It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Macculloch Hall Historical Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Mountain Lakes, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mt Lakes Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Station at Mountain Lakes or visit Mt Tabor Historical Society, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Mountain Lakes, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Mountain Lakes, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
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LACROSSEMorristown Daily RecordAnd then there were three.A trio of Morris/Sussex lacrosse teams will play for the ultimate prize on Friday. The Mountain Lakes girls and boys will travel to Ridge High School for a Group 1 doubleheader. Sparta heads south to Seneca to take on Allentown in the Group 2 girls final.He...
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And then there were three.
A trio of Morris/Sussex lacrosse teams will play for the ultimate prize on Friday. The Mountain Lakes girls and boys will travel to Ridge High School for a Group 1 doubleheader. Sparta heads south to Seneca to take on Allentown in the Group 2 girls final.
Here's what you need to know about each game:
Mountain Lakes erased a 6-0 deficit to overcome Glen Ridge, 11-10, in the Group 1 North final on June 10. Despite being down five goals at the start of the third quarter, the Lakers got three goals apiece from senior Kaylin Oey (53g, 18a, 156dc, 29gb, 10ft) and sophomore Shea Sutter (19g, 12a, 19dc, 27gb, 9ft).
Though Mountain Lakes (12-8) has won four straight sectional titles, it hasn't won a Group 1 title since 2014. The Lakers lost to Rumson, 17-8, in the Group final on June 10, 2023.
Daisen Iwan (41g, 12a, 24gb, 10ft) and Rachel James (61g, 16a, 137dc, 29gb, 23ft), now both Bulldogs seniors, each had a hat trick and a pair of draw controls in that game two years ago.
Rumson (18-4) comes into the final on a 11-game winning streak, including the Shore Conference Tournament title. Mountain Lakes has won seven of its last 10.
"That's one thing about this team. We don't give up," said Lakers midfielder Abby Hawes (48g, 12a, 69dc, 35gb, 20ft), who earned at least a sectional title in each of her senior seasons. "It only takes a second to score. We talk about that in practice."
For those asking why the Lakers boys (14-7) are playing Glen Ridge when the girls just beat that same school in the sectional final, it's complicated. The Ridgers boys (15-8) are in Group 1 South, just like the girls had been a year ago – when they topped Mountain Lakes in the final.
It's the Lakers who have been a perennial power in Group 1 North. Mountain Lakes has played in 17 of the 20 Group 1 finals since the tournament expanded in 2004, winning 10. The Lakers have 16 Group titles dating back to 1974, second only to Delbarton statewide.
Glen Ridge defeated Mountain Lakes in the 2011 Group 1 final, and lost to Summit in 2011.
In the sectional final on June 10, senior Connor Sutton (45g, 34a, 54gb) and junior Carson Ross (42g, 15a, 52gb) had two goals apiece in the fifth-seeded Ridgers' 7-4 victory against Caldwell. It is their third straight road win in the NJSIAA Tournament, including an overtime upset of top seed Rumson-Fair Haven.
Glen Ridge has won eight of its last 10. The Lakers are on a six-game winning streak.
For Mountain Lakes, sophomore Lawson Fagan (48g, 52a) had six goals and three assists, reaching 100 points for the season in the sectional final. Freshman Jayden Hernando, the third of his brothers to be the Lakers' faceoff man, won 92% of his opportunities at X.
With three-time defending champion Summit off to Group 3, Sparta has a chance to earn its first Group title. The Spartans (17-5) have won just one past sectional title, falling to Haddonfield, 18-11, in the 2018 Group 2 final.
South champion Allentown (22-3) has played for only one Group title as well, falling 16-11 to Summit in 2013. The Redbirds' three losses this year were all on the road: at Westfield, Hunterdon Central and Rumson. Two of those teams are also playing for Group titles.
Senior attackers Delaney Nolan and Mya Lourenco are Allentown's leading scorers. The Redbirds are averaging almost 14 goals per game, as junior Megan Conroy and the defense allow less than five.
Notre Dame bound midfielder Uma Kowalski (107g, 41a, 135dc, 56gb, 27ft), Sussex County's all-time leader in both goals and points, leads the way for Sparta. Junior Moira Sweeney (62g, 27a, 59dc, 36gb, 14ft) and sophomore Joey Roque (40g, 29a) also make significant offensive contributions.
The Spartans, who reached the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex final, come in on a seven-game winning streak.
Morris and Sussex county lacrosse teams continue to assert themselves in the NJSIAA Tournament. And now it's time to play for hardware.Seven teams have advanced to sectional finals on June 10. The Sparta, Mountain Lakes and Chatham boys and girls all moved on, as did the Mountain Lakes and Mendham girls.There will be a Morris/Sussex team in every North final in Groups 1, 2 and 3. Here's a quick look ahead to those games.More: ...
Morris and Sussex county lacrosse teams continue to assert themselves in the NJSIAA Tournament. And now it's time to play for hardware.
Seven teams have advanced to sectional finals on June 10. The Sparta, Mountain Lakes and Chatham boys and girls all moved on, as did the Mountain Lakes and Mendham girls.
There will be a Morris/Sussex team in every North final in Groups 1, 2 and 3. Here's a quick look ahead to those games.
Can Mountain Lakes senior Abby Hawes (46g, 12a, 61dc, 33gb, 19ft) win sectional titles in all three seasons? Hawes already guided the Lakers' soccer team to its third straight Group 1 title and got basketball its first sectional trophy since 2006. But after withstanding a late Madison comeback, 10-9, Mountain Lakes will head on the road again – to top seed Glen Ridge.
The Lakers are three-time defending Group 1 North champions. However, they beat the Ridgers, 16-7 on the road on April 30. Junior attack Nora Lin (17g, 16a, 21dc, 18gb, 8ft) had four goals and an assist as Mountain Lakes snapped a four-game losing streak to Glen Ridge – including in the 2024 Group 1 final. Senior midfielder Kaylin Oey is the Lakers' leading scorer with 50 goals and18 assists, plus 145 draw controls, 28 ground balls and nine caused turnovers.
Essex County Tournament champion Glen Ridge is led by senior attacks Katie Powers (49g, 72a, 128dc, 37gb, 10ft) and Campbell Spillett (81g, 7a, 23dc, 27gb, 8ft).
The Lakers have won nine straight Group 1 North titles, which translates to all of them since the tournament divided to North and South in 2013. Top-seeded Mountain Lakes is on a five-game winning streak since being knocked out of the MCT in a semifinal by Chatham.
This is a relatively young Lakers team, with junior Holden Gillespie (55g, 32a) and sophomore Lawson Fagan (39g, 44a) as leading scorers. But their real difference is at the faceoff X, with freshman Jayden Hernando (63%) – the third in his family to fill that role for Mountain Lakes.
This is Ramsey's first trip to a sectional final, after slipping past Jefferson, 6-5, on June 5. Senior Quinn O'Neill (49g, 26a, 20gb) had a hat trick in the semi. Sophomores Pat O'Neill (42g, 41a, 22gb) and Owen Crowley (38g, 46a, 26gb) are the Rams' points leaders.
Senior Uma Kowalski (105g, 39a) became Sussex County's all-time points leader as Sparta topped West Morris, 14-9, in a morning semifinal on June 5. Kowalski, who is heading to Notre Dame, already broke the county's goals record and stands at 397 goals and 134 assists. But don't overlook Spartans junior attack Moira Sweeney, who has 62 goals, 25 assists, 59 draw controls, 36 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers.
This is second-seeded Sparta's first trip to a sectional final since making it all the way to the Group 2 title game in 2018. Mendham knocked the Spartans out in a semi last year, then faltered at Summit in the Group 2 North final.
The top-seeded Minutemen head to the sectional final on a six-game winning streak. Both teams played in their respective county finals: Sparta lost to perennial power Hunterdon Central, and later the same day, Mendham fell against Chatham. Watch for juniors Grace Monahan (46g, 22a, 49dc, 11gb) and Amelia Eichman (45g, 4a, 74dc, 15gb, 14 ft).
The Minutemen knocked the Spartans out of Group 2 North, 17-3, in a semifinal last spring. They had lost to Summit in the last three sectional finals. Mendham last won a sectional title against Chatham in Group 3 North in 2019.
The Spartans outlasted West Morris, 9-8, with the game-winner scored with less than two minutes left. Freshman Jace Stiansen (31g, 7a, 20gb) led Sparta with two goals and two assists in the game. Juniors Eddie Brown (38g, 20a, 16gb) and Michael Pandiscia (24g, 21a, 28gb) have been lighting up the scoreboard all year.
Hopewell Valley is averaging 13.7 goals per game, led by senior attack Luke Caldwell (113g, 48a, 54gb), who is third on New Jersey's all-time points list.
Neither team has played in a sectional final since the tournament was expanded in 2012.
All hail the defending Group 3 champs! Chatham's quest for a fourth straight Group 3 title continues Tuesday against second seed Summit. The top-seeded Cougars have won 11 in a row – including the MCT final – and haven't lost to a New Jersey opponent since a road game at Oak Knoll on May 20, 2024.
But Summit came close, losing 5-3 on April 10 at Haas Field – snapping a four-game winning streak against Chatham. Senior midfielder Parker Febo (52g, 19gb, 68dc, 12ft) scored two of the Hilltoppers' goals. Seniors Molly Davies (52g, 23a, 20gb, 10dc), Nell Ducey (36g, 9a, 54dc, 25gb, 10ft) and Sloane Ricciuti (22g, 26a) all contribute for veteran Summit.
Seniors Grace Hallahan (61g, 19a, 25gb, 99dc, 21ft) and Ashlyn Carpenter (45g, 29a, 12gb) power Chatham's attack, which has outscored three postseason foes 57 to 17. Only three Cougars opponents have gotten to double digits this season: St. Anthony's (South Hunterdon, New York), Mendham and Oak Knoll. Senior Annie Alden has a 4.85 goals-against average.
Tatlock Field in Summit has been the place where boys lacrosse opponents' dreams die. The Hilltoppers have won seven straight sectional titles and six of the last seven Group finals. While Summit spent most of its time in Group 2, Chatham has played in five straight Group 3 finals, nine all together.
The Hilltoppers' offense starts with junior midfielder Andrew Smallwood winning 59% at the faceoff X. Junior attack James Grainger (43g, 30a, 14gb) is their leading scorer.
The young Cougars pushed Delbarton to its limit before falling, 13-12, in the MCT final on May 13. Juniors Kyle Gibney (65g, 14a, 26gb)and Shep Boyd (38g, 32a, 31gb) and sophomore Nick Lagunowich (69g, 28a, 32gb) lead Chatham.
Game LeadersGoalsGavin MaciagRamsey3 #61 Lawson FaganMountain Lakes6AssistsOwen CrowleyRamsey2 #61 Lawson FaganMountain Lakes3PointsMax RosenRamsey3 #61 Lawson FaganMountain Lakes9View BracketTue, June 10, ...
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey (15-4) | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Mountain Lakes (14-8) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
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Ramsey Scoring
| G | A | P | GB | FOS-Taken | FOS-Won | FOS-Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Rosen | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Maciag | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Crowley | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinn O'Neill | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat O'Neill | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cullen Gorman | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justus Favata | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Fojon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Noah Magnus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Josef Zengerle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Capuano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals: | 8 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 0.27 |
Mountain Lakes Scoring
| G | A | P | GB | FOS-Taken | FOS-Won | FOS-Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Fagan | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holden Gillespie | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Massimo Corvelli | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vinny Cina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Higgins | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Helmy | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Fitch | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merric Martorana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Hernando | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 0.92 |
| Totals: | 13 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 0.92 |
Ramsey Goalie
| Saves | GA | GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Pierpont (L) | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| Totals: | 19 | 13 | 1 |
Mountain Lakes Goalie
| Saves | GA | GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Sentiwany (W) | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Totals: | 15 | 7 | 1 |
"I had to hit my brakes because a huge mountain lion slowly and powerfully and confidently crossed the road in front of me."Those are the words of CB, who says she came very close to a mountain lion while driving from Boonton to Denville, New Jersey, recently.Her eyewitness account is the latest of dozens of such reports I've received from around New Jersey from people who claimed to have seen a mountain lion or cougar in New Jersey.Despite people like CB who say they've seen mountain lions in New Jersey, the o...
"I had to hit my brakes because a huge mountain lion slowly and powerfully and confidently crossed the road in front of me."
Those are the words of CB, who says she came very close to a mountain lion while driving from Boonton to Denville, New Jersey, recently.
Her eyewitness account is the latest of dozens of such reports I've received from around New Jersey from people who claimed to have seen a mountain lion or cougar in New Jersey.
Despite people like CB who say they've seen mountain lions in New Jersey, the official position of New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is that there are no mountain lions in the state.
That's a pretty straightforward statement, but the more eyewitness accounts that are shared with me, the tougher I find it to believe.
While I can understand that for years there were no mountain lions native to the state, I also believe it's possible that mountain lions have "ended up here." Maybe a few have migrated here from elsewhere. Maybe exotic pets were released by people who could no longer care for them. Perhaps a couple escaped from a private zoo and were never reported. Anything is possible, right?
Understandably, many don't believe there are mountain lions in New Jersey. "No picture, no proof", they say.
Over the last 20 years, I've had dozens of deer run in front of my car. I don't have a single photo - does that mean it didn't happen?
New Jersey has over 7,000 square miles of area. One or two - or even 6 mountain lions could certainly live here undetected, couldn't they?
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CB says she was driving near Mountain Lakes at about 5 p.m. when she had to hit the brakes on her truck to stop for a "huge mountain lion" crossing the road in front of her. She says it "slowly and confidently" crossed the road.
"He looked about 6 feet long, and his tail was just about as long as his body. He walked with such confidence, and I freaked out and started to look for my phone to capture it on camera, and by the time I found my phone, he was back into the woods."
CB says she used to live in Tennessee and is very familiar with bobcats and coyotes, and she's sure this was a mountain lion. "This animal was almost it seemed as long as my truck! He was huge!"
CB says "without a doubt", what she saw was a mountain lion.
Have you seen a mountain lion in New Jersey? I'd love to hear your story. My email: [email protected].
Read more about mountain lion sightings in New Jersey here.
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LACROSSEBASKING RIDGE – In dramatic fashion, the Rumson-Fair Haven girls lacrosse team churned out a twice come-from-behind, 10-9 double overtime victory Friday, July 13 to capture the NJSIAA Group 1 State final over Mountain Lakes at Ridge High School.A slicing Chloe Kelly netted the game winner off a perfect feed from senior Mia Milkowski, capping the see-saw battle to give the Bulldogs their second state title in the last three years. The goal was sophomore Kelly’s fifth of the game while senior Ra...
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BASKING RIDGE – In dramatic fashion, the Rumson-Fair Haven girls lacrosse team churned out a twice come-from-behind, 10-9 double overtime victory Friday, July 13 to capture the NJSIAA Group 1 State final over Mountain Lakes at Ridge High School.
A slicing Chloe Kelly netted the game winner off a perfect feed from senior Mia Milkowski, capping the see-saw battle to give the Bulldogs their second state title in the last three years. The goal was sophomore Kelly’s fifth of the game while senior Rachel James added four goals for RFH.
“We kept fighting and creating plays and Mia hit me with the best pass,” said Kelly of the deciding goal. “We wanted this really badly for our seniors.”
Coach Amy O’Keefe said she didn’t know what to expect heading into the game. Rumson (19-4) started the season at 2-3 but didn’t lose a game since the end of April, winning the final 12 games.
“Everything that has happened to this team was for a purpose – and that was for right now, this game,” said O’Keefe. “This team with this group of seniors, it’s a really special team. I’m just psyched for them. I’m glad we could keep the fire alive.”
It wasn’t easy. After jumping out to 1-0 lead 30 seconds into the game on a goal from sophomore Aly McGraw, RFH later found itself down 6-2 at the end of the first quarter. The defense settled over the next two quarters and the Bulldogs climbed to an 8-7 lead at the end of the third quarter on four goals from Kelly and three from James.
In the fourth quarter, Mountain Lakes (12-9) found a second wind and clawed back the lead 9-8 on goals from sophomores Avery Reid and Shea Sutter, backed by senior Shaina Lewis’ lockdown goaltending.James knotted the score at 9-9 with just 90 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
“We’ve been through a lot together and we always talk about the three Cs we have as a team – cool, confident and composed,” James said. “We were a little flat at the beginning and fell behind, but we finished strong.”
The game winner was textbook lacrosse with James working the ball off a foul restart to senior Carcaterra, who dished to senior Kat O’Connor then to the circling Milkowski who fed Kelly on the fly for the blistering low corner score.
“When we play simple lacrosse together, it’s beautiful,” James said. “And Chloe is an absolute beast.”
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