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T
hey are four years
apart, but they are
following in the
same path, from state
champs two years ago to
National Champions this
year, two soccer players
from Mt. Olive are setting
their goals high and scoring
big.
Ryan Peterson, 18, of
Budd Lake and Skylar
Conway, 14, of Flanders,
have grown up and played
on the same soccer fields
and ironically for the same
soccer coach when they
played as standouts for their
Mt. Olive Travel teams.
They both wound up play-
ing for the Players
Development (PDA) and
have earned their greatest
victory yet, winning
Nationals for their age
group last month.
Peterson, who is current-
ly playing D1 soccer his
Following In Each Others Cleats - MO Soccer Stars Win National Title
first year at North Carolina
State University, won his
national title on July 19, at
StubHub Center in Carson,
California at the United
States Mens soccer nation-
al training facilities with his
PDA U17/18 Academy
team. PDA beat Bethesda-
Olney 2-0 in the finals, with
Peterson assisting the first
goal and then scoring the
second goal to seal the win.
This was the first year that
the PDA U17/18 Academy
team won the national title.
Scoring that goal in the
national final was an incred-
ible feeling, says Peterson
who had five goals through-
out the season and nine
assists. I've never scored in
a bigger game so being able
to say I helped my team win
a National Title is some-
thing I will remember forev-
er.
Playing soccer for 14
years, this was Petersons
first year playing with PDA.
As an outside mid and for-
ward, Peterson says his
accomplishments on PDA
were to finish second in the
country during the league
games and then win the
national title. The Champs
received jackets, a backpack, medal and two
trophies.
Being able to say that I'm a national
champion is one of the greatest feeling
ever, says Peterson, who played for the Mt
Olive High School Boys Soccer team,
which won the districts first county cham-
pionship in school history for boys soccer.
During his high school years, Peterson
scored 62 goals and had 48 assists.
Before playing for PDA, Peterson played
for the Soccer Domain Football Club
(SDFC), which was state cup champs in
2010 and 2012.
Conway, a rising freshman at MOHS,
also won states in 2012 after his lone goal
earned him MVP and led his team to region-
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Olive Public Library on Wednesday, October
8th. It is open to everyone who wishes to stop
smoking. You do not need to be a resident.
One of the hardest addictions to shake is
smoking but quitting is the best decision
you will ever make.
Whether you have tried to quit smoking
before or are thinking about it, join Roland
Romano, licensed respiratory therapist and
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Over the last 12 years, Mr. Romano has
been treating tobacco dependency at St.
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riday, October 10th, 2014, 8:00am
11:00am, the Mount Olive Township
will offer a SMAC blood screening
test on 10/10/14 at the Mount Olive
Township Municipal Building Health Dept.
at 204 Flanders-Drakestown Road. This
fasting blood test includes a Complete Blood
Count, Chemistry (sodium, fasting glucose,
potassium, bun, gfr, iron, ast, alk, etc.) and
Cholesterol (LDL, HDL). Testing is avail-
able to residents of Mt. Olive, Netcong and
Mt. Arlington, Dover & Wharton.
$25.00 for Adults age 18-59, $12.00 for
Senior Citizens age 60+
Additional test options:
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein) and
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addressed to your physician and to yourself
for results.
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have health insurance. A licensed
Pediatrician will perform physical examina-
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The Child Health Exams will be held on
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als that year. As a PDA player since the
U8s, Conways U12 team PDA Rooney,
went on to win regionals.
His most recent accomplishment, the
greatest one yet, was winning nationals on
July 14, at Bryans Park Soccer Complex in
Greensboro, North Carolina, with the PDA-
2000 Pre-Academy Team. PDA beat
Raiders FC-Illinois 7-1, after winning the
semi-final game the day before, when
Conway played center attacking mid and
scored the game winning goal against Real
Colorado beating that team 1-0.
I felt souped, says Conway, who has
been playing soccer since pre-school. I
was so hyped; I was amped up. It was the
best feeling ever. It felt like my state-cup
winner. After he scored the lone goal in the
semi finals at nationals, Conway says
Zack tackled me and I couldnt breathe;
and then my team dog-piled me and I
couldnt breathe.
Conway, who has advanced to play for
PDA-U14 Academy USDA, also received a
champion Nike jacket and goal metal as a
national champion. In order to qualify for
nationals, Conways team won the
Northeastern National Premier League
(NPL) against about 18 other teams in his
age group earlier in the season, beating the
NY Red Bulls Youth Academy 1-0.
Its the best feeling ever to be a nation-
al champion, says Conway, who hopes to
play D1 college soccer someday and then
professional soccer. If you ever have the
chance to win a national championship you
need to do it because its the best feeling
knowing that your team is number one in
the country. You got to give it all you got on
the field.
Conways coach is very proud of his
teams accomplishment.
Its a real privilege to be honest to be
able to work with such a talented and dedi-
cated group, says Phill Herbert of Budd
Lake, PDA 2000 Pre-Academy Coach and
PDA Boys Goalkeeper Director. The
reward is seeing how much they develop as
an individual and how they grow and come
together as a group. To see them improve
and enjoy their soccer so much and being
able to win a national title is testament to
the hard work they've put in all year. And
being part of their achievement is an
honor.
Whether on a turf field, or juggling a
soccer ball, the two Mt. Olive soccer play-
ers compete for the love of the game.
When I play soccer, I feel free, says
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MO Soccer Stars...
Conway, who plays best as striker or center-
mid. Its one of the most fun games. I like
soccer; its the only sport you play 90 min-
utes in a game and not getting tired, youre
not getting kicked around like football or
basketball. The sport has passion for anyone
who plays it.
Peterson agrees.
What I enjoy about soccer is the passion
of the game and how it can make you feel,
says Peterson. Being able to connect with
kids you've never met before through a
game is something much more.
Both offer advice for their soccer peers.
Just train very hard and push yourself to
be the best in every practice and in every
game, says Peterson.
A good soccer player is someone with
heart and wanting to want it every time you
are on the field, concludes Conway.
A
uthors Diana Drew and Robert
Grayson took an inspiring sojourn
as they wrote the new book "Jewish
Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching
Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric
Crafts" (Jewish Lights Publishing).
Exploring the intriguing stories behind each
of the book's 30 Jewish fabric craft projects
from throughout the United States and
Israel, the authors rediscovered many of the
Jewish traditions underlying handmade fab-
ric crafts.
Members of the Temple Hatikvah
Sisterhood will retrace the steps the authors
took on the way to this spiritual awakening
on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9:45 a.m., at the
Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast,
at the synagogue, 58 Pleasant Hill Road, in
Flanders. The Sisterhood Membership
Kickoff Breakfast is free and open to the
public.
In a special talk, titled "Jewish Threads:
Authors to Speak at Temple Hatikvah
Taking A Spiritual Journey Through The World Of Jewish Fabric Crafts
Crafting a Jewish Life," the authors will dis-
cuss the spiritual journey they took in writ-
ing the book and the Jewish traditions that
suffuse these crafts. Jewish cultural heritage
will come to life through the stories of these
fine handcrafted pieces.
As part of this special event, attendees
will have a chance to hand-sew Feelie
Hearts for grieving children. These small,
stuffed fleece hearts, which are given to
children who have suffered a terrible loss,
are donated to organizations both in the
United States and in Israel.
Deep-rooted, spiritual inspirations and
religious convictions about life and death,
peace and war, birth, marriage, healing,
family life, holidays, new beginnings, and
how those beliefs influence the work of fab-
ric artists--all are interwoven into the fabric
of "Jewish Threads," which takes readers on
a journey of sacred creativity. The book
presents an array of fabric craft projects,
plus the backstory behind each of the pieces
featured in the book--how and why they
were made and what sparked the idea for
each one. Among the projects spotlighted in
the book are tallitot (Jewish prayer shawls)
and Torah mantles, shulchan (lectern) cov-
ers for the synagogue, Purim puppets, a knit
seder plate, an apples & honey Rosh
Hashanah challah cover, a ChanuCats quilt
for Chanukah, and many more.
A section titled "Inspirations" includes
stories of five more projects that inspired
the authors to write the book, including a
quilted chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy),
created collaboratively by members of
National Council of Jewish Women, West
Morris Section, of which Drew serves as
co-president. Grayson, a prize-winning for-
mer daily newspaper reporter and magazine
writer, writes books for young adults.
Says Drew, an award-winning writer and
book editor, " 'Jewish Threads' brings
together the disparate threads of my own
life--Judaism and Jewish observance,
sewing and knitting, writing and editing--
while stitching together the inspiring stories
of fabric artists from throughout the United
States and Israel. Collectively, these person-
al stories, and the projects that spring from
them, form a patchwork of modern-day
Jewish life. The part introductions, written
by Robert Grayson, place these crafts in his-
torical perspective, with tales from the
Jewish tradition that give these fabric crafts
added resonance today."
For further information about the Temple
Hatikvah Sisterhood Membership Kickoff
Breakfast, contact cmarge88@yahoo.com.
By Cheryl Conway
M
ost homeowners have one can for
recycling and one for garbage
inside their dwelling, so while
plastics are getting thrown in the recycling
can, the paper cups and cardboard milk,
juice and ice-cream containers are probably
getting tossed in the trash.
Taking the time to smash those card-
board boxes is too much for many so in with
the garbage they go. That extra labor, how-
ever, will be in the past come just after
Labor Day, when Single Stream Recycling
comes to town.
Township officials have agreed that
Single Stream Recycling, which combines
the recycling stream of plastic, paper and
bottles into one can, will simplify recycling
to residents and save money in sanitation
costs.
Single Stream Recycling makes it much
easier to recycle and adds more into what
we call the recycling stream as opposed to
the solid waste stream, says Sean Canning,
Mt. Olive Twp. Business Administrator.
People want to recycle but as humans we
want it to be an easy method and we think
single stream does just that.
Canning and Public Works Director Tim
Quinn have spoken about the combined
method of recycling for several years but
the credit goes to Tim for convincing me on
this one as I was happy with the fiber prices
from the market with separate recycling,
says Canning.
Single stream recycling is the combined
recycling stream of paper (both fiber and
co-mingled), cans, bottles and certain plas-
tics. The current method entails tying up
bundles of paper and separating that paper
from the co-mingled; when it all can be
thrown into one or more cans it makes it
much easier, says Canning.
It isnt easy for people to recycle; we
want to make it easier and save money in
sanitation, he says. Saving money is also
another reason for the switch in method.
We have calculated that although single
stream retrieves less in the open markets,
the reduced return is more than offset by the
expansion of weight into recycling, but
more importantly the reduction of the same
weight in the solid waste stream, explains
Canning.
We calculate that recycling will
increase by at least 10 percent, which means
that garbage to the transfer station which we
pay over $93 per ton will decrease by at
least 10 percent or more likely anywhere
from $75,000 to upwards of $150,000.
Mt. Olive Picks Up Easier Recycling Method Next Month
The combined recyclables will then be
brought to the ReCommunity processing
station in Mine Hill.
We actually get paid per ton in a normal
market [from recycling receivers] whereas
if we were to take directly to transfer station
as garbage we pay over $93 per ton,
explains Canning. The amount the town
gets per ton for its recyclables is a floating
rate depending upon market rate.
Since the 1980s, New Jersey has been a
mandatory recycling state, adds Canning.
The Single Stream Recycling method helps
with the Ease of recycling. Most people
want to do the right thing, recycling is
mandatory and a NJ State Law, in addition
everyone complains about public tax dol-
lars, here is a way the public can directly
affect how their money is spent, says
Canning.
You have to take out those boxes, says
Canning, from garbage cans. Were paying
a lot of extra dollars in garbage going to the
landfill.
While there is no limit on the amount of
garbage townships can dump, Mt.Olive has
to pay an MUA fee of $93.92 per ton on
garbage dumped at the Municipal Utilities
Transfer Station.
The new method is expected to go into
effect the week after Labor Day.
Homeowners will be expected to combine
all metals, plastics, bottles, fiber including
paper products and boxes, as well as No. #3
and #6 plastics. All plastic items contain a
triangle with a coding numbered from one
to seven that outline its type of plastic and
how it is used after it is recycled.
Everything goes in one can, papers,
chip board and small cardboard, explains
Quinn. If it is large pieces of cardboard it
should be tied and placed curb side; tied just
so it does not blow around the neighbor-
hood.
In April 2013, Mt. Olive officials
switched their garbage pick up system to an
automated
trash packer truck to lift garbage cans.
All homeowners were given one 96-gallon
garbage can for curbside garbage pick-up,
to replace the three 34-gallon cans that had
been allowed at their curbside according to
the previous ordinance.
Although the can is larger, residents
should not be placing recyclables in those
cans. With the new Single Stream Method,
recycling will get easier. Get ready to hop
on board with Single Stream Recycling
because the more on board the more Mt.
Olive saves.
T
he Knights of Columbus-Council
5410, based in Flanders, NJ recently
awarded scholarships to local high
school seniors in the Flanders, Randolph
and Chester areas. Recipients were Timothy
Iverson- St Lawrence the Martyr Parish-
Chester, Jeffrey Noble-St Elizabeth Seton
Parish-Flanders, Julienne Manning Caprio-
Grandaughter of David Manning (deceased
charter member of Council 5410) and
Matthew Carle-St Matthew the Apostle
Parish-Ironia/Randolph . The Knights of
Columbus congratulates each of these
deserving high school seniors and wishes
each continued success in their future aca-
demic careers. The Knights of Columbus is
a Catholic Men's fraternal, charitable, bene-
ficial and service organization, founded in
1882, with over 1.8 million members world-
wide.
Knights of Columbus Council 5410
Flanders Scholarship Recipients
By Cheryl Conway
W
hile her peers are probably thinking
of retirement soon, Angela Rendine
of Budd Lake has just found her
groove at the age of 61.
Rendine is the newest dancer for Timeless
Torches dance group at Madison Square
Garden in New York, as a performer for New
York Liberty Womens National Basketball
Association (WNBA) and the NY Knicks
Mens Basketball team. On the team since she
found out in April, Rendines gig dancing for
Liberty runs from May-Sept., followed by
performances for the NY Knicks from Oct.
through Nov.
In existence for a decade, Timeless
Torches is a 12-member dance group for men
and women over the age of 40 that entertain
during the MSG basketball games during
half-time or in between quarters. Dancing her
whole life either as a student, teacher or for
fun, Rendine has finally gone pro and is lov-
ing every minute.
At my age finding new and exciting
things in your life, is not easy, says Rendine,
a para professional at Chester M. Stephens
Elementary School in Budd Lake for the past
12 years and Mt. Olive Child Care for 10
years. Just when I thought things are wind-
ing down, they are moving up.
Encouraged to try out by her husband,
Dan, and a good friend who learned about the
senior dance group while attending a basket-
ball game, Rendine emailed the organizers
just days before the try out on March 30.
We went into the city, the audition was
ok, you think you should have done this dif-
ferent or that different, explains Rendine.
The tryout was run by one of the Knicks City
Dancers who choreographed the routine and
then showed it to the 30 plus dancers who
were trying out.
Then they break you down into groups,
with three in a group. They want to see your
timing, your expressions, if youre smiling, or
if you throw a wink. They took her picture,
gave her a schedule and four days later,
when the phone call came through, I could-
nt believe it. I was the only new person to the
team.
Made up of three men and nine women,
the dancers range in age with some in their
50s, and one woman is 74. I call her my
idol, says Rendine. Although the dancers are
required to try out each season, most of them
have been part of the team for years, she says.
Im the new kid on the block at age 61,
says Rendine. People I dance with have been
wonderful. Theyve just embraced me.
A 20-year Budd Lake resident, Rendine
has danced my whole life, especially ballet
and tap, but admits she never grew up danc-
ing hip hop, the dance genre Timeless
Torches perform at the games.
This is something out of my league,
admits Rendine. Although she did dance
Broadway Jazz, hip hop is different. This is
new for me. This is hip hop, but Im loving it.
Budd Lake Senior Hops Over to MSG For Dancing Gig
This is a whole new venue. Im trying to get
my funk out.
Rendine appreciates the feedback she
receives from the other dancers. They help
me along, says Rendine. We do very
intense rehearsals; they are three hours long.
Then I really hone in on what I need to per-
fect. When they see Im not holding my
shoulder correctly, they help me.
One of the most exciting moments was
when Rendine first got to Madison Square
Garden, she went inside and was all by her-
self. It was so exciting to know that place
was going to be hopping and I was going to
be part of it.
The dancers have their own costumes,
own dressing rooms. Its very exciting.
When Rendine got her uniform, I was
jumping up and down like I was a kindergart-
ner, laughs Rendine. Her costume consists
of sneakers with Rhinestones, blue break-
away pants that they rip off during their per-
formance, orange basketball shorts with
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Liberty written on them, a black shirt with the
Liberty logo and a white satin jacket.
The crowd goes wild when we rip our
pants off, says Rendine.
Rendine has performed in about 15 games
for the Liberty Womens team so far this sea-
son, which runs from May through Sept. For
the Knicks basketball games, Timeless
Torches will probably perform in about six
games and then Playoff games, as well as two
special surprise appearances that have not
been announced yet.
The toughest part has been the commute
into the city by either train or bus, with three
hour rehearsals at a fabulous NY studio a
few days before games, and then the day
before a game. The dancers learn a new rou-
tine for each game so Rendines role changes
per game. Sometimes they perform at half-
time, or they perform in between quarters,
with routines lasting three minutes.
For the opening game, the Timeless
Torches performed with the other MSG dance
teams including the Knick City Dancers and
the Lil Torches, with a drum line and Maddy
the dog mascot.
Dancing professionally for the first time,
Rendine says it took me 61 years to get a
professional gig to perform. I wouldve done
it for free.
Dancing since she was 10, Rendine started
out at Liberty Dance School (now called
Dance Capades) first as a student and then as
dance instructor. Teaching dance for 40 years,
from jazz, to tap and ballet, Rendine credits
her first dance instructor and dance company
owner, Liberty Bottinello who taught me
everything I know. If it werent for her, I
wouldnt be here today. She was a surrogate
mother to me, Rendine says of Bottinello
who died 10 years ago.
Although she has lost such a prominent
figure in her life, Rendine says she believes
Bottinello is still cheering her on.
Im sure she sees it all, says Rendine.
The week she made the Timeless Torches,
she was right there with me, as wherever
she went that week she saw the words
Liberty everywhere, from Liberty Towers,
Liberty Insurance, Liberty Roofing, Liberty
Street, Liberty Corner. The irony that her
name is Liberty, her dance school was Liberty
and the team Rendine now dances for- NY
Liberty Basketball team- brings chills.
Music and performing runs in Rendines
family.
Music is part of us, says Rendine, who
got a degree in liberal arts from Fairleigh
Dickinson in Teaneck. Her husband, Dan,
plays an instrument and her brother, James
Jordan has a big band 18 piece orchestra-
Jordan Thomas Orchestra in Flemington.
My husband is so excited, says Rendine,
as well as her four grown children, with two
living in Florida and two in college. They
think its terrific, they are so proud of me, so
are her co-workers from her teaching profes-
sion.
CMS Principal Gayle Dierks who just
retired, along with a host of teachers, recent-
ly attended a Liberty basketball game to wit-
ness Rendines live performance. They all
came out to the July 29 game to cheer me on.
It was such a special night.
Rendine works full-time at CMS, after
starting there 12 years ago as a sub and work-
ing her way up as a full time para profession-
al. At Mt. Olive Child Care Center, Rendine
started out 10 years ago as a dance teacher
there and now also works as a counselor.
Now as a professional dancer, Rendine
feels complete.
The thrill of it, to be part of this awesome
group, continues Rendine. Its quite an
honor that I was chosen. The people,
theyve embraced me. I love the performing
part. The crowd goes wild. From security
guards to people above me to fellow dancers,
theyve all been the nicest people. Thats how
I want to live my life. I want to be surround-
ed by nice people. Im a lucky gal.
I love dance, I love people and now I love
basketball, concludes Rendine. My whole
world has turned orange and blue. Life is
good. It keeps getting better.
Budd Lake Senior Hops Over to MSG...
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vice principal at the middle school.)
On The Chester M. Stephens Elementary
School website, it notes that Moore replaces
Gayle Dierks who retired in June after 13
years of service to the district.
It also notes that Moore said, "I'm excit-
ed to bring my vision and experience to the
students and staff of CMS."
Every single person that I speak with
raves about the CMS staff as being talented
and caring educators. Im looking forward
to working with them and making my own
contributions to the school."
"My educational philosophy is built on
empowering teachers, respecting all mem-
bers of the school community including stu-
dents, and providing a support structure that
allows students to reach their potentials."
Moore also coached Mount Olive High
Schools boys basketball team and led the
squad to consecutive county championships
(2013 and 2014).
Kevin Moore will be a top-notch princi-
pal and Im excited that we have him to fill
the shoes of a retiring principal who has
brought so much to Mount Olive, said Dr.
Larrie Reynolds, superintendent of schools.
Kevin is affable, hardworking, and
energetic, and brings to CMS his natural
love of learning. Hes a charismatic leader
and gives 100 percent to everything that he
does.
This is evident by way of what Moore
has achieved so far in the field of education.
His credentials can prove that right away.
His successes make a statement about his
commitment, and his determination is the
reason why he continues to make strides in
the field.
This is evident to anyone who looks back
on his achievements.
With Moore's accomplishments so far,
CMS is welcoming him, and looking for-
ward to the 2014-15 school year and
beyond. The community welcomes him also
and we wish him continued success.
By Ejvind Boccolini
N
ew Chester M. Stephens
Elementary School Principal Kevin
Moore is excited about the opportu-
nity at CMS and has the background to
surely inspire others there.
In a phone interview last week, Moore
said he is certainly excited about the
opportunity" now that he started his new
position as of July 1. It is an opportunity he
earned, and it is well-deserved.
His leadership skills and know-how as
an educator will serve as a true asset to the
school.
He said as an educator, it is everyones
dream to become principal and have a
school of your own.
Moore said, at CMS, there is a lot of
"great teaching and learning going on here,
and added that he wants to maintain that and
enhance that.
Moore definitely has the credentials to
make this happen. He has an extensive
background that is quite impressive. His
work thus far proves that he can and will
enhance an already excellent educational
institution.
He earned his BA in Political Science
from Lynchburg College in Virginia, and his
masters degree in Educational Leadership,
Management and Policy from Seton Hall
University. He also earned his Principals
Certificate from Seton Hall University as
well. This shows that Moore prepared to
make his mark as an educator.
He is currently enrolled at Seton Hall
and is in his second year of the doctoral pro-
gram for K-12 Education.
So, Moore is continuing to excel in his
career and to create an even greater founda-
tion of credentials for himself. This will
serve to only improve his performance as an
educator and administrator.
His work history itself in the field of
education is also excellent. Those who
know Moore realize this already.
Moores first teaching job was as a histo-
ry teacher at Bayley-Ellard High School in
Madison, where he later became athletic
director.
He then became an admissions counselor
at the County College of Morris, and also
the mens basketball coach there.
After this, Moore then became vice prin-
cipal at the Mount Olive Middle School for
three years, and now principal of Chester
M. Stephens Elementary School as of July
1st. (Chris Reagan took Moores place as
New Principal at Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Will Maintain
and Enhance Educational Experience There
T
he Scouts of Troop 156 from
Flanders spent last week at the
Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation in
Brookville, NJ. The boys worked on merit
badges and participated in numerous Scout
events. They finished in third place at the
Water Carnival and won first place for Site
Inspections. The Scouts are showing off
their ribbons and plaques they won during
the week.
Pictured from left to right are: Max Rieder, John Cowap, Shane Jones, Erik Pariseau, Jason Cartier,
Nicholas Grippaldi, Shane Patrick, Tyler Chmiel and Ryan Welsch.
H
ickory Tree Chorus is sponsoring
their Annual Huge Garage Sale
Friday and Saturday, September 4th
and 5th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20 Vista Drive,
Flanders.
Come by and shop - something for every-
one. Monies made at this sale will go
towards awarding a college scholarship to a
high school senior who will major in music.
For more information, please call 973-
659-1860.
Hickory Tree is an award-winning
women's chorus dedicated to advancing the
musical art form of four-part a cappella
harmony sung in the barbershop style. We
are dynamic, diverse women, passionate
about music, performance, fun & friend-
ship.
As a chapter of Sweet Adelines
International Organization, The Hickory
Tree Chorus has been entertaining audi-
ences in the New Jersey area since 1968.
We invite women singers of all ages to visit
us and share our passion for musical excel-
lence. Learn more about Hickory Tree
Chorus at www.hickorytreechorus.org.
Huge Garage Sale
I
f you want to cut your risk of develop-
ing many types of cancer, quit smoking
cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Smoking has been linked to cancers of the
lung, esophagus, larynx, mouth, kidneys,
throat, pancreas, cervix, and stomach, and
may also contribute to acute myeloid
leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.
Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000
chemicals, and at least 250 are known to be
harmful, including carbon monoxide,
ammonia and cyanide. The National Cancer
Institute says at least 69 of the chemicals in
cigarettes are known carcinogens. Some of
these cancer-causing agents are benzene,
cadmium, nickel, and vinyl chloride.
Smoking causes 80 percent of lung cancer
deaths among women and 90 percent
among men, and many chronic lung dis-
eases are attributed to smoking. What's
more, in addition to increasing one's risk of
developing cancer, smoking can increase
one's risk of heart attack by up to six times
compared to that of a nonsmoker.
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O
n September 7th at 9:30am, the
Stanhope United Methodist Church
in Netcong will hold its yearly out-
door worship service, followed by a picnic.
The service will include communion. All
are welcomed to attend. The church is
located at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. For
more information call 973-347-0247.
O
n Saturday, September 27th from
10 am - 3 pm the United
Presbyterian Church in Flanders
will be holding its annual Apple Festival. .
Events include RH Farms Market, Irish
Dance, a Rock n Roll Band, Live Auction,
bouncy house, picnic food, games, face
painting, "Just Two Bucks" Table, and a Pie
and Bread Baked Goods Table. Theres fun
for the whole family! The church is locat-
ed at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders.
Community Welcomed to
Outdoor Service
Apple Festival
J
oin Stanhope Hose Company #1 And
The Stanhope Recreation Commission
For A Corned Beef And Cabbage
Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6th,
2014, at the Stanhope Fire House on Main
Street in Stanhope from 6:00pm to
10:00pm.
The cost $20 per person in advance and
$25 per person at the door if tickets are still
available seating is limited. (Free beer,
soda, and water)
Children under 10 are free and will be
served hot dogs and french fries. Irish music
for your listening pleasure!
Tickets are on sale now through
September 1st, 2014. For information or to
purchase tickets, please contact: Tammy at
201-602-4970, Mike at 201-207-1231 or
Mark at 862-432-0237.
Corned Beef And Cabbage Fundraiser!
By Elsie Walker
W
hile many people think of the
summer as a time to getaway,
taking trips to the beach or exot-
ic places to relax, 24 people from the United
Presbyterian Church in Flanders took a trip
to work. The group of high school age, col-
lege age, and adult volunteers travelled to
Tri-Cities, Tennessee. Staying at the
Crossroads Christian Church in Gray, the
group worked on houses in various loca-
tions in Tri-Cities as part of the Appalachian
Service Project.
The Appalachian Service Project, known
as ASP, (www.asphome.org) is A
Christian home repair/home building min-
Flanders Church Helps Appalachian Homeowners
istry through which volunteers and staff
repair and build homes for low-income fam-
ilies in rural Central Appalachia. The web-
site shares that one of the goals of the proj-
ect is to make homes drier and safer.
This was volunteer Karli Gnehms third
ASP trip. When asked to describe the
region, the Midland Park resident said, I
would describe Appalachia to someone who
has never been to that region as an eye-
opening place. It is filled with so many peo-
ple in need of services that we take for
granted. It is a place with such a loving
environment because of the culture sur-
rounding and welcoming you; it is a place
you will not want to leave after just one
week.
Kathy Hinds Banfe of Flanders added,
The area is impoverished, People have
such a low income, they struggle to take
care of themselves and their families. These
are good people; they are extremely family-
oriented, kind. Most families will work
with you when you are helping them. They
are not looking for a handout, just help for a
better way to live. There are homes with no
power, no running water, some with no
phone service; all have different situations,
but all are in need of help. When you see
them living like this, it is hard to believe
you are still in the US. They are very appre-
ciative of the help we offer.
During their stay, the volunteers slept on
air mattresses in the classrooms of the
Crossroads Christian Church in Gray,
Tennesee.
The adults used the inside shower facil-
ities at the church. Those under 18 show-
ered in outside shower trailers brought in by
ASP. We were supplied a cafeteria--style
breakfast and dinner and made our own
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to take
with us for lunch. There were two other
church groups staying at the church while
we were there: one from Pennsylvania, the
other from Illinois. There was a total of
about 80 people there that week. said
Linda Hoffman of Flanders, co-elder of the
United Presbyterian Church of Flanders
Mission and Outreach.
Projects were done by teams of volun-
teers. The work varied, but kept everyone
busy, not only working, but developing rela-
tionships with those they helped.
Ron, Tiffany, and Emily Ernst of
Flanders were among the workers. It was
the fifth year for Ron and Tiffany and the
first for Emily.
Our team, . including Rachael Young,
Volunteers from the United Presbyterian Church of Flanders pause from their work for a picture dur-
ing their visit to Appalachia.
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LOHA of Flanders is hosting a fun
filled Open House on Sunday,
August 24 at their Netcong Center.
ALOHA has been helping kids improve
their math and language skills since 2006.
The enhanced learning experience they pro-
vide for youngsters results in an all-around
development of the child.
To celebrate the joy of learning and
being a pioneer in the field of mind math,
ALOHA of Flanders is hosting an open
house event in their Netcong location. Its a
great way for parents and kids to experience
what ALOHA has to offer. The fun and edu-
cating event will be packed with games,
activities, demos, raffles, and exciting
prizes.
During the Open House, parents and kids
will be able to:
Learn about various ALOHA programs
Meet the teachers
Interact with current ALOHA families
The courses at ALOHA are designed to
give kids the competitive edge in school and
they have helped a number of kids across
the country and continue to help many
more.
ALOHA stands for ABACUS Learning
of Higher Arithmetic. ALOHA offers both
Mind Math and Reading | Writing Program.
ALOHA Mind Math is an after school
program designed and structured by a panel
of experts from the field of Mathematics.
The program is imparted by certified and
qualified teachers who aim to provide a fun
filled and interactive learning environment.
Comprehensive Development of both the
right and the left brain is what experts rec-
ommend in child. Not only does the childs
ability to solve mathematical problems
improve; with ALOHA the childs attention
span, memory, analyzing power, observa-
tion, listening and logical reasoning gets
enhanced leading to all round development.
ALOHAs Reading | Writing program is
an after-school, instructor-led program with
an emphasis on writing for children from
grades 1 to 5. The program goes beyond the
kids current school curriculum to foster lit-
eracy, providing meaningful opportunities
for practice and application. Particular
emphasis is placed on phonemic awareness,
decoding and reading. The ALOHA
Reading | Writing program encourages
active learning of these skills by combining
reading and writing through journaling, dis-
cussing current events, and participation in
the ALOHA Reward System. Small group
classes ensure that the kid receives step-by-
step instruction from a qualified and trained
Witness First-Hand What ALOHA Has to Offer Kids
teacher. Activities in each session are
designed to encourage reading and writing
and listening, speaking, and self-evaluation.
For more information please contact us
at:
ALOHA of Flanders, 42 Main Street (II
Floor), Netcong, NJ 07857, 973-804-0120
ALOHA of BASKING RIDGE, School of
Saint Elizabeth, 30 Seney Drive,
Bernardsville, NJ 07924, 973-804-0120
Visit us at:
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Ryan Tom, and Dennis Brand, built a 20
foot wheel- chair accessible ramp bridging
the porch of the house to the driveway. The
most memorable part [of the trip] for me
was talking and being with our homeowner,
Tom. Although he has little, and several
health issues, he is the most positive and
spiritual person I have ever met.,said Ron
Ernst.
Gnehm also shared about the work her
team did. We were lucky enough to have
two separate houses that we worked on,
which means two separate families to build
relationships with. First, we spent two days
finishing a ramp and replacing parts of their
existing deck for a husband and wife. The
last three days we moved to another home
where we began vinyl siding a new two
room addition for a family of eight. We
installed the new windows and prepared the
inside of the addition for the last group of
volunteers to come through the following
week, she said.
For many, the trip was memorable, not
only because of who they met and helped,
but for how it touched them personally.
This trip takes me out of my comfort
zone and causes me to step out of my busy
life to do something that matters. My sons
go with me and the time with them is
invaluable. We work together. It is hard to
describe how proud I am of my sons and the
work they do. They play with the kids, visit
with the families and work very hard in less
than lovely conditions, to help someone
else. At night, we have great conversations
and down time together. I have built strong
friendships from this trip as well. It really
is hard to describe how much I get from this
trip. One [memorable] moment for me
[was]we had six people on our team: a
mom and her two sons and me and my sons.
We were paired up two each and all of us
were busy working on different projects in
the home with no power. We had a loud
generator running, saws cutting wood, ham-
mers banging; I paused and realized how
really awesome it was to be there with my
friends and sons doing something that God
sent me to do, said Hinds Banfe
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E
ntertaining, joyous, fun, are just a
few words to describe Oktoberfest,
the signature event sponsored by the
Chester Lions Club presented this year on
September 27th and 28th at Chubb Park in
Chester. The entry fee is only $6, free to
Children under 12.
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest
will focus on celebrating traditional music,
native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer
only available for a short time. A carnival
atmosphere pervades Bavarias biggest
party and Chesters Oktoberfest will not be
outdone.
Authentic German foods including
bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut
and smoked pork chops will be offered
along with tasty apple strudel, delicious
beehive cake and authentic plum cake.
The weekend long event will offer non-
stop entertainment. The Adlers, a notable
German Band will perform familiar
German tunes and will be accompanied by
spectacular Bavarian dancers in authentic
costume.
Activities for the more energetic will
include Pony Rides, Rock Climbing Wall,
Obstacle Course, Super Slide, Sand Art,
Spin Art and more. A very large selection of
Classic cars will also be displayed ranging
from the functional Volkswagen to the ele-
gant Mercedes or enjoy Face Painting by
Bella Faccia Painting. Experience the thrill
of auto racing with Funkart Party racing or
follow the antics of the funny clown.
Enjoyment at every turn.
Volunteers from area schools and organ-
izations make the Oktoberfest function
smoothly every year and this year will be no
exception. Community involvement and
generous sponsors allow the Chester Lions
Club to continue its contributions to numer-
ous charities. In previous years the net pro-
ceed from the Oktoberfest were donated to
such organizations as Soldiers Angels, an
organization that supports our service men
and women and the Lions Eye Research
Foundations ophthalmic surgeons of the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of
New Jersey specializing in glaucoma treat-
ment as well as area Fire Departments, 1st
Aid Squads, Police Departments and
Hurricane Sandy Relief.
With your support, the Chester Lions
Club can continue its effort to help others.
Join us for a family fun day, Help us cele-
brate our 16th Oktoberfest. For further
information contact Phil Savell at 908 879
6543 or visit our website at
Chesterlionsclubnj.com.
Come Enjoy Oktoberfest Celebration!
I
n Awe Foundation, Inc. is a registered
US based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organi-
zation. Its mission is to encourage,
engage, and empower individuals affected
by abuse and/or addiction using recovery
coaching and counseling to inspire individ-
uals and communities towards change
through lasting transformation.
The foundation provides Enthusiasm
in Action through coaching and counsel-
ing. This uniquely tailored approach com-
bines coaching that compliments counsel-
ing provided in one-on-one and intimate
group settings. The foundations clients
and coaches work together to establish
accountability on an on-going basis. This
relationship enforces and inspired actions
that build confidence and help clients to
live purposeful and productive lives.
In Awe Foundation has grown greatly
since its incorporation in 2011. By 2012
the foundation began acquiring clients and
coaches who helped spread its message.
By 2013, In Awe Foundation held 16 work-
shops at no cost to the surrounding com-
munity. This included working with Take
Shape for Life - a coach based solution to
the problem of obesity in America.
The Foundation provides a weekly
internet radio show through the Hunterdon
Chamber Radio. Speak Up and Step Out
brings Inspiration through conversation
with famous authors, coaches, politicians,
industry experts, and local entrepreneurs
who support the foundations mission.
Listen every Tuesday from 1pm to 2 pm at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/step-up-
and-speak-out-weekly-radio-show/.
Currently, In Awe Foundation is plan-
ning its fourth annual fundraiser in
October 2014 in collaboration with the4
Partnership for a Drug Free NJ featuring
top talent in the industry, and teaming up
with local talent Police Commissioner
Brian Swingle and Ruth Altamura-Roll,
MA.NCC, LPC, a Licensed Professional
Counselor. Future plans for webinars on
Anger Management as well as in person
Anger Management Groups to be offered
to the community.
Ultimately the vision of the foundation
is to have a physical facility known as a
Coaching Center. This Coaching Center
will provide for 18 months of services to
include counseling and recovery coaching
and leadership life skills, along with legal,
medical, technology skills.
Recovery Life Coach,
Founder/President of In Awe Foundation,
Meena Singh was awarded the Woman of
Outstanding Leadership in Personal
Development in May 2013 by the
International Womens Leadership
Association in New York. Ms. Singh creat-
ed In Awe Foundation after her own strug-
gles with abuse and addiction. Read her
full story Face Your Fears, at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/meena-
singh/.
The foundation is currently operating
solely from donations, interns, and volun-
teers. Any contributions would be greatly
appreciated to help the foundation further
its cause and vision. To support the In Awe
Foundation and its work through donations
or volunteering, visit at:
http://www.inawefoundation.org/contribu-
tions/ or www.gofundme.com/332r8k.
For more information about In Awe
Foundation, visit: http://www.inawefoun-
dation.org. To contact In Awe Foundation,
call: (973) 440-8427 or e-mail:
Info@InAweFoundation.org.
An Awesome Story of Success
A
re you ready for this? September is
National Preparedness Month.
Sponsored by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), National
Preparedness Month seeks to educate
Americans on preparing for natural disasters
and other types of emergencies. But youll
also need to prepare for unexpected events in
many other areas of your life particularly
those events related to the financial security
of you and your family.
Here are some of the most important of
these events, along with possible preparations
for them:
Unanticipated early retirement If you
encounter a downsizing or other occur-
rence that results in the loss of a job, or even
the end of a career, before you expected it,
would you be able to avoid major disruptions
to your lifestyle? To help prepare for such a
loss of income, make sure to fully fund your
IRA each year. The maximum contribution is
$5,500 per year plus an additional $1,000 for
those age 50 and older.
Disability Even a short-term disability
can seriously harm your finances and a long-
Prepare Yourself for The Unexpected
term disability could prove devastating. Your
employer might offer some form of disability
insurance, but it may not be sufficient. So you
may need to explore private coverage.
Personal liability If someone were ever
injured on your property or due to some
action of yours, you could face legal actions
demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars.
To help protect yourself, consider adding
umbrella liability insurance.
Changing family situation Changes in
your life marriage, divorce, remarriage,
children, stepchildren can drastically
affect your estate plans and the type of legacy
you want to leave. To prevent unpleasant sur-
prises for your family, make sure you period-
ically review beneficiary designations on
your investment accounts, such as your IRA
and 401(k), and work with your tax and legal
advisors to update your estate planning docu-
ments will, living trust and so on as
needed.
Outliving your money Once you reach
retirement, your greatest concern may be that
youll outlive your money. To help prevent
this from happening, create a sustainable
withdrawal strategy that is, determine how
much you can take out each year from your
investment and retirement accounts, and stick
to this amount.
Need for long-term care You cant pre-
dict whether you will ever need to enter a
nursing home or require the assistance of a
home health care worker, but one thing is for
sure these services are extremely expensive.
Consider this: The national average for a
private room in a nursing home is nearly
$84,000 per year, according to a recent survey
by Genworth, a financial security company.
To help prepare for these costs, you may want
to consult with a professional financial advi-
sor, who can suggest appropriate solutions.
Untimely death Your absence could
jeopardize your familys financial security,
particularly if you passed away while your
children were still at home. To help ensure
that your family could remain in the home
and that your children could go to college, if
they choose, make sure you have adequate
life insurance. Your passage through life will
be filled with twists and turns, and you cant
always see what lies ahead. But you can ease
your journey by preparing yourself for the
unexpected.
This article was written by Edward Jones
for use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
Prepare Yourself for The Unexpected
Dawn O'Malley Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
180 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington, New
Jersey 07856, 973-398-0028
By Cheryl Conway
S
ome would say Turkey Brook Park is the center of
town, while others would argue that the stores at
International Trade Center is the hopping spot in Mt.
Olive.
A Life-Style Center- that would feature retail stores, pro-
fessional offices, restaurants, night-life, a movie theater,
housing and even some recreation- would end that debate
and become Mt. Olives true hub.
A four-member committee has been exploring the
LifeStyle Center Project with a proposal and is currently
seeking guidance from developers to see if there is any
interest to move forward with the concept. They are look-
ing at the former main headquarters of the BASF
Corporation complex on 97 acres on Continental Drive in
Budd Lake to be the possible future home for a town cen-
ter.
We are looking at all options to make those pieces of
property viable, says Mt. Olive Twp. Mayor Rob
Greenbaum. He is Very excited about the prospect of a liv-
ing, working and recreation opportunities all in one spot.
The proximity of the property to the Netcong train station,
access off route 80 makes it an ideal location for a develop-
ment of this type. We are very excited about generating
interest in the project.
Jeff Stadelman, chair of Mt. Olive Economic
Development Committee for the past five years, came up
with the idea about a year ago. After talking amongst local
business owners, he learned that a primary concern is busi-
ness retention. Large businesses come into town, they
want to grow and attract employees but then find that its
hard to get younger millennial population into the area
because theres nothing for them to do here, explains
Stadelman.
Having a Life Style Center to live, work and play
helps to maintain your corporate inventory, explains
Stadelman. Corporations pay a lot of taxes; retention on
these corporations is very important.
While on his way last July to vacationing in Florida with
his wife, Becky, they stopped in Huntersville, North
Carolina, to eat dinner at a Lifestyle Center and were high-
ly impressed with the setup. Known as Birkdale Village,
Stadelman described the center as a mix of retail shops, a
variety of eating establishments, and night life; profession-
al offices on the next floor; and housing adjacent to the
main complex.
Stadelman presented the idea to Greenbaum and Mt.
Olive Twp. Business Administrator Sean Canning late last
fall 2013, who seemed to like the idea.
The concept is to create a live, work and play environ-
ment within the community in the form of a town center
atmosphere and the retention of our all important tax sup-
porting corporate inventory and its targeted Millennial
workforce, says Stadelman. At the same time, a township
focal point would be created which would include adjacent
down sized housing alternatives for move down seniors
who no longer wish to maintain larger than needed homes,
while remaining in the community, as well as Millennial
and others who do not wish to spend their free time with the
upkeep of properties.
Mt. Olive Twp. Council President Joe Nicastro applauds
the idea.
This would be a great concept, says Nicastro. Having
these types of centers would allow for younger people to
move into town. The younger workers of today are entering
the workforce with debt from college, getting married later
in life and are looking for an area to live where they can rent
and not purchase. Plus they like to come home from work
and be able to go out to eat, shop or do activities where they
live. These types of centers allow them to come home from
work and be able to enjoy their downtime where they live.
Nicastro says these types of centers provide a combina-
tion of smaller rental units, homes, town homes, office and
retail space or some sort of mixture depending on the
builders.
This would be a very big boom for Mt Olive, says
Nicastro. In addition to attracting a younger group coming
into town, they would support the businesses, restaurants
locally. It would help the businesses that are already here in
town as well as any new ones that come in.
The idea is to create a downtown that Mt Olive current-
ly does not have, continues Nicastro, who has been work-
ing on the committee with Stadelman to market the concept
to developers. I think of it as an old fashioned main street.
This concept would benefit all the residents especially if it
has an entertainment component for everyone to enjoy.
With limited land available this is a large area that would
also provide a great ratable to the township.
Stadelman says they are currently looking for guidance
Life-Style Town Center Proposed In Mt. Olive
from developers whose research will determine if the proj-
ect would fit and what housing format would be best served
for our targeted audience. The committee has been formu-
lating a marketing package to developers to try to win sup-
port on the idea.
Seeking input and interest from developers is probably
the greatest obstacle with the Life Style Center concept.
There are always obstacles with any project, says
Nicastro. The largest is to find a builder that would be
interested in building out in the western suburbs with a proj-
ect this size. There is interest from a couple of builders who
are reviewing the idea. They have to do a lot of research and
studies to see exactly what is not only feasible but sellable.
With developers, the economy is always a factor, says
Stadelman. Some developers, they have their own sites
that could be in trouble or may be slow in wanting to
develop anything new, while others may want to jump
ahead.
The targeted property for the Life Style Center is the
BASF complex at 3000 Continental Drive, Budd Lake.
With its first phase established in 1993/1994, and its second
phase in 1998, BASF used the location as its U.S./world
headquarters for ten years before vacating in 2003. In 2006,
BASF sold the building to a developer, says Stadelman,
which was the worst time when the recession hit. In 2010,
the property was handed over to Wells Fargo Bank.
There was an idea to turn the complex into an Outlet
Park for shopping years back but distance wise it went
against the variance that prohibits outlet stores from open-
ing up within a 50 miles radius from each other, explains
Stadelman, with the Crossing Premium Outlets in
Tannersville, Pa.,just 48 miles away.
The site consists of 97 acres and includes a 970,000 sq.
ft. office building, 2 parking garages (2,300 cars) with
approvals for another 1,000 car garage with major infra-
structure in place. The site qualifies for various state rede-
velopment grants. The township owns an adjacent 57 acres
which could be combined for this project.
The concept is to either reuse the building for housing
and retail on the first floor or remove all or most of the
building, utilize the current infrastructure and create a town
center to include retail, restaurants, professional offices
along with apartment and townhouse living. Adjacent to
the properties is the International Trade Center, with two
million square feet of office, industrial and warehouse
space, with stores such as Wal-Mart, Lowes, Sams Club,
Bed Bath Beyond, Babies-R-Us and other national brands.
Stadelmans guestimate would be $115,000 sq. feet of
retail shops; 50,000 sq. foot movie theater; 115,000 sq. ft.
office space for professionals; and 1,200 sq. ft. for apart-
ments for millenials and seniors.
His time frame for the project would be no less than
three years, with hopes to have something completed in five
years.
The vision would stretch even further to include recre-
ational opportunities.
The thought is to create a passive environment which
would include hiking and cycling trails connecting the cen-
ter to Waterloo Village about a mile away, the Sussex hik-
ing trail infrastructure which begins at the foot of
Continental Drive and the preserved Morris Canal
Greenway which cuts through the edge of the property,
explains Stadelman.
The project could also partner with plans to develop the
nearby Rockefeller Group property and possible future con-
nection to the proposed Netcong Transit Village, a state des-
ignated project and the recently dedicated Givaudan Braille
Trail for the visually impaired, adds Stadelman.
Mt. Olive is blessed with much passive open space and
a setting such as this puts us in a unique position to promote
and build on our strong points, says Stadelman.
As far as other town centers like Stadelmans vision, he
says nothing around us exists. There may be a mixed-use
facility in Parsippany, but nothing in northern NJ.
According to Jim Jones, Executive Director of the
Morris County Economic Development Corporation, the
future is Life Style Centers, says Stadelman. It helps to
retain corporate people.
n Mt. Olive, we are fragmented. This would be a focal
point. It creates a town center, a place to do shopping and
eat out.
Because of its location, traffic should not be impacted
says Stadelman because of its access to Route 80, and the
complex being quite isolated.
In addition, the town will not be laying out any monies
toward studies. That is up to the developer, says
Stadelman. The benefit, is it would bring in more tax dol-
lars as businesses help to offset property taxes. BASF
was the number one tax income for this town, he says. It
brought in a lot of tax dollars when it was open.
Its a win win for the town, concluded Stadelman.
This is a great opportunity to build something unique, in
a rural area, not just a center stuck in an urban area.
By Cheryl Conway
W
hether its insurance, politics, government, school,
sports, veterans concerns and even life/family
issues, Paul Licitra of Flanders may have the
answers you are looking for.
A former republican mayor and councilman of Mt. Olive,
Licitra has worked in so many areas, filled up on a wealth of
knowledge, that he is offering his advice to help others.
Retired from his full-time career in insurance, Licitra, 69,
works part-time as a legislative administrative assistant and
sports ombudsman for Mt. Olive.
Licitra, who has lived in Flanders for the past 43 years, has
such a broad background by gaining experience and getting
involved in so many areas of life that he is inviting others to
call on him for information or resources to turn to for help.
Like Google, his service is free.
I feel like I have such experience I can import this knowl-
edge to help people, says Licitra. With the broadness of my
background, I have a lot of people that come to me and ask
me for advice. In business, I think Ive always been a leader
in my life.
You got to give something back, says Licitra. America
has been very good to me; God has been very good to me. I
try to give back every day as much as I could.
Although he is retired from politics, he says when he
attends meetings, he finds that he interrupts a lot since he
knows the answers or can offer solutions to citizens concerns.
Im taking over meetings, says Licitra. Im a wealth of
knowledge in almost any subject. I dont mind helping people;
I get a charge in helping people. It runs in my blood. Like
when he worked in business, he says I used to enjoy the sale.
Maybe this is my sale, when I help somebody, then thats the
sale, that I helped somebody, that I accomplished something.
Licitra admits that if I cant help them, I can tell them
where to go. I can seek advice for them in almost any issue.
Professionally, Licitra spent 43 years working at an insur-
ance brokerage firm and was senior vice president before
retiring. He also worked as adjunct professor at St. Johns
University in New York, where he also earned his B.A. degree
in insurance from the Tobin School of Business in 1973.
He says one of my biggest accomplishments was earn-
ing 128 credits while attending school at night for five years
while working full-time.
Although retired, Licitra is still very much involved. He
currently serves as a trustee for County College of Morris,
which he notes is the best community college in the United
States. What a jewel it is to Morris County.
He also serves on the Board of Directors for Picatinny
Innovative Center in Picatinny Arsenal, and part-time for the
past six years as an office administrator for Senator Steven
Oroho, Assemblywoman Allyson McHose and Assemblyman
Parker Space in Allamuchy Twp. for Legislative District 24.
The three legislators share the satellite office while I run the
office, says Licitra.
Locally, Licitra has been appointed by Mt. Olive Twp.
Mayor Rob Greenbaum to work as a sports ombudsman for
the town. Greenbaum approached Licitra one year ago with
the idea to serve as the liaison between leagues, associations
and administrators.
As a coach in town for 15 years, heavy involvement in
sports, charter member of the group that started the Mt. Olive
Soccer Club, and involvement in planning, constructing and
attaining funds for all sports facilities in Mt. Olive, Licitra
is the perfect resource to serve as MOs ombudsman for recre-
ational sports.
With an ombudsman, the sports association has someone
they can talk to and go to bat for them, says Licitra. In his
new role for the past year, Licitra has dealt with several issues
such as parents complaints, maintenance of fields, and asso-
ciation planning to get them to run themselves.
Ive been a sounding board for them, says Licitra, who
held a sports summit recently in which he invited all sports
associations.
Regarding parents complaints, all concerns must be issued
to him in writing. Licitra then talks to parents regarding their
complaint, and takes the issue to the association.
We want associations to have bylaws and adhere to
bylaws, says Licitra. I act as a middle person. Sometimes
you cant resolve the complaints but you can have a meeting
of the minds. Ive always felt I can make a difference. Licitra
took a Rutgers clinician course and receives a stipend to teach
the course to other coaches.
Coaches and association members, find me very easy to
talk to, says Licitra, and having the knowledge of what is
going on in the town now and what went on 40 years ago with
the fields, maintenance and the association helps. With five
grandkids in the local sports program today, Licitra stays cur-
rent with todays issues and needs regarding sports.
One of Licitras greatest accomplishments locally has been
his involvement in getting sports associations to work togeth-
er, helping the lacrosse program get started, cutting into fields,
growing the recreation program, working with seniors and
MO Ombudsman Tackles Sports Issues And Other Concerns
bringing the soccer program to town. The soccer program its
grown immensely; it runs so well, says Licitra. Im proud to
have been a charter member, serving on its board of directors
and coach.
When Licitra served as Mt. Olive Twp. Mayor from 2000
to 2004, he recalls maybe two sports fields in town that were
borrowed from the high school.
When he was mayor, he advocated for more fields and was
instrumental in cutting in the girls softball field, baseball field
at Budd Lake School, and fields at Flanders Park, Turkey
Brook Park and Drakesbrook, he says.
Ive been involved in all the planning and of all those
fields, says Licitra. When I was mayor I was instrumental in
putting in Turkey Brook, in which construction planning
began in 2000, with the dedication in 2003.
Town officials were after Green Acre Funding while
Licitra served from 1991-2000 on the Mt. Olive Twp.
Council, in which he also served as council president.
Getting involved in politics was not Licitras original plan.
While living in Brooklyn, he says he was a very small fish in
a very big pond. He never had any interest in politics. That
all changed when he moved to NJ and someone knocked on
his door 43 years ago and asked him to serve on the
Republican County Committee.
Licitra is the longest standing member of the Republican
County Committee in Mt. Olive and Morris County, serving
as chair and president, as well as serving on the board of Mass
Transportation, Morris County Planning Board, Mt. Olive
Zoning Board from 1973-1991 and the Mt. Olive Council.
Once his children were done with sports, grown and in college
he found more time to serve the local government first as
councilman then as mayor.
His local participation in government increased once his
children were no longer in sports, were grown and in college.
When they were younger his time was consumed as their
coach in baseball, basketball, soccer and track.
I never took time away from my family, says Licitra.
Ive always been able to schedule travel for business, politics
and civic around my sporting events and commitments to
family. His commitment to family remains as he makes it a
point to see his five local grandchildren often. Im blessed; I
get withdrawal if I dont see them every day.
He and his wife, Norma, who are expecting their sixth
grandchild in Sept., put an in-ground pool in their yard five
years ago just so they can turn their home into a clubhouse
for their grandkids.
I have to be involved in something, says Licitra. I dont
think Ill ever retire. He realized though that with govern-
ment, I tried to solve everybodys problems and a lot of times
you cant. Theres not nice situations in this world that you
can solve all the time. When Licitra ended his term as mayor,
he became involved in C.A.S.A., a state organization that
advocates for children from broken homes, whether from sub-
stance abuse, alcohol or other issues.
You try to advocate for the child, explains Licitra. You
work with the state to try to find them homes; you become
their spokesperson in court; you make sure their needs are
met; you make sure they are happy; you provide assistance to
them. The case report then goes to the state court which then
decides what happens to the child, like if they stay in a foster
home or go back to their parents.
While he felt like he was helping others with C.A.S.A.,
Licitra admits that the problem was it was breaking my heart.
Your heart breaks for these children. After four years, he says
it got too personal for me. All you can do is advocate. You
can write reports, but you cant be the final judgment of
whats going to happen. Its hard to forget about them, the
children from broken homes.
Licitra has also been active in Veterans Affairs after having
served in the U.S. army during Vietnam from 1965 to 1967.
Although a talented catcher on a sports league baseball team
growing up in the city, with some pro-ball experience, Licitra
decided against a path in playing baseball or going to college
at the age of 18, so he worked as an electrician, and different
office jobs before entering the service.
You should do something good for your country, Licitra
says. In the army, he served as a military policeman stationed
in Mekong Delta duringVietnam. After his service ended on
Sept. 9. 1967, Licitra got a job in insurance and attended
school at night to earn his degree.
He worked 15 years as a commissioner of New Jersey Agent
Orange Commission at a laboratory at Rutgers University to
measure the amount of dioxins in Vietnam Veterans as effects
from the war.
As a member of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans,
Licitra started a Veterans Committee at CCM and is actively
trying to hold a concert to raise money for veterans.
Familiar with veterans issues, Licitra says he is a great
resource for veteran service officers to see if they qualify for
veterans benefits. Many dont know what benefits they can
get.
Licitra invites others to call him with issues or advice at 908-
441-6343, or at town hall at 973-691-0900.
I have a great reputation, concludes Licitra. People trust
me, they are confided in me.
by Elsie Walker
A
fter holding services, a pastor led a
group up a ramp to the roof of the
building. The group had put that
roof on the first floor the previous week.
From there, the group looked out at what
was around them. It was a very poor slum
in Kenya. They realized that they had been
part of something special that would change
the communitys life. The building they
were on was a new community center which
would eventually house a bakery, a craft/tai-
lor shop, a medical clinic, a library, a meet-
ing place, and counseling services for mem-
bers of the community.
It felt meaningful to be just a small part
of something that will bring lasting, positive
change to this community, said Amy
Clarkson of Somerville.
Clarkson, who attends the United
This picture captures one of the moments from a recent Mmission rip to Kenya attended by some
members of the United Presbyterian Church of Flanders.
Group Helps Kenya to Have a Brighter Tomorrow
Presbyterian Church of Flanders was one of
four people from the church who went on a
July mission trip to Kenya, a country in
eastern Africa. The others were her son,
Joshua, April Ciccia of Newton, and Wendy
Patchin of Budd Lake. The group did indi-
vidual and team fundraisers (including two
at the church) to raise the funds for their
trip.
They went with the Foundation for Peace
which has been working in Kenya for eight
years. The foundation supports projects in
many poor areas of the world and builds
relationships between North American vol-
unteers who travel on short term mission
trips and the people in those areas. Patchin
is no stranger to the work of the Foundation
of Peace. She has gone to Kenya six times,
but this was the first time others from the
United Presbyterian Church of Flanders
joined her. That church group became part
of a team of 12 which made the trip, and
partnered with Kenyans in working on proj-
ects. While in Kenya, the team worked in
Mathare North, a slum of Nairobi and
worked in Ngong Hills, a suburb of Nairobi
. It was the foundations only trip to Kenya
this year.
From what I had heard and seen, I
expected Kenya to be a place filled with
natural beauty and also tremendous pover-
ty, Amy Clarkson shared.
Once she got there, Clarkson said that
the way she had pictured Kenya became
three dimensional.
I think what was different was that I
was not just seeing, as you can do with pic-
tures from a distance. . . it was feeling the
very genuine warmth, joy and welcome of
people who had very little in material
things. It was smelling and tasting the food
they lovingly prepared to share with us. It
was hearing voices of children and adults,
laughing, sharing their struggles and wor-
ries, planning together for positive change,
and lifting our voices together in worship,
she shared.
While in Kenya, the 12 person mission
team was involved in number of projects
and gave out a variety of items (such as
medicine and school supplies) that they
bought there or brought with them. Patchin,
who was co-leader of the team, gave a run-
down of the work that was done. Looking
at the tasks, the challenges the Kenyans face
due to lack of medical care, clean water,
and education, plus extreme poverty,
become evident.
[There was] construction of a
church/community center in Mathare North,
a slum of Nairobi. We (some paid skilled
continued on page 28
laborers, other community volunteers and
our team) got the roof on the first floor.
[There was] a two day free medical clinic
held inside a church in the slum. Exams and
medicine were provided for free in addition
to a loaf of bread. [There was a] day of
teacher training provided by Kenyans and
North American teachers for three schools
associated with the church and children's
home we work with. [There was] teaching
at ByGrace Children's Home, including
hand-washing and first aid, geography, and
hands-on physics experiments for high
school students [There were] some visits
with donations of food for HIV/AIDS
patients in the community. Encouragement [
was given] to volunteer HIV/AIDS care-
givers [including] training on HIV transmis-
sion and meds, lunch, a recognition ceremo-
ny and small gifts. [Finally, there was] a
conference for men and women on parent-
ing and conflict resolution in the home with
Kenyan and North American presenters and
a panel discussion led by Kenyans.
Patchin went on to explain that the
ByGrace Childrens Home serves children
ages pre-school to 10th grade. About one
third are orphaned and live at the school.
The rest are day students.
The team was busy during its stay.
However, Amy Clarkson shared that one of
the things she liked was that the trip leaders
found out where each persons interests and
skills laid and found ways to use those gifts
in the missions work. Through sharing her
gifts, Clarkson was able to feel a true part-
nership with the Kenyans and to know that
together, they were making a difference.
I helped to lead music and support skits
for vacation Bible School, provided a work-
shop on supporting children with special
needs for teachers at three local schools,
provided a workshop on positive parenting
to community members in the Mathari
slum, assisted in construction projects,
assisted the doctors and nurses in the med-
ical clinics, and played with and taught chil-
dren in the classrooms. All in all, there
were many opportunities to connect with
the Kenyans and to work together for a
brighter tomorrow, she said.
Group Helps Kenya...
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By Elsie Walker
T
erry Cook thinks of
Lead East as a
work of art in
progress. It is Cooks
Appleton Productions of
Long Valley that has
brought the event, known
as the worlds biggest 50s
party, to life for 32 years.
Each year theres some-
thing different for specta-
tors to enjoy. Meanwhile,
it keeps true to its theme:
celebrating the innocence
and fun of the 1950s with
cars, music, B movies and
dance. This year from
Wednesday, August 27
through Sunday, Aug. 31st
the parking lots of the
Parsippany Hilton on Route
10 will turn back the hands
of time welcoming 1,800
classic cars, plus inside
having a variety of bands
and doo wop groups, sock
hops, and more.
So whats new this year?
Mr. Joe Jangles is a one
man performer who hails
from Detroit. Cook saw
him as a street performer in
Texas and knew he wanted
Jangles for Lead East.
I love this guy! said
Cook.
Cook shared that people
will see Jangle every-
where from Friday
Sunday.
Something that Cook
has long wanted for Lead
East is a Caribbean steel
drum band. This year,
Lead East has one, in the
person of Mustafa
Alexander from Brooklyn.
Alexander will be playing
in the hotel lobby atrium on
Saturday and Sunday from
9 11:30am.
Teaching the Shag
will be Tony and Suzy
Eldrith of North Carolina.
Shag is similar to the jitter-
bug, but a little more com-
plicated. It is big in the
South, shared Cook. Shag
lessons will be given on
Friday and Saturday.
The showing of B
movies at a drive-in in
the Hilton parking lot is a
Lead East tradition. There
will be three B Godzillia
movies shown this year.
However, it is the first time
Lead East is showing a
Korean Godzilla movie.
Cook shared that it has
Godzilla dancing to rock
and roll.
There will be a variety
of vendors and a chance to
be an early Santa. Food,
toys, collectibles, and auto-
motive-themed items and
more will be on sale. Also,
the Military Transport
Association will be set up
among the outside vendors
in front of the Hilton, col-
lecting unwrapped toys for
Toys for Tots. All toy
donations collected will be
delivered to the US Marine
Reserve Unit at Picatinny
Arsenal. They will be dis-
tributed during the holiday
Mr. Joe Jangles, a real one-man band, will be strolling around
and performing during this year's Lead East.
Lead East Brings the 1950s to Parsippany
season to needy children in
the North Jersey area.
Of course, Lead Easts
roots is cars..and there
will be plenty of them.
People from about 22 states
will make the trip to the
Hilton to show their cars
and help add to the 50s
atmosphere. Cook has long
said that Lead East is a fam-
ily event and that is evident
by the people who join in
the tradition year after year
and those just discovering it
for the first time.
Admission Costs:
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults - Thurs or Fri: $15
Adults - Sat or Sun: $22
Jr. & Sr. - Thurs or Fri : $10
Jr. & Sr. - Sat or Sun $15
"Adult" -18 to 65 yrs old
"Jr." - 12 to 17 yrs
"Sr." - 66 yrs and older
"Children" - 11 & under
For more information on
Lead East, visit its website
at https://www.leadeast.net/
T
he Chatham Community Band-Jazz
Ensemble, is an all- volunteer organ-
ization dedicated to preserving clas-
sic jazz, big band and swing music. The jazz
ensemble performs at local venues includ-
ing the Methany Center in Peapack,
Franciscan Oaks in Denville, and the annu-
al Fishawack Community Day in Chatham.
For more information on the band, visit
www.ccb-jazz.org. Instrumental musicians,
interested in joining the band should contact
the director, George Estes at 973-326-8982
or email at geestes@optonline.net for more
information.
Local Jazz Ensemble Keeps Classic
Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music Alive
W
ondering how to pick the right
candidate for a job at your busi-
ness? Tips on recruiting solid
employees for small businesses, as well as
tips for job seekers, will be the focus of the
next Mount Olive Area Chamber of
Commerce monthly meeting.
Small Business Hiring and Recruiting
key additions to your firm and tips for "job
seekers" is being presented at the Aug. 26
Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerces
breakfast meeting, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held at Adams Bakery,
Rt. 46, in Budd Lake features guest speaker
Dianne Hartshorn of The Hartshorn Group.
The meeting is open to the business com-
munity at-large, as well as the general pub-
lic. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-
members.
For further information about this lunch-
eon or the chamber and other events, visit
www.mtolivechambernj.com. You can reg-
ister in advance through the website.
Meanwhile, Marketing in the Morning, a
hugely popular networking event hosted by
the Chamber, in association with the
Hackettstown Business Improvement
District, takes place the 3rd Wednesday
morning of every month from 7:15 to 9 a.m.
You can register for this program at MEET
UP (http://www.meetup.com/Marketing-in-
the-Morning-Mt-Olive-Area.
The Chamber also provides a monthly
program for the area Young Professionals to
meet and network which meets the 2nd
Thursday each month at a variety of loca-
tions. Check the chamber website for fur-
ther details.
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By Joe Klock, Sr.
S
pontaneous droppings gleaned from bottom of the
Inspirational Bird Cage:
When NASA's robot, CURIOSITY, explored the sur-
face of the planet Mars, it reportedly found no evidence of
ESPN, empty beer cans or pornography, proving that our
astronauts were, indeed, the first men to have visited there.
A word to the wise is usually unnecessary.
RUDYARD KIPLING REVISED: "If you can fill each
unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance
run, Yours is the world and everything that's in it, And a
heart attack before you're fifty-one."
Politics is the modern American art of getting money
from the rich and votes from the poor by promising to insu-
late each group from the greedy, self-serving goals of the
other.
Roseanne Barr and others like her exhibit a touch of
crass.
Too many cooks tend to make far more dirty pots and
pans than does one cook who is working without assistance.
Few things spotlight the illogic of American politics
more clearly than the selection of our Vice presidential can-
didates. After millions of dollars are spent in primary elec-
tions, the choice of our second-in-command is left, entirely
and arbitrarily, in the hands of the successful candidate,
with no input whatever from the electorate. Why not, one
wonders, bestow that honor on the second choice of the
nominee's party? This would seem to be a better idea than
anointing the hand-picked, politically expedient and often
Chips Off The Old Klock
feckless nominee of the front runner.
How come words of wisdom are so often in conflict?
E.g., "Haste makes waste" and "He who hesitates is lost."
Query concerning a respected old saying: If beauty is,
in fact, only skin deep, just what are we looking for:
Glamorous guts? Cute kidneys? Lovely livers?
Why do my children's birthdays make me feel older
than my own do?
Tell me how come we tend to be so apprehensive about
tearing off those "Do Not Remove" tags from new pillows,
blankets and mattresses? Like, what's the worst they can do
to us if we get caught in the act or are later ratted out by a
hostile bedmate?
You can succeed as a parent by simply making your
children feel safe, guided, wanted, loved and worthwhile.
Most of the other merit badges and demerits are likely to
befall you accidentally.
Give your pets and your kids everything they want and
you'll probably end up with good pets and troublesome
kids..
Always leave people you love with warm words each
and every time you part company with them; it might well
be the last time you'll ever see them in this world.
Rather frequently, people who say that something can't
be done are interrupted by other people who are actually
doing it.
Leisure, praise and rewards are best enjoyed when they
have been really earned.
By and large, as long as you feel reasonably good,
older tends to be more gratifying than younger.
Have you ever noticed that the things you love to do are
the things that you do best?
It makes little or no sense to expect that our children
will listen to our advice and ignore the conflicting examples
we set for them.
The best way to enjoy your children is to love them for
what they are, rather than thinking about what you'd like
them to be or what they might have become.
A good goal in life is to be all that you can be that you
WANT to be; chances are slim-to-none-that you'll ever be
more than that.
Most people really want advice for the same reason that
drunks want lampposts - for support, rather than for illumi-
nation.
Most people who are fond of saying that money isn't
everything usually have more than enough of it.
PARODY ON BARBRA STREISAND'S HIT SONG,
"PEOPLE:"
"Peepholes, people who use peepholes, are the yucki-
est people in the world. Through your curtains, they're
peeking through your curtains, Skulking about outside,
ogling your backside, Acting more like creeples than peo-
ples. (Granted, the foregoing opusette needs work.
Collaborators will be welcomed and royalties shared equi-
tably.)
A SENSIBLE RULE TO FOLLOW: Don't speak -
never utter a syllable - unless and until you are absolutely
sure that the sounds you make will be an improvement over
the silence you will irreversibly destroy.
ON PREDICTIONS: It's almost a sucker bet that the
future will arrive with a surprised look on its face.
Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr.
(joeklock@aol.com) winters in Key Largo and Coral
Gables, Florida and summers in New Hampshire. More of
his "Klockwork" can be found at www.joeklock.com.
A
rea residents are invited to enjoy a
day of family-friendly music for the
cost of canned food donations that
will support the Community Foodbank of
New Jersey. Foodstock 2014, organized by
Sound of Humanity, Roxbury Recreation, and
Roxbury Arts Alliance will take place at
Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury, NJ, on
August 30, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For less than $10 the cost of four 16
ounce cans of food a family of four can help
New Jersey residents who dont have enough
to eat and hear eight different bands that are
donating their time and talents to support this
event, said Larry Salomon who heads Sound
of Humanity. All of the canned goods that
will be collected will go directly to the
Community FoodBank of New Jersey, which
has over 1,000 partner organizations through-
out the state of NJ.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
(CFBNJ) distributes more than 40 million
pounds of food a year, helping feed more than
900,000 hungry people in the state.
Every day, we see hard-working families,
struggling seniors and vulnerable children
who face hunger, said Julia Kathan, Director
of Public Relations and Communications for
CFBNJ. Our latest numbers show that there
are more than 39,000 people in Morris
Country alone including nearly 16,000 chil-
dren who dont always know where their
next meal is coming from.
In some cases, the neighbors who are hav-
ing difficulties feeding their families are
working, and might not qualify for most
forms of public assistance.
We recently met a Morris County mother
who, like her husband, has a job but cant
make ends meet as they try to raise their two
young daughters. This womans eyes filled
with tears at a local food pantry. She told us,
Its simple. Food helps us live, said
Kathan.
Among the bands that have volunteered to
play for Foodstock 2014 are Matt Mead Band
(Elizabeth, NJ), The Bent Benjamins (West
Chester, PA), and Under a Ton (Roxbury, NJ).
Each of these bands will play music that
every member of the family can enjoy, said
Salomon. Additionally, there will be food
vendors on hand so you can buy lunch for the
family without having to miss a single note.
A few activities for younger kids will also be
available, at an extra cost, if your children
want to do something else during the festi-
val.
This event is made possible by the gener-
ous support of local businesses: Aires
Jewelers, D Lovenbergs Portable Toilet
Rentals, Kuiken Brothers, Merry Musicians,
PanAVid, The Powder Bar, and ShopRite.
FoodStock 2014 Music Festival
H
ave you seen the Fall brochure for
Mount Olive Recreation yet?
Brochures should go home with all
school aged children in the Mount Olive area
in their Friday folders on September 12th. If
you do not yet have your copy contact
Recreation. The Fall brochure is the resource
for all Recreation programming being offered
this season. With a variety of classes, sports,
and special events there is truly something for
everyone.
Mount Olive Recreation continues to pride
itself on offering a base of programming that
avails our residents and non-residents alike to
fitness, enrichment, art, technology, science
and more at reasonable prices to allow all our
families and individuals to participate.
Registration begins for all Fall program-
ming as of September 1st with most programs
starting on or around October 1st.
Registration can be done online with a
Mastercard or Discover through
www.MountOliveTownship.com/recre-
ation.html. To pay with a check or cash or if
you should have any questions about
Recreation program and special event offer-
ings please call Recreation at 973-691-0900
x7264 or x7264.
T
hings are about to get spooktacular in
the Mount Olive Recreation
Department. Calling all boys and
ghouls, mummies and daddies! Were getting
ready for a howling good time at the Monster
Mash 3K Dash/Walk on Saturday, October
25th in Turkey Brook Park.
Beginning at 6:00pm, participants will run
or walk on a 1.86 mile paved course within
Turkey Brook Park at twilight following the
glow sticks and glow in the dark tape to get
around. We encourage everyone to come in
costume but please remember, this is a fam-
ily event so lets keep the costumes from
being too gruesome.
Once everyone is back on the event field
well continue the fun with a trick-or-treating
activity, small campfire, food for purchase
and Halloween themed music from our
favorite DJLV3.
Registration is $10 per person before
October 22nd and $20 per person on site the
day of the event. Kids under the age of 5
years are Free. For more information or to
register please visit www.MountOlive
Township.com/recreation.html.
Mt. Olive Farmers Market Hosts Specialty Days
Fall Programming Begins October 1st
Monster Mash 3K Dash/Walk
T
he Mount Olive Farmers Market will
play host to a variety of theme days
this fall bringing additional fun fea-
tures to the already wholesome goodness that
is the market. Were very pleased with the
progress of our market in its first year, stat-
ed Recreation Supervisor, Jill Daggon, it is
yet another feature helping to support our
local economy, keeping our town vibrant and
moving forward with momentum.
Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, the
Mount Olive Farmers Market, located in the
parking lot of Mount Olive Town Hall, 204
Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake,
offers local residents the opportunity to shop
from no less than 15 organic and specialty
vendors.
Coming this Fall the market will expand to
host a Touch a Truck Labor Day Party where
kids of all ages (yes, even grown up kids!)
can come and interact with farm trucks,
ambulances, fire trucks, loaders, garbage
trucks and other fun vehicles. It will also host
a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day focused on
sustainable living practices, our new single
stream recycling program here in Mount
Olive and ways to improve the world around
us. Later in September the market will have a
Kids Market Day to help even the pickiest of
eaters get excited about fresh produce. Well
have a face painter, educational activities and
a vegetable scavenger hunt game.
For up to date information on the Mount
Olive Farmers Market please follow us on
Facebook: Mt Olive Recreation Farmers
Market.
After School
Peanut Butter Apple Pie
Recipe contributed by winner Alisa L.,
Midwest region
Servings: 8 pieces
Prepared pie crust
Chopped peanuts (optional)
Filling:
7 apples, peeled cored and sliced
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Crumble:
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
Place crust in 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges.
Use dried beans to weigh down bottom. Bake
crust for 1015 minutes, or until crust is light-
ly browned.
Mix all filling ingredients together and put in
crust. Using hands, mix crumble ingredients
until in pea-sized pieces. Top apples with
crumble. Dont worry if sky high, apples will
cook down and pie will be perfectly propor-
tioned.
Bake at 350F for 4050 minutes. Keep
edges covered with foil until last 15 minutes.
Garnish with chopped peanuts.
Easy PB & J
Breakfast Tarts
Recipe contributed by winner Susan M., West
region, Servings: 8 tarts
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 tablespoons peanut butter plus 4 heaping
teaspoons for filling (1/2 teaspoon per tart)
1/2 cup cold water
5 tablespoons jam (strawberry works well)
Drizzle option 1:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon jam
1 tablespoon milk
Drizzle option 2:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract, optional
1 tablespoon milk
Preheat oven to 350F. In medium bowl mix
together flours, sugar and sea salt.
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Using pastry cutter, cut-in shortening and
peanut butter, until mixture resembles small
peas. Drizzle mixture with cold water until
mixture is moist and holds together. Roll out
on floured surface to at least 1/16th of an inch
thickness.
Using 3-by-5-inch index (recipe) card for
template, cut into sixteen 3-by-5-inch shapes.
Re-rolling works fine. In middle of eight
shapes, smear 1/2 heaping teaspoon peanut
butter and heaping teaspoon of jam on top. Be
careful not to go to edges. Using fingers, wet
edges with water and place another piece of
pastry on top. Press all sides well, and using
fork press all edges to secure. Using fork,
gently poke tops in four places so steam can
escape.
Place inch apart on parchment lined baking
sheet. Bake for 1314 minutes until starting
to brown around edges. Cool on rack.
Whisk together drizzle of choice in small
bowl. Drizzle over cooled tarts.
Note: This pastry is very user-friendly and
delicate. Freeze tarts up to one month and
defrost at room temperature before serving.
Nutty Jalapeno-Chicken
Stuffed Peppers
Recipe contributed by winner Lori M.,
Southwest region
Servings: 12 peppers
12 large jalapeno peppers, split open
(not all the way through) and seeded
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
13-ounce package cooked bacon pieces
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup crushed cornflakes
Preheat oven to 350F. Place peppers in
medium bowl and cover with boiling water 2
minutes. Drain and pat dry.
In medium bowl, mix together peanut butter,
chicken, bacon and cheese. Fill each jalapeno
with mixture. Smear each pepper with a little
mayonnaise and roll in cornflakes in shallow
dish to cover.
Place jalapeno on non-stick baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until golden, about
1520 minutes.
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W
hen it comes to packing lunches and after school
snacks for your little ones, its easy to get into a
rut. But by making a few delicious and conven-
ient choices in the grocery store, you can break away from
the same old sandwich routine and serve up nibbles and
noshes your kids will love.
Whether your star pupils prefer a savory dip, a light and
salty snack or a chewy fruit bar, here are a few great choic-
es you can pack.
Keep Food Fresh
Ensure that puddings and yogurts stay cold by freezing
them the night before use. You can also freeze water bottles
or juice boxes to act as ice packs in lunch containers.
Keep PB&J sandwich bread fresh by spreading peanut
butter on both slices of bread, and avoid saturation by plac-
ing jelly in the center.
Add a paper towel to containers with freshly washed
fruits and vegetables. This will absorb any extra moisture,
retaining peak texture and flavor.
Pop Up Some Fun
For back-to-school snacking, you cant beat popcorn.
Pop up a bowl and let the fun flavor creations begin
sweet, savory or with just a dash of salt. Popcorn is a grab-
n-go treat that takes minutes to make. Plus, its whole grain
and contains fiber to fuel the body and keep you feeling
fuller longer than other snacks. This beloved treat is also
economical, costing mere pennies per serving. For more
information, visit www.popcorn.org.
Dip It Up
For a quick burst of flavor at home or on the go, try
Sabra Classic Singles with veggies, pita bread, pita chips or
crackers. These 2-ounce servings of creamy Classic
Hummus are perfect for the lunchbox or on-the-go snacking
and portable enough to bring along on any adventure. For
more information, visit www.sabra.com.
Fuel Their Day
Help them have a great day at school by serving those
little learners the proper fuel. With a commitment to creat-
ing all natural snacks you can feel good about giving your
kids, Natures Bakery Fig Bars are cholesterol free, dairy
free and kosher. From the sweetness of Blueberry to the
tartness of Lemon, these bars are available in a variety of
jam-packed, fruity flavors. For more information, visit
www.naturesbakery.com.
Serve a Satisfying Snack
Do you need an easy way to pack more protein, calcium
and other nutrients into your familys diet? You cant go
wrong with a kid-friendly kitchen staple like low-fat yogurt.
With a wide array of textures, consistencies and flavors,
there are sure to be several varieties that even the pickiest
eater will enjoy. Take these beloved flavors to new heights
with toppings such as dried fruit, organic granola, dark
chocolate and coconut shavings.
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D
airy and breakfast go hand in hand. With so many
types of milk, cheeses and yogurts available, its easy
to find breakfast combinations that set the curve for
success as the kids head back to school this fall.
Children who eat a morning meal perform better in the
classroom and have better overall nutrition. Research shows
that kids who eat breakfast have better memory, attention and
behavior, and score higher on tests.
In addition to the wide variety of dairy foods that make
school day breakfasts easy, dairy also gets an A-plus for nutri-
tional and economic value. Dairy delivers a unique package of
nine essential nutrients in a variety of tasty and affordable
options. For example, one 8-ounce glass of milk delivers cal-
cium, potassium and vitamin D and costs only about 25 cents.
Recognizing the important role breakfast and dairy foods
play for school children and their success in the classroom,
dairy farmers and milk processors nationwide have organized
the Great American Milk Drive, a Feeding America program
to deliver gallons of milk to hungry families who need it most.
To donate, text Milk to 27722 or visit milklife.com/give.
Meanwhile, to boost breakfast success for your family this
school year, consider these tips:
Keep breakfast foods on hand such as ready-to-eat cere-
als, yogurts, white and flavored milks, and fruit.
Build a breakfast burrito bar. Prepare toppings such as
shredded cheese, diced ham, tomatoes and olives the night
before. In the morning, just scramble eggs, warm tortillas and
fill with your favorite toppings.
Save money on dairy foods by buying milk by the gallon,
cheese in block form and shredding it yourself, and plain, low-
fat yogurt by the quart and stirring in your own flavorings,
such as honey or fresh fruit.
Whip up a yogurt smoothie or build a yogurt parfait, such
as this recipe for a Fruit Salsa Yogurt Parfait provided by the
Midwest Dairy Council. Or, bring more smiles to the table
with the Fruity Splash Smoothie.
Find more kid-friendly breakfast nutrition tips and recipes
at www.DairyMakesSense.com.
Fruit Salsa Yogurt Parfait
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
1 can (15 ounces) peach slices in juice
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
2 peeled and chopped kiwis
1 cup chopped strawberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4teaspoon ground ginger
1 carton (32 ounces) non-fat vanilla yogurt
Drain peach slices, discarding juice. Drain pineapple chunks,
reserving juice. Chop peaches and pineapple.
Toss peaches, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, brown sugar,
spices and reserved pineapple juice in medium bowl.
Layer 1/2 cup yogurt with 6 tablespoons of fruit salsa in each
of eight parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Serve immediately.
Fruity Splash Smoothie
Servings: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
1 cup fat-free milk
5-7 large, unsweetened frozen strawberries
1 medium banana, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth and
creamy. Pour in glasses.
Note: For frozen fruit pops, pour leftover smoothie into small
plastic cups. Cover cups with plastic wrap, insert stick and
freeze.
Classroom Success Begins with Breakfast
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By John Johnson
J
obs in health care are growing fast. In fact, the health
care and social services industry is projected to add
more than 5,000 jobs in Morris County between 2010
and 2020, according to the New Jersey Department of
Labor. With this growth, many local health care facilities
are looking to fill positions, but they need qualified appli-
cants. In order to fill these vacancies, people need to be
trained and certified. But what happens if someone is
unable to afford tuition for training courses or make future
loan payments?
Since 2011, County College of Morris (CCM) has
helped individuals start a career in health care by providing
no-cost training through the Health Professions Pathways
Grant. This grant was developed specifically to help recipi-
ents of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
General Assistance or other low-income individuals who
qualify, by reducing financial and other barriers to educa-
tion and training in a wide-range of health care occupations.
The Pathways Program is literally changing lives. To
date, more than 300 students have participated in the grant
program at CCM. Students have told us that they went
from a job they hated to a career they love. Many have said
they would not have been able to obtain this training with-
out the program because they never would have been able
to afford tuition.
CCM recognizes that the cost of tuition is not the only
financial barrier for many individuals in their pursuit of
education and job training. In addition, funding for related
expenses, such as transportation, tutoring, books, uniforms,
study guides, exam and license fees and even child care
may be provided through subsidies.
We understand the challenges of making a change and
work to help applicants and students through the process.
The college has specially trained staff to assist individuals
along the way, from determining whether they are eligible
to selecting courses and finding jobs. We have regular pre-
application information sessions at CCMs main campus
that are free to attend. Classes and on-site training are held
at CCM, Morris County School of Technology, Morristown
Medical Center and at Saint Clares Hospital.
CCM offers training for a wide range of health care jobs
from Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides
to Certified Medical Coding, Billing Specialists and Dental
Radiographic Technicians. Programs vary in length from
three weeks up to a year, depending on the field of study.
To inform people about the program, CCM is working
with nonprofits, health care facilities and other local
resources. Our employer partnerships are key to helping our
students find employment opportunities. Local hospitals,
long-term care facilities, and local medical practice groups
know CCM and the top level training we provide, so they
have come to expect that the students certified through the
Pathways Grant program will be successful members of
their staff.
We know that people in Morris County impacted by the
economic downturn or other circumstances need help find-
ing good jobs, so the Pathways Grant Program, offered
through the Northern NJ Health Professions Consortium
(NNJHPC), is an important piece of addressing these needs.
Consortiums like the NNJHPC are a model for how com-
munity colleges can work together to better identify eco-
nomic growth areas, form partnerships with local employ-
ers, assist applicants with the training necessary to become
employable within the health care industry. Our participa-
tion in the consortium has allowed us to be an integral local
resource by expanding our reach across northern New
Jersey to partner with county, state, federal and various
human services organizations. We are an intermediary
between available jobs and our students who want to pursue
or improve their careers.
In its Ready to Work report, the Obama
Administration noted they will work with leaders in [high
growth] industries to promote partnerships between educa-
tion and workforce institutions in order to create training
programs that help Americans succeed in these growing
fields.
CCM is doing just that right here in Morris County and
the Pathways Grant is allowing us to help others pursue
their dreams. There are still many grants available. To learn
more about the program and eligibility requirements con-
tact CCM at 973-328-2490 or visit www.ccm.edu/health-
grant.
CCM Helps Provide Tuition-free Training to Fill Health Care Jobs
F
ollowing his recent first-place award from the
Pocono Arts Council, Dr. James Gwynne, professor
of visual arts at County College of Morris (CCM),
now has had one of his paintings selected for exhibition at
the 15th Annual Wills Creek Survey in Maryland.
Selected for that exhibition is his painting As One, an
imaginative transparent combination of male and female
nudes.
The Wills Creek Survey is a juried art exhibition open
to contemporary visual artists from across the United
States. This years exhibition takes place September 13
October 10 at the Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre Street,
Cumberland, MD. More than $5,000 in awards will be pre-
sented to artists during the Opening Reception and Awards
Ceremony on September 13.
In May, Gwynne, of East Stroudsburg, PA, was present-
ed with the first-place award in the Pocono Arts Councils
Members Exhibition for his painting Delicate Sky.
Four of his paintings also were chosen for the annual
juried Westmoreland Art Nationals, which took place in
July. Those entries consisted of a series of paintings of tele-
phone poles, titled After the Storm, Evening Fog with
Telephone Pole, Evening Pole Silhouettes and
Telephone Pole at Sunset.
A consistent award-winner, Gwynne has gained wide
recognition for his paintings including Best in Show at the
Westmoreland Art Nationals.
Gwynne joined the CCM faculty in 1972. He also has
taught at The College of Wooster and Centenary College.
He earned his B.A. from The College of Wooster, his
M.A. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from
New York University. His work has been exhibited in more
CCM Professors Artwork Gains Entrance to Yet Another Exhibition
Honor is One of Several Presented to Dr. James Gwynne This Year
County College of Morris Professor James Gwynne has had his
painting As One selected for the 2014 Wills Creek Survey
Exhibition in Maryland.
than 300 shows and is represented in many private, corpo-
rate and public collections, including the New Jersey State
Museum and Pennsylvania State Museum.
To view his work, go to www.absolutearts.com/portfo-
lios/j/jgwynne/.
T
he foods a person eats can increase his or her risk of
developing various types of cancer. Sodium nitrite
and sodium nitrate are widely used as preservatives,
antimicrobial agents, colorings, and flavorings in cured
meats and many other products. Nitrates and nitrites are
commonly found in hot dogs and lunch meats. Once they
are consumed, nitrates turn into nitrites in the digestive sys-
tem, and it is believed that nitrites react with certain bodily
chemicals and turn into cancer-causing carcinogens known
as nitrosamines. Green, leafy vegetables and root vegeta-
bles contain naturally occurring nitrites as well. However, it
is believed that nitrites in vegetables do not have the same
effect on the body as artifically added ones, so the benefits
of eating vegetables outweigh these risks. But avoiding
nitrites does not mean people have to give up their favorite
foods. Many types of bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and other
foods now come in nitrite-free varieties, which is possible
byusing salt, vinegar and sugar rather than sodium nitrite to
cure the meat.
Did You Know?
O
ut-of-work individuals looking for
employment can take advantage of
free occupational training and job
search assistance offered by the
Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce
Investment Board and Employment and
Training Services. Donna L. Buchanan,
director of program operations for
Morris/Sussex/Warren ETS, said the agency
has successfully provided job skills training
services to area residents for more than 50
years. In this extraordinarily competitive
employment market, it is essential that job
seekers make an extra effort to stand out
from the crowd, Buchanan said. Keeping
skills sharp and updating resumes with
attained credentials will lead to well-paying
jobs in 21st century careers. According to
Buchanan, ETS offers eligible job seekers
grants of up to $4,000 for training in labor-
demand occupations at leading training
schools and community colleges, online
training, and On-the-Job Training. In addi-
tion, training in Microsoft Office applica-
tions such as Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint is available at the Morristown
One-Stop Career Center. For individuals
seeking English as a Second Language
(ESL) and Basic Computer instruction,
training is available through the Workforce
Learning Link, located in the One-Stop
Career Center in Randolph. Training eligi-
bility is subject to Workforce Investment
Act program guidelines. More information
on Job Skills Training is available online at
www.morrishumanservices.org/skills.asp.
Employment Services information is also
online at
www.morrishumanservices.org/jobs.asp.
Individuals can also call 973-285-6880 for
information on these and other free training
opportunities, or to schedule a training ori-
entation.
J
oin the Morris County Historical
Society on Thursday, September 11
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a 1920s
Speakeasy Night, an evening celebration of
its current exhibit Bottoms Up: Cocktails,
Cider, and Civil Rights. The evening fea-
tures light refreshments, historically-
inspired spirituous beverages, 1920s-
themed tours of Acorn Hall, and at 5 p.m.,
Professor Peter Mabli of Fairleigh
Dickinson University is on tap with a lec-
ture on the history of whiskey.
Bottoms Up: Cocktails, Cider, and Civil
Rights follows Morris Countys tavern,
hotel, and restaurant culture from the rise of
Florham Parks infamous Canary Cottage
during Prohibition through to the day
Randolphs Saltz Hotel closed its doors.
The exhibit looks at a diverse 60 year peri-
od from 1918 through 1978 in Morris
County that included Prohibition, the devel-
opment of African-American taverns, the
first LGBT bar in northern New Jersey, and
the Jewish culture of the Mount Freedom
Borscht Belt resorts.
Admission for the 1920s Speakeasy
Night is $15 for non-MCHS members, and
$8 for MCHS members. For more informa-
tion about this special event, please call the
Morris County Historical Society at 973-
267-3465. The Society is located at Acorn
Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ
07960.
Founded in 1946, the Societys mission
is dedicated to the discovery, preservation,
promotion, and interpretation of Morris
County history through events, programs,
exhibits, and preservation advocacy. The
Morris County Historical Society is a mem-
ber-supported, 501 (c)3 non-profit organi-
zation.
The MCHS receives operating funds
from the Morris County Board of Chosen
Freeholders and the New Jersey Historical
Commission, and project grant funding
from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, The
Morris County Heritage Commission, and
the Morris County Historic Preservation
Trust.
Morris Workforce Agency
Announces Free Skills Training for
Unemployed Job Seekers
The Morris County Historical
Society Presents:
1920s Speakeasy Night
O
n Tuesday, July 8, the Northern New
Jersey Health Professions
Consortium (NNJHPC) and County
College of Morris (CCM) acknowledged
students who have completed various health
care training programs at CCM. The college
also recognized CCM instructors and staff,
St. Clares Hospital and community part-
ners during a special recognition ceremony
on CCMs campus.
Congratulations to our students who are
here with us tonight, many of whom were
impacted by the economic downturn, on
their great accomplishment, said John
Johnson, Site Coordinator for the Northern
New Jersey Health Professions Pathways
Grant program. Your purpose, drive and
determination have helped you complete
the program and will help make a better life
for you, your families and communities.
Dr. Earl Johnson, Director of the Office
of Family Assistance within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
also addressed the students, saying, Your
success is our success. This is a special
moment for you and for our country
because we can guarantee that you will be
there to help people in their hour of need.
This program is not only about jobs, its
about you helping to make this country
healthier and stronger and raising you and
your families up. The grant program helps
low-income individuals receive no-cost
health care education and training by elimi-
nating the roadblocks that would otherwise
reduce access to these opportunities. CCM
offers more than 10 different health care
training programs throughout the year,
which vary in length from three weeks up to
a year, depending on the field of study. To
date, more than 300 students have complet-
ed their training through the grant program
at CCM.
The program really changed my life,
said Nancy Williams, who became a
licensed practical nurse through the pro-
gram. I always wanted to be a nurse and I
was able to go to school, get a grant and not
have to pay back a loan. And now Im doing
what I always wanted to do. I have two
nursing jobs in geriatrics and pediatrics, and
I love it.
Samantha LasSalandra said, This pro-
gram has changed my life completely. I was
at a job that I hated and now Im at a career
that I love. Everyone involved was com-
pletely driven to help me succeed. Dr.
Edward Yaw, President of County College
of Morris added, We are delighted to be
part of this multi-county effort to help
increase access to education and certifica-
tion training in high demand healthcare
areas. We are grateful to our instructors and
County College of Morris Honors Student Grant Program Recipients
Starting New Careers in Health Care
John Johnson, Site Coordinator for the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Pathways Grant
program with students who completed various healthcare training programs at CCM during the July
8th recognition ceremony held on CCMs campus.
partners who make this program a success,
and hope that we can continue to change
lives through this program.
This is about bridging the gap for the
generations of people who do not feel con-
nected to the workforce or to the American
Dream, Dr. Johnson concluded. Our stu-
dents have been through a lot, and it has
taken a lot for them to get here. As gradu-
ates, they provide hope to others, because
now they know that there are opportunities
available that can help make a better life for
themselves and their families. Thank you to
our students for having the guts and deter-
mination to succeed in this program.
The U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for
Children and Families (OFA) administers
several key federal grant programs, includ-
ing the Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) program, the Healthy
Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood
grants program, and the Health Profession
Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program.
by Michele Guttenberger
T
homas Edison could also be called the founding
father of modern day insomnia. The electric light
bulb has changed mankinds sleeping habits forever.
We are no longer influenced by natures schedule but our
own regulated sleeping schedule. Edison took advantage of
his own new manmade daylight schedule to become a well
known insomniac. But, he was not alone in his insomnia.
Recently discovered records show the unimaginable work
timetable he had with his team of 7 lab assistants that fol-
lowed his same condensed sleeping schedule.
They jokingly called themselves The Insomnia Squad.
They were a group of driven experimenters Edison selected
in 1912. They reached the hallmark of project commitment
when they intently worked for five weeks both day and
night to arrive at a solution Edison was obsessed in finding.
His focus was on the Diamond Disc record. There was a
million dollar inventory of phonographs sitting in ware-
houses but no records for them. He was in a predicament
because there were still bugs to be worked out in the man-
ufacturing process of the Diamond Disc record before it
could be brought to market.
Edison was known for his insomnia but never to this
extent where it continued for weeks on end accompanied
with a team. His wife Mina would check up on him when
his laboratory work called him away from his home life for
too long a period. This kept him from falling into extreme
sleep deprivation and physical neglect. She even placed a
bed in the lab library so he could get some bed rest.
However, Mina was not there to control this notorious 1912
insomnia marathon. Mina had unexpectedly rushed to
Akron, Ohio, to tend to her dying mother. This allowed
Edison to continue his work without any regulated controls
in his sleeping schedule and also driving his team to work
around the clock along with him.
Thomas Edison never slept a long restful night. If he
was intent on a project, his schedule was to work on it until
he was tired and then he'd lie down to sleep. He claimed
that when he awoke from these short sleeping intervals he
was refreshed and ready for work. Mostly, Edison believed
in the 15 minute cat naps that he often did seating at his lab
desk chair. Napping in a sitting position at the office desk
made it hard for his employees to tell if their boss was deep
in thought or napping. Edison said he personally enjoyed
working 18 hours with short catnaps each day and an aver-
age of four to five hours of sleep per night. According to
Edison Most people overeat 100 percent, and oversleep
100 percent, because they like it. That extra 100 percent
makes them unhealthy and inefficient."
Most of Edisons team were enthusiastic about their
work and felt honored working on these revolutionary proj-
ects with their famous team leader. There were relaxing fun
moments too. His lab had a pipe organ, Edison played it
after completing their work and his assistants would have a
sing along. Edison had the ability to inspire his assistants
and gain their loyalty and dedication by working hard
alongside them and joined them in the camaraderie of
unwinding occasions together too. When a new employee
Thomas Edison Was Famous for His Insomnia and Had a Team of Insomniacs Too
asked him if there were any work rules, Edison replied
"There aint no rules around here. Were trying to accom-
plish something."
You can visit the laboratory where he averaged 18 hour
work days and see the bed his wife Mina placed in the
Laboratory Library. 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
T
his is Allie (aka:
Peppers Mom) from
Eleventh Hour
Rescue. She is a sweet, lov-
ing young lady, approxi-
mately 2 years old. She was
rescued off the streets of
East Orange. Battling for
food and a safe shelter to
birth her kittens, she lost her
left eye, but you'd never
know it by her personality
since she doesn't let that dis-
ability affect her demeanor.
Allie must have had a fami-
ly at one time because she
absolutely adores people
and kids. She lets you hold
her, carry her and pet her.
She is so sweet that she
even adopted an orphan kit-
ten to be part of her litter. If
you are looking for a great
family pet, please adopt
Allie. Allie should go to a
family with no dogs. To
read more about Allie, and
T
his is Brody Spikes
from Eleventh Hour
Rescue. If you are
looking for a snuggle bug of
a dog with a sweet soul and
adoring eyes, Brody Spikes
is your boy and will delight
you endlessly. He is a 5 year
old, Boxer mix who truly
loves life and can entertain
himself for hours running in
the yard and tossing balls
around. Brody is currently
living in a home with other
dogs and is very playful and
affectionate. Brody is both
house and crate trained. He
loves his toys and his treats
but prefers not to share with
his canine siblings.
Although Brody Spikes
likes all people he especial-
ly loves women. He came
from an abusive situation
and suffered dearly at the
hands of his male owner.
His ear is permanently dam-
aged from beatings he
received. Once he learns to
to complete an application
to adopt her, please visit:
www.ehrdogs.org or call:
973-664-0865.
Allie Needs A Good Home!
Brody Is Ready to Be Adopted!
trust and truly believes he is
safe he will develop bonds
with men who have patience
in understanding and work-
ing with his fear. Because
of his past experiences
Brody Spikes would do best
in a home with other gentle
souls both canine and
human. To read more about
Brody Spikes, or to see all
of the adoptable pets, please
visit: www.ehrdogs.org or
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