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Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, June 2015, Page 1 No. 8 • Vol. 1 www.mypaperonline.com January 2016 SOS- Women And Children Layups 4 Life Continues To Fight Looking For An Angel To Save Shelter Cancer On The Court By Cheryl Conway By J. L. Shively gage people will be on the street. If some- or those who agree “it’s better to give one wants to be an angel and save our mort- ith winter finally than receive,” there is an opportunity gage that would be great.” rearing its head, banging on the door of a shelter or- Ramos explains “if we had the $30,000 spring feels very ganization that could help hundreds of it would be the drop down money if some- far away indeed. But with Fwomen and children who may be left on the one could give it.” Wsomething to look forward street if the mortgage is not paid. Rialto Capital Management Advisors in to, perhaps winter will not Secret Santas may be long gone, but Florida, the company that is holding the feel so very far after all. there has to be an angel out there willing to mortgage bridge loan, did not return phone On Sun. April 10, Dan hold the mortgage of Strengthen Our Sis- calls to New View Media Group as of press Exter is set to be hosting ters, a grassroots, community based non- time. Valley National Bank had sold the the second annual Layups 4 profit, program serving homeless/battered mortgage to Rialto when SOS’s funding Life challenge and registra- women and children for more than four was reduced, says Ramos. tion for the event is now a passion for the game of phoblastic Leukemia in the decades. Faced with mortgage conflicts, the “During this year and one half, they open. basketball and his passion summer of 2013. Having shelter has to come up with $30,000 by Jan. have seen our reliability and commitment Exter, a Roxbury High did not fade when he was fought his cancer and won, 15 to avoid foreclosure. to avoid foreclosure by paying $30,000 School alumni, always had diagnosed with Acute Lym- continued on page 4 Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sis- every three months, which is directly ap- Newspaper Company Thanks ters - the first shelter for battered women in plied to the principal, along with a monthly Contributors Of Toy/Clothing Drive North America- the organization changed payment of $7,000,” says Ramos. “SOS has its name to Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) done this faithfully, although it has been ew View Media Group LLC, would ing tough times. From Nov. 2015 through and grew to eight houses, two day care cen- challenging.” like to thank everyone who donated Dec. 20, new, unwrapped toys and cloth- ters, a food pantry and a thrift store. The Ramos, a pioneer advocate for battered toys and clothing for its second an- ing including winter necessities such as properties’ value a total of $2.5 million, women, started her first shelter in 1970 in nual Toy/Clothing Drive. This year the hats, gloves, coats and scarves for new- with just under $600,000 left to be paid. her three bedroom home in Hackensack. Ncompany had an overwhelming response. borns through age 14, as well as gift cards With restricted monies coming in, the or- She had three small children at the time, “It was through the generosity of our were donated with ten drop off boxes at ganization is at risk of closing its doors to was facing divorce after ten years of mar- readers that we were able to help nine local businesses throughout the surrounding hundreds of women and children with no riage and was in need of a roommate, she families (20 children) and donate to area. Strengthen Our Sisters, a shelter for “I thank you from the bottom of my other safe place to go. explains. women,” says Mary Lalama of Flanders, heart for putting smiles on the faces of so “I don’t know what would happen to “I wanted a roommate,” says Ramos, so co-owner of New View Media LLC. many children through your generosity”, these people,” says Sandra Ramos of Ring- she put the word out that she wanted to Lalama organized her first drive last stated Lalama. “I am always so touched by wood, founder and executive director of share her house. “The ones who came to me year through the company as a way to give the outpouring of love in our communities. SOS. “If we don’t get help with the mort- continued on page 8 back to the community and help those fac- Again I thank you all.” Page 2, January 2016, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Editor Wraps Up Top 2015 Stories; Welcomes More Shining Times For New Year By Cheryl Conway school districts that continue to work together to improve fundraiser and collected donations for food drive; local year has come and gone since I have taken the their surroundings through new programs and resources; as churches partnered to collect and ship needed supplies to reins as editor of New View Media Group News- well as businesses that continue to keep hard workers em- war dogs; Netcong Boy Scout hosted a blood drive; Lake papers and what a positive journey it has been. ployed while providing the best services to customers. Hopatcong Foundation hosted a fitness event to raise Being part of a company that has doubled in size, from While New View Media Group is an unaffiliated paper, $50,000 for lake; Girls Scouts collected crayons to recycle Aeight monthly papers to 17, has been so exciting but the meaning it remains untied to any particular religion or po- to helps kids in hospitals; local family who lost 10 year old greatest joy for me has been being on the forefront of so litical group, it upholds similar virtues and ethics like being boy in boating accident motivated others to participate in many wonderful stories that surround us every day. Most kind to others, helping thy neighbor, giving tzedaka or char- acts of kindness. other newspapers will fill their pages with police stories, ity, doing a mitzvah or kind deed, volunteering time and The positive stories are endless and contagious really. obituaries, car accidents, suicides, murders, disasters, law sharing generously and unselfishly with those in need. Shared each month to inspire, motivate, reflect and channel suits, political battles and controversial issues that busy mu- Looking back through the twelve months of 2015, so others to get involved, donate, give back, participate or nicipal governments and school boards. many stories of genuine kindness fill my mind that it would even just turn negative energy into one filled with optimism While every journalist craves that news breaking story be wrongful of me to not reminisce before jumping in to and hope, each community stands stronger and united or that shocking incident for that hard-nose reporter to cap- share the positive moments unfolding for 2016. knowing that there are people out there who do care and ture all those details whether gory or devastating, there is For Musconetcong News readers, the stories that took are making a difference every day. nothing quite refreshing or satisfying than covering a feel center stage included the Netcong Elementary School that Nothing wrong with being humble, but do not let that good story that tugs at heart strings and puts a smile on participated in Hats Off To Cancer by donating hats of all stop you from contacting New View Media Group to share one’s face. kinds to children with cancer; Mardis Gras Sunday musical your contribution of how you helped to make the world a My days this past year have surrounded me with stories event at Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong brighter place. There is nothing wrong with shining and about the kindest people who have given their time, mind that raised money for continued devastation of Hurricane patting yourself on the back for some well-deserved recog- and spirit to help others in need; who have gone above and Sandy; Hopatcong Women’s Club collected 609 pounds of nition. beyond in their endeavors or jobs; who have put other peo- food to help those in need; Hopatcong students spent one Send your press releases and story ideas to me at edi- ple’s lives before theirs; or about events that bring joy to week doing kind deeds for the Kindness Challenge; dedi- [email protected]. 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