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he movie “Back to the Future,” about a boy who goes back in time, and by his being there causes issues for his future. This story is sort of like the movie. I feel like I was there and knew one day I would be back to where I started but do it even better by seeing all the things I had done the first time there. If you lived in the area
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Welcome to the First Edition of The HomeTown News Formerly Life and Leisure NJ.com
Back to the Future for Publishers anytime between 1987 and 2003 you might remember the local paper of that time. “The Independent News” and then “The Weekly News.” These were the area’s mailed community papers during that time. “The Weekly News” was owned by Joe Nicastro and his wife Mary Lalama and was a familiar read for the local residents until
2003 when the papers were sold. Fast forward to today. Joe and Mary are back. “The HomeTown News” formerly “Life and Leisure NJ” was purchased by them in late December. “HomeTown News” will be added to the other 14 publications that are published by their group, New View Media, LLC. in North Jersey.
Mary Lalama and Joe Nicastro. Over the past 30 years we have come full circle, Nicastro says. “I started in 1987 with the “Independent News” when community newspapers were everywhere,” he says. “Over the past 30 years I have seen a lot of changes in our industry as many other businesses have as well. The one thing that has come full circle is the fact that people came back to community newspapers, they want “local news.” In an age when the internet has killed the newspaper industry, community newspapers are thriving nationwide. Nicastro is quick to explain that newspapers and community newspapers are
two separate things. Most people do not pay for papers; they get that information online and the news is old. With technology, news is instant. Those papers have seen the drop in circulation. On the other hand community newspapers are strong. There is no real source of local news online yet. “Patch” as well as other online local sites are okay but they do not have the local down yet and still leave a large “local news” void in the markets they serve. People want local good family friendly content and we can provide that, Lalama says. “People are tired of the bad news they read and hear about,” she says.
“They want to get a publication that they can read and feel good about. That is what our publications provide. “Feel good” publications with articles on people in the communities that do good things. After selling the “Weekly News” in 2003 Nicastro and Lalama started a group of papers a little further west in Mt. Olive. Over the past 14 years that group has grown from two papers to 18. Over the next few months you will see more local content in the “HomeTown News” as well as some unique articles found only in our papers. All our publications are continued on page 2
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Mini-Camp Held by Friendship Circle of Passaic County
he Friendship Circle of Passaic County held a Mini-Camp during the Winter Break. Their winter break was transformed into an exciting camp experience filled with creative projects, cooking, music, fun and friendship. The Friendship Circle of Passaic County offers other programs such as weekly home visits to children with special needs, and Saturday night programming. The Friendship Circle encourages you to get involved with their program especially by spreading the
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word to others who may benefit from their activities. To find out more about The Friendship Circle of
Passaic County, or to get involved, please visit our website at www.fcpassaiccounty.com.
Knights of Columbus Hosting A Dinner/Dance
he Bishop Navagh Knights of Columbus is holding a dinner/dance on Sat., Jan. 14 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM at their hall at 84 Lincoln Park Rd in Pequannock to benefit Emmaus for Veterans, an organization run
by a 4th Degree Knight from Riverdale and provides housing and career training for homeless veterans. There will be live music by the Due South Band. $25 includes dinner, coffee, desserts, begonner line dance lessons. Cash
bar will be available. Call or text Mike @201-2133910, stop by hall on Monday nights between 7:30 and 10:00during country dancing or visit Facebook. com/KnightsOfColumbusPequannock for tickets.
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Back to the Future... continued from front page 100 percent mailed, states Nicastro. “We want to help the small business succeed. If they succeed we will as well. “With more than 211,000 mailed circulations we can help many businesses reach out to their potential customers and help them to increase business.” Content is important and we ask any and every organization to send in their releases, photos and news.
If you are a non-profit we will help promote you. We are looking for local events, good news stories, school news and township news. If you know someone who has done good things in your community please let us know. Is someone celebrating a 100th birthday? Special wedding anniversary? Send an email to our editor, Cheryl, at hteditor@ newviewmg.com. Remember each month
the content will grow and improve with the help of the community and our great team of writers. Visit our website at www.mypaperonline.com for more local news, our publications. If you are a business call Joe Nicastro at 973-809-4784 or email him at joe@newviewmg. com for advertising information which is also available at www.newviewmediagroup.com.
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Donation Opens New Thrift Store To Regenerate Women’s Shelter
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By Cheryl Conway he new year is looking bright for a battered women’s shelter organization thanks to a significant donation from a Livingston business person who responded to an SOS call. This donor, and his wife, who wish to remain anonymous recently allocated $35,000 to Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS), a grassroots, community based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women and children for more than four decades. The funds went toward the shelter’s utility fees and to open a thrift store in Passaic. With restricted monies coming in, the organization has been in jeopardy of closing its doors to hundreds of
women and children. While constant funding is needed to keep the non-profit running, the most recent donation has allowed SOS to sustain its operations for now and to cover the first three months’ rent of a new thrift store, Treasures Two, expected to open March 1 on Chestnut Street and Main Street, near Popeyes, in Passaic. “We’re struggling,” says Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, founder and executive director of SOS. “We are not in to money; we don’t get paid. I haven’t been paid in four years. We don’t give the money to ourselves. We give money to serve the people. We do it out of love. We want to make the world a better place.”
Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters – Ramos began the first shelter for battered women in North America out of her three bedroom home in Hackensack. The organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and grew as big as eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. “Our shelter is the largest,” says Ramos, currently providing 155 beds to persons needing shelter. “We have 177 beds available. We take people that we don’t get reimbursed from welfare.” The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic violence, poverty and abuse by restoring balance and harmony through individual empowerment.
To support her organization, Ramos receives some money from the Passaic County Dept. of Human Services, private donations, counties and social services. Ramos currently has 17 non-paid volunteers
who drive shelter residents to look for jobs and attend court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children. “We have people working who have no pay, no in-
surance,” says Ramos, who had to reduce her non-paid staff and is currently down to seven shelter houses located in Newfoundland, Wanaque and West Milford. A teacher of social iscontinued on page 4
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New Thrift Store... cont. from previous page sues and dynamics of domestic violence at Ramapo College, Ramos has been reaching out to the community for monetary support to keep her organization afloat. One man from Livingston read about her cry in the local “Livingston News,” and decided to take a closer look. “I’ve been thinking about a worthwhile organization to support,” he says. Rather than giving his money away to “get thrown in a big pot and you don’t know where it goes,” he chose SOS. “They are out of sight, out of mind.” Despite its financial woes, “they continue to supply services with their extreme limited amount of money.” He “thought it was a floundering, worthwhile
organization. I called to get name of attorney to find out if they are a legitimate organization; then traveled to visit her” to see the shelters, day care centers, thrift store and food pantry. He met “a bunch of people,” young and old, and talked to them “hearing how they struggled and got strengthened getting back into society and back into their lives. “What a youthful, helpful organization it is; thought it was worthwhile to support,” he says. “It just kind of reinforced there’s a need for this; reinforced there are many people in need of support in places to live, for food. They’ve gone through tremendous financial strains.” The donor also supports the organization’s purpose: to help women “to reestab-
lish a life after gone through a poor circumstance, such as battered women, mentally, physically.” While he says “I’m not a zillionaire,” he says he did have some success in his profession which has now allowed him and his wife to give back. “I’ve spoken to Sandra a half a dozen times,” he says, to learn “what their needs are. They say they get a lot of donations. They need the store but they need an ongoing business to regenerate the business to self-sustain, to pay the people working there. They have to generate a good chunk of revenue plus some revenue to pay some people to run the store.” Of the funds he allocated, $10,000 went to pay shut off utility fees for gas and
electric at the shelter’s seven houses; and $20,000 as a reverse matching fund to cover the first three months’ rent at the new thrift store, explains Ramos. “We are supposed to match it,” says Ramos. “We have constant needs. We need refrigerators,” gasoline, insurance. Treasures Two is set to open March 1. The brand new store features a showroom with a store downstairs, an elevator and wood floor, describes Ramos.
Customers will be able to shop for new and used furniture, high end designer clothing for mostly women, children and some selections for men. “We get a lot of stuff,” says Ramos, as far as donations. “We get some really good stuff; got a feathered couch,” antiques. The store will be open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The organization’s other thrift store, Treasures, opened 30 years ago and is
located in West Milford. As she looks forward, Ramos hopes to add in a Jazz Café at the new store and eventually a Treasures Three featuring “gardening stuff.” Ramos is currently in need of furniture, cars, quality clothing and monetary contributions. For more details, go to http://www.strengthenoursisters.org/. To make a donation or to help, email scb@optonline. net or call Ramos at 973831-6156.
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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is Recruiting Volunteers
t the start of every New Year, people around the world make resolutions. Resolutions to improve themselves, do something different, or make a change. This year, make a resolution to change someone’s life for the better by becoming a volunteer advocate for a child in foster care. Passaic County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is recruiting volunteers for their upcoming training class who are interested in becoming advocates for children in the Passaic County foster care system. Several training sessions have been scheduled for the New Year; both
daytime and evening classes are available. Over 600 children in Passaic County are removed from their homes for their own safety each year and need a voice in the chaotic court process. These children are separated from siblings, friends, family, teachers, and sometimes even their personal belongings. CASA volunteers serve as a consistent presence in the child’s life during difficult times when everything is unfamiliar to the child. Volunteers conduct research into the child’s case in order to make recommendations to the court, while meeting with the child to ensure that
they are receiving all the services that they need to live a fulfilling life. Any individual with an interest and desire to help children is welcome to attend an Orientation to find out more about CASA. Current volunteers come from all walks of life – the one thing they have in common is a heart for Passaic County’s children. All volunteers must pass a thorough background check, fingerprinting and complete a 36 hour training session. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website @www.passaiccountycasa.org for a schedule of Orientation and training dates .
The Orientation and training sessions are conducted in our CASA office, 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite B1, Wayne NJ 07470.
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is to educate students with behavioral and emotional disorders. It has expanded and grown during the past several years with the addition of many vocational and technical programs. There is always a need for charitable donations to sustain the high quality of services. Its needs are great and resources are limited with the
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pon hearing the word “backpack,” people naturally think of back-to-school season, when throngs of children board buses and head to classrooms across the country. However, the backpack need not be pigeonholed into such a narrow stereotype; there are many different uses for backpacks. Outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and day-trippers, rely extensively on backpacks. Backpacks facilitate the transporting of supplies and other necessities, but not every backpack is the same, and some are more applicable to certain tasks than others. Choosing a backpack requires
careful consideration, and the following tips can help consumers make the best choice. • Identify its potential usage. What will the backpack need to do? Discuss your needs with a store employee when shopping for packs. • Choose the right volume. Backpacks are sold by volume, or how much stuff they can carry. This is measured in liters or square inches. The liter size may be included right in the product name. According to Eastern Mountain Sports, between 15 and 30 liters is good for day hikes or school usage. An overnight or weekend trip likely will have to be between 30 and 55 liters in
volume. • Determine torso size. Whichever backpack you choose, it needs to fit you comfortably. That means measuring your torso length to find one that will sit on the right area of your back. The torso length on the pack will equate to the distance between the shoulder straps and where the pack hits your hips. For packs with hip straps, the right length will ensure the hip straps can fit comfortably in this area. Some packs are sold with an adjustable torso size. Some manufacturers also size packs specifically for women’s frames. • Decide if framing is necessary. After you have
decided on size, you need to assess other features, including internal and external frames. External frames are original style, classic packs. Internal frame packs tend to be lighter and have a lower profile. If you need to maneuver through some tight areas, an internal frame pack might be best.
Frames in packs help you carry more, and you can even strap things to the outside of the pack, says Backcountry, a gear and outdoors resource. • Consider additional features. Packs come with various features, including load-lifter straps and sternum straps, that can help
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ew Year’s resolutions typically focus on reactive goals like losing weight or getting back into that workout routine. However, thinking about resolutions in a more proactive, longterm way can give you more motivation and the willpower to stick with it. A commitment to proactive total body care, including these tips from Massage Envy, can keep your body and mind tuned up, allowing you to do more of what you love in 2017 and beyond. Feel confident by upping your skincare
Skin is an organ – the body’s largest organ, in fact. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to it. Regular skincare can help you feel good on the outside by reversing signs of aging, improving skin tone and texture, moisturizing skin and reducing blemishes and breakouts, and better on the inside, as feeling good about how your skin looks can boost your confidence. A daily hydrating moisturizer with SPF does double duty to protect and hydrate. Regular facials that cater to your skin’s unique needs can also help min-
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our local free newspaper, delivered bi-weekly to your mailbox, has a new name and publisher; fortunately, however, they retained the same old financial columnist – me! I will continue whispering in your head the right financial steps to take with your savings, investments and overall general financial future. Whether it be planning for your retirement, the kids college tuition bills, a house purchase, a wedding or a trip around the world, I will continue on as your concierge giving you the repetitive message of live below your means, spend less to save and invest more and some creative tax-advantaged ways to accomplish these vital goals and objectives. Thank you for reading my column over the last 6 or more years and for those precious few readers that take the time to write to me or send me an email, whether or not you agree with my point of view, it’s always wonderful to receive feedback on one’s efforts. If you haven’t written to me, let me invite you
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Thomas Edison’s Revolutionary Audio Toy Started the Home Phonograph and Recorded Music Industry
he home music entertainment industry got its start from a handheld revolutionary toy targeted for girls - the talking doll. Thomas Edison in 1877 patented his first phonograph recorder. He envisioned his invention as time saving business equipment for letter dictation. However, a novel idea emerged of using this same technology in a miniature version to be housed inside a doll. Unknowingly, the talking doll would become the first home phonograph player when it was released to the public in 1890. Each doll housed an internal phonograph 7” tall, with a wax cylinder measuring 3” in diameter containing a six second prerecorded nursery
rhyme. Edison was enthusiastic in finding a new use for his invention and thought his talking doll would bring him huge success. In the April 26, 1890 issue of Scientific America, he boasted that he would be manufacturing 500 dolls per day and had a doll factory staffed with 100 employees in his New Jersey factory. The men assembled the talking devices and the factory women were assigned to dressing the dolls. The doll had a dainty imported Simon and Halbig bisque face, but the rest of doll’s body looked like a sci-fi transformer figure because of its metal torso and wooden segmented limbs. It was no wonder that Edison
would later refer to this doll as a “little monster”. After several plays, the doll’s recording was scratchy and even sounded spooky. The doll’s voice crank located in the back of the doll did not have a spring mechanism. A child was expected to steadily turn the crank at an even speed for the doll to audibly recite its rhyme. The price tag may have been more horrific than its horrid voice. The basic price for a simply clothed doll was $10. However, to buy the doll complete with its 1890’s high fashion outfit the price jumped to $25. This was the equivalent of two weeks’ salary for the average person. Edison success in the doll making business would
be short lived. The customer returns on these dolls were massive. One toy retailer returned 188 dolls out of their 200-doll order. The dolls could not hold up to a child’s hard use. To recover some of these losses, they removed the voice device and drastically marked down the price to that of an ordinary doll. The 1890’s factory doll business would be noted in history as one of Edison’s marketing failures. However, it proved to Edison that the average household was willing to spend extra money for recorded home entertainment. And that brought the launch of a new nationwide industry of recording artists, record sales and phonograph players all
initially headquartered at Edison’s West Orange location. Today we can still visit the doll, an early American factory, and the evolution of phonograph players at the place of the original music recording studio. Visit Thomas Edison
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Make Homes Safe for Pets... continued from page 12 pelled to chase after it. Dogs and cats can suffer serious injuries if they fall from windows. Make sure window screens are secure and install guards if your pet likes to hang out by the windows. Exercise caution when entering and leaving your home so pets don’t scurry outside. Keep cords and electronic outlets secure. Teething puppies or curious cats may bite or pull on power cords. Use cord keepers to cover up electric lines and outlet locks to keep plugs where they should be. Provide a comfortable indoor climate. Many pets spend the majority of their days indoors where climate and temperature can
be controlled. However, if yours is an outside pet or requires a brief stint in the garage or an uninsulated area, make sure the temperature in such areas is comfortable and safe. Take precautions around the house to keep pets safe, comfortable and secure. Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400.
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Stay On Top Of New Due Dates This Year
ax filing season officially begins this month. Did you know due dates for certain returns have been changed? Why are the dates changing? One reason is to bring due dates into a more logical order. For example, in prior years, if you were a partner in a partnership, you may have had to extend your personal tax return because you received the information statement from the partnership (Schedule K-1) at the last minute. That was because the due date for partnership returns has been four and a half months after the partnership’s year-end. For calendar-year partnerships, the date was April 15 – the same date you have to file your personal tax return.
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What’s changed. Partnerships and C corporations are swapping due dates. Beginning this year, when you file your 2016 federal return, the filing date for partnerships is March 15. The due date for a calendar-year 2016 C corporation is now April 15. The Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) is due April 15 instead of June 30. Forms W-2 and Forms 1099-Misc with non-employee compensation reported in Box 7 must be sent to recipients and submitted to the Social Security Administration and the IRS by January 31. The new due date for these forms apply to both paper and electronic filing. Some extended due dates are changing too.
Partnerships will now have a five-month extension until September 15. The Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report can be extended until October 15. What hasn’t changed. Due dates for your individual federal income tax return, S corporations, trusts, estates, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans will generally remain the same. Missing a due date and filing a tax return late will trigger penalties, and you’ll lose the opportunity to extend the time to file. Please contact us for more details. Robert P. Sokoloff and Associates, PC, is a year round full service CPA firm providing a wide range of Accounting and Tax ser-
vices to both Small Business and Individual Clients. We are QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisors and provide new business set up, training and support. Our office is located at 166 Main St. Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. Our website is www.cpanewjersey.com and email is rps@cpanewjersey.com. To contact us by phone please call 973633-1001.
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uring the month of december, HilldaleElentary school’s student council held a food drive for the montville kiwanis food pantry. Students who brought in two food items were entered into Hilldale’s “Academic Bowl”, a fun event where teams of students answer questions created by their teachers. Over 200 items were re-
• Where can you find local news that is informative and fun to read? • Where you can find out about local events without skimming through hundreds of other events? • Where can you read about your friends, neighbors, schools and your children? • Where can you read the news at your leisure and not when something pops up on your computer screen? • Where can you find local ads geared toward local people? cently delivered to the food pantry by student council advisors, Jason Jones, and Sandy Weber. “The staff of hilldale elementary school are to be commended for instilling the qualities of generosity, and helping those in need in their students”, stated deane driscoll, kiwanis food pantry director. “Qualities we hope will remain with these young people throughout
their lives.” The kiwanis club of montville, a community service group formed in june of 1978, has focused all its activites, and projects, to benefit the children, and families in need, of its community and beyond. To learn more about Montville Kiwanis, contact Doug Cooper at 908907-1112 or email kiwanisofmontville@gmail.com.
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s the chill settles in, comforting, warming, seasonal favorites like stews and soups become top of mind. However, with busy work schedules, there’s often not enough time to prepare them during the week. When Carrot-Lentil Stew is on the menu, time isn’t an issue. It’s ready in under an hour, plus it’s packed with healthy ingredients and robust flavor. Start with quick-cooking lentils, add nutrient-rich vegetables, vegetable broth and the secret ingredient: a jar of Aunt Nellie’s Glazed Sliced Carrots. The perfect-
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ly cooked carrot slices and their flavorful sauce add texture, flavor and vibrant color to the stew, which needs only 10 minutes to cook. Serve topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for another splash of color and an extra layer of flavor. This vegetarian stew can easily be adjusted to include chicken sausage for even more protein. For additional cold-weather cooking ideas, visit AuntNellies. com. Carrot-Lentil Vegetable Stew Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 cup dry lentils 3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 cup water 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup sliced celery 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) nosalt-added diced tomatoes 1 jar (15 1/2 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Glazed Small Sliced Carrots 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
Rinse lentils and drain. Place in Dutch oven or other large saucepan. Add 2 cups broth and water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes (lentils should be slightly undercooked). Add onion, celery, bell pepper, remaining broth, tomatoes with liquid, carrots with liquid and garlic. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, until liquid is reduced as desired and vegetables are just tender. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired. Note: If desired, 1/2 pound chicken sausage
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weaters and scarves aren’t the only ways to brace yourself against blustery weather. There’s no time like winter to putter in the kitchen, where the cozy heat from the stove and the aromas of mouthwatering dishes can warm you from the inside out. Rich, hearty stews and creamy casseroles are perfect for winter dinners, but when you’re craving something other than traditional comfort food, there are plenty of other options that will chase away the chill, such as a glass of Pinot Noir. These three dishes feature common proteins – chicken, beef and fish – in preparations that make it easy to reimagine your winter weather menu. Find more recipes and ideas for warming up this winter at culinary.net. Fruit Juice and Fish Fillets The temperatures may be falling, but you can still fire up the grill and fill up your plate with a tasty recipe like this Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish, which combines sweet juices for a citrus sauce that coats grilled catfish. Find more main dish recipes including catfish at uscatfish.com. Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish Recipe courtesy of The Catfish Institute Servings: 4 Citrus Sauce: 1 lime, juice and zest only 1 lemon, zest only
Winter Weather Warm-Up 1 orange, zest only 6 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Catfish: 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets 2 lemons salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Heat grill. To make citrus sauce: In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. To make catfish: Place catfish in shallow dish and squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over each fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes. Grill catfish fillets, skinside-up, 3-4 minutes. Flip over and grill 2-3 more minutes. Transfer catfish to serving plates and spoon warmed citrus sauce over fillets. Chicken and Salsa Verde Recipe courtesy of chef Jonathan Waxman Chicken: 1 fresh free-range organic chicken (4 pounds) sea salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon Salsa Verde: 1/4 cup capers in salt 4 anchovy filets 3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped arugula 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped tarragon 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt To make chicken: Heat oven to 450 F. Wash chicken in hot water. Dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut out backbone of chicken and remove any fat (this can be added to chicken stock). Using heavy chef’s knife, cut out breastbone. Season halves with sea salt and black pepper. Place chicken halves, skin side up, on two sizzle platters and dab with olive oil. Cut lemon in half and place 1 half, cut side down, next to chicken on each platter. Roast chicken 35 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. When done, remove chicken to platter and pour off excess fat. Cut each breast in half and cut the thigh from the leg. Serve with salsa verde (recipe below) and garnish with roasted lemon. To make salsa verde: Soak capers in cold water 1 hour then drain. Soak anchovies in cold water 15 minutes then pat dry and remove bones. Using mortar and pestle, smash capers, anchovies and garlic, until smooth, then transfer to large bowl.
Add all herbs and olive oil. Season with sea salt. Pair each serving with Angeline California Rosé of Pinot Noir. Black Skillet Beef with Greens and Red Potatoes Recipe courtesy of the USDA 1 pound top round beef 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon red pepper 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard nonstick spray 8 red-skinned potatoes,
halved 3 cups onion, finely chopped 2 cups beef broth 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch strips 2 bunches (1/2 pound each) mustard, kale or turnip greens, stems removed, coarsely torn Partially freeze beef. Thinly slice across grain into strips 1/8-inch thick and 3 inches wide. Trim away visible fat. Combine paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper,
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The Benefits of Hiring Professional Contractors
he DIY movement has inspired many homeowners to tackle home repair and remodeling projects on their own. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many homeowners who have embraced the DIY movement have discovered talents they never before knew they had. But no matter how simple popular home renovation television shows make remodeling projects appear, homeowners should know that such undertakings are far more difficult than they appear on television. Homeowners who overestimate their abilities and the time they have to complete projects can cost themselves substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are
a variety of reasons homeowners might want to work with professional contractors when tackling home improvement projects. Experience A trial and error approach can work with various projects and problems. But applying such an approach to home improvement projects is risky and potentially dangerous, not to mention costly. Experienced professional contractors with strong track records (seek recommendations from friends or neighbors) won’t have to go through trial and error and are therefore more likely than DIYers to complete a project on time and on budget. Inspiration One oft-overlooked
benefit of working with professional contractors is the likelihood that they can draw up ideas for projects that homeowners might otherwise never have thought up on their own. Homeowners without specific ideas in mind can ask contractors to come up with various scenarios before committing to a particular one. Veteran contractors can draw on years of experience to create designs that DIYers might be incapable of coming up with and/or incapable of seeing through to completion. Cost Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive to do something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home
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improvement projects. Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of professionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a much lower cost than individual homeowners because contractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings. Resale value Many homeowners renovate their homes with eyes on improving the resale value of those homes. But if homeowners want to showcase a newly remodeled kitchen when selling their homes, they should
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Steps to Take Before an Appraisers Visit house and property; a deed or title report; a recent tax bill; if applicable, a list of items to be sold with the house; purchase history of the home; and the original plans and specifications of the home.
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before the appraiser arrives. Homes with repairs that still need to be made will likely be valued less than similar homes with no such repair issues. Though repairs can be costly, investing in home repairs will likely increase both the appraisal and resale value of the home. • Obtain all necessary documents before the appraiser arrives. Homeowners who have certain documentation at the ready can speed up the appraisal process. Such documentation may include a survey of the
Realty Executives Recognizes Top Realtors
oug Radford, President of Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors® is pleased to announce and congratulate the following Realtors® who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements for the month of November. In the Butler/Kinnelon Branch Office which is located at 1234 Route 23 North, Realtor® Associate Margaret ‘Peggy’ Noble has been named the Top Producing Agent of the
month for generating the most listings and sales. In the Pompton Plains Branch Office, located at 363 Route 23 South, Realtor® Associate Martin Drag has been named the Office Top Listing Agent and Realtor® Associate Catherine Coppola has been named the Office Top Selling Agent. “It is an honor to have such professional and dynamic Realtors® affiliated with our company. Congratulations on this rec-
ognition to Peggy, Martin and Catherine who are all exceptional Agents,” states Radford. For more information, Peggy can be reached at the Butler/Kinnelon Branch Office at 973-838-6990 and Martin and Cathy can be reached at the Pompton Plains Branch Office at 973-305-5880. Visit the Company website: www. RealtyExecutives.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RealtyExecutivesNJ.
regard to a home’s appraisal value vary depending on a host of variables, but having such information at the ready can help appraisers make the most informed appraisal possible.
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Classic Rock Night - Readers Can Sing their Song
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ust imagine it. There you are up on stage, singing your favorite classic rock song. There’s a full band behind you. Back-up singers are moving to the music. There is a big crowd in the audience,
swaying back and forth. Lots of your friends and relatives, too, who can’t believe that’s you on the stage. “I can’t get no Satisfaction,” you belt out, moving to the music…just like the Rolling Stones…but,
it’s actually you! How much would you pay for that? How about $50? And, that includes a formal rehearsal with the band, to be sure you sound professional. Also included in this $50 donation is a
Pequannock UNICO‘s 2017 Mt. Airy Casino Trip and Show
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ome join the Pequannock UNICO trip committee on Tuesday, February 28th for the Mt Airy Casino and show “The Ultimate Johnny
Cash Tribute-Ring of Fire”. The price of $70.00 per person includes bus transportation, slot play ($10), free buffet lunch, and matinee show. Reservations sug-
gested immediately, with full payment due January 27th. Call Joan Deodato (973-696-3799) or Ann Carabello (973-835-0208) to book your reservation.
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full dinner, and a ticket to the show. It’s all going to happen, right in Wayne, at Classic Rock Night, Saturday, January 28, from 6 to 9:30pm, at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse, 52 Lake Drive West. To participate, and sing, readers can choose (and pay $50) for their favorite song. Then, they participate in a rehearsal with the band. These are examples of songs popular in the 1967-1986 era: Make Me Smile (Chicago); Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder); My Old School (Steely Dan); Beginnings (Chicago); Sing a Song (Earth Wind & Fire): and Honky Cat (Elton John). This event is sponsored by Wayne Rotary…and
Pompton Lakes $326,900
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profits go to local Wayne charities. Readers not wanting to sing, can attend the Classic Rock Night event by paying $35 each for single tickets in advance…or $40 per ticket purchased at the door. Kids, 12 and under, get into this event for free, and if they want the full course dinner, the cost is $15. Sponsorships are also available for this event. Each sponsor that commits $300 or more will receive a song performed by the YouChoose Band. It will reflect the nature of their business. Readers and potential sponsors can choose their song to sing in front of the band, or buy tickets, by going into the Internet, at
Pompton Lakes $189,900
http://www.youchoosemusic.fm/1716/classic-rocknight-iii. Questions? Answers will be provided by Dave Philp 917-204-1929 (call or text). Or, you can also get all the information from Rotarian Cindy Saypol, at csaypol@aol.com. Her cell number is 973-981-0456. Some of the local charities supported by Wayne Rotary include: The Foundation for the Handicapped, the Gift of Life Program, Wayne First Aid Squad, Passaic County Historical Society, Kids be Safe, Wayne School System, Clergy Fellowship, local Scouting, local Wayne nursing homes, and the Boys and Girls Club.
Rockaway $329,900
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Office 201-337-6600 Cell 973-650-0149 www.frankabate.com
This is a WOW home. Nice open floor plan in this 3 Br 2 Ba Expanded New England Cape. Hardwood flooring, quality wood stove, Updated kitchen and Baths. Full Basement all on a Level 100 x 110 Non Flood Lot!
No Flood - 2 Br 2 Bath Home with Solar Panels and High energy efficiency features. Mitsubishi Built in A/C, deep level fenced in yard. Paver driveway. Sale is subject to 3rd party approval. Must SELL!
Modern 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home with Central Air, Fireplace, city water and Sewers. Private back yard with deck & Hot tub. Priced for Immediate sale.
Ringwood $359,900
Franklin Lakes $369,900
Elmwood Park $309,900
Pompton Lakes $257,000
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Approx. 2600 fin. sq. ft. in this 4 Br, 2.5 Bath Colonial. First time offered for sale since built in 1968. Updated Kitchen and Fam. room addition with Gas Fplce and Cathedral Ceilings. Beautiful ½ acre Lot within the Cupsaw lake community. New 4 Br septic installed 12/16.
3 Bedroom Ranch on 1 Acre lot in need of Updating. Sold in “AS IS” condition. Do you have a TOUGH Sell Property in Need of too many repairs to mention? Call Frank A. today to Get it SOLD Right away! Cell 973-650-0149.
4 Bedroom 2 Bath in need of updates inside and out. Sold for $300,000, close date 12/14/16. Do you have a property to sell in Bergen, Passaic or Morris County? Call Frank A. today for great results. Cell 973-650-0149.
Houses For Rent Bloomingdale - 2 Br 2 Ba home on large level lot w/2 car gar, deck and porch. Modern interior. Washer Dryer & Fridge included. $2100 a month Small Pets ok. Call Frank A for all details today at 973-650-0149. Pompton Lakes – 3 Bedroom 2 Bath with Fireplace Built-in A/C. Family room addition. 1 Car Built-in Gar. Full Basement with laundry hook ups. Updated Kitchen and Bath. Freshly painted interior. $2500 a Month.
3 Br 2 Bath Home sold by Frank A. Hello Pompton Lakes. Buyers are you looking for a Nice Home in town? Call 20+ year Pompton Lakes resident Frank A. and let him help you find a good home in a GREAT little town.
Coming Soon Oakland - 3 Br 1.5 Ba Ranch with 1 Car Att Garage. Updated Kitchen and Interior. Riverdale - 4 Br 2 Ba Cape with 2 Car Att Garage. Cent Air., Washer, Dryer, Fridge. For updates on these or other Single Family rental Homes Call Frank A. today 973-650-0149.
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