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Former Verona Resident Freezes For Special Olympics

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By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta umping into ice cold water is not pleasurable; David Coppola will not lie about that.

But for a great cause, he’s proud to call himself the “Mascot Extraordinaire” for his team that does the Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights every year for the Special Olympics.

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ident, formerly of Verona, is planning to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge on Sat., Feb. 25. This is one of the major fundraisers for Special Olympics New Jersey, which provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to more than 25,000 athletes - and athletic competition in sports from alpine skiing to vol-

leyball for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

All these programs and services are always completely free thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Plunge. For example, $25 is the cost of 10 Special Olympics gold medals; $50 sends one athlete to fall games; $100 provides one adaptive bowling ramp; continued on page 2

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$100 minimum in order to participate.

Coppola lost track of when he started doing this, but he said this could be the seventh or eighth year. This year they are putting in an extra effort to raise money in honor of Joe Riley who got the team together and passed away a month ago.

Coppola’s team is called

The Polar Penguins. His son designed the banners and then Coppola decided to dress as a penguin to “go with it.” The Polar Penguins logo is on the outfit that his son designed and he also wears a cape with the banner.

Each year The Polar Penguins raise more money for the cause. In the first

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Last year, it was close to $8,000. Coppola hopes to raise $10,000. “You never know,” he said. “If it’s more, we’ll be grateful.”

Regarding competing with other teams, Coppola said, “It’s a win-win situation. There are no losers, only people who win because you raise money.”

Special Olympics isn’t the only cause Coppola is

helping. He also works as director of development of Emmaus for Veterans, which is working to build a living and training space for homeless veterans in Philipsburg. The 8,000-sq. ft. building will house approximately 50 vets and will be set up to teach various trades to the vets in residence.

“Why Philipsburg?” said Coppola. “It’s cheaper.

It’s too much money over here in Northern New Jersey.”

Coppola, who graduated Verona High School in 1976, still has ties to Verona, as his father, a 92-yearold World War II and Korean War veteran, still lives there.

To donate to Coppola’s Polar Bear Plunge, visit: https://www.classy.org/ fundraise?fcid=787248.

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Poets, Reading Groups Meet At Library

he Pompton Lakes Public Library keeps busy this February.

Pompton Poets plans to meet Feb. 22, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., featuring Don Kommit, at the Pompton Lakes Public Library. Kommit is an artist/poet/performer who has dedicated his life to Paterson where he was born, raised and educated.

Poets, writers, readers and listeners join the Pompton Poets with George Pereny, poet, musician and educator. All are welcome to join and meet others, from first time poets to published writers. Upcoming meetings: March 29, April 26 and May 31.

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Upcoming meetings include March 2, March 20, April 6 and April 17.

The Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library plan to host its first inaugural event for 2017! It will take place on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Pompton Lakes Public Library. This free event will include poetry, music and refreshments.

For further information, call the Pompton Lakes Library at 973-835-0482.

Registration for the Winter 2017 story-time session is now ongoing!

Story Time will run to March 18. Totally Toddlers Story Time is Thur., 1 p.m.

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Read To A Dog, for children ages five-10 are invited to sign up for a 10 minute time slot to practice reading to a certified therapy dog at the Pompton Lakes Library.

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Juggling Funshop is set for Sat., March 11, 11 a.m.

- 11:45 a.m., for grades two through five.

Parents need to sign up too. Want to have a blast learning basic juggling skills? If so, a Funshop for seven to ten year olds is set. This free program is limited to 50 children and parents.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday March 1- March

31, for ages four to ten.

Visit the Library and pick up a Dr. Seuss game board located in the children’s area of the library.

Fill in the titles of Dr. Seuss books that go with the picture. Every participant will win a small prize for completing the game board. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Kids Craft: Sparkling CD Sun Catcher, Thur., Feb. 16, 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., for grades kindergarten through seventh. Join Ms. Lisa and decorate a CD to

make it sparkle and hang it up in the sunlight to catch the light. This program is limited to 15 participants.

S.T.E.M. Light-Up Creature, Mon., March 27, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., for grades three through seven.

Create a small monster with simple supplies and add LED lights to make it extra spooky. This program is funded by Tri-State Ford through mouse.org and is limited to 10 participants.

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Tour Highlights • Small group max 24 people • Exclusive early access to the Vatican • Local markets and tasting tours, original off-the-beaten-path activities • Local specialized foodie guides • Visit to most important sites of each city, including entrance to museums • Meals in traditional top restaurants, including local wines • Wine tastings & wind cellar visits with local sommeliers • Local food tastings • Fully-escorted tour with professional full-time escort • Local tour guides • Transportation by luxury motor coach • First-class centrally located hotels • Memorable experience guaranteed Included: • 10 night hotel with breakfast daily • Transportation by private luxury motor coach as per itinerary • Full-day Vatican and Ancient Rome tour including lunch • Half-day morning food tasting tour • Siena tour with lunch, wine tasting in Chianti • Walking tour of Florence, including the Academia Galleria & wine tasting • Morning market tour and cooking class including lunch • Afternoon walking tour of Bologna • Tour of Torrechiara, visit of castle, lunch, tastings of Parmigiano and Prosciutto • Walking tour of Venice, Doge Palace tour • Venetian happy hour tour with tapas and wine • 6 dinners in select restaurants, including house wine Hotels Subject to Availablility (can be replaced with similar): • Rome: Hotel Empire Palace • Florence: Grand Hotel Baglioni • Bologna: Hotel Royal Carlton • Venice: Hotel Bonvecchiati Deposit $750 due March 15, 2017 Final payment due June 1, 2017 Cancellation fee $75 per person up to May 31, 2017. No refund after final payment.

October 9 – Welcome to Rome Meet your Roman expert at the Rome airport and then transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time in the afternoon before a welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant. Let the feast begin! D October 10 – Early Entrance Vatican Tour and Colosseum With our exclusive early access to the Sistine Chapel, you’ll admire Michael Angelo’s masterpiece as a VIP before it gets crowded. Take a lunch break in a local restaurant and then make your way to the Colosseum and Roman Forum in the heart of Ancient Rome. There, skip the line and step back into history! Spend an evening of leisure, including dinner on your own. B, L October 11 – Markets Tasting Tour In the morning, meet with your foodie guide for a stroll through Rome’s squares and neighborhoods, learning tips and stories about Italy food history while tasting your way through some of the city’s best shops, restaurants and markets. Enjoy pizza with a mortadella tasting, suppa (fried rice-ball), pasta, fried artichokes, and fried cod fish, plus an artisanal gelato tasting. B,FT October 12 – Siena, Chianti and Florence Depart Rome in the morning, stopping first in Siena, where you will be enchanted by stories about this historic Tuscan town. See the cathedral (exterior), Palazzo Comuanle, and Piazza del Campo where the Palio race takes place every year. Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch and then set off through the panoramic hills of Tuscany with a stop in Castellina in Chianti. Visit the ancient town center, shop for local products and then enjoy a VIP wine tasting with snacks in a wine cellar in the Chianti countryside. That evening, arrive in Florence in time for dinner in a traditional Florentine restaurant.

B, L, WT, D October 13 – Florence Walking Tour with David and Wine Tasting Walk among the most fascinating and interesting places of Florence, including the Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome (exterior), the Baptistery with its famous gates of Paradise (exterior), Signoria Square with its Palazzo Vecchio (exterior) and Loggia del Lanzi finish the morning with a visit to the Accademia Gallery, where you will admire the famous David statue. In the afternoon, enjoy a wine tasting in a typical Florentine wine cellar. B, WT October 14 – Market Visit and Cooking Class Our famous, charismatic chef will teach you how to cook a nice Tuscan meal in the heart of Florence! Shop with your chef at the central market, picking up the ingredients for your lunch. Next, head to our professional kitchen to create your own meal with the guidance of the chef. Enjoy the flavors of your efforts along with a selection of Chianti wine. Enjoy the afternoon on your own before dinner in a restaurant in the city center. B, L, D October 15 – Bologna Walking Tour En route to Bologna, visit a shopping center featuring gourmet cuisine and beautiful gift shops. After checking in at your hotel, experience a city walking tour starting at Piazza Maggione, with its main buildings, including city hall and Neptune’s Fountain. Visit the Biscillica of Saint Pertofonio , one of the biggest churches in the world. Walk through the historical Mercuto di Mezzo up to Saint Steven square. Bologna and the Emilia region is arguably where you will find the best food in Italy, of course we will include a dinner in an excellent restaurant so you can decide on your own. B, D October 16 - Castle Visit and Food Tasting in Emilia In the Torrechiara area, visit one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Italy. On the way, visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy for a tasting.

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The Sports Factory - They Have It All!

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ou’ve almost certainly driven past “the Bubble” on Beaverbrook Road in Lincoln Park, and most will have wondered what goes on inside that odd-looking building. But if you take a second to step through those revolving doors, you may well be surprised.

‘The Sports Factory’, as its freshly painted letters now proudly state, is home to a 39,000-square foot heated and air conditioned indoor facility. The building houses four turf fields, a two lane 60-yard sprint track, office/meeting rooms equipped with flat panel televisions, a glass enclosed party room and stadium style seating.

Gracing those turf fields,

you will find The Sports Factory’s highly qualified soccer coaching staff, mainly from England and Spain, working with 285 local club teams at various ages and levels. The Sports Factory Staff also conduct classes, camps and birthday parties for children of all ages.

The Sports Factory operates a complete external soccer training service company providing developmental curriculums to local soccer organizations including: club team training; game day coaching; recreational programs; team camps; community camps; high school camps; goalkeeper camps; director of coaching programs; high school coaching; coaches’

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Their organization strives to create an environment devoted to providing youth soccer clubs with an outstanding professional training program dedicated to improving individual players and teams.

Along with its classes and training programs, The Sports Factory summer camp run from the end of June to the end of August, offering Free before and after care. The Sports Factory also accommodates special events, including Birthday Parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs and Corporate Events.

Guests enjoy an hour of field time, offering multiple sports such as soccer, touch football, wiffleball, kickball and dodge ball; before us-

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The Sports Factory offers programs for children as young as 3 years old, beginning with its “Little Academy”. The Little Academy is the best introduction to soccer for the young player with simple creative games with the inclusion of a ball. Graduates from the Little Academy program are encouraged to move on to Junior Academy where they are introduced to skills, turns and simple technique.

The Sports Factory partners with TSF Academy, a powerhouse in New Jersey soccer. The club has seen huge expansion in its twelve years and now hosts semi-

professional teams on both the men’s’ and women’s’ side, an affiliation with professional club NYCFC as well as several alumni now currently playing at the professional level.

TSF Academy and The Sports Factory boast an impressive list of players now competing at the professional level including Red Bulls stars Connor Lade & Alex Muyl, on the Men’s side as well as Sky Blue debutant Danielle Schulmann on the Women’s side.

This winter Alumni members Eric Klenofsky and Nickolette Driesse added their names to the list as they were drafted by D.C United and Orlando Pride, respectively. Two other notable TSF Academy gradu-

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ates playing on their respective National Teams are Adam Ozeri, representing the U19 US Men’s National Team and Salvador Pilego representing the U16 Mexican National Team.

However, true to its name, The Sports Factory is not solely focused around soccer. Depending on the time of year you may find experts from several sports, including football, field hockey, Speed & Agility and lacrosse, occupying the facility and running camps and clinics.

With a multitude of sports programming as well as corporate events, The Sports Factory truly is the best Indoor Sports Facility in New Jersey.

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FINANCIAL News!

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lease study the List of Financial Risks to your retirement portfolio below to see if you agree or disagree with the following general statement: “I’d rather receive less return, than potentially lose more, due to market risks and the required taxes that have to be paid on profits, gains and distributions.”

Have you ever considered the following potential risks to your retirement portfolio?

Stock Market Risk.

Bond Issuer Credit Risk.

Inflation Risk.

Longevity Risk – might I outlive my Money?

Currency Risk – might the country that printed the currency falter of fail?

Interest Rate Risk – if interest rates rise, bond values fall.

Economic Risk – if the economy falters or particular industry suffers a blow, how safe is my capital?

Political Risk – might the incumbent lose or the winner cause an economic tremble?

Issuer Risk – might the company issuing the stock or bond fall and take their shareholders and bondholders down with them?

Stock Selection Risk – who is actually picking the stocks in my portfolio, or

How Safe Is Your Money

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am I responsible?

Management Risk – is my portfolio management qualified, vetted and if so, by whom?

Opportunity Risk – is now the best time to get in or get out of the market?

Terrorism Risk – I might not be the actual target of a terrorist attack, but terrorism anywhere can have a chilling effect on stock markets and my portfolio.

Government(s) Risk – a change in the law can send stocks soaring or sinking.

Identity Theft Risk – might someone attempt to steal my portfolio?

Psychological Risk – psychological sentiment can turn the markets: clubbing baby seals for an example and the effect on the fur industry.

Marriage Risk – divorce can be a portfolio killer!

Lawsuit Risk – is your portfolio protected in the event someone sues you for any reason?

Municipality Risk Towns and States can be downgraded and so will your portfolio of Municipals should this happen.

Employment Risk – might I lose my job and have to invade my portfolio as a result? And what if it’s a bad market cycle at the same time?

These are but a few in-

herent risks when investing your money. A wise investment advisor once said, “The best way to grow your money, was not to lose any.” Another said, “The best way to double your money is to fold it in half and place it back in your pocket!” One of the most important financial phrases in wealth accumulation was simply, “Avoid paying taxes on your nest-egg!”

Have you heard, practiced or believe the question: “Is it better to earn less, than to risk more to possibly lose more?” You must have heard this one too: “A good rule of thumb is to keep a percentage of your wealth equal to your age, out of the stock market”. How about the phrase: “Safety has a price too!”

Remember: “A penny saved is a penny earned?”

And my father’s favorite: ”Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees!” I make no comments on these statements that have helped shape the American public financial psyche over the years. I will say this though: There are only 2 kinds of Money: Dollars at risk (investments) and dollars not at risk (savings). In my opinion, everyone should have both, but, to what extent or percentage of savings vs. investments is a personal

choice based on risk tolerance, up-bringing, personal investing experience, available capital and time horizon. If too safe a portfolio, you, may lose purchasing power to inflation, taxation and just general poor performance. Invest too aggressively and you may make a lot of money or lose a lot of money, perhaps even lose it all.

What about the safety of real estate investments, is my money safe in real estate? Answer is, it depends. Just like the stock market, both commercial and residential real estate values can fluctuate daily and also may trend or mirror the stock market in either direction, up or down; and most real estate investments require a larger minimum investment.

“Is my money safe in the bank?” Answer is, it depends. The bank offer’s its clients FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per person per bank, but, not every account may be insured.

It’s vital to stay up on these rules in order to secure the money you currently hold in the bank and to protect the financial future for yourself, your spouse and your children.

Might there be a better way, to enjoy the safety of low to no-risk savings vehi-

cles, yet enjoy a percentage of the up-side potential of the stock market at the same time? “I’m happy to report, there are ways to accomplish this!” Column space limitations do not allow me the opportunity to demonstrate what I’m referring to here, but I certainly can and will explain and demonstrate the concepts anytime you make the call to my office for a no obligation, no fee consultation necessary to discover how these opportunities may be of great benefit to you, your spouse and children.

In summary, to invest with the ability to share in the upside of the market while potentially exempting the downside, in an income tax-advantaged way, may prove to be the best portfolio opportunity for a great number of savers and investors. Though the call and consultation are completely complimentary, the information you will receive may prove priceless in addition to fascinating as well! I encourage you to explore the possibilities by calling APG today.

Mark E. Charnet is President and Founder of American Prosperity Group. Mark has over 35 years of experience in the Retirement and Legacy

Planning fields. Creator of the Trinity Method of Investing©, Mark encourages your inquiries and can be reached at: 973-831-4424 or via email, markcharnet@1APG.com Check out our website: www.1APG. com Interested in a career in retirement and estate planning? Check out this website: www.APGFranchise.com Mark Charnet is an investment advisor representative of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities (Member FINRA/SIPC). USA Financial Securities is a registered investment advisor located at 6020 E. Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. American Prosperity Group is not affiliated with USA Financial Securities. Not an attorney. For estate planning advice, please contact an estate planning attorney.

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honey and chopped nuts, if desired. Place 1 teaspoon topping in each muffin cup.

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Birthday Celebration Planned To Kick Off CRS Foundation’s Annual Campaign To Help Families

By Cheryl Conway ince established in 2010, the Carlos Raymond Saavedra Foundation (CRS), has donated more than $47,000 to benefit 30 families of children fighting life threatening or debilitating diseases.

The non-profit 501c3 organization is getting ready to kick off its seventh year with its annual Celebration of Life event in honor of Carlos Raymond Saavedra Jr.’s 27th birthday. The party is planned for Sat., Feb. 27, at 6 p.m., at the Brick Town Elks Lodge in Brick.

Held every February to honor another year of life for Carlos Jr., Celebration

of Life organizers are expecting about 200 attendees this year. Buffet-style dinner and cash bar will be available, along with a tricky tray and 50/50 raffle. Tickets purchased online before Feb. 18 are $35; $45 at the door. Children 12 years and younger are free.

Like the other CRS fundraising events held throughout the year, all proceeds go to families with children fighting life threatening or debilitating diseases and donations are made periodically to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

“We do it to honor Carlos and the special man he

is,” says Mike Caposella of Wayne, co-founder and treasurer of the CRS Foundation along with his wife Denise. “It gives you the greatest feeling in the world that you can help a family; how it helps them so much emotionally, physically. It’s one of those things that makes you feel good.”

Denise Caposella thought of the idea for the foundation seven years ago after realizing the number of families and their sacrifice when a child is diagnosed with a disease.

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CRS Foundation... cont. from previous page agnosed 21 years ago with “medulloblastoma,” a cancerous tumor in the stem of the brain.

It was Labor Day weekend 1996 when the Caposellas were down the shore with their close friends, Linda and Carlos Saavedra, and their son Carlos Jr., who was six years old at that time.

“He was a handsome little boy,” recalls Caposella, but he “wasn’t looking too well” and had no appetite.

On Oct. 11, 1996, Carlos Jr. was diagnosed with the brain stem cancer and needed surgery.

“After a 15 hour brain surgery the family was told he was bleeding to death,” as described on CRS website. “So the doctors

stopped the surgery, closed him up, and gave the news to the family. While everyone was devastated with the news, God gave Carlos Raymond a miracle and the bleeding stopped.”

“They couldn’t get the whole tumor,” explains Caposella, who considers Carlos Jr. a nephew. They told him, “He wasn’t going to live ‘til Christmas.”

Carlos Jr. was sent to St. Jude’s for therapy. He was the only one to survive the experimental treatment; the seven other children undergoing the same treatment protocol died, says Caposella.

The foundation was established in honor of Carlos Jr. and his miracle of life in order to help families who are now strug-

gling.

“Our goal is to help everybody,” says Caposella.

According to the CRS mission statement: “In honor and celebration of Carlos Raymond’s survival, the primary goal of the Carlos Raymond Saavedra Foundation (CRS foundation) is to raise money and provide support for families that are struggling with the fight against cancer and other debilitating diseases as well as various organizations.”

The foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events with the goal to obtain corporate and personal donations.

Its main purpose is “to give back our gratitude to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where

Carlos Raymond, the chairman of this organization and the person who inspired the creation of this foundation, was cured.

And to “pay it forward” to other children and their families.”

The CRS Foundation hosts its premier event every year in September at the Preakness Valley Golf Course in Totowa followed by dinner and tricky tray.

Other events include, Allied Trades of NJ, is held in June, featuring a carnival and family day; Dine & Donate events in which a restaurant donates a percentage of proceeds from sales to the CRS. The CRS Foundation board receives ongoing applications from families in need of funding. Re-

cipients, 21 years old and younger, live as far as California.

“People contact us,” says Caposella. “A lot are referred to us by people on the board, which then reviews each case and selects recipients.

Caposella says the board tries to grant $1,000 per recipient. The board also received $5,000 from Toys R Us in gift cards last year and an additional $1,500 in 2017 which are given to siblings of children faced with a disease.

“Our goal is to help every request we get,” says Caposella. “We will put them on a waiting list and we will help them as quickly as we can.”

Today, Carlos Raymond Saavedra Jr., lives in Brick

with his family. While “he will never be mainstream,” says Caposella, he has had several jobs like working at an animal shelter and Shoprite.

He “has a tremendous love of life, family and friends,” as described on the website. “If you saw his smile you would certainly see that. He also is a very resilient, determined and relentless individual who would just not allow himself to be beaten by anyone or anything.”

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Art Fights Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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By Henry M. Holden arry Jensen is one of thousands of wounded Vietnam veterans who is still dealing with the horrors of war.

He was drafted in 1968 and served with the LongRange Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRPS), small groups of six to eight men who go deep into enemy country for intelligence information.

“I was on a line going through the discharge process and when I got to the end of the line, there’s a young man with two mechanical arms, Jensen said.

“He looks at my record and since I had been wounded in the left arm and leg, he says to me ‘you’re entitled to disability.’ I’m standing there, and I look at him, and his mechanical arms and I

said, ‘no, I’m not disabled.’

So, he says to me do you want to waiver it? I said yes. “So, unfortunately, as a young man I waivered my claim in 1970. It was not the brightest thing I ever did. We didn’t know anything about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) back then.”

When Jensen got out of the army he first started working as a shoe salesman but then went into carpentry. Eventually he retired as a carpenter.

“One night, at a meeting of The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), somebody asked me how much disability was I getting. I said ‘none.’ He said, ‘That’s impossible. You were wounded!’ Later they helped me file a claim, and I was awarded a 50 per-

cent disability. They are now trying to help me get 100 percent because of my PTSD.” The MOPH also saw something that Jensen did not see. “They said I was a ‘Godly person’ and they voted me in to be the Chaplin for their chapter.

“The way that came about was I have a ministry for veterans, called Pointman International Ministries, a Christian ministry for vets, and by vets. Its purpose is to connect the hurting veteran as well as their families and friends with others who have already begun the transition home. Jensen has been ministering to the northern New Jersey area since 1990.

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Because I had drawings hanging up in the hallway that I did in Vietnam, they asked me if I would help teach the class. I hadn’t painted in 30 years but I said, ‘I’ll do it.’ Right now, we’re in our fourth year, so I guess the 12-week course has been a big success.”

The painting is a form of therapy. Jensen has about 15 men in his class.

“Some of them are absolutely super, they are very good,” Jensen said.

Jensen uses his art talent to earn a living, and paints different subjects.

“I do some military paintings and sometimes I get off that subject and

do subjects such as landscapes, anything that I think will sell. I sell a lot of eagles with the American flag as a background.”

Art is very therapeutic says Jensen.

“It calms many of the men down,” he explained.

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Some of the students are at a point where they can sell their work.

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How To Save Enough For A Down Payment On A House

home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment.

Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale.

Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mort-

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gage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so.

Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home.

• Decide when you want to buy. The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar

for a down payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the

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Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up

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Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers.

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Acclimating To A New Neighborhood

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new year means plenty of exciting opportunities on the horizon. For a number of people, this may be the year they relocate to a new home or apartment. The moving rate in the United States has remained steady since 2008, with roughly 12 percent of the population relocating each year according to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Movement to the suburbs continues to be high, and renters tend to move more frequently than others.

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“Charm and Character Galore” Wow! Better hurry on this beautifully renovated custom 3BR, 2 bath home with light filled open floor plan. Vaulted ceilings, beautiful stone gas fplc, exquisite millwork and wonderful entertaining rooms. Eat in kit. offers cherry cabinets, granite countertops, farm sink, gas range and Custom Built-in wood Bench. Main level Bedroom or Office, & Laundry Room. MBR offers, 2 closets, and a master bath-room. Custom doors, skylights, hardwood floors. A level backyard with a brick patio and a covered front porch. Close to the main beach where all the fun begins. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and tennis in this wonderful Lake community. Close to schools, shopping, golf courses, parks, restaurants and major highways. Kinnelon High School 2016 Rated #3 in NJ Monthly Magazine. Coldwell Banker Exclusive Listing.

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LINCOLN PARK/HILLTOP FARM

$275,000

WOW!! Better Hurry. This beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo with many updates and an open floor plan for entertaining will NOT last long.

Beautiful Eat In kitchen with White Cabinets, Stainless Steel Gas Range & Dishwasher, Breakfast bar open to the Dining Room and Living Room with a fireplace for those cold winter nights. There is a laundry area in the condo. Sliding glass door to your own private patio with a storage area. A Master Bedroom with a walk in closet. A spacious Master Bathroom with Tub & Shower. Close to Rt 23,46,80 and public Transportation. GSMLS#3361317

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• Only 3% down payment required!

• Credit scores as low as 580!

• Closing costs can be financed!

• 100% financing for veterans!

• Options with NO mortgage insurance!

• Pay less to own a home than you do for rent!

• Call NOW & receive $1500 or more in closing costs credit!

9 Carl G. Whritenour Rd. Kinnelon, NJ 07405

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