Mt olive news august 2016

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No. 2 Vol. 8

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August 2016

Keturah Jumps To Fourth Place In The World At 2016 Olympics

By Cheryl Conway ugust was an exciting month for Mt. Olive as they got to support, cheer and witness greatness from one of their own.

Keturah Orji, a 2014 graduate of Mt. Olive High School, came in fourth place in the triple jump for track and field during the finals of the 2016 Olympic Games held Sun. evening, Aug. 14, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She had qualified for the final round the day before, on Sat., Aug. 13.

Although she was just short of earning a bronze

medal, Keturah broke the American National record for women in triple jump when she reached 14.71 meters during her first jump in the final round. Quite an accomplishment for the 20 year old, first time Olympian contestant.

“So many people in town are proud of her,” says her mom Nicole Orji who got to accompany her daughter to Rio along with her husband Anthony, and their three other children, Linda, 29, Anthony Jr., 23, and Rachel, 15.

Thanks to the community, an online go fund-me page

had been set up and raised $13,644 by 134 people in three months to help offset the travel costs for Keturah’s family to cheer her on in person during the Olympic games. They left on Tues., Aug. 9 and returned on Wed., Aug. 17.

The top three 2016 Olympic finalists in the triple jump are World Champion Caterine Ibarguen of Colombia (15.17m), Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela (14.98m) and Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan (14.74m). Keturah Orji of the United States registered a 14.71 mark finishing in fourth place.

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says her mom. “She had a really good jump,” surpassing her performance by well

over a meter from 13.30 last year to 14.71 at the Olympics. “She accom-

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Attention Mt. Olive ResidentsDon’t Miss Important Sept. 27 Vote

By John Jeffries n Tues., Sept. 27, the residents of Mt. Olive will be asked to go the polls and vote on two propositions related to full day kindergarten. The propositions are divided into two propositions on the ballot.

Proposition one authorizes the district to build a 13 classroom addition at Sandshore Elementary School in Budd

Lake.

Proposition two authorizes the school district to include in its annual budget the money, $808,000, to pay the extra teaching staff that will be needed.

The question is a very important one. If passed, it will change kindergarten from half days to full days as well as incontinued on page 6

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From The Mayor’s Office

s we begin a new school year I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a successful school year. I look forward to attending the many events, special performances and participate in the Read Across America as well as lecturing in the law classes and discussing local government.

Our DPW Department continues to make improvements to our roads. Recycling garbage cans are available to purchase through our Recreation Department http://online.anyflip.com/nojz/bwqj/#p=16. The Recycling can fundraiser is a 65 gallon tote can with attached lid and wheels.

Together Buildings / Grounds and Recreation are extremely busy planning the many more events that are scheduled for this fall.

Sat. Sept. 17 & 18 we will be having a Town Wide Garage Sale. Rain or Shine! There is a $15 registration fee. Proceeds to benefit Mt. Olive Recreation. For more details visit https://rec.mountolive.com/townwidegarage-sales/ and don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Starry Skies Festival which will be for those who are 21+. ID is required.

Eastern Asian will be providing two complimentary beverages. Many of our wonderful restaurants in town as well as the surrounding towns will be serving Hors d’oeuvres. We

will have live music for your enjoyment. VIP tables are also available. Tickets are available online https://www.RunReg.com/starryskies-festival.

Tickets include two complimentary drinks and Hors d’oeuvres from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Looking to host a party with a local destination? Look no further! Our Senior Center is available for private parties and rents. For more information call 973-691-0900 ext.

7263 for availability and details.

I would remiss if I didn’t thank our Recreation and Building and Grounds for a job well done with our Pirates Cove. Several residents in town as well as the surrounding towns have enjoyed their summer at Mt. Playmore and then Pirates Cove. This project has once again added another jewel to our beloved Turkey Brook Park. If you would like to have a picket engraved for Mount Playmore or Pirates Cove, simply visit the Recreation website and submit the form with payment. Pickets can be engraved with up to 18 characters including spaces. A great holiday gift, memory or dedication for that special someone. I know I have had a few created for my family.

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continued from front page her.

“She barely made the finals, by the skin of her teeth,” her mom continues. “I was hoping she’d pull a jump to surpass the bronze which was only three or four centimeters away. I knew she was able to jump really well. I was happy for her regardless. She had really great jumps.”

Keturah made it through the first round by being one of the top 12 triple jumpers; that number was broken down to the top eight who competed in the finals the next day.

Besides experiencing the thrill of her daughter competing as an Olympian, Orji greatly appreciated the experience of being able to attend such an amazing world event.

“It was pure excitement in the stadium,” she describes. “It’s wonderful to see so many people from different countries; so many different flags. There was just a spirit of cama-

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raderie for the people who accomplished so much.”

Everyone should get that opportunity to be a live spectator at the Olympics, she says.

“It was just so exciting; I was like ‘Wow!’ –a different level of excitement; everyone joined together” from around the world. “It made everyone happy and peaceful,” she says.

Keturah is now back at the University of Georgia where she is a junior studying financial planning. Since classes began while she was competing at the Olympics, she had to immediately return to school, traveling from Rio, to Houston, onto Atlanta, Ga., says her mom.

“She’s resting,” says Orgi. “Her coach said she can rest for 30 days. She’s going to lay in bed and do nothing,” her mom laughs.

“She’s a hard working lady,” says Orji.

She earned a 4.0 grade point average from

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her two summer classes. Next up for Keturah is to get ready for her indoor track and field season which starts in January at University of Georgia.

Keturah is also up for the Bowerman Award, an award to be given out in December as the highest accolade given to the year's best student-athlete in American collegiate track and field, Orji added.

“She had a really great season,” Orji concludes. “She broke her record at the Olympics after reaching 14.53 meters in June, jumping to 14.71 in August, breaking the American national record.

As reiterated from the Mt. Olive School District website, “We’re so proud of Keturah Orji.”

Keep jumping to greater heights.

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New View Media Group Applauds Some Area Schools For Ranking High On National List

By Cheryl Conway s schools throughout New Jersey take in the final weeks of summer before opening their doors to the 2016/2017 school year, some may take a bow to a job well done in making the country’s list as a top public high school.

In a recent ranking released by “Newsweek,” six public high schools in the coverage area of New View Media Group newspapers made the list for top 500 schools in the country.

In the top 500, there were 51 N.J. public high schools listed among the nation’s best in Newsweek's 2016 list.

Out of nearly 16,000 public high schools in the Newsweek rankings, Chatham High School ranked number 40; Madison High School ranked 115; Hanover Park High School in East Hanover ranked 365; Livingston High School ranked 383; Whippany Park High School ranked 429; and Mt. Olive High School in Flanders, ranked 482.

The school rankings are the result of research conducted by “Newsweek,” along with Westat, an analytic firm. They used objective measurements to determine the annual ranking such as the ratio of full-time student enrollment/counselor; SAT/ACT scores; graduation rate; and college enrollment rate.

Congratulations to all of the schools who made the 2016 list for top public high schools in the nation.

In 2015, U.S. News and World Report recognized MOHS as a top high school.

“The high ranking is quite an honor,” said Dr. Larrie Reynolds, superintendent of schools. “It gives testimony to what I see every day: that the students at Mt. Olive High School are some of the best prepared and most talented students anywhere. The dedication and hard work of the principal, faculty, staff, and, of course, students pay off in big ways. They deserve hearty congratulations.”

The high ranking by Newsweek comes

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For example in 11th grade, the final year in which students are tested, the 2016 MOHS average score was 92 percent higher than the state average in math; the MOHS average score was 55 percent higher than the state average in language Arts, according to the release.

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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 49” 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 church’s ministry and community outreach programs.

These include mission trips, bible school, providing and serving meals at Homeless

Church Hosts Coat Drive

Coat Drive has been scheduled to be held at the Mount Olive Community Bible Church on Sundays,

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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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.

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Valley and surrounding areas. The congregation offers a faithful, open and welcoming environment through services, classes and community events.

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continued from front page crease the amount residents pay for property taxes going forward.

The issue is full day kindergarten verses the current half day. If passed, the cost would be about $92.50 per household, per year, the first year. Based on the value of a home it could be more or less. After the first year, and going forward, it is certain that there will be salary increases as well as benefit increases and that number will rise with the years.

The School district does offer K-Excel, a tuition-based, full-day kindergarten program in collaboration with Mt.Olive Child Care and learning center. Dr. Larrie Reynolds, Mt. Olive superintendent, states that children enrolled in K-Excel do “significantly better” academically than kids not included in K-Excel.

K-Excel which has 120 students enrolled for the 2016-17 school year is offered at a cost

of $300 a month. For more on that program visit http://www.mtolivechildcare.org/beforeand-after-kindergarten.

Reynolds also said that the so-called fade away effect has been shown by the time kindergarten students reach third grade, their academic skills are about the same as those who did not have all-day kindergarten.

The question come September is do the residents of Mt Olive want the BOE to implement full day kindergarten at a cost of $6.65 million for construction of the 13classroom addition paid over 15 years, plus another $808,000 annually to pay the extra teaching staff that will be needed.

This is a decision that will affect all residents for years to come. Whether for this or against this, residents need to go out and vote.

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Beecher Set To Lead Mt. Olive As New Chief

By Jason Cohen teve Beecher dreamed of playing in the National Football League (NFL) or becoming a soldier, but his life took a different path. While he doesn’t compete on Sundays or fight overseas, the Randolph resident was appointed police chief of Mt. Olive on Aug. 1.

“I didn’t have the size or the speed to be an NFL guy,” said Beecher who has been a policeman for 29 years.

Beecher, 55, grew up in Denville and attended Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa., where he initially majored in pre-medicine. After his first year, more than half of the students dropped out of the major because of its difficulty and he switched to psychology and social services.

“I wanted to help people and being a doctor sounded like a good idea,” he commented.

The chief noted that he was the first

person in his family to attend college. His father, Steve Beecher was a cop in Florham Park for 14 years and both he and Beecher’s stepfather, Walter VanTreek served in the Marines.

“Being a police officer was always in the back of my mind,” he remarked.

While he does not work in a hospital saving lives, he makes a difference in Mt. Olive every day.

The chief explained that he enjoys his job because there is always something going on in the community.

“In Mt. Olive we have a little bit of everything,” Beecher said.

He recalled an incident 25 years ago when there was a blizzard. He and a few officers found a stranded car on Route 46 and it turns out the couple inside were on their way to the hospital to have a baby.

With snow pouring down, Beecher helped deliver it on the side of the road.

“I can’t say that I did much; it just happened,” he said.

Since he began his career as a policeman nearly 30 years ago, things have changed drastically. Beecher acknowledged he is not the most tech savvy guy, but over time has adjusted to cellphones, computers and the numerous other high tech gizmos and gadgets that come with the job.

“Things are changing so fast that you really have to make an effort to learn what’s coming out,” Beecher said. “Circumstances have forced me to become operationally competent.”

Beecher noted that the negative image of police in the media today has no effect on Mt. Olive. According to the chief, he and his staff have a good relationship with the community.

“For the most part, the people in our town are very supportive,” Beecher said.

“We don’t feel a lot of the backlash that much more paperwork than he anticipated.

“I feel it’s a great honor and really a other officers do.”

He is looking forward to his time as challenge for us to continue improving,” he chief, but realized the position requires said.

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Volunteers Sought To Help Reduce Neighboring Stray Cat Population

By Cheryl Conway olonies of stray cats have stopped spreading in Mt. Olive, but the success of the program has gotten quite contagious as neighboring Washington Township is considering implementing TNR down the road.

Officials in Washington Township have had discussions and are now pawing at the idea to determine if community support exists in terms of volunteers. Known as Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR), the program has been quite successful in other surrounding towns, especially in Mt. Olive, where a group of volunteers actively run the program and have reduced the number of feral cats drastically since 2009.

If anyone is interested in volunteering their time to help trap, transport, feed, foster stray cats or even sponsor fundraisers to support the program like bake sales or tricky trays, contact Donna Daly, coordinator of Senior Citizen Transportation in Washington Twp. at 908-876-8623.

While there are no immediate plans to start a TNR program in that town, there is a need to help control the population of nuisance cats within its borders.

“It’s desperately needed; we have a lot of

farmland out here,” says one cat lover in Long Valley who wishes to remain anonymous. “The program [TNR] works. It’s better than euthanizing.”

Currently, in Long Valley, stray cats are brought to Common Sense For Animals in Stewartsville where they receive medical attention and then are put up for adoption, according to one volunteer.

“Farms are everywhere in Long Valley,” barns, horse farms, cow farms, “so the cats are like squirrels,” says the volunteer. “They are just reproducing; they are all over my property. If we just had them neutered then all this nonsense wouldn’t be going on.”

Another volunteer, who has helped with the TNR program in Mt. Olive, says, “There are so many cats in this town. They are working cats which can breed, but a lot are sick.

They die; there’s a lot of inbreeding.”

One elderly woman spends her time “chasing coyotes away so they stop eating the kittens.”

TNR is a non-lethal control method used to trap feral cats, get them spayed, neutered and vaccinated for rabies and distemper by veterinarians, and ear clipped so when they are returned to their environment the colonies can be monitored. The friendly cats and kit-

tens are adopted out.

“It’s a win win for everyone.”

Controlling the population of cats can be beneficial as it creates healthier, better behaved cats after they are neutered; and reduces the number of nuisance cats that can spray, fight and shriek.

Washington Twp. officials started discussions last Oct. 2015 about the idea of TNR but no additional steps had been taken to get an organized program going. Like with any new program, funding and recruiting volun-

teers is always a challenge.

There have been less than a handful of volunteers who have been trying to minimize some cat colonies in Long Valley, but without any additional help from local volunteers their efforts may soon be exhausted.

One volunteer, who works full time, provides financial support for TNR. “I bring food; I help pay for neutering,” says the volunteer. But since doing it alone is impossible, this volunteer recruited the help continued on next page

Volunteers Sought... continued from previous page of another person who has been active with the TNR program in Mt. Olive.

“She came in and helped me; I needed support with traps and encouragement.”

The pair have been trying to control the feral cat population during the past six years, involving themselves with TNR, handling five different colonies of cats, with atleast eight cats in each one. They got the friendly

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cats placed into a home or had them put up for adoption.

Continuing to afford costs involved in feeding, paying for supplies, gas to transport the cats, veterinarian fees to neuter and vaccinate and then the time involved for post-operative care and to find foster homes is getting more difficult.

“I’m the only person doing this; it’s a lot,” says the volunteer who helps with the Mt.

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Olive TNR program. “I’m one person, it’s just me [in Long Valley]. “In Mt. Olive, it’s a group of us. Long valley doesn’t have a group; I am the group.”

In Mt. Olive, there are a group of volunteers that foster the cats, there are scheduled adoption days, three trappers. “There’s not that many [volunteers]; people come and go.”

But there is help, a website, someone who handles the calls.

In Long Valley, “I’ve done so many already,” about 100 cats. “I need a group. I need volunteers. There are people out there who work part time or volunteer.”

This volunteer has been helping about two cats a month “in this colony and that colony.

I do the best I can. It goes on and on. It’s not my job I have a job. It’s time consuming, sometimes I dread it; I got to do it.

“It’s an ongoing thing,” she continues, helping to get hundreds of cats neutered and spayed in Mt. Olive, about 25 in Netcong two years ago, and more recently about 60 in Hackettstown and Great Meadows.

“I do a lot of the driving myself; four hour drive in one day,” to take cats to a clinic one hour away in Pennsylvania, which offers a discount; or to Roxbury Animal Hospital which accepts a $50 certificate from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center for rabies and

temper shots, neuter and microchip.

“I feel as though this is where God is sending me right now. I’m going to give myself five more years then I’m retiring. Hopefully younger people will come on board.

They have more energy.”

While more volunteers would be a great help, so would be the assistance from some local veterinarians.

Involved with three other agencies when living in another state, the Long Valley volunteer says “all the vets up there helped. All will help neuter cats free of charge. That was a big key, offering your services.”

The veterinarians would also place cages in front, inside their vet offices, with cats that were up for adoption. “It’s the perfect spot. I don’t see vet participation here,” the volunteer observes. “It was just wonderful and successful, and so easy to do. It’s got to be a full team effort.”

Volunteers are needed to coordinate fundraisers and trapping of cats, serve as trappers, provide post-op care, donate space for co-op care and drive cats to and from clinics.

“There are many cat lovers and animal lovers on board,” says Mt. Olive TNR volunteer. “Just give us your time- that is what we need.”

Call 908-876-8623 to volunteer.

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Pirate’s Cove Makes Quite A Splash This Summer In Budd Lake

By Brianna Kudisch t. Olive residents have a new way to cool off during these final, hot and potentially downright humid days of summer. They can simply visit the new splash pad, located in Turkey Brook Park, the 3,825 square foot zero-depth aquatic facility filled with multiple sprinklers and spray features.

By far, the most popular attraction is the 300-gallon dump bucket.

Mayor Rob Greenbaum said, “[What] I like best about the splash pad is the smile on both kids and parents faces as the bucket spills. Almost unanimously, all have commented that the splash pad is a great success.”

Officially titled Pirate’s Cove at Mt. Playmore, the pad uses 3,000 gallons of recycled water daily. The water comes from a location adjacent to Mt. Playmore, in Turkey Brook Park, processed by dual filtration systems and an ultraviolet filtration system to ensure clean water supply.

The pad features 21 different spray attractions. In addition, there are areas outside of the “wet zone” that include three benches, 10 chairs and a pergola. Currently, the town is in the process of completing three unisex bathrooms/changing rooms and acquiring umbrellas for shaded areas.

“I can't tell you how many grandparents I have seen at the splash pad enjoying the activity with their grandchil-

dren,” said Greenbaum.

With construction started in April, the splash pad was completed the second week of July. The town spent a total of $880,000 on the project, coming in more than$20,000 under budget. The cost will be paid for through a municipal bond that will nominally affect the taxpayers.

The splash pad opens every day at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is available for free admission for both Mt. Olive residents and non-residents. Approximately 150 people can use the splash pad at one time.

“The pad has had tremendous attendance since opening.

Feedback has been extremely positive from children and adults of all ages,” said Laura Harris, business administrator of Mt. Olive Township.

In lieu of opening Budd Lake Beach, splash pad saves the township a substantial amount of money. The cost for the splash pad comes from regular maintenance, totaling about $25,000 annually for both staff and maintenance.

The pad will officially close on Labor Day. Despite ideas floating around, the splash pad will not be transformed into a skating rink. Instead, the tennis courts nearby will be converted into a skating park for the winter, at no cost.

The pad has dealt with a few minor problems since opening. Technology issues, including heavy rains, clogged lines, and run-off mud have created small conflicts in the

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beginning. However, officials have worked to solve those issues with grass netting, ensuring the splash pad functions to its full capability once more.

Greenbaum reflected on the many benefits of building an aquatic center as functional and attractive as a splash pad.

“The fact that the splash pad is open to all residents and non-residents allows all to reflect on the marvelous facilities that we have here in town,” said Greenbaum.

He continued, “Others will come and shop in our stores and will think about relocating in Mt. Olive when they are choosing a town to live in based upon our facilities. That continued on next page

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Lung Cancer Walk Set For Oct.

he seventh annual Northern NJ Free to Breathe 5K Lung Cancer Walk is set to take place on Sun., Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to noon, at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, to raise awareness and funds to assist the fight against lung cancer. The disease kills more American men and women than any other cancer, yet remains one of the least funded.

Organized by Free to Breathe, proceeds from the event will benefit lung cancer research, education and awareness programs. Free to Breathe seeks to make surviving lung cancer the expectation, not the exception. Its mission: double the fiveyear survival rate, currently 16 percent, by 2022.

Cost to walk is $15-$30.

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New Volleyball Club Raises The Level For Local Players

By Cheryl Conway or those who want to up their skills at volleyball, there is a new club in town just getting off the ground.

Xtreme Volleyball Academy just opened its doors with a sneak peek event held Sat., Aug. 27. The new club is located on Hillcrest Ave., off of Route 10 West in Ledgewood. Programs are set to begin Sept. 1 with tryouts for club programs to begin Nov. 4.

At the sneak peek, visitors were invited to meet volleyball coaches and staff, tour the gym and learn about the innovative programs, methodologies and technologies used by the U.S.A. Volleyball Team now being offered by this newly formed, educational, non-profit organization.

Programs at this new facility will aim to take volleyball players to a greater level through professional instruction and personal growth, explains Co-Founder and Director of Operations Allison Hayward of Ringoes.

“We feel we have created something special here since we plan to offer programs and instructions for every level of skills all while helping individuals and teams grow in their sense of sportsmanship, commitment, character, and community,” explains Hayward. “Our primary objective is to help players develop skills not only as athletes, but also as individuals. Life is about setting and achieving goals – we plan to do that every day here.”

XVA will offer eight week club programs on the na-

tional, regional and local levels. In addition, it will offer specialized academy programs for middle and high school players, as well as adult volleyball, beach, a boys’ team and the newest program – Parent Volleyball and Me. Co-Owner and Director of Coaching Braulio Rivera of Flanders, who developed the program explains, “The Parent Volleyball and Me is a one-of-a-kind experience for children ages five to ten to enjoy with their parents/guardians. It’s a very fun, positive instructional program that builds confidence and a bond between the child and parent/guardian.”

A seasonal girls’ program, for girls 13-18, will run from Nov. through May in an effort to get local girls to compete at nationals, explains Hayward. Tournaments will be held in Jan. 2017, with about five to seven single day events at the Ledgewood location and three to four away tournaments on weekends in the northeast such as Connecticut, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The club program is sanctioned by the Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) area of USA Volleyball, says Hayward.

At XVA, players will be divided into three levels of play based on skill and preference, explains Hayward. The purple level is the highest ranking team with three weekly practices; green team is the regional level with two weekly practices; and white team is a local team for players involved in other sports.

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In order to get on a team, girls must try out during the week of Nov. 4, with 10 to 12 players selected per team.

There will also be an eight week boys’ volleyball program starting in Sept. for ages 10 to 13.

While the club just had its sneak peak, XVA did offer a 10 week Beach Season program this summer that ended in June, adds Hayward. Girls and boys, ages 11 to 17, participated in a training program to learn how to play volleyball on the beach. The 65 players scrimmaged each other and then some went on to play in tournaments at Seaside and Point Pleasant beaches.

With other volleyball clubs as far as 40 minutes away, XVA is attracting volleyball players from local areas such as Roxbury, Mt. Olive, Mendham, Randolph, Hackettstown, says Hayward.

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ScanFest Comes To Budd Lake Labor Day Weekend

he 32nd Annual Scandinavian Fest, ScanFest '16, is set for Sun., Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at NJ Vasa Park in Budd Lake. Entertainment is covered for outdoors or indoors so the event will be held rain or shine.

Scandinavian Fest, an independent educational non-profit, is sponsoring the

event.

Enjoy a full day of entertainment, reenactors, dancers,Vikings with Viking boat, special kids' activities, Nordic foods, a 62-vendor Scandinavia marketplace and much more.

Save $11 in advance tickets on sale now through PayPal or by mail. Admission is

$14 at the gate; $13 for seniors. Kids under 12 and anyone in authentic regional Nordic folk-dress, old or young, are FREE. For more program details, visit

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Handicapped parking is available. The venue doesn't allow pets except trained service animals.

Shred Papers At Knights Of Columbus Event

nights of Columbus Shred Event is set for Sat., Sept 10, 8 a.m. until noon, at KofC Blessed Mother Seton Council, Flanders. Plan to arrive early as this event will end when shredding truck reaches capacity.

Take advantage of this safe and secure method of destroying confidential documents while helping your local charitable organization.

Bring documents in either paper bags or cardboard boxes. Shredding is limited to confidential and sensitive materials

only, please recycle all other paper. No binders or magazines.

Donations: $5.00 per bag (brown grocery bag size) or $7.00 per box (copy paper box size). Hard drive at $15 per hard drive; hard drive must be removed from the tower.

Proceeds are used for local charities and Scholarship Fund.

For more information, visit www.kofc.org or http://www.kofc5410.org.

If interested in becoming a Knight, contact 973- 584-2960.

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Innovative Camp Leads Students Surprised And A Step Ahead

By Catherine Bialkowski his summer, Mt. Olive District hosted its annual educational summer camp, “Innovation Station,” for children entering first through ninth grades. The subjects taught are all related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) areas of study, which, while sometimes challenging, are an important part of modern schooling.

The camp, offered in July and again in August, was a raging success for both the students who attended and the instructors. There were about 200 campers per week as well as teachers who shared their knowledge with the children.

This year’s director, Peter Hughes, was filled with positive remarks about the program.

“As the director, I got to see the quality of the laughter, learning, and smiles that this camp generated, and that was by far the most rewarding part,” he says.

“My goal is to give kids the most experiences for the money, and I think we do just that,” he says. “We don’t seek to make a profit on this camp; we seek to funnel every dollar back into making the experience great for our kids.”

Among the types of programs offered this year were “Digging in the Dirt,” in which campers learned about the ecosystem of dirt, bugs, and plants; “Minecraft,” in which campers used the popular computer game to learn about engineering and 3D environments; “Lights, Camera, Ac-

tion,” a film-themed class during which children wrote scripts and edited footage; and “Lift Off With Rockets,” an exciting course all about physics and the science of flight.

“I believe that the STEM subjects are an integral part of our future economy,” says Hughes. “A large part of our history as America has revolved around the fact that we have freedom and the ability to be innovators.

“We have led the world in innovation, design, entrepreneurship, and creativity,” he continues. “I think that these are American values and that the STEM initiative is about preserving the future for our children. I truly believe that this is not just about getting a good job when they are older, it is about being a world leader in designing the future of our children and the country they will inherit.”

While most of the programs were obviously incredibly fun for the students, it was clear to those running the camp that they were also learning a lot - perhaps without even knowing it. One of the most popular courses, entitled “Filming the Zombie Apocalypse,” allowed middle-schoolers to create their own movies, including DIY props, costumes, and makeup looks. Younger children acted as extras in the movies, and there was even a predetermined “Zombie Day” with a spooky costume contest. While this was clearly a whole lot of fun, the students picked up valuable skills in video and sound editing, as well as filmmaking.

Hughes’ favorite moment came during one of the

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MOHS Audio Studio Created By Legendary Rock Producers

wo veteran rock producer-engineers are helping create a state-of- the-art audio studio at Mt. Olive High School. Record producer and engineer Tony Bongiovi and record producer, engineer, and mixer Ron Saint Germain have been hard at work on the studio since the fall of 2015.

Bon Giovi, a cousin to rocker Jon Bon Jovi, has engineered records for Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Diana Ross, and The Temptations. As a producer, he contributed to more than 40 gold and platinum records for artists such as Aerosmith and Ozzy Osbourne. Saint Germain has produced and engineered work for U2, Creed, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Michael Jackson, among many others.

Their work at Mt. Olive will come to fruition in September when the studio officially opens and the school’s audio engineering course begins.

Saint Germain recently collaborated with Trevor Campbell, who will head the MOHS audio production program, to find the perfect equipment that would serve as the heart of the studio. After traveling to different studios and trying out audio equipment first-hand, the two decided on a console made by renowned music company API that can interface with computer software to create a hybrid of analog and digital signals.

project being completed this summer that will convert the school’s former auditorium into instructional use. The highlight of the new space will be a high-tech design lab that will enable engineering students to design, prototype, and produce products.

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Mt. Olive High School’s audio console is constructed at API headquarters in Maryland.

“The audio production program will truly be a professional level experience, the kind you find at colleges all over the country,” said Dr. Larrie Reynolds, superintendent of schools and music enthusiast. “It will be a terrific complement to our music and performing arts program as well as our television production program.”

The new audio studio will allow performances in the adjacent performance space to be professionally recorded. Both areas are part of a $2.5 million renovation

worlds that their friends could enter into,” says Hughes. “It caused all sorts of learning as students learned that when they gave full control to their friends, their friends sometimes used that power to be destructive by blowing up their worlds. The students were not only learning valuable skills in STEM areas, but life lessons as well.

“It was kind of like stepping on your friend’s sand castle when we were kids,” he says. “There were real social problems that it caused and kids had to ultimately learn teamwork skills, net-etiquette, and conflict resolution from the experience.”

All in all, the STEM camp offered by Mt. Olive public schools this year was a success from all standpoints. According to some of those involved in prior years, it was the best so far. The experience - for child and instructor alikewas “completely unique and really surprising.”

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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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Blairstown Twp.

$349,900

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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Sales Associate

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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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Sales Associate

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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!!

Christopher “John” Kruk

Broker/Sales Associate

908-343-5328

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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Sales Associate

908-310-5580

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.

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Broker/Sales Associate

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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!!

Christopher “John” Kruk

Broker/Sales Associate

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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!!

Christopher “John” Kruk

Broker/Sales Associate

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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.

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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.

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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

Broker/Sales Associate

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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.

Mansfield Twp.

Christopher “John” Kruk

Broker/Sales Associate

$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).

908-343-5328

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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Hackettstown Twp. $435,000

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$300,000

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$125,000

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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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Broker/Sales Associate

973-277-3834

Christopher “John” Kruk

Broker/Sales Associate

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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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Broker/Sales Associate

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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.

Move right in! Msuite w/ full bath, wal- in closet.

Sep. laundry rm. Underground parking with elevator access. Balcony loc. off LR w/great views.

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Local Women Participate In Miss America Organization Preliminaries

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By Elsie Walker heir platforms included fighting homelessness and helping victims of domestic abuse. They were passionate about these causes and shared what they have already done to help others.

However, they are not candidates for office, but young women who hope to be part of making a brighter tomorrow. For many, that is one reason why they were competing in the Triple Crown pageant, a preliminary to the Miss Jersey and Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen Pageants.

As queens, it would give them a chance to get the word out about their platforms. Three local women were among those who vied for crowns on Aug. 6 at the Masonic Lodge in Budd Lake.

When the competition was over, crowned as queens were Jessica Indio, Miss TriCounty of Hammonton; Emily Cooney, Miss Tri-County Outstanding Teen, of Mantua Township; Rachelle Le Grand, Miss Gateway of Morganville; and Cianna Winkler, Miss Gateway Outstanding Teen of Verona.

Executive directors of the pageants are Sharon Rosequist, Miss Tri-County, and Kerry Milone-Clapp, Miss Gateway. Both live in Netcong and they are mother and daughter.

In addition to winning the crown as Miss Gateway’s Outstanding Teen, Winkler also won the talent portion of the competition. A junior at Verona High School, Winkler did a lyrical dance to “Not About Angels” from the movie, “The Fault in Our Stars.” This was Winkler’s third year competing in the Miss America pageant system.

Winkler said that she got involved in competing to gain confidence and that benefits of

the pageants include doing the interviews which help to build life skills and “you meet wonderful girls out there.”

Winkler’s platform is “Thinking Outside the Box: Creating Awareness for Child Homelessness. She has participated in Cardboard Box Cities and will be running one in November. She explained that a Cardboard Box City is where youth spend a night sleeping outside in cardboard boxes. It has been done at her church, the First Presbyterian Church in Verona. The boxes are located near the street so people can see them as they pass by and this raises awareness of the issue of homelessness. Water and food are proved by strangers, much in the way the homeless survive. Winkler is also involved with assembling and providing bags of toiletries that people can give out to any homeless people they meet.

Although she did not walk away with a teen crown, Abby Rodriguez, of Budd Lake, was recognized the People's Choice winner.

“The audience votes for their favorite girl and she won that award. There was no prize, other that the confidence booster for her since this is her first time ever competing,” said Milone-Clapp.

A junior at Mt. Olive High School, Rodriguez’s interest in the pageant started years earlier at her old elementary school, when a friend shared that she wanted to do it. That stuck in the back of Rodriguez’s mind. Then one day she saw Milone-Clapp at her high school in a Miss America shirt. That rekindled Rodriguez’s interest.

Rodriguez’s platform is homelessness.

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Dental Digest- Afraid Of The Dentist? There Are Options

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At Morris County Dental Associates, LLC, it’s not uncommon for a fearful patient to have been referred by a friend, co-worker, or family member. Believe it or not, this initial expression of trust goes a long way to combat anxiety. The second step people tell us that has helped them is our outstanding staff, primarily the first person they speak to on the phone once they call to make that initial appointment. When they hang up the phone, they’ve

had a pleasant interaction which they feel good about.

Trust is a large component in the process of alleviating fear. We usually like to see apprehensive patients for a “meet & greet� before any treatment is scheduled. We also try to make the first visit “treatment free,� meaning we perform exams and films before cleanings or other procedures. Of course this isn’t always possible if the patient is in pain, but when a person gets to meet the doctor and staff face-toface before dental care is delivered, anxiety levels are again reduced due to an increase in trust.

As a dentist, I enjoy

watching the relationship with fearful patients grow.

As the appointments progress, fear almost always decreases. Patients look forward to their visits with my staff and myself, they are smiling and joking with us, and we always hear, “If I knew it was going to be like this, I would have started coming here a long time ago.�

Different levels of stress-reduction are possible, too. We perform all of them in our practice: Laughing Gas / Nitrous Oxide / Sweet Air: Many people are familiar with this. A mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen are delivered through a nosepiece, which helps to reduce anxiety. Once the

procedures are completed, the gas is turned off, and you return to normal. You are able to drive yourself to and from the office, and there are no restrictions on eating.

Oral Sedation: This is a service the dentist receives advanced training for, and is issued a permit by the State of NJ. The patient ingests pills orally starting the night before, and treatment is usually scheduled in the morning. Patients become very relaxed. A level of amnesia is also achieved, where they don’t remember much of the procedure. Patients must have an escort to and from the office, and cannot eat after midnight the evening before their treatment.

IV Sedation: With this option an anesthesiologist delivers medication intravenously to take you to a deeper level of sedation, and monitors you through the entire procedure. Full amnesia is usually achieved. You are breathing completely on your own: machines are not required to aid you. Again, patients must have an escort and cannot eat the evening before.

If you are one of the many Americans who fear visiting the dentist, give us a call and tell us about your concerns. Compassion is key to helping our patients, and is part of our mantra: “Experience, Compassion, & Quality.�

We’re convinced you’ll be

glad you picked up the phone.

Dr. Ira Goldberg is a general dentist located in the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna. He provides general dental services for the entire family, including: cleanings, check-ups, whitening, veneers, crowns, root canals, periodontal (gum) services, and dental implants. He holds many degrees and is recognized as an expert in dental implants. Please visit his website at www.morriscountydentist.com for additional information.

He can be reached at (973) 328-1225 and at frontdesk.mcda@gmail.com.

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continued from page 18 nights with sandwiches, socks, blankets, and personal care items for the homeless. Rodriquez is also a Girl Scout and will be working toward her Gold Star award soon.

“I’m not here to get a crown; I’m here to learn,” said Rodriguez when asked why she was in the pageant. She said that she was also there to meet new people. She feels that learning and meeting new people are two benefits of competing.

For her talent, Rodriguez sang “Cups” from the movie, “Pitch Perfect.”

The 2015 Warren County Queen of the Fair, Jessica Ervey of Hackettstown competed in the Miss pageants. It was her first time competing in the Miss America organization. After winning the fair crown, people encouraged her to compete in the Miss program.

For talent, Ervey did a jazz dance number to Justin Timerlake’s “Like I Love You.” Ervey’s platform was Hope Garden for Domestic Abuse. It started with her work for her Girl Scout Gold Star Award. She created a garden at a center for abused women. A farmer, the Centenary College student helps victims who have been trodden down and lost self-esteem, to tend the garden and grow vegetables. Through this garden, the women learn many things; one is that “They can still grow, just like the garden,” said Ervey.

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Girl Scouts Motivate Kids To Get Outside

The idea of Geocaching is very important to these three girls, because they have witnessed that the increased use of electronics has had a huge impact in making kids less active,

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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.

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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.

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

“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,

or selling sock puppets and puzzle boxes from my grocery cart,” he jokes.

However, it doesn’t seem that his career in toothpicks will be ending anytime soon.

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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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“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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MO 16U Travel Softball Team Wins Regional Championship

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MO 16U champs include, from bottom left, Maddie Staley, Leah Schmidt, Kaitlin Pettenger, Alyssa Segnello, Bella Salafia; from top left, Manager Paul Segnello, Aliyah Lloyd, Anna Callahan, Charlotte Salafia, Kaela Frenchman, Coach Matt Callahan, Izzy Hendrickson, Annalee Smith, Gabby Grillo, Coach Steve Schmidt.

he Mt. Olive Marauder 16U girls travel team won the Babe Ruth MidAtlantic Regional Championship hosted in Mt. Olive on July 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17. This was Mt. Oliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth consecutive year hosting this tournament where teams from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York compete for a regional title.

The 16U team had four wins and zero losses in pool play, then won their fifth game and championship on Sunday defeating Buena NJ, the Southern NJ State Champs, by a score of 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2. The team had an overall record of 38 wins and eight losses during eight tournaments at the 16U and 18U levels.

The team won four tournament championships out of their eight tournaments played.

Manager Paul Segnello quoted â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a memorable year getting to coach these exceptional athletes who make the Mt. Olive Softball program the best in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. They are such a young team to have accomplished what they did. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve proven yet again that they are true champions.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the 16U accomplishments, the Mt. Olive 8U and 12U travel teams also finished runner-up in in the Regional Tournament in their respective age brackets. Both of these teams were state champions this year and had incredible seasons. Team Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keith Heinemann (8U) and Kristen Pettenger (12U) have much to be proud of with their competitive teams.

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Morris County To Hold First Annual Recovery Walk This September

by Ashley Bouwense he Freedom House Foundation and The George Gramby Observance Committee are teaming together to coordinate the first-annual Morris County Recovery Walk set for 9 a.m., Sat., Sept. 10 at Ginty Field in Morristown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This recovery walk was not only formed to raise awareness for alcohol and drug addictions, but also to celebrate recovery,â&#x20AC;? Director of Freedom Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marketing and Development Dawn Knill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to show that there is hope and life after addition.â&#x20AC;?

Knill explained that there is a state-wide annual recovery walk, but people felt that there needed to be something local. So, volunteers and staff from Freedom Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a non-profit, residential treatment center for adult menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and members of the non-profit George Gramby Committee decided to collaborate on this local effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still see people with addiction afraid to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in recovery,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Knill, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because people still see addiction as a choice, not a disease. We hope the Recovery Walk will

destigmatize addiction. The more we talk about it, the better off everyone will be.â&#x20AC;?

The Recovery Walk is a family-friendly event; all ages can participate. The walk is two-and-a-half miles long and is estimated to take 49 minutes. Participants will reach the finish line at George Gramby Memorial Park, where a celebration filled with music and refreshments. People are also encouraged to visit the addiction education recovery vendors.

Those in the Honor Guard, people who have been in recovery for 10 years or more, will lead the walk. They will be honored with sashes and buttons. Behind the Honor Guard will be the rest of those participating.

Freedom House and the George Gramby Committee are reaching out to town dignitaries to guest speak after the walk.

More than 700 substance abuse deaths were reported in N.J. alone in 2014, and those statistics do not account for unreported deaths. The Freedom House Foundation and The George Gramby Observance Committee are trying to reduce the number of addictionrelated deaths through this Recovery Walk,

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Registration costs $10 for those 13-years or older and those ages six to 12 have a $5 registration fee. Those registering six-yearsold and older will receive a Recovery Walk T-shirt. Children five-years-old and under can participate for free.

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Free Series Offered On Mental Illness

AMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Free Family to Family Education Program is offering a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being.

The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family member volunteers who know

what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to have a loved one struggling with a brain disorder. Classes start: Wed., Sept. 7, from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at St Luke's Warren Campus in Phillipsburg.

There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family to Family Education Program.

Registration is required, email namiwarrencounty@naminj.org or call Elaine at 908619-9619.

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By Cheryl Conway newly born fawn almost got run over by a lawnmower as it was hiding in the bushes.

The tiny stranded fawn curled up in a fetal position next to the front brick steps of a residential home in Flanders for hours, not knowing where to turn. The homeowner, fearing that the fawn’s mother was not going to return called the Antler-Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary in Frelinghuysen for help.

Sanctuary Director Kelly Simonetti of Frelinghuysen gave the homeowner specific instructions to not feed nor go outside to disturb the fawn. She told her that deer usually leave their babies behind hidden in bushes or forests while they go searching for food for the day. Most of the time, they do come back but if the parent deer did not return by 8 p.m. to call her back for some additional help.

Sure enough, by dusk, momma deer did come back for the fawn as he was no longer curled up near the front of the house but instead, thankfully, seen lurking in the wooded backyard feeding from its mother.

Located on 120-acres of preserved farm in Warren County, Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rehabilitation center that provides vital care and treatment to sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.

It is one of 30 rehabbers in NJ licensed through the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife to care for fawns, raccoon, skunks, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, wood-

Wildlife Sanctuary Welcomes Animals Needing Care And Rescue, Volunteers And More Funds chucks, other small mammals and bears.

The sanctuary is dedicated to rehabilitating these animals back to health so they can be returned to the wild where they belong.

Simonetti opened the sanctuary 13 years ago right on the land that she had moved into six months prior with her husband Jim Simonetti, former police chief of Roxbury who is currently running for Warren County sheriff.

Simonetti, a registered nurse, used to volunteer at St. Hubert’s in Madison for 15 years taking care of dogs and cats.

“I would help them with sick animals but that’s when I realized they were bringing in wildlife, so it was an easy fit,” she says. “So I got my wildlife rehabilitation license,” but decided to “not go crazy with it,” and instead start off slow with just a few animals. “But when you start taking care of animals, you can’t help it to get crazy.”

She explains how “we started with a couple of cages in the garage,” with maybe 25 to 30 animals the first year; 100 the next year; “then it grew and grew.”

Simonetti soon realized she needed help so “I got friends to help me.”

Her sanctuary has grown into four buildings of various animals cared for by about 50 non-paid volunteers- young to old- on a regular basis. She currently has 150 animals, at least one of everything, skunks, opossum, squirrels, raccoon, fawn, groundhogs, bear cubs, foxes and porcu-

pine.

Right now she has close to 40 fawns that she is raising, who require the most work when it comes to feeding. Each fawn gets a 12 ounce bottle of formula four to five times daily.

Thanks to her “die hard ladies,” her dedicated 40 volunteers ages 50 to 70 years old, who arrive 7:30 a.m. to mix the formula “fresh every day. “They are here making formula in the heat. When I say die hard, I truly mean die hard,” Also called “veterans”

by Simonetti, she says of these volunteers, they come with “ice packs around their necks, towels around their head, the boots on, the diehards, they keep going.”

The fawns get fed 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., then 11 a.m., then 4 p.m. and then at 8 p.m.

Volunteers, who each go through training and safety issues, work in three shifts with each involving feeding the animals, cleaning cages, 25 loads of laundry a day as each animal has its own towel. Simonetti says they go through six gallons of bleach a week.

At the evening shift, “we tuck everyone in for the night; make sure the cages are locked” and then the whole routine begins again at 6 a.m. for Simonetti the next morning before she goes off to her full time job in sales for High Touch Healthcare.

“We all go home exhausted,” Simonetti admits, but taking care of animals, like people, is her passion.

Before opening the sanctuary, Simonetti worked as an

oncology nurse in Newark for 25 years.

When she had gotten a puppy, she needed to train it so she started visiting St. Hubert’s. Not being able to ignore the sheltered cats and dogs, “I started going down there and helping them. I just always loved animals all my life. I got more involved in what goes on. As a volunteer you give a lot more; you realize it is what you want to do.”

At the sanctuary, Simonetti has a volunteer veterinarian, Dr. Marie Policy of Sparta, who visits regularly to monitor the animals, tend to their diets and medication and trains student interns.

For the past four years, Simonetti has been bringing in four to five interns to gain first-hand experience of taking care of animals that have been sick, injured or abandoned.

These students have gone off to veterinarian schools; some have gone onto wildlife projects; one who worked at the sanctuary when she was 13 is in Montana researching prairie dogs.

“We give them a solid base to reality,” says Simonetti of her intern program.

“These people, they love wildlife, they love habitat, they love nature, they get it.

People are amazing; they will pick up anything and bring it here” whether orphaned or injured.

At the sanctuary, Simonetti operates everything similar to a medical facility with one building temperature controlled and dedicated to critical care with

small infant animals needing incubators and formula; with another building dedicated to animals not ready for the habitat and still in indoor cages; then another area with animals outdoors in cages; raccoons and skunks in another big cage, all scattered and rehabbing throughout the property.

“Once stable and eating natural food and behaving, we know we’ve done our job and that’s when we will release them,” she says.

“We find either private land or we take them out and release them,” after caring for them close to 10 to 12 weeks.

Out of the animals brought there, Simonetti says about 20 percent don’t survive because they’ve been severely compromised, injured or dehydrated.

Simonetti’s favorite part is when the animal turns to the wild.

“The best part is when we take in these small, small animals and they are destined to die, to watch the growth and development, they are so depended on us…then they get wild. Unlike dogs and cats, they be-

come dependent on us; other animals they turn wild immediately. That’s the best part.”

A raccoon, “they are climbing around the cage, then they go to the end of the forest, they run right up the tree or go across the lake and go swimming,” she explains.

Or the bear who is fed vegetables, fruits, pears, peaches and corn, “We put in a bucket of acorns and he smells them, he immediately dumped the bucket and started eating acorns piece by piece. They just know instinctively. That’s the best part; when the light bulb goes on in their head.

They are so anxious. When they dig for worms, that’s the most rewarding part. We know we’ve done our job well.”

Besides helping animals return to the wild, Simonetti’s mission is to actively educate the public on caring for the ecosystems, supporting the environment, respecting the wildlife and protecting and preserving the native lands for the future wildlife habitat, as stated on her website. continued on page 38

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continued from page 12 experience the greatest techniques in training and technology to bring them to that next level.

“Recreation Volleyball is a great way to introduce any sport to any child in the beginning,” says Co-Founder and Club Director/Head Coach Cindy Rivera of Flanders.

“However, for those that really love and develop a passion and truly want to excel in the game, continuous training and competing in the higher level of competition will help them become a much better and consistent player which will help our high school program competing in much more competitive levels.”

XVA offers an innovative approach called Xcel and new equipment such as VERT. “The future of volleyball is here at XVA,” says Rivera.

“We have developed Xcel, a training methodology that combines traditional best practices with the effective use of the newest technologies. Players learn correct volleyball technique, how to condition for strength, prevent injury, and maintain a positive attitude, while living a healthy lifestyle and working as a team.”

Hayward explains the Xcel method combines “training, conditioning, methods of nutrition; measuring all of that, what their jumps are, what they’re strong in. They will get an overall evaluation of what they are doing.” Players will be trained at XVA then can go online at home for training and conditioning and to review videos “to see what they did wrong and how to accomplish their goals.”

To measure a player’s jump, XVA will be using a new

technology called VERT. “Through the use of new equipment like VERT, the same technology used by the USA Volleyball Team for measuring jump performance, and Live Video Delay software, we enable our players to see real time action to assist them in improving performance,” says Rivera. “We feel we are combining the best of traditional and modern training methods and are really excited to have players come out and experience it for themselves.”

XVA is an educational and instructional 501-C- 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to instructing volleyball players through expert training and competitive play. All money goes back into the 7,000 sq. ft. facility to pay for rent and coaches. The facility features an Olympic size court, lounge and Wi-Fi. Players are required to pay for uniforms, equipment and tournaments.

It was founded by Cindy and Braulio Rivera and Allison and Mark Hayward, along with coaches with decades of experience, a board of trustees who have extensive experience in the operation and management of Junior Volleyball Clubs, and volunteers who give their time and expertise behind the scenes.

The Haywards’ 16-year old daughter had been playing club volleyball for five years when they met the Riveras.

Cindy was Haywards’ daughter’s coach.

“Cindy and I started brainstorming; next thing you know we are sitting in Ledgewood opening a volleyball club,” says Hayward.

“It’s different,” says Hayward, “it’s not your normal

come to a practice or tournament.” It offers college recruiting advice like applying for scholarships, provides a videographer for recruiting videos and will host a College Panel Day. The Riveras both played varsity volleyball in high school, college and organized adults USVBA teams for 20 plus years; have been coaching volleyball at the high school and recreation levels for 10 years; and were involved in the Mt. Olive Recreation Volleyball, Mt. Olive Middle School Travel Program and Beach Volleyball to Mt. Olive and neighboring townships. Cindy is currently the president for the MOHS Volleyball Parent Booster Club.

They also organized and ran a summer junior clinic benefiting the MOHS Volleyball program two years in the row. “This has become one of the biggest fund raising events we have to help MOHS's volleyball program,” says Rivera.

They passed their love of the game to their daughter Brittany, a junior at MOHS, who plays on the MOHS Varsity Team and was chosen to be on the 2014 United States Junior Beach High Performance team.

“Volleyball is a sport that can be taught to play regardless of your age,” justifies Rivera. “It's a sport that involved both mind and physical abilities. It's a very strategic game and it does take certain finesse as well.”

For additional information on XVA and its upcoming programs, club news, schedule and events, visit www.xtremevbacademy.com or call (862) 219-5696.

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How To Use Your Smartphone To Save Time And Money This Back-to-School Season

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ack-to-school season means more errands, more chores and more scheduled activities. It also means a dent in your wallet.

But you can recapture some of your free time and save some money along the way by turning your smartphone or tablet into command central. Here are some smart smartphone strategies for families as they head back to school.

• Say cheese: Be sure to capture all those toothy grins on camera! It doesn’t take much effort to go beyond posting your first day of school favorites to social media.

You can order prints, photo cards, canvas prints and other personalized items from your phone, Facebook, or Instagram using the Walgreens mobile app, even turning your photos into personalized school supplies to send your kids to class in style.

Prints will be ready within an hour and many other personalized photo products can be picked up the same day.

• Be in touch: Have all the most important numbers you may need on speed dial: your children’s schools, doctors, babysitters, coaches and other caregivers.

• Save time scoring deals: Back-toschool supplies like pencils, pens, notebooks and more can add up, especially if you have multiple kids heading to the classroom. Consult your current store of supplies and create a needed shopping list.

Then, scour deals with ease by virtually “clipping” coupons from your mobile device through tools like the Walgreens mobile app.

“With a few clicks of the thumb I was able to order most of the items on my school supplies list within minutes during my lunch break,” says lifestyle blogger Janise Burrafato of “Mama in Heels.”

The database has hundreds of offers in searchable categories helping you save time and money during a busy, expensive time of year. What’s more, the app lets you use your mobile device as a point-of-sale device with Apple Pay and Android Pay, allowing you to skip long back-to-school lines and get on with your day.

• Get help: Doing it all on your own can be tough, but that’s what families are for.

However, this year you can skip the traditional chore wheel. These days, apps can help you incentivize the completion of household duties and assign different tasks on an age-appropriate basis.

For more great tips that will have you prepping like a pro this back-to-school season, follow along with “Mama in Heels,” “Katie’s Bliss,” and other lifestyle bloggers using the #MyWalgreensApp hashtag.

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Wildlife Sanctuary Welcomes Animals...

continued from page 36 Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501©3 non-profit organization supported entirely by public donations and volunteers, without any local, state or federal funding.

With more than 1,000 animals a year brought to the facility, it desperately needs adiditonal support. It costs $175 per animal per month to provide proper care. A 20 gallon bucket of formula which lasts about a week costs $100; she spends up to $60,000 on formula to feed the animals. The annual season runs from March to Oct. and she runs on a $120,000 operating budget.

Simonetti holds several signature fundraisers during the year which includes a Baby Shower in May at a local church where people donate supplies; a Tuscan Sun outdoor Italian-style dinner is set for Aug. 21 this year at the Brook Hollow Winery in Milton with an Elvis impersonator; Hay Bails of Hope for Cancer set for Oct. 9 in conjunction with breast cancer awareness featuring tricky tray baskets donated by businesses held at the sanctuary; and a Holiday Bazaar held the first week in Dec. with a Christmas Tour and Craft- show in Hope in which “a lot of people do their Christmas shopping with us; they pay it forward- they give a gift of meaning.”

Current challenges are “providing enough good volunteers” and being able to finance the continuation of the sanctuary by funding repairs and building new cages.

It is hard to get individuals to contribute during economic hardships, grant writing is

a challenge. “It’s hard to convince people that rehabilitating squirrels is a good thing.

When you destroy a habitat you are replacing animals.”

Two years ago, Simonetti’s sanctuary was one of only two rehabbers in NJ designated by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlifeto rehabilitate bears. The other rehabber for bears is in South Jersey.

“We built a temporary bear cage,” she says, for a bear who was six pounds in April who grew to 85 pounds by Oct. “Our challenge or our wish is we want to build a bigger or more sophisticated bear cage,” she says. This can cost up to $80,000. With the current cage, they can house up to three bears at this time.

A corporate or private sponsor to help fund a bear cage, or a donor to act like a Secret Santa, is “our wish.”

Send tax-deductible check made payable to Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, 52 County Road 661, Newton, NJ 07860. Call 973-800-2420 to find out other ways to help or visit anter-ridge.com for more information.

If there is a wild animal left on a property or injured, call Simonetti for advice or an appointment.

“It is illegal to house or hold onto wildlife in NJ,” she says. “People want to do the right thing but they have to understand they all can’t be experts because they read about it on the internet. People have to follow the rules.”

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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 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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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How Students Can Handle The Transition To Middle School

child’s school-aged years are filled with many different lessons and experiences. While in school, kids have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and meet new people.

Many students will attend various schools before moving on to college, and therefore they must learn how to adjust to new schools. While many students attend elementary school together for years, students may not know their classmates once they make it to middle school, which tends to boast larger student bodies than elementary schools.

That’s because many middle schools’ student bodies are a combination of several elementary schools. Making the transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high can spark anxiety in students, but that does not have to be.

The National Education Association says a common element of a successful middle school experience is a smooth and positive transition from elementary school. The following are a few ways students can handle their transition to middle school.

• Participate in a school-based transition program. Middle schools frequently host open houses for elementary school students, who can take tours of the campus. Parents can take part in these events with their children. If your schedule does not allow you to attend, then schedule a private tour with the middle school principal or a faculty

member. Middle school guidance counselors or guest speakers also may make the rounds, visiting elementary schools directly. Be sure your student attends such information sessions so he or she can get an idea of what to expect during middle school.

• Dispel any myths your youngster might have heard about middle school. Youngsters hear lots of things about middle schools, and much of what kids hear might be untrue. Ask kids what they have heard about the schools they will be moving on to, and then do your best to dispel any myths.

• Find a middle school buddy. Ask an older sibling or invite someone who is currently enrolled in the school to speak with your child and answer any questions he or she may have. Hearing directly from a fellow student may make your child feel more comfortable about what to expect.

• Talk about any other fears. Engage in an open dialogue with your son or daughter about any additional fears he or she may have. If students are worried about academics, spend some time over the summer going over the curriculum. If the potential for peer pressure is a cause for concern, reinforce advice on how to react to peer pressure.

Parents and their children can take several steps to make students’ transitions to middle school as smooth as possible.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Cute Fox Terrier Mix Behaves, Loves Walks

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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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