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Proverbs 3:5

Local Youth Help Area Food Pantry

By Elsie Walker hile many youths were enjoying their day off from school, the youth group of the Port Morris United Methodist Church spent its Columbus Day collecting food for the food pantry at the Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong. With the economic downslide and high unemployment rate, more people are coming to the food pantry than in the past. These include people asking for even the basics, like toilet tissue and laundry detergent. The Port Morris Youth Group, led by Tina Berchak and Jennifer Kaislag, put together a flier listing the items needed by the pantry and distributed fliers and bags to homes in the area. People were asked to put donated items on their porch on Columbus Day. The youth group picked them up them and left a thank you note for those who donated. Berchack noted that 45 bags of items were collected. There were 10 youths involved in the drive: Dana Berchak, Amanda Scallan, Ally Nieves, Jamie Evans, Erik Nieves, Brian Berchak, Stephen Chesonis, David Petrov, Bria Nieves, and Sami Nieves. They were happy to be doing something to assist those in need. Bria Neives called it awesome, while Brian Berchak said, "I felt good because I was helping other people." Sami Nieves said "it was great" and her older sister, Ally said, it felt good because it makes us appreciate what we have." Dana Berchak added, It felt good to put the food into the pantry because I know that it will go to needy families." During a service earlier this month at the Port Morris church, Pastor Tom Kinter of the Stanhope United Methodist Church thanked the youth for doing the drive for

Members of the Port Morris United Methodist Church youth group get ready to pick up food donated to their food drive.

his churchs pantry and noted that the youth were living their faith. They were completely abiding by the commandment to love thy neighbor as they love themselves and this is what it is all about. After the last item was stacked in the pantry, I breathed a big sigh of relief because I knew that we [Kaislag; Stella Petrov, wife of Port Morris pastor; the youth and Berchak] did something necessary to make our world a better place said Tina Berchak.

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Marion Rush gets her oven ready for the pies she'll be baking for the 12th annual Grandma Rush's Pie Sale.

12th Annual Grandma Rushs Pie Sale

By Elsie Walker etcong resident Marion Rush thinks she probably learned about making pies from her mother. Rush married in 1939 and has been making pies ever since then. Now 91, Rush lends her name and some of her pie-making expertise to what has become a tradition: The Grandma Rushs Pie Sale at the Stanhope United Methodist Church. The 12th annual sale is Saturday, November 19th from 11am 3pm and features pies made by Rush and other members of the congregation.

The sale was named after Rush since she just happened to be at a meeting when the idea of having a pie sale was discussed. I like it, said Rush of having the sale bear her name. She noted that it is one of her connections to the church. No slacker, Rush will be making a number of pies for the sale. Last year, she said that she made 20 pies in a variety of flavors: apple, pumpkin, rise, chocolate chip, and cherry. For myself, I like raisin and continued on page 4

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Page 2, November 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News County Library at 21 Sparta Road in Stanhope. Prints of the paintings are available and the proceeds from them will go to restoring the village, starting with the roofs. The works of the Bryam resident are all watercolors; hes been capturing scenes at Waterloo since 1963. I find new subject matter at every turn, he said. He also shared what it feels

Artists Work to Help Preserve History

like to have captured and preserved some moments of local history in his works. It is a feeling of gratitude to know that I was not too late in getting there. Like so many things today, they are here today, gone tomorrow. I have been capturing history wherever I can. Hopefully, my paintings will last in the right hands, shared Rush. Rushs favorite piece in the exhibit is one with pumpkins and a cider barrel sitting on a house porch. It brings back memories for him. My grandfather would make applejack every year in the Fall, and this painting is representative of that time and the evils of drinking which become evident on the other side of the house, Rush said. Rush has been painting for 50 years, capturing scenes both in the United States (Maine is one of his favorite places) and aboard (Denmark and Germany). No matter where I go there is always something of interest, Rush said, [theres]some story to tell, some emotion to capture. It never stops. Rush has had many museum showings, the first at the Newark Museum in 1963. He will be showing his work at the SussexWarren Art Foundation this month and at Shawnee on the Mountain on November 17th. The latter is a one day festival featuring almost 40 artists. As for the showing at the Louise Childs branch of the Sussex County library, Rush notes that prints of the pieces are available for purchase through the Friends of

By Elsie Walker he works bring the viewer back to an earlier time, one of wagon transportation and apple jack on the porch. These are some of the images of Waterloo Village captured by artist David Rush. This month through December, 12 of Rushs Waterloo paintings will be on exhibit at the Louise Childs Branch of the Sussex

Waterloo. The site for contacting them is: http://friendsofwaterloovilla ge.com/ Rush also noted that help is needed in restoring the village. To anyone that would like to get involved, The Friend of Waterloo need all the help and support that they can get, he said.

Artist David Rush captures a screen from Waterloo Village in a painting now on exhibit at the Louise Childs branch of the library.

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Story by Jodi Ilsye cura of Denville has served North Jersey for more than twenty years, but on Saturday October 22, the dealership put all paws on deck for pet safety. Along with partner Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, Acura of Denville hosted a microchipping clinic to help local pet owners protect the furry and fluffy members of their families. Unlike tags or collars, microchips last a lifetime. Like a permanent pet ID, they are currently the most effective way of reuniting missing pets with their owners. That day

over fifty dogs and cats were chipped at a special discounted rate, offering pet owners a peace of mind Vice President Steven Lustig understands all too well. I was devastated when my dog Belle went missing for a few hours, he says. (She was off on a solo exploration mission.) I know what a difference a chip can make. Im glad we can offer this service to our customers. Lustigs passion for animals runs in the family. The Lustigs are longtime supporters of pet adoption and welfare. In addition to supporting national organizations as the ASPCA and the US Humane Society, Acura

of Denville has assisted local Greyhound adoption services and is a major supporter of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter. Jax, the Lustig familys Bearded Collie, a Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter adoptee, can often be found on the showroom floor at Acura of Denville greeting customers. He was a tailwagging presence at the microchipping event, welcoming animals from the shelter still looking for their forever home and nuzzling noses with visitors on their way to the water bowl. Dealership staff was on hand to serve treats to the guests and their keepers. This isnt the first time Acura of Denville

and Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter have collaborated for a good cause. In September, the dealership was a platinum sponsor of Mutts Mania at Lurker Park in East Hanover where over 800 guests, staff and volunteers enjoyed browsing more than 50 different vendors and pets got to try the doggie agility classes, compete in the pet trick contests and enjoy samples of toys and treats. After the success of the inaugural Pet Microchipping Clinic, the hope is that it will become an annual event at the dealership in the future. Jax has given it his four licks and a woof approval.

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n Thursday Nov.17th from 7:00am until 10:00pm. Come and enjoy a great meal at the Kenvil IHOP Restaurant, located at 810 Rt. 46 East in Kenvil973-927-7899, and they will donate to Jon's Journey, 20% of the total supporters sales before taxes.

Family Night at Kenvil IHOP To Benefit Jon's Journey

Grandma Rushs Pie Sale...

continued from front page apple, said Rush. The image of Rush making pies is a familiar one to her family. Her son, artist David Rush, captured his fond memories of his moms apple pies in one of his works. With Thanksgiving coming on the heels of the sale, one might wonder if Rush will be baking for family at Thanksgiving as well.

We hope to have a very busy day and raise a lot of money for Jon's Journey. Your participation will be greatly appreciated and worthwhile. Kenvil IHOP has a complete dinner and lunch menu, in addition to the great pancakes we are famous for.

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I expect to. Im not making as many as before. I cant stand that long, said Rush. The Grandma Rushs pie sale will be held at Stanhope United Methodist Church at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. For more information, call the church at 973-3470247. If you come the day of the sale, you may just see at the selling table that little pie maker, Grandma Rush.

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Coming Out of the Shadows:

An Interview with John Bushby, Author of new book Shadow Soldiers

World War. Times change, but people have transcendent dreams and goals and I wanted to see what would happen to some ordinary people when they were confronted with life and death decisions. Bushby takes his fascination with history and war and turns it into a provocative and engaging novel, while using his own experiences as well. He shares his influences when writing Shadow Soldiers, My life has been affected by the events and outcomes of the second world war. I am interested in the causes of the conditions that brought about the war as well as the period from 1918 to 1945. It is a broad period, I know, but that is where what we know today in terms of borders and nations was set. We live in a dangerous world that has always been so, but now, as in the 1930s we go through our lives believing things will turn out fine. But what happens if a terrorist blows up a bomb and you are injured or a loved one is killed? How is life then? Do you take a stand for something? Do you go on passively? These questions influenced the writing of Shadow Soldiers. Bushby also cites author Alan Furst, William Downing, and William L. Shirer as his influences while writing, as he takes inspiration from reading the works of others in the genre. He hopes that this project could lead to others, and possibly a movie. It has been a long few months for Bushby as the first draft of Shadow Soldiers took ten months to complete. He is being rewarded for his hard work and gives advice for aspiring writers wanting to be published, Write

By Steve Urena s a former Vietnam veteran and retired US Navy lieutenant Commander, John Bushby is no stranger to challenges. Having served America during war times, Bushby has been eye to eye with adversity and tough times. However, Bushby has come face to face with a one of his biggest tests to date: writing and publishing his new book Shadow Soldiers, which is now available for purchase at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and available for download on the Kindle. Shadow Soldiers takes place during WWII and tells the story of two Americans who work together with a beautiful Hungarian patriot to help scientists and engineers flee Europe. Bushby goes through why he named the book Shadow Soldiers and why he picked his choice of content, The title comes simply from the idea that espionage takes place in the shadows. The soldiers part is an acknowledgement that individuals often are enlisted or sign up for the work of fighting against tyranny and injustice. The story is about people, mainly Americans, caught up in the events just preceding Americas entrance to the Second

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A Unique Nativity

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By Elsie Walker he sounds of country music, bells, harp, acoustic guitar, contemporary carols, plus drama, puppets, and more come together to tell the nativity in a unique way at the 9th annual Christmas Arts program held on December 4th at 5pm at the Port Morris United Methodist Church, Center Street, Landing. Sharing their talents will be representatives of St. James Episcopal Church (Hackettstown), St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church (Netcong), Grace the Church on the Mount (Netcong), Flanders United Methodist Church (Flanders), Drakestown United Methodist Church (Budd Lake-Hackettstown area), Lower Berkshire Valley United Methodist Church (Roxbury) and the hosting church. Each church takes one or more scenes and depicts it through music, skits, or puppetry. Narration ties the pieces together. This unique mix of musical styles provides something for everyone. Sharing the sound of bells, skits of drama and humor, and a childrens choir will be St. James Episcopal Church. Its bell choir director is Louise Olshan. The childrens choir director is Pam Laura, and the churchs pastor (and a member of its St. James Players) is the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats. Providing the sound of the angels, the harp will be played by professional harpist, Linda Planseon, from Grace, the Church on the Mount. Providing a mix of contemporary and traditional song is St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church. The haunting Mary, Did You Know along with the Holy Is His Name

and Silent Night will be performed by singers from the church accompanied by professional pianist Jack Amato, who will also play a piano solo. Providing the drama of a plot of vengeful King Herod, through song, will be the Port Morris United Methodist Church Chancel choir. This accapella group is directed by Richard Boyer, Jr., who is well-known for directing productions at the Pax Amicus Theater. The group will also be joining the Flanders church in the closing song, a country song, Wheres the Line to See Jesus? which features Cathy Bingham on vocal and her husband, John on guitar. The Port Morris church will also be lending its puppetry talents to the program. The scene of the angels visit to the shepherds will be done by its puppet ministry, led by Tina Berchak. Joining in the program for the first time will be Michael Robinson of Lower Berkshire Valley United Methodist Church. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, Robinson will sing Josephs Lullaby. Representatives from the Drakestown United Methodist Church will lend their voices as well, singing the traditional Birthday of a King and the contemporary song, How Many Kings". All are welcomed to attend the program. The Port Morris United Methodist Church is located at 296 Center Street in Landing. Theres parking on the street and in the lot behind the church (on Main Street). For more information, call: 973-347-0381.

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Miracle Dog Survives Gas Chamber

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n Monday, October 3, 2011, 18 dogs were put into a gas chamber in an Alabama shelter classified as a High-Kill shelter. Unfortunately, use of a gas chamber is an all too common and barbaric practice still used today in many areas when the local public animal shelter is overcrowded. That day, however, when they opened the gas chamber door all the dogs were dead save one. A 20 lb beagle walked out of the gas chamber when the ACO opened the door. He walked out wagging his tail glad to be walking from the darkness back again to the light of day. The local Animal Control Officer immediately carried him over to the volunteers and said Hes got to live. They wrapped him in blankets and put him in the quarantine area fully expecting him to die from the residual effects of the gas. When they arrived back at the shelter the following morning he stood up wagging his tail happy to see them. A volunteer took him to the vet on 10/5/2011, and the vet declared that he did not appear to have suffered any ill effects from the gas chamber and that his heart and lungs were clear. Eleventh Hour Rescue based in Rockaway, NJ received the following email

The Story of a Very Lucky Beagle Named Daniel

regarding him and knew they had to help this miracle dog. The volunteer wrote: Karen took him to the vet yesterday. He appears to be a Beagle or high Beagle mix. He weighs about 20 lbs. He is doing fine! No after effects of the gas chamber! She says that he is the sweetest dog! He just wants to be near you and be loved. He walked out of the gas chamber when they opened the door. All of the other dogs were dead...and he stood there WAGGING his tail! He needs a furever, loving family that will never throw him away again! He is special and has been touched by the grace of God! He is a miracle dog! Daniel is being flown to the Caldwell, NJ airport. He expected arraival date is Thursday, 10/27/11, through the generosity and kindness of the Pilots and Paws program (www.pilotsnpaws.org) . He has a foster home here in New Jersey waiting to spoil this very special dog until his new forever home can be found. Linda Schiller, president of Eleventh Hour Rescue, stated that it is very rare that a dog will survive the gas chamberliterally a one in a million chance. While we at Eleventh Hour Rescue are thrilled to be able to help Daniel and give

him a second chance at life we are terribly saddened when we think about the other 17 dogs that did not make it out of the gas chamber alive that day. The thought of these poor lost souls just drives us to continue our mission of saving dogs in trouble on Deathrow throughout the country. Hopefully in our lifetime we will see such inhumane methods of euthanasia abolished.

In the meantime, Eleventh Hour Rescue will continue its mission, Until all the cages are empty. Eleventh Hour Rescue is a 501c3, not for profit, dog and cat rescue organization. To read updates about Daniel and to follow his progress and watch as his destiny unfolds, please visit their website www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

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Bearing Scars
By Janice C. Molinari t rarely snows in October. In fact, this Noreaster that hit the east coast two days before Halloween this year was an anomaly. It was only the fourth October snowstorm in more than one hundred years! And we witnessed the reason why. Branches that had yet to shed their autumn

leaves, became laden with snow and gave way to their heavy burden. When you think about it, the cycle of the seasons is an amazing design. Mother Nature waiting patiently until her trees have dropped their leaves before sprinkling the snows of Winter, inherently protecting them from disaster. But this timeit didnt

work. This time, an unforeseen and rare occurrence took place and many trees were damaged or lost. I suppose the storm is kind of like life. You move in your ordinary cycle, becoming complacent, expecting that one day will be the same as the next. Then out of the blue, an unusual storm rolls in. A storm you arent prepared to weather, you become battered and scarred. Out in front of our house, we have an ornamental red maple. A small, wide, pretty tree that marks the entrance to our home. About two weeks ago I noticed it was getting a bit full and thought I should prune it back. But other tasks took my time and attention and I never got around to cutting it. When the storm hit this weekend, like many other trees around, our little maple was tested. Those branches, which I hadnt thinned out and lightened, collected the heavy snow, and when the burden became too much to bear, the tree split under the duress. The left side of our little tree tore away, leaving it asymetrical and scarred. As I cleared away the damaged part of

the tree I thought about how we would need to replace it come Springtime. It no longer looks perfect and inviting. But the longer I worked in its presence, the more I realized, we all carry our scars, some on the inside, some on the outside. Scars from broken hearts and lost loved ones, scars from surgeries that removed a cancer or repaired a broken spine, scars that helped shape us into the resilient souls we are today. And its these scars, our imperfections that make us all the more beautiful. Ill leave that little ornamental maple in place. It has a story to tell. It says, I weathered the storm. I may be beaten and bruised, but my roots are strong. I may not look as youd expect, but I am alive and beautiful all the same. Maybe even more so, because I have endured hardship and I have survived. Our little tree reminds me that you dont give up on a living thing because its damaged. You love it all the more. Janice C. Molinari is the owner of Ananda Yoga in Mendham, NJ. www.anandayogamendham.com

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Calendar of Events
Wed, Nov 16 Concert Fundraiser: Joan Baez Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South St. Open to public. Tickets $55. 8 pm. Sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris. (973) 451-1233 or jbuchfir@bu.edu. Thu, Nov 17 Home School Days: Recycling Long Ago Morristown. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road. Open to home schooled students and their parents. $6 per student. 1-3 pm. (973) 326-7645. Find out how people 100 years ago automatically recycled and reused items in their daily lives. Theater: It's All Done with Mirrors (Nov. 17-20) Hackettstown. Centenary College, Edith Bolte Kutz Theater, 715 Grand Ave. $20-$25. Thu 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. (908) 979-0900. Anthony Zerbe stars in a play inspired by the works of poet e.e. cummings that captures the beauty of the natural world while skewering the perversity of the human one. Fri, Nov 18 House of Good Shepherd Holiday Bazaar (Nov. 18-19) Hackettstown. House of Good Shepherd Continuing Care

Retirement Community, 798 Willow Grove Street. Open to public. Fri, 10-4; Sat, 10-2. (908) 684-5900. Event features an assortment of beautiful and unique hand crafted gifts for sale. Lecture: Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky on Interfaith Dialogue (Nov. 18-19) Morris Plains. Adath Shalom Synagogue, 841 Mountain Way. Open to public. Call for time. (973) 539-4440 or www.adathshalom.net. Rabbi Visotzky provides insights into the current state of interreligious dialogue based on his new book, "Sage Tales: Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud." Theater: In the Mood, a 1940s Musical Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South St. $37-$52. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Relive the 1940s with the positive and upbeat sounds of Big Band music in this theatrical production that takes a retro look at one of Americas greatest generations. Sat, Nov 19 Apple Cidering (Nov 19 and 20) Chatham. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd. Open to public. Admission $3. 2-3 pm. 973-635-6629 or www.morrisparks.net. Learn about why youve been looking at apples upside down

and then help prepare, grind, and press the fresh apples by hand with a cider press. Be sure to taste the sweet cider! Art on the Mountain Shawnee on Delaware. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hope Ski Lodge. Open to public. Free admission. 11-5 pm. (570) 421-7231. Over 25 painters, photographers and sculptors ranging in age from 17 to 84 exhibit their artworks, many of which are for sale. Event also features craft beer samplings, wine tastings, light refreshments and live music. Music: Artie Shaw Orchestra

Hackettstown. Centenary College, Whitney Chapel, 400 Jefferson. Tickets $30 advance, $35 on day of show. 8 pm. (908) 979-0900. Legendary jazz musician Artie Shaw brings his big band sound to the Skylands in a special one-night performance that echoes the upbeat sounds the 1940s and 1950s. Tue, Nov 22 Concert Fundraiser: Sharing the Harvest Hackettstown. Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street. Open to public. Free, donation requested. 7 pm. (908) 852continued on page 13

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Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News - November 2011 - Page 13 Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South Street. $47$87. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Three of the most recognizable rock singers of the 1980s join in a special Christmas concert. Fri, Dec 2 First Friday in December Christmas Celebration Roxbury. Silas Riggs Saltbox House, 209-213 Main Street. Open to public. Adults $10, children $5. 6-9 pm. Sponsored by Roxbury Historic Trust and Roxbury Township Historical Society. (973) 927-7603. Event features a Victorian-themed Christmas celebration at two historic landmarks, King Store and King House, both on the National and State registers of Historic Places. Participants enjoy a candlelit soup supper and get to meet a Santa Claus. Tue, Dec 6 Santa Carving Demonstration Stanhope. Sussex County Library System, Louise Childs Library, 21 Sparta Road. Open to public. Free. 5:30-7:45 pm. (973) 770-1000. Ken Dispoto demonstrates the art and craft of wood carving while working on a carving of Santa Claus. He will display a number of finished Santa carvings, along with some of his personal books on wood carving. Fri, Dec 9 Music: Morris Choral Society (Dec 9 & 11) Morristown. Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road. $15-$25. Fri 8 pm, Sun 3 pm. (973) 971-3706 or www.morrischoralsociety.org. Award-winning choral group gives a rousing performance that is sure to uplift and inspire the audience in time for the holiday season. Theater: The Littlest Angel (Dec 9-11, 16-18) Randolph. Brundage Park Playhouse, 502 Millbrook Avenue. $. Fri, Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm. (973) 989-7092. Enjoy a classic Christmas story about a little angel who is transformed from a celestial pest into the toast of the Heavenly Host. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of the Littlest Angel, from his reluctant entry through the Pearly Gates to the triumphant conclusion when his gift to the newborn Christ Child is miraculously transformed into the shining Star of Bethlehem. Sat, Dec 10 28th Annual Historic House Tour Long Valley. Washington Township Historical Society, 6 Fairview Ave. Open to public, ages 12+. Tickets $20. 11-4 pm. Sponsored by Washington Twp Historical Society. (908) 876-9696 or info@wthsnj.org. A self-guided tour, this year's event focuses on historic homes in the Pleasant Grove section on Schooleys Mountain, including the Arly and Lyn Smith farmstead, Colver House and Obadiah LaTourette Grist Mill, among other landmark properties. Santa Wood Carving Demonstration Stanhope. Sussex County Library System, Louise Childs Library, 21 Sparta Road. Open to public. Free. 9:30 am-12:45 pm. (973) 7701000. Ken Dispoto demonstrates the art and craft of wood carving while working on a carving of Santa Claus. He will display a number of finished Santa carvings, along with some of his personal books on wood carving. Vintage Costume Jewelry Sale Sparta. Homers Restaurant, Banquet Room, 18 Sparta Ave. Open to public. Free admission. 9-3 pm. Call Joyce at (201) 213-2146. Find sparkling jewels, necklaces, brooches, cocktail rings, bracelets, chandelier earrings and other vintage jewelry items at his special holiday sale.

continued from page 12 3020 or fprocaccini@catchthespirit.org. Concert features roots and blue grass music of Americana Troupe and The Joyful Silvertones. Proceeds to support church's missionary trip to Haiti in January 2012. Fri, Nov 25 Music: Chicago Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South St. $76-$151. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. One of the greatest pop bands of all time perform favorite hits from its many award-winning albums. Sat, Nov 26 Music: Celtic Tenors with John McDermott Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South St. $42-$67. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Concert features traditional and contemporary holiday songs from an award-winning Irish band. Music: Foundation Fighting Blindness Concert Washington Borough. Faith Discover Church, 33 Brass Castle Road. Open to public. Adults $15, seniors and students $10. 7 pm. Www.thewizardsofwinter.com. Concert features performance by The Wizards of Winter and The Trans Siberian Orchestra. Proceeds to help support Foundation Fighting Blindness. Sun, Nov 27 Theater: Mooseltoe, a New Moosical Morristown. Community Theatre, 100 South St. Open to public, for all ages. $12-$15. 1:30 & 4 pm. (973) 539-8008. Meet a moose with an impossible dream - to fly with Santa's reindeers. Follow the hero as he pursues his seemingly impossible dream while learning many valuable lessons. Thu, Dec 1 Music: Eddie Money, Lou Gramm and Mickey Thomas

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he Growing Stage The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey will be launching its new initiative to introduce the next generation to the magic of theatre. THE SAND BOX SERIES is theatre for the very young and is specifically designed for young people pre-school and kindergarten aged. The hour long program is under the direction of Danny Campos, a professional teaching artist for the company, and Lori B. Lawrence, the Growing Stages Director of Educational Programming. Both have also performed in a number of Growing Stage productions and are members of Actors Equity Association, the professional actors union. The series will begin on Saturday, November

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12th and Sunday, November 13th with 2:00 PM performances with its first piece GOING TO THE THEATRE! A special day is planned for the entire family. Were going to the theatre! But what does that mean? Are we seeing a movie? How do you act out a story? Am I going to be scared when they turn the lights out? How do big people play pretend? And just who are Plink and Plunk? These mysteries and more are solved as your child is introduced to the world of theatre! This interactive experience will meld the performing and teaching artistry of our AEA performers. Shows will take place on the balcony of the Historic Palace Theatre, home to the Growing Stage, before an ideal audience of no more than 50 and will last no longer than an hour in total. The first half hour will be performance based followed by a second half hour that will include the audience with a hands on creative dramatics experience based on the theme of the performance. For the production of GOING TO THE THEATRE audience members will actually have the opportunity to creatively play on the companys professional stage. Currently in its 30th Anniversary Season of The Growing Stage the mission for the not-for-profit professional company remains to nurture the development of the performing arts through education, and to create, produce, and perform works that engage the entire family. The Growing Stage has built a long-standing reputation as a model of excellence in theatre for young audiences and strives to develop new initiatives through the arts, on both the stage and in the classroom, which will enhance and benefit the lives of our

young people across the state. Tickets for GOING TO THE THEATRE are $10.00 per person, with a $5.00 lap charge and can be reserved by calling the theatre at (973) 347-4946 or by logging onto the website at www.growinstage.com

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By Debra Freligh ubaru, one of the most respected automotive brands, is growing strong in Morris and Warren Counties thanks to the addition of the Subaru of Mt. Olive dealership nearly four years ago. Offering allwheel-drive on every model, leading consumer magazines constantly recognize Subaru for its strong safety record and its commitment to fine engineering. And while many cars look similar, Subaru stands apart because of its technology, safety, and resale reputation. So what makes a Subaru truly different? Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Control the road. For true control behind the wheel, a driver needs balance and an even distribution of power that supplies maximum traction to every tire, rather than the slip-then-grip alternative.

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Thomas Edison - The Neighborhood Dad with the Super Garage

Having a concrete building and the doors wide open, kept this from being be a major disaster. Theodores only loss was the hairs on his eyebrows. Today the garage houses a 1911 Detroit Electric, a 1914 Detroit Electric, a 1922 Ford Model T, a 1908 Locomobile and a 1936 Brewster. The garage is available for public viewing by reservation. The Glenmont Estate is also part of the National Parks Service and is located inside the private residential Llewellyn Park. To visit Glenmont you must purchase separate tickets at the main visitor station nearby and be given a car pass to enter the gated road. The

by Michele Guttenberger homas Edison had minimal involvement in the decorum and design of his Glenmont estate home in West Orange. It was a prepackaged gift to his new bride Mina in 1886. Almost all the decorating and design of the home was done by its former owner Henry C Pedder. To escape an embezzlement conviction, Pedder quickly relinquished his fully decorated 29-room Queen Anne-style home before he had the chance to really settle in. The Edisons even got to keep the books in the Library room. Edisons own domestic domain would have to be his garage. He built it in 1908. It was a fixture that he designed and oversaw the construction himself. Edisons garage was his own unique creation, because it was the prototype for his new cement construction venture. This home project helped him master the technique of constructing mass-produced, poured-cement houses using iron molds. His garage and the original Yankee stadium came from the same cement poured by his own Edison Portland Cement. Todays news is about battery operated cars and providing a charging station for them. Edison already had this technology 100

estate has a seasonal visiting schedule. Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details http://www. nps.gov/edis/index.htm

years ago in his own garage. He owned electric cars that used Edison batteries. Edison invented the alkaline storage battery in 1901 and spent years perfecting it for use in automobiles. The garage was the place to service these cars. Edison also had a gasoline filling pump in his garage for his 1922 Model T Ford a gift from his good friend Henry Ford. The most interesting feature of Edisons Garage was the turntable to help park these vehicles. A car could rest on the concrete turntable and a hand crank rotated it to a desired parking position. The driver never had to struggle backing the car into a spot, the turntable did the navigating. The garage helped turn Edison into Edison the family man. The garage gave

him the liberty to tinker with his sons Theodore and Charles on home built motorized projects. At the age of 10, Charles Edison got help from his famous dad in building a workable vehicle from a 2 cycle marine engine and a drive belt. Theodore had the same fascination for explosives as his father and the same family spirit for playing pranks. Theodore thought the garage turntable was an ideal place to explode a few fire crackers with the crank hole being the perfect opening to drop them in. He did not count on the years of gasoline and auto grease that had slowly trickled in over the years. He not only got a big blast from under the turntable, but a flash ring of fire that shot up from the fuel source below.

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Serves 16 1 16-pound young turkey Kosher salt, to taste 1 cup Tuscan Herb Paste 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 2 teaspoons celery salt 3 fennel stalks with fronds, rough chopped 3 onions, large dice 1 stalk celery, small dice 2 1/4 quarts chicken stock, divided 3 ounces all-purpose flour Remove giblets from turkeys cavity, rinse cavity and pat dry, set aside. Season turkey inside and out with kosher salt. Mix Tuscan Herb Paste with crushed fennel seeds and celery salt. Starting at

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the neck of the bird, slip your hand between the meat and the skin to loosen. Rub half the paste mix under skin, and rub remaining paste inside the cavity and over the rest of the turkey.

Place two-thirds of the chopped onion and fennel stalks inside cavity. Truss bird. Place turkey in a roasting pan. Roast at 400F for 30 minutes.

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hat can possibly make the holidays more delicious, sweet, festive, bright, and yet traditional all at the same time? The answer is fresh grapes. Luckily, grapes from California are in plentiful supply in all colors - red, green and black - throughout the holiday season. For a dinner or buffet, fresh grapes can be added to a favorite side cranberry relish with delightful and satisfying results. In the recipe below for Grape Cranberry Relish, two seasonal fruits work very well together. Grapes provide natural sweetness, so the amount of sugar thats added to quiet the strong tartness of cranberries is much reduced compared to similar recipes. The relish is a nice blend of still-noticeable grapes in a sauce thats remarkably luscious. Quick Tips for Holiday Entertaining with Grapes Fresh grapes are a versatile fruit with multiple uses. Grapes make for easy decorations and centerpieces in bowls and on platters or draped from a cake plate. Grapes can be easily frosted with sugar, spices and finely chopped nuts. Simply wet or dip clusters in liquid gelatin before rolling grapes in your favorite mixture. Use them to decorate cookie plates, cakes, puddings, mousses and more. Looking for an easy hostess gift? Wrap grape clusters

Holiday Traditions Enhanced With Grapes

multiple colors work best in tissue paper and place in a pretty basket, tied with a ribbon. Grapes are a quick and easy potluck treat, guaranteed to please, especially when you have very little time to throw something together. Cranberry Grape Relish Yields: 3 cups 2 cups red seedless California grapes 1 12-ounce package cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 orange, juiced and zested 1/2 cup sugar Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until thick and shiny. Let cool thoroughly, then store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week. Serve alongside roast turkey, pork or ham. Pluck the gift of grapes this holiday season and youll enjoy every juicy bite no matter how you choose to serve them. For more recipes, visit www.grapes fromcalifornia.com.

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ell worth the 364-day wait, the time-honored bounty of Thanksgiving dinner rouses eager anticipation for weeks in advance of the big day. Whether youre a seasoned dinner host or an eager firsttimer, treat your guests to an unforgettable feast from the main attraction all the way through to dessert. To help simplify the planning process, McCormick is counting down to Feast Day, sharing inspiring recipes and helpful tips at www.Facebook.com/McCormickSpice. In a series of themes, the Countdown will guide you through the meals most essential elements, from spectacular side dishes, turkey and gravy preparation to the pie. The Thanksgiving table is filled with favorite dishes and its the signature twists on those favorites that can make them stand out, says chef Mark Garcia of the McCormick Test Kitchen. The key to the most memorable food experiences is to make sure every bite is bursting with flavor. Ginger is the special touch in sweet potatoes, vanilla helps create a luscious chocolate pecan pie and sage makes the turkey worthy of Turkey Day. Join the Countdown to Feast Day to share your own ideas for an unforgettable feast while the helpful flavor experts at McCormick answer questions, offer tips and pro-

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Swap your secrets for spectacular sides in the Countdown to Feast Day, like Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch, a tasty variation of typical Thanksgiving sweet potatoes. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Makes 8 servings 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cinnamon, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Ginger, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup dried cranberries

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6 tablespoons butter, cut up, divided 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon each of the cinnamon and ginger, and salt in large bowl. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat well. Spoon into 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries. Dot with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, mix flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger in medium bowl. Cut in remaining 4 tablespoons butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and stir gently. Sprinkle evenly with pecan topping. 3. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes longer or until sweet potatoes are tender and topping is lightly browned. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 439 calories, Fat 19g, Carbohydrates 63g, Cholesterol 23mg, Sodium 257mg, Fiber 6g, Protein 4g

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