On July 4th, 2014 at Northern Community park in Bordentown Township, the Annual Fish Derby began at 9Am for Registration and fishing started at 10AM-12PM. Trophies were awarded at noon for the “Largest Fish Caught”. The pond was stocked by the NJ State Fish and Wildlife.
For a while the fish were not biting because the barometric pressure was too low. This meant to the fish that it was going to rain or storm, so they stayed closer to the bottom. Then suddenly towards the near end of the event, the fish started to bite as the afternoon weather became clearer and warmer.
A young girl gets some help from her father with casting her line out into the pond.
This 13 year old boy found a quiet spot away from everyone hoping to catch something.
Amberlyn, age 8, holds up her 11.5″ catfish with her dad.
Ryan, age 9, holds up his 10.5″ catfish.
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Florence High School, in Florence, NJ held their graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 on Friday, June 20th, 2014. I have photographed this event before for The Register News and so far each time, the weather has been gorgeous. It’s always held outside on their football field.
Each time I am assigned to a graduation ceremony, I’m reminded of mine from 1991. How could you not be thinking about this? Sure I was thinking of the correct exposures for shooting into the sun with my camera and flash. But I see how these young adults are going out into the real world and wonder about their future. Some had scholarships to college, while others were entering the military, or starting to work right away before they decided what they wanted to do next. Their world is their oyster and they have a lifetime to make something of it.
Principal John M. Corgan gives his Welcome speech to everyone.
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The 5th Annual Green Fair was held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Carslake Community Center in Bordentown City. Many vendors were there to show off their eco-friendly items and products that they make or sell from companies. There were demonstrations, activities for children, food, and much more.
Cynthia assists Kinsey with drilling a bottle cap into a large mural that empowers the next generation of environmentally conscious and creative citizens. This project is by MAD Splatter, a local non profit organization that exposes children to the world through the eyes of others and help them draw a connection between community service and self-enrichment. They create parties for children to teens to celebrate the art of Making A Difference.
Dan Weekes of Pollination Station, holds Nellie, a rescued possum. The Green Fair was her first public appearance. She developed Metabolic Bone Disease, due to an improper diet. Nellie was brought to a local wildlife rescue and then was transferred to Pollination Station to be used as a wildlife ambassador. Due to her Metabolic Bone Disease, she cannot be released back into the wild.
The Clara Barton Elementary PTO Committee, Friends of The Ecological Schoolyard at Clara Barton, showcased their plans to transform the blacktop at Clara Barton School to an Ecological Schoolyard. Phase One has already been approved.
Jaime of Bordentown City, participated in a dance routine by the Tehani Mid-East and Polynesian Dance Company.
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Our friend John wanted to become a professional clown. Back in the fall of 2012 he started a crowdfunding campaign to help him achieve his dream.Send John to Clown School! No, Really…
John was asking for $1600, and in just one month raised $1750! We donated $5 and for that we got a very generous hug 🙂
Now John and his wife, the lovely, Clara work for the Kelly Miller Circus, a one ring, big top travelling circus. We went after our daughter got out of school on June 12th, drove down to Browns Mills, NJ and had ringside seats, courtesy of John and Clara. Unfortunately we missed the tiger and a couple of other acts. Our daughter had never been to a big top circus before and this was truly a wonderful treat! I only brought my Canon 7D with just one lens, the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8, no flash and a tiny Canon S100 point and shoot cameras.
John is now the main clown act for them, his clown name is J.P. Ballyhoo and his routines were wonderful and really funny! Everyone was laughing and having a good time.
Red, White and Blue Mixed Animal Revue
Carolyn Rice’s – Llamas, dogs and goats.
Silly Strongman Shenanigans
J.P. Ballyhoo
Balancing Beyond Belief
From Lima, Peru – Fridman Torales
Come to the Carousel
A kaleidoscopic display of aerial artistry. Featuring – Rebecca Ostroff. Devised and developed by Danny and Tavana Brown.
During intermission, my husband, David, went on his very first elephant ride with our daughter.
Ballistic Bouncing
From Ethiopia – Abrham Gebre.
Queen of the Air
The Legendary Rebecca Ostroff.
Amazing African Amalgamation
Liberty Camels and Zebras. Trained and presented by Mike Rice.
Fishing Foolishness
J.P. Ballyhoo
Ponderous Performing Pachyderms
Presented by Armando Loyal.
Spectacular Pyrotechnics
The Human Volcano – Lamount.
From where I was positioned(our daughter was right next to me) you could feel the heat like an inferno coming from his mouth! She loved it!
Here we are meeting up with John, Claire with us and my dad. This and the next two images were shot using my Canon S100 camera.
Here’s that “hug”!
Jayden got to meet Lamount A.K.A. The Human Volcano, she was really excited to chat with him!
David and Jayden joined other children for a camera ride with The Human Volcano.
Bouncy House Badness!
Spotted this young couple as they waited for their food to be ready.
Thank you John and Claire for the tickets! We cannot wait for you all to come back to our area again!
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Our 4 year old next door neighbor, Cole, wants to buy the Star Wars Death Star Lego set. So with the help of his mom, he put up a lemonade stand in front of his home in Bordentown City during the Annual City Wide Yard Sale on June 7th, 2014. Each cup was 25 cents. I’m not sure how much he made that day, but that Lego set he wants costs $400. Good luck buddy!
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Bordentown City, NJ is a town rich in history and offers a lot of events that happen every year. It’s where I was born and raised. After living in MA for college, Philadelphia for work and then Los Angeles for 10+ years, I’ve been back home since October 2008. It’s a little town that has a good quality of life to raise a family, great schools, and centrally located to NYC and Philadelphia and just a 3 hour drive(give or take) to Washington, DC.
Every year we have our Annual Street Fair in May and thousands of people come to my town to stroll down the main street that is closed off to buy handmade goods, eat from our local restaurants and listen to music, and have fun with the kids.
L-R: Guy DeRosa on harmonica and Phil McAuliffe sings original songs performed in front of Randy Now’s Man Cave on Sunday, May 18th, 2014 during the annual Bordentown City Street Fair.
The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions is a non-profit started by members of the community. They were organized to plan, develop, organize and fund community events in Bordentown. It is their goal that these events will raise funds to bring back the Fireworks. I volunteered a couple of hours at this booth getting donations and people to purchase 50/50s. It was a lot of fun talking to people and catching up with friends.
Above, Foundation for Bordentown Traditions members L-R Christopher Nunn, Suzanne Wheelock and Katy McGowen discuss the fundraising board in front of their booth. Below Suzanne “models” with the board, Vanna White style, she is so cute isn’t she?
Jenn holds her pet named Buddy that is a Sun Conure parakeet with her mother, Patty. Jen is a member of the Bordentown Regional High School Marching Band and was volunteering at their booth to raise money for the band.
Children blowing bubbles through a bubble wand that they created at the Mad Splatter Booth. Mad Splatter is a non profit organization in Bordentown that creates parties for children to help make a difference for charitable causes.
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Local artist, Al Barker of Bordentown City, paints the Clara Barton Schoolhouse in during “Paint the Town En Plein Air” on Saturday May 10th, 2014. Many artists came together throughout the town to paint that day. After the artists finished their pieces, they were displayed at Farnsworth Gallery located in the Bonaparte Antiques building, 375 Farnsworth Avenue and for sale at the end of the day.
Franklin Carr was an international prize winning Iris hybridizer, and he was a lifelong resident of Bordentown, NJ. This is why we have an Iris Festival.
Betty Ann owner of Betty Ann’s Beauty Salon on Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, won 2nd place for her Iris Arrangement during the Iris Festival in Bordentown City on May 10th, 2014.
On May 10th, 2014, the new Dog Park in Northern Community Park in Bordentown Township had it’s grand opening. Above: Gregg Wexler of Bordentown Township with one of his dogs, Autumn, enjoying the the new park.
It was a gorgeous day for all of the events that happened in one day!
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The Honor and Remember Flag was raised on Saturday, April 27, at 2PM, at The Bordentown Elks, 2085 on 11 Amboy Road Bordentown, NJ. The Honor and Remember Flag was raised on Saturday, April 27, at 2PM, at The Bordentown Elks, 2085 on 11 Amboy Road Bordentown, NJ. This flag recognizes the sacrifices of our military who have been killed and their families.
Patrick and Amy Moore’s son, Army Spc. Benjamin G. Moore, age 23, of Robbinsville, N.J.was killed in action on January 12, 2011 in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. The Mores belong to a group called Rolling Thunder, a group of people who educate and help others to never forget our POW, MIA and Deceased military men and women.
Past Exalted Ruler, Jeff Becker, assists Patrick and Amy Moore with raising the Honor and Remember flag.
Patrick and Amy Moore saying a few words of thanks after the Honor and Remember flag has been raised.
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Shock It Fitness had it's Grand Opening on Saturday March 8th, 2014 at 3379 U.S. 206, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505. It's owned and operated by local Fitness Professional Carrie Ward.
The offer group classes: Strength and Metabolic Training,Kick Boxing, Fusion Pilates, and Freestyle Yoga. They also do personal training, nutrition and more.
Here you see L-R: Carrie Ward, Nicole Siegel of Bordentown City in Catherine Fuego LeBron's Kickboxing class.
Roseanne Jones of Bordentown City is seen lifting weights after teaching a pilates class at Shock It Fitness.
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On Thursday, February 27, 2013, the Clara Barton PTO held a Mini-Golf FORE a Great Cause. The CBS PTO, raised $400 to contribute to the Wheels for Dawud Campaign. Dawud Hamdan is a young man at Bordentown Regional High School has the disorder called Transverse Myelitis, which is the inflammation of the spinal cord. This autoimmune disorder made him an incomplete quadriplegic, meaning that he has some body functions, but very limited. After one of his many surgeries, his legs have become very spastic and while in physical therapy, he noticed that while in a standing position, his became more relaxed. No other medications have worked as much as him being in that position. He needs a power chair that can position him to a standing position, but the insurance company has denied the request many times This chair that can help his quality of life cost $53,000. The community of Bordentown has been spreading the word about Dawud's fundraising campaign. https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/4nz3/dawudswheels Please spread the word and the above link and let's help Dawud get the wheelchair that he needs, thanks!
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