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By Cheryl Conway elcome to the new Hometown News publication. Readers can expect the same great positive stories local to the area, but at the same time enjoy the smaller, compact paper easier to take along and even keep intact without pages falling out. The new format is really a blend between a newspaper and magazine. “The only difference is the size and the cover,” says Joe Nicastro, co-publisher of New View Media Group LLC along with Mary Lalama. “We still will have news and local articles. In fact the actual size of the image area is exactly the same in length at 10” just the width is 7.5” instead of 10.” New View Media Group currently publishes 14 monthly newspapers and four bi-monthlies, covering stories in 42 mu-

nicipalities, mailed for free to more than 190K homes and businesses. The Flanders couple began their newspaper company MJ (My Jersey) Media back in 2004, starting with the Mt. Olive Weekly. That grew to eight papers, to 15 in 2015 when they added seven new publications in the Eastern part of N.J. and changed their name to New View Media with an idea to “have a new view on media,” says Nicastro. Since then, they added on four more bi-monthlies in the northeastern region of N.J. stretching into Passaic County with the publication of the Hometown News. “I am always looking for ways to improve the product,” says Nicastro regarding the recent style change of his papers. “After discussion with many readers over a period of time

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the same suggestion was being said. They wanted a magazine type publication that would not have pages fall out when moved and something smaller that is easier to handle. This was a tough decision as the printing costs are about 15 percent higher than the large size. But I wanted to make sure the readers get what they want to keep the papers longer which will help advertisers.” While photos have always been included, the publications attract readers with a larger colorful photo on the front cover. “It allows us to feature a large local photo on the front cover and as well as offer our

advertisers some other advertising options,” says Nicastro, adding that he is pleased with all the positive feedback he has received so far. “I have to say in my 30 years of publishing I have received more positive responses to the magazine format than anything else I have done,” he says. “I even received calls from many small businesses looking to advertise.” Here are a couple of the emails received applauding the change: I love the new look of paper, so much easier for people to take with them! Awesome! Liz continued on page 6 100% Mailed, Bi-Weekly Newspaper 1 Old Wolfe Road Budd Lake, NJ 07828 H 800.691.7549

H Publishers: Joe Nicastro & Mary Lalama H Editor: Cheryl Conway H Graphics: Mary Lalama, Terri Armswood Please e-mail all press releases and calendar information to hteditor@newviewmg.com. Advertising in the HomeTown News is affordable and effective. We are a “family friendly” publication and therefore reserve the right to accept only advertisements that appeal to the entire family; the final determination of which is made by New View Media Group. Views expressed in the HomeTown News are those of the respective columnists and writers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, or the HomeTown News. Advertising is open to anyone desiring to reach the public and is subject to approval, revision and/or rejection at any time by the publisher. Many of the articles are paid for by the author and are in effect advertisements. Publication of any advertisement does not constitute, either implied or inferred, an endorsement of services, products or businesses advertised.

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Help Scare Away Hunger At Halloween 5K

he 3rd Annual Halloween 5K to Scare Hunger Away is set to be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, starting at 9 a.m. at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park. The Halloween-themed event will include a timed and USATF-certified course, prizes for top finishers and best costumes, trick-or-treat stations for all ages, Kids Fun Run, food, music, and giveaways. Proceeds from the event will benefit CUMAC, a nonprofit agency dedicated to alleviating hunger and its root causes in Paterson, Passaic County and northern New Jersey. Robert Barwick, organizer of the event and owner of Barwick Marketing & Events Group, started the race in 2015 in hopes of addressing hunger in his community. During its first two years the Halloween 5K has grown in popularity,

helping to raise awareness and thousands of dollars for the fight against hunger in N.J. Nearly 200 people came to last year’s race, which brought runners and walkers from all over the Garden State. Barwick and the CUMAC staff are hoping for an even greater turnout this month. Attendees are being encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the race. All donations will support CUMAC’s food pantries, which serve more than 2,500 clients every month, and will provide a vital boost to its resources at a critical time of year. With the holiday season fast approaching, the CUMAC staff expects to serve even more clients in the months ahead. “We’re excited that our event is making an impact on CUMAC’s warehouse shelves and in the homes of those in

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gether this exciting event,” says Mark Dinglasan, CUMAC’s executive director. “The 5K gives the unique opportunity to educate our community about the fight to end hunger, while having some fun. Every person who runs or walks at the race this month will help change lives and we’re grateful for that.” To register for the event or continued on page 6

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Pequannock’s Holy Spirit School Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee

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By Henry M. Holden oly Spirit School’s 60th Anniversary Gala was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Legacy Castle Banquet Hall, in Pequannock, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Holy Spirit had planned for the 60th anniversary

for the last six months. “We had about 350 people show up,” said Tara Morstatt, chair of the 60th committee. “Families, former teachers, alumni, parents’ classmates, and friends joined us to commemorate an important

milestone in the school’s history, and pay tribute to its current principle, Sister Marie Antonelli, MPF.” The school was established in 1957, under the auspices of the Diocese of Paterson. “Over the past 60 years, the school has grown in many ways but has remained true to its mission: to nurture our students spiritually, academically, and emotionally,” said Antonelli. Eight pastors and six principals have been a part of the school and Antonelli has been a continual presence

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over many of those years. “She was a very young teacher at Holy Spirit School in 1957,” said Morstatt. “She spent six years here, then moved around, and came back as principal in September 1984.

She has been our principal for the past 33 years.” “In the 1960s, I had 66 children in my fourth grade,” said Antonelli. “Today we have 23 to 24 per classroom, and that’s ideal. When I came back as a principal,

we had 135 students. During this current academic year, there are 227-students, celebrating the school’s 60th anniversary.” Placing Holy Spirit’s 60th anniversary into a religious context, cont. on page 9

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timely topics. For example, “For our Valentines issue I would like to have readers submit letters on how they met their loved ones,” he says. For Memorial Day, readers will be encouraged to send in photos of loved ones lost in the service; and for Veterans Day, readers can submit photos of their family members who served. Readers are welcome to send in photos from Halloween to be posted online at www. mypaperonline.com. For the November issue, readers are asked to submit names of veterans as well as photos and information regarding when and where they

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Operation Christmas Child Comes To Holy Spirit Church

By Henry M. Holden n recent years, Holy Spirit Church in Pequannock has organized “special collections.” In addition to its annual coat collection, the angel trees, the baby items collections, and the ShopRite gift cards, this year, Kim Rizzo introduced “Operation Christmas Child” as a special project. Operation Christmas Child is a program in which individuals, families, churches, schools, and other groups collect shoeboxes and fill them with school supplies, hygiene items, fun toys, and notes of love and encouragement. The shoeboxes are delivered to one of 4,500 drop off locations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The organization “Samaritan’s Purse” collects the gift–filled shoeboxes, and delivers them to children in need around the world to show God’s love in a tangible way.

“When I was a Girl Scout leader, the township did this on a small scale,” said Rizzo. “I did a collection within our own scout troop. I read things online about testimonials from these kids, who were living in an orphanage in Romania, and who are now adults living in this country. They talked about what a pivotal experience it was to receive one of those boxes. These kids were struggling with barely just enough to eat. Then suddenly they get something that is so over-thetop in their experience- their first gift ever.” Rizzo’s experience with this in the Girl Scouts made her think this would be a nice thing to bring to her Parish. “Holy Spirit is not a wealthy parish but it’s generous in its outreach and giving to others,”

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she said. “Operation Christmas Child is one of those projects I think that brings us together and reaches out and helps others. “We look for projects to do with minimum costs,” she added. “Things that would enable us to build community within the Parish. I think we thrive on being able to help other people and we get a good feeling from that. You work on something such as gathering school supplies as a parish, and it brings everyone closer together. The parish collection period began on Oct. 14 and lasts through Oct. 31. “When shopping, think small,” said Rizzo “Everything

you send must fit in a shoebox. It ends up being a collection of small items. For example, somebody can put in a tennis ball that they got at the Dollar Store, or a beanie baby into the box. They tell us that each box should contain a “WOW” item so when the kid opens it they see a little stuffed cat, or a T-shirt with sparkles on it. That gets their attention. Everything else can be toothbrush or a bar soap or something like that.” She said, “If 400 parishioners gave even one item, many of which could cost $1-2, we would have enough small gifts to fill 25 shoe boxes! Samaritan Purse recommends a small charge-per box for shipping,” said Rizzo. “You don’t have to spend that money, but if you do, it enables you to see exactly where the box will be delivered.”

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Morris Libraries Expand Its Digital Library Program

By Jason Cohen n order to keep up with the ever evolving technological times, libraries have had to adapt. Now, residents and teachers in Morris County can access books on their personal devices, without leaving home. Now that the school year has started, MAIN (The Morris Automated Information Network) consortium libraries are making things more appealing for youngsters and even adults who are tech savvy. MAIN consortium library card holders now have the opportunity to use the TumbleBooks Library to access digital children’s story books, read along eBooks, videos, games and more. In order to help grant access to services like Tumblebooks. MAIN Executive Director Phillip Berg feels this will not only help library membership, but enhance education.

“The MAIN member libraries felt it important to help support the efforts of teachers and school libraries by not just offering a limited courtesy library card to teachers, but a full access one,” Berg said.“ Educating our young people is an important endeavor which (public libraries) can and should help as members of the greater local community.” Additionally, K-12 teachers can register for a full service library card in the town in which they teach if they do not already reside in the MAIN public libraries service area. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world. Library users may access TumbleBooks by visiting a participating library’s website

or installing the app on their smartphone. Users will be asked for their library card number to verify their access. Visit your library’s website for a link or go to: http://bit.ly/maintumblebooks. Emily Weisenstein, head of youth services at Madison Public Library, who co-chairs the MAIN Youth Services Committee, feels this new app is a step in the right direction. “It is a fantastic resource for our patrons,” Weisenstein said. “They offer a wide range of juvenile eBooks that children can access at anytime, anywhere – all they need is an Internet connection and a library card. I especially like their selection of interactive picture books, which allows children to read along with some of their favorite titles. It’s fun, easy to use, and popular.” MAIN libraries joined the

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Antonelli quoted the Filippini’s founder, St. Lucy Filippini, who said, “The Church of God is not a restful garden, but a working vineyard.” Antonelli said, “We have evolved with the times, going from a paper and pen environment to the high-tech world of iPads. There have been so many changes over the years. We went from no technology to so much technology. Technology has really come alive here. Today all our classrooms have smart boards, Chrome books, laptops, computers, and we have iPads for all the children. All the devices belong to the school and they stay in the school. The children don’t take them home. And, cell phones are not permitted to be used during the school day, or in the classroom. “We have adapted our curriculum to educate and sup-

port those entrusted to us with knowledge and understanding of our ever-changing world,” she said. The school continues to grow spiritually and academically. “We have the same challenges as any other Catholic school, but we have succeeded because of the strong support of our faculty and staff; pastors, both past and present; Holy Spirit parishioners; parents; alumni; and benefactors,” Antonelli. “Holy Spirit School accepts the challenge of fulfilling our mission as a Catholic school,” she added. “Our aim is to educate the children’s mind, strengthen their God-given intellectual powers, satisfy their soul with knowledge of their faith, and strengthen their body with organized physical activity.”

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ervice dogs provide invaluable support and assistance to people who require their services. These dogs may help guide the blind or provide emotional therapy to adults and children. Some service dogs even perform tasks around the house for people with mobility issues. Puppies trained for service work start out as bubbly animals just like any young dog. However, they will require additional obedience work and specialized training in preparation for their future duties. Service animals are in high demand, and many organizations reach out to volunteers to help foster pups who will go on to provide help to people in need. This usually occurs when the dog is between one and two

years old. Organizations like Canine Partners of the Rockies in Colorado and Susquehanna Service Dogs in Pennsylvania often place service dog puppies in homes. They may have a few dozen receiving care and training by fostering families at any given time. Anyone who has a love for animals can volunteer, and many such volunteers benefit from the knowledge that they helped contribute to the development of dogs that will go on to do so much good. To decide if raising service dogs is something you want to do, consider the following information. Puppies will need a secure environment, so homes with fenced yards that are free from hazards are ideal. Much as you

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Pequannock Youth Wrestling Signups Taking Place Now

he Pequannock Recreation Department’s wrestling season will begin Nov. 27, and registration is taking place now. All students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to sign up, have fun and learn the fundamentals of wrestling. Sportsmanship is stressed,

as is work ethic, discipline and the importance of setting and achieving goals. Those interested may sign up through Pequannock Parks and Recreation/Community Pass. The cost is $95 for children in grades kindergarten through two; $120 for kids in grades three through eight.

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Top A Potato For Charity At Columbiettes’ Potato Night

he Columbiettes of Bishop Navagh Council in Pequannock will host a Baked Potato Night on Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church’s Halloran Hall, Lincoln Park. The cost per ticket is $7 for one potato per person, and $10 for two potatoes per person. The price also includes toppings for the potatoes, salad, coffee and

dessert. The event is BYOB Reservations are suggested, though a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Unpaid reservations will expire at 6:30 p.m. Call Mary at 973-696-5707 or Pat at 973-696-2225 to make a reservation. All profits from the fundraiser help the council with charitable endeavors.

Pequannock UNICO Plans November Trips

n Thursday, Nov. 2, the Pequannock UNICO will head to The Mansion at Mountain Lakes to enjoy dancing to the music of Joe Zisa and Friends band, entertainment by a great comedian, as well as a family-style

Trunk Or Treat Planned In Pequannock

Halloween party and Trunk or Treat event is planned by the Township of Pequannock for Oct. 28 in Greenview Park. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. and will feature music and fun with Melody Mom. The cost is $5 per child and participants should bring a stick to

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he Montville Reformed Church Women’s Guild will host a Holiday Shopping Bazaar next month. This one-stop shopping event will be held on Saturday, Nov.11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor spots are now being filled. This fun shopping experience will offer various vendors, home party demonstrators and crafters. Best of all, it’s free. The kitchen will

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