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River Friendly Farms Help Farmers Protect Waterways
By Jane Primerano
ill Leavens, secretary of the trustees of
the Musconetcong
Watershed
Association,
found the most appropriate
place to talk about RiverFriendly farms was at the
Warren County Farmers
Fair.
The River-Friendly Farm
Certification Program along
the Musconetcong River is
the first in New Jersey and
the MWA is working with
the North Jersey Resource
Conservation
and
Development Service to
help farmers protect waterways through their farms.
According to a description written by Grace
Messinger, RC&D executive director, the program
works with each individual
applicant to plan, find funding for and implement practices that help protect and
enhance water quality.
Runoff from farms, a
form of non-point-source
pollution, lowers the water
quality of the stream.
Farms
along
the
Musconetcong or its feeder
streams need to meet certain

criteria for River-Friendly
Certification and the RC&D
newsletter delineated those
criteria: soil loss management, pesticide management, nutrient management
and conservation buffers.
Pesticide management consists of recording how much
fertilizer and/or pesticide is
applied and how often.
Nutrient
management
relates to manure handling.
Conservation buffers usually refer to trees and shrubs
around bodies of water.
These plantings keep animals from direct contact
with the water.
The latest farm to
receive certification is BSB
Holstein Farm in West
Portal, Hunterdon County.
The 150-acre farm is owned
by Bernie and Sharon
Beatty who have implemented strip-cropping and
crop rotation as well as conservation tillage and cover
cropping. All of these
measures recue soil erosion
and protect the water quality in the Musconetcong
River and West Portal
Brook.
The MWA and RC&D
are looking for more applicants for the River-Friendly
Farm program. According
to the MWA newsletter
whether a farm is five or
500 acres, it can improve
water quality through riverfriendly practices.
There arent as many
farms as there once were
between Lake Musconetcong and Hackettstown, but
even landowners who dont
farm can participate in
river-friendly practices. To
that end the MWA produced
a special edition of its
newsletter, Musconetcong
River News, for riverfront
landowners, written by
MWA Executive Director
John Brunner and Kim
Hood of the MWA Board of
Trustees.
Hood and Brunner
explain the rivers problems are no longer caused
by wastewater treatment
facilities and industry, but
by people who drive near
the river, do construction
near 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
lawn debris.
Stormwater
runoff
comes from excess paving
especially in developments
designed without concern
for the natural features of
the land. Hood and Brunner
encourage property owners
to plant buffers along
streams and make sure
yards and other grassy
areas are absorbing rain.

Buffers act to shade
streams and maintain cooler water temperatures
which is especially helpful
for trout streams.
Sediment from significant earth disturbance or
vegetation removal can be
damaging to fish eggs and
bottom dwelling organisms.
Consistent sediment pollution causes streams to be
shallower and wider, creating warmer water that can
limit oxygen necessary to
aquatic life.
Nutrients propagate the
growth of algae and rooted
aquatic plants which can
lead to oxygen depletion.
Livestock and pets too near
the stream, waterfowl and
malfunctioning septic systems are all sources of nutri-
ents.
Hood and Brunner have
a list of tips for landowners that include keeping
pets and grazing animals
away from waterways, not
feeding waterfowl, using
garden and lawn chemicals sparingly if at all and
setting mower blades at
least three inches high.
Leavens
education
effort at the fair and the
printed material produced
by the MWA and RC&D is
just one of the most recent
efforts of the two groups
to protect the river. He
said a dam removal program to maintain flow of
the river is very successful. Many dams along the
river were built for now
long-dismantled industry,
Leavens pointed out.
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Choosing The Right Invisalign Provider
nvisalign offers many benefits for

those who desire straighter teeth. With
so many dentists now doing Invisalign,
how does one choose?
Like a general dentist, an orthodontist
must first receive their doctorate in general dentistry. After this, they must complete
an additional two to three years of graduate 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 experience
that comes with choosing an orthodontist.
The patient benefits from the additional
training the orthodontist has acquired.
Choosing an experienced doctor can
The MOMS Club Hosts Open House

For Stanhope Area
t 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 daylight
hours, 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
at
moms.247@gmail.com for more information, including Open House time and
location. Due to privacy concerns, location is not publicly posted. Check out
momsclubofstanhopearea.weebly.com
for more information.
make all the difference. By selecting a

Premier Invisalign Provider, a provider is
chosen who is ranked in the top 10 percentile of all Invisalign providers. This
ranking is based on the experience of the
doctor and the number of patients they
have successfully treated. Dr. Eric Frank,
an orthodontist at Seidner Dentistry and

Associates in Randolph, recently has been
recognized as one of the top 10 percent
Invisalign Providers in the country. To
schedule an orthodontic evaluation, visit
www.randolphnjdentist.com or call 973598-9555.
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VFW Voice Of Democracy Scholarship Competition In Full Swing
his
year's
VFWsVoice
of
Democracy Scholarship competition is in full swing. The deadline
day is Nov. 1, at midnight and there is still
plenty of time. Local high school students
have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip
to Washington, D.C.
Students must write and record a threeto-five minute essay on the selected theme
using an audio CD or flash drive and present their recording, typed essay and completed entry form to their local VFW Post.
The 2015 theme selected is My Vision
For America. Students begin by competing at the local Post level with an entry
Stanhope Seniors To Meet
Fish N Chips At Firehouse
he 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 Pharmacists
from 11a.m. to noon. Insurance cards will
need to be presented.
The program at noon will be "Food &
Drug Interactions" presented by the Shop
illtop Fire Co. #2 Fall Fish-NChips Dinner is set for Fri.,

Sept.25, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eat
Rite Pharmacists and Registered

Dietitians. The business meeting will follow the speakers at 1 p.m.
Upcoming trips are the NJ State
House/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 more
information.
in or take out. Cost is $13, and includes

two pieces of cod, French fries, cole slaw,
a beverage and dessert.
deadline of Nov. 1. Post winners then compete 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 the
chance to compete for their share of more
than $150,000 in scholarships. The first-
place winner receives a $30,000 college

scholarship.
Interested students and teachers should
contact the Voice of Democracy Chairman
at VFW Post 2347 by phone at 908-7973840 or 973-347-9858 for more information.
Netcong Day Celebration
Netcong School Teachers Rated

Effective And Highly Effective
T
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un., Sept. 6, was Netcong Day, a celebration of the town and its people.
The day started with a 5k race.
Among the top finishers was Justin Scheid
of Sparta who won the men's Mayor's Cup
for coming in first. His time was 16:15.
Fun filled one end of Main Street to the
other. Among the entertainment of the
day were routines done by the Lenape
Valley High School Cheerleaders as well
as various musical offerings. Booths and

activities reflected popular businesses and
organizations such as The Growing Stage
Theater. There was a play area with
bouncy house fun. Also, meeting young
and old alike was the walking Weichert
Realtors sign.
Even the New Jersey
Devils were on hand with a booth, at one
point spinning the wheel of luck for those
who stopped to visit.
he New Jersey Department of

Education last month released the
data from its teacher evaluation
system 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 effective.
Dr. Gina Cinotti, chief school administrator, says The staff at Netcong
School is second to none. I have never
seen such dedicated, talented, and hardworking teachers in all my 18 years. Our
teachers have a vested interest in our students, 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 teachers get to know the students on a personal level and further develop that relationship throughout the eight years they are
here.
In the coming year, Netcong School
will be focusing on improving its curriculum, using data to drive instruction,
improving assessments, and having
teachers collaborate on their instructional
strategies. Netcong School is moving forward 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.
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Lake Hopatcong Foundation Extend Weed Harvest Season
hey tangle in peoples feet and in

their boat propellers, and they can
contribute to dangerous algae
blooms. 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, navigation, and the health of the lake this year
and to move toward a long-term plan that
supports a robust weed management operation on New Jerseys largest lake, the
Lake Hopatcong Foundation has contributed $15,000 to the N.J. Department of
Environmental Protection State Park
Service to extend weed harvesting through
the remainder of the summer season, and
Jefferson Township has also committed to
making a financial contribution. Together,
the additional funds should take the weed
harvest season through September.
The New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection is delighted to
partner with the Lake Hopatcong
Foundation and Jefferson Township in
supporting the lakes weed harvesting program, said N.J. State Park Service
Director Mark Texel. The donation from
the foundation and the township will assist
the 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 Russ
Felter of Jefferson Township in helping
make the program a success.
The annual weed harvest, which is run
by the State Park Service through

Hopatcong State Park, was initially scheduled to conclude in mid-August. The state
took over the operation from the Lake
Hopatcong Commission in 2011 after the
commissions funding ran out, and had
been 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 State
Park 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 transportation barge.
But the money for the harvest had
come from corporate business tax revenue, which was redirected to open space
preservation after a ballot initiative passed
last November, and the N.J. DEP was
forced to find funding for the harvest elsewhere. 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 would
be 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 lake
since 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
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Foundation president Jessica K. Murphy
said. Although we appreciate the funding
that the state approved to get the harvesters in the water this season for as long
as they have been, we dont believe it is
enough to get the job done on Lake
Hopatcong. We hope this step is the beginning of a long-term strategy that will bring
together 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 toward
the harvest operation, the Lake Hopatcong
Foundation hopes to work with the four
towns around the lake Hopatcong,
Jefferson, Mt. Arlington, and Roxbury
as well as Morris and Sussex counties and
other stakeholders in the region to pool
resources to improve weed harvesting at
the lake next year and in the future, and
Jeffersons participation this year is a sign
that municipalities can bring resources to
help supplement the states 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 solution
for 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 harvesting 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 and
algae 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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Charity Hike Support Byram Community
udson Farm plans to once again

sponsor the Hudson Farm Byram
Fall 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
$2 per year of age of each hiker.

The event is rain or shine so hikers are
asked to dress appropriately wearing sturdy sneakers or hiking boots and a poncho
or raincoat. Other suggestions for what to
bring include water, bug repellent, sunscreen, 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 a

mountainous trail, not a walk on paved
roads. Please use discretion with younger
children. Adults must accompany children
under 12 for the duration of the hike.
The event is free and open to anyone.
For more information, contact Sharon
Tarczynski at 973 796 0214 or email byramhike@gmail.com.
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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 techniques, 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 want
to ensure that the state and the community
around Lake Hopatcong are willing to
cooperate to make the weed harvest a success year after year, whether thats by providing shared services or as a budget item.
And at the foundation, we want to take it a
step furtherbeyond just writing a
checkand explore other solutions that
will 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 learn
more, go to www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org.
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Bike, Run, Or Paddle

To Support Lake Hopatcong
hether getting fit on wheels, with

feet, or via a paddle, the third
annual
Lake
Hopatcong
Foundation Lake Loop on Sun., Oct. 11, at
Hopatcong State Park will give participants
a chance to support New Jerseys largest
lake.
Were really excited at how this event
has grown, and looking forward to expanding into a new venue at the state park this
year, said Event Chair Becky Rubenstein,
who also serves as a trustee for the Lake
Hopatcong Foundation. We have a lot of
great things planned to make it a fun day for
those who like to get moving and care about
Lake Hopatcong.
The event includes three scenic routes to
bike around Lake Hopatcong- riders can
choose a 20-mile, 40-mile, or 62-mile challenge; as well as a one-mile or 5K adventure
walk or trail run on the state park grounds
and a paddling route for kayakers, canoeists
and paddle boarders on Lake Hopatcong, off
the state park beach. Prizes and perks,
including a VIP tent with free massages, will
be awarded to the top fundraising individu-
als that raise $500 or more. VIP participants

that raise $1,000 or more will receive an
exclusive Lake Hopatcong blanket that
describes the many activities that can be
enjoyed on Lake Hopatcong.
To register, support a team or participant, or learn more, go to www.crowdrise.com/lakeloop2015. Participants can
raise money for the lake by registering,
and encouraging their friends and family
to pledge toward their effort. In the
weeks and leading up to Oct. 11, there
will be weekly challenges to encourage
participants to fundraise for the lake;
winners will receive prizes. Weekly
challenge 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 marked
routes for all activities, rest stops packed
with fuel-up supplies, the trail-marking
expertise of the local trail running group the
Salt Shakers, and a variety of pre-race training activities should make the 2015 Lake
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Pathstone Helps Elders Stay On Track With Training And Job Placement
By Jane Primerano
he Hackettstown Senior Center shares its space
with a senior service that benefits residents over
age 55 throughout the area.
Pathstone is a program in New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia and Puerto Rico
that provides job training and employment services,
specifically to farmworkers and seniors, according to its
website.
The Hackettstown office specializes in training and job
placement for senior citizens, according to a press release.
They seek out people 55-years-old or older who meet certain income requirements depending on family size and
place them in job training programs with non-profit organizations. The goals are to assist these seniors in upgrading
their skills, getting them involved in the community and
providing extra income with the ultimate goal of placing
them in full-time jobs.
The Pathstone office itself is staffed with program
clients. Other organizations that take Pathstone clients are
NORWESCAP, the Hackettstown Free Public Library, the
Hackettstown Historical Society Museum and area
churches and nutrition sites.
Most of the jobs are clerical, Carmella Swayze of the
Hackettstown office said, but some of the nutrition center
jobs are in the kitchen. All are part-time with a maximum
of 15 hours each week, she said. Clients are paid $8.38 an
hour, the current New Jersey minimum wage.
Just as people on unemployment must prove they are

still seeking a job, clients of Pathstone must continue to
look for a job and fill out paperwork testifying to that
every pay period, which is every two weeks, Swayze said.
Although ideally clients get work sooner, the maximum 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, Swayze
said. The ideal situation would be for the host business to
hire the clients after the four years is up, she added.
The Hackettstown office is a satellite office to the main
one in Paterson, which has several employees, Swayze
said. The website also listed one in Vineland. Pathstone
shares the Hackettstown office with the towns office on
aging, with each using it certain days out of the week. The
office is in the towns senior citizens center off Main
Street behind the Hackettstown Community Center.
Part of Swayzes job is recruitment. She hangs flyers
with tear-off phone numbers in non-profits around the
county and in churches. She is working to get Pathstone
on Comcasts community bulletin board since most of the
county is served by that cable provider. She also tries to
spread the word by networking with seniors.
Another part of her job is to interview the seniors who
come in with interest in the program and find them the
proper job placement with one of the non-profits that participates in Pathstone.
Anyone interested in using Pathstone services or in

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Support Lake Hopatcong...

Loop the best one yet. Details on the pre-race activities can
also be found on crowdrise.com/lakeloop2015 or on the
Lake Loop Facebook page.
The annual event started with just biking around the lake
from a church parking lot in 2013. It has grown to include
the bike challenge and a family-friendly walk out of Nixon
Elementary Schools parking lot in 2014, and this year will
add the paddling component, led by a local paddling club
called the Lake Hopatcong Paddlers, and more on-site entertainment, all at the larger venue of Hopatcong State Park.
Its great to see that as we have grown as a foundation,
so has the Lake Loop, said Lake Hopatcong Foundation
President Jessica K. Murphy. Its really a special day and a
perfect way to be active, challenge yourself, enjoy the fall
foliage, and support Lake Hopatcong.
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization established in 2012 with the mission of
improving Lake Hopatcong for all. Learn more at
www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org.
Netcong School Remembers 9/11
etcong Elementary School honored

the
anniversary
of
September 11 by asking staff and
students to wear red, white, and blue to
school. Kathleen Walsh, assistant principal, helped facilitate the spirit day by
sending out messages to all. Chief School
Administrator, Dr. Gina Cinotti, read an
informational and inspiring message over
the 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 all

the support to remember this horrific day
but also, we remember the way the country 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 patriotic colors and greeted staff with smiles
as they entered the office.
United Way Golf Outing To Benefit

Local Women
omen who care about local philanthropy and enjoy a round of

golf have an opportunity to combine both passions at the United Way Honey
Open Golf Outing on Mon., Sept. 28, at the
Farmstead Golf & Club in Lafayette.
Hosted by the United Way Womens
Leadership 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 to
build a better life, subsequently helping to
build a stronger community. A philanthropic network of professional women, the
Council helps the ALICE (Asset Limited,
Income Constrained, Employed) population
and women and children in poverty have
access to such resources through fundraising efforts including this golf outing.
United Way is pleased to carry on
Honeys legacy to support women who
deserve a chance to reach their full potential, said United Way Community
Relations Manager Monica Lemperle.
Through the ALICE Scholarships, we are

helping women on their path to employment and, ultimately, to financial independence.
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 at
7 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 by
Wed., Sept. 23, visit www.UnitedWayNNJ.
org/HoneyOpen2015, email Monica.
Lemperle@UnitedWayNNJ.org, or call
973.993.1160, x409.
United Way of Northern New Jersey is a
nonprofit organization working to improve
peoples lives and strengthen communities
by focusing on education, income and
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ts 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 dcor with its colorful
paintings 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 collection
of 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 Street
in Chester offers a distinctive menu with a variety of
favorites from Mexico.
Opened in Chester since 2010, the first restaurantFresco- 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 restaurants.
Rojas, from Guadalajara Mexico, developed his regional style of Mexican cooking in his mothers 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 as
executive chef at The Black Horse Pub in Mendham and
The 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 moving 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 manager.
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 doorRandom 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, the
restaurant features all Mexican specialties. For drink, customers can bring their own alcohol, and add to the restaurants 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 popular to start.
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 homemade orange-tomato dressing, and includes crisp greens,
grapes, avocado, fried plantains, spiced pecans and fresh
orange.
For an entre, 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. Enjoy
fresh, 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, paninis, 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 kids menu, young guests can enjoy favorites like
salchipulpo, quesadillas, nachos and more.
Whether an appetizer, entre, dessert or a drink, presentation 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 two

sliced 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 to
his 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 embroidered pillows from Guatemala; scarves from India; Haitian
metal art made from discarded 55 gallon steel oil drums
recycled into wall dcor 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, such
as 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 recycled aluminum, leather and fabric handbags, woven belts
from India, a pig sculpture with four pigs standing on top of
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Mexico, authentic Mexican saddle purses, printed scarves,
decorative plates, candles, table runners, picture frames,
statues, vases, colorful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and so
much more.
Customers will also appreciate the later hours and outside 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. and
Sat., 10:30 a.m. 10 p.m. For more information or to view
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Morris County Tourism Bureau Unveils New Website
he Morris County Tourism Bureau

has unveiled a new website that is
designed to make it simple and interesting 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 back

yard.
The new site, which was formally
unveiled last night at the Morris County
Board of Freeholders meeting in
Morristown, includes connections to historic
sites, arts and culture, outdoors, dining,
NJ Car Seat Laws Get Updated
s of Sept. 1, the NJ Car Seat Law

will be changing. Children under
the age of two and weighing less
than 30 pounds must be in a rear-facing
car seat with a five point harness. The
car seat must be in a rear seat of the vehicle.
From age two through age four and
weighing up to 40 pounds, children must
be secured in a seat with a five point harness, either rear facing, up to the height
and weight of the particular seat, or forward facing in the rear seat of the vehicle.
For ages four until age eight and less
than 57 inches, children must be seated in
either a car seat with a five point harness
or a booster seat, also in the rear seat of

the vehicle.
Age eight through 17 must wear a
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If there are no rear seats, like in a standard cab pickup truck, the child must be
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
side airbag must be disabled or turned
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lodging, shopping, services and organizations, plus a listing of events of interest to

residents and visitors.
To view the new site, visit: http://morristourism.org/about.
Theres a simple, clear and focused
strategy behind a successful tourism site,
said Leslie Bensley, executive director of the
Morris County Tourism Bureau, who recently briefed the county Board of Freeholders
on the website. The best websites inspire
visitors to action, providing the quintessential experience of their destination through
crisp visuals, sparse copy and intuitive navigation. 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 the
development of the new website with
Paramore Digital, which has designed and
developed a website that is a one-stop planning resource and online community for visitors and residents.
The website has a modern, clean and
intuitive design, and is built using respon-
sive design for an optimal viewing experience across multiple platforms and devices.
Paramore custom-developed the site to
make it easy to create and manage website
content, and made it scalable so it can easily
grow as new technologies and services are
needed.
This new website draws visitors to
major 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 snapshot tour and history of all 39 Morris County
municipalities. Did you know? The story of
Butler is written in rubber. The author was
Richard Butler, who amassed a rubber manufacturing 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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The Diary Of Anne Frank
he Shakespeare Theatre of New

Jersey in Madison will offer special
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Frank, written by Frances Goodrich and
Albert Hackett, and adapted by Wendy
Kesselman. Performances of this Pulitzer,
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Sat., Nov. 21 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare
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subscriptions can be purchased by calling
the box office at 973-408-5600 or by visiting ShakespeareNJ.org. Regular tickets
are available for as low as $25 for previews
and $32 for regular performances.
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Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8
p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on select
Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Student
rush tickets may still be purchased for $15

one half-hour before the show in person at
the 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 her
13th birthday. Today, the humor, strength,
and innate goodness of Anne Frank continue to shine forth from her words, inspiring
readers and audiences of all ages. In her
adaptation, Wendy Kesselman restored
more of the original content of Anne
Franks diary, including references to
Judaism and instances exemplifying
Annes behavior as a teenager as well as
her frustrations with her sister and mother.
This unforgettable and powerful story will
come to life for a new generation this fall.
The extended run of The Diary of Anne
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Pink Extensions For The Cure

Fundraiser At Alfonso's Salon
ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness

month and throughout Oct. 31
Alfonso's Salon, for the fourth year
in a row, is joining the fight to defeat breast
cancer, the second leading cancer killer of
women. The salon is offering pink hair
extensions to commemorate the cause. The
extensions are available in a shade of bright
pink for $12 each; in order to eliminate any
bank fees, cash is required. All donations
and profits for this fundraiser will benefit the
Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure of
North Jersey.
"We are proud to help where we can to
raise funds to assist research, increase
awareness and promote screenings," says
Alfonso Merola, owner/stylist of Alfonso's
Salon at Sutton Plaza. "Breast Cancer affects
so many families. I have seen it touch the
lives of many, and happily count many as
successful survivors of this disease, because
of early detection."
The Salon has received much recognition
for its efforts to help defeat breast cancer.
The non-permanent extensions are a simple process and it only takes minutes to
apply.
"We compress the pink extension into the
hair without causing any harm to the client's
own hair, he says. They look great on
women of all ages, from kids to seniors, with
some customers getting two or three at a
time. They can be easily cut to any length
the client wants and will stay in as long as a

moisturizing shampoo or conditioner is not
used on the root area.
Alfonso is particularly excited about
working with groups for this worthy
fundraiser. Last year, he was invited to
Morristown Medical Center to apply extensions to staff during the shift change outside
the cafeteria, and plans to return this month.
Check out Alfonsos Facebook page for days
and hours.
Cheerleaders and sports groups from the
local high schools have also come in as a
team to show their support. It's a fundraiser
and a team building exercise all in one.
The salon will accept any donation even
if customers do not want to take advantage
of the hair extension services. A jar will be
available at the front desk. Donation jars can
also be found at Valentino's Pizzeria,
Verizon Wireless store, Wine Rack, Flanders
Cleaners, Flanders Bagels, and Mandarin
Village.
In business for 30 years, Alfonso's is a
full service salon, specializing in complete
hair services such as color, cuts, styling, and
specialized smoothing systems such as
Keratin Straightening System and Keratin
Express as well as perms and conditioning
treatments. Manicures, pedicures and waxing services are also provided. Hair extensions come in many varied colors and are
done all year round.
Volunteers Needed
Did You Know?
ew Jersey Blood Services, a division 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. The
blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is
assist donors with registration, escorting
rivers who travel between the

United States and Canada or plan on
renting a car for an international
business trip or vacation should understand
that driving rules vary from country to country. One noticeable difference is the side of
the road vehicles travel on, as well as the
measurement system used for calculating
speed and distance. Although speedometers
will often feature both mph (miles per hour)
and kmh (kilometers per hour), it helps to
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and canteen duties, and to watch for post

donation reactions. Volunteers should have
the ability to relate to the public, be able to
perform different jobs as needed and have
the willingness to follow the rules. For additional information contact, Manager of
Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732616-8741 or rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.
the two speed measurements. Every mile per

hour in speed translates to roughly 1.7 kilometers per hour. Therefore, if the posted
speed limit is 55 mph in the United States,
expect to travel at 88.5 kph in Canada.
Always heed speed limit postings and regularly check your vehicles speedometer to
ensure you are driving at or below the legal
limit. Traffic offenses that might be tolerated
in one country may not be tolerated across
the border, so always obey the local laws
when behind the wheel.
Fundraiser Set To Keep Wheels Of Edison Museum In Motion
hose interested in socializing with folks who keep the

wheels of the museum turning at Edisons 19th
Century factory complex in West Orange can attend
the Muckers Ball fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 3. It promises a
tradition of food, drink, music and dancing under the big tent
- a location where Thomas Edison and his Muckers had
some great celebrations. For more info on the Muckers Ball
contact the Friends of Thomas Edison Historical Park
FoTENHP www.foedison.org; call 973-736-2916; or email
foe@foedison.org.
Touring the legendary work site of Thomas Edison and
the growing curiosity in Steampunk makes this National
Historical Park NHP in West Orange even more uniquely
remarkable today.
Steampunk is a subgenre of devotees that are fascinated
by retro science fiction, technology and artistic designs of
the late 19th-century that ignited with the force of steampowered machinery. Steampunk channels the era's perspective of those that lived during this futuristic thinking
Victorian and American Wild West age. Steampunk is about
revisiting its own distinct fashion, culture, architectural style
and art. It was a time of colorful futuristic storytelling from
H. G. Wells and Jules Verne. The Thomas Alva Edison factory laboratories and his Victorian Glenmont estate home in
West Orange are in themselves Steampunk time capsules
maintained by our National Park Service. It is also further
preserved 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 NHP

budget. The FoTENHP also promotes the eras pastimes of
gardening, fashion, advertisements and the music that were
connected to these Edison inventions in true spirit.
Coincidentally, the Victorian age of the late 19th Century
was also the pinnacle years of Thomas Edisons career that
made him the worlds famous wizard of invention capable of
moving ideas off from the science fiction category to the
world of tomorrow. In 1897 H.G. Wells created his science
fiction masterpiece The War Of The Worlds. The Hearst
newspaper group commissioned a sequel to follow it.
Science editor - Garrett Putnam Serviss would write the next
story. This sequel follow up was entitled Edisons Conquest
of Mars which appeared in Feb. of 1898. Thomas Edison
became the heroic character of this science fiction world.
The iconic persona of Edison was a name that lent the
believability factor to a new fiction genre the space techno-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 materials from around the world that employed dedicated and carefully-chosen workers. Employees that worked at Edisons
factory laboratories did not need to read a science fiction
book to believe that Thomas Edison had the imagination to
take them into the future with his inventions and ideas.
There was a lot of excitement working for Thomas Edison
that attracted the best talent pool of employees not only
locally but from around the world. This pool also included
great performing artists for his film and music studio productions. Edisons closest workers were his engineering and
development team that he fondly called his Muckers. There
were great employee celebrations too that went along with
the hard work that helped produce the grist for futuristic pulp
fiction in its day.
See the Thomas Edisons Steampunk Collection. Visit
the Thomas Alva Edison Museum NPS Open Wed.
through Sun., 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Admission fee is $10. For
more details, go to http://www.nps.gov/edis/.
Scout Programs at MHHM This Fall
(photo by Stan Freeny)
his fall Macculloch Hall Historical

Museum (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 programs 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 work
together to map out the state of New
Jersey, marking key geographic features
Volunteer Tutors
Sought
iteracy 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 difference in someones life. When helping an adult, lives are
impacted by improving their familys life and their community
LVMC is currently serving over 500 students in Morris
County, representing sixty different countries. This year
volunteer 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 public place, such as their local library. Tutors will be
matched with a student whose learning needs fit their abilities. 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 County
Library. Prospective volunteers must register in advance.
To register, or for more information, email LVMC at lvamorris@yahoo.com or call 973-984-1998.
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 as
Scouts trace the routes of two famous
explorers from the past. Scouts will examine 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 program 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
cwinslow@maccullochhall.org. The cost
for the program is $8 per Scout and $5 per
adult. Maximum group size is 15 participants.
This fall, MHHM is also offering programs 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. Boy
Scouts will use 19th century Macculloch
Hall and Morristowns first Historic
District to meet all five requirements of the
Boy Scouts Architecture Merit Badge.
During the program activities will help

boys compare building styles and trends
today with those of the past as they closely examine one of Morristowns historic
neighborhoods during a 45-minute walking tour. Scouts will discuss the differences between renewable building materials and recycled building materials as they
are used in construction, and will role-play
an architect-client interview with a peer
addressing requirements and goals of a
building project. Scouts will also be introduced to three career options in architecture and learn to make a scale drawing.
The cost for the Boy Scout program is $10
per 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 registration
form
found
at
https://www.gsnnj.org/Things-to-Do/GirlPrograms/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.
CCM To Hold Fall Open House
ounty College of Morris (CCM) plans to hold its Fall

Open House on Sat., Oct. 17, for high school students and their parents, students attending other colleges who are looking to transfer, and adults interested in
returning to school.
The Open House takes place in the Student Community
Center on CCMs Randolph campus, with two sessions at 10
a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Those who attend and apply for admissions 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 interested 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-guided
tour of campus. The Open House offers the opportunity to
learn about CCMs more than 50 associate degree programs,
certificates and certifications, athletics and student organizations.
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.
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the intersection of two Lenape Indian trails.

The new site also allows users to stroll through the
Willlowood Arboretum, take a tour of the Whippany
Railway Museum, view the scenic Berkshire Valley Golf
Course and wilderness of Hacklebarney State Park, or wander 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 destination
marketing organization with a goal of positively affecting
the economy of Morris County by promoting the areas
exceptional historic, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Bensley said the organization has been interested in upgrading its website for several years.
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