In the Vicinity

In the vicinity By Stefanie Jackowitz Explore South Mountain D iscover the beauty and wonder of nature—on foot—at the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn this summer. Explore the winding trails on these free Reservation hikes, organized throughout the season by the South Mountain Conservancy. Hike leader Dave Hogenauer, a 45-year resident of Maplewood, helped initiate the group hikes in 2003. "I enjoy introducing people to the park," says Hogenauer. "And I'm always happy when regulars tell me that I've shown them something they've never seen before." Parents and children as young as three can participate in one of the hikes—an exploration of Turtle Back Rock and its connection with the Lenape Indians on July 3. Dog lovers can stroll through wooded roads and back trails with their canine companions on July 5, and families with children eight and older will love the two-hour Rahway River adventure on July 18. Those who are up for a bit of a challen ge will enjoy the five-mile Great Circle hike on August 22, featuring a stop at Hemlock Falls. Group hikes run through the beginning of December and the level of difficulty varies greatly. For more information, including meeting locations and times, visit www.somocon.org. Pingry Student Wins Merit Scholarship asking Ridge resident Audrey Li, a senior at The Pingry School, is the recipient of a 2009 National Merit Scholarship. Only 8,200 students nationwide receive this honor. Li entered the program after completing the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Finalists were chosen based on their scores in conjunction with participation in school and community activities, a principal's recommendation, and their overall high school academic standing. Li will be attending Princeton University in the fall. Congratulations, Audrey! 10 Vicinity MAGAZinE Summer 2009 Dancers Alec mazo and edyta Sliwinska with Donald trump B D onald Trump served as the honorary chair, joining nearly 300 local residents and corporate leaders at the 2nd Annual American Cancer Society Starry Night Gala. Held on May 16 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, the gala— sponsored by the New York Jets—honored Joseph Trunfio, CEO of Atlantic Health of New Jersey. A cocktail reception and silent auction kicked off the evening, which featured a special dance performance by Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The event raised $400,000 for the American Cancer Society. For more information on the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org. A Starry Night Against Cancer

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