1. Erin Carr Comm. 115 March 1, 2012

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Township,_New_Jersey blog.nj.com

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. http://www.vernontwp.com/about_vernon/overview/

4. 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. uniquedesignz.net allofgroupon.com flickriver.com

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) vtsd.com

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

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. http://www.vernontwp.com/public_safety/fire_department/ Vernon also has the Police Department on hand for all emergencies and for the safety of the town.

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) 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

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