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he fact that the West Morris Central High
School boy’s lacrosse team has played so
well this spring isn’t really a surprise. But,
just because their success has exactly blindsided
Another spring anyone who follows the sport doesn’t make their
program that had accomplishments any less remarkable.
an outstanding and The Wolfpack advanced to the NJSIAA Group
II State Championship finals before dropping a
indeed memorable narrow 9-8 game to Moorestown High School.
season at West Evan Guarnini paced WMC with four goals and
John Williams added a hat trick for the Wolfpack.
Morris Central West Morris was outscored, 2-0, in the fourth
Members of the GRWC Evening Membership Department of the Long Valley Woman’s Club conducted the
2nd Annual Women of Significance Essay Contest at the Long Valley Middle School last month. As well as
High School was quarter. the event being a smashing hit with over 300 entries, the contest won the “Best of Best” Honor in NJ for
They finished the season with an outstanding honoring women after initiating the program with Mrs. Fusaro last year. Carol Procter, Education
the girl’s lacrosse record of 17-4. They were 2007 Group II state
Chairman for the Evening Membership Department was pleased to award prizes to the winners. Pictured
receiving the monetary awards with teacher, Mrs. Smith are: Samantha Miller (First Place), Maria
team. Under the champions and could be a serious force for many Tsamutalis (Second Place), and Elizabeth Pensabene (Third Place). Several local businesses contributed
guidance of head years to come. extra prizes for Honorable Mentions. The women’s clubs are a non-profit organization that have made an
amazing difference in the Long valley area through their efforts.
One of the many major forces that head coach
coach Rob
Herman, WMC
Robert Goodwin pointed to as a factor for WMC’s
solid play throughout the 2008 season is Sal NJ Family Medieval &
captured the Carfaro. Carfaro, a junior midfielder, also plays
football and wrestles for West Morris. Fantasy Festival
North III
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“Sal has been doing a great job for us the last aladin Music & Entertainment, Inc. house, scavenger hunts, poetry and adult
as well as prince/princess children's cos-
sectional crown. week or two,’’ Goodwin said. “He is also a leader
on the field who does so by his actions not verbal-
presents a full weekend of entertain-
ment and education at the annual tume contests, hand-made arts and craft
ly. He is also greatly respected by his teammates "NJ Family Medieval & Fantasy Festival", demonstrations and sales, and food and
and coaches.’’ at St. Mark's Church Concert Field, 59 beverage vendors. Patrons will have an
Carfaro, along with teammate Guarini, scored Spring Lane, Long Valley, NJ on June 7 opportunity to interact with participants,
Continued on page 6 from 10-5 and June 8 from 12– 7. play in a G-Rated Medieval Murder
As a fund raiser for the church, the Mystery, becoming part of the story of The
Have you been looking around your Festival features live renaissance music by Paladin Knight and his fight against his
the Crimson Celts, troubadours extraordi- nemesis!
yard and wondering what you can naire, of PA, sword fighting tournaments No carry-in food or beverages, or pets
do to bring it to life? Look no further... and educational demonstrations by the are allowed inside the festival area. Any
Bountiful Gardens Has What You Need!! Adrian Empire of NJ, Phoenix Swords of patrons in costume must have all related
See Page 9 MA, and the Morris Fencing Club, free props or weapons peace tied, or those
games for the children, castle bounce Continued on page 2
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n Friday, June 6, Mars associates Main St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840. The
across North America are volun- bake sale is from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
teering a part of their workday and Over 25 associates are donating fresh
going into their local communities to help baked pies, cakes and goodies to this sale.
make a positive difference. One of the Community based groups like PAL
benefactors of the Mars sponsored help stray and homeless pets. Please join
Volunteer Day is the Pet Adoption League. Mars North America in helping to make a
Hackettstown associates will help PAL by positive difference in our community by
hosting a Bake Sale which will be held supporting the local bake sale.
outside Hackettstown Pet Supply 141
Stately and Elegant, this beautiful Long Valley home is situated at the end
of the cul-de-sac. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen. Conservatory. Magnificent
master bedroom suite. An absolutely stunning home!!!
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Family Festival and DaBarn include live music, carnival games, rides,
Classic will be held on Sat June a horse show, crafts, an animal area and
14, 2008 at Grace Bible hay stack, face painting, a tot area, classic
Chapel/DaBarn Recreation Center, 100 car area, and a civil war re-enactment.
Oakdale Rd, Chester. The DaBarn Classic, Pony Rides and food will also be avail-
their annual Men's 3x3 Basketball able for a nominal cost. It will be a fun day
Tournament, will be from 9:00 AM-3:00 for all ages. For more information, please
PM, and the Family Festival will be from contact Grace Bible Chapel & DaBarn
12 noon-4 PM. Events planned for the day Recreation Center at 908-879-8500.
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“il cibo e' delizioso”, the food is delicious. enjoy 2 large pies for $18.00. Tuesdays
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Antionette Iannaco, originally opened its Pasta Days when you may try Giuseppe’s
doors in 1977. The owners are originally specialty sauces for a discount price.
from a small town near Naples, Italy, Giuseppe’s also offers discounts on pizzas
where they developed a love of cooking. to local schools. Schools may order piz-
With the desire to start something new zas for approximately 15 to 20-percent off.
within the family, they decided to open So, if your mouth is watering for some
their own restaurant and pizzeria, and they delicious, like grandma used to make
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than 30-years later. Giuseppe’s a try. If you are in the mood
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permeated the air as breakfast was causes.
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hat was Harlin Parker's column are not offended by high taxes, regulation,
By Harlin Parker things about Liberals, especially about about last month? Here's the loss of freedom and by government intru-
P
olitics can be very exciting, at least how we supposedly want to take (tax!) translation: Money. Your money. sion into our private lives.
in our democracy. It is, after all, everyone’s hard earned money and “give Consolidating all of New Jersey's munici- Are you ready to pay more taxes? The
our government we're talking about, it” to the “government.” Big govern- palities would give Trenton the ability to Republican party has become very
is it not? Of, by and for the people? The ment, at that. I’ve repeatedly said and take money from Morris Co. and redistrib- unpopular across the nation. With a tsuna-
rules, the policies, the laws, all of that have written that there is too much gov- ute it to where ever the Democrat con- mi of Democrats about to take over the
which shape our lives and define what we ernment and that the costs of government trolled government would see fit. In other landscape there is talk of higher taxes.
can, should, and cannot do, are all for us, are out of control. That includes the words, socialist redistribution of wealth. Doesn't matter who becomes president,
the people, to decide. But as there are amounts we spend for providing services We are there folks! Anyone ever see Dr. both candidates Obama and McCain
just too many of us to fit in one room, so and for payments on so called entitle- Zhivago? With the stealing of property believe in a policy called cap and trade.
to speak, we choose our representatives to ments. However, I do embrace the idea rights through legislation called the What this means to the consumer is an
speak for us, to argue for us, to do for us of “tax and spend” when we talk about fis- "Highlands Act" the state of NJ is remaking increase in the cost of everything.
as we would do for ourselves. It’s poli- cally responsible government spending. NJ in the image of communism. Extreme Electricity for example. You will pay more
tics. And for many of us, this is the way I’ve seen way too much “borrow and accusation? Read on. Recent legislation for electricity because the electric company
American democracy works. For many spend” in this state (Christie Whitman, by the Democrats in Trenton calls for will be charged for carbon credits. When
people, though, this is something for other anyone?). “Tax and spend” actually low-income cluster housing near train sta- the electric company runs out of carbon
people to do. Although I find it sad and, means “pay now for what you buy.” tions in towns within the Highlands credits it will have to buy more carbon
actually, rather irresponsible, freedom to It’s easy to call for cutting taxes. region. This plan paid for with your tax credits in order to keep producing electric-
not vote, to not be involved, is a right we Harrumpf!! Who doesn’t want their taxes dollars will change the demographics of ity. Who do you think will pay for this?
each have. As exciting as politics is, I cut? Let me tell you something that may Hunterdon, Morris, and Sussex counties, You and me, the consumer. This policy
think that for most people, politics is surprise some Republicans out there. from Republican to Democrat. In effect the will affect every aspect of our lives driving
something in which they take only the Democrats don’t want to pay a dime more goal of the Highlands Act is to STOP all up the cost of energy.
most superficial interest. If you’re get- in taxes than we absolutely have to. Yes, building in the North Jersey. No more Global warming is not about lowering
ting your information only from the head- it’s our money. We get that. It’s much McMansions. This effort in the name of the temperature of the earth through the
lines, or talk radio, or now from the infa- better in our pocket than anywhere else. saving water is being led by a group of decreased use of fossil fuels. It's about big
mously unreliable blogosphere with its But guess what? We also realize that bor- environmentalists called the Highlands government and taxation. There is talk in
unattributed anonymous rantings, then I rowing and spending, when done in the Coalition. The Highlands Coalition con- the Democrat controlled Congress and
urge you to do one thing. Don’t panic. excessive and abusive manner it has been sists of more than 80 environmental state houses about raising taxes on gaso-
Stay calm. It is time to truly understand done in New Jersey, is just about the worst groups that have banded together. This line. Connecticut is raising taxes on gaso-
and accept the fact that in our American thing we can do. Governor Corzine has land grab by the enviro-communists is line as of July 1st. How much more can we
democracy, our opponents are not our ene- been making extraordinary efforts to open nothing more than a political takeover. take?
mies. If you don’t treat your opponent everyone’s eyes to the tens of billions of The Highlands Coalition led by Julia I spoke to a woman the other day who
with respect, you’re not treating your fel- dollars of debt our fine state is in and the Somers has recently called for a water tax told me "tax breaks are for the rich", so I
low citizens, your own neighbors, with need to (finally) address this mess. On the to ad funds to Farmland Preservation. The asked her what does that mean? She went
respect. national level, our national debt is $9 tril- tax would be for all state residents who on about something to do with China and
receive municipal water in the mount of those Republican lies. When she stopped
It is my hope that this era of sleazy and lion (that’s trillion with a t) and climbing.
$32.00 a year for the average household. talking I asked her, "Do you really hate
negative campaigning is coming, if not to The overwhelming majority of that debt
There still wouldn't be enough money to tax cuts"? Is someone who is making fifty
an end, at least to the point where the pen- was piled on by just two Republican pres-
properly compensate land owners for their to one hundred thousand dollars a year
dulum begins to swing the other way. We idents, both named Bush. Who’s going to
loss through the Farmland Preservation rich today in NJ? And when she got paid
need an end to the Carl Rove-ish idea of pay that? You? No. Our children will. program. Farmland Preservation was never did she run back to the payroll clerk in her
“50% plus 1” to win an election. That Yours and mine. Talk about a death tax, intended to be the tool by which the company and say " you didn't take out
approach means that full court efforts are eh? Highlands Act was funded. enough money from my pay check, I want
made to speak to only the fringe “base.” These are important times we’re living This schadenfreude scheme has and will to help fund the Iraq war". She went on to
Start from the outside and work your way in. I believe that in the swirl of world continue to destroy the local economy. say how Bush lied etc.. That's the argu-
in towards the middle. You divide the events, it is clear that the United States is Look for farms to go out of business. ment, raise taxes, get less for your money.
electorate. And you do that by scaring at a tipping point. To the extent that any Farms are no longer able to get equity loans Take away property rights. Big
the begeebers out of people. We can’t of us have felt we could leave the driving on their land to plant new crops because Government intrusion into everything from
have “them!” “They” will take all your of our ship of state to others, it is clear that the land has been devalued due to the driving your car to raising your kids and
money. “They” will undermine your the time is now for us to pay attention and Highlands Act. New home permits in selling your house.
morals. “They” will take away all your to make our voices heard. And yes, that Washington Twp is down 46%, taking con- Here's the good news, the Fed signaled
freedom. “They” will fail to protect you. means change. It means it’s time to be struction jobs with them. Gov. Corizine an end to the cut in interest rates. The dol-
And you apply all of this fear onto the interested. It’s time to be intellectually recently proposed closing down the Dept. lar strengthened in overseas markets. Oil
candidate of the opposition. That has to curious. It’s time to stop being afraid and of Agriculture to balance the budget. was down to $123.99 cent a barrel.
end. start being brave. It’s time to stop allow- Fortunately that did not happen. Canada's shale oil from the tars-sands of
I’m very proud to be a Democrat and ing others to scare you. It’s time to have Democrats see this area as nothing more Alberta will soon be producing as much oil
very proud to be a Liberal. Social someone lead us who’s actually on our than a cash cow to fund their welfare pro- as Saudi Arabia. There was a 4.7% reduc-
Security? Liberal idea. Clean Water side. We need someone with the intellec- grams. Environmentalism is nothing more tion in the use of gasoline Memorial day
Act? Liberal. Clean Air? Liberal. tual power, the judgment, the tempera- than the tool used by Democrats to change weekend. Canada is America's number
Worker safety? Liberal. Product ment, and the compassion, to move us America form a Republic to Socialist one importer of oil. The price of a gallon
Safety? Liberal. Consumer Protection? from the direction we’ve been going over Republic with a one party system. NJ is a of gasoline will now start to come down.(
Liberal. Freedom of speech? Liberal. the past seven years. To me, and many one party state. When Republicans become let's hope)
Open government? Liberal. The list others, that person happens to be Senator Democrat lite, voters always choose the Barack Obama is the first black man to
goes on and on, but I think you get the Barack Obama. Why? Stay tuned. name brand. We have an active fifth col- be the Democrat nominee for president in
idea. The Republican right wing would You can reach Harlin at umn of educated individuals, who hold a the history of the United States. What will
have you believe all kinds of horrible www.harlinparker.org values system that is antithetical to the val- Continued on next page
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Voting
Democrat...
Continued from page 18
be unfortunate is, the spec-
tacle of racism will rear it's
ugly self at some point
before November. The
biggest problem for Obama
is how will he handle
Hillary and Bill Clinton. It's
not in his best interest to
have Hillary as VP, second
guessing him at every turn,
forming a coalition
Government.
Obama has a series of
other problems that the
news media will not tell you
about. Is there a video of
the Obama's clapping and
cheering one of Rev.
Wright's "racist I hate
America sermons"? Is a
Barack Obama presidency
good for Wall St.? Obama
is not popular with blue
collar working Reagan
Democrats. Obama won the
nomination by wining cau-
cuses in states like Kansas.
Kansas is not a battleground
state critical to winning the
general election. John
McCain will pick up the
moderate blue collar anti
Obama vote. A McCain
presidency will not be an
extension of the Bush
administration to a third
term. What are Obama's
ties to Tony Rezko, who
was just convicted of a
fraud and money launder-
ing in Chicago? What else
is going on that we don't
know about? Where is all of
this money coming from
that has the Obama cam-
paign reeling in cash?
So are you voting
Democrat to punish the
Republicans? Think again,
because if you are, you
are punishing yourself with
higher taxes. What's your
opinion?thomaslotito@ver-
izon.net
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ashington Township Public Registration begins June 18th.
this: Our classes are designed to be chal- goes into achieving the task of losing Library at 37 E. Springtown June 26th (Thursday)
lenging, however, any fitness level can par- weight and keeping it off. His nickname Road in Long Valley , N.J. Chess Club at 7:00pm. All ages wel-
ticipate. Our instructors are trained to mod- growing up was "Fat Pat". A pet name (www.wtpl.org) will hold the following come – must know how to play. Please
ify exercises during class to accomodate given to him by his gym teacher. He lost 65 children’s programs and registrations dur- bring a board just in case.
students' specific needs. Pat call's this lbs. and never gained it back due to exer- ing June 2008: June 27th(Friday)
"Freedom Training." Our instructors are cise and proper nutrition. Exercise changed Thanks to all the great artists for enter- Buggy Bingo at 1:00pm – ages 5 and up
encouraged to walk through the exercise his life, let him help you! Before he was ing our bookmark contest – everyone did a are invited to join us for fun and prizes.
class and help our students. "Unique Physique", He was "Fat Pat". fabulous job. Winners will be notified by No registration required.
Pat's philosophy of fitness is simple, "Be ActiveWeigh is located at 244 Route phone the first week of June. We would June 30th(Monday)
like to invite everyone that entered to pick Piccirrillo Sciencetelling presents – The
Consistent", and you will get the results 206, The Mall at 206 in Flanders, NJ • 973-
up their bookmarks and a certificate of Bugs of Blackwood @ 7:00pm –
you want. "Consistency equals Results". 927-9400. Benjamin, the bug must be rescued after
recognition at the Bookmark Contest
Reception - Friday, June 6th at 4:00pm. accidentally being brought into the house!
Catch the Reading Bug – Summer Join us as we learn about the science of
Reading Club for ages 2 and up starts matter by telling the tale of The Bugs of
Friday, June 20th. Visit the Petting Zoo at Blackwood. By using experiments with
11:00am. Look for our summer calendar fire, gas, air pressure, water, lasers, and
coming home from school soon! much more; see if Benjamin’s friends can
240 Route 206 • Flanders Story Times: June 24th – August 7th save him before all hope is squashed!.
Toll Free: (800) 468-7474 Mother Goose & Me: (up to 24 Free tickets available for Washington Twp
months): Thursdays at 10am or 11am. residents beginning June 23rdh.June
We carry Balloons, Fresh Flowers, Toddler Time: (ages 2-3): Tuesdays at 17th(Tuesday)
Silk Flower Arrangements, Plush Animals, 11am or 1pm. Story Time : (ages 3-5 ): NEW Anime Club at 7:00pm – Meet
NJ Lottery, Gifts, Gift Baskets, WebKinz, Wednesdays at 10am or 1pm. We will have and talk with other Anime fans, watch
Dish Gardens, Flowering Plants fun with stories, fingerplays, songs and some Anime too!
www.flowersbytrish.com • www.flandersflorist.com filmstrips. No Registration Required. June 23rd(Monday)
June 25th (Wednesday) Teen Henna Workshop at 5:00 – 7:00pm
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– Learn about Henna, an artform practiced
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5% DISCOUNT OFF Your TOTAL PURCHASE! over $50.
and back again, experience Houdini’s body art. Registration beginning June 16th,
Bring in our competitors best quote & we will guarantee that we will beat it by at With this coupon.
least 8%, if not you will receive a $75 gift certificate toward any purchase in our store. Expires 7/10/08 chain escape first hand and make your own permission slip required – available online
magic trick to take home. Space is limited. or at the library.
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