221652_1447837829musconetcong news - nov. 2015.pdf

8/20/2019 221652_1447837829Musconetcong News - Nov. 2015.pdf

1/28

PURE WIRELESS293 Rt 206, Flanders 07836Sutton Plaza next to Subway and Supercuts (Old BlockBuster Store)

[email protected]

Authorized Retailer

Restrictions Apply. 1 coupon per person.Not to be combined with other offers.

50%OFF

BlueTooth WirelessSpeakers

No minimum purchase necessary.Not to be combined. 1 per family.

FREE$25

in accessories

Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, June 2015, Page 1

No. 7 Vol. 11 www.mypaperonline.com November 2015

With Thanksgivingand the holiday

season rightaround the corner, families

are looking to prepare for

the holidays in many ways

possible whether it involvesholiday shopping, preparing

festive meals, or makingtravel arrangements to visit

family in state or across the

country.

Although those are manythings people look forward

to at this time, another thingpeople should think about

this holiday season involves

giving back to the commu-

nity, especially those inneed of food, clothing, toys,

etc. To do so, the publishersof New View Media Group,

the company responsible

New View Media Group Prepares for Holiday Season by Sponsoring Toy/Clothing Drive

By Elsie Walker

Many military

men and women

overseas put

their lives on the line to

protect freedom. Helpingthem to do that, and pro-

tecting them, are military

war dogs.

According to the United

States War Dogs Associa-tion (http://www.uswar-

dogs.org/), about 7,000

military war dogs are cur-

rently deployed overseas.

These dogs act as trackersand sentries and alert their

handlers to IEDs (Impro-

vised Explosive Devices).

Both handlers and dogs are

in need of support and the

war dog associations canconnect donations with de-

ployed soldiers and dogs.

Recently, two area

churches, Port Morris

United Methodist Church,Landing, and Stanhope

United Methodist Church,

Netcong, partnered in a

drive to send care pack-

ages to dogs and their han-

dlers.

The military war dog

drive was an outgrowth of

the Port Morris United

Methodist Church’s sol-

dier outreach. For years,

the church has sent carepackages of snacks to de-

ployed military personnel.

It started when a parish-

ioner was teaching college

classes with military stu-dents in them. A need was

seen to support soldiers

when deployed, and at first

names came to the church

that way. Then, the churchgot names of relatives of

parishioners that were de-

ployed. The last person on

the list came back this

summer.

The church wanted tocontinue to help soldiers,

and in looking for ways to

help, the U.S. War Dogs

Association was found. It

was a way to help anothertype of soldier and one that

was thought children

might especially enjoy.

However, given the num-

ber of items on the dogs’

“wish list,” the Port Morris

Churches Partner To Ship ‘Doggie Bags’ To Military Dogs Serving Overseaschurch decided that it

needed to ask another

church to help in the drive.

Stanhope United

Methodist Church was

happy to get involved.Jennifer Savarin, super-

intendent of the Sunday

School at Stanhope United

Methodist Church said,

“This is a great opportu-nity for the entire Sunday

School to participate in

this. It's a great way for the

older children to be work-

ing alongside the youngerchildren collecting sup-

plies for the dogs.”

Those items include

dog treats, balls, dog

chews, shampoo and other

items including blankets.

At the Port Morris

United Methodist Church,

besides collecting items,

extra-large dog blankets

were handmade by four

members of the church’s

youth group: Mackenziecontinued on page 4

continued on page 2


2/28

Page 2, November 2015, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline

JOAN SIRKIS L

AVERY, ESQ.IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 25 YEARS

BANKRUPTCY

We are a Debt Relief Agency and can help you file for BankruptcyRelief under the Federal Bankruptcy Act

Mention This Ad & Receive A $25.00 Discount

FREE CONSULTATION

699 WASHINGTON STREET • SUITE 103

H

ACKET

TSTOWN

908.850.6161

RELIEF FROMCREDITORS

Chapter 7 -Liquidations

Chapter 13 -Wage Earner Plans

Evening Hours Available

Toy/Clothing Drive...

for the Musconetcong News as well as 17

other publications will be holding a holiday

toy and clothing drive now until Dec. 15.

New View Media Group, lead by hus-band and wife publishing team, Joe Nicas-tro and Mary Lalama, will be holding their

second annual holiday toy and clothing

drive.

“I raised three children on my own and

I know the struggles and hardships familiesface and I want to encourage people to give

back to those in need now,” stated Mary

Lalama.

Joe Nicastro, a Mt. Olive Township

Council President said that “being involved

in the community, I always try to helpwhere I can.” “My wife had the idea of

helping the local residents through a pro-

motion in our newspapers.” Nicastro con-

tinued “There are so many needy people

right here in our own communities.” Any-thing we can do to help.

As New View Media Group holds this

clothing and toy drive, they are looking for

people to donate new unwrapped toys, as

well as new clothing including t-shirts,

socks, pants, and winter necessities such as

hats, coats, gloves, and scarves (sizes rang-

ing from newborn to 14 year olds). Gift

cards will also be accepted.Please drop off all donations to the fol-

lowing locations….

• New View Media Group, 1 Old Wolfe

Road, Budd Lake, NJ (in back).• Weis Supermarkets, Rt. 206, Flanders

(drop off at the courtesy counter)

• Route 46 Chevy- 412 Route. 46, Budd

Lake

• Budd Lake Bagels -141 Route 46,Budd Lake

• Mt. Olive Bagels - 135 Route 46 East,

Paramount Plaza, Budd Lake• Fanucci's - 134 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt.

46 E.), Netcong

• Red Dot Firearms – 22 Main Street,Stanhope

• Charmoy Dental, 924 Route 10 West,

Randolph

• Philly Pretzel - 150 Mountain Ave,

Hackettstown( 3 FREE Pretzels when you drop off)

• Motion Kia - 379 Route 46, Hack-

ettstown

• HomeTown Hardware - 234 Main

Street, Hackettstown

• Fresco Mexican – 137 E. Main Street,Chester

For additional information regarding this

toy drive or to ask for a list of businesses

involved, call Mary on her cell phone at

(973)-768-1815 or email at

[email protected], she will be able

to help with any of your needs as well ascomply a list of children and gifts they want

for the holiday.

continued from front page


3/28

Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, November 2015, Page 3


4/28


Doggie Bags...

Smith, David Petrov, and Samantha and

Bria Nieves.

Bria Nieves, president of the youth

group said, “To me, making these blanketsfor the deployed military dogs is just

doing my part. Military dogs and officers

risk their lives every day.”

In addition to the items for the dogs,

snacks like gum, granola bars, Ramensoup, etc. are being included for the dog’s

handlers. Also, there will be letters and

pictures, letting the handlers know about

the two churches which sent the items.

Pastor Nick Petrov of the Port Morrischurch said, “The Military Dog Care

Package project is a vital sign for sharingour appreciation for those who fight for

our freedom abroad and at home. For

years, our Port Morris congregation has

been engaged in supporting men andwomen who serve our country in

Afghanistan and Iraq. This year, we were

reminded that Military Dogs sacrifice

their lives on the battlefield as well.”

In reflecting on the partnership of the

Port Morris United Methodist Church and

Stanhope United Methodist Church on

this project, Petrov said, “The cooperation

between these two congregations is a pro-found sign of friendship and mutual sup-

port.”

Lynn Zaremba, pastor of the Stanhope

United Methodist Church added, “What a

blessing for Stanhope and Port MorrisUnited Methodist Churches to join to-

gether on this great mission. The children

at Stanhope UMC were very excited to

share this mission with the congregation

and the Senior High Class enjoyed shop-ping for items with the monetary dona-

tions. With the two churches workingtogether, we are able to expand the mis-

sion to a much greater community and

therefore make it such a wonderful suc-

cess.“We look forward to working together

on future missions,” she concluded. “We

also keep all our military, humans and

dogs, in our prayers, and hope all come

home safe.”

continued from front page

Stanhope Senior Citizens plans to meet

on Thurs., Nov. 19, at the Stanhope

American Legion Post 278. Doors

open at 11 a.m. for social hour and meeting

begins at noon.The program is "Standing Tall Against

Falls" presented by Sussex County Division

of Senior Services. New members are al-

ways welcome. Annual dues are $15.

An upcoming holiday party is planned

for Dec. 10 at Portofino's Restaurant, in

Oak Ridge.Call Miriam at 973-208-1008 for infor-

mation.

Seniors Plan Holiday Party


5/28


• Dental Implants

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Porcelain Veneers

• Family Dentistry

• Invisalign• Dentures

• Teeth Whitening

• Crowns and Bridges

• Smile Makeovers

Ira Goldberg, DDS, FAGD, DICOI

15 Commerce Boulevard, Suite 201 • Roxbury Mall (Route 10 East) • Succasunna, NJ 07876

(973) 328-1225 • www.MorrisCountyDentist.com

Dental Implants

Dr. Golderg is a leading expert on dental implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant

Dentistry, which is a degree held by only 1% of dentists worldwide. Whether you require a single implant or complexfull-mouth rehabilitation, a free consultation with Dr. Goldberg should be considered.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Goldberg treats entire families, from toddlers to seniors. Services include cleanings, check-ups, fillings,

Invisalign, dentures, cosmetics, and more! He and his staff enjoy the long-term relationships they build with

their patients.

Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist with d egrees in multiple organizations. Please visit his website for a complete listing. Dental implants are not a recognized dental specialty.

New Patient Special

$99 Cleaning. Exam & X-RaysRegularly $190-$344. Up to 6 films.

Cannot be combined - Expires 12/31/15Refer to Specials on website for details and restrictions.

FREE Implant, Cosmetic, or

General Dentistry ConsultationRegularly $125

Cannot be combined - Expires 12/31/15Refer to Specials on website for details and restrictions.

Morris CountyDental Associates,LLCExperience, Compassion & Quality

88

L

andscape and Horticultural Technol-

ogy (LHT) students at County Col-lege of Morris (CCM) are taking what

they are learning in the classroom to trans-

form the grounds of one of the county’s treas-

ured historic sites as a result of a partnership

with the Lake Hopatcong Foundation.

Through the partnership, students enrolledin Landscape Design and Planning classes

will be designing and implementing a sus-

tainable landscape for the 104-year-old Lake

Hopatcong train station in Landing. The

structure, once a whirl of activity when LakeHopatcong was a resort community, was pur-

chased late last year by the foundation. Thefoundation plans to both restore the structure

and establish the grounds as an educational

landscape filled with native and sustainableplants. When completed, the building will

serve as the foundation’s offices and as a cul-

tural and educational center.

“The foundation’s mission is very similar

to our approach, in that they want to use na-

tive plants, eliminate invasive species and re-duce the need for pesticides,” said Brian

Oleksak, LHT chair and professor. A local

Eagle Scout, Nick Karpiak, also will be in-stalling a rain garden as part of the project.

Donna Macalle-Holly, foundation grants

and program coordinator, explained that the

goal is for the landscape to serve as a resource

for visitors to gain ideas about what to plant

in their own gardens to make them more sus-tainable.

The project will be conducted in phases

over three to four years as the building is ren-

ovated. In the first phase, CCM students,

working with LHT Professor Susan Cohan,will create a design plan for the space. That

is expected to be completed by the end of thefall semester. Next spring, the students, with

the help of volunteers, will begin planting the

first section of the landscape. AdditionalCCM students will help over the next several

years to complete the project.

To launch the first phase, Cohan and stu-

dents Brian Ensminger, of Landing, Stacy

Webb, of Pompton Plains, and Nisha

Khanna, of Edison, recently gathered at thesite with foundation leaders and volunteers to

Pictured, from left, Stacy Webb, Nisha Khanna and Brian Ensminger, Landscape and Horticultural

Technology students at County College of Morris, on site at the Lake Hopatcong train station where

they will be assisting with designing a sustainable landscape for the historic property. Photo credit:

Kathleen Brunet Eagan

CCM Landscape Students To Transform the GroundsOf Historic Train Station

review ideas.

“This is a good way to put to use the skills

we are learning,” said Ensminger. “I live

down the street and am looking forward towatching this take place.”

CCM was approached to take part in the

project by Martin Kane, chair of the founda-

tion’s Board of Trustees.

“We heard about how enthusiastic the stu-

dents are and felt it was a perfect partnership

between a nonprofit and CCM,” said Kane.“It’s going to give students a perfect oppor-

tunity to succeed.”


6/28

Working with contacts at St. Michael’sKnights of Columbus and The Stanhope-

Netcong American Legion Ambulance

Corps, John worked diligently to establish

a date and location to host this event. Ulti-

mately the drive was held at The Stanhope-

Netcong American Legion AmbulanceCorps, squad building in Stanhope. John

made many phone calls, held meetings and

coordinated an effort to the successes of the

drive. Through donations, drinks and

snacks were provided and handed out bythe fellow Boy Scouts of Troop 249, who

also welcomed donors and assisted in the

coordination of the day.

With the use of social media, distribu-

tion and posting of fliers and addressing theparishioners of St. Michael’s church and

fellow classmates at Lenape Valley Re-

gional High School, John was able to

spread the word of his cause and grant com-

mitments for eligible donors. Before the

day of the drive John guaranteed that 15donors would be present to donate blood.

Due to the work John did to publicize his

event, John was able to exceed his goal of

donors to more than 30 individuals.A celebration of Johns Eagle Scout

achievement will be arranged at a later date,

at St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake.


Specializing in:

Individual LifeInsurance

Long Term Care

DisabilityInsurance

Gloria A. AndrichLocal Insurance Sales Broker [email protected]

Got Life Insurance?Get a No Obligation Quote Today!

www.quotesdoneright/AndrichFinancial

908-684-0023

John DeLuca, from Netcong, recently

attained the rank of Eagle Scout in theBoy Scouts of America. John has

worked with his Troop 249 of Budd Lake

to accomplish and obtain this achievement.

John began his scouting journey in CubScout Pack 93, at St. Michael’s Church inNetcong.

The Eagle Project John chose to com-

plete was intended to benefit all people in

the New Jersey/New York area, who are inneed of blood. He organized a blood drive

through the oversight and direction of The

Blood Center of NJ. By drawing donors

from throughout Netcong and Stanhope,John established a group of concerned andgenerous citizens, that were worthy of the

cause.

Netcong Boy Scout Holds Blood Drive

St. Jude's Knights of Columbus Pan-

cake Breakfast is set for Sun., Nov.

22, 8 a.m. through noon, at St. Jude'sChurch in Hopatcong.

Cost is $7 for adults; kids under 7 years

are free.

Pancakes, French toast, eggs to order,

bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice

will be served. All a person can eat.Treat the family to a great breakfast

served by the Knights of Columbus.

Pancake Breakfast Served At Church

Byram Bay Christian Church, FullLife Christian Fellowship, Westside

United Methodist Church has

planned its 8th Annual Thanksgiving Din-

ner for Thurs., Nov. 26, at 12:30 p.m., atHopatcong Fire Department #3 in Hopat-

cong. RSVP required by Tues., Nov. 24.

Call 973-398-1715.

Thanksgiving Dinner At Firehouse


7/28


YOUR FIRST SERVICEWITH JESSE & SONS LAWN SERVICES

10% Off With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

SIGN UP NOW & SAVE

This year staff and stu-

dents will be “Con-

necting with

Character,” using the Char-acter Counts Six Pillars Pro-

gram for Character

Education in conjunction

with the school-wide theme

of Bucket Filling, which isbased on the book, “Have

You Filled a Bucket Today?”

by Carol McCloud.

The Hudson Maxim

School in Hopatcong kickedoff the character celebration

with a group picture in rain-bow pillar t-shirts on Oct. 15.

This event coincided with

Beautification Day, a twice

annual festivity. The BucketFilling theme, along with the

pillars of character will be

implemented at Hudson

Maxim School across the

curriculum.

Lisa Schuffenhauer,school counselor, received agrant from the Hopatcong

Education Association to

purchase different colored t-

shirts for each student and

staff member. Each colorstands for one of the six pil-

lars of character that will be

celebrated each month- Re-

spect, Responsibility, Caring,Fairness, Trustworthinessand Citizenship.

The t-shirts will be worn

at community events, on

field trips and each month

throughout the year to cele-brate the pillars and the great

school spirit at Hudson

Maxim School.

Local Expert Shows NJ ParentsHow To Get The Most Money For Their

Children’s College Education

New Jersey parents suffering with find-

ing ways to pay for their children’scollege education can finally get the

solutions to their college funding problems.

Most families who earn $75,000 or more

and own a home assume they are not eligible

for financial aid. However, most families with

income over $100,000 are actually eligible forsome types of “need based” financial aid.

They simply need to know how to get their

fair share.

According to Newell, there are several

easy things parents can do to substantially in-

crease the amount of money they get fromcolleges. For example, “There are several

schools that historically give better financial

aid packages than others,” says Newell. “If

families do proper income and asset planning

before filling out the forms, they can increaseeligibility by thousands of dollars.”

Newell offers a few simple tips to parents

with college funding problems. “If a parent

has only half an hour to end their college

funding problems, I would suggest the fol-

lowing:1. Make sure they do not over-value their

home on the financial aid forms

2. Try not to save money in the child’s

name as it weighs more heavily than the par-

ent’s savings

3. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with a col-lege for a better financial aid package.

Newell offers New Jersey parents with

college funding problems a free booklet that

explains the nine most common college fund-

ing problems and solutions. Free copies will

be distributed at the seminar listed below.Newell will be conducting a free one-hour

seminar for parents of college bound high

school juniors and seniors at the following lo-

cation: The Louise Childs Public Library in

Stanhope, on Tues., Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.Reservation only! Seating is limited. Re-

serve a seat today by calling toll free 1-800-

928-8464.

Students assembled in the rainbow pillars wearing their “I am a

Bucket Filler” T-Shirts, sponsored by Hopatcong Education As-

sociation.

Students Fill Buckets At Hudson Maxim School


8/28


Valley Road School in Stanhope honored local vet-

erans on Wed., Nov. 4, with a Salute to Honorable

Citizenship program.

The guests of honor included veteran and active military

parents, and veteran grandparents of Valley Road Schoolstudents. Veterans from the VFW Lakeland Post #2347,

the American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans Association

were also honored, representing service during the Korea

War, Invasion of Cuba known as Bay of Pigs, Vietnam, Per-sian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Desert Shield and

Desert Storm. All branches of military service were repre-

sented.

The keynote speaker was Valley Road School Physical

Education Teacher Scott Jacobus who spoke about his own

The Growing Stage, The Children’sTheatre of New Jersey in Netcongpresents the holiday classic “A

“Christmas Carol, the Musical” from Nov.

20 through Dec. 20, with performances Fri-

days at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. matinees at

4 p.m.

“A Christmas Carol the Musical” isbased on the story by Charles Dickens with

music by Alan Menken of “Disney’s The

Little Mermaid,” lyrics by Lynn Ahrens off

“Seussical” and book by Mike Ockrent and

Lynn Ahrens.“A Christmas Carol the Musical” is

under the direction of Stephen L. Freder-

icks, The Growing Stage’s Executive Direc-tor with choreography by Jillian Petrie andmusical direction by Melinda Bass O’Neill.

“A Christmas Carol the Musical” tells the

story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a prosperous

curmudgeon who believes personal wealth

is far more valuable than the happiness and

comfort of others.The Growing Stage continues FUN-tas-

tic Fridays with all tickets $15; Sat. and Sun.

tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for seniors;

and $15 for children. To purchase tickets,

visit www.growingstage.com or contact theBox Office at 973- 347-4946. Group rates

and Birthday Party packages are available.

L

ake Hopatcong Foundation and the

Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum

are partnering together and seeking

the support of the community to help putfood on area tables this holiday season. Inthe spirit of Make a Difference Day (Oct.

24) and Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the non-

profit organizations will be collecting non-

perishable, sealed and unexpired food for

four of the food panties in the area: West

Side Methodist Church in Hopatcong, St.

Peter’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Arlington,

Our Lady Star of the Sea in Lake Hopat-

cong and the Hurdtown Methodist Churchin Lake Hopatcong.

“The Foundation seeks to serve our

local community on many levels,” said

Lauren Rossi, Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Development Director. “This is just one of

the small gestures we can make around the

“A Christmas Carol The Musical” Comes To The Growing Stage

Scott Jacobus, physical education and health teacher at Valley

Road School, and U.S. army veteran, delivers the keynote address

at the Salute to Honorable Citizenship Veterans Program at the

school. Photo credit: Amanda Forest

School Honors Veterans In Stanhopefamily history in the military and called the assembly to do

all they can to help our veterans; sharing how much it

meant to him when he was serving to receive care packagesand cards from a third grade class in Sussex County.

The Lenape Valley High School band performed severalselections including a rousing “Armed Forces on Parade.”

The Lenape Valley High School chorus performed their

pieces beautifully, “Song for the Unsung Heroes” and“When October Goes” and Valley Road School’s own band

made the whole school community proud as it played “Bat-

tle Hymn of the Republic.”

Each of the grades sang a song, and essays were read by

students.

The highlight of the program was a moving ceremonyof recognition during which Superintendent Timothy

Nicinski, a U.S. Marine veteran, conducted the roll call,

and medals were presented to each veteran by members of the Valley Road School Student Council; followed by a pa-

triotic slide presentation of photographs.

giving season, in order to give back to thosein need, We are happy to help and thrilled

to partner with the Lake Hopatcong Histor-

ical Museum in order to make a full week-end out of this opportunity.”

Marty Kane, president of the LakeHopatcong Historical Museum, said “It is

great to team together for such a worth-

while cause where all the food collected

will help our neighbors in the community.”

Individuals or families that want to give

back can do so online through the YouGive-Goods website. The Lake Hopatcong Foun-

dation food drive for the four churches willrun through Dec. 6 at https://yougiveg-

oods.com/lhf-holidayfooddrive-2015. With

just a click of a mouse, a plethora of goodscan be purchased that will be delivered to

the churches by mid-December.The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a

registered 501c3 nonprofit organization

with the mission of improving Lake Hopat-

cong for all, now and in the years to come.

It was established in 2012. Learn more at

www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation And Historical Museum Hold Food Drives For Area Churches

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to [email protected]


9/28


They came, they saw, they rode,

walked, ran, and paddled. More than

250 participants in the third annualLake Loop fitness event on Oct. 11 collec-

tively raised more than $48,000 to help sup-port the Lake Hopatcong and its efforts to

protect and improve New Jersey’s largest

lake.“The Lake Loop embodies so many as-

pects about the lake that we love; getting

folks out on the water, exploring the nature

landscape around the lake all while bringing

together a community that is focused on en-

joying the lake and getting fit,” said Devel-opment Director of The Lake Hopatcong

Foundation, Lauren Rossi. “This year all of

those elements aligned so nicely for a per-fect day that will benefit the Lake Hopat-

cong Foundation’s mission of improvingLake Hopatcong for all now and in the years

to come!”

The annual event was held at Hopatcong

State Park in Landing on a beautiful autumn

day, and gave participants the option to ridea bike around the lake on a 62-mile, 40-

mile, or 20-mile loop; run or walk a one-

mile or 5K trail hike; paddle a one to 2.5-

mile on-the-water route; or any combination

of those events. A handful of participantscompleted all three challenges.

For those who were watching, support-ing, or recovering at the State Park, a col-

lection of local bands performed music

while free chair and back massages wereavailable to those who needed them. Jenni-

Hoops provided a hula-hoop warmup for the

trail runners (and anyone else who felt like

hula hooping) and TapSnap gave compli-

mentary photo booth photos to all who

wanted to capture the day.“It really came together to be such a

beautiful day and everyone rose to their var-

ious fitness challenges,” said Lake Hopat-cong Foundation president Jessica K.

Murphy. “And the amount of fun activitiesand delicious food available throughout the

day at the park really made it a great day for

all. Most important, our participants and

their supporters set us up to continue to do

important work for Lake Hopatcong and thesurrounding community by helping us

nearly reach our goal of $50,000 for the day.

Third Annual Lake Loop Raises Nearly $50,000 For LakeIt really is an auspicious time for Lake

Hopatcong.”

Participant Andy Hargreaves of Landingtook on the longest challenge: the 62-mile

bike ride. Afterward, he said, “The 62 milebike route was just great. I ride the area all

the time, but had not ridden on 40 percent

of the roads on the course. I hope this event just gets bigger and bigger each year.”

The day was made possible with the help

of more than 40 volunteers as well as local

sponsors.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims

to improve Lake Hopatcong for everyone.Its projects focus on water quality, safety,

lake education, community building, recre-

ation, and beyond. To learn more about theorganization, go to www.LakeHopatcong-

Foundation.org.

Baby Boomers make up the largest

generation of Americans born in

United States history. Boomers in-

clude anyone born between the years 1946and 1964, as the number of births began to

rise as World War II veterans returned home

from battle. The greatest number of Baby

Boomers were born in 1957, when numbers

peaked at 4,300,00. That equates to roughly

8 children born per minute throughout the

year. By 2019, the last of the Baby

Boomers, or those born in 1964, will be el-igible for many senior benefits offered to

people age 55 and up. Ten years later, most

will be eligible for retirement.

Did You Know?

Attention Schools, Churches, OrganizationsSend Your Press Releases to

[email protected]


10/28


MURSELI PRO CONSTRUCTIONREAD OUR REVIEWS ONwww.homeadvisor.com

With coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

GUTTERCLEANING(ANY HOUSE)

$79.99


ROOF LEAKS(GUARANTEED)

15% off


ANY NEWCOMPLETE

ROOF

$1000 off


FOUNDATION

REPAIR

15% off

1. Cap

2. Flue

3. Brick

4. Mortar

5. Stovepipe

6. SootPocket

7. Crown

8. Flashing

9. Throat

10. Damper

11. Firebox

12. Ashpit

Carbon monoxideis invisible, odorless,and can kill you!

800-650-0968FREE ESTIMATES• All Work Guaranteed• 24/7 Emergency Service

• 20% Senior Discount

• Major Credit Cards

• NJ Lic. 13VH08570100


Chimney CapFireplace Cleaning

12 Point Inspection

$74.99

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

ANY CHIMNEY0-3 ft., new flashing, new brick,

new crow and cap

$1,350

MASONRY ROOFING CHIMNEY GUTTERS

DRIVEWAYSSTEPS

BRICK & BLOCK

SIDEWALKS

REPAIR

RE-ROOF

NEW ROOF

ROOF REPAIRS

SHINGLES

FLAT ROOF

CLEANINGRE-LINE

REPAIRS

REBUILD

CAPPING

CLEANINGINSTALLATION

SCREENING

REPAIRS

REPLACEMENTS

O

n Oct. 12, Sam’sClub in Mt. Olive

donated twenty $50

gift cards to Netcong Ele-mentary School teachers.

Additionally, they broughtother gifts so that each staff

member received some-

thing. To celebrate in the

festivities, the representa-

tives supplied a continental

breakfast for the entire staff.Chelsea Pampanin and

Nancy Mitchell represented

Sam’s Club at Netcong

School.Dr. Gina Cinotti, chief

school administrator for

Netcong School District,

has been working with

Sam’s Club since 2014 on

collaborating with Sam’s

Club representatives towork on selecting Netcong

School as a school they do-

nate to. Each year they se-

lect schools in need andNetcong School was this

year’s recipient.

“These gifts cards pro-vide an additional cushion

for our teachers to spendmoney on classroom sup-

plies beyond what our

school budget can provide,”

says Cinotti. “Many of our

teachers use their own

money to buy things fortheir classrooms, and the

fact that Sam’s Club do-

nated so many gift cards tous, was just unbelievable.

They also provide a dis-

counted membership forteachers and that is another

bonus.”Netcong School thanks

Sam’s Club for all of their

donations and will continue

to work toward donations

toward giving back to edu-

cators.

Durban Avenue School was “Beauti-

fied” on Fri., Oct. 23.

Every fourth grade student was given the

opportunity to be a landscaper for the day.

This fall beautification day was the result of a

grant written by Mrs. Mendyk and sponsored

by the Hopatcong Education Association.

The HEA grant, which provided 65 mums

and two hanging baskets from SunnySide

Nursey, allowed teachers, students and com-munity members the opportunity to work to-

gether in order to beautify Durban Avenue

School. The HEA will be sponsoring a simi-

lar grant for the 5th grade students in the

spring.

Sam’s Club Donates ToNetcong Elementary School

Students Landscape Durban Avenue School


11/28


On Oct. 15, Britt Huss,Netcong ElementarySchool art teacher,

won a $750 Document Cam-era donated by Burlington

Coat Factory throughDonorsChoose.org, an onlinecharity that allows teachersto ask donors for materials,class visitors and field trips.

Public school teachersfrom every corner of Amer-ica post classroom project re-quests on the website. Whena project reaches its fundinggoal, the materials areshipped to the school.

Donors get photos of theprojects taking place, a letterfrom the teacher, and insightinto how every dollar wasspent.

Huss submitted a requestfor a top of the line documentcamera for her class instruc-tion.

“This camera allows mystudents to visually see what

I am drawing, painting, cre-ating, etc. as if they werelooking over my shoulder,”says Huss. “This is the onlyway to truly teach art – with

the use of this technology. Isubmitted the project, got acall from aDonorsChoose.org represen-tative and was asked to showup at the Burlington CoatFactory in East Hanover.There were five teacherswho were selected to presenttheir projects and to our sur-prise, Burlington Coat Fac-tory announced they would

fund them all. I cried tears of joy and began jumping upand down. I could not be-lieve the generosity that wasbeing delivered.”

Netcong School has hadsome financial issues in thepast and small donations likethis one from BurlingtonCoat Factory make a big dif-ference in the classroom.

Small schools tend to nothave as many bells and whis-tles as larger schools, butNetcong School is in a

league of their own. Theyhave multiple non-profit or-ganizations that contributethe technology and suppliestheir regular school budgetcannot afford. The NetcongEducation Foundation (NEF)is one of those who donate tothe school. The NEF also hasa sub-organization related to

just funding the cultural arts.

On Friday, Oct. 16, the Hopatcong

High School Guidance Department

hosted its first Military Open

House. Students had the opportunity tocommunicate with representatives from the

Army, Marines, Air Force and National

Guard.

This opportunity allowed students to

learn about all of the branches of the mili-

tary at one time. Military officers were

eager to promote their organization andreadily answered student’s questions about

military life and career opportunities. With

nearly 50 students in attendance, the Mili-

Netcong School Art Teacher Wins Camera

Britt Huss, art teacher at Net-

cong Elementary School wins

a $750 Document Camera.

Hopatcong High School Hosts Military Open House


12/28


By Cheryl Conway

Like the rainbow in the sky that morning, hundredsof runners and walkers throughout the statestretched across Central Park of Morris County in

Morris Plains to raise awareness and funds to support re-search of a rare disease.

On Sat., Oct. 31, families and supporters of those af-fected by Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD) participatedin The First Annual Strides for CJD 5k Run/Walk. Spon-sored by the CJD Foundation in NY, the event allowedfamilies and friends to pay tribute to their loved ones andraise awareness of CJD, a rare neurodegenerative diseasethat has no treatment or cure.

For the one person in every million worldwide that hasbeen affected by CJD, strides have been made as effectiveoutreach whether through support groups, helpline, refer-rals, caregiving information, family workshops and med-

ical education to those touched by CJD. The walk allowedvictims’ loved ones to gather and show their strengththrough solidarity.

"The outpouring of emotion was overwhelming at theStrides for CJD event," said Sandy Ghezzi of MorrisTownship and CJD Advocate and volunteer. "Familiescame from near and far with children, aunts, uncles,friends and even the family pets to celebrate the lives of their loved ones and show their support toward finding acure for CJD."

The vibrant rainbow that shined above participantsmagnified the event’s purpose.

“There was a rainbow at the event! And it didn't even

rain that day, so it was unexpected ,” says Ghezzi. “One of the attendees I spoke to at the family photo display/mes-sage board area was a man from Morris Plains. Peter losthis beloved wife to CJD in the past six months. He pointedout the rainbow to me and said those we lost were with usthat day; the rainbow was proof they were looking downon us, smiling.”

In its debut walk by the CJD Foundation, Strides forCJD events were also held in 10 cities throughout theUnited States such as Atlanta; Chicago; Cleveland; Col-orado; Maryland; Minneapolis; Arizona and Southern Cal-ifornia. With less government funding to support researchfor rare diseases and the market condition, a greater efforthas been executed to promote awareness and additionalfunding for research into CJD. Organizers hope to con-tinue the walk annually.

"We were thrilled to see such a large turnout for thefirst ever Strides for CJD event in New Jersey," saidGhezzi. "What warmed my heart was to see the familiesand friends who attended so eager to talk with each otherand donate to the cause. This is a strong community thathas bonded around CJD and is committed to supportingeach other and finding a cure."

According to a press release from the CJD Foundation,CJD is caused by “prions,” proteins that can misfold in the

brain, with devastating effects, including rapid mental andphysical deterioration. CJD is the most common of the“prion diseases.

“Families affected by prion diseases like CJD cansometimes feel that they’re the only one,” said DebbieYobs, CJD Foundation President. “This event allows them

to connect with one another, and raise awareness in theircommunities about the devastating impact of CJD and theneed for support, education, and research.”

Proceeds will support the CJD Foundation’s GeneralFund, which supports advocacy, medical education, familysupport and research programs.

“CJD advances at a brutally rapid pace,” Yobs said.“Often the patient has appeared perfectly healthy justweeks or months before the diagnosis. But CJD pro-gresses so aggressively that the family scrambles to get adiagnosis, while the disease rushes ahead. That’s why it’sso important for us to educate medical professionals aboutthe disease and to raise awareness, provide family support,and spur research.”

Ghezzi, who lost her father in 1998 to CJD, says“There’s no treatment; there’s no cure. When you get a di-agnosis it’s 100 percent fatal. There’s nothing they can

give you; there’s nothing they can take.”Ghezzi’s father Ed Mjos of Minneapolis, MN, died onAug. 25, 1998 at the age of 73, only four weeks after beingdiagnosed with sporadic CJD.

“He started developing symptoms,” four months prior,explains Ghezzi. His walking was not steady, his legswould shake and he “ended up going blind in the end.”Because CJD is in the brain, body functions get affected.Her father died of malnutrition as he was unable to swal-low.

“It happened quickly,” says Ghezzi. It was a “rapid de-terioration of bodily functions. It was frightening for us.He was very active; he was a speed walker” as a member

of the Twin City race Walkers Club where he lived. Bridgeplayer, joke teller, active Lions Club member, “all aroundgood guy,” and “all of a sudden his eyes got big,” he waslosing balance, starting using a cane, “then he startedwalking into walls,” using a walker then a wheelchair.Rapid dementia as well as short term memory set in.

Ghezzi recalls making appointments with doctors, butthey would say “he was older; he’s getting dementia” orAlzheimer’s. Ghezzi did not give up and instead broughthim to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

“They did 63 tests in one day,” recalls Ghezzi. At thattime the Mayo Clinic doctors had seen only 25 previouscases. It was only until they received her father’s brain tis-sue from his autopsy that doctors were able to diagnosewith “absolute certainty” that Mjos had sporadic CJD.

“Diagnosis of CJD starts with clinical observation andprocess of elimination of other diseases,” according to in-formation provided by the CJD Foundation. “First, morelikely and treatable diseases are ruled out. When CJD issuspected, the next step is for a qualified professional ex-perienced with CJD to read an MRI and check cerebralspinal fluid for protein indicators, to confirm the prelimi-nary diagnosis. Post mortem, a brain autopsy is the onlyway to positively confirm the CJD diagnosis.”

Ghezzi says, “It’s frightening; it’s hard to know where

to go” when a loved one becomes suddenly affected.“There are resources out there. If there’s something thatdoesn’t seem right, seek medical professionals; try a dif-ferent source.”

To help provide support to other families affected byCJD and spread information and awareness, Ghezzi has

More Strides Made To Raise Awareness And Funds For Rare Disease

become a patient advocate.Actively volunteering 17 years after her father’s death,

Ghezzi says she began going to the annual conferences in2008, when she first learned about them.

“I was humbled at the beginning by the lack of progress in finding a cure,” explains Ghezzi. “It seemedtotally hopeless at the time to me. But as the years went

by, at the annual conferences, through the presentationsby scientists from around the world, there was a glimmerof light, more and more understanding about the d isease.There was finally hope. Each year there was new infor-mation, progress. I am cautiously hopeful that one day wewill crack the code. And I feel inspired to help in any wayI can, as part of the CJD team. Because no one deservesto be told they have a fatal disease and there is no treat-ment whatsoever, and nothing that can be done. There isa solution, and we will be relentless -- together we willfind it.”

As far as progress, there is still no cure or treatment,but research is underway worldwide to learn more aboutthe disease mechanisms and to evaluate potential diagnos-tics and treatments. Research developments have beenmade on a number of fronts. The CJD Foundation spon-sors a research program that attracts researchers world-wide.

The CJD Foundation, which was established in Miamiin 1993, provides support for families affected by priondisease. Moving its headquarters to NY in 2013, the non-profit foundation provides a seven-day HelpLine, referralsand caregiving information, family workshops, and sup-port groups, as well as medical education and an annualconference for families and scientists.

For more information, call 800 659-1991 orhttp://www.cjdfoundation.org/. For those who missed theStrides event, the event Friendraising page will remainopen after the event, to accept additional donations:https://friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns/139/per-sonal/5327.

Sandy Ghezzi with her father, Ed Mjos.


13/28


Are You Flying Out of Newark Airport and Parking Your Car?

We Want to be Your Parking Lot!

ONLY $9.50 per day

With This AdReg. $13

Family operated for

over 25 years. Our

customers have been

our top priority.

Why Vista Parking?All Valet, All the Time

Luggage Assistance

24-Hour AccessSecurity

Make your reservations online at www.vistaparking.com

973-263-2009 ext. 304 • Parking Lot 973-465-9400 Joe N icas tro... F landers N

J

I ’ ve h ired a car ser v ice

and par ked a t t he

a irpor t in t he pas t. No w

I use V is ta

Par k ing. Eas y

to F ind. Upon re turn I c

a l led

a head, p ic ked up our luggage, wa l ked o

u t

t he door & t here were

t he ir vans wa i t ing.

No s tress! T he dr i vers w

ere fr iend l y and

he lp fu l. Wou ld recomm

end and use V is ta

aga in!

C

entenary Stage Company’s family

favorite holiday spectacular, “A

Christmas Carol: The Musical,”returns to the Sitnik Theater on Nov. 27until Dec. 13 in the Lackland Center.

Hailed as a, “A tonic for children and

adults… a transfixing journey…” by “The

New York Times,” this imaginative re-

telling of Charles Dickens beloved classic

is back by popular demand.Boasting a cast and creative team of

more than 65 artists, “A Christmas Carol:

The Musical” not only signifies the start

of the holiday season for many but cele-

brates all of Centenary Stage Company’sprogramming by combining community

members, CSC staff, Centenary College

Theatre Department faculty and students,

Young Performers Workshop students and

professional guest artists.

From the creators of “Beauty and theBeast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Ragtime”

and “Seussical,” “A Christmas Carol, The

Musical” is filled with beautiful melodies

by Alan Menken and memorable lyrics by

Lynn Ahrens. Ebenezer Scrooge is a pros-

perous curmudgeon who believes per-sonal wealth is far more valuable than thehappiness and comfort of others. With an

infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge sum-

mates his feelings of Christmas tidings

and charitable giving, but he's forced to

face his selfish ways when three ghosts on

Christmas Eve lead him through his past,present, and future. Thanks to their guid-

ance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and

greets Christmas morning with a cheerful

"Happy Christmas" before spending the

day reconnecting and sharing love withthose that mean the most to him.

Performances run from Nov. 27

through Dec. 13. Ticket prices are $27.50

and up for adults; $20 for children under

twelve.

For more information, showtimes or topurchase tickets visit

centenarystageco.org or call the box office

at (908) 979 – 0900. Tickets may also be

Centenary Stage CompanyFeatures Family Holiday Spectacular

purchased in person at the CSC box office

located in the David and Carol Lackland

Center on the campus of Centenary Col-

lege in Hackettstown.


14/28


Route 206 • Chester • 1-800-468-2359 • ShopRite - Marshalls - Staples Mall

www.800got2fly.com

Rainbow Travel is a Family Owned and Operated full service travel agency since 1982. It currently

operates as both a retail store front location and an internet provider for Leisure Vacations. Rainbow

Travel has consolidated its previous four retail locations into one location due to its now larger presenceon the internet.

Our internet business is handled with the same business philosophy as if our

clients came into our retail stores. Except now we use our travel expertise over the internet, phone, emails,

faxes and regular mail. Our basic business model has not changed over the last 33 years only that we are now

doing business on a national basis with the age of the internet. We currently service leisure vacationers from

all 50 United States, Canada and Mexico.

It has always been a priority at Rainbow Travel to have a well travelled staff. With Over 100 years of combined travel experience youcan be confident in our recommendations. Every website and brochure shows travel at its best but not every tour or resort is a perfect

fit for everyone. As travel professionals we can help find what is right for you and your travel expectations.

Accreditations and CredentialsARC • IATA • CLIA • ARTA

Vacation.com (Largest travel buying group in the North America)

Notary Public NJ • Bonded

Licensed Insurance Agency

Travel Agents & Tours operators professionalliability insurance policy

Travel Agency AwardsPerillo Tours – National Top Producing Agency

Globus Tous – Top Producing Agency Trafalgar Tours - Top Producing Agency

Travel Impressions - Top Producing AgencyCollette Vacations - Top Producing Agency

Royal Caribbean - Top Producing AgencyCelebrity Cruises - Top Producing Agency

Now HiringOutside experienced Sales Agents

with a following.

Call and ask for Diane or Bill.

Looking for home based travel agentswho need an IATA number.

Celebrating Our 33rd YearOf course we can book you that same “deal” you saw online! But we would rather send you on a vacation that is actually right for YOU!

PLANNING A VACATION? JUST CALL OR EMAIL US AT [email protected] WITH YOUR

WANTS AND NEEDS AND LET US SEND YOU A PROPOSAL AT NO CHARGE!

When you want to know, ask someone who’ s been there!


15/28


By Cara Connelly

Although the United

States is regarded

as the world’s

wealthiest nation, nearly 15percent of all American

households struggle to put

food on the table. Region-

ally speaking, no one is dif-

ferent than anyone else and

that means families in local

communities are affected by

this national plight.

Food pantries are one

way to help combat the

issue of hunger. Pantries

provide nutritious food toresidents as a supplement to

their regular food shopping.

Food is donated by commu-

nity members and organiza-

tions that sponsor food

drives to keep food pantries

stocked.

The Hackettstown-

Mansfield PBA #369 is

sponsoring a fall food drive

to benefit the Trinity United

Methodist Church food

pantry of Hackettstown.According to Sgt. Darren

Tynan, spokesman for the

benefit, “The Trinity’s Lord

Food pantry feeds more than

1,200 families on any given

month. The need increases

drastically during the holi-

days.”

Typically, recipients are

allowed to select what they

want using a shopping guide

based on the number of peo-ple in their household.

Modern day food pantries

are often described as ‘client

choice’ where clients select

what they want for them-

selves. This method allows

the freedom of choice and

eliminates waste. Some

food pantries offer a supple-

mental USDA programs to

families that qualify such as

WIC, Medicaid, Food

Stamp Program and Tempo-rary Assistance to needy

families.

Everyone needs a little

help from time to time. If in

need of nutritional assis-

tance, the following are

some regional food

pantry/service opportuni-

ties.

Regional Food Pantries

The Drakestown Church

Food Pantry6 Church Road

Hackettstown, NJ

908-852-4460

Lord’s Pantry

213 Main Street

Hackettstown, NJ

908-852-3020

Calvery Baptist Church

Food recently donated at a Food For Fines collection at

the Washington Townhip Public Library to support its local

food pantry.

The Meaning Of ‘Helping Thy Neighbor’ 66 South Grove Street

East Orange, NJ

973-676-6467

Interfaith Food Pantry

2 Executive DriveMorris Plains, NJ

973-538-8049

Basic items that every

food pantry needs include:

ready-to-eat meals, canned

chili, boxed dinners, canned

chicken, tuna, ham and

spam, rice, canned fruit and

vegetables, snack bars, jelly,

jam, peanut butter, pancake

mix, syrup, hot and cold ce-

reals, coffee, tea, cannedand bottle juices, shelf sta-

ble milk, juice boxes, cook-

ing oil, mayonnaise,

dressings, vinegar, laundry

detergent, cleaning prod-

ucts, plastic garbage bags,

sandwich bags, toilet paper,

paper towels and personal

hygiene items and toiletries.

Additional holiday items in-

clude gravy, cranberrysauce, stuffing, muffin mix

and of course, turkeys.

According to Grace

Murry of the Interfaith food

pantry, in addition to offer-

ing food pantry assistance,

many locations offer hot

meals that are open to the

public available to anyone

in need. Some food pantries

offer satellite locations, are

opened only certain days of

the week or may only be

available to town or county

residents. She recommendscalling ahead and notes that

“some food pantries require

a face to face interview so

we can help better deter-

mine the best, most appro-

priate or alternative or

additional services to aid

families.”

Why not start a new fam-

ily tradition and spend some

time volunteering at a food

pantry, soup kitchen or start

a food pantry drive? Get

kids involved for a hands-

on lesson in giving back tothe community. Remember,

one in six Americans, at

some point, are impacted by

hunger. Chances are some-

one in every neighborhood,

community or Church will

be impacted. The need is

year round, volunteers are

always sought and, every

donation counts.


16/28


Women’s Wash,Cut & Style

$5 OFFOne coupon per customer.

Coupons may not be combinedwith any other offer.

Expires 12/20/15

New Client Special!

25% OFFANY SERVICE$10 OFF

Color or HighlightService with Cut & Style

One coupon per customer.Coupons may not be combined with

any other offer. Expires 12/20/15

One coupon per customer.Coupons may not be combined with

any other offer. Expires 12/20/15

One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be com-bined with any other offer. Expires 12/20/15

Brazilian KeratinHair Straightening

Treatment

$90 OFF

Kids Cuts

With slected stylists. One coupon per customer.Coupons may not be combined with any other

offer. Expires 12/20/15

$15.00

We Wish You A Safe & Happy Thanksgiving! Book Your Holiday Appointments!

State wildlife officials

are reminding mo-

torists from across

Morris County, from Lin-

coln Park and EastHanover to Jefferson and

Long Valley, to be alert for

white-tailed deer crossing

their roads with the arrival

of the fall breeding season,a time of year when deer

may unexpectedly dart

onto roads and cause acci-

dents.

Motorists are urged tobe especially attentive dur-

ing morning and eveningcommutes when visibility

may be poor, according to

experts from the state De-partment of Environmental

Protection’s Division of

Fish and Wildlife.

Deer are involved in

thousands of collisions in

New Jersey every year,with as many as half com-

ing during the fall mating

season, known as the rut-ting season.

An adult male deer canweigh 150 pounds or more,

and can cause dangerous

accidents whether on local

Morris County or North

Jersey roads or on high-

speed interstates that criss-cross the region, such as

I-80 and I-287.

“At this time of year,

deer can suddenly run ontoany type of roadway, frombusy highways to country

roads,” said Division of

Fish and Wildlife Director

David Chanda. “A moment

of inattentiveness behind

the wheel at the wrong

time can lead to serious

consequences.”

During rutting season,deer are most active in the

very early morning hours

and around sunset, when

visibility conditions can be

very difficult. Low levelsof light and sun glare can

make it very difficult to

see deer that are about to

cross the road.

Moreover, multiple deermay cross the road at any

given moment, usually in asingle file.

The peak mating season

for deer in NJ runs fromlate Oct. through mid Dec.

in all regions of the state,

beginning earliest in north-

ern regions.

Motorists are encour-

aged to alert the Depart-ment of Transportation of

dead deer they find along

the state highway system.DOT has made it easy and

convenient for residents todo so online at

http://www.nj.gov/trans-

portation/commuter/pot-

holeform.shtm.

Municipal and county

governments are responsi-ble for removal of dead

deer from roads they main-

tain.

The following tips areoffered to help motoristsstay safe:

If a deer is spotted, slow

down and pay attention to

possible sudden move-

ment. If the deer doesn’t

move, don’t go around it.

Wait for the deer to pass

and the road is clear.

Pay attention to “DeerCrossing” signs. Slow

down when traveling

through areas known to

have a high concentration

of deer so you will haveample time to stop if nec-

essary.

If traveling after dark,

use high beams when there

is no oncoming traffic.High beams will be re-

flected by the eyes of deeron or near roads. If one

deer is seen, be on guard:

others may be in the area.Deer typically move in

family groups at this time

of year and cross roads sin-

gle-file.

Don’t tailgate. Remem-

ber: the driver in frontmight have to stop sud-

denly to avoid hitting a

deer.Always wear a seatbelt,

as required by law. Driveat a safe and sensible

speed, taking into account

weather, available lighting,

traffic, curves and other

road conditions.

If a collision appears in-evitable, do not swerve to

avoid impact. The deer

may counter-maneuver

suddenly. Brake appropri-ately, but stay in your lane.Collisions are more likely

to become fatal when a

driver swerves to avoid a

deer and instead collides

Photo credit: Craig Lemon, NJ DEP .

Officials Offer Advice To Avoid Deer In Roadwaywith oncoming traffic or a

fixed structure along the

road.

Report any deer-vehicle

collision to a local law en-forcement agency immedi-

ately.

Obey the state’s hands-

free device law or, better

yet, avoid any distractionsby refraining from using

cellular devices while driv-

ing.

As a result of NJ’s deer

management policies, theestimated population of

deer in NJ, derived from aformula based on deer har-

vested in hunting seasons,

is about 111,000, downfrom 204,000 in 1995.

This does not factor in

deer inhabiting areas

where hunting is not per-

mitted. The DEP’s Com-

munity Based Deer Man-

agement Program is avail-

able to help municipalities

control deer in areas where

sport hunting is not a vi-able management tool.

For more information

on the Community Based

Deer Management Pro-

gram, visit: http://www.nj-

fishandwildlife.com/cbdmp.htm.

N

ew Jersey Blood Services, a divi-

sion of New York Blood Center,

which supplies blood products and

services to 60 hospitals throughout thestate, is in need of volunteers at blood

drives. The blood service volunteer is an in-

tegral member of the collection team whose

task it is assist donors with registration, es-

corting and canteen duties, and to watch for

post donation reactions. Volunteers should

have the ability to relate to the public, be

able to perform different jobs as needed andhave the willingness to follow the rules. For

additional information contact, Manager of

Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732-

616-8741 or [email protected].

Volunteers Needed


17/28



18/28


American BrothersGeneral Contractor 973-650-9671

NJHI# 13VH08445900

Roofing•Siding•Gutters•Masonry

$40$40Gutter Cleaning

(Avg home)

$200 off$200 offStep Repair

Call Today!908-850-1506

or visit our website at www.sints.com

10% OFFEARLY INSTALLATION

With this coupon. Expires Dec. 20, 2015

C

reate a gingerbread

masterpiece that

more than 10,000

people will view this holi-day season. Each year,

more than 200 gingerbread

houses are displayed at

The Frelinghuysen Arbore-

tum’s ‘Gingerbread Won-derland’ in Morristown.

This year, become a part of

the show!

“The creation of the

gingerbread house is a

unique experience, andprovides an excellent team

building project,” says

Lesley Parness, superin-

tendent of Horticultural

Education, at the MorrisCounty Park Commission.

“It’s thrilling to have thou-

sands of people view, ad-

mire, photograph, and

Become Part Of Gingerbread Wonderland At The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

tweet your finished cre-

ation.”

Previous entries have

included a scene from

“Snow White,” Santa’s

Workshop, a grand piano,

a Hanukka Menora, Chi-

nese pagoda, a Nutcracker

and even the White House.

There is a special ex-

citement in the air on

Wed., Dec. 2, when partic-

ipants are invited to bringtheir masterpiece for dis-

play, share stories about its

creation and meet other en-trants. Enjoy complimen-

tary apple cider andholiday cookies.

For information on how

to enter a own creation,

visit arboretumfriends.org

to download the Ginger-

bread Wonderland Entry

brochure, and view previ-ous creations for inspira-

tion. There are helpful

recipes for gingerbreadbaking, and frosting tips.

Gingerbread registra-tions must be submitted by

Nov. 23.

For more information

and to register, visit ar-

boretumfriends.org or call

973-326-7603.


19/28


Update Your Home By Sanding

& Refinishing Your Wood Floors!

Experienced • High Quality

Local References Available

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SINCE 1947

Fully InsuredFree Estimates

Ceramic & Other Tile FlooringFine Selection of Hardwood

Flooring & Laminate ProductsFloor Restoration • Planking • Sanding

Staining • Repairs • Pickling

10% OFF

Fleetwood Flooring973-882-8501

With coupon only. Expires December 31, 2015

HARDWOOD FLOORS • FLOOR RESTORATIONFleetwood Flooring

973-882-8501

C

IEE, Council on International Educa-

tional Exchange, is looking for host

families to open their hearts and

homes to welcome an international exchangestudent into their community for the secondsemester of the school year. Students will be

arriving in January. Students hail from all

over the globe and are eager to learn about

the United States, become a member of an

American family, community and school.

This program provides an opportunity forhost families to form lifelong relationships

and unforgettable memories. More than

1,400 CIEE high school students arrive in the

U.S. each year. Students live with host fami-

lies, attend high school, and become truemembers of their new families and commu-

nities.

Students participating in the exchange are

between 15 – 18 years of age, have studied

English for a minimum of three years, have

their own medical insurance and spendingmoney and have undergone a thorough per-

sonal screening and interview process. Many

of these students arrive in the U.S. with

dreams of participating in clubs, sports, arts,

music and other activities as most foreign

schools have none. They return to their nativeland with improved English skills, a sense of independence and self-confidence, more ma-

turity and a better global understanding.

Most importantly they will have made

American relationships that will last forever.

The CIEE is a non-profit, non-govern-

mental organization committed to helpingpeople gain understanding, acquire knowl-

edge, and develop skills for living in a glob-

ally interdependent and culturally diverse

world. Founded in 1947, CIEE has become

a worldwide leader in international educationand exchanges. Visit www.ciee.org/high-

school for more information.

To participate or to request more informa-

tion on this rewarding intercultural experi-

ence, contact: Holly Rausch, local

coordinator, 973-271-6166; [email protected].

CIEE Welcomes InternationalStudents, Looks For Host Families

Centenary College’s Downtown Of-

fice has hosted free mathematics tu-toring for grades two to six during

the past three years and continues to offer

this resource. Now Hackettstown residents

and beyond can partake in free SAT prepa-ration training, as well!

This service has been made possible by

Kathy Turrisi, assistant professor of math-

ematics at Centenary College and Dr.

Krassi Lazarova, associate professor of

physics. Tutoring hours are: Mon., from 4p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Wed., from 4 p.m. to 5

p.m., for SAT preparation.

Those who are interested must call Tur-

risi at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2321 to make

an appointment. The office is located at 217Main Street in Hackettstown.

“This service is an important way to

provide your children with tutoring at no

cost,” says Turrisi. “This year we haveadded SAT preparation, which is a valuable

resource for anyone who is studying for the

SATs. This type of resource is usually very

costly, but this is our way of giving back tothe community. I hope people utilize this

resource.”

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Confer-

ence of the United Methodist Church, Cen-

tenary College is an independent,

coeducational liberal arts and career studiescollege distinguished by an accomplished

faculty, small class size and diverse student

body. Centenary is the only baccalaureate

and master’s degree granting institution in

northwest New Jersey.Centenary College’s main campus is lo-

cated in Hackettstown.

Centenary Downtown OfficeOffers Free Mathematics

Tutoring And SAT Preparation

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations SendYour Press Releases to [email protected]


20/28


$25 or

more checkLimit 1 per table.Not valid on Holidays. Expires 12/31/15

$5.00 OFF$50 or

more checkLimit 1 per table.Not valid on Holidays. Expires 12/31/15

$10.00 OFF

JOIN US FOR OURCOOKING CLASSES

Nov. 30, 2015Check Our Website for Details!

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES NOW!

Gift Certificate Purchase

($60 or over)Expires 12/31/15

$10.00 OFF

When the house is

filled with thesweet smell of

cinnamon, it’s a sure sign

the holidays have arrived.

This signature flavor of the

season can add warmth and

nostalgia to everything

from traditional baked

goods to vegetable sides

and cocktails.

“Everyone loves cinna-

mon in classic desserts like

apple pie, but this spice isso versatile, it can be used

in countless sweet and sa-

vory dishes,” said Chef

Kevan Vetter of the Mc-

Cormick Kitchens. “For the

perfect seasonal side dish,

you can toss carrots cooked

in a slow cooker with a cin-

namon-sugar glaze. Or, add

cinnamon sticks to a festive

drink, like holiday sangria.”

Try these recipes to

showcase that pure cinna-

mon flavor from cocktail

hour to dessert. For more

recipes and tips, check out

McCormick.com and visit

McCormick Spice on Face-

book and Pinterest.

Caramel Apple Slab Pie

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 16

2 packages (14.1 ounces

each) refrigerated pie crusts

(4 crusts), divided

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon McCormick

Ground Cinnamon

8 cups thinly sliced andpeeled Honey Crisp apples

(about 8 apples)

1 cup caramel topping, di-

vided

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Bring crusts to room tem-

perature according to pack-

age directions.

Unroll pie crusts. Line

bottom and sides of 13x9-

inch glass baking dish with

2 pie crusts. Press seams of

overlapping crusts in mid-

dle of baking dish together

to seal.

Mix sugar, cornstarch

and cinnamon in large

bowl. Add apples; toss to

coat well. Spoon into pie

crust. Drizzle with 3/4 cupcaramel topping. Top with

remaining 2 crusts. Pinch

edges of top and bottom

crusts together to seal. Cut

small slits in top crust.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or

until crust is golden brown

Spice Up Your Holidays

continued on next page


21/28


and filling is bubbly. Cool

on wire rack. Drizzle withremaining 1/4 cup caramel

topping to serve.

Slow Cooker Cinnamon

Sugar Glazed Carrots


Cook time: 3-4 hours

Servings: 82 pounds baby carrots

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 cup firmly packedbrown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick

Ground Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon McCormick

Ground Ginger1/2 teaspoon salt

Spray inside of 4-quart

slow cooker with no stick

cooking spray. Add carrots

and melted butter; toss tocoat. Cover.

Cook on high 3 to 4

hours or until tender.

Meanwhile, mix brown

sugar, cinnamon, ginger and

salt in small bowl until wellblended. Toss cooked car-

rots with brown sugar mix-

ture in slow cooker just

before serving.

Tip: Keep cooked carrotsin slow cooker when trans-

porting to a party. Bring

brown sugar mixture in

small resealable plastic bag.

For best results, toss carrots

with brown sugar mixture

just before serving.

Spiced Cranberry Sangria


Servings: 6

1 orange

16 McCormick Gourmet

Whole Cloves1 bottle (750 milliliters)

sweet white wine, such as

Moscato or Riesling

3 cups cranberry juice

1 cup fresh cranberries1/4 cup orange-flavored

liqueur, such as Grand

Marnier

2 McCormick Gourmet

Cinnamon Sticks

1 tablespoon McCormick

Pure Vanilla Extract

Cut orange into 8wedges. Press 2 cloves into

each wedge. Set aside.

Mix wine, cranberry

juice, cranberries, liqueur,

cinnamon sticks and vanilla

in large pitcher until wellblended. Add orange

wedges.

Refrigerate 3 hours or

until ready to serve. Serve

in ice-filled glasses, if de-sired.

Tip: If transporting

Spiced Cranberry Sangria

to a party, prepare recipe

without adding the wine.Take the spiced cranberry

juice in a clean, portable

tightly covered beverage

container leaving enough

room for the wine. Thenpour the bottle of wine into

the container at the party.

Serve and enjoy!

continued from previous pageSpice...


22/28


908-684-1615

Licensed & InsuredNJ Lic. # 11704

ASK ABOUT OURSERVICE CONTRACTS!

Gas Hot Air

Furnace

Installation

SPECIAL PRICING!Call Today for Details

OIL GASBOILER

CONVERSION

Stick with us... We do it all!

Eleventh Hour Rescue receives many pleas to help

dogs in need from all over the United States. Some

stories touch hearts deeply. This is one of those sto-

ries. It is also another example of how Eleventh Hour Res-

cue finds the beauty and love in pets that other shelters orrescues ignore or choose to discard.Meet Machin and Newman, a bonded pair of pups who

need an angel to step in and rescue them together now that

their Dad, Richard, is too sick to care for them. He has tried

but has been unable to find someone who would adopt

them locally in Florida, so Eleventh Hour Rescue of Rock-away is stepping in to take them into their care and find a

special place where they can continue to be together. It is

hard enough for them to lose their “Dad,” Eleventh Hour

does not want them to lose each other, too. They love each

other so much that they actually like being in a large crate

together.Help keep them together so that their story has a happy

ending. Machin is a gorgeous female Black Lab mix, about

4 years old. She has a curled tail and a spotted front leg so

perhaps there is some Dalmatian or Pointer mixed in her.

She is extremely devoted to her person and really wants toplease. She knows the basics like sit, stay, and down. She

is both house and crate trained. She would make an excel-

lent companion for a vet with PTSD or an active person be-

cause she is very attentive and loving. She takes corrections

immediately, too. She is a total love bug and likes to snug-

gle with people. She would love older kids – she’s a little

too energetic for younger ones and might knock them over

in her excitement. She should be the “top dog” in her new

home and not be placed with small dogs or cats – she’s alittle too interested in them. If someone is looking for a run-ning companion, she would love that.

Newman is a senior hound eight to nine years old. He

doesn't act like a senior because he has plenty of energy but

can still be a very mellow dog. He enjoys the outdoors,

would love a fenced in yard for hanging out, but prefers thecomfort of a soft bed or couch. He gets excited for outings

in the car and loves dinner time. He has a well-rounded,

gentle and loving spirit and has been friendly with all vis-

itors. He seems fine with small dogs but do not suggest a

home with cats. Newman does not demand a lot of attention

but he does love human and animal companionship. Helooks for Machin to cuddle with.

It is asking a lot for someone to take two large dogs into

their home, but Machin and Newman look to each other for

comfort and we are hoping that someone somewhere can

open their heart to both of these dogs. Their Dad will havepeace of mind knowing that these dogs will be kept to-

gether which will ease their transition from one living sit-

uation to another. To meet them, complete an application

to adopt them and be sure to mention their names - Machin

and Newman- Bonded Pair!

An adopter would be amazing. Contact:www.ehrdogs.org; call 973-664-0865.

Two Dogs Looking For New Home As Owner Unable To Care


23/28


COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS• Brakes • Tune Ups • Computer Diagnostics • All Types of Repairs

OPEN SATURDAY 9am-2pm WE WILL REMOVE YOUR OLD OR JUNK CARS!

Oil &Filter Change

Buy 4, Get5th FREE

• Most Cars • Up to 5 qts.Expires 12/30/15

$2195 $7995TransmissionService/FlushPlusFluid

Most Cars. Expires 12/30/15

Coolant SystemFlush & Winter

Check Up!

$6995

Ready For Winter?$100 OFF

Expires 12/30/15Most Cars.

Expires 12/30/15

CompleteTransmission

Overhaul

The Morris County

Tourism Bureau and

its partners are

pleased to announce the re-

turn of Holly Walk, a long-

standing Morris Countytradition that offers visitors

and residents the opportu-

nity to visit local historic

sites, decorated for the hol-idays, with one admission

ticket on one day.

This year the event is set

for Sun., Dec. 6, from noon

until 5 p.m. Participating

sites will include AcornHall, Macculloch Hall, the

Ford Mansion at Morris-town National Historical

Park, Schuyler-Hamilton

House and the Stickley Mu-seum at Craftsman Farms.

The snow date is set for

Sun., Dec.13.

In addition to the sites

being open, their gift shopswill be brimming with

Holly Walk Returns To Morristown

items so bring holiday gift

lists, and support local his-toric sites and preservation

efforts.Advance Holly Walk

tickets are $25 per person.

On the day of the event the

cost is $30. Please pay on-

line at morristourism.org.Tickets will also be avail-

able for purchase at the fol-

lowing Holly Walk sites the

day of the event only:Acorn Hall, Macculloch

Hall, Schuyler-HamiltonHouse and the Stickley Mu-

seum. For more informa-

tion, call the Morris County

Tourism Bureau at 973-

631-5151. Pre-sale ticketswill be available through

Dec. 5.


24/28


Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE so-lution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!**Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410- 7127 for FREE DVD andbrochure.DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOATTO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, FreeTowing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of.CALL 1-800-895-7416

Got an older car, boat or RV? Do thehumane thing. Donate it to the Hu-mane Society. Call 1- 800- 758-2204Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? ShoulderPain? Get a pain-relieving brace -littleor NO cost to you. Medicare PatientsCall Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-419-3684SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENE-FITS. Unable to work? Denied bene-fits? We Can Help! WIN or PayNothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Asso-ciates at 1-800-208-6915 to startyour application today!

DELL LAPTOP Computer, excel lentcondition, superior professionalgrade performance. Windows 7. Pre-mium software package included. 6month warranty. $299. 717-653-6314The path to your dream job beginswith a college degree. EducationQuarters offers a free college match-ing service. CALL 1-800-375-6219Holding a Carnival! Fair! Festival! Ju-bilee! Promote it to over 1 Million

readers for only $200!!! Visitwww.midatlanticevents.net for moredetails or call 800-450-7227.

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Sen-iors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Ap-proved by Arthritis Foundation.Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 InchStep-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.American Made. Installation Included.Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

COOPERSTOWN LAND LIQUIDATION!10 acres - $29,900 Priced 70%BELOW MARKET! Woods, utils, twn rd,private setting just 7 miles from Vil-lage! Terms avail! 888-431-7214Mohawk Valley Hobby Farm - 22acres - $149,900 4 BR, 2 BA farm-house, horse barn, nice views, Beau-tiful setting just off the NY StateThruway, 40 min West of Albany! Call888-738-6994 for more infoSO. ADIRONDACK FORESTLAND. 40acres - $69,900 Lake rights, stream,only 3 hrs NY City! Twn rd, utils!Terms avail! Call 888-495-8733Cash for DIABETIC TEST STRIPS /STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS or GIFTCARDS! Free Shipping, 24hr Pay-ments! Call 1-877-588-8500,www.Test-StripSearch.com. HablaEspanol. MAKE MONEY Online! $1000/day. Work From Home InformativeVideo - www.OLcashflow.com

A Loving Choice for an UnplannedPregnancy. Call Andrea 1-866-236-7638 (24/7) for adoption informa-tion/profiles, or view our lovingcouples at WWW.ANAAdoptions.com.Financial Assistance Provided Refi-nancing now could save you thou-sands! Call LendingTree to getmultiple offers, and speak with ournetwork of top lenders today! Callbefore rates rise! 877-452-7956Get the IRS off your back! They do notgive up until you pay. Tax SolutionsNow will get you the best deal. Call800-590-1855VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.netVIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100%guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061

Make a Connection. Real People, FlirtyChat. Meet singles right now! CallLiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+.

AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue,Boeing, Delta and othersstart herewith hands on training for FAA certi-fication. Financial aid if qualified. CallAviation Institute of Maintenance866-453-6204American Standard Wal

221652_1447837829musconetcong news - nov. 2015.pdf

Documents