Katherine Sheldon - Morris County Parenting Examiner

Peaks resident Katherine Sheldon works with children with mental health challenges and enjoys raising her two adoptive children. In her spare time she writes for Examiner.com as Morris County Parenting Examiner about the upcoming events in the area....

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Gingerbread House Contest

Sponsored by the Jefferson Arts Committee in conjunction with the 6th annual Christmas in the Village Event Saturday, December 3, 2011 ~~10 am-4pm Milton...

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Christmas in the Village

Sixth Annual Event sponsored by The Jefferson Arts Committee Historic Milton Village & Vicinity – Jefferson Township, NJ The Jefferson Township...

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 0 comments

The Substitue

The Substitute is an MTV game show where a "substitute professor" walks into a regular class room and conducts a fun quiz game on the spot to the amusement...

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Coffee with Jesus

We are glad to invite you all for Friday night Bible Study in our residence! Where: 463 Mountaintop CT, Lake Hopatcong, NJ When: 7:00 - 8:00...

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Friday, November 11, 2011 | 0 comments

Operation Christmas Child

Believe it or not Christmas is just around the corner! Every year we participate in Operation Christmas Child. The idea is to pack a little shoe...

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Sunday, November 06, 2011 | 0 comments

Peaks Diwali Celebrations

Venue: Chand Palace Banquet Hall On November 6th. Adult - $27 Children (3 to 12) - $13.50 Children under 3 - Free Please pay your amount due to Radha...

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Wednesday, October 05, 2011 | 0 comments

Boys bike for sale

16 inch Mongoose Racer X is for sale. $25 or BO. Please contact Israel at 973-626-3209. Thank you! Note: Training wheel is not available. Otherwise in...

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Wednesday, September 07, 2011 | 0 comments

Tips for Hurricane Preparation

Sharing with you what our insurance agent sent us on preparing for hurricane season. STEP 1: Take note now of your insurance carriers and policy numbers. Put all your policy information in one safe place (it's possible you may have policies with...

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Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Ready or not here I come

Ready or not here I come! Here I come with my wand Here I am - the Tomorrow You didn't expect so soon. Ready or not here I am! Here I am with new name Here I am called Today I changed my name from Tomorrow. Ready or not there I go! There I go with...

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Friday, June 03, 2011 | 0 comments

Life Cycle

As the day passes Slow and steady The mind always races Of things at home Clothes to be folded Sheets to be laundered Dinner to be made & Children to be fed As the night progress Fast and Fury The mind always ponders Of things at work Follow up...

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Friday, June 03, 2011 | 0 comments

Dream coming true

End of the day as I reached home last night Tired and weary after long hours T'was the coldest of nights or it felt so that hour As I rushed out of car to get back indoors In a momentary instinct I glanced up the skies There stood I still...

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Friday, June 03, 2011 | 0 comments

Conversation with the stars

Star of yonder, Star of night Twinkling in the night so bright Tell me what is your sweet name Jewel of wonder, share with me What are you upto in your race To trace the whole earth in one night? Girl of wonder, Girl so nice Awake at night with eyes...

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Friday, June 03, 2011 | 0 comments

Please Be My Host

Years ago my friend Sunitha had requested a favor from me. She wanted me to entertain a guest her son would send me by mail. A guest? By mail? Exactly!...

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | 0 comments

Crystal Rivera - The Girl with a Mission!

When most of the eleven year olds care the least for others, Peaks resident Crystal Rivera is on a quest to help others! It is a rare quality to come by and doesn't immediately attract supporters but Crystal doesn't budge! She is on a mission now...

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Friday, May 06, 2011 | 0 comments

Pictures from Easter Egg Hunt 2011

Though the weather didn't help, Easter Egg hunt 2011 was a great hit among parents and kids alike. We had over twenty kids from the neighborhood show up to hunt down over 500 eggs! I must add each and every egg was hunted down! :) Sincere thanks to...

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Friday, April 29, 2011 | 0 comments

Is Spring still up in the air at the Peaks?

It has been weeks since Spring 2011 was officially "announced". However in the Peaks we haven't seen any sign of it. Okay, the grass is green, but that's about it. The trees are still twigs, we see some sprouts here and there but no trace of even a single...

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Friday, April 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Tree in Spring By Sharon Israel

<-- HOMENEXT --> Artist: Sharon Israel  Age: 9 yrs. This poster color was done at age 7 <-- HOMENEXT --&g...

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Saturday, April 02, 2011 | 1 comments

Epic Nature by Rachel Israel

<-- PREV. Epic Nature - SpringA Poem by Rachel Israel In Spring I hear water trickle down the stream sparkling like a crystal sea In Spring I see the fruitful trees, healthy trees, so many bees In Spring I sit on dew covered grass, short and long...

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 | 2 comments

Around Town

Would you like to try some captions for this picture from around town? Please use the comments section below to post your responses...

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 | 1 comments

History of Peaks

It would be great to know some history of Peaks at Jefferson. Let me post the questions that comes to my mind and whoever wishes to add to it or answer these, please feel free to share in the comments section below: 1. How did the Peaks project come...

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | 0 comments

Book Recommendation by Salvatore Zurzolo

Peaks resident Salvatore Zurzolo recommends a book by his colleague Elijah Muhammad. The rest is in Salvatore's words: A colleague of mine has self-published...

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | 0 comments

Cherry Blossom

Just a quick reminder - National Cherry Blossom Festival 2011 is going on in Washington D.C. from March 26 through April 11th.  A great destination...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 4 comments

Peaks' Pride

Click to view submitted entries --> Our children are our pride; okay our pets are too! This section is dedicated to Peaks children who are talented in various activities. Please encourage your children to share their stories, essays, art,...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 0 comments

We are Family

We can't deny the fact our faces light up when we meet a fellow Peaks resident somewhere unexpected such as in a flea market or nail salon or children's sports and the like. We connect at once like we are family. How would you feel if you run into fellow...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 0 comments

FAQ

? What is this blog about? ! The main focus of this blog is to connect the residents of Peaks community located in Jefferson Township of Northern NJ. It can also serve as a purpose to educate prospective home buyers on what life at the Peaks is like. ?...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 1 comments

Birds I view

Spring & Summer are beautiful time for bird watching. Here at the Peaks we are blessed with frequent visits from our feathered friends of different shape, color, size and model. All it takes is a simple inexpensive bird feeder and of course...

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Monday, March 28, 2011 | 0 comments

Borrow an Egg

This is a true Peaks story: A while ago I listened to a radio program where someone recommended the best way to make friends is to borrow an egg....

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Monday, March 28, 2011 | 0 comments

Piano and Drum Lessons

Piano and Drum Lessons taught by a degreed musician Mr. Dave Grossman of The Peaks! Lessons in the comfort of your own home! Specializing in Beginner Children and Adults. Call for free introductory lesson at 973-663-6156 or 201-988-7403 "We have known...

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Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 1 comments

Invitation for Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt Where: Our Backyard -463 Mountaintop CT When: 23-Apr-2011 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Who are invited: Kids upto 12 years of age What to expect:...

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Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Jefferson Youth Basketball

Jefferson Basketball Association conducts training and team sports for kids ages Kindergarden through 12th Grade. Please check out the JBA website shown below for further information:...

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Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Jefferson Youth Soccer

Jefferson Youth Soccer is one of the organized sports that is sponsored by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department. Details can be found in the JYS website shown below:...

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Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 0 comments

From Peaks to NYC

Many Peaks residents commute to NYC on a daily basis. Some prefer to drive while most prefer the train. NJ Transit offers direct trains every 30 minutes during peak hours and every hour during non peak hours. For accurate train schedule please checout...

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Saturday, March 26, 2011 | 0 comments

Welcome Home!

Hello! Welcome to the Peaks at Jefferson. The Peaks at Jefferson is a beautiful mountaintop community adjacent to a beautiful lake - Lake Hopatcong. Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in the state of New Jersey. The Lake itself offers year...

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Thursday, March 24, 2011 | 7 comments