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Lead East Brings Back The 1950s For Labor Day Weekend

by Elsie Walker verything can get better, even the world’s biggest 50’s party. For 34 years, Lead East has been bringing the sights and sounds of the ‘50s back for one magical weekend, Labor Day weekend. Held at the Parsippany Hilton this year from Sept. 1 – 4, host Terry Cook of Appleton Productions in Long Valley, shares that there will be some new features this year in response to a survey that was taken. However, the heart of Lead East remains the same: a time to get away to a happier era and enjoy the sounds of Doo Wop and see 1400 vintage cars (1972 and older) that come from all over the country for this event. Admission prices and daily schedule of events can be found on the Lead East website at https://www. leadeast.net. “Lead East is a chance to escape the terrorism, bullying, and irresponsible behavior of people who behave terribly on the inter-

net for all to see, yet don't have the courage to sign their real names. It is a refuge,” said Cook. Among the mainstays of Lead East are the Doo Wop groups, cars, sock hops, proms, ‘50s collectibles on sale, DJ The Golden Gup, Rockabilly band, Razorbacks (featuring Kenny Duda), plenty of live ‘50s music, and an outdoor movie area with classic and B movies This year the features include “Some Like It Hot” (1959) with Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe;” “I Was A teenage Werewolf” (1957) with Michael Landon and Yvonne Lime; and “Rock Rock Rock” (1956) a classic with Frankie Lymon & the teenagers, The Moonglows, Chuck Berry, The Flamingoes, Tuesday Weld (with Connie Francis’ voice dubbed in) and Alan Freed. What’s new this year? “There’s the return of the Prom Queen Parade where they ride around the event in convertibles enroute to

the prom, unloading at front door of Hilton,” said Cook. “Also, a new outdoor venue has been added, The Gazebo, with chairs where spectators can sit in the shade and watch three groups perform Saturday and one Sunday afternoon. [This means]on Saturday and Sunday, there will be four stages with live music for people to watch who pay the general admission ticket of $20 (reduced this year); outdoor stage, gazebo, lobby atrium inside and ballroom for acappella shows.” Among the other new features are celebrity guest Larry Erickson, chief designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team at Ford and designer of ZZ Top’s Cadzilla, Cracklefest, Muffler Wrapping, Elvis/Johnny Cash/Buddy Holly/Roy Orbison impersonator contest with cash prize, cash prizes for best 50s dressed, and more. Cook added, “The big news is free shuttle busses from four spectator parking lots (shuttle stops) to give spectators a ride to the main ticket booth and then back at end of day to the shuttle stops (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) thanks to the generosity of the Hilton/Hampton Inn.” While Lead East is about kicking back and enjoying, it also remembers something else about the 1950s.

“Giving back ties in with 50's atmosphere because it was a more gentle, friendly era,” said Cook. There are two Lead East giving traditions during the event: a 50/50 for Make-AWish and a Toys for Tots drop-off. The Make-AWish foundation 50/50 and children’s activities (face painting, etc.) will be in the Main Hall near the Hotel Ballroom, inside the revolving doors. Last year’s 50-50 total amounted to a record $46,215. Make-A-Wish has raised more than $210,000 in the 13 years it has been doing 50/50s at Lead East. Also, helping to make children happy will be Toys for Tots.

A drop off for unwrapped toys or monetary donations will be located in the area outside the front door of the hotel for the Military Transport Association Toys for Tots collection for the U.S. Marine Reserve unit at Picatinny Arsenal. The toys will be distributed to needy North Jersey children at the holiday season. Reflecting on this year’s upcoming Lead East, Cook noted that he sees the event as a refuge. “With all the bad economy, senseless terrorist, and junk you see on TV and in movies, Lead East is an escape to a little island of refuge in North Jersey where you can drift back to

a better Time,” Cook said. “One magic weekend a year we turn back the clock, and the calendar, to celebrate the best decade in American history: the blissful, colorful 50’s. Divorce was rare (it could end a politician’s career). AIDS and drugs were nonexistent. Kids had toy guns, not real ones. “You could worship God in school,” he continued. “Our society was better then…and so now one weekend a year we gather to escape the terrible music, dull lookalike automobiles, Johnny can’t read or dance, politically correct, "selfie," bad economy, terrorist millennium we’re in today.”

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Thirteen Year Old Hosts Food Drive To Earn Eagle Scout

ust six percent of Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle, and the average age of those who do is 17, according to the Boy Scouts of America. However, Hackettstown’s newest Eagle Scout earned that rank at just 13 years old and hasn’t even started high school yet. In August of last year, Reid Captain led more than 40 volunteers who collectively gave over 250 hours of their time to his Eagle Scout service project, a food drive for The Lord’s Pantry, which is a ministry of Trinity Church in Hackettstown. Captain’s project brought in more than 4,000 pounds of groceries to be distributed to local families and individuals in need. As a result of this project, as well as completing many other require-

honor society, and has served in a number of leadership positions within the troop, including patrol leader, webmaster, troop guide, troop instructor and quartermaster. To date, he has

ments, Captain earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Mon., July 11. A member of Boy Scout Troop 158 in Hackettstown and previously a member of Cub Scout Pack 148 in Independence, Captain has so far earned 41 merit badges-20

camped more than 80 nights, hiked more than 100 miles and biked more than 100 miles with his troop. Captain graduated from Great Meadows Middle School in June and will

begin high school at Warren County Technical School in September to study engineering and electronics. For more information about Boy Scout Troop 158, visit bsatroop158.org.

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Abilities Receives Support From Reeve Foundation

bilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. is the recipient of $7,500 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for the purchase of Smart Tables for the agency’s Medical Specialized Needs (MSN) population. Applications for Smart Tables, which accommodate four individuals in wheelchairs simultaneously, include those to facilitate communication, learning and prevocational skills. Use of such devices also improves physical dexterity and creates opportunities for group activities and peer interaction, helping to make Abilities’ MSN a stimulating resource for individuals with limited mobility. Smart Tables are manufactured by Teq, a New York-based company specializing in instructional technology. “It is with deep appreciation that we share this news of the Reeve Foundations’

generous contribution to expand the use of assistive technology in our MSN program,” said Abilities CEO Cynthia B. Wildermuth. “Their support will change the lives of those we serve with mobility impairments. We are grateful and hope this is the beginning of a rewarding collaboration with the Foundation” Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency founded in 1974 and provides a full array of employment and day habilitation services for individuals with disabilities. Abilities manages six program locations throughout Warren County and provides services and supports to more than 300 people daily in Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and Sussex counties. For more information about Abilities of Northwest Jersey visit the agency website at www.abilitiesnw.com or call (908) 6891118.

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United Way Conference Offers Caregivers Information, Resources

nited Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers Coalition plans to hold a Caregivers Conference on Sat., Sept. 10, providing area caregivers with access to information and resources critical to their role of caring for a loved one. Held at Warren County Community College from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the free conference will provide presentations and resources to help unpaid caregivers who assist loved ones of any age who are ill, frail or living with a disability or mental illness. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. The conference will explore topics that provide family caregivers with valuable information from local experts and connections to local resources. “With an estimated 43.5 million Americans serving as unpaid caregivers, the need is great and will only continue to grow,” said Robin Ennis, United Way Caregivers Coalition Manager in Warren County. “United Way is dedicated to addressing this issue within our communities

by providing caregivers with the critical supports and resources they need on their caregiving journey.” The Warren conference includes the following three workshops: Empowering Caregivers of Loved Ones with Disabilities presented by Lorraine D’Sylva-Lee, a training and consultation specialist with Rutgers-University Behavioral Health Care, Behavioral Research & Training Institute. Debunking Hospice Myths presented by Cecelia Clayton, executive director, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Caregiving Across the Lifespan Panel. Experts will discuss common issues faced when caring for loved ones who are aging or have disabilities or mental illness. The coalition brings together caregivers, medical professionals, social service agencies, businesses, and other community groups to support unpaid caregivers. Caregivers are the family members and friends who help their loved ones with a

range of tasks from paying bills or driving to doctors, to personal care such as bathing and dressing, to medical care such as administering medication. Conference space is limited. Register by Sept. 2 by visiting www.UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversConferences. For more information, email

Robin.Ennis@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973.993.1160, x 305. United Way of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization working to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities by focusing on Education, Income, and Health.

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he United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church in Hackettstown plans to sponsor a Holiday Craft Show on Sat. Nov. 5 and are looking

for crafters. To participate in the show, contact Pattie Huff at 908 852-3020 for a contract. All items must be handmade/homemade.

Shrine To Celebrate Apparitions

n Tues., Sept. 13, Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine plans to celebrate the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima at the World Apostolate of Fatima USA, in Washington, in the Diocese of Metuchen. Appearing on a holmoak tree in 1917, she requested three shepherd children to continue to pray the Rosary in order to obtain peace and the end of the war. Visit the Holy House USA, containing crushed stone from the Holy House of Loreto; the actual baldacchino and altar over which the last

great apparition of Fatima took place; and the largest extant piece of the tree upon which Our Lady stood at Fatima. Confessions start at 10:30 a.m.; noon Rosary Procession; 12:30 p.m., guest speaker Rev. Frederick Miller; Holy Mass 1 p.m. Main Celebrant - Most Rev. Frank Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport, Ct. Celebration ends with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. For more information go to www.bluearmy.com.

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United Way Gets Hole In One Prize

ossi Chevrolet Buick GMC recently presented a $10,000 check to United Way of Northern New Jersey as part of a matching donation for a hole-in-one prize. The Washington-based dealership contributed the prize and donation for the annual United Way Warren County Golf Outing. The event helps raise money to support scholarship opportunities for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Con-

strained, Employed) — local families and individuals who are working but still struggling to afford the basics. This year’s outing raised more than $18,000, which will help put ALICE on a path to financial stability. Pictured from left is United Way Community Impact Coordinator Sean Hyland and hole-in-one prize contributor Ed Rossi, owner of Rossi Chevrolet Buick GMC.

Support Group To Meet On Parkinson’s Disease

eath Village Retirement Community in Hackettstown hosts a Parkinson's Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. in the Heath House Activity Room. The Parkinson’s Support Group is open to Heath Village residents, family members and

community members. The purpose of the group is to provide support and information to those who would like to know more about Parkinson’s and how to cope with the effects of the disease. For more information call 908684-5202. Next meeting dates are Tues., Sept. 20; Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20.

Did You Know?

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the link between smoking and stroke. It’s also important that smokers recognize that cigarettes once characterized as “light” or “low tar” are not healthier than more traditional cigarettes. While the US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of such terms in cigarette sales within the United States, smokers traveling or living overseas should be mindful that other countries may not operate under such restrictions. In addition, the American Cancer Society notes that there is no proof that cigarettes sold as “all natural” and marketed as having no chemicals or additives are any safer than traditional cigarettes and that the best way for men, women and children to avoid the dangers of tobacco is to never smoke or to quit immediately.

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Learn Self Defense, Discipline And Gain Confidence At Martial Arts Classes

By Cheryl Conway hether the goal is to become a fighter, compete, get in shape or build confidence, students have a diverse mix of classes to kick around at Victor’s Mixed Martial Arts in Budd Lake. Opened nine years this July, owner/head instructor Victor Altinbas of Hopatcong offers a variety of classes for children and adults. There are close to 20 classes on the week-long schedule, as well as birthday parties, boot camps, parents’ night out and yoga classes soon be added to the mix as well as a different variety of classes. For the summer, Altinbas is offering a special to new customers at Victor’s

Mixed Martial Arts. Adults and children are invited to try unlimited classes during a two-week trial for $19.99. “Our school is basically for everybody,” says Altinbas. “Whether you want to be a fighter, lose weight or get in shape, or build confidence. I have people wanting to lose weight; others wanting to compete. “Whatever the individual needs are we will work around it,” says Altinbas. “As long as they are willing to work, we are willing to help them out.” Altinbas got involved in mixed martial arts 42 years ago, when he was eight years old for self-defense and discipline. “My father always wanted me to be involved in

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started in karate,â&#x20AC;? he says when he lived in Turkey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was an out-of-hand kind of child,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was aggressive. They wanted to calm me down and teach me discipline.â&#x20AC;? As part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;small population of Armeniansâ&#x20AC;? growing up in Turkey, Altinbas was a minority and was picked on often. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough growing up like that. I was always in a fight trying to defend myself. When they have something against me, you have to do something.â&#x20AC;? When Altinbas was 18, he moved to the United States and that was when he started to learn Tae-Kwan-do and Hap-Ki-Do, and also cross trained in kickboxing and Sambo, eventually earning a variety of black belts in different forms of mixed martial arts. He has a six-degree black belt under Grand Master Ian A. Cyrus in Hap-Ki-Do, a Korean Martial Arts Self-Defense form using kicking and punching techniques and joint manipulations; a third-degree black belt in Tae-Kwan-Do with Grand Master

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By Catherine Bialkowski ow many uses are there for a toothpick? For the average person, not many. For Stan Munro, however, the possibilities are endless. Throughout his life, the New York state native has created miniature versions of the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Taj Mahal, to name a few - all using only toothpicks. Munro, who has travelled extensively because of his astonishingly accurate representations of famous structures -- which have come to be known as “Toothpick World” - recently opened an exhibit at the Morris Museum in Morristown. Open from July 1 to Aug. 31, this exhibition will showcase some of Munro’s most popular works, including the Empire State Building, the White House, and the Freedom Tower. Surprisingly, Munro did not initially anticipate creating such an extensive “world” of toothpick buildings. “Somewhere over the years, I just got carried away - but I’m not sure I want it under control,” he explained. Munro has been using toothpicks as an art form since the age of 10, but it was on a random Tuesday afternoon 13

Toothpick World Visits Morris County asked me to build Hagia Sophia, but I never had enough information,” said Munro. However, after discovering some drone videos of the structure, along with satellite photos and 3D renderings, he was able to complete in time for this exhibition.

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Attention Mt. Olive & Hackettstown High School Families Preserve Your 2016 Graduation Memories years ago that he started his official career as a toothpick sculptor. Initially, Munro began gluing toothpicks together to relax and lose track of time. It was something he truly loved to do - a hobby. However, when he became an unemployed television reporter in 2003, he began to view this activity as more than just something to do in his free time. To keep himself busy, he came up with the idea of a toothpick city, which quickly turned into something much bigger, and much more serious. It became a career. “Some say ‘it’s not a job if you love it,’” Munro said. “Others say it’s a calling. I’m not sure how it happened,

and I don’t know how long it will last, but, for now, it’s fun, and God willing, I will continue. Right now, I’m the luckiest guy on the planet.” As for his inspirations, Munro says his ideas come from everywhere. He builds replicas of structures from all over the world - everything from an Indian temple to a church in the mountains of Norway. “If it exists, it’s on my list,” he says. One of the most anticipated pieces at the Morris exhibit is Munro’s rendering of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, a structure that has been, in the past, a basilica, then a mosque and now a museum. “For at least ten years, true fans of architecture have

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“I feel like I’m not doing something right if I’m not challenged enough,” he says. “My favorite piece is always whatever is up next.” If he wasn’t the creator of the incredibly fascinating Toothpick World, Munro says he would still be working in television. “Either that,

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continued from previous page winter turned out to be one of the biggest they’d ever had, according to ticket sales. “Most art museums scoff at what I do,” Munro confesses. “But some find it whimsical and unpretentious. As for me, I just think it’s fun.” “Fun” is certainly an understatement. Munro’s creations are intricate and beautifully designed, and the attention he so obvi-

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ously pays to detail is stunning. “I’m a crazy guy gluing toothpicks and renting them to museums - who does that?” he remarks. “I keep thinking someone is going to barge in on me one day and say, ‘You have to stop. This isn’t a real thing.’” But it is as real as any form of art, and just as wonderful to look at. Toothpick World is definitely something worth seeing.

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Jazz Echoes In Fifth Season At Rutherfurd Hall

utherfurd Hall is designated as a National and New Jersey State Historic Landmark. Famed architect, Whitney Warren, designed the 18,000 square foot Tudor country home in Allamuchy in 1904. Warren also designed Grand Central Station in New York City as Warren and Wetmore Architects (1903-1911). Frederick Law Olmsted & Sons designed the landscape plan and the plantings for the site. It is an elegant and interesting venue to see and hear jazz. For those who have attended they find the sound is excellent and the ability to meet and converse with the performers a plus making attending these concerts special. For the past four years once a month from Sept. through May on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Great Jazz Concerts have been performed with outstanding jazz musicians. This year’s season opener is Sun., Sept. 18, featuring two of America’s great jazz pianists Bill Mays and Ted Rosenthal. Both of these talented artists will be backed by a solid

rhythm section with Steve Varner on bass and Steve Johns on drums. On Sun. Oct. 16, featured will be one of the great tenor saxophonists in the country Houston Person backed by the Dave Leonhardt Trio playing tunes from America’s great composers. On Sun., Nov. 27, the hall plans to feature the amazing talent of Bill Charlap at the piano in a solo performance. Tony Bennett said Charlap is one of the best pianists he has ever heard. His program will feature great songs from Broadway shows and wonderful composer’s from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. More jazz programs will continue next year. Go to the website for more information. For tickets, go to www.rutherfurdhall.org; call 908-852-1894 X138 or Coyne Enterprises at 908-637-6455. Tickets will be available locally in Hackettstown at Mama’s Café Baci and Panther Valley Pharmacy. Panther Valley Pharmacy and Heath Village Retirement Community will sponsor this season’s jazz series.

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Find Your Dance Friend Forever At Theater Dance Center!

by Millene Michel – Artistic Director at TDC very memory of childhood is filled with friends who were there to share them. These friends are not always easy to find especially in our busy world. Encouraging friendships can be hard for parents, because kids need to have a bond with one another. Friends are created because the children have something in common, spend lots of time together and enjoy events for the entire family. Dance is a great way to help your child find their DFF! (Dance Friend Forever) I am one of those lucky people. Dance not only helped me find lifelong friends, but it kept me out of trouble, I was never bored and it also helped me come out of my shell. Without dance, I would not be the confident person I am today…. Without dance I wouldn’t have the life I have today. I am the director of Theater Dance Center in Flanders. I am proud to say that I am still in touch with most of my friends from dance. We were in each other’s weddings and still get together regularly. Now in business for 25 years, It is wonderful to share our successes as dancers and friends. Giving your child the gift of dance has so many benefits. It gives them confidence, a great sense of self, teaches teamwork, coordination, compassion as you work with others. One learns how to live a healthy lifestyle, taking care of your body. Sharing memories of your first recital together, trips to competitions or performances at the carnival or for senior citizens. Spending weekly classes together, sharing the challenges in class or the successes in each other’s efforts. We at Theater Dance Center witness the bonding of friends all the time. We cultivate relationships with our students that last much longer than just the years they train. We are now training dancers whose parents were our students. Watching our students grow into young adults who are successful and confident is what makes us love what we do. Dance training is only a small portion of the real impact we have on our student’s lives. TDC is celebrating its 25th year. I, Millene Michel, along with my best friend Mary Ellen Volz have directed and taught our students and shared memories that we will never forget. Our faculty is special, they are trained, experienced and most of all loving and care about their students. We offer Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatics. We offer classes for all the lovers of dance, whether you wish to dance for fun or want to pursue a career in dance. Some New programs we are offering this year: Tumbling Tigers for ages three to nine, Musical Theater dance for The-

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River to River Journey for Jesus Makes Stop at House of Good Shepherd

articipants in a River to River Journey for Jesus five-day walk, coordinated by the Episcopal Church and its Diocese of Newark, were provided with overnight accommodations and a hearty meal at The House of the Good Shepherd Retirement Community in Hackettstown on the first night, Mon., July 25. Fifteen walkers, who began the day at the Delaware River in Belvidere, finished Day One at The House, where they were given shelter from a storm in addition to sleeping arrangements and a good dinner. In all, the walkers, who would be joined by nearly 50 in all over the course of the week, were looking to do 50 miles in five days, from the Delaware River to the Hudson River in Hoboken. According to The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop of Newark, along the way the group would visit more than a dozen churches in their "Journey for Jesus." “We were very glad to offer the walkers a place to sleep and eat," said Deborah Beards, CEO of The House. "I give them a lot of credit. Walking 50 miles in five days is not

something the average person aspires to do." Added Jeanette Hile, Chaplain at The House, "We were honored to host the Journey for Jesus as their first stop. All the pilgrims were welcomed by staff and residents alike. To share meals and worship together transforms all helping to understand the sacrifices our Lord made for us." This was the first time such a walk was organized by the group, which in addition to raising awareness, was a fundraiser for the church's Alleluia Fund, which is for churchrelated projects. Rev. John Mennell of Montclair noted, "This is a way to join God as we shape our future. What better way to see God in our community than to walk the neighborhoods and see what's around us every day." Debra Cook, a Sacred Artist from Bloomfield, chronicled much of the journey with her "art studio on wheels," painting oil paintings along the way at each of the churches that were visited. Among the other stops for the group were churches in Califon, Mendham, Summit.

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Allamuchy Twp.

$248,000

4BR bi-level, 1 acre of prop., barn w/electric. Encl. porch, upstairs hdwd flrs under carpet! Lg. utility rm downstairs. Roof in 1999. Windows in 1987. FR on first level has sliders that lead to the screened in porch. House has a generator hook-up. Great starter home! LOW TAXES!

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LOW TAXES!! Expanded Ranch, 4 acres, many upgrades. Granite counters tops in kit., SS appls, 5 burner stove, double oven. Cath. ceiling in LR w/wd burning fplc. Lg laundry rm. MBR w/walk in closet, bathroom, walkin steam shower. Covered porch, deck. Sprinklers are on the front, back and side of the home.

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Hope Twp.

$339,000

5BR circa 1780 Colonial. Large LR w/fplc. Open kit., FR w/stone fplc. MBR w/fplc! Total 7 fplcs. Beautiful wood wide plank floors. Walk in 10x10 pantry are just a few of the upgrades done on this truly charming home, which give you some of the amenities of new home, without removing the charm.

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Liberty Twp.

$325,000

Colonial w/HUGE great rm on1st flr w/skylights & cath. ceiling. AG pool, large deck. 4BR’s, 2.5 baths, sizable DR, LR & FR. Fin. Bsmt. walks out through gar. Newer wood flooring, fresh paint, s/s appls. Kit. has a slider to the back deck & features a lovely tile backsplash, granite counters and hardwood floors. Take a look today!!

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Allamuchy Twp.

$249,000

3BR’s, 2.5 baths w/cathedral ceiling in FR. Updated kit. and baths, lam. flrs. Newer heating/ac/water heater. Gated community, 3 pools, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and playgrounds. Only minutes to rt 80, 46, 57 and 206.

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Green Twp.

$225,000

Home offers quiet living..and only minutes to Rt 80...There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor offers a family room, living room and eat in kitchen.There are 3 bedrooms upstairs as well as the laundry...The owner owns part of the wooded lot to the right of the home.Lake membership is optional.

Joan O’Brien

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Hope Twp.

$415,000

3800+ SqFt., on over 6 priv. acres. 5BR has unique floor plan w/lg. LR & FR. IG pool and outdoor living space. Custom pavilion w/built-in BBQ grill, keg coolers. Kit. looks into LR feats one of two fplcs. MBR has vaulted ceilings, Mbath and plenty of closet space. 2 car gar, 2 decks, new c/a. Take a look today!!

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Mansfield Twp.

$389,000

Ranch 3000 SqFt, over 4 acres. Custom kit. w/oak cabs, granite counter tops, s/s apps, 2 sinks w/sep. cooktop. 2 car oversized gar. GR fplc w/8ft brick w/Wells Fplc Furnace tech, Sep. apart. w/priv. entr. Hdwd flrs thru, c/a, 3 zone heat, Anderson windows, FR (32' x 15'). This is a must see!!

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Allamuchy Twp.

$419,000

Custom designed home w/upgrades throughout. Large in-law suite w/family room, full size kitchen, one bedroom and its own full bath, feats LR, custom kit. w/cii/breakfast bar, huge DR, IG pool, laundry rm. 3BR’s + office/BR. Master boasts master bath and plenty of closet space.

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Green Twp.

$699,000

4BR Col., 2 full & 2 half baths, LR,FR w/fplc, kit./granite counters. FDR, bar w/beer tap, wine storage racks. Custom hardwood floors. Media room w/theater seating, stone fplc, dome ceiling. IG heated pool w/builtin Jacuzzi, deck, pool house w/bar, 1/2 bath and a garage area containing all the pool equipment.

William “Bill” Craig

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Blairstown Twp.

$250,000

Custom Stone & Wood, new septic in 2015, new generac generator, public water, 2 out buildingsnew stone walls & patios, 3BR’s, custom builtins, 3 wb stoves, wood stove in Kit., all wood sun rm w/stone benches, extra large laundry rm.

Lacey DiTondo

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$399,000

Custom home, built with high quality materials, Col. feats spiral staircase, 2 MBR’s, lg DR, FR & LR, kit. Radiant heated flrs in kit., FR, back foyer. Lg. deck, level backyard to the river bank. Stroll down the rock steps right into the river and feel the serenity that this property offers.IG pool.

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Updated Bi-level! Beautiful granite kit. w/new stainless stove, refridgerator and micro. Sparkling hard wood floors. 5 bedrooms, possible mother/daughter. The property offers lots of space, privacy and tranquility.Yard is just beautiful! Less then 5 minutes to Rte. 80.

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3BRRanch located in a quiet neighborhood yet only minutes to Rts 80 & 46.You will enjoy one level living and a beautiful private yard that you won't want to leave ! only minutes to shopping,houses of worship & restaurants...Public water & sewer..

Col.in Hunters Brook. 5BR’s w/1BR & full bath on first flr. Fin. bsmt. Upstairs are 4BR’s, msuite w/2 closets, luxurious master bath. Kit. walks out to the rear deck, level yard, FR has wall of windows. Close to recreation along the Musconetong River and Stephens Sate Park.

Ranch, stone fplc., hdwd flrs under carpet. Open kit. dining area. Part. fin. walk out bsmt, 3 season porch, while flowing on to the back deck for expanded entertaining space. Level yard. Outdoor fun is close by, Hope Twp residents have the use of Swazye Mill Park & Wildlife Preserve that offers rec fields, & more.

Joan O’Brien

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Lake style home, rustic knotty pine log cabin interior with loft. New kit. cabinets, new s/s fridge & stove, countertops, stone backsplash, new laminated floor. New bath & shower, newly painted ext., new paved drive. Mountain Shores POA maintains community beach with lake and beach rights.

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$319,000

Hope Twp.

Enormous 4000+ sqft CH col. w/lg in-law suite, 1 1/2 story det. cottage/workshop, fin. w/o bsmt. IG pool. 1st level FR opens to eat-in-kit. M/D/home office, with kit., LR, msuite w/full bath, sep. entr. 4BR’s, MBR w/walk-in closet, bonus room and elegant bath. Custom gazebo. 3-car att. gar. + det. gar. (with electric and stove).

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Large col. 6BR’s, 3.5 baths. Sizable living, dining and family rooms, oversized eat-in-kit. Balcony off MBR overlooking the backyard. Hardwood flrs under carpeting. fenced in backyard, dead end st. Home also has a large deck, storage shed and excess parking area. Take a look today, you won't be disappointed.

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Pennsylvania

$885,000

Skytop PA on the 16th hole of Skytop Lodge golf course. Easily convert 1st floor BR to office or study, in law suite. 8BR’s, stone fplc in LR, new roof, washer & dryer, microwave, oven/stove, refrig., kit. cabs & counter tops, butler pantry. Balcony over stone fplc. in LR w/ceilingfloor winds, DR w/custom built in china closet, no cert of occupancy is required, HOA $2,200 for 24/7 amenities at Skytop Lodge, transfer fee approx $250.

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Liberty Twp.

$219,900

Privacy in the level backyard. Deeded lake rights. 1st floor BR, 2BR’s upstairs. LR is very spacious, sunroom has a wall of windows for you to enjoy the nature that the property offers, right from inside your own home. 1 car garage, central vac, central air conditioning and much more. Easy commute along Routes 46 or 80.

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Pohatcong Twp.

$150,000

$215,000

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Liberty Twp.

$289,900

Private setting. 3 Bedroom 3 full bath. Finished basement for additional living space. Separate entrance. 2 fireplaces, pellet stove upstairs. Central air & heat dual system. Very efficient. Great 20x20 sunroom off Dining Room. Hardwood floors throughout. All updated kitchen and baths.Nothing to do, move right in. A Must See!

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White Twp.

$128,500

Delaware River front access w/deep water, your own boat ramp w/custom dock. Loc. in quiet neighborhood, lg deck. Full kit. and bath, 1st floor BR, BR on 2nd floor fits 2 full beds & bunk beds. Lg yard w/patio. Full w/o bsmt & storage shed. Loc. in the scenic countryside of Warren County, Pohatcong is close to the river towns.

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Free Series Offered On Mental Illness

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Church Of The Messiah To Host Annual Tricky Tray

hurch of the Messiah in Chester plans to host its 10th Annual Tricky Tray on Sat., Sept. 10. More than 200 prizes and gift certificates will be raffled such as a 49â&#x20AC;? Smart Ultra HD TV, PlayStation 4, Fit Bit, mega cash basket, wine rack, golf, fishing, quilt, jewelry and lottery apron. A $15 donation includes 25 regular tickets, a chance for door prizes, desserts and beverages. Hot food will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the first drawing is at 7 p.m. All proceeds support the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry and community outreach programs. These include mission trips, bible school, providing and serving meals at Homeless

Solutions, donating food to local food pantries, providing Christmas and Easter gift bags to needy families and seniors and supporting North Porch, a ministry that provides food, diapers and supplies for needy infants. The Church of the Messiah is the Episcopal Church serving the Chesters, Long

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entenary University in Hackettstown plans to continue its longstanding commitment to community service when the Class of 2020 carries forth one of the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary missions by engaging in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community Plungeâ&#x20AC;? from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 29. Centenary University has long been known for its innovative approach to education, and in 1990, the institution became the first college in New Jersey to introduce community service as a required part of its curriculum. On Aug. 29, there will be a wide variety of locations and activities where first-year students will volunteer their time. Most of the locations are local nonprofits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community Plunge is an excellent opportunity for our students to get acquainted with the area and promotes good will with local organizations,â&#x20AC;? says Allison Galvin, director of Student Programming at Centenary University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will also expose students to

the benefits of community service, if they have not been involved with volunteerism in the past.â&#x20AC;? The community plunge sites include: Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grow-A-Row in Pittstown. Students will have a chance to help harvest and plant the crops that will eventually make it to the tables of families in NJ. All produce is donated to food-banks across the state. Bristol Glen Retirement Home in Newton. Take part in one of the multiple projects available at Bristol Glen, which includes running recreational programs with residents, overhauling the activity center where residents enjoy baking, quilting and painting or helping to paint the Gazebo. Camp Merry Heart in Hackettstown. Students will work on the grounds of Camp Merry Heart to ensure that the grounds are ready for their fall programs. Easter Seals in Blairstown and Hackettstown. Students will help run a BBQ and various outdoor activities for adults with dis-

abilities. Hackettstown Main Street through the Hackettstown BID. Students will clean and refurbish various communal spaces on Main Street. In addition, the students will receive a mini-tour of the downtown businesses to help acquaint them with their new home. Hackettstown Library. Students will spend the day at the local library helping with

basic maintenance and clerical work. Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown. Students will assist the staff at Trinity Methodist Church clean and maintain its food pantry, kitchen, thrift shop, grounds and church. Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy. Students will maintain the historic site as they prepare for the upcoming fall.

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njoy art with Anna Kaszupski, a self-taught artist specializing in a semi-abstract style with acrylic painting on canvas. Most of her work involves instructing paint & sip classes at four local wineries with her original designs in a less abstract style. She also is commissioned by clients to paint her colorful ver-

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sion of their pets. Through funding made possible by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission, a class has been planned on Thurs., Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., in the Oxford Township Municipal building. Painting in her classes typically takes two hours from start to finish. Kaszupski

brings everything everyone needs to paint their 16x20 masterpiece and guides everyone though the step by step process. Although everyone paints the same thing, she encourages creative ideas and innovative thinking in class. No two paintings are ever identical and Anna’s moto is "there are no rules in art". Just paint and have fun! The limit to attendees is 26 due to space constraints. Payment is due in advance to reserve a space, either a check for $35 to the WCARTS mail address, P.O. Box 420, Washington New Jersey, 07882 or via PayPal at http://www. wcarts.org/eventcalendar.ph p The $35 is the cost to the public (non-members).

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Volunteers Needed

ew Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team who assists donors with registration, escorting

and canteen duties and to watch for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and have the willingness to follow the rules. For additional information contact, Manager of Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732616-8741 or zepka@nybloodcenter.org.

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he Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) serves all New Jersey residents, regardless of their age, county or town; provides eight weeks of free diabetes medications, insulin and medical/testing supplies via home or office delivery; provides ongoing patient support services and financial assistance resources via telephone; offers free educational workshops throughout the state; and awards scholarships to camps for children with diabetes. For more information, contact DFI at

201-444- 0337 or info@diabetesfoundationinc.org. Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured NJ children and adults with diabetes. DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support: medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education and Camp Nejeda scholarships.

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Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration For Fall Youth Programs

he professional Centenary Stage Company (CSC), northwest New Jersey’s premiere regional theatre in residence on the campus of Centenary University, is now accepting registrations for upcoming fall 2016 educational programs. Programming this fall includes; the TYRO Acting Program, Young Performers Work-

shop and the Adult Acting Workshop. The program meets Wed., from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., from Sept. 7 through Nov. 16, in Centenary’s Little Theater in Hackettstown. The program costs $150 per student and is limited to 10 students. No refunds. Registration deadline is Aug. 31. As part of CSC’s mission to introduce

and develop arts in education with the community, the Fall TYRO Acting Program is a theater program designed specifically for young thespians eight to ten years of age. Students will meet once a week to learn acting techniques through structured theatre activities which focus on expression, confidence building and fun. The program is led by CSC Education Director Maria Brodeur, an actress and arts educator with experience in children’s theatre. Celebrating more than 20 years of critically acclaimed musical theater training for young theater artists, the Young Performers Workshop (YPW) is dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through the use of theater art and serves as a greenhouse for cultivating young theatre performers, ages eight-18. Led by program director Michael Blevins, the program is one of the few that offers both formal training and production experience for young people. Careerminded individuals can prepare for the rigors of a professional career, yet students not aiming for a professional career benefit

from the program with its emphasis on discipline, self-worth and development of communication skills. The fall session runs Sept. 10 through Dec. 18 meeting on Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with performances scheduled Dec. 9 through 18. There are a minimum of two productions planned for the fall and students of the fall session will have the opportunity to be cast in CSC’s mainstage family holiday musical, “Mary Poppins.” No experience is required and all new applicants must complete an interview process with the program director. Upcoming interviews are scheduled for Sat., Aug. 13 and Sun., Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. Registration deadline is Sept. 1. Tuition is $395 per student. A $75 non-refundable registration fee applied toward tuition is required. There is a $30 late fee for registration received after the deadline. For more information regarding Centenary Stage Company’s Fall Youth Educational Programs or to register visit centenarystageco.org; call 908- 979 – 0900.

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aking food fun is a simple way to get kids excited about smart eating. Bring on the fun this back-to-school season with bento box lunches: a selection of kid-size portions filled with bite-size finger foods. Bento box-style eating is gaining popularity among both adults and kids, because it makes it easy to manage portion sizes, and is a great way to encourage variety at mealtime. Learn how to create a bento box that will make your child the envy of the lunch table with these tips: • Choose a container with ample space for a variety of foods. Some containers feature detachable units, which can be handy for changing up your configuration. • When it comes to filling your box, the more creative your approach, the better. Mix and match colors and textures for a well-rounded, fun and flavorful meal. Because they require no chopping, peeling or coring, fresh grapes are an easy add-in to bento box lunches. Healthy, great tasting and refreshing, they pair well with a wide range

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Charity Casino Gala Supports CASA Of Morris And Sussex Counties

n Thurs., Sept. 8, The Mitchell Insurance Agency & First Hope Bank will proudly sponsor Mitchell Cares second Annual Charity Casino Gala. Join in for a fun-filled evening which will benefit local child abuse advocacy program, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Morris and Sussex Counties, as well as local homecare specialist organization, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. This Charity Gala will include $100 casino credit, open bar, food, casino games, prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $125. For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, visit casamsc.org or call 973-998-

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Warren County Parks Foundation Helps Realize 20-Year Trail Vision

he Warren County Parks Foundation recently completed construction of a footbridge at the county’s White Lake Natural Resource Area. The twenty-foot long wooden bridge was built by nearly a dozen volunteers and marks a significant milestone for the Foundation which was formed just one year ago. The foundation’s mission is to support Warren County’s growing parks system through fundraising and volunteerism. Over the past year, the foundation has grown to include nearly two dozen members, has doubled its number of trustees, has helped raise awareness about Warren County’s parks, and has raised thousands of dollars for parks projects like the new bridge at White Lake. “This bridge is a key feature that allows for the realization of a 20-year vision to connect the Paulinskill Valley Trail with the Ridge and Valley Trail at White Lake,” explained Bob Canace, president of the Ridge and Valley Conservancy and a Parks Foundation volunteer. “Marked with yellow blazes, the Ridge and Valley Trail continues north through White Lake and then across thousands of acres of preserved land before ultimately connecting with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area,” Canace described. “This trail connection has been a long time in the making and we really enjoyed working with the Parks Foundation on this project.” Warren County’s White Lake Natural Resource Area is

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12th Annual Puptoberfest Planned

ark the calendar for Sat., Sept. 17 and join Eleventh Hour Rescue for their 12th annual Puptoberfest. This year will be bigger and better than ever! Puptoberfest is all about celebrating pets and the people who love them. Puptoberfest is a family-friendly event with activities for adults and children of all ages, with two legs or four. Bring the entire family to this fun-filled event as well as your well behaved, vaccinated, healthy, leashed dog too. No flexi-leads for the dogs please. Join Terrie Carr and the crew from WDHA and WMTR radio stations and thousands of other dog and cat lovers for an event-filled fun day. There is something for everyone at this year’s Puptoberfest. Shoppers will enjoy visiting many vendors who will be showcasing many different

products and services. Other features for this event include live music by the Al Frantic Band, dog training and agility, dog contests including a costume contest, professional pet photos, kids area, tricky tray, food, 50/50 and much more! Eleventh Hour alumni, plan on taking a stroll down Memory Lane and look for the photo of a rescued pet. Many rescued dogs will be available for adoption throughout the day. Rain or shine, the event takes place at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna. The gates open at 11 a.m. and activities continue until 5 p.m. The entrance fee is $5 for individuals and $10 per family. This fee is waived for previous Eleventh Hour adopters. Visit www.ehrdogs.org for more information.

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Legendary Birthplace Of American Cinema Features Workshop For Future Cinematic Artists

by Michele Guttenberger n Sun., July 17, the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange partnered with MONO NO AWARE, a nonprofit cinematic arts creative group to offer a one day film workshop at the exact site and replica of the legendary Black Maria studio. The program was promoted as a school age workshop. Participants were given special reservations to shoot film inside the Black Maria using the film format that was originally used more than 100 years ago. Family participants came as far as Brooklyn New York to learn about old film production methods and starred in their own skit complete with props and attire accessories. The skits were shot using 16mm film. This is a format Edison’s movie cameras used to capture short sequences as black and white images on reversal film stock. MONO NO AWARE staff was the camera crew and film processors. At 4 p.m. all workshop movie participants got to see

their film projected on the movie screen at the visitor’s film viewing area and also received a digital video copy of their work. This was the third year of this popular July summer film workshop. The park staff looks forward to repeating this family program again next July with MONO NO AWARE. Plan ahead for it in next year’s summer calendar: note Sunday mid-July 2017 as a summer cinematic workshop date. Be aware this workshop has limited enrollment slots and fills up quickly. Edison and his staff produced hundreds of filmstrips from their Black Maria studio, with many genres and titles ranging from the romantic Kiss to a Cockfight and sports Wrestling, that were made to be viewed in Kinetoscope parlors across the country in the 1880’s. The first movie theater projection was in 1896. The Edison Company showed a collection of moving images as a minor act in a vaudeville show at Koster and Bial’s Music Hall in New York City. This event inaugurated the era of commer-

cial movies which has now lasted into the 21st Century. During the month of August come see these same landmark films. Edison studio produced films will be shown every Friday at 2:30 p.m. in historical building 11 which

is free with an entrance admission. For more special family programs at Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange go to www.nps.gov/edis or contact visitor information at 973-736-0550 x11.

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Fred And Ethel Looking For Home

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eet Bandit from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Bandit is a playful Pointer/ Labrador Retriever mix who is about four years old. He has impeccable manners both inside and outside and will steal anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart with one glance. He is an active dog who likes to walk and sniff, and one of his favorite activities is hiking. He is strong on a leash but walks well with a harness. Bandit is a smart and affectionate dog who at one time lived with three small children and loved them very much. However, he can be selective with other dogs, so he should be the only dog in the home. Bandit also loves to ride in the car, is house-trained and never barks.

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S To read more about Bandit, to complete an application for him, or to see all of the adoptable pets, visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call 973-664-0865.

ay hello to Fred and Ethel! This brother and sister duo is a bonded pair of kittens available to be adopted together through the Pet Adoption League. Fred is a sweet, shy fellow with some special needs. He has a neurological condition known as Mild Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which means he tends to be a bit more clumsy than other kittens and will sometimes fall over and have some head tremors, especially when he is playing hard with his sister. Ethel is Fred's own physical therapist and support system. She makes sure to keep him super active and helps him try out new things. They love to play with each other, enjoy ear scratches and cuddle up for naps and bedtime. They are up to date with shots and are about four months old. Contact www.palpets.org, call 973-584-0095 or email at info@palpets.org.

eet Nancy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Nancy is a Wirehaired Fox Terrier mix who is about four years old and weighs 25 pounds. This cute, scruffy little girl with great big ears has a thirst for adventure! She behaves great on a leash and loves going for walks and exploring outdoors. Nancy takes treats gently and knows some basic commands, but she has a strong personality and would do best with an experienced owner. She likes to ride in the car, is house-trained, and is non-reactive to other dogs. Nancy does not like cats and would do best in a home with adults only or older children. To read

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