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oxbury High School Marching Gaels traveled to
Skylands Stadium to compete for the first time this
year, faring well in the Tournament of Bands com-
petition, according to Director of Bands Todd Nichols.
The Roxbury Marching Gaels won the following
awards at the Tournament of Bands: Best Band Overall, 1st
Place Group 4 Open, Best Music, Best Visual, and Best
Effect.
The Skyland Stadium Tournament of Bands consists of
marching bands with colorguard and championship percus-
sion lines. The tournament was held on September 20 in
Augusta, New Jersey.
Roxbury Marching Gaels Wins Big!
T
he First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna will be
holding its 2nd Annual Hump Day Dinner on
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the First
Presbyterian Church of Succasunna at 99 Main Street in
Succasunna, NJ. Seatings will be from 4:30-7:00. Take-out
meals are also available anytime after 4:30 p.m. The cost of
the dinner is $7 per person and includes soup, salad, bread,
and dessert. To purchase your tickets in advance, please con-
tact Janet in the Church Office at 973-584-5238 or at fpcsun-
na@optonline.net. Please let her know your name, phone
number, email address, and the number of tickets you are
requesting. Order forms are also available at www.fpcsucca-
sunna.org/special-events. Please make checks payable to FPC
of Succasunna with Hump Day in the memo line.
Community-Wide Hump Day Dinner
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T
he Mt. Olive Township Schools
Student Assistance Program has
partnered with the Attorney
Generals Office and Morris Countys
Prevention is Key to present: "The Perfect
Storm: Battling the Prescription Drugs and
Heroin Epidemic" FREE Parent Awareness
Program on Oct. 23rd, MOHS PAC 6:30
pm.
Are You Prepared?
According to the Governors Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, NJ has expe-
rienced a dramatic surge in heroin and opi-
ate abuse, particularly among youth.
Tragic & startling statistics confirm the
need to take action in response to the
emerging epidemic!
Join us to learn about the efforts that
have been taken, and the specific steps that
we propose.
Know how to identify risk factors asso-
ciated with Prescription Drug & Heroin
abuse and learn about local resources avail-
able to help you to respond and access serv-
ices.
Dont miss out on this free program and
the chance to learn valuable information
from experts in the field.
The Mt. Olive Twsp. Schools Student
Assistance Program has partnered with the
Attorney Generals Office and Morris
Countys Prevention is Key to present:
"The Perfect Storm: Battling the
Prescription Drugs and Heroin Epidemic"
Free Parent Awareness Program: The
Perfect Storm: Battling the Prescription
Drugs and Heroin Epidemic
Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations
Send Your Press Releases to
joe@mjmediallc.com
C
ounty College of Morris is offering
Italian for Adults Beginners class.
Check out their Brochure under
Business and Community page 47, or go
to their website at www.ccm.edu
Web Registration at http://webadvisor.
ccm.edu for instant enrollment.
The first class starts on Tues., October
28, 2014 and the instructor is Domenico
Tancredi.
Italian for Adults
Beginners Class Offered
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I
n conjunction with Veterans Day, the
Sports Management AFC class and the
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social
Work at Centenary College are teaming up
with Operation Chillout to host a 3K
Run/Walk at 11 a.m. on November 8, 2014
near the David and Carol Lackland Center
parking lot. All members of the communi-
ty, as well as Centenary students and staff
are welcome to participate in this event.
Proceeds will benefit homeless veterans.
Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite,
President of Centenary College will be
attending the event to welcome the com-
munity and participate in a ribbon cutting.
A flag ceremony will also take place
before the race. Cub Scout Pack 222 of
Mansfield, N.J. has been invited to partici-
Members of the Public are Invited to a Veterans Day
pate with local veterans.
I am absolutely thrilled about this
community event and its outreach efforts
to homeless veterans, says Margie
Pavlichko, Director of Veteran Services at
Centenary College. This opportunity will
be a great day outdoors and it will benefit
a very worthy cause.
The David and Carol Lackland Center
parking lot is located at 715 Grand Ave,
Hackettstown, N.J. Registration will begin
at 10 a.m.; Children, students and veterans
will pay $5 or $3 when they register prior
to the event. Adults pay $8 or $5 when they
register prior to the event.
I am especially excited for this event
because it gives our Sports Management
students a chance to interact with Phi
Alpha Honor Society for Social Work and
Operation Chillout, says David Perricone,
Assistant Professor of Sports Management
at Centenary College. It is an opportunity
for the students to demonstrate their
involvement with the community, as well
as a way of saying thank you to those who
served our country.
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social
Work provides a closer bond among stu-
dents of social work and promotes human-
itarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters
high standards of education for social
workers and invites into membership those
who have attained excellence in scholar-
ship and achievement in social work.
Centenarys chapter advisor is Professor
Terri Klemm, Associate Professor of
Social Work and the BSW Program
Director.
Operation Chillout is a grassroots inter-
faith coalition founded in the year 2000 by
concerned volunteers to help a group of
homeless Vietnam veterans living in the
open under a railroad trestle in northern
N.J. They provide emergency supplies and
survival gear to the most vulnerable mem-
bers of the community and bring care to all
homeless people without regard to their
religious affiliation, ethnic heritage or state
of life.
For more information, please contact
Ashley Eisenstein at eisensteina@cente-
narycollege.edu or Dave Perricone at
(908)-852-1400, ext. 2357 or at perri-
coned@centenarycollege.edu.
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R
egister Now for the following pro-
grams:
Recreation Basketball
Offerings for kids in Kindergarten through
High School. K-2nd grade clinics begin in
October. Grades 3rd-8th begin in
December. Register now to be considered
for 5th 7th Travel Teams. High school
teams are on Sundays only. Register online
or in-person. More info on the Recreation
page at www.roxburynj.us
Recreation Jr. Gaels Wrestling
For children in K-8th grade and includes K-
1st grade Clinic, 1st-4th grade Novice lev-
els, and 2nd-8th grade Jr. Gaels. Builds
character and self-confidence, along with
strength and flexibility for all muscle
groups. Program begins mid-November.
Register online or in-person at Rec Office.
More info on Recreation page at www.rox-
burynj.us
Recreation Childrens Bowling League
Bumper Bowling for kids in K-3rd grade;
Regular Bowling for kids in 4th-8th grade.
Program runs Nov. 12th March 18th,
4pm-5:15pm at Circle Lanes, 1113 Route
46 East, Ledgewood. Total of 16 sessions of
two games each. Register in-person only at
Roxbury Rec.
Skills and Drills Basketball Clinic
This clinic is for boys and girls in 3rd-8th
grades. Dates are November 4, 11, 13, 18
and 20th. Grades 6-8 will be held from 5-
6pm. Grades 3-5 will be held from 6-7pm.
RHS Coaches Deeb and Capra will be run-
ning the program at the Roxbury High
School Gym. Fee: $35. Registration form
is available on the Recreation page at
www.roxburynj.us
Adventure Boot Camp for Women
Boot Camp for Women is an outdoor work-
out (with alternate indoor location for rain)
that develops cardio, core, & muscle
endurance focusing on fat burning exercise
techniques. Classes at 5:30am-6:30am, at
Horseshoe Lake Field.
Visit www.morriscountybootcamp.com for
info.
Family Ski at Shawnee Mountain
This winter Roxbury Community School is
sponsoring a reasonably priced Family &
Friends Skiing/Snowboarding program at
Shawnee Mountain. Packages are as low as
$130. Included are five visits with the
opportunity to get a 6th trip bonus for free.
Dates are January 4, 11, 25; February 1, 8 &
22. Lift ticket valid from 1pm 9pm.
Register at www.Roxbury.org/FamilySki
Roxbury Recreation Programs
Registration deadline is December 12th.
Boys Jr. Gaels Lacrosse
This program is for boys in 2nd-8th grade,
and is a travel program belonging to the
North Jersey Junior Lacrosse League. New
players are required to come for in-person
registration on Saturday, October 25th,
10am-2pm at the Recreation Office; uni-
form and helmet sizing and ordering will
also take place. Program begins in March,
and runs through June. Current players can
register online or in-person beginning on
Friday, October 10th. For more information,
please visit
www.roxburygaelsjrlacrosse.com . Fee:
$95; two children, $170; family max, $225.
Interdistrict School Choice Open House
Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 7pm
Location: Roxbury High School
Auditorium
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Description: The session provides informa-
tion on the School Choice program and the
Visual Arts and Performing Arts program
available in the district at RHS and EMS. In
2010, the School Choice Act was signed
into law, permitting public school students
to attend public schools outside of their res-
ident district. Roxbury Township School
District is accepting applications for the
2015-2016 school year. Visit
www.Roxbury.org/schoolchoice for more
information.
HOWLoween Fun Run
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Time: Check-in at the Pavilion at 8:30am;
Fun Run starts 10am, rain or shine
Location: Horseshoe Lake Park
Description: Nixon School PTA event
includes DJ, face painting, and games of
chance. T-shirts guaranteed to first 500 reg-
istrants. Register by October 18th at
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Succasunna
/NixonHOWLoweenFunRun $20/adult,
$10/child, or on the day of fun run for
$25/$15. Benefits Nixon School PTA &
Roxbury Social Services.
Morris County EduCares Garage Sale
and Halloween Parade
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Time: 10am-3pm; parade starts at 11:30pm
Location: 77 Sunset Strip at Roxbury Mall
Description: Halloween Parade welcomes
children ages up to age 12; prizes for cos-
tumes! Free Event. Huge garage sales ben-
efits the Dylan Flinchum Rock On
Foundation; donations for the garage sale
are being accepted until October 22nd.
Please call Maryellen at 973-584-2202 for
more information.
Resum Formatting
Date: Friday, October 31, 2014
Time: 2pm
Location: Roxbury Public Library
Description: Bring your resum draft on a
flash drive or laptop, and learn tips to make
it stand out in a crowd. For Library card-
holders only. To register, call 973-584-2400
ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburyli-
brary.org
To submit your event, please send an
email to Sandie DiDomenico at didomeni-
cos@roxburynj.us with the date, event,
time, location and brief description.
This service is available for non-profit
events.
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Roxbury Recreation Programs..
C
ounty College of Morris is offering
Italian for Adults Beginners class.
Check out their Brochure under
Business and Community page 47, or go
to their website at www.ccm.edu
Web Registration at http://webadvisor.
ccm.edu for instant enrollment.
The first class starts on Tues., October
28, 2014 and the instructor is Domenico
Tancredi.
Italian for Adults
Beginners Class Offered
Send Your Press Releases to joe@mjmediallc.com
By Kate Halse
F
or the close-knit community of
Randolph, the summer of 2014
began like any other summer, with a
break from school for students and warm,
relaxing, sunny days. However, tragedy
struck early in the summer when two rising
seniors at Randolph High School were
killed in a single-vehicle accident. The stu-
dents, both passengers in the back seat of
the vehicle, were killed instantly when the
driver lost control and ran off the road. The
tragedy left a devastating and tremendous
impact on Randolph and its high school, as
well as neighboring towns.
After the tragic event, community members
rallied together to honor the memories of
the students who were killed in the accident
while taking action to prevent such a
tragedy in the future. Fellow classmates
helped create the Verduga Timmerman
Scholarship Fund to honor fellow class-
mates who display exceptional qualities
such as responsibility, leadership, school
spirit, respect from peers and staff and high
energy.
Jeff Feldstein, owner of Down to the
Bone restaurant on Route 10 in Randolph,
wanted to raise awareness of the accident
and encourage prevention in his own way.
On November 2, Feldstein and other com-
munity members will hold a wing chal-
lenge at 2 PM in Down to the Bone's park-
ing lot. The challenge will raise money for
the students' scholarship fund, which pro-
vides 20 percent of all proceeds to the fam-
ilies of the students who were killed and 60
percent to the Verduga Timmerman
Scholarship Fund and the Alive at 25 pro-
gram.
Alive at 25 is a driver's awareness
course designed by the National Safety
Council for young drivers ages 15 to 24.
The course includes a defensive driving
classroom curriculum along with decision-
making and responsibility-taking. The pro-
gram's goal is to reduce the number of traf-
fic accidents each year among younger
drivers, which account for 44 percent of
teen deaths in the country.
The wing challenge takes place on the
same weekend as the highly anticipated
Roxbury versus Randolph football game.
The two towns have long been rivals, espe-
cially when it comes to football. Feldstein
notes that this year, however, the rivals are
coming together for a common cause,
which is to raise money for the scholarship
fund and the Alive at 25 program.
Feldstein explains that he felt compelled
Local Communities Show Support for Randolph after Summer Tragedy
to participate in the event to help "raise
awareness and tell people that it's time to
do something," and that, "...kids are getting
into major trouble at a very young age and
don't realize that it affects their lives." He
emphasizes that although the tragedy "has
hit a lot of people," the goal is to make the
fundraising event enjoyable while sending
an important message to community mem-
bers.
When the event is over, Feldstein hopes
participants to take away an important mes-
sage. He explains, "I want people to realize
that we are all part of the same family,
regardless of town or rivalries, and that just
because this tragedy has impacted one town
doesn't mean that it can't touch the lives of
others." He wants the message to resonate
through households in Randolph and sur-
rounding towns, motivating students and
parents to further the effort to prevent some-
thing like this from happening in the future.
S
t. Therese School of Succasunna will
host its annual Tricky Tray on Friday,
November 7 in the school auditorium at
135 Main Street in Succasunna. Doors open
at 6 p.m. with drawings beginning at 7:30
p.m. Proceeds from the event further St.
Therese Schools mission to promote learn-
ing, enhance a faith community and prepare
students for a changing world.
Prizes include a great variety of tricky tray
baskets and big ticket items such as a Money
Hat, Disney World Park Hoppers, hotel stays,
electronic items and of course our always
popular 50/50 at the end of the night! A wide
variety of refreshments will be available for
purchase at the event, so no need to bring
your own. This event is for adults only, please
bring a friend and join us for a fun-filled
evening. Youll have a great night out!
Admission is $6. Tricky Tray Basket
Sheets are $7 ($5 Pre-Sale). Big ticket items
and 50/50 tickets are priced accordingly that
evening. Pre-Event sales are encouraged for
admission tickets and discounted sheet tickets
St. Therese School of Succasunna Hosts Annual Tricky Tray
to avoid long lines. Sales will take place after
all masses on October 25/26 and again on
November 1/2 in St. Therese Parishs atrium
(across from the school). Daily pre-event
sales will also take place during the week of
November 3 7 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. in the
parish atrium as well. Are you a Bingo lover?
Then join us for Bingo in the St. Therese
School auditorium on October 26 and
November 2 and you can purchase your
Tricky Tray pre-event tickets there beginning
at 6 p.m.
For more information about our Tricky
Tray, please Like Us on Facebook at St.
Therese School of Succasunna Tricky Tray
check it out daily for pictures and descrip-
tions of our baskets and prizes! For more
information about St. Therese School (Pre-K
through Grade 8), please visit sts.stthere-
seroxbury.org.
T
he Musconetcong Lodge, Located at
the corner of US 46 and S.
International Drive 07828 at the
intersection were you turn to go into the
Trade Center Mall, 973-347-2036, runs a
Sunday Breakfast every 3rd Sunday of the
month fundraiser.
Come out and enjoy a really good Buffet
Style Breakfast Sunday.
Pancakes, waffles, french toast, home-
made strawberry topping, with whipped
cream, eggs, bacon, pork-roll, sausage,
home fried potato's, toast bread,
milk, coffee, tea, chocolate milk, OJ., tea
and apple juice.
Breakfast starts at October 19, 2014
from 8:00am and ends at 11:30am.
Pay at the door Adults $7.00, Children
(under 10) $4.00 and Sr's $6.00.
Join Us For Sunday Breakfast
Next Issue Date November 18th, 2014
Deadline November 5th
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
C
ounty College of Morris (CCM)
recently learned that it will be receiv-
ing a fifth year of funding through the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services to provide qualified low-income
individuals with free educational opportuni-
ties and support services to pursue a career
in health care.
Known as the Northern New Jersey
Health Professions Pathway, the program
offers free tuition to qualified individuals in
12 healthcare fields: Certified Home Health
Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified
Medication Aide, Certified Medical Billing
and Coding Specialist, Emergency Medical
Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant,
Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician,
Certified Assisted Living Administrator,
Pharmacy Technician, Dental Radiographic
Technician and Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor.
More than 300 people have completed
training through CCMs program over the
last four years.
I am now in a career that I sincerely
love, says Samantha LaSalandra, who
found employment at Franciscan Oaks
Long-Term Care Center shortly after she
completed the Certified Nursing Assistant
program. My future was looking so bleak
until I heard about this grant. I was recently
able to turn a lifelong dream of buying a
house with my now fianc into a reality
thanks to my new career and this grant pro-
gram.
The program is open to individuals who
are recipients of Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families (TANF) or General
Assistance, or whose annual income falls
within 125 185 percent of the poverty
guidelines established by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
CCM is a partnering college of the
Northern New Jersey Health Professions
Consortium (NNJHPC). The NNJHP con-
sortium is a cross-county partnership, cover-
ing the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic,
Sussex, Union and Warren, to strengthen
and expand healthcare training. Along with
community colleges in those counties, the
consortium includes county social and
human service organizations, and state and
federal agencies.
For more information on the program,
contact the CCM grant hotline at 973-328-
2490, email nnjhpc@ccm.edu, or visit
www.ccm.edu/nnjhpc.
Free Healthcare Training Continues
at County College
with Fifth Year of Funding
A
s winter temperatures drop, the poten-
tial for higher utility bills goes up.
Taking steps ahead of the cold season
can help you trim costs and make your home
more energy efficient, keeping those utility
bills in check even as the winter weather
rages.
Many homeowners just assume the win-
ter season means their bills will go up as sys-
tems work harder to keep their home regulat-
ed, said Francois Lebrasseur, marketing
manager of water products for GE
Appliances. In reality, there are many steps
one can take to improve energy efficiency and
minimize the added expense that comes with
extreme winter temperatures.
According to the U.S. Energy Information
Administration, electricity costs are on the
rise. Before winter weather sets in for your
part of the country, take some time to assess
your home for potential problem areas and
improvements that can help lower your ener-
gy costs.
Lighting. Though turning off unneeded
lights is a smart strategy any time of year, its
especially helpful during the winter months
when utility expenses can add up. New tech-
nology from GE Lighting lets you manage
your lights away from home handy if youre
gone for the day and realize lights were left
on. GE Link Connected LED lights can be
adjusted using an app on your smartphone.
These energy-efficient LED lights also will
come in handy if youre away from home for
an extended period or traveling over the holi-
days, as you can turn specific lights on to give
the appearance that someone is home so you
can vacation worry-free. If you replace a 60-
watt incandescent light bulb with a 12-watt
GE Link LED bulb, you would save $132
over the life of the bulb at an electricity rate of
$0.11 per kWh.
Water heaters. Heat isnt the only system
that gets an extra workout come winter.
Cooler house temperatures may require water
heaters to work harder, so ensuring you have
a model well-suited to your familys year-
round needs is key. In fact, heating water is
the second source of energy use in the resi-
dential home after space heating and cooling,
with standard electric water heaters costing
the average homeowner $585 every year to
operate. One energy-efficient option is the 50-
gallon GE GeoSpring hybrid electric water
heater, which can save the average household
$365 every year (using 1514 kWh per year
and national average electricity rate of 12
cents per kWh) compared to a 50-gallon stan-
dard electric water heater (using 4646 kWh
per year), as based on a test comparison.
GeoSpring also offers features such as vaca-
tion mode, which lowers the water tempera-
ture during a trip, then reenergizes itself the
day before the homeowners return.
Keep Winter Energy Bills in Check
Thermostat. A programmable thermostat
is easy to install and saves energy (and
money) by automatically adjusting to pre-
determined temperature settings. This allows
you to drop the temperature during the day
when no one is home, but have a comfortable
environment ready when you arrive home
from work each day. Depending on the model
you choose, you can select numerous settings
to adjust your indoor climate for various days
to fit your lifestyle patterns. According to
ENERGY STAR, when used properly, a
programmable thermostat can save as much
as $150 a year in energy costs.
Air leaks. An airtight house is critical to
managing your heat-related expenses. You
take time to close windows and doors to pre-
vent heat from escaping, but thats only half
the battle. Sealing cracks around those win-
dows and doors, and other leak-prone areas
such as the basement and attic, will help keep
heat inside and costs down.
To protect your wallet with more seasonal
energy-efficient savings tips and products,
visit www.geappliances.com or www.gelight-
ing.com.
O
n September 2nd, 2014 a new
grooming shop has opened in
Succasuna. Booming Grooming has
taken over a unit within the Eyland Avenue
strip mall located at 38 Route 10 West in
Roxbury. The grand opening was celebrated
with a ribbon cutting done by it's owner
Cynthia McPeek along with her husband
Craig, her son William, and her daughter
Melanie. Also joining in the festivities was
Mayor Jim Rille, Deputy Mayor Gary
Behrens, shop employee Nikki Lerner, and
shop mascot Jersey Girl.
Booming Grooming may be new to the
neighborhood, but they are no strangers to
hygenic pet care. Established in Rockaway,
Booming Grooming has been delivering
cute and sanitary haircuts for both dogs and
cats since 2000. Their love for animals and
attention to the details of their customers
needs has made this salon a great success.
Owner Cynthia McPeek graduated from
North Jersey School of Dog Grooming in
1997. She worked in several prestigious
grooming shops, including Morris Animal
Inn, before embarking on her journey as a
small business owner and self employed pet
stylist. After a short while of proving her-
self to be a respectable business owner, the
Rockaway district embraced Cynthia
(known as Cindy) as an able and caring per-
son with whom they could trust their most
Booming Grooming Now Open!
precious pets with. With fourteen years of
success in Rockaway, Cindy knew it was
time to upgrade to a bigger and better func-
tioning environment.
Now in Roxbury, this new shop is ideal
to have your pet groomed. With an innova-
tive setup, and an excellent staff, Booming
Grooming is ready to satisfy all customers
(two legged and four legged as well).
Cindy employs only the most capable
groomers. Every shop employee takes
pride in the results of their work. Each are
articulate, visual, caring, and most impo-
ratantly great at handling our furry little
friends.
Booming Grooming is a full service pet
salon. Their services include plucking &
cleaning of the ears, sanitary clip around
privates & pads of the feet, bath, brush, and
haircut. Additional services are hair color-
ing, teeth brushing, nail filing and/or polish-
ing, and anal gland expression. The shop
hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, &
Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm and on
Thursdays 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Feel free to
call for an appointment at 973-586-3415.
O
rgan and tissue donation affords men
and women a unique opportunity to
help others. Although the laws vary
depending on where a person lives, many per-
sons age 18 or older can indicate their desire
to be organ donors. Younger people must
have a parent or guardian's consent. Physical
condition will dictate if a person can donate,
although people with a previous medical con-
dition may still be suitable donors. According
to the United States Department of Health
and Human Services, each organ and tissue
donor has the potential to save or improve the
lives of as many as 50 people. Organs and tis-
sues eligible for donation include the heart,
pancreas, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines,
cornea, skin, connective tissues, and bone
marrow, among others. In the United States,
donors can register with a state donor registry
or designate their decisions on their driver's
licenses. Canadians can visit beadonor.ca to
register to become organ donors.
Did You Know?
By Kate Halse
F
landers resident Millene Michel
knows what it's like to battle
against breast cancer, from the time
of diagnosis through the various treatment
options and recovery. For Millene, Studio
Director of Theater Dance Center, her
inspirational blog called "The Trials of a
Woman with Breast Cancer," has helped
her become a 2014 Industry Dance
Award's "Circle of Hope" recipient.
The "Circle of Hope" charity campaign
fund provides dancers who are currently
battling or who have survived breast can-
cer a chance to share their courageous
journey and inspire others to keep the hope
alive. Millene was one of eight total recip-
ients to receive this year's "Circle of Hope"
award. The award is specifically dedicated
to cancer survivors within the dance com-
munity who are working to create aware-
ness, save lives, raise money, and fight
cancer in any way possible.
For Millene, the life-altering news
came in the late summer of 2014, when it
was revealed that she had breast cancer. As
a long-time mentor to young teenagers and
a teacher to many, she began to reach out
to encourage other women to help them
understand the importance of prevention
and to be proactive in the fight against
breast cancer.
After starting dancing at the age of
Flanders Resident Receives Circle of Hope Award After
Blogging about Battle with Breast Cancer
three and being a professional dancer for
10 years, Millene opened the Theater
Dance Center in 1991 along with business
partner Mary Ellen Volz. Part of their busi-
ness includes running a competition team,
which began a benefit performance to take
a stand against cancer in 2010. Just one
month after the benefit was started,
Millene received her breast cancer diagno-
sis, followed by a double mastectomy in
2010 and chemotherapy treatment in early
2011.
From the time of her diagnosis through
the treatment and recovery phases, Millene
received lots of support from fellow
dancers, including her own students.
Ultimately, the dance team raised thou-
sands of dollars to help Millene with
health-related expenses.
Her dedication to stressing the impor-
tance of being proactive in terms of health
and starting a blog related to her experi-
ences battling cancer led Millene to earn
the award. She explained, "Being a breast
cancer survivor, I wanted to help other
women diagnosed with breast cancer,
whether it was through counseling, being a
shoulder to cry on, giving advice about my
experiences and sharing what it's like to go
through the process." Millene notes that
her constant work with teen girls was espe-
cially useful in reaching out to a younger
audience. "By having this experience, I am
able to turn it into a positive situation by
trying to influence other young women to
be proactive and maybe even avoid having
to undergo a mastectomy or chemotherapy
following a breast cancer diagnosis."
Although she could not attend the
awards ceremony held on September 10 in
Los Angeles, Millene was humbled to
share the honor with other standout cancer
survivors. Making the ceremony even
more noteworthy was the appearance of
Hollywood celebrities such as Paula
Abdul, Shane Harper and Olivia Holt.
V
ictorian Cameos have a timeless
quality that distinguishes them
from other jewelry. The Morris
County Historical Society offers insight
into Victorian cameos and their allure dur-
ing a special lecture on Sunday, October
26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Acorn Hall.
During the lecture, guest speaker Nancy
Cooper, a MCHS volunteer and former
Board member, shares her extensive
knowledge of Victorian cameos, and will
display examples of cameos from her per-
sonal collection. Wearing cameos as an
accessory was popularized by Queen
Victoria. Then as now, cameos are appre-
ciated for their beauty, and admired for
their art and craftsmanship. Cameo art
originally came from an ancient tradition
of carving a relief image of contrasting
color into semi-precious stones. A selec-
tion of hand-crafted cameo pieces are
available for purchase after the lecture, in
the Society's Oak Leaf Gallery Gift Shop.
The cost to tour Acorn Hall and attend the
The Morris County Historical Society Offers Victorian Cameos Lecture
lecture is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and
$3 for students. Children under age 12 are
Free. The admission price may be applied
toward membership with the MCHS.
Please call 973-267-3465, for more infor-
mation. Founded in 1946, the Society's
mission is dedicated to the discovery,
preservation, promotion, and interpreta-
tion of Morris County history through
events, programs, exhibits, and preserva-
tion advocacy. The Morris County
Historical Society is a member-supported,
501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
T
he symptoms women feel when suf-
fering a heart attack are often differ-
ent than those exhibited by men.
According to Jeanette Yuen, M.D., a cardi-
ologist at New York's White Plains
Hospital, women's heart attack symptoms
can be so mild that women may mistakenly
believe they are suffering from a more
innocuous medical issue, such as acid
reflux or even the flu. But symptoms such
as nausea, cold sweats and radiating pain in
the stomach are recognized by the
American Heart Association as possible
indicators of a heart attack in women, and
these signs should not be written off as
signs of a cold or stomach ailment, as
women are at risk of heart disease and heart
attack despite the misconception that such
ailments are exclusive to men. Women at
risk for heart disease and heart attack
include those with a family history of heart
disease; female smokers; female diabetics;
women with high cholesterol and/or high
blood pressure; and women who are post-
menopausal, physically inactive orover-
weight. Women, particularly those over 50,
who begin to feel physical discomfort in
their chest or any of the aforementioned
symptoms should consult their physicians
immediately.
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n September 6th, 2014, the
American Budo Kai, a Martial Arts
Association which is over 40 years
old and consists of over 10 locations,
launched its newest school, located at 16
Old Brookside Road in Randolph NJ, the
Randolph Martial Arts Academy. The event
was hosted by the associations newest Head
Instructor, Mr. Daniel Hopler, and one of its
directors, Joan Felenczak.
The Grand Opening Open House fea-
tured free trial classes, refreshments, raffles
and prizes, gifts, numerous demonstrations,
and a special anti-bullying seminar, and was
attended by numerous residents of Randolph
and the surrounding communities as well as
over a dozen of the Associations Black
Belts. It was a great opportunity to not only
provide fun and entertainment for the fami-
lies of Randolph, but to also have a number
of kids and teenagers get a chance to try out
some traditional martial arts training, said
Long Time Martial Arts Association Launches New School in Grand Fashion
the schools Head Instructor, Daniel Hopler.
The Open House was well received by all
of the families who attended and the school
has been a hit with parents. We have tried
many karate studios, but the Randolph
Martial Arts Academy is really the best we
have encountered so far. The Randolph
Martial Arts Academy staff pay attention to
each and every student and are very enthusi-
astic about instruction. The whole ambience
of the studio is very encouraging. The floor
space is big and very clean. Our daughter
really enjoys it. There is a lot of competition
out there, but we heartily recommend the
Randolph Martial Arts Academy studio.
Where your children train for karate can
make a very big difference. We really
believe that this is the best bang for the
buck", stated parents Alex & Yanina
Keoskey.
For information on the schools programs
or to try out a class, please call 973-933-
2383 or send an email to info@randolphnj-
martialarts.com.
By Elsie Walker
F
or some, the thoughts
of ghosts and paranor-
mal activity only occur
around Halloween.
However, for the New Jersey
Ghost Hunters Society
(NJGHS) , studying the para-
normal is something done
year around.. The North
Jersey Division of the
NJGHS meets monthly at the
Hackettstown Community
Center. The founder/direc-
tor of the NJGHS is LAura
Hladik Hoffman of
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania,
who is the author of
Ghosthunting New Jersey
and Ghosthunting New York
City (both at Barnes and
Noble). The team leader of
the North Jersey division of
the society is Dina Chirico of
Belvidere.
Since I was a child I had
experienced things that
seemed out of the norm,
which I only found out later.
I thought everyone experi-
enced this stuff. As I had got-
ten older, my thirst for
answers became more, and
so I met L'Aura in 1998 and
began attending NJGHS
meetings and it just grew
from there. I am always
learning and studying, said
Chirico in explaining what
drew her into paranormal
investigation.
The NJGHS researches
and documents paranormal
activity in hopes to have a
better understanding of the
other side and to have
proof to back up that under-
standing. Hoffman
explained that the group is
happy to have opportunities
to go into peoples home to
investigate other worldly
activity and there is no
charge for their investiga-
tions.
Chirico noted that she has
been on hundreds of such
investigations:
everything from pri-
vate residences,[to] public
establishments/ businesses,
public events, private events,
personal investigations and
more. One case that immedi-
ately comes to mind was an
apartment above an antique
store in Morris County.
There were both positive and
negative occurrences,
according to the residents.
There were shadow people,
full body apparitions, items
being moved, name calling,
doors closing, residual activ-
ity and much more. Not to
mention a full length mirror
that served as an active por-
tal. I had a few personal
experiences which could not
be explained by organic
Known as the "ghost chick",
L'aura Hladik Hoffman is the
founder of the New Jersey
Ghost Hunters Society.
Hackettstowns Ghost Hunters
means and we returned to
this place several times.
As for memorable local
investigations, those include
a 2006 Ghost Conference
was held in Hackettstown.
That night both Chirico and
Hoffman investigated the
restaurant, Charlie Browns (
now Bea McNally's). There
were various versions of the
story of a drowning in a bath-
tub when the structure was a
hotel. Although there was no
significant activity recorded
the night they were there,
Hoffman noted that she was
told that the exact location of
the bathtub was not usually
readily disclosed, for fear of
spooking the busboys who
lived there.
Chirico also shared, Ive
investigated a few private
residences and a dorm room
in one of the newer halls at
Centenary College. In refer-
ence to the dorm room, the
student had been experienc-
ing some significant activity,
such as physical manifesta-
tions (i.e. getting hit/
punched), temperature
changes and movement.
For these paranormal
investigators, ghost hunt-
ing is not a once a year
experience. However, what
does a ghost hunters society
do for Halloween?
"The NJGHS already
kicked off the haunted
Halloween season with a
group tour of Eastern State
Penitentiary's 'Terror Behind
the Walls' haunted house on
September 20 in
Philadelphiaseveral pre-
sentations are scheduled for
the month of October
throughout New Jersey. In
fact, Ghosthunting New
Jersey and New York City
will be held at the Warren
County Library in Belvidere
on October 30 at 7:00 pm.
Details and presentation
schedule are on the web site
at www.njghs.net/presenta-
tions.html The monthly
meeting held in
Hackettstown on October 21
will host guest speaker
Jennifer Wood presenting the
Crystal Skull's energy mys-
teries and meditations,
shared Hoffman
While ghost hunting may
sound exciting, Hoffman
shared a few cautions to
those considering going out
on their own:
Please ghost hunt
responsibly. Never go alone
and always get permission
before investigating a ceme-
tery or grave yard. The
NJGHS has protocols in
place to safeguard its mem-
bers, the home/business
owners whose places we
investigate, and the evidence
collected.
And please learn to pro-
tect yourself in whatever
ways feel comfortable, such
as prayer, shielding, energy or
other ways. Provoking spirits
is never a good idea and nei-
ther is inviting them home
with you, since you really do
not know who, or what, will
accept your invitation.
For more information on
the NJGHS visit its website
at www.njghs.net
R
ed DOT Firearms is happy to
announce its Two Year Anniversary!
This has been an exciting couple of
years for us and the firearms industry.
When we opened our doors a two years ago,
we did so with the intent to build a commu-
nity where anyone who has an interest in
firearms for hunting, personal protection,
collecting or sport shooting can come to
share their stories, learn about gun safety,
find the newest products, etc. and we look
forward to advancing this philosophy in the
coming year.
SAFETY FIRST! With the increase in
first-time firearms purchasers, we now offer
NRA Certified training courses to ensure
Red DOT Firearms of Stanhope Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
safe and responsible firearms ownership.
Along with the safety classes, we offer the
Utah Non-Resident conceal carry classes
through Gun For Hire out of Woodland
Park, NJ. As many people have experi-
enced, obtaining a conceal carry permit for
the Garden State is near impossible. With
the Utah Non-Resident permit, you are
allowed to fully exercise your Second
Amendment right to protect yourself and
your family when traveling in 31 other
states.
See our web site for class schedules:
www.red-dot-firearms.com
Firearms ownership in NJ is on the rise.
In 2011, New Jersey posted a record 60,256
National Instant Criminal Background
Checks (NICS). In 2012, a new record was
set at 85,851 and from January through
October of 2013, New Jersey recorded
100,922 NICS checks, far surpassing record
setting numbers of the past. This increase in
firearm purchases is not restricted to men
only. Twenty-five percent of our business
is catering to females, states owner Jim
Hawthorne, Women love to shoot!
For those of you who are new to the
industry and wish to obtain a pistol permit,
most of the forms can be downloaded from
Red DOTs web site. The forms will then
need to submit to your local Police
Department or NJ State Police barracks.
Wed like to say thank you to our cus-
tomers for making our first year so success-
ful. We have had the opportunity to meet a
lot of really great people who are our cus-
tomers and now our friends. Thank you, to
all of you for your support and thank you to
the town of Stanhope.
Red Dot Firearms is located at 22 Main
Street in Stanhope, just down the street from
the infamous Stanhope House. Hours of
operation are Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Call 973-252-9889 for information
T
he newly-reopened Golden
Pineapple, in Morristown, now
offers customers a way to save even
more on already-lowered prices. On the
First Thursday of every month, an addi-
tional 10% will be taken off all purchases.
All the special service for which the
store is famouslike beautiful gift wrap-
pingremain free-of-charge even on the
discounted purchases. The staff will pack
and ship your gifts at reasonable costs.
Coming in November, The Golden
Pineapple is offering a huge special on one
of its most popular product lines, Mariposa,
recycled aluminum recast into gorgeous
pieces for table or home. Practical and
beautiful, they never tarnish and are oven
and freezer safe.
This Mariposa special lets you give one
and keep one! From November 3-16, spend
$100 on any Mariposa purchase and receive
a String of Pearls 6-inch bowl free. ($48
value). Spend $250 on Mariposa and
receive a gift set of the String of Pearls long
oval tray, 14.5 x 6 inches, condiment bowl
and spoon. ($127 value).
Think gifts for weddings, engagements,
showers, holidays and hostesses (like their
stylish napkin sets or wine stoppers) or
something for your own table, or both.
As always at The Golden Pineapple, you
will find the unique and desirable in gifts
and accessories for the home, including the
French home fragrance system Lampe
Berger; organic and beautifully-fragrant
Panier des Sens soaps and lotions and the
areas largest selection of Byers Choice
Carolers. Fall and Holiday decor and table-
ware are now on display, from spooky
Halloween to traditional Santas and more.
The new Golden Pineapple is now mid-
way-back on the first floor at 14 Pine Street,
around the corner from The Mayo Arts
Center and two doors down from The
Dublin Pub.
Hours are: Tuesday through Saturday,
10:00 AM-5:30 PM; Thursdays 10:00 AM
7:00 PM. Extended holiday hours will
begin in late November. For more details
visit the store website at
www.shop14pine.com or call 973-267-
0400.
The Golden Pineapple Hosts
First Thursdays Savings and
First-ever Mariposa Giveaway
T
he Morris County Historical Society
at Acorn Hall is pleased to
announce that it is a recipient of a
2014 Capital Preservation Grant from the
1772 Foundation, in cooperation with the
New Jersey Historic Trust. The grants are
available to nonprofit organizations for
repair and restoration projects, and require
a one-to-one-match from the recipient. The
MCHS plans to use this grant to update
and upgrade its existing alarm system,
including upgrades to intrusion, fire, and
water alarms. Founded in 1946, the
Society's mission is dedicated to the dis-
covery, preservation, promotion, and inter-
pretation of Morris County history through
events, programs, exhibits, and preserva-
tion advocacy. The Morris County
Historical Society is a member-supported,
501 (c)3 non-profit organization. It is
located at Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Avenue,
Morristown, NJ 07960.
Morris County Historical Society
Awarded Grant from The 1772
Foundation, NJ Historic Trust
Ladies Auxiliary of the Budd Lake Fire
Dept. is hosting a Holiday Shopping Bazaar
at the Budd Lake Fire House on Saturday,
Nov. 1st, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Contact Lisa Kennedy 973-229-9112 for
more info.
Crafters, Vendors and Independent Sales
Representatives from various companies
will be present.
Crafts & Vendors Include: Jewelry,
Clothing, Scarf's, Handbags, Toys, Candles,
Photography, Pins, Paintings, Blankets,
Hair Accessories, Cosmetics, Stationary,
Scrap Booking, Soaps and more!
Holiday Shopping Bazaar
Have A Safe
& Happy Halloween!
W
hether youre a soldier, Army
veteran or proud Army supporter,
you can now be part of the future
home to Army history. You can inscribe a
personal message on a brick that will be
permanently laid in the outdoor pathways
and plazas of the future National Museum
of the United States Army.
The National Army Museum will be sit-
uated in Fort Belvoir, Va., nearWashington,
D.C., and it will feature a memorial garden,
amphitheater and parade ground. The
185,000-square-foot facility is expected to
attract more than 750,000 visitors every
year.
CBSs Criminal Minds star Joe
Mantegna, national spokesperson for the
National Museum of the United States
Army campaign, was one of the first to
order a commemorative brick. Mantegnas
brick inscription honored his uncle, William
Novelli, a Purple Heart recipient who
served in Pattons 3rd Army during World
War II. Another World War II veteran, Mort
Walker, will also have his name inscribed
on one of the bricks, along with that of the
famous comic strip soldier he first drew
more than 65 years ago, Beetle Bailey.
In addition to these names, there will be
thousands more, with messages commemo-
rating soldiers, Army families, Department
of the Army civilians, Army supporters,
Army units, and relatives and loved ones.
The Mesabi black granite bricks are avail-
able in two sizes: four inches by eight inch-
es and eight inches by eight inches. You can
also order gift certificates and replicas.
The Secretary of the Army designated
The Army Historical Foundation to lead the
campaign to build the museum. More infor-
mation about the commemorative bricks
and museum is available on the founda-
tions website. Learn more at www.army-
history.org/bricks.
Supporting The Army
G
ame night, girls night or family
reunion your home serves as the
backdrop for many occasions.
Preparing your space for friends and family
can feel like a heavy undertaking, but with
a few simple entertaining tips, hosts can
wave goodbye to anxieties.
Pre-Guest Prep. Greet your guests with
a warm welcome by preparing appetizers
and drinks beforehand. Plan for ten bite-
sized portions per guest like bacon-
wrapped dates or stuffed mushrooms that
are visually enticing, but not intimidating.
More importantly, rehearse the recipe
beforehand. No host should spend the party
in the kitchen experimenting on a first-time
dish.
Space Is Key. Be mindful of how your
home coincides with the theme of your
party. Game day? Have plenty of seats in
front of the screen and a sideline lounge
for those who prefer to socialize. Girls
night? Dont stress about chairs. Encourage
guests to congregate in various areas like
a choose your own fruit sangria bar.
Overflow Free. The bath is one of the
highest-traffic areas during game day or the
holidays and most peoples top bathroom
concern is the fear of toilet overflow, espe-
cially in someone elses home. Consider a
Delta toilet with FlushIQ technology, which
offers overflow prevention and leak detec-
tion, and boasts a touch-free sensor, elimi-
nating the need to touch a dirty handle.
Less Is More. Save money and lighten
your to-do list by simplifying tasks. For
example, when hosting a dinner, choose a
simple candle display instead of extrava-
gant flowers. When preparing for the holi-
days, fill a glass bowl with holiday orna-
ments or venture outside for pinecones,
which can serve as a fresh and festive cen-
terpiece.
Clean As You Go. Clear your dishwash-
er before the party and rinse dinnerware
throughout the evening to avoid a messy
kitchen. A Delta faucet with Touch2O
Technology makes it easy to start and stop
the flow of water with a simple tap any-
where on the handle or spout a perfect
accessory for quick and easy cleaning.
Whether youre ramping up for game
day or holiday cocktails with the in-laws,
the entertaining season can be made much
easier with a few simple adjustments. For
additional home upgrades and kitchen and
bath technologies, visit
www.deltafaucet.com.
Bathroom Upgrades to
Impress Guests
J
ewel Crawford Ajibade, Linda Carey
and Priscilla Dzurich Ribera are just
three of the estimated 173,000 women
in the United States who are living with
metastatic breast cancer. Managing an
incurable disease is challenging for them,
but each takes a unique approach to living
with the condition.
There is no right way to battle metasta-
tic breast cancerjust your way, says
Ajibade, who was diagnosed with metastat-
ic breast cancer (the most advanced stage)
in 2006 and lost her mother to the disease.
Since her diagnosis, Ajibade has become
an advocate for women living with metasta-
tic breast cancer through Living Beyond
Breast Cancer (LBBC) and a passionate
believer in the power of sharing ones
storya method that has helped her cope
with her own reality.
I have connected with stories from sev-
eral women throughout my journey, and I
want to share that sense of community with
others, says Ajibade. You never know
how many lives youll impact by speaking
up.
To help create awareness of metastatic
breast cancer, Ajibade is encouraging
women to participate in the nationwide
#MBCStrength photo-sharing cam-
paign. Women with metastatic breast
cancer can post their photos on
Twitter using the hashtag
#MBCStrength to illustrate the
word that unites each of them
in their journey: strength.
Photos posted on Twitter
with #MBCStrength will
be considered for a dis-
play inTimes Square on
October 13, 2014,
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Awareness Day.
People often wonder
what its like to live with
metastatic breast cancer. By
participating in this cam-
paign, we have the opportu-
nity to showcase not just our
challenges but also the love
and support that guide us through our jour-
neys, says Ajibade.
Ajibades personal account is also fea-
tured at www.MyMBCStory.com, an educa-
tional website tailored for women with
metastatic breast cancer developed by
AstraZeneca with input from breast
cancer advocacy organizations
LBBC and Metastatic Breast
Cancer Network. Her story is
featured alongside that of
Carey, who draws strength
from expression through art
and involvement in The Tutu
Project, and Dzurich Ribera,
whose personal source of
inspiration is her family.
Its important to not
hold in your feelings. You
have to find some avenue
to express them, says
Carey, who was diag-
nosed with metastatic
breast cancer in 2006.
Carey and her husband,
Bob, created The Tutu
Projecta collection of
photos in which he wears a pink tutuas a
form of self-therapy. The project has res-
onated with many people around the globe
and, 11 years later, the couple continues to
raise funds for women with breast cancer
and receive expressions of gratitude for the
laughter their photos bring.
Following her metastatic breast cancer
diagnosis, Dzurich Ribera feared that others
would define her by her condition. While
having her blood drawn one day, she shared
this concern with another woman in treat-
ment at the facility.
I was desperately looking for a role
modelsomeone who was doing well in
spite of living with metastatic breast can-
cer, says Dzurich Ribera. I shared that
feeling with her and she replied, You have
to be your own positive story. I know she
was right and, through the ups and downs,
that has always stuck with me.
Ajibade, Carey and Dzurich Ribera are
connected in their determination to help
redefine what it means to live with metasta-
tic breast cancer. Having helped many
women through her advocacy work,
Ajibade advises, Each person living with
metastatic breast cancer will find her own
methods of coping, but one of the first steps
we can take in this journey is to open up and
share our stories.
Building Strength With A Hashtag:
Breast Cancer Community Unites To Raise Awareness
M
orris County EduCare in
Succasunna is sponsoring a Fall
Festival complete with a huge
garage sale and the largest Halloween
Parade ever in Roxbury all to benefit The
Dylan Flinchum Rock On Foundation.
The Dylan Flinchum Rock On
Foundation was established to help pro-
vide love and support to Mike and Melissa
(Larsen) Flinchum and their beautiful
three year old son, Dylan.
Shortly after Dylans second birthday,
he began to experience difficulty walking.
After being referred to several medical
specialists (including some of the top neu-
rosurgeons in the country at Cornell
Medical Center in NYC) it was deter-
mined that Dylan had a condition known
as Chiari malformation. Dylan underwent
surgery in the spring and was expected to
make a full recovery.
After several weeks of physical therapy,
Dylan was not progressing as expected and
began to show symptoms that were unrelat-
ed to the malformation. A follow up MRI
was completed and doctors were shocked
to significant change in Dylan's white brain
matter. After getting the initial diagnosis
from Cornell, Mike and Melissa traveled to
the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
(CHOP) where it was confirmed that Dylan
is suffering from a degenerative disease
known as metachromatic leukodystrophy,
often referred to as MLD.
The Dylan Flinchum Rock On
Foundation has been created as we all
want to help ease just some of the burden
Mike and Melissa are facing so that they
can devote all their time and effort on
Dylan. This October, Morris County
EduCare in Succasunna will be hosting the
garage sale and Halloween Parade with all
proceeds going to the foundation.
To prepare for the event, EduCare has
started collecting donations for the sale.
They can not accept mattresses, couches,
recliners, car seats, drop down side cribs
and any broken items that can not be
resold. All donations can be brought to
Morris County EduCare at 77 Sunset Strip
in Succasunna. Final drop off will
beFriday, October 24th. EduCare is also
looking for volunteers to assist with set up
, sales and clean up though the day.
The garage sale is from 10:00 am to
3:00 pm. The Halloween Parade will
begin at Morris County EduCare at 11:30
am. Please join us.
For more information call, 973-584-
2202.
Fall Festival, Garage Sale and
Halloween Parade
T
he Morris Educational Foundation
(MEF) has announced it will contin-
ue its community volunteer pro-
gram at Frelinghuysen Middle School
(FMS) for the 2014-2015 school year.
Leadership at both the middle school and
the foundation are excited about increasing
the impact of the program targeted to sixth
through eighth grade students. The Morris
Educational Foundation is pleased to invite
members of our community who are inter-
ested in tutoring to participate. In addition
to those who are able to tutor language
arts, the MEF is making a special request
for those who can tutor math.
Last year, over thirty tutors worked with
approximately 50 children in both lan-
guage arts and mathematics instruction.
This is the fourth consecutive year of the
program.
FMS Principal David Thompson
shared, The support that tutors provide is
invaluable in helping our students improve
their academic skills, which translates into
overall increased academic success. The
tutors represent positive and successful
role models who encourage our students to
establish high expectations and meaningful
goals for themselves. He added, It is
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H
alloween is as much about candy as it is about dress-
ing up in fun costumes and engaging in scare tactics.
Humans have loved their sweets for centuries. Early
human beings made candy out of honey by drying it and
forming a taffy-like confection, while many modern incarna-
tions of candy involve dissolving sugar into water or milk to
form a syrup. Candy is then made by varying the temperature
of the syrup and the sugar concentration to achieve desired
textures. The word "candy" is derived from the Arabic "quan-
di," meaning "made of sugar."
Candy also often refers to chocolate bars and other treats
that people find so delectable. Ancient Mayans and Aztecs
were the first to experiment with the cocoa bean, the corner-
stone of chocolate confections, in the 1500s. However, their
chocolate drinks were bitter and not the sweet delights we've
come to associate with chocolate. It wasn't until the 19th cen-
tury that innovators began mixing cocoa with sugar to create
chocolate bars. Joseph Fry is credited with making the first
chocolate bar in 1847, using bittersweet chocolate. Milk
chocolate came later, in 1875, when it was introduced by
Henry Nestl and Daniel Peter. Milton Hershey began pro-
ducing sweet chocolate in 1894.
Hershey bars, Nestl bars and many other original candies
are still in production today. Tootsie Rolls and Charleston
Chews are other classic candies still produced. Good &
Plenty debuted in 1893, making it the oldest branded candy
in America. NECCO company Wafers were officially brand-
ed in 1901 and are another classic treat consumers can still
find in the candy aisle of their nearest grocery store.
Smarties is another candy that's bound to show up in trick-
or-treat bags this Halloween. Smarties have been owned and
operated by the same family since 1949. The Ce De Candy
Inc. factory opened up in August 1949 in Bloomfield, NJ, and
produced a candy that would not melt in the heat. Smarties
are a favorite all over North America and elsewhere. When
demand is too high for the NJ factory, particularly around
Halloween, Smarties are also produced in a Canadian facto-
ry in Newmarket, Ontario. Smarties imported to the United
States are still called Smarties. However, Smarties sold in
Canada are known as "Rockets," as another candy sold in
Canada already bears the Smarties name.
Halloween wouldn't be nearly as sweet without troves of
candy treasures. Children are urged to have their candy sort-
ed and inspected by parents prior to eating to avoid any dan-
gers, such as food allergies or tampering.
Sweet, Sweet Candy History
T
he tradition of jack-o'-lanterns began in Ireland and
Scotland, and pumpkins were not the first gourd of
choice to use as lanterns. Turnips and rutabagas were
often used because of their availability. When Irish immi-
grants migrated to America, they brought their jack-o'-lantern
traditions with them. Turnips were not as prevalent on this
side of the Atlantic, so carvers turned to pumpkins, which
were larger and easier to carve. Jack-o'-lanterns get their
name from Irish folklore, particularly a character named
Jack. Jack liked to drink and couldn't pay his pub tab, mak-
ing a deal with the Devil for his soul to cover the pub fee.
Jack agreed, but he tricked the Devil to get away with his soul
and captured the Devil. Jack agrees to free the Devil if he
makes a new deal that the Devil can't ever have his soul.
Years pass and Jack eventually dies. Because of his poor
lifestyle, he is not material for heaven, and Jack is once again
reunited with the Devil. Because the Devilremembers he can-
not have Jack's soul, Jack is forced to roam the twilight world
forever as a lost soul. The Devil gives Jack a few embers to
burn to light the way, which Jack stores in a hollowed-out
turnip. Eventually these lanterns, used to keep scary spirits at
bay, were called jack-o'-lanterns.
The legend of Jack-o'-lanterns
Smoky Chipotle Chili
Total time: 2 1/2 hours
Servings: 68
2 1/2 pounds beef shoulder, arm or
blade roast boneless, cut into 1/2-inch
pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divide
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
with green peppers and onions, undrained
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle
peppers
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in
adobo sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed,
drained
3 tablespoons masa harina
Dairy sour cream
Cut beef roast into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat 1
tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium
heat until hot; brown beef in batches and
remove from stockpot. Season with salt.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same
stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic;
cook and stir 1 minute. Add beef, tomatoes,
beer, adobo sauce and chipotle peppers;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly
and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until
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Stir in beans and masa harina; return to a
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Serve with sour cream, as desired.
Beef and Chorizo Chili
Total time: 4550 minutes
Servings: 46
1 pound ground beef (95 percent lean)
78 ounces beef chorizo
1 1/2 cups chopped white onions
24medium serrano peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ancho chili powder or
regular chili powder
2 tablespoons masa harina or cornmeal
1 tablespoon dried Mexican or regular
oregano leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
2 cans (1516 ounces each) garbanzo beans
or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes,
undrained
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Optional toppings: Sliced radishes,
Crumbled queso fresco, Dairy sour cream,
Sliced green onions
Dressing:
1 medium ripe avocado
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium
heat until hot. Add beef, chorizo, onions
and peppers; cook 810 minutes, breaking
into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occa-
sionally. Remove from skillet with slotted
spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to
skillet.
Add chili powder, masa harina, oregano
and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in
beans and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes
before serving.
To make dressing, cut avocado into chunks.
Place avocado, water, lime juice, garlic and
salt in blender container. Cover; process
until smooth. May be prepared up to 1 day
ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Serve chili over rice with toppings and
dressing, if desired.
Note: Cooking times are for fresh or thor-
oughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef
should be cooked to internal temperature of
160F. Color is not reliable indicator of
doneness.
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Salt
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8 ounces fat-free or light (Neufchatel)
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1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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Cook pasta according to package direc-
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large
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brown, 2-3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic
cloves (about 2 teaspoons), thyme and a
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Add sauce to pasta; toss to coat. Add
enough reserved pasta cooking liquid to
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Adjust seasoning, including salt and pepper,
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Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Penne with
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C
omfort food is a staple in every
kitchen its the perfect way to
unwind with familiar flavors and
aromas. But those moments that call for a
soul-soothing dish are also great opportuni-
ties to spice up traditional favorites by intro-
ducing less common ingredients and prepa-
ration methods for an unexpectedly deli-
cious twist.
Stewing, for example, is one method you
might never have tried but, when you use
a tender meat thats full of comforting fla-
vor like pork, the result is well worth the
adventure. Making a stew usually involves
browning meat, adding liquid, simmering
for a few hours and then adding vegetables
easy, proven steps that let you explore dif-
ferent ingredient combinations to keep dish-
es fresh and inviting.
Need inspiration to get started? Try
Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew with Saffron
Rice. This hearty recipe uses a blade pork
roast, simple seasonings and vegetables. To
change it up, serve the stew with mashed
potatoes instead of rice for soaking up the
juices.
Find comfort and adventure in the
kitchen with pork by visiting
PorkBeinspired.com and
Pinterest.com/PorkBeinspired for mouth-
watering recipes, tips and more.
Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew with
Saffron Rice
Servings: 8
Stew:
3 pounds boneless blade (shoulder) pork
roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
4 tablespoons olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head fennel, cored and cut into 1/2-inch
pieces
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into
1/2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
Serve Up Comfort with a
Mouthwatering Pork Stew
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1/2 cup dry sherry or apple juice
Chopped fresh cilantro
Saffron rice:
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For stew, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large
Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season
pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 tea-
spoon pepper. In batches, without crowding
(and adding more oil as needed) add pork
and cook, turning occasionally, until
browned on all sides, about 6 minutes per
batch. Transfer to plate.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to
Dutch oven and heat. Add fennel, onion,
bell pepper and garlic; cover. Cook, stirring
occasionally with wooden spoon, until veg-
etables soften, about 8 minutes. Add sherry;
bring to a boil. Return pork with any juices
to Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to
just cover pork and vegetables, about 6
cups; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer,
stirring occasionally, until pork is very ten-
der, about 1 1/2 hours.
Just before pork is tender, make saffron
rice. Bring rice, 4 cups water, salt and saf-
fron to a boil in medium saucepan over high
heat. Reduce heat to very low and cover.
Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5-20
minutes. Fluff rice with fork.
Using slotted spoon, transfer pork and
vegetables to serving bowl and cover with
aluminum foil. Let cooking juices stand for
3 minutes, then skim off fat on surface. Boil
over high heat, uncovered, until cooking
liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Season juices with salt and pepper. Pour
over pork and vegetables and sprinkle with
cilantro. Spoon saffron rice into bowls. Top
with stew, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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by Michele Guttenberger
W
e are seeing a renaissance of new electric car
thinking that is draws upon the past modern age
of innovative legends who were the discoverers
and champions of early 20th century zero CO2 emission
energy
When we think about todays global rally for zero carbon
emissions and sustainable energy, Thomas Edison is includ-
ed in the list of names. Thomas Edison held these same
views on clean energy over 100 years ago. Although
Edison had a close friendship with Henry Ford, Edison
believed in electric cars. He promoted the electric car as
cleaner, quieter and easier to drive than gas powered auto-
mobiles. The Edison Electric Company was the battery
supplier to S.R. Bailey & Company which only manufac-
tured electric automobiles. The company built these elec-
tric automobiles in their Amesbury, Massachusetts plant
from 1907 to 1915. Their showcase model was the Bailey
Electric Phaeton. It was touted as a cross country vehicle
which could drive 100 miles on a full charge under ideal
conditions.
The other legendary name that has been tied to todays
electric car models is Nikola Tesla. Tesla was a lead engi-
neer who felt he was treated unfairly by his employer
Thomas Edison. Tesla quit his employment with Edison
and got his revenge with employment at his rival company
Westinghouse They may have had a great public feud over
AC vs DC currents but, they both had an interest in the elec-
tric powered cars over the gas powered engines. Nikola
Tesla even designed his own AC motor in 1882. It is pur-
ported that, Nikola Teslas greatest marvel in car science
took place in 1930. Tesla replaced a Pierce Arrows ICE
engine with an Electric Motor. The power source he used to
power this car was a mysterious black box of radio tubes
housed in the glove compartment. Mounted to the box was
a protruding antenna. Tesla manually adjusted the tuners to
tune into the right frequency and acquired 240 volts that
were delivered through the air from the Wardencliffe power
plant tower near Niagara Falls NY into his car. Nikola Tesla
used his own personal funds to create this free energy pro-
totype car. When Tesla wanted to put his invention into
production and needed an investor, J.P. Morgan did not like
the idea because, you could not put a meter on this kind of
energy. Morgan stopped funding Tesla's free energy car and
the Wardencliffe Tower was taken down and Tesla plans on
the clean free energy car also disappeared never to be found
again.
Even before Edisons and Teslas dream of clean energy
cars there was the fuel cell that was developed in the late
1830s by William Robert Grove who called it the gas bat-
tery. The fuel cell has the primary qualities of a car bat-
tery whose chemical fuel is constantly replenished. Todays
Proton-Exchange-Membrane (PME)-hydrogen- battery is
composed of a number of stacked cells. These cells can gen-
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the catalyst (the most abundant resource). This technology
basically converts hydrogen into water and in the process
creates electricity. Toyota will have a Hydrogen Fuel
Celled car on the public roads in 2015.
One can only wonder if we have started using the clean
energy invented in the 19th Century by these legendary
inventors for cars of the 20th Century we would not be
thinking of cars with zero CO2 emissions in the 21st
Century because we would already be driving them.
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