Vol. 1 No. 11

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Netcong Mayor Issues Proclamation to Recognize Scout for Food Week If you would like to participate in helping those in need, St. Michael Food Pantry is always accepting donations of non-perishable food items.

November 17, 2009

Cub Scout Pack 93 of Netcong Celebrate Fall at Ort Farms

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ayor James Nametko signed a proclamation declaring the week of November 8-14 Scouting for Food Week in Netcong. The proclamation came about as a result of the hard work of the dedicated Cub Scouts of Pack 93 of St. Michael's, Netcong. The scouts and their families recognized the growing need for help to put food on the tables of many families in the local area. A food drive was organized by the Pack beginning with a bag drop and collection throughout Netcong on Saturday, November 14. The Scouts then worked with their families to bring all of the collected food to the St. Michael Food Pantry and sorted the items for packaging to be distributed to individuals and families in need. "It is a wonderful service project the boys are proud to take part in. We hope our efforts enable the food pantry to be better prepared to meet the needs of many families as we head into the holiday season," said John Rizzo, Pack 93 Cubmaster. The Cub Scouts look forward to organizing more food drives in the coming months. If you would like to participate in helping those in need, St. Michael Food Pantry is always accepting donations of non-perishable food items. They are located at 4 Church St., Netcong. There are donation boxes next to the church where items can be dropped off. ShopRite gift cards are also gratefully accepted. To make a gift card or monetary donation, please call 973-347-0032. Photo on page 4

Cub Scout Pack 93 of Netcong spent a fun-filled afternoon at Ort Farms in Long Valley. The boys and their families enjoyed a hayride through the orchards, pumpkin picking in the field, and feeding the animals on the farm. What a great way to celebrate the fall season!

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Food, Toy Drive Part of Blue Sparks Show at Wild West City

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esides great music at Wild West City in Byram Township from one of New Jersey's all-time great bands, the Blue Sparks, attendees can provide a little relief for needy families in the region. On the same night of November 25, 2009 when the Blue Sparks will take the stage at the "Golden Nugget Saloon", there will be a food and toy drive. Folks can bring canned goods or an unwrapped new toy for distribution during the holiday season. Attendees may also donate money at the door for the same purpose. Toys collected will go towards the Toys for Tots campaign which is being held at the International Trade Center at the same time. The Blue Sparks are reviving an old tradition this year when they bring their incredible musical talents to Wild West City on Wednesday night, November 25.

Showtime is 9 p.m. Wild West City, just minutes from the old Stanhope House where they used to play on Thanksgiving Eve, is located near Routes 206, 46 and 80. Discounted advance tickets for the show are now on sale. Meanwhile, for those interested in nearby overnight accommodations, the Wyndham Garden Hotel in the ITC is offering a special "Blue Sparks Special Rate" $79 plus tax. This special rate includes complementary shuttle service to and from the show. One of New Jersey's most popular bands for years, Blue Sparks, who hardly play together any longer due to other commitments, have an extremely loyal fan base that comes out full force for any of their rare shows. The Blue Sparks' repertoire of original

and familiar swing, rhythm and blues classics and scintillating originals have kept the dance floor hopping for years. Two members of Blue Sparks are now with Railroad Earth, Tim Carbone and Andy Goessling. Goessling's ability to play two brass instruments at once is legendary. Meanwhile, lead singer CT Tucker is now one of the tri-state area's top animal trainers; many of his animals are used on TV commercials, in movies, etc. As space is limited for the November 25

show, folks are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. To purchase online, go to www.joehirshproductions.com and follow the Pay Pal instructions. Tickets purchased in advance are $20 apiece, $23 at the door. For further information, email [email protected] or phone 908-813-8689. For further information about the Wyndham Garden Hotel's "Blue Sparks Special Rate", call 973-448-1100. Be sure to ask about the special Blue Sparks rate.

Bambi Musical Plays at Pax Amicus

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baby deer is born in mid-winter, learns to navigate his way through childhood… and in time, earns his antlers, and takes his place as prince of the forest in BAMBI, at the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake. For those of you familiar with the film, let your heart be at ease: Mommy deer don't die, forests don't

burn and hunters don't kill in a Pax Amicus musical for children. Bambi opens the day after Thanksgiving at 11 a.m. and plays selected weekdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. through December 19, 2009. All seats are $12. For reservations, please call the box office at 973-691-2100.

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Stanhope Craft and Vendor Fair

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he Stanhope Home and School Association is hosting its 3rd annual craft and vendor fair on December 5, 2009 along with the Stanhope Valley Road School 8th grade's Santa Breakfast at Stanhope Valley Road School, 24 Valley Road, Stanhope, NJ. The Craft/Vendor Fair

will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym. Anyone interested in a space, please call Sherry at (973)426-9092 or email [email protected]. Each vendor space will cost $30. There will be no duplicate vendors, and reservations will be on a first come basis.

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Pack 93 Wolf Den Leader Joseph Picatello, Netcong Mayor James Nametko, Pack 93 Tiger Den Leader Brian O'Connell, Wolf Cub Evan Rizzo, Wolf Cub Joey Picatello, Tiger Cub Ian O'Connell.

Hopatcong High School PTSO Annual Fall Clothing Drive

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he HHSPTSO Annual Fall Clothing Drive will be held at Hopatcong High School on the following dates: November 19, 2009 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, November 20, 2009 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm and November 21, 2009 from 9:00 am – Noon. We are accepting following items: All types of wearable clothing, Shoes, belts,

purses (please bag these items separately from the clothing), Baby items (high chairs, strollers, playpens, etc), Toys – hard and soft including large outdoor toys, Linens (blankets, sheets, pillows, etc), Small bikes and Luggage Clean out your closets! All this fundraiser costs is your time!

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Netcong’s Grandma Rush’s Pies By Elsie Walker irst, there was Mrs. Smith pies. Next came Sara Lee. Then, along came another name to the pie world: Grandma Rush. On November 21st from 10:00am to 2:00pm and November 22nd from 10:00am to noon, the 10th annual Grandma Rush’s pie sale will be held at the Stanhope United Methodist Church at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. A variety of homemade pies will be sold for $8.50 each.

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If you’re wondering if there really is a Grandma Rush, there certainly is. She’s 89 year old Netcong resident Marion Rush. When the pie sale was first started, the pastor of the church at that time thought it needed a name, a persona, and that became Marion Rush. However, Grandma Rush doesn’t just lend her name to the sale, she makes pies for it, too (along with other members of the church). What are her favorite types of pie?

“Pecan, apple, and raisin cream, “ she said. Raisin cream is unusual. When asked about it, she shared, “it is my mother’s recipe”. Pies are so associated with Rush, that her son, local artist David Rush, did a painting with the theme of his mom’s apple pie. It takes many pies for the sale and that keeps Rush and the other bakers busy. Rush shared that sometimes the bakers find that the first day sales deplete their sup-

plies, so they go home and make more to sell the second day of the sale. The Rev. Tom Kinter, pastor of the church, noted that the sale is a win-win-win event. The sale is a fundraiser for the church. Members of the church who enjoy baking get to share that love of baking through creating pies for the sale and sharing them with those who buy them. The community wins by getting some great holiday pies. “They’re um, um, good,” said Kinter.

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Hopatcong's Zach Rey places fifth in Poland

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weights Fatih Cakiroglu and Recep Kara. In the semifinals, Rey was bested by eventual silver-medalist Marid Mutalimov of Kazakhstan. Rey then dropped his bronze medal match Maksim Porhorov of Azerbaijan. Among the ten wrestler U.S. contingent were student-athletes from Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Iowa State, Pitt and Stanford among others. Former Northwestern wrestler Mike Tamillow was the only other American to place as he took eighth at 84 kg. (185 lbs.) The United States contingent finished 11th out of 24 countries at the Ziolkowski International. In April, Rey won a University National

Growing Stage Announces Holiday Show “The Story of the Nutcracker”

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his holiday season The Growing Stage (TGS) invites you to bring the whole family to see the classic play The Story of the Nutcracker. Adapted from the Tchaikovsky ballet, TGS turns the beloved tale into a fully formed theatrical production. The Story of the Nutcracker, a Main Stage show, follows Clara and a Prince, transformed into a Nutcracker, on a journey to rescue the Sugar Plum Fairie and to help the Prince reclaim his crown from the Dowager Mouse Queen and her son.

Including the intermission, the show runs 75 minutes and is recommended for all ages. The show runs from November 27 to December 20, 2009 with Friday showings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday showings at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for children and senior citizens. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Box Office at (973)-347-4946. More information on The Growing Stage is available at www.growingstage.com.

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ing the finals at the EIWA tournament and the AllAmerica Round of 12 at the NCAA Tournament. In high school, Rey was a two-time New Jersey state champion and a first team All-State lineman in football. Zach will open the 2009-10 season as the sixth ranked heavyweight in the nation according to Intermat magazine.

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Learn To Dance “Like A Star” At Arthur Murray Studios By Cheryl Conway et ready to put on your dancing shoes and waltz on over to the grand re-opening of the new Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Roxbury. The studio located at the Roxbury Mall for the past six years is moving to a larger facility at Route 10 East in Ledgewood. Franchise owner Danny Villavicencio of Landing says he plans to be in the new building by December 1 after he moves his dance floor and equipment. “With the popularity of people dancing, we needed a bigger facility,” says Villavicencio. The new facility – located ? mile east of the old Ledgewood Circle right next to Java Joe Bagels ? is 5,700 square feet compared to the existing studio of 4,200 square feet at Sunset Strip. Villavicencio says he hopes that the new building attracts more students since it will have better visibility located on the highway. The existing facility “it’s just hidden back there too much.” The Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Roxbury is one of 50 studios in the tri-state area and one of five studios in Morris County. A couple hundred students - 70 percent are couples 32-70 years old - from Morris and Sussex counties are current members at the Roxbury studio. Other nearby locations include Kenvil, Chatham, Denville and Ridgewood. The franchise – Arthur Murray International began in 1912 and has grown to about 300 studios worldwide. Partner-dancing featuring ballroom, social and Latin dances such as the tango, waltz, cha-cha, swing, merengue, jitterbug and country-western are taught at Arthur Murray

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Dance Studio. There are currently seven full-time dance instructors but Villavicencio plans to hire four more to handle his growing enrollment. A Latin-dance exercise program- Core Rhythms- is also offered at the studio Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. The calorie-burning core flexion aerobic workout has proven to shed “an inch per week” in students’ waists, he says. For the grand re-opening, new students can enjoy a free first-week trial to dance at Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Roxbury. Other dance studios do not compare to Arthur Murray, says Villavicencio. Arthur Murray Studios and its instructors “are the innovators and the most experienced,” he says. “It is the household name. Our teachers are certified and recertified” and they are passionate about dancing and teaching others, especially Villavicencio. Born in Ecuador, South America, Villavicencio says “I’ve been dancing all my life. When you grow up in a Latin household and you’re the only son, your mother drags you out to the floor and has me dance with her. Ever since then, I’ve loved it.” When he was 15, he asked his mother to teach him, and ever since he has not stopped dancing. Villavicencio, 42, grew up in Dover when his family immigrated to the U.S. when he was one-year old. He had left college in 1990 and his studies to be an engineer to follow his “real passion.” While attending University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL, Villavicencio got a job teaching dance at

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a nearby Arthur Murray Dance Studio in 1990. “I took one step into that studio and I knew what I wanted to do,” he describes. Six months later, he danced in his first competition and continued to compete all over the world specializing in American-rhythm style. “Now I pass all of my knowledge to people I teach,” he says. “I train people how to teach.” Villavicencio opened his first Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Denville in 2000 which he no longer owns. He opened the Roxbury studio in 2004. “You make a difference in people’s lives,” he says about his job. Sometimes when older couples join, they do not look “too happy,” he describes. “They seem like there’s a plateau in their relationship.” But by dancing together, “They seem to be rekindling something. We re-spark their relationship. They seem like they have a makeover. They start losing weight; they change their clothes, get haircuts, new hairdos. They feel better about themselves.” In addition to running the Roxbury studio, Villavicencio hosts the World Salsa Championship – Caribbean Dancesport Classic. In his 11th year, this year’s competition was just held Nov. 4-8 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and attracted 5,000 entrees. Competitors were aged 5-90 from all over the world such as Russia, Japan, Israel, Australia and the U.S. For more information about the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Roxbury, call 973-252-9600 or visit www.learntodancenj.com.

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Little Tikes Trike For A Cause By Elsie Walker he participants were peddling with all they had. They weren’t just tricycling for fun….but for a cause. A few weeks ago, Kidworks of Netcong, an early childhood learning center, held its fifth annual Trikeathon benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Although the weather didn’t cooperate and the event had to be moved into the large fellowship hall of Stanhope United Methodist Church, it didn’t dampen the spirit of the children who participated. They included D’Angelo Castellana age 4, Bella Hoffman age 2, Isabella Lartey age 3, Nicholas Proulx age 4, Hailey Woods age 3, and sisters Colleen and Erin Yanavok ages 3 and 4 ? respectively. One year old Katelyn Galinis participated as a cheerleader from her pushcart stroller. “It’s my favorite charity, “ said Kidworks director-owner Kelly Murray Beers. Beers was first introduced to fundraising for the hospital when she was in elementary school and wanted to continue on with it in her own school. Now she is sharing her love of helping St. Jude with her students. As noted on its website (www.stjude.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is: “….is the only pediatric cancer research center where

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families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. In 2009, Parents magazine named St. Jude the No. 1 pediatric cancer care hospital in the country, based on the magazine's survey of more than 75 children's hospitals nationwide. “Before the fundraiser, the children at Kidworks learned that there are children who are sick and must stay in the hospital. The Kidworks children also learned that they could help by doing something they like…riding their tricycles. Since the pre-schoolers are not usually allowed to bring in toys from home, it made bringing their trikes to school just that more special. However, before they took to the “course”, the preschoolers learned about trike safety. The hospital has a packet for organizations holding Trikathons which includes coloring books, information on trike safety, and a “driver’s

license” for those who show that they can recite the rules for safe tricycle riding. Once they took to riding, Nicholas Proulx led the pack with 30 completed laps. However, this year, unlike in the past, the children didn’t get donations based on the number of laps made, but rather straight donations for participating. Beers said that it was a reflection of the economy. The effects were not only seen in how donations were raised, but in the amount raised. Last year, the Trikeathon raised $1,300. This year, the total was $210. Still, Beers noted, “every little bit helps”.

Sisters Collen and Erin Yanavok take a break from the trikeathon as Kidworks director Kelly Murray Beers continues to direct trike traffic.

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The Medicine Shoppe of HopatcongPharmacies Join Forces to Save Lives

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ovember is National Bone Marrow Awareness Month, and The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy of Hopatcong is helping save lives by participating in the first-ever National Community Pharmacy Bone Marrow Donor Drive with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation and DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center, during the week of Monday, November 9 – Saturday, November 21, 2009. Every five minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer and every 10 minutes, blood cancer takes a precious life. Furthermore, children are the group most widely affected by leukemia and a bone marrow transplant may be their only hope for a second chance at life. Every year, more than 10,000 men, women and children could benefit from a bone marrow transplant. About 70 percent of patients must rely on an unrelated donor to offer them this precious gift of life. Currently, only 3 out of 10 patients will receive the transplant that could save their life. Finding a compatible donor is the largest barrier in saving the lives of those with blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma. It is always a challenge given that certain tissue traits of the donor and the

recipient must match. Because “tissue type” is inherited like skin and eye color, patients are most likely to find a match from someone of a similar ethnic background. Thus, patients from minority ethnic backgrounds are far less likely than caucasians to find a matched donor because many minority groups are under-represented in the national bone marrow registry. This bone marrow donor drive is also an important step towards recruiting bone marrow donors from all races and ethnicities to help diversify the donor pool, so that all patients have a fair chance at finding their life-saving donor match. Through this bone marrow drive, independent community pharmacies around the country will be partnering with DKMS, the most experienced bone marrow donor center, to effectively pair those in need with those who care. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy located at 50 Hopatchung Road, Hopatcong NJ is hosting a Bone Marrow Donor Drive from November 9 to November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, you may call the pharmacy at 973-398-6066. The National Community Pharmacists continued on page 19

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Get Potted Garden Florist and the Country Gift Shoppe It’s More Than Just A Florist and Gift Shop

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ocated at 14 Lakeside Boulevard in Hopatcong, Get Potted Garden Florist and The Country Gift Shoppe has been serving the community for over 25 years. The shop is conveniently open seven days a week and local delivery is available Monday Thru Saturday. Walk through the door and be taken back in time by the ambiance of a beautiful old house and it’s country decor. The shop includes a full service florist. Stop in for an arrangement or bouquet quickly and expertly prepared for you with premium flowers. Floral experts can custom design any type of arrangement for you to take home, or have delivered locally or can wire your sentiments around the globe. Professional services include weddings, funeral

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thanks are also available. Order in advance to insure that your creations are fresh and ready when you pick them up, or have them delivered just when you need them. Be sure to add fresh home made chocolates and beautiful candles in seasonal scents. The shop is filled with a plethora of unique one of a kind gift items to make this and every holiday special. Christmas finds the shop filled with gorgeous hand picked poinsettias in traditional red as well as many of the new and beautiful cultivars that give variation in color and texture to an old time favorite. Plants are displayed in festive baskets, some with holiday decoration or custom foiled in a variety of holiday colors to compliment the plants and suit your décor. Cut flowers are arranged in unique and traditional holiday containers for you to bring home or ordered to be delivered to you, or your friends and relatives anywhere. continued on page 13

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GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Fri. 12/18/09 at Whippany Park, 7:00PM Tue. 12/22/09 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Mon. 12/28/09 at Madison Tournament, 11:00AM Tue. 12/29/09 at Madison Tournament, 11:00AM Tue. 01/05/10 at Lenape Valley, 7:00PM Fri. 01/08/10 at Newton, 7:00PM Sat. 01/09/10 at Montville, 1:00PM Tue. 01/12/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Sat. 01/16/10 at Mount Olive, 1:00PM Tue. 01/19/10 ta Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Fri. 01/22/10 at Jefferson Township, 7:00PM Sat. 01/23/10 at Dover, 1:00PM Tue. 01/26/10 at Hanover Park, 7:00PM Thu. 01/28/10 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Tue. 02/02/10 at Lenape Valley, 7:00PM Thu. 02/04/10 at Newton, 7:00PM Tue. 02/09/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Sat. 02/13/10 at Tri-County tourn., TBA Sat. 02/13/10 at Parsippany Hills, 1:00PM Sat. Tue. 02/16/10 at Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Wed. Thu. 02/18/10 at Jefferson Township, 7:00PM Tue. Sat. 02/20/10 at Tri-County tourn., 1:00PM Sat. Tue. 02/23/10 at Morris Hills, 4:00PM Tue. Tue. 02/23/10 at Tri-County tourn., 5:00PM Wed. Sat. Thu. 02/25/10 at Tri-County tourn., 5:00PM Wed. Sat. 02/27/10 at Tri-County tourn., 5:00PM Sat.

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WRESTLING SCEHDULE Hopatcong Invitational at Jefferson Township at Lenape Valley Tournament at Dover at Whippany Park Kittatinny at North Warren Newton at Hackettstown/Mount Olive / Vernon at Queen of Peace at Lenape Valley Morris Knolls at Boonton/Verona/Bogota Wallkill Valley at Tri-County Tourn.hyg (Hunt. Cent.) Roxbury at West Morris Central at North Warren at Belvidere at Roxbury Quad Fest

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GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

Fri. 12/18/09 at Morristown-Beard, 7:00PM Tues. 12/22/09 at Newton, 7:00PM Sat. 12/26/09 at Whippany Park Holiday Tournament, 1:30PM Mon. 12/28/09 at Whippany Park Holiday Tournament, 7:00PM Wed. 12/30/09 at Whippany Park Holiday Tournament, 5:15PM Tues. 01/05/10 at Hopatcong, 7:00PM Fri. 01/08/10 at Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Tues. 01/12/10 at Jefferson Township,7:00PM Thu. 01/14/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Tues. 01/19/10 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Sat. 01/23/10 at Warren County Vo-Tech,1:00PM Tue. 01/26/10 at Pequannock Township, 7:00PM Thu. 01/28/10 at Newton, 7:00PM Sat, 01/30/10 at Belvidere, 5:00PM Tues. 02/02/10 at Hopatcong, 7:00PM Thu. 02/04/10 at Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Sat. 02/06/10 at Mount Olive, 1:00PM Tues. 02/09/10 at Jefferson Township,7:00PM Thu. 02/11/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Tue. 02/16/10 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Thu. 02/18/10 at Mountain Lakes, 4:00PM

Fri, 12/18/09 at Morristown-Beard, 7:00PM Tue. 12/22/09 at Newton, 7:00PM Tue, 01/05/10 at Hopatcong, 7:00PM Fri, 01/08/10 at Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Tue, 01/12/10 at Jefferson Township, 7:00PM Thu. 01/14/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Sat. 01/16/10 at North Warren, 1:00PM Tue. 01/19/10 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Fri. 01/22/10 at Kinnelon, 7:00PM Tue. 01/26/10 at Pequannock Township, 7:00PM Thu. 01/28/10 at Newton, 7:00PM Sat. 01/30/10 at Belvidere, 7:00PM Tue. 02/02/10 at Hopatcong, 7:00PM Thu. 02/04/10 at Wallkill Valley, 7:00PM Tue. 02/09/10 at Jefferson Township, 7:00PM Thu. 02/11/10 at Kittatinny, 7:00PM Tue. 02/16/10 at Hackettstown, 7:00PM Thu. 02/18/10, Mountain Lakes, 7:00PM

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Hopatcong Women’s Club November Board Meeting Submitted by Judith Vander Voort resident Pat Andersen presided over the November board meeting of the Hopatcong Women’s Club on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. One of the highlights of President Andersen’s report was the 44,000 books donated by state chapters to public schools within their communities. First Vice-President Monica Cavana informed members that Marty Kane will speak at the November general membership meeting. Mr. Kane’s topic will be the aspects of Hopatcong. Third Vice-President Ellen Buongiorno reported on the success of the recent vendor and craft fair. Chairman Buongiorno is also planning a holiday social for the members and their guests for December. Additionally, the April 2010 Fashion Show and Luncheon is in the early stages of planning. Home Life/Social Services Co-

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Chairperson Betty DeKleine reported to members that winter hats for cancer patients have been purchased and delivered to the Heavenly Hats Foundation. She also requested that each member donate five dozen holiday cookies to be given to Head Start and local senior citizens. Chairperson Carolyn Lynch continues to collect donated food items for the local food bank. Chairperson Regina Clarke delivered hundreds of samples of health and beauty aids to Dasi Shelter in Newton. The next general membership meeting is Wednesday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Center on Lakeside Boulevard. Lunch will be served following the meeting. All local women are invited to attend. For information, please contact Pat Andersen at 973-398-1267. General club information may be obtained at www.gfwc.org.

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2010 Lenape Valley Patriots Youth Lacrosse League Announces Registration

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our fourth year of lacrosse as a boys and girls youth program and early registrations point to another huge turnout of players for the exciting sport now offered

The Medicine Shoppe... continued from page 12 Association (NCPA) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1953 to honor former NARD Executive Secretary John W. Dargavel. Contributions to the NCPA Foundation are tax-deductible as charitable donations to the extent permitted under federal tax law. The NCPA Foundation supports the growth and advancement of independent community pharmacy through low-interest educational loans and scholarships to pharmacy students, critical research and programs to improve the success of independent pharmacy, community service programs, and financial assistance to community pharmacy owners for their recovery in the event of disaster, accidents, illness, or adverse circumstances so that they can continue to serve their communities without interruption. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.ncpafoundation.org The National Community Pharmacists

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Get Potted... continued from page 13 Cemetery decorations include grave blankets, pillows, crosses, hearts, canisters or any custom design to make the remembrance of your loved ones during the holidays special. Hand delivery to local cemeteries is available. Live wreaths are individually decorated and can be made to order so that your personal tastes are always expressed. They are available in any size, perfect for your door or up to 6 foot for your home or business. You can also get swags and garlands in many hand crafted variations. Bring you ideas and Get Potted will help you express them. Once again the shop is filled to overflow with the finest, most unique Christmas and holiday gifts and decorations. Browse the professionally decorated trees and wreaths for your ideas and supplies, or purchase them complete. Everything is one of a kind in The Country Gift Shoppe and you’re sure to find something you will love and will cherish for many, many years. Come in and you’ll find that Get Potted Garden Florist and The Country Gift Shoppe is so much more than just a flower and gift shop. It’s a destination that you’ll make a tradition. There’s something for everyone and every occasion. Come and shop at a local store where the service is as important as the product.

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What’s Happening.... Thursday, November 19 Hopatcong HS PTSO Fall Clothing Drive (11/19 to 11/21) – Hopatcong High School, Hopatcong, NJ. Thurday - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m to noon. Open to public; free admission. Find a special gift at this 3-day sale that offers a range of items, including clothing, baby accessories, toys, linens, small bicycles, luggage, and more. Contact Jackie at [email protected]. Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company – Community Theater at Mayo Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ. 8 p.m.; open to public; tickets $32-$47. This company of more than 80 dancers presents a rich tapestry of lively, passionate and colorful regional folk dances drawing on the humor, optimism, history and beauty of Ukraine. Call 973539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org. Saturday, November 21 Jewelers Studio Guild Fall Holiday Show – Morristown Masonic Center, 39 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public; free. See beautiful, handcrafted works by jewelry designers. Jewelry pieces are available for purchase. Call Joan at 973-625-9649. Northwest 28th Annual Fall Craft Fair – Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public; free. Held in the Conservatory and Greenhouse - over 100 craft tables! Homemade soups, chili, hotdogs and baked goods available for lunch. Homemade fresh frozen apple pies will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Northwest Christian School; call 973-3839713 or visit www.njstatefair.org. The Smithereens Concert – Community Theater at Mayo Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ. 8 p.m.; open to public; tickets $37. Call 973-539-8008 or visit

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