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By Cheryl Conway
T
o compete in a state,
regional and even
national tournament
in any sport as a youth is so
exciting and a great accom-
plishment, but to be selected
to compete in the Olympics
is a dream of a lifetime.
Katherine Kat Ramage
of Ledgewood, a rising
Roxbury High School sen-
ior, is living that dream as a
member of the 2014 Youth
Olympic USA Womens
Rugby Team. She was
selected on July 1 as one of
12 high school female rugby
players throughout the
country to compete in the
Youth Olympic Games in
Nanjing, China. Opening
ceremonies were set for
Sat., Aug. 16, followed by
games from Aug. 17 to Aug.
20.
As a year round rugby
player since she was a fresh-
man, Ramage could not
pass up this unusual oppor-
tunity, especially after
working so long and hard to
be the best she could be at
rugby.
I have a lot of heart for
it, explains 17-year old
Ramage. Im really pas-
sionate about my rugby. Its
Roxbury Student Competes
For U.S. Womens Rugby Team
your work ethic that sets
you a part. I have a really
good work ethic. I know I
have to work really hard to
keep up with the girls that
have been playing the sport
even longer than I have.
One of her coaches
taught her that Dreams
dont work unless you do,
Ramage shares. If youre
not willing to put the work
in, youre not going to get
the results, but if you are
willing to put in the work,
itll work out for you.
Ramage was introduced
to the sport of rugby when a
friend on her winter track
team who also plays Rugby
encouraged her to try the
sport.
I fell in love with the
whole sport, says Ramage,
who also plays soccer for
RHS, runs spring and winter
track, and snowboards as a
hobby. With rugby, Ramage
says I love the tackling.
You cant tackle in soccer.
Its so much more aggres-
sive. I love the aggressive-
ness in it.
Ramage plays rugby for
two clubs: Morris Rugby
Club in Denville; and Old
Blue Rugby Club at
Columbia University, in
which she plays as a prac-
tice player since the age
requirement is 18 for com-
peting players.
Since her freshman year,
Ramage has played rugby
all year, with the sevens in
the spring and summer, and
the 15s in fall and winter. As
far as a set position,
Ramage says I play all of
them. The coach puts me
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he Art Association in Roxbury will
be holding its next monthly meeting
on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at
7:15 PM at the Roxbury Senior Center, 72
Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ. Carl
Burger, an award winning artist, will give a
demonstration using watercolor.
A naturalized American citizen, Mr.
Burger, of Califon, NJ, was born in
Pforzheim, Germany in 1925. Burgers
lifelong love of the visual arts began with
art programs in elementary school in
Irvington, NJ. Later, during World War II,
he served with the U.S. Armys 1651st
Engineering Utilities Detachment and was
then transferred to Military Intelligence
where he served in France and Germany.
Honorably discharged in 1946, Burger stud-
ied at New York University and received BS
and MA degrees in Fine Arts education. He
took post-graduate courses at Columbia
University, the Arts Students League and
Rutgers University. In 1993, he retired as
Professor Emeritus of Art from Kean
University in Union, NJ, after teaching
there for over 40 years. Mr. Burger has
Carl Burger Watercolor Demonstration
T
he Friends of the Roxbury Public
Library are to hold their fall fund
raising book sale starting Thursday,
September 4, through Sunday, September 7.
Thursday is the Friends preview sale from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. It is open to the Friends of the
Library only. Residents may join at the
door. Friday hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday is
noon to 3 p.m. Prices are $.50 for paper-
backs and $1.00 for hard cover and trade
paperbacks. Childrens books are priced at
4 for $1.00. Sunday is bag day. Fill a bag for
only $5.
Donations of hardcover, paperback and
textbooks in good condition, DVDs, CDs,
books- on -tape are being accepted from
August 23 through August 29. Magazines,
Readers Digest condensed books or X-
rated materials will not be accepted. Tax
receipts are available. The Friends are look-
ing for volunteers to help sort books. If you
are interested, email friendroxburylib@
aol.com.
The Friends of the Roxbury Public
Library to Hold Book Sale
exhibited widely including shows at the
National Academy of Design, NY;
Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA;
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC;
The Butler Institute of American Art,
Youngstown, OH; and in New Jersey - The
Morris Museum, Morristown; The Noyes
Museum of Art, Oceanville; The Newark
Museum; The Montclair Art Museum; and
the New Jersey State Museum, among oth-
ers.
Art Show and Sale Event
The Art Association in Roxbury will be
holding an Art Show and Sale Event at the
Morris County Library from September 8th
to September 30th.
The Reception is to be held September
18th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The judge
will be the notable artist Henry Di Stefano.
Known for his creative collages and realis-
tic paintings from coast to coast, as well as
abroad, he will bring a unique perspective
to this Exhibit.

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Register Now! Rox Rec Cross Country
Location: Please register online or in-person
at Roxbury Recreation.
Description: Must be 7 years old by
December 31, 2014, or have been on the XC
team last year. Birth year must be 2007 or
earlier. First practice is Monday, August
25th, 6pm, at the Horseshoe Lake Pavilion.
Fee: $45; includes t-shirt.
Register Now! Roxbury Baseball
Association
Description: Fall Baseball registration at
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Open to ages 5-15. Season starts early Sept
and runs through end of Oct. Games/practices
will be 1-2 nights per week, and Saturday
mornings/early afternoon.
Register for the Roxbury Community
School Preschool program for the 2014-
2015 School Year!
Location: Kennedy Elementary School
Description: For ages 3-5, starting Sept 4,
2014. Active, creative learning, Small class
sizes & low student-to-teacher ratios,
Affordable rates, Flexible schedules,
Connection to a full-day Kindergarten school
district, and Interactive Parent University
nights. Register online at
Roxbury Recreation Happenings!
www.Roxbury.org/Preschool.
August 25-29, 2014 Fantastic Forces
Camp!
Location: Roxbury High School
Description: Ages 5-11; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Monday to Friday. Tuition is $200. Register
online at http://www.morrissussex.mad-
science.org. Learn all about electricity, iner-
tia, gravity, and centripetal force.
Saturday, August 30, 2014 FoodStock 2014
Concert
Time: 11am-6:30pm
Location: Horseshoe Lake's Bandshell
Description: Enjoy a full day of bands from
all over Northeast! Admission is 64+oz of
canned food that Community Foodbank of
NJ will be distributing to food banks in New
Jersey, including Roxbury's Social Services.
Don't miss it!!
Saturday, September 6, 2014 Olde
Succasunny Day
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Main Street, Succasunna
Description: Old fashioned street fair with
crafts, food, games, and town-wide informa-
tion available.
Register Now for September Classes
PlaySMART Preschool/Kindergarten
Enrichment Program - For ages 3 1/2 to 6.
Location: Horseshoe Lake Field
Description: PlaySMART is a 6-week, brain-
boosting program that combines sports, fit-
ness, academics and fun all into one. Please
visit www.playukids.com or call 862-781-
0701 to register. Fee: $99.
Roxbury Public Schools
Event: Roxbury Community School Fall
Programs
Description: Fall trips for Wicked on
Broadway, the Radio City Music Hall
Christmas Spectacular and the NYC Holiday
Shopping Shuttle. Also register for SAT Prep,
Afterschool Tutoring, Cardio Boot Camp,
Aerobics, Kiddie Soccer, Family Ski, Private
Music Lessons, Workshops and more! Info at
www.Roxbury.org/fall2014brochure or visit
the Community School website at
www.Roxbury.org/RCS.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Day of Service Honoring 9/11 Heroes
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Roxbury Public Works Bldg, 96
North Dell Avenue, Kenvil
Description: Come together to honor heroes
of 9/11 by giving back to community. Sign up
to help with projects such as assisting with
food drive, cleaning up parks, helping a sen-
ior/disabled neighbor with yard work, or sug-
gest a project. Registration and info at
www.september11roxbury.org.
To submit your event, please send an email to
Sandie DiDomenico at didomenicos@rox-
burynj.us with the date, event, time, location
and brief description. This service is avail-
able for non-profit events.
On July 25, Caeden Ronda and Brent Ubhaus explored the wonders of magnetism at the Roxbury
Public Librarys Science Story Time.
Celebrating Science
at the Roxbury Public Library
J
oin Stanhope Hose Company #1 And
The Stanhope Recreation Commission
For A Corned Beef And Cabbage
Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6th,
2014, at the Stanhope Fire House on Main
Street in Stanhope from 6:00pm to
10:00pm.
The cost $20 per person in advance and
$25 per person at the door if tickets are still
available seating is limited. (Free beer,
soda, and water)
Children under 10 are free and will be
served hot dogs and french fries. Irish music
for your listening pleasure!
Tickets are on sale now through
September 1st, 2014. For information or to
purchase tickets, please contact: Tammy at
201-602-4970, Mike at 201-207-1231 or
Mark at 862-432-0237.
Corned Beef And Cabbage Fundraiser!
A
rea residents are invited to enjoy a
day of family-friendly music for the
cost of canned food donations that
will support the Community Foodbank of
New Jersey. Foodstock 2014, organized by
Sound of Humanity, Roxbury Recreation, and
Roxbury Arts Alliance will take place at
Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury, NJ, on
August 30, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For less than $10 the cost of four 16
ounce cans of food a family of four can help
New Jersey residents who dont have enough
to eat and hear eight different bands that are
donating their time and talents to support this
event, said Larry Salomon who heads Sound
of Humanity. All of the canned goods that
will be collected will go directly to the
Community FoodBank of New Jersey, which
has over 1,000 partner organizations through-
out the state of NJ.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
(CFBNJ) distributes more than 40 million
pounds of food a year, helping feed more than
900,000 hungry people in the state.
Every day, we see hard-working families,
struggling seniors and vulnerable children
who face hunger, said Julia Kathan, Director
of Public Relations and Communications for
CFBNJ. Our latest numbers show that there
are more than 39,000 people in Morris
Country alone including nearly 16,000 chil-
dren who dont always know where their
next meal is coming from.
In some cases, the neighbors who are hav-
ing difficulties feeding their families are
working, and might not qualify for most
forms of public assistance.
We recently met a Morris County mother
who, like her husband, has a job but cant
make ends meet as they try to raise their two
young daughters. This womans eyes filled
with tears at a local food pantry. She told us,
Its simple. Food helps us live, said
Kathan.
Among the bands that have volunteered to
play for Foodstock 2014 are Matt Mead Band
(Elizabeth, NJ), The Bent Benjamins (West
Chester, PA), and Under a Ton (Roxbury, NJ).
Each of these bands will play music that
every member of the family can enjoy, said
Salomon. Additionally, there will be food
vendors on hand so you can buy lunch for the
family without having to miss a single note.
A few activities for younger kids will also be
available, at an extra cost, if your children
want to do something else during the festi-
val.
This event is made possible by the gener-
ous support of local businesses: Aires
Jewelers, D Lovenbergs Portable Toilet
Rentals, Kuiken Brothers, Merry Musicians,
PanAVid, The Powder Bar, and ShopRite.
FoodStock 2014 Music Festival
O
ut-of-work individuals looking for
employment can take advantage of
free occupational training and job
search assistance offered by the
Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce
Investment Board and Employment and
Training Services. Donna L. Buchanan,
director of program operations for
Morris/Sussex/Warren ETS, said the agency
has successfully provided job skills training
services to area residents for more than 50
years. In this extraordinarily competitive
employment market, it is essential that job
seekers make an extra effort to stand out
from the crowd, Buchanan said. Keeping
skills sharp and updating resumes with
attained credentials will lead to well-paying
jobs in 21st century careers. According to
Buchanan, ETS offers eligible job seekers
grants of up to $4,000 for training in labor-
demand occupations at leading training
schools and community colleges, online
training, and On-the-Job Training. In addi-
tion, training in Microsoft Office applica-
tions such as Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint is available at the Morristown
One-Stop Career Center. For individuals
seeking English as a Second Language
(ESL) and Basic Computer instruction,
training is available through the Workforce
Learning Link, located in the One-Stop
Career Center in Randolph. Training eligi-
bility is subject to Workforce Investment
Act program guidelines. More information
on Job Skills Training is available online at
www.morrishumanservices.org/skills.asp.
Employment Services information is also
online at
www.morrishumanservices.org/jobs.asp.
Individuals can also call 973-285-6880 for
information on these and other free training
opportunities, or to schedule a training ori-
entation.
Morris Workforce Agency
Announces Free Skills Training for
Unemployed Job Seekers
Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send
Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com
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n September 7th at 9:30am, the
Stanhope United Methodist Church
in Netcong will hold its yearly out-
door worship service, followed by a picnic.
The service will include communion. All
are welcomed to attend. The church is
located at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. For
more information call 973-347-0247.
Community Welcomed to
Outdoor Service
Next Issue Date September 19, 2014
Deadline September 5th
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
J
oin the Morris County Historical
Society on Thursday, September 11
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a 1920s
Speakeasy Night, an evening celebration of
its current exhibit Bottoms Up: Cocktails,
Cider, and Civil Rights. The evening fea-
tures light refreshments, historically-
inspired spirituous beverages, 1920s-
themed tours of Acorn Hall, and at 5 p.m.,
Professor Peter Mabli of Fairleigh
Dickinson University is on tap with a lec-
ture on the history of whiskey.
Bottoms Up: Cocktails, Cider, and Civil
Rights follows Morris Countys tavern,
hotel, and restaurant culture from the rise of
Florham Parks infamous Canary Cottage
during Prohibition through to the day
Randolphs Saltz Hotel closed its doors.
The exhibit looks at a diverse 60 year peri-
od from 1918 through 1978 in Morris
County that included Prohibition, the devel-
opment of African-American taverns, the
first LGBT bar in northern New Jersey, and
the Jewish culture of the Mount Freedom
Borscht Belt resorts.
Admission for the 1920s Speakeasy
Night is $15 for non-MCHS members, and
$8 for MCHS members. For more informa-
tion about this special event, please call the
Morris County Historical Society at 973-
267-3465. The Society is located at Acorn
Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ
07960.
Founded in 1946, the Societys mission
is dedicated to the discovery, preservation,
promotion, and interpretation of Morris
County history through events, programs,
exhibits, and preservation advocacy. The
Morris County Historical Society is a mem-
ber-supported, 501 (c)3 non-profit organi-
zation.
The MCHS receives operating funds
from the Morris County Board of Chosen
Freeholders and the New Jersey Historical
Commission, and project grant funding
from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, The
Morris County Heritage Commission, and
the Morris County Historic Preservation
Trust.
The Morris County Historical
Society Presents:
1920s Speakeasy Night
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n Saturday, September 27th from
10 am - 3 pm the United
Presbyterian Church in Flanders
will be holding its annual Apple Festival. .
Events include RH Farms Market, Irish
Dance, a Rock n Roll Band, Live Auction,
bouncy house, picnic food, games, face
painting, "Just Two Bucks" Table, and a Pie
and Bread Baked Goods Table. Theres fun
for the whole family! The church is locat-
ed at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders.
Apple Festival
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where he needs me on the field and I do my best there. I
love playing center inside or outside center, but with the
sevens she plays hooker who is the person in the middle
who hooks the ball.
Ramages talent at the sport could not go unnoticed.
In early June 2014, Ramage was named to the NJ-All
State team for Girls High School Rugby by NJ Rugby; At
the end of June, she was also named to the USA High
School All-American Rugby team. During the week of July
13, Ramage joined 44 other female rugby players for the
camp where she captained the Stars team during the July
16 Stars vs. Stripes game inGreeley, CO.
Then on July 1, Ramage was selected to the 2014 Youth
Olympic USA Womens Rugby team that is competing this
month. This is the third Youth Olympic Games, and plan-
ning has already started for the next one, inLillehammer in
2016, with winter sports.
Also selected to compete in the Olympics with Ramage
is her fellow teammate, Tess Feury from Denville, who
serves as a co-captain along with Ramage of the Morris
Rugby team.
On July 17, Denville Mayor Thomas Andes presented
both girls pins to the city in front of more than 100 mem-
bers of the Morris Rugby Flag program. After the ceremo-
ny, Ramage and Feury greeted all the players and their fam-
ilies and signed many autographs.
They were scheduled for departure on Aug. 8 by train to
Seattle for three days; then to Beijing, China and then to
Nanjing. Opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Games
were set for Aug. 16, with games being played Aug. 17-20.
Competing teams for womens rugby include U.S.A.,
Spain, Tunisia, Australia,Canada and China.
Competing in the 2014 Olympic Youth Games ranged 22
different sports, 3,600 athletes from about 204 participating
nations. Out of those participants, 94 kids from the U.S.
were set to compete.
One of the head National and Olympic coaches who
selected Ramage for the Olympic Rugby team compliment-
ed Ramages game as The poster child of a cross-over ath-
lete. They also picked her because of her good attitude
and that she is really coachable.
When she found out that she was selected, while at a
Yankees Game with her team when her mom called her with
the news, Ramage says I was so excited, so happy. It was
a dream she could not pass up.
Ive worked for this for a really long time, says
Ramage, going to the gym, practicing everyday. Ive
worked really hard for this; its paid off here. Ramage is
also looking forward to traveling to China with a great
group of girls. As part of the Olympic delegation, Ramage
has received an all-expense paid trip to travel to China.
Its an awesome deal, says Ramage, who also received
a kit with all U.S.A. gear including tshirts, polos, shorts,
sweatpants, shoes, hats, duffle bags all containing the Youth
Olympic Games logo. Ramages mom, dad and sister Allie
were planning on traveling to watch the games.
Rugby has become the fastest growing sport for youth in
the USA and the Morris Rugby Club has been instrumental
in spreading it across Northern NJ.
In existence since 1975, the high school girls Morris
Rugby team had had another outstanding year, winning NJ
State Championships for the second straight year, placing
second at Nationals and first at the High School Rugby
Championships and winning every American High School
7s (AHS7) tournament they were entered in this year. Girls
on her team are ages 15 to 18 years old.
The 2014 Youth Olympics is the first time the sport of
rugby will be played for women. The USA Mens team won
gold in the 1920 Olympics in Antwerpand again in the 1924
Olympics in Paris. After that, the sport was removed,
which makes them the reigning gold medalists. This is the
first time rugby will return to the Olympics since the
1920s. The sport will be part of the adult Olympic games
in Rio in 2016
Its the ladies turn to win, comments Ramage.
Back in 1924 the 15s game was played (15 athletes on a
side), but in 2014 and 2016 it will be sevens, a much faster
paced game where seven people have to cover the same
field size for their team, explains Ramage.
Playing the Olympics is a stepping stone to Ramage,
who has even greater goals as a Rugby player. Besides her
plan to play rugby in college the following year while earn-
ing degree in mechanical engineering, Ramage hopes to
play for the 2020 U.S.A. Olympic team, and get residency
in a training center.
Since she started playing rugby, her goal has been to get
play at the national/international level, explains her mom,
Diane Ramage. She played inIreland earlier this summer
for a week, and now all this! Of course, shes moved that
goal out to be a professional USA Womens Eagle. With
her determination and passion for the sport, I know shes
going to make it!
Her accomplishments are not only with Rugby. Ramage
has been a Varsity Athlete in three sports since freshman
year. Shes on course to be a 12 Varsity letter athlete, one
of a handful in her graduating class, says her mom. She
was also inducted into the National Honor Society last year
and for the past two years has been in the Honors Wind
Symphony at RHS playing trumpet.
For more information on the Olympic games, go to
www.nanjing2014.org/en. Youth Olympic Games are set to
be televised for the first time through NBC Universal Sports
from Aug. 16-20.
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re you ready for this? September is
National Preparedness Month.
Sponsored by the Federal
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National Preparedness Month seeks to edu-
cate Americans on preparing for natural dis-
asters and other types of emergencies. But
youll also need to prepare for unexpected
events in many other areas of your life
particularly those events related to the
financial security of you and your family.
Here are some of the most important of
these events, along with possible prepara-
tions for them:
Unanticipated early retirement If you
encounter a downsizing or other occur-
rence that results in the loss of a job, or even
the end of a career, before you expected it,
would you be able to avoid major disrup-
tions to your lifestyle? To help prepare for
such a loss of income, make sure to fully
fund your IRA each year. The maximum
contribution is $5,500 per year plus an addi-
tional $1,000 for those age 50 and older.
Disability Even a short-term disabili-
ty can seriously harm your finances and a
long-term disability could prove devastat-
ing. Your employer might offer some form
of disability insurance, but it may not be
sufficient. So you may need to explore pri-
vate coverage.
Personal liability If someone were
ever injured on your property or due to
some action of yours, you could face legal
actions demanding hundreds of thousands
of dollars. To help protect yourself, consid-
er adding umbrella liability insurance.
Changing family situation Changes in
your life marriage, divorce, remarriage,
children, stepchildren can drastically
affect your estate plans and the type of lega-
cy you want to leave. To prevent unpleasant
surprises for your family, make sure you
periodically review beneficiary designa-
tions on your investment accounts, such as
your IRA and 401(k), and work with your
tax and legal advisors to update your estate
planning documents will, living trust and
so on as needed.
Outliving your money Once you
reach retirement, your greatest concern may
be that youll outlive your money. To help
prevent this from happening, create a sus-
tainable withdrawal strategy that is, deter-
mine how much you can take out each year
from your investment and retirement
accounts, and stick to this amount.
Need for long-term care You cant
predict whether you will ever need to enter
a nursing home or require the assistance of
a home health care worker, but one thing is
for sure these services are extremely expen-
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sive.
Consider this: The national average for a
private room in a nursing home is nearly
$84,000 per year, according to a recent sur-
vey by Genworth, a financial security com-
pany. To help prepare for these costs, you
may want to consult with a professional
financial advisor, who can suggest appropri-
ate solutions.
Untimely death Your absence could
jeopardize your familys financial security,
particularly if you passed away while your
children were still at home. To help ensure
that your family could remain in the home
and that your children could go to college, if
they choose, make sure you have adequate
life insurance. Your passage through life
will be filled with twists and turns, and you
cant always see what lies ahead. But you
can ease your journey by preparing yourself
for the unexpected.
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f you want to cut your risk of develop-
ing many types of cancer, quit smoking
cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Smoking has been linked to cancers of the
lung, esophagus, larynx, mouth, kidneys,
throat, pancreas, cervix, and stomach, and
may also contribute to acute myeloid
leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.
Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000
chemicals, and at least 250 are known to be
harmful, including carbon monoxide,
ammonia and cyanide. The National Cancer
Institute says at least 69 of the chemicals in
cigarettes are known carcinogens. Some of
these cancer-causing agents are benzene,
cadmium, nickel, and vinyl chloride.
Smoking causes 80 percent of lung cancer
deaths among women and 90 percent
among men, and many chronic lung dis-
eases are attributed to smoking. What's
more, in addition to increasing one's risk of
developing cancer, smoking can increase
one's risk of heart attack by up to six times
compared to that of a nonsmoker.
Did you know?
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n Saturday, September 6th, 2014, as
part of its grand opening held from 1
-4 PM, the Randolph Martial Arts
Academy will hold a special anti-bullying
seminar which will focus on the risk factors
of children who are more likely to get bul-
lied as well as those more likely to become
bullies, and on the things children and their
parents can do to help prevent it. According
to the U.S. Dept. of Health in 2011, one in
every three students becomes a victim of
bullying at some point during their school
years. We will be addressing specific things
that both children and their parents can do to
help prevent and keep them from becoming
victims of bullying. stated Daniel Hopler,
Head Instructor of the Randolph Martial
Arts Academy.
Mr. Hopler will be presenting this semi-
nar with his teacher, one of the directors of
his martial arts association, American Budo
Kai. Mr. Hopler has 22 years of experience
teaching children, and his teacher has over
40 years of experience teaching children.
Both Mr. Hopler and his teacher have
worked with children who have been vic-
tims of bullying in the past, and they have
extensive experience in self-defense and
anti-bullying techniques.
The Randolph Martial Arts Academy is
located at 16 Old Brookside Road in
Randolph, NJ. More details on this seminar
and event can be found at http://www.ran-
dolphnjmartialarts.com/dojo-news.html.
Special Anti-Bullying Seminar to be
Held by Randolph Martial Arts School
T
he Blood Center of New Jersey
(BCNJ) is appealing to all eligible
blood donors and the community at
large for help with the current blood supply.
Current inventories are at dangerously low
levels and less than half a day supply is avail-
able for NJ hospitals and patients. Summer
collections are usually slower than normal but
this year the State Health Department is
reporting a 12% reduction in collections from
last year state wide. This has created a deple-
tion of readily available blood products for
hospitals and trauma centers. Our first major
objective is to make sure the blood is ready
when patients are in need and given our cur-
rent inventory levels, we are urging the pub-
lic to respond stated Tina Ilao, President and
CEO for the blood center. Demand continues
to outpace collections and BCNJ is asking the
public for their help in replenishing the cur-
rent blood supply. Anyone 17 years or older,
in general good health and who has not donat-
ed in the past 56 days are asked to consider
blood donation at this time. The Blood
Center of New Jersey requests that you visit
their web site at www.bloodnj.org to find a
donation site nearest you. In addition, dona-
tion centers are located in Parsippany and
West Orange to help with your donation.
Blood center officials note that each unit
of blood donated is broken down into several
components including platelets, plasma, and
red cells, so one donation can save up to three
lives.
The donation process is safe and simple.
Donors are first asked medical history ques-
tions and given a mini-health check, includ-
ing pulse, blood pressure, and iron level. The
actual donation of blood takes just 5 to 7 min-
utes, and then the donor is given a snack and
juice. The entire process generally takes
under one hour. Donors will receive a free
cholesterol screening.
16 year olds can donate with a consent
form signed by accompanying
parent/guardian, weight 120 pounds and be in
general good health. There is no upper age
limit for donors provided they meet health
requirements. Donors should bring a signed
or picture form of identification and know
their S.S. #. Please eat a meal one hour
before donating and drink plenty of water.
For those who have recently traveled out-
side of the United States and for other eligi-
bility questions, please call the blood center at
973-676-4700, ext. 132.
If you require any additional information,
please call 1-800-652-5663, during regular
business hours.
Blood Supply Dangerously Low
H
ickory Tree Chorus is sponsoring their
Annual Huge Garage Sale Friday
and Saturday, September 4th and 5th,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20 Vista Drive, Flanders.
Come by and shop - something for everyone.
Monies made at this sale will go towards
awarding a college scholarship to a high
school senior who will major in music.
For more information, please call 973-659-
1860.
Hickory Tree is an award-winning
women's chorus dedicated to advancing the
musical art form of four-part a cappella har-
mony sung in the barbershop style. We are
dynamic, diverse women, passionate about
music, performance, fun & friendship.
As a chapter of Sweet Adelines
International Organization, The Hickory Tree
Chorus has been entertaining audiences in the
New Jersey area since 1968. We invite women
singers of all ages to visit us and share our
passion for musical excellence. Learn more
about Hickory Tree Chorus at www.hickory-
treechorus.org.
Huge Garage Sale
A
LOHA of Flanders is hosting a fun
filled Open House on Sunday,
August 24 at their Netcong Center.
ALOHA has been helping kids improve
their math and language skills since 2006.
The enhanced learning experience they pro-
vide for youngsters results in an all-around
development of the child.
To celebrate the joy of learning and
being a pioneer in the field of mind math,
ALOHA of Flanders is hosting an open
house event in their Netcong location. Its a
great way for parents and kids to experience
what ALOHA has to offer. The fun and edu-
cating event will be packed with games,
activities, demos, raffles, and exciting
prizes.
During the Open House, parents and kids
will be able to:
Learn about various ALOHA programs
Meet the teachers
Interact with current ALOHA families
The courses at ALOHA are designed to
give kids the competitive edge in school and
they have helped a number of kids across
the country and continue to help many
more.
ALOHA stands for ABACUS Learning
of Higher Arithmetic. ALOHA offers both
Mind Math and Reading | Writing Program.
ALOHA Mind Math is an after school
program designed and structured by a panel
of experts from the field of Mathematics.
The program is imparted by certified and
qualified teachers who aim to provide a fun
filled and interactive learning environment.
Comprehensive Development of both the
right and the left brain is what experts rec-
ommend in child. Not only does the childs
ability to solve mathematical problems
improve; with ALOHA the childs attention
span, memory, analyzing power, observa-
tion, listening and logical reasoning gets
enhanced leading to all round development.
ALOHAs Reading | Writing program is
an after-school, instructor-led program with
an emphasis on writing for children from
grades 1 to 5. The program goes beyond the
kids current school curriculum to foster lit-
eracy, providing meaningful opportunities
for practice and application. Particular
emphasis is placed on phonemic awareness,
decoding and reading. The ALOHA
Reading | Writing program encourages
active learning of these skills by combining
reading and writing through journaling, dis-
cussing current events, and participation in
the ALOHA Reward System. Small group
classes ensure that the kid receives step-by-
step instruction from a qualified and trained
Witness First-Hand What ALOHA Has to Offer Kids
teacher. Activities in each session are
designed to encourage reading and writing
and listening, speaking, and self-evaluation.
For more information please contact us
at:
ALOHA of Flanders, 42 Main Street (II
Floor), Netcong, NJ 07857, 973-804-0120
ALOHA of BASKING RIDGE, School of
Saint Elizabeth, 30 Seney Drive,
Bernardsville, NJ 07924, 973-804-0120
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C
ome one, come all, to the 1920s
Country Fair and Harvest Festival
with farm animals, wagon rides
around the farm, live music, a variety of
tasty food offerings at concession stands,
tours of the farmers home and the Foster
mansion, Charleston dance lessons, wood-
burning stove cooking and demos, old fash-
ioned games, and so much more! Join the
thousands of visitors who come each year to
this spectacular recreated country fair at
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in
Morris Township.
On Sunday, September 14, from 12 noon
to 5 p.m., visit all the farm animals, includ-
ing the Belgian draft horses, Jersey dairy
cows, chicken, sheep, and pigs, take a
wagon ride or a spin in an antique automo-
bile around the farm. Enjoy live music of
the Long Hill String Band, and meet a
sidesaddle rider as she explains horse shows
at a typical country fair. Lend a hand cider
pressing, brush the Jersey cows, crack the
corn to feed the chickens, and milk our
wooden cow, Woody. View authentic farm
activities, such as blacksmithing, an antique
gasoline engine demonstration, and learn all
about beekeeping and honey. Visit the
authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm
foreman once lived, and compare it to the
1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, The
Willows, once home to the Foster family,
the previous owners of Fosterfields.
No country fair would be complete with-
out fine examples of hand crafts, baked,
canned and preserved goods, and floral and
vegetable displays. There is so much more
to enjoy! Special event fees are $8 for
adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children
ages 4 16, and $4 for children ages 2 and
3. FREE for children under age 2 and
Friends members, with a current member-
ship. For more information, please call

1920s Country Fair
and Harvest Festival!
T
he Chatham Community Band-Jazz
Ensemble, is an all- volunteer organ-
ization dedicated to preserving clas-
sic jazz, big band and swing music. The jazz
ensemble performs at local venues includ-
ing the Methany Center in Peapack,
Franciscan Oaks in Denville, and the annu-
al Fishawack Community Day in Chatham.
For more information on the band, visit
www.ccb-jazz.org. Instrumental musicians,
interested in joining the band should contact
the director, George Estes at 973-326-8982
or email at geestes@optonline.net for more
information.
Local Jazz Ensemble Keeps Classic
Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music Alive
Next Issue Date September 19, 2014
Deadline Septeber 5th
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
I
n Awe Foundation, Inc. is a registered
US based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organi-
zation. Its mission is to encourage,
engage, and empower individuals affected
by abuse and/or addiction using recovery
coaching and counseling to inspire individ-
uals and communities towards change
through lasting transformation.
The foundation provides Enthusiasm
in Action through coaching and counsel-
ing. This uniquely tailored approach com-
bines coaching that compliments counsel-
ing provided in one-on-one and intimate
group settings. The foundations clients
and coaches work together to establish
accountability on an on-going basis. This
relationship enforces and inspired actions
that build confidence and help clients to
live purposeful and productive lives.
In Awe Foundation has grown greatly
since its incorporation in 2011. By 2012
the foundation began acquiring clients and
coaches who helped spread its message.
By 2013, In Awe Foundation held 16 work-
shops at no cost to the surrounding com-
munity. This included working with Take
Shape for Life - a coach based solution to
the problem of obesity in America.
The Foundation provides a weekly
internet radio show through the Hunterdon
Chamber Radio. Speak Up and Step Out
brings Inspiration through conversation
with famous authors, coaches, politicians,
industry experts, and local entrepreneurs
who support the foundations mission.
Listen every Tuesday from 1pm to 2 pm at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/step-up-
and-speak-out-weekly-radio-show/.
Currently, In Awe Foundation is plan-
ning its fourth annual fundraiser in
October 2014 in collaboration with the4
Partnership for a Drug Free NJ featuring
top talent in the industry, and teaming up
with local talent Police Commissioner
Brian Swingle and Ruth Altamura-Roll,
MA.NCC, LPC, a Licensed Professional
Counselor. Future plans for webinars on
Anger Management as well as in person
Anger Management Groups to be offered
to the community.
Ultimately the vision of the foundation
is to have a physical facility known as a
Coaching Center. This Coaching Center
will provide for 18 months of services to
include counseling and recovery coaching
and leadership life skills, along with legal,
medical, technology skills.
Recovery Life Coach,
Founder/President of In Awe Foundation,
Meena Singh was awarded the Woman of
Outstanding Leadership in Personal
Development in May 2013 by the
International Womens Leadership
Association in New York. Ms. Singh creat-
ed In Awe Foundation after her own strug-
gles with abuse and addiction. Read her
full story Face Your Fears, at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/meena-
singh/.
The foundation is currently operating
solely from donations, interns, and volun-
teers. Any contributions would be greatly
appreciated to help the foundation further
its cause and vision. To support the In Awe
Foundation and its work through donations
or volunteering, visit at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/contribu-
tions/ or www.gofundme.com/332r8k.
For more information about In Awe
Foundation, visit: http://www.inawefoun-
dation.org. To contact In Awe Foundation,
call: (973) 440-8427 or e-mail:
Info@InAweFoundation.org.
An Awesome Story of Success
By Elsie Walker
T
erry Cook thinks of
Lead East as a
work of art in
progress. It is Cooks
Appleton Productions of
Long Valley that has
brought the event, known
as the worlds biggest 50s
party, to life for 32 years.
Each year theres some-
thing different for specta-
tors to enjoy. Meanwhile,
it keeps true to its theme:
celebrating the innocence
and fun of the 1950s with
cars, music, B movies and
dance. This year from
Wednesday, August 27
through Sunday, Aug. 31st
the parking lots of the
Parsippany Hilton on Route
10 will turn back the hands
of time welcoming 1,800
classic cars, plus inside
having a variety of bands
and doo wop groups, sock
hops, and more.
So whats new this year?
Mr. Joe Jangles is a one
man performer who hails
from Detroit. Cook saw
him as a street performer in
Texas and knew he wanted
Jangles for Lead East.
I love this guy! said
Cook.
Cook shared that people
will see Jangle every-
where from Friday
Sunday.
Something that Cook
has long wanted for Lead
East is a Caribbean steel
drum band. This year,
Lead East has one, in the
person of Mustafa
Alexander from Brooklyn.
Alexander will be playing
in the hotel lobby atrium on
Saturday and Sunday from
9 11:30am.
Teaching the Shag
will be Tony and Suzy
Eldrith of North Carolina.
Shag is similar to the jitter-
bug, but a little more com-
plicated. It is big in the
South, shared Cook. Shag
lessons will be given on
Friday and Saturday.
The showing of B
movies at a drive-in in
the Hilton parking lot is a
Lead East tradition. There
will be three B Godzillia
movies shown this year.
However, it is the first time
Lead East is showing a
Korean Godzilla movie.
Cook shared that it has
Godzilla dancing to rock
and roll.
There will be a variety
of vendors and a chance to
be an early Santa. Food,
toys, collectibles, and auto-
motive-themed items and
more will be on sale. Also,
the Military Transport
Association will be set up
among the outside vendors
in front of the Hilton, col-
lecting unwrapped toys for
Toys for Tots. All toy
donations collected will be
delivered to the US Marine
Reserve Unit at Picatinny
Arsenal. They will be dis-
tributed during the holiday
Mr. Joe Jangles, a real one-man band, will be strolling around
and performing during this year's Lead East.
Lead East Brings the 1950s to Parsippany
season to needy children in
the North Jersey area.
Of course, Lead Easts
roots is cars..and there
will be plenty of them.
People from about 22 states
will make the trip to the
Hilton to show their cars
and help add to the 50s
atmosphere. Cook has long
said that Lead East is a fam-
ily event and that is evident
by the people who join in
the tradition year after year
and those just discovering it
for the first time.
Admission Costs:
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults - Thurs or Fri: $15
Adults - Sat or Sun: $22
Jr. & Sr. - Thurs or Fri : $10
Jr. & Sr. - Sat or Sun $15
"Adult" -18 to 65 yrs old
"Jr." - 12 to 17 yrs
"Sr." - 66 yrs and older
"Children" - 11 & under
For more information on
Lead East, visit its website
at https://www.leadeast.net/
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By John Johnson
J
obs in health care are growing fast. In fact, the health
care and social services industry is projected to add
more than 5,000 jobs in Morris County between 2010
and 2020, according to the New Jersey Department of
Labor. With this growth, many local health care facilities
are looking to fill positions, but they need qualified appli-
cants. In order to fill these vacancies, people need to be
trained and certified. But what happens if someone is
unable to afford tuition for training courses or make future
loan payments?
Since 2011, County College of Morris (CCM) has
helped individuals start a career in health care by providing
no-cost training through the Health Professions Pathways
Grant. This grant was developed specifically to help recipi-
ents of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
General Assistance or other low-income individuals who
qualify, by reducing financial and other barriers to educa-
tion and training in a wide-range of health care occupations.
The Pathways Program is literally changing lives. To
date, more than 300 students have participated in the grant
program at CCM. Students have told us that they went
from a job they hated to a career they love. Many have said
they would not have been able to obtain this training with-
out the program because they never would have been able
to afford tuition.
CCM recognizes that the cost of tuition is not the only
financial barrier for many individuals in their pursuit of
education and job training. In addition, funding for related
expenses, such as transportation, tutoring, books, uniforms,
study guides, exam and license fees and even child care
may be provided through subsidies.
We understand the challenges of making a change and
work to help applicants and students through the process.
The college has specially trained staff to assist individuals
along the way, from determining whether they are eligible
to selecting courses and finding jobs. We have regular pre-
application information sessions at CCMs main campus
that are free to attend. Classes and on-site training are held
at CCM, Morris County School of Technology, Morristown
Medical Center and at Saint Clares Hospital.
CCM offers training for a wide range of health care jobs
from Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides
to Certified Medical Coding, Billing Specialists and Dental
Radiographic Technicians. Programs vary in length from
three weeks up to a year, depending on the field of study.
To inform people about the program, CCM is working
with nonprofits, health care facilities and other local
resources. Our employer partnerships are key to helping our
students find employment opportunities. Local hospitals,
long-term care facilities, and local medical practice groups
know CCM and the top level training we provide, so they
have come to expect that the students certified through the
Pathways Grant program will be successful members of
their staff.
We know that people in Morris County impacted by the
economic downturn or other circumstances need help find-
ing good jobs, so the Pathways Grant Program, offered
through the Northern NJ Health Professions Consortium
(NNJHPC), is an important piece of addressing these needs.
Consortiums like the NNJHPC are a model for how com-
munity colleges can work together to better identify eco-
nomic growth areas, form partnerships with local employ-
ers, assist applicants with the training necessary to become
employable within the health care industry. Our participa-
tion in the consortium has allowed us to be an integral local
resource by expanding our reach across northern New
Jersey to partner with county, state, federal and various
human services organizations. We are an intermediary
between available jobs and our students who want to pursue
or improve their careers.
In its Ready to Work report, the Obama
Administration noted they will work with leaders in [high
growth] industries to promote partnerships between educa-
tion and workforce institutions in order to create training
programs that help Americans succeed in these growing
fields.
CCM is doing just that right here in Morris County and
the Pathways Grant is allowing us to help others pursue
their dreams. There are still many grants available. To learn
more about the program and eligibility requirements con-
tact CCM at 973-328-2490 or visit www.ccm.edu/health-
grant.
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Mental Health Association of Morris County
(MHAMC) is celebrating the success of its 12th
Annual Food for Thought Celebration held on
Monday June 9th at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany.
Festivities began with its new VIP Business Networking
Reception, hosted by Novartis, followed by the much
anticipated Premier Sampling Event. More than 250 guests
enjoyed the food and festivities, making it the best attended
Food for Thought fundraiser in recent history.
Honorees at the this years event were Senator Anthony
Bucco, who shared openly about his familys experience
supporting a disabled loved one, and his ongoing efforts to
improve and protect the lives of those dealing with mental
and physical challenges. Chris DePatria, VP of Revenue at
Signpost.com, whose original beard growing fundraiser
idea raised over $12,000 for the MHAMC; and Brian Caine,
of Soul Search Records in Mountain Lakes, who has taken
his talent and love of music to offer musical training to
MHAMC clients.
A special performance by the Mental Health Players
gave the audience a glimpse of the challenges that mental
illness presents to friends and family.
Lou Schwarcz, President and CEO of the MHAMC,
inspired the audience with his fervent words, thanking
everyone for their tremendous support, but also challenging
them to become more aware of the plight of those served by
his organization, saying, By helping people in our county
move from homelessness to housing, from fear to dignity,
from coldness to warmth, and from disenfranchisement to
the claiming of property, we need a sustained community
effort.
Celebrating the Angels Among Us, was the overarch-
ing theme of Food for Thought this year, and there were no
shortage of angels helping MHAMC.
We all agreed that angel is a perfect metaphor for the
many community members, volunteers and staff that make
our good work possible, said Barb Flynn, MHAMC
Director of Development. This event would not be possible
without the generous support of our sponsors, the restau-
rants and stores that provided such great food and bever-
ages, and everyone who had a hand in making this years
Food for Thought such a successful fundraiser.
We want to thank our honorees, sponsors and the local
restaurants that contributed their delicious food and bever-
ages, Flynn continued. Special thanks to our sponsors
Novartis, Eddys Total Auto Care, Furniture House, Atlantic
Health System, Michele J. Dimaira, D.M.D., M.S.,
Investors Bank, Margaret Stone & Jonathan Dee, The
Steven & Beth Berns Charitable Fund, and The Stratford
Financial Group.
Among the popular local restaurants and specialty stores
that contributed food and beverage samples were: Tim
Schafer's Cuisine/ Chef Fredy's Table, Hibiscus, Poor
Henrys Pub & Restaurant, Apple Spice Junction, Burrinis
Olde World Market, Cinders Wood Fire Grill, Viking
Bakery, Hot Rods BBQ, and wine from Best Cellars Wine
and Spirits of A&P, Ledgewood for the tasting event.
The craft beer tasting at the VIP reception and the tast-
ing event was provided by Cricket Hill Brewing Company
in Fairfield.
Each year we are amazed at the variety and quality of
samples offered, Flynn continued, Restaurants like
Burrinis Olde World Market from Randolph, NJ and their
chef, Dennis Viera, delighted us all with expertly prepared
samples that left everyone wanting more!
We are so grateful for all the support and generous
donations that will enable us to continue our good works
that saves lives and families living with or suffering from
mental illness, Flynn concluded.
For more information about MHAMC and how you can
help make a difference, visit: http://www.mhamorris.org or
call Barb Flynn at 973-334-3496 x104.
Mental Health Association Of Morris County Boasts Best Attended
12th Annual Food For Thought Fundraiser
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O
n Tuesday, July 8, the Northern New
Jersey Health Professions
Consortium (NNJHPC) and County
College of Morris (CCM) acknowledged
students who have completed various health
care training programs at CCM. The college
also recognized CCM instructors and staff,
St. Clares Hospital and community part-
ners during a special recognition ceremony
on CCMs campus.
Congratulations to our students who are
here with us tonight, many of whom were
impacted by the economic downturn, on
their great accomplishment, said John
Johnson, Site Coordinator for the Northern
New Jersey Health Professions Pathways
Grant program. Your purpose, drive and
determination have helped you complete
the program and will help make a better life
for you, your families and communities.
Dr. Earl Johnson, Director of the Office
of Family Assistance within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
also addressed the students, saying, Your
success is our success. This is a special
moment for you and for our country
because we can guarantee that you will be
there to help people in their hour of need.
This program is not only about jobs, its
about you helping to make this country
healthier and stronger and raising you and
your families up. The grant program helps
low-income individuals receive no-cost
health care education and training by elimi-
nating the roadblocks that would otherwise
reduce access to these opportunities. CCM
offers more than 10 different health care
training programs throughout the year,
which vary in length from three weeks up to
a year, depending on the field of study. To
date, more than 300 students have complet-
ed their training through the grant program
at CCM.
The program really changed my life,
said Nancy Williams, who became a
licensed practical nurse through the pro-
gram. I always wanted to be a nurse and I
was able to go to school, get a grant and not
have to pay back a loan. And now Im doing
what I always wanted to do. I have two
nursing jobs in geriatrics and pediatrics, and
I love it.
Samantha LasSalandra said, This pro-
gram has changed my life completely. I was
at a job that I hated and now Im at a career
that I love. Everyone involved was com-
pletely driven to help me succeed. Dr.
Edward Yaw, President of County College
of Morris added, We are delighted to be
part of this multi-county effort to help
increase access to education and certifica-
tion training in high demand healthcare
areas. We are grateful to our instructors and
County College of Morris Honors Student Grant Program Recipients
Starting New Careers in Health Care
John Johnson, Site Coordinator for the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Pathways Grant
program with students who completed various healthcare training programs at CCM during the July
8th recognition ceremony held on CCMs campus.
partners who make this program a success,
and hope that we can continue to change
lives through this program.
This is about bridging the gap for the
generations of people who do not feel con-
nected to the workforce or to the American
Dream, Dr. Johnson concluded. Our stu-
dents have been through a lot, and it has
taken a lot for them to get here. As gradu-
ates, they provide hope to others, because
now they know that there are opportunities
available that can help make a better life for
themselves and their families. Thank you to
our students for having the guts and deter-
mination to succeed in this program.
The U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for
Children and Families (OFA) administers
several key federal grant programs, includ-
ing the Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) program, the Healthy
Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood
grants program, and the Health Profession
Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program.
F
ollowing his recent first-place award from the
Pocono Arts Council, Dr. James Gwynne, professor
of visual arts at County College of Morris (CCM),
now has had one of his paintings selected for exhibition at
the 15th Annual Wills Creek Survey in Maryland.
Selected for that exhibition is his painting As One, an
imaginative transparent combination of male and female
nudes.
The Wills Creek Survey is a juried art exhibition open
to contemporary visual artists from across the United
States. This years exhibition takes place September 13
October 10 at the Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre Street,
Cumberland, MD. More than $5,000 in awards will be pre-
sented to artists during the Opening Reception and Awards
Ceremony on September 13.
In May, Gwynne, of East Stroudsburg, PA, was present-
ed with the first-place award in the Pocono Arts Councils
Members Exhibition for his painting Delicate Sky.
Four of his paintings also were chosen for the annual
juried Westmoreland Art Nationals, which took place in
July. Those entries consisted of a series of paintings of tele-
phone poles, titled After the Storm, Evening Fog with
Telephone Pole, Evening Pole Silhouettes and
Telephone Pole at Sunset.
A consistent award-winner, Gwynne has gained wide
recognition for his paintings including Best in Show at the
Westmoreland Art Nationals.
Gwynne joined the CCM faculty in 1972. He also has
taught at The College of Wooster and Centenary College.
He earned his B.A. from The College of Wooster, his
M.A. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from
New York University. His work has been exhibited in more
CCM Professors Artwork Gains Entrance to Yet Another Exhibition
Honor is One of Several Presented to Dr. James Gwynne This Year
County College of Morris Professor James Gwynne has had his
painting As One selected for the 2014 Wills Creek Survey
Exhibition in Maryland.
than 300 shows and is represented in many private, corpo-
rate and public collections, including the New Jersey State
Museum and Pennsylvania State Museum.
To view his work, go to www.absolutearts.com/portfo-
lios/j/jgwynne/.
T
he foods a person eats can increase his or her risk of
developing various types of cancer. Sodium nitrite
and sodium nitrate are widely used as preservatives,
antimicrobial agents, colorings, and flavorings in cured
meats and many other products. Nitrates and nitrites are
commonly found in hot dogs and lunch meats. Once they
are consumed, nitrates turn into nitrites in the digestive sys-
tem, and it is believed that nitrites react with certain bodily
chemicals and turn into cancer-causing carcinogens known
as nitrosamines. Green, leafy vegetables and root vegeta-
bles contain naturally occurring nitrites as well. However, it
is believed that nitrites in vegetables do not have the same
effect on the body as artifically added ones, so the benefits
of eating vegetables outweigh these risks. But avoiding
nitrites does not mean people have to give up their favorite
foods. Many types of bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and other
foods now come in nitrite-free varieties, which is possible
byusing salt, vinegar and sugar rather than sodium nitrite to
cure the meat.
Did You Know?
T
his is Allie (aka:
Peppers Mom) from
Eleventh Hour
Rescue. She is a sweet, lov-
ing young lady, approxi-
mately 2 years old. She was
rescued off the streets of
East Orange. Battling for
food and a safe shelter to
birth her kittens, she lost her
left eye, but you'd never
know it by her personality
since she doesn't let that dis-
ability affect her demeanor.
Allie must have had a fami-
ly at one time because she
absolutely adores people
and kids. She lets you hold
her, carry her and pet her.
She is so sweet that she
even adopted an orphan kit-
ten to be part of her litter. If
you are looking for a great
family pet, please adopt
Allie. Allie should go to a
family with no dogs. To
read more about Allie, and
T
his is Brody Spikes
from Eleventh Hour
Rescue. If you are
looking for a snuggle bug of
a dog with a sweet soul and
adoring eyes, Brody Spikes
is your boy and will delight
you endlessly. He is a 5 year
old, Boxer mix who truly
loves life and can entertain
himself for hours running in
the yard and tossing balls
around. Brody is currently
living in a home with other
dogs and is very playful and
affectionate. Brody is both
house and crate trained. He
loves his toys and his treats
but prefers not to share with
his canine siblings.
Although Brody Spikes
likes all people he especial-
ly loves women. He came
from an abusive situation
and suffered dearly at the
hands of his male owner.
His ear is permanently dam-
aged from beatings he
received. Once he learns to
to complete an application
to adopt her, please visit:
www.ehrdogs.org or call:
973-664-0865.
Allie Needs A Good Home!
Brody Is Ready to Be Adopted!
trust and truly believes he is
safe he will develop bonds
with men who have patience
in understanding and work-
ing with his fear. Because
of his past experiences
Brody Spikes would do best
in a home with other gentle
souls both canine and
human. To read more about
Brody Spikes, or to see all
of the adoptable pets, please
visit: www.ehrdogs.org or
call: 973-664-0865.
S
tuttering is a frustrating and embar-
rassing problem for millions of peo-
ple, but it can be especially tough on
elementary school-age children. Help is
available for parents, teachers, and speech-
language pathologists at most public
libraries in the form of a DVD designed to
help school-age children who stutter. Some
libraries have an older video version. It's
meant to give speech-language pathologists
the tools they need to deal with stuttering in
this age group, but it also offers good ideas
for parents and teachers," said Professor
Peter Ramig of the University of Colorado
at Boulder. Ramig is one of five nationally
recognized experts appearing in the DVD
produced by the nonprofit Stuttering
Foundation. The DVD features students
from first through sixth grade, some of
whom talk about their experiences with
stuttering. They talk openly about the teas-
ing they face from classmates and how their
stuttering sometimes makes them feel about
themselves. "We focus on demonstrating a
variety of therapy strategies that are appro-
priate in working with children who stut-
ter," adds Ramig. He appears in the DVD
along with speech-language pathologists
Barry Guitar, Ph.D., of the University of
Vermont, Hugo H. Gregory, Ph.D., and June
Campbell, M.A., of Northwestern
University, and Patricia Zebrowski, P.D., of
the University of Iowa. These five experts
answer questions about stuttering, refute
myths and misconceptions, and present
examples of therapy sessions showing how
stuttering can be reduced. More than three
million Americans stutter, yet stuttering
remains misunderstood by most people,"
said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering
Foundation. "Myths such as believing peo-
ple who stutter are less intelligent or suffer
from psychological problems still persist
despite research refuting these erroneous
beliefs." The 38-minute DVD, entitled
Therapy in Action: The School-age Child
Who Stutters, produced by the 67-year-old
nonprofit Stuttering Foundation is available
free of charge to public libraries nation-
wide. Other libraries that will shelve it can
contact the Foundation at 1-800-992-9392,
e-mail info@stutteringhelp.org, or visit
www.stutteringhelp.org or www.tartar-
mudez.org.
Help for School-age Children Who
Stutter is as Close as Your Library
E
ntertaining, joyous, fun, are just a
few words to describe Oktoberfest,
the signature event sponsored by the
Chester Lions Club presented this year on
September 27th and 28th at Chubb Park in
Chester. The entry fee is only $6, free to
Children under 12.
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest
will focus on celebrating traditional music,
native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer
only available for a short time. A carnival
atmosphere pervades Bavarias biggest
party and Chesters Oktoberfest will not be
outdone.
Authentic German foods including
bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut
and smoked pork chops will be offered
along with tasty apple strudel, delicious
beehive cake and authentic plum cake.
The weekend long event will offer non-
stop entertainment. The Adlers, a notable
German Band will perform familiar
German tunes and will be accompanied by
spectacular Bavarian dancers in authentic
costume.
Activities for the more energetic will
include Pony Rides, Rock Climbing Wall,
Obstacle Course, Super Slide, Sand Art,
Spin Art and more. A very large selection of
Classic cars will also be displayed ranging
from the functional Volkswagen to the ele-
gant Mercedes or enjoy Face Painting by
Bella Faccia Painting. Experience the thrill
of auto racing with Funkart Party racing or
follow the antics of the funny clown.
Enjoyment at every turn.
Volunteers from area schools and organ-
izations make the Oktoberfest function
smoothly every year and this year will be no
exception. Community involvement and
generous sponsors allow the Chester Lions
Club to continue its contributions to numer-
ous charities. In previous years the net pro-
ceed from the Oktoberfest were donated to
such organizations as Soldiers Angels, an
organization that supports our service men
and women and the Lions Eye Research
Foundations ophthalmic surgeons of the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of
New Jersey specializing in glaucoma treat-
ment as well as area Fire Departments, 1st
Aid Squads, Police Departments and
Hurricane Sandy Relief.
With your support, the Chester Lions
Club can continue its effort to help others.
Join us for a family fun day, Help us cele-
brate our 16th Oktoberfest. For further
information contact Phil Savell at 908 879
6543 or visit our website at
Chesterlionsclubnj.com.
Come Enjoy Oktoberfest Celebration!
T
he Knights of Columbus-Council
5410, based in Flanders, NJ recently
awarded scholarships to local high
school seniors in the Flanders, Randolph
and Chester areas. Recipients were Timothy
Iverson- St Lawrence the Martyr Parish-
Chester, Jeffrey Noble-St Elizabeth Seton
Parish-Flanders, Julienne Manning Caprio-
Grandaughter of David Manning (deceased
charter member of Council 5410) and
Matthew Carle-St Matthew the Apostle
Parish-Ironia/Randolph . The Knights of
Columbus congratulates each of these
deserving high school seniors and wishes
each continued success in their future aca-
demic careers. The Knights of Columbus is
a Catholic Men's fraternal, charitable, bene-
ficial and service organization, founded in
1882, with over 1.8 million members world-
wide.
Knights of Columbus Council 5410
Flanders Scholarship Recipients
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to be combined with other offers. Exp. 9/30/14
1 Lg. Cheese Pizza
1 - 7 Italian Combo
1-2 Lt. Soda
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1 Order Buffalo Wings
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1-2 Lt. Soda
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MUSSEL MANIA
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by Elfie Mason
F
or nigh to a decade, the family of Mr.
Leo Wong, owner of the China King
Restaurant, has been supplying
Kenvil and surroundings with tasty Chinese
specialities. The family-friendly restaurant
is tucked away in the Kenvil Plaza, right
China King Restaurant - A Little
Chinese Oasis in Kenvil
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ARE BACK!
Starting in September!
next to the intersection of Rte. 46 & Hillside
Avenue. It is easily spotted from Rte. 46,
thanks to its cheerful red and yellow sign.
For those customers who like to go out and
sit for a bit while eating their food, a restau-
rant area is sectioned off for dining, decorat-
ed in very authentic Chinese style. In addi-
tion to dining in, the restaurant of course
offers take out and if the customers live
locally, a free of charge delivery service is
available (min. order $10).
Besides well-known dishes like General
Tsao's and Sweet and Sour Chicken, the
menu presents a wide selection of Chinese
dishes that meet the taste of both Asian and
non-Asian customers. One of the best is
Beef and Shrimp with the luscious wide rice
noodles (beef/shrimp chow fun). "We take
pride in cooking every meal using the fresh-
est ingredients only" explains Mr. Weng.
The staff only use 100% vegetable oil and
abstain from using any MSG. The portions
are very generous, the prices very afford-
able. Lunch specials price just over $5.00
and really beckon to be tried out! Service is
very efficient. Should you nevertheless
need to wait a few minutes for your order,
make sure to have a good look at the large
picture of Westlake, one of the most roman-
tic and poetic spots in China, or why not say
hello to the handsome Beta fish on the
counter!
Thanks to the warm-heartedness of Mr.
Weng and his crew, China King is more
than just a Chinese Restaurant. To me--who
in the past lived in China for a number of
years --- it has become a little friendly
Chinese oasis in the middle of New Jersey's
northwest suburbs. China King Restaurant,
760 Rte. 46, Kenvil Plaza, Kenvil, NJ
07847. Phone: 973-252-9099. Open 7
days/week.
China King...
continued from previous page
By Joe Klock, Sr.
S
pontaneous droppings gleaned from bottom of the
Inspirational Bird Cage:
When NASA's robot, CURIOSITY, explored the sur-
face of the planet Mars, it reportedly found no evidence of
ESPN, empty beer cans or pornography, proving that our
astronauts were, indeed, the first men to have visited there.
A word to the wise is usually unnecessary.
RUDYARD KIPLING REVISED: "If you can fill each
unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance
run, Yours is the world and everything that's in it, And a
heart attack before you're fifty-one."
Politics is the modern American art of getting money
from the rich and votes from the poor by promising to insu-
late each group from the greedy, self-serving goals of the
other.
Roseanne Barr and others like her exhibit a touch of
crass.
Too many cooks tend to make far more dirty pots and
pans than does one cook who is working without assistance.
Few things spotlight the illogic of American politics
more clearly than the selection of our Vice presidential can-
didates. After millions of dollars are spent in primary elec-
tions, the choice of our second-in-command is left, entirely
and arbitrarily, in the hands of the successful candidate,
with no input whatever from the electorate. Why not, one
wonders, bestow that honor on the second choice of the
nominee's party? This would seem to be a better idea than
anointing the hand-picked, politically expedient and often
feckless nominee of the front runner.
How come words of wisdom are so often in conflict?
E.g., "Haste makes waste" and "He who hesitates is lost."
Query concerning a respected old saying: If beauty is,
in fact, only skin deep, just what are we looking for:
Glamorous guts? Cute kidneys? Lovely livers?
Why do my children's birthdays make me feel older
than my own do?
Tell me how come we tend to be so apprehensive about
tearing off those "Do Not Remove" tags from new pillows,
blankets and mattresses? Like, what's the worst they can do
to us if we get caught in the act or are later ratted out by a
hostile bedmate?
You can succeed as a parent by simply making your
children feel safe, guided, wanted, loved and worthwhile.
Most of the other merit badges and demerits are likely to
befall you accidentally.
Give your pets and your kids everything they want and
you'll probably end up with good pets and troublesome
kids..
Always leave people you love with warm words each
and every time you part company with them; it might well
be the last time you'll ever see them in this world.
Rather frequently, people who say that something can't
be done are interrupted by other people who are actually
doing it.
Leisure, praise and rewards are best enjoyed when they
have been really earned.
By and large, as long as you feel reasonably good,
older tends to be more gratifying than younger.
Have you ever noticed that the things you love to do are
the things that you do best?
It makes little or no sense to expect that our children
will listen to our advice and ignore the conflicting examples
we set for them.
The best way to enjoy your children is to love them for
Chips Off The Old Klock
what they are, rather than thinking about what you'd like
them to be or what they might have become.
A good goal in life is to be all that you can be that you
WANT to be; chances are slim-to-none-that you'll ever be
more than that.
Most people really want advice for the same reason that
drunks want lampposts - for support, rather than for illumi-
nation.
Most people who are fond of saying that money isn't
everything usually have more than enough of it.
PARODY ON BARBRA STREISAND'S HIT SONG,
"PEOPLE:"
"Peepholes, people who use peepholes, are the yucki-
est people in the world. Through your curtains, they're
peeking through your curtains, Skulking about outside,
ogling your backside, Acting more like creeples than peo-
ples. (Granted, the foregoing opusette needs work.
Collaborators will be welcomed and royalties shared equi-
tably.)
A SENSIBLE RULE TO FOLLOW: Don't speak -
never utter a syllable - unless and until you are absolutely
sure that the sounds you make will be an improvement over
the silence you will irreversibly destroy.
ON PREDICTIONS: It's almost a sucker bet that the
future will arrive with a surprised look on its face.
Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr.
(joeklock@aol.com) winters in Key Largo and Coral
Gables, Florida and summers in New Hampshire. More of
his "Klockwork" can be found at www.joeklock.com.
by Michele Guttenberger
T
homas Edison could also be called the founding
father of modern day insomnia. The electric light
bulb has changed mankinds sleeping habits forever.
We are no longer influenced by natures schedule but our
own regulated sleeping schedule. Edison took advantage of
his own new manmade daylight schedule to become a well
known insomniac. But, he was not alone in his insomnia.
Recently discovered records show the unimaginable work
timetable he had with his team of 7 lab assistants that fol-
lowed his same condensed sleeping schedule.
They jokingly called themselves The Insomnia Squad.
They were a group of driven experimenters Edison selected
in 1912. They reached the hallmark of project commitment
when they intently worked for five weeks both day and
night to arrive at a solution Edison was obsessed in finding.
His focus was on the Diamond Disc record. There was a
million dollar inventory of phonographs sitting in ware-
houses but no records for them. He was in a predicament
because there were still bugs to be worked out in the man-
ufacturing process of the Diamond Disc record before it
could be brought to market.
Edison was known for his insomnia but never to this
extent where it continued for weeks on end accompanied
with a team. His wife Mina would check up on him when
his laboratory work called him away from his home life for
too long a period. This kept him from falling into extreme
sleep deprivation and physical neglect. She even placed a
bed in the lab library so he could get some bed rest.
However, Mina was not there to control this notorious 1912
insomnia marathon. Mina had unexpectedly rushed to
Akron, Ohio, to tend to her dying mother. This allowed
Edison to continue his work without any regulated controls
in his sleeping schedule and also driving his team to work
around the clock along with him.
Thomas Edison never slept a long restful night. If he
was intent on a project, his schedule was to work on it until
he was tired and then he'd lie down to sleep. He claimed
that when he awoke from these short sleeping intervals he
was refreshed and ready for work. Mostly, Edison believed
in the 15 minute cat naps that he often did seating at his lab
desk chair. Napping in a sitting position at the office desk
made it hard for his employees to tell if their boss was deep
in thought or napping. Edison said he personally enjoyed
working 18 hours with short catnaps each day and an aver-
age of four to five hours of sleep per night. According to
Edison Most people overeat 100 percent, and oversleep
100 percent, because they like it. That extra 100 percent
makes them unhealthy and inefficient."
Most of Edisons team were enthusiastic about their
work and felt honored working on these revolutionary proj-
ects with their famous team leader. There were relaxing fun
moments too. His lab had a pipe organ, Edison played it
after completing their work and his assistants would have a
sing along. Edison had the ability to inspire his assistants
and gain their loyalty and dedication by working hard
alongside them and joined them in the camaraderie of
unwinding occasions together too. When a new employee
Thomas Edison Was Famous for His Insomnia and Had a Team of Insomniacs Too
asked him if there were any work rules, Edison replied
"There aint no rules around here. Were trying to accom-
plish something."
You can visit the laboratory where he averaged 18 hour
work days and see the bed his wife Mina placed in the
Laboratory Library. Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison
Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours
are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West
Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details
http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
A
uthors Diana Drew and Robert Grayson took an
inspiring sojourn as they wrote the new book
"Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching
Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts" (Jewish
Lights Publishing). Exploring the intriguing stories behind
each of the book's 30 Jewish fabric craft projects from
throughout the United States and Israel, the authors redis-
covered many of the Jewish traditions underlying hand-
made fabric crafts.
Members of the Temple Hatikvah Sisterhood will retrace
the steps the authors took on the way to this spiritual awak-
ening on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9:45 a.m., at the Sisterhood
Membership Kickoff Breakfast, at the synagogue, 58
Pleasant Hill Road, in Flanders. The Sisterhood
Membership Kickoff Breakfast is free and open to the pub-
lic.
In a special talk, titled "Jewish Threads: Crafting a
Jewish Life," the authors will discuss the spiritual journey
they took in writing the book and the Jewish traditions that
suffuse these crafts. Jewish cultural heritage will come to
life through the stories of these fine handcrafted pieces.
As part of this special event, attendees will have a
chance to hand-sew Feelie Hearts for grieving children.
These small, stuffed fleece hearts, which are given to chil-
dren who have suffered a terrible loss, are donated to organ-
izations both in the United States and in Israel.
Deep-rooted, spiritual inspirations and religious convic-
tions about life and death, peace and war, birth, marriage,
healing, family life, holidays, new beginnings, and how
those beliefs influence the work of fabric artists--all are
interwoven into the fabric of "Jewish Threads," which takes
readers on a journey of sacred creativity. The book presents
an array of fabric craft projects, plus the backstory behind
each of the pieces featured in the book--how and why they
Authors to Speak at Temple Hatikvah Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast
were made and what sparked the idea for each one. Among
the projects spotlighted in the book are tallitot (Jewish
prayer shawls) and Torah mantles, shulchan (lectern) covers
for the synagogue, Purim puppets, a knit seder plate, an
apples & honey Rosh Hashanah challah cover, a ChanuCats
quilt for Chanukah, and many more.
A section titled "Inspirations" includes stories of five
more projects that inspired the authors to write the book,
including a quilted chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy), cre-
ated collaboratively by members of National Council of
Jewish Women, West Morris Section, of which Drew serves
as co-president. Grayson, a prize-winning former daily
newspaper reporter and magazine writer, writes books for
young adults.
Says Drew, an award-winning writer and book editor, "
'Jewish Threads' brings together the disparate threads of my
own life--Judaism and Jewish observance, sewing and knit-
ting, writing and editing--while stitching together the
inspiring stories of fabric artists from throughout the United
States and Israel. Collectively, these personal stories, and
the projects that spring from them, form a patchwork of
modern-day Jewish life. The part introductions, written by
Robert Grayson, place these crafts in historical perspective,
with tales from the Jewish tradition that give these fabric
crafts added resonance today."
For further information about the Temple Hatikvah
Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast, contact
cmarge88@yahoo.com.
O
n Sunday, October 19, Macculloch Hall Historical
Museum in Morristown, NJ presents its second
biennial Historic District House Tour, sponsored
by Millea Bros. Auctions+Appraisals. Participants will
have the opportunity to visit eight historic properties
seven private homes and 1810 Macculloch Hall in one of
Morristowns most prestigious Historic Districts, all within
walking distance.
Tickets are available online at maccullochhall.org, $40
in advance. Beginning September 2, tickets will also be
available at the Museum, and from local retailers: Lauren B.
(Morristown), Suzis (Morristown), British Home
Emporium (Madison), Garden Cottage (Bernardsville),
Laura Claire (Bernardsville). On October 19, tickets will be
available only at the Museum ($45 for event-day sales).
Funds raised from the tour help support the Museums oper-
ations, its public and educational programs, and the preser-
vation and maintenance of its historic building and grounds.
Additional information about the Historic District House
Tour is available at maccullochhall.org.
Historic District House
Tour:
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