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Thursday, September 09, 2010
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   Bill and Linda Sohl are being honored next Tuesday evening at a dinner in the Silver Spring Farm Restaurant at 6 p.m. They are to receive the Tom Klecka Humanitarian of the year Award. Bill is the township business administrator. Both he and Linda have a long list of committed service to the township. For further information contact the Chamber at (973) 691-0109 or go on line at: mtolivechambernj.com

GETTING IN SHAPE   Patients Cynthia Pawjowski of Port Murray
and Frankie Kenny of Blairstown walking the treadmill under the
watchful eyes of nurses Peggy Kremer and Patty Grzybowski

Ground was broken this week to add two additional
parking spaces to the new public library.
Shown (l to r) are: Bill Sohl, Township Business Administrator, Suzanne Jeska, Library Board President, Ken Flint, Contractor- Andy-Matt/Benkendorf, Rita Hilbert, Library Director, and Stan Miller, Library Trustee. Not present, but recognized for their contribution to this project are Frank Dolan, Sr. Township Engineering Aide, Judith Hirky, Library Trustee, and members of the township council.

All Veterans Memorial Ground Breaking
Back row ( left to right) Eric Wood, Paul Tritt, Chris Kaytus, Phil Regina, Frank Demboski, Axel Pierson, David Mariani, Zach Heeman, Matt Henry, Luke Heeman, Connor McGrath, Josh Lavin, Alex Joss ( Front row) Peter Vanderberg, Alex Falvey, Roger Aanonsen, Cliff Demboski, George Ulbrich, Riley McGrath, Kyle Gordon, Ian Ainsworth. Not pictured: Austin Niblett, Jeff Noble
Pictured above High School Principal Kevin Stansberry congratulates Eric Wood on receiving two prestigious awards for his volunteer efforts, one from President George W. Bush. That's School Board President Anthony Strillacci waiting to congratulate Eric.
MOUNT OLIVE - Charlene (Charlie) Uhrmann is leaving no stone unturned in her quest to inform the public and raise funds for the All Veteran’s Memorial at Turkey Brook Park. It’s a daunting task.
So far she’s made dozens of presentations before groups as diverse as the Board of Education, the Free Masons, St. Jude Church, the Budd Lake Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce. She’s also spoken before many social and public bodies. She’s encouraged by the enthusiasm she has received from every group.
Her goal is to sell 37,000 commemorative brick pavers with the names of veterans from any war for $25 each. The veteran can have served in the time of war or peace. So far she’s sold more than 3,000, some as far back as the American Revolution. The architect rendering (above) was done by Glen Pellet of Schemata Architects in Summit. It shows a preamble that will include 24 inch squares with the names of each U.S. president along with the dates they served and a quotation with which they can be identified.
It all started when Charlie’s son, Eric, conceptualized the project as part of his Eagle Scout award. Charlie caught the spirit and started working with him to make the project a reality and that has evolved into pretty near a full time effort. For further information concerning the project visit www.publiusmarketing.com/memorial.
Police Chief Mark Spitzer
Mount Olive Mayor David Scapiccio met with members of the Chamber of Commerce at a special "Breakfast with the Mayor" meeting this week in the Longhorne Restaurant. Lou Nisizoczio, chamber president, welcomed Scapicchio.
The Kiwanis Club donated $495 to the Board of Education laste week to purchase five pediatric defibrillator electrodes for the schools. Previous donations include $720 to the Flanders Fire and First Aid Squad for eight pediatric defibrillator electrodes, a joint donation with the Lions Club; $2,625 to the Police Department for seven defibrillator voltage upgrades and seven pediatric defibrillator electrodes, also a joint donation with the Lions Club; $1,800 to Budd Lake Fire Aid and Rescue Squad for four defibrillator voltage upgrades and $1,500 to the Budd Lake Fire Department toward a new pediatric capable defibrillator. Pictures are Santa, who looks remarkably like Councilman Steve Rattner; School Board President Anthony Strillacci and Mount Olive Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosalie Lamonte.
Kiwanis Santa Claus getting visitors

"Read In"
Some 500 teachers and students in the Sandshore School in Mount Olive took part in this year’s “Children’s Book Week”… a “celebration of the written word.” Book Week is held to encourage youngsters to spend more time with books, authors, and illustrators. Each morning during book week a poem or a book review was given by a student. They also had opportunities to win prizes for completing literary puzzles. Teachers engaged in special story times and invited guest readers into their classrooms. Students shown above gathered in the school’s hallway for the "Read In."
Another donation for defibrillator kits….The Mount Olive Kiwanis and Lions made another donation for the children’s life saving devices. Pictured above at the check presentation are members of the Flanders Fire and First Aid Squad, members of the Town Council in the back row and in the front center Kiwanis President Brian Siegelwax and Lion Councilman John Biondi.
Photo by Lion Don Hill
Mayor David Scapicchio is sworn to office by US Attorney Chris Christie.
His wife, Betsy is holding the bible.
(Photo by Brian Siegelwax)
The Mount Olive Girls Babe Ruth League copped the North Jersey District Championship and won the NJ State Championship as well as the MIddle Atlantic Regional Campionship titles. They're a nationally rated team. Good going girls!
(Photo by Donald Hill of Flanders)
(L.toR.) Brian O'Connell is assisted by son, Ian, in adding a Kiwanis pin to the collar of the club's newest member, Tom Courtright.
Mayor Richard DeLaRoche at press conference challenging recall effort. (Photo by Kevin Elms)
The Mount Olive Carnival held at Turkey Brook Park.
For an exclusive web album of photos taken by Joseph Schwartz please click here
The Mount Olive Kiwanis Club held an over the week-end Cancer Relay for life and raised $2,090. Kiwanian Vivian Gaspar is shown calling the next shift of volunteers for the concession stand.
THE FACES OF EARTH DAY- The Mount Olive Township Library was the center for this year’s 11th annual Earth Day. Scout Troops, high school teens, and residents joined to clean up the Library and Municipal Building Grounds and portions of Flanders-Drakestown and Wolfe Roads. There also were activities for children that included coloring frisbees, making bird feeders, and planting seed cups to take home. The high school students did the face painting of the children. Pictured above (LtoR): Jared Schollenburg, Jenny Heeman, Trish Joss, Tim Caufield, MacKenzie Joss, Susie Caufield, Lohit Sodagum, Mayor Richard De La Roche, and Jason Schollenburg.
Mount Olive Councilwoman Colleen Labow was one of a few volunteers selected from more than 100 submitted by volunteer organizations in the northwest section of the state to receive a coveted Volunteer Management Centers Inc. “Trustee Award” for her volunteer efforts. She is shown above at the awards dinner last night with Morris County Freeholder Frank Druetzler. Colleen was nominated by the Mount Olive Kiwanis Club.
Here he is, Mr. Mount Olive Chris Ahmer
Ground breaking for Mt. Olive High School. It was a happy day all around when two years of preparation concluded with the ground breaking. Shown above turning over some dirt at the ceremonial ground breaking are (left to right) Board Members Judy Johnson and Daniel Amianda, Board President Larry McEntee and Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosalie Lamonte, Board Member Mark Werner and High School Principal Kevin Stansberry.
Mount Olive Republican Candidates for Town Council. Three Councilmen are seeking reelection to four year terms, Council President Rob Greenbaum, Steve Rattner and Ray Perkins. Russ Tepper, a newcomer to public office, is seeking the other four year seat. John Biondi, also a newcomer, is running for the unexpired two year seat.

(Pictured above front row left to right are: Biondi and Rattner. Rear Row: Perkins, Greenbaum and Tepper.)
The Thunder team, front row (l to r) Joshua Thomlinson-Aaron, Brett Schnatter, Garrett Schneider, Kevin Miller, Bernie Neuhaus, Jr. Alex Derrig, Gus Kazameas, Aaron Markowitz, Nico Bonanno, Tyler McConnell, and Matt Gordon. Back row (l to r) General Manager Mark Markowitz, Mayor Richard De La Roche, holding Yogi Berra’s autographed bat, Jim Lynch, Coach Bernie Neuhaus, Sr., and Manager Dan Gordon.
Mount Arlington
School Principal Jane Jamieson presided at the school's Awards Night on Tuesday. Many children, as well as teachers, received awards (See article). Pictured are Jamieson and the district's elected Outstanding Teachers, Susan Cummings and Jennifer Ochoa.
Awards Night, Fun Night at Mount Arlington Board. of Education meeting. Among the children receiving awards were: Billy Silvia, Vienna Amato, Kevin Dec, Tracy Devlin, Michael Buckley and Caitlyn Song.
Caitlin Cuskley, a junior at Roxbury High School, portrays “Beauty” in the Vagabond Players colorful rock/pop adaptation of the story of Sleeping Beauty in the Baker Theater, 41 West Blackwell Street, Dover. Performances will be held Friday, and Saturday of this week at 11 a.m. then again next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (May 26, 27 and 28) at the same time. Admission is $8 per person or $6 per person in groups of 10 or more.
Reservations are required for weekday performances only. For further information or reservations contact Frank Burns Jr., production director at (973) 610-9949 or fburnsjr@patmedia.net. The public is invited to join TVP and the Baker as they continue to revitalize this authentic vaudeville theater into a dynamic performing Arts Center for all ages. TVP is a non-profit organization.
Photo by Marilyn Ryan

"The NJ League of Municipalities Scholarship award
and certificate was presented to Tim Burkly at a
Public Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. "
In the photo: Burkly Family & Mayor (L to R) Charlotte, Lizey, Kevin (father) Tim Burkly (front center) Sarah (mother) and Mayor Richard De La Roche, Mount Olive Township.
"Mount Arlington School Board"
Thomas Morgan, a newly elected school board member, is sworn to office this week by Business Administrator Ralph Redisch. (See related story Mt. Arlington School Board reorganizes.)
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"State Champs"
Students from local Karate Dojo, American Isshinryu Academy in Stanhope, shined this weekend at the New Jersey Amateur Athletic Union NJ State Qualifier Karate Championship.
Left to right (back): Scott LaPelusa, Andrew LaPelusa from Stanhope. (Front) Jamie Power from Andover, Denis McCorry from Byram, Amanda Araujo from Stanhope, and Jonathan Nisbet from Byram.
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