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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Police Chief Mark Spitzer
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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.
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The
Kiwanis Club donated $495 to the Board of Education
last 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.
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Kiwanis
Santa Claus getting visitors
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"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."
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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
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Mayor David Scapicchio is sworn to office by US
Attorney Chris Christie. His wife, Betsy is holding
the bible.(Photo by Brian Siegelwax)
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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)
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(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.
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Mayor Richard DeLaRoche at press conference
challenging recall effort. (Photo by Kevin Elms)
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The Mount Olive Carnival held at Turkey Brook Park.
For an exclusive web album of photos taken by Joseph
Schwartz please
click here
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here he is, Mr. Mount Olive Chris Ahmer
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Photo by Marilyn
Ryan
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"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.
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"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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