Mount Olive Easter Egg Hunt 2012

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Mount Olive High School Key Club and the Mount Olive Kiwanis Club are hosting the 2012 Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 in Turkey Brook Park on Flanders Road, Budd Lake, New Jersey.

Event Registration begins at 12:30pm, the Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Donations are $7 per child. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available for $5 each, or $8 for two.

No pillow cases will be allowed; and children should bring baskets or small bags.

Only children under 3 may be assisted by an adult to collect eggs.

Event Contact Information
For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt, please email Colleen Labow or call (973) 219-8639.

Mount Olive Township Council Debate

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate between the candidates for four, four-year seats** on the Mount Olive Township Council. The debate will be held tomorrow, Wednesday October 21st beginning at 7:00pm in the Mount Olive Middle School auditorium.

** Terms Expirirng 12/31/09 are Steve Rattner, Ray Perkins, Rob Greenbaum, and John Mania.

Free Rabies Clinic Mount Olive Township

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Health Department will hold its annual free rabies clinic on October 23rd,2009 at Tractor Supply on Route 206, Flanders from 5pm-8pm.

All dogs and cats must be on leashes or in approved crates. Please do not feed your pet before the clinic. Dog and cat licenses will be available(for Mt. Olive residents).

For additional information, contact Mount Olive Animal Control Officer William Cirone at (973) 691-0900 Ext. 7334.

Got Leaves? Mount Olive Township Leaf Pickup

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - Mount Olive Township will begin curbside collection of bagged leaves on October 1st and run through December 15th, 2009.

Leaves must be placed out for collection in brown paper biodegradable waste bags only for pick-up. Leaves in plastic bags will not be taken. Raking, blowing, or otherwise depositing leaves into the public streets is not permitted by the town.

For additional information, visit the Mount Olive Township website, division of Road and Sanitation »

GM spares Mount Olive NJ dealership

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Callaremi Buick Pontiac, GMC and Cadillac on Route 46 was scheduled to be shut down as part of General Motors’ reorganization plan in January of 2010.

After an outcry from local residents, intense lobbying from the owner Michael Callaremi and his family, and support from Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, GM has decided to reinstate the a family-run car dealership.

A 'Many Thanks' celebration will be held at the dealership from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 24th.

Mt Olive Recreation Spring Photo Contest Winners 2009

by Noelle Kehrley
Managing Editor

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Recreation Department held it's 1st Annual Spring Photo Contest celebrating what makes Mount Olive Township a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

The 1st Place, Best Over-all award winner is Jon Carmody, who entered as an Amateur Adult in the category Outdoors: Landscapes, Wildlife, Nature. Carmody won a $100.00 cash prize donated by Flanders Veterinary Clinic and of course, bragging rights.



The following winners were honored during a reception at the Chili's of Mount Olive...

• Best Amateur Adult Andrew Palmieri – $50 gift certificate to Kennedy’s Pub.
• Runner Up Amateur Adult Alan DiBenedetto – $25 gift certificate to Chili’s Grill & Bar.
• Most Innovative Krystal Straw – $50.00 cash prize donated by Dr. Steven Denholtz, D.M.D.
• Best Under 18 Lauren Wisnewski – $50 gift certificate to Golf Zone.
• Runner Up Under 18 Dan Ilg – $25 gift certificate to Rita’s in Flanders.
• Best Professional Adult Matthew Jones – a $50 gift certificate to Verizon Wireless.

Each photo entered in the 2009 Spring Photo Contest was judged based on technical quality, creativity, and the effectiveness of conveying the beauty or unique character of our town during spring in Mount Olive.

The judges panel included Joe Gigli, professional photographer; Noelle Kehrley, Managing Editor of Flanders NJ News, and Dan Kehrley, President YFM Media; Megan Boyd, a Mount Olive High School photography teacher; and Jennifer and Mike Rousseau, of Our Town Magazine.

Winning photos will be displayed on the mountolivetownship.com "Township Recreation" page. Printed, mounted photos will be displayed at the Municipal building and at prize sponsors' place of business.

Flu shots offered on October 3rd in Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - Flu shots will be offered to all Mount Olive Township residents from 1 to 4pm on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at the Mount Olive Senior Center.

Seniors 65 or older are free with a Medicare card(Must have it with you). People with the HMO Medicare plan, should go to your regular doctor for this season's flu shot.

The fee is $15 for all other residents.

For more information, call Mount Olive Public Health Nurse Maryann Piegaro at (973) 691-0900, extension 7353.

Mount Olive Library Bag o'Books Sale

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The Friends of the Mount Olive Library will hold their annual Bag o'Books Sale Saturday, September 19th from 10am to 2pm. Located behind the Mount Olive Library on 202 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Flanders NJ 07836, opposite the Senior Center.

Buy a well-made reusable bag for a very low price and fill it up for $5.00 as many times as you wish. This years Bag o'Books Sale features excellent volumes in the category of HISTORY & POLITICS donated by the residents of Mount Olive and surrounding towns. All proceeds help fund programs and materials for the Mount Olive Library.

For more information, call the Friends of the Mount Olive Library (973) 691-8686, visit www.mopl.org or stop by the annual meeting at the Mount Olive Library October 21st at 7pm.

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen comes to Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, representing New Jersey's 11th District, will hold a “Town Meeting” at the Mount Olive Middle School (located on Wolfe Road, Budd Lake) in the auditorium on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 9am.

The meeting will be an opportunity for Congressman Frelinghuysen to discuss the key issues he is working on in Congress, while also giving attendees a chance to address their individual concerns. "Saturday's town hall meeting will provide residents of our local communities with an open forum to ask questions and share their comments about any and all issues," Frelinghuysen said. "I look forward to listening to each question and discussing the vital issues we're working on in Congress."

For more information, please contact Rep. Frelinghuysen's District Office in Morristown at (973) 984-0711.

Seating may be limited. Helpful constituent service staff will be available before and after the meeting to address individual concerns. People requiring special accommodations should contact Rep. Frelinghuysen's office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled town hall meeting.

Budd Lake New Jersey Blood Drive

BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY - Christ Episcopal Church of Budd Lake has partnered with the Blood Center of New Jersey to host a blood drive on Saturday, September 19th from 10am to 3pm.

The Christ Church of Budd Lake is located at 369 Sandshore Road in the Budd Lake section of Mount Olive, at the corner of Smithtown and Sandshore Roads.
To signup go to www.bloodnj.org and enter zip code 07828, then use company code “Christ Episcopal Church”.

For additional information please call the Christ Church of Budd Lake at (973) 347-1866 or visit www.christchurchbuddlake.org.

About the Blood Center of New Jersey
The Blood Center of New Jersey supplies over 100,000 blood products annually to the hospitals and medical centers of New Jersey. Recruiting donors to keep an ample supply of blood available for people in the communities served is an ongoing effort. It takes 160 local resident donatations every day to adequately meet the needs of the 30 hospitals and medical centers that receive blood products from The Blood Center of New Jersey. Please... Help save a life.

For more information on becoming a blood donor in your area, please vist www.bloodnj.org

Christ Church Budd Lake Multi-Family Yard Sale

BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY - Christ Church Budd Lake will be hosting its Third Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, September 12th 2009 .

The Church is located at the corner of Sandshore and Smithtown Roads(369 Sandshore Road) in Mount Olive. from 9-4pm. The Yard Sale begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm rain or shine. All of the proceeds from the sale will benefit children in need.

For more information call Paula Ackley (973) 347-5457.

Palma, Christian take top prizes at ITCA Leprechaun Leap

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - Over 350 runners competed in this year's ITCA Annual Leprechaun Leap at the International Trade Center, many of whom competed last year. But when it was over this time, the top finishers were a whole new crew.

Despite some heat from a handful of competitors, Lou Palma of Clinton, 27, was the overall champion, taking first in 16:31.3, ahead of 15-year old Joseph Presetifilipp of Hopatcong and Peter Kashulines, 45, of Mountain Lakes. Scott Chamberlin of Allamuchy Township, another 15-year old, came in fourth, just ahead of last year's winner, Mark Bahnuk of Hackettstown, 26, who was fifth.

Mary Christian(pictured right) of Flanders won the women's end of it, finishing in 19:06.3. She was trailed by Janine Neill of Andover, Alison Jeffs from Chester, and Bailey Ott of Pompton Lakes. Last year's female winner, Christine Scheuch, like her male counterpart winner last year, came in fifth place. Ott, at 15, was the youngest finisher on the female side.

The 12th Annual Leprechaun Leap 5K, sponsored by Picatinny Federal Credit Union and held on March 22nd, featured runners from throughout the region, many of whom wore "green" in post St. Patrick's Day honor. Proceeds from the charity race will be going to the Unit Fellowship Fund, which supports families of Morris County soldiers who are deployed overseas.

"We are thrilled to have the proceeds go to such an important group of people," said Tom Quigley, Business Development Manager for Picatinny Federal Credit Union. "Life is tough enough on these families and if we can help ease the strain even a little bit it goes a long ways in making things better."

Rounding out the Top 10 for the men were Zachary Miller, Budd Lake, Glen Oakley of Blairstown, Antonio Massa, Denville, Kevin Mulvihill, Long Valley, and Ryan Fischlein, Succasunna.

Finishing out the Top 10 for the women were Nirmala Alcapeddt, Randolph, Andrea Lovas, Oxford, Sarah Masukewicz, Flanders, Kristen Girondi, Hamburg, and Wendy Kerr, Hawthorne.

The race was presented in partnership between the ITCA and the Mount Olive Mayor's Wellness Council. The goal of the Mayors Wellness Council is to increase opportunities for New Jersey residents to participate in daily physical activity with a long-term goal of reducing personal and health care costs secondary to obesity.

For a full listing of racing results, visit www.bestrace.com.

To find out more about events hosted by the ITCA go to www.ITCAevents.org or call the ITCA at (973) 347-3088.

ABOUT PICATINNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Picatinny Federal Credit Union was established in 1939 at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, New Jersey. The Credit Union started as a small financial institution offering basic savings accounts to civilian members and later included both active and retired military personnel.

Today, Picatinny Federal Credit Union is a full service financial institution with 4 branches in Morris County, more than 15,000 members, over 200 businesses and more than $200 million in assets. In 2005, the Credit Union was granted a Community Charter, which allows anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Morris County, N.J. to become a member of the Credit Union and take advantage of all the financial services provided such as savings, checking, money markets, IRA's, loans and on-line banking with free bill payer.

Picatinny Federal Credit Union has been committed to its members' needs above all else since 1939. The Credit Union currently has over 15,000 members, with total assets exceeding $200 million. Well over 200 local companies offer the benefit of credit union membership to their employees.

To learn more about Picatinny Federal Credit Union, visit www.picacreditunion.com.

Holocaust Memorial at Temple HaTikvah

FLANDERS, NEW JERSEY - Temple HaTikvah of Flanders will be observing Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day through traditional prayers, readings and reflection honoring the memory of the Six Million and affirming the continuity of Jewish life. The theme this year will be an exploration through discussion of Affirmation and Rebellion: Faith After the Holocaust. The program will begin at 7:30 PM, Monday, April 20th at Temple HaTikvah in Flanders, New Jersey.


ABOUT TEMPLE HATIKVAH
Temple Hatikvah is a family-oriented conservative Jewish Center with an active youth program. Since the beginning, Temple Hatikvah's mission was to represent strong Jewish values with emphasis on education and social action while providing a warm environment for social activities and celebrations.

Temple HaTikvah is located at the intersection of Flanders-Bartley and Pleasant Hill Roads in Flanders, just a mile from Route 206. For more information, call (973)584-0212 or visit templehatikvahnj.org.

Mt Olive Recreation Winter Photo Contest Winner

by Noelle Kehrley
Managing Editor

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY - The Mount Olive Township Recreation Department held it's 1st Annual Winter Photo Contest celebrating what makes Mount Olive Township a Great Place to Live, Work and Play!

The 1st Place, Best Over-all award winner is Kristina Ailara, who entered as an Amateur Adult with her photo titled 'Berries at Turkey Brook Park'. Besides bragging rights, Ailara won a prize packet valued at $100 with donations from Branda's Italian Grill, The Market Place & Instant Imprints.

The winners, who were honored at a reception at the Mount Olive Bar and Grill, also included Linda Spaet, Best Amateur Adult Award; Paul C. Pomel, Amateur Adult Runner Up; and Timothy Maio, Best 18 & Under.

Pictured left to right: Kristina Ailara, Linda Spaet, Timothy Maio, and Marie Calvo of the Mount Olive Recreation Department.

“Our first competition was very successful, and we’ll continue staging one for Spring & Winter each year,” said Jill Daggon, Recreation Supervisor, sponsor of the contest. “We have a lot of great photographers around our town, and we’re glad to recognize them.”

The 2008-2009 Winter Photo Contest ran from November 20th, 2008 through March 1st, 2009. Each photo was judged based on technical quality, creativity, and the effectiveness of conveying the beauty or unique character of our town during the winter months.

The judges panel included Joe Gigli, professional photographer; Noelle Kehrley, Managing Editor of Flanders NJ News, and Dan Kehrley, President YFM Media; Megan Boyd, a Mount Olive High School photography teacher; and Jennifer and Mike Rousseau, of Our Town Magazine.

Winning photos will be displayed on the mountolivetownship.com "Township Recreation" page. Printed, mounted photos will be displayed at the Municipal building and at prize sponsors' place of business.

Details for the Spring Photo Contest will be coming soon, check the Mt. Olive Recreation web site for more information.

Mount Olive Chamber To Host 24th District Reps

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY – New Jersey State Senator Steven V. Oroho, Assemblywoman Alison L. McHose and Assemblyman Gary R. Chiusano, all representing the 24th District, will be the featured speakers when the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a special meeting on Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in the International Trade Center.

The special meeting is being sponsored by the Mount Olive Wyndham Garden Hotel starting at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The legislators will bring chamber members and guests up to date on current legislation that could have an affect on businesses in Mount Olive and throughout New Jersey.

“This is a great opportunity for local business people to find out what’s going on in Trenton and how they can get involved with legislation that is being considered,” said Rick Ege, President of the Mount Olive Chamber.

The cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. To register, please email the chamber at info@mtolivechambernj.com or call (973) 691-0109

For further information about the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce, visit www.mtolivechambernj.com.

Mount Olive Easter Egg Hunt 2009 Rescheduled

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - The 2009 Mount Olive Kiwanis Club Egg Hunt scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Next Sunday, April 5th. Registration begins at 12:30 noon.

For more information visit the Kiwanis Club web site.

Mt Olive Sunshine Recreation Scholarship Fund

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Pepper in some Fun on Monday, March 30th, 2009 at the Chili's of Mount Olive to support the Mount Olive Sunshine Recreation Scholarship Fund. Chili's has pledged to donate 10% of their sales from 11am to 11pm.

Mount Olive Sunshine Recreation Scholarship Fund provides financial support for children from financially challenged families to participate in Recreation Programs. Families that receive scholarships are also expected to give back to the community through volunteering in Mount Olive Community Service projects.

"Your support of our community will allow others to give back and support our community," said Jill Daggon, Mount Olive Recreation Department Director. "Recreation activities and programs are a vital quality of life service that has so many benefits -- developing healthy lifestyles, combating childhood obesity, reducing stress, connecting families and character development."

Bring the family to Chili's on Monday, March 30th, 2009 from 11:am to 11:00pm, present this flyer and Pepper in some fun.

Chili's Grill & Bar
53 International Drive, South
(ITC Crossing Shopping Center)
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 691-8356

Rich Ramirez at Wyndham Garden Hotel

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Rich Ramirez, who has appeared on Comedy Central, A&E’s “American Humor: What’s So Funny”, and NBC’s hit drama series “Law and Order”, will bring his incredible sense of humor to the Wyndham Garden Hotel in the International Trade Center on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009.

Sponsored by Picatinny Federal Credit Union, this will surely be 'One Funny Luncheon' as the ITCA celebrates April Fool’s Day with comedic style!

The luncheon, which runs from noon to 1:00 with the show beginning at 12:15, is open to ITCA associates, family and friends, and the business community. Tickets purchased by ITCA associates and Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce members are just $22 each. Tickets purchased by non-ITCA associates are $25 a piece. Ticket price includes laughs, a hot catered lunch with two pastas, soup, salad, bread sticks and dessert.

To reserve your tickets for 'One Funny Luncheon', call the ITCA office, (973) 347-3088.

About Rich Ramirez
Ramirez is a veteran stand-up comic, an actor, writer, singer and founder of the Salsoul Comedy Troupe. For additional information visit www.richramirez.com

2009 ITCA Leprechaun Leap 5K

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - A run through the International Trade Center in Mount Olive on Sunday, March 22nd will be a "Leap" forward for a lucky charity. The 12th annual Leprechaun Leap 5K, sponsored by Picatinny Federal Credit Union, will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined by the Credit Union at a later date.

The International Trade Center Alliance(ITCA) together with the Mount Olive Mayor's Wellness Council will host this year's Leprechaun Leap, considered by serious - and not so serious - runners as the annual kickoff to the road race season. The goal of the Mayors Wellness Council is to increase opportunities for New Jersey residents to participate in daily physical activity with a long-term goal of reducing personal and health care costs secondary to obesity. It is the perfect match for an event where young and old alike can walk, jog or run on the flat, easy-to-traverse course.

The 5K race will begin at 1:00 pm. Mile clocks and water stops will be available along the way. This race is truly a community-minded event. Anyone is invited to participate, any age, at any level of runner. Everyone is encouraged to wear your best St. Patrick's Day costume!

On behalf of Picatinny Federal Credit Union, Business Development Manager Tom Quigley urges athletes "of all kinds" to come on out and enjoy the festivities. "We love to see all the runners, especially the ones in green," smiled Quigley. "But we at Picatinny Federal Credit Union pride ourselves on being community minded first, and will be proud to give the proceeds from this race to a worthy organization."

Quigley added that more than two-thirds of the Credit Union's employees will be volunteering to help out on race day.

Awards will be presented to the first three finishers overall, male and female, and to the winners of several age groups, ranging from 14 to 75 and over.

Registration is required. Entry fees are $18 for those who pre-register by March 13th ($16 for USATF members) and $22 thereafter. Pre-registrants will receive a Leprechaun Leap T-shirt while supplies last. Registration will also be held the day of the event from 11:30am to 12:45pm.

Register online at www.ITCAevents.org. For further information, call the ITCA at (973) 347-3088.

The Leprechaun Leap will be held rain or shine. The International Trade Center is located just off of Routes 80 and 46 in Mount Olive, NJ. The race begins at 850 Clark Drive.


About the Picatinny Federal Credit Union
Picatinny Federal Credit Union was established in 1939 at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, New Jersey. The Credit Union started as a small financial institution offering basic savings accounts to civilian members and later included both active and retired military personnel.

Today, Picatinny Federal Credit Union is a full service financial institution with 4 branches in Morris County, more than 15,000 members, over 200 businesses and more than $200 million in assets. In 2005, the Credit Union was granted a Community Charter, which allows anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Morris County, New Jersey. to become a member of the Credit Union and take advantage of all the financial services provided such as savings, checking, money markets, IRA's, loans and on-line banking with free bill payer.

To learn more about Picatinny Federal Credit Union, visit www.picacreditunion.com.

“The Beat Goes On” Cardiac Care Class

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Heather Detoro and Tano Giacchino, emergency medical technicians with the Flanders Fire Company and Rescue Squad, examine a pig's heart they dissected as part of a class on human heart emergencies. A pig's heart is anatomically similar to human hearts.



The two were taking part in a one-evening class “The Beat Goes On”, held Tuesday night hosted by Flanders Fire and Rescue, conducted by Atlantic Health.

More information about the Flanders Fire and Rescue emergency medical classes can be obtained by calling the Flanders Firehouse at (973) 584-7805.