Hackettstown - March 2013

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Vol. 5 No. 3 www.mypaperonline.com March 19, 2013

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By the Allamuchy Fire Department

Pulling up on a dwelling with smoke and fire showing

is harrowing enoughboth for the owners of the

home, as well as the first responders. As if this isnt

enough, imagine the horror when you find out that although

the family was able to escape, there is a missing child, or

worse, children still inside. Unfortunately, this is a far too

familiar occurrence, and no matter how often we discuss it,

being inside that dwelling with little to no visibility, sur-

rounded by blackness, heat, and the roar of the flames is an

experience all to itself.

Life safety is the first responders most important task.

An Allamuchy Firefighter wearing a blacked-out mask locates the crib in the Fire Departments mask confidence course.

My Baby, My Baby..

A house or a car can be replaced; they can be fixed, but los-ing a child theres no amount of money that can bring

them back, and its a loss that the family will take with them

for the rest of their lives.

Many residents of Panther Valley, Allamuchy,

Hackettstown and the surrounding area trust the wellness

and education of their children to Hackettstowns Sunny

Days Daycare, but the daycare wanted to do more for the

community. Earlier this year, the owners of Sunny Days

and their staff donated a crib to the Allamuchy Volunteer

Fire Department, and that crib has become an integral part

of what has quickly become Warren Countys most compre-hensive mask confidence course, or to the layman, a

course where the volunteers of the Fire Department come to

train on what its like to perform a search and rescue oper-

ation in total darkness.

As most of you know, Volunteer organizations survive

on generosity like this, and we cannot thank the folks at

Sunny Days enough. Although we hope we are never faced

with the situation described above, know that because of

businesses such as theirs, we are going to be as prepared as

possible to get him or her out.

The Hackettstown Council of the Warren County

Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its Second

Annual Meet the Mayors breakfast at Centenary

College in Hackettstown on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

Among the mayors expected in attendance are Betty

Schultheis of Allamuchy Township, Maria DiGiovanni from

Hackettstown,Ted Tomazewski, Mansfield, and Bob

Giordano of Independence (with Deputy Mayor John

Cummins).The mayors will update area business people on issues of

relevance in their municipalities. Professor Cheryl Veronda

of Centenary will moderate the panel discussion, which will

include questions from the audience. The public is also invit-

ed to attend.

The breakfast begins at 8 a.m.

Cost for the breakfast meeting is $15 per person for

chamber members, $20 for non-chamber members. Tickets

can be purchased in advance at www.warrencountycham-

ber.com. For additional details, call the chamber, 908-835-

9200.

Warren Chamber to Host Hackettstown AreaMayors at Special Meeting


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Page 2, March 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News

Pastor is the Rev. Amy E. S. Lincoln of

Highlands Presbyterian Church,

located at 3 Heath Lane on

Schooleys Mountain, announces the fol-lowing services for Holy Week, leading up

to Easter Sunday.

Maundy Thursday Worship, March 29th,

7:00 p.m.

Join us for worship, communion and

foot/hand washing as we celebrate Jesus'

last supper.

Easter Sunrise Service, March 31st, 6:30

a.m.

Join us for worship as we watch the sun-

rise on Easter morning. The service is heldat the Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Califon

Road. It is outdoors, so dress appropriately.

Easter Sunday Worship, March 31st,

10:00 a.m. Come and celebrate Jesus resur-

rection!

All these services are open to the public.

For more information call 9080246-8078.

Holy WeekAt Highlands Presbyterian Church

The Warren County Board of Chosen

Freeholders designated March as

American Red Cross Month, noting

the community depends on the organization

which in turn relies on donations of time,

money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian

mission. Pictured during the presentation of

a Freeholder Board proclamation are (l-r)Rob Felger, Eileen ODea, Freeholder

Richard D. Gardner, Kaitlin Bessemer,

Freeholder Edward J. Smith, Freeholder

Director Jason J. Sarnoski, MaryAnn

Maikisch, and Tim Johnston. Maikisch is

Major Gifts Officer for the organizations

North Jersey Region, while Felger, ODea,

Bessemer and Johnston are Red Cross vol-

unteers.

Freeholders Proclaim March asAmerican Red Cross Month


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J

oin us as we celebrate Palm Sunday at

one of our worship services on Sunday,

March 24th, at Trinity United Methodist

Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown.Our Chapel service begins at 8:15 am. Our

contemporary worship begins at 9:15 am

with special music provided by the

Celebration Praise Band and our traditional

service begins at 10:45 am with special

music provided by the Chancel Choir, Peace

Ringers, Littlest Angels, Music Makers, and

Trinity Singers. Creative Activities and

Nursery care will be available in our nursery.

Holy Week Worship Schedule

We hope youll mark your schedule and

plan to worship with your church family toexperience the heart of our faith.

March 24th Palm Sunday Services

8:15 am Chapel

9:15 am Contemporary Worship

10:45 am Traditional Worship

March 27th Seder Dinner

6:30 pm Recalls our connection to the

Jewish heritage that preceded Jesus.

March 28th Maundy Thursday

7:30 pm Worship & Communion

March 29th Good Friday

12:00pm Community Good FridayWorship

6:15 pm Good Friday Walk

7:30 pm Good Friday Worship The

Way of the Cross

March 30th Saturday Night Worship6:00 pm Easter Eve Worship

March 31th Easter Sunday

6:00 am Easter Sunrise Community

Service at Alumni Field

7:30 am Easter Worship & Soloists

9:15 am Easter Worship, Choral &

Instrumental Music

11:00am Easter Worship, Choral &

Instrumental Music

There will be no Church School on

Easter; families are encouraged to worship

together. There will nursery care providedand Creative Activities during the 9:15 and

11:00am services.

The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through

Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00pm and

Thursday from 5:15 to 7:15pm. The Thrift

Shop can be reached at 850-3669. The

church office is open Monday through

Friday from 9:00 am 4:00pm. Please call

the church office at 852-3020 with questions

concerning any programs or visit our web-

site at www.catchthespirit.org.

Come And WorshipAt Trinity Palm Sunday

Spring Shopping Bazaar -VENDORS NEEDED!!

Hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary of the Budd Lake Fire Dept.

When: April 6, 2013 from 9am to 3pmWhere: Budd Lake Fire Dept., 378 Route 46, Budd Lake

Commerical vendors and home crafters needed!

Call Christine Clemmer for more information (862) 258-3996

or Email at [email protected].


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Vision Source of Mt. Olive Announces Their Grand Opening!

Dr. Michael J. Siegel, Optometric

Physician, is pleased to announce

the grand opening of his new office

located in Budd Lake. Dr. Siegel welcomes

his new staff: Stephanie, Shari, Jenna andAlessandra. Combined, they have over 35

years of experience in the Optometric and

Ophthalmic industry!

The office is located in Paramount Plaza,

135 Rt. 46 East in Budd Lake. It is next to

Kingsway Pharmacy. The office is now

open and taking appointments for patient

vision care services. They also have a large

fashion optical and designer frame bou-

tique!

Patients can visit www.VisionSource

MtOlive.com to schedule their appoint-ments and even download record release

forms, or they can call the office directly at

855-948-2020. The new office is very

patient friendly and handicap accessible.

The office is located in a one floor building

so there is no walking up stairs or long hall-

ways to access the premises.

Dr. Siegel is a graduate of James

Madison University and The StateUniversity of New York, College of

Optometry. Dr. Siegel is an Optometric

Physician licensed by the N.J. State Board

of Optometry in the treatment and manage-

ment of ocular diseases. His training includ-

ed internships at Omni Eye Services and the

Optometric Center of New York Ocular

Disease Clinic and Primary Care and

Pediatrics. He is also Board Certified by

the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Siegel has been in practice in New

Jersey for over 21 years. He was on theBoard of Directors for the New Jersey

Society of Optometric Physicians for 11

years and is a Past-President. Dr. Siegel is

the Vice-Chairman of the Richard J.Favreau, O.D. Health Foundation and also

serves as Medical Director for Vision Care

Plan, Humana Vision for New Jersey. Most

recently, he was appointed by the Governor

of N.J. to the State Board of Optometrists.

In 2011, his peers acknowledged his accom-

plishments by awarding him the New Jersey

Society of Optometric Physicians

Optometrist of the Year award.

For more information, please call 855-

948-2020 or visit us at www.VisionSource

MtOlive.com.Vision Source of Mt. Olive, 135 Rt. 36

East, Unit E, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828

Dr. Michael J. Siegel and Mayor Robert Greenbaum


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Breakthrough Treatment Now Available In Long ValleyImagine thirty to forty years ago if you were told that

lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic

instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it.

By the same token would you believe that chiropractic

treatments could be performed using a special hand-heldinstrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you

were sitting in an upright position without turning or twist-

ing movements?

Advances in computers and engineering technologies

have been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order

to both analyze and treat the human body in such a way that

was never before realized.

According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, This new form of

computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it

amazes even the most skeptical patients. Its called the

ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-the-art technology in

existence today, and the only one in the Long Valley area

The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat

the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement

that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoul-

der and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of

muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and

comfort. Many patients say that its like getting a mini-mas-

sage.

It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost

any joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems

such as plantar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered

by most insurance companies including medicare.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, the secret to the ProAdjuster lies

in its advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the

slightest amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an

extremely precise adjustment. He says that Even though

traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn

to this new technique because of how gentle it is and does

not involve any twisting, especially in the neck. Many peo-

ple love getting adjusted with traditional manual tech-

niques, all of which are safe and effective, but there are a

large number of people who never get to experience the

amazing benefits of chiropractic because they are scared to

have their spines adjusted in that way, says Dr. Michael S.

Hyjek, Now, there is no longer a reason for anyone to be

weary. The ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been

thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasnt yet made

that decision. Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to beable to experience these same benefits and if you have any

of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the

answer youve been looking for

Low back discomfort Fibromyalgia

Sciatic nerve pain * Planter Fascitis

Neck and shoulder pain Knee or hip pain

TMJ dysfunction Scoliosis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Arthritis

Headaches Sports injuries

Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measura-

ble and extremely gentle. There is no guesswork, and its

safe for individuals of all ages. Call our office today and

mention this article to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis

to pin-point your problem area and see how the ProAdjuster

can help. Call within the next 7 days and you will also

receive a complimentary nerve stress scan and computer-

ized muscle test that can show the areas of your stress and

how its affecting your body. Call 908-876-8777 today to

reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. (Reg. $125)

This technological marvel can help you return to a

healthier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a

persistent, painful condition. Call us today.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek

2 Mountain View Ave., Long Valley, NJ 07853

[email protected]

www.provalleychiro.com

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek uses the ProAdjuster to analyze a patientsspine and pin-point areas of nerve impingement syndrome causingmalfunction and pain.


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Boy Scout Troop 416 serving

Independence and Hackettstown

held its First Court of Honor of the

year on February 25, 2013 at Trinity United

Methodist Church. The event recognizedScouts' recent rank advancements and merit

badges earned

Scouts who advanced rank included:

Scout Rank: Justin Kitts, Sean Nicholls,

Michael Sink, Will Sullivan, Grayson

Szarko- Berkout, Jonathan Anderson, Max

Crowder, Kyle Egan, Zac Yanoff, Kevin

Kucharski. Tenderfoot Rank : Anthony

Guerra, Noah Tapp.

Second Class Rank: Dylan Maney, Jason

Wolenski, Baron Markowitz, Heyden

Lechner, John Jensen.First Class Rank: Austin Stern.

Star Rank: Patrick Williams, Drew

Lacouture.

The following scouts earned Merit

badge:s

Robert Kucharski- Citizenship in the

Community, Family Life, Personal Mgt.

Evan Markowitz- Camping, Canoeing,

Pottery, Chess, Swimming,

Dylan Maney- Rifle, Metal Work, Life

Saving

Kevin Kucharski- Leather work, SwimmingJustin Kitts- Leatherwork, Swimming

Danny Irons- Rifle, Shotgun, Kayaking

Anthony Guerra- Lifesaving, Canoeing,

Rifle

Tim Mischka- Fingerprinting, Pottery, Rifle

Matt Nicholls- Metalwork, Lifesaving,Rifle

Sean Nicholls- Metalwork, Lifesaving,

Rifle

Michael Sink- Leatherwork

Will Sulivan- Swimming, Leatherwork

Grayson Szarko- Berkhout- Swimming,

Leatherwork

Tristan Ackerman- Kayaking, Shotgun

Jonathan Anderson- Swimming, Mammal

Studies, Fingerprinting

Max Crowder- Swimming, Mammal Study

Steven Egan- Pioneering, Camping, Chess,Kyle Egan- Leatherwork, Swimming

Zac Yanoff- Swimming, Mammal Study

Noah Tapp- Fingerprinting, Life Saving

The program also featured scouts mak-

ing presentations about their experience

with Troop 416. Scout Robert Kucharski

discussed the Order of the Arrow, scouts

Barron Markowitz and Jason Wolenski dis-

cussed weekly Troop meetings and Austin

Stern, Noah Tapp and Anthony Guerr dis-

cussed monthly camping trips. Scoutmaster

Thomas Willie Williams presentedawards to scouts who made the cross coun-

Boy Scout Troop 416 Holds Court Of Honor

ty trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New

Mexico last summer and shared his vision

and goals for the Troop. Donald Irons, the

Troops newest Eagle Scout inspiredyounger scouts to overcome obstacles and

pursue their goals. Scout Drew Lacouture

planned and coordinated the Court of Honor

and served as Master of Ceremonies as part

of his communications Merit Badgerequirement


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ackettstown's Boy Scout Troop 158

will be having their annual

fundraiser at the Pequest Fish

Hatchery Open House on March 23-24th ,

10:00am to 4:00pm. Good food will be

served including Hamburgers,

Cheeseburgers, Fresh Cut French Fries,

Drinks and snacks. Pequest Fish Hatchery is

located on Rt 46 about 9 miles west of

Hackettstown. Come one, come all and

come hungry.

Boy Scout Troop 158Host Annual Fundraiser

T

here are times when youre in the

mood to sample a variety of excel-

lent dishes in one place. Now take a

highly rated restaurant, like the Black

Forest Inn in Stanhope, and think of the

variety of chef delights from their large

German-Continental menu. Viola! You have

a dinner buffet that should not be missed.

It happens every Friday night from 5 to

10 pm at this well-known restaurant when

you choose from a variety of hot and cold

appetizers, salad, soup, an assortment of the

Black Forest Inns most popular entrees,

two carving stations, vegetables, a choice of

desserts plus coffee or tea. Truly recognized

as one of the finest feasts youll find any-

where in northern New Jersey, the master

chefs at the Black Forest Inn Heinz &

Heinrich Aichem never disappoint.

Typically, the Black Forest Inn buffet

offers a cold station with smoked salmon,

shrimp cocktail, cucumber salad, beet salad,

poached salmon with mustard dill cream,

romaine with assorted dressings, German

potato salad, tossed salad and fresh moz-

zarella with tomatoes.

The hot station features their popular

Schnitzelette Gruyere with either veal, pork

or chicken, Icelandic sole, Seafood

Quenelles with Lobster Sauce, Maultaschen

(German ravioli with veal & spinach),

Chicken Filets, Penne Pasta in tomato basil

sauce, Beef Roulade in red wine, Pork

Viennese, and Braised Venison in

Burgundy.

A carving station offers either roast beef

and roast pork or salmon in a pastry crust

and roast pork.

You can also choose from Basmati Rice,

a fresh vegetable, their popular red cabbage,

and spatzle.

On the first Friday of each month, the

Black Forest Inn devotes its buffet to

seafood although other popular entre items

are available.

Getting hungry yet? Its a feast of fine

food that will sure become one of your

favorites. Items are subject to change each

week.

Reservations are recommended. You can

call 973-347-3344 or reserve online at their

website: www.BlackForestInn.com.

The Black Forest Inn is located at 249

Route 206 North, just off Exit 25 on Route

80, in Stanhope.

A Fan of Buffets? It Doesnt Get AnyBetter Than the Black Forest Inn


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Warren County Soil Conservation

District is holding their Annual

Seedling and Wildflower Sale,

offering bare root tree seedlings and wild-

flower seed mixes at reasonable prices. The

evergreen, hardwood, and shrub bare-root

seedlings are 2 to 3 years-old and come in

bundles of 5 or 25, depending on the

species. Four different mixes of wildflower

seeds in ounce packets and 4 ounce bags

are also available. Orders are being accept-

ed through April 5 and will be available for

pickup at the District office at 224 W. Stiger

Street in Hackettstown on April 25, 26, and

27. Call 908-852-2579 or visit warrencoun-

tyscd.org for a brochure and order form.

Celebrate Arbor Day April 26!

Warren County Soil Conservation DistrictAnnual Tree Seedling & Wildflower Sale

The Friends of the Hackettstown

Library will be hosting a Springtime

Mini-Bazaar Fundraiser on Monday,

March 25, from 10 am to about 7 pm, in the

library at 110 Church St, Hackettstown.

Crafts, baked goods, white elephant table.

All proceeds benefit the library. Visit our

website at www.hackettstownlibrary.

org/friends New members are welcome.

Springtime Mini-Bazaar Fundraiser

The Warren County Community

Singers is celebrating their 20th year

and will present Springfest of Music,

Saturday May 4, 7:30 pm at Grace Lutheran

Church, 300 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg,

NJ, and on Sunday May 5 at 3:00 pm at the

First Presbyterian Church, 40 East ChurchStreet, Washington, N.J. The Childrens

Chorus of Warren County will join them on

both dates, and the annual scholarship win-

ner will be announced. Both venues are

handicap accessible. The concerts are free,

however a free-will offering will be grate-

fully accepted on both dates. For more

information, please call 908-454-5912, orvisit us at www.wcsingers.org.

Warren County Community SingersCelebrating 20th Year!


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The First Presbyterian Church of

Hackettstown will hold a Fish &

Chips dinner on Friday, April 19,

2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The din-

ner will include fish & chips (French fries)provided by Tastefully British, homemade

coleslaw, green beans, applesauce, bread &

butter, beverages and dessert.

Chapel building is located at 291 Main

Street (Rt. 46 West) opposite the First

Presbyterian Church.

Advance purchase of tickets is required

as tickets sold at the door are limited. Take-

out dinners will also be available from 5:00

7:00 p.m. with tickets purchased in

advance.Tickets cost $12.50 (adults) and $8.00

(kids under 12). To purchase tickets or for

further information, call Vicky at (908) 813-

3418 or Barbara at (908) 852-3025 day or

evening.

Fish & Chips Dinner

At St Michael School in Netcong, we

believe it is important for children

to maintain continuity of learning

during the summer months! Did you know

- that the lack of education during the sum-

mer months that all students experience

learning losses if they do not engage in edu-

cational activities. Also a fact is that on

average, students lose approximately 2.6

months of grade level equivalency in math-

ematical computation skills during the sum-

mer months. That is why many teachers

have to review curriculum when the school

year starts.

This great summer camp at St. Michael

School has a great fun academic program to

keep your child learning. We offer different

weekly themes that are incorporated into the

academic curriculum! We also recognize

that children need to have fun during the

summer months so we make sure that is a

large part of camp! We have field trips,

crafts and outside activities to ensure the

children remember how much fun summer

is!

We use a variety of technological tools to

help keep learning interesting and current

with the 21st century! Our camp is safe, fun

and staffed with certified teachers, a regis-

tered nurse and certified staff!

St. Michael School Academic camp

begins July 1, 2013 and runs until Aug. 16,

2013. Camp hours are from 9am to 3pm

with morning care available beginning at

7:30 am and aftercare available from 3pm to

5 30pm. Camp fees are as follows:

$150.00/week with an optional $20.00

morning care fee and a $30.00 aftercare fee.

The first week of camp is only 3 days due to

the Fourth of July holiday so the camp fee

will be will be $75.00 for that week. The

camp fee includes breakfast, lunch and field

trips. Additional discounts are available for

siblings, campers who attend all 7 weeks

and students enrolled at St. Michael School.

This camp is open to the general public. For

students attending Saint Michael School

parents can roll the camp cost into an 11month payment plan. At St. Michael

School we believe that the quality education

we provide throughout the school year

should be continued into the summer. Our

curriculum for summer camp is challenging

and fun regardless of the school your

child/children attend. So, Stop the

Academic Decay by attending the Saint

Michael School Summer Camp. For more

information contact Mrs. Meisenbacher at

973-347-0039, ext 19 or visit our website at

SMIKES.ORG.

Academics All Year at St. Michael School


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Spring Shopping Bazaar -VENDORS NEEDED!!

Hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary of the Budd Lake Fire Dept.When: April 6, 2013 from 9am to 3pm

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The Stanhope Recreation Commission

will be sponsoring a trip to Mount

Airy Casino on Saturday, April 20th.

The bus departs promptly at 10:00AM from

the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 143

Brooklyn Road, Stanhope and returns at

approximately 5:00PM. The cost is $25.00

per person which includes a $25 Casino

Voucher, a $10 Food Voucher and round trip

transportation on a chartered bus (with bath-

rooms). Refreshments and fun will be pro-

vided on the bus. Seating is limited and on

a first come basis. Registration and pay-

ment due by April 13th. Please visit the

Stanhope Borough website at www.stan-

hopenj.gov and click on Boards &

Commissions and then on the Recreation

Commission to print out registration form.

To contact the Stanhope Recreation

Commission please call 973-347-0159 x-39

or send an email to: recreation@ stan-

hopenj.gov

Mount Airy Casino Bus Trip

Three Democratic candidates who willvie for State office in New Jerseys24th Legislative District officially

kicked off their campaign today on the Green

in Newton.Sussex County Democratic CommitteeExecutive Director Ed Selby introduced thecandidates. They are Dr. Richard Tomko,who is running for State Senate, and SusanWilliams and William (Bill) Weightman,who are running for State Assembly. The triowill run as a campaign team under the nameof Democratic 24th 2013.

The trios first step will be to secure thePartys endorsement at a Sussex CountyDemocratic Convention scheduled to be heldin Newton on March 23, 2013. Then they

will seek the Democratic nomination in thisJunes primary. They are the expected tochallenge Incumbents State Senator StevenOroho, Assemblywoman Allison McHoseand Assemblyman-Elect Parker Space in theNovember general election.

Each candidate made a brief statement atthis afternoons press conference.

Senate candidate Dr. Tomko, who servesas Superintendent of Schools in ElmwoodPark, NJ, focused his remarks on SenatorOrohos unsatisfactory record on weaponssafety, a record that has been placed in the

limelight because the recent tragedies involv-ing the weapons violence across our nation.

Lets be clear, we are not speaking about guncontrol, we are talking about weapons con-trol, weapons that too often kill innocent vic-tims our children.

Next to speak was Susan Williams, aLicensed Clinical Social Worker and formerSussex County Freeholder candidate.Susans platform will continue to focus onsmart growth given our unique topographyand drawing a younger population to thecounty by encouraging development of walk-able communities while always having an eyetowards protecting our natural resources,public health and the beauty of our 24th dis-trict. I believe that economic stability andgrowth need not be at the expense of publichealth or environmental degradation.

Bill Weightman, recently retired from hispost as New Jersey Department of Labor andWorkforce Development Administrator,spoke about the current administrations fail-ure to create jobs and lower New Jerseysunemployment rate which currently ranks 4thhighest in the nation. The greatest form ofsocial reform is getting someone a job. Ourgoal is to engage in job creation and developquality jobs in our area to continue theAmerican dream and our regions aspira-tions.

The candidates have been busy assem-

bling their campaign team in recent weeks inanticipation of a vigorous election season.

Democratic Candidates for State OfficeOfficially Launch Their Campaign in Newton


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By Elsie Walker

For Christians, the words of Christ are

precious, especially His last seven

words as He faced death on a cross.

In the early church, priests would sing the

Passion, the story of Christs death, rather

than just read it. Slowly the presentations

of the story became more elaborate with

composers like Bach creating great passion

oratories. However, it was French compos-

er Theodore Dubois who decided to create a

cantata focusing on just Christs final seven

words. The work has been rarely heard;

however, a local Netcong resident will be

helping to bring it to life in Newton this

coming Palm Sunday.

On Sunday, March 24 at 4 p.m at First

United Methodist Church, 111 Ryerson

Avenue, Newton, Dubois The Seven Last

Words of Christ will be performed.

Organist Henry Repp of Netcong, will

direct the Chancel Choir of the First United

Methodist Church, supplemented by singers

from Newton Presbyterian and others in

presenting the piece. A free will offering

will be taken.

Dubois cantata starts with an introducto-

ry movement which is followed by seven

sections, each focused on one of the seven

last sayings of Jesus. The cantata ends with

a setting of the ancient hymn, Adoramus Te

Christe, a consoling conclusion. Repp

shared that this piece has been performed at

the Newton church in the past, but not for

20 years.

In addition to Repp and the 30-member

choir, helping to bring Dubois music to life

are soloists Rev. David Young(Bass), John

Meredith(Tenor) and Shirley Spooner

(Soprano). Joining them will be harpist,

Merynda Adams.

The Rev. David Young is the pastor of

First Presbyterian Church in Newton. His

musical background includes a Bachelor of

Music in vocal performance from The

College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and a

Master of Music in vocal performance from

The University of Maryland, College Park.In addition to recitals and concerts, Young

has also had leading roles in musicals such

as Jekyll and Hyde, The Secret Garden,

South Pacific, and Man of LaMancha.

The programs tenor soloist, Andover

resident Meredith, shows that science and

music mix. He is a graduate of the

Interlochen Arts Academy where he

majored in flute. He attended Oberlin

College and Conservatory of Music where

he majored in psychology and vocal per-

formance. Meredith received his PhD in

Neuroscience from Northwestern

University and did postdoctoral work in

behavioral neuroscience at the University of

Massachusetts. He is currently Senior

Principal Scientist at Merck Research

Laboratories. However, he continues to

keep his hand in music, both as a concert

flutist and vocal soloist, having had tenor

roles in numerous light operas, and having

performed as tenor soloist in oratorios and

choral works

Harpist Merlynda Adams, of Madison,

has a long concert career which started in

1994 when she made her New York debut to

a sold out Carnegie Recital Hall as a 1994

Singers rehearse in preparation for the presentation of the Seven Last Words of Christ.

The Last Seven Words of Christ To Be Performed

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winner of the Artists International

Competition. She has performed with the

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New

York Grand Opera, New Philharmonic,

Lyrica Chamber Music, NortheasternPhilharmonic, Colonial Symphony,

Westfield Symphony, Lake Placid

Sinfonietta and off Broadway in the The

Fantasticks. She is often a guest artist in

area churches including Cathedral Basilica

of the Sacred Heart and St. Patricks

Cathedral.

Currently Director of Music at the First

United Methodist Church in Newton, Repp

has a long musical career. He studied organ

with Robert MacDonald at the Riverside

Church in New York City and the CathedralBasilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark,

New Jersey. He had accompanied perform-

ances of Handels Messiah for many years

with the Dover area Oratorio Choir and has

recently returned to that role. He has also

been accompanist for the Sussex County

Oratorio Society, the Livingston Festival

Choir Concerts, and the Livingston

Broadway Show Tunes Revue. In addition,

he has performed numerous organ concerts

on a variety of organs including St. Thomas

Church in Manhattan and the Cathedral of

the Sacred Heart in Newark. He has been

affiliated with the New Peapack Players andserved as musical director for productions

of Our Town and Caught in the Villains

Web. He was the founder of the Peapack

Reformed Church Community Choir which

has performed The Seven Last Words of

Christ by Dubois, Requiem by Faure as well

as Cantique de Jean Racine, Brahms

Requiem and Schuberts Mass in E flat.

Repp is currently accompanist for the Pike

County Choral Society and has accompa-

nied them in performances of Handels

Messiah, Mendelssohns Elijah, BrahmsGerman Requiem, Gilbert and Sullivan

Highlights, Vivaldis Gloria, Mozarts

Requiem, and the annual Christmas pro-

grams.

For more information on the Palm

Sunday presentation of the Last Seven

Word of Christ, call the First United

Methodist Church in Newton at: (973) 383-

4450

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By Elsie Walker

Some have survived the battle; others are the friends or

relatives of those who have lost their lives or are still

fighting. Still others have come just to lend their sup-

port. They take to the track to walk; team members pass offas the relay continues. However, theres no loser in this

race. Theres only a winner: the American Cancer Society.

This is the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Relay For Life is a team relay event to promote aware-

ness of cancer and raise funds for the American Cancer

Societys mission of eliminating cancer. The Relay For

Life is an overnight event celebrating the life of cancer sur-

vivors and a time to remember those we have lost. It is a

time with friends and family - to catch up with that person

you havent seen in the longest time. It is a candle lit for

those you remember or wish to honor, and a time to know

that you can make a big difference in the lives of others,

explained Jaime Bennett of Roxbury, an American Cancer

Society staff partner

Relay for Life events are held across the country; local-

ly, one will be held at Hopatcong High School,2 Windsor

Avenue in Hopatcong,on May 18-19. Registration begins

at 2pm, The event kicks off at 4pm. The closing ceremony

is May 19th at 8am when those in attendance celebrate what

theyve accomplished together.

Helping bring about the Hopatcong Relay for Life event

are Bennett and Tara Rossy of Hopatcong, who is the event

chairperson. Bennetts role is to manage the volunteer com-

mittee and help the community plan and execute the event;

Rossy works with Bennett and members of the local com-

Take a Lap to Beat Cancer

The survivor's lap at last year's Relay for Life held in Hopatcong.

munity to put the event together.

Both have personal ties to cancer which draws them to

the event.

I lost my father to cancer when I was 15. My great

grandmother passed away when I was very young, and my

aunt is a survivor. I recently lost a friend to cancer; he was

only 30 years old and left behind 3 children. Cancer has

taken too much from too many people, said Bennett.

Rossy shared, My first experience with cancer and loss

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Take a Lap to Beat Cancer...

was losing my grandmother to breast cancer

when I was 12. Since then, it is sad to have

seen how many family friends, relatives,

and community members have passed from

cancer. I want to help put a stop to this.

Both Bennett and Rossy will be on teams

walking the track. Bennetts team of family

and friends is called, Friends Beating

Cancer. Rossys team, Saving Second

Base, is made up of family members and

was named in honor of Rossys grandmoth-

er for her sense of humor. Rossy noted that

was something she carried with her until the

very end.

However, the relay isnt just about loss;

it is about triumph, too. It starts with the

survivors lap. Those who have beaten the

disease take the first lap.

The survivor lap is beyond words! To

continued from page 16 see these strong men, women, and children

circle the track after having beat this horri-

ble disease is amazing. The sense of hope,

love, and strength you feel is unbelievable.

And that is just the beginning of the event!

said Rossy. Survivors are also invited to

attend a special dinner in their honor

So, how can people get involved in

Hopatcongs Relay for Life?

You can form a team of your own. You

can join a team. You can sign up as an indi-

vidual. You can donate online. You can sign

up as a survivor for the survivor lap. You

can become a sponsor. You can join the

planning committee. You can volunteer at

the event. There is something for everyone

at Relay! Visit www.RelayForLife.org/

HopatcongNJ to sign up, donate, or learnmore! said Bennett.

Rossy added, You can also sign up as a

virtual team or team member. These people

can't make it to the event, but still want to

show their support and raise money. Also,

we sell luminaries which are white lantern

bags that are lit with candles during the

event. For $10, you can decorate a bag or

write the name of someone you want to

honor or remember. They are available on

our website or from anyone signed up.

Rossy noted that people get scared when

they hear this is an overnight walk, thinking

they aren't physically able to participate.

However, she noted that there are variety of

ways people can help. She invites people to

register and come and see what its all

about. The event has games, music, crafts,

food, and fun all night long. Theres some-

thing for everyone!

At last years relay, they had 300 partici-

pants and raised nearly $30,000. This year

they want to beat those numbers and hope

people will come out and help.

Bennett shared, Everyone has been

affected by cancer in some way. Whether

you're a survivor, you know a survivor, or if

you've been one of those who has lost a

loved one. Relay For Life is our opportuni-

ty to come together and fight back against adisease that has taken too much. Whether

you come for the survivor's lap, or the emo-

tional luminaire ceremony, or if you decide

to stay with us throughout the night- I

encourage you to sign up online and con-

tribute in some way. Every dollar brings us

closer to a world where nobody has to hear

the words, you have cancer. Please, join

us!

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By Elsie Walker

Closed off in a large room, they won-

der what will happen. There is an

uneasiness in the air. Once 12 trust-

ed friends, now one will betray them all by

betraying their leader. In disbelief that one

could do such a thing, each reflects on his

life and asks, is it I Lord?

On March 28th at 7:30pm, the events ofJesuss Last Supper will come alive in a dra-

matic presentation at the Stanhope United

Methodist Church, #2 Route 183 in

Netcong. Portraying the disciples will be

members of the churchs United Methodist

Mens group. A freewill offering will be

taken.

You can paint a picture of the Lord's

supper with words in a sermon or devotion.

However, when each man steps forward to

introduce the disciple he is portraying, and

then takes his place at the table and breaksbread and shares the cup with Jesus, it

becomes a real life experience for both the

men and the congregation, said the

churchs pastor, the Rev. Tom Kinter.

Kinter himself is under-study for two parts.

The cast includes local area residents,

Angelo Benincasa as James the Lesser,

Randy Schrader as Matthew, Jayson

Daniels as Nathaniel, Steve Wootton as

James, Jim Oscovitch as Andrew, ScottLefurge as Judas, Rick Munoz as Thaddeus,

Orson Gale as Phillip, Bruce Bristol as

John, Jason Worthington as Simon the

Zealot, Fred Sampson as Peter, and Dana

Benbow as Jesus.

As Jesus' beloved disciple, John, I

extend to all a personal invitation to join us

as we share our thoughts and concerns with

you about what will happen to Christ after

we finish our Last Supper with Him, said

Bristol.

For more information on the program,call the church at: 973-347-0247.

The Last Supper Comes Alive

The Last Supper will be recreated in a drama at the Stanhope United Methodist Church on March 28th.

Alfonso's Salon teamed up with

Theater Dance in Flanders to help

raise funds for their " Dance For A

Cure" fundraiser. The salon raised $460

doing extensions, and another $45 in dona-

tions by applying PINK and PURPLE

extensions to help their cause. The event

took place on Feb. 10th.

All profits from pink and purple exten-

sions were donated to "Dance for a Cure",

"Stand Up To Cancer" fundraiser. The grand

total raised was $505.

Alfonso said, "We would like to thank

Theater Dance students Katie Brand and

Jessie Ferrando, who coordinated the event

with us, and all the Dance Theater students

and many others that participated. I would

also like to thank my staff, Cara and

Melanie, for voluntarily donating any tips

received from the application of the exten-

sion's to the fundraiser as well. Thank you

everyone, we will defeat cancer".

Alfonso's Salon is a full service salon

specializing in all aspects of hair care.

Alfonso's is located on Route 206, in Sutton

Plaza, Flanders.

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Dancers Raise Money For Boy With Rare Disease

malformation. After surgery, Dylan was expected to make a

full recovery, but after several weeks of physical therapy, he

was not progressing.

After a follow up MRI showed a significant change in

Dylan's white brain matter, the Flinchums traveled to the

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where it was

confirmed that Dylan is suffering from MLD, a rare, genet-

ic disorder that affects nerves, muscles, other organs and

behavior in about one in 40,000 people, primarily children,

worldwide.

Expenses have included multiple trips to CHOP for

treatment as well as special medical equipment and therapy

to help Dylan as the disease progresses.

Last year, DAmelio sponsored the first Dance-a-thon

for Dylan raising $13,000; this year she raised $5,300.

Less people came out to watch this year, says

DAmelio. Last year more came to watch and gave dona-

tions. Its hard times to give money.

At the dance-a-thon this year, 50 girls, ages three to 19,

By Cheryl Conway

About 50 girls danced the day away last month to

raise money and awareness for a four-year old boy

battling a rare disease.

The second annual Dream Dance Studio Dance-a-thon

for Dylan was held Sat., Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at

Hopatcong High School. Dream Dance Studio in

Ledgewood hosted the event and raised more than $5,000

for Dylan Flinchum of Lafayette.

At the age of three, Dylan was diagnosed with metachro-

matic leukodystrophy, a degenerative disease often referred

to as MLD. All proceeds go to help Dylans parents, Mike

and Melissa Flinchum, with their medical expenses.

As soon as I found out he was diagnosed with it, I con-

tacted his mothers sister on how I can help, says Kristy

DAmelio of Sparta, owner and director of Dream Dance

Studio.

"Being a new mom, when it comes to a child being sick,

it hits home and I want to help anyway I can.

Childhood friends since their middle school and high

school years, DAmelio wanted to help raise funds for her

friend so she could spend as much time with her son instead

of worrying about finances and working. She recalls how

Dylan used to climb, jump, run and talk, and then overnight

he stopped walking, explains DAmelio. He doesnt do

those things anymore.

Shortly after Dylans second birthday, he began to expe-

rience difficulty walking. After being referred to several

medical specialists and top neurosurgeons in the country, it

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had to dance continuously from 11 a.m. to 6

p.m. Judges were on site to track the girls,

and when they stopped dancing they were

out. Three of the girls danced the entire time

to free style dance, party dances and an hour

of Zumba. Money was collected through

pledges that the dancers had to collect to

participate.

Sals Pizzeria in Landing donated all the

pizza at the dance-a-thon; parents baked

cupcakes and cookies; and 2 Sweet Cakes

donated three-dozen cupcakes.

The dancers and DAmelio took a group

picture with Dylan.

I got to hold him, says DAmelio, and

I cried my eyes out the whole time, while

the DJ played the song Stronger by Kelly

Clarkson.Since DAmelio was hoping to raise

more money for Dylan this year, she has

decided to hold a third show at her annual

dance recital with all proceeds going to the

Dylan Flinchum Rock-On Foundation. This

years recital is set for Sat., June 15, at

Roxbury High School with shows at 11

a.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The third show

will be for solos, duets and trios and all

monies raised through ticket sales will go to

Dylan.

Her passion in helping Dylan is to not

only help raise money but also to raise

awareness of this unusual disease.

Its rare, says DAmelio. Not many

people know about it. There is no cure.

Nothing is being done to get a cure. When it

comes to kids, I will help out anyway I

can.

The next big fundraiser for Dylan is set

for May 11- Dylans Dinosaur Stomp- at

Modick Park in Hopatcong, a 5K Run and

family fun day, with proceeds going to the

Rock-On Foundation.

To contribute to the Dylan Flinchum

Rock On! Foundation or questions, email

[email protected]. Send checks to:

The Dylan Flinchum Rock On!

Foundation,

14 Lenape Drive, Stanhope, NJ 07874.In existence for 12 years, Dream Dance

Studio provides a wonderful experience for

dancers.

We are like family, says DAmelio.

Its all about fun and learning; enjoy every

step you make.

Our teachers continuously take classes

and workshops to keep up with the latest

choreography so our students get something

fresh and challenging every dance class.

For more information, go to dream-

dancestudio.com.

continued from previous page

Dancers Raise Money...

Another St. Patrick's Day has come

and gone, but the dancers at An

Clar School of Irish Dance worked

hard to be ready. This is a busy season for

the irish dancers. The An Clar dancers

marched in the Sussex County St. Patrick's

Day Parade on Saturday March 16th. They

will also performed at the Blackthorn Pub in

Parsippany during the pub's weekend long

St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Lexa

Hickey, TCRG is the owner and instructor

at An Clar School. She is certified by An

Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha in Ireland. A

7-time regional champion, she holds numer-

ous top 5 World, All-Ireland, Great Britain,

and National placements. She also toured

with Riverdance. Classes are held at

NJFAD Pro Plaza Rt. 206 in Byram.

Contact info: anclarschoolofirishdance

@gmail.com or 973-347-0523

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Its been 25 years and the bunny is still hopping

and still hiding eggs. At 1pm on March 23th,

the Port Morris United Methodist Church will

hold its 25th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Puppet

Show. The event is open to children ages 1 10.

The church is located at 296 Center Street in

Landing. Parking is on the street and in the lot on

Main Street (behind the church). The event is free.

Coordinating the event and providing the puppet

show is Miss Tina Berchak of Stanhope. Berchak

and a band of volunteers will entertain the children

and get them ready for the arrival of the bunny.

Once the hunt begins, the children will follow the

bunny to where hes hidden his eggs. Children will

be separated into egg groups for the hunt.

Following the hunt, the children will return to the

church for games and refreshments.Marking its silver anniversary, the event has

come a long way from its first year, when it consist-

ed only of the hunt. Being nave about egg hunts,

no one thought to have bags on hands for the

hunters. There are memories of mothers, acting like

farmers, and using their shirt tails as baskets

where their children could place their found eggs.

Over the years, the church has learned its lessons

and has encouraged children to bring a basket or a

bag in which to put the eggs they find.

So many children, so many eggs. Twenty-five

years of them. I look forward to this event every

year, said the Easter Bunny.

A sentimental part of the March 23rd event will

be a display of pictures from the past 25 years. Past

hunters can look for themselves in the photos. Some

of those past hunters now bring their own little

hunters to the event.

Reflecting on the day, the churchs pastor, Nick

Petrov said, A tradition of Easter is the egg that

symbolizes, in a Christian context, both the tomb of

Jesus and the new life Jesus brings by his resurrec-

tion. A fun opportunity to highlight this belief is our

annual Easter Egg Hunt that happens the weekend

before Easter. I am so happy that it will be our 25th

Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It is such a joyful event,

with lots of games, a puppet show, piata, refresh-

ments, and candies. A smiling Easter bunny and

helpers will have sprinkled plastic Easter eggs

around the secret hiding place. After filling theirbaskets, the children head into the Church building

again lots of fun and lots of cookies await in the

Fellowship hall. What a day! This wonderful com-

munity event is sponsored by our Port Morris

church and has been going on for many years. We

are so happy to reach out to our neighborhood and

it is a privilege for us to share with the kids the joy

of Easter. However, the love these kids give far out-

weighs anything we could ever do for them.

For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt

and Puppet Show, call: 973-347-0381.

Easter Tradition Marks Its 25th Year



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disons WesternElectric was a direct

current system andhis fierce competitor wasWestinghouse electric com-pany, which used alternat-ing current. Edison argu-ment against AC power wasso prolific that the feud hadpresented a nasty side ofEdison. Shrewd at market-ing and public relations,Edison set out to find livingexamples on the dangers ofAC power.

Thomas Edison looked forany demonstration to get thepublic to detest and fear thepromotion of AC power. Hefound it by marketing theexecution effectiveness ofAC power over DC. Hisfirst public negative cam-paign on AC power was in1887. He held a publicdemonstration in WestOrange, New Jersey. Edisonconfigured a 1000 voltWestinghouse generator and

connected it to a metal platewhere he executed a dozenanimals with it. This

became the intended specta-cle for the press and a newword was coined - "electro-cution" to explain the fatalapplication.

Harold Pitney Brownwith very little formal train-ing in the field of science orinvention wanted to be asuccessful inventor. Browngot Edisons attention whenhe wrote an editorial in theNew York post of the tragic

incident of a young boy whowas killed by accidentlytouching an exposed tele-graph wire using alternatingcurrent.

Edison would help pro-pel the career of HaroldPitney Brown a formerWestern Electric Companysalesperson who soldEdisons electric pens.Brown had greater aspira-tion than equipment sales.Thomas Edison hired

Brown to work on thedesign of an inferiorElectric Chair using DC

power. In 1888 the NewYork legislature passedelectrocution as the state'smethod of execution.However, there were twodesigns for an electric chair-one using AC and the otherDC power. A committeewas formed to decide on thebest method and Edison sawan opportunity to sway thepublic on the fatality of ACpower with AC the choice

current for capital punish-ment. Edison was deter-mined that executionsshould be carried out byAC. He had instructedHarold Brown to stealthilyprocure and installWestinghouse AC genera-tors in the prison to helpfacilitate the committeechoice in choosing ACpower for executions.Edison also had a key ally toinfluence the committee.

He hired Dr. Fred Petersonas Harold Browns assistanton designing the inferior

DC electric chair forEdison. Coincidently, DrPeterson was also on thecommittee and he helpedsteer the committee intochoosing the AC electricchair. The electrical execu-tion law went into effect onJanuary 1, 1889.

Westinghouse realizedthe negative impact of thisdecision to the publics per-ception of AC power.

Westinghouse refused tosell AC generators to theNew York state prisonauthorities. Edison helpedNY bypass the hurdlesplaced by Westinghouse.Edison provided the ACgenerators the state needed.

Westinghouse even paidthe appeals for the firstinmates sentenced to deathby electrocution on thegrounds that "electrocutionwas cruel and unusual pun-

ishment." Edison and

Brown counter testified thatit was a "quick and painlessform of death." ThomasEdison and the state of NewYork won. For many years,the lexicon for electric chairexecutions was beingWESTINGHOUSED.

These public electrocu-tion spectacles promoted byThomas Edison continuedinto the new century. OnJanuary 4, 1903, Topsy abad-tempered circus ele-

phant succumbed to 6,600-

volts of AC charge.Please visit the National

Park Service Thomas AlvaEdison factory and labs ofWest Orange, NJ Currently -The Thomas Alva EdisonMuseum- NPS OpenWednesday throughSunday. Hours are 9:00am -5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211Main Street West Orange,NJ 07052 Visit website formore details http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm

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The public is invited to drive throughthe dramatic outdoor presentation ofThe Life of Christ on Saturday,

March 30th from 6 to 9pm. Hosted by

Abundant Life Community Church 21

Cherry Tree Bend Road, Port Murray, NJ.Admission is free.

For information: www.ALCCNJ.org orcall (908)689-3272.

Submitted by Margaret Witt

Take a short walk with friends andfamily while raising awareness andmoney for the March of Dimes this

winter with Giant Gymnastics. Co-own-ers Jennifer Packard and John Skorski

have been active in both the Hackettstownand Lafayette area communities, so itcame as no surprise when they announcedto the families of their gymnasts they wereholding Wonderwalk. As a team parent,I think its wonderful how Giant involvesour children in community service, saidKaren LiCausi, a parent of one of theGarden Gator competitive gymnasts. Ibelieve its important to make our childrenaware of the needs of others and theimportance of being an active participantin events like this one. The walks will bea short 15-20 minute local walk aroundeach location of Giant Gymnastics.

Hackettstown will be hosting twodates- February 2nd and March 9th from3-5pm. Lafayette will host their event onApril 6th from 9-10:30am. When gym-

nasts reach $50 for their efforts theyll berewarded with FREE participation to theOpen Gym which will follow the walk.Anyone wishing to participate in theseevents can pick up the March of Dimesdonation envelopes at either Giant

Gymnastics location. My hope is to raiseawareness, while raising money for a goodcause, and since our events are before thebig walk at the Sussex CountyFairgrounds, we hope to have a group ofour gymnasts and their families join us forthe walk at the fairgrounds at the end ofApril, co-owner and coach JenniferPackard explained.

Giant Gymnastics of Hackettstown islocated at 306 Stiger Street inHackettstown. For more informationabout the Wonderwalks there, call 908-85-3746.

Giant Gymnastics of Lafayette is locat-ed at 11 Millpond Road, Suite 1108 inLafayette. For more information on theLafayette Wonderwalk, call 973-579-9400.

Wonderwalk to Benefit March of Dimes

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Saint Judes Parish Center located at 40

Maxim Drive, Hopatcong with be

hosting Casino Night on May 4th

from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.

Donation $35 you will receive $200 in

gambling chips. Credit cards will be accept-

ed.

Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee, Tea and Hors

d oeuvres.

Casino games: Blackjack, Texas

Holdem, Roulette, Craps, Money Wheel .

There will also be a 50/50 and Tricky Tray.

Some of the Amazing Prizes are: Trips,

Golf Packages, Electronics, Computer, TV

and much more Music and lots of FUN.

Come join us!

The Washington Township

Community Events Organization

(WTCEO) will be hosting their 5th

Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, March

23rd, 2013 at Long Valley Fire House, LongValley.

Last year was an enormous success, not

only did the show SELL OUT, the comedi-

an were hilarious. The night was full of

laughter and GOOD TIMES!

The doors will open at 6:00pm and the

show will starts at 7:30pm. Costs of tickets

are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the

door. Your admission price includes: Draft

Beer, Soda and Light Appetizers. Feel free

to bring your own food. Cash Bar also

available.

Comedians are: Chris Johnson & EricMcMahon

To purchase tickets please call 973-945-

9594 (Jenn) or visit www.WTCEO.net. No

one under 18 years of age will be admitted

All proceed go towards the 4th Annual

Kevin M. Walsh Firework Festival and the

275th Anniversary of Long Valley Parade,

September 27th, 2013.

Looking For A GREAT Night OutFull of laughs?

Casino Night At St. Judes Parish Center

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Submitted by Michele Guttenberger

AAUW-NJ Communications VP

The American Association of

University Women New Jersey, Incand Rutgers University School of

Engineering are calling on all New Jersey

High Schools grades 9-11 to participate in a

day of college campus workshops on STEM

(Science Technology Engineering and

Math).

On Thursday May 23, 2013, high school

girls from around the state will have the

opportunity to learn problem-solving skills

by engaging in hands-on workshop sessions

with faculty and students in Technology and

Engineering disciplines.The goal of the program is to encourage

them to explore the many high-demand,

well-paying careers in technology areas.

AAUW's report, Gender Gaps, indicated

that young women lag behind young men in

acquiring technical proficiencies. The

report cites evidence that girls are more

likely to use technology when they see its

real-world applications. This years pro-

grams are:

Kitchen Chemistry How and why do

the things we use everyday (like dish deter-gent) work.

WaterWater Put together the ulti-

mate super-soaker in Part I, then make it

work in Part II.

Build a BridgeTo Wherever YouWant To Go Use the basics of civil engi-

neering to design and build a safe bridge to

wherever your imagination takes you.

Walk With Technology Work with a

team to design a prosthetic leg that will help

someone walk again.

Clean and Green Work with a team of

engineers to design and test ways to clean

up oil spills that damage our environment.

Wheeeee!! -- Build the most outra-

geously exciting, scary roller coaster you

can imagine. Take A Seat Want to relax at the end

of a long day? Build the best chair ever!

Educators/Chaperones: A STEM

Adventure STEM can take us anywhere

we want to go. This hands-on experience

will show you how.

It is not too late for your school to partic-

ipate in the program with a registration fee

of only $20.00 per person. Please have

your school representative contact Jean

Wadsworth - [email protected]

for more information and registration mate-

rial.

Is Your High School Connecting Girlswith Technology at Rutgers University?



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