SPARTA — As part of its fall educational series for parents and caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges, the Morris/Sussex Division of Family Support Organization will be offering ?Project Alert? on Tuesday, Sept. 14 beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. at the Sparta Presbyterian Church.
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The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) has received a financial commitment from the State of New Jersey to assist with its projected revenue shortfall on solid waste debt obligations.
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Last week in a photo spread of children at Camp Sacajawea, we said that campers range from kindergarten to eighth grade. But they actually have a preschool camp also. That program takes 3- and 4-year-olds. We apologize for overlooking them.
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Sparta — Biryukov Academy?s founder, Elena Zelenina, is opening up her school in Sparta to new students of all levels.
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Planning is key to a smooth transition from summer to school
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Andover Borough - The Andover Inn held a tradition of serving people since the mid 1850s. And now where the former historic inn once stood are Jimmy?s Italian Tavern, promising old world charm mixed with modern amenities.
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Sparta — Tiny Town Preschool, located in Sparta, will be extending its services to families within the area as of this September.
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Sparta — On Thursday, Aug. 12 Specialty Surgical Center in Sparta held an open house that gave the attendees personalized tours, BP screenings, a hand washing clinic, demonstrations, children?s activities and refreshments.
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Eileen Francis was chosen as Sparta?s 2010 Outstanding Older American by the Sparta Town Council in July. She was chosen for her attitude and her community and civic involvement. This includes being vice president of the Tuesday Sparta Senior Club, co-chair of the Senior Advisory Committee and single-handedly creating a senior discount directory for Sparta. She?s a member of Blessed Kateri Parish where she serves in the Stephen Ministry and a Eucharistic Minister. She also volunteers for the senior van phone line. Eileen competes every year in the Sparta Senior Olympics where she has won the spirit award. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter Carol, son-in-law Tom and grandchildren Ted and Eileen.
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SPARTA — Sparta Unites for our Schools (?SUfoS?) will meet with New Jersey Education Commissioner Bret Schundler in Trenton on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
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SPARTA — The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services will host free training for volunteers who wish to become counselors for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
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Newton — Newton High School Class of 1955 will have its class reunion on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Lafayette House.
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Four photography students of Christine Mase from the Summer Arts Workshop at Sparta Middle School won awards at the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show/New Jersey State Fair. They were Gabby Redding, first place, ages 14-15 (pictured); Raymond Roggero, first place, ages 12-13; Jaxon Mase, second place, ages 10-11 (pictured); and Joey Zazzara, third place, ages 10-11.
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Noah?s Ark Animal Welfare Association Diamond is a 3-year-old pit bull/terrier who is sweet and friendly. She loves long walks, playing fetch, and is good at climbing. She is spayed and up-to-date with routine shots.
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Over 80 children and 35 volunteers participated in the Baobab Blast, a Vacation Bible School Camp held at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Sparta. Through interactive bible stories, music, crafts and games the children learned biblical messages about trust, love, discipleship sharing, and helping.
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Pass It Along has a full-time AmeriCorp position available.
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The Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad (BARKS) is holding a Pet Photo Contest Fundraiser. Enter a portrait of your beloved pet. Finalists will be judged in person by the attendees of Byram Day on Sept. 11. Prizes to be awarded for Best Dog Portrait, Best Cat Portrait and Best Other Pet Portrait. Submission deadline is Aug. 31. Visit www.barksinc.com for more information.
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A law that lowers the allowable radius for bow hunting around an occupied building to 150 feet was signed into law on Aug. 19 by Gov. Chris Christie.
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Cyclists must obey traffic laws Bicycles are considered vehicles and cyclists should obey the same traffic laws as motorists.
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New program will provide opportunities for kids with disabilities, By Fran Hardy
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Andover — The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) Sussex-Warren Chapter will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Andover Diner.
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Cathy Beggan, president of Rise-N-Shine, L.L.C., a Sparta-based company, is going to the Emmys to promote her line of 12 all-natural supplements, including Go Away Gray, which gradually eliminates gray hair, turning your hair back to its youthful color. ?We are so thankful and thrilled to be a part of television?s most honored night. It is an ideal outlet for our entire line of all natural products, including our latest, Loosen Up, an all natural joint formula.? Pictured are Beggan and her children.
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Sparta — The employment and labor practice group at Laddey, Clark and Ryan, will present a half-day employment law breakfast seminar for small and mid-size employers on ?Personnel Policies and the Employee Handbook? on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Embassy Suites in Parsippany.
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Robert Piper, a student at Willow Tree Dance Academy in Sparta, had a year full of high achievements with his tap dancing. He gained high achievements with four platinum awards, a third place overall award at Encore DCS, first place overall award at Star Systems Regional Competition in Sparta, and a first place National Grand Champion Award at Star Systems National Competition in Myrtle Beach. He was also awarded the ?Potential? Judges Award at the Onstage New York Regional?s Competition. Most recently, Robert was given the Tap City Outstanding Youth Award by the American Tap Dance Foundation, and he also won first place at the Hamburg Talent Show for his tap solo ?Language of Rhythm? choreographed by instructor Michelle Paradise.
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From Nanna?s kitchen to yours, By Rose Sgarlato
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Project Self-Sufficiency hosted a back-to-school fair in preparation of the new school year, By John Church
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Aug. 4 Jeffrey J. Galindo, 29, of Newton was sentenced to six years state prison, $3,055 in fines and a six month loss of driver?s license.
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SUSSEX — The Sussex County Department of Environmental and Public Health Services, Office of Public Health Nursing will hold the following clinics In September:
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Sparta — When Hilltop Country Day School?s playground showed signs of aging a group of parents and teachers came together to do some homework and take a closer look at how children play.
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Aug. 11 A Netcong man was arrested during the early morning hours after he ran out of gas on West Mountain Road. James Magilton, 47, was driving a pick-up truck near Sparta High School when the vehicle became disabled.
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