The Panther

The Panther

Of cial Communication Medium for Panther Valley Association Members April 2011









Spring . . . Are You Ready?









Enter Our Egg Hunt & Break- Get a Grant for Rutherfurd Hall

Directory Photo fast with the Bunny Conducting a Litter on State Historic

Contest on April 16 Prevention Program Register

p4 p9 p 11 p 12

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2 April 2011

IN THIS ISSUE On The Cover

“Those April showers, will bring May flowers…”

Enter Directory Photo Contest ........... 4 so the opening line of the song begins and, indeed,

Recycling Update ................................ 5 welcome to the psyche of Valley residents in this past

Calendar ............................................. 6 winter of our discontent. Hopefully, what Mother

Sciencetellers to Weave Tales ............... 7 Nature does bestow upon us will only be showers.

Lifeguard Applications Being Taken .... 7 The photos, from the Valley (including the addi-

Earth Day Clean-Up, April 9 ............... 8 tional image at left), represent a small sample of

1st Aid Squad Seeks Members ............. 8 what we can experience during this time of the year.

Egg Hunt, Breakfast with Bunny ..........9 It is that time to shed the winter clothing, lift up your

Get a Grant for Litter Prevention .......11 head to the sun and unleash all the senses to the

Rutherfurd Hall on Historic Register ..12 beautiful setting in which we live.

April: It’s More than Fool’s Day ....... 14

Dismal School Board Projection ........ 16 - Editor/Photographer Jack Sissick



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The Panther 3

PVPOA News



Village IV Citizen Group

Holds Meeting Enter the Directory Photo Contest

Village IV Citizen Group will hold its

regular meeting April 14 in the PVPOA

meeting room at 7:30 PM.Learn what CONTEST RULES:

summer maintenance projects are being

planned. The subject of the photo must

All Village IV residents are welcome be within Panther Valley.

to attend to address concerns. For further Contest is open to amateur

information call 684-8882. L photographers only.

Only color photos may be en-

Decks on 3-year tered and must be 5”x7” or

8”x10” in size, mounted on a hard

maintenance cycle backing and mat board frame for

All deferred maintenance for decks presentation.

will now be on a 3 year cycle, all decks Capture a photo of Panther Photos in glass frames will

will now be painted with the color Tim- not be accepted.

Valley to enter into the 2011

ber Tech. This was approved by the BOT Only one photo per resident

in August of 2010. All deferred Mainte- Directory Photo Contest! The may be entered. Contestants

nance of the buildings will stay the same; name, address and location where

winning photo will be on the

they will be done every 4 years. L taken must appear clearly written

cover of the 2012 Directory. in ink on the back of the photo.

Street sweeping The contest is only for Pan-

Keep in mind the cover is verti-

ther Valley residents. The deadline

will begin on or about cal. Select a mat to enhance for bringing in photos is May

April 18. your entry. 20th . See the insert in this

month’s Panther.

Drop off your photos at the

PVPOA office. L









Service Co. The Directory

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Has Arrived

Good Impressions was successful in



Your Friend In Comfort. mailing the 2011 Community Directory







Help Us Celebrate

during the middle of March. All resi-

dents are asked to review their listing and





Over 35 Years in Business!

make any necessary changes on the form

found on Page D-3 or use the Directory

Information Form found on the Panther

Valley website. In order for your request

to be honored we need your name, ad-

Free Estimates on Installation & Upgrades

dress and signature on the form. This

Service & Repair on All Brands Sheet Metal Fabrication also applies to those not wishing to be

Rooftop HVAC Service Aprilaire Air Cleaners & Humidifiers listed in the Directory. Please do not call

the office with corrections as they do not

FINANCING AVAILABLE handle the data base for the Who’s Who

and the In You Neighborhood sections



908-637-4863 of the Directory. Follow the above-men-

tioned procedure for changes and your



908-852-4497 request will be honored. L









4 April 2011

PVPOA News





PA N T H E R S U B M I S S I O N S WA N T E D





Submit Your Memorial Day Tribute Valley Highlights

Each May, The Panther reserves pages to recognize Valley veterans The Panther would like to dedicate a page

for a Memorial Day feature. Although it may seem early at this time, all in each issue to Valley residents with a personal

articles for the May edition would have to be received at the PVPOA touch, Valley Highlights. Is there an engage-

office by April 10. The service personnel can include deceased, retired, ment or wedding in the family, a high school

or discharged individuals, or those presently serving in the Armed or college graduation, a new member of the

Forces. Articles should be approximately 300 to 500 words. Photographs family, a noted achievement and, basically,

are optional and should be submitted with the name and address on the news you would like to share with the resi-

reverse side to assist in returning the photo. The biographical sketch can dents? If so, please send a 100-200 word article

include: branch of service, rank, conflict, years served, where stationed, and a photo (optional) to Beth Fielding at the

personal anecdotes, family, the impact of serving on the person’s life, PVPOA office. This can be received electroni-

and any other reflections on your service to our country. cally at beth@pvpoa.org or dropped off at the

Needless to say, The Panther welcomes participation in this patriotic office. In a related matter, Letters to the Edi-

endeavor. Biographical articles and photos should be emailed to tor are accepted for publication in the same

beth@pvpoa.org or delivered to Beth Fielding at the PVPOA office. For manner, without any political statements or

any other specific information or clarification, contact Jack at 979-1943. overtones.

L - Jack Sissick







Village III TH Assn.

Recycling Update Meets April 7

On Clean Up Day, Saturday The first Village III Townhouse As-

April 30th, Allamuchy Township will sociation Meeting will be held on Thurs-

also be accepting e-waste (consumer

electronic devices) in addition to the

day April 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the

PVPOA meeting room.

2nd Store in Historic Hope!

regular Bulky Trash items. At right is The Board of Village III Townhouse

a list of e-waste products that may be

dropped off at the Township Garage

Association invites all members to at-

tend. Re - Style

on Clean Up Day. Ken Dunlap, PVPOA Vice President

and Chairman of the Special Municipal Boutique Consignment

• Monitors • Fax Machines Services District (SMSD) Commission

• VCR’s • Telephones has been invited to attend and will dis- Eclectic Blend

• Terminals • Typewriters cuss the SMSD. Antiques~Vintage

• Modems • Radios We will be forming a Village III

• CPU’s • Televisions

& Upscale Consignment

Townhouse screening committee to find

• Printers • Stereo neighbors who are interested in serving Designer

• Copiers Equipment on committees or the Board for either • Handbags • Clothing

• Keyboards Village III Townhouse or PVPOA. Peg PETITE • Jewelry

Schaake has volunteered to chair this TO PLUS • Accessories • Gifts

As of January 1, 2011 a new State committee. Other issues to be discussed

include: Village III Townhouse Mainte-

1 Millbrook Rd. • Hope

law, Electronic Waste Management

Sat. 10-5pm • Sun. 11-5pm

Act, requires the recycling of TVs, nance upgrades; Village III Townhouse

Computer Monitors, Laptops and Reserve Fund investments and the 2014- 908-459-0014

Computers. These items can no 2017 Village III Townhouse Reserve

302 Main St. • Hackettstown

longer be left curbside with your reg- Study Maintenance Plan.

ular trash. Thank you. The Village III Townhouse By-laws Tues.-Sat. 10-5pm • Thurs. ’til 7pm

Steve Haydu, are currently being revised and will be 908-850-1100

Recycling Coordinator discussed at a later date. www.restyleboutique.com

Please join us on April 7. L



The Panther 5

April 2011

To confirm a scheduled PVPOA meeting, call 852-8400. To confirm a scheduled township meeting, call 852-5132.

To attend an ACC meeting, notify the office in writing at least one week before the scheduled date.

All Board of Trustees regular meetings are open to the public.



Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Large Item Pickup

• Deadline to arrange pickup - Garbage

Thursday, Mar. 31, 3:30 p.m.

• Pickup - Friday, April 1.

Recycling

Fee per item, $20. All fees nonre-

fundable. Pickup stickers available

after the 10th of each month.





3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Garbage Garbage

Recreation

Committee Maintenance Communications Village III TH,

Meeting Committee Committee 7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Meeting, 7 p.m. Meeting

6:00 p.m.







10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Garbage

Garbage

SMSD

ACC Meeting Commission Village IV,

Recycling

7 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.



Twp Workshop

6 p.m.



17 18 19 20 21 22 23



Garbage Garbage





Twp Council BOT Workshop

7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.









24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Garbage Garbage

Managers’

Meeting, 6 p.m. Village III TH Recycling

Bylaws Meeting

BOT Regular 7 p.m.

Meeting Managers’

7:30 p.m. Meeting, 3 p.m.







6 April 2011

P anther

Valley

Lifeguard Applications Now Being Accepted

Sciencetelling: PVPOA is now accepting applications for the summer staff for the 2011 pool sea-

Dragons & son. If you are interested in being a lifeguard please apply to PVPOA in person or fax

resume to 852-8121. Applications can also be found at www.pvpoa.org. Follow the

Dreams link to “Forms” and click on “Summer Employment Application.” L







O u r

family

spring event will

be extra special

this year.

What’s

Going On

We’ve invited Science-

tellers to weave a tale that marries

science and storytelling. Children

will learn about the science of fire

and ice through hands-on experi-

Around Here?

ments involving flash paper, explod-

ing bottles, and “cool” dry ice –

while being mesmerized by a story

about castles, kings, sorceresses, and

dragons.

So plan for your family to set off

It’s On

on this fantastic adventure on Sat-

urday, May 7th, starting at 1 p.m. at

the Mountain Villa School. Pre-reg-

istration for the spring event is a

must if you want to avoid waiting in

line for walk-in registrations to be

The Radio

processed. The pre-registration fee is

$3 per child with the form; walk-ins

are $5 per child. Look for the regis-

tration form in this issue of the Pan-

ther and online at www.pvpoa.org.

L









Recent PV Fines

• Two residents were fined $50 each

for front gate violations.

• One resident was found not

We’re Good

guilty of an ACC violation.

Company!!

The Panther 7

Allamuchy Township News





Earth Day Clean-Up,April 9 Allamuchy-Green

Village IV Citizen's Group will sponsor its fourth annual Earth Clean-up Day First Aid Seeks

on April 9. All Panther Valley residents are welcome to participate.

We will focus our attention on Panther Valley and neighboring entrance

Members

roads. The event will begin at the PVPOA parking lot where bags, gloves and

safety items will be distributed. We are a volunteer organization of 16

This will be a great opportunity to get some fresh air while serving our members who live in the communities we

community. Please call Al Kleinschrodt in advance at 684-8882 if you wish to serve. It is a special year for the squad; it

participate. L is the 40th anniversary of Allamuchy-

Green First Aid Squad. One original

member from 1971 is still on our squad!

Our squad responds to over 600 calls per

PANTHER VALLEY – ATTENTION! year and many calls are in Panther Valley.

We are quite sure you have seen our yel-

low and white ambulances (with a cute

John and Linda Abromitis, Owners & Managers, along with our staff, including frog on the side). We are always looking

several Panther Valley Residents, have greatly increased our sales volume in for new members and have recently rein-

Panther Valley. We are committed to developing a consistent marketing pro- stated a cadet program for volunteers

gram to assist Panther Valley Residents with their Real Estate needs! who are 16 years of age. Our website —

• Internet Advertising www.95rescue.org has a membership ap-

plication. Volunteer members undergo

• Customized Marketing Program – for Panther Valley! 120 hours of intensive training to become

• Press Releases – for Special Properties! an EMT. Training includes all procedures

• Excellent Print Media Advertising! for basic life support, assisting para-

• Rental – No Fee to Landlord! medics with advanced life support and

• We Specialize in Short Sales & Foreclosures! defibrillator and CPR training. Trained

members are required to maintain their

For a no obligation consultation for buyers and sellers, call and ask for a Realtor. qualifications with mandatory training on

an ongoing basis. This consists of 48

continuing education credits every five

years to maintain State EMT certifica-

tion. Other mandatory hours include

maintenance of equipment, drills,

monthly meetings and community events.

Being a volunteer EMT in your commu-

Colonial For Sale! Townhome For Sale! Townhome For Sale! nity is very rewarding. You are not re-

Just Listed ! Old Farm Village quired to have a medical background.

Beautiful 7 year Old Home, 2 Just listed !

5 years New, End Unit Overlooks

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Pond & Woods, 2 BR, 2 Bath,

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Granite, 2 Car Garage, MBR w/Cathedral Ceiling

Backyard, Air, Garage, thing you would like to do, a way of ‘giv-

and Granite in Bath, Air, Gas Excellent Condition

Lots of Upgrades! ing back’ to your community, please leave

Fireplace, Hardwood Floors

$ 359,800 $ 209,000 $ 175,000 a message at 908-852-3554 or 908-852-

2801 or visit our website and fill out an

application.

We would be happy to give you a

tour of our

North Warren Realty new station

24 Route 46, Hackettstown attached to

the Alla-

www.c21northwarren.com muchy

Firehouse.

(908) 852-0007 • Fax: (908) 850-5799 L



sales@c21northwarren.com

John & Linda Abromitis, Owners and Brokers



8 April 2011

Allamuchy Township News





Enjoy Breakfast

Rutherfurd Hall with the Bunny

Achieves Historic and Egg Hunt Fire Department

Registry The Allamuchy Town- Hosts Tricky Tray

By Jack Sissick ship Volunteer Fire De-

partment will be hosting its The Allamuchy Township Volun-

After a rather lengthy process, annual Breakfast with the Easter teer Fire Department will be hosting its

what is norm for the course, Ruther- Bunny on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. first annual Tricky Tray on April 28, 2011

furd Hall has been added to the New until 12 noon. The cost is $8 for adults at the Firehouse located outside the back

Jersey Historical Registry and the and $5 for children 6-12. Children 5 and gate at 284 Alphano Road.

designation forwarded to Washing- under eat for free. The function will be Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the

ton, D. C. for National Registry sta- held at the firehouse located at 284 Al- auctions start at 7:30 p.m. Admission to

tus. This process actually began after phano Road. Any questions, please call the event is $10, $8 in advance and in-

the purchase of the property, which 908-684-FIRE. cludes one sheet of tickets. There will be

now also features, Mountain Villa Following the breakfast, the Alla- lots of prizes, food and fun. This is a

School. In essence, the Allamuchy muchy Township Volunteer Fire Depart- great opportunity to enjoy an inexpen-

Board of Education had the fore- ment Ladies Auxillary will be hosting an sive evening with friends and neighbors

sight to determine, “what we really Easter Egg Hunt at Green Acres Field on and benefit our Fire Department.

have here.” As work continues to en- Alphano Road. The hunt kicks off at All proceeds from this event will

hance the building and property, pe- 12:55 p.m. and refreshments will be benefit the Allamuchy Volunteer Fire

riodically, articles and photos will served. Come early and join us. Department. You must be 21 years of age

appear in The Panther to update Thank you for supporting your local or older to attend. L

this Historic Landmark. The Hall volunteers. L

has recently implemented its own

Website: www. Rutherfurdhall.org

for continuous information (Ref.

March Edition of The Panther).

Congratulations to all residents of

the Township who have been involved

in bringing this project to fruition. L









Announcing

The 27th Annual Designers Tim Karl and Tom Clark, CKD

are the team you can trust to transform the

Allamuchy Day kitchen or bathroom of your dreams into a

Join in a Celebration of reality you can afford. With over 40 years

of experience and complete project manage-

World War II Veterans ment services, choosing Happ’s means

June 4, 2011 making a wise decision about your

remodeling or new construction project.

12:30pm

Allamuchy Elementary

School Grounds

If you are a Veteran of World War II,

and live in Allamuchy, we would like

to recognize you on Allamuchy Day.

For more info: please contact Wanda

@ 850-0754





The Panther 9

Allamuchy Township News





over the stove are very unsafe.

Sparky Says . . . I Need Your Help! • CO detectors – need to be placed

outside twice a year to clear dust. Also

Kids, come one come all. How change batteries twice a year.

would you like to become a member of

Sparky’s Pack? How would you like to be How do we fight Sparky’s enemies?

a big part of making Allamuchy a safer • Meeting place – we have a meeting

place to live? How would you like to place outside the house in case of fire.

share your ideas with me and become • Fire drills – we hold regular fire

my pen pal? drills with our family.

First of all, it was great to see • Stop, drop and roll – this is what

you all during fire prevention month we do if fire gets on us.

at school. I had fun hearing your • Stay low and go - this is what we

stories. It is nice when the firemen do if there is a fire.

let me off of my leash and I get to go It is very easy to become a member

out and play with my friends. of Sparky’s Pack. All you have to do is

What is Sparky’s Pack? I am re- write me a letter and send it to Sparky’s

cruiting every child in Allamuchy to as- Dog House, PO Box 69, Allamuchy, NJ

sist me in preventing fires every day of the 07820. Promise me that you will fight my

year. All you have to do is look out for enemies every day. You can send me sug-

unsafe conditions and bring them to the gestions on how to prevent fires. You can

attention of your parents. As we dis- tell me how your fire drills with your fam-

cussed in school, some of the enemies of • Bad bat- ily went. You can tell me which meeting

Sparky’s Pack are: teries – we need to change our smoke de- place you selected. If you take the time

• Matches/lighters – immediately give tector batteries twice yearly. to be my pen pal, I promise to write you

these to your parents. • Pot handles – pot handles that hang back. You may also receive a gift that you

can wear proudly.

BE SAFE AND LET’S FIGHT

TGM SERVICES FIRES TOGETHER! L





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Check us out at www.tgmservices.com Thank you for your cooperation. L



10 April 2011

Allamuchy Township News





Litter Prevention Grants Offered to Local Groups

The Allamuchy Township Clean Eligible volunteer groups include the

Communities Program is part of a Cub Scouts, Boy and/or Girl Scouts,

statewide comprehensive strategy to clean church, school or civic groups and other The number of mini-grants awarded

up and prevent litter on beaches, parks, groups. will be limited based upon the discre-

streets, recreation areas, construction Mini-grant applications must be tion of the Allamuchy Township Envi-

sites, cities and towns. The Clean Com- completed and approved by the Alla- ronmental Commission.

munities Act provides grants to munici- muchy Township Environmental Com- Mini-grant applications and guide-

palities and counties for litter pickup and mission by May 1, 2011. lines can be obtained by contacting Doug

removal programs. This money results Powell at 908.852.7264. L

from the taxation of litter-generating

products at the manufacturing, wholesale,

distribution and retail levels.

Funds are made available to non-

profit agencies or groups to clean up tar-

geted areas within the township and are

CR Shotwell

awarded on an annual basis.

Landscape Management

Providing Quality Landscape Service Since 1988

Grant amounts from a minimum of

$100 to a maximum of $500 will be









Planning & Design

awarded annually.









Plantings • Patios • Walkways

Community





Stone & RR Tie Walls

Spirit

They stroll along the walks,









Low Voltage Lighting

pavements and lakes in the Valley,

carrying plastic bags, yet, without a

dog in tow. Still, others with dogs,

carry multiple bags. These are the

community-minded residents who,









Certified Paving Stone Installer

for years, have assumed the civic re-

sponsibility to pick up after slovenly







Certified Keystone Wall Installer

individuals who hurl cans, bags,

wrappers, clothing and debris out

the car window or simply drop

garbage on the walks, lawns roads

and in the recreational areas. Lately,





Mulch • Stone

an unusual amount of dog feces has

been left “unclaimed”on the lawns





Topsoil • Fertilizing

and walks, especially along Bald







Weed Control

Eagle. To the owners of the dogs,

this is your responsibility. Don’t







New Lawns Installed

blame poochie for answering

Mother Nature’s call. To the resi-







Lawn Maintenance

dents who have seized upon this









Carl R. Shotwell, Jr.

quality of life issue, your efforts have

not gone unnoticed. Thank you! Al-









(908) 475-1314

though this issue may seem minis-

cule in the vast array of problems

that face us in our daily life, it is a

quality of life factor that we can all

help to resolve in this beautiful Val-

ley we call home.





The Panther 11

Allamuchy Township School News



School Board Presents Preliminary Budget

At Panther deadline time, the Alla- shared services as they currently exist. budget, which saves the taxpayers while

muchy Board of Education had submit- • Does not assume any revenue from also maintaining our high quality pro-

ted a preliminary budget for the 2011-12 Rutherfurd Hall (although we will/should gramming for our ever increasing student

school year to the County Office for ap- have some starting as early as this sum- population. Truly a win-win situation for

proval. Although changes can still be mer. That will go into Miscellaneous rev- all. Please do not forget to vote in the

made through the public hearing date enue, and if not needed in the budget, will School Budget Election, scheduled for

(scheduled for March 28, 2011), the core roll to surplus, further strengthening us). Wednesday April 27, 2011 from 2 pm-9

of the budget features the following: The Allamuchy Board of Education pm at Town Hall. L

• School Tax Rate Decreases a frac- is proud to present this responsible

tional cent -- actually .39 of a penny de-

crease !!

• Average home will save almost $10 Rutherfurd Hall

on the school portion of their property

taxes compared to last year !! Named to State Historic Register

• Total Assessments Up in Town al-

most 13 million due to Village 6 partially

on-roll.

• No programs cut – no class size

compression.

• No Staff Cut.

• All Extracurricular and Summer

Programs maintained.

• No staff salary raises anticipated.









M

• Assumes reduction in electric – a

result of solar panels in the field (reduced

electric cost), plus economies from Many, many hours of hard work by knowledges Rutherfurd Hall’s role in his-

changing light fixtures due to the energy a dedicated team of talented profes- tory and development of our town and

grant which was shared with us by the sionals, all of whom donated their tal- region, as well as highlighting the archi-

town – work on that will commence ents and time, has resulted in a very tectural significance of the building and

within a couple of months. significant milestone for Allamuchy. surrounding property. Inclusion protects

• Contains $100,000 for a capital At the February 24th meeting of the property from any substantial future

project (probably a roof repair at ATS, or the Council on Historic Places, Ruther- changes in the structure or property and

maybe our portion of the solar array at furd Hall was unanimously nominated further assures that the public will have

ATS on the roof, if that is approved by and confirmed for inclusion on the NJ access. An added benefit is eligibility for

the BPU (pending). State Register of Historic Places. This many more grant opportunities to restore

• Carries forward about $43K of sur- designation is a first, required step for and protect the property, reserved just for

plus (NO surplus applied to the budget in inclusion on the National Register, such historic parcels.

2011-12). which will be completed this spring. Rutherfurd Hall now joins the His-

•Assumes continued revenue from Being named to this selective list ac- toric Freight Depot on Johnsonburg

Road as Allamuchy’s entries on this

prestigious list.

Special thanks to our nomination

team, including Architect Mark Alan

• Lawn Maintenance Hewitt, Historian Richard Crawn, Alla-

muchy Historical Society President

• Spring Clean-ups Charles Fineran, Historian Suzanne

• Mulch Issacson, Board of Education member

Mary Renaud and Consultants Patrice

• Patios Maillet and Amy Hufnagel. The appli-

cation is quite lengthy and comprehen-

• Walkways sive, and the public presentation and

defense very detailed. Their work on be-

• Retaining Walls half of the citizens of Allamuchy is most

appreciated by the Board of Education

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when...” It is also “NATO Day,” which

Curious about the month of April, was established in 1949. Only 28 coun-

I “Googled” it and discovered that tries out of 200-plus nations still belong

there are special events to celebrate or to NATO.

honor every single day (though I think Road Map Day is April 5th. When I

Anzac Day for Australia and New looked it up, the page couldn’t be found!

Zealand on the 25th is a stretch for us How appropriate; I hit a dead end. Will

in the US). our grandchildren look at us with wonder

First there’s the list of awareness when we try to explain how we used a

celebrations: Autism, Keep America paper map to get from point A to point

Beautiful, Parkinson’s, Mathematics B!

Education, Stress, Child Abuse Pre- On April 6th, 1909, the North Pole

vention, International Guitar, Na- was reached by Robert E. Peary,

tional Frog Month, Garden though not without controversy.

Month, Humor Month, Volun- Until then Santa Claus was able to

teer Month and Poetry Month. really get away from it all most of the

There are also daily highlighted year…then came all the dog sleds and

events so every day has the potential for April 2nd is Hans Christian Ander- film crews.

celebration. son’s birthday and also International No Housework Day is April 7th. I

Did you know that April 1st is more Children’s Book Day. Slip a pea under never heard of this before! Too bad! The

than just Fool’s Day? It is also One Cent your princess’s mattress. The 3rd of April day is shared with World Health Day.

Day. (Be creative and make penny pins is “Find a Rainbow Day.” If you can’t And I thought doing housework was like

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Allamuchy Township School News







School Board Projects According to BOE calculations pre-

sented at the meeting, shared services has

saved the district thousands in the pro-

Dismal Economic Future ject’s lifespan, on things like renting out

school buses to neighboring school dis-

Rob DiRienzo tricts and groups unrelated to education,

As a new era of fiscal conservatism received about $750,000 a year from the a trend picking up nationwide.

dawns from Trenton, the Allamuchy state until last year, when aid got slashed “We’ve been at the leading edge on

Board of Education recently held a town to about $305,000 annually. Egan stated this concept for years. In fact, we wrote

hall-style meeting which sought to inform that conservatively speaking, an addi- 

residents about the budget woes the dis- tional 25% could be cut this year.

trict could be facing. “If the talk out of Trenton is true to

The meeting had a controlling theme form, [the state aid altogether] will be

of “where we have been, where we are, gone. And that’s a shame.” said Mr.

and where we are heading.” Egan, noting that 55 of the 600 school Quality

“It’s not just an Allamuchy problem,” districts lost all of their funding last year

said John Egan, member of the BOE and

chairperson of the Public Relations Com-

alone.

Egan went on to say that since Alla-

Consignment

mittee. “This issue [of budget cutbacks]

is a national issue, a state issue, and as

muchy is considered one of the wealthier

schools, and the district is a target. He

with Style

things go down hill, it’s everyone’s issue.” also said that if or when the remaining

The budget cuts coming from the funding is extinguished, they would still

state capital are part of Governor Chris have to comply with state mandates and

Christie’s plan to balance the budget and curriculum requirements.

reduce spending in all areas including ed- The district now relies mainly on rev-

ucation. The move has won him substan- enue generation along with ratables, or

tial notoriety on the national political municipal property tax revenue. Vice New and Nearly New

forefront, but has small towns like Alla- President Britt said he is optimistic about • Women's &

muchy planning for the worst. the ratables of late, with the Mountain Men's clothing

The effect of the cuts last year, ac- Ridge condominiums being built, along

cording to James Britt, the Vice President with other new construction in the town- • Jewelry

of the Board of Education, was laying ship. The board members assured resi- • Furniture &

off three teachers at the Elementary dents that although the cuts worry the Housewares

School. He noted that the Board did AES administration, that municipal tax

manage to negotiate a healthcare insur- has a 2% increase cap.

ance increase for staff, which in turn The township has also been making

122 Main St.

would save the funds allotted for that an effort for years to consolidate and gen-

purpose. erate revenue with the shared services Hackettstown

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School District, said the measure saved The BOE also has explored investing

the district an estimated $140,000 a year. in renewable energy farms on the 60 acres

The Board of Education also brought of land the township owns unoccupied or

several other ideas of generating revenue leased by farmers. Solar panels and wind

to the table, both in the planning stage or turbines, among other things, have been

in action.. Rutherfurd Hall, the main discussed, to both offset the buildings’

mansion perpendicular to the Mountain electrical costs and provide a learning ex-

Villa School, is in the process of getting perience for the students.

certificate of occupation for leasing the “Two wind turbine devices [already

building for community events and pri- installed] are providing all of the energy

vate gatherings. The board is also work- for Rutherfurd Hall . They may not be at-

ing in setting partnerships for use of the tractive, but they are functional,” said

Hall by environmental groups, which Britt.

could bring in an estimated $3-5,000 per Bid openings were recently listed for

event. The building recently was inducted the possibility of solar panels on the

to the National Historic Registry, which school on Johnsonburg Road. The pan-

could make it more attractive to lessees els could generate 365 kilowatts of power,

and eligible for thousands in grants to under a power-purchase agreement,

Board of Education Member John Egan help renovate and restore the mansion. which could be on line by July.

“The Rutherfurd Hall complex offers “We won’t have to lay any money out

the book on it,” said Egan. us some flexibility and some options,” at all for that,” stated Dr. Fredericks. “A

The District also started sharing said Egan, “and that’s going to be very private company will come in, install that

school administrators. Dr. Tim Freder- important in offsetting what’s com- system, and sell us back the electricity at

icks, Chief School Administrator, who is ing[...]There’s light at the end of the tun-

shared with the Great Meadows Regional nel.” Cont’d on page 20









Allamuchy Pride

About the April Feature

Author Mr. Robert White

Mr. White resides in Allamuchy with his wife, Patsy, and two children, Robert and

Matthew. He is currently a teacher of 4th and 5th grade social studies and 5th grade

science.



How long have you lived in Allamuchy Township?

I’ve lived here for eleven years.



Where did you go to school?

I went to school in Abington Heights, Pennsylvania.



What was the Allamuchy Township School like when you first lived here?

Ga re th Pa t t er so n

There were fewer students, and Villa Madonna was still a mansion.



Gareth is a 5th grader Do you have a favorite memory of your time in Allamuchy?

at Allamuchy Township My favorite memory is watching my boys when they were little.

School. He plays soccer

and likes playing chess. He What personal accomplishment are you most proud of ?

interviewed his teacher, Mr. Earning a black belt, an Eagle Scout, and my education.

White, for this article.

Do you have any special advice for Allamuchy students today?

Follow your dreams, stay focused, and work hard.





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Dr. Suess and Read Across America



Kindergarten and 1st grade celebrated Dr. Seuss Day and Read Across America Week from Feb. 28 through March 4. On March 2,

Dr. Seuss’s birthday, students in these grades engaged in educational activities commemorating Dr. Seuss and his wonderful books.

They made Horton the Elephant headbands to wear and listened to the story Horton Hears a Who. After the reading, students did a

buddy writing activity about ways to help others at home or in school. L







8th graders get hands-on lessons in entrepreneurial

business building Poster contest fosters

Our country was built on the ideas of The mixed teams required students to

inclusiveness

entrepreneurs, and the 8th graders in potentially argue against their own brain-

Joanne Ferguson’s social studies class child, thus ensuring that the verbal argu- As part of the December 2010 cel-

were given the opportunity to follow this ments were more than mere emotion. ebration of Inclusive Schools Week, a

creative spirit recently. Students in 6th and 7th grades voted on poster contest for third and fourth

Working either individually or in presentations they felt were most com- graders was sponsored by the New

partnerships, students developed busi- pelling as possible companies. It was a Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Educa-

ness plans for a company providing a school-wide learning experience in the tion (NJCIE).

new and unique product or service. They middle school. L An inclusive school is a local pub-

pitched their business plans to classmates lic school in which everyone, regard-

who, acting as potential investors, deter- less of differences or disabilities, feels

mined whether the companies warranted Constitutional studies accepted, welcomed and respected.

The students discussed the signif-

monetary investment. Student compa- given modern relevance icance of creating a learning environ-

nies were challenged to create advertising

campaigns that included visual aids, A working knowledge of the Consti- ment in which ALL students are

slogans, and a detailed oral presentation. tution and the Bill of Rights is critical accepted and respected. They also

Among the successful ventures were for active participants in our democracy. discussed what inclusion means to

a new video gaming system, a food mall, Students in Joanne Ferguson’s seventh them, and what it may look like in the

a Haitian-Antiguan restaurant, a dream grade social studies class were recently classroom, on the playground, in the

recorder, a design-your-own-ice-cream given the chance to study these docu- lunchroom, or on the bus. Students

business with super power mix-ins, and ments to recognize their influence on created posters to illustrate the theme.

shoes with built-in glow technology. American lives. Class discussions on The posters were mailed to the

After first-round presentations, the issues such as freedom of the press and NJCIE in late February. The contest-

top winners were selected by dollars eminent domain helped students recog- ants will be judged on how well they

earned. Students then broke into teams nize that social studies is not just lessons convey the message, originality,

to build a case for why their company de- of history; it is relevant in every age and creativity, and attractiveness. L

served all of the funding. in every place. L



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Allamuchy Township School News



Jump for

the Heart

Allamuchy

School’s Jump For

Heart event was

held on March 10.

The students had

already raised

$2,800 for the

America Heart

Association with

more to come! We

are so proud of

these kids!









Snakes Alive!

Sixth graders recently enjoyed a live reptile show during science class.

They learned reptile characteristics and viewed five different species. Learning about the

Middle East

Spelling Bee Champion Crowned Sixth graders in Joanne Ferguson’s

social studies class have opened their eyes

Allamuchy Township School held its annual spelling bee to a new region through their research on

on Jan. 14. Each class from 4th to 8th grade was represented. the Middle East. Each student was as-

After 13 rounds of spelling, only two competitors remained, Ben signed a country with the challenge of re-

Ward and Grace Chamberlin. porting to the class on conditions facing

At the end of round 14, a winner emerged. Congratulations to that nation in today’s world. The study

Grace Chamberlin, 8th grader, on her second win in the school com- unit has given students new insight on the

petition. Grace advanced to the district bee held Feb. 24, where she qualified for region so prominent in today’s media.

the regional spelling bee on March 24. Students analyzed demographics and

noted environmental issues and hazards

Big congratulations to all the participants from this year’s school contest: in each nation, and they highlighted

• 4th Grade: Sarah Putz, Dylan Manahan. trends such as life expectancy and literacy

• 5th Grade: Ben Ward, Savannah Doelful. rates. The study helped students draw

• 6th Grade: Nicholas Vita, Zaib Khawaja. conclusions and build a foundation of

• 7th Grade: Sydney Rickard, Wyatt Nicinski. knowledge about the Middle East.

• 8th Grade: Grace Chamberlin, Daniel Turissi-Chung. L Next up? The nations of modern

Africa! L



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Dismal Economic Future if they were connected to the grid. solar panels on the Fire House and Sewer

Cont’d from page 17

Egan closed, “Our focus is on the Plant and instigation of the Harvest Fest

taxpayer. We’re doing everything we can to fund the Recreation Program as exam-

to be creative, to ease the burden on the ples of ways the Town Council is meeting

a discounted rate over time.” taxpayer. We also think it’s important to needs but minimizing the impact on taxes.

Another idea mentioned was build- strengthen our community as a whole, Those attending the meeting com-

ing larger solar panel farms on the 60 because we’re all in this together.” mended the Board of Eduction and

acres of land the township owns unoccu- Mayor James Cote addressed the im- Mayor Cote for their efforts by applaud-

pied or leased by farmers. The panels, ac- pact of Trenton cuts to the municipality. ing them at the end of the meeting. L

cording to Fredericks, could generate He reviewed the shared services, use of

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Broadway and several clubs in New Jer- to play Bingo at the House of Good

sey. This cute little lady started her career Shepherd. We are leaving from Traude's

late in life and has so much to share with driveway at 1:40p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00

us--we can relate! p.m. Please call either Traude or Sonia if

We would like you to invite a guest to you are able to join us.

come with you to the "event"! Also, due

Friends & Neighbors to the expected turn-out, we ask that you CRAFTS

bring a plate of sandwiches, salad, or Betty Gombka (908 850-1219) Traude

At A Glance dessert. Come and enjoy the day, after Hughes (908 684-0716)

Our next meeting will be on Wednes- all; "laughter is the best medicine". Come Spring has certainly sprung at the

day, April 6th at 12 noon at the Alla- for the cure! craft group. Colorful wreaths and

muchy Fire House, Alphano Road arrangements are being put together by

BOOK CLUB our great flower arrangers, while table

LITERALLY FROM LIZ Jane Ebihara (908-269-5052) runners, quilts, etc. are being busily sewn.

(908-852-0060) Barbara Koke (908-852-8404) We meet on Tuesdays from 10 - 2 at Alla-

It was so nice to see such a wonder- The Book club will meet on Tuesday, muchy Town Hall. Bring a bag lunch.

ful turnout for our Fund Distribution April 12th at the home of Marion Join us as we welcome the good weather

Luncheon. What a spread….there cer- Barnes, 50 Bald Eagle at 1:00 p.m. (908- with our craft items. Give Betty or

tainly was enough food. Thank you to 850-9155). For discussion is “Shanghai Traude a call.

everyone for contributing and making Girls” by Lisa See.

the luncheon such a success. HOSPITALITY

The recipients seemed to enjoy them- COMMUNICATIONS Dee Billing

selves and were very appreciative of our Linda Miller (908-684-3566) The scheduled hostesses for our April

donations. I am so glad that we were Please send your information for the meeting are: Nancy Miller, Kathy Miller,

able to give substantial amounts of April newsletter to me via email at frlbai- Elena Dunn and Marcia Biancone.

money away to each of them. I know the ley1@comcast.net or call me at the above

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in such a generous way. Thank you meet my deadline. If you live outside of The Lunch Bunch will meet on

again to Judy Sissick for Chairing Fund Panther Valley and would like to receive Wednesday, April 20th at 12:30 p.m. at

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Next month should be a really fun please let me know. lot. The Restaurant of choice is yet to be

program. Remember if you bring a determined. For more information call

guest; please bring a little extra food. COMMUNITY SERVICE JoAnne or Gerry at the above numbers.

Thank you again also to our host- Traude Hughes (908 684-0716)

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Marion Barnes (908-850-9155 At the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting of

Friends and Neighbors, on March 3, the charitable

It was a very snowy day when we

organization distributed funds to the following

were scheduled to go to the Paper Mill to

service organizations as a result of the Vera

enjoy the Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Bradley Fund Raiser this fall. Kudos are also in

Plans were adjusted by canceling an early

order to the Craft Group for providing an array of

lunch in Millburn, therefore departing

creative merchandise during the evening festivities.

from Panther Valley after the roads were

Friends and Neighbors have been donating to vari-

cleared. After the terrific performance

ous charities for more than 30 years. The follow-

we enjoyed dinner together at Mattar’s

ing organizations were presented with a monetary

where additional Friends and Neighbors

donation at the meeting: Camp Merry Heart, Allamuchy-Green Township First Aid

joined us. What a flexible group we are!

Squad, Allamuchy Township School ( Health Fund), Hackettstown First Aid and

Hopefully, the next two “Special Ac-

Rescue Squad and Warren County Library, N.E. Branch. (Photos by Jack Sissick)

tivities” will not be influenced by snow-

falls. Both of those activities are planned

due to requests from Friends and Neigh- art is the greatest. A theatre director joins Mangia in Dover. This restaurant has a

bors who have participated in similar ac- the discussion clearly believing that his art “sophisticated Italian cuisine in an ele-

tivities together in previous years. is superior to both poetry and music. A gant setting.”

On Saturday, April 23, we will be at- competition is planned to assist the count- Tickets for the opera ($21) must be

tending a Live in HD performance of the ess in her decision. The three men will purchased in advance as some of the pre-

Metropolitan Opera. Renee Fleming has write and produce an opera after which vious productions have been sold out.

the lead in the opera Capriccio by the countess will decide the ending. The Since seating is on a first come basis, we

Richard Strauss. Two men, a composer opera can be described as a “wise and will meet in the usual location at the Pan-

and a poet, are in love with a young wid- worldly meditation on art and life”. Fol- ther Valley Mall at 11:45 a.m.

owed countess and each believes that his lowing the opera we will have dinner at On Monday, May 2 you are welcome

to join us as we explore the Times Square

We repair all makes & models of Vacuum Cleaners & Sewing Machines area on a walking tour. Our guide will

discuss the “vast history, architecture,

theater and underworld of legendary

Affordable 10 % O

Central Vacuum

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Reg. $15000

Times Square – the Crossroads of the

World. Stops could include: The New

York Public Library, Astor Hotel, Palace

System Theater, Sardi’s and sites associated with

and sewing center In Home Service the Shuberts, Flo Ziegfeld, Bob Hope,

Fanny Brice and Damon Runyon. This

Factory Authorized Dealer

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Cont’d on page 24





22 April 2011

Civic/Social News





been awaiting. Biribauer for more information if you

The April meeting program has been didn’t get the details at our March meet-

in the planning stages for quite a while. ing.

Although there are a few details to be fi- Now that the restrictions caused by

nalized, we should have a presentation all of the winter storms are behind us,

from “The Seeing Eye.” I’m sure that you here are some more activities that have

may have heard about this wonderful or- been set. The May meeting program will

ganization that is based in Morristown, be presented by “Senior Medicare Pa-

NJ. If you have never been introduced to trol.” This is a federally funded program

the work of this organization, mark your directed at eliminating Medicare and

Allamuchy calendar now so that you don’t miss it.

The club has also been invited to come to

Medicaid fraud and how you can protect

yourself from the same fraudulent activ-

Senior Citizens Club Morristown to tour their facilities. More

on this at the meeting.

ities. The amount in dollars that it is cost-

ing each of us is staggering.

By Ric Henderson This may also be your last chance to Remember: If at first you don’t suc-

make arrangements to register for the ceed, skydiving is not for you!

Now that the snow is gone and the first day trip of the year. “Mansions Anonymous: My wild oats are now

sun is shining brightly, it is time to shake Along the Delaware”will take place on bran flakes and prune juice!

the dust off, clear the cobwebs in your Wednesday, May 25th. This trip takes us Come join us. Meetings are held on

mind and get moving! There is nothing to three locations on the Pennsylvania the second Friday of each month, start-

more therapeutic than activity. Go for a side of the Delaware River including ing at 10:00 am in the community room

walk. Go out for lunch. Go to a movie. “Pennsbury Manor,”the home of William in the Allamuchy fire house (with some

Or if you really want some fun, come join Penn. A hot buffet lunch is included and exceptions). L

the Allamuchy Seniors Club. Oh, you say will be served in the “Glen Foerd Man-

you are already a member? Then the fol- sion.” The third mansion on the tour is OW L S

lowing information is just what you have identified as “Andalusia.” Contact Ellie Older, Wiser, Lively, Seniors!







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First Sunday of each month

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Tea Hive

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Panther Valley Theatre Club

“How to Succeed in Business With- please call Drew Calandriello at (908) but after that list is exhausted we have to

out Trying” is our second play for the sea- 813-1535 if you cannot sell to friends or depend on people calling for tickets.

son on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the family. We do have a small alternate list, See you in April. L

Al Hirschfeld Theater, 302 West 45th

Street. The lead actor will be Daniel Rad-

cliff, who played Harry Potter in the hit Fish & Chips Fundraiser

movie series.

Our final play of the season is “Spi- at First Presbyterian Church

derman” on Saturday, May 14th, at the

Foxwoods Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street. The First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown will hold its annual Fish &

Both plays have generated consider- Chips dinner on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The dinner

ably good reviews, and as of now, I have will be provided by the caterer, Tastefully British, and will include fish & chips

been told that “Spiderman” definitely will (French fries), homemade coleslaw, green beans, applesauce, bread & butter, bev-

open in spite of accident difficulties. It is erages and dessert.

now in previews and is playing to sold out The dinner will be held at the Chapel building at 291 Main Street (Rt. 46

performances. West) opposite the First Presbyterian Church.

Members wishing to sell their tickets Advance purchase of tickets is required as tickets sold at the door are lim-

ited. Take-out dinners will also be available from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with tickets

purchased in advance.

Friends & Neighbors Tickets cost $12.00 (adults) and $8.00 (children under 12). To purchase tick-

Cont’d from page 22 ets or for further information, call Vicky at (908) 813-3418 or Barbara at (908)

852-3025 day or evening. All proceeds will benefit the church’s capital campaign

tour guide. fund for repair and restoration of the church’s historic buildings. L

If you would like to travel together by

train please meet at the usual location at

the Panther Valley Mall at 7:50 a.m. for

an 8:00 a.m. departure to board the 9:03

Ask Us To BEAT Your Purchase Service

a.m. train from Dover to New York Penn Highest Price On We pay Record Prices for your

Station. The train arrives in New York at

Gold & Silver Furniture • Pottery • Porcelain

10:40 a.m. which will provide us with time

Paintings • Costume Jewelry

for a late brunch prior to the tour. (If you Sussex County’s Best

prefer, there is a 10:06 a.m. train or a 9:53 Bronze • Statues• Musical

Kept Secret

a.m. or 10:23 a.m. Lakeland Bus from the Instruments • Advertising

Rockaway Mall or you can drive in.) War Items • Erotica• Photos

Train or bus fare at the time of this writ- Estate Clean-Out

ing was less than $6 each way for seniors. Postcards • Sterling Silver Flatware

While I would like to know how many

Service

Open Sun. - Fri. 12 to 5 pm

Friends and Neighbors to expect, since

there are no advance fees for this activity, $200 OFF CASH For GOLD/SILVER

it is not essential. If you plan to go, ei- any whole house

ther meet us at the usual location at the

Panther Valley Mall at 7:50 a.m. for an clean out Additional 10% Cash Paid

8:00 a.m. departure or at the southeast Cannot be combined w/other offers. With This Ad. One Offer Per Coupon. Offer Expires 3-31-11

corner of 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue Offer Expires 3-31-11

at Bryant Park at 12:45 p.m. Including:

Courteous, Reliable Service

Full Service Liquidator • Watches

WEEKENDERS

Contractors • Bullion

The Weekenders will be dining at

Mattar’s Bistro, Route 517, on Sunday, Lic. 13ZH05247400 • Coins

April 10th. We will meet in the Post Of- Free Estimates • Diamonds

fice parking lot at Panther Valley at 4:30

p.m. Please call Dorothy Donohue at EATON’S ESTATE SERVICE • 133A Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

908-979-1353 for more information. L

973-383-6937 • www.eatonsservice.com



24 April 2011

Here & There

Community Hillcrest SDA Church St. James Episcopal Church

590 Route 57 East, Port Murray, NJ 214 Washington St., Hackettstown

Open AA Big Book Meeting 908-616-8110, www.hillcrestnj.org 852-3968, Rev. Cathy L. Deats, Rector

Mondays - 6-7 p.m. Open AA Big Book Dr. Kevin L. Jenkins Website: http://home.goes.com/~stjames/

Meeting, Conference Room, Hackettstown

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Temple Hatikvah

Regional Medical Center. All are welcome.

Church Pleasant Hill Road, Flanders, NJ

American Cancer Society 40 Coleman Rd., Long Valley, 876-5429 973-584-0212

To find out more about attending or vol- Donald Tollefson, Pastor Tranquility United Methodist Church

unteering at events and programs, please pastor@immanuelnj.net

call 1-800-ACS-2345. 5 Kennedy Road., Tranquility

www.immanuelnj.net

Trinity United Methodist Church

Jewish Center of Northwest NJ

213 Main St., Hackettstown, 852-3020

Day Trips Youman’s Ave., Washington, NJ, 689-0762 Frank Fowler III, Ph.D., Sr. Pastor

Jewish Center of Sussex County Rev., Eunice Vega-Pérez, Assoc. Pastor

Pax Amicus Castle Theatre 13 Washington Street, Newton, NJ trinity@catchthespirit.org

www.castletheatre.com 973-383-4570 www.catchthespirit.org

www.paxamicus.com Panther Valley Ecumenical Church Waterloo United Methodist Church

23 Lake Shore Drive, Budd Lake, NJ 07828

1490 Route 517, POB 463, Allamuchy NJ Waterloo Village Rd., Byram Twp., NJ, (973)

(973) 691-2100.

852-5444, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily 347-7900 • www.waterloochurch.com

Skylands www.pvem.net, Rev. David Wright Pastor Tim Nicinski

www.njskylands.com Schooley’s Mountain Presbyterian Western Hills Christian Church

Blair Academy Church 40 Kennedy Rd., Tranquility • 908-850-8081

Info & Ticket Reservation call (908) 362- PO Box 33, 3 Heath Lane, Schooley’s Mtn Ken Taylor, Minister • whccnj@verizon.net

6121, ext. 5682 908-852-2910 www.westernhillsnj.org

Centenary Stage Co.

400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown

Box Office: 908-979-0900





Faith Communities

Breakpoint Community Church

55 Newburgh Rd. (between Rt. 57 and

Schooley’s Mtn. Rd), 852-6940

Church of the Assumption

305 High Street, Hackettstown, 852-3320

Church of the Covenant

319 Blau Road, Hackettstown, 850-8910

www.opc.org/local/covenant

Emmanuel Bible Church

Corner of Rt. 24 and Pleasant Grove Rd.,

Schooley’s Mtn., Hackettstown, 852-7305

http://users.nac.net/emmanuelbiblechurch

First Presbyterian Church

298 Main Street, Hackettstown, 852-4011

www.fpchackettstown.org

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

409 E. Baldwin St, Hackettstown, 852-2156

Hackettstown Baptist Church, 916 Route

517, Hackettstown, 852-6577

Pastor Randy Anderson





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WILL BE MISSED Health Pillars

By Herman Moeller



Health Care 2011

Health & Wellness Initiatives



There was a time when life and health

care seemed so much simpler. We were

born, survived childhood illnesses and

traumas, carried our aftermath into ado-

lescence and adulthood, married, raised

a family, and died. “Doctoring” was pro-

vided by Grandma, Mom and a Doctor

SUZANNE Q. FERGUSON, 71, with a black bag and a gentle, knowing

died on Feb. 9 in Barn Hill Care Cen- smile.

ter. Suzanne lived in Panther Valley Then came scientific allopathic med-

for 18 years and was born in Brook- icine, with pills, procedures and required

lyn, NY on Feb. 10. 1939. instruments and immunizations. Author-

She was predeceased by her hus- ities in white coats were added, multiply-

band Bob, her parents Dr. Kenneth ing like sorcerers’ brooms into a myriad

and Ethel (Bower) Goss, and her of specialists sweeping in and out of

brother Kenneth Goss. examination rooms in a race against

She is survived by two sons: bureaucracy. Costs started to increase.

James Patrick and his wife Christina Concurrently, patient-centered healthcare

Furgeson, Sparta, N.J.; Shawn and doctor-provider satisfaction de-

Michael and his wife Sandra Furge- creased.

son, Bloomfield, NJ; one daughter, There are four health care transfor-

Regina Tara and her husband Ben- mation initiatives being implemented

jamin Seager, of Clinton, NJ; seven today:

grandchildren, Erin Bartnett, Patrick Initiative 1: Meaningful use of pa-

Bartnett, Daniel Seager, Nicholas tient electronic health record (EHR) for

Furgeson, Katrina Furgeson, Shan- patient use, and Doctor/Provider educa-

non Furgeson and Lydia Furgeson. tion, information and infrastructure.

Suzanne was the owner/operator Initiative 2: Best Preventive Practice

of Fabu-Pak, of Passaic, NJ. She was rounds.

a parishioner of Good Shepherd Initiative 3: Workplace Empower em-

R.C. Church in Andover. She en- ployee wellness.

joyed cooking, gardening, all aspects Initiative 4: Social media networks

of fashion and was an avid reader. Health Facebook.

She loved her dogs Furgie and Additionally, complementary evi-

Fiona. She was a wonderful, loving, dence-based procedures are in use. Ther-

generous and doting grandmother. L apies include acupuncture, homeopathy,

body manipulation, meditation, stress

reduction botanical and nutrition. L







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26 April 2011

THIS

N TH AT… By Ken Dunlap

Quote of the month

When lilacs last in the door-yard bloom’d,

And the great star early droop’d in the western sky in the night,

I mourn’d—and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.



Firing on Fort Sumter O ever-returning spring! trinity sure to me you bring;

On April 12, 1861 Brigadier General Lilac blooming perennial, and drooping star in the west,

Pierre Gustave-Toutant Beauregard or- And thought of him I love. …….

dered his men to fire on Fort Sumter, thus

In the door-yard fronting an old farm-house, near the white-wash’d palings,

firing the first shots of the Civil War. Stands the lilac bush, tall-growing, with heart-shaped leaves of rich green,

Like Lee, Beauregard was a civil engi- With many a pointed blossom, rising, delicate, with the perfume strong I love,

neering graduate of West Point and With every leaf a miracle......and from this bush in the door-yard,

served under Winfield Scott in the Mexi- With delicate-color’d blossoms, and heart-shaped leaves of rich green,

can War. He was a native of Louisiana. A sprig, with its flower, I break ………

Ironically enough, one of his instructors

at West Point was Robert Anderson who Coffin that passes through lanes and streets,

was commander of the fort and surren- Through day and night, with the great cloud darkening the land,

With the pomp of the inloop’d flags, with the cities draped in black,

dered the fort to Beauregard. Beaure-

With the show of the States themselves, as of crape-veil’d women, standing,

gard graduated second in his class at With processions long and winding, and the flambeaus of the night,

West Point and later went on to win First With the countless torches lit—with the silent sea of faces, and the unbared heads,

Manassas (Bull Run) and command With the waiting depot, the arriving coffin, and the sombre faces,

armies at the Battle of Shiloh and the With dirges through the night, with the thousand voices rising strong and solemn;

Siege of Petersburg. After the war he With all the mournful voices of the dirges, pour’d around the coffin,

became a railroad executive and died in The dim-lit churches and the shuddering organs—Where amid these you journey,

1893 at the age of 74. With the tolling, tolling bells’ perpetual clang;

Here! coffin that slowly passes,

I give you my sprig of lilac.

Fines - Walt Whitman

I hope everyone noticed the schedule

of fines that was published in the March

Panther. Not having been around when In addition to carrying and shelving ma-

the former fine procedure was established terials there will be other, less strenuous

and then revised slightly, I don’t know work that will need to be done, so all are

what the thinking was behind making the welcome to participate. If interested, call

fines potentially flexible ($25 to $5000, the library at 908-813-3858.

indeed) with an unwritten instruction Last month another pro-

to the Covenants Committee posed reduction of library fund-

(generally $25 for parking viola- ing was beaten back by the

tion and $100 for most other vi- American Library Associa- By Jim Brennan

olations of the rules). tion and its friends. Our own

The purpose of imposing Congressman Scott Garrett Veterans Administration

fines is to change residents’ be- proposed an amendment to

havior, not to enrich the Associ- HR 1, the massive spending

Cemeteries

ation’s coffers. There are those bill, to eliminate all Federal Veterans with a discharge issued

who feel that a $100 fine for monies for museums and under conditions other than dishon-

most violations is unnecessary libraries. The reason for this orable, their spouses and eligible

– that lower fines are sufficient is, at the moment, unclear. dependent children can be buried in

to influence behavior. We shall I contacted Rep. Garrett’s a Veterans Administration National

see. office but was not able to Cemetery. Other burial benefits avail-

obtain any information from able for all eligible veterans, regard-

Book Beat them except that it was a move less of whether they are buried in a

to cut spending. The amend-

I have an update to the national cemetery or a private ceme-

ment was never brought to the

Warren County Library North- tery, include a burial flag, a presiden-

floor of the House and Rep.

east Branch’s move. The move tal memorial certificate, and a

Garrett reportedly indicated

will take place late in April, with government headstone or grave

he would not pursue the mat-

the grand opening of the new marker.

ter further. L

building taking place in late May.





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Black and white photo reproduction

obscures the subjects to some degree, but

there they are, two vultures, circled in

white, looking

down at Charlie.









Glass Half Full? or Glass Half Empty?

In Allamuchy Mountain State Park and where you are. things to do.

there are a couple of adjacent Boy Scout If I were a climber beginning my as- Sorry, vultures, you’ll have to wait for

Camps with a rock climbing area. On a re- cent, this scenario might be an omen. another unexpected opportunity to unfold

cent trip there, I noticed two vultures look- Maybe I might try hiking or ice fishing in- in our beautiful open space.

ing down at me from atop the cliffs. stead. After all, could that vulture be hun- To all of you readers: Enjoy Your

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28 April 2011

PVPOA Board of Trustees, Feb. 2, 2011



Members in Attendance: Lynne Kramer, Secretary’s Report unanimously. An executed copy of the

President; Ken Dunlap, Vice-President; The Board acknowledged the following Resolution to be sent to Mayor Cote and

Manny Quinoa,Treasurer; Isobel Weill, Sec- correspondences: Edward Wacks, Esq.

retary; Diane Cook, Asst. Treasurer; Gary • PVG&CC ltr (12/13/10)

Sarno, Asst. Secretary; Randy Lykins; Emily • S. Radom ltr to PVG&CC (12/17/10) Committee Chair and Member

Ward. • I. Weill ltr to W. Giliberti (12/20/10) Appointments

• I. Weill ltr to V. Rickey (12/20/10) Mr. Sarno made a motion approving

Members Excluded: Art Schmelter. • I. Weill ltr to M. Lewis (12/20/10) all Committee Chair and Member appoint-

• I. Weill ltr to V. Rickey (12/20/10) ments as amended. Mrs. Ward seconded

Staff in Attendance: Matthew Begley, • I. Weill ltr to G. Wade (12/20/10) the motion and it carried unanimously.

General Manager; David Main, Finance Man- • G. Wade ltr (12/28/10)

ager; Tom Lunger, Maintenance Manager; • E. Schmiedeke ltr (12/28/10)

Sally Prell, Administrative Manager. COMMITTEE REPORTS

• H. Scala ltr (1/2/11)

• M. Tomich ltr (undated)

• M. Begley ltr to M. Tomich (1/11/11) Architectural Control - Mr. Sarno

Announcements made a motion ratifying acceptance of the

Mr. Dunlap informed all that a meeting • Trinity United Methodist Church ltr

(12/31/10) minutes of the Committee’s December 14,

of the Allamuchy Township Special Munici- 2010 meeting. Mr. Lykins seconded the

pal Services District Commission is sched- • B. Mues ltr (1/17/11)

motion and it carried unanimously.

uled for February 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Mr. Sarno made a motion accepting the

the township municipal building. General Manager’s Report minutes of the Committee’s January 11,

Mrs. Kramer announced that the Alla- Mr. Begley updated several items un- 2011 meeting. Mr. Quinoa seconded the

muchy Board of Education will be holding a dertaken and/or completed since his last motion and it carried unanimously with Mr.

meeting on February 17, 2011 at the school report. Dunlap abstaining.

with the Township Council at 7:00 p.m. Audit - Ms. Cook made a motion

Mr. Quinoa expressed appreciation to accepting the minutes of the Committee’s

the maintenance staff and snow removal Fee & Fine Policy

Mr. Sarno made a motion approving the November 8, 2010 meeting. Mr. Dunlap

contractors for their efforts during the re- seconded the motion and it carried unani-

cent storms. Fee & Fine Policy, appended hereto. Mrs.

Weill seconded the motion and it carried mously.

unanimously. Communications - Mr. Dunlap made

Open Session a motion accepting the minutes of the

Mr. Ric Henderson, 7 Raven Drive, Committee’s December 1, 2010 meeting.

addressed the Board regarding employing Financial Policy Manual Revision Mr. Sarno seconded the motion and it

a pool management company versus per- Mr. Lykins made a motion approving carried unanimously.

forming those duties in-house. the revised Financial Policy Manual, ap- Covenants - Ms. Cook made a

Mr. Hank Mues, 45 Oriole Drive com- pended hereto. Ms. Cook seconded the motion accepting the minutes of the

plimented Mr. Lunger and his staff as well motion and it carried unanimously. Committee’s December 13, 2010 meeting.

as outside snow removal vendors on their Mr. Dunlap seconded the motion. The

efforts in performing snow removal. Resolution Approving Improvements motion carried with Ms. Cook, Mr. Dunlap,

Mr. John Payne, 67 Mallard Drive, asked Mrs.Weill, Mr. Quinoa, Mrs.Ward, Mr. Lykins

Constructed and Use of Premises

the status of the electronic sign to be in- and Mrs. Kramer in favor; Mr. Sarno

Known as Block 701, Lot 1000.02 opposed.

stalled at the front entrance. He extended (Fire House)

an offer to management to assist in re- Ms. Cook made a motion accepting the

search of this matter. Mrs.Weill made a motion adopting the minutes of the Committee’s January 17,

Resolution Approving the Improvements 2011 meeting. Mr. Dunlap seconded the

Constructed and Use of Premises Known motion. The motion carried with Ms. Cook,

Treasurer’s Report as Block 701, Lot 1000.02 (Fire House). Mr.

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PVPOA Board of Trustees, Feb. 2, 2011



Mr. Dunlap, Mrs. Weill, Mr. Quinoa, Mrs. house roofing project to Majestic Remod- contingency for any necessary repairs;

Ward, Mr. Lykins and Mrs. Kramer in favor, eling, Inc. for a total of $192,900 plus 10% funding to be through Village III Townhouse

Mr. Sarno opposed. contingency for any necessary repairs; reserves. Mrs. Ward seconded the motion

Maintenance - Mr. Sarno made a funding to be through Village III Townhouse and it carried unanimously.

motion accepting the minutes of the reserves. Ms. Cook seconded the motion Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving

Committee’s December 7, 2010 meeting. and it carried unanimously. the recommendation of the Committee to

Mrs. Ward seconded the motion and it Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving award the contract for the Village III Town-

carried unanimously. the recommendation of the Committee to house 2011 replacement of 230 garage

Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving award the contract for the Village III Town- doors to Precision Overhead Doors for a

the recommendation of the Committee to house gutter and leader project to Gutter- total of $159,819 plus 10% contingency for

award the contract for the Village III Town- master for a total of $166,500 plus 10% any necessary repairs; funding to be

through Village III Townhouse reserves. Mr.

Sarno seconded the motion and it carried

unanimously.

Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving





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the recommendation of the Committee to

award the contract for the Village III Town-



B house 2012 siding and trim project of

replacement with vinyl shake and Azek trim

on 52 units to Majestic Remodeling, Inc. for

a total of $792,000 plus 10% contingency

for any necessary repairs; funding to be

through Village III Townhouse reserves. Mr.

Sarno seconded the motion and it carried

unanimously.

NCMA

Segmental

Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving

Retaining Wall the recommendation of the Committee to

award the contract for the Village III Town-

LANDSCAPING

Installer

house 2012 painting project to ICON

Contractors LLC for a total of $18,200

plus 10% contingency for any necessary

973-927-0707 • 908-684-1100 repairs; funding to be through Village III

Townhouse reserves. Mr. Sarno seconded

www.beaumontlandscaping.com the motion and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Quinoa made a motion approving

the recommendation of the Committee to

• Lawn Maintenance • Seeding award the contract for the re-lining of the

Rec III pool to Stardust Pools for a total of

• Fertilization • Plantings $85,900 plus 10% contingency for any

necessary repairs; funding to be through

Program the SMSD reserves. Mrs. Weill seconded

• Drainage Work the motion and it carried unanimously.

• Spring Cleanup P & A - No report.

• Paver Recreation - Mrs. Weill made a

• Mulching motion accepting the minutes of the Com-

- Walkways mittee’s January 10, 2011 meeting. Mr.

Lykins seconded the motion and it carried

• Retaining Walls - Patios unanimously.

Security - No report.

• Grading - Driveways Ad-Hoc

Baker Report - No report.

Township Liaison - Mr. Begley informed

the Board that it was reported to him that

$250.00 OFF First Lawn Cut FREE Paul Sterbenz performed final inspections

on the detention basins within the Village V

Hardscape Job Of with Full Lawn development. Mr. Sterbenz will be making

a report to the Township Council at the

$2500.00 or More. Maintenance Program February Workshop meeting.

Present coupon at time of estimate New Clients Only!

Offer expires May 31, 2011 Offer expires May 31, 2011





30 April 2011

PVPOA Board of Trustees, Feb. 2, 2011



OPEN SESSION the past year which led up to the awarding Board Member Items

Mrs. Bobbi Mues, 45 Oriole Drive, of the contracts this evening for Village III Mr. Dunlap made a motion authoriz-

expressed her displeasure with the lack of Townhouse. ing management and staff to arrange a

communication with residents of the val- Mr. John Payne, 67 Mallard Drive, in- meeting between Kenneth R. Dunlap and

ley with regard to the recent robberies. formed the Board that the Commonwealth the residents of Village V, Village VI and Vil-

Mr. Frank Miller, 9 Pheasant Run, asked of Pennsylvania requires fluorescent signs lage IX to discuss the village SMSD budg-

if Ed Wacks, Esq. will be drafting the depicting house numbers be placed at the eting process. Mr. Lykins seconded the

proposed change to the SMSD Ordinance. front of the homes. He asked if there was motion and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Miller next asked if the new audi- any such requirement here. Mr. Begley re- Mr. Quinoa made a motion authorizing

tors have community association experi- sponded that Allamuchy Township has no Mr. Dunlap to offer PVPOA services to

ence. Mr. Quinoa responded affirmatively. Ordinance requiring house numbering. assist in developing 2011 SMSD budgets

Mr. Jerry Steele, 152 Goldfinch Drive, Mr. Payne next asked if there would be for Village V, Village VI and Village IX. Mrs.

both personally and on behalf of the Vil- any legal ramifications if the Board of Ward seconded the motion and it carried

lage III Townhouse Board of Trustees, ex- Trustees is aware of burglaries and does unanimously with Messrs. Dunlap and

pressed thanks to Mr. Quinoa, Mr. Begley not notify the residents. Sarno abstaining. L

and Mr. Lunger for all their assistance in







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Classified advertising is available ONLY to Panther Valley Residents.

in-home care to the elderly who wish to re-

B I B L E S T U DY OAKWOOD SINGLES main in their home as long as possible or for

WHAT IS GOD LIKE? Is he just a higher power? Fun, social events every weekend!!! Several anyone who needs temporary help.We provide

Has he crated us and left us on our own? members right here in PV! Call: (862) 432- assistance with errands, incidental transporta-

Where is he when things go wrong? March 9, 3528. tion, medication monitoring, light house- keep-

9:00-11 a.m., 6 weeks. Dee Billing’s home, 908- ing, laundry, meals, companionship, or childcare

813-8225, 46 Mallard Drive, PV. Child care with ROOMMATE WANTED services. Our caregivers are employees of Per-

craft program available (reservations needed). Professional seeking room mate to share pri- sonal Touch, thoroughly screened, bonded and

Dee has 20 years as a Bible facilitator. Appro- vate home. Call 908-343-1199 and leave a insured, with extensive background checks. Our

priate for all ages. message. services and schedules are tailored to the needs

of the individual client and caregivers, and we

FOR SALE SALE ITEMS NEEDED are available for daily, weekly, overnight, 24-hour

FURNITURE: Wicker twin beds, night table, or live-in assignments. Personal Touch owners

RUMMAGE SALE: Gesthemane Lutheran

chest, mirror - $350. Picnic table with 4 meet and assess each client personally and re-

Church needs donations of household items,

benches - best offer. Curio cabinet $25.White main available to all family members. For infor-

clothing, books and bric-a-brac for the 6th

wicker sofa, love seat, 2 chairs, ottoman, 2 end mation call Howard and Carol Aber, Panther

Annual Rummage Sale to be held June 17 and

tables, 1 coffee table, 2 lamps, wicker chest - Valley residents for over 15 years! 979-0777.

18. Please call Livia or Al at 908-979-0608 for

excellent condition, $1,000. Outdoor wicker pick-up or drop-off. PETSITTING: Bonded PV resident of 21 years

(natural), love seat, 2 chairs, 3 tables - $300. Thank you to all who have made our sale going on the 16th year of petsitting in the val-

Small cabinet $25. 908-850-3825 after 4:15. soooo special in the past year with all your ley! Still taking pride in giving love and care

MARY KAY: Spring ahead with Mary Kay fa- wonderful donations. while you are not there. A long time member

cial skin care and color cosmetics. Learn of of the National Association of Professional Pet-

the latest make-up and body care trends. S E RV I C E S sitters. Call your Pet Au Pair with any questions

Please call Janet Cucuzzella at 908-850-3792. or concerns. 850-9288. Experienced with all

EVA’S HOUSECLEANING: PV Resident, 10 years types of animals. Free trial petsitting for new

MOVING SALE: April 9-10th, or call evening exclusive in Panther Valley. References from

852-6198. Couch, chairs, dining room set, customers.

your neighborhood. Low prices. Call Eva at

bedroom set, household items. 131 Goldfinch 813-1629 or 875-7432. RETIREMENT / FINANCIAL SERVICES: Specializ-

Terrace. ing in educating the public on retirement issues

SNOWBLOWER: Troy Bilt Snowblower, 26” FIX-IT & PLUMB-IT: Patch and paint, caulk and such as Social Security, Medicare, Long Term

wide, 7 forward and 2 reverse speeds. Call grout, repair or replace. Plus all plumbing Care, Life and Final Expense Insurance, Reverse

862-266-7693. needs–vanities, sinks, drains, leaks. Call Bob for Mortgage, and Safe Money Solution Strategies.

SPRING INTO AVON: For your everyday needs, Fix-It: 797-1896 or Dan for Plumb-It: 887-3658. You get a second opinion about your health;

beauty essentials, fragrances or jewelry. Con- HAVE SCISSORS WILL TRAVEL: No need to why not get a second opinion about your

tact Barbara at 684-1669 or my website 24/7 come to us. I will come to you. Joyce Dykstra, wealth. Free consultation with no obligation.

at www.youravon.com/by-glynn. Avon inde- Cosmetology and Hairstyling. Reasonable Please contact Bernie, Patricia or Michael at

pendent representative. prices. Roller sets, blow dry, hair cuts, perm Business & Personal Services, Inc. (BPSI) at 908-

TWO CHAIR LIFTS: One 8-stair straight run waves, color and highlighting. 908-269-5410. 269-5740 or bpsi@optonline. net. Visit our

and the other travels in a U and goes up the Cell 973-652-6587. Or email jdykstra@opton- website www.bpsiretirerx.com.

stairs at the same time. Price negotiable. Call line.net. RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS: PV resident will do

Ann, 908-850-0624. HOUSECLEANING: Housecleaning with a Euro- carpentry, sheetrock, tile, painting, decks,

pean touch. Spring cleaning, windows, low rates. kitchens, baths, offices and finished basements.

FOR RENT Please call Eva at 813-1629. Free estimates. Call Dave at 908-763-8292.

LOVELY TOWN HOUSE IN OLD FARM VILLAGE: LEAN ON US: Need a hand? We’re here to help. SKIN CARE - DDF, Doctors Dermatologic For-

2 bedroom, 2 baths, 1st floor. Located next to Cleaning, meal preparation, errands, compan- mula is a skin care line formulated by a

the pond offering beautiful views & a walking ionship & transportation, home organizing and renowned Manhattan dermatologist. As an es-

trail. Fully carpeted in neutral colors, tile refreshing your décor, house party service and thetician practicing for twenty years, I use these

kitchen and baths. Mini blinds on all windows, clean-up.Whatever your needs, we’re there for products exclusively in my day spa. They are

storage area and porch. Included amenities you. Call 973-519-5134 or 973-978-0070. well suited for the needs of my clients, and in-

are a gas fire place, washer/dryer, refrigerator, MAID 4 U: PV resident works independently to clude anti-aging, restorative, sensitive, allergic,

dishwasher, walk in closet, pool, tennis & bas- provide a personal touch. Services include hyper-pigmentation and acne. I invite you to

ketball courts. Pets welcome! Available Mar. cleaning of kitchen, appliances, bathroom, floors; come for a free skin care consultation and test-

1st or sooner. Call Vince - 908-917-7697. dishwashing, laundry and windows. Additional ing of the products.You will also receive a com-

requests accommodated. References available. plimentary hand massage and moisturizing

LOST Call Darcee at 201-874-8901. paraffin dip. Call now for an appointment and

GOLD CHAIN: Approximately 18” w/one NEED A RIDE? Car Service to Newark, La- take advantage of this springtime promotion.

charm attached w/Lobster Catch. Consists of Guardia, Kennedy & Lehigh Valley Airports. Rea- Ask for Lauren 908-850-9258.

3-5 cz’s and approx. 2” long. Lost walking my sonable rates to NYC, Broadway & area TRANSPORTATION: Service provided for all oc-

dog around PV. I walk Purple Martin to Spar- hospitals. Panther Valley Resident Call Vince at casions, airport, shopping errands, etc. Contact

row Hawk and all around Village 4, past 908-917-7697. Vic’s Services. 908-798-7076. Resident for over

PVPOA and back around to Purple Martin. PERSONAL CARE AT HOME: “Personal Touch 30 years. Affordable rates.

Sentimental! Reward! Call 908-859-1322. Home Care Services” provides non- medical,

To place a classified ad, call PVPOA at 908-852-8400

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