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My Hometown

My Hometown. Erin Carr Comm. 115 March 1, 2012. blog.nj.com. Sussex County NJ, Vernon Township. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Township,_New_Jersey. Vernon was established on April 8, 1973 Population of about 25,000 people It shares its northern border with New York State

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My Hometown

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  1. My Hometown Erin Carr Comm. 115 March 1, 2012

  2. blog.nj.com Sussex County NJ,Vernon Township http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Township,_New_Jersey

  3. Vernon was established on April 8, 1973 • Population of about 25,000 people • It shares its northern border with New York State • Vernon thrives as a year round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The convergence of skiers and snowboarders during winter months gives way to hikers, golfers, mountain bikers. • Vernon definitely lives up to its billing as New Jersey’s four season recreation community. History http://www.vernontwp.com/about_vernon/overview/

  4. Attractions allofgroupon.com Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Waterpark w/The Appalachian Hotel Hidden Valley Ski Area Crystal Springs Resort Waywayanda State Park Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge *7 Championship golf courses and health spa. flickriver.com uniquedesignz.net

  5. Vernon Township School District serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. • Walnut Ridge Primary School (Grades K-1, 582 students) • Cedar Mountain Primary School (Grades 1-4, 420 students) • Rolling Hills Primary School (Grades 2-4, 489 students) • Lounsberry Hollow Middle School (Grades 5-6, 639 students) • Glen Meadow Middle School (Grades 7-8, 711 students) • Vernon Township High School (Grades 9-12, 1,606 students) Education vtsd.com

  6. About 14,374 people is a high school graduate or higher. (varies depending on when published). Demographics

  7. Vernon Township is served by two volunteer ambulance squads. The Vernon Township Ambulance Squad and the Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps. • Vernon has four separate fire departments which are Highly trained volunteers. Safety Vernon also has the Police Department on hand for all emergencies and for the safety of the town. http://www.vernontwp.com/public_safety/fire_department/

  8. Veterans Memorial Park it is located on Vernon Crossing Road (known as the Flats). • It is the destination for sports enthusiasts featuring everything a park has to offer. • The Hand-in-Hand Playground with people’s names etched on each pole gives a good feeling for younger children. • Maple Grange Community Park is one of Vernon’s newest parks in the pride of the town. • It has three multi-purpose turf fields and the “great lawn” ideal for tossing a ball or going for a walk along the trail. Hand-in-Hand Playground. (Flats) Special Attractions Maple Grange Park http://www.vernontwp.com/services/parks_facilities/

  9. Vernon has many stores and shops around • Dunkin Donuts • A &P • Burger King • Lox a Bagels • Sussex County YMCA • Dairy Swirl (ice cream shop) • Dairy Queen Stores & Shops

  10. My Hometown I love my hometown, the small warm environment that makes it a great place to live.

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