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By Cheryl Conway t was no surprise that 12 year old Alex Bramble of Flanders asked for new shoes again for the holidays, but when he asked for pairs - not for himself- but rather for orphaned boys, the news knocked his mom off her feet! Every year near the holidays, I ask Alex for his wish list, says his mom, Kristi Rexroth. For the past several years he has asked for shoes. Alex couldn't care less about brands or styles of clothing, but athletic shoes are his thing. He loves the Nikes and the high tops. Rexroth explains, This year I asked for his list and expected the same- shoes! After a couple of days, Alex by Jack Mc Cabe he Christmas Tree is a symbol of Christmas, and has been so for many years. It is usually composed of an evergreen tree (or an artificial equivalent) covered with brightly-colored decorations on its limbs, lights, and a star at the very top. Early Christmas Trees had
got back to me and said I was thinking about my list and I decided I dont need anything; There are always things I want, but have more than I need, she explains. continued on page 6 edible fruits, nuts, dates, cookies, pretzels, and various other treats as decorations. Nothing gives the scenic feeling of the holidays like a Christmas Tree, but where they originally came from is not easy to pinpoint. One explanation for its rise in popularity goes back to the 16th century and the Renaissance period in Germany, where Guild houses became known for having a tree covered with sweets for children and apprentices at Christmas. This tree was also carried outside, where people in the town square would dance around it in what became a traditional manner. Though the Christmas Trees became part of German culture in the early 18th century, it did not grow popular very fast, and were found mainly in the houses of European nobility. However, many innovations, including putting presents for children around the tree, gave it another purpose and added more joy to continued on page 8
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ronia Elementary School goes international! Come journey around the world at Ironia's annual Winterfest on Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (snow date: February 9, 12:00-6:00). Enjoy a day of family fun including carnival games, crafts, face painting, live shows,
basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, bake sale and more!! Entrance fee is $12.00 per child between ages 4 and 15 ($40.00 maximum per family. Under 4 and over 15 are free). Ironia Elementary School is located at 303 Dover Chester Road in Randolph.
ome join us for a FREE introductory dance on Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ironia Elementary School (303 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph), where you will learn the basic steps of square dancing! Square dancing is lots of fun, it's exercise and you will
n Saturday, December 21, 2013, Rt. 46 Chevy will have a customer appreciation Christmas Party. The event will run all day. Please stop by and enjoy the party. We will also be holding a coat drive through December so bring in any coat in as
a donation and receive $10.00 off any service. Check us out at www.rt46chevrolet.com and stop in for a visit and enjoy the Christmas Party. We are located at 412 Route 46 West, Budd Lake, NJ. 908-747-4043
meet lots of great people. Casual dress, free refreshments, couples and singles welcome. Sponsored by the Reelers Square Dance Club. For more information contact Robin Olson 973-713-8402.
eople frequently take human hair for granted, especially if they have it in abundance. While hair can help keep your head warm, there's more to hair than what meets the eye. For a healthy individual with no hair diseases, hair is very strong with enormous tensile strength. In fact, human hair is about as strong as copper wire
of the same diameter. That means one strand of hair can support up to 100 grams in weight. Considering the average head of hair contains about 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair in all, the combined strength of human hair could feasibly support up to 12 tons, or the equivalent of two African elephants.
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Pictured is Laurie (a 7 month old neutered kitten). Laurie is in foster care and needs a home. As you can see, he is a delightful kitty and he is completely vetted, vaccinated, and neutered. He loves other cats! For information on the foster cats avail-
here are many pets in the Randoph Animal Pound that need homes.
able for adoption, contact Claudine at 973886-1485 or Doggie54@optonline.net To meet the Randolph Pound Pals, stop by the Randolph Animal Pound and be prepared to fall in love! Randolph Animal Pound, located at 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ, 973-9897090 Hours 11 to 1 weekdays; 11 to 2 Saturdays (closed Sundays and holidays)
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andolphs own West Side Dance Center is pleased to announce their collaboration with NAVE Voices! WSDC and Nave Voices will be performing at the 8th Annual Performing Arts Educators Annual Invitational at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 18, 2014. This years performance is a 2:00 matinee and will feature dance and vocal groups from across the nation including 28 of West Side's dancers ages 10 17 years old.
"This is an amazing opportunity for our young dancers to experience the stage at Carnegie Hall. We are all very excited!" says Dale Julian-Bierce, WSDC's Director.
Tickets are still available for this great event by calling the West Side Dance Center at 973.927.4444 or e-mail: westsidedance10@aol.com
cting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces in recognition of Veterans Day and the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation that the Morris County Prosecutors Office has conducted a ceremony honoring the military veteran staff members of the office. These men and women have served our country with great distinction in time of both conflict and peace. The following staff members were honored: Sergeant V. Harrison Dillard, US Army Detective Michael Gomez, US Army Assistant Prosecutor Julian Hill, US Army Director Alphonse Imperiale, US Army Detective Supervisor Edward Jones, US Air Force Sergeant Robert McDermott, US Coast Guard Lieutenant Robert McNally, US Marine Corps
Detective Edward Mitreuter, US Marine Corps Chief of Staff Daniel Pfeiffer, US Army Detective Janet Thai, US Marine Corps Detective Supervisor Christopher Vanadia, US Army In recognition of all veterans, Acting Prosecutor Knapp stated: We owe a significant debt of gratitude to all men and women who have sacrificed to serve in the military. Each and every one of our veterans has put their lives in jeopardy to protect us and our families. At this time we recognize all of our colleagues in the Morris County Prosecutors Office for their service to our country as part of our Veterans Day observance. A perpetual commemorative plaque has been donated by Chief of Staff Daniel Pfeiffer which will serve to commemorate this day and recognize all of our Morris County Prosecutors Office military veterans.
Page 6, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline continued from previous I really like shoes; I really want shoes, but I dont need shoes, says Alex, who currently owns four pairs of athletic basketball sneakers. A football player for Mt. Olive recreation for the past seven years, Alex has a fetish for basketball sneakers and would have liked the Nike Hyperdunks, he says, but he had a better idea in mind. This year, rather than spending money on me, would you use that money to buy shoes for kids who can't afford them? Alex asks his mom. After researching local charity options, they found St. Peters Orphanage, a residential home for boys, in Denville and decided that would be perfect, says Alex, a seventh grader at Mt. Olive Middle School. Theres a big place in my heart for kids who are in an orphanage, says Alex. I dont know my own father, who lives in Florida. Last time I saw him I was two or three years old. I get what they are going through. On Nov. 7, Alex announced his new shoe drive, Put Your Best Foot Forward. He and his mom contacted the orphanage and attained a list of each boy who resides at the orphanage and his shoe size. Currently there are 14 boys, ages nine to 17, that live at the
orphanage. After posting his shoe drive on Facebook as well as the list of shoe sizes being sought, people started to immediately pledge. Since his post, 23 shoes have been donated by members of the community, friends of Alex and his mom. Name brands of the athletic shoes include Adidas, Nike, Reebok and DC shoes. We have plenty left over, says Rexroth. Even a pair of slippers and one pair of dress shoes were donated. The extras were given to the orphanage as a surplus to be used as needed. Out of the shoes donated, Alex gave three pairs in lieu of me buying him shoes, says Rexroth. Then Alex used his own money to buy a pair for an orphan. Alex and his mom delivered the shoes to the orphanage on Friday, Dec. 16. Each child got a new pair of athletic shoes in his size with a card attached from the family that donated it. Because of the rules with confidentiality, Alex knew he would not be able to meet the recipients of his new shoes. He hopes that he can connect to some of them through letter writing or maybe later as a volunteer in their facility. He has a good heart that kid, says
Rexroth. I was incredibly proud of Alex. He is a normal, typical 12 year old kid but he has a maturity about it, about having gratitude for the blessings that he has. He does have a conscience and a kind giving heart. Alex says he feels good when he gives to others. It feels really nice, says Alex, baritone and trumpet player in the MOMS band. I know a lot of the kids have to go without a lot of things. They will be grateful that they will be getting a new pair of shoes. Ive begun to understand more, he explains. My family is not the richest family but we have what we need, but not everyone has that. I thought it would be nice to give rather than get like I normally do. Alex credits his upbringing for his kind ways. My mom and my step dad are big influences, says Alex. Theyve been there for me. Theyve always been nice and kind hearted.
Rexroth agrees, We are very civic minded. Hes watched me do a lot of cooking for families. I start cooking food and taking it to families who need it. I grew up with my mom the same way. You just always try to do for others. Its something that resonates with him. Besides being prideful of her son, Rexroth is also super proud of being part of a community thats willing to lend a helping hand. Whether it is a house fire, drowning, a child with cancer or donating new shoes, Our community rallies and they just do it and they help. They, as always, lend a hand, share their good fortune and show their amazing hearts and good will. Alex sees that in our community; it has helped to develop that in him. Its innate in him to have such an awareness toward people who are less fortunate than him, continues Rexroth. When he sees a homeless man in town, Alex talks to him, every time he sees him. It touches his heart. Its what Alexs heart is made of.
Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News, December 2013, Page 7 t. Therese Church, located at 151 Main Street in Succasunna has planned Special Advent Programs for your spiritual enrichment. These programs are great for families or individuals that are looking for some quiet time to focus on the TRUEmeaning of the season. All activities occur in the church and no reservations are needed. All are welcomed to attend!! On Friday, December 20th, Come to the Church between 7:30pm and Midnight for A Silent Night Parish Mini Retreat/ Advent Preparation. All are invited for
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with special Proclamations and Prayers. What a wonderful way to spend time with your family and Our Lord. On Sunday, December 22nd at 7:30 pm, we will have a new experience called Stations of the Crib. Commemorate the Journey of Mary & Joseph with prayers and procession combined with a beautiful liturgical art. For more information, please visit our websitewww.StThereseRoxbury.org.
Page 8, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline continued from previous the season. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, German soldiers put Christmas Trees in their barracks and military hospitals to add some cheer to the time of year. In the1780s in Canada, soldiers defending Quebec from American soldiers and colonists in the Revolutionary War introduced the Christmas Tree where they were stationed. Before the advent of electricity, the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther, after a walk at night, put candles on a Christmas Tree with wires to brighten it up, using as inspiration the stars shining through the branches of trees. This presented a potentially dangerous situation, as hot candle drippings are not compatible with live trees. But this brought about the tree mat and the tree skirt, both of which caught candle wax. The mat protects the floor on which the tree stands, and the skirt hides the bottom of the tree. Electricity eventually replaced candles with tree lights, and though this was a lessdangerous approach, early tree lights were
not what anyone considered totally safe. After a slow start in the United States, the popularity of Christmas Trees grew in leaps and bounds at the start of the 20th century. Everything from candy canes to ribbons to bulbs replaced dyed-colored popcorn as ornaments, as the Tree became an integral part of the holiday season. The huge Rockefeller Center tree in New York City also had humble beginnings, as a much smaller first one was put in the ground by construction workers in 1931. Another tree, this time lighted, went up two years later, leading to the behemoth that is now decorated and put up in late November or early December, bringing people from all around. The originality of the Christmas Tree depends on who you talk to or what you read from, and there are many firsts that refer to time periods or occurrences. But as previously stated, the Christmas Tree is a symbol of a happy, wondrous time of year, and let us hope that Christmas always stays this way.
ids get their first cell phone by age 12, and more than a third of them have smart phones. Nine out of 10 teens have a computer and 97 percent of 12to 17-year-olds play video games. More than half the homes in the United States have a fairly new video game console. Its great that our kids have access to technology, but I talk to a lot of grandparents who say they simply dont enjoy giving their grandkids tech gifts during the holiday season, says Ted Bernstein, founder of Life Insurance Concepts, Inc. (www.lifeinsur-
anceconcepts.com). They want to give something their grandkids will treasure; something theyll remember for a long time. That has become more challenging as kids, along with the rest of us, come to rely more and more on technology for everything -- from communication to entertainment to telling the time. Coming from a four-generation family of life insurance specialists, Bernstein has a special interest in family legacies and a long continued on page 12
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Page 10, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline tance to those in need all in one place. Participants learn about obtaining shelter, financial resources, medical care, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse and more. Participants accomplish in a day what might normally take months, according to the MHAMC in Mountain Lakes. Although it is geared mostly to the homeless, the event is opened to others who are at risk of losing their home, have received an eviction notice, faced trauma or a health issue, or are barely making ends meet so they can learn about food pantries, says Falcone. More than 50 volunteers were scheduled to staff the event; food donations were given from Starbucks, Costco, and Apple Spice Junction in Parsippany; free haircuts by local salons; and free coats were donated by the Morris County Chamber of Commerce from its coat drive at its November Business Connections meeting. Some of the agencies at the event included Community Hope, Jersey Battered Womens Services, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Market Street Mission, 211- First Call for Help, and Office of Temporary Assistance. The day is supposed to be about celebrating the people who are coming in, says Lisa Falcone, director of Homeless
By Cheryl Conway lmost half of the homeless people in Morris County made a hopeful connection for a better life on Thursday, Dec. 5, after attending an outreach program. Held annually in Morris County for the past five years, Project Homeless Connect (PHC) pointed atleast 169 people in the right direction. The event which is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Morris County - was held at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Morristown from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A national day of hope that provides assistance and services to people who are homeless, this years event was needed more than ever with the significant increase in the homeless population in Morris County since 2012. This year it is more relevant than ever as there has been a huge increase in homeless people needing assistance in Morris County, says Barb Flynn, director of Development of the MHAMC. This is especially poignant as many residents of Morris County dont even realize that there are homeless folks here. Although hosted by the MHAMC, the outreach program incorporates the efforts of non-profit social service agencies throughout the county, providing the most assis-
This year, MHAMC helped with transportation getting more people to the event from areas such as the Dover Soup Kitchen and other rooms in the community, says Falcone. Homeless individuals who attend PHC can expect to be linked immediately to temporary assistance for shelter, and any other needed services. Each participant is given a card that requires them to visit a certain number of agency service providers on site continued on next page
Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News, December 2013, Page 11 continued from previous in order to be eligible to receive a free gift at the end. Each participant also receives a mental health assessment and if a person meets the criteria they will be enrolled into the MHAMC program for services. Our goal is that no one leaves there without shelter and services from agencies that they need, says Falcone. They leave with more information on how to access services. In addition to shelter, services and information, participants get sleeping bags, blankets, coats, gloves, hats, toiletries, shoes, socks, hand warmers, underwear, dental services and even a haircut. We can direct them on where they can get more of what they need, says Falcone. Its really important to really help get what they need. We offer people an opportunity to get a shower at Market Street Mission so they can feel dignified. Falcone says, The day was very successful. Many guests were linked directly to services: the Child and Family Resources saw 150 guests; Zufall Health Center saw 152 guests; Homeless Solutions saw 73 guests; The Jersey Battered Womens Services (JBWS) saw 101 guests; Hispanic Affairs saw 57 guests; NewBridge Services saw 102 guests; Legal Services saw over 70 guests; Market Street Mission saw 73 guests; and more than 60 guests received free haircuts from Cuts 4U of Rockaway and Laboratory Hair Studio of Morristown. The MHAMC Outreach Program is following up with several individuals that meet criteria for services. The HOMI case manager completed the opening paperwork for
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two men that are sleeping outside. We are working on a plan for continued shelter placement so that they do not stay outside, says Falcone. With statistics that show that the number of homeless people in Morris County is up, Falcone says there is a greater need for the MHAMC to reach even more people through outreach programs. According to the Point in Time Count according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, on Jan. 30, 2013, there were 346 homeless men, women and children counted in Morris County. Homelessness in Morris County has been on the rise over the last three full HUD count years with an overall increase of 12.7 percent. In 2012, the PITC was 281 homeless people in Morris County, compared to 317 in 2011. The economy, rise in affordable housing, and high cost of utilities are some factors adding to the increase of homeless people in Morris County. The cost of the rental market is rising, says Falcone. Five years ago, rent was a lot less. Falcone says it is difficult for people to afford to live in Morris County with their current income, and just as difficult for those on social security. It is a reality that the cost of housing here has gone up, says Falcone. The only affordable apartments are on the outskirts where there is little transportation, which does not work since most homeless people do not own a car. People are more challenged in getting jobs more than they were before, says Falcone, and if they are getting a
job can they afford whats out there? People are working two jobs. Moving to a more affordable area is not always the best answer, says Falcone, because people want to stay where they come from, even more so when they get services provided to them by agencies such as MHAMC. Once you get connected you want to continue those services that youve been linked to and the services that you need, says Falcone. To reach the growing number of homeless, the MHAMC is increasing its outreach methods. There is now a drop-in center, Ednas Haven at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dover which is open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for individuals to stop by for services such as food stamps, job referrals or are isolated. The county has recently rewritten its homeless plan, says Falcone, and is constantly revisiting and coordinating whats needed. I dont know what the answers are going to be. We are still helping people. There are a lot of successes but can we reach everybody? PHC began in 2004 when San Francisco wanted to provide necessary services to the homeless in their city. It grew into a national event and has been in Morris County for the past five years. Founded in 1953, the MHAMC is a 5013 non-profit organization that works to promote mental health awareness, prevent mental illnesses, and improve the care and treatment of people in recovery from mental illnesses through programs of education, direct service, and advocacy.
continued from page 8 history of innovation. He offers these suggestions for holiday gifts for grandkids that create lasting memories. Their own clunker which youll restore together. If you have a grandchild whos still a few years from driving age, buy an old pickup truck that the two of you can restore together. Youll have years to complete the project, which guarantees not only lots of one-on-one time together, but also the opportunity to teach valuable skills that will benefit him or her for a lifetime. Plan it right, and when your grandchild gets a drivers license, he or she will also have wheels, Bernstein says. And after spending so much time working on that vehicle, theyre more likely to drive it carefully! An annual helping hand for years after youve gone. Imagine being able to send your grandchild a holiday gift of $20,000 every year for 20, 30 or 40 years with a note from you attached. You can do it with the Installment Life Option, a life insurance policy option that pays beneficiaries of a life insurance policy in predetermined amounts of your choice for up to 40 years. Because of the deferred payout, the insurance company can reduce the premiums up to 50 percent. And your grandchild is reminded of your love for him or her throughout his life, particularly during the financially stressful milestones: college tuition, wedding, paying off student loans,
Page 12, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline down payment for first home, and first child. A lot of the grandparents who do this love the fact that they can continue to help their grandchild long after theyre gone, Bernstein says. They also like the fact that they can choose what date the money is disbursed, whether its a holiday, a birthday, or a special date significant to the grandparents and grandchild. And they can add a personal note, which can be sent according to the policy holders instructions. The gift of compassion. Sponsor an impoverished child in another country in your grandchilds name. I like the organizations that allow you to personally connect with the child you sponsor, so your grandchild can write to and receive letters from them, and trade photographs. You can learn about the country together, and pick out gifts for birthday or holiday season, Bernstein says. A grandparent might pay the whole cost of sponsorship or allow the grandchild to pick up a small portion, he adds. One organization highly rated by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator is Compassion International. The 61-yearold Christian-based non-profit facilitates 1.2 million sponsorships, providing the children with food, medical care, educational opportunities and more for $38 per month. Sponsors are invited to exchange letters and develop a relationship with the child.
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Be A Holiday Guest - They Have Decked The Walls of Thomas Edisons Family Home Just For You!
Mina would also raise three of her own children at Glenmont which became the family home where guests and family gathered for the Holidays. Edison was notorious for being preoccupied with his lab work and barely spent time in his home just one mile away. However, he was fully present and an involved dad with his family during Christmas festivities. Mina meticulously planned a traditional family Christmas with all the wrapped presents under the tree, decorating the home in festive trimming and providing a wonderful Christmas dinner in the 30 seat dining room to guests and family. Now you can experience the Edison Family Holiday home for yourself. Here is what the NPS staff has prepared for this festive Edison Home Tour: Holidays at Glenmont November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 The sights and sounds of the season will greet visitors when they come to Thomas Edisons Home in Llewellyn Park during Holidays at Glenmont. The home will be decorated much as it was while the Edison family lived there. Favorite musical pieces will be playing and greenery and red poinsettias will deck the mantles above the fireplaces. Staircases will be ringed with boughs
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by Michele Guttenberger homas Edison a widower with three children, found love again with the intuitive young Mina Miller. They married on February 24, 1886. He was 39 and she was 20 years old. He gave her an outstanding wedding gift - a beautiful Jersey countryside estate called Glenmont. It is nestled in the exclusive gated Llewellyn Park section of West Orange. Glenmont is a 29room Queen Anne-style home resting on 15 acres of land and only one mile from Edisons labs and factories which is now the Edison Museum. The 1886 wedding gift to his bride (he affectionately called Billie) sold for $125,000 less than half the price it sold for only a few years prior. The former owner Henry C. Pedder was forced to relinquish his assets due to an embezzlement conviction. Edison was ecstatic over the Glenmont estate purchase. His quote - ''When I entered this I was paralyzed. To think that it was possible to buy a place like this, which a man with taste for art and a talent for decoration had put years of enthusiastic study and effort into -- too enthusiastic, in fact -- the idea fairly turned my head and I snapped it up. It is a great deal too nice for me, but it isn't half nice enough for my little wife here.''
and red ribbon bows and wreaths will hang in every window. In the Den, the majestic 10 foot tree will be lit and the presents underneath will be waiting as if the Edison children Madeleine, Theodore and Charles, will soon come running down the stairs from their rooms - after theyve checked their stockings in the upstairs Living Room! Family china will be displayed on the Dining Room table and the scene will be completed with holiday cards that were received by the Edisons. The Holidays at Glenmont guided tours
will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through January 5, 2014. Tickets must be purchased at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center at 211 Main Street on the day of your visit. The Visitor Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets for each tour are limited and Holidays at Glenmont is very popular, so make sure to pick up your tickets early. Most tours sell out by early afternoon. The $7.00 ticket (under age 16 is free) also includes a visit to the Laboratory Complex. Come spend the day!
Page 14, December 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Randolph News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline testing labs. Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. It could cause a flash fire. Carve the Turkey, Not Your Fingers Carving accidents are prevalent during the holidays because hosts are often rushing, talking and drinking when cutting up the turkey, ham or roast. Never cut toward yourself. Your free hand should be placed opposite the side youre carving. Keep knives dry because a wet handle is slippery and could cause your hand to slip on to the blade, resulting in a nasty cut.
he holidays wont be merry and bright for the many local folks who will get hurt this season. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says holiday injuries are increasing with more than 13,000 people treated during the 2010 holiday season, up from 12,000 in 2009 (latest research available). Our local AFC Doctors Express urgent care centers expect to be as busy as Santa over the holidays, packed with patients harmed by holiday health hazards. Thats why our local doctors have created a Holiday Safety Checklist advising families to make a list and check it twice. Holiday Safety Checklist Avoid Packaging Problems Sometimes, people become so frustrated with hard plastic wrapping around toys and electronics that they cut themselves on the sharp edged packaging or with scissors, tools and knives when trying to pry the packages open. An average 6,000 people a year go to the emergency room due to packaging-related injuries (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Immediately discard plastic wrappings or other packaging before they become dangerous playthings. Deck the Halls Without Falls Santa looks festive on your roof, but dont hurt yourself getting him up there. The CPSC estimates during November and December more than 13,000 people will need medical help from decorating-related injuries, such as falls, burns and lacerations. Keep ladders on level ground, clear debris (and keep kids away) from the area, and when hoisting Santa and the reindeer on the roof, extend the ladder three feet beyond the edge of the roof. Dont stand on the top two rungs of the ladder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Banish Bad News Batteries A 2012 study by the Journal Pediatrics reports every three hours, a child under age 18 goes to an emergency room due to button battery ingestion. These small batteries are often used to power toys, watches, remote controls and other electronic devices. Batteries that become lodged in the throat or intestine can generate and release hydroxide, resulting in dangerous chemical burns. Install batteries in toys before wrapping them to keep them out of the hands of curious kids. Encourage Helmet Head Some of the most hazardous holiday gifts have wheels including scooters, skateboards, inline skates, bikes and motorcycles. Broken bones, sprains, head and spinal injuries are common around the holidays, especially when excited adults and kids want to try out their new wheels. According to the CPSC, non-motorized scooters was the toy category associated with the most injuries (15 and younger) in 2011. Gifts with wheels should come with a helmet. For scooters, skateboards and inline skates, the CPSC also recommends wrist guards, elbow and knee pads. All safety gear should be sized to fit. Make Sure Chestnuts - Not Christmas Trees - Roast on an Open Fire Each holiday, around 230 home fires start with Christmas trees. These fires cause an average of four deaths, 21 injuries and $17.3 million in direct property damage. Make sure live trees are fresh (deep green, not brown); trunk should be sticky and wet with resin; and make sure a large number of needles dont come loose when you tap the tree trunk on the ground. Artificial trees should have a fire resistant label. Keep all trees away from heat sources like fireplaces and candles. Use lights tested for safety by nationally recognized
Local Doctors Warn of Holiday Health Hazards Holiday Injuries Pack Area Urgent Cares
Keep all utensils sharp so you dont have to force the cutting or carving. Make sure the carving station is a NO KID zone. We invite you to come out to our urgent care centers and interview our doctors and possibly patients about the Holiday Safety Checklist. Please give us a call, and well arrange all the interviews! *Sources for information include Consumer Product Safety Commission, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Capital Poison Center and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. continued on page 17
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ressed in its holiday finest, Acorn Hall invites fans of the hit PBS television show Downton Abbey to discover traditional holiday festivities and merriment of the 1920s. Enjoy a holiday season-themed Downton Abbey Experience event on Saturday, January 4, from 1pm to 4pm with a tour of Acorn Hall followed by an authentic five-course English Afternoon Tea at The Abbey of Convent Station. A tribute to the start of season four of Downton Abbey, the Morris County Historical Society and the Cosy Cupboard have, once again, joined forces to provide The Downton Abbey Experience: A Tour and Tea. Staffs at both sites have been working hard to make sure that this Experience is one to remember Acorn Hall is decorated lavishly in celebration of the holiday season, grand dresses highlight the clothing styles of the 1920s, and vignettes will bring to life American social norms that parallel the show. Tea, courtesy
The Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall Hosts Downton Abbey Experience
of the Cosy Cupboard, will follow at The Abbey on Madison Avenue in Morristown. Participants in this event will relish an additional treat: Renowned local interior designer, Kevin Fitzpatrick, helped the MCHS Deck The Halls this year. His interpretation of Victorian customs and redesign of 18th century customs for the 21st century will be sure to delight! The cost for the event is $46. To make reservations, please contact the Cosy Cupboard at 973-998-6676. Acorn Hall was built in 1853, and remodeled in the Italianate Villa-style in 1860. For tour availability and gift shop information, please call 973-267-3465 or visit, www.acornhall.org. The MCHS is a member-supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery, preservation, promotion, and interpretation of Morris County history through events, programs, exhibits, and preservation advocacy.
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he holiday season at Drumthwacket, the Governors Official Residence in Princeton, has arrived with a unique partnership between the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the Garden Club of New Jersey and the Drumthwacket Foundation, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today. One of my favorite traditions as First Lady is to welcome visitors to Drumthwacket during the holiday season, said Mrs. Christie. This years theme, Drumthwacket on Stage, showcases the tremendous talents of our vibrant theatre community and the breathtaking creativity of New Jerseys garden clubs. The Governor and I are delighted that thousands of adults and children will tour the his-
toric residence to experience Drumthwacket dressed for the holidays. MUSIC ROOM: Decorated by The Growing Stage: The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey, the theme for this room is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. The West Trenton Garden Club welcomes
Rudolph all dressed up and updated for the holidays. Rudolphs whimsical wonderland is filled with sophisticated white orchids and silver mercury glass with red-nosed accents. The Club has also incorporated the environmentally conscious theme of Choices Make Changes into the dcor.
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by Jack Mc Cabe mmortalized by the great film in 1992 called A League of Their Own, starring Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks, among many others, the womens first professional league came about with World War II as the background for what was a very successful endeavor. Phillip Wrigley, owner of the major League baseball Chicago Cubs, along with several others, were concerned about the
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allow stealing by runners. With patriotism running high throughout the nation because of the war, the baseball players were also very patriotic, as at each game the girls formed a V for Victory along the first and third-base lines before the National Anthem. The league itself also played a critical part as a kind of outlet in the lives of the women, as many of them had husbands in the military service, and never knew when they would get a message saying that their spouse was killed during the war. In that first season, the teams played 108 games with a champion decided at the end by a 5-game series between the two top teams. In that series, the Racine Belles defeated the Kenosha Comets to become the World Champions. But the organization was much more than that, as the AllAmerican Girls Professional Baseball League, as it came to be called after a number of name changes and expansion, provided a quality product at a time of great national stress. The women in that first league set a precedent for fine play and competition that was followed by every team through the final year in 1954.
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hesney is a 6 year old male Mutt! We aren't quite sure what he is but he sure is cute! He is a nice medium size and walks like a dream! He is super cute and very well mannered. He lived in a home his whole life with an elderly gentleman that unfortunately could no longer care for him. He is housebroken, neutered and up to date on vaccines--all he needs is a forever home! Chesney is a very nice boy for just about any family. He is friendly, happy and playful. For more information on Chesney please call or stop by The Randolph Pound. Adoption fee at the Randolph Animal Pound is $50 for adult cats and dogs. Stop by and take a peek and be prepared to fall in love! Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, 973-989-7090. Hours are: 11 to 1 weekdays; 11 to 2 Saturdays, closed Sundays and holidays.
inky is 10 weeks old. He is super sweet and playful. Pinky loves to snuggle and loves to play with other cats. He is in foster care and has been vetted, and uses his litter box like a champ! Pinky will be at our special pet adoptions: Saturday, November 30 from 11 to 1 p.m. at Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ and another special Pet Adoption on Saturday, December 7 at Pet Valu, 84 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ For more information, contact Claudine at 973-886-1485 or e-mail: doggie54@optonline.net
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hether needed for an impromptu brunch, a gift-giving occasion or just a snack for the family, delicious baked goods are essential during the holidays. After all, you never know who might stop by. The holidays are reminiscent of wonderful times with family and friends sharing memorable and delicious holiday meals, said Linda Carman, Martha White baking expert. We hope this years winning recipes are perfect additions to upcoming holiday celebrations and gatherings. Check out the award-winning recipes from this years Martha White Holiday Muffin Mix Challenge to help make holiday meals memorable in minutes. Youre sure to find a quick and easy recipe your family and friends will enjoy. Look for the free downloadable cookbook featuring winning recipes at www.marthawhite.com/promotions. After initial judging and a nationwide
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