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By Elsie Walker or those with children who are getting the cabin fever blues, a chance to take them for some affordable fun will also be a chance to help others. On Sunday, Feb. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the old gymnasium of Hackettstown High School, a mini winter carnival will be held for children ages 3 – 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $2 for ages 3 and older, and activity tickets will be sold at the door.

The mini carnival is an annual event held by the Hackettstown High School Key Club and the Kiwanis Club of Hackettstown. The event will benefit The Arc of Warren County, which provides quality service and support to children and adults who have intellectual disabilities, and their families Kevin Guyette, the director of Development at The Arc of Warren County, shared that the mini carnival will have a variety of food such as hero sandwiches and hot dogs sold by the Kiwanis Club in the cafeteria, and jungle-themed activities in the gymnasium including a hula hoop contest, temporary tattoos, hair color and sparkles, body outline designs, face painting, WRNJ Birthday Wheel, bounce house, and more.

In addition, the winning entries of a coloring contest will be on display. Guyette said contest information has been distributed to first through fourth grades in all local

schools with the winners in each grade category chosen by Key Club members.

The activities of the day are not only fun, but affordable.

“Each game or activity requires a certain number of tickets to play,” he said.

“Tickets are sold in 25 cent increments, continued on page 4

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HHS Students Swim Their Way To Some Incredible Meets

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By Josh Lashley ne of the great things about being a sports fan is seeing a team that may lack the depth of the opposition that they face on a regular basis, yet go out and compete to the very best of their abilities regardless of the circumstance or what happens to be the outcome of a given event.

The Hackettstown High School swimming program, girls and boys teams, don’t have a high number of student-athletes on the roster this season, but the Tigers have the courage and pride needed to meet up with every opponent and steadily try to improve upon their top times.

This winter, five team captains are helping guide the Tigers in a positive way and they are Jessica Fidel, Lauren Tasnady, James Carkhuff, Joseph Tagliareni and Collin Bai-

ley-all of whom are members of the senior class.

“Captains are usually seniors and are role models for our underclassmen,’’ Hackettstown Head Coach Fay Perticari said. “Our captains have participated all four years as well.’’

There are many ways in which all five captains lend their advice to the fellow student-athletes on the roster.

“Our seniors have helped to organize group activities, assist in team communication and have assisted in recruiting and helping our new swimmers,’’ Perticari said.

Perticari mentioned other swimmers on the squad who have been quite impressive with their improvements this season.

“Sisters Morgan Bailey and Delaney Bailey [have contributed substantially for Hackettstown this year],’’ Perticari said. “Delaney Bailey is a fresh-

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HHS Swim Team’s five captains include Collin Bailey, James Carkhuff, Joe Tagliareni, Lauren Tasnady, and Jessica Fidel

man who has already qualified for Meet of Champions in March and her sister, Morgan, a sophomore, is also a top point’s scorer. Stephanie Scupoline, a junior has earned top finishes in her sprint freestyle and breast stroke events the last two years.

“Delaney Bailey qualified for the 500 freestyle (for the Meet of Champions) and is close enough in four other events to take her pick of what she wants to do,” he continued. “She broke nine school records and will be breaking 10 shortly.” continued on page 4

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and most activities are two to four tickets, making it easy on the wallet. We don’t want any family to be excluded for financial reasons.”

People from The Arc of Warren County will also be there, some as participants and others helping with some of the fun.

Guyette said, “Several of our residential programs regularly attend, and our Hackettstown Group Home is sponsoring a booth with temporary tattoos, always a big hit with the little kids in attendance. We always have Arc information on hand, including employment applica-

tions.”

Besides the fun the children and parents will have, it will give them a chance to mingle with high school students and “to witness teenagers in action in support of a charitable organization,” Guyette notes.

The Key Club is a national student service organization, chartered by the local Kiwanis Club in Hackettstown. Key Clubs make students aware of social needs and programs in their communities and assist them in becoming actively engaged in improving their communities.

Bob Pruznick, Arc CEO, noted, “The Key Club and Kiwanis

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From the first day of practice to the very last meet of the season, look for members of the Hackettstown swimming program to find ways to reach their full potential and record the best times possible in their chosen events.

“Our team is very small with only five boys and 16 girls but we have had some incredibly strong meets where it came to the last event,’’ Perticari said. “We have surprised many teams and we hope to continue. Our boys’ team had their first win in the history of the

swim program against Vernon (a 60-53 victory on January 4). Our girls’ team won three meets this year (through the last full week of January) and we were tied with Kittatinny going in to the final relay.

“We have broken 17 out of 22 school records this year,” he said. “Our team has been overlooked for the last five years because we are so small and never really made an impact but this year we are proving everyone wrong. I am beyond proud of what this small team has been able to accomplish.’’

Club have perfected this delightful family event during the course of the past 20 years or more. Some of the students who originally designed the event are now parents themselves and enjoy bringing their own little ones to enjoy the same fun and support the same cause as they did so many years ago.”

That cause, the Arc of Warren County, means a great deal to many people. Guyette, who has worked at the Arc for 26 years, reflected on that: “I like to tell people that The Arc makes ‘Hope.’ It makes hope possible for young parents who

have just received a diagnosis of their infant’s disability. It continues that hope when the child is old enough for school, and it realizes that hope when the child becomes an adult and has a job in the community, has friends and an active social life, and has reached the all-important benchmark of living a life that is not so different from that of his siblings or friends.

He has become a contributing member of society, is accepted and included.”

For more information about The Arc and the Mini Winter Carnival, call 908-689-7525 x212.

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Hands-On Acrylic Workshop Planned

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he March 10 Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a handson acrylic dirty pouring workshop March 10, led by Judith Chase.

The meeting will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oxford Municipal building, Oxford.

The public is welcome. Refreshments will be served.

There will be a $3 fee for non-members for refreshments.

Chase has been an artist since she was in grade school.

She started with drawing and over the years moved from watercolor to acrylics and oil and

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is currently working with fluid acrylics and alcohol ink. Chase is a member of Arts Community of Easton and will be exhibiting her works at the ACE Arts Tour that runs from April through May at The Gallery at St. John’s as part of the Artists without Walls exhibit in Easton, Pa. At the workshop, she will explain the dynamics of the fluid acrylic medium and guide

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The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 27, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.

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Local Church Team Members Visit Haiti, Deliver Supplies And Hope

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by Elsie Walker any people have heard on the news that Haiti is a poor, third world country. However, people like West Morris Central High School students Sarah Broadhurst and Lizzy Ramsey, Moravian College student, Mollie Miller, and Allamuchy resident Tony Albanese know a little more.

In mid-January, they were part of a 14 member mission team that went from Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown to Haiti, bringing with them basic rudimentary medical supplies, vitamins, school supplies and two wheelchairs. They visited orphanages, a home for disabled children and a children’s hospital and spent time with the children. In addition, to supplies, they had come to address another need: love.

“I knew Haiti was going to be overwhelming and confusing; but when we first walked outside of the airport in PortAu-Prince, I did not expect to see the level of poverty that was present,” said Broadhurst.

“I did not expect to see houses that were on the sides of the streets with a curtain as a door.

The atmosphere was expected to an extent.”

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second mission trip to Haiti.

“Being there before, I wasn’t surprised by what I saw, but I was surprised that it affected me just as deeply as the first time,” said Albanese.

Out of the places they visited, Mother Teresa’s orphanage stood out the most for him.

“When you walk in the room, there are 50 cribs filled with babies, and they all stand up and raise their arms, wanting to be held,” he said.

Ramsey noted the Mother Theresa orphanage stood out for her, too: “After feeding a few of the children, I was holding this one baby in my arms, just as you would hold a newborn. Her body was the length of my forearms and her legs draped over. Then, I found out this baby was actually five years old! I was taken aback by initial shock and I looked down at her as her gaze very slowly drifted to meet mine. The young girl was so malnourished that she could not even stand to support her body weight.”

It was another orphanage that stood out for Miller. She noted that once a child turns 18, he or she can no longer stay at that orphanage. They end up living on the streets or trying to live with any existing family. Miller noted how unimaginable it is to put a child,

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Steve, explained that Frankie was born with three fingers on each hand and both of his parents died when he was a toddler. He could not live with his brother, because his brother tried to kill him, thinking the disability was a curse. Frankie found his way to Methibosheth House.

“As Steve was telling me the story, I immediately saw God in the biggest smile of Frankie, sitting across from me,” said Ramsey. “Soon thereafter, as a younger little girl came by and tripped, Frankie scooped her up, wiped her tears and tickled her until she was laughing again.”

The entire mission trip lasted about a week. However, none of those who went will forget Haiti.

“This trip changed my life,” shared Miller. “I miss it every

single day. I can’t wait to go back.”

Broadburst shared: “Despite their disabilities, the children were always smiling and loving. Visiting these places was intense and hard at times, but it was a blessing to have witnessed God’s great love through children who have almost nothing.”

Ramsey said, “The people of Haiti, do not deserve the position they are put into.

The children on Haiti deserve love and care, just as our children in America do. The only thing that separates us is a very small ocean. When I try to wrap my head around why we [in the U.S.] were given so much wealth, while children in third world countries are starving, the only reason I can find is because we were meant to give back.”

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Chabad Hosts Purim In Italy

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urim in Italy” is the Chabad Jewish Center’s creative twist this

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year on their traditional Purim party.

“It combines ancient Jewish

Resident’s Photos Impress At Heath Village

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eath Village has a new artist-in-residence, Rachel Aron, formerly of Flemington and Long Valley; she, along with her husband, Michael, moved to Heath Village in 2013.

An award-winning photographer, Aron is inspired by her travels from around the world with her husband. Her striking photographs stand as testament of their many adventures to places such as Estonia, Norway, Hungary, Canada, and the United States. Aron has always enjoyed taking photographs, but it wasn’t until 1984, when she and husband moved from England to America (Long Valley) that her love for capturing images that in her words “sim-

ply struck her fancy,” became a passion.

For many years, Aron was a member of the Woman’s Club, first in Long Valley and then Flemington. Each year, every club selects a member’s work to enter into the District Arts & Crafts Show, from which the winners of each are automatically entered into the state competition. Time and time again, Aron’s beautiful photos were selected to be entered into the state competition where they received honors, including first place, on several occasions.

For questions about the exhibit or to schedule a time to visit the gallery, contact Melissa Nichols at 908-684-5006.

traditions with a modern twist,” said Rabbi Yaacov Shusterman, director of the Chabad Jewish Center. “We focus on doing interesting and innovative holiday programs, yet still keeping with the holiday theme.”

The grand Purim Bash will be held at 13 Watson Way, in Flanders, on Thursday, March 1, at 5:15 p.m. The celebration will begin with a unique Multimedia Megillah Reading, followed by exciting entertainment, Jewish music, hamentashen, as well as an Italian buffet dinner. In the spirit of Purim, come in costume to be included in the lively competition where judges will award prizes to contestants with the most innovative or funny costumes. All are welcome to join regardless of affiliation or background.

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Homeless Solutions Honors Organizers Of Cycling Event

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By R.E. Wagner or the past seven years, Marty Epstein and Bill Ruddick have collaborated to host a fundraising experience known as the Gran Fondo: NJ. Held in Morristown annually, Epstein describes it as an event dedicated to the ideas of sustainability, safe bicycle riding and support for local non-profit organizations through charitable donations.

“I’ve always been involved in the community,” said Epstein, owner of Marty’s Reliable Cycle. “I learned about it in a cycling article and thought it would be a great idea for Morristown.”

Ruddick is director of Gran Fondo NJ (GFNJ), and since 2011, cyclists from all over the world have been drawn in, generating more than one million dollars in charitable contributions for local beneficiaries.

“We directly donate the money we raise,” Epstein said. “We work very hard, I’m very proud of what we’ve done.”

But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Epstein explained that during their very first year the event experienced a few hiccups before getting off the ground.

“We had about 600 people signed up,”

Epstein recalled. “That was the year that Hurricane Irene showed up. A few days before the race, the governor declared a state of emergency and we had to postpone for three weeks! It worked out though in the end because we ended up having 800 people.”

Of the many nonprofits who have benefited, one organization, Homeless Solutions Inc., will be recognizing Epstein’s and Ruddick’s efforts. On March 2, Homeless Solutions Inc., will bestowing upon the two men the prestigious Dream Builder Award at their annual Dream Builders’ Bash at the Westin Governor Morris.

“It wasn’t something that we were expecting,” Epstein shared, “but Bill and I are both very honored by it. I chose Homeless Solutions because of how they serve their communities, they do a great job.”

Epstein fondly recalls an instance after donating $12,500 to Homeless Solutions Inc., to help one of their local shelters.

“The shelter had a broken stove and no money to replace it,” he explained. “After our donation, they were able to buy a new stove and even had a ribbon cutting ceremony for it!”

Pictured, from left, is Marty Epstein and Bill Ruddick.

As for future plans and goals for the Gran Fondo, Epstein and his team are very optimistic. For the past three years in a row, the Gran Fondo Guide has been ranked as one of the top events in the nation by the Gran Fondo Guide. Epstein precontinued on page 20

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Non Profit Bike Camp Turns Riders With Challenges Into Confident Bicyclists

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By Cheryl Conway heels are in motion for a local bike camp to teach individuals with disabilities the skills to ride a two-wheel bicycle. iCan Bike–Randolph, N.J. is set to be held this summer, August 6-10, at the County College of Morris gymnasium in Randolph. The camp is being run under the auspices of iCan Shine, an international charitable nonprofit 501 (C) (3) organization; as well as support from the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation, Marty’s Reliable Cycle and AAA. Held throughout the country, with five camps offered in New Jersey, iCan Bike-Randolph, N.J., brings this great opportunity closer to area residents to learn the best techniques in this popular sport.

From learning how to put on a helmet, to wrapping a leg around the bike, to pedaling, balancing and foot motion, individuals can learn the skills required to a successful bike ride.

“Sometimes such little steps can mean a lot,” says Judy Lauber of Belmar, co-host for the upcoming Randolph camp along with Diane Doherty of Bloomfield. “They say 80 percent by the end of the class will be able to get out on their own without assistance.”

Using adapted custom-built bike equipment with guidance from trained professionals and volunteers, participants in the

five-day iCan Bike program receive 75 minutes of daily instruction. The riders will have two to three volunteer spotters to encourage them and provide physical support if needed while riding.

The goal is for each rider to graduate to their own bicycle by the end of the week.

“It’s a specialized bike,” explains Lauber. Instead of training wheels used with new riders, “this is a roller that is modified,” to allow the rider to “ease into balancing the bike.”

On the back, is a handle so a volunteer can hold the back to support the rider.

On Tuesday, known as Tandem Tuesday at the camp, riders will each take a turn to ride on a tandem bicycle with the instructor.

“They are in front pseudo-steering but the instructor is really steering from the rear,” says Lauber, which will allow the instructor to see the riders’ struggles and take measures to overcome.

The “instructor can see whether they are shaking in the back or if they are wobbling,” says Lauber. “They get to see what’s going on with the participant.”

Cost is $200 to attend the camp. Fundraisers are being held to help this nonprofit offset its cost for using the gym, paid professionals to teach the riders, t-shirts and trophies.

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years old, weigh below 220 pounds, and be faced with a disability.

The camp is “for people with disabilities; it can be a physical disability; it can be a mental disability,” says Lauber.

Participants include children and adults, “as long as they can step in and over a bike,” says Lauber.

Each registrant fills out a form to specify any restrictions as well as interests so volunteers can engage in conversation during the day, adds Lauber.

Each rider will have two to three volunteers assisting them at the camp. Volunteers to help at the camp must be at least 15 years old.

Due to space limitation, eight riders are accepted per session. There are five sessions per day, with riders attending

the same session time every day. With eight riders per session, the camp is able to work with a total of 40 riders.

Parents or caregivers are required to stay at the camp session, which can beneficial.

They get to see their child having fun riding a bike and learn techniques if practice is still required at home; they learn how to hold the seat if practice is still required, explains Lauber.

An avid bike rider for more than 20 years as a participant in bike trips throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe, Lauber first volunteered last year with Doherty as spotters at the iCan Bike in Lincroft held August 2017 at Brookdale Community College.

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Adults With Asperger’s Invited To Join Social Group For Monthly Gatherings

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By Cheryl Conway t is not always easy to connect with people socially after one graduates from college but by getting involved with a nearby social group, adults with Asperger Syndrome can make new friends and socialize.

In its fifth year, The Asperger’s Adult Social Group of N.J., has grown to about 25 members who meet once monthly to participate in a planned activity. Members are seeking even more adults to get involved and join in on the fun.

“Our current members have asked that we continue to grow, so I am spreading the word,” says Debra Burke of Budd Lake, founder of the The Asperger’s Adult Social Group of N.J. “It’s a good core group; hoping to get more members.”

Established in October 2013, Burke and her 34 year old daughter, Jaclyn, had discussed how great it would be to have a social support group for adults with Aspergers “since we hadn’t heard of anything like that in our part of N.J.,” says Burke. “Since then connections have grown, new friendships have been made, and it’s truly a wonderful thing.”

While “there’s a lot of support for children with Asperger’s, once they get out

of college there’s not enough outlets,” she says. Jaclyn, who graduated from Mt. Olive High School and attended County College of Morris in Randolph, was 31 when they began the group.

“I just felt there was a need for adults with Asperger’s to have a social outlet,” says Burke. Other adults were asking for such a group as well, she says.

The Burkes went to a meeting in Morristown but it turned out to be more of a support group. She and a couple of parents agreed they wanted more of a social group for their kids.

Intimidated at first, she admits, to begin such a program, Burke attended a workshop held at Saint Claire’s Hospital in Denville to learn how she could start such a group.

“I knew I could do that; I can throw a party,” she says. So she decided to organize an event once a month, varying days of the week held.

Members meet once a month at different types of social get togethers such as dinner at an Italian restaurant, Hibachi, bowling nights, summer barbecue, swimming party, pizza and dessert party. Future events include impov nights, pottery classes, wine and painting and movie nights.

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“They are good to come alone,” says Burke, “it just works.” Current members consist of men and women, 18 years old though the late 40’s from Morris, Warren, Somerset and Sussex counties as well as New Hope, Pa. Asperger Syndrome is considered a very high functioning autism. Affected children and adults can have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors.

Of the members, Burke says, “it’s an amazing, positive group of people. It’s grown into

a community of people; the friendships,” not only for the members but for their families, as well, “having a sense of community to share the friendships. It’s evolved so much.”

The next function on the group’s calendar is to attend a Paint and Wine event on March 11. Events usually last for two hours, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weeknights; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

For more information, email Burke at aspergers.socialgroup@yahoo.com or call her at 201-230-4725 to join.

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Master bedroom features a cathedral ceiling. Located in a quiet spot near walking path & pond. Come enjoy all the amenities that Panther Valley offers.Shopping and commuter routes only minutes away. There is express bus service to NYC close by.

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Impressive CH colonial that feels brand new! Large kit. open to a large FR, DR, walks out to the garage or back deck. Formal LR. Upstairs: main bath, 4BR’s, including mastersuite w/luxurious mbath, walk-in closet. Natural gas heat and public water/sewer. In a development that straddles Washington Twp. and Boro. All new appliances are a huge bonus!! Level backyard is great for entertaining or relaxing. Close for commuting on 31, 78 or 80.

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Newer home backing to Alumni FIeld. Makes for the perfect setting for those who love to fish, kayak, walk the dog or just enjoy the open space that lies just past your back deck. Built in 1998, offers c/air, public utilities, large FR w/fireplace, master bath along with a walk-in closet in the master. This home was impeccably maintained and also features a new water heater, wood flooring in the family room, and plenty of off street parking. This home is great for commuting on 80 or 46 and is walking distance from Hackettstown’s restaurants, stores and Centenary University. Take a look!!

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Recently updated, very private lot. Updated kit., baths, flooring, outdoor entertainment space and much of the lower level was just remodeled. I/G pool w/covered wooden bar, deck w/sunroom leading to MBR, 3 full baths, brand new flooring and paint. The downstairs family room also boasts a new upgrade and is perfect for entertaining. This home is only minutes from Route 80 and a very very short walk to the Hope School (including ballfields, playground and basketball court). The home also features a Koi Pond (the fish can go with the sale if desired). Take a look today!!

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Recently updated kitchen, with granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances, and new washer and dryer. Freshly painted and new flooring for that fresh modern look. Gleaming hardwood floors in LR, DR, FR MB and hallway. Beautiful private setting with just the right amount of open and woods, but close to highways so great for commuters. Enjoy sitting out on the rocking chair front porch or on the deck and soak in all that country living has to offer. Septic installed in 2016 and driveway repaved.

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Spacious BiLevel, upgrades galore, Newer roof and gar. doors. Full stand up attic. Upd. Kit w/custom cabinets, rec. lighting & granite counters, newer appls. Sep. dining area w/sliders to deck. 1st fl. has 3BRs, 2 upd. baths.

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Annual Charity B-Ball Tournie Aims For Higher Contribution To Cancer Research

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By Cheryl Conway ith a larger venue, a local non-profit is shooting to raise $30K this year for cancer research and clinical trials.

Former Roxbury resident and 2004 Roxbury High School graduate, Dan Exter, has been on the move to growing and expanding his non-profit organization, Layups 4 Life. Since he began his charity in 2014, Exter has raised more than $50K with contributions to leukemia, pediatric and bone marrow research departments within Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).

His fourth annual 3 on 3 charity basketball tournament is set for Saturday, April 28, at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center in Parsippany. Doors open at 10 a.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 10:30 a.m. and competition lasting until 6 p.m.

Sign up now through April 9 for $32 per person; registration cost will increase to $40 after April 9 through April 24, the last day to register. Each team can have up to four players, allowing for one sub. Open to males and females, players must be at least 13 years old.

Teams are guaranteed to play five games each within divisions of other teams that are of similar age and skill set. Within these divisional rounds, games will go to eight points or whoever is winning after 12 minutes of play. Teams that have the best record within their division will move on to a single elimination tournament, explains Exter, founder and CEO for Layups 4 Life.

With more gym space at the new venue this year, Exter is expecting a good turnout.

Previously held at Roxbury High School, Exter decided to move locations this year as he needed more gym space. Last

year, Layups 4 Life attracted 45 teams, “an all-time high,” says Exter, with about 180 participants.

With just one gym at RHS, five games were held at one time.

Although he says he loved playing at his former RHS gym, he says, “We came into a good problem where we outgrew it.”

The Jersey City resident played in a men’s league at the Parsippany PAL. He figured, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have my tournament here.” So “after pitching the idea to the PAL management, this year we are at a new gym,” says Exter. “They have two gyms available.”

With more teams, more money can be raised. Last year, Exter’s Layups 4 Life raised $23K in the 2017 fundraising season; his new goal is $30K. “This year we’ve been fundraising since Jan. 1, 2018,” says Exter. “We have some great donors & sponsors which consist of both local and national businesses.”

Besides raising monies from players, Exter says funds will be raised from raffles, a silent auction and vendors selling food at the event. There will also be a DJ playing music for entertainment and contests.

“It’s a family-driven event,” says Exter. “You bring your kids, you play basketball. What can be better than that? Basketball, music and food, all supporting a great cause.”

Exter also improved his website and received 501(C)(3) status for his organization in September. By having this nonprofit status, Exter is now allowed to direct his proceeds to help in other areas. Before receiving this status, Layups 4 Life was considered a third party fundraising organization through Sloan Kettering, he explains.

“Now we have that flexibility on where we can help people,”

Pictured, from left, is Dan Exter’s parents, Sheldon Exter, Carol Exter and Dan Exter.

Dan Exter, right, with his wife Dana, center, congratulate contest winner for highest team fundraising page.

he says. “Sloan Kettering will always be a focal point; they saved my life, but there are other areas we can help so we like to try to do so.”

As a former cancer patient, Exter was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.) in the summer of 2013 at the age of 27. He received a treatment plan consisting of full body radiation, chemotherapy and a T-Cell depleted Stem Cell transplant, as described on the website. His younger and only brother, Jason Exter, was a perfect match and became Exter’s donor.

During his recovery, Exter made a promise to himself to be an advocate in the fight against cancer. With his love for basketball- a sport he played since he

was 10 years old and as a power-forward on RHS boys’ varsity basketball team his senior yearLayups 4 Life was created.

Layups 4 Life is founded on the principles of making a difference in the fight against cancer. Its mission to help raise vital funds for cancer research and clinical trials at MSKCC. “We are growing” says Exter, and are continuing to raise awareness. “That is the year over year goal, to raise funds to fight this disease and make a difference.”

Go to layups4life.org for more information, to register and donate. Spectators are welcome! Interested in sponsorship and donations opportunities, contact Exter at layups4life@ gmail.com. Follow Layups 4 Life on all social media platforms using @layups4life.

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Centenary Lecturer To Tackle The Future

entenary University’s Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecturer and Futurist John Smart will conduct a presentation at 7 p.m. on February 28 in the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center, Hackettstown.

He will address the audience with the following presentation: “Tomorrow is in Your Hands: Creating an Amazing Future.” This event is free and open to the public.

“Tomorrow is in Your Hands: Creating an Amazing Future” will focus on technological and general future in four key foresight areas. Each area will explore how to become better at the Three Ps of foresight, seeing both Probable and Possible futures, and then envisioning and creating Preferred futures, for oneself, one’s teams, society and all life on Earth.

Smart is CEO of Foresight University, a strategic foresight learning and development company; chair of the Foresight Education and Research Network, an organization that improves practice for students and graduates of the 22 MS and PhD programs in strategic foresight globally; and president of the Acceleration Studies Foundation. He has lectured and given workshops on foresight, intelligence, entrepreneurship and security for a wide range of university, corporation and defense audiences.

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years ago and are currently members of the bike club through Marty’s Reliable Cycle with shops in Randolph, Morristown and Hackettstown.

The two ladies were contacted through their bike club to volunteer at the iCan Bike in Lincroft.

With such great feedback from riders and parents, and a need for more camps, Doherty got the wheels rolling to start a camp in this area, explains Lauber.

“For the campers, it improved self-esteem, confidence and physical fitness,” as stated in a press release. “Biking has the potential for being a family activity since everyone can ride together. Biking proved to be a monumental accomplishment. Everyone from campers

to parents and volunteers were thrilled with the iCan Bike experience!”

Lauber explains, “Cost is getting a gym. Three of the days they are in a gym. If you can get a college gym, you need space; there’s eight people riding bikes” at one time.

CCM donated the use of their gym for the week.”

With Marty’s Reliable Cycle right down the road, “he will be the bike support,” says Lauber. “He will be there talking about bikes, and fitting.”

To make the camp a success, organizers are recruiting participants, volunteers and donors.

For more information, registration, volunteer forms and donor interest, go to www. icanshine.org/ican-bike-randolph-nj.

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dicts that this year will be their fourth.

“We plan on having over 2,400 riders for our next event,” Epstein predicted. “We’re trying to slowly grow and keep making it as great an event as we can for our riders.”

Note to the reader: A Gran Fondo is defined as an organized long-distance road cycling event in which a large number of cyclists ride together along a marked route. The next event is set for Sept. 9. Go to https://granfondonj.com/ for more information.

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A Fun Club On Nearby Lake Hopatcong Opens Memberships

or the fun-loving members of the Garden State Yacht Club, a private social and boating club on beautiful Lake Hopatcong, 2018 is shaping up as an outstanding year. The facilities are better than ever and the entertainment scheduled for this summer will be sure to please.

The newly installed fire pit, which offers an incredible view of the Lake, will prove to be a favorite. Sitting around in the glow of the fire on a clear evening, enjoying the company of good friends, eating campfire s’mores, will undoubtedly add to the enjoyment of the participants. Of course, everyone enjoys the heated pool, which is open daily in season.

All summer long, every Friday and Saturday evenings, are events that include dinner and entertainment. Highlights of upcoming entertainment include Beatlemania, the B Street Band and Epic Soul.

Sunday afternoon features poolside music with live entertainers, DJ’s and bar service.

Holiday weekends feature a fully catered picnic and barbeque. While the club offers a complete schedule of daily activities during the summer season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it has many events

throughout the year, such as trips to museums, local points of interest, foreign film festival, road rally and dinner/dances.

For more than 60 years, area residents have been members of the Garden State Yacht Club. Member owned- and operated, club members enjoy swimming, boating, tennis, dining, dancing and more.

While some members live on the lake, the vast majority of members come from nearby towns in Essex, Morris, and Sussex counties, and as distant as Bergen county.

To satisfy outdoor interests, the Garden State Yacht Club has excellent facilities and offers lessons for swimming and tennis; boating with dock space for 55 boats such as power, sail, or kayaking; and shuffleboard with the kids, or just relaxing.

Boat ownership is not required for membership. Members with boats are more than happy to take others out on the lake. The marina hours are unlimited, with ample lighting for evening boating. A convenient tram takes members from the rear of the clubhouse to lakeside. The men’s and women’s locker rooms, with showers and well-appointed dressing areas, make it easy to spend a full day at the club.

Kids enjoy a playground with swings and climbing apparatus, tether ball, ping pong and foosball. Children of all ages are permitted in the heated pool, which has a special, roped-off toddler’s area, with easy step access and shallow depth. Non toilet-trained infants are permitted, provided they wear “waterproof” diapers.

On Tuesday afternoons, the Ladies’ Club has luncheons with a variety of programs, ranging from book reviews to cards.

With a membership that is inclusive and welcoming to new members, enjoy having fun in the company of warm, congenial and caring friends.

If interested, visit the website or Facebook page, call for more information or set up a tour at 973-398-0022, or gsyc.org.

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Pequest Open House To Include Fundraiser For Hackettstown Troop

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he Pequest Trout Hatchery Open House is set to be held on March 24 and 25—open free of charge to the public—will include a burger and fries fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 158, which serves the Hackettstown area.

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During the open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, Boy Scout Troop 158 will run its annual hamburger stand, which serves as

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Shelter Founder Depends On Miracles To Continue Plight To Help Others

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trengthen Our Sisters shelter is seeking financial support to help pay off its mortgage to continue its mission of providing help to those struggling from domestic violence, poverty and abuse.

“As the founder of the first domestic violence shelter in the nation, in the home that I shared with my three children in 1970, I have come to believe that there are very few people that have not been touched by the ravages of domestic violence, abuse, or molestation, be it physical or emotional,” says SOS Founder Sandra Ramos. “For the past 55 years Strengthen Our Sisters (formerly Shelter Our Sisters) continues to fight diligently in the battle to end this, most times it is like walking a tightrope.”

When Ramos is asked how she does it, the answer is that “it is like juggling – struggling.”

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the troop’s primary fundraiser each year. The group works really hard at our troop’s hamburger stand at Pequest so that we can raise enough money to camp throughout the year and take part in service and leadership projects. If you buy lunch from the stand on Saturday or Sunday, enjoy a great burg-

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Black River News Staff Report oach Mitch Schlesinger’s Long Valley Middle School boys’ basketball teams have lost just two games since he took the helm three seasons ago.

And, though his lengthy winning streak did come to an end Feb. 3 in the Morris County Tournament championship game with a loss to West Essex 50-34, there is no taming Schlesinger’s admiration for his hard-working players and his excitement about the promising program he enthusiastically leads.

Yet, Schlesinger is quick to deflect any personal praise.

“I would love to tell you it’s got something to do with me, but I will not take the credit,’’ he said. “Every year, there have been seven or eight kids in each grade that want to do something special.”

LVMS went 15-1 in his first year at the helm and was undefeated in the 20162017 campaign.

A soaring basketball IQ in Long Valley in recent years, he said, has made his job easier, and the Hackettstown resident credits the growing number of camps, clinics and

travel and recreational leagues with turning out savvy, experienced players.

“These kids know exactly what I’m talking about,’’ said the coach, whose been a teacher for 18 years, the past 16 of which he spent at LVMS. “I feel like I’m coaching high school kids.’’

Schlesinger, who played hoops for four years at Hackettstown High School and three at William Patterson University, began his coaching career as the Mt. Olive High School assistant varsity boys coach.

He also had stints at his alma mater and Kinnelon High school coaching girls, then

worked as an assistant coach for the boys’ team at Lenape Valley High School.

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This year’s eighth graders, including leading scorers Sean Leonard, Zach McFarland and David Rento, made the task particularly easy, he said.

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ing after practice and working on his game. They were jogging on the weekend to get to the court to work out. They were never satisfied with just showing up for practice.’’

On the court, Trevor Hiller, Nick Dotro and John Coleman were defensive leaders this season, while “Drew Miller and Matt Cardini gave us a great inside/post presence all year,’’ the coach said. Seventh graders Michael Spaziano, Leo Barron, Dylan Chisari, Timmy Froetscher, Peter Howell and Matt Mancini rounded out the winning squad.

Next year’s team, Schlesinger said, promises good things.

“The seventh graders saw what it takes to be a success,’’ he said. “The eighth graders saw it in the grade before them.

It kind of dominos down, and that’s the trend we’re trying to develop.’’

And he plans to stick around to see the trend continue.

“I’ve found my niche in the coaching world,’’ he said. “I’ve coached girls, high school, freshman, JV, varsity. I threw myself into the fire in every gender and every level and I’ve finally found where I am most comfortable, where I can reach out to the kids - and get something from the kids.’’

While juggling family life and coaching is tough at times, Schlesinger, a married father of two daughters, says he’s got good backup. His wife, Stacey, he said, pulls it all together.

“She’s my rock and main support,’’ he said. “She’s there to do the little things. She’s our biggest fan.’’

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pring is the perfect time for a vacation. Shake off the doldrums of winter as you transition toward fresh beginnings and warmer days. One tip for planning a fun-filled trip with nearly countless memories: start your planning by deciding what types of things you’d like to do and experiences you’d like to enjoy.

For example, destinations like Texas, which offers hundreds of miles of coastline along the Texas Gulf Coast, can be a perfect destination for spring break travel for all ages. Start looking forward to a getaway to remember with these ideas, perfect for family travel, spring-breakers and everyone in between.

See the sights. If you’re the exploring type and want to mix some education with your fun, plan your journey around attractions like museums and nature centers, where you’ll find plenty to learn about the local area. Look for experiences you can’t find anyplace else, such as a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage site, which can offer a special look at the past.

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more active types, a visit to the seashore may be just the ticket. At some locations, you can find all sorts of adventures, like surfing, kiteboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, deep sea fishing and more.

Pitch a tent. When you’re looking to put the hustle and bustle of the city aside, a camping trip is the perfect way to reconnect with nature and enjoy some peaceful relaxation. Whether in Texas’s Hill Country or on a beach, you can find a variety of camping locations. For example, the small beach town of Port Aransas can provide a perfect backdrop to an evening by the campfire and a restful night under the stars.

Explore the great outdoors. Discovering new flora and fauna is a delightful way to spend spring break. National parks offer nearly endless opportunities where you can experience natural elements teeming with life. These protected destinations are the perfect places for unique animal encounters, such as birdwatching, with hundreds of native species.

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The goal of the one-day event was to provide opportunities for those experiencing homelessness to meet with service providers and gain access to resources like health screening, free flu shots, haircuts, food, clothing and more.

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fter last year’s 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies, troops in northern New Jersey are kicking off this season with the return of Girl Scout S’mores, the most popular flavor to launch in the 101 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies.

Consumers can fuel transformative leadership experiences and build the next generation of entrepreneurs in northern New Jersey by purchasing Girl Scout S’mores and classic favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas. Girl Scouts will began taking orders for cookies in January.

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Girl Scout councils use cookie earnings to power amazing experiences for girls through their program, while girls and their troops decide how to invest in impactful community projects, personal enrichment opportunities, and more.

Further, skills girls learn in the cookie program also influence later success: Data shows that more than half (57 percent) of Girl Scout alumnae in business say the cookie program was beneficial to developing skills they possess today, such as money management, goal-setting and public speaking.

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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves girls ages 5-17 in 160 municipalities in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and northern Warren counties.

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