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The Netcong Community Partnership elected its Boardof Trustees for 2013 and named officers at the AnnualMeeting of Members and the Board of Trustees, held

recently at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Netcong. Theorganization, comprised of local business and commercialproperty owners, is a public/private partnership with theBorough of Netcong dedicated to making the community agreat place to live, to work, to visit and to invest.

Vic Pocorobba of Ronetco Supermarkets was elected as

President, Netcong property owner Bill Lerman, VicePresident, Kathy Robbins of Fulton Bank, Treasurer, and

Donna Infantolino, All in the Icing, Secretary. CouncilmanRobert Hathaway will continue to serve as council liaisonand Mayor Joe Nametko also serves as a board member.Ralph Blakeslee, Borough Administrator and Sharon Still,Netcong Recreation Department serve as Trustees, alongwith newly elected Trustees Maria Patamia, Fanuccis Caf,Sandy Reilly, Sandys Candys, and Sue Fenimore, Designsby Susie-Q.

NCP Executive Director Gina Thomas pointed to the

diversity of the board as one of the organizations strengths.continued on page 4

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They say that practice makes perfect and for cheer-leaders this is no exception. The Hopatcong JrWildcats Cheerleading team did something that not

a lot of teams do, they are National CheerleadingChampions! The team, comprised of 22 girls in grades 3-7competed in a Cheerleading Nationals competition inOcean City, MD on February 24th. They had the highestscorning routine of thier session, that is out of 60 teams,and also due to their high score, they were awarded with abid to the US Cheerleading Finals!! Going to this event tocompete will give the Wildcats the chance to see wherethey rank against other teams coast to coast and around theworld! This has never been done by any HopatcongCheerleading team before. The Jr Wildcats will be per-forming in the US Cheerleading Finals in Providence,Rhode Island May 3-5.

Coached by Cindy O'Brien and Linda Schooler along

with several instructors, this Jr Wildcat National Championteam has worked very hard and to earn this recognition andto compete at the US Final level is amazing.

The Jr Wildcats will be participating in fundraising

events to help offset the costs. Business can also makedonations to Linda Fisher, President at [email protected].

The team will also be having a car wash at LakesideTire in Hopatcong on April 14th (rain date April 21st) andworking on a Teen dance.

A website has been set up to take donations from fami-ly and friends near and far : http://www.gofundme.com/2b0xh0

The Hopatcong Wildcats Cheerleading Association is anon-profit organization made up of girls and boys ages 4-18 and run entirely by volunteers. They compete at cheer-leading competitions each weekend January-March and are

in their 9th season.

Hopatcong Jr. Wildcats Cheerleading Champions!

Netcong Community Partnership Elects Trustees & Officers


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Page 2, April 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News

Authors Diana Drew and Robert Grayson took an

inspiring sojourn as they wrote the new book

"Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to StitchingSpiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts" (Jewish

Lights Publishing). Exploring the intriguing stories behind

each of the book's 30 Jewish fabric craft projects from

throughout the United States and Israel, the authors redis-

covered many of the Jewish traditions underlying hand-

made fabric crafts.

Retrace their steps on the way to this spiritual awaken-

ing at a free Meet the Authors event on Sunday, April 28, at

1 p.m., at the Lake Hopatcong Jewish Center, 15 Durban

Road, Hopatcong. The authors will discuss how they select-

ed the crafts for the book, the spiritual journey they took in

writing the book, and the Jewish traditions that suffusethese crafts.

The book, which explores the world of Jewish fabric

crafts and the inspiration behind this imaginative work,

presents 30 fabric craft projects, created by talented artisans

from throughout the United States and Israel. It also delves

into the backstory behind each of the pieces spotlighted in

the book--how and why they were made and what sparked

the idea for each one. Among the projects spotlighted in

"Jewish Threads" are tallitot (Jewish prayer shawls) and

Torah mantles, shulchan (lectern) covers for the synagogue,

Purim puppets, a knit seder plate, an apples & honey RoshHashanah challah cover, a ChanuCats quilt for Chanukah,

and many more. The book makes a wonderful Mothers

Day gift.

Among the fabric craft techniques represented in

"Jewish Threads" are quilting, needlepoint, knitting, cro-

chet, felting, embroidery, appliqu, needle felting, and

counted cross-stitch.

A section titled "Inspirations" includes stories of five

more projects that inspired the authors to write the book,

including a quilted chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy), cre-

ated collaboratively by members of National Council of

Jewish Women, West Morris Section, of which Drew servesas co-president. She is also an award-winning writer and

book editor. Grayson, a prize-winning former daily newspa-

per reporter and magazine writer, writes books for young

adults.

For further information about the April 28 program at

Lake Hopatcong Jewish Center, call or e-mail Jody Verdi

(973-398-7339; [email protected]).

Authors to Appear atLake Hopatcong Jewish Center April

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Our board members include business andrestaurant owners, district property owners,retail and professional service providers,and borough representatives, men and

women representing Netcongs many differ-ent assets, added Thomas. All share acommitment to Netcong, and are contribut-ing to a cooperative approach to doingwhats best for Netcong, the hallmark of thePartnerships efforts to improve quality oflife and business activity in the district.

We are pleased to welcome our newTrustees for 2013, and thank our returning

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Lakeland Little League will be hostingits 3rd Annual Golf Outing on August1st 2013. The outing will be taking

place at Great Gorge Golf Club in Vernon,

NJ, we will be playing the railroad andquarry courses. Great Gorge Golf Club is aCrystal Springs course, and it very beauti-ful! The funds raised from this year s outingwill be used to purchase more bleachers tobe placed at our fields. This is a VERY funand enjoyable golf outing that you dontwant to miss out on.

The outing is a four person scramble for-mat; the cost of playing in the outing is$106.00 Per Person. For your entry fee youget (Continental Breakfast, Greens Fees,Cart, Buffet Lunch, Prizes and Goody Bag).

We also have chances to win MANY other

prizes as well. We will have multiple clos-est to the pin contests as well as longestdrive. Tee Time is 9:00 AM, with Breakfastand Registration starting at 7:30AM. Buffet

lunch and awards immediately followingthe round.

You can sign up as a single, double ortriple if you dont have a foursome, we willfill out your foursome for you! For moreinformation or to signup/reserve your spotsplease visit our website (www.lakelandlit-tleleague.com) and click on the golf outinglink. You may also email us @ [email protected] or call us @ 862-345-0017.

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Successful Fund Raising Event Held forEleventh Hour Rescue

Wearhouse Grille owner Regina Makowski hands over a check to MichelleCilurso, a volunteer with Eleventh Hour Rescue.

T

he Wearhouse Grille, located at 161Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ,recently hosted another successful

fund raising event to benefit homeless petsunder the care of Eleventh Hour Rescue, a501c3 registered non-profit organization,based in Rockaway, NJ. This is the 4th suchevent that owner, Regina Makowski has pro-moted at her wonderful restaurant located onscenic Lake Hopatcong. This event broughtin over $1,500 in total monies donated to thecause of saving dogs and cats that may haveotherwise been euthanized. The mission ofEleventh Hour Rescue is to save highlyadoptable dogs and cats on Death Rowwhose time has run out. They work closely

with local animal control officers, local shel-ters, as well as other rescue organizationsthroughout the United States, although somedogs have been rescued from as far away asMexico, and even Taiwan.

Eleventh Hour Rescue would like toextend its sincere Thanks to the generosityof the Wearhouse Grille, their entire staff,and the patrons who participated in thisevent that made it such a great success.Through fund raising events such as this,Eleventh Hour Rescue can save many moredogs and cats in need, provide them with

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The Annual Fashion

Show, now in its 7th

year, has fast become

a ritual for women of the

Hopatcong and surrounding

areas. To be held this year

on Sunday, April 21 at the

Ridgewood Restaurant, 35

Brooklyn Stanhope Road,

from 1-4pm, the Show will

feature clothing fashions

from Coldwater Creek, a

silent auction, a 50/50, door

prizes, and lots of fun for

all! A hot buffet lunch will

be served, along with coffee

and dessert. Tickets are $35

each and there is limited

supply, so be sure to obtain

your tickets early by con-

tacting Cyndi 973-398-

3980, Ellen 973-398-5926,

Selma 973-770-4989, or

Norma 973-398-4989.

Proceeds benefit the

Hopatcong Womens Club

Charitable Donations, and

have in the past included

DASI (Domestic Abuse),

Scholarships, Head Start,Gildas Club, Family

Promise, and many more.

The Hopatcong

Womens Club held a pro-

gram following its March

20th regular membership

meeting by Preferred Careat Home, presented by its

owners, George and Jill

Malanga, as well as

Kathleen Whelan Perlett,

director of Caregivers and

Community Relations.

Preferred Care at Home is a

northwest NJ home care

company that enables sen-

iors to live independently at

home or where ever they

call home. They do this byproviding compassionate,

reliable caregivers that

assist seniors with their

daily living tasks such as

meal preparation, dress and

hygiene assistance, medical

reminders, light housekeep-ing, companionship, trans-

portation and more at an

affordable price.

The personal stories that

were presented to the audi-

ence, regarding personal

family members that needed

care toward the end of their

lives, touched all that were

in attendance. It was clear

that the passion to start the

business was there from thestart for this Hopatcong

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The Hopatcong

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Hopatcong Senior Center

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The Community Presbyterian Church, located at 220Main Street in Chester will be hosting a ClothingDrive on Saturday April 20th from 10am-4pm.

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Fundraiser to benefit BYG Work Camp!A mission group composed of 6 local area churches that

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Appalachia service project. This summer 88 volunteers willspend a week making many families homes warmer, safer& drier through home repairs.

Dont Throw it Away!!Clothing Drive!

P

lease join the Musconetcong

Foundrymen Historical Society at a

luncheon to honor Volunteer of the

Year, Lorraine Bender, for a li fetime of ded-icated service to her community. Everyone,

family, old friends, new friends, and neigh-

bors are welcome to come and celebrate her

many accomplishments including serving ss

the First Secretary for the Environmental

Commission, and working as Secretary to

the Planning Board. Lorraine was also the

original Administrative Clerk for 6 years for

the Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning

Board.

In addition to Lorraines celebration The

Society will present a slide show of histori-

cal photos featuring Stanhope and Netcong.

The luncheon is Sunday, April 28th,2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the

Stanhope Fire House, 25 Main St.,

Stanhope. Tickets Are $35 per person which

includes food and soft beverages. Tickets

Are Available from Janice Hunts, 973-448-

4180 or, email [email protected]. Make

checks payable to Musconetcong

Foundrymen Historical Society and mail to

PO Box 503, Stanhope, NJ 07874.

Please join us in supporting our friend

and colleague Nancy, our school

nurse, as she battles breast cancer.A Spaghetti Dinner and Dance, Tricky

Trayand 50/50 Fundraiser with be held on

May 11, 2013 at St. Judes Church,

Hopatcong, from 6:00pm -10:00pm. Doors

Open At 5:30pm.

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Local DJ. Cost: Cash Only $15 Per Person,

$25 Per Couple, $10 For 62+.

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By Ejvind Boccolini

In an interview last week with Netcong officials, The

Musconetcong News learned about the work being done

to make Netcong the best it can be in terms of being a

viable business environment, and an impressive town for its

residents and visitors.Gina Thomas, executive director of Netcong

Community Partnership (NCP), Netcong Borough

Councilman Robert Hathaway, and Public Relations/

Marketing Consultant Vince Baglivo met for an interview

last week. They explained their approach to the excellent

improvements to Netcong, and its continuing goals.

Thomas said NCP is a organization founded through a

board ordinance in 2001 and it runs the special improve-

ment district. This group focuses on town safety, aesthetics,

beautification, and it fosters a strong business environment

in Netcong. The work that town officials do with NCP is

also helping to create fun events for residents, their fami-lies, and those visiting Netcong.

Councilman Robert Hathaway, who is also Chairman of

Economic Development in Netcong, said the mission state-

ment is all encompassing, with respect to maintaining a

viable business environment, beautification of the borough,

and appealing to its consumers and residents.

He said, officials are working to "create an aggressive

business environment," and offer efficient and expedited

permit processes for business owners coming into Netcong.

Town officials are super efficient with the paperwork that

can get business owners up and running quickly.

This is truly a proactive and collaborative effort to workwith business owners.

And with attractive walkways, sharp-looking streets and

a new, but historic-looking clock in the core of Netcong, the

town is better than ever, and creating a nice environment for

all.

The train station right in the town center allows resi-

dents, visitors, and shoppers to enjoy fine restaurants, the-atre shows and more, all within a very short walk.

Hathaway calls it an all-encompassing enterprise with

the businesses operating as one larger unit. Netcong is

indeed looking great and ready for the continued success it

will enjoy.

Hathaway said, for instance, that he was concerned

about three years ago with the "enormous number of vacan-

cies" with respect to businesses in the town center. He said

there was an "underutilization" of the downtown. He said

his goal was to help create a viable downtown area, and to

"market Netcong."

He also noted that he felt the downtown area was"untidy" and not as well presented as it could be.

Netcong officials have since worked very hard to change

that, and have succeeded.

Flowers grace the downtown area - as well as other

plantings - and street sweeping is regularly performed to

keep the town center clean and impressive looking. Over

time, Netcong started filling more storefronts, and is now

quite a bit more competitive with respect to being a "desti-

nation" for businesses and consumers alike.

Netcong also offers events that support and inspire a

good business environment. The events are considered to be

family gatherings as well, and get-togethers for residentsand visitors.

Netcong, for instance, holds a 5K race as part of Netcong

Day, and several hundred runners participate, as do many

sponsors. There is a street fair, music, and family events all

day. Stores and businesses benefit, of course, greatly from

these events, and town officials feel it brands Netcong as a

destination.Also, a Farmer's Market is held every Saturday, from

June to October, and a Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event is

held in which residents decorate the trunks of their cars for

the holiday, and children get candy all at a central location

in a town parking lot. A Holiday Parade and tree lighting

event is also featured each year, which drawns countless

people.

Also, Save the Lake day is also a event in Netcong which

draws many people to Lake Musconetcong - a lake which

residents and visitors enjoy each season.

These events generate participation and fun in the down-

town area for residents and visitors. It, in fact, "introducespeople to Netcong," said Hathaway, who added that it is

effective, and the "desired result is happening."

These events, and the business approach of Netcong in

general, all add up to "cohesive, collaborative advertising

strategies," that help build a sense of community, and trans-

late to good fun in the meantime.

Thomas, Hathaway, and Baglivo also noted that Sharon

Still - a trustee on the Netcong Community Partnership,

appointed by Mayor Joseph Nametko, has been a great con-

tributor the success of Netcong, as Nametko is himself.

The two were named as important individuals in this

plight to make Netcong an excellent business community

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and an enjoyable and attractive town for its residents and

visitors.

"What we're doing is working," said Baglivo, adding that

the number of businesses that are entering Netcong is

"amazing."

He said there is a piano studio, a multi-media perform-

ance center, an upholstery shop, restaurants, a candy store,

a craft center, automotive shops, and more that have entered

Netcong in recent times.

The historic Growing Stage theater, which is well known

for its top-notch, family-friendly programming, has "redone

their whole facade," said Thomas.

This, along with sidewalk and road improvements, are

really adding "momentum" to Netcong.

A warehouse building at the corner of Route 46 and Old

Flanders Road - a former pocketbook factory - will also

soon be renovated and improved into resident ial units. Also,after future discussions, likely either a retail or business

facility will be included at this site.

Best of luck, Netcong, with your continued progress.

Continuing To Climb...continued from previous page Submitted by

Rosemary Flannery

S

aint Michael Parish, of

the Roman Catholic

Diocese of Paterson

New Jersey, located in

Netcong, NJ, celebrated

Scout Sunday on March 17,

2013 at the 8:45 a.m. mass.

Saint Michael Parish spon-

sors and supports Pack 93.

Several cub scouts from

Netcongs Pack 93 were in

attendance, and one of those

boys, namely Ryan

Flannery-Garlick, received

his ParVuli Dei (which

means Children of God) reli-

gious medal from Reverend

Nicholas Bozza. Scout

Sunday is celebrated during

mass. Reverend Nick

explained to the parish how

being reverent is part of

being a good scout. As part

of the Cub Scout Promise the

boys recite that they promise

to do their duty to God and

their country. Duty to God

comes in many forms, a cou-

Saint Michael Parish Celebrates Scout Sunday

Cub scouts pictured below (from top left to bottom right) include Ryan Flannery-Garlick,

Ryan Parichuk, Ian OConnell, Joseph Marks, and Felipe Hoyos. Adults pictured from left

to right include Reverend Nicholas Bozza, Fred Garlick, Den Leader Rosemary Flannery,

Deacon Joe Keenan, and Cub Master Brian OConnell.

ple of which include attend-

ing mass regularly and learn-

ing more about faith by earn-

ing religious medals such as

the Light of Christ and the

ParVuli Dei. During mass,

Reverend Nick took some

time to ask the boys, and

then other children in atten-

dance, their thoughts on the

Holy Trinity and where it

can be found. It was a won-

derful question and answer

session. He tied his ques-

tions into the readings from

mass and the liturgy of the

word, and this was well

received by all.

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Submitted by

Brian O'Connell, Den Leader

On Thursday night, March 21st, the

Webelos 1 den of Pack 93 visited C

S Gymnastics to learn about men's

gymnastics events and earn their

Gymnastics Belt loops and pins. Ian

O'Connell, Joseph Marks, Kyle Costanza

and Benjamin Cordero practiced skills on

the pummel horse, horizontal bar, floor

exercise, and vault. The part the scouts

enjoyed the most was running and jumping

into the foam pit. Pack 93 is chartered by St

Michael's Church in Netcong, NJ.

Netcong Pack 93 Webelos ScoutsVisit CS Gymnastics

Ian O. on the horizontal bar. Photo by Brian O'Connell


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United Way Scholar Athlete, Andre

Tan, a senior at Hopatcong High

School, has been named United

Way Scholar Athlete for the 2012-2013

school year. Sixth in the graduating class

with a GPA of 4.68, Andre is enrolled in

three Advanced Placement classes this

year. He was the recipient of the Bausch &

Lomb Honorary Science Award last year as

a junior. Andre has participated in both

cross country and track for all four of his

high school years. Serving as the captain

for the cross country team this year, Andre

organized and ran the captains practices.

In preparation of his two seasons of sports

this year, Tan ran over 500 miles this past

summer.

Andre is a steadfast volunteer at the

Hopatcong Pound and the Merry Heart

Nursing Home in Succasunna documenting

well over 300 hours at both sites.

Additionally, Andre is a part of the high

schools art program, submitting five

pieces of artwork to two Sussex County

Teen Arts Festivals. He is presently work-

ing on submitting his art to additional art

galleries. Aside from his involvement in

the above activities, Tan is a member of

Math League, Science League, Academic

Team, Mock Trial, Drama Club, Freshmen

in Transition and the Junior Political

Association. A member of the National

Honor Society and serving as a delegate to

the American Legion Jersey Boys State

Program all explain why Andre was named

Scholar Athlete for HHS.

Andre Ta Named United WayScholar Athlete

Roxbury & Randolph Fire DepartmentsSponsoring St. Baldrick's fundraiser

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Roxbury Company #1 Fire Dept.,122 main street, Succasunna,

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Seeking: food venders, handmade-homemade crafters & retail venders.Pickles, bbq foods.

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Looking for a great hair salon to

provide a head-turning new look

and style? How about a conven-

ient and professional dry cleaner, skilled

computer troubleshooters, reliable auto

repair services or a top-notch plumber?Netcong offers the kinds of businesses most

people would hope to find in their typical

New Jersey downtown.

However, the local business community

in Netcong is far more diverse than the

same-old, same-old. From a world-class

multi-media production/performance stu-

dio, to nationally recognized auto restora-

tion experts working on celebrity owned

classic cars, to specialty gift items appreci-

ated by everyone from local consumers to

Hollywoods elite performers, there are lotsof interesting surprises among the districts

business mix.

Combined with the great restaurants and

specialty food stores in town, plus easy

access, convenient parking and friendly,

welcoming and knowledgeable service,

Netcongs business community offers solid

choices for every day services as well as

many that are interesting, newsworthy and

unique. All make a trip to Netcong well

worth the time and effort.

People are often surprised by the depthand breadth of the various service

providers, both personal and professional,

that call Netcong home, noted Gina

Thomas, Executive Director of the Netcong

Community Partnership (NCP). The organ-

ization, comprised of local business and

commercial property owners, is apublic/private partnership with the Borough

of Netcong dedicated to making the com-

munity a great place to live, to work, to visit

and to invest.

The diversity of our business communi-

ty, plus lots of great places to eat, conven-

ient access from local roads and highways

and plenty of free parking near all stores

and restaurants make Netcong a popular

destination for both local residents and vis-

itors.

Ad Magic (125 Rt. 46 East) has over 20years of experience in the promotional

products field, manufacturing millions of

printed promotional items for some of the

largest companies in the world, as well as

individuals celebrating special occasions

like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.

Distinctively different items like personal-

ized playing cards, games, poker chips and

more have attracted customers from

throughout the local area, as well as around

the nation, including celebrities like actor

Tom Hanks and rocker David Lee Roth.Netcong Auto Restorations (5 Allen

Consumers Find Diverse Service Providers in Netcong

Street) has been highlighted in national

newspaper, television and magazine fea-

tures and counts classic car aficionado Jay

Leno among its clients. In 2010 and 2011,

Popular Mechanics Magazine selected

Netcong Auto Restorations as PMs Top

Shop for its Car Makeover Projects, a cus-

tom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, a custom

2011 Mustang GT Convertible and a

Victory Hammer S Motorcycle. PopularMechanics staff conducted a nationwide

search of hundreds of automotive restora-

tion shops before selecting Netcong Auto

Restorations as the Top Shop to complete

the project.

Valon Productions (125 Main Street)

opened the doors to its multi-media produc-

tion and performance studio in December of

2012, providing production services for cor-

porate, music, training and viral videos,

audio recording, webcasting, new media,

Rick Valon is the owner of Valon Productions, a multi-media studio and performance space whichopened in Netcong in December of 2012.

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live video streaming as well as hosting spe-

cial events and performances. Owner Rick

Valon, who has worked as a professional

musician and producer of countless televi-sion, video and music productions, is a New

Jersey native who returned to the Garden

State after many successful years in Florida.

I was originally based in Hackettstown

when I returned to New Jersey, but have

found Netcong to be much more convenient

for our clients since we relocated here,

Valon concluded.

Netcong Village Florist (49 Main Street)

has earned an impeccable reputation for cre-

ativity and friendly, professional customer

service. Owner Michael Downing, adegreed Horticulturist and a talented FTD

Master Designer/Master Florist Manager,

has been delighting customers since 1980,

and was named the 1998 Florist of the Year

by the New Jersey Florist Association.

Netcong Village Florist offers a large

variety of plants, fresh, dried and silk flow-

ers, cards and gifts including specialty and

gourmet food items with the goal of exceed-

ing customer expectations with quality,

value and professional service.

Piano instructor Rosario Aquino ofAquino Piano Studio (8 Ledgewood

Avenue) passed the building that houses her

business in Netcong many times on her way

to work teaching piano students at the

Music Den in Ledgewood. She often

thought how great the location was withexcellent visibility, lots of cars passing by

and plenty of room inside. Since she opened

her own business in February of 2012, the

studio has steadily attracted new students,

ranging from children to adults, who come

from throughout the local area.

Her students practice in comfort at the

studio, while parents relax in the attractive

sitting area, or head across the street to

Rose Place, around the corner to Johnny

Jr.s or one of the other nearby stores and

restaurants in Netcong. That convenience,one of the big attractions for Aquino when

she decided to locate her business in

Netcong, is also proving popular with her

students and their families and friends!

For more information about personal and

professional service providers and other

businesses in Netcong, or programs, servic-

es and events provided by the Netcong

Community Partnership, call (973) 347-

0252 (X113) or visit GoNetcong.com. You

can also follow news from Netcong through

social media at the Partnerships Facebook

page, Facebook.com/gonetcong.

Consumers Find...continued from previous page


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Submitted by Donya Forst

Hopatcong High School launched its

online newspaper this fall with its

first publication of the onlineArrow. With more than 30 journalists and

10 photographers, the publication boasts

articles that include sports, school events,

community news and worldwide features.

The Hopatcong Arrow was featured on

WMBC News on February 21, showcasing

its growing success. Melissa Estock, a field

reporter for WMBC, visited the school and

interviewed Superintendent Dr. Charles

Maranzano, newspaper advisor Mrs. Sandra

DeRose, editor Donya Forst and assistant

editor, Molly Bond about their newfoundexperiences with the paper.

Three years ago, the hard copy Arrow

was disbanded after budget cuts affected

many of Hopatcong High Schools electives

and extracurricular activities. With the

papers discontinuance, its sister-elective,

Print Media, drew less students.

When school started in September, the

paper was resurrected, this time as a cost-effective online edition. DeRose asked

Forst, a senior at Hopatcong High School

who had been a member of the Print Media

class and newspaper her freshman year, to

join as editor. In her sophomore English

class, DeRose found her assistant editor,

Bond, who had an in-depth knowledge of

the writing process. They were both eager to

say yes.

Currently, the site, arrow.hopatcon-

gschools.org has about 40 articles on a

range of topics. It continues to grow eachday, as articles can be published immediate-

ly after editing, instead of going to a pub-

lisher. Hopatcong student news is back, and

its here to stay.

Hopatcong High SchoolLaunches Online Newspaper

Get Your Business Noticed with the

AREAS MOST READ PAPER...

AND WE CAN PROVE IT!

Call 973-252-9889 for information


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T

his years Annual Hudson Farm Spring Charity Hike

will be held (rain or shine) on Saturday, May 18,

2013 at the Hudson Farm Club, 270 Stanhope-Sparta

Road, Hopatcong, NJ. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. andcontinues until 11:15 a.m. at Hudson Farm. Hikers may

enter the trail between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

This 4 mile self-guided hike will take you on a two-hour

walk through the picturesque scenery of this historic prop-

erty. This wonderful event is NO COST TO YOU. Enjoy

time with your family and friends while you raise money

for Hopatcongs: PTOs, Fire Department, CERT, PBA

Local 149 and Youth Sports Organizations. You do not

have to be a resident of Hopatcong to participate.

Heres how it works: Hudson Farm Club will donate $1

per year of age of each hiker to any of the participating

organizations. If you are 5 years old, you are awarded$5.00; if you are 50 years old, you are awarded $50.00. You

may donate your money to one charity or you may divide it

among several charities. In addition to a free lunch of ham-

burgers, hot dogs and beverages each hiker receives a gift

for participating.

Please note: This is a hike on a mountainous trail, not a

walk on paved roads. Please use discretion with younger

children. Adults must accompany children under 12 for the

duration of the hike. Sturdy sneakers or shoes, water, insect

repellent, a cell phone and rain gear (if the weather requires

it) are recommended. Open-toed shoes or sandals are high-

ly discouraged. The trail is for foot traffic only. Strollers,

pets, bikes, ATVs, dirt bikes and skateboards are not permit-

ted on the trail.

Cars can be parked at Hudson Farm. In the event the carsfill the Farm parking lots, signs will direct participants to an

overflow lot (old Columbia Campground) where shuttle

buses will transport hikers to the Farm. This trail begins and

ends at Hudson Farm. Carpooling is recommended.

Here are a few interesting facts about the history of the

Hudson Farm Club:

In 1904, Railroad magnate, John P. McRoy, commis-

sioned the New York architect, Clarence Curter, to design

the 20 room estate.

The property was an Operational Dairy Farm supporting

a herd of 50 Holstein cows.

In 1918, The Celtics original basketball team wasformed at the Farm.

On July 1920, the property was donated to the Hudson

Guild, a charitable organization, which ran the property as

a camp.

On July 10, 1921, the creation of the Appalachian Trail

was conceived during a meeting in the estate house.

The Hudson Farm Club operates the Hudson Farm

Foundation which makes annual disbursements to local

charities in the community.

For more information call: Jacki Hangley 973-770-4997

Annual Hudson Farm Spring Charity Hike


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A

Netcong High School student who

also is a volunteer firefighter is

among 34 firefighters, police offi-

cers and emergency medical servicesproviders being honored by the 200 Club of

Morris County at the Clubs 41st Annual

Valor & Meritorious Awards Dinner to be

held on April 25, 2013.

Each year, The 200 Club of Morris

County honors local police officers, fire-

fighters and emergency medical services

providers who have gone above and beyond

the call of duty. For 2012, nine incidents

resulted in eight valor awards and 26 meri-

torious awards. An act of valor is an

extraordinary event in which a person putshis or her own safety aside to perform an act

of courage above and beyond the call of

duty. Very often, the persons own life is in

danger. The Meritorious Award also notes

an extraordinary act, but the responder has

not necessarily placed his or her own well-

being at risk.

These individuals truly have put their

lives on the line for the people of Morris

County, said Jack Van Orden, president of

the 200 Club and the owner of Morristown

Tire Co. in Morristown. They put it on theline for us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You dont always think about it, but they

make it safer for all of us and we owe a

great deal of gratitude to them. This is one

small way that we can honor them for put-ting their lives at risk for us. We are so very

happy and honored to be able to recognize

these individuals for their dedication and

service.

Receiving Valor Awards this year are:

Firefighter/Emergency Medical

Technician James A. Blair and Firefighter

Troy N. Pehowic of the Madison Fire

Department. The pair responded to a fire in

an apartment building and entered the build-

ing without a hose line to search for a

trapped 20-year-old woman. They foundand rescued her and her dog.

Sgt. James C. DiStasio, Patrolman

Joseph Farina and Det. Reginald C. Goode,

of the Mount Arlington Police Department,

saved the driver of a car that travelled off

the road and into the woods, crashing into a

tree and catching fire. The trapped driver

was removed from the burning car by offi-

cers, who then rendered care.

East Hanover Police Officer Jesse M.

Novalis entered a burning house without

protective equipment or breathing appara-tus, located a disabled elderly man and

Netcong High School Student Among 34 Lifesavers HonoredBy The 200 Club of Morris County

dragged him to safety.

Police Officer Keith R. Flaherty and

Cpl. Ryan Plumb, of the Netcong Borough

Police Department, twice entered a burningapartment without breathing apparatus or

protective clothing in an unsuccessful

attempt to rescue the occupant.

Meritorious Service Award winners

include:

Netcong Firefighter Shannon Fluke, a

student at Lenape Valley High School, who

successfully removed a foreign body from a

classmates airway. The choking student

was turning purple when Fluke was alertedto the emergency.

New Vernon First Aid Squad EMTs

Barbara C. Coulter, Donna M. Gandy, Capt.

Diane Hinds, James P. Miller, Dr. Fred M.

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David C. Achenbach, Sgt. Mark Giansanti

and Patrolman Erik Heller, of the Harding

Police Department resuscitated a 60-year-

old postal carrier who experienced cardiac

arrest while driving his delivery truck.Paramedics from Medic 3 also assisted.

Mendham Township Patrolman James

Arnesen, Sgt. Ross Johnson, Det. Daniel R.

Taquinto and Patrolman Scott Weaver

responded to an incident at the height of

Superstorm Sandy in which a tree fell on a

pick-up truck, killing the driver and front

passenger. Officers removed two children in

the backseat of the truck and protected them

as tree limbs and other debris fell around

them. They then helped volunteers of the

Mendham First Aid Squad transport the vic-

tims of the crash to Morristown Hospital.

What is usually a 10-minute drive took

nearly 90 minutes.

State Trooper Albert H. Kim and two

members of the Netcong Borough Police

Department Cpl. Joseph A. Matits and

Special Police Officer Class II Jay S. Reilly

worked for almost five hours to track

down a distraught young man and talk him

out of committing suicide by jumping from

a bridge on to Interstate 80.

Patrolman Jay R. Hardy and Sgt. David

J. Jara from Chester Borough Police

Department and Cpl. Christopher

Cavanaugh, Patrolman Michael Henry,

Chief Wayne A. Martini, Patrolman Stephen

Notte, Patrolman Gregory C. Smith and Sgt.

Ronald N. Totams from Chester Township

Police Department fought the winds, rain

and debris of Superstorm Sandy to investi-

gate a major natural gas leak, and evacuate

those in danger from the leak. They rescued

one resident who was trapped by falling

debris and downed wires.

Madison Patrolman James C. Cavezza

responded to the same apartment building

fire as Firefighters Blair and Pehowic.

Before their arrival, Cavezza made entry

into the building to evacuate residents. He

also played a key role in determining where

the woman who was rescued was hiding.

The valor and meritorious service

awardees were chosen among those nomi-

nated by the heads of the associations repre-

senting Morris County police chiefs, fire

chiefs and EMS captains as well as the

superintendent of the State Police.

The honorees will be recognized at the

41st Annual Valor & Meritorious Awards

Dinner at 6 p.m. on April 25, 2013 at the

Birchwood Manor in Whippany.

Information about tickets and sponsorships

is available at www.200ClubofMorris

County.com/calendar.html or by calling

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Netcong HS Student Honored...

(732) 279-4258.

Since its inception in 1971, the 200 Club

of Morris County has distributed more than

$2.5 million to families who have lost a

spouse who was a police officer or state

trooper, a firefighter, or an emergency med-

ical services provider in the line of duty.

The organization also distributes thousands

of dollars each year to worthy high school

seniors who either serve in a branch of pub-

lic safety or whose parent is actively serving

in or retired from a public safety capacity in

Morris County. The organization also rec-

ognizes the heroic actions of those who

keep the public safe and secure.

Information about membership in the

200 Club and its various programs is avail-

able at www.200clubofmorriscounty.com or

by calling (732) 279-4258.

O

n Saturday, May 4, at 7:00pm Glen

Burtnik and Bob Burger presenting

THE BEATLES 1963 1971.

BEATLES and BIKES

Glen Burtnik is a former member of

Styx, a cast member in Broadways Damn

Yankees, and current member of the

Orchestra (Formerly the Electric Light

Orchestra). Among his numerous credits,

Glen also performed on Broadway in

Beatlemania with Marshall Crenshaw. Bob

Burger is a noted songwriter and performer.

He too is a former member ofStyx. Bob and

Glen co-wrote several songs that Burtnik

and other artists subsequently recorded.

Over the years, Bob has jammed with leg-

ends of rock like PAUL McCARTNEY,

BILLY JOEL, JIMMY BUFFET, ROGER

WATERS, and BON JOVI in concert.

To help promote the event, on the same

day, (May 4), Mount Olive schools will host

an all-city MOTORCYCLE Rally and Ride

at Mount Olive High School. The three-

hour ride will cruise dozens of bikers

through the most amazing New Jersey land-

scapes. For the admission price of $20 per

bike, riders will get 1 FREE admission to

the Beatles show that evening.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW $10 GEN-

ERAL ADMISSION.

www.mopacnj.com

Beatles & Bikes Coming to theMount Olive Performing Arts Center


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Gearhart, Gabriella Muscatello, Victoria Muscatello,

Kaitlyn Gearhart, front row, Mikaela Gearhart, Gabriela

Mutone, Paige Donnelly.

On March 8th,

Franklin and

Lincoln Roosovelt

schools held a fundraiser forSt. Baldericks Foundation

which benefits children

with cancer. The girls cut

their hair which was donat-

ed to provide wigs for the

children with cancer

through Beautiful Lengths,

an organization that uses

donated hair to make wigs

for children affected by can-

cer. The requirement was

that donated hair had to be 8inches. Over 60 inches of

hair was collected that day.

Alfonsos Salon decided to

make it a happy fun day for

all. You can view pictures

on the salons facebook

page.

St. Baldricks is home of

the head-shaving fundrais-

ers. Its an easy and fun way

to raise money for a very

serious cause - like a

walkathon, but without the

blisters. St. Baldricks

Foundation, does one thing,

and they do it well: they

fund childhood cancer

research.

Alfonso's Salon is a full

service family hair care

salon located at 293 Rt. 206,

Flanders. 973-584-7743

Alfonso's Salon Helps Girls Raise Moneyfor St. Baldericks Foundation


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T

he Growing Stage, The Childrens

Theatre of New Jersey, located in the

Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183

in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to presentPINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL from April

12th through May 12th with performances

Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and

Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. PINKALI-

CIOUS the MUSICAL features a book by

Elizabeth and Victoria Kann with Music and

lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth and

Victoria Kann. This production is directed

by Lori B. Lawrence, The Growing Stages

Director of Educational Programming with

choreography by Jillian Petrie and musical

direction by Laura Petrie.PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL is the

tale, based on the popular childrens book, of

Pinkalicious, who cant stop eating pink

cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.

Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctors

office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns

her pink from head to toe a dream come

true for this pink loving enthusiast. But

when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious

can figure out a way to get out of this pink

predicament. PINKALICIOUS the MUSI-

CAL is about learning the power of self-con-

trol and the importance of moderation.

PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL features

many of the professional equity artists that

are familiar to the Growing Stage audiences.Emily Portune (Peter in Peter Pan) brings to

life the role of Pinkalicious. Robert Mintz

(Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) portrays

Pinkaliciouss little brother Peter with Ryan

Malyar (Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz) and

Jenna Morris (Mrs. Claus in Rudolph the

Red-Nosed Reindeer) playing Mr. and Mrs.

Pinkerton. Nikole Rizzo (Lilly in Lillys

Purple Plastic Purse) returns to the Palace as

Dr. Wink. Jaclyn Blythe, who is making her

TGS debut, portrays Pinkaliciouss best

friend Alison. Rounding out the cast are sixyoung performers who are sharing their tal-

ents to make this a very special treat for the

entire family.

The Growing Stage continues FUN-tastic

Fridays with all tickets $15! Saturday and

Sunday tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for

children and seniors. To place your reserva-

tion, please contact the Growing Stage Box

Office at (973) 347-4946 or e-mail at boxof-

[email protected] Group rates and

Birthday Party packages are available.

The Growing Stage PresentsPINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL


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How time flies! It seems that it was

just yesterday that the MorrisHabitat for Humanity ReStore was

first opened, and now they are celebratingits 6th anniversary. When the ReStore firstopened, very few people knew what aRestore was. Six years later, revenues fromthis one store have helped to build 8 homesand have kept over 3,000 tons of waste outof our landfills.

The ReStores 6th AnniversaryCelebration & Sales Event will be held from10 am until 5 pm. This One Day OnlyEvent is set for Saturday, May 4th. Thoseattending will save 25% off their ENTIREpurchase of furniture, appliances, dcor,building materials and more! And they willalso enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, music,

great raffles (including ReStore gift certifi-cates ranging from $50-100) and muchmore!

With over 21,000 square feet of space,customers can enjoy great savings off nor-mal retail costs while supporting MorrisHabitat for Humanity. By selling donatedbuilding supplies, appliances and furniture(both new and gently used) money raised bythe ReStore is used to finance the housesbuilt with homeowner partners. MorrisHabitat provides a hand-up rather than ahand-out to home ownership.

So, whether you are a regular customer

or it is your first time, mark your calendar tojoin in on the family fun on Saturday, May4, 2013.

Other plans for the day include pet adop-tion from 11th Hour Rescue, a visit fromSmokey the Bear, fire trucks from the localFire Department, a magician, and facepainting. Working with other non-profitgroups, such as those mentioned, is a bigpart of Morris Habitats success.

For those needing help with getting pur-chases home, delivery services (at a smallfee) will be offered by College HunksHauling.

For more information about the ReStore,the 6th Anniversary Event, or opportunitiesto volunteer, visit www.morrisrestore.org orcall 973-366-3358.

About Morris Habitat for HumanityMorris Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit housing agency dedicated to provid-ing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County and thesurrounding New Jersey area. Through vol-unteer labor and donations of money andmaterials, Morris Habitat builds and reha-bilitates houses in partnership with familiesin need. Since 1985 Morris Habitat hasserved 254 households though home owner-ship opportunities, home preservation, andinternational home building programs. The

organization has plans to build an addition-

Morris Habitat for Humanity Restore Celebrates 6th Yearal 80 units and preserve 40 homes withinthe next 5 years. In addition, proceeds fromour ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 8homes and diverted over 3,000 tons of use-able material out of landfills. For moreinformation about Morris Habitat call 973-

891-1934 or visit www.morrishabitat.org.About Morris Habitat ReStoreOperated by Morris Habitat for

Humanity, the ReStore sells donated build-ing supplies, appliances and furniture athuge savings off normal retail costs.Proceeds from the store have funded theconstruction of 8 houses since 2007 and

kept more than 3,000 tons of material out oflandfills. Information on donating, volun-teering, or any other aspect of the ReStorecan be found on its website at www.morris-restore.org or by calling (973) 366-3358.

Located at 274 South Salem Street,

Randolph, NJ 07869, the ReStore is openWednesday-Friday 10-6, Thursday 10-8,Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 12-5. Cash,debit cards, Visa and MasterCard areaccepted. Donation drop offs can be madeduring store hours, or for larger items call973-366-3358 to schedule a pick-up.Donations are tax-deductible.


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By Millene Michel

Your three year old does a twirl in

front of the T.V. one day and your

first thought is I should sign her

up for dance classes. Most parents with

little ones dont think about whether their

child will be a recreational dancer, compet-

itive or even a professional dancer. Signing

up for a dance class is more complicated

than most parents realize. Usually dancers

stay at the same studio most of their aca-

demic career. When searching for a dance

class for your three year old, take into con-

sideration the long term of the training.

Does the school offer a wide variety of

classes and different levels? Do the teach-

ers inspire all the different levels? Are the

teachers qualified with years of experience,

certification and training? Are there oppor-

tunities for both the recreational dancer and

the serious dancer? Many children dance

for the pure joy of dancing. They may not

like to be challenged too much or they may

live for a challenging class. Usually, chil-

dren show these tendencies at a young age,

about 6-8. The studio you choose should be

able to recognize the differences and have

something to offer both types of dancers.

These are a few things you should look

for when signing you child up for dance. A

great pre school dance program, preferably

one that offers a variety of dance styles so

your dancer can experience the different

types of dance. As dancers become older,

the dance subjects should be available sepa-

rately as well. Not all children like every

form of dance. There should be opportuni-

ties for the serious dancer. Does the school

have a competition team or performance

group with experienced teachers or coaches

and classes to help the dancer be a success-

ful performer. Choose a school with a long

standing reputation and advanced level

teachers. Eventually, your little one will be

at an advanced level. Can the school or pro-

gram get your child there? The studio

should offer Master classes or outside dance

experiences. This is especially important tothe serious dancer. They need to see what is

outside the studio walls, if they wish to

strive to be their best. Recreational dancers

should have opportunities to shine. Like

performing in a production or winning an

award for their achievements at the studio.

Every child is unique and deserves to be

inspired. Some dancers choose to be

pushed and others just have a joy in the

movement. When searching for that first

dance class, make sure to check out all the

studio has to offer. Children grow up quick-

TDC Mini Stars team dancers from left to right: Abby Norris, Reagan Karpi, Marissa

Corso, Charlotte Mirsky, Lauren Beers and Sarah Schwarick

Choosing the Right Dance Program for Your Child

ly and your choice should be one you will

be happy with no matter what direction your

child chooses to go.

Millene Michel is co-director of THE-

ATER DANCE CENTER in Flanders with

Mary Ellen Volz. For more information

(973) 584-5020 or www.theaterdancecen-

ter.com

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The Lake Hopatcong Rotary Club is preparing for its annual Cash Raffle. They will raise

$12,500 which will go towards local scholarships and charities. Pictured above are club

members Al Rossy, Tom Sellaro, David Guignard, and Bill Richardson.

Lake Hopatcong Rotary Cash Raffle

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations

Send Your Press Releases to

[email protected]

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Getting ready for swimsuit season is easy with a few

small changes to your routine, along with some sat-

isfying and flavorful snacks. By following a few

simple habits, youll be stepping into that swimsuit with a

smile on your face.

Here are 5 easy tips to reshape your swimsuit season

mindset:

Snack smart - When snacking on-the-go, pack a couple

of The Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges with baby car-

rots or whole wheat crackers. This satisfying snack will

combat hunger without impacting the results of your hard

work.

Think 50/50 - When making a meal, aim to have fruits

and veggies make up about half of your plate. All of the

brightly colored produce fills you up and packs tons of

nutrients into your diet!

Get inspired - Create an online inspiration board with

workouts, healthy recipes, and your summer wardrobe wish

list. This is a great source of motivation, which will keep

you on track towards a healthier lifestyle, and may even

inspire friends and family.

Stay hydrated - Aim to drink one gallon of water each

day. This will help prevent dehydration while youre out

playing in the sun, plus itll keep you feeling full and keep

those junk food cravings to a minimum.

Mix it up - Try adding a fun, new workout c lass to your

routine, like kickboxing. Or when its nice outside, take a

walk around your neighborhood and soak up some sun!

Trying new and exciting things will bring a smile to your

face while fitting in a workout.

Find more activities, snacks and swimsuit season tips at

www.thelaughingcow.com.

Need a crunchy cool-down? Try this simple recipe which

combines the freshness of cucumber and sweet cranberries,

along with rich and creamy wedges of The Laughing Cow

Light Creamy Swiss.

Cranberry Topped Cheese and Cucumber "Crackers"

Yields 10 crackers

1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss

1/2 fresh cucumber sliced (about 10 slices)

20 dried cranberries

Spread one wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy

Swiss cheese evenly on the cucumber slices. Top each with

about 2 dried cranberries.

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FAMILY COMBO

Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Notto be combined with other offers. Exp. 5/31/13

1 Lg. Cheese Pizza Fried Calamari Baked Ziti House Salad

with choice of dressing 1-2 Lt. Soda

$26.95

1 Lg. Cheese Pizza 1 Order Buffalo Wings

1 Order Mozzarella Sticks 1-2 Lt. Soda

$24.99

2 Lg. Cheese Pizzas 1 Lg. Order of Mussels

1 Large Salad

$24.50

1 Lg. Cheese Pizza 1 - 7 Italian Combo

1-2 Lt. Soda

$16.95

Party Trays

10% OFF

WING IT!


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CATERING PIZZA SPECIAL

2 Lg. Plain Cheese Pizzas 1-2 Lt. Soda

(Addl topping $1.00)

$16.95

$25 ormore check

Limit 1 per table.Not valid on Holidays. Expires 5/31/13

$5.00 OFF

Now Taking Reservations

for Mother's Day Brunch

10:00am to 3:00pm

$50 ormore check

Limit 1 per table.Not valid on Holidays. Expires 5/31/13

$10.00 OFF

Our Next Cooking Class April 22

at 6:30pm . Check Our Website for details!

Serves: 8 to 12

3 cups organic fat free

vanilla yogurt

2 cups low fat natural gra-

nola

4 cups watermelon, minced

3 cups organic fat free

peach yogurt

2 cups organic crisp rice

cereal

2 cups shredded coconut

Spread the vanilla yogurt

over bottom of deep glass

casserole or trifle dish.

Layer remaining ingredients

in order listed above in even

layers over vanilla yogurt.

Breakfast Six Layer Trifle



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Oil &Filter Change

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Most Cars Up to 5 qts.Expires 5/15/13

$2195 $7995TransmissionService/FlushPlusFluid

COMPLETE

AUTO REPAIRS Brakes Tune Ups Computer Diagnostics All Types of Repairs

Most Cars. Expires 5/19/13

A/C Service& Leak Check

$

7595

Ready For Spring!

10%

OFFAny Job $100 or more

Expires 5/19/13Most Cars.

Expires 5/19/13

OPEN SATURDAY 9am-2pm

(+ Refrigerant)

The Pet Adoption League is currently

looking for volunteers to help care

for the cats in our busy adoption cen-

ter in Mt. Olive. If you have an hour or two

to spare between 7-9 am or 4:30-8 pm any

day of the week, our cats and kittens wouldlove to meet you.

We are also looking for volunteers to bake;

help at our bake sales; provide a foster

home for a kitten or cat, (all supplies are

provided) and assist with fundraisers. If

you are interested, please call 973-584-0095

or visit our website at www.palpets.org or

email us at [email protected]. You must be

18 years of age to work with the animals.If you are looking for something mean-

ingful to do with your time, then look no

further!

Please Help! Spaghetti Dinner to

Benefit the Hildebrant Family (own-

ers of R H Farms, formerly Iona Hill

Farm) at The Drakestown Church, a United

Methodist Community, 6 Church Road,Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Directions:

Route 46 to the top of Budd Lake Hill, by

Johnson Dodge, onto Naughright Road,

take 2nd left onto Church Road. Saturday,

April 13, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. A

free will offering will be taken with all

donations going to the family. Enjoy

spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, and

dessert!For more information, phone (908) 852-

4460; email [email protected];

or visit our website at www.

drakestownumc.net.

Cat Lovers And Volunteers Needed!

Benefit Dinner for Hildebrant Family

St. Therese will be hosting their 30th

Annual Golf Tournament John

Rackowski Memorial. Join us for a

day of golf. Shotgun start 1:30, dinner at

6pm. Contests and games, sponsorship

opportunities. Register by calling Bronwyn

Fraser at 97-601-3446.

St. Therese 30th Annual Golf Outing



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