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Friends
of Lake Neepaulin Offer College Scholarship
Friends of Lake Neepaulin (FOLN) is offering a $500 Scholarship
to a 2008 high school graduate who has been accepted and plans
to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in September, 2008. The
award will be based on the individual’s academic performance
and community involvement/social service. Preference is given to
FOLN members, residents of the Lake Neepaulin community, and residents
of Wantage Township. Application deadline is May
15, 2008.Click here to download application (pdf format) |
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Dumping — Drains to LakeOn Saturday, April 19, twelve youths from Lake Neepaulin labeled 40 storm drains leading to the lake with the statement, "No Dumping — Drains to Lake." This project was conducted in conjunction with Earth Day on April 22. It is the first of several storm drain labeling sessions to be conducted by Lake Neepaulin youth during the coming months. The project was organized and sponsored by the Friends of Lake Neepaulin and the Walkill River Watershed Management Group. In the photo, Jennifer Gately (on right with hat), Walkill River Watershed Ambassador, instructs the participants on the labeling process. Photo submitted by Tom Jable, FOLN. |
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Work Day at Lusscroft Farm. More than 40 volunteers from the NJD Society of American Foresters, NJ State Park employees, NJ Forest Service employees and volunteers, Boy Scouts and H&AA volunteers participated in a work day at Lusscroft Farm on April 12. The volunteers cleared trials, felled selected trees, split and stacked firewood and created brushpile habitat for birds and wildlife. The two sugar maple stands at Lusscroft are being managed by the NJDSAF with the potential for maple syrup production as early as 2009. The 2008 opening of Lusscroft's trails for hiking and horse back riding is set for 10 a.m. on May 17, 2008. Visit www.lusscroftfarm.com for further information. photo submitted by Maggie Kolicko |
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Wantage
Dog Park Named One of Best Dog Parks in U.S.
In the latest issue (May 2008) of Dog Fancy magazine, the Wantage Dog Park was named one of the top ten dog parks in the nation. Congratulations to Stu Baker and the Dog Park Users group for this national recognition! |
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| Upcoming Community Events | ||||||||||||
| Dance – The Sussex Antlers Lodge #5 is hosting their next Middle School Dance May 9 from 8 to 11 p.m. $5 per person. Come for a night of fun with any middle-school aged friends! (This event is NOT limited to Sussex Middle School students only, but to any middle school aged students!) Any questions? Call Dawn Singh at 973-903-9196. | ||||||||||||
| High Point Soccer Club Fall Season Registration– May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and on May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.at the Sussex Elks Club Open to children ages 4 – 14 in the HPRS district. Children must be 4 years old by the start of the season in order to play. Questions, contact Jennifer Manziano at hpscreg@embarqmail.com or 875-8335. more soccer info | ||||||||||||
| Just 4 Fun Soccer – a recreational soccer program for special needs individuals. In-person registration for the Fall season will be held at the Sussex Elks Club on May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. For information about this program, please contact Dan Graham at 702-2046 or e-mail daniel.j.graham@verizon.com. | ||||||||||||
| Special Events Day at High Point State Park – May 10. Come and show you support High Point State Park! Various activities are scheduled by the Friends of High Point State Park to be enjoyed by everyone. Bring your “camp” chair, beach blanket, picnic basket, and water to drink. Spend the day appreciating some of the many things that High Point State Park has to offer. In case of rain, some events will be held in the interpretative center. Please stay for a press conference sponsored by the Sierra Club. It will follow the afternoon events, and will be held at the base of the monument. Click here for flier with schedule of events. | ||||||||||||
FOLN Yard and Bake Sale – RESCHEDULED – Due to last Saturday's inclement weather, FOLN has rescheduled its Yard and Bake Sale for this Saturday, May 10th at the Beach, 8a.m. to 2p.m. If you want to sell your goods at the beach, you can purchase a spot at the beach for $20. Contact Joy Steinbacher, 702-8087. Bakers Needed: In conjunction with the Yard Sale, FOLN will also hold a bake sale at the beach. We would greatly appreciate any donation of baked goods—cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, muffins, etc.— for the bake sale. If you can help, please contact Elizabeth Shevlin at 702-2223 or via e-mail at lizzy333333@hotmail.com. Arrange for a Friday evening pick-up or drop off bake goods at beach before 8 a.m. on Saturday. |
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| Salsa Party – Saturday, May 10 at the Sussex Elks. Spinning the latest Salsa Sounds. To benefit Elks’ charities. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dinner served at 8 p.m. All-U-Can-Eat Buffet (Provided by Double “S” Diner), draft beverages. Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets available at Double “S” Diner or call Pete at 201 463-8187 (cell). (18 to party... 21 to drink) | ||||||||||||
| Mother's Day Breakfast – Sunday, May 11 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Colesville Firehouse. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Takeout available. Mother's Day flowers available. | ||||||||||||
| Dining for Dogs – Wantage Dog Park Fund Drive now until June 4. Go to Krogh's Restaurant & Brew in Sparta, enjoy a wonderful meal, present a fund drive coupon, and 10% of your check will be donated to the Wantage Dog Park. Visit as many times as you want to donate money towards the Wantage Dog Park. Coupons can be obtained from www.wantagedogpark.com or at Baker's Pharmacy, Main Street, Sussex. To make a reservation at Krogh's call (973) 729-8428 or visit www.kroghs.com. | ||||||||||||
| Special Meeting of the Sussex Wantage Regional BOE – Monday May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence School All-Purpose Room for the purpose of personnel appointments and any other business that is needed. | ||||||||||||
| SMA
Clinic –
May 14.
Chem 18 / hemogram / lipid profile. To register: 973-579-0570 x1211 |
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| Spring Book Sale – May 16 & 17. Details to come... | ||||||||||||
| Travel Soccer Tryouts – May 16 & 17. For teams and tryout times, see soccer page. | ||||||||||||
| Lusscroft
Farm Trails Reopening Celebration – Join the Heritage & Agriculture
Association as they celebrate the reopening of the trail system located
at Lusscroft Farm on Saturday May 17, starting at 10 a.m.
The schedule for the day is: 10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a Reception with light refreshments 10:30 a.m. Hike for casual/novice hikers 11:30 a.m. Hike for intermediate hikers 1:00 p.m. Hike for experienced hikers During each of the hikes, Kevin Mitchell will share historical information about the trail system and discuss the various habitats encountered along the trails. Hikers should wear appropriate shoes and clothing for hiking. For additional information about the reopening of the Lusscroft Trail System or about the Lusscroft site, visit www.lusscroftfarm.com. |
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| Friends of the Library Meeting – May 22, 7 p.m. at the Library. | ||||||||||||
| Football and Cheerleading Registration – High Point Hawks Midget Football – at the Sussex Fire House on May 17 from 9 a.m. to – 1 p.m.; May 30, 6 – 8 p.m. and May 31, noon to 3p.m. Fees are: Flag $55; Cheerleading $85; Tackle football $110. Family max $250. | ||||||||||||
| DAR Museum to Open for Season – On Saturday May 17, 2008 the DAR museum will open for the season. The museum is the grand home of the Rev. Elias VanBunshooten and dates back to the late 1700s. The museum features many original family pieces from the VanBunschooten/ Cooper families. The lovely Dutch colonial home and the outbuildings will all be open for viewing and touring. Also housed in the museum is a local genealogy library. The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution operates the museum. It is open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays between 1 and 4 p.m. from May 17 through October 15. Donation is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens over 55 on Thursdays, and $1 for children. The museum is located at 1097, Route 23 North in Wantage Township. School and other groups are asked to please call ahead for an appointment. Contact 875-4610 for directions and appointments. | ||||||||||||
| Sussex Borough Garage Sale – May 17 & 18. Deadline to be placed on map is May 2., Fee is $5. Call 875-2290 for more information. | ||||||||||||
| Tricky Tray– June 6 at the Beemerville Fire Hall. Doors open 6:30. Drawing at 8 p.m. Lots of trays, regular specials, super special (WAL*MART GIFT CARD) Hosted by the Beemerville Ladies Auxiliary. For more info call Missy at 973-827-5300 or Sharon at 875-1188. | ||||||||||||
| Benefit Dinner – A benefit dinner will be held in the honor of Shanna Coursen On June 7 at 5 p.m. at the Sussex Fire House. Shanna is a 17 year-old girl who has a one year old boy. On March 24 she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a form of lymph node cancer. She is currently undergoing Chemo therphy treatment at Morristown Hospital. For benefit info or tickets you may call Terri Coursen at 973-702-7244 or Tucker Coursen @ 973-875-9638. | ||||||||||||
Deep
Sea Blue Fishing Trip – Monday June 23.
Sponsored By: Sussex United Methodist Church. Details:
Leave Ross’ Corner at 5 a.m.,
Boat Leaves Belmar Marina at 7 a.m.
Boat returns: 3 p.m. |
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| HPRHS Hoops Camp – June & July. See basketball page for details. | ||||||||||||
| Soccer "F" Coaching License Course – July 25-26. See soccer page for details. | ||||||||||||
| reunions | ||||||||||||
| High School Reunion – The All-Class Sussex High School Reunion is scheduled for September 27 at the Beemerville Fire Hall. More details to come. | ||||||||||||
| High
Point Regional High School Class of 1977 and 1978 – 30th
Class Reunion is this year! Reunion will be held on July 5 at the SC Fairgrounds. Barbeque and pig roast begins at 2 p.m. Bring your own beverage. Advanced tickets are are $25 per person. After June 20 tickets will be $40. All HPRHS alumni are invited. For reservations/more information contact: Brenda Carpender Snyder at bbsnyder1982@yahoo.com Kathly Trumble at trumblek@secprosys.com or 875-9152 Charlie Kieffer at ckieffer@kiefferelectric.com or 973-948-7598. |
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| continuing programs ... | ||||||||||||
| Veteran's Memorial – how you can help | ||||||||||||
| An Invitation to Amateur Artists – Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m. Have you been wanting to paint/model/sketch, etc., but can't seem to get around to it? Would you enjoy getting together with others for informal artistic afternoons? Please join us on Monday afternoons in the library’s community room. Bring whatever materials you need for your chosen media. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Young at 973-875-7864. | ||||||||||||
| High Point State Park Programs –Details on Park website. | ||||||||||||
| Free Lunch – The Church of the Good Shepherd serves a free lunch every Saturday at noon. It available to all. For more information, please call the church office at 875-0919. | ||||||||||||
| Wantage
School History Project Wantage School celebrated its 70th birthday on September 27, 2007. Community people needed to tell their memories of school life. details |
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