* * * * * * E C R W S S * * * * * * L o c a l P o s t a l C u s t o m e r Proverbs 3:5 Like Us on Facebook. Scan QR Code By Elsie Walker G etting doused by one bucket of ice water may sound bad, but what about being doused by several buck- ets of ice water? One late August Sunday morning, people driving by the Stanhope United Methodist Church watched as children of all ages helped Pastor Lynn Zaremba take the ALS ice bucket challenge. That act cre- ated a ripple effect with many challenges being made and met that day. The idea of the challenge is to have a person get him- self/herself videotaped pouring a bucket of ice water over his/her head or having a bucket of ice water poured over his/her head. Either the person takes the challenge or makes a donation to The ALS association (or both). Also by posting the video on social media, like Facebook, the person taking the challenge brings about awareness of ALS and encourages other to donate to the cause. What is ALS? According The ALS Association, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neu- Pastor Lynn Zaremba is surrounded by buckets of ice water while taking the ALS challenge. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge rons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control mus- cle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action pro- gressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. Pastor Zaremba had been challenged by a member of the congregation, Connie Worthington of Stanhope. Worthington had already withstood the challenge, twice, after being tapped for it by her husbands friend, Mt. Arlington policeman, Ryan Sherburne. A key part of the challenge is getting it video-taped. When it was discovered Worthingtons son didnt get the first dousing in their back- yard on tape, she did a retake, both times using a big buck- et of ice. [ALS] awareness is very important, said Worthington when explaining her reason for taking the challenge. She then passed the bucket, so to speak, to Zaremba. Zaremba chose to take the challenge in the front of the church after services. She invited children from the Sunday School, plus others to take a bucket and do it together. Ages from pre-school to close to 90 gathered around Zaremba and let the ice water fall while others taped it. I was a little in shock [after doing it], but I thought it was fun and I would have done it again, said Zaremba. She noted how incredible it is that the ice bucket chal- lenge has gone viral, bringing about greater awareness for ALS. She also noted that the gathering of people there, including those who doused her, was symbolic. I firmly believe all churches should welcome people from all walks of life, no matter where you are [in that walk], After taking the challenge, it was time for Zaremba to challenge someone else. She challenged three people: Pastor Jo-Anne Wisner of Delaware Valley United Methodist Church, Hopatcong resident Scott McKenna, and Netcong resident Josh Rosequist. Both McKenna and Rosequist took the challenge that day. McKenna, a volunteer fireman with the Hopatcong Fire Department was going to pass on the challenge to his fellow firefighters. Rosequist, a recent Lenape Valley High School graduate, was passing on the challenge to family members Mackenzie Rosequist, a 3rd grader at Netcong Public School and Nicholas Milone-Clapp, a 2nd grader at the school For more information on ALS or to donate to the ALS Association, visit http://alsa.pub30.convio.net Page 2, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline JOAN SIRKIS LAVERY, ESQ. IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 25 YEARS B A N K R U P T C Y We are a Debt Relief Agency and can help you file for Bankruptcy Relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Act Mention This Ad & Receive A $25.00 Discount FREE CONSULTATION 699 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 103 HACKETTSTOWN N RELIEF FROM CREDITORS N Chapter 7 - Liquidations N Chapter 13 - Wage Earner Plans Evening Hours Available Call 908.850.6161 S t. Jude's Men's Group, Hopatcong, presents an all you can eat Beefsteak Dinner, catered by Nightingales, on Sunday, Oct.19th at 1:00pm at the parish center. Dinner includes salad, pasta, steak, fries, ice cream, coffee, tea, soda and water. BYOB Special guest: Mr. Al Russo will sing the songs of Sinatra. Tickets are $39.00/pp and can be purchased by calling. the rectory at 973-398-6377. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! H opatcong Middle School music teachers, Mrs. Shawna Longo and Mr. Kurt Zimmermann, presented a workshop at the New Jersey Music Educators Association Summer Workshop on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. The workshop, Music and the English-Language Arts Common Core: You Want Us to Teach What? focused on how these veteran music teachers have successfully aligned their music classes to the Common Core. The purpose of the workshop was to ease the minds of the music teachers as they begin to prepare to return to the classroom in September through an outline of the English-Language Arts Common Core Standards and shifts, sharing examples of lesson and unit plans with Common Core alignment, and group discussions. Mrs. Longo and Mr. Zimmermann have individually presented numerous profession- al development workshops over the years throughout New Jersey and at NJMEA state conferences. This workshop served as their first collaborative effort in professional development. Mrs. Longo is the Chorus Director, Drama Director, and General Music teacher at Hopatcong Middle School, teaching grades 6-8 with a focus on music technology and performance. Mr. Zimmermann is the Band Director at Hopatcong Middle School and Hopatcong High School, directing the instrumental pro- grams for grades 6-12. Their combined classroom and administrative experiences have helped bring enthusiasm and success to the music program in Hopatcong. Hopatcong Music Teachers Align to The Core All You Can Eat Beefsteak Dinner B azaar to be held on Saturday, October 25, from 9am to 3 pm in the Presbyterian Chapel of Hackettstown, 291 Main St (across from our sanctuary.) Tea time 9 to 11, lunch 11:30 to 1:30. Holiday sundries, handmade items, white elephant table, and baked goods. Enjoy our church's website at fpchackettstown.org. Presbyterian Chapel Hosts Bazaar Next Issue Date October 21, 2014 Deadline October 8 Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784 Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 3 Page 4, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline A SeaPerch Program grant was award- ed to Mrs. Mary Lou DeCaprio, Netcongs middle school science teacher. SeaPerch is an innovative underwa- ter robotics program that provides educators with the resources and tools to guide their students in building an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The SeaPerch Program is a great way to get stu- dents interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). SeaPerch aligns to the national science standards and lends itself well to interdisciplinary projects. STEM science is at the core of this program, with a special focus on marine engineering. Other academic learning that is supported by SeaPerch ROVs Granted to Netcong School Science Department this project are: Math, Scientific Inquiry, Earth Science and Ecology. This program was brought to Mrs. DeCaprios attention by a Netcong parent and fellow science educator. After evaluat- ing the programs value, Mrs. DeCaprio applied for the grant and received approval for it in August 2014. Netcong will incorpo- rate this program, worth approximately $1700, into the current 8th grade Physics curriculum. Netcong Elementary School has the good fortune of being located near a lake, which will allow Netcongs 8th graders, the Netcong Newtons, the oppor- tunity to test out their completed vehicle sometime in the spring. SeaPerchs slogan Teach, Build, Learn fits perfectly with the Netcong School objective to promote active learning and discovery in our students, said Mrs. DeCaprio. Stay tuned for the results of this program in the Spring of 2015. If youd like to learn more about SeaPerch and its mission, please visit: www.seaperch.org/about. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 5 A t the August 26, 2014 Netcong Board of Education meeting, President Bernadette Dalesandro reiterated the announcement that their cur- rent Chief School Administrator (CSA), Kevin Carroll, will be leaving the district in good standing to take a pure Superintendent position in Green Brook, New Jersey. Thank you to Mr. Carroll for his service here at Netcong and we wish him well at his new job, Dalesandro said. The Netcong CSA position included Mr. Carroll maintaining the position of Principal and Superintendent. When Mr. Carroll submitted his resignation letter, which was approved by the Board at the July 29, 2014 meeting, the Board deliberat- ed on how they would like to proceed with filling the position. The end result was to split the administrative positions to search for a pure Principal while searching to find a part-time Superintendent. This decision to split the positions will be a savings to the district by essentially getting two adminis- Netcong School Superintendent Departing trators for the price of one. Two committees were formed and the Board began the process of advertising, interviewing, and narrowing down both sets of candidates. Gina Cinotti was named Principal at the August 14, 2014 meeting. She comes to the district with 18 years of educational experi- ence as a math teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator. Ms. Cinotti will be leav- ing her position as Director of Guidance in Hopatcong School District to take her first principalship at Netcong. She has deep fam- ily roots in Netcong and has stated publicly that she cannot wait to begin. Mr. Carroll will remain as the CSA through early October and the Board is still searching for a Superintendent. They have conducted a thorough search and offered the positon to candidates, but no final agree- ments have yet been made. They will con- tinue to search for the right fit for Netcong School. Get Your Business Noticed with the AREAS MOST READ PAPER... AND WE CAN PROVE IT! Call 973-252-9889 for information Page 6, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline A ll Players ages 3 years old to 8th grade are invited to register at http://www.lenapesoccer.org . Lenape Valley Soccer Club (LVSC) is a non-profit 501c3 organization located in the southern part of Sussex County, New Jersey. It is made up of boys, girls and par- ent volunteers primarily from the towns of Netcong and Stanhope, and Byram Township although all towns are welcome. LVSC currently manages 5 different soc- cer programs designed to introduce a child to soccer, develop skills, and allow them to compete in a team environment. The pro- gram is designed so those children who just want to have fun can do just that. At the same time, for those who are more serious, the opportunity is there to enter into com- petitive play via our travel program. LVSC is a feeder program for the Lenape Valley Regional High School and interacts with a number of coaches in developing our over all program. The different recreational programs are: Summer Soccer Camp Grades PK through 8th Winter indoor Soccer Grades PK- though 8th Fall and Spring Soccer Program PreK-3 Instructional Program ( Sat AM Only) Pk and Kindergarten Instructional Program ( Sat AM Only) Grade one and two Program ( weeknight training and Saturday AM Games) Rockaway Valley Program ( Age dependent weeknight train- ing and Saturday Games) play other recre- ation clubs in the area Grade 5-6 program playing in either Sussex Recreation or Open Soccer Registration RVSL ( weeknight practice/Saturday Games) Grade 7-8 program playing in either Sussex Recreation or RVSL ( week- night practice/Saturday Games) LVSC is not a private club. We are not exclusive. We provide for all the kids. We do not own our fields; there is no clubhouse, etc. The Club maintains the position that we must put our faith and trust in you the community. We depend on the parents voices within their municipalities to express that it is vital for our communitys kids that fields and other amenities are provided to us to use. LVSC is just a volunteer parental structure, which provides administration and supervision for the activity of commu- nity soccer. The LVSC holds its board meeting monthly, on the first Friday of the month at the Stanhope American Legion Hall from 8PM to 9PM and all are welcome to attend and give input. C hrist Church Budd Lake will be hosting a multi-family yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, September 13th from9-4PM at 369 Sandshore Road in Mount Olive. All of the proceeds from the sale will benefit children in need. Tables are available for $20. For more information call Paula Ackley at 973-347-5457. The Church is located at the corner of Sandshore and Smithtown Roads. The Yard Sale will be held rain or shine. Christ Church Budd Lake to Host Seventh Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 7 T he Knights of Columbus Council 5410 is sponsoring Italian Night Charity Dinner Dance on Saturday October 4, 2014 at St Lawrence Parish Hall, Chester, NJ from 6:30pm TO 11:00pm The Knights of Columbus, Council 5410 Chester, NJ is sponsoring a gourmet Italian Night Charity Dinner Dance on Saturday October 4, 2014. The event will be held at the St Lawrence Parish Hall in Chester, NJ. The event begins at 6:30-11:00PM. A gour- met dinner, catered by Charlottes Web of Dover, will be featured and music by Rikki Starr Entertainment. Beer, Wine, Soda is included in the ticket price. FOR TICKETS OR OTHER INFORMATION CON- TACT973-584-2083. Tickets are $40.00 per person. A 50-50 Raffle will be held during the evening to benefit area charities. Come and enjoy the festivities and an excellent meal. You wont be disappointed. Buon Appetite! KofC Hosts Italian Night Charity Dinner Dance 2 0% of adults in Morris County have difficultly reading and writing or com- municating in English that impacts their ability to work and function in our complex society. If you would like to help an adult improve his or her reading, writing or conversational English skills, Literacy Volunteers of Morris County could use your help. They will be offering a training ori- entation for new volunteers on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at the Morris County Library, from 10:00 to 3:30. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have their high school diplomas, and be flu- ent in English. No teaching experience is required. LVMC tutors work with their stu- dents just one hour a week and pick the time and place that is convenient for them. Pre- registration for this orientation is required. For more information, or to register, call 973-984-1998 or visit the LVMC website at www.lvamorris.org Become a Literacy Volunteer Tutor Orientation Workshop Offered Page 8, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Joseph E Flanigan Joseph E Flanigan, age 85, of Stanhope, NJ formerly of Pottsville, PA died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Heath Village, Hackettstown, NJ. Joseph was born July 27, 1929 in Pottsville, PA. He is the son of the late Dr. Edward A. and Genevieve (Leiby) Flanigan. He served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 as a Radio Operator. Joseph was employed by Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ as an Electrical Technician retiring in 1998. Mr. Flanigan was a mem- ber of William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91, Mount Arlington, NJ and St. Judes Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, NJ. Joe enjoyed playing golf and watching sports on TV, especially Phillies baseball and Eagles football, however he will be rembered by his grandsons as their num- ber one fan. He is survived by his wife: Catherine (Otterbein) Flanigan, his 2 daughters; Elizabeth Albinson and husband Robert of Mt. Bethel, PA; Deborah Nittinger and husband Edward of Chesapeake, VA, his brother Hugh Flanigan and wife Marion; 4 grandsons; Taylor and Brett Albinson and Edward and Andrew Nittinger. Jonathan B. Weir Loving Father and Grandfather Jonathan B. Weir passed away peacefully on August 25, 2014, surrounded by his family. Jon was a gradu- ate of St. Michaels School in Netcong, NJ, D e l b a r t o n School, and St. Josephs University. He worked at the Newark News, Philadelphia Bulletin, and for 30 years at the Philadelphia Daily News. He was predeceased by his wonderful wife of 47 years, Marijane. Survivors: loving father to Donald (Ellen), Joseph, Jennifer (Adam) Glazer, and Christopher (Meghan); proud Gramps to Nate and Kendall, Max and Dolan, and Jason and Sydney. Brother to Jeremy (Margaret) Weir and Lucia Weir. Memorial donations in Jons name may be made to the Media-Upper Providence Library by visiting mediauplibrary.org Obituaries Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 9 YOUR FIRST SERVICE WITH JESSE & SONS LAWN SERVICES 10% Off With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. SIGN UP NOW & SAVE C ongratulations to Mrs. Yvonne Mortello, Sussex County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Mortello was recog- nized by the State Department of Education over the summer for this prestigious title. Pictured above are Peter Shulman, Assistant Commission/Chief Talent Office, Mary Jane Tanner, Education Specialist, Sussex County Office of Education, Tracey Hensz, Hudson Maxim School Principal, Yvonne Mortello, 2014- 2015 Sussex County Teacher of the Year, and David C. Hespe, Acting Commissioner of Education. Mrs. Mortello will continue her reign of Sussex County Teacher of Year at Hudson Maxim School as she takes on the new role of Academic Skills teacher. Hopatcong stands proud as this is the third Sussex S t Judes Parish Center, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Vendors wanted $25 per table 3 Tables for $70. Something for everyone. For Information CALL JIMMY 973- 945-7522 Free coffee for venders until 9:00am. Early set up allowed. Department of Education Honors Sussex County Teacher of the Year County Teacher of the Year from its district within the past ten years. Other recipients were Christina Gordon and Danielle Kovach. Mrs. Kovach was additionally named NJ State Teacher of the Year. It is no coincidence that Hopatcong has had three County Teachers of the Year. Hopatcong simply has the finest educators dedicated and committed to student success. Congratulations! Christmas Craft Fair Secretay Needed Busy phones, scheduling appointments, and typing. Able to work independently and multi task. Send resume to: HR, P.O. Box 6244, Parsippany, NJ 07054 or fax to (973) 442-2705 after 6 pm. Next Issue Date October 21, 2014 Deadline October 8 Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784 Page 10, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline A t a special Board Meeting on August 14, 2014, the Netcong Board of Education unanimously appointed Gina Cinotti as the new Netcong Elementary School Principal. Ms. Cinotti is a local resident of Netcong with a long fam- ily history in the town. She comes to the school with 18 years of educational experi- ence ranging from high school math teacher, guidance counselor, and adminis- trator. She left her position as Director of Guidance at Hopatcong Borough Schools, one she held for eight years, to take her first principalship at Netcong. I feel like I won the lottery, Ms. Cinotti said at the meeting. Netcong is a special place and I am lucky to have this opportunity. I am ready for this career move and committed to staying at Netcong for a long, long time. I want to bring administrative consistency and stabil- ity to Netcong School. I am eager to work with the teachers, students, and parents, as well as connect the school and community. Board President, Bernadette Dalesandro stated, Ms. Cinotti is a professional, expe- rienced, data driven educational leader who the Board and I believe will improve the academic lives of the 300 students she will be charged with. Together, I believe the Netcong Board of Education and Ms. Cinotti will raise the bar for academic excellence and student achievement in Netcong. Ms. Cinotti is currently a doctoral stu- dent in the Executive Educational Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. She has earned seven New Jersey Certificates consisting of School Netcong Hires New Principal continued on page 13 Gina Cinotti Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 11 O n Saturday September 27, 2014 the Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be holding its 4th Annual "Go Green, Save Green" Sales Event. From 10am to 5pm shoppers will save 20% off everyday low prices on the ReStores ENTIRE stock. During this huge sale, you will be entertained by music from DJ Pudge while you visit booths and displays highlighting the products and services of earth-friendly vendors. The event will also include free hot dogs and popcorn. Aside from great bargains, shoppers can learn how to recycle and reuse old furniture and other household items. Let upcycler Carried Away help you enjoy living without breaking the bank. Specializing in antique and vintage restoration, and utilizing resources like Craig's list, flea markets, and the Morris ReStore, their designers work with homeowners to create the home space and furniture they desire. Andreas Interiors can also help you inte- grate your ReStore purchases to create the space of your dreams. Junk-A-Haulics will take away your old furni- ture and donate it to the ReStore if you desire to make way for your new purchases. If saving energy is your thing, you can learn about solar power from Geoscape Solar. For information on Green Event vendors, please visit www.morrisrestore.org/greenevent. Because this is a special event, other discount coupons will not be accepted. This awesome event is made possible by the generous donation of time and services provided by Simply Sunshine Events and John Pivko Photography. Visit the ReStore located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph, NJ 07869. It is open Tuesday 12-8pm, Wednesday & Friday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Cash, debit cards, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Donation drop offs can be made during store hours, or for larger items call 973-366-3358 to schedule a pick-up. To learn more about the ReStore and upcoming sales go to www.morrisrestore.org. Morris Habitat ReStore Go Green, Save Green Sales Event Features Green Vendors & HUGE SAVINGS! P lastic bottles are routinely recycled into other plas- tic items and new bottles, but they can be turned into much more. When you were sipping water from that bottle, you probably never thought of the possi- bilities of wearing that very plastic. However, fabric innovators are turning disposed plastic into durable gar- ments. When compared with producing virgin materials, recycling plastic products helps save up to 70 percent on energy costs. Recycled bottles can be broken down into pellets of pure recycled plastic that is virtually indistin- guishable from virgin plastic. Then the pellets are turned into yarn, which can be woven as-is or mixed with other yarns to produce polyester clothing. According to Waste 2 Wear, a recycled clothing company, anywhere from 12 to 20 bottles can be saved per garment and transformed into anything from robes to shirts to uniforms. Recycled clothing presents yet another way to turn trash into treas- ure. Did You Know? Page 12, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Womens Wash, Cut & Style $5 OFF One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. 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O ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and through- out October 31st, Alfonso's Salon for thefourth year in a row is joining the fight to defeat breast cancer, the sec- ond leading cancer killer of women.The salon is offering pink hair extensions to com- memorate the cause. The extensions are available in a shade of brightpink for $12 each and in order to elimi- nate.Cash is required to eliminate any bank fees. There is also a limited sup- ply of pink feathers avail- able. 100% of donations and profits for this fundraiser will benifit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure."We are proud to help where we can to raise funds to assist research, increase awareness and promote screenings," says,Alfonso Merola, owner/stylist of Alfonso's Salon at Sutton Plaza. "Breast Cancer affects so many families. I have seen it touch the lives of many of October is Breast Cancer Awareness my clients, and happily count many as successful survivors of this disease, because of early detec- tion.".The Salon has received two awards for their efforts to help defeat breast cancer.The non-per- manent extensions are a simple process and it only takes minutes to apply, continued on next page Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 13 Alfonso reports. "We compress the pink extension into the hair without causing any- harm to the client's own hair. They look great on women of all ages, from kids to sen- iors, with some customers getting two or three at a time. They can be easily cut to any length the client wants and will stay in as long as maintained properly,client should come in with clean hair,without any condi- tioning at the root area,a moisturizing sham- poo and or conditioner is not used on the root area so that extension will not slip out. Alfonso is particularly excited about working with groups for this worthy fundraiser. Last year he was invited to Morristown Medical Center to apply exten- sions for staff during the shift change out- side the caffeteria, and we are in the process of setting up a schedule to do it again on 2 mondays in Oct. Check our facebook page for the days and hours.High school Cheerleader and sportgroups from the local area have also come in as a team to show their support.It's a fundraiser and a team building excerise all in one. The salon will gladly eccept any donation even if customers dont want to take advan- tage of the hair extension services. A jar will be available at the front desk to anyone wishing to help the fight for a cure. Donation jars can also be found at Valentino's Pizzeria, Verizon Wireless store,Wine Rack, Flanders Cleaners, Flanders Bagels, and Mandrin Village, all located in the mall. In business for 30 years,Alfonso's Salon is a full service salon,specializing in com- plete hair services such as hair extensions,color,highlights,cuts, styling, and specialized smoothing systems such as Keratin Straightening and Keratin Express as well as perms and conditioning treat- ments. Manicures, pedicures, and waxing services are also provided. Hair extensions come in many varied col- ors and are done all year round. Throughout his career,Alfonso has devoted his time to the betterment of the hair industry. He has done classes and demonstrations at shows throughout New Jersey,N.Y. City,Boston, Atlantic City etc. He was also, past director ofthe N.J. Hair Fashion Committee and past chairman of the Warren County Hairdressers Assosiation, show artist for Scruples, Framesi, Bain DeTerre. Studied and/or assited some of the great names in the industry Paul Mitchell (the man himself), Irvine Rusk, Gary Brey (past coach for the U.S Hairdressing Olympic Team), and many others. His passion is edu- cating and training new, upcoming stylist. Breast Cancer Awareness continued from previous R EELERS Square Dance Club is hosting a free Introduction to Square Dancing event on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Ironia School, 303 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph. Learn a few square dance moves and dance the night away! Have fun, improve your cardio fitness, and make new friends! The event is open to singles and couples. Casual dress. Refreshments will be avail- able. Happiness is right around your corner! Dance in a square and youll make a cir- cle of friends! Square dancing: Friendship Set to Music! For more information, call 848-219- 4152 or email bikerdi@yahoo.com Learn Square Dancing on October 7 Administrator, Business Administrator, Principal, Director of Guidance, Supervisor, School Counselor, and Mathematics Teacher K-12. She graduated Cum Laude in her undergraduate program at SUNY Cortland. She graduated at the top of her class in her graduate program at Seton Hall University and has maintained a high aca- demic excellence in her doctoral program. Ms. Cinotti grew up in Hopatcong and attended Hopatcong Borough Schools. Increasing public relations, implement- ing career awareness, and improving cur- riculum and instruction are all part of Ms. Cinottis entry plan. She shared with the Board that she intends to create a school Facebook page, Twitter handle, and submit weekly press releases to local media outlets; an initiative she instituted for Hopatcong. Additionally, she will focus on supporting teachers with their instructional practices in implementing the Common Core State Standards and preparing for the PARCC assessment this spring. Finally, she will connect the school and the community by bringing local volunteers to be guest speak- ers for the upper grade levels. The expected start date for Ms. Cinotti will be sometime in October. Dalesandro said, The Board will be scheduling a Meet the Principal evening very soon so the public may come and meet her to see what we see in Gina........our future! New Principal... continued from page 10 Page 14, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline By Cheryl Conway T wo local sisters who lost their father to lung cancer two years ago are stepping up awareness of the silent killer by chairing and walking in the fifth annual Northern New Jersey Free to Breathe Walk later this month. The event is set for Sunday, Sept. 21, at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna, with regis- tration at 10 a.m., rally at 11 a.m. and the 5K walk beginning at 11:30 a.m. The walk is being hosted by Free to Breathe, a nation- al non-profit organization founded in 2001 to support lung cancer survival through research, fundraising and public awareness. Keri Rutkowski, 32, of Morris Plains, and Kellie Smith, 35, of Morristown have so far raised about $23,000 since getting involved in Free To Breathe in 2011, after their father was diagnosed with lung cancer. Their goal for this years walk is to reach $25,000, and to continue to raise awareness of the disease; reduce the stigma that lung cancer is a smokers disease; and encourage others to get involved in the organization. I couldnt save my dads life but we are trying to save other peoples lives, says Rutkowski. My dad did not have an easy way out. The pain level he had to endure, no one deserves that. Their father, Mike Smith, of Morris Plains was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung can- cer in Feb. 2011 after worsening back pain led to blood tests and a cat-scan. Rutkowski recalls him complaining of back pain as early as Dec. 2010, the same time the bliz- zards came, she says. We figured he was getting older. He was the type of guy who shoveled everyones driveways. But when the back pain got progres- sively worse, Mike Smith went for addi- tional tests which first showed an infection in the lower back and then a weekend trip to the emergency room for a biopsy of the infection. After a cat-scan and bone scan, they learned on Wednesday, that it was Stage 4 Lung Cancer- Skima Cell Carcinoma, with a tumor on his left lung that had spread around his windpipe and down parts of his spine. After radiation treatments to shrink the tumors on his spine, followed by chemotherapy, Mike Smith- who was a retired supervisor of a local water company, volunteer firefighter and president of the Mt. Kemble Fire Co.- fought the cancer for 14 months. He died on May 4, 2012 at the age of 61, leaving behind his wife Peggy Smith of Morris Twp.; son Matt Smith of Manville; and two daughters-Keri and Kellie. While blindsided with the sudden Step Up To Lung Cancer Awareness In Upcoming Walk news when he was diagnosed, Rutkowski and her family tried to stay positive throughout the battle of fighting the disease and she says this attitude helped in the end. My father and I and all of us are very positive people, says Rutkowski. We said these are just statistics but we are going to kick its butt. He fought for 14 months. I really think the positive outlook helped him. As part of their positive mindset, Kellie Smith found the local cancer walk- Free to Breathe in 2011 for spirits and cheering him on, and organized a team of about 30 walkers to participate. That was the only year their father attended the walk, but the ladies have been advocates ever since as committee members last year and co-chairs this year requiring greater involvement, more planning and sponsorships. New this year is a Kids Dash that invites youngsters to complete a 100 yard dash. In their fourth year participating, the two sisters had 15 signed up on their team as of press time, with hopes to have 25. Deadline to register online is Sept. 17 for $20; mail-in registration is Sept. 16 for $23; and on-site registration for $25. Besides raising money to support the continued on next page Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 15 Free to Breathe Organization, the two sis- ters have three goals as part of their mission in fighting the disease. When looking at statistics, they learned that lung cancer is the silent killer, with symptoms that exist but are often ignored as something of a lesser degree. Who thought back pain would be stage four cancer? asks Rutkowski, regarding her fathers diagnosis. It put a pit in my stomach. A former smoker, Mike Smith quit smoking 17 years prior to his diagnosis because he wanted to live longer, says Rutkowski. If people had known what the symp- toms are, situations if you are not feeling right, if there was more knowledge or more tests that could have been done? she ques- tions. There are tests for prostate cancer or breast cancer; why is there nothing being used that is preventative? One of the symptoms of lung cancer is common stuff like a cough, but then the diagnosis is often a cold or allergies. If its persistent, they really need to get checked. People call it allergies. While attending an Action Summit for Free to Breathe in Sept. 2011, Rutkowski learned her roommates story of how she was an advocate for her own health when she took it upon herself to fight for a cat- scan and they found she had early stages of lung cancer. After having a lobectomy, the woman from Ohio survived. She was an advocate for her own body; she fought for what she needed and won. Rutkowski recalls her dad always had a little cough ever since she was little. Even with a regular check-up they said he was fine. He needed a cat-scan or the blood results. Besides encouraging others to become advocates for their own health, the two sis- ters would like to reduce the stigma with lung cancer. While smoking is the leading cause for lung cancer, exposure to radon is the second leading cause to the disease. If you have lungs you can get lung can- cer, says Rutkowski. New cases of lung cancer shows that 10 percent to 15 percent of lung cancer victims never smoked, totaling 20,000 to 30,000 non-smokers diagnosed every year. Other risk factors include second-hand smoke, radiation, asbestos, air pollution and some organic chemicals. For homeowners, Rutkowski recom- mends checking radon levels every two years to make sure that remediation is not required. Every year Im checking it and making sure its under zero, she says. When we learned about lung cancer we learned how much funding they werent getting, says Kellie Smith about the scary statistics. She says, People turn their head because of the relationship to smok- ing and how its self-inflicting. But You dont have to smoke to get lung cancer. People dont realize you just need lungs to get lung cancer. According to statistics, lung cancer takes the lives of around 160,000 Americans each year more than the total deaths from breast, prostate and colon cancers com- bined. Although lung cancer is the leading cancer killer, it is still the least-funded of all major cancers. Their third goal is to market Free to Breathe and encourage others to get involved in the community. We found that being with people was very healing, it helped us cope, says Rutkowski. People are very quiet about lung cancer; its hard to talk about. Its nice to know there are people who share that experience and are trying to raise money and awareness. In addition to the annual walk, Free to Breathe encourages other community fundraisers. Rutkowski and Smith hosted a pasta dinner last year raising $3,000; and a charity garage sale this year that raised $1,500. Free to Breathe is a wonderful commu- nity, concludes Smith. Its goal is to double the survival rate by 2022, not an easy task since lung cancers five-year survival rate of 16 percent has not changed in more than 40 years, making the need for research funding more critical than ever. In compari- son, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer has advanced to 98.6 percent and prostate cancer to 99.2 percent, according to statistics. To donate to Rutkowski and Smiths team fundraising page, go to: http://partici- pate.freetobreathe.org/goto/forthelove- ofmike2014; or visit www.freetobreathe.org/northernnj to create a team or make a general donation. Checks can be written to Free to Breathe and mailed to: Free to Breathe, 1 Point Place, Suite 200, Madison, WI, 53719 Step Up To Lung Cancer... continued from previous page Page 16, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline By Cheryl Conway T here is a new bagel place in town and its so much more than fabulous bagels. Mt. Olive Bagels on Route 46 East in the Paramount Plaza in Budd Lake, recently opened up its doors offering customers not only an assortment of bagels but a wide vari- ety breakfast/lunch menu. Whether eat in or take out, customers can enjoy breakfast sand- wiches or platters, pancakes, French toast, a variety of cheese spreads, homemade soups, appetizers, salads, deli or hot sandwiches, Paninis, cheesesteaks, burgers, wraps, smoothies, a bakery and even catering. As a Mt. Olive resident for 25 years, the owner wanted to own a restaurant in town and knew the vacant store would be an ideal loca- tion for a fantastic bagel shop. I really like the bagel business, says John Kalavriziotis, of Flanders, owner of Mt. Olive Bagels. An experienced restaurant owner, Kalavriziotis has owned Piscataway Pizza for the past five years and formerly owned New Orleans Restaurant in North Branch for 16 years before selling it five years ago. This was a great location, he says. I always traveled far, to the other restaurant in Piscataway. I wanted a store in town. At Mt. Olive Bagels, customers can choose from 12 to 15 varieties of bagels at any given time, with one specialty every day like the French toast bagel. The bagels are hand-rolled and kettle-boiled, fantastic, excellent, large, soft, hot and fresh, served with various homemade cream cheese spreads, or salads such as whitefish, chicken, tuna or egg. For breakfast, customers can start their day with farm fresh egg omelettes, egg plat- ters, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes and even French toast, home fries, bacon, sausage and even Taylor ham. Some bakery items include muffins, crois- sants, crumb cakes and pastries. For lunch, there are bagels of course, or seven different salads such as garden, chef, Caesar, grilled Portobello or Mandarin Grilled Chicken which includes spring mix, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, almonds, mandarin oranges with orange citrus vinai- grette dressing. The sandwich menu offers a great variety of Boars Head Premium Deli choices such as turkey, roast beef, pastrami and corned beef on different breads with optional toppings; as well as salad sandwiches; sloppy Joes; five different Paninis such as the Tuscany with ham, salami, roasted peppers, provolone and pesto mayo; and hot specialty sandwiches such as Grilled Chicken or Veggie Focaccia, or Bacon Chicken Ranch Ciabatta, Grilled Ruben, Eggplant Parm Sub; and even beef or chicken gyros. Lunch menu items continue and include a variety of burgers, wraps, cheesesteaks and triple decker club sandwiches. More Than Just Bagels At Mt. Olive Bagels Homemade soups are offered along with appetizers such as buffalo wings, chicken ten- ders and mozzarella sticks. For parties or occasions, Mt. Olive Bagels offers a catering menu for breakfast, salads, sandwich platters and giant foot heroes. For beverages, hot drinks such as coffee and tea are sold, along with a wide variety of cold drinks and homemade low-fat vanilla yogurt fruit smoothies such as strawberry banana, chocolate banana oreo, peach para- dise or create-your-own. The shop is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week: Mon.-Fri., from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sun., 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kalavriziotis earned his skills and experi- ence as a hands-on-operator by working in the restaurant business since graduating high school. He worked at his brother-in-laws restaurant, The Travelers Diner in Dover, from 1984-1992 in all areas from bus-boy to chef. His vision with Mt. Olive Bagels since opening its doors June 11 is to provide a great place for bagels, with great food, great service, dining experience, great bagels, great things. For free delivery for orders more than $15 or more information, call862-254-2100; or go to mtolivebagels.com. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 17 By Ejvind Boccolini G aining self-confidence, greater ath- leticism, and learning cognitive and social skills are all benefits of becoming involved in gymnastics. Cheryl Moorman, Director of CS Gymnastics, of Flanders, is celebrating 30 years of success and knows her students have been succeeding right along with her. Moormann said she is pleased with the longevity of CS Gymnastics, and notes that she has taught students who, years later, grown with families of their own choose to bring their kids to CS Gymnastics for class- es. Helping generation after generation of individuals become involved and skillful in the sport of gymnastics is an admirable thing, and Moormann notes that there are indeed physical benefits as well as non- physical advantages. Our goal is to promote all of them, she said. In general, physical benefits include gaining muscle strength, healthy bones, and flexibility, while non-physical benefits include healthy brain functions, improved academic achievements, social skills, and reduced risky behavior. Whether you view gymnastics as a com- petitive sport or as recreational fitness, Moormann said it has grown to become a respected industry over the years. CS Gymnastics is, in fact, an official club mem- ber of USA Gymnastics, a national govern- ing body of the sport based in Indianapolis. On the CS Gymnastics website, www.csgymnasticsinc.com, it notes that it is the friendly, fun place of positive begin- nings. It is dedicated to the total develop- ment of each gymnast. Some students work hard to greatly improve their athletic skills by way of gym- nastics, and some make it their goal to com- pete. Several of Moormanns students have gone on to compete in college and she said she is happy that her staff and facility can provide a great stepping stone for such students. She said that as the industry grew over the years, owners of gymnastics instruction- al centers sometimes would each take on a different focus and provide services accordingly. Some owners will focus on the success in fitness and life skills instructional classes offer, others will strive to develop potential Olympic athletes, and still other owners will provide services and classes that fall somewhere in between these scenarios. Moormann also works hard to make her courses quite effective and practical. On their website, there are many courses offered and each have their specific focus and style, as well as age and skill level, of course. And Moormann also takes into account that fam- ilies may have multiple siblings, hectic schedules, and that each child may prefer different activities. One can see there is a great deal of thought and integrity that goes into the design and objectives of each of the classes. Their brochure easily explains courses specific to various ages, activity and skill levels. There are monthly payment plans and discounts available when several siblings attend the school, and students can choose to attend two classes per week as part of an accelerated learning program. Karate, Cheer, and Art are also offered at the school, which has 12 instructors and about 12,000 square feet of space. There is a viewing balcony which offers parents and spectators an exciting and complete view of the entire gymnastics training area. When entering the gym area one is taken with the colorful and clean surroundings amid the great selection of pre-school to competitive level equipment. This welcom- ing environment allows us to host invitation- al competitions as well as special class per- formances during the school year. In addi- tion to offering a thrilling event to view, we hope to provide an inspiration of dreams for young athletes to pursue, the website reads. Moormann said there are perhaps 90 clubs in New Jersey, but only about a dozen have lasted as long as CS Gymnastics. This is certainly an excellent track record and everyone involved at CS Gymnastics should be very proud of this. Currently Moormann said she has the goal of pushing to improve and upgrade to make our customer service top notch. Moormann and her husband are continu- ally looking for areas to serve the families of their community. CS Gymnastics is known to offer courses that work with individuals of all age levels and abilities, and they even have two instructors that work with special needs children. These courses have resulted in positive therapy and a great learning envi- ronment for kids. Moormann said she has a passion to see all students succeed and grow as individuals, and enjoys seeing when a childs face lights up after learning something brand new perhaps a certain gymnastics skill or making it to the top of the climbing rope. On Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 5 pm, there is an open house to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and many activities being offered. There will be activities to try from all their programs including an inflatable slide, obstacle course, balloons, prizes, and, of course cake. Phone number for CS Gymnastics is 973-347-2771. CS Gymnastics Celebrates 30 Years; Dedicated To Total Development Of Each Gymnast Page 18, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Oil & Filter Change Buy 4, Get 5th FREE Most Cars Up to 5 qts. Expires 10/31/14 $ 21 95 $ 79 95 Transmission Service/Flush Plus Fluid COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS Brakes Tune Ups Computer Diagnostics All Types of Repairs Most Cars. 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A variety of mouthwatering apple items, plus entertainment, family fun, auctions, sales and much more will fill the grounds of the Flanders United Presbyterian Church ( 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders) as it holds its 12th annual Apple Festival from 10am 4pm (rain date October 4th). The event also includes a blood drive which hopes to meet a special goal. Church members Kathy Hinds Banfe and Karen Brand are co-chairs of the festival. We will be serving such things as apple pies and breads and apple cider donuts. There will also be an apple press for fresh- pressed apple cider. We are also putting together a cookbook of the items for sale, said Rev. Rick Oppelt, pastor of the church. Banfe shared that activities sure to bring big smiles to kids will be a hayride, games including a bouncy house, and arts and crafts. For those looking for things to buy, the event offers a variety of things. RH Farms will host a Farmer's Market; and for those looking for a special little something at a bargain price, theres.a $2 Buck Table. The event also includes a silent auction of small items and a live auction of larger ones. Music, and even dancing, will grace the area. The band, "The Middle Ages" will play classic rock and new wave from the 70's and 80's. Dancers from the DeNogla School of Irish Dance will also be on hand to entertain. Oppelt explained that the funds raised by the event support church special projects like youth activities, mission endeavors, music programs and emergency situations. The event also supplies a day of fellowship. Our annual Apple Festival provides our church an opportunity to come together to provide a fun, safe and delicious day of activities for the neighborhoods we serve. It enables us to continue to be a lively Presbyterian presence in our community, as we have been for more than 50 years. explained Oppelt. Also, that day, the Red Cross will be there for the 2nd annual Fred Swinson Memorial Blood Drive. Oppelt explained that Swinson was a long time active mem- ber of the church who died in 2013. For many years, Swinson spear-headed the blood drive held at the Apple Festival. Last year, it made sense to christen it the Fred Swinson Memorial Blood Drive. Last year, we had 32 donations, more than Flanders Church Holds 12th Annual Apple Festival - Sept. 27th we've ever had before and this year we are shooting for a goal of over 50. One of our high school seniors is helping to organize it in an effort to earn a college scholarship from the Red Cross, shared Oppelt. September 27th is the date and the word is apple. The Flanders United Presbyterian Church apple festival is an event not to be missed!
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No matter whats happening on the field, the spread can be the real game-changer. In fact, the survey found the following: 78 percent of American adults think good food can make up for a bad game. Americans spend, on average, 42 percent of the game eating or drinking. Over half of Americans (57 percent) voted the grill as the most important appliance when hosting a homegate. For a homegate touchdown, banish the boring and serve beer-infused chili, which is sure to please all your family, friends and football fans. For other ways to spice up game day, visit www.tabasco.com. Super Good Chili Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies 1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, optional Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to bowl. Add onion and garlic to drippings remaining in skillet; cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Return meat to saucepot; stir in cumin. Cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco Sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. 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If you have leftovers, you can add them to spaghetti for an equally tasty Italian-themed dinner with garlic bread and a side salad. Craving more pork? See what kind of tasty culinary adventures people across the country are taking with pork and get inspired to take your own by visiting PorkBucketList.com. You can also visit PorkBeinspired.com and Pinterest.com/PorkBeinspired for mouth- watering recipes to ensure your next meal includes juicy, tender pork. Italian Stuffed Pork Meatball Sandwich Servings: 4 to 5 1 pound ground pork, lean 2 eggs, whisked Easy Ways to Go Italian with Slow-cooked Pork Meatball Sandwiches 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, about 12 to 15 of small size 1 28-ounce jar tomato sauce Submarine-style buns In large bowl, combine whisked eggs, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Add ground pork and breadcrumbs and mix together until evenly combined. Form ground pork mixture into small meatballs, each the size of a golf ball. Insert mozzarella ball in center of each meatball, taking care to re-form meatball around cheese once its been added. (The cheese should not be visible.) Place tomato sauce in bottom of slow cooker and add meatballs on top. Turn slow cooker on and cook over high heat for 6 hours or low heat for 8 hours. Carefully rotate meatballs after half the cooking time to make sure they cook even- ly. To serve, place three meatballs plus sauce in submarine bun. Quick Tip: Try substituting regular breadcrumbs with equal amounts of panko bread crumbs, or any kind of pasta or red sauce available. Page 22, September 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, September 2014, Page 23 By Michele Guttenberger T homas Edison had an unconventional education. He did not start school until he was eight years old. Port Heron Michigan did not have a public school so he attended the private Reverend G. B. Engle School that was closest to his home. This school had rigid classroom disci- pline and Edison had a free inquisitive spirt that could not be tamed. The school claimed Edison was a slow and rest- less pupil and he needed strict reprimanding. His mother Nancy Edison strongly disagreed with the schools evalua- tion of her child. Fortunately, Nancy Edisons past profes- sion was being a Canadian school teacher and her solution was to home school her own son. The academic course work Nancy Edison helped to motivate her son came from reading R.G. Parker's School of Natural Philosophy and in the later years from The Cooper Union (http://www.coop- er.edu/). Historians estimate that Edison had less than a year of classroom schooling in his lifetime. Yet, he had great academic skills and a real passion for reading books. Many of the books he read were advanced literary works for his age. In Edisons boyhood era, child labor laws were nonexist- ent or very lax. It was not unusual for children twelve years of age to procure regular employment with minimal adult supervision. The Fort Gratiot train depot was a just a short stroll from the Edison family home. So, at the age of twelve, Edison found his first job working for the railroad. He became a candy butcher on the Grand Trunk Railroad selling snacks and newspapers to passengers. He got to experience traveling each day on the sixty-mile run from Port Huron to Detroit. Preteenager Edison hitched a ride on the best the late 19th Century offered in distance high speed transportation while most adults were still traveling by horse and carriage to their jobs. The long lay overs in this city presented him with a real world of discovery. This enabled a precocious young boy the time to explore the big metropolis on his own terms. He was given several hours each day to the city. He made use of this idle time by join- ing the Detroit Young Men's Society. This gave him access to the place of his dreams, a large library and reading room. Edison recalled his childhood library visits stating "I didn't read a few books, I read the library." Edisons childhood jobs kept him in the epicenter of technology. It was the rail system that also ushered in the telegraph system. The telegraph area was news the network center that provided the information for the newspaper pub- lication industry. As the rail station newspaper boy, he was in the epicenter of all national news during a momentous time of Americas own Civil War. Young Edison was alert- ed to milestone battlefront news hours or even days before the rest of America. This new technology of the telegraph piqued his interest. He got to witness the telegram transmis- sions being relayed and he read all he could about telegraph communications with dreams of being an operator of this new technology. Edison wish came true by a twist of fate. Edison got the telegraph operator position when he saved three-year-old Jimmie MacKenzie from a runaway train heading his way. Jimmie's father was the Mount Clemens, Michigan station agent J.U. MacKenzie and his gratitude for saving his sons life was to train Edison as the new tele- graph operator. This was a job that started the innovative and technical journey that would become the hallmark of his ingenious life. Thomas Edison had an extraordinary blended education of dual experimental and academic learning. But his deep- est gratitude was to his professional academic teacher with these sentiments "My mother was the making of me. She was so true, so sure of me; and I felt I had something to live for, someone I must not disappoint." And Thomas Edisons childhood Fort Gratiot Depot was turned into The Thomas Edison Depot Museum that offers educational programs in electricity, energy, communications and magnetism to Port Hurons local children. See the results of this extraordinary education. Visit the Thomas Alva Edison Museum - NPS - Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm. 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