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East Meets West In Cancer Support Group WINGS New Book On Healing

By Anastasia Marchese
hen speaking with
Randi Jeddis, the
treasurer and a
founding
member
of
WINGS about the new book
that the group recently published entitled, Let Me
Walk Through The Journey
With You: Healing Through
the Chakras, the name Lynn
Ferrer comes up a lot.
It seems that she has been
the driving force behind a lot
of what happens at the support group and has facilitated
a lot of the healing process
for the Women of Wings,
who co-authored the book
with Ferrer.
WINGS is an acronym
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which stands for the mission

of the group which had its
first meeting back in Jan.
2011; Women Inspiring,
Nurturing, Giving Strength
& Support. Many of the
women who are members of
the support group have also
been patients at St. Barnabas
Medical Center in Livingston, and have had their
lives greatly affected by the
help and encouragement of
Ferrer, who is the Holistic
nurse on staff there.
It seems Ferrers sphere
of influence stretches beyond
the confines of her job, as she
also has invested deeply in
the lives of the Women of
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eastern energy healing. Once
a year she offers a free workshop to teach oncology patients Level One of Reiki so
they can use it in their own
lives to help themselves heal.
Lynn has always wanted
to write a book, said Jeddis,
and this book tells the journeys of the founding members of WINGS, while going
through each of the energy
centers of the body, where
healing needs to occur for
full recovery and growth.
As you heal the chakras,
you heal the rest of the body
as well, said Jeddis, the energy has to heal in your
body. This energy healing
goes on as oncology patients
are also undergoing more
traditional western medicine
treatment. Lynn brings the
eastern realm of medicine to
western medicine. She
brought holistic health to the
oncology unit at St. Barnabass.
The group may have
formed around Ferrer and the
founding members but it has
become a very big group of
sisters, according to Jeddis.
On the WINGS website is
a quote from Ferrer that explains how WINGS began,
At the end of my first year
working in the outpatient
cancer center as a holistic
nurse practitioner, I proposed
a Reiki Level 1 Workshop
for women with cancer. This
way, they could learn Reiki
for personal use and also
share it with family and

friends. Most of the women

who signed up had been and
some still were patients
whom I had worked with
during their chemotherapy.
The response was overwhelming. After the program, a dozen women
continued to meet with me
and discuss the possibility of
starting a support group for
women with cancer with emphasis on the Healing Arts.
They asked me to be president, but I refused. I told
them loud and clear, Ladies
you are the experts. You have
walked the Journey, I have
only accompanied you.
Thus WINGS was born.
During the interview for
this article, Jeddis wanted to
be clear that what has happened with WINGS and the
new book All centers
around Lynn Ferrer.
That is not to belittle the
wonderful contributions of

all the members and the

amazing power of their stories of cancer and healing. It
is to stress the inspiring
power of Ferrer and the
strength of holistic medicine
in the lives of each of these
women.
WINGS offers ongoing
events and cancer support
groups. In March, Ferrer
offered a workshop on
Meditation which was followed by a more traditional support group. The
group meets once a month
and is open to women dealing with any type of cancer.
We have about 25 in
weekly attendance with one
or two new faces every
month, said Jeddis. They
come in rain and snow and
everything.
WINGS celebrated receiving their first order of
300 books on Jan. 2. All the
co-authors celebrated at Fer-

rers
house with a champagne
toast and light lunch. The
group is surprised and excited that they have already
had to order another 500
books.
The book is available on
amazon.com. More information about WINGS and
their free monthly programs
and meetings is available at
www.wingscancersupport.
com.

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Junior Womens Club To

Offer Scholarships

hanks to the support of the community over the past year, the Junior
Womans Club of Verona will again
be able to award three scholarships to deserving high school seniors. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. Applicants must
reside in Verona and be a graduating senior
in order to be considered for this honor.
Seniors who decided to pursue higher
education and will be majoring in the arts
or has demonstrated charity and/or community service work during the high school experience, are eligible to apply for these
scholarships. A final scholarship will be
awarded to a high school senior who has
decided to pursue a form of higher education. Requirements for each scholarship can
be found on the application.

Applications and criteria can be accessed at the Verona Juniors website

(http://www.veronajuniors.org) or the
Verona High School Web site by logging
into the Naviance guidance system. There
is a firm deadline for all applications. They
are due Mon., April 25.
The Junior Womans Club of Verona is
a versatile organization that has been involved in social and charitable work since
its inception in 1926. The Juniors address
Verona's diverse needs by promoting education, preserving natural resources, encouraging healthy lifestyles, working on
behalf of the elderly and people with disabilities, supporting participation in the arts
and advocating for issues of concern to
women, children and families.

VHS To Host Comedy Night

erona High School Baseball Parents plan to host their second Annual Comedy Night on Fri., April
15, at Notre Dame Church Hall in North
Caldwell.
Cost is $50 per person and includes
dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Two

comedians from Uncle Vinnie's Comedy

club will perform that evening.
Send checks, made out to VHS Baseball Parents Association, to 45 Morningside Road, Verona. Any questions,
contact Dana Visentin at dvisentin713@
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Literacy Volunteers Tutor At Library

he Literacy Volunteers of America

will soon be offering English tutoring at the Cedar Grove Public Library. If someone needs help in learning
English, contact the library at 973-2391447 and specify day and time preferred.

Based on registration information, the library will schedule a workshop. The cost of
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West Orange Author Brings Hope To Epileptics And Aspiring Writers

By Cheryl Conway
est Orange author Jennifer
Walkup has found her voice in her
writing and lets it be heard in her
second young adult fiction book.
In her newest fiction novel, This Ordinary Life, just published in Oct. 2015,
Walkup mixes romance and challenges like
dealing with a loved one who has epilepsy
and a mother who is an alcoholic. Published
by Luminis Books, the 228 page book is
available online through Amazon, Barnes &
Noble and most local bookstores including
Word in Maplewood.
An avid reader and great storyteller,
Walkup has found her niche in writing novels
for young adult. Her debut book, Second
Verse, published in 2013 was the 2014 Gold
Moonbeam Award winner for best Teen Mystery/Thriller and the NJ RWA Golden Leaf
Award winner.
I love it, says Walkup about her preference of writing for that teenage audience.
My natural author voice is that age group,
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editor, teacher of creative writing
for the Writers Circle and
mother of two boys.
She received her bachelors
from Montclair State University and masters from William
Paterson in English and creative writing. Her first book
was a mystery thriller while
her latest book is more contemporary.
Walkup started writing
This Ordinary Life in
2012. She says she had
idea for her characters
having epilepsy in mind for a while.
Walkup says, I dont know how many
books that have characters that have epilepsy
in young adults; and theres a romance in it
which is popular in teen readers.
In a press release about the book, Walkup
writes, What happens when a girl falls in

love with a boy with epilepsy? For Jasmine

Torres, its a breath of fresh air. All Jasmine
wants is a normal life, to land a gig as a radio
DJ and have her younger brother be healthy.
Enter Wes, the guy Jasmine didnt know she was
looking for. Like her
younger brother, Wes has
epilepsy.
By showing the two
characters dealing with a
similar type of epilepsy, but at
different stages and treatments
in their lives, I aimed to show
a range of the issues that can
arise with the disorder as well
as the normalcy that can be
achieved, says Walkup.
Although fiction, Walkup
says This Ordinary Life is authentic as I lived through some of
it having had some experience in dealing
with epilepsy in her family.
Almost all of the epilepsy information is
based on situations Ive either personally experienced or seen others experience first-

hand, she informs in a press release about

her book. I hope readers walk away understanding epilepsy a little better, and also understanding that people are more than their
seizures, and that having epilepsy doesnt
mean you need someone taking care of you,
that you are perfectly capable of living your
own life, and taking care of yourself.
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The theme of the book carries A message
of hope in there, says Walkup. Jasmine
goes through a lot of stuff in her life. She
keeps persevering; it can pertain to anyones
life. Its a message of hopefulness hopefully.
About her book, Walkup says, I think its
a good read. Its a fun book. It deals with
some serious things; its a light hearted read.
Its a fun romance; it has fun characters. It has
a good message about persevering and staying true to your dreams.
Getting her work published is a dream that
Walkup advises other writers to not give up
on.
Walkup admits she had written five books
before her first book was published.
Finding a publisher, took a while, says
Walkup. It was definitely a labor of love. Its
not a fast process. It is challenging but I love
writing. Its a lot of work, of course. Every
project is a learning project. When you move
onto the next one, its better.
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Looking back at her novels that did not get
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Part of it is practice, learning and just improving the writing craft and writing skills. Sometimes it takes an entire book to learn certain
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Her advice to aspiring writers is to read
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young adult novels with hopes to completing
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Storage Place And Low Interest Mortgage Needed To Save Shelter

By Cheryl Conway
rateful for some monetary and furniture donations in
her last call for help, the founder of a battered
womens shelter organization continues her search
for a hero to hold the mortgage.
Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, a pioneer advocate for battered women who has sheltered and strengthened women and
children for more than four decades is reaching out to others
to help save the shelter at risk for foreclosure.
The founder and director of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS)
is looking for someone to hold the mortgage at a lower interest rate so she can continue to provide housing for 155
women and children in shelters located in New Foundland,
Wanaque and West Milford. SOS is a grassroots, community
based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women
and children since 1977.
They are working with us, says Ramos about Rialto
Capital Management Advisors in Florida which currently
holds the mortgage bridge loan. She says she has six more
months to raise $15,000 to avoid a foreclosure.
Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter
for battered women in North America- the organization
changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since
grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry
and a thrift store. The properties value a total of $2.5 million,
with $580,000 left to be paid.
A woman from Chatham recently donated $2,500; others

gave holiday baskets and furniture.

Lots of people donated food and Easter baskets but if they
dont have a place to live where are they going to keep their
Easter baskets? she asks. The same holds true with the furniture donations.
About 20 people recently have called offering to donate
furniture. Although grateful for all of the donations, Ramos
says the next hurdle is trying to find or afford a storage place
to hold the furniture.
People called to donate furniture, says Ramos. We
dont have room to store the furniture. We need a storage
place. People donating beautiful furniture.
Ramos says the furniture will come in handy for women
when they are able to move into an apartment or a place of
their own to live.
Through her shelter program, Ramos says thousands
have been saved during the past 46 years. Many of the
women and children her organization helps dont have families, are on section eight, have families or friends who
dont like them; who dont want to help them. We have a lot
of dysfunctional families.
We are the only shelter who will take people, says
Ramos. No one else takes these people from social services.
With two hotline numbers, Ramos has made herself available to help others- women who could have been forced to
live on the streets facing prostitution, living in cars, some having epilepsy or breathing disorders, she describes.

Ramos started her first shelter in 1970 in her three bedroom home in Hackensack. She had three small children at
the time, was facing divorce after ten years of marriage and
was in need of a roommate, she explains. One roommate
turned into 23 women in her house at one point, she admits.
Over the years, in 1977, her initiative became Shelter Our
Sisters. The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic
violence, poverty and abuse by restoring balance and harmony through individual empowerment.
To support her organization, Ramos receives some money
from the Passaic County Dept. of Human Services, private
donations, counties and social services, but not enough to
keep it going. We have a transportation grant but they took it
away. We have five vans; we need help. Weve been running
for three and a half years with a non-paid staff, down from
a paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS lost funding, she
says.
Ramos currently has 17 non-paid volunteers who drive the
shelter residents to look for jobs, to court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children.
SOS recently held a tricky tray and dinner fundraiser and
in May plans to host a 3K run/walk and later that month, a
Mothers Day fundraising event. For more details about these
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Moms Helping Moms Partners With Homeless Solutions of Morristown

By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
oms Helping Moms Foundation, Inc., a non-profit
charitable organization has been helping families
who face financial distress help meet their babies
basic needs.
Whether its providing access to essential baby supplies
or connecting moms with a variety of services to support
them during pregnancy and the first three years of parenthood, such as parenting support, child development education, financial literacy, and health and wellness.
When founded in 2011, the idea was that no baby should
have to go without lifes basic needs.
Through partnerships with community organizations,
schools, local government and others, Moms Helping Moms
has collected and distributed tens of thousands of diapers,
clothing, formula, nursing supplies, and countless other baby
essentials to hundreds of families in New Jersey.
President and Founder Bridget Cutler started the organization by accident when she began collecting excess baby
things her friends no longer needed. Cutler said, I had a large
network of friends with babies.
With an assortment of baby products stored in her garage,
Cutler began her organization. She said, Were like a food
bank with diapers and babies.
Six months ago Moms Helping Moms paired with Homeless Solutions, Inc., in Morristown, which began as Morris
Shelter Inc. in 1983, created as a private, not-for-profit, taxexempt organization. It expanded to Homeless Solutions, Inc.
and provides shelter for homeless men, women and families.

Homeless Solutions sends Moms Helping Moms a wish

list for women with children ages three and under. Then
Moms Helping Moms is able to provide the organization with
diapers, strollers, and clothing; filling in the gap of what food
stamps dont cover.
You name it, we have it, Cutler said. With the exception
of car seats and cribs; both have legal issues, wed need to do
thorough inspections.
Moms Helping Moms recently obtained a $2,500 grant
from National Diaper Bank Network. They were one of 29
national recipients of the inaugural Funds for Change grant.
Cutler plans to use the money to re-organize their space, allowing for more inventory storage and to streamline their operational procedures.
Money is always the biggest challenge, according to Cutler. She said, Were a non-profit. Were new. We dont have
experience with grant writing. Most of the money is private
donations. Weve gotten smaller grants here and there. We
dont have any full time employees on staff. Its a constant
work in progress.
Time is another issue for Moms Helping Moms since most
of the volunteers at the organization have children in preschool or younger. Cutler said, To find enough people to volunteer has been tricky. I work two full days per week. I have
to get a sitter. We have a lot of fantastic volunteers: a volunteer bookkeeper, a volunteer coordinator; we would love to
be open all the time, but at this time we dont have the funds
to pay somebody full time.
Most of the operational work is done by Cutler and Megan

Pictured from left, are Kate O'Conner, volunteer; Megan Deaton,

secretary of board; and Bridget Cutler, president/founder.

Deaton, who works as secretary. On Jan. 29, they had their

second annual Snow Ball fundraiser at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren.
Since their first diaper distribution in 2011, Moms Helping
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Cook Up a Mothers Day to Remember

others Day is a time for wining,

dining and celebrating moms
everywhere. Make this Mothers
Day one to remember by hosting a special
brunch get-together for the special ladies in
your life.
Although quality time together is the true
purpose of the day, you can add some special
touches to help create a one-of-a-kind brunch
to share old memories while you make new
ones.
Plan your tablescape. Colorful, fragrant flowers and luxurious linens make your everyday
table shine. Use plates in complementing
shades and sparkling glassware for an elegant
touch. If you have room, add personal
touches to the centerpiece, such as mementoes from shared trips or small picture frames
with pictures of the two of you through the
years.
Prepare a sophisticated menu. Give a nod
to the importance of the day with dishes that
are a step above standard brunch fare. A
richly flavored entree such as this Spring
Vegetable and Chevre Tart looks elegant but
is surprisingly easy to make. For a cohesive
spread, remember to give the basics a boost,
too, such as a homemade flavored whipped
butter.
Offer a gift with meaning. To truly elevate
the occasion, serve (or gift) your mom with
a deliciously meaningful wine, such as Cambria Benchbreak Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
from the famed Santa Maria bench in Santa
Barbara County. Cambria is a family-owned
winery that believes in honoring women

Easy Brunch Omelet

Makes: 4 portions
Toppings: mushrooms, chorizo, bacon or
ham, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, herbs
Omelet:
8 eggs, 8 tablespoons water or milk
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
8 slices Jarlsberg Cheese
8 slices ham
Prepare toppings. Fry mushrooms and
chorizo, bacon or ham; cut cherry tomatoes
and spring onions.
To make omelet, crack eggs in bowl and
add water, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs until
they turn a pale yellow color, about 25-35
whisks.
Heat frying pan on medium heat and melt
butter. When butter is bubbly, add about one

8 ounces thin green beans

2 beets, thinly sliced
4 mini zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 egg white, beaten until slightly foamy
Heat oven to 350 F.
On well-greased baking sheet, arrange
one puff pastry sheet.
Crumble chevre across pastry. Lay tomato
slices then green beans, zucchini and beets
over chevre, leaving a 1-inch border around
all edges. Crumble second half of chevre on
top.
Lightly wet edges of pastry. Slice four 1inch strips of second sheet of pastry and lay
over edges of bottom sheet. (Optional: create
basket-weave pattern with remaining pastry
dough).
Brush pastry with egg white and bake
until pastry is deep golden brown, about 35
minutes. Serve immediately.

across the United States and globally. Each

year, the winery gives $100,000 to women
making a difference in their communities
through their Seeds of Empowerment program.
For more recipes and ideas to enhance
your celebrations, visit cambriawines.com.

Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart

Recipe courtesy of Courtney ODell of Sweet

Cs Designs
1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry
1 cup chevre, divided
1 large beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced

quarter of the egg batter. This will make one

of four omelets. When batter starts setting,
move hardened parts toward the middle, enabling the rest to get direct heat as well. Use
a gentle hand to avoid scrambled eggs. When
batter starts to look cooked, add cheese and
meat and flip omelet over. The omelet should
be slightly golden on fried side and a little
runny and soft in the middle.
Finally, put omelet on plate and add garnish before serving.

Puff Pastry Swirls

Makes: 4 portions
4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets
1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped & pepper
Heat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured
work surface, roll out pastry sheets into 8-by-

Pinot Noir Rosemary Butter

Recipe courtesy of Erin Kennedy of My

Thirty Spot Blog

1 cup salted homemade whipped butter

(recipe below)
3/4 cup Cambria Benchbreak Pinot Noir
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
Fill shallow saucepan with wine and simmer until consistency becomes syrupy (reducing to about 1/8 cup).
Let syrup cool completely.
Add syrup and rosemary to whipped butter and mix. Serve chilled.
4-inch rectangles. Mix grated cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff
pastry. Roll up each pastry rectangle from
short end. Press edges firmly together to seal
roll.
Slice each roll into 2-inch thick slices.
Place face down on baking sheet and bake for
15-20 minutes.

Cheesy Bacon Quiche

Makes: 4 portions
Crust: 1 cup butter, 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons
water and salt
Filling:
1 cup bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 leek
4 eggs
1/2 cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional for
topping, grated

Homemade Whipped Butter

1/2 quart heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon salt (up to 3/4 teaspoon, to taste)
In food processor, mix butter until cream
turns to consistency of cottage cheese and
starts to separate from buttermilk, about 3-5
minutes of constant mixing. Strain butter
from buttermilk.
Use wooden spoon to knead butter in
water (just like dough) to remove all remaining buttermilk. Drain and repeat until water
is clear.
Remaining whipped butter is ready to
serve or for adding flavoring ingredients.
3 tablespoons parsley
4 tablespoons cream
Heat oven to 400 F.
In large bowl, mix butter, flour, water and
salt together. Knead thoroughly to make firm
dough. Pack dough in plastic wrap and let
rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Press
dough into full surface of pie plate and cover
with aluminum foil. Prebake in oven 10 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake
another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in frying pan on medium
heat, saute bacon. Add leek at end of cooking
time.
In bowl, whisk eggs and cream together
and add grated cheese, parsley, bacon and
leek. Pour filling into crust and top with
grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until
edge is golden brown and center is set.

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Verona Comes Together To Support Brothers In Blue

By Jason Cohen
oncerts and police typically dont mesh. Instead of
breaking up a mosh pit or working security, Verona
merges the two as it held its fifth annual Cops and
Rockers fundraiser on March 19.
The Verona PBA Local#72 Civic Association in partnership with the Verona Music Parent Association hosted
the event at Verona High School and it featured student
bands from VHS, surrounding schools of rock and local
adult musicians. Not only does the program allow kids to
showcase their musical talent, but it offers them the opportunity to bond with local law enforcement.
This years event was a lot of fun and the bands were
amazing, said Cops and Rockers Committee Chair Sergeant Dan Greco. The kids really surprise me every year
as to how talented they are. The crowd was into the music
and the event really had a nice energy throughout the
night.
Cops and Rockers was designed to raise money for the
PBAs charitable programs along with supporting the
Verona music program. In the past, proceeds have gone to
scholarships to VHS students, Hurricane Sandy relief and
this year went to The Ron Thorward Fund, established in
memory of a Verona Police Officer who died May 16,
2015.
Thorward, 44, of Ogdensburg, served with the depart-

ment for 14 years, but lost his battle with liver cancer last
year. Greco, who was friends with him, wrote and recorded
a song for Thorward called, Fighter. Its available on
iTunes and all proceeds from the song go to his wife
Colleen and daughters Jacqueline and Emily.
The Cops & Rockers show was designed to give kids
who have rock bands to have a venue to play their music
and have a great time doing it, Greco said.
He expressed his gratitude to the Modern Music Academy in Caldwell who helps supply the lights to make it a
real rock and roll experience. Additionally, Chris Segarra,
a Verona native, from Legendary Entertainment emcees the
event every year.
In past shows, the cops formed a band, which included
Greco playing guitar and Officer TJ Conroy on drums. This
year Greco played with one of the kid bands, headed by cochair of the event Mike Petillo.
Greco noted that while the event has not changed too
much over the years, the main difference is that this year
bands showcased their skills as opposed to the previous
Battle of the Bands competition style show. Each year the
show averaged around $5,000 in revenue and this year
raised around $4,000.
He also wanted to give a special thanks to Matt Ryan,
the son of Verona Mayor Kevin Ryan, who donated gift certificates to the kids performing to his Home Front Studios

in Caldwell.
The idea was to help bridge the gap between teens and
officers and show them that we are here to help them, not
hurt them, Greco remarked. It also was a fun idea to show
them that we can rock alongside them.

Week For Women Invited To Build House

Grow It Green Morristown To Host Gala

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omen, come on out to build for Morris Habitat
for Humanity!

This years Morris Habitat for Humanitys Women Build

Week is set for Tues., May 3 through Fri., May 6 and it is
open to the public. Groups of women will be formed to
work at the Harding Avenue, Dover build site. In the morning there will be a workshop to teach needed skills and then
they will work at the site for the remainder of the day.
Women Build aims to be the model program for engaging volunteers and partners to address challenges faced by
women and children lack of opportunity, training and
education are three examples close to home and around
the world. In the United States, Women Build promotes the
involvement of women in the construction of Habitat
houses. About 450 Women Build projects a year provide
an opportunity for 40,000 women to learn construction
skills in a supportive environment, empowering them as
they address the problem of substandard housing. Additionally, Women Build brings together women from all walks
of life to advocate for affordable housing and safer, stronger
communities. Globally, the Women Build program equips
row It Green Morristown, a nonprofit focused on
making fresh, local food and outdoor spaces accessible for all, announces its fourth Annual Fundraising
Gala, Diamonds for Kale, on Sat., April 16.
This years gala will honor Grow It Green Morristowns
Co-Founder Myra Bowie-McCready as she moves to Emeritus Board status. Mayor Dougherty will also present BowieMcCready with a proclamation in recognition of her service
to the Town of Morristown.
The event will also recognize the winner of the nonprofits

female heads of household with business skills, helping to

stabilize their finances and ensuring they have decent, safe
places to live.
Last year the response to this special day, the first time
Morris Habitat has participated in Habitat International's
National Women Build, was overwhelming where work
was done at the Hazel Street, Morristown build site. Not
only were all the slots available filled, in fact, there were
15 women who were placed on a waiting list. It was a very
spirited and lively group and Morris Habitat hopes to see
many of them back volunteering again this year.
When asked how she felt about this Women Build,
Stephanie Buonarota, director of Volunteer Services, said
"Fantastic! These women showed you don't have to have
brawn and muscle to build. They all came together...different ages...different walks of life...all united in one goal, to
build a home for a family in need. This year were even
more excited and look forward to a wonderful week."
For more information about the Womens Build contact
Stephanie.Buonarota@morrishabitat.org. To learn more
about Morris Habitat and to help, go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

Classroom Cultivator of the Year Award, which recognizes

local teachers for their efforts to bring farm-based education
to children in the Morristown community. This years Classroom Cultivator of the Year Award will go to Pilar Restrepo,
a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Woodland School.
As a celebration of great food, the evening will feature
local, seasonal hors doeuvres, courtesy of Ome Caterers, as
well as organic or sustainable wines sold by Cambridge
Wines, craft brewed beer from Man Skirt Brewing, and signature cocktails featuring vodka from local Claremont Dis-

April Is Autism Awareness Month In Cedar Grove

Verona Library Organizes Story Times

pril is national Autism Awareness Month. The Cedar

Grove town council is continuing the tradition of
proclaiming April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month
in the township of Cedar Grove.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neuro-biological
condition which affects a person's ability to communicate,
form social relationships and is accompanied by behavioral
challenges. The most recent statistics from the CDC (Center
for Disease Control and Prevention) show one in 68 children
as being diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In New Jersey,
however, the statistics are higher than the national and in fact
is the highest.

he Verona Public Library offers an April Story Time and

After-School Craft Schedule. On Mon. and Tues. at 10
a.m., babies and toddlers are invited to story time.
Pre-school story time is offered every Wed., at 11:30 a.m.
Kids can enjoy an after-school craft every Tues., at 3:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Autism Awareness initiative is to promote early recognition and treatment, and to foster understanding and acceptance. In the Cedar Grove public schools,
Autism Awareness education is taking place across the district. Additionally, staff and students were planning to wear
blue shirts on April 8 as a sign of support and acceptance for
individuals affected by autism.
This year the R.E.A.L.I.S.E., Realizing Excellence for Alternative Learners In Special Education, group is encouraging people to tie a blue ribbon outside their homes and
businesses as a sign of support and acceptance for people
who are impacted by autism spectrum disorder.

On Sat., April 23 and 30, at 11 a.m., enjoy Saturday Family

Story Time.
For more information, go to www.veronalibrary.org; or call
973-857-4848.

tillery. Guests will enjoy music, dancing and a farm-themed

photobooth. There will also be a lively silent auction, featuring unique offerings from local businesses, a tricky tray and
a green swag bag courtesy of event sponsors.
The gala will raise funds to support Grow It Green Morristowns work to bring farm-based educational programs to
students and adults in the greater Morristown community and
make fresh, local food and outdoor spaces accessible to all.
The event will be held at The Kellogg Club in Morristown
from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person at
www.growitgreenmorristown.org/diamondsforkale. Grow It
Green Morristown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its
mission is to create sustainable farms and gardens that provide equal access to fresh, local food and educate communities through programs focused on healthy eating and
environmental stewardship.

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and retired Chief Health Inspector
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other towns, gives his yearly Easter Duck

to the Seniors Daily Meals and Meeting
Room at scenic Verona Park.

Verona Selling Rain Barrels

To Help Environment

ustainable Verona is
offering its residents
rain barrels for sale at
a discounted price.
For a limited time, order
the 50 gallon barrell, Ivy,
for $73, discounted down
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The Ivy comes with
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hose.
Deadline to order online
is May 15 by 11 p.m. Order
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Verona Green Fair held at
the Verona Civic Center in
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a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is
May 22.
The top reason to harvest
rainwater is to protect
rivers, streams and ponds
from runoff pollution; divert water from the municipal storm drain system;

conserve vital natural resource and reduce water

bills; use rainwater to grow
healthy and lush plants; and

control moisture levels

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Volunteers Needed To Listen To Children

By Cheryl Conway
hile they are not being rewarded
financially for their time, it pays
to volunteer at least to those students needing someone who will listen.
There are 30 students within the Livingston School District who have been
meeting once a week with a trained adult
volunteer to share concerns in their life. The
program called Listen To Children is sponsored by the Jewish Family Service (JFS)
of MetroWest, with funding from Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee
(LMAC) and the Township of Livingston.
The program was brought to Livingston
13 years ago and involves students in the
districts five elementary and two middle
schools, explains Suzanne Berman, director
of Volunteer Services of JFS of MetroWest.
"The program was adopted from the
state of Florida in 2003 to give Livingston
students an opportunity to meet with a
trained volunteer in a non-judgmental environment to express their concerns of family
and school life and other feelings they may
have," organizers explain.
The listen program pairs a warm accepting older adult volunteer with a school aged
child on a one-to-one basis. The Child-Listener friendship allows a child to share conversations, joys, experiences and even
concerns.
Students can sign up for the program
through their teacher or guidance counselor.
Each is matched with a trained volunteer
who then meets with the student for one
hour during recess or lunch to share their
feelings in a safe environment, says
Berman, who works closely with each guidance department.

They refer student to me; they describe

their personality, she says. I try to make
the match with my volunteers.
Volunteers go through a selection
process involving a criminal background
check, three reference letters, interviews
and training sessions, says Berman. A social
worker then holds bi-monthly training sessions with the volunteers to discuss different topics such as loss of a pet or siblings
leaving for college.
Currently there are 19 volunteer listeners
in the Listen To Children program, says
Berman. The majority of the listeners are
retired teachers. Some work part-time and
wanted to do something meaningful.
The goal of the volunteer is to problem
solve, model positive behaviors and give individual attention to the child, she says.
While issues these students are dealing with
are not serious issues, students benefit by
having positive role models in their lives,
says Berman.
Some children signed up for the program
because they do not have a grandparent;
some have working parents who are not always around to listen.
Through the program, they are getting
extra attention and encouragement, she
says.
Some listener activities include developing a friendly and supportive relationship
with participating students; planning activities that will lead to increased communications; listening to the students thoughts,
feelings and ideas without judgment.
Bob Gebroe of Livingston has been a listener volunteer since 2006.
Listeners quite often are reminded at
our monthly meetings what an impact we

Harmonium Chamber Singers Present

Music Of Our Muses

elect Chamber Singers from Harmonium Choral Society plans to present

a full concert program at 3 p.m., Sun.,
April 24, at Grace Episcopal Church in
Madison.
The concert, titled Music of our
Muses, features Benjamin Brittens Hymn
to St. Cecilia and an encore performance of
Velo Tormis dramatic and seldom-performed Curse Upon Iron, which the Chamber Singers performed at Harmonium's
March concert "Why Do the Nations
Rage." The concert is rounded out with an

array of works from Josquin, Peter Schickele, Marenzio, Hatfield, and more. The 20member Chamber Singers are a select
subset of the acclaimed Harmonium Choral
Society, conducted by Dr. Anne Matlack,
who is celebrating her 25th anniversary as
music director at Grace Church.
General admission tickets are $25 and
$20 for students and seniors.
To purchase tickets, visit https://harmonium.yapsody.com/; email to sales@harmonium.org; or call 973-538-6969 for more
information.

have on the students that we meet with on

a weekly basis, says Gebrow. From time
to time, parents or teachers have thanked
me for the job that we do with their kids.
Recently, while I was meeting with a student, he told me that he really looks forward to getting together with me each week
and it helps him get through his day. I was
so taken back by the thought of hearing it
directly from a student. I will never forget
that experience."
The greatest challenge faced by the program is the need for more volunteers, says
Berman, adding that JFS is currently accepting applications for the next school
year for more volunteers.
Some people turn away from volunteering because its a lot of paperwork with
required background checks and references
but its necessary, she says. Volunteers
are also required to be available for most of
the school year since each volunteer is
matched up with a student.
Consistency is crucial for the students,
Berman explains. Some retired individuals

like to go away for three months at a time

during the year, which is not fair to the student.
Berman says, One week vacation is
fine. Students look forward to their time together.
To get involved in Listen To Children,
volunteers should contact Berman at sberman@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973-6371747. Applications are requested by Aug.
15 to be matched with a student by Sept.
Parents wanting to sign their child up for
the program should contact their teacher or
guidance counselor.
JFS is always in need for other volunteers, such as assisting seniors who live independently with tasks such as reading mail
or paying bills, through its Friends Advocate Program; delivering holiday packages
to homebound seniors in Essex and Morris
counties; and other programs for teenagers
and families.
Go to jfsmetrowest.org for other volunteer
opportunities.

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lothing and fashion accessories for

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plans to hold its annual spring clothing drive
April 20 22. The spring clothing drive offers an opportunity to get a fresh start for fall
while helping to raise money to assist people
with disabilities.
Items to be collected also include stuffed
animals and hard toys, such as dolls and action figures, must be below 14 inches in size;
as well as household linens such as blankets,
sheets and curtains. All items should be
placed in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots
and sneakers will also be accepted. No single
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over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each pound collected.
The goal is to collect 5,000 lbs!

Bags may be dropped off at Employment

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Cedar Knolls April 20 - 22, between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Donations are to
be placed in a box truck marked Clothing
Drive located in the Employment Horizons
rear parking lot. Items may not be dropped
off until Wednesday.
Employment Horizons also has an on-site
book bin to drop off books, text books, CDs,
DVDs, and video games. No encyclopedias,
magazines, VHS tapes or water damaged
items.
Employment Horizons is a local not-forprofit organization which serves individuals
with disabilities, empowering them to earn a
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by The Rotary Club of the
Caldwells, has recently been
reorganized to better serve
the community. Under the
leadership of new co-managers, Susan Skalsky and
Susan McIntosh, with the
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Staffed solely by volunteers, the shop is providing
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Lou Vanaria From A Bronx Tale Headlines Annual Rock Out Lung Cancer Benefit

ctor-Singer-Songwriter Lou Vanaria from the 1990s movie favorite A Bronx Tale will emcee
and perform at the fourth annual Rock Out
Lung Cancer event on Sun., April 24 at
Calandras Il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell. Vanaria will headline an all-star North Jersey
lineup that includes A Cappella Group
Cool Change; Singing Police Officer
Tommy Scala from Americas Got Talent; and local favorite Singer/Songwriter
John Monnecka.
Lung cancer isnt just a Bronx tale,
Vanaria said. From Manhattan to Long Island, Staten Island to New Jersey, lung cancer is blight on all our communities. It is an
honor and privilege to come together with
all these great musicians to lend our time
and talents in the fight against this dreadful
disease.
Rock Out Lung Cancer is the inspiration
of Prelude to a Cure founder and West Cald-

well resident Claire Mattern, a cancer survivor and classically trained pianist who
wanted to combine her love of music with her
strong desire to help other cancer patients.
We are incredibly excited by the amazing array of musical talent that will perform
at this years event, Mattern said. From a
cappella, to Rock n Roll, to classic crooning, there will be something for everyone.
In addition to the musical talent, the fun
and food-filled event, which will run from
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. will include a large silent
auction, a sumptuous buffet and a number
of special, surprise guests.
It is incredibly gratifying how the buzz
around Rock Out Lung Cancer has increased every year, Mattern said. Great
fun, great food and a great cause you cant
beat that.
The one thing that has not changed over
the four years of Rock Out Lung Cancer is
the deadliness of the disease. According to

Local Blood Drives Offered

ew Jersey Blood Services plans to

conduct local blood drives which
are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled:
Sun., April 17, White Meadow Lake
Clubhouse, Rockaway, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.
Wed., April 20, St. Francis Health Resort,
Denville, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thurs., April 21, First Presbyterian
Church, Whippany, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat.,, April 23, Mountain Lakes Volunteer
Fire Department, Mountain Lakes, 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Mon., April 25, St. Vincent DePaul
Church, Stirling, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mon., April 25, Knights of Columbus,
Netcong, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues., April 26, Senior House, Pompton
Plains, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thurs., April 28, Morris Minute Men
Emergency Medical Services, Morris Plains,
2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking
for help to maintain an adequate supply of
all blood types, but especially O-negative
the universal blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives
need to be scheduled to meet projected hos-

pital demand. Current inventory of several

blood types is running below the desired target level.
Its simple: hospital patient demand for
blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives, said
NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. There are always reasons but we have to overcome that
for the sake of hospital patients who need
us.
This is one of the toughest times of the
year, Cefarelli added. Were asking for
our dedicated supporters to roll up their
sleeves to make sure were able to provide
our hospital partners with whatever they
need to take care of their patients.
Blood products have a short shelf life
from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there
are patients who depend on the transfusion
of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to
stay alive. But blood and blood products
cant be manufactured. They can only come
from volunteer blood donors who take an
hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor
center.
To donate blood or for information on
how to organize a blood drive call 1-800933-2566; visit: www.nybloodcenter.org.

statistics from the National Cancer Institute,

lung cancer is the leading cancer killer by
farkilling more than 160,000 people each
year, three times more than any other cancer.
The lung cancer statistics really struck
home this year, as the Prelude family lost a
major source of courage, hope and inspiration last summer, Mattern said. Lung
cancer survivor Bonnie Walsh, who has
spoken so well and poignantly at our past
Rock Out events, lost her valiant fight
against this horrible disease last August.
Those who heard her speak will never forget her courage, warmth and conviction. We
fight on in her memory.
As Bonnie reminded us year after year,
there has been tremendous progress in the
lung cancer fight, Mattern said. But lung
cancer research remains incredibly underfunded. We can change that. The reality is
that the more dollars we raise for research,
the faster the progress toward a cure. Prel-

ude was founded to address the tremendous

shortfall in research funding and to support
the search for promising new treatments.
Mattern said that 100 percent of the proceeds from Rock Out Lung Cancer 2016
will go to support groundbreaking research
at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
in New York, one of the countrys leading
institutions for cancer research, diagnosis
and treatment.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for
$50 at www.preludetoacure.org or for $60
at the door.
Every year at this time, I am reminded
of the line sung by the late, great English
singer and musician Joe Cocker, who, ironically enough, died of lung cancer in 2014
We get by with a little help from our
friends, Mattern said. We hope all our
friends, new and old, will join us on April 24
and offer a little help in the fight against this
all-too-common and devastating disease.

United Way Offers Free Tax Filing Site

rea residents can file their taxes for

free
online
through
MyFreeTaxes.com, the first free
national online tax preparation program.
A safe, easy way to file state and federal
taxes, MyFreeTaxes is free for anyone earning $62,000 or less. Residents earning more
than $62,000 can use the site at a discounted rate.
United Way of Northern New Jersey is
encouraging those who fall below the
ALICE line households earning above the
poverty level, but less than what it takes to
afford the basics to take advantage of this
free service this tax season. ALICE stands
for Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed. There are some 100,000 families in Morris, Somerset, Suburban Essex,
Sussex and Warren counties who fall below
the ALICE line and could benefit from
using MyFreeTaxes.
For households struggling to survive,
every dollar counts, said United Way Manager Monica Conover. Trying to come up
with the average $200 that tax preparers

charge is not an option for ALICE, which

is why MyFreeTaxes is a welcomed option.
With free English and Spanish tax support, MyFreeTaxes offers a simple process
that includes free telephone, email and online chat supports from IRS-certified specialists. MyFreeTaxes is sponsored by
United Way Worldwide and uses tax filing
software provided by H&R Block.
In addition to MyFreeTaxes, area residents who are struggling to make ends meet
also have the option of free in-person tax
preparation. United Way, in conjunction
with local partners and the IRS, offers a free
tax preparation program at various sites
throughout the region. Residents meet oneon-one with IRS-certified volunteers who
prepare and file both state and federal returns for free.
Residents who are living paycheck to
paycheck have two free, high-quality options when it comes to filing their taxes, allowing them to save their hard-earned
money, said Conover.

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CCM To Hold Spring Open House

ounty College of Morris (CCM)

plans to hold its Spring Open House
on Sat., April 23, for high school students and their parents, students attending
other colleges who are looking to transfer,
and adults interested in returning to school.
The Open House takes place in the Student Community Center on CCMs Randolph campus at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Those who attend and apply for admission
will have the $30 application fee waived.
The Open House features academic
breakout sessions so students can explore the
areas of study they are most interested in pursuing. A special breakout session also will be

offered for adults who are looking to return

to school to take continuing education
courses, earn a certificate or work on an associate degree.
Faculty and representatives from admissions, financial aid, career services and student life will be on hand to answer questions.
Participants also can take a self-guided tour
of campus.
The Open House offers the opportunity to
learn about CCMs more than 50 associate
degree programs, athletics and student organizations.
Registration is required and can be completed online at www.ccm.edu/oh.

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Get Set To Run the Palisades For Diabetes

unners and walkers, of all ages, are

encouraged to participate in the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.s (DFI) eighth
annual Run the Palisades 5K & 10K
Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sun., May 15.
Beginning at the Fort Lee Community Center, this USATF certified course travels
through Fort Lee and Cliffside Park.
Run the Palisades originated in collaboration with the late Gerald Calabrese, mayor of
Cliffside Park for 50 years, who was committed to helping residents dealing with diabetes
in New Jersey. Calabrese enlisted the assistance of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who
willingly agreed to support the cause.
Awards will be given in all age categories
and all participants will receive goody bags
and refreshments. Additional activities include health screenings: blood pressure,
blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes risk assess-

ment, and vision; massages; healthy cooking

demonstrations; diabetes health education;
and fitness assessments.
Groups and individuals interested in participating in Run the Palisades can register by
visiting www.runthepalisades.org or calling
201-444-0337. For additional information
about services and programs Diabetes Foundation, Inc. offers throughout the year, visit
www.diabetesfoundationinc.org.
Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.
(DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured NJ children and adults with diabetes. DFI improves
patient care and quality of life by focusing on
four main areas of support: medication and
medical supplies assistance, patient support
services, diabetes public education, and
Camp Nejeda scholarships.

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