8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
1/23
Circa 2011. Jim was a
friend. A lazy friend.
One day Jim, who
worked for me, came by the
office to pay a visit. You see
Jim was a nice guy, just lazy.
(Did I point that out already?)
On this particular visit we
were talking about the state of
my company and I mentioned
how I really needed one more
salesperson. After a few sec-
onds he said, “Why don’t you
hire me?” Once the shock of
what he said wore off I decid-
ed to ask him one simple ques-
tion, “Would you hire you?”
Without hesitation he smiled
and said, NO.
The good news is he
knew himself well, at least
when it came to his work
ethic. The bad news is that
while he knew this truth, he
did nothing to change it.
Think about it…
Do you live in a comfort
zone? One that repels change?
If so let me tell you there is a
brave new world out there.
One that will make us feel
comfortable and move us to
action and ultimately change.
After awhile, the comfort
zone can really stink!
Joe Pellegrino is an author,
speaker and consultant for Not
Just An Average Joe, LLC.
Have thoughts of your own?
Send them to joe@notjus-
tanaveragejoe.com. ©2014
Not Just An Average Joe, LLC.
Proverbs 3:5,6 • God Bless AmericaRecycled Paper from 30% Post Consumer Waste
February 11, 2015
Zone 1, Vol. 13, No. 3
We are a Family, Friendly Publication
Wayne
Would you hire you? Picture this...
Shopping GuidePages 14 & 15
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
2/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 2, Zone 1
NOTE: To have your grou p’s
announcement appear in Community
Happenings, please e-mail yourparagraph to calendar@lifeand
leisurenj.com.
FEB 12
•Join the Teen Advisory Group and
make a simple Valentine’s craft on
Thurs day Februa ry 12 from 3:15 -
3:45pm. Open to Wayne kids in grades
5-12. Register at waynepublic
library.org. Funded by the Friends of
the WPL.
FEB 16
•Watch the blockbuster movie
“Divergent” at the Wayne Library onMonday February 16 at 1pm. Students
ages 13-18 are welcome to join the
viewing, Rated PG-13, 140 minutes.
Snacks & beverages will be provided.
Register at waynepubliclibrary.org.
Funded by the Friends of the WPL.
FEB 18
•Wayne House Committee will hold
Fish and Chips night on Wednesday,
February 18 serving from 5:30-7:30
for eat in or take out. Tickets for adults
are $12 and children under 12 are $7
and include chips, coleslaw, fish dessertand coffee. Call Joyce at 973-956-
8956 for reservation.
FEB 22
•Join Women and girls, ages 8 and up,
for an evening of unity and inspira-
tion, as we knead and braid delicious
Challah to adorn our Shabbat Tables on
Sunday, February 22 at 7 pm at The
Chabad Center, 194 Ratzer Road,
Wayne. The cost is $18. RSVP is
required. Email [email protected]
or call 973-694-6274. Visit our web-
site- jewishwayne.com.
FEB 26
•Gaming Get-together for kids at the
Wayne Library on Thursday February
26 at 6:15pm. Bring your own devices
to our casual gaming get-together.
Make sure your portable devices are
charged beforehand! Connect to the
library’s Wi-Fi and socialize with other
gamers. Open to kids in grades 5-8.
Please register online in advance to
make sure we have enough partici-
pants.
FEB 27
•Huge Garage Sale hosted by the
Packanack Lake Mother’s Club on
Friday, February 27 from 9am-3pm
and Saturday, February 28 from 9am-
3pm Sunday, March 1 from 9am-3pm
Shop early for best selection of toys,
appliances, household items, electron-
ics, games, books, movies, sporting
goods, jewelry and tons more!•Wayne Elks Auxiliary will hold Polish
night on Friday, February 27 serving
7-9pm. Buffet menu prepared by Chef
Bob Fisher. Call Joyce at 973-956-
8956 for tickets. Casual dress.
FEB 28
•Young Adults in grades 5-12 are wel-
come to play chess on Saturday,
February 28 at 3pm in the Wayne
Library Story Time room. Online regis-
tration required at www.wayne
library.org.
MAR 1
•The Wayne Conservative Congrega-
tion, 30 Hinchman Avenue, will hold its
annual children’s Purim Carnival on
Sunday, March 1 at 11:30am-1pm.
Purim game booth tickets can be pur-
chased in advance or at the door- $20
for 25 tickets; $10 for 10 tickets; $5
for 5 tickets; and $6 for Combo Meal
Ticket. Se parate fo od items will al so beavailable for purchase. Come in cos-
tume and celebrate Purim! For infor-
mation contact office@shomreitorah
wcc.org or 973- 696-2500 .
Around the
Community...
•The Teen Advisory Group is open to
Wayne kids in grades 6-12 who are
interested in being library advocates.
The g roup helps with different library
needs, and provides input for Y.A. pro-
grams and book related activities. The
group meets bi-monthly on Thursdays
at 6:30pm. Please contact Eleana at
973-694-4272 ext 5305, or email
information.
100% Mailed, Bi-Weekly Newspaper234 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 i 973.696.8008
Publisher: Joe Pellegrinoi
Editor: Bethanne Pellegrinoi
Administrative Assistant: Denise Wirsingi
Art Director: Robin BantaSales: Lisa Buniewski, Larry Johnson, George Papendick i Classifieds: Kathleen Todd
Please e-mail all press releases and calendar information to [email protected] or fax to 973.556.1991.
Advertising in Life & Leisure is affordable and effective. We are a “family friendly” publication and therefore reserve the right to accept onlyadvertisements that appeal to the entire family; the final determination of which is made by Life & Leisure. Views expressed in Life & Leisure arethose of the respective columnists and writers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, or Life & Leisure. Advertising is open to anyonedesiring to reach the public and is subject to approval, revision and/or rejection at any time by the publisher. Many of the articles are paid for by theauthor and are in effect advertisements. Publication of any advertisement does not constitute, either implied or inferred, an endorsement of services,products or businesses advertised. © 2015 Life & Leisure, LLC. Life & Leisure is a trademark of Life & Leisure, LLC.
continued on page 6
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
3/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 3
HOW LONG HAVE YOU SUFFERED FROM LOW BACK PAIN? HAVE YOU TRIED THE DRS SYSTEM™? After only three weeks of treatment, clinical studies have shown outstanding results in relieving the debilitating
pain that may be caused by bulging, herniated, degenerative, or ruptured discs, as well as sciatica,
posterior facet syndrome, and many failed back surgery cases.
All Ages Welcome • Evening Appointments • Most Insurance Plans Accepted
Advanced Sports Medicine
& Physical Therapy Center18 Newark Pompton Tpke. • Riverdale • 973-616-4555 • www.AdvancedSportMed.com T H
E L O W
E R B A
C K S P E C I A L I
S T NOW YOU CAN LIVE PAIN FREE
A State-of-the-Art Facility
Specializing in
Treatment for:• SHOULDER & KNEE PAIN
• SCIATICA & HERNIATED DISCS
• AUTOMOBILE INJURIES
• FIBROMYALGIA
• NECK PAIN, HEADACHES
• PAINFUL JOINTS
• HIP PAIN • SPORTS INJURIES
Treatment of herniated anddegenerative discs without surgery.
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
4/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 4, Zone 1
These were three head-
lines from three finan-
cial periodicals last
week that came across my
desk. They were written by
respectable writers with very
obvious strong opinions. Can
they all be correct and at the
same time? Invariably, history
has shown us that a good num-
ber of people hesitate to invest
at the bottom of the market,
thinking there is more room
on the downside. They wait
and wait as the market is mov-
ing back up showing sustained
upward momentum beforeleaping in. They wait for the
headline that reads, “Investor
Confidence is Up” before get-
ting off the fence and you
know what, they waited too
long! Then the second head-
line, “The Big Market Crash
of 2015!” headline makes the
front page of the paper and
these people knew that they
should not have gotten back
into the markets at that time.
Though they might lose a
small or a big fortune in the
crash, they feel vindicated in
their decision to wait, just not
long enough; instead of the
proper position of, “I never
should have left the market!”
Let’s talk about headline
number 3. “The End of the
Middle Class in America!” Doyou agree? Are families being
pushed into poverty or step-
ping-up to the wealthy class?
These are the only two possi-
ble directions upon leaving
the middle class. I’ve written
about inflation and the costs
of goods and services, taxa-
tion, both income and proper-
ty taxes in this column for
over seven years now. We
have all been witness to our
net disposable income being
whittled away by increasing
taxes, insurance premiums and
rising energy costs, we have
seen our grocery bill rise with
certainty and have known
people who were forced into
decisions of delaying their
retirement or move to a less
expensive State to live.Savings rates have fallen from
8%, 20 years ago to the cur-
rent rate of less than ½ of 1%.
Remember when a million
dollars was really a million
dollars and one could live like
a “millionaire” off of the inter-
est that sum was able to gener-
ate? Forever!?
We were taught by our
parents and the public school
system to get a good job with
benefits and for that era might
not have been totally bad
advice; however it should
have been accompanied by
the lecture of live below your
means and save and invest at
least 10% of your earnings
outside and in addition to the
company plan. I do believe
the 3rd headline, that themiddle class will be forced into
living with their children and
children living with their par-
ents purely for economic rea-
sons. Why pay two mortgages
and utility bills when only one
is necessary. A better lifestyle
is possible when combining
resources, where parents can
travel knowing that the home-
stead is occupied, protected
and cared for by their chil-
dren; and children can afford
to save and invest more for
their future, which, is not
optional in order to have a
retirement free from working.
Today, there are invest-
ment programs available that
guarantee* a lifetime income
for both husband and wife,then return the original
investment or more, back to
the children at the parents
passing. There are programs
available that may increase
the lifetime income each year
even if the account balance is
simultaneously dropping.
There are programs available,
for the informed that will pass
hundreds of thousands of dol-
lars to your beneficiaries, but,
along the way if needed for
any long-term care claims will
provide the money for that. It
goes without saying that one
must study these programs to
determine which one, or a
combination of them, would
be best for your particular situ-ation.
I hope my column today
has given you pause to reflect
and ponder about your own
retirement portfolio. Would
the crash of 2015, or during
any year, fatally injure your
income? Can you afford to let
that happen? A long-term
care stay, at home or in a
home, has the potential to
severely injure a retirement
portfolio. Of course, one could
purchase a traditional long-
term care policy, but, is that
the best option today? I think
there is a better alternative.
To learn more, please
attend our free no cost nor
obligation workshop series
February 17th, 18th and 19thwith sessions 1-3pm and
repeated at 7-9pm in our
national headquarters: Ameri-
can Prosperity Group, 901 Rt.
23 South 2nd floor, in
Pompton Plains, NJ. Seating is
limited to ensure the maxi-
mum learning environment;
please check out our website
for more info or call 973-831-
4424 (24/7) to reserve your
seats. Looking forward to
meeting you and shaking your
hand!
Mark E. Charnet, CAS, is
President and Founder of Amer-
ican Prosperity Group. APG is
the Premier Retirement and Es-
tate Planning Franchise in theUnited States with 20 offices in
10 states. Mr. Charnet has
over 33 years of experience in
the Retirement and Estate Plan-
ning fields. Creator of the Trini-
ty Method of Investing©, Mark
encourages your inquiries and
can be reached at: 973-831-
4424 or via email, markchar-
[email protected] Check out our
website: www.1APG.com In-
terested in a career in retirement
and estate planning? Check out
this website: www.APGFran-
chise.com Securities through:
United Planners Financial Serv-
ices, A limited partnership.
Member SIPC, FINRA and a
Registered Investment Advisor.
*Guarantees based on the
claims paying ability of the in-
surance companies selected.
APG is located at: 901 Route23 South, 2nd floor,Pompton
Plains, NJ in the Lakeland Bank
and PediatriCare building.
“Investor Confidence is Up!”; “The Big Market Crash of
2015!”; “The End of the Middle Class in America!” By Mark Charnet
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
5/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 5
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
6/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 6, Zone 1
•Join Calvary Temple’s various support
groups to guide you through life. Every
Thursday a t 7p m the meetings includ e:
Anger management, single parenting,
grief share, marriage builders, men’spure life dealing with pornography, post
abortion group. Veteran’s Support is
every Monday at 7pm. For more infor-
mation contact Reverend Dee Verhagen
at 973-694-2938, 1111 Preakness
Avenue, Wayne.
•The Community Food Box Program is
at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1219
Ratzer Road. The boxes contain a
great selection of quality frozen food
that is delivered on site each month,
for pick up, at very inexpensive prices. There are 8 different selection s of
boxes to purchase. For more informa-
tion and to receive a menu call 973-
626-2802.
•Professional musicians and vocalists
of the Wayne Seniors Swing Band will
perform for your dancing and listening
pleasure on the third Tuesday of each
month. Performances are from 12:30-
2:30pm at the Wayne Elks Lodge, 50
Hinchman Ave. Requested donation is
$2 from Wayne Elks Lodge membersand Wayne Adult Community Center
members. For all others donation is
$3. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 973-633-
0734.
•The Riverview Garden Club, based in
Wayne encourages local area residents
who are interested in gardening and
expanding their botanical knowledge
to join. Novice as well as experienced
gardeners welcome. For details please
call membership chairperson LindaWescott 973-694-1098 or email
[email protected] or visit
riverviewgardenclub.com.
•Visiting Angels in association with The
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is
offering free year round memory
screenings. Confidential screenings are
held from 2-4pm every third
Wednesday of each month except for
November. Call for your appointment
973-839-3761. All screenings are held
at the Visiting Angels office at 2190Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne.
•The Golden Age Circle of Wayne, Inc.
(GACW) is an active non-profit senior
group sponsored by the Wayne
Department of Parks and Recreation
that meets every Thursday at 1pm in
the PAL Building, 1 PAL Drive in
Wayne. Day trips and overnight trips
are scheduled throughout the year,
special speakers, and bingo is played
for only GACW members one Thursday
a month. Members must be a Wayneresident and at least 50 years of age.
Yearly dues are $7. For more informa-
tion, call Val Turner, assistant recording
secretary, at 973-694-5094.
•Jewish Family Service of North
Jersey, a recipient of financial assis-
tance from UJA Federation of North
Jersey, is expanding its Kosher Meals
on Wheels program in Wayne. The
Meals on Wheels Program provides
hot, nutritious kosher meals to people
those who are unable to cook or shop,
due to a disability or their age. Drivers
needed to deliver meals. We are
accepting referrals for people who
need meals. To volunteer, or to request
Kosher Meals on Wheels, call Paul
Klein at 973-595-0111.
•Spa 23 Health & Racquet Club in
Wayne offers birthday parties and spe-
Established 1971
309 Valley Road, Wayne • (973) 696-4446MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Pick-up or Drop OffService, Same Price
$100/ Square Ft.With coupon on incoming orders only.
Cannot be combined with any
other coupon or offer. Expires 3/25/15.
Buononato’s Valley Brooke Cleaners
SHIRT LAUNDRY • TAILORING • COMFORTERS • GOWNS
SHOEREPAIRA R EA
R U G
C L EA N I N G
$400OFF$2000ORDERWith coupon on incoming orders
only. Cannot be combined with
any other coupon or offer.
Expires 3/25/15.
With Coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offers. Expires 3/25/15.
With Coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offers. Expires 3/25/15.
With Coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offers. Expires 3/25/15.
Full Service Car WashTriple Foam Clear • Coat Polish
Super Sealer Wax • Tire DressingHand & Machine Dried
ROYAL DUKE
CAR WASH
$
1 OFF ANY CAR WASH
$2 OFFROYAL PRINCE
CAR WASH
$3 OFF
With Coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offers. Expires 3/25/15.
With Coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offers. Expires 3/25/15.
1555 ROUTE 23 SOU TH • WAYNE973-633-1900
ROYALCARWASHNJ.COMFREE WiFi in Waiting Area • HOURS: MON-SAT 8AM-6PM, SUN 8AM-4PM
$
3 OFFOIL CHANGE FREEBRAKE INSPECTION
Full Service Car Wash • Triple Foam Clear
Coat Polish • New Turbo Underbody Rinse
Super Sealer Wax • Tire Dressing
Hand & Machine Dried
A s k A b o u t O u r
Brakes, Tune Ups, Etc.
FREE Car Wash w/Oil ChangeVisit Our Full Detail Center
Wheels Power Washed On All Cars
Coupon Books Available
Self Service Bays
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE
REPAIR CENTER
U nl i m i t e d
W a s h
P l a n!
U nl i m i t e d
W a s h
P l a n!
Community Happeningscontinued from page 2
continued on next page
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
7/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 7
cial events for all ages. Kids will have
the time of their lives at Spa 23 par-
ties! In addition to our pool parties,
choose from any of our themed par-
ties, or add a theme to your pool party.
Theme parti es are avai lable seven
days a week. Pool parties are available
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You
can also book the entire club for your
own private event! The spa is located
at 381 Route 23 in Pompton Plains.
Contact Spa 23’s program director,
Laura Severance, at 973-839-8823.
View more information online at
www.spa23 .com.
•An open invitation to all seniors to
join the Golden Key of Wayne. Come
play bingo, dominoes, and other
games. Enjoy fellowship, fun, holiday
parties, and trips. The Golden Key Club
meets every Friday afternoon from 1-
3pm at the Post 174 American Legion
building, 55 Mountain View Blvd.,
Wayne. For more information, please
call Annette Ford at 973-628-0492.
•The MOMS Club of Wayne is looking
for members. It is part of an interna-
tional non-profit support group for
mothers who are home with their chil-dren during the day. The group offers
monthly socials, group activities/out-
ings, play group opportunities, mom’s
night and community service projects.
For more information e-mail mom-
[email protected] or go to
ww w. me et up .c om /m om s- cl ub -o f-
wayne.
•The Morning Minyan, a group of car-
ing people dedicated to observing the
tradition of daily prayer, meets at
7:30am in the sanctuary of TempleBeth Tikvah, 950 Preakness Avenue in
Wayne. A light breakfast follows the
15-20 minute prayer service. All wel-
come.
•The Pines Lake Woman’s Club is open
Using LenSx Laser Technology
Laser Cataract Surgery
Other conditions we treat (partial list)
- Blurred Vision
- Cataracts
- Floaters and Flashes
- Glaucoma- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Crows Feet/Creased Brow
Treatments (partial list)
- Custom Vue Lasik
- Custom Cataract with Restor
- Multifocal Lens Implants
- Foldable Lens Implants- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
- Contact Lenses
- Botox Injections
Dr. Michael DelGiodice is an author on ocular disease and Vice President of the NJ Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry. His specialties include laser eye surgery post-operative care, dry eye syndrome,
contact lenses and neurologic eye disease.He is also a consultant for Bausch & Lomb.
A SSOCIATED E YE PHYSICIANS, P. A .
Ceaser Pitta, M.D. specializes in diseases of the retina including Macular
Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy,Macular Holes, Macular Pucker and Detachment surgery.
Meet our experienced Physicians
505 Wanaque Ave., POMPTON LAKES 973.835.1222
“We Are Clifton’s Premiere Family Eye Doctors.”
1033 Clifton Ave., CLIFTON 973.472.6405
www.njeyedoc.com
Charles D. Crowley, M.D.
and his Associates offer eyecare for the entire family,from surgery to glasses.
Safer Better More Reliable
Most Insurances & Eye Plans Accepted
Paragon Jewelers
Record High Gold Prices
Sell TheGold Jewelry
You NoLonger Wear
We Also Buy Sterling Silver & Coins
Rt. 23 N. & Jackson Ave.Pompton Plains
In t he Stop & Shop Shopping Centernext to Home Goods & T.J. Maxx
973-839-0611Open Mon., Wed. and F ri. 10-6, Tues., & Thurs., 10-8,
Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4
Gold Now $1,280 oz.
HIGHEST PRICESPAID ON THE SPOT
Community Happeningscontinued from previous page
continued on page 8
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
8/23
to women from Wayne. The club meets
monthly on the second Wednesday of
the month at the Pines Lake Elementary
School cafeteria at 7:30pm. Visitors are
welcome. The club offers fun, friend-
ship, and service. For more information
call 973-835-3272 or e-mail pineslake-
womansclub @yahoo.com.
•Afraid of Speaking in Public? Join
Toastmasters to improve your speak-
ing skills. Meetings are held every 2nd
and 4th Tuesday each month at the
Wayne Civic Center 1006 Hamburg
Turnpike, from 7-9pm. For inquiries
contact Antheya 862-571-3148 or
visit www.toastmasters.org.
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 8, Zone 1
A
s a parent, you
expect to file a fed-
eral income taxreturn every year. But do you
check to see if your children
need to file a return of their
own? The filing requirements
for children vary depending
not only on the amount of
income they have, but also on
whether their income comes
from working, investing, or
both.
If your child had wage
income only during 2014, a
tax return is required if wages
exceeded $6,200. If the child
earned less than $6,200 but
employers withheld taxes, a
tax return must be filed if a
refund is to be claimed.
If your child had net self-
employment earnings of $400
or more in 2014, a return is
required and a self-employ-
ment tax is due. Income tax
could be due if earningsexceeded $6,200.
If a child had investment
income only during 2014
(such as dividends and inter-
est), reporting is required if
the total exceeded $1,000.
If your child has both
earned and unearned invest-
ment income, a return is
required if the total was more
than the larger of $1,000 or
earnings plus $350 (up to
$6,200).
If your child’s invest-
ment income for 2014
exceeded $2,000 and your
child is under age 19 (age 24
if the child is a full-time stu-
dent), the amount over
$2,000 will be taxed at your
top rate. You may elect to
include your child’s unearned
income on your tax return in
certain circumstances, ratherthan filing a separate return
for the child.
Be aware that a working
child can make contributions
to an individual retirement
account, either a regular IRA
or a Roth IRA. A contribu-
tion to a regular IRA will be
tax-deductible, reducing the
tax if your child owes any. A
contribution to a Roth IRA
won’t be deductible so it won’t
lower a child’s tax bill, but the
offsetting benefit of tax-free
withdrawals later on may still
make it a wiser choice.
Contributions to 2014 IRAs
may be made any time up to
April 15, 2015, the filing
deadline for 2014 tax returns.
For assistance with your
tax filing or those of your chil-
dren, call our office.
Robert P. Sokoloff and Associ-
ates, PC, is a year round full
service CPA firm providing a
wide range of Accounting and
Tax services to both Small Busi-
ness and Individual Clients. We
are QuickBooks Certified Pro
Advisors and provide new busi-
ness set up, training and sup-
port. Our office is located at
166 Main St. Lincoln Park, NJ
07035. Our website is
www.cpanewjersey.com and
email is [email protected].
To contact us by phone please
call 973-633-1001.
Eureka
Cordless
Brush Vac
$ 44 99
• Power, quiet & lightweight• Cleans carpet & bare floors• 2-Motor System
• Soft Grip Looped Handle• Telescopic Handle• Motorized Brushroll• No-tip/Anti-clog
• Tools-on-Board• Power - 12 amps• Cord Length - 20ft.
Hoover Steamer
$ 199 99
• 12 amps• 5 Spin Scrub Brushes• On-Board Powered Hand Tool
for Stairs & Upholstery• 24’ Cord
• 1 Year Warranty
PanasonicCan
• 12 Amp Motor • Quick Release Handle• On Board Tools
Conveniently Located On Route 23 South At 615 Route 23 Pompton Plains
973-839-5666Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Since 1976
$ 129 99 With this coupon only. Not valid with other offers.Expires 3/25/15.
FREEVacuum Bags!
Buy 2 Packages of SameType Bags (3 pack size only) & Get1 Pack of the Same Size FREE
EurekaPet Lover
10%OFF
On All Vacuum RepairsWith this coupon only. Not valid with other offers.
Expires 3/25/15.
www.vacshackinc.comwww.vacshackinc.com
10%OFF
On All Vacuum CleanersWith this coupon only. Not valid with other offers.
Sale items not included. Expires 3/25/15. $ 89 99
Performance Plus
Platinum• Powerful 12-amp Motor • Motor Protection System• QuickDraw Tools on Board• TriForce Agitator • 30-Ft. Power Cord• HEPA Filter $ 229 99
LARGEST VACUUM PARTS SELECTION IN NEW J ERSEY Before You Visit Those “Super-Stores” Try Us!
• 1400 Watt motor • Convenient for carpets & hard floors• Lightweight, compact design• Deluxe on board accessories• Metal telescope wand• 2 Year Warranty
EurekaMaximum Power Canister Vacuum
$ 329 99 Special
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS
Authorized Service Center & Dealer For Most Major Brands
ALL BRANDS SERVICED
Do your children need to file a
2014 tax return?
Community Happeningscontinued from page 7
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
9/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 9
973-835-0702435 Ringwood Ave • Pompton Lakes
Visit Our Website For Services: www.PomptonDentalArts.com
We Participate with Delta Dental & Aetna PPO only10% Senior Courtesy
Not an actual patient.
K I D S S P E C IA L $6 9 ( Re g. $3 0 0)1 4 Yea rs o f A
ge a n d U n de r
I nc l u des E xa m, X- Ra ys
a n d C l ea n i n g
Redee m w i t h t h i s ad. No t to be co m
b i ned w i t h a n y o t he r o f fe r. E x p i re s 3
/15 /15.
N E W P AT I E N T SP E C I AL $79 (R e g . $39 3)I ncl ude s E x am, X -R ay sand C l e ani n g R ed eem w i t h t hi s ad . N ot t o be c ombi ned w i t h any ot her of f er . E x pi r es 3 / 15 / 15 .
In Office
Membership Plans
Available
Upon Request.
HOURS: Mon. 7-5, Tues. 12-9, Thurs 7-5, Friday by Appointment
Valentine's Day is a
popular time of the year to
send greeting cards.
According to the Greeting
Card Association, around
145 million Valentine's Day
cards are exchanged annually. While that is an impressive
number, Valentine's Day actually comes in second as the
most popular card-giving occasion. Christmas tops the list
with some 1.6 billion cards purchased, including boxed card
varieties. Other popular occasions to send greeting cards
include Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, Easter,
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and St. Patrick's Day.
Did you know?
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
10/23
Valentine’s Day is upon
us. This is a day to
celebrate our loved
ones and show them we care.
We also have to take care of
our four-legged loved ones, as
some Valentine’s Day gifts and
ideas may be hazardous to our
pets.
The most obvious warn-
ing is: Don’t let your pets eat
chocolate. Chocolate is one of
the traditional gifts on
Valentine’s Day but can be
very dangerous to pets, even
life threatening. The toxic
compounds in chocolate
are methylxanthines, mainly
theobromine and, less impor-
tantly, caffeine. The amounts
of theobromine and caffeine
vary with the type of choco-
late. For instance, unsweet-
ened (Baker’s) chocolate con-
tains 8 to 10 times the amount
of theobromine as milk
chocolate. This is a very com-
mon toxicity in dogs and seen
less in cats just by nature of
their eating habits.
Clinical signs of choco-
late toxicity usually occur
within six to 12 hours of
ingestion. Theobromine
affects the body as a central
nervous system stimulant,
cardiovascular stimulant,
increases blood pressure and
nausea. Therefore, common
signs of chocolate toxicity are:
vomiting, diarrhea, hyperac-
tivity, tremors, seizures, fast
heart rate and, in severe cases,
death. If your pet ingests
chocolate, contact your vet-
erinarian or poison control
immediately for treatment.
Also, knowing the type and
quantity of chocolate ingested
is helpful.
Another potential haz-
ard for pets on this ‘sweet’ hol-
iday is any ‘sugar-free’ gum or
candy. They commonly con-
tain the sugar substitute xyli-
tol. Signs of xylitol toxicity
can be seen as quickly as 30
minutes and causes a sudden
drop in the body’s blood sugar
(hypoglycemia). This may
result in weakness, depression,
loss of coordination, seizures,
coma and even liver failure.
Treatment should be initiated
immediately if ingestion
occurs.
Some holiday flowers,
though they are romantic, can
be toxic for your pet. The
biggest culprits are lilies. They
are highly toxic to cats, so
make sure your cats can’t get
near them, or choose a differ-
ent variety of flower but not
tulips (the bulbs are the most
toxic). Amaryllis, daisies,
chrysanthemums or any flow-
ers with thorns may be poten-
tially dangerous flowers.
Leftover gift-wrapping or
decorations are enticing for
curious cats. Make sure all rib-
bons, bows and other wrap-
ping are out of your pets’
reach and cleaned up. Cats
especially like chewing on
strings or ribbons which can
cause choking or worse, an
obstruction in the intestines
that could require emergency
surgery.
Candles are also a nice
touch on Valentine’s Day but
not to paws and fur. Don’t
leave candles unattended, as
pets can easily be burned or
the candles could be knocked
over, causing a fire.
One last warning is not
to give pets as gifts. Puppies
and kittens are very cute and
cuddly but owning a pet is a
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 10, Zone 1
Dr. Matthew Krupnick, D.V.M.
591 Newark Pompton Tpke. (near Friendly's)Pompton Plains, NJ
973.616.0400• Full Service Animal Hospital,
Specializing in Cats & Dogs
• Complete Medical, Dental & Surgical
Services On Premises
• Caring & Competent Staff
“WHERE YOUR PET IS FAMILY”
FREE ExamNEW CLIENTS ONLY.
Limit 1 per pet.Not combinable w/other offers. Expires 3/11/15.
15% OFFExam Fee
ONE TIME ONLY. Limit 1 per pet.Not combinable w/other offers. Expires 3/11/15.
PequannockVeterinarian.com
O p e n S a t u r d a y s
Hours: Mon 8-6pm • Tues 8-4pmWed 8-7pm • Thurs 8-6pm • Fri 8-5pm • Sat 8-12pm
A safe Valentine’s Day for your pet
Brought to you by Dr. Matthew Krupnick,
the owner of Pequannock Animal Hospital
continued on page 15
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
11/23
Though February does
not often elicit images
of youngsters building
campfires or playing games in
the pool, the month more syn-
onymous with the Super Bowl
and Valentine’s Day is a great
time for parents to start think-
ing about summer camps for
their kids.
Summer camp is often
something kids look forward
to, and something they will
fondly recall long after they
reach adulthood. For many
kids, summer camp provides a
first taste of independence, as
youngsters spend significant
time away from home without
their parents for the first time
in their lives. But as great an
experience as summer camp
can be for youngsters, it can be
just as difficult an experience
if parents don’t find the right
fit for their children. That’s
why it behooves parents to
start thinking about summer
camps for their kids in winter,
before camps start filling out
their rosters, which tends to
happen in early spring. The
following are a few things par-
ents should take into consider-
ation when seeking a summer
camp for their kids.
STAFF
The right summer camp
staff can make all the differ-
ence. Many children are
understandably shy when
arriving at a summer camp, as
their friends from back home
might not be joining them.
That can make kids hesitant
to participate in activities or
less enthusiastic about those
activities. But a good staff will
know how to make kids feel
welcome, which should help
them come out of their shells
and make the most of their
summer camp experiences.
The quality of staffs can vary
significantly depending on the
camp, so it’s important that
parents ask camp representa-
tives about their staffs before
making any commitments.
Ask how long the staff has
been together and the types of
training new and even veteran
staff members undergo before
the start of camp season? Does
the training include first aid
and emergency medical train-
ing and certification?
It’s also good to ask about
the vetting process the camp
employs before hiring new
staff, including the extent of
its background checks. Are
criminal background checks
conducted? How many refer-
ences must potential staff
members supply to be consid-
ered for employment? A good
camp will be forthcoming with
answers to all of your ques-
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 11
• 2, 3 and 5 Half and Full Day Sessions • Ages 2 1 ⁄ 2 - 5(Grouped Accordingly) Degreed Teachers
Pompton Lakes Nursery School
www.PomptonLakesNurserySchoo l.com
21 Passaic Ave., Pompton Lakes • 973-835-5609
FALL REGISTRATION 2015-2016OPEN REGISTRATION
Mon thru Fri 9am-11am
We Offer:
• Arts & Crafts • Painting
• Music with Piano • Physical Education
• Spanish • SRA Readiness Program
• Phonics Program
• Puppet Shows & Stories
• Math Readiness Program • Field Trips
• Science • Computer Series
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Teacher Discounts
Gi v e Y our Chi l d T he A d v ant ag e of A n Out s t and i ng P r e-Sc hool P r og r am Si nc e1969
R RE G S T TA OI I N
Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
continued on page 17
A recent UCLA study headline states:“Baby Boomers Face More Health Problems Than Their Parents”
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
12/23
Dietary and Lifestyle Changes Without Proper Hydration,Many Unhealthy Changes Occur in Our Cells
One solution can be as simple as drinking more water. But
what kind of water should we be drinking?
TAP WATERTap water is a healthier option than soft drinks and other bever-ages, but according to the Environmental Working Group, there
have been 315 pollutants found in America's tap water since2004, and over half of these pollutants are completely unregu-lated and can legally exist in any amount.
At the current levels of contamination, the public is starting to
question the quality of tap water and wonders if it is safe enoughto drink.
BOTTLED WATER
Bottled water is not necessarily healthier than tap water and yetit costs much more! Bottled water costs more per gallon thangasoline! Although, through marketing tactics, it is associatedwith healthy water, bottled water is not guaranteed to be anyhealthier than tap water. In fact, there are many carcinogenic
chemicals that go into the making of plastic water bottles thatcan leach into the water. Why do you think they constantly tellus not to store bottled water in our cars? Because the plasticheats up, releasing chemicals into the water. Bottled water hasalready been heated many times in the 4 to 6 months it takes
to reach market.
A four-year study by the Natural Resources Defense Councilshows that 1/3 of the bottled water tested contains levels of con-
tamination which exceed allowable limits. Bottled water can alsobe slightly acidic, which may affect your body's pH balance. Fi-nally, the environmental impact caused by the production anddisposal of plastic bottles is harmful to our ecosystem.
REVERSE OSMOSIS AND DISTILLED WATERReverse Osmosis and Distilling are filtering processes, whichmay be effective in areas that do not receive municipallytreated water and are commonly used in bottled water facili-
ties. Both reverse osmosis and distilling removes healthy, nat-urally occurring minerals in our water. These minerals not onlyprovide good taste, they also serve a vital function in thehealthy balance of our bodies. When stripped of these miner-als, this water becomes unnatural and an aggressive ab-
sorber. This can be quite unhealthy. Also, 2 - 3 gallons of water are wasted for every gallon of purified water produced; again,a very negative impact on our environment and ecosystem.
THE SOLUTIONOne of the best ways to clean and remove toxins from your body is by drinking the right water so the body can heal itself. Everything in the body happens in water. Nutrients, Miner-
als, Hormones and Insulin follow water into the cells.
Find out why tap water, bottled water, reverse osmosis anddistilled water are not the answer and could be actuallycausing more health problems.
We have researched the best water to drink for detoxifyingyour body of these harmful pollutants, as well as removepesticides (toxins) from your fruits and vegetables.
ANTI-OXIDANT, ALKALINE, RESTRUCTUREDIONIZED WATERThis technology comes from Japan and has been used inJapanese homes for decades. It is now available in the USA.
This water brilliantly addresses the Three Stresses that arecausing us to feel and look older, slowing us down, andcausing more aches and pains: Oxidative Stress, AcidicStress and Dehydration Stress.
y
Why are so many people getting acid reflux, diabetes, high blood pressure and highcholesterol? This destructive environment that we are creating in our bodies of
Oxidative Stress, Acidic Stress and Dehydration Stress leads to a downward spiral of
inflammation, aches and pains, illness and disease. We then look older and feel older.
To find out what we found out,
and to get a
FREE 21 day supply
of healthy water,
Call201-820-2094 or go to
www.HSCwater.net/healthcode:
livingwater1
O x i d a t i v e S t r e s s
A c i d i c S t r e s s
D e h y d r a t i o n S t r e s s
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
13/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 14, Zone 1
Ask ten people how
they feel about
Valentine’s Day and
it would be plausible, if not
definite, to get ten different
answers. Some suggest it is a
“created holiday” only con-
ceived to make money by
manipulating women and
men in its importance.
Others (read as single peo-
ple) take a more bitter stance
to the day and its in-your-
face (you can’t open your
eyes without seeing a heart),overpriced flowers (it does
get ridiculous), chocolate
covered everything (well
everyone loves chocolate
covered on something)
approach that is Valentine’s
Day.
Whatever one may
think, in reality the day of
“love” is simply that; one day
out of the year that calls out
everybody and brings his or
her feelings to the forefront.
Whether single or commit-
ted, Valentine’s Day makes
you think about loved ones.
Silly at times with a little too
much focus on the materialaspects of it, February 14th is
not about giving or receiving
gifts, although lately it has
evolved to that. At its core,
Valentine’s Day is about ded-
icating yourself uncondition-
ally to a loved one for 24
hours.
30% Off All Winter Merchandise Sale
Receive an Additional
10% Off With this ad only
One of a Kind Gifts
Handmade Birch Candles Soap Rocks
Hand Poured Soy Candles
Handmade Jewelry & Apparel
Handmade Amish Decor
A G r e a t
V a l e n t i n e ’ s D
a y G i f t
E n g r a v e d C
a n d l e
P l a c e E n
g r a v i n g O
r d e r s
b y F e b r u
a r y 1 0 t h.
A Perfect Valentine's Day
Gift
65 Mountain View Boulevard • Wayne • 973-832-7900www.WhiteBirchCandleCompany.com
or email: [email protected]
503 MAIN ST. • BUTLER • 973-838-9200 www.flowersbutlernj.com • Delivery Available
FLOWERS GALOREFULL SERVICE FLORIST We Design From Our Hearts
&More
R o s e s , M i x e d A r ra n ge me n t s & Bou q u e t s
Call ahead for your Valentine Flowers and they will be ready
when you arrive!
Valentine’s Day, A simple reminder By Ryan Banta
continued on next page
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
14/23
big undertaking. Purchasing
a pet should be done in a
responsible way and only
after a lot of research. If
you’re ready, you should con-
sider adopting a pet from
your local shelter. These
steps can be done together
and are romantic and
rewarding.
Have a sweet and safe
Valentine’s Day!
Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the
owner of the Pequannock Ani-
mal Hospital. He grew up in
Kinnelon and is happy to be
home, with his wife, three cats
and two dogs, to provide quali-
ty and compassionate care for
your pets in the community.
The Pequannock Animal Hos-
pital is located at 591 Newark
Pompton Turnpike in Pompton
Plains. You may reach them by
calling (973) 616-0400.
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 15
One may say that people
should always treat each
other this way and it’s true,
but unfortunately unrealistic.
Too many times we get
caught in the daily web of
work, responsibilities, and
other frivolous tasks that
seem important on any given
day. Valentine’s Day makespeople check themselves and
reminds them of what is
essential; why they work hard
every day and night, and that
is for the people we love.
If it were up to most of
us we would be on a beach
somewhere not stressing
about tomorrow and loving
today, instead we work hardhour to hour losing countless
nights of sleep, and we do it
for the people we love. I do
not see anything wrong with
a day that reminds us of that.
Happy Valentine’s Day,
make the best out of it.
Love ya!
Valentine’s Day, A simple reminder
continued from previous page
A safe Valentine’s Day for your petcontinued from page 10
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
15/23
Although Valentine’s
Day may be geared
toward adults, chil-dren are quite drawn to the cel-
ebration as well. Perhaps it’s
the promise of candy or choco-
late that gets their attention,
but Valentine’s Day annually
appeals to the younger set.
Some couples opt to leave
children in the capable
hands of a babysitter come
Valentine’s Day and
enjoy the evening solo.
But for those who want
to include youngsters in
their fun, they canexplore the many
enjoyable and clever
crafts and other activi-
ties available.
LEARNING GAMES
Valentine’s Day can
be turned into a learn-
ing opportunity for chil-
dren. One idea is to cre-
ate an “Attracting Love” game
that illustrates the power of
magnets and the laws of attrac-tion. Fill an empty glass jar
with various items made into
heart shapes. These can
include small pieces of pipe
cleaner, paper clips, paper, and
even aluminum foil hearts. Put
the top on the jar and shake up
the contents. Let children
guess which items will be
attracted to a magnet, then
have them test their theory
with a strong magnet rubbed
on the outside of the jar. See
which hearts are attracted tothe magnet.
Other learning games can
include matching or finding
the differences between pic-
tures, counting paper hearts or
making recipes of scented mod-
eling dough.
DESSERT FUN
Invite youngsters into the
kitchen to try their hands at
different recipes, making sure
that they have a chance tosample their handiwork after-
ward.
Faux chocolate truffles
made with chocolate sandwich
cookies can be a tasty treat for
little hands. Start by mashing
up some Oreo® cookies, then
add them to a bowl with one 8-
ounce package of cream
cheese. Mix until everything is
incorporated into a sticky bat-
ter. Truffles can be made into
balls or heart shapes. For chil-
dren celebrating Valentine’sDay and winter fun, turn the
truffles into edible snowmen.
Dip the truffles into melted
chocolate or colored candy
melts to coat. Place on a wax
paper-covered cookie sheet and
refrigerate for an hour, or until
the truffles are firm.
CRAFTS
Children can have fun
cutting out cupids, making col-
oring pages or doing just aboutany other Valentine-inspired
craft, like making their own
cards.
Another craft idea is to
write secret love notes with
invisible ink. Lemon juice can
be used as invisible ink.
Have children write a message
by dipping a cotton swab or
their finger in lemon juice and
then writing words on a white
piece of paper. Once the papers
have dried, an adult can reveal
the message by placing thepaper in front of a heat source,
such as an iron or a light bulb.
The message will magically
appear and reveal those secret
sentiments.
Children can get crafty by
making gifts for the special
people in their lives. Combine
the concept of valentines with
the ambiance of a candle. For
an even safer alternative, opt
for an LED-flame candleinstead of traditional candles.
Kids can glue foam con-
versation hearts, sold at many
craft stores, to the outside of
the candle. Wrap the middle of
the candle with ribbon, and
they’ve just created an easy,
heartfelt gift.
KIDS’ DINNER
Encourage the next gen-
eration of chefs to create culi-
nary masterpieces, which they
can then serve to family mem-
bers or friends. Children caneven prepare dinner as a token
of appreciation to their parents.
Plan recipes with kids in
advance, but look for age-
appropriate menu ideas, partic-
ularly those that will not
require much use of the stove-
top or other dangerous kitchen
appliances. Kids can always do
the prep work and then ask an
adult to put the food into the
oven for cooking.One easy idea is to create
heart-shaped hamburger sliders
and Valentine-colored mashed
potatoes. Use red potatoes with
the skin on to create the pota-
to mash. The sliders can be
shaped by hand or using a
heart-shaped cookie cutter.
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 16, Zone 1
Valentine’s Day for the kids
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
16/23
tions, so eliminate those that
appear hesitant to share infor-
mation about their staffs.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
When vetting camps forkids, parents should ask what
a typical day is like once the
season hits full swing. Many
parents want their youngsters
to have a well-rounded expe-
rience, while others might
want their kids to attend a
more specialized camp,
whether it’s a sports camp
focusing on a particular sport
or a music camp devoted to
helping kids become bettermusicians. Regardless of the
type of camp parents are con-
sidering for their kids, they
should ask about what daily
life at the camp is like. Ask to
see schedules and how strictly
camps adhere to those sched-
ules. When considering spe-
cialized camps, ask the staff
representative if kids will
have the chance to simply
have a little fun and which
types of recreational activities
are planned to give kids a
break from what are often rig-orous schedules.
CAMP GOALS
Another thing parents
must consider before choosing
a summer camp for their kids
is the goals of each individual
camp. A camp should be ded-
icated to ensuring kids have
fun, even when kids are
attending more specialized
camps that tend to be more
strict. In addition, parentsshould look for a camp that
wants its attendees to foster
relationships with their fellow
campers. Camp can be lonely
for some youngsters, especially
those attending summer camp
for the first time, but a sum-
mer camp that strives to pro-
mote friendship among its
campers can reduce, if not
eliminate, any feelings of
homesickness.
Late winter is when par-
ents should start looking at
summer camps for their kids,and there are a host of factors
moms and dads should take
into consideration during the
vetting process to ensure their
youngsters have as much fun
as possible.
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 17
A Full Service Animal Care Clinic.
Compassionate and Professional Staff Dedicatedto Providing the Highest Quality Medical,
Surgical and Dental Care for Your Pet.
$10.00 REBATE When You Purchase 6 MONTHS of Sentinel Heartworm Prevention.
$15.00 REBATE When You Purchase 6 MONTHS of Activyl Flea/Tick Prevention.
Buy 6 MONTHS Vectra Flea/Tick Prevention & Get 3 MONTHS FREE with Mail-in Rebate.
Dr. Dawn Garro with Holly
15%
OFFOn Your Initial Pet ExamOne Coupon Per Customer. Coupon May Not Be Combined
With Any Other Offer. All Offers Expire 12/30/15.
FEBRUARY IS
PET DENTAL MONTHGet $40.00 OffYour Pet's Dental CleaningOne Coupon Per Customer. Coupon May Not Be
Combined With Any Other Offer. All Offers Expire 2/28/15.
Trusting, Caring& AffordableDental Care
Gentle Private-Practice DentistCEREC ® - Crowns in One VisitDrill-less DentistryGalileos 3D Digital ImagingEmergencies Welcome
New Patients WelcomeCare Credit Financing Available
933 State Highway, Rt. 23 South • Pompton Plains • 973.839.8180www.McKeeverDentalCare.com
Welcome Dental ExamOnly $95 (new patients only)Includes Complete Set of X-Raysand Oral Cancer ScreeningCash Only or Your Insurance May Cover atUsual and Customary Fees.
McKeeverDentalCare
Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
continued from page 11
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
17/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 18, Zone 1
CERAMIC TILE REPAIRS We Fix Grout, Caulk and Tile in
Bathrooms and KitchenREGROUTING • RECAULKING • REPAIRS
GRAB BAR INSTALLATIONS • SMALL TILE INSTALLATIONS
BEFORE
AFTER
All work completed by our team of professionals.No subcontracting.
LEAKS
STOPPED
YOUR CALL
BRINGS OWNER
SINCE 1990
Call today for yourcourteous
FREE estimate!All calls answered live 24/71-800-REGROUT
1-800-734-7688
NJ License#13VH00193400
WE DO THE COMPLETE JOBPlumbing, Electric, Carpentry & Ceramic Tile
Over 50 Years Serving Passaic, Morris & Bergen County Superior Workmanship At Competitive Rates
86 MAIN STREET • BLOOMINGDALE973-838-0300 • 973-879-7319
[email protected] • FREE ESTIMATES & DESIGN SERVICES
Call Now for a FREEIn-Home Consultation
When you mention this ad.
Lic #13VH02033600Home Improvement
Contractor
Don’t be left in the dark! For over 50 years, Generac has
focused primarily on powergeneration, and we now offer moregenerator solutions than any other
manufacturer. This heritage hashelped make us the number one
choice in residential AUTOMATIC STANDBY
POWER , chosen seven to oneover the closest competition.
When a customer choosesGenerac, they’re not just choosing protection for their home, they are
also choosing peace of mind.
AUTOMATIC BACKUP
POWER means you’re alwayscovered – even if you’re not home.
Options come in liquid propaneor natural gas – the direct hookupmeans never dealing with cords
or gas cans again.
Guardian® SERIES 8-20 kW - Automatic standby ge nerators
201.321.4459www.BasementsBeyond.com • [email protected]
Serving Northern NJ • In Business Since 2003
O w n e r O p e r a t e d A s k f o r T o m
Regions that adhere to daylight sav-
ing time, or DST, will set their clocks
forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday March
8, 2015. Many people look forward to daylight saving time in the spring because it
extends light into the evening hours, allowing those who live in regions where DST
is practiced to spend more time outdoors in natural sunlight. The modern incarna-
tion of DST was proposed by New Zealand entomologist and astronomer George
Vernon Hudson in 1895. Hudson enjoyed collecting insects and knew that it wouldbe easier to do so if there were more hours of daylight in the evening. That prompt-
ed him to present a paper to the Wellington Philosophical Society in which he pro-
posed a two-hour daylight saving shift. In April 1916, Germany and Austria-
Hungary became the first countries to implement DST, and many countries have
since followed suit. Many proponents cite the positive impact that DST has on ener-
gy consumption, but research studying the impact of DST on heating and coolin-
gusage patterns has produced mixed results.
Did you know?
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
18/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 19
Homeowners hopingto expand their
homes are faced
with a number of choices.
One of the first they will
have to make is which direc-
tion to take their expansion.
Homeowners can choose to
expand horizontally, increas-
ing the footprint of their
homes, or vertically.
Professionals urge
prospective remodelers toconsider the pros and cons to
each expansion option,
including which direction to
build.
One of the first consid-
erations is land space.
Building horizontally will cut
into yard space that you may
have already earmarked for a
pool, shed or anotherfeature. Proximity to
neighbors and the
dimensions of your prop-
erty will also help to
determine if expanding
horizontally is a good
idea.
Building codes and
neighborhood require-
ments also must be con-
sidered before making
any renovations. Somemunicipalities may have
rules in place that govern
renovations. Add-ons
may not be allowed to
exceed certain height
limits, nor may structures
be built within a certain
number of feet of proper-
ty lines.
Homeowners whochoose to build upward
will have to contend
with work crews and
other staff being in their
homes. Raising the roof
may require vacating the
premises at a certain
point. Also, extensive
renovation work will be
needed on the lower
level of the home,
whether it’s to shore upthe structure, clean up
after the renovation or
repair ceilings, drywall
and other components
where levels meet.
It may seem easier to
expand outward, but this
requires laying additional
foundation for the new
building structure. Bringing indigging equipment and masons
can be costly. When you build
vertically, such foundation
work may not be necessary if
your home is structurally
sound and can bear the weight
of the addition.
Building out typically
involves the least disruption
to your life and the existing
space. Homeowners should
keep in mind that any reno-vation will require permits or
variances. In addition, if the
project increases the value of
the home, home insurance
costs and property taxes may
rise. Only after all considera-
tions have been weighed
should a project begin.
Full Drainage SystemsSump Pumps • Drywells
Lawn DrainsMold Remediation
Basement Remodeling or Refinishing
• Free Estimates • Fully Insured• Local References Proudly Given • Lifetime Warranty
NJSLIC#13VH00820600
“No Pushy Sales People!” Deal Directly With The Owner!
Proudly Providing
Quality Service for Over 30 Years!
“ T H E LO C AL G U Y S Y O U C AN T R U S T ”
F R E E S u m p P u m p W i t h A n y F U L L D RA I NA G E S Y
S T E M
B o o k e d B e f o r e 6 / 3 0 / 1
5
Innovative, Full ServiceResidential Remodeling,
Crafting Fabulous Kitchens, Additions,
Bathrooms & Master Suites
Financing Available As-Low-As $79.00 A Month Call For An Appointment To Set-Up A
FREE Design Consultation.
1016 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ(Just 200 feet after the Alps Road exit)
973-696-0333www.advantagecontracting.com
License# 13VH00011000
Free Estimates • Fully InsuredReferences Available
“Transforming Lives By Transforming Living Spaces... It’s What We Do”
A Tradition of Delivering Value For Over 20 Years
Home additions: Up or out?
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
19/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 20, Zone 1
Valentine’s Day is syn-onymous with many
things, including
chocolate. Men and women
indulge their love of chocolate
every February 14, but those
who want to go the extra mile
for their sweethearts this
Valentine’s Day can make
their own delicacies. Home-
made confections send a spe-
cial message to loved ones on
Valentine’s Day, especiallywhen they include chocolate,
such as the following recipe
for “Crochette di Ricotta con
Salsa di Cioccolato (Ricotta
Beignets With Chocolate
Dipping Sauce)” from
Michael White and Joanna
Pruess’ “Fiamma: The Essence
of Contemporary Italian
Cooking” (Wiley).
Crochette di Ricotta con
Salsa di Cioccolato
(Ricotta Beignets With
Chocolate Dipping Sauce)
Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely crushed amaretticookies (about 16 cookies)
1 cup chopped bittersweet
chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil, for deep-fat frying
Confectioners’ sugar, for
garnish
In a medium-size bowl,
whisk the ricotta and eggs
together until smooth. Addthe sugar, flour, baking pow-
der, and amaretti and stir until
well blended. Cover and chill
for at least 1 hour.
While the batter is chill-
ing, put the chocolate in a
small bowl. In a small
saucepan, bring the heavy
cream to a boil over medium-
high heat, about 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat
and pour the hot cream over
the chopped chocolate, stir-ring until blended and
smooth. Keep warm.
Fill a medium-size pot
with at least 3 inches oil and
heat until the oil measures
about 360 F on a candy or
instant-read thermometer.
Carefully drop the crochette
batter by the heaping table-
spoon into the hot oil and
cook, turning once, until
brown on all sides, about 3minutes. Using a slotted
spoon, remove them from the
oil and drain on paper towels.
Dust with confectioners’ sugar
and serve immediately with
chocolate sauce. If desired,
serve with warm caramel and
berry sauces as well.
V A LE N TI NE’S D A YR egu lar Menu wi th Sp
ecia ls
Comp limen tar y “R ose”
for Your Lad y
973.248.9900 | 92 Route 23 North | Riverdale(Riverdale Square Mall) Open 7 Days a Week 11am-10pm
Online Ordering Available Visit Us for Our Full Menu
www.SantinasPizza.com
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
FREE DELIVERY
Call for Your Area
$2 OFF1 CHEESE PIE
E V E R Y O N E
L O V E S
SA N T I NA ’ S
With this coupon. 1 Per Table. Toppings Extra.Plus Tax. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Exp. 3/31/15.
$19.952 CHEESE PIES
(TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY)
With this coupon. Toppings Extra. P lus Tax. Cannotbe combined with any other offer. Exp. 3/31/15.
$19.95CHEESE PIE, CHICKEN PARMHERO, MOZZARELLA STICKS
(TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY)With this coupon. Toppings Extra. P lus Tax. Cannotbe combined with any other offer. Exp. 3/31/15.
FREE APPETIZER WITH PURCHASE
OF 2 ENTREESWith this coupon. 1 Per Table. Toppings Extra.
Plus Tax. Cannot be combined with any other offer.Exp. 3/31/15.
10% OFF$35 PURCHASEWith this coupon. 1 Per Table. Toppings Extra.
Plus Tax. Cannot be combined with any other offer.Exp. 3/31/15.
DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT • CATERING
$22. 95
E AR L Y BIR D
SPE CI ALSMon - T hu r s 4-6
P M & Su n 11AM-3 P M
Se e Al l D e t a i l s O n W e bs i t e
A delicious delicacy to delight your valentine
FIND THE BEST PLACES FOR DINNER, DRINKS AND APPETIZERS
WITH FRIENDS. ONLY IN LIFE & LEISURE
TO ADVERTISECALL973.696.8008
Winter2012
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
20/23
i i b i lif dl i j F b 11 2015P 22 Z 1
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
21/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.com February 11, 2015Page 22, Zone 1
0051 AUTOMO-BILES WANTED
WE BUY CARS !WE BUY TRUCKS !
RONNIE’S IN WAYNE973-616-7900
WE PAY FORJUNK CARS
973-220-0202
Homemaker f/ Father w/special needs son.
Fair Lawn.Call 973-714-1479
0655 SERVICESCARPET
G&S Carpet Clean-ing & Floor Service
Residential& Commercial973-839-6436
0680 SERVICESCHIMNEYS
0684SER.COMM/RESI.
CLEAN
Aida’s Cleani ngService
Serving North
JerseyHome or Office
Experienced, Reliableand Detailed. SpeaksEnglish & PortugueseReference Available
Call 908-764-8966
Mariya’s CleaningService
Ukrainian ladies cleanyour home or officeto your complete
satisfaction. Exper.Refs Avail
Call 973-557-3621
0686 CLEANOUTSERVICE
0730 SERVICESELECTRICAL
0774 SERVICESHANDYMAN
0860 SERVICESPLUMBING
CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
DO IT RIGHTCHIMNEYSERVICE
Call 973-570-7362
ECIVRESYENMIHC THGIRTIOD
nobr aCtnever P59.92$-laicepS
gninaelCyenmihC
!!ninosioPedixonoM
evitidd AgnitsiseRdloM/wgnihsawr ewoPsulPsr epmaD&spaC,sr eniL,sr iapeR.lcnisecivr eSr ehtOr uO
2637-075-379llaC
CMR SERVICES
973-703-3039Cleanouts &Dumpster ServicesFully Insured • NJ Lic #A901
FREE ESTIMATE
Estates • Abandoned PropStorefronts • Basements
Whole House • Attics
Regain Valuable Storage!We dispose unwanted items in an
environmentally safe way.
10% OFFwith this ad
NEW & OLD
Construction-Residential& Commercial.
Fully Insured & Bonded
FREE ESTIMATES20%OFF New Customers
CQ Electric LLC
973-699-0855
R.G. Gutters
973-832-4207
$ " # !
Free Estimates &20% OFFGutter Cleaning ForAll New Customers!
ARE YOUR GUTTERS FOWL?
0771 SERVICES-GUTTERS
973-632-6411
Maintenance • RepairBuilding • Remodeling
No Job Too Small or Big!25 Years Experience
TOM D’S HANDYMANSERVICE
HAPPYVALENTINE’S
DAY
0815 SERVICES MASONRY
Q u a l i t y
W o r k m a
n s h i p
• Interior & Exterior Painting• Residential Specialists • Power Washing• Paper Removal & Installation• Brush • Roll • Airless Spray• Fully Insured • FREE Estimates
Owner Operated
“Where Excellence InQuality Is Affordable”
973-839-7403
0826 SERVICES PAINT/POWER WASH
•Vinyl Siding•Replacement Windows
•Residential Roofing•35+ Years Experience
ROSSROOFING & SIDING
973-696-5699Free Estimates • Fully Insured
0774 SERVICES HANDYMAN
Stephen FoxPlumbing & Heating
Small Repairs,Alter, Drain Svc.
INSURED BONDED
973-839-1054
Lic.#7467
0886 SERVICES ROOFING0323 HOME-
MAKER/PERS. ASST
HELP WANTED
0785 SER.HOME-IMPROVEMENT
NORTH JERSEY
REMODELERS
973-962-1811
• Full Kitchens• Bath Specialists
• Basements• All InteriorRenovations
• Ceilings to Floors• Doors • Painting
• Windows• Counter Tops
• Cabinet Refacing• General Carpentry
!$ #
"# &!"
" #$$# ( %' #%"
)
" "*
Longo Construction
973-838-8693
All Types of Brick, Block,Concrete, Fireplaces,
Foundations etc.
Free Estimate - Fully Insured
Bloomingdale
R O O F I N G , I N C .
KOVACH
973-835-5330
WE DO SMALL REPAIR JOBSNJ Lic# 13VH00222500
Shingles • SlateFlat Roofs • Gutters
www.Kovachroofing.comEmail: [email protected]
Established 1948
Sen ior
C i t i zen
D i scoun t s
$500 OFF ANY ROOFING JOB
Of $3,000 Or More
0920 SERVICES TREES0827 SERVICES PAINTING
visit o r ebsite at lifeandleisurenj comFebruary 11 2015 Zone 1 Page 23
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
22/23
visit our website at www.lifeandleisurenj.comFebruary 11, 2015 Zone 1, Page 23
When homeowners
think about reno-
vating their prop-
erties, many first need to secure
some funding to finance such
projects. Some may tap into
the equity of their homes by
refinancing an existing mort-
gage, while others may apply
for home equity loans. Taking
the latter approach may require
certain steps, including anassessment of how much the
home and property is worth.
Home appraisals compare
your home to neighboring
properties to determine your
home’s current market value.
Homeowners can facilitate the
process by having certain infor-
mation readily available for the
appraiser. When preparing for
appraisers, homeowners should
consider and collect the fol-
lowing information:
If your home was built
on the largest lot in the com-
munity.
If you have made signifi-
cant upgrades since it was last
appraised, such as installing a
new roof or siding. Don’t over-
look smaller renovations, like
extra insulation added or seal-
ing drafty windows, which canincrease a home’s value.
Proof that you have used
sustainable resources or if you
participated in any energy-sav-
ings programs.
Naturally, any expansion
projects, such as adding anoth-
er bedroom or extending the
footprint of the home, should
be mentioned.
A real estate appraiser is
a certified, licensed profes-
sional who will do his or herbest to determine the value of
your home. The appraisal pro-
vides banks with information
that can tell loan officers if the
house is worth the loan
amount. Expect to pay a fee
for the appraisal, which is gen-
erally included in your closing
costs.
The appraiser gathers
information for the appraisal
report from a number of
sources, but the process often
begins with a physical inspec-
tion of the property, both
inside and out. He or she also
will compare your home
against a few others in the
neighborhood, which are
known as comparables or
comps. Appraisals will be
based on recent prices of com-
parable properties as well asother factors.
Apart from the improve-
ments done to the home, there
are other ways to get a higher
appraisal amount. The apprais-
er may consider the overall
maintenance of the home and
property. It is wise to consider
curb appeal and ensure the
home is clean and maintained
when the appraiser arrives.
Minor repairs or common
maintenance can impress theappraiser. Removing clutter
and cleaning up the home’s
interior can make the home
appear larger, possibly increas-
ing its value as a result.
It may be worth it to
invest some more money into
the property before having an
appraisal done. A study spon-
sored by the National
Association of Realtors says
wood floors, landscaping and
an enclosed garage can lead to
a more favorable appraisal.
An appraiser will spend
roughly 30 minutes in a home.
Try to give that person space to
do his or her job. Following the
appraiser around during an
inspection can raise a red flag
that something is wrong withthe house that you don’t want
to be seen. Turn lights on
throughout the house, make
sure the heating or cooling sys-
tem is functioning at full
capacity and keep pets locked
away. Move items that can
impede access to basements or
attics.
An accurate assessment
of the value of your home will
give banks the information
they need to determine loan
amounts for future renovation
projects. Providing back-
ground information on the
home and having a well-main-
tained property can improve
the chances of a favorable
appraisal.
NJ CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 2002-2014Consistent
TOP PRODUCER
in the WAYNE area.
TOWNHOME SPECIALIST
RELOCATION AGENT
~ SHORT SALE AGENT ~
OWE MORE THAN YOUR HOME IS WORTH?
GEMINI LLC Realty 973-696-1111x131
197 Berdan Ave., Wayne, NJ
CALL MARIA at973-986-6914 Cell
for CURRENT MARKET VALUEOF YOUR HOME
M A R I A F E R R I T OcÜ É y x á á| É Ç t Ä Y â Ä Ä f x Ü ä |v x ex t Ä à É Ü
y Ü ÉÅ ` t Ü | t Y x Ü Ü | à É
“ THE GOOD GUYS”
973.942.8925 Local & Long Distance
“F o r F r e e E s t i m a t e s C a l l ”
MOVING & STORAGE INC.www.waynemovers .comWayne
“Local Moving Specialists”Expert Piano Moving • Small Jobs Welcomed
Professional Office Moving
W E D O
C L E A N
O U T S !
Fully InsuredSenior Discounts
“F o r F r e e E s t i m a t e s C a l l ”
“Local Moving Specialists”Expert Piano Moving • Small Jobs Welcomed
Professional Office Moving
Make the most of your home appraisal
8/9/2019 221657_1423237656Feb 11 2015 Z1 LR.pdf
23/23
Gencarelli’sSpecials
Gencarelli’s on the Lake58 Lake Drive West • Wayne
973-633-0099 Additional Location: 1 Hook Mountain Rd. • Pinebrook
Take-out
& Delivery
$500 Off Any order $35 or More
With this coupon. Pick-up or delivery.
1 Per Customer. Please mention couponat the time of order. Not valid with anyanother offers. Not valid on Holidays.
$1000DINNER MEAL
ANY CHICKEN OR PASTA ENTREESERVED WITH PASTA OR SALAD
With this coupon. Pick-up or delivery.
1 Per Customer. Please mention couponat the time of order. Not valid with anyanother offers. Not valid on Holidays.
$1000Off Any order $65 or More
With this coupon. Pick-up or delivery.
1 Per Customer. Please mention couponat the time of order. Not valid with anyanother offers. Not valid on Holidays.
Celebrating
Valentine’s Day
Cozy Night at Home
Love Bird Special
$1 0 D i n ne r Mea l s ( Up- to 2 D i n ne r s )
w w w.Ge nca re l l i s.c
o m( F or a l i mi t e d t i me )
10 % O rde r O n l i ne & S A V E
Corporate & Private Catering
Specialist
3 to 6 Foot Subs Available
(Must order 24 hours in advance)
UP-TO2 DINNERS