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.

She can offer advice and tips on adoption, parenting, relationships, children's mental health and wellness.

Sheldon holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from Pace University.

Please click here to check out her latest posts at Examiner.com

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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 United Methodist Church
316 Dover Milton Road, Milton/Oak Ridge, NJ

Rules:
1. Create a homemade gingerbread house or construct one from a kit.
2. Choose any type of structure with landscaping not to exceed 12’’ by 12’’.
3. All materials (except for a cardboard/wood/plastic base) must be edible!

Age groups: Five age divisions --4-5, 6-7, 8-11, 12-14, and 15-adult

To Enter:
Fill out the entry form by clicking here
Attach a check for $5
Payable to The Jefferson Arts Committee, and mail to Debi Merz, 4 Ross Court, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
By Saturday, November 26, 2011

Judging based on: Use of different edible materials, creativity, and originality

Drop off your gingerbread house entry:
DATE: Friday, December 2, 2011 TIME: 6 PM to 7 PM
PLACE: Milton United Methodist Church,
316 Dover Milton Road, Milton/Oak Ridge
INFO: 973-697-4372 or dmerz@jeffersontownship.net

Winners and all entries will be on display from 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday, December 3th
Ribbons/medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each category.

Gingerbread structures must be picked up by participants
NO EARLIER THAN 4 pm AND NO LATER THAN 4:30 pm

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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 Museum, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Milton United Methodist Church,
Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 building & grounds, The Milton First Aid Squad Building,
Camp Jefferson, and The Jefferson Township Gazebo

Free admission at most venues, Free parking
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4, 2011

12/2/11: Jefferson Township Christmas Tree Lighting/Santa’s arrival features the Jefferson Township Middle School Chorus
12/3/11: Christmas in the Village in the Historic Milton Village and vicinity

~~Live Entertainment and Exciting Activities~~ (subject to change)

White Rock School Band & Chorus performance Milton First Aid Squad Pancake/Waffle Breakfast (fee req’d)
Jefferson Township Middle School Band performance Gingerbread House Contest (registration/fee required)
Diane’s School of Dance performance Voices in the Wilderness performance
Jefferson Township High School Band performance Dance Academy of North Jersey performance
Arthur Stanlick School Band and Chorus performance Community Carol Sing
Jefferson Township Museum’s At Home with Santa theme Mrs. Claus & Costumed Docents at the Museum
Blood Mobile at the Squad Building Harmonium performances at the Museum
Jefferson Community Players’ - sneak preview of “Heidi” Uncorked Improv performance
Jefferson Township High School’s Madrigal Singers Berkshire Valley Presbyterian Church’s Choir performance
Milton United Methodist Church’s Chimes, Bells, and Youth Choirs Girl Scout Holiday sing-a-long
Jefferson Township Community Band Holiday Concert (free will offering)

~~Shopping~~
Quality Handcrafted Items Merchandise Vendors Live Christmas Wreaths
White Elephant Sale Bake Sale Miss Elizabeth’s Gift Shoppe at the Museum Live Christmas Trees

~~Food and Refreshments~~
At the Milton First Aid Squad building, at the Jefferson Township Museum at the potbelly stove, at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church’s
kitchen, in the Milton United Methodist Church’s Headley Hall, at the Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1’s kitchen.

12/3/11: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong
12/4/1 1: Jefferson Township Community Chorus – Holiday Concert
(Advance tickets & at door at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Espanong Road, Lake Hopatcong)
12/10 and 12/11/11: Jefferson Community Players’ performance of their adaption of Heidi
(Jefferson Township Senior Center, 54 Schoolhouse Road, Milton/Oak Ridge)
12/23/11: Jefferson Township Menorah Lighting at the Gazebo in the Municipal Complex, 1033 Weldon Road

DRIVE SLOWLY – WALK CAREFULLY!

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FREE PARKING at Milton United Methodist Church (316 Dover-Milton Rd),
Jefferson Twsp. Fire Co. No. 1 (152 Milton Rd),
American Legion Post #423 (28 Legion Rd), The Milton First Aid Squad Building (45 Milton Rd),
Information: Call 973-697-3828, 697-8124, 697-8675, or 663-8404

Log on to www.jeffersonarts.org (Press Releases and Special Features link for contest registration form and full Christmas in the Village schedules) or www.jeffersontownship.net (Tab: Residents, Events)
Read the local newspapers for further details or e-mail: artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org

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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 of the unsuspecting students.

The winner walks away with $5,000.

Recently a Peaks' resident - Margaret - took the prize in NJIT! We are very happy for her. Margaret has a sweet personality, volunteers as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and has a soft corner for aging seniors in nursing homes. She desires to become a doctor some day. We wish her the best for her dreams to come true!

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! I am sure you will join me in congratulating Margaret!

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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 PM Friday 11/11/11
What to expect: Bible study, prayer & fellowship with coffee & refreshments
Phone: 973-663-2529
Cell: 973-626-3209
Directions: As we enter Peaks from Skyline Drive, take the 4th right at Black bear Path, then the immediate right is Mountaintop CT. Ours is the white color house in the cul-de-sac.

Kids can enjoy a movie in the basement while the adults spend time with the Lord. So, feel free to bring them along.

~ Israel & Hephzibah

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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 box with fun stuff for a child in remote parts of the world - which might be the only Christmas gift the child receives.

Here's a video that explains it:

Drop off location at the Peaks: 463 Mountaintop CT

Phone Number: 973-626-3209

Drop off on or before Saturday 12th Nov 2011!

Please find out how you could participate by clicking on the logo above. Remember, whatever you do for one of the least of these, you do for Him (Matthew 25:40). May God bless you!

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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 Archakam by Saturday October 8th; we need pay a deposit by this weekend to ensure the booking of the hall.

Preffered payment - Cash or Checks made out to Cash

Radha Archakam - 973-601-3980

More details to follow.

Thanks
Sanjeev & Kalpesh

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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 mint condition.

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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 multiple carriers). This will help you to start the claims process after a storm.

STEP 2: Do a home inventory. Take pictures of your valuables or use a video camera. And to make it easier, Allstate New Jersey has a home inventory brochure you can download at allstate.com/getready.

STEP 3: Protect your property. Don’t let landscaping and trees become a wind hazard. Remove damaged tree limbs from your yard now.

STEP 4: Stock your emergency supply kit. When you’re at the store, buy extra water and non-perishable food. Find a complete shopping list at allstate.com/getready.

STEP 5: Plan your evacuation route. Learn the best evacuation routes and plan a meeting point at least 50 miles inland in case your family gets separated.

Stay safe!

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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 my wand
There I go - the Today
You couldn't believe so soon.

Ready or not there I was!
There I was with old name
Now I am called Yesterday
I changed my name from Today...

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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 discussions
Meetings & deadlines
Alternate logic
For optimal solutions

New day dawns &
New night sets
As the cycle of life
Moves on and on and on...

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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 taken aback

In the darkest of night stars shining so bright
Not one of them missing from the wonderful sight

Once more I became my fresh cheery self
Amazed by the breathtaking night sky delight

Stood there me frozen as more time slipped by
Forgetting the chill of the night then & there

My hair dancing over my face with such joy
I happend to wonder if it was just a dream

Slowly I gazed down to look around me
Leaning against the car in full business attire

In front of my home and trees as backdrop
With dinner and children all taken care of

No it's not dream, it is dream coming true
Answered myself as I got lost again...

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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 so bright
My name is same as your sweet name
Girl of wonder, with sweetest smile
I'm tracing the earth every night to
Chat with little girls just like you

Star of yonder, Star of night
Traveling with the moon tonight
Tell me how the earth looks from there
Do you see the bluest skies
Lilacs,lillies, the robin nests
And how about the butterflies?

Can I miss such pretty sights of
The mesmerizing earth beneath
Wonder of wonders, next to heavens
Oh how I too wish I was there
Looking up the night sky light
And talking to a star from there?

Count to three and be wide awake as
I get ready to jump from here
Make sure you see me shooting by
Wish your fondest dreams come true
I too will ask the Master to
Grant your wishes soonest soon...

Dearest star that flew by tonight
I am sure you landed safe and sound
My wish came true to have you next door
Let us chat with the stars out there
In the morning, when they all sleep
I will show you some butterflies...

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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!

Shawn, a Kindergartner at that time was involved in a project learning about places, people, culture etc with the help of Flat Stanley - a paper cut out "guy". The idea was that he would mail me Flat Stanley in an envelope and I should treat him like a guest and show him around places and return to the sender with a little note explaining what we both did together!

It was a memorable two weeks we spent with Flat Stanley who had arrived from LA. We mostly showed him around our neighborhood and he was a great "help" setting up our outdoor play set. He was mailed back to LA in the same envelope he had arrived in.

Out of the blue, I remembered Flat Stanley and thought of checking with you guys if you are up to some fun. Let me explain the plan so that you can decide if you want to be part of it or not. It could be a fun way to get your kids involved too!

1. There are two templates of Flat Stanley posted below, one in all color and the other is blank which you could customize as you wish.
2. Click on the image you like so that it opens by itself on a separate page.
3. Print out the copy in a 8 X 10 paper
4. Stick it to a thicker card board or chart board or similar for ease of use.
5. Color it, sign it, customize it the way you like it
6. Cut out the outlines to remove white spaces around.
7. Now this is your Flat Stanley!
8. Next, you can take him to places, pose with him and have as much fun as possible and don't forget to click some pictures.
9. Email me back the pictures with a little note; at nrigirl@hotmail.com
10. I will then post your Flat Stanley with your note and a link to your blog!
11. Readers can vote on the best dressed Flat Stanley
12. The winner will receive a Flat Stanley specially made and signed by NRIGirl with a lovely handwritten note! (I know it is not very motivating; but for the little kids and for the kid in you, it is sure worth the try!)

I almost forgot, the last day to participate is 25-JUN-2011 25-JUL-2011!

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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 to help her school staff who has lost everything in a recent fire. Crystal is accepting cash donations or gift cards from department stores to help this family in need.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Please welcome Crystal Rivera as she comes here to introduce herself and share her thoughts, as part of our getting to know series. And please don't forget to help her help others. If you have any specific questions, please call 973-220-4414.

 ? Can you please tell us about yourself?
! My name is Crystal. I'm Eleven years old.  I'm a resident of the Peaks and to go Jefferson Township Middle School.  I love school and everything about school.  That's a  little about me!

? How long have you been in the Peaks? Would you like to give us a little background of finding your home in the Peaks?

! I've live in the Peaks for three years!

? If there is one thing you could change about Peaks what would it be?

! I would change the people to be more helpful to one and other we never know when is going to be us in that position.  I send an email to all the residents of the peak and only one responded to someone in need.

? What would you like to share with fellow residents?

! What I would like to share with my fellow residents is that there is a very important person at Jefferson Township Middle School that has a tragedy, her house has burned and she has nothing.  I would like to her so I am requesting for donations, Monetary, gift cards or anything you can donate.  Any little bit helps.

? How do you define Joy?

! I define joy as happiness, proud in helping others.

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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 everyone who made this Easter very special for us!

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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 flower!

Does Spring always come last to Peaks? Haven't noticed it before. But it seems like a longer wait this year.

Trust your hopes are high as mine as we await this Spring which is running late. Believe it or not, it will be here before we know it!

Until then, stay warm...

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Friday, April 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Tree in Spring By Sharon Israel

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Artist: Sharon Israel  Age: 9 yrs.

This poster color was done at age 7

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Saturday, April 02, 2011 | 1 comments

Epic Nature by Rachel Israel

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Epic Nature - Spring

A 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 grass
In Spring I see beautiful flowers, roses like rubies and lilacs like diamonds

In Spring I look at tall snow capped mountains from a distance
In Spring I see the hills genuinely and beautifully touched with sunshine
In Spring the sky looks baby blue meeting with the bright yellow sun
In Spring the clouds look like giant, white, fluffy cotton balls

In Spring I watch glistening fish jumping up the stream
In Spring I spot a bear wearing brown coat and spying on a fish
In Spring I walked around and saw a crocodile lurking for prey
In Spring I see an eagle with piercing eyes elegantly and gracefully flying

In Spring I plant some vegetation in rich soil
In Spring beautiful crops spring up from the seeds
In Spring I see butterflies with wings glistening under the sun
In Spring I see small green insects hanging by a silk thread

I know I am ready for the Spring! Are you?

Poet: Rachel Israel Age: 11 years

Poem written: Last Spring (2010)

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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 about; which year the construction actually started?

2. What was in this area - the mountains - before Peaks came into picture?

3. Who designed the Peaks?

4. How many homes are in the Peaks community?

5. Which was the first house built?

6. Which was the last house built?

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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 a book, I thought some of you might be interested or know someone who might be interested. Here is the press release: The book can be purchased exclusively at http://www.blurb.com/

Entertainment Photographer Elijah Muhammad and former entertainment publicist and best-selling author LaJoyce Brookshire have joined forces to release the book The Last Listening Party of The Notorious B.I.G.

In 1997, Elijah Muhammad was the official photographer for the listening party of Life After Death the new album release from The Notorious B.I.G. held at Arista Records in New York City hosted by his publicist LaJoyce Brookshire. No one would have thought that two weeks later Biggie would be dead.

LaJoyce Brookshire was Arista's Director of R&B Publicity and handled Biggie from the beginning of his career until his death who then became a Naturopathic Doctor and the best-selling author of Soul Food, Faith Under Fire, and Ask The Good Doctor. With her first-hand narrative she takes readers on a
never-before-told behind the scenes journey from her first encounter with Biggie to their last.

On the pages of this book Elijah's photography captures a rare side of Biggie with journalists in his element...music -- his music. Elijah has photographed such icons as Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah, and Sean Diddy Combs to name a few and has held gallery showcases featuring his photography. Muhammad and Brookshire are touring sharing with audiences about their experiences with the larger than life icon and how collecting photography can be profitable. This pictorial is a collectors item with these never-before-released photographs bringing new meaning to the words of Life After Death.

The book can be purchased exclusively at http://www.blurb.com/

For more information contact:
LaJoyce Brookshire
570.828.1388

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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 for Spring Break!

Here's the official website if you wish to check it out:  //www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/

For whatever reason as and when I write this post, the website appears to be down. Hopefully it will be back up soon.

If you have 'been there done that' please share your experience and tips in the comments section below for those who plan to 'be there do that'. Thank you!

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 4 comments

Peaks' Pride

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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, poem etc to be posted here...

Whether you are one, or whether you are two, three or four or five, six or seven or eight or nine, it's great to be in the Peaks! Surely doesn't matter how old you are, we would love to hear from whoever you are...

The email address to mail your article is nrigirl at hotmail dot com. When you submit your article please be sure to include your name, age and a caption or title for your post. Thank you!

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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 residents at some 30,000 ft in the clouds? Elated for sure right? That's exactly how we felt last summer. While traveling to India we met at least three other Peaks families in the flight and heard a fourth family was on the same flight too! One of us exclaimed that it seemed like we booked a flight just for Peaks! That's how happy we felt flying together.

Now the question is, do we share the same cheer once inside the community? Do we even know the names of our neighbors, their children? What is preventing us from connecting with one another? I am guilty myself of not making enough friends and not going the extra mile and not doing enough within the community. Once I started realizing what was lacking I couldn't help but start a campaign to bring us all closer, hence this attempt at the web site.

If only we can all come out of our shell and look around us and do the least we can, I believe Peaks will soon be a Big Happy Family! Care to share your ideas? Please use the comments section below.

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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.

? Who maintains this blog? How does he/she benefit from this blog?
! A resident family at the Peaks community assumes ownership for this blog. However articles, posts, events, pictures are shared by the entire community. The benefit is the satisfaction it brings of doing something for my local community - the least I can do.

? What is the contact email address?
! You can reach me at nrigirl at hotmail dot com

? Can I write a guest post for the blog?
! Sure, as long as you are a resident of the Peaks and/or the post is appropriate to share among the Peaks community. You can send in your articles to nrigirl at hotmail dot com

? How can I help improve PeaksatJefferson.blogspot.com?
! *You can share in your articles for posting at the blog
   *You can comment on the posts to encourage those who share
   *Bring up new ideas to the table that will help improve the community experience.

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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 some bird seeds. You will not be disappointed by the beautiful array of birds that will fly into your own backyard for an up close display.

Here's some pictures from last summer. If anyone has tips to share please feel free to add them in the comments section below...

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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. Funny as it may sound, when I look back that's exactly how our parents and grand parents and many generations before them made their friends - by borrowing an egg or a cup of sugar or flour or two onions or some curry leaves or some coins or a hairpin or a cooking pan or a ladder or a bicycle pump or you name it!

Only recently I could put this in to practice here in the United States of America. In a recent get together with friends, as the kids sat around the kitchen table for a cookie baking session, we suddenly realized we had run out of the all-purpose-flour, the main ingredient needed for the cookie dough. It was Christmas day and so all shops were closed. As I was contemplating how not to disappoint the kids, all of a sudden I remembered the radio advice to 'borrow-an-egg'.

Once I made up my mind to do just that, the next step was to identify whom to run to. There are few known families in our neighborhood one or two were off on vacation and others weren't all that close. However I decided to go knocking at a good neighbor's house few blocks away, borrowing some 'all-purpose-flour'. She was extremely delighted that I thought of her and came to her. As she measured and gave me a cup or two of the flour, the level of our friendship surely went up by a measure or two...

I had taken a little gift for her children as it was Christmas day - which was a special surprise for them. I got to know her husband had just had some surgery - so it cheered her up that someone showed up unexpectedly at the door - even if to borrow something ... I was glad too that I could bring in some unexpected holiday cheer to a dear family and that the little kids around my kitchen table could now proceed with their cookie baking session as planned.

The simple act of "borrowing" brought such widespread cheer in so many of us that night. It sure made our holiday very special.

When was the last time you borrowed something or made a new friend? If it has been a while or never, I encourage you to act on it. It doesn't come easily. It takes some courage and of course some humility. Try borrowing an egg or a cup of sugar or flour or some curry leaves or some coins or a hairpin or a cooking pan or a ladder or a bicycle pump or you name it!

You will be amazed at how many new gems you can collect for your very own crown of friends by doing this simple act. As you try, please feel free to add your experience to the comments section below, I would love to hear. Happy borrowing! And of course (it goes without saying), Happy lending too...!

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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 Mr. Dave for over 3 years now. We can honestly tell you he is the best in this area. His rates are very reasonable and the best part is he comes home to teach - if not for that it would have been extremely difficult to fit in music lessons in our schedule. Our three children just adore him and we all look forward to his weekly lessons..." ~ Israels

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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: Candy filled easter egg hunt followed by a story book reading of Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs.

Also, we plan to show a Veggetales movie: Twas the Night Before Easter for those who are interested.

Coffee will be served for adults.

Please RSVP by Email: starlh@hotmail.com or Phone: 973-663-2529

Thank you,

~ Israels

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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 the NJ Transit website below.

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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 round activities for the local residents such as fly fishing, boating, ice fishing etc. You may want to check out the Wikipedia page to know more about Lake Hopatcong.

Jefferson Township which borders the lake is boasted as the Year Round Recreation Capitol of New Jersey and lives up to its name! It is a privilege to be blessed with so many volunteers come forward to engage children and adult in year round recreational activities.

Sunrise Communities the builders who designed and developed The Peaks share in their own words:

" The Peaks at Jefferson Village - - a unique community of classic, stylish single family homes situated in one of the most breathtaking locations in prestigious Morris County, New Jersey. Surrounded by a host of attractive amenities, The Peaks uniquely combines the advantages of Morris County's historic natural beauty with all the conveniences of a suburban location..."

The Peaks is undoubtedly one of the best place to call Home! I am sure each of the residents will feel the same.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011 | 7 comments