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By Steve Sears he Lions Club of Lincoln Park plans to hold the beef this year and instead offer its First Annual Wine & Beer Tasting. Set for Friday, April 6, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at American Legion Hall Post #279
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does a beefsteak dinner, so I said why don’t we do a wine tasting?” Following the lead of Helen Keller, who nearly 100 years ago encouraged the Lions Club to become “Knights of the Blind,” the Lincoln Park Lions Club, established in 1963, does its part to serve the visually impaired. Proceeds from the April 6 event will help the Lions Club to continue maintain a cabin used at Camp Marcella in Rockaway, a summer camp for blind children, as well as other needed services like providing eye exams and eyeglasses for school children and seniors, and supporting the Lincoln continued on page 4
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By Dawn M. Chiossi olunteers from all over are encouraged to participate in the 7th Annual Community Meal Packing Day set for March 18. The Grains Of Hope Organization, in conjunction with the Community Partners for Hope based in Pequannock Township, hopes that its hard work and dedication will surpass its one million packed meal goal to feed the hungry. The event will be held at Pequannock Township Middle School from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many are seeking to do their part to end the very real and shocking problem of hunger, which unfortunately so many people have to endure on a regular basis. Half of the meals are slated to go to the impoverished nation of Haiti, while the other half are slated to go to the NJ Community Food Bank and distributed to local food banks. Kathleen Edwards Chase,
lead pastor of The First Reformed Church, explains the history of this event. “The Grains of Hope Organization started seven years ago as an initiative of The First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains to give its members an opportunity to raise money for the life changing cause of providing food to starving people,” she states. “In our first year alone we packaged 50,000 meals.” This impressive meal packing program was so well embraced by everyone, that since then, many organizations, churches, and civic groups generously joined in. Since its inception, this mission has expanded to other towns including Lincoln Park, Wayne and Montville. The program raises funds and then utilizes them to package naturally selected and nutritionally beneficial dry ingredients in bulk. “The meals are highly nu100% Mailed, Bi-Weekly Newspaper 1 Old Wolfe Road Budd Lake, NJ 07828
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Basketball Camp For Youngsters Planned
equannock Township Parks & Recreation plans to host Triple Threat Basketball Camp with Coach Jeff DeBell on Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pequannock Valley
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Louvis. “In light of the recent tragedies and threats which plague our schools and communities, it’s important to reinforce authentic communication and solid parenting methods so families feel equipped to handle all of life’s challenges.” said Louvis. Christian Single Parents Group leader and event coordinator Lauren Egan, of Notre Dame Church, welcomes single parents to attend this free event sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark, as well as attend the Christian Single Parent Group meetings every other Wednesday night. To attend Single Parent Success, contact Egan at: lauren. Egan@rcan.org or call 973497-4327.
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Two Lincoln Park Lions work at the Lions Eye Glass Recycling Center of New Jersey where donated glasses are prepared for the needy in foreign countries.
continued from front page Park Food Pantry, PAL (Police Athletic League) programs, Boy Scouts, and much more.
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However, Camp Marcella – which opened in 1947- is the number one goal.
Chess Club Continues For Kids
pring Chess Club action for kids continues at the Senior House in Pequannock through May 3. The meetings take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for
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Summer Kids Theater Camp Planned In Pequannock
summer theater camp is planned by Pequannock’s Department of Parks and Recreation from June 25 to July 28. The camp is for boys and
girls ages 9 to 12. The price is $190. Performances will take place on July 27 at 7 p.m. and July 28 at noon and 6 p.m. For more information or to register, call 973-835-5700.
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he Columbiettes of Bishop Navagh Council Pequannock is hosting a Fish & Chips Dinner catered by Tastefully British on Friday, March 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Halloran Hall, Lincoln Park. Adults
are $16, seniors $15, children 10 and under are $8. Chicken available by advanced order only. Take out is available and starts at 5 p.m. Advance purchase tickets are required. BYOB. Call Pat at 973-696-2225 or Janet 973-305-1249.
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“To see these children show so much enthusiasm, joy, excitement, is amazing,” says Kreger. “They don’t have this in everyday life. Here they go swimming in a pool, they’re going boating on a lake, they do nature studies, they do hikes, they learn about their environment around them, they do so much. When you see their faces, you melt; you absolutely melt.” Some of the staff are former camp attendees who, aged out at age 18, continued in the camp as counselors. “They love it so much,” adds Kreger, “that they want to come back as counselors.” The camp is held during the month of August since visually impaired students attend school until July. Currently the camp is open to just New Jersey residents. Kreger says the Lincoln Park
Lions Club is all about giving. “It doesn’t matter how much you give, it’s that you give; you’re helping to give sight to someone who is having a hard time like someone needing glasses or who needs cataract surgery and can’t afford things,” says Kreger. “We help send money for those things.” Lincoln Park Lions Club membership is open to all, one does not need to be Lincoln Park resident. Anyone seeking more information can attend a Lions Club meeting, which is held twice monthly, one at Miranda’s Restaurant in Wayne, the other at Saint Joseph’s Church in Lincoln Park, or by calling Kreger at 973-696-3249. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Wine & Beer Tasting, contact Linda Nazario at 973-696-7841; or Janet Taylor at 973- 305-1249.
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District. The STEM Academy allows students to “go in eyes wide open,” a better approach, “rather than spend $60,000 then decide you want to pursue a different field/major.” Established three years ago during the 2014/2015 school year, the PTHS STEM Academy idea was designed by Dr. Brett Charleston, superintendent of the Pequannock Twp. Schools, Kobliska, and Richard Murek, STEM Academy teacher/advisor. The program has been coordinated by Kobliska and Dr. Alicia Scelso, PTHS principal. Murek and Robert Lockatell, who teach technology and computer classes at the high school, have been instrumental in the classroom. Equipment used regularly throughout the program includes VEX Robotics, to allow students to create robots and complete tasks; 3D printers; a laser cutter, chromebooks, Program Inventor and AutoCAD, says Kobliska. While there are other academies offered in Morris County specializing in programs for medical or technology, Kobliska is unaware of any other public high school continued on page 7
By Cheryl Conway hree seniors at Pequannock Township High School are nearing the completion of their three year participation in the school’s STEM Academy. The first of the 61 students to go through the entire program, the trio will each present their projects and internship experiences in April at the year-end presentation in front of school faculty, other students in the STEM Academy and the community. They got involved in the academy as sophomores at the onset of this unique program that aims at preparing students for 21st century college and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Participation in this specialized program offers students a sneak peek into specific fields to help guide them into fields they would like to pursue in college and future profession. “A student gets into college, great, often they go into one major then decide to change direction,” explains Paul P. Kobliska, supervisor of Science, Technology, and Business at Pequannock Township School
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continued from page 6 that offers an academy that hones in on the STEM fields. “We integrate mostly engineering practices and processes,” says Kobliska, to introduce students ways in which the job market and world is changing as far as technology. Students
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8.6 million STEM jobs in May 2015, representing 6.2 percent of U.S. employment.” He says, according to the Jan. 2017 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The architectural, engineering, and related services industry is projected to grow by 8.0 percent from 2014 to 2024.” The PTHS STEM program is offered to students in grades nine through 12 in the Pequannock School District, as well as nonresidents. Students outside the district are required to relocate their school district and become a PHS student, and pay $8000 for out-of-district tuition, Kobliska says. The program enrolled 23 freshmen and three sophomores when it began three years ago. As the first group gets ready to finish as seniors, “enrollment has been increas-
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STEM Academy... continued from page 7 Freshman will cover courses such as fundamentals of engineering; honors geometry or Algebra I and biology. Sophomores will take robotics; honors Algebra II or geometry and chemistry. Juniors will take architecture with AutoCAD; 3D Prototyping with Inventor; honors pre-calculus or algebra II and physics. Seniors will concentrate on AP Computer Science Principles and Senior Capstone which includes a project to create a new invention of their own, internship with local businesses, digital portfolio and year-end project
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presentation. PTHS STEM Academy has partnered with six companies in areas such as Wayne, Fairfield and Butler. As job shadows, students visit 90 minutes twice a week, completing anywhere from 10 to 25 total visits, says Kobliska. These industry leaders include Darmstatter Inc., Crew Engineering, Barone Engineering, Dresdner Robin, EIC Group and Engineering and Design Concepts. By visiting these companies, students gain different perspectives on different fields such as environmental engineering and civil
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engineering. “It’s about getting to a lot of different companies,” says Kobliska, “to get into engineering or types of STEM careers. The goal eventually would be to expand to other careers outside engineering, such as pharmaceutical or other large companies, he says. Visiting companies is just part of the program. “While that is certainly a unique experience, when they’re not visiting they’re working in the classroom on a project.” One female student is creating jewelry, such as a necklace or pin, for a blind person that helps to pick up sensors to prevent bumping into a wall; another is creating a small computer board with recognition to lock or unlock a door. They get to design something that is meaningful to them, that is of interest to
them,” says Kobliska. At the end, they get to present their project to administrators, students, parents and companies. Of the three students bearing completion of the program, they have not declared or determined where they are going to college, as of press time, but “they are all considering engineering when they go to college,” says Kobliska. “Seventy percent to 80 percent who start feel this is the correct path they want to consider beyond high school; some decide to go into the arts.” Hence, the goal of the program is simply “to expose students to what engineering is all about,” he concludes. If interested in applying, contact Kobliska at paul.kobliska@pequannock.org, 973616-6032; or Scelso at alicia. scelso@pequannock.org 973616-6000.
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ew Jersey’s changing climate will be the subject of a program planned at the Pequannock Library on March 15. Dr. David Robinson, the state’s climatologist and past president of the American Association of State Climatologists, will discuss these changes
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leas and ticks rely on blood for food. They are the vampires of the pet realm, silently stalking companion animals wherever they go. Once fleas and ticks find a victim, they are bound to stay around for a while, enjoying the free meal. Fleas, in particular, can grow quite fond of a cat or dog - reproducing and quickly building an infestation. Few people are educated on fleas and ticks, but learning a little more about them can help pet owners understand their behaviors and how to best keep their pets safe. Fleas Fleas have four life stages:
egg, larva, pupa, and biting adult. Most people are familiar with the adult stage because those are the most noticeable and painful. Fleas can feed on just about any blood host. Scientists know of more than 2,000 species and subspecies
of fleas. However, in North America, the cat flea (ctenocephalides felis) is responsible for the majority of cat and dog infestations. Female fleas are typically larger than the males and are responsible for proliferating the flea brood. Females can consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood every day. This helps to fuel egg-laying, which can take place within 36-48 hours of the female’s first meal. In her lifetime, a female flea can lay roughly 2,000 eggs.
Fleas are wingless parasites that get around by jumping from host to host. If they don’t have to expend too much energy (i.e. get comfortable on a host), they can go anywhere from between two months and 100 days without a meal. Fleas can jump up to eight inches high, enabling them to grab onto a passing meal source. A typical flea can live for a few months, and they can carry a number of different diseases. From the plague to cat scratch fever and tapeworms, fleas can make pets ill and also affect people who interact with them. Ticks Ticks are not insects; they
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Help Your Pet Go Green... continued from page 10 are arachnids. That means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. The stages of the tick include the egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Depending on the species, nymph ticks can be quite small to the naked eye. Ticks’ small stature can make them difficult to detect until they have become engorged with blood. The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its Tick Encounter Resource Center said that spring is a prime time for the birth of new ticks. During this time of year, ticks are on the hunt for their next meals. Ticks can be carriers of a number of diseases, but it’s important to note that a tick has to be attached for longer than 24 hours to transmit diseases to a host. That means checking animals (and yourself) for ticks frequently can help avoid the spread of
illness. Ticks don’t jump or fall from trees. The parasites crawl upward, so start looking from the feet, moving up. In addition, check a dog’s face, where a tick may latch on while the dog is sniffing in the grass. Ticks and fleas are pesky critters that can carry diseases. Consult with your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has a tick or flea problem, to get the situation under control. Preventative collars and medications can help repel fleas and ticks as well. Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-6160400.
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ple, while charitable contributions are still a qualified deduction, there is now a $10,000 combined cap on state, local and property tax deductions. The new constraints mean considering creative solutions to maximize these deductions. One idea is to make better use of the donation of appreciated stock as part of your charitable giving. 3. Dealing with new complexity in small business ownership Small business owners and sole proprietors will have to do a complicated calculation to see how much of the 20 percent reduction to passthrough qualified business income they can take. It depends on your profession and your expenditures on capital and wages. This calculation can get complicated very quickly. 4. Understanding the newly changed “marriage penalty” The disadvantage for married couples within the tax code is still very much in place, but it is changing. For instance, the marriage penalty that had given unfavorable income tax rates to married
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ing the event, three out of four car seats are not used correctly. According to the Safe Kids Worldwide website, one million children around the world die of unintentional injuries each year, and millions more are injured; car safety is the greatest cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children both nationally and globally. “Our sponsored programs and initiatives combine education, awareness, environmental changes, and safety device distribution to get communities more involved in child safety and keep families and children safer,” as state on the site. “We work together with communities in the United States and partners around the world to implement programs that will address the leading causes of injury and injury-related death.” According to the website, similar child car seat events are
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has grown to include four main components. The components included child passenger safety, which addresses car seats, booster seats and seat belts; heatstroke awareness and prevention with a campaign called Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car; public education on driveway and parking lot injuries known as “frontovers” and “backovers,” which includes another program called Spot the Tot; and “Getting Ready to Drive,” which covers passenger education for preteens and teens before they drive and includes a program called Countdown2Drive, which teaches preteen and young teens about safe driving before they get behind the wheel. The program also works as public policy advocates helping states strengthen their laws regarding child safety in vehicles and drunk driving.
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Home Upgrades That Make ‘Cents’... cont. from page 18 all year long. If a basement renovation or addition isn’t practical for your location or budget, you may be able to create additional living space in an area you already have – outdoors. Even small patio spaces can become cozy gathering spots with the right furnishings and decor. For a larger yard, create destinations that make it comfy to congregate, such as a fire pit or grouping of chairs with overstuffed cushions. This is another area where climate will play an important role in your plans; adding
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a well-constructed enclosure to a patio can make it usable during all but the coldest months, while a pergola or other shading can lend necessary relief to an area that bakes in the summer sun. Aside from the hardscaping, look at other ways to soften your outdoor space and enhance livability, such as functional shade trees and flowering vegetation that attract birds and butterflies. Add curb appeal. While you’re considering the upgrade options outdoors, don’t forget to think about your home’s overall exterior appearance.
Not only is it the first impression guests have of your home, it’s your own view every time you pull into the drive and it’s one that should make you proud. Reworking the landscaping to highlight architectural features and freshening up the paint can make a big impact. Adding decorative elements like shutters or new lighting or doors can also update a tired exterior. Choose the Right Skylight Skylights can serve multiple functions, depending on your home and needs. Understanding the different types of sky-
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ead is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust that can be toxic to both humans and animals. Lead can be found in air, soil and water, and human exposure to lead can often be traced to human activities, such as the one-time use of leaded gasolines and previous use of lead-based paints in homes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that lead also may have been used in ceramics, pipes, plumbing materials, and even some cosmetics. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of lead is its potential effect on children. The still-developing brains and nervous systems of children are more sensitive to the harmful effects of lead because their
bodies absorb more of it than the bodies of adults. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the use of lead in house paint, on products marketed to children, including toys, and in dishes or cookware was banned in the United States in 1978. However, lead may still be found on toys imported from countries that have not yet banned lead. In addition, toys and collectibles that were produced prior to the ban in the United States may still contain lead that can be harmful to children and adults. Parents who suspect their children have been exposed to lead can speak with their youngsters’ pediatricians, who may order blood tests to check for lead exposure.
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lights can help you choose the right fit. Fresh Air Solar-powered fresh-air skylights rely on the sun’s energy to open and bring air and natural light into your home. Some models, such as those offered by Velux, feature a rain sensor that automatically closes the skylight at the first sign of precipitation. Fixed An economical choice, these static skylights are intended to fill a room with natural light. Energy Performance Adding a solar blind to a skylight can result in more savings via potential tax credits, as well as reduced energy usage. The blind blocks heat, but when open allows warm rays to supplement the home’s heating system.
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