Election Day is

November 6th

The Lebanon Lantern

2018 6 High Street Lebanon, NJ 08833

(908) 236-2425 Fax (908) 236-2939

www.lebanonboro.com

The theme for the Lebanon Borough School this year is “Better Together.”

We connect with our classmates, our families, our teachers, and our friends.

PROJECT UPDATE: 07/09/18

The Authority expects to maintain the current water level (elevation 374) for the foreseeable future, barring any unanticipated releases due to water supply needs. The Authority’s engineering consultants for the planned construction work at Round Valley have determined that the water level during construction on the three embankments should be targeted at elevation 360. The timeline for that aspect of construction is still being finalized, but drawdown of the reservoir to reach elevation 360 will likely begin in 2019. Other aspects of the rehabilitation work at Round Valley will move forward before then. The first large planned project, abutment grouting at the North and South dams, is expected to begin later this year. Construction dates, including road closure dates for the segment of Route 629 that parallels the reservoir, will be announced here as soon as they are known. This summer, the public may see crews digging test pits on the North and South Dams and installing instrumentation on all three embankments. This work will be done in restricted areas of the reservoir property and will not affect the public’s use of it.

Please visit www.RoundValleyProject.com

for more information.

PLEASE POINT YOUR SNOW BLOWER ON YOUR LAWN NOT ON THE

SIDEWALK OR THE STREET!!!!!!

PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE FIRST 12 HOURS OF

DAYLIGHT! FINES WILL APPLY

ORDINANCE 88-18 ON www.lebanonboro.com

MEALS ON WHEELS in Hunterdon

If you are 60 years of age or older in Hunterdon County, come and enjoy our senior program lunches offered monthly at the Senior Center Café, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington Building 1, Lower Level at 11:45 am (Suggested donation is $5.25) Please call the office at 908-284-0735 to register.

Social and Presentation Lunches October 25th – “The Red Oak Country Boys” country and western band November 15th – Presentation on Historic Buildings of Hunterdon County December 5th – Holiday Gala with the Senior Chorus

Lunch and Learn Program Lunches with a Registered Dietitian October 3rd – What is Diabetes? November 7th – Eating Healthier over the Holidays

For all our Hunterdon County Friends…

Our volunteers keep us running Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Do you have one or two hours a month to volunteer?

Call the office at 908-284-0735 MEALS ON WHEELS in HUNTERDON - 5 Walter Foran Blvd, Suite 2006, Flemington, NJ 08822

908-284-0735 www.mowih.org info@mowih.org A non-profit 501 c 3 agency serving Hunterdon County seniors since 1973

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PLEASE DO NOT BLOW YOUR GRASS INTO THE STREET WHILE

CUTTING THE LAWN.

IT CLOGS THE INLETS!

HELP TO MAKE LEBANON BEAUTIFUL.

TRIM BETWEEN THE ROAD AND THE CURB!

Healthcare in Lebanon Medical Care

Acupuncture & Holistic Health 908-236-9499

270 Main St., Lebanon, NJ 08833 http://www.acupunctureholistichealth.com

Advanced OBGYN 908-806-0080

Partnering in a Women’s Journey of Health and Wellness http://www.advancedforwomen.com

1390 US Highway 22, Suite 104, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

Bonner and Schaible 908-236-9650

Expert Dentistry For The Entire Family https://www.bonnerandschaible.com

26 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ 08833

The Center for Natural Health & Rehabilitation 908-236-6353

Chiropractor for Lebanon, Clinton, Pittstown & Flemington, NJ

1386 US 22 #9, Lebanon, NJ 08833 https://www.lesspainbetterhealth.com

Hunterdon Family Dental Care 908-236-7800

1390 US Highway 22, Suite 201, Lebanon, NJ 08833 http://hunterdonfamilydental.com

Hunterdon Vision Care 908-236-9505

81 Main St, Lebanon, NJ 08833 http://www.hunterdonvisoncare.com

Krowicki Orthodontics 908-236-2802

63 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ 08833 https://www.krowickiorthodontics.com

Providence Therapy Services 908-849-4830

3 Werner Way, Ste 300, Lebanon, NJ 08833

Round Valley Dentistry 908-437-6000

3 Werner Way, Suite 202, Lebanon, NJ 08833 https://www.roundvalleydentistry.com

Round Valley Family Chiropractic 908-236-6011

89 Main St, Lebanon, NJ 08833-2132 http://www.roundvalleyfamilychiropractic.com

Somerset Hills Endodontics PC 908-840-4590

1392 Route 22 W, Suite 2, Lebanon, NJ 08833 http://www.somersethillsendo.com

Somerset Pediatric Group 908-236-9500

Understanding Your Needs And The Needs Of Your Child

1390 Route 22 West, Suite 106, Lebanon, NJ 08833 https://www.somersetpeds.com

Howard J. Tzorfas DPM 908-236-6999

Total Foot Care For The Whole Family

1386 Route 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833 https://www.drtzorfas.com

Fifteen Tips on How to be an Educated Healthcare Consumer

Submitted by Marlene G. Baldinger, RN, ARM, CPHQ, CPHRM

The best way you can help to prevent Medical errors is to be an active member of your Health Care team. Research

shows that patients, who are more involved with their care, get better results. As a Critical Care trained Registered

Nurse and Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Hospital Systems in New Jersey, I would like to share Fifteen

Tips that will support you in being an educated and informed partner in your healthcare for two key areas, your

Medications and Doctor’s Office Visits:

Medications

1. Make sure that all of your Doctors know about every medicine you are taking.

This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements, such as vitamins and herbal

supplements.

2. Bring all of your medicines and supplements to your Doctor visits.

"Brown bagging" your medicines can help you and your Doctor talk about them and find out if there are any

problems. It can also help your Doctor keep your records up to date and help you get better quality care.

3. Make sure your Doctor knows about any allergies and adverse reactions you have had to medicines.

This can help you to avoid getting a medicine that could harm you.

4. When your Doctor writes a prescription for you, make sure you can read it.

If you cannot read your Doctor's handwriting, your Pharmacist might not be able to either.

5. Ask for information about your medicines in terms you can understand—both when your medicines are

prescribed and when you get them:

o What is the medicine for?

o How am I supposed to take it and for how long?

o What side effects are likely? What do I do if they occur?

o Is this medicine safe to take with other medicines or dietary supplements I am taking?

o What food, drink, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?

6. If you have any questions about the directions on your medicine labels, ask.

Medicine labels can be hard to understand. For example, ask if "four times daily" means taking a dose every 6

hours around the clock or just during regular waking hours.

7. Ask your Pharmacist for the best device to measure your liquid medicine.

For example, many people use household teaspoons, which often do not hold a true teaspoon of liquid. Special

devices, like marked syringes, help people measure the right dose.

8. Ask for written information about the side effects your medicine could cause.

If you know what might happen, you will be better prepared if it does or if something unexpected happens.

Doctor’s Office Visits

9. Speak up if you have questions or concerns.

You have a right to question anyone who is involved with your care.

10. Make sure that someone, such as your Primary Care Doctor, coordinates your care.

This is especially important if you have many health problems or are in the hospital.

11. Make sure that all your Doctors have your important health information.

Do not assume that everyone has all the information they need.

12. Ask a family member or friend to go to appointments with you.

Even if you do not need help now, you might need it later.

13. Know that "more" is not always better.

It is a good idea to find out why a test or treatment is needed and how it can help you. You could be better off

without it.

14. If you have a test, do not assume that no news is good news.

Ask how and when you will get the results.

15. Learn about your condition and treatments by asking your doctor and nurse and by using other reliable

sources.

For example, treatment options based on the latest scientific evidence are available from the Effective Health Care

Web site, https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/options. Ask your Doctor if your treatment is based on the latest

evidence.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING NEW RULES EFFECTIVE JULY 31st

EVERY TUESDAY GARBAGE ONLY

PLEASE HAVE IT CURBSIDE BY 6 AM!

EVERY WEDNESDAY RECYCLING ONLY PLEASE HAVE IT CURBSIDE BY 6 AM!

NO RECYCLING IN PLASTIC BAGS! ALL RECYCLING MUST BE CLEAN OF ALL LIQUID/FOOD AND LOOSE!

OUR GARBAGE CONTRACTOR CANNOT COLLECT COMMINGLED RECYCLING

AND NON -RECYCLABLE MATERIALS!!

CLEAN UP DAY

Lebanon Borough will have a clean up day on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

In addition, the Hunterdon Transfer Station is also available for your use.

11 Petticoat Lane, Annandale, New Jersey 08801 Phone: (908) 236-9088

SHREDDING Drop off October 1st-5th

Shredding drop off starting

October 1st through October 5th at Boro Hall.

No limit.

$5.00 fee.

Please place all shredding in plastic garbage bags.

LEAF PICK UP

WEEKS OF: OCTOBER 24th

NOVEMBER 21st

DECEMBER 12th

Please place leaves curbside no earlier than 3 days in advance.

Round Valley United Methodist Church

30 Main St., Lebanon, www.roundvalleyumc.org

Pastor Sarah Lee (908) 236-2232

We are open on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month 10-noon and 5-7.

The Cluttered Closet Thrift Shop is located in the building behind the church and is opened Monday,

Friday and Saturday 10-1 PM. Donations can be left on the small porch area – no books or electronics.

Intersection of Art, Faith & Life : A Poetry Reading Sponsored by Round Valley United Methodist Church

Round Valley UMC invites you to join us for the first event in our fall

speaker series, “ Intersection of Life, Art & Faith A Poetry Reading by

Carroll E. Arkema,” on September 25th at 6pm at Gourmet

Expressions in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza in Lebanon, NJ.

Arkema, an ordained Presbyterian minister and pastoral

psychotherapist, has written two books of narrative poetry. Through

the art of poetry he reflects on experience with life and death,

spirituality and healing. He uses biblical stories and characters as a

way of accessing and understanding the deeper layers of human life

and Divine presence.

His poetry is deeply vivid, almost painterly in expression, and as

Arkema shares his encounters, you find yourself thinking about the

times when you too have experienced the transcendent in the midst of

the ordinary dimensions of life.

We invite you to join us for some light fare and an evening where we

honor the creative arts and the way that a story, well told, has the

power to help us rediscover what it means to be human.

Round Valley is hosting their Annual Italian Dinner on Saturday, October 27th

from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Menu will include Chicken Marsala, Home Made Meatballs & Sauce, Ravioli, Pasta, Salad &

More. Eat in or Take Out. Adults: $14, Seniors $10, Children: $8

Recreation Events

Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Location - Firehouse 88 Main Street: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Refreshments / Games

Pumpkin carving contest – pumpkins already craved can be

dropped off at the firehouse on October 31st by 6:00 PM

Prizes will be given for scariest, funniest and most creative

Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa

Sunday, December 9, 2018 Parade starts at 6:30 pm at the Firehouse on Main Street

Followed by Refreshments and Santa at Lebanon Borough School

Burning of the Greens – 12th Night Saturday, January 6, 2019

Bonfire starts at 6:30 pm in the Park behind the School

Followed by Refreshments and the Crowning of the

King and Queen

RECREATION COMMISSION

SUPPORT OUR PLAYGROUND

Play is the work of children….It’s very serious stuff….Bob Keeshan

One of the wonderful things about being a small community is how we come together in

Holjes-Shepard Park and play!! Our playground equipment is used daily by our school children, residents and

several times a year by visitors and relatives during our town events.

The Lebanon Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce that Council approved spending on a new piece

of playground equipment. We would like to pick up momentum and stay ahead of the wear and tear of our

current pieces and add more equipment. In researching the new piece, we found several others that we

think our children would enjoy, including some ADA Compliant equipment.

We are asking you, the folks who use our little park daily, for some input.

Please complete the tear off below and return to borough hall. You can also attend one of our meetings,

held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please call borough hall at 236-2425, or see the

meeting schedule on the town website to confirm dates and times.

Our community is growing! Let’s Play!!! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

I would like to see (type of equipment): _________________________________________added to our park.

I would like to donate $______________ to support our playground.

Checks payable to: Lebanon Borough Recreation Commission

Checks can be mailed to: Lebanon Borough Recreation – 6 High Street Lebanon, NJ 08833

Thank you for your support!

Lebanon Borough’s Homegrown Hero

The community of Lebanon Borough is built on the volunteerism of the

residents. On March 24, 2018 at the Lebanon Fire Company’s Awards

Dinner, Brian Eick received an award for 35 years of service.

Brian comes from a family of volunteers. He is the youngest sibling with

three brothers – Ira, Ernie and Frank, who were all volunteer firemen for

the borough following the role model of

their father. His Mom, Caroline, was a

member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and her

name is on the plaque in the front of the

firehouse. He started his own fire career in

1974 as a Junior Fireman. After his basic

training for the Army National Guard in

1982, he became a full active member of the

Lebanon Borough Volunteer Fire Company

in 1983.

In 2014, Brian was invited to the Lebanon

Borough School for a celebration of

Veterans Day including both an assembly

and lunch for the veterans of the Lebanon

Borough Community.

Brian is also well known to the 4th of July

Parade Committee as one of the top donors to the parade throughout the

years.

Historical Committee submitted by Joe Hauck

Royalty Visits Lebanon - The story behind “Vue de Lebanon”.

“Vue de Lebanon”

by Charlotte

Bonaparte,

Comtesse de

Surveilleurs painted

during her sojourn

in the U.S., and

then lithographed.

In 1801, Robert R. Livingston resigned as Chancellor of NY as he accepted an appointment to be the US minister to France.

Previously, he had sworn in recently elected George Washington as our first president. Upon arriving in France, he was

received by Napoleon Bonaparte, who was First Consul. Livingston was instrumental in negotiating the Louisiana Purchase

in 1803 a land mass of 828,000 square miles. (Multiply that by 640 to convert to acres.) That purchase doubled the size of

the US. In 1804 when Napoleon declared himself Emperor of France, his brother Joseph became King of Naples and later

King of Spain. After Napoleon’s loss at Waterloo in 1815, Joseph fled France and sought asylum in America. He purchased

a large farm near Bordentown, NJ, which due to its proximity to New York and Philadelphia offered good communications

with Europe, and pleasant country. Joseph came without his wife or children. His two daughters joined him a few years later

with Charlotte arriving first in 1821 after the death of her uncle Napoleon. Joseph was visiting Saratoga Springs at the time

he learned of his brother’s death. He had large land holdings in upstate NY and frequently visited the area including Niagara

Falls. Charlotte had studied painting in France, under the tutelage of Jacques-Louis David. Charlotte accompanied her father

on his trips and produced sketches and paintings of the landscape she visited. Lithographs of 12 of these were made and

published under the title “Vues Pittoresques de l’ Amerique”. Saratoga was not the only area with mineral springs, and

Charlotte travelled to the then famous Belmont Hall on Schooley’s Mountain to take the waters and the views. Their journey

from Bordentown took them through Round Valley, ancestral home of Robert R. Livingston’s wife Elizabeth Stevens. No

doubt, Joseph had heard about the area from both Robert and Elizabeth. The painting Vue de Lebanon was the result.

While the Metropolitan Museum believes this view is of Lebanon, NY both Jean Walton, postal historian and the late Ralph

Lomerson, Lebanon Township historian believe it to be a view facing south toward Round Valley and the surrounding

Cushetunks. Incidentally, Ms. Walton published a lengthy well-researched and illustrated article about Joseph and his family

in Feb 2011 in the publication of the NJ Local Postal History Journal (njpostalhistory.org). I also believe this is a view from

the north looking down what we call today Cherry St. The 1817 brick church and steeple can be seen to the immediate right

of the large pine tree. The large house near it is either Edgerston or the home of David Miller Kline. The buildings in the

foreground are the initial development of Main St. that started when it became the turnpike toll road from Easton to New

Brunswick.

If you want to learn more about Lebanon Borough’s history, you can visit the website

http://www.livingplaces.com/NJ/Hunterdon_County/Lebanon_Borough/Lebanon_Historic_District.html. There you will

find the history of many towns that are on the state and national historic registers including Lebanon Borough. The write-up

is about 15 pages loaded with interesting facts.

Lebanon Borough School

“Where great things are happening”

A Message from Mr. Arcurio

Last year was a wonderful year at Lebanon Borough School with so many amazing moments. Walking through

the classrooms throughout the year, I was always struck by the dedication of our students and teachers. It is clear

that we are developing the leaders, creators, and thinkers of tomorrow. The foundation that our students receive at

this school is solid and nurtures future success. I look forward to our journey in learning this year as we continue

to prepare our current students for their future.

School Theme

Our theme this year is “Better Together.” As a school community, it is important to develop connections to foster

learning and success. We connect with our classmates, our families, our teachers, and our friends. However, in

2018 it is also important to understand that our world is more interconnected than ever. Through the efforts of our

teachers, curriculum, and PTA, we work to develop an understanding of those connections. Our world is also

connected digitally. Teaching the children to use this form of connection in a positive, productive, and safe fashion

will serve them well as they move through school and move through life. While technology can sometimes be

scary, it is incumbent upon us as adults to use it as a tool for learning and help students understand their world.

The goal is to create a culture in which parents, students, and teachers are working seamlessly in all aspects of the

school environment. I strongly believe that the responsibility for children’s educational development is a

collaborative enterprise. Therefore, we can’t achieve this vision without you — parents, teachers, and students.

The evidence for a strong connection between parents, teachers, and students leading to successful schools is

consistent, positive, and convincing. Academic achievement, student attendance, student sense of well-being,

homework readiness, and better grades in higher education have all been linked to schools that are closely

integrated with the community. This theme at Lebanon Borough School has the potential of creating a “virtuous

cycle” where family involvement brings about improved teaching by generating a positive attitude among teachers.

Teachers feel respected by families who are involved and families feel respected by schools that involve them.

Improved teaching leads to greater academic achievement by students. Academic achievement and student success

foster a positive school climate.

Better Together with teachers.

Teachers use our theme and the phrase “Better Together” when decorating classrooms, communicating with

families, developing activities, etc. Additionally, they offer to share expertise and passions with colleagues at

meetings and throughout the day. They model and instill a sense of community within our students.

Better Together with students.

We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for autonomy and influence at LBS. Having a greater

voice in the school, taking advantage of the character education initiative and providing students opportunities to

share their talents and passions with one another. We need to ensure that our students feel a connection to the

school and to one another. This will help our school community gain strength and momentum.

Better Together with families

It would be great to have more family involvement in our school (we already do well with this). Offering small

volunteer opportunities in classrooms provides families an opportunity to be a part of the wonderful things that go

on all the time in our school.

Better Together with the community (and the world)

Registration Information for

Preschool, Kindergarten &

Before/Aftercare can be

obtained at the main office,

www.lebanonschool.org or by

calling: (908) 236-2448

In 2018, we have so many opportunities to connect with the greater community and with the world. It is important

that we let children experience an education that goes beyond the four walls of the classroom and the grounds of

the school. This can be done in a variety of ways. Inviting professionals in to the classroom to share their

curriculum related expertise, taking children out into the community to experience this (field trips, etc.), and using

technology to make these connections (Skype, Google Hangout, virtual field trips).

Clinton Twp Middle School Restructuring

As per my letter to the community on June 18, 2018, the Clinton Township Middle School Reorganization from a

7th and 8th grade school to a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade school does not affect our sending relationship with CTMS.

A concern has been brought to my attention that some families are worried that LBS students will have difficulty

transitioning to a school in 7th grade where students have already been together as a Middle School since 6th

grade. I want to assure you that LBS students are prepared for this transition. As a point of history, this is how

things worked years ago (likely before most of our current families were at LBS). Round Valley Middle School

used to be 6-8th grade and our students transitioned in 7th. So the restructuring is not something new, rather

something renewed.

We work with the 6th and 7th grade teachers and administration in Clinton Township to ensure that our curriculum

prepares students for the challenges that they will face when they graduate from Lebanon Borough School. Our

communication with the teachers and administrators currently indicates that our students do not arrive at CTMS at

an academic disadvantage and assimilate into the culture there quickly and smoothly.

Another concern raised has been that the 6th grade students at CTMS will have access to facilities and activities

that our LBS students will not. It is my belief that our small size and the close relationships among teachers,

students, and families far outweigh any benefits that can be gained from a larger structure. However, in an effort

to address these concerns, we are investigating opportunities that we can offer to our 6th grade students that will

provide them with an edge moving forward. Some of the possibilities include partnerships with local science

and/or technology companies to allow our students to have experiences in real-world facilities, partnerships with

local colleges to connect our students to the resources of higher education, club and activity offerings beyond what

we currently offer, and connections to our local resources like the watershed and nature facilities to connect the

students with additional authentic learning opportunities.

The teachers and staff at LBS are committed to providing the students of this community with an excellent

educational experience that will prepare them for any challenges they face in the future. Our Better Together!

theme is just one way that you get to experience the great things happening at our wonderful school. You will

have greater insight into what happens here each day as we begin to use our new Twitter handle @LBSWildcats.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter. If you do not have a Twitter account that is no problem. The feed will be

embedded on our website soon so you can just visit us at www. lebanonschool.org to check it out.

Before and Aftercare

Just a reminder that Lebanon Borough School offers both Before and Aftercare. This affordable program has

been well received by those who have taken advantage of it. It is staffed by LBS staff members and held at the

school. If you are interested in the program, please contact the main office for more information or check it out

on our website: Before and Aftercare. This year we also offer care during early dismissal days. Check out the

website if you are interested in this service.

School Safety

As always, safety is a top priority at LBS. Our staff and parents will be utilizing a new lanyard system this year.

All staff will be wearing their Identification Lanyards and visitors will receive one as well after they check in at

the main office. This will make it easier to ensure that everyone in our building is where they are supposed to be.

Additionally, we have improved the window that visitors encounter when entering the school to make it more

secure. It should be noted that all doors are locked at Lebanon Borough School and all visitors must enter through

the main entrance. As always, we continue to run our monthly drills to ensure that all staff and students are safe.

PTA Basket Auction

Please be sure to attend our PTA Basket Auction on October 19, 2018. This Friday evening event is much

anticipated each year and promises an evening of fun and prizes. Bring the family, bring friends, bring anyone

you’d like, but please come out and support the efforts of our PTA through the major fundraiser of the year. The

PTA supports all effort of our school and provides field trips, assemblies, family nights, supplies and much more.

We hope to see you on the 19th!

@LBSWilcats

Be sure to follow us on Twitter for updates on all of the amazing things happening at Lebanon Borough School.

We can be found @LBSWildcats. This is a great and quick way to find information. If you do not have a Twitter

account, and do not wish to set one up, you can see our Twitter Feed on the main page of our district website at

www.lebanonschool.org.

Lebanon Borough School PTA Hosts a Basket Auction October 19th The Lebanon Borough School PTA will host a Basket Auction on Friday, October 19th.

Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The first drawing will be at 7:30 p.m. and the event ends at

9:30 p.m. The auction will be held at the Lebanon Borough School, which is located at

6 Maple Street in Lebanon.

The Basket Auction will feature nearly 100 baskets, and refreshments will be served. The funds raised from this

event will help to support the purchase of new technology for the classrooms, enrichment programs and educational

assemblies for the entire school. This is the largest fundraiser the PTA hosts to support the school and students.

The fee to enter is $20 and includes a sheet of tickets. The best value ticket package includes: six sheets of

tickets, ten grand prize tickets and ten class basket tickets for $100. The Basket Auction is a fun community

event. Please come out and support your local school. Attendees must be 18 years old and over. For more

information, please e-mail, Kathleenseelig@hotmail.com or call 908-328-1342.

Girl Scout Service Unit 81 Serving Lebanon Borough & Clinton Township

Girl Scout Service Unit 81, serving Clinton Township and Lebanon Borough, will be busy this fall

selling nuts, candy and magazines. We appreciate your support for this sale, which helps to fund local

troop activities and experiences for our girls. Watch for us in December when we will be “Caroling

for Cans” in Lebanon. Information about caroling and all of our events, which are open to the

community, can be found at http://su81website.wixsite.com/girlscouts. For information about

becoming a Girl Scout, please email us at gshnjserviceunit81@gmail.com.

Submitted by Colleen Harris

Visit our district website

www.lebanonschool.org

and follow us on Twitter

@LBSWildcats

Catching up with Boy Scout Troop 200

Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 200 were busy this summer! They celebrated the end of the school year at their

annual By Boot of By Boat campout. This year all of the 25 scouts and scouters opted to kayak or canoe the 2.5

miles to their campsites at Round Valley Reservoir. The trip helped the scouts earn requirements towards their

Camping and Kayaking Merit badges as well as mastering other outdoor skills like campfire building and outdoor

cooking.

In July, the scouts crammed as much as they could into a weeklong visit to Resica Falls Scout Reservation in East

Stroudsburg, PA. Over the course of a week, 17 scouts from Troop 200 earned up to 5 merit badges each. The

most popular merit badges involved the metal shop, nature and ecology programs and scoutcraft. Situated on

4,200 acres made up of mountain trails, streams and waterfalls, Resica offers the typical scout summer camp

opportunities like field sports, rifle shooting, swimming, small-boat sailing, kayaking, hiking and scout

skills. “Climbing towers, ATVs and mountain biking are an added bonus at Resica,” explains Dillon Berenty, the

troop’s Senior Patrol Leader. “This camp is unique in that it has a metal working shop, making it one of the few

camps that offer Welding and Metal Working merit badges which a few our scouts took advantage of.”

Throughout the summer, several scouts worked individually on merit badges including the Horsemanship,

Cooking, Personal Fitness, Family Life, Gardening and Wilderness Survival. The boys will receive their merit

badges at their Fall Court of Honor.

The Troop has a lot of great things planned for this year including: Beach Jam where they’ll join thousands of

other scouts camping on the beach in Wildwood, NJ and their annual movie campout to a trip to Boston and

monthly hikes and campouts.

Troop 200 is a high-adventure, boy-led troop. The scouts meet on Monday evenings during the school year at

Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, NJ. For more information about the troop, follow BSA Troop 200

on Facebook or reach out us at Troop200NJ@gmail.com.

Streets and Roads Committee Submitted by Rich Burton, Chair, Michael Piagentini & Mike Reino

Continuing work on our 10-year Streets and Roads Plan for Lebanon Borough in 2017 and 2018 the Streets and

Roads committee recommended and completed the following projects in the borough. Although the weather has

been less than cooperative from the end of July through Mid-August, the 2018 projects have completed prior to

the end of summer. Additionally, Clinton Township has finally resurfaced Main Street east of Blossom Hill Road

eastbound to the US 22 on Ramp, the on ramp will be remediated at a future date by the NJ DOT. We have been

requesting this for many years and are thankful for its completion.

o In 2017 - Drainage Repairs to Maple Street; To improve drainage on the West Side of Maple Street

o In 2017 - Drainage repairs to Municipal Building Parking area

o In 2018 - Street Resurfacing, Widening and Drainage repairs to Lynwood Drive and Locust Drive

o In 2018 - Resurfacing and Drainage Repairs to Central Avenue

o In 2018 - Remediate Drainage issues in Fire Department Parking Area

o In 2018 - Main Street (west end) repaired trench, with assistance of Lebanon Borough Sewage Authority

On August 22nd 2018 at the Borough Council meeting, Council Adopted ordinance 2018-04 “AN ORDINANCE

OF THE BOROUGH OF LEBANON, COUNTY OF HUNTERDON TO CODIFY THE TRAFFIC AND

PARKING ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH”, which can be viewed on the Borough Website at the following

location: http://www.lebanonboro.com. Additionally we created two ordinances Parking Ordinance 2018-04 and

Maple Street Ordinance 2018-06 based on required additional changes for that street to improve safety for students,

crossing guards, teachers and residents during school hours. These ordinances were developed with input from

the Lebanon Borough School District, New Jersey State Police, Lebanon Borough Council Streets and Roads

committee, the Lebanon Borough Fire Department.

The Streets and Roads committee would like to thank the residents who attended the August Council meeting to

discuss their concerns and offer their comments.

Lebanon Reformed Church

100 Brunswick Ave, Lebanon, NJ 08833

(908) 236-6167 www.lebanonreformedchurch.org lebanonrefchurch@aol.com

GETTING MARRIED

Download your Marriage Application at www.lebanonboro.com.

Present the completed application 30 days before your event at

the Borough Hall with your partner and a witness.

Lantern Shade Tree Report submitted by Joe Hauck

It has been an unusual summer with surprises and challenges. The power company implemented the new pruning

regulations from the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU). These rules require the removal of all branches that are

directly over distribution lines for the first circuit from a power sub-station. Previously, a four foot clearance

around the wires was deemed adequate, resulting in “doughnuts” around wires. The BPU has decided that to reduce

the number of customers affected by a failure in the first circuit additional pruning is necessary. Unfortunately, if

Lebanon Borough goes down, so do hundreds of homes and businesses in the surrounding community, an

inconvenience for many and a very serious situation for some. Therefore, this recent pruning was harsher than

previous years. At least two failing trees were removed as a threat to the lines.

This development has emphasized the importance of planting the right tree in the right place. Trees like sugar

maples and oaks grow too tall, to be planted under electric wires. The committee last year planted two trident

maples (on Maple St.) and this year planted five griseum maples under wires. We also planted two Carolina silver

bells on Boro property on Cherry St. These varieties typically do not exceed 25 feet in height. In those places

where there are no wires, larger and taller trees like oaks, sugar maples and sycamores can be accommodated. The

committee focused on Brunswick and Maple as the recent road reconstruction provides some stability and

boundaries to the road edges. In total, including plantings in the park and other streets, 23 trees have been planted

this year. We may plant a few more in late September if we locate some bargains.

The unusual rainy weather was somewhat of a blessing since new trees require significant water the first year or

two after they are planted and hot summers can be deadly. Don’t be fooled by showers that deliver very little water.

We didn’t just get showers, but rather heavy rain, which lightened the load for the bucket brigade. Sadly, more

than a few of our large street trees are showing signs of failing, therefore we need to plant new ones every year if

we want to keep Lebanon cool and green. If you would like a street tree planted by your property contact the

committee secretary, Lisa Saharic.

The Lebanon Borough Seniors Club Submitted by Kathy Reid

Welcome Back! We’re glad to be back to our regular monthly meetings and Bingo! Hope it was a good summer

in spite of the humid weather. We’re back to our two Bingos a month, on the first and fourth Monday of the

month. The Exercise program has resumed on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in our meeting room.

Our annual Fall Festival will take place on Wednesday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Beaver Brook Country

Club. The food will include penne pasta, hot dogs, barbecued chicken, potato salad, green salad, coleslaw, chips

and an ice cream bar. There will also be coffee, tea and soda at no charge. There is a cash bar for alcoholic

beverages. Joni Lauyer of Rolling Hills will conduct Bingo and there will be prizes for winners!

There will be a trip on Thursday, October 11th, to Krucker’s Picnic Grove, NY, for their October Fest. The cost

will be $76 for members and $88 for non-members. The bus will leave from Lebanon Plaza at 9:00 a.m.

Food Bank: Please bring a non-perishable item for our local food bank. There are several families in town who

benefit from out donations.

Library: Remember we have our own library in the back of the seniors’ room. You are welcome to take and/or

donate books when you come.

Lebanon, NJ ~ High Bridge, NJ

908-236-2520 ~ 908-638-6242

Vincent Scarponi

Manager NJ Lic. No. 3334

Tara Scarponi-Danniballe

Funeral Director NJ Lic. No. 4981

Lebanon Borough Business Corner

148 Main Street, Suite B-1

Lebanon, NJ 08833 P: (908)840-4536

My partners and I have friends and family that have greatly benefitted from the help of Home Health Care

Aides. My Grandfather lived to 105 and was the Patriarch of our big family. As he needed more round the clock

care, we hired a Home Health Care Aide. The caregiver we hired was so helpful and so compassionate to our

Grandfather, and as a result of her care, his quality of life improved tremendously. Robert and I also have a mutual

friend, who lives in an assisted living facility. About four years ago, she required more help in order to stay in the

assisted living facility that she loved. Robert hired a Home Health Care Aide so she could stay in her home. There

is no doubt in our minds that the Home Health Care Aide provided the help she needed and increased her quality

of life immensely. We are happy to say she is doing better today than she was four years ago.

These stories among others that have affected our lives, and the lives of our loved ones, have inspired us to start

our own health care agency - Elder Compassionate Care, LLC.

We live in Lebanon so it was a natural fit to start our Agency here. The central location of Lebanon provides us

with the ability to serve the wide demographics of Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris and Warren Counties.

Roseann Licchio

Now Accepting New Patients

Expert Dentistry for the Whole Family Vincent J. Schaible, DMD

Erin O’Grodnick, DMD

126 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ 08833

908.236.9650 bonnerandschaible.com

Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants, Invisalign, Restorative Dentistry, TMJ Therapy,

Preventative Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry We would love your family to meet our family!

Hunterdon Hills Plaza

1386 Route 22 West, Lebanon, NJ – 08833

Phone: (908) 236-6022

http://www.kirstensitaliangrill.com

We offer lunch and dinner including weekly specials at our warm and inviting restaurant in a casual setting.

Gourmet Wood Fired Pizza in our old world oven with our carefully chosen A grade ingredients.

Authentic Chinese cuisine for dine-in and take-out meals in the

Lebanon community.

Hunterdon Hills Plaza

1386 Route 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833

Phone: (908) 437-1388 https://www.china3nj.com/

We Deliver. For Convenience, Order Online!

83 Main St., Lebanon, NJ 08833 Store Hours:

908-236-6522 — fax: 908-236-0103 Monday-Friday: 6am-2:30pm

Saturday: 7am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

Welcome to the Lebanon Boro General Store, a nostalgic breakfast and lunch café! We also offer off-premises catering for all meals.

Janina Bistro - Italian Mediterranean Fusion 1220 Route 22 West,Lebanon, NJ 08833

Telephone: 908.840.4107 www.janinabistro.com Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 11am ~ 10pm

Saturday thru Sunday 2pm to 10pm, Closed Monday

1271 Rt 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833

(908) 840-4668

Open 7 days a week

1271 Route 22 East, Lebanon, NJ 08889 Call Us Toll Free: 908-236-0026

We love keeping things fresh at the Lebanon Plaza Deli, so every day we create a new menu of

specials that will keep you coming back for more. https://lebanonplazadeli.com/todays-specials/

Are you on board yet?We’re proud to help make Hunterdon the healthiest county in the state to raise a family. Join the Somerset and Hunterdon families who are already on-board with us for outstanding, compassionate and convenient pediatric care.

HUNTERDON PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

Visit HunterdonPediatrics.org

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Municipal Contacts

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