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No. 7 Vol. 9 www.mypaperonline.com September 2015

By Jane Primerano

Bill Leavens, secre-tary of the trustees of the Musconetcong

Watershed Association,found the most appropriateplace to talk about River-Friendly farms was at theWarren County Farmers’Fair.

The River-Friendly FarmCertification Program alongthe Musconetcong River isthe first in New Jersey andthe MWA is working withthe North Jersey ResourceConservation and

Development Service tohelp farmers protect water-ways through their farms.

According to a descrip-tion written by GraceMessinger, RC&D execu-tive director, “the programworks with each individualapplicant to plan, find fund-ing for and implement prac-tices that help protect andenhance water quality.”

Runoff from farms, a

form of non-point-sourcepollution, lowers the waterquality of the stream.

Farms along theMusconetcong or its feeder

streams need to meet certaincriteria for River-FriendlyCertification and the RC&Dnewsletter delineated thosecriteria: soil loss manage-ment, pesticide manage-ment, nutrient managementand conservation buffers.Pesticide management con-sists of recording how muchfertilizer and/or pesticide isapplied and how often.Nutrient managementrelates to manure handling.Conservation buffers usual-ly refer to trees and shrubsaround bodies of water.

These plantings keep ani-mals from direct contactwith the water.

The latest farm toreceive certification is BSBHolstein Farm in WestPortal, Hunterdon County.The 150-acre farm is ownedby Bernie and SharonBeatty who have imple-mented strip-cropping andcrop rotation as well as con-servation tillage and cover

cropping. All of thesemeasures recue soil erosionand protect the water quali-ty in the MusconetcongRiver and West Portal

Brook.The MWA and RC&D

are looking for more appli-cants for the River-FriendlyFarm program. Accordingto the MWA newsletterwhether a farm is five or500 acres, it can improvewater quality through river-friendly practices.

There aren’t as manyfarms as there once werebetween Lake Musconet-cong and Hackettstown, buteven landowners who don’tfarm can participate inriver-friendly practices. To

that end the MWA produceda special edition of itsnewsletter, “MusconetcongRiver News,” for riverfrontlandowners, written byMWA Executive DirectorJohn Brunner and KimHood of the MWA Board of Trustees.

Hood and Brunnerexplain the river’s prob-lems are no longer causedby wastewater treatment

facilities and industry, butby people who drive nearthe river, do constructionnear its banks, feed geese,apply pesticides and dump

The Musconetcong River as it passes under the Waterloo Road near the old Dynapac Factory in

Stanhope. Photos by Jane Primerano

River Friendly Farms Help Farmers Protect Waterways

lawn debris.Stormwater runoff

comes from excess pavingespecially in developmentsdesigned without concernfor the natural features of

the land. Hood and Brunnerencourage property ownersto plant buffers alongstreams and make sureyards and other grassy

areas are absorbing rain.Buffers act to shadestreams and maintain cool-er water temperatureswhich is especially helpfulfor trout streams.

Sediment from signifi-cant earth disturbance orvegetation removal can bedamaging to fish eggs andbottom dwelling organisms.Consistent sediment pollu-tion causes streams to beshallower and wider, creat-ing warmer water that canlimit oxygen necessary toaquatic life.

Nutrients propagate the

growth of algae and rootedaquatic plants which canlead to oxygen depletion.Livestock and pets too nearthe stream, waterfowl andmalfunctioning septic sys-tems are all sources of nutri-

ents.Hood and Brunner have

a list of tips for landown-ers that include keepingpets and grazing animalsaway from waterways, not

feeding waterfowl, usinggarden and lawn chemi-cals sparingly if at all andsetting mower blades atleast three inches high.

Leavens’ educationeffort at the fair and theprinted material producedby the MWA and RC&D is

just one of the most recentefforts of the two groupsto protect the river. He

said a dam removal pro-gram to maintain flow of the river is very success-ful. Many dams along theriver were built for nowlong-dismantled industry,Leavens pointed out.


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Invisalign offers many benefits forthose who desire straighter teeth. With

so many dentists now doing Invisalign,

how does one choose?

Like a general dentist, an orthodontistmust first receive their doctorate in gener-al dentistry. After this, they must complete

an additional two to three years of gradu-

ate training in orthodontics. As a special-

ist, the orthodontist limits his or her time

exclusively to orthodontic treatments.

When someone chooses to go to a dentist

for Invisalign, treatment is given, but not

the additional education and experiencethat comes with choosing an orthodontist.

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At home moms looking for things

to do with kids in Stanhope,Hopatcong, Netcong, or Byram,

or looking for friendships, can join the

MOMS Club of Stanhope Area, a support

group for at-home moms. Activities and

company are provided during daylighthours, when at-home moms need support

the most. Scheduled are a variety of

activities, such as park playdates, potluck

lunches, and tours of local child-friendly

businesses.

Attend the open Fall Open House on

Thurs., Oct. 8. Bring the kids and meet

for some light refreshments and good

conversation. Email atmoms.24×[email protected] for more infor-

mation, including Open House time and

location. Due to privacy concerns, loca-

tion is not publicly posted. Check out

momsclubofstanhopearea.weebly.comfor more information.

The MOMS Club Hosts Open HouseFor Stanhope Area


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The Stanhope Borough Senior

Citizens plans to meet on Thurs.,

Sept. 24, at the Stanhope American

Legion Post 278. Doors will open at 11

a.m. for the social hour. Flu shots will be

administered by Shop Rite Pharmacistsfrom 11a.m. to noon. Insurance cards will

need to be presented.

The program at noon will be "Food &

Drug Interactions" presented by the Shop

Rite Pharmacists and Registered

Dietitians. The business meeting will fol-

low the speakers at 1 p.m.

Upcoming trips are the NJ StateHouse/Museum at Trenton in October and

the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Holiday

Show in November.New members are always welcome!

Call Miriam at 973-208-1008 for moreinformation.

Stanhope Seniors To Meet

This year's VFW’sVoice of

Democracy Scholarship competi-

tion is in full swing. The deadline

day is Nov. 1, at midnight and there is still

plenty of time. Local high school studentshave the opportunity to compete for thou-

sands of dollars in scholarships and a trip

to Washington, D.C.

Students must write and record a three-

to-five minute essay on the selected theme

using an audio CD or flash drive and pres-ent their recording, typed essay and com-

pleted entry form to their local VFW Post.

The 2015 theme selected is “My Vision

For America.” Students begin by compet-

ing at the local Post level with an entry

Hilltop Fire Co. #2 Fall Fish-N-

Chips Dinner is set for Fri.,

Sept.25, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eat

in or take out. Cost is $13, and includes

two pieces of cod, French fries, cole slaw,

a beverage and dessert.

Fish N Chips At Firehouse

VFW Voice Of Democracy Scholarship Competition In Full Swing deadline of Nov. 1. Post winners then com-pete at the District level with the winner

advancing to the state competition.

All state first-place winners receive a

four day trip to Washington, D.C. and thechance to compete for their share of morethan $150,000 in scholarships. The first-

place winner receives a $30,000 collegescholarship.

Interested students and teachers should

contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman

at VFW Post 2347 by phone at 908-797-3840 or 973-347-9858 for more informa-tion.


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Sun., Sept. 6, was Netcong Day, a cel-ebration of the town and its people.The day started with a 5k race.

Among the top finishers was Justin Scheidof Sparta who won the men's Mayor's Cupfor coming in first. His time was 16:15.Fun filled one end of Main Street to theother. Among the entertainment of theday were routines done by the LenapeValley High School Cheerleaders as well

as various musical offerings. Booths andactivities reflected popular businesses andorganizations such as The Growing StageTheater. There was a play area withbouncy house fun. Also, meeting youngand old alike was the walking WeichertRealtors sign. Even the New JerseyDevils were on hand with a booth, at onepoint spinning the wheel of luck for thosewho stopped to visit.

T

he New Jersey Department of

Education last month released the

data from its teacher evaluationsystem from the 2013-14 school year.

The results from the new system, shows

that of the 31 teachers in the Netcong

School District evaluated in 2013-14, 31

were rated “effective” or “highly effec-tive.”

Dr. Gina Cinotti, chief school admin-

istrator, says “The staff at Netcong

School is second to none. I have never

seen such dedicated, talented, and hard-working teachers in all my 18 years. Our

teachers have a vested interest in our stu-dents, parents, and our community. There

are more caring educators here that I

have ever seen in a school district. The

benefit of Netcong School is that teach-ers get to know the students on a person-

al level and further develop that relation-ship throughout the eight years they are

here.”

In the coming year, Netcong Schoolwill be focusing on improving its cur-

riculum, using data to drive instruction,

improving assessments, and having

teachers collaborate on their instructional

strategies. Netcong School is moving for-ward in a positive direction academically

and financially. The foundation has been

there all along and now it is time to

spread our wings and fly.Congrats to Netcong School for the

high achievement of its teachers.

Netcong School Teachers Rated Effective And Highly Effective

Netcong Day Celebration

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They tangle in people’s feet and in

their boat propellers, and they can

contribute to dangerous algaeblooms. Aquatic weeds can be more than

just a nuisance, and the annual removal of tons of them is an essential piece of lake

management in places like Lake

Hopatcong.So in an effort to improve safety, navi-

gation, and the health of the lake this year

and to move toward a long-term plan that

supports a robust weed management oper-

ation on New Jersey’s largest lake, theLake Hopatcong Foundation has con-

tributed $15,000 to the N.J. Department of

Environmental Protection State Park

Service to extend weed harvesting throughthe remainder of the summer season, and

Jefferson Township has also committed tomaking a financial contribution. Together,

the additional funds should take the weed

harvest season through September.

“The New Jersey Department of

Environmental Protection is delighted topartner with the Lake Hopatcong

Foundation and Jefferson Township in

supporting the lake’s weed harvesting pro-

gram,” said N.J. State Park Service

Director Mark Texel. “The donation fromthe foundation and the township will assistthe state in achieving its goal of providing

an effective harvesting program to the

lake and the lake community. We are

grateful for the leadership of the Lake

Hopatcong Foundation and Mayor RussFelter of Jefferson Township in helping

make the program a success.”

The annual weed harvest, which is run

by the State Park Service throughHopatcong State Park, was initially sched-

uled to conclude in mid-August. The state

took over the operation from the Lake

Hopatcong Commission in 2011 after thecommission’s funding ran out, and hadbeen able to run a full-season harvest that

removed thousands of cubic yards of

weeds in recent years. Before the state

took over, the amount removed in 2011

was 1,139 cubic yards; in 2014 the StatePark Service crew removed 2,644 cubic

yards. Additionally, the state park staff has

activated harvesting equipment that was

mothballed years ago and put back into

action last year, such as the large trans-

portation barge.But the money for the harvest had

come from corporate business tax rev-

enue, which was redirected to open space

preservation after a ballot initiative passed

last November, and the N.J. DEP wasforced to find funding for the harvest else-

where. For the 2015-2016 fiscal year,

which began on July 1, the department

allocated $155,000 in the budget that was

approved by state legislators. With a

smaller budget to work with than in the

past, state leaders made clear that it wouldbe a bare-bones operation this summer,

despite the high levels of aquatic weed

growth in several areas of the lake. Three

harvesters have been operating on the lakesince early June.

“The idea of the weed harvest coming

to an end this week, as it was scheduled to,

when so many residents have not seen the

benefit of the operation this season, was a

Lake Hopatcong Foundation Extend Weed Harvest Seasonmajor concern to us,” Lake Hopatcong

Foundation president Jessica K. Murphy

said. “Although we appreciate the funding

that the state approved to get the har-

vesters in the water this season for as longas they have been, we don’t believe it is

enough to get the job done on Lake

Hopatcong. We hope this step is the begin-

ning of a long-term strategy that will bringtogether the state, local municipalities,

local businesses, and the Lake Hopatcong

Foundation in a way that can make sure

this important service continues in a more

robust, efficient, and effective way.”

In addition to granting money towardthe harvest operation, the Lake Hopatcong

Foundation hopes to work with the fourtowns around the lake – Hopatcong,

Jefferson, Mt. Arlington, and Roxbury –

as well as Morris and Sussex counties andother stakeholders in the region to pool

resources to improve weed harvesting at

the lake next year and in the future, and

Jefferson’s participation this year is a sign

that municipalities can bring resources tohelp supplement the state’s annual har-

vest.

The foundation is also planning to

investigate alternative weed management

techniques and see how they might be

beneficial in certain areas of the lake.Martin Kane, chair of the Lake

Hopatcong Foundation explained, “There

is no reason we should assume that weed

harvesting is a ‘one size fits all’ solutionfor Lake Hopatcong. Certain areas of the

lake have very unique situations and there

may be a better solution or combinations

of solution for these areas than just har-

vesting the weeds there once or twice per

season.”The main benefit of the weed harvest

approach is that it removes hundreds of cubic yards of biomass from the lake each

growing season, removing the nutrients

that feed additional weed growth andalgae growth. Residents around the lake

and within the watershed can also do their

share to help reduce aquatic weed growth

by using phosphorus-free fertilizer, or

none at all, on their lawns, by properly

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disposing of animal waste, by regularly

cleaning out septic tanks, by planting

lake-friendly plants in rain gardens, and

by practicing water conservation tech-niques, such as using rain barrels.

“This is the start of a conversation that

is necessary for the health of the lake in

the years to come,” Murphy said. “This

year is an emergency measure and in order

for the foundation to think about further

contributions in the years ahead, we wantto ensure that the state and the community

around Lake Hopatcong are willing to

cooperate to make the weed harvest a suc-cess year after year, whether that’s by pro-

viding shared services or as a budget item.

And at the foundation, we want to take it a

step further—beyond just writing acheck—and explore other solutions thatwill help reduce nuisance aquatic weed

growth and improve the Lake Hopatcong

environment and experience.”

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a

nonprofit organization dedicated to

improving Lake Hopatcong. To learnmore, go to www.lakehopatcongfounda-

tion.org.

Extend Weed Harvest Season...continued from previous page

Hudson Farm plans to once again

sponsor the Hudson Farm ByramFall Charity Hike on Sat., Oct. 17,

at its property on Stanhope-Sparta Rd. on

the boarder of Hopatcong and Byram.Hikers can arrive for this free event

between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

at the Hudson Farm property. This year the

beneficiaries of the hike will be Byram

Township Schools, Byram Township

Volunteer Fire Department, Lakeland

Emergency Squad and the Byram Youth

Organizations. Hudson Farm will donate$1 per year of age of each hiker to any of

the participating organizations. For those

who pre-register, Hudson Farm will donate

Charity Hike Support Byram Community $2 per year of age of each hiker.

The event is rain or shine so hikers are

asked to dress appropriately wearing stur-

dy sneakers or hiking boots and a poncho

or raincoat. Other suggestions for what tobring include water, bug repellent, sun-screen, a backpack and a cell phone. The

following are not allowed on the trail: pets,

bikes and dirt bikes, ATVs or skateboards.

Hikers are cautioned that this is a hike on amountainous trail, not a walk on paved

roads. Please use discretion with younger

children. Adults must accompany children

under 12 for the duration of the hike.The event is free and open to anyone.For more information, contact Sharon

Tarczynski at 973 796 0214 or email byra-

[email protected].


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Whether getting fit on wheels, withfeet, or via a paddle, the thirdannual Lake Hopatcong

Foundation “Lake Loop” on Sun., Oct. 11, atHopatcong State Park will give participantsa chance to support New Jersey’s largestlake.

“We’re really excited at how this eventhas grown, and looking forward to expand-ing into a new venue at the state park thisyear,” said Event Chair Becky Rubenstein,who also serves as a trustee for the LakeHopatcong Foundation. “We have a lot of great things planned to make it a fun day forthose who like to get moving and care aboutLake Hopatcong.”

The event includes three scenic routes tobike around Lake Hopatcong- riders canchoose a 20-mile, 40-mile, or 62-mile chal-lenge; as well as a one-mile or 5K adventurewalk or trail run on the state park groundsand a paddling route for kayakers, canoeistsand paddle boarders on Lake Hopatcong, off the state park beach. Prizes and perks,including a VIP tent with free massages, willbe awarded to the top fundraising individu-

als that raise $500 or more. VIP participantsthat raise $1,000 or more will receive anexclusive Lake Hopatcong blanket that

describes the many activities that can beenjoyed on Lake Hopatcong.To register, support a team or partici-

pant, or learn more, go to www.crow-drise.com/lakeloop2015. Participants canraise money for the lake by registering,and encouraging their friends and familyto pledge toward their effort. In theweeks and leading up to Oct. 11, therewill be weekly challenges to encourageparticipants to fundraise for the lake;winners will receive prizes. Weeklychallenge details are available at

www.crowdrise.com/lakeloop2015.The day will also include performances

from multiple bands including the return of Byrdgrass. Food, music, carefully markedroutes for all activities, rest stops packedwith fuel-up supplies, the trail-markingexpertise of the local trail running group theSalt Shakers, and a variety of pre-race train-ing activities should make the 2015 Lake

Bike, Run, Or PaddleTo Support Lake Hopatcong



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By Jane Primerano

The Hackettstown Senior Center shares its spacewith a senior service that benefits residents overage 55 throughout the area.

Pathstone is a program in New Jersey, New York,

Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia and Puerto Ricothat provides job training and employment services,specifically to farmworkers and seniors, according to itswebsite.

The Hackettstown office specializes in training and jobplacement for senior citizens, according to a press release.They seek out people 55-years-old or older who meet cer-tain income requirements depending on family size andplace them in job training programs with non-profit organ-izations. The goals are to assist these seniors in upgradingtheir skills, getting them involved in the community andproviding extra income with the ultimate goal of placing

them in full-time jobs.The Pathstone office itself is staffed with programclients. Other organizations that take Pathstone clients areNORWESCAP, the Hackettstown Free Public Library, theHackettstown Historical Society Museum and areachurches and nutrition sites.

Most of the jobs are clerical, Carmella Swayze of theHackettstown office said, but some of the nutrition center

jobs are in the kitchen. All are part-time with a maximumof 15 hours each week, she said. Clients are paid $8.38 anhour, the current New Jersey minimum wage.

Just as people on unemployment must prove they arestill seeking a job, clients of Pathstone must continue tolook for a job and fill out paperwork testifying to thatevery pay period, which is every two weeks, Swayze said.

Although ideally clients get work sooner, the maxi-

mum duration of the Pathstone program is four years,Swayze said.

During those four years, Pathstone pays the wages of the clients, but the employer provides the training, Swayzesaid. The ideal situation would be for the host business tohire the clients after the four years is up, she added.

The Hackettstown office is a satellite office to the mainone in Paterson, which has several employees, Swayzesaid. The website also listed one in Vineland. Pathstoneshares the Hackettstown office with the town’s office onaging, with each using it certain days out of the week. Theoffice is in the town’s senior citizens’ center off Main

Street behind the Hackettstown Community Center.Part of Swayze’s job is recruitment. She hangs flyerswith tear-off phone numbers in non-profits around thecounty and in churches. She is working to get Pathstoneon Comcast’s community bulletin board since most of thecounty is served by that cable provider. She also tries tospread the word by networking with seniors.

Another part of her job is to interview the seniors whocome in with interest in the program and find them theproper job placement with one of the non-profits that par-ticipates in Pathstone.

Anyone interested in using Pathstone services or inproviding employment can reach the Hackettstown officeat 908-747-8494. The state office has an emergency hot-line number, 800-624-1432, and can be reached at [email protected].

Pathstone Helps Elders Stay On Track With Training And Job Placement

Loop the best one yet. Details on the pre-race activities canalso be found on crowdrise.com/lakeloop2015 or on theLake Loop Facebook page.

The annual event started with just biking around the lakefrom a church parking lot in 2013. It has grown to includethe bike challenge and a family-friendly walk out of NixonElementary School’s parking lot in 2014, and this year willadd the paddling component, led by a local paddling club

called the Lake Hopatcong Paddlers, and more on-site enter-tainment, all at the larger venue of Hopatcong State Park.“It’s great to see that as we have grown as a foundation,

so has the Lake Loop,” said Lake Hopatcong FoundationPresident Jessica K. Murphy. “It’s really a special day and aperfect way to be active, challenge yourself, enjoy the fallfoliage, and support Lake Hopatcong.”

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a registered nonprof-it organization established in 2012 with the mission of improving Lake Hopatcong for all. Learn more atwww.lakehopatcongfoundation.org.

Support Lake Hopatcong...continued from previous page


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Netcong Elementary School hon-

ored the anniversary of

September 11 by asking staff andstudents to wear red, white, and blue to

school. Kathleen Walsh, assistant princi-

pal, helped facilitate the spirit day bysending out messages to all. Chief School

Administrator, Dr. Gina Cinotti, read an

informational and inspiring message overthe public address system at 8:46 a.m.,

the time the first plane struck the North

Tower of the World Trade Center.

“Netcong students and staff wore red,

white, and blue to commemorate Patriot

Day,” said Cinotti. “I am so proud of allthe support to remember this horrific day

but also, we remember the way the coun-

try came together in a time of need. We

have many more events scheduled in the

future so stay tuned for all the positivity.”Head Groundskeeper, Todd Ruggieri,

adjusted the school flags to be flown at

half-mast as well.

Office staff Liz Juliano and Mary

Anne Collins supported by wearing patri-

otic colors and greeted staff with smilesas they entered the office.

Netcong School Remembers 9/11

W

omen who care about local phi-

lanthropy and enjoy a round of golf have an opportunity to com-

bine both passions at the United Way HoneyOpen Golf Outing on Mon., Sept. 28, at the

Farmstead Golf & Club in Lafayette.

Hosted by the United Way Women’sLeadership Council, the event honors the

legacy of tournament founder Helen

“Honey” Ackerman, a former Sussex

County clerk who believed women and

children should have access to resources tobuild a better life, subsequently helping to

build a stronger community. A philanthrop-

ic network of professional women, the

Council helps the ALICE (Asset Limited,

Income Constrained, Employed) population

and women and children in poverty haveaccess to such resources through fundrais-

ing efforts including this golf outing.

“United Way is pleased to carry on

Honey’s legacy to support women who

deserve a chance to reach their full poten-tial,” said United Way Community

Relations Manager Monica Lemperle.

“Through the ALICE Scholarships, we are

helping women on their path to employ-

ment and, ultimately, to financial independ-

ence.”The outing offers women two ways to

play: A nine-hole scramble lesson for

golfers interested in learning more about the

game; or a traditional 18-hole scramble for

experienced golfers.

The outing will begin with registration at7 a.m. followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start

for 18-hole golfers. The nine-hole lesson

will begin at 9 a.m. The $125 per person

registration includes golf, continental

breakfast, and an awards luncheon.

For more information or to register byWed., Sept. 23, visit www.UnitedWayNNJ.

org/HoneyOpen2015, email Monica.

[email protected], or call

973.993.1160, x409.

United Way of Northern New Jersey is anonprofit organization working to improve

people’s lives and strengthen communities

by focusing on education, income and

health.

United Way Golf Outing To Benefit Local Women


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By Cheryl Conway

It’s only in downtown Chester, but with just one step

inside Fresco Mexican Restaurant guests will be swept

away into a world that is easy to describe as charming,inviting, fresh and bright.

From the warm welcome by owners as customers walk

through the door, to the bright, bold décor with its colorfulpaintings on the walls, bright blue tables and chairs – along

with the relaxing music and the tasty, fresh cuisine, Fresco

Mexican offers a wonderful atmosphere for dining day or

night. But the experience does not end there as right next

door, customers can shop for the most fabulous collectionof handcrafted art at their Boutique Random Acts of Fresco.

Voted top three in the 2015 Readers Choice Awards for

Best Restaurants and Food by “Morris Essex Health and

Life” magazine, Fresco Mexican restaurant on Main Streetin Chester offers a distinctive menu with a variety of

favorites from Mexico.Opened in Chester since 2010, the first restaurant-

Fresco- had been located in Flanders since 2006. Owners

Marco Rojas and Carlos Cervantes joined their years of

passion to establish one of the finest Mexican area restau-

rants.Rojas, from Guadalajara Mexico, developed his region-

al style of Mexican cooking in his mother’s kitchen. It was

there where he learned how to use the fresh produce,

cheese, and meats from the local merchants.

Relocated to New Jersey in the late eighties, Rojas

expanded his skills of international cuisine working asexecutive chef at The Black Horse Pub in Mendham andThe Short Hills Club in Short Hills.

“I named our restaurant Fresco (fresh) because there

really is no other way,” Rojas says on his website.

Cervantes, from Key West, started his career in hotels at

the famed Pier House Beach Club and Resort. After mov-ing to NJ in 1988, Carlos managed various restaurants

throughout the northern NJ area; including 15 years at The

Madison Hotel in Morristown as a sales and catering man-

ager.

The two joined forces in 2006 with Fresco in Flanders,

moved to Chester four years later, and then one year later,in 2011, opened up a unique gift shop right next door-

Random Acts of Fresco - featuring hand-crafted artisan

imports from countries such as Mexico, Peru, Guatemala,

Haiti, India and Ecuador.

Unlike various countries represented at the boutique, therestaurant features all Mexican specialties. For drink, cus-

tomers can bring their own alcohol, and add to the restau-

rant’s fresh made non-alcoholic margarita mix. Mexican

sodas are available, but the Hibiscus Iced Tea made from

the dry flower is most refreshing. Guests can buy a bag full

of the flowered leaves at the restaurant and at Random Acts

of Fresco to make their own at home.

The best, homemade tortilla chips with salsas such as

mild chipotle and tomatillo salsa with cilantro comes next.Chilled Gazpacho, a cold tomato soup with cucumbers and

chopped vegetable garnish of peppers and onions is popu-

lar to start.

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If dining with another, the Bocadillo Platter appetizer is

a great one to share as it includes three specialties- Chicken

Empanadas, Beef Taquitos, and Guacamole that is chunky

style and as fresh as it gets.

The Sangrita Chicken Salad comes marinated in home-

made orange-tomato dressing, and includes crisp greens,grapes, avocado, fried plantains, spiced pecans and fresh

orange.

For an entrée, the Shrimp Al Pastor Molcajete is a house

specialty served hot in a bubbling Aztec Stone Dish, which

can also be purchased at the boutique next door. Enjoyfresh, full of flavor shrimp combined with chorizo, and

fresh pineapple with poblano peppers, and onions in a spicy

ancho chili sauce; and accompanied with Mexican rice,

refried beans, and homemade tortillas. Preparations of this

dish change weekly.Some other entrees on the menu include burritos, pani-

nis, tacos, and wraps all popular for lunch; and a variety of dishes like enchiladas, chimichangas, chile relleno, nachos

and so many dishes varying chicken, pork, steak, shrimp

and vegetarian.

On the kid’s menu, young guests can enjoy favorites likesalchipulpo, quesadillas, nachos and more.

Whether an appetizer, entrée, dessert or a drink, presen-

tation is eye appealing.

The Pastel de Tres Leches which is a moist vanilla cake

soaked in three types of milk and brandy, with a layer of

white icing, swirled chocolate sauce on the plate and twosliced strawberries. Sharing is not recommended, as it is

that good and definitely worth the calories.

Fresco Mexican also collaborates with The Sweet Spot

Bake Shoppe down the street in Chester, offering their

Chocolate Coffee Brownie Pops and Lime Margarita bars.

Cervantes is working on adding Margarita Cheesecake tohis dessert menu.

Once the owners were settled in their new restaurant,

they started to research the idea for a boutique next door,

says Cervantes. Just one year later, Random Acts of Fresco

opened its doors.Random Fresco started with Mexican art, so he and his

partners visited Mexico and came back with fabulous finds,

all purchased from wonderful artist throughout the region.

Random has since expanded to other countries and filled up

the boutique with Ecuadorian jewelry; textiles and embroi-dered pillows from Guatemala; scarves from India; Haitian

metal art made from discarded 55 gallon steel oil drumsrecycled into wall décor like a giant sunflower; Impressive

pottery; and upscale jewelry with gold and pearls featuring

artists from New York and Boston.

Customers stand in awe at the selection and variety, suchas heart sconces made from iron, Day of The Dead Art like

the painted ceramic skulls and skull wine stoppers, a fan

favorite, Mexican mirrors with tin roses made out of recy-

cled aluminum, leather and fabric handbags, woven belts

from India, a pig sculpture with four pigs standing on top of

the other, iridescent glasses made from blow fused glass in

Mexico, authentic Mexican saddle purses, printed scarves,

decorative plates, candles, table runners, picture frames,statues, vases, colorful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and somuch more.

Customers will also appreciate the later hours and out-

side dining in the front patio open as the weather permits

from spring to the fall.

“Eat, Eat, Eat… Shop, Shop, Shop” Cervantes stresses.

Hours are Sun. – Thurs., 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. andSat., 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. For more information or to view

the menu, visit Frescomexican.com; or call 908-955-7222.

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the age of two and weighing less

than 30 pounds must be in a rear-facingcar seat with a five point harness. The

car seat must be in a rear seat of the vehi-

cle.

From age two through age four andweighing up to 40 pounds, children mustbe secured in a seat with a five point har-

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ward facing in the rear seat of the vehi-

cle.For ages four until age eight and less

than 57 inches, children must be seated in

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secured in the appropriate car seat or

booster for their age, weight, and height,in the front passenger seat. If the child is

in a rear-facing car seat, the passenger

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NJ Car Seat Laws Get Updated

The Morris County Tourism Bureau

has unveiled a new website that is

designed to make it simple and inter-esting to search for tourist destinations and

activities in Morris County, to help draw

more out-of-state and out-of-county tourism

and to interest Morris County residents in

tourism treasures right in their own backyard.

The new site, which was formally

unveiled last night at the Morris County

Board of Freeholders’ meeting in

Morristown, includes connections to historicsites, arts and culture, outdoors, dining,

Morris County Tourism Bureau Unveils New Websitelodging, shopping, services and organiza-

tions, plus a listing of events of interest to

residents and visitors.To view the new site, visit: http://morris-

tourism.org/about.

“There’s a simple, clear and focusedstrategy behind a successful tourism site,’’

said Leslie Bensley, executive director of theMorris County Tourism Bureau, who recent-

ly briefed the county Board of Freeholders

on the website. “The best websites inspire

visitors to action, providing the quintessen-

tial experience of their destination through

crisp visuals, sparse copy and intuitive navi-gation. The top tourism-focused sites on the

web today achieve results because they

inspire, inform and influence the people who

use the site.’’

The Tourism Bureau partnered in thedevelopment of the new website with

Paramore Digital, which has designed and

developed a website that is a one-stop plan-

ning resource and online community for vis-

itors and residents.

The website has a modern, clean andintuitive design, and is built using respon-

sive design for an optimal viewing experi-

ence across multiple platforms and devices.

Paramore custom-developed the site tomake it easy to create and manage website

content, and made it scalable so it can easily

grow as new technologies and services areneeded.

“This new website draws visitors tomajor tourism attractions in the county

through inspiring and engaging content,’’

said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo.

“It should help draw more people to our

county to see the great things we have to

offer, while giving a boost to our economy.’’The new site offers a host of interesting

facts on the entire county, including a snap-

shot tour and history of all 39 Morris County

municipalities. Did you know? The story of

Butler is written in rubber. The author wasRichard Butler, who amassed a rubber man-

ufacturing empire in Butler, forming the

Rubber Comb and Jewelry Company in

1876. The earliest settlers in Chester came

in 1640 when "Black River" established

itself as a settlement primarily because of

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T

he Shakespeare Theatre of NewJersey in Madison will offer special$20 advance-purchase student tick-

ets for its production of “The Diary of AnneFrank,” written by Frances Goodrich andAlbert Hackett, and adapted by WendyKesselman. Performances of this Pulitzer,Tony, and Outer Critic’s Circle Award-win-ning play, directed by Joseph Discher,begin Wed., Oct. 14 and continue throughSat., Nov. 21 at the F.M. Kirby ShakespeareTheatre in Madison. Individual tickets andsubscriptions can be purchased by callingthe box office at 973-408-5600 or by visit-ing ShakespeareNJ.org. Regular ticketsare available for as low as $25 for previewsand $32 for regular performances.

In an effort to reach as many young peo-ple and families as possible - for the firsttime- these discount $20 student ticketsmay be purchased in advance online. “TheDiary of Anne Frank” runs select Tuesdays,Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. andThursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on selectSaturday and Sunday afternoons. Student

rush tickets may still be purchased for $15one half-hour before the show in person atthe F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, but

availability may be limited.Nearly 75 years ago, a young girl named

Anne Frank received a blank diary for her13th birthday. Today, the humor, strength,and innate goodness of Anne Frank contin-ue to shine forth from her words, inspiringreaders and audiences of all ages. In heradaptation, Wendy Kesselman restoredmore of the original content of AnneFrank’s diary, including references toJudaism and instances exemplifyingAnne’s behavior as a teenager as well asher frustrations with her sister and mother.This unforgettable and powerful story willcome to life for a new generation this fall.

The extended run of “The Diary of AnneFrank” also features numerous school-timematinees for school groups. Tickets forschool-time performances are $17. Forinformation about school-time performanc-es, call 973-408-3983 or [email protected].

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October is Breast Cancer Awarenessmonth and throughout Oct. 31Alfonso's Salon, for the fourth year

in a row, is joining the fight to defeat breastcancer, the second leading cancer killer of women. The salon is offering pink hairextensions to commemorate the cause. Theextensions are available in a shade of brightpink for $12 each; in order to eliminate anybank fees, cash is required. All donationsand profits for this fundraiser will benefit theSusan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure of North Jersey.

"We are proud to help where we can toraise funds to assist research, increaseawareness and promote screenings," saysAlfonso Merola, owner/stylist of Alfonso'sSalon at Sutton Plaza. "Breast Cancer affectsso many families. I have seen it touch thelives of many, and happily count many assuccessful survivors of this disease, becauseof early detection."

The Salon has received much recognitionfor its efforts to help defeat breast cancer.

The non-permanent extensions are a sim-ple process and it only takes minutes toapply.

"We compress the pink extension into the

hair without causing any harm to the client'sown hair,” he says. “They look great onwomen of all ages, from kids to seniors, withsome customers getting two or three at atime. They can be easily cut to any length

the client wants and will stay in as long as amoisturizing shampoo or conditioner is notused on the root area.”

Alfonso is particularly excited aboutworking with groups for this worthyfundraiser. Last year, he was invited toMorristown Medical Center to apply exten-sions to staff during the shift change outsidethe cafeteria, and plans to return this month.Check out Alfonso’s Facebook page for daysand hours.

Cheerleaders and sports groups from thelocal high schools have also come in as ateam to show their support. It's a fundraiserand a team building exercise all in one.

The salon will accept any donation evenif customers do not want to take advantageof the hair extension services. A jar will beavailable at the front desk. Donation jars canalso be found at Valentino's Pizzeria,Verizon Wireless store, Wine Rack, FlandersCleaners, Flanders Bagels, and MandarinVillage.

In business for 30 years, Alfonso's is afull service salon, specializing in completehair services such as color, cuts, styling, andspecialized smoothing systems such asKeratin Straightening System and Keratin

Express as well as perms and conditioningtreatments. Manicures, pedicures and wax-ing services are also provided. Hair exten-sions come in many varied colors and aredone all year round.

Pink Extensions For The CureFundraiser At Alfonso's Salon

New Jersey Blood Services, a divi-sion of New York Blood Center,which supplies blood products and

services to 60 hospitals throughout the state,

is in need of volunteers at blood drives. Theblood service volunteer is an integral mem-ber of the collection team whose task it isassist donors with registration, escorting

and canteen duties, and to watch for postdonation reactions. Volunteers should havethe ability to relate to the public, be able toperform different jobs as needed and havethe willingness to follow the rules. For addi-tional information contact, Manager of Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or [email protected].

Volunteers Needed

Drivers who travel between theUnited States and Canada or plan onrenting a car for an international

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the two speed measurements. Every mile perhour in speed translates to roughly 1.7 kilo-meters per hour. Therefore, if the postedspeed limit is 55 mph in the United States,expect to travel at 88.5 kph in Canada.Always heed speed limit postings and regu-larly check your vehicle’s speedometer toensure you are driving at or below the legallimit. Traffic offenses that might be toleratedin one country may not be tolerated acrossthe border, so always obey the local lawswhen behind the wheel.

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Those interested in socializing with folks who keep thewheels of the museum turning at Edison’s 19thCentury factory complex in West Orange can attend

the Muckers’ Ball fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 3. It promises atradition of food, drink, music and dancing under the big tent

- a location where Thomas Edison and his Muckers hadsome great celebrations. For more info on the Muckers’ Ballcontact the Friends of Thomas Edison Historical ParkFoTENHP www.foedison.org; call 973-736-2916; or [email protected].

Touring the legendary work site of Thomas Edison andthe growing curiosity in Steampunk makes this NationalHistorical Park NHP in West Orange even more uniquelyremarkable today.

Steampunk is a subgenre of devotees that are fascinatedby retro science fiction, technology and artistic designs of the late 19th-century that ignited with the force of steam-powered machinery. Steampunk channels the era's perspec-tive of those that lived during this futuristic thinkingVictorian and American Wild West age. Steampunk is aboutrevisiting its own distinct fashion, culture, architectural styleand art. It was a time of colorful futuristic storytelling fromH. G. Wells and Jules Verne. The Thomas Alva Edison fac-tory laboratories and his Victorian Glenmont estate home inWest Orange are in themselves Steampunk time capsulesmaintained by our National Park Service. It is also furtherpreserved by private funds, foundations and the Friends of TENHP that do dedicated fundraising where it is needed.They provide the additional renovations, enhancements and

special project exhibits that are not covered in the NHPbudget. The FoTENHP also promotes the era’s pastimes of gardening, fashion, advertisements and the music that wereconnected to these Edison inventions in true spirit.

Coincidentally, the Victorian age of the late 19th Century

was also the pinnacle years of Thomas Edison’s career thatmade him the world’s famous wizard of invention capable of moving ideas off from the science fiction category to theworld of tomorrow. In 1897 H.G. Wells created his sciencefiction masterpiece The War Of The Worlds. The Hearstnewspaper group commissioned a sequel to follow it.Science editor - Garrett Putnam Serviss would write the nextstory. This sequel follow up was entitled Edison’s Conquestof Mars which appeared in Feb. of 1898. Thomas Edisonbecame the heroic character of this science fiction world.The iconic persona of Edison was a name that lent thebelievability factor to a new fiction genre – the space tech-no-thriller. Serviss’ book was the first space battle to ever

appear in print.The West Orange laboratory complex was built in 1887.

The facilities were well equipped with many kinds of machinery and instruments, with a factory supply of materi-als from around the world that employed dedicated and care-fully-chosen workers. Employees that worked at Edison’sfactory laboratories did not need to read a science fictionbook to believe that Thomas Edison had the imagination totake them into the future with his inventions and ideas.There was a lot of excitement working for Thomas Edisonthat attracted the best talent pool of employees not only

locally but from around the world. This pool also includedgreat performing artists for his film and music studio pro-ductions. Edison’s closest workers were his engineering anddevelopment team that he fondly called his Muckers. Therewere great employee celebrations too that went along withthe hard work that helped produce the grist for futuristic pulpfiction in its day.

See the Thomas Edison’s Steampunk Collection. Visitthe Thomas Alva Edison Museum – NPS Open Wed.through Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission fee is $10. Formore details, go to http://www.nps.gov/edis/.

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This fall Macculloch Hall HistoricalMuseum (MHHM) in Morristown

plans to host three opportunities for

Webelos Scouts to earn their complete two

Belt Loop requirements and earn their

Academics Pin for Geography. The pro-grams take place on Tues., Nov. 10, from

4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 14, from

2:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.; and Tues., Dec. 8,

from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

During the “When and When: Maps

Now and Then” program Scouts will worktogether to map out the state of New

Jersey, marking key geographic features

(photo by Stan Freeny)

Scout Programs at MHHM This Fall and major cities. In small groups, Scouts

will build 3-D models in clay of one of the

geographic areas of the Garden State. The

hands-on study of maps will expand asScouts trace the routes of two famous

explorers from the past. Scouts will exam-ine information about the members of the

family who lived at Macculloch Hall and

use current satellite views on the web to

identify locations where they lived before,during, and after the Civil War. The pro-

gram concludes with a floor-size game

board testing the Scouts on facts and terms

they have learned about geography, NJ and

the Civil War. Pre-registration is required,call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email

[email protected]. The cost

for the program is $8 per Scout and $5 per

adult. Maximum group size is 15 partici-

pants.This fall, MHHM is also offering pro-

grams for Boy Scouts. Architecture: Past

and Present is set for Tues., Sept. 29, from

4:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 10 from

2:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct.

13th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. BoyScouts will use 19th century Macculloch

Hall and Morristown’s first Historic

District to meet all five requirements of theBoy Scout’s Architecture Merit Badge.

During the program activities will help

boys compare building styles and trends

today with those of the past as they close-

ly examine one of Morristown’s historicneighborhoods during a 45-minute walk-

ing tour. Scouts will discuss the differ-ences between renewable building materi-

als and recycled building materials as they

are used in construction, and will role-play

an “architect-client” interview with a peeraddressing requirements and goals of a

building project. Scouts will also be intro-

duced to three career options in architec-

ture and learn to make a scale drawing.

The cost for the Boy Scout program is $10per Scout and $5 per adult. Maximum

group size is 20 participants.

There are also programs for Girl

Scouts. Participants must be registered

Girl Scouts and complete the registrationform found at

https://www.gsnnj.org/Things-to-Do/Girl-

Programs/Pages/default.aspx. To become a

registered Girl Scout, visit www.gsnnj.org

and click on the "Join" button. MHHM

offers programs for Daisies, Brownies,Juniors and Cadettes to earn badges and

awards during visits to 19th century

Macculloch Hall.

Literacy Volunteers of Morris County (LVMC) is

seeking volunteers to work as tutors, helping adults

with reading, writing, speaking, English and math.

Tutoring is a wonderful opportunity to make a huge differ-ence in someone’s life. When helping an adult, lives are

impacted by improving their family’s life and their com-munity

LVMC is currently serving over 500 students in Morris

County, representing sixty different countries. This yearvolunteer tutors have helped students accomplish a variety

of goals including citizenship, high school equivalency

diplomas, job skills, and improved communication.

Tutors and students meet for one hour a week at a pub-

lic place, such as their local library. Tutors will bematched with a student whose learning needs fit their abil-

ities. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have their

high school diplomas, and have native fluency in English.

No teaching experience is required.The next Volunteer Orientation Workshop is set for

Sat., Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Morris CountyLibrary. Prospective volunteers must register in advance.

To register, or for more information, email LVMC at lva-

[email protected] or call 973-984-1998.

Volunteer TutorsSought

the intersection of two Lenape Indian trails.

The new site also allows users to “stroll’’ through theWilllowood Arboretum, take a tour of the Whippany

Railway Museum, view the scenic Berkshire Valley Golf Course and wilderness of Hacklebarney State Park, or “wan-

der through’’ the Morristown National Historical Park. The

photos are big and beautiful, the text is easy to read, and the

links to helpful sites are plentiful.

The Morris County Tourism Bureau is a “destinationmarketing organization’’ with a goal of positively affecting

the economy of Morris County by promoting the area’sexceptional historic, cultural and recreational opportunities.

Bensley said the organization has been interested in upgrad-

ing its website for several years.

New Website...continued from page 15

County College of Morris (CCM) plans to hold its FallOpen House on Sat., Oct. 17, for high school stu-

dents and their parents, students attending other col-

leges who are looking to transfer, and adults interested in

returning to school.

The Open House takes place in the Student CommunityCenter on CCM’s Randolph campus, with two sessions at 10

a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Those who attend and apply for admis-sions will have the $30 application fee waived.

The Open House features academic breakout sessions so

students can explore the areas of study they are most inter-ested in pursuing. A special breakout session also will be

offered for adults who are looking to return to school to take

continuing education courses, earn a certificate or work on

an associate degree.

Faculty and representatives from admissions, financial

aid, career services and student life will be on hand to

answer questions. Participants also can take a self-guidedtour of campus. The Open House offers the opportunity to

learn about CCM’s more than 50 associate degree programs,

certificates and certifications, athletics and student organiza-

tions.Registration is required and can be easily completed

online at www.ccm.edu/oh. Open house visitors can park in

Lots 6 or 7. A campus map can be found at

www.ccm.edu/fullsize.html. For more information, go to

www.ccm.edu/admissions.

CCM To Hold Fall Open House

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