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2015: The year in pictures

| 29 Dec 2015 | 01:13
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN On March 21-22, the parking lots were full as hundreds of wine and food enthusiasts came to Crystal Springs for the Seventh Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival. Although FridayþÄôs unexpected snowfall may have made the trip take longer than expected, lovers or fine foods and wine traveled to the resort from all over the New York metro area and from as far south as Frenchtown in Hunterdon County for a weekend of indulgence.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN On March 21-22, the parking lots were full as hundreds of wine and food enthusiasts came to Crystal Springs for the Seventh Annual New Jersey Wine & Food Festival. Although FridayþÄôs unexpected snowfall may have made the trip take longer than expected, lovers or fine foods and wine traveled to the resort from all over the New York metro area and from as far south as Frenchtown in Hunterdon County for a weekend of indulgence.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Paul Fredette of Vernon gets a þÄúlittle taken off the topþÄù haircutter Maureen Pezzotta of Pro Haircutters of Rockaway. Last year, Fredette raised nearly $700 St. BaldrickþÄôs Foundation. This year he has found himself out of work, but heþÄôs doing everything he can to help a good cause.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Paul Fredette of Vernon gets a þÄúlittle taken off the topþÄù haircutter Maureen Pezzotta of Pro Haircutters of Rockaway. Last year, Fredette raised nearly $700 St. BaldrickþÄôs Foundation. This year he has found himself out of work, but heþÄôs doing everything he can to help a good cause.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Daniel A. Colfax, Esq. addresses the audience. Colfax of Sparta is the townshipþÄôs Public Defender, a recipient of the 2012 New Jersey State Bar Association Professionalism Award" and a past President of the Sussex County Bar Association. Mayor Carl Miller sits to his side on Nov. 7.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Daniel A. Colfax, Esq. addresses the audience. Colfax of Sparta is the townshipþÄôs Public Defender, a recipient of the 2012 New Jersey State Bar Association Professionalism Award" and a past President of the Sussex County Bar Association. Mayor Carl Miller sits to his side on Nov. 7.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Ralph Liberti and his tenor saxophone seemed to help the VooDUDES become one of the audienceþÄôs favorites on May 24 at the Mountain Creek Jazz festival.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Ralph Liberti and his tenor saxophone seemed to help the VooDUDES become one of the audienceþÄôs favorites on May 24 at the Mountain Creek Jazz festival.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Hamburg resident Wendy Brick is shown signing in to vote at the Hamburg Municipal Building on Election Day. Seated are poll workers Linda Masson of Sussex and Jerry Reina of Hamburg. Poll workers reported that the turnout was about average for the elections.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Hamburg resident Wendy Brick is shown signing in to vote at the Hamburg Municipal Building on Election Day. Seated are poll workers Linda Masson of Sussex and Jerry Reina of Hamburg. Poll workers reported that the turnout was about average for the elections.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Vernon resident Beckie Sajban of HardystonþÄôs Painted Grape Craft and Paint Studio tells interested visitors about what her business has to offer at the Sussex County Business Expo in October.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Vernon resident Beckie Sajban of HardystonþÄôs Painted Grape Craft and Paint Studio tells interested visitors about what her business has to offer at the Sussex County Business Expo in October.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN A life-sized sculpture by West Milford artist Oscar Beck greeted visitors as they arrived at the Art Etc GalleryþÄôs open house on May16 while Sparta-based painter Tim Maher worked "en plein air" capturing the uniqueness of downtown Hamburg with oil paints.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN A life-sized sculpture by West Milford artist Oscar Beck greeted visitors as they arrived at the Art Etc GalleryþÄôs open house on May16 while Sparta-based painter Tim Maher worked "en plein air" capturing the uniqueness of downtown Hamburg with oil paints.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN After a successful grand opening in the morning, the new Roy Rogers restaurant remained busy throughout the afternoon of July 21, with the parking lot full and a steady stream of cars on the drive-thru line.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN After a successful grand opening in the morning, the new Roy Rogers restaurant remained busy throughout the afternoon of July 21, with the parking lot full and a steady stream of cars on the drive-thru line.
    PHOTO BY GEORGE LEROY HUNTER From left Samie Copley of Vernon, Sarah Philback of Hardyston and Andrea Piedresanta of Hamburg. The trio represent Westy's Gymnastics of Franklin. The 2015 New Jersey State Gymnastics Championships took place on May 1-3. Westy's Gymnastics of Franklin, New Jersey hosted the event at the Sparta Athletic Club in Sparta Township, New Jersey.
    PHOTO BY GEORGE LEROY HUNTER From left Samie Copley of Vernon, Sarah Philback of Hardyston and Andrea Piedresanta of Hamburg. The trio represent Westy's Gymnastics of Franklin. The 2015 New Jersey State Gymnastics Championships took place on May 1-3. Westy's Gymnastics of Franklin, New Jersey hosted the event at the Sparta Athletic Club in Sparta Township, New Jersey.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN. What would a fair be without a Ferris wheel? The amusement park section of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show was as busy as usual with both adults and their children sampling the rides.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN. What would a fair be without a Ferris wheel? The amusement park section of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show was as busy as usual with both adults and their children sampling the rides.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Scott Reid, the owner of Jefferson-based Texas Smoke BBQ was on hand to offer his award-winning ribs to those attending Jefferson Day. For the second year in a row Texas Smoke BBQ won the top prizes for ribs and sauce at the recent Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The business is located on Route 15 South in Jefferson.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Scott Reid, the owner of Jefferson-based Texas Smoke BBQ was on hand to offer his award-winning ribs to those attending Jefferson Day. For the second year in a row Texas Smoke BBQ won the top prizes for ribs and sauce at the recent Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The business is located on Route 15 South in Jefferson.
    PHOTO BY GALE MIKO From the minute Paul Kreczkowski of Wantage showed his fiancee Vivian a picture of Oliver the Goose she knew she wanted him in their wedding on Mother's Day at the Hampton Diner.
    PHOTO BY GALE MIKO From the minute Paul Kreczkowski of Wantage showed his fiancee Vivian a picture of Oliver the Goose she knew she wanted him in their wedding on Mother's Day at the Hampton Diner.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Firefighter Phil visits Hamburg School on April 21. Firefighter Phil, portrayed by ventriloquist Dave Carr with the help of þÄúAl E. CatþÄù holds one of three activity books that were given to the students at the Hamburg School.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Firefighter Phil visits Hamburg School on April 21. Firefighter Phil, portrayed by ventriloquist Dave Carr with the help of þÄúAl E. CatþÄù holds one of three activity books that were given to the students at the Hamburg School.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Franklin firefighter Michael Raperto and his son Noah DeGraw, 7, watch as a freight train goes chugging by. on May 3 Model and Toy Train Sale and Show.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Franklin firefighter Michael Raperto and his son Noah DeGraw, 7, watch as a freight train goes chugging by. on May 3 Model and Toy Train Sale and Show.
    PHOTO BY GALE MIKO Tyler Schulok and Autumn Smith with their creation, Mr. Robot in January. High Point Regional High School held an open house for eighth graders and their parents to see all they have to offer the students.
    PHOTO BY GALE MIKO Tyler Schulok and Autumn Smith with their creation, Mr. Robot in January. High Point Regional High School held an open house for eighth graders and their parents to see all they have to offer the students.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Under a bright blue sky hundreds of residents attended the 100th Birthday Celebration of Franklin School last Saturday. The day began with musical offerings by the Franklin School Chorus and the Franklin Band. Shortly after 1 p.m., the official Sussex County plaque recognizing the Franklin School was unveiled and doves were released to fly above the crowds. The school was the last remaining Kindergarten through 12th grade school in New Jersey until the Wallkill Valley Regional High School opened in 1982
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN Under a bright blue sky hundreds of residents attended the 100th Birthday Celebration of Franklin School last Saturday. The day began with musical offerings by the Franklin School Chorus and the Franklin Band. Shortly after 1 p.m., the official Sussex County plaque recognizing the Franklin School was unveiled and doves were released to fly above the crowds. The school was the last remaining Kindergarten through 12th grade school in New Jersey until the Wallkill Valley Regional High School opened in 1982
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN The pie-eating contest was a fun part of Hamburg Day on Aug. 23. Nearly all the participants were children, except for Police Director Wayne Yahm, who had some too.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN The pie-eating contest was a fun part of Hamburg Day on Aug. 23. Nearly all the participants were children, except for Police Director Wayne Yahm, who had some too.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN John David Frylinck, 8, of Hamburg visits with Santa Claus and his buckets of toys and candy canes at borough hall. SantaþÄôs transportation and related travel considerations were taken care of by Councilman Russ Law.
    PHOTO BY CHRIS WYMAN John David Frylinck, 8, of Hamburg visits with Santa Claus and his buckets of toys and candy canes at borough hall. SantaþÄôs transportation and related travel considerations were taken care of by Councilman Russ Law.
    Both Hamburg SchoolþÄôs Chief School Administrator Roger Jinks, Jr. and Vice Principal Mrs. Jacqueline Kartanos got to handle the a nearly six-foot long king snake on May 29 as a reward for a successful project by the students.
    Both Hamburg SchoolþÄôs Chief School Administrator Roger Jinks, Jr. and Vice Principal Mrs. Jacqueline Kartanos got to handle the a nearly six-foot long king snake on May 29 as a reward for a successful project by the students.

These images reflect on the year that was 2015.