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WARNINGS OF SCAMS
At the Organization meeting of the Wantage Governing Body, Sussex County Clerk Jeff Parrott warned citizens of several on-going scams being pursued throughout the county. Senior citizens are particularly asked to take notice and warning of these scams, as quite often it is the elderly who are targeted.
One scam involves receiving a telephone call from some one who will try to convince you that it is necessary for you to have a certified copy of the deed of ownership for your property, and will offer to provide you with that document for a fee which could be $25 or more. Do not be fooled by this scam! If you do ever need to obtain a certified copy of your deed, you can obtain one at any time directly from the County Clerk's office, whenever you need one, and the average fee is in the range of $16 or less.
Another attempted Scam involves a telephone contact from a person claiming to be from an agency dealing with Medicaid or Medicare, and they will ask you to confirm information over the telephone. They will read you a fictional social security number, in the hope that you will realize it is wrong and provide them with the correct information. Social security numbers can be used to perpetrate Identify Fraud against you! Several other variations on this Scam can be attempted, but they all involve an effort to trick you into telling them private information that they, in turn, can use against you. Never tell some one your social security number or any other private information over the telephone!
Please Help our Neighbors
A local Wantage family suffered a terrible loss when their house was destroyed by fire. An account has also been set up at Sussex Bank under Pastore Fire Relief Fund. Contributions are tax deductible and the ID # is 45-401-776. Checks should be made payable to "Pastore Family Fire Relief Fund".
Winter Fitness Program
Classes held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from
6 to 7 p.m. January 9 thru May 23 at the CELawrence
school. $3 per workout pay as you go, NO pre-registration required.
Bring a towel/mat, sneakers, water, weights (optional), and a smile. Classes
will ONLY be closed for holiday, snow closing, or early dismissal. Sponsored by the Wantage Rec. Commission. Leave
your stresses behind this winter. Come workout with us! Any questions
contact Geri Stella @ 875-4704 or rstella@embarqmail.com
Upcoming Events
Teen Open Mic and Poetry Coffeehouse
Friday, February 17, 7 – 10 p.m., Library
Community Room
Teens are invited to bring their writings and music to a special night with other teens. Free refreshments will be provided. Registration required at the library's main desk.
Sussex-Wantage Girls' Softball League Registration
The Sussex-Wantage Girls' Softball League is accepting registrations for the 2012 spring season through February 28, 2012. SWGSL is a non-profit recreational softball organization, and registration is open to all girls at any skill level, in grades K-12.
Interested parties should visit www.swgirlssoftball.com for further information.
Spiders are Spiderific!
Saturday, March 3, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Library
Did you know some spiders have eyes on top of their head? What is a spider's favorite snack? An insect! Learn about spiders and insects by using microscopes and participating in fun activities such as building your own spider web. This free program is open to children in grades
3 through 5.
The Golden Age of Radio
Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. at the Library
Revisit the great era of network radio from the 1920's to the early 1950's with Memory Lane's Rick Busiciglio. This
interactive presentation features
memorable audio and video clips of Amos n' Andy, Burns and Allen, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, The Lux Radio Theatre, Superman, The Shadow and many more. This free program is open to teens through adults.
Time Line New Jersey
Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. at the Library
Timeline New Jersey travels from the primeval dawn of the Highlands, through the Ice Age, up to the present. Meet New Jersey's first people and explorers; take pride in our Colonial and Revolutionary history and celebrate the numerous events and "Firsts" that make New Jersey special! This free program is open to teens and adults.
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