizes & types
• Electronics including CD’s, DVD’s & cassettes & even records
• Working color televisions
• Computers & hardware
• Small furniture
• Household goods
• Kitchen ware & small appliances (no microwaves please)
• Sporting Goods
• Garden Equipment & Tools
• Holiday items & decorations including artificial Christmas Trees
• Musical Instruments
• Please – no junk or major appliances

Donations can be brought to the American Legion Post 284 (corner of Ridge Road and 22 East in Whitehouse Station) Tuesday, June 1^st - Thursday, June 3^rd between the hours of 3:00-7:00PM. Or call Linda, at 534-5201, to make special arrangements.
Thanks from OFC
The members of the Oldwick Fire Company (OFC) would like to thank all who attended the 4^th Annual Gala. It was quite a success, and could not have been so without the continuous support from community members and local businesses who donated items for the silent auction, and who sponsored the event.

Over four hundred people attended the Gala and celebrated this year’s theme of Up, Up, and Away. The dinner was catered by The Food Architects, and dessert was provided by Zarro’s Bakery, located in New York City. The Oldwick Fire Company would like once more to thank DJ Ed Kemp for providing musical entertainment, and for making the night truly special.

Proceeds from the Gala go to support operations of the all-volunteer Oldwick Fire Company. Without the community’s generous support, we would not be able to raise the money for continued operations of the Company.

Thank you to all who volunteered time and talent to help make this year’s Gala extraordinary. The Oldwick Fire Company is already making plans for next year’s event – we hope to see you there!
Oldwick Fire Company
Tewksbury Fine Wines Aids Chile
Communities 8.8 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in March of this year in response to the devastating 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on February 27^th. Communities 8.8 provides aid in the re-building efforts within rural villages, as well as assistance through grants to small business owners within these communities.

This small community-based organization consists of three Tewksbury residents, Dick Thomas, Mary Ruffine, and Claudia Bigdelle, a recent US citizen, born and raised in Chile.

For the month of June, Tewksbury Fine Wines will donate a percentage of all its sales of Chilean wines to the organization. Cases of Chilean wines will have 15% of profits go to Communities 8.8, and individual bottles will have 5% of sales support the organization.

To learn more about Communities 8.8 or request a speaker to address your group, e-mail Claudia Bigdelle. Communities 8.8 works to rebuild communities but hopes to inspire a nation.
Pottersville Preschool is Back
“We would love for you to come and see our newly refurbished classrooms. The school has a whole new look”, says, Nancy Campbell, the Director of the Pottersville Preschool.

Pottersville Preschool takes a progressive approach to teaching based on traditional techniques and values. Each day consists of a “Morning Welcome,” when children and faculty gather for songs and stories to greet the day; “Center Time,” when the children work in groups on planned activities; “Snack & Lunch Times;” “Circle Time,” when the children enjoy physical activities, such as music and dance; “Outdoor Play and Exploration,” when the children connect with the outdoors on the playground and on closely-supervised exploration outings; “Story Time;” and, “Discovery Time,” when the children choose from a variety of options. The school also provides “Weekly Enrichment Specials” in areas such as Spanish, Music, Computers, and Science.

The Pottersville Preschool is a mission of the Pottersville Reformed Church, and is governed by a board and the Director of the school. Pottersville Preschool is a faith-based preschool providing children with an understanding that God loves and cares for them. Staff is encouraged to teach the practice of saying grace before meals and snacks. They also share simple, age appropriate religious stories and songs relating to such holidays as Hanukkah, Christmas, and Easter. All families are welcomed, regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs. To schedule a private tour, contact the Director, Nancy Campbell, at 908-963-8432.
Eagle Scout Project Benefits Parks
Hello, residents of Tewksbury. My name is Terry Brown, and I have lived in Tewksbury my entire life. I am a member of Boy Scout of Troop #199, in Oldwick, and I am currently working on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

In order to achieve my goal, I am conducting a project that will benefit the public parks in Tewksbury Township. There are three main aspects to this project: painting a public restroom (called a “romtec”) in Christie Hoffman Farm Park, rebuilding two safety disk housings at Pascale Pond, and applying water sealant to kiosks in six different parks in Tewksbury. I believe that the completion of this project is necessary in order to keep the parks in our town as beautiful as they have always been. However, I need to raise funds in order to purchase the materials needed to execute the project.

A donation as little as $20 would greatly benefit the cause but donations of any other amount would also be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to help me maintain the beauty of Tewksbury’s public parks by making a donation, please make out a check to BSA Troop #199, and mail it to my house, 5 Tamarack Farm Lane, Califon, NJ 07830. If you have any other questions regarding the project, please feel free to e-mail me. Thank you for your consideration.
Terry Brown, BSA
Eagle Scout Project in Pottersville
Hello, Tewksbury residents. I am currently a Boy Scout of Oldwick Troop 199. My Eagle Scout Project will begin early summer at Brady Life Camp in Pottersville. This property hosts and serves many of our community’s outdoor functions and events. The project aims to expand these functions by building a firepit, with four grounded benches, to help the property increase its potential. I am now in the fundraising stage; any monetary donations would be an enormous aid to the project. If you choose, your name will be mounted on a plaque on one of the benches. To pay for a full-bench, one may pay $110; a half-bench may be purchased at $55; a quarter bench and supplies is $30; or, donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated.

To make a donation, please make out a check to BSA Troop 199, and mail to Matt Koester, 27 Longview Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833. If you have any questions, please e-mail me. Thank you for your consideration.
Matt Koester
Letters to the Editor
As per our Letters Policy, any letters that are too long to publish on paper will be presented here in their entirity. -editor

DEAR EDITOR:
We are writing in support of Lou DiMare and Bill Voyce, Republican candidates for the Tewksbury Township Committee. Both of these candidates have demonstrated their leadership in their excellent service to the Township. With serious issues facing the township in the upcoming years, leaders who have demonstrated their wisdom, intelligence and practical experience in the management of these issues are truly needed now on the Township Committee. Now is the time to support candidates who have the fortitude to stand up to those who would do harm to our town and who can appropriately address all of the issues we face. As there are no Democrats who have filed to run this year, the primary in Tewksbury is the election. We encourage our friends and neighbors to vote for Lou and Bill on June 8^th.
Debbie and Geof Close
Hollow Brook Road
[Posted 5/29/10 - editor]

DEAR EDITOR:
The upcoming June 8^th Republican Primary for Township Committee offers Tewksbury Township voters an opportunity to support two outstanding candidates – Bill Voyce and Lou DiMare.

Bill Voyce is a dedicated and thoughtful public servant who deserves a third term as a member of the Township Committee. He is a strong supporter of our Township Master Plan and has been a consistent advocate for the Township, its residents and the Fairmount Historic District in his opposition to the JCP&L substation proposal. He has also been vigilant in assuring that the implementation of the Highlands Act is protective of the goals and purposes of the township’s Master Plan and our local ordinances.

Lou DiMare is seeking a second term on the Township Committee. He served on the Township Committee from 2007 to 2009 and has proven himself to be a strong leader dedicated to fiscal responsibility, preservation of open space, and protection of our community’s rural character.   As mayor, Lou was instrumental in cutting costs and adding efficiencies to our local government operations – something that is needed now more than ever.

Most important, Bill Voyce and Lou DiMare are strong supporters of involving the public in our township’s decisions. Both are approachable and responsive to the concerns of individuals and organizations.

On June 8^th, please join us in voting for two dedicated and highly-qualified candidates for Township Committee – Lou DiMare and Bill Voyce.
Jon & Angela Holt
Friends of Fairmount Historic District
Fox Hill Road
[Posted 5/29/10 - editor]

DEAR EDITOR:
Lou DiMare will be a candidate in the primary on June 8^th for the Tewksbury Township Committee. He is intelligent, experienced and will work hard to improve communication between the Township Committee and all Tewksbury residents and taxpayers. When Lou was on the Township Committee (2007, 2008 and 2009) he demonstrated his commitment to develop more open and honest local government. As mayor he made himself personally available to any and all residents who wished to express a concern, opinion or suggestion to him directly. He also had a direct telephone line to the mayor’s office installed and initiated the emergency mass e-mail notification system. Furthermore, Lou has been one of the most outspoken citizens in the JCP&L debacle, not just in terms of his opposition to the plan, but the “behind-closed-doors” manner in which it has been handled.

Lou has already displayed his commitment to Tewksbury and its citizens, both while in and out of office. I believe that, if elected, Lou will continue to develop much-needed transparency within our local government and encourage more meaningful and effective public participation.

Your vote DOES make a difference, so please go to the polls on June 8th and support Lou DiMare for Township Committee. Tewksbury needs him back now more than ever!
Hilary Prouty
Church St, Oldwick
[Posted 5/29/10 - editor]

DEAR EDITOR:
The June 8 Primary Election is fast approaching and your readers, especially parents with kids in TES and OTS, should pay attention to Lou DiMare’s candidacy for Tewksbury Township Committee. This Primary election will 100% determine who wins Township Committee. For this reason, not just Republicans should vote. Even Unaffiliated and Independents can vote, by just declaring Republican, and then filing out a form after voting, changing back to Unaffiliated.

Why vote for Lou DiMare? As our Mayor in 2009, he made the Tewksbury Township Committee more transparent than it is now, with open house on Saturday mornings for concerns to be heard. These were cancelled by Mr. Hoffman, DiMare’s opponent. He supported kid friendly changes to our township, including ballfield construction and overnight scout camping.

He is against the JCPL Substation on Fox Hill Road. Unlike his opponent, his voice will be unambiguous in protecting us from this totally inappropriate fiasco.

Lou DiMare has a strong track record on preserving open space, which will be crucial in the next year as the Committee votes on opting-in to the Highlands Act. Preserving open space means fewer houses, less crowded classrooms, and less need for new classroom and school construction. Since school construction costs millions of dollars, open space therefore means lower taxes for Tewksbury parents. For this reason alone, join myself and other Tewksbury parents in taking the time on June 8 to vote for Lou DiMare.
Andrew Schiller
Old Driftway Road
[Posted 5/29/10 - editor]

DEAR EDITOR:
My name will be on the ballot in this June primary for a position as a representative to the Republican Party from Tewksbury Township’s Election District 5. The County Committee is the core of the Republican Party in Hunterdon County and committee members are responsible for the bulk of ground operations that get our Republican candidates elected. The Committee supports and maximizes voter registration and develops a functional get out the vote effort. Most importantly committee members help to campaign for Republican candidates.

In my opinion, the local Republican Committee members should be fully committed to electing Republicans that will fight for lower taxes, limited government, and free enterprise and stand for the Constitution of this country and state. The Party needs to make a strong statement as to who they are and what they believe in.

Each individual Republican in this community has a voice as to what direction the Party should take. People need to know that their ideas and concerns about the Party will be brought to the table. I would like to be that conduit, to be your representative at the county Republican table to support candidates of your choice at the local level.

I have lived in Tewksbury Township for 30 years, raised my children here and operate a horse boarding facility. I am active in the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church and have served as a past Vice President of the Tewksbury Trail Association. I have a deep abiding love for my country and the conservative values it was founded upon. I want to make our community a better place by building an energized, responsive and effective voter outreach program.

I am asking for your vote and welcome your questions. In return I pledge to commit my full energy to promoting the Republican message in District 5.

Christine Miller
Potterstown Road
[Posted 5/11/10 - editor]


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Synergy at OTS
Each day, students in the Synergy Lab at Old Turnpike School participate in hands-on learning experiences to enrich what they have learned in their general education classes. They study a variety of topics. Joey Fernicola says, “Synergy is fun, because we get to learn about forensics, plastics, polymers, and weather.” Another student commented on how grateful she was to “better understand what [we] learned in science last week!” Teacher Kimberly Hill and her seventh and eighth grade students are eternally grateful for the work the Tewksbury Education Foundation put in to raise the funds for this fantastic learning environment.

For more information about this program, contact Kimberly Hill, at OTS: 439-2010 ext227.
New Book from Local Author
Beyond The Finish Line: Stories of Ex-Racehorses, by Tewksbury resident, Loren Spiotta-DiMare will be released this month. A photo-illustrated, coffee-table book, Beyond highlights 22 equestrians who have adopted both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds off the track, and retrained them for other disciplines and activities. Several of the riders featured are from Tewksbury.

“I’ve spent the last two years running around to photo shoots with my equine photographer, Martin Kavanagh of Aberdeen,” Spiotta-DiMare says. “It was great fun and we were both impressed by the diverse talents of the riders and their horses. They were involved in everything from eventing, trail riding, saddle seat, and Western Pleasure, to Polo, and Civil War re-enactment.”

The author became interested in the plight of ex-racers when several of her friends adopted horses off the track. “Unfortunately these magnificent animals are often still young when their race careers end due to lack of speed, injuries or retirement,” she says. “Many wind up at Auctions which can be the last stop before a slaughter house—a cruel and unfitting end for any horse, but especially for those who have worked so hard for our sporting pleasure. I wrote the book to showcase the many viable alternatives for ex-racers.”

A lifelong animal lover, Spiotta-DiMare has been writing about her favorite subject for over 30 years. She has had three pet-reference books published, as well as seven picture books for children, including Madeline’s Miracle, Rockwell: A Boy And His Dog, Chelsea & The New Puppy, Daniel, Dog Camp Champ! Norman To The Rescue, and Caesar: On Deaf Ears.

Recognized by the Dog Writers Association of America, Humane Society of the United States, Doris Day Animal Foundation and New Jersey Press Women, the author’s work has been published both nationally and internationally.

To order an autographed copy of Beyond The Finish Line, send $28.54 (includes tax/shipping) to Loren Spiotta-DiMare, P.O. Box 301, Califon, NJ 07830.
Oldwick Fire Co. Serves You
Established in 1938, the Oldwick Fire Company (OFC) currently responds to 150 calls per year. This volunteer organization of thirty-five members relies on its two pumper trucks, a tanker/ pumper, and a brush truck to serve Tewksbury Township.

Monthly meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 8:00PM at the firehouse, on Oldwick Road (rt 523), south of Oldwick. Their office phone number is 439-2514 (dial 911 for emergencies). New Members are always welcome.

BANQUET HALL OPEN
The Oldwick Fire Company’s new banquet hall is now available to host your next event. The facility can handle events up to 200 people. The banquet hall is suitable for weddings, business meetings, organization or club meetings, birthday parties, instructional seminars, or classes such as karate, dance etc.

The banquet hall is in the lower level of the Oldwick Fire House, at the intersection of Routes 517 and 523, and offers beautiful woodland views in its surprisingly secluded setting.

For more information, or to book your event, phone 439-2514, or drop a note to:
Oldwick Fire Company
attn Banquet Hall Committee
PO Box 83
Oldwick, NJ 08858.
New Affordable Housing
See our Affordable Housing page for information about Tewksbury Township's New Apartments For Rent!
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Zion Lutheran Seeks Information
Zion Lutheran Church in Oldwick will celebrate its 300^th anniversary in 2014, and is now compiling its extensive archives into a database that will be accessible on its Web site. Among its many historical documents are the church’s charter from King George III, and 1749 deeds from Ralph Smith, the primary landholder of “Smithfield”, renamed “New Germantown” in the 1750s, and then “Oldwick” during World War I.

The church’s Historical Committee is seeking to identify additional historical documents or photographs that can be added to the database. For example: a steeple, added in 1854, was blown down in 1888, but the church has been unable to find a photograph of it. If any readers have early documents or photographs that the church could copy, please contact the Historical Committee at:
Zion Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 41
Oldwick, NJ 08858, telephone 439-2040.