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By Cheryl Conway t was no surprise that 12 year old Alex Bramble of Flanders asked for new shoes again for the holidays, but when he asked for pairs - not for himself- but rather for orphaned boys, the news knocked his mom off her feet! Every year near the holidays, I ask Alex for his wish list, says his mom, Kristi Rexroth. For the past several years he has asked for shoes. Alex couldn't care less about brands or styles of clothing, but athletic shoes are his thing. He loves the Nikes and the high tops. Rexroth explains, This year I asked for his list and expected the same- shoes! After a couple of days, Alex by Jack Mc Cabe he Christmas Tree is a symbol of Christmas, and has been so for many years. It is usually composed of an evergreen tree (or an artificial equivalent) covered with brightly-colored decorations on its limbs, lights, and a star at the very top. Early Christmas Trees had

got back to me and said I was thinking about my list and I decided I dont need anything; There are always things I want, but have more than I need, she explains. continued on page 12 edible fruits, nuts, dates, cookies, pretzels, and various other treats as decorations. Nothing gives the scenic feeling of the holidays like a Christmas Tree, but where they originally came from is not easy to pinpoint. One explanation for its rise in popularity goes back to the 16th century and the Renaissance period in Germany, where Guild houses became known for having a tree covered with sweets for children and apprentices at Christmas. This tree was also carried outside, where people in the town square would dance around it in what became a traditional manner. Though the Christmas Trees became part of German culture in the early 18th century, it did not grow popular very fast, and were found mainly in the houses of European nobility. However, many innovations, including putting presents for children around the tree, gave it another purpose and added more joy to the season. During the Franco-Prussian War of continued on page 14

Ever Wonder About...The Origins of the Christmas Tree

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&S Designer Flooring, now 25 years in business in Morristown, carries the widest range of exclusive lines in broadloom, rugs, and hardwood. With styles ranging from transitional to antique to modern and even custom, J&S is the largest designer flooring showroom in NJ. Alongside our products, we provide expert rug cleaning, repair, restoration and appraisal services to keep your floors looking spectacular for years to come. So whether you're in need of a pre-holiday area rug spot check or post-holiday repair, be sure to stop by for a free estimate! Since our opening in 1989, superior customer service has always been our highest priority and way of business. We welcome you to visit our showroom at 12 Mount Kemble Ave. in Morristown or call us at

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973-605-5225. We've recently added our Outlet which is open by appointment and sales events. Like our showroom, there will be a wide range of area rugs and in stock wallto-wall carpeting. All are at unbeatable, wholesale prices that you will not find

anywhere else: discounted up to 65% off the original prices. The J&S Outlet is located at 52 Horsehill Road in Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSOutl etCenter or call us at 855JSOUTLET to schedule an appointment.

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s we approach the holiday, 40NORTH Restaurant Group would like to take the time to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. We Look forward to sharing 2014 with you! As we celebrate our growth in 2013 we would like to share about our changes and future plans for our group. In October of this year we were excited to share the newest edition to restaurants, Piattino, A Neighborhood Bistro. Located at 88 East Main Street in Mendham NJ, Piattino offers a unique atmosphere, designed by David Jackson. Created to transport you to a bistro in Naples, Piattino delivers a menu to indulge into your favorite Italian dishes with a modern twist. Enjoy a Neapolitan pizza from our stone fired oven topped with fresh local produce and Imported ingredients from Italy. Try any of our hand made pastas or gnocchi or stop in for lunch for one of our signature handheld sandizza sandwiches made from our fresh baked dough. Our Chef Kevin Felice works with our team to create regional samplings as we tour through Italy on our menu! It's the season to Mangia! Next up for 40North Restaurant Group, as many of you may have seen, is the

40North Restaurant Groups Gift to You...An Amazing Recipe!

redesign of The OFFICE Beer Bar and Grill. The new OFFICE Tavern Grill has also been dreamed up by designer David Jackson and will be centered around a crafted experience for our guests with our food and beer selections. Opening in spring of 2014, The OFFICE will join our line up of restaurants-The Black Horse Tavern and Pub in Mendham, George and Martha's in Morristown, Piattino and of course, The six OFFICE Beer Bar and Grill's in New Jersey. As a parting gift to you for the holidays, here is a recipe created by our Chef Kevin Felice to share with your family! Happy holidays from 40NORTH Restaurant Group! White truffle oil Cut all of the vegetables and preheat a saut pan over medium low heat. In a tsp of butter saut all vegetables In butter for 2025 minutes until vegetables are translucent. Season with a tsp of salt and a tsp of pepper. Add in the white wine and thyme and reduce the wine by half transfer into a large pot and then add the stock and the cream. Bring to a boil and the reduce heat to low

and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minute and then place mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Place the bisque back into the pot and reheat when ready to serve. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper to your liking. This will serve 8-10 people as an appetizer. Serve in individual bowls and drizzle a small amount of the truffle oil on top of each serving. Enjoy!

Truffled cauliflower Bisque 1 tbsp butter 2 heads of cauliflower roughly chopped 1/2 cup sliced white onions 1 cup thin sliced celery 1/2 cup thin sliced fennel, bulb 1 garlic clothes 1 quart vegetable broth 1 pint light cream 1 cup white wine 3 stems thyme Salt and pepper to taste

n Saturday, December 21, 2013, Rt. 46 Chevy will have a customer appreciation Christmas Party. The event will run all day. Please stop by and enjoy the party. We will also be holding a coat drive through December so bring in any coat in as

Rt. 46 Chevy to Host Customer Appreciation Christmas Party

a donation and receive $10.00 off any service. Check us out at www.rt46chevrolet.com and stop in for a visit and enjoy the Christmas Party. We are located at 412 Route 46 West, Budd Lake, NJ. 908-747-4043

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lthough the holiday season is traditionally a festive time when people of all faiths get together with family and friends for special celebrations, its often a very difficult time for local residents who are homebound due to advanced age, disabilities or serious illnesses. At this time and throughout the year, many rely upon the Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ (VNA) for comfort and encouragement thats made possible through the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations. In fact, community support has helped to sustain the organizations non-profit tradition of caring for more than a century. A gift to the VNA will ensure that hospice patients in the final phase of life, including some with no immediate family, will receive both skilled nursing

Gifts to the VNA Support Local Elderly and Homebound Residents

grooming tasks possible in the coming year. There are many ways to make a tax-deductible gift to the VNA including a donation to the annual year-end appeal or purchase of Lighting the Way Luminaries (10 for $25, 20 for $50). You can also make a memorial donation and create an online tribute for a deceased loved one at vnannj.org. Donations of diverse goods and services suitable for internal use or silent auctions held at two annual fundraising events are also welcome.

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To contribute to the VNAs tradition of caring, please go to vnannj.org or reach out to Amanda DeFelice (973) 451-4169, adefelice@vnannj.org or Greer Luce at (973) 4514119, gluce@vnannj.org.

A tax-deductible gift to the VNA will help the non-profit organization uphold its long, distinguished tradition of providing the homebound with skilled healthcare, practical household and grooming assistance, comfort, encouragement and companionship.

care and visits from compassionate volunteers who provide companionship and make small but meaningful and personalized gestures of kindness. For other area residents feeling overwhelmed or iso-

lated due to physical or cognitive symptoms of aging and illnesses, community donations will help to fund attendance at Friendship House, VNAs adult day care center, or make assistance with essential household and

Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Morristown News, December 2013, Page 7 usic At Noon, the concert series sponsored by Music At Morristown United Methodist Church, continues its 34th season with a concert on Thursday, December 19, 20913 featuring The Christmas Singers. The quartet is comprised of June Van Thoen, Soprano; Patricia Ruggles, Mezzosoprano; Darren ONeill, Tenor; and Wayne Walters, Bass. Pianist Anita Gordon is the accompanist. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 Park Place (on the Green), Morristown, NJ 07960. There is a light luncheon available for purchase before or after the concert (11:30 to 1:30 pm). The cost of the luncheon is $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and students. The December concerts are free to the public as a gift to the community. Free child-

Music At Noon: The Christmas Singers

care is available during the concert. The sanctuary is handicapped accessible. For further information: www.morristownumc.com or 973-538-2132. The Christmas Singers, comprised of professional musicians from the metropolitan area, are appearing for the 26th consecutive year on this series. This concert has the highest attendance of each season. This years program will include such favorites as Lo, How a

Rose, Mary, Did You Know, Tell It On the Mountain, Jingle Bells, and more. Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. For further information: 973-538-2132 or www.morristownumc.com.

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ave you ever wondered what true Italian food tastes like? Look no further because Pomodoro Pizza in Morristown is the answer to this question. This family run restaurant is a little piece of Italian heaven. The owners Matt and Ori have spent their lives perfecting each recipe on the menu. The dough and fresh mozzarella are made fresh daily by hand, illus-

Great Italian Food At Pomodoro Pizza

trating how tradition and quality are held above all. Are you a fan of thin crust pizza? This is exactly what Pomodoros pizza is known for. Each handmade pizza is made to come out of the oven perfectly thin and crispy. Pizza options range from a traditional cheese pizza to an extensive selection of specialty pies. Everybody loves a Grandmas pizza! Well, Pomodoros Grandmas pizza will make even your Grandma jealous. Additionally, if you like your pizza even thinner than their regular large pies there is an option for you too. Ask for the thin crust pan pizza for an even thinner and crispier taste. Each item on the menu is made with traditional family recipes that have been perfected over time. From the mouth watering homemade meatballs to the succulent sauces, the food will leave you more than

ev. Kathleen L. Roney, Pastor, of the Baptist Church, located at 51 Washington Street, Morristown, 973-538-4477, would like to invite every-

Candlelight Service at Baptist Church

one to their Sunday Services at 10:00 a.m. and to their Candlelight Service on December 24 at 5:00p.m. Free parking at Cattano Avenue Garage.

satisfied. Dont forget the homemade bread that is made constantly throughout the day, right on the premises. I invite you to do yourself a favor and go to Pomodoro located at 125 Morris St., Morristown, NJ, 973538-6000 and try this family restaurant where will you will enter as a customer and leave as a friend. Delivery Hours for Mon. thru Sun. 11AM - 9:40 PM Visit our website at www.pomodoropizzamorristown.com

eople frequently take human hair for granted, especially if they have it in abundance. While hair can help keep your head warm, there's more to hair than what meets the eye. For a healthy individual with no hair diseases, hair is very strong with enormous tensile strength. In fact, human hair is about as strong as copper wire

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of the same diameter. That means one strand of hair can support up to 100 grams in weight. Considering the average head of hair contains about 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair in all, the combined strength of human hair could feasibly support up to 12 tons, or the equivalent of two African elephants.

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Kings Held Holiday Tasting Event

ings of Morristown recently held a Holiday Tasting Event at their store on South Street, and which included a variety of specialty tastings and in-store activities fun for the holiday chef and the gourmet alike! As part of the event, Kings pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from that weekend to Homeless Solutions, Inc., and Ive attached a photo of Donna Ring, Kings Customer Service Manager presenting a check to Stephanie Cicale, Homeless Solutions Director of Development yesterday. Also supporting HSI's efforts but not pictured are Judy Spires, Kings President

& CEO and Maryann Klejmont, General Manager of the Kings Morristown store. A private, non-profit organization, HSI has been helping those in need for 30 years. In 2012, we served 386 people by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing. Our case managers offer the support needed to help our guests rebuild their lives and successfully return to independent living. We also develop permanent supportive housing that is energy efficient for very low, low, and moderate income families and individuals. We provided homes people can afford to 119 people in 2012.

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Local Students Display Their Artwork on National Christmas Tree

By Kate Halse his year's National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. is adorned with some of Morris County's own artwork. Several students from the Morris Arts' Morristown High School Art Mentoring program are proud to see their hard work on display again this year. Professional artists and mentors Dan Fenelon and Susan Faiola worked together with students from the high school's mentoring program as well as the school's National Art Honor Society. Both students and adults worked to design and create the ornaments for this year's display in President's Park. The announcement was made by First Lady Mary Pat Christie, who noted that Morristown High School's mentoring program offers a unique opportunity for the students to work alongside professional talents. Christie continued on to say that the ornaments are a welcomed form of creative expression and that both she and the Governor are proud of the hard work by students and professionals to complete the project. The collaboration between the students and professionals is not new, as the practice has been used for years for the National Christmas Tree display. Each year, the students and professionals are asked to create specific designs. Once they are ready, the two groups work together to create the ornaments. For 2013 the students were asked to build ornament designs that resembled their own visions for the New Jersey Christmas Tree. This year, the 24 ornaments that represent New Jersey emphasize the state's rich cultural diversity. Each ornament has a different design and lots of bright, festive col-

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ors. The ornaments vary from traditional designs to more abstract ones. Throughout the process, the mentors hoped that every student would feel a personal connection to the project. Fenlon states that this is an exciting national opportunity for students, who will undoubtedly remember the project for years to come. In 2012, the students were asked to create ornaments that resembled some of the state's most notable symbols, from the Eastern Goldfinch, the official state bird, to the Barnegat Lighthouse, the historic sentinel. The 91st annual National Christmas Tree Lighting kicked off the holiday season on December 6. Several celebrities were on hand for the event, including Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and Joshua Bell. The National Christmas Tree Lighting is one of the oldest holiday traditions in the country. The event began in 1923 as President Calvin Coolidge lit up a tree on Christmas Eve. This initial ceremony, which took place in front of thousands of spectators, has been honored each year by every succeeding President. Although the tree lighting was originally the only holiday ceremony, the event is now combined with many other programs and activities to form a month-long holiday celebration. Aside from the National Christmas Tree display, President's Park offers a number of ways for visitors to get involved. There are family-friendly holiday attractions that include holiday performances every night and a Santa's Workshop. Other activities are available as well, from a nativity scene to a model train display and a Yule log. More information about the event can be found on www.thenational.tree.org.

Page 12, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Morristown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline continued from front age I really like shoes; I really want shoes, but I dont need shoes, says Alex, who currently owns four pairs of athletic basketball sneakers. A football player for Mt. Olive recreation for the past seven years, Alex has a fetish for basketball sneakers and would have liked the Nike Hyperdunks, he says, but he had a better idea in mind. This year, rather than spending money on me, would you use that money to buy shoes for kids who can't afford them? Alex asks his mom. After researching local charity options, they found St. Peters Orphanage, a residential home for boys, in Denville and decided that would be perfect, says Alex, a seventh grader at Mt. Olive Middle School. Theres a big place in my heart for kids who are in an orphanage, says Alex. I dont know my own father, who lives in Florida. Last time I saw him I was two or three years old. I get what they are going through. On Nov. 7, Alex announced his new shoe drive, Put Your Best Foot Forward. He and his mom contacted the orphanage and attained a list of each boy who resides at the orphanage and his shoe size. Currently there are 14 boys, ages nine to 17, that live at the orphanage. After posting his shoe drive on Facebook as well as the list of shoe sizes being sought, people started to immediately pledge. Since his post, 23 shoes have been donated by members of the community, friends of Alex and his mom. Name brands of the athletic shoes include Adidas, Nike, Reebok and DC shoes. We have plenty left over, says Rexroth. Even a pair of

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slippers and one pair of dress shoes were donated. The extras were given to the orphanage as a surplus to be used as needed. Out of the shoes donated, Alex gave three pairs in lieu of me buying him shoes, says Rexroth. Then Alex used his own money to buy a pair for an orphan. Alex and his mom delivered the shoes to the orphanage on Friday, Dec. 16. Each child got a new pair of athletic shoes in his size with a card attached from the family that donated it. Because of the rules with confidentiality, Alex knew he would not be able to meet the recipients of his new shoes. He hopes that he can connect to some of them through letter writing or maybe later as a volunteer in their facility. He has a good heart that kid, says Rexroth. I was incredibly proud of Alex. He is a normal, typical 12 year old kid but he has a maturity about it, about having gratitude for the blessings that he has. He does have a conscience and a kind giving heart. Alex says he feels good when he gives to others. It feels really nice, says Alex, baritone and trumpet player in the MOMS band. I know a lot of the kids have to go without a lot of things. They will be grateful that they will be getting a new pair of shoes. Ive begun to understand more, he explains. My family is not the richest family but we have what we need, but not everyone has that. I thought it would be nice to give rather than get like I normally do. Alex credits his upbringing for his kind ways. My mom and my step dad are big influences, says

Alex. Theyve been there for me. Theyve always been nice and kind hearted. Rexroth agrees, We are very civic minded. Hes watched me do a lot of cooking for families. I start cooking food and taking it to families who need it. I grew up with my mom the same way. You just always try to do for others. Its something that resonates with him. Besides being prideful of her son, Rexroth is also super proud of being part of a community thats willing to lend a helping hand. Whether it is a house fire, drowning, a child with cancer or donating new shoes, Our community rallies and they just do it and they help. They, as always, lend a hand, share their good fortune and show their amazing hearts and good will. Alex sees that in our community; it has helped to develop that in him. Its innate in him to have such an awareness toward people who are less fortunate than him, continues Rexroth. When he sees a homeless man in town, Alex talks to him, every time he sees him. It touches his heart. Its what Alexs heart is made of.

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Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Morristown News, December 2013, Page 13 public. The Morris County Sheriff's Department as a whole is a "triple crown" accredited agency. It is accredited for its Corrections Unit; for its Medical Unit; and for its Bureau of Law Enforcement. There are less than 40 nationwide with this "triple crown" status. The correctional facility houses inmates who committ everything from petty crimes all the way up to major offenses. Inmates who committed serious offenses are sometimes housed at the Morris County Correctional Facility, for instance, because their case has not yet been adjudicated. If their sentence is more than a year, then they are housed in a state facility at that point. Cpl. Andrew Bileci, who gave The Morristown News a tour of the correctional facility last month, said Morris County Sheriff Edward Rochford is doing a phenomenal job. Bileci added that the reason Rochford was recently re-elected is because "they (Morris County residents) like the job he's doing." Bileci called Rochford a "great leader," and added that "he loves what he does. His heart is in it 24/7." Bileci, too, has his heart in what he does. He said he sees all inmates as "innocent until proven guilty," but he remembers that some are charged with serious crimes, and notes that it is of the utmost importance to "remember where you're working." There is no place for complacency - not in a jail, he said. "It's well-lit, well-run, well-managed," Bileci said, adding that the staff, the leadership, and the programs that they deliver are top-notch, and the incidents of violence are very minimal. He said staff members need to care about what they do, and he praises them for just that - their impressive, detail-oriented work. Every hour, for instance, the inmates are accounted for. Family members are encouraged to visit because when they communicate, they are not forgotten, said Bileci. He said, consistency runs a jail, and added that there is great morale amongst the officials that work there. Joseph J. Pascale Undersherrif, Bureau of Corrections, called the staff "excellent" and noted that there are a lot of factors as to why the jail operates so effectively, "but most important are the people that work here." Last, year, 5,000 people came to the jail for tours, which are free. Students and representatives from schools, colleges, and junior police academies all visited, for example. Public tours can be arranged by calling the jail at 973-631-5403. The jail, located on John Street in Morristown (actually just outside of town), is 13 years old, with the previous jail being

Morris County Correctional Facility Among The Most Effective Jails In The Nation

By Ejvind Boccolini he Morris County Correctional Facility is recognized on a national level as an impressive and safe establishment by the agencies that audit jails, and the Morristown News recently took a tour of this jail to experience this firsthand. County officials, when asked to comment on the jail and how well the facility and its staff functions, were able to cite accolades received from outside agencies and officials. It is renowned as a safe, quiet, efficient, and impressive facility. The jail is audited by the American Correctional Association, with officials from all over the country. When the jail is audited, it always gets rave reviews for being simply one of the cleanest, safest, and most quiet jails in the country. It consistently gets the highest of ratings. "We're always in the high numbers," said Warden Chris Klein, Bureau of Corrections. Morris County Sheriff Edward Rochford called the Morris County Correctional Facility a very well-run jail, "unlike any other jail in the U.S." The Morristown News will be publishing several more feature stories on the Morris County Sheriff's Office in the months to come, to highlight the important work that it does. Some of their tasks and responsibilities - and the efficient manner in which they are carried out - are perhaps unknown to the

adjacent to the courthouse. Some recent news with respect to the new facility is that the jail has saved millions of dollars when it made the switch to staff its numerous doctor, nurse and psychologist positions with county employees several years back. Before this, they had individuals from an outside healthcare company to staff these positions. In addition to the big cost savings when they switched to county employees, the level of care is definitely better now, said Klein.

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Thomas Jefferson Third Graders Celebrate Multi-Cultural Folk Dance & Customs from Around the World

and choreography. Each class represented a country and students nailed their performances in the Italian "Cicerennella", the Chinese "Chinese Ribbon Dance", the Romanian " Alunelul", Ghana's "Highlife" and the Dominican Republic's "Merengue". The show concluded with all entire third grade and the audience dancing to the

USA's "Rock and Roll". Joanna Pang Atkins is a member of Morris Arts, an organization which helps bring arts & educational programs to schools all over Morris County. The Residency was sponsored by both the TJ Parent Teacher Organization and the Morris Educational Foundation. not what anyone considered totally safe. After a slow start in the United States, the popularity of Christmas Trees grew in leaps and bounds at the start of the 20th century. Everything from candy canes to ribbons to bulbs replaced dyed-colored popcorn as ornaments, as the Tree became an integral part of the holiday season. The huge Rockefeller Center tree in New York City also had humble beginnings, as a much smaller first one was put in the ground by construction workers in 1931. Another tree, this time lighted, went up two years later, leading to the behemoth that is now decorated and put up in late November or early December, bringing people from all around. The originality of the Christmas Tree depends on who you talk to or what you read from, and there are many firsts that refer to time periods or occurrences. But as previously stated, the Christmas Tree is a symbol of a happy, wondrous time of year, and let us hope that Christmas always stays this way.

Thomas Jefferson School's third grade students get ready for their performance of a "Multi-Cultural Folk Dance Celebration" with Joanna Pang Atkins--artist in residence-who choreographed and directed the show. Kneeling front: Kezia Volinsky, Aden Jordan and Sophie Walter (representing Romania), Second Line starting from front: Katie Acken & Aidan Hyer (representing Italy); Dylan Lippis & Alissa Eng ( representing Ghana); Sophia Vail & Jack Ryan ( representing The Domincan Republic); Samantha Golub & Jared Lim ( representing China).

hird Graders from Thomas Jefferson School wowed audiences with their dance performances in a "MultiCultural Folk Dance Celebration". Dressed in brilliant colored traditional costumes from the countries they represented, the students performed 5 different native dances from Italy, China, Romania, Ghana and The Dominican Republic. The show was choreographed and directed by artist in residence, Joanna Pang Atkins. "While participating in Mrs. Atkins'

Multi-Cultural Dance Residency our third grade students were exposed to the music, dance, history and geography of a variety of cultures from around the world," said Cristina Frazzano, TJ School Principal. "The culminating performance provide our students with the ability to share their hidden talents with the school community as they took part in a Parade of Nations. It was a true celebration of diversity." Under the direction of Mrs. Atkins, the students had 2 weeks to learn the dances

continued from front page 1870, German soldiers put Christmas Trees in their barracks and military hospitals to add some cheer to the time of year. In the1780s in Canada, soldiers defending Quebec from American soldiers and colonists in the Revolutionary War introduced the Christmas Tree where they were stationed. Before the advent of electricity, the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther, after a walk at night, put candles on a Christmas Tree with wires to brighten it up, using as inspiration the stars shining through the branches of trees. This presented a potentially dangerous situation, as hot candle drippings are not compatible with live trees. But this brought about the tree mat and the tree skirt, both of which caught candle wax. The mat protects the floor on which the tree stands, and the skirt hides the bottom of the tree. Electricity eventually replaced candles with tree lights, and though this was a lessdangerous approach, early tree lights were

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Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Morristown News, December 2013, Page 15 he streets surrounding The Morristown Green Maple Avenue, DeHart & Market Streets have historic homes that were built in the 1800s. Two famous homes are The Sansay House located at 17 DeHart Street. Built in 1807 and named for Monsieur Louis Sansay who directed a popular dancing school in his home. A guest to his home was the Marquis de Lafayette. Another home at 43 Maple Avenue was built in 1864 and was owned by Henry Pitney, County Prosecutor, and President of the National Iron Bank. The Independent Hose Company at 15 Market Street was Morristowns first incorporated fire department. The building was built in 1870 and remained in use until the 1990s. Thomas Nast, the artist responsible for drawing Santa Claus, was a volunteer member of the fire

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elcome to the Andrew Larasen House and the rich heritage it has to share. This East Jersey Cottage with Federal influences was originally constructed in the 1770s and boasts the original wide pine floor boards and fireplace mantle pieces indicative of its place in history. The front to back entrance hall featuring a stairway with the original bannister and handsome hardwood floors opens graciously to the living areas. Twin parlors, one with a fire place and the other with built in cabinetry still have some original mullioned windows representative of that period in Federal architecture. The twin formal rooms allow ample space for a formal living/entertaining area and family room or study. Exposed ceiling beams and brick walls lend warmth and charm to the kitchen, dining area and keeping room. The updated kitchen, first floor full bath and first floor laundry room makes this East Jersey architecture suitable for todays

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lifestyle. There are three spacious bedrooms on the second floor with closet space and an updated full bath. The level partially fenced 2 acre property marked by towering ash trees is further enhanced by an 1840s barn with ample space for antique cars, storage or animals. There is also a carriage house built in the same era with a two car garage and a 1 bedroom apartment above it, perfect for in-laws or company. This home is just minutes

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By Cheryl Conway ont buy just any old tree this year that will end up on your curbside when Christmas is done. Spend the money on a tree that includes an investment for scholarships, community programs, charitable donations and a stronger fire department. The Hillside Hose Company No. 1 in Morris Township is selling those trees at its Annual Christmas Tree Sales fundraiser until Dec. 24 or when all trees are sold out. In existence since 1914 almost 100 years- the volunteer fire company has been selling Christmas trees, wreaths and grave blankets in its largest fundraising event for 31 years to raise money for its community programs, as well as training and equipment for firefighters. Buying from us is truly an investment in the community, says Matt Murphy, volunteer firefighter for Hillside Hose Co. No. 1. The trees are priced very

competitively, high quality and we provide a high level of service. With the proceeds, Murphy says the fire company awards three $1,500 academic scholarships annually to high school seniors who have committed to a secondary education; sponsor a number of youth athletic teams; and host a number of holiday parties for children, including Breakfast with Santa, and Easter egg hunt, Halloween parade and more. We pay for everything, says Murphy, regarding the holiday events. We fund it; we host it. All this is possible only with the generous efforts of our membership and the patronage of our community. The company was always founded on its mission to provide good will and community service in general; thats part of our mission, says Murphy. Tree shoppers will find two types of trees being sold through the Hillside Hose Co. Christmas Tree Sale

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fundraiser: Fraser Furs; or Balsam, which is freshly, cut trees from N. Quebec, Canada. Trees are available in different heights and sizes from five feet to eight feet. Depending on size, prices vary from $25 to $30 for the smaller trees; to up to $75 for larger trees. Murphy was expecting over 1,000 trees that were going to be delivered by trailer to the fire-station at 132 Western Ave. Morris Twp. allows the fire company to use the park behind the station in lighted display with racks for the trees. Decorated and undecorated wreaths and grave blankets in different sizes are also being sold. The Hillside Hose Co. depends on its fundraisers to offset its costs for equipment and community service programs. Currently a nonprofit corporation, the volunteer fire company is awaiting approval for its federal 501(c) (3) application. If approved for federal status, the fire company can apply for federal grant

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money and qualify for federal tax exemption. We pay for everything out of our budget, says Murphy, 45. We do a fund drive in our coverage area once or twice a year. Ladies Auxiliary also hosts a pancake breakfast for additional funds. Morris Twp. pays the volunteer fire co. for essential equipment and minimal training; everything else is paid for by monies raised by the 45 non-paid volunteers. We pay for flashlights, tools, extra training exercises, says Murphy. They are

Volunteer firefighter Matt Murphys son helps to unload trees

paid for out of our own budget. Our goal is to increase by 10 percent, says Murphy. Were trying to get the word out. The Hillside Hose Co. is one of five fire companies in Morris Twp. with defined coverage area. There are always two engine companies and two ladder companies that respond to a call; and each provide mutual aid to Morristown and Mendham. Because of its high ISO rating, homeowners in Morris Twp. receive lower

rates on homeowners insurance through some companies, says Murphy. Morris Township has one of the highest ratings in the state, says Murphy. We provide a cost savings to residents; the better the service, the lower the rating, and the lower the homeowners insurance. Fire companies are rated on several factors such as response time, number of personnel, equipment and apparatus, availability, infrastructure, and water delivery through fire hydrants.

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ver three consecutive Mondays in November, poet BJ Ward worked with 3rd and 4th grade students at The Red Oaks School to reveal the wonders of language through poetry, a genre that even many adults find bewildering. His approach is entertaining, inclusive, handson, and at turns reverential and boisterous. Students are enraptured! Poetry Workshops with BJ Ward are more about channeling the poet within than struggling over high brow verse. Metaphor, simile, imagery, symbolism, and their kin are all there, but first the award winning and much published Ward welcomes students to the inner sanctum of poets as fellow creators. Far from demystifying the process, he makes it seem utterly magical and yet achievable, inevitable, and desirable. He declares their observations, thoughts, and words powerful. He invites them to be different, unique, and extraordinary. They begin to think like poets because they start to see themselves as poets. One of the ways in which Ward helps students revolutionize their perspectives and see the world anew is by freeing them from their accustomed identities. He accomplishes this in the most obvious and ingenious way possible. He changes their names. Each student gets his/her own funny,

At The Red Oaks School, 3rd & 4th Graders Channel the Poet Within
edgy, and often intriguing nickname that Ward uses exclusively during his classes. This years roster included The Deep Forest, Socrates, Tarzan, Big Feather, The Statue of Liberty, Coffee Boy, The Sweet Cupcake, Shazam, Bam Bam, Super Corrector, Captain Huggy Face, and the ubiquitous Marker Girl. In each session, a Marker Girl is chosen. She is responsible for retrieving Wards whiteboard markers every time he drops, flips, or flings them, which is often. When he thanks her with a flourish and a bow or a series of complicated gestures, she must respond by mimicking him. It is a respectful tomfoolery that feeds the sense of camaraderie in the classroom. Throughout the series of workshops, Marker Girl is Wards aide-de-camp a position replete with both honor and high jinks. BJ makes poets and poetry accessible. He talks about the people of poetry with respect but without formality, making them feel like familiar friends and the words they write extensions of their lives and experiences. During a rousing call and response, Ward chants a string of affirmations about the autonomy of the poet at great volume and with impressive dramatic delivery in the style of Jimmy Cagney. I'm a poet see? I do what I want...see? I will decide

what words to use, because I'm a poet see? I can put one word on a line or ten, because I'm a poet see? I may or may not choose to use capitals or periods or pay attention to margins, because I'm a poet see? I will decide if a donut is like a donkey, because I'm a poet see? The session eventually dissolves into outrageousness and we all know that we will always remember it.

In the last hour of the last session, Ward gets serious as he tells the students The secret to great writing is revision. He asks them to pick out their favorite poem, the one you wouldn't mind other people seeing, and revise it. Can you put in new words? Yes. Can you take out words? Yes. Can you change the order, the position of the lines, rewrite it completely? Absolutely, you can continued on page 20

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enowned local interior designer, Kevin Fitzpatrick, joins the Morris County Historical Society in Decking the Halls for this years Victorian Christmas celebration at Acorn Hall. Mr. Fitzpatrick has worked professionally with Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, and has designed for a wide variety of celebrities. Come celebrate the splendor of the holiday season with the Society, and enjoy generous Victorian decorations throughout its period rooms and hallways. Special features this year include a custom feather tree decorated in authentic mid-19th century ornaments, mantels decorated in lavish period silk fabrics, and, of course, our ornately decorated upside-down Christmas tree. Colorful evergreen garlands highlighted by shining ornaments and numerous themed-decorations on bright Christmas trees and arrangements are certain to place guests in the holiday spirit. The Oakleaf Gallery Gift Shop at Acorn Hall offers many unique and perfect solutions to fulfill all of your holiday gift-giving needs. Vintage clothing and jewelry, oneof-a-kind hand-crafted accessories, refurbished Victorianera hooks and hardware, distinctive books on Morris County history, and adorable items sure to make any child smile, await visitors stopping by the shop. Acorn Hall was built in 1853, and remodeled in the Italianate Villa-style in 1860. It is open for tours on Sundays, 1 pm-4 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 am-4 pm, and by appointment. The gift shop is open Monday-Friday from 10 am-4 pm,

The Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall Welcomes the Holiday Season
Sunday from 1 pm-4 pm, and by appointment. We are scheduling special wine and cheese shopping-nights-out; please make your appointment soon. Tours of the house and exhibit are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for students. Children under age 12 and members are Free. There is no admission fee for those who

are only visiting the gift shop. For more information, please call 973-267-3465 or visit, www.acornhall.org. The MCHS is a member-supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery, preservation, promotion, and interpretation of Morris County history through events, programs, exhibits, and preservation advocacy.

continued from page 18 do whatever it takes to make the poem say what you want it to. It is all part of revising! The only rule is that the last word on each line be a STONG one the Arnold Schwarzenegger of words -- and that you make use of artistic choices to give poems energy. Much call and response madness ensues in the voice of, you guessed it, ARNOLD. Afterwards, Ward quotes Samuel Coleridge as saying that poetry is the best words in the best order. And with that, the students set to work. Students began the sessions crafting poems under the heading The Delight Poem of Me. Later, delight was crossed out and the adjective mixed was inserted. The idea being that not everything about us is consistently delightful, but is rathermixed. Students also wrote Who am I? poems, reveling in the opportunity for personal exploration with images and metaphors that danced at the furthest corners of the globe, on the outer reaches of the universe, and in the heights of their imaginations. BJ Ward is an award-winning poet, co-director of the Creative Writing degree program at Warren County Community College. He is the author of four books of poetry, including Jackleg Opera: Collected Poems 1990-2013, Gravediggers Birthday (a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize),17 Love Poems with No Despair, and Landing in New Jersey with Soft Hands. BJ Wards poetry has been featured on National Public Radios The Writers Almanac, New Jersey Networks State of the Arts, and the web site Poetry Daily, as well as in publications such as Poetry, The American Poetry Review, The New York Times, TriQuarterly, Green Mountains Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, Puerto Del Sol, Mid-American Review, Controlled Burn, The Sun, 5 A.M., The Literary Review, The Normal School, and dozens of other journals.

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Local Area Shelter Children Recently Took Part in a Program Where They Were Asked to Depict Their Hopes and Dreams on Photographs That Were Turned Into Beautiful Pictures of Hope Holiday Greeting Cards; The Program Has Been Made Possible By Photo Journalist Linda Solomon and Sponsored By Chevrolet to Raise Funds Locally to Benefit Jersey Battered Womens Service and its Shelter in Morris County. Children residing in the Jersey Battered Womens Shelter (JBWS) in Morris County were recently invited by Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, New Jersey to participate in a program called Pictures of Hope. Digital cameras were presented to the children who live at the shelter; made possible by Pictures of Hope program founder, Linda Solomon and through the generosity and support of Chevrolet. The children, ages 7 to 12, were given a photography lesson by Solomon, who is a photo journalist, and asked to take their own pictures of what they consider to be their hopes and dreams. The images, which have been made into greeting cards, were revealed by the budding young photographers at a special event in November held at Gearhart Chevrolet. Fox News, New12 New Jersey, the StarLedger, North Jersey Media Group and other area media outlets covered the event, which included a donation of gifts to the children by the non-profit organization

Gearhart Chevrolet Invites Public to Support Jersey Battered Womens Service in Morris County Through Pictures of Hope Holiday Greeting Cards.
Public Safety United and a presentation of a $1000 donation to JBWS from the Denville Rotary Club. Production of the cards has been made possible through Pictures of Hope, a national program created by award-winning photo journalist and author, Linda Solomon, and sponsored in 12 cities nationwide by the Chevrolet division of General Motors allowing for 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit the charities selected for participation in the program. Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, N.J. (www.gearhartchevy.net) was selected by General Motors to be the local sponsor for the Morris-area shelter. The New Jersey benefit will support the Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. and its family shelter. JBWS provides housing for women and their children in Morris County who have escaped situations of domestic abuse. Gearhart Chevrolet made a matching donation to JBWS for each pack of cards that was purchased at the meet the artists event and gave each child a gift package that included the Pictures of Hope cards. A reception party for the children included an array of child friendly foods and lavish desserts through the courtesy of The Dessert Ladies in Stirling, NJ. www.TheDessertLadies.com . We are glad Gearhart Chevrolet could be part of the Pictures of Hope journey, and

ressed in its holiday finest, Acorn Hall invites fans of the hit PBS television show Downton Abbey to discover traditional holiday festivities and merriment of the 1920s. Enjoy a holiday season-themed Downton Abbey Experience event on Saturday, January 4, from 1pm to 4pm with a tour of Acorn Hall followed by an authentic five-course English Afternoon Tea at The Abbey of Convent Station. A tribute to the start of season four of Downton Abbey, the Morris County Historical Society and the Cosy Cupboard have, once again, joined forces to provide The Downton Abbey Experience: A Tour and Tea. Staffs at both sites have been working hard to make sure that this Experience is one to remember Acorn Hall is decorated lavishly in celebration of the holiday season, grand dresses highlight the clothing styles of the 1920s, and vignettes will bring to life American social norms that parallel the show. Tea, courtesy

The Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall Hosts Downton Abbey Experience

of the Cosy Cupboard, will follow at The Abbey on Madison Avenue in Morristown. Participants in this event will relish an additional treat: Renowned local interior designer, Kevin Fitzpatrick, helped the MCHS Deck The Halls this year. His interpretation of Victorian customs and redesign of 18th century customs for the 21st century will be sure to delight! The cost for the event is $46. To make reservations, please contact the Cosy Cupboard at 973-998-6676. Acorn Hall was built in 1853, and remodeled in the Italianate Villa-style in 1860. For tour availability and gift shop information, please call 973-267-3465 or visit, www.acornhall.org. The MCHS is a member-supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery, preservation, promotion, and interpretation of Morris County history through events, programs, exhibits, and preservation advocacy.

help women and children in our area, said Schumacher-Tilton. All of us at Gearhart Chevrolet were so touched by these children and their beautiful photographs; I encourage everyone to get into the holiday spirit and support these families with a greeting card purchase. The cards, which come 15 to a box, are available for purchase through the holiday season. All sales directly benefit JBWS. To order cards or make a donation, contact Gearhart Chevrolet at 973-627-0900. Gearhart Chevrolet, located at 281 Route 46 East in Denville, N.J. is part of the Tilton Automotive Group, which actively supports many northern New Jersey charitable endeavors and organizations. SchumacherTilton was recently named the regional Ally TIME Dealer of the Year in recognition for her dealerships superior sales and service as well as her community outreach and charitable works. About Tilton Automotive Group Tilton Automotive Group owns and operates Schumacher Chevrolet in Little Falls and Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, both in New Jersey. Schumacher Chevrolet, founded in 1932 and Gearhart Chevrolet, founded in 1929 are among the highest volume Chevrolet dealership in the state and have been designated as prestigious Business Elite commercial dealerships in recognition of their service and sales to fleet and business customers. At the helm of Tilton Automotive Group are President and Dealer Principal Judith Schumacher-Tilton and her sons, CFO Stephen Tilton, Jr. and Kenneth Tilton. In early 2010, Tilton Automotive Group launched Give the Kids Hope Foundation, Inc., (http://GiveTheKidsHope.org) a 501C3

non-profit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children in northern New Jersey. About Linda Solomon Photojournalist and author Linda Solomon is recognized for her celebrity portraiture. She is the photographer of the NY Times bestseller People We Know, Horses They Love featuring photo essays on Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, and others. Solomon has devoted her career to teaching children how to express their feelings through photography and has founded educational photography programs that have reached over 1 million children. Pictures of Hope has been featured on Oprah, CBS Evening News, ABC World News, and in People Magazine, USA Today, and numerous local newspapers and magazines across the country. Ms. Solomon has received numerous awards and honors for Pictures of Hope and was inducted into the prestigious Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2011. For more information, go to http://www.lindasolomonphotography.com. About Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. (JBWS) Located in Morris County, N.J., JBWS is a full-service domestic violence and domestic abuse prevention agency with volunteer opportunities. The services include a 24hour hotline, counseling, safe house, and transitional living; children's services, life skills education, vocational counseling, batterers' intervention, legal assistance, and teen dating violence services; and professional training, education, and youth prevention programs. For more information about the JBWS visit: www.JBWS.org

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Page 24, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Morristown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Mina would also raise three of her own children at Glenmont which became the family home where guests and family gathered for the Holidays. Edison was notorious for being preoccupied with his lab work and barely spent time in his home just one mile away. However, he was fully present and an involved dad with his family during Christmas festivities. Mina meticulously planned a traditional family Christmas with all the wrapped presents under the tree, decorating the home in festive trimming and providing a wonderful Christmas dinner in the 30 seat dining room to guests and family. Now you can experience the Edison Family Holiday home for yourself. Here is what the NPS staff has prepared for this festive Edison Home Tour: Holidays at Glenmont November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 The sights and sounds of the season will greet visitors when they come to Thomas Edisons Home in Llewellyn Park during Holidays at Glenmont. The home will be decorated much as it was while the Edison family lived there. Favorite musical pieces will be playing and greenery and red poinsettias will deck the mantles above the fireplaces. Staircases will be ringed with boughs and red ribbon bows and wreaths

by Michele Guttenberger homas Edison a widower with three children, found love again with the intuitive young Mina Miller. They married on February 24, 1886. He was 39 and she was 20 years old. He gave her an outstanding wedding gift - a beautiful Jersey countryside estate called Glenmont. It is nestled in the exclusive gated Llewellyn Park section of West Orange. Glenmont is a 29-room Queen Anne-style home resting on 15 acres of land and only one mile from Edisons labs and factories which is now the Edison Museum. The 1886 wedding gift to his bride (he affectionately called Billie) sold for $125,000 less than half the price it sold for only a few years prior. The former owner Henry C. Pedder was forced to relinquish his assets due to an embezzlement conviction. Edison was ecstatic over the Glenmont estate purchase. His quote - ''When I entered this I was paralyzed. To think that it was possible to buy a place like this, which a man with taste for art and a talent for decoration had put years of enthusiastic study and effort into -- too enthusiastic, in fact -the idea fairly turned my head and I snapped it up. It is a great deal too nice for me, but it isn't half nice enough for my little wife here.''

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will hang in every window. In the Den, the majestic 10 foot tree will be lit and the presents underneath will be waiting as if the Edison children Madeleine, Theodore and Charles, will soon come running down the stairs from their rooms - after theyve checked their stockings in the upstairs Living Room! Family china will be displayed on the Dining Room table and the scene will be completed with holiday cards that were received by the Edisons. The Holidays at Glenmont guided tours will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays

and Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through January 5, 2014. Tickets must be purchased at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center at 211 Main Street on the day of your visit. The Visitor Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets for each tour are limited and Holidays at Glenmont is very popular, so make sure to pick up your tickets early. Most tours sell out by early afternoon. The $7.00 ticket (under age 16 is free) also includes a visit to the Laboratory Complex. Come spend the day!

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 92,978 Miles $18,595 Brilliant Black VIN1J4PR4GK0AC115095 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 140516A 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 82,123 Miles $19,242 Black VIN JTEBU11F49K068787 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 140524A 2012 Jeep Wrangler 20,725 Miles $24,314 Black Clear Coat VIN 1C4GJWAG3CL138905 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 140569A 2006 Jeep Wrangler 46,375 Miles Black VIN 1J4FA39S56P737590 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10074B VISIT AUTOS973.COM AUTOS908.COM 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 31,839 Miles Black VIN 2D4RN1AGXBR624250 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10403A 2013 Dodge Charger 471 Miles White VIN 2C3CDXEJ5DH730682 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10411A 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 103,732 Miles Black VIN 1D7HU16N95J651845 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10427A

2013 Ram 1500 4,215 Miles White VIN 3C6JR7AG9DG585295 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10457A 2010 Dodge Challenger 4,471 Miles Torred VIN 2B3CJ7DW4AH161239 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10482A 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 25,990 Miles Platinum Gray VIN 3VWBZ7AJ2BM317726 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10496A VISIT AUTOS973.COM AUTOS908.COM 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 8,897 Miles Silver VIN 2C4RC1BG9CR386572 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# 10497A VISIT AUTOS973.COM AUTOS908.COM 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 42,562 Miles Black VIN KMHHU6KH0AU023832 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# JS6267A 2011 Dodge Caliber 41,182 Miles Black VIN 1B3CB3HA1BD118089 Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Budd Lake (877) 217-8651 STK# P6154 VISIT AUTOS973.COM AUTOS908.COM

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