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n Saturday September 6, 2014 the Hopatcong Cross
Country teams competed in the 3rd Annual 4 Miler
at Garret Mountain: Road Race. The race, spon-
sored by Subway, is a fundraiser to raise money for the St.
Joseph's Children's Hospital fund. The Cross Country team
usually races 3.1 mile courses but wanted to get involved in
this very worthwhile cause.
A highlight of the morning included team pictures with
Jared from Subway, the same Jared featured in the TV com-
mercials.
Hopatcong Cross Country Run for a Cause
Many of our runners placed in their age groups and went
home with medals.
The Hopatcong Cross Country teams enjoyed a great
morning of competition. In the end they left successfully
knowing that they had helped raise money for a great cause.
Results:
14 and under boys
1st place - Anthony Christiana, 3rd place - Patrick Dugan,
4th place - Justin McCarthy
15 - 19 boys
1st place - Sean Garland, 2nd place - James Vilardo, 3rd
place - Joe Aumann, 4th palce - Angelo Lipuma, 5th place
- Anthony Lipuma, 6th place - Glen Haines, 7th place -
Dontese Cocchio
15 - 19 girls
1st place - Ana Filomeno, 2nd place - Paige Garland, 3rd
place - Brianne Willis, 4th place - Julia Owens, 5th place -
Jordan Yaros, 6th place - Julianne Travisano
N
etcong Elementary School is more than prepared
to educate their students academically, but social-
ly and emotionally as well. Some researchers
state the social-emotional side of child development is
paramount before any other learning can take place. The
entire school staff participates in the character education
program C.O.R.R.E.C.T. which stands for Courage,
Optimism, Responsibility, Respect, Empathy Citizenship,
and Trustworthiness. All staff met in September to brain-
storm and create comprehensive prevention programs and
events for each school in preparation for October events.
Across the state, public schools observed the Week of
Respect October 6 - 10. This is a time when public
Netcong Schools Week of Respect
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T
he Musconetcong Lodge, Located at
the corner of US 46 and S.
International Drive 07828 at the
intersection were you turn to go into the
Trade Center Mall, 973-347-2036, runs a
Sunday Breakfast every 3rd Sunday of the
month fundraiser.
Come out and enjoy a really good Buffet
Style Breakfast Sunday.
Pancakes, waffles, french toast, home-
made strawberry topping, with whipped
cream, eggs, bacon, pork-roll, sausage,
home fried potato's, toast bread,
milk, coffee, tea, chocolate milk, OJ., tea
and apple juice.
Breakfast starts at October 19, 2014
from 8:00am and ends at 11:30am.
Pay at the door Adults $7.00, Children
(under 10) $4.00 and Sr's $6.00.
Join Us For Sunday Breakfast
C
ongratulations to Hudson Maxim
School in Hopatcong! The Pre K to
Grade 1 school was recently named
Ledgewood Walmarts School of the Year.
Each year, Walmart chooses a school with
outstanding Character Education Programs
and academic success. Hudson Maxim
School was chosen out of ten schools that
submitted an application to the Ledgewood
Walmart. Preschool Teacher, Dayna
Monro, submitted the schools application
where she highlighted the many outstand-
ing programs that currently exist at the
school. Principal, Tracey Hensz, said she
is proud of the outstanding efforts of the
staff and they deserve this recognition and
honor. The school will receive twenty
$50.00 gift cards from Walmart that will be
utilized for student supplies.
Congratulations, Hudson Maxim
School..School of the Year! Thank you,
Ledgewood Walmart.
Hudson Maxim School
Named School of the Year!
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S
tudents and Teachers at the Netcong
Elementary School had the opportuni-
ty to meet and learn from Mark
Schulman, author of Scrawl and several
other child friendly books. Students in
grades six, seven, and eight read Schulmans
novel, Scrawl for their summer reading
assignment because it was a book that stu-
dents could relate to and because it supports
Netcongs new Character Education pro-
gram. Schulman spent the day meeting and
talking with all of Netcongs students on the
importance of reading and how writing can
be both a reflective and cathartic process.
Middle school students were in for a special
treat when they had the opportunity to dis-
cuss the novel Scrawl in depth with the
author.
Elementary Supervisor, Kathleen Walsh
was instrumental in organizing Shulmans
visit to the school. Mrs. Walsh said, It was
my pleasure to organize this event. Literacy
Author Mark Schulman Visits Netcong Elementary School
is important to the success of our students
and what better way to support literacy than
by having an author, with whom all students
are familiar, come to the school and spend
the day with them. English Language Arts
Teacher, Darrell Sandrue, was thrilled that
the students at Netcong School had the
chance to ask Shulman questions about the
main character Tod, who is the narrator of
Scrawl. Additionally, Sandrues eighth grade
students designed and completed a figura-
tive language board highlighting Shulmans
use of figurative language in his novel,
Scrawl, which was presented to Shulman at
the conclusion of his presentation.
Mr. Shulman signed copies of his book,
Scrawl for our Middle School students and
faculty and personalized signed copies of
several of his other books for students in
grades K-5.
S
tanhope Borough Seniors Club meets
the fourth Thursday of the month.
Meetings are held at the American
Legion Hall on 183/206 north. Doors open at
11:00 a.m. for a social hour and the regular
meeting begins at 12:00 p.m. Meetings are
open to all residents of Stanhope 55 years or
older. Annual fee is $15.
M
r. Duane D West is a well-
known motivational speaker. He
is known from the Maury show,
Oprah, and countless morning news shows.
He tells about his childhood in order to
motivate and show that everyone can suc-
ceed. Mr. West overcame many obstacles in
his life such as: being homeless, having no
heat or hot water, holes in his shoes, and
being a little guy. He was able to over-
come these obstacles by believing in him-
self, and listening to his teachers and moth-
er when they told him that he could do any-
thing he put his mind to.
This is the same message D. West con-
veyed to our fourth and fifth grade students
at Durban Avenue Elementary School. This
assembly was filled with motivation and
self-esteem boosters. The students at
Durban Avenue will surely remember his
message of respect, leadership, and anti-
bullying.
Motivation from D. West Join The Stanhope Seniors Club
Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations
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S
elect members of the Hopatcong
Bands performed a medley of
American Military Service Marches
for Hopatcong High Schools class of 1989s
class reunion, held Saturday night,
September 27 at the Jefferson House.
Alumnus Gagan Dada contacted Hopatcong
Band Director Kurt Zimmermann to help
plan a surprise performance to honor the
members of the class that served their coun-
try in various branches of the Military. Mr.
Dada said It was a joyous performance, the
Band played while we watched and remi-
nisced of our youth, the Veterans were
extremely surprised and impressed by the
talent that exists within the walls of
Hopatcong High School. Mr. Zimmermann
said It was hard to keep a group of kids
showing up anywhere a surprise, but we met
in the parking lot after the guests showed up,
and we warmed-up and rehearsed in the
parking lot near the water on a beautiful
night, and wound up entertaining a small
crowd of spectators made up of other restau-
rant customers who were coming in and out
throughout our time there. It was cool!
Hopatcong High School Band Performs
for Class of 89 Reunion
schools will teach about preventing
harassment, intimidation and bullying.
The state's anti-bullying law is considered
the toughest in the country and New
Jersey requires public schools have anti-
bullying policies in place.
Netcong School is more than equipped
with the staff, resources, and inspirational
programs to meet these requirements.
Kate Walsh, Elementary Supervisor and
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator has
brought all stakeholders together to ensure
Netcong School is not just meeting the
requirements, but going above and beyond
to meet the needs of all learners. Student
Week of Respect...
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input is also a large part of the implemen-
tation process. Programs and messages are
age-appropriate and are executed by all
staff in fun and exciting ways. We made
a conscious effort this year to implement
our character education program and to
send positive messages to our student
body, Mrs. Walsh says. Principal Gina
Cinotti is impressed with the commitment
the staff and students had this week with
their participation in the schools daily
observance activities for the Week of
Respect. Each day, we identified a differ-
ent activity to implement how Netcong
School celebrates the Week of Respect.
The fact that the entire school is com-
ing together to support kindness and
diversity is the most important lesson to
learn, says Ms. Cinotti. Netcong
Elementary School shows evidence that
they are sensitive, supportive, and have
respect for all.
O
n Sunday, September 21 the
Hopatcong High School Marching
Chiefs traveled to TD Bank
Ballpark in Somerset to perform a pre-game
performance and the National Anthem for
the final regular season game of the
Somerset Patriots Baseball Club. Band
members and their families stayed after the
performance to enjoy the game from the
Picnic Porch, where they enjoyed unlim-
ited hot dogs, burgers, chips, soda and other
picnic food and enjoyed a Patriots victory
over the Bridgeport Bluefish. Many
Patriots fans went out of their way to con-
gratulate the students on an excellent per-
formance. Drum Major Cassidy Sandry
said The experience was amazing! Weve
never played for or in a venue like that, but
we didnt let it intimidate us. We performed
well and I couldnt be prouder of everyone.
HHS Marching Bands Plays
for the Somerset Patriots
C
ounty College of Morris is offering
Italian for Adults Beginners class.
Check out their Brochure under
Business and Community page 47, or go
to their website at www.ccm.edu
Web Registration at http://webadvisor.
ccm.edu for instant enrollment.
The first class starts on Tues., October
28, 2014 and the instructor is Domenico
Tancredi.
Italian for Adults
Beginners Class Offered
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R
ed DOT Firearms is happy to
announce its Two Year Anniversary!
This has been an exciting couple of
years for us and the firearms industry.
When we opened our doors a two years ago,
we did so with the intent to build a commu-
nity where anyone who has an interest in
firearms for hunting, personal protection,
collecting or sport shooting can come to
share their stories, learn about gun safety,
find the newest products, etc. and we look
forward to advancing this philosophy in the
coming year.
SAFETY FIRST! With the increase in
first-time firearms purchasers, we now offer
NRA Certified training courses to ensure
Red DOT Firearms of Stanhope Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
safe and responsible firearms ownership.
Along with the safety classes, we offer the
Utah Non-Resident conceal carry classes
through Gun For Hire out of Woodland
Park, NJ. As many people have experi-
enced, obtaining a conceal carry permit for
the Garden State is near impossible. With
the Utah Non-Resident permit, you are
allowed to fully exercise your Second
Amendment right to protect yourself and
your family when traveling in 31 other
states.
See our web site for class schedules:
www.red-dot-firearms.com
Firearms ownership in NJ is on the rise.
In 2011, New Jersey posted a record 60,256
National Instant Criminal Background
Checks (NICS). In 2012, a new record was
set at 85,851 and from January through
October of 2013, New Jersey recorded
100,922 NICS checks, far surpassing record
setting numbers of the past. This increase in
firearm purchases is not restricted to men
only. Twenty-five percent of our business
is catering to females, states owner Jim
Hawthorne, Women love to shoot!
For those of you who are new to the
industry and wish to obtain a pistol permit,
most of the forms can be downloaded from
Red DOTs web site. The forms will then
need to submit to your local Police
Department or NJ State Police barracks.
Wed like to say thank you to our cus-
tomers for making our first year so success-
ful. We have had the opportunity to meet a
lot of really great people who are our cus-
tomers and now our friends. Thank you, to
all of you for your support and thank you to
the town of Stanhope.
Red Dot Firearms is located at 22 Main
Street in Stanhope, just down the street from
the infamous Stanhope House. Hours of
operation are Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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N
etcong Elementary School teacher
Kim Arbolino organized a fundrais-
er for the CAF (Challenged Athletes
Foundation). The mission of the organiza-
tion is to provide opportunities and support
to people with physical disabilities so they
can pursue active lifestyles through physical
fitness and competitive athletics. The CAF
believes that involvement in sports at any
level increases self-esteem, encourages
independence and enhances quality of life.
Netcong Elementary School staff paid $5
to wear jeans on Friday, September 12, 2014
and 100% of the money raised will be donat-
ed to the CAF. We want to commend Mrs.
Arbolino for all her efforts with this
fundraiser. She always searches for worth-
while organizations to help raise money
for, Principal Gina Cinotti and Elementary
Supervisor says.
Netcong Elementary School staff has
done their part to support the CAF. Because
of their generous donations and the fundrais-
ers around the country, the CAF has filled
over 8,200 funding requests and raised over
$53 million since 1994. Netcong Schools
commitment to supporting this organization
will make an impact now, but will also
change the course of a life for a person with
a physical challenge.
Netcong School Fundraises for
Challenged Athletes
In photo from left to right: Teachers: Katherine Threlkeld, Melissa Ninni, Dina OHagan, Jacqueline
Cinotti, Kim Arbolino, and Phyllis Konyak.
due to the extravagant food selection and five
course mealwhat a bargain! Plus, we raised
funds toward our causes.
Upcoming, we will have a week-long
event at Frogmore Country Elegance Shop in
Andover. From Nov. 10-15 (Hours: Monday
Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday &
Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am
- 6:00pm) all purchases identified by shop-
pers as Hopatcong Womans Club-related
will result in a percentage of the total sales
going toward our charities.
Food Collection
Food Banks are in continuous need of
non-perishable food items and the Womens
Club has five Hopatcong locations at which
donations are currently being accepted: The
Hopatcong Post Office, Borough Hall,
Skylands Medical Group, The Medicine
Shoppe, and Santander Bank (no glass
please). We would like to thank the local
community for the food that has been collect-
ed in past years, and look forward to provid-
ing for those in need throughout the upcom-
ing Holiday season through the West Side
Methodist Church.
Hopatcong Womens Club General
Information
The Hopatcong Womans Club meets on
the third Wednesday of each month at the
Hopatcong Senior Center on Lakeside Blvd.
at 10:30am, followed by a program of inter-
est.
All local women looking to form new
friendships and to find a special niche or pet
project of interest to them are encouraged to
contact Membership Chairperson Selma
Reichert at 973-770-4989. To learn more
about the NJSFWC (New Jersey State
Federation of Women's Clubs), visit the
Federation website at www.njsfwc.org and to
learn more about the GFWC (General
Federation of Women's Clubs), visit
www.gfwc.org .
T
he Hopatcong Womans Club met on
Wednesday, September 17th for the
first general meeting of the season at
the Black River Barn. The meeting was fol-
lowed followed by a guest speaker, Marjorie
Strohsahl, who shared information on our
Special State Project for the next two years,
NAMI.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental
Illness) is supported locally by both NAMI
New Jersey, as well an NAMI Sussex County
(NAMI.Sussex@yahoo.com, www.nami-
sussex-nj.org). The focus of our efforts will
be education and all monies raised over the
course of the two years will be used to sup-
port the Educational Programs, Free Courses,
and Support Groups. Subjects of interest
include Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar
Disorder and all related mental illness.
The education we will support include:
Family-to Family, for caregivers
Veterans Family-to-Family, for families of
veterans
NAMI Basics, for young families with a
mentally ill child or adolescent
Every Mind Matters, a mental health educa-
tion program for students in grades 5-12
Educating the Educators, a program for
teachers
Law Enforcement Education, for police in
recognizing and intervening in psychiatric
emergencies
Community Education, to promote accurate
information about mental illness and elimi-
nate the stigma and
In Our Own Voice, a presentation by indi-
viduals who live with mental illness
In 1990, the US Congress established the
first full week of October as Mental Illness
Awareness Week (October 5th -11th, 2014) in
recognition or NAMIs efforts to raise mental
illness awareness. MIAW coincides with the
National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness
Recovery and Understanding (October 8th)
and National Depression Screening Day
(October 10th). However, our efforts will be
round-the-clock for the next two years, so
please let us know if this organization can
help you or a loved one, or if you would like
to get involved or contribute in any way.
Recently Held Fundraisers
Thanks to all who supported our two most
recent fundraising activities! Chicos in
Denville allowed us to shop privately during
off-hours, gave us discounts (10%!) and also
donated a % toward our causes. We will cer-
tainly do this again, stay tuned!
Separately, Cinders Woodfire Grill of
Mine Hill hosted a Food & Wine Pairing
Event which we will also want to do again,
Hopatcong Womans Club Hosts speaker on NAMI
D
ealing with End of Life Issues
(Hospice and Advance Directives)
will be discussed at the October 27,
2014 Lunch n Learn at the Washington Twp.
Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long
Valley, NJ 07853 starting at noon.
Michele Cameron, MA, RN, BSN, of
Atlantic Home Health Care and Hospice
will talk about End of Life issues. Planning
for the end of life can be difficult. But by
deciding what end-of-life care best suits
your needs when you are healthy, you can
help those close to you make the right choic-
es when the time comes. Our speaker will
cover some of the options what are available
that will help make these difficult choices a
little easier to manage. Complimentary
luncheon is served. Space is limited so one
must register by calling the library at 908-
876-3596 or register at www.wtpl.org.
Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center,
50 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930.
Dealing with End of Life Issues
F
ALL SPORTS EXPO to be held on
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
1 p.m. at Kozak Sports Center, 6
Middlebury Blvd., Randolph.
Open to all, the Area 3 Special Olympics
Fall Sports Expo will showcase the athletic
skills of more than 100 Special Olympics
athletes from Morris, Sussex & Warren
counties. Among the skills on display: soc-
cer, volleyball, bocce, and golf. The mis-
sion of Special Olympics is to provide
year-round sports training and athletic
competition in a variety of Olympic-type
sports for all children and adults with intel-
lectual disabilities, giving them continuing
opportunities to develop physical fitness,
demonstrate courage, experience joy and
participate in sharing of gifts, skills and
friendship with their families, other Special
Olympics athletes and the community. For
further information about Area 3 Special
Olympics, including volunteer opportuni-
ties, contact sonjarea3@live.com or 917-
697-7013.
Area 3 Special Olympics
D
epression & Bipolar Support
Alliance) Morristown area will hold
its meeting on November 12th at
7:45p.m. the support group for people with
depression and/or bipolar disorder. Family
and friends also are a priority and each week
there will be an opportunity for learning and
growth.
Li Faustino, #youngandmoody. How to
survive young adulthood with a mood disor-
der: including triggers and diagnosis. (Li
Faustino is a psychologist and professor).
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21
Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.
Suggested donation for nonmembers for lec-
tures: $4 each or $7 per family.
Also peer support groups every Tuesday
from 7:30-9pm,
http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/morris-
townarea or 973-994-1143.
NOTE: we do cancel if hazardous weath-
er Call 973-994-1143 after 6pm for lecture
nights if there is a doubt. See if a cancelation
message.
For Tuesday night peer groups Call 917-
723-2258 after 6pm.
Depression & Bipolar Support
Alliance Morristown Area
By Ejvind Boccolini
H
opatcong broke ground on a future
multi-use building as part of a revi-
talization effort that will generate
business and sustainable revenue.
This strategic plan will result in a new
section of town to be called Lakepointe.
Hopatcong Mayor Sylvia Petillo said in
a statement to the Musconetcong News
that, on Monday, August 18, 2014, the
Borough of Hopatcong kicked off a major
revitalization effort with the groundbreak-
ing of a 20,432 square-foot mixed-use
building. The new building, being con-
structed by Greentree Development Group
of Pompton Plains, is the first step in an
effort to revitalize the River Styx area and
create a new section of town called
Lakepointe. The new section, which is on
Lake Hopatcong, is designed to replace run
down and vacant structures with a neigh-
borhood of mixed-use buildings with
shops, restaurants, offices and homes.
Businesses and homes will face River
Styx Road, a main street through the bor-
ough, and create a walkable, yearround
neighborhood with an active window-
shopping atmosphere. The first building
Brookland is the link to a better future
and an important part of the boroughs
strategic plan to bring in new business,
jobs, residents and sustainable revenue.
Also in this statement to the
Musconetcong News, Petillo noted that,
The Borough of Hopatcong launched their
new website this week. The design took
three months to develop with the help of
GovOffice and their professional staff. The
photos at the top of the page showcase the
beauty and spirit of the borough. The pho-
tographs were taken by Brad Guice, a resi-
dent of Hopatcong, who is one of the top
commercial advertising photographers in
Manhattan. The new site offers more infor-
mation and easy accessibility so that resi-
dents can keep up-to-date on all borough
information and business.
The website does look really great and
will serve as an excellent, and convenient
informational tool for residents.
In Stanhope, Board of Education
President Gina Thomas said the school dis-
trict welcomed a new administrative team
in July which is performing very well.
The school district, in fact, has many
interesting and progressive programs that
families may want to know about.
First, on Wednesday, October 8,
International Walk to School Day was held
which promotes safety and the following of
regulations with respect to walking and/or
biking to school.
As the Website for Walk To School Day
Reads, International Walk to School Day
is a global event that involves communities
from more than 40 countries walking and
biking to school on the same day. It began
in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this
event has become part of a movement for
year-round safe routes to school and a cel-
ebration with record breaking participa-
tion each October. Today, thousands of
schools across America from all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
participate every October.
It continues, The success of Walk to
School Day, as well as continued interest in
bicycling to school, created a desire for a
national event focused on bicycling to
school. This goal became reality in 2012,
when the first National Bike to School Day
took place on May 9, in coordination with
the League of American Bicyclists
National Bike Month.
Although Walk to School Day is focused
more on walking and Bike to School Day is
focused more on bicycling, both days wel-
come and encourage all forms of active
transportation to school.
Also, Thomas said earlier this month
that Stanhope Public School is applying for
a grant to establish a garden in the schools
center courtyard for students to nurture as
they learn about healthy eating and
lifestyles. Thomas said officials are hoping
to obtain the grant to fund the program,
which would provide all kinds of fresh veg-
etables for students, some of which they
could bring home to their families.
Stanhope students are also continually
involved in character education in the
school district.
With these programs, students learn,
and are mindful of, becoming a good citi-
zen, as well as being trustworthy and polite,
and Thomas said each month is a different
theme. Each month they focus on some-
thing else.
In Netcong, Thomas said continued dis-
cussions are ensuing regarding the business
district. Thomas said she will have more to
report soon after upcoming meetings are
held.
Hopatcong Breaks Ground On Revitalization Project;
Stanhope Students Working On Several Noble Projects
By Elsie Walker
F
or some, the thoughts
of ghosts and paranor-
mal activity only occur
around Halloween.
However, for the New Jersey
Ghost Hunters Society
(NJGHS) , studying the para-
normal is something done
year around.. The North
Jersey Division of the
NJGHS meets monthly at the
Hackettstown Community
Center. The founder/direc-
tor of the NJGHS is LAura
Hladik Hoffman of
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania,
who is the author of
Ghosthunting New Jersey
and Ghosthunting New York
City (both at Barnes and
Noble). The team leader of
the North Jersey division of
the society is Dina Chirico of
Belvidere.
Since I was a child I had
experienced things that
seemed out of the norm,
which I only found out later.
I thought everyone experi-
enced this stuff. As I had got-
ten older, my thirst for
answers became more, and
so I met L'Aura in 1998 and
began attending NJGHS
meetings and it just grew
from there. I am always
learning and studying, said
Chirico in explaining what
drew her into paranormal
investigation.
The NJGHS researches
and documents paranormal
activity in hopes to have a
better understanding of the
other side and to have
proof to back up that under-
standing. Hoffman
explained that the group is
happy to have opportunities
to go into peoples home to
investigate other worldly
activity and there is no
charge for their investiga-
tions.
Chirico noted that she has
been on hundreds of such
investigations:
everything from pri-
vate residences,[to] public
establishments/ businesses,
public events, private events,
personal investigations and
more. One case that immedi-
ately comes to mind was an
apartment above an antique
store in Morris County.
There were both positive and
negative occurrences,
according to the residents.
There were shadow people,
full body apparitions, items
being moved, name calling,
doors closing, residual activ-
ity and much more. Not to
mention a full length mirror
that served as an active por-
tal. I had a few personal
experiences which could not
be explained by organic
Known as the "ghost chick",
L'aura Hladik Hoffman is the
founder of the New Jersey
Ghost Hunters Society.
Hackettstowns Ghost Hunters
means and we returned to
this place several times.
As for memorable local
investigations, those include
a 2006 Ghost Conference
was held in Hackettstown.
That night both Chirico and
Hoffman investigated the
restaurant, Charlie Browns (
now Bea McNally's). There
were various versions of the
story of a drowning in a bath-
tub when the structure was a
hotel. Although there was no
significant activity recorded
the night they were there,
Hoffman noted that she was
told that the exact location of
the bathtub was not usually
readily disclosed, for fear of
spooking the busboys who
lived there.
Chirico also shared, Ive
investigated a few private
residences and a dorm room
in one of the newer halls at
Centenary College. In refer-
ence to the dorm room, the
student had been experienc-
ing some significant activity,
such as physical manifesta-
tions (i.e. getting hit/
punched), temperature
changes and movement.
For these paranormal
investigators, ghost hunt-
ing is not a once a year
experience. However, what
does a ghost hunters society
do for Halloween?
"The NJGHS already
kicked off the haunted
Halloween season with a
group tour of Eastern State
Penitentiary's 'Terror Behind
the Walls' haunted house on
September 20 in
Philadelphiaseveral pre-
sentations are scheduled for
the month of October
throughout New Jersey. In
fact, Ghosthunting New
Jersey and New York City
will be held at the Warren
County Library in Belvidere
on October 30 at 7:00 pm.
Details and presentation
schedule are on the web site
at www.njghs.net/presenta-
tions.html The monthly
meeting held in
Hackettstown on October 21
will host guest speaker
Jennifer Wood presenting the
Crystal Skull's energy mys-
teries and meditations,
shared Hoffman
While ghost hunting may
sound exciting, Hoffman
shared a few cautions to
those considering going out
on their own:
Please ghost hunt
responsibly. Never go alone
and always get permission
before investigating a ceme-
tery or grave yard. The
NJGHS has protocols in
place to safeguard its mem-
bers, the home/business
owners whose places we
investigate, and the evidence
collected.
And please learn to pro-
tect yourself in whatever
ways feel comfortable, such
as prayer, shielding, energy or
other ways. Provoking spirits
is never a good idea and nei-
ther is inviting them home
with you, since you really do
not know who, or what, will
accept your invitation.
For more information on
the NJGHS visit its website
at www.njghs.net
By Elsie Walker
O
ne works to remind the families of
fallen servicemen and women that
their loved ones sacrifices are
remembered and valued. Another works to
help the hungry, while still others champion
causes like the ASPCA, anti-bullying,
remembering deployed military, and mak-
ing sure children and teens in New Jersey
have what they need to be ready for school.
These are just some of the platforms of the
contestants at the recent Triple Crown (Miss
Gateway, Miss Northern Lakes, Miss Tri-
County and Miss Gateways Outstanding
teen) pageant held at the Stanhope United
Methodist Church in Netcong. The pageant
is part of the Miss America organization,
and for the Miss titleholders, it is a step
closer to the Miss New Jersey Title. (The
teen queen goes on to the Miss New
Jerseys Outstanding Teen pageant.)
Young women and teens from a variety
of areas in New Jersey came to compete in
categories such as talent, interview, and
evening gown. When the evening was over,
four queens were crowned. Miss Gateway
2015 is Jessica Milne of New Milford,
whose platform is School and College
readiness. Miss Tri-County 2015 is Devan
Fogarty, whose talent was dance and her
platform: Anti-bullying. Ashley Laveson,
of Ventnor took the title of Miss Northern
Lakes 2015. Her platform is Turning the
Tables on Hunger. The crown for Miss
Gateway's Outstanding Teen 2015 went to
Marina Clifford of Alloway, whose plat-
form is Operation: Our Time to Serve
(remembering those who have lost their
lives in service to our country).
While many may look at the surface
when it comes to such pageants, those con-
nected with it, contestants and those behind
the scenes, know these pageants do so much
for the young women involved.
A testament to what the pageant means
was shown in the dedication of those who
helped make it a reality. For example,
working behind the scenes was Willadene
Karns of Stanhope, who acts as mom for
the day, making sure the Miss contestants
get to be where they have to be and do what
must be done. Her daughter had competed
in pageants and Karns has been paying that
forward. Until recently, her husband, Terry,
had been involved as well, as a pageant
director. Seemingly everywhere during the
day was Sharon Rosequist of Netcong.
Rosequist is Executive Director of Miss
Tri-county. She started as a helper and now
is not only a director, but has gotten several
of her family member involved behind and
at the forefront of the scenes. That includes
her daughter, Kerry-Milone Clapp, of
Netcong who is Executive Director of Miss
Gateway and Miss Gateways Outstanding
Teen. Jeanne Viscito, Blairstown, rounds
out the executive directors, as Executive
Director of Miss Northern Lakes.
I am so excited to have the opportunity
to get to know these amazing young ladies
and support them along the journey they
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will be taking this year, said Milone-Clapp.
Clifford, Miss Gateways Outstanding Teen 2015, said
that competing in pageants has helped me to bring out the
inner me.
Several contestants have noted the value of the interview
portion of the pageant in helping them to develop confi-
dence and pose. Those are skills which will help them in
the future. Also, by talking about their platforms, they help
to make others aware of a cause that they champion.
Milne, Miss Gateway 2015, attends Fairleigh Dickinson
in Madison. Her platform is an out-growth of what shes
seen as part of a campus sorority project. She noted that
some students in New Jersey schools dont have the basic
supplies for success, such as notebooks. Her sorority does a
drive for that. However, the lack of school and college
readiness goes beyond supplies. Milne explained that while
high schools focus on getting students ready for graduation,
they dont look beyond that to what may be the next step:
college. Some students dont know about taking SATs or
how to apply to colleges. Milnes sorority works with stu-
dents so they know what they need to do if they plan on
attending college. The gaps shes seen in readiness inspired
her to make that her platform.
Now with their new crowns on their heads, the queens
look to the future.
It is exciting and an honor to be Miss Northern Lakes.
I can't wait to begin my year of service and represent North
Jersey at the Miss New Jersey pageant in June, said
Laveson.
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Four Queens...
T
he Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has
announced it will continue its community volunteer
program at Frelinghuysen Middle School (FMS)
for the 2014-2015 school year. Leadership at both the
middle school and the foundation are excited about
increasing the impact of the program targeted to sixth
through eighth grade students. The Morris Educational
Foundation is pleased to invite members of our communi-
ty who are interested in tutoring to participate. In addition
to those who are able to tutor language arts, the MEF is
making a special request for those who can tutor math.
Last year, over thirty tutors worked with approximate-
ly 50 children in both language arts and mathematics
instruction. This is the fourth consecutive year of the pro-
gram.
FMS Principal David Thompson shared, The support
that tutors provide is invaluable in helping our students
improve their academic skills, which translates into over-
all increased academic success. The tutors represent pos-
itive and successful role models who encourage our stu-
dents to establish high expectations and meaningful goals
for themselves. He added, It is heartwarming to see the
excitement in our students when they know that a neigh-
bor in the community really cares about them.
The MEF is now enrolling additional tutors in prepara-
tion for fall training sessions and is accepting applications.
Those interested in applying to tutor language arts and/or
math, should email the foundation at debbie@morrised-
foundation.org.
The Morris Educational Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) that
seeks to attract private resources to support a variety of
educational programs and initiatives in support of the
Morris School District. Through effective solicitation and
distribution of funds, the Morris Educational Foundation
helps enable the District to continue to be the model of
visionary social and educational leadership it has been
since its inception. For more information, visit the web-
site at www.morrisedfoundation.org.
Morris Educational Foundation Continues
Partnership with Frelinghuysen Middle School for
Community One-On-One Tutoring Program
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By Kate Halse
F
landers resident Millene Michel
knows what it's like to battle
against breast cancer, from the time
of diagnosis through the various treatment
options and recovery. For Millene, Studio
Director of Theater Dance Center, her
inspirational blog called "The Trials of a
Woman with Breast Cancer," has helped
her become a 2014 Industry Dance
Award's "Circle of Hope" recipient.
The "Circle of Hope" charity campaign
fund provides dancers who are currently
battling or who have survived breast can-
cer a chance to share their courageous
journey and inspire others to keep the hope
alive. Millene was one of eight total recip-
ients to receive this year's "Circle of Hope"
award. The award is specifically dedicated
to cancer survivors within the dance com-
munity who are working to create aware-
ness, save lives, raise money, and fight
cancer in any way possible.
For Millene, the life-altering news
came in the late summer of 2014, when it
was revealed that she had breast cancer. As
a long-time mentor to young teenagers and
a teacher to many, she began to reach out
to encourage other women to help them
understand the importance of prevention
and to be proactive in the fight against
breast cancer.
After starting dancing at the age of
Flanders Resident Receives Circle of Hope Award After
Blogging about Battle with Breast Cancer
three and being a professional dancer for
10 years, Millene opened the Theater
Dance Center in 1991 along with business
partner Mary Ellen Volz. Part of their busi-
ness includes running a competition team,
which began a benefit performance to take
a stand against cancer in 2010. Just one
month after the benefit was started,
Millene received her breast cancer diagno-
sis, followed by a double mastectomy in
2010 and chemotherapy treatment in early
2011.
From the time of her diagnosis through
the treatment and recovery phases, Millene
received lots of support from fellow
dancers, including her own students.
Ultimately, the dance team raised thou-
sands of dollars to help Millene with
health-related expenses.
Her dedication to stressing the impor-
tance of being proactive in terms of health
and starting a blog related to her experi-
ences battling cancer led Millene to earn
the award. She explained, "Being a breast
cancer survivor, I wanted to help other
women diagnosed with breast cancer,
whether it was through counseling, being a
shoulder to cry on, giving advice about my
experiences and sharing what it's like to go
through the process." Millene notes that
her constant work with teen girls was espe-
cially useful in reaching out to a younger
audience. "By having this experience, I am
able to turn it into a positive situation by
trying to influence other young women to
be proactive and maybe even avoid having
to undergo a mastectomy or chemotherapy
following a breast cancer diagnosis."
Although she could not attend the
awards ceremony held on September 10 in
Los Angeles, Millene was humbled to
share the honor with other standout cancer
survivors. Making the ceremony even
more noteworthy was the appearance of
Hollywood celebrities such as Paula
Abdul, Shane Harper and Olivia Holt.
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Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural
Resource Education Center in
Hackettstown, where they were exposed
to many educational experiences. The cen-
ter, which began production in 1981, edu-
cates visitors on the more than 600,000
trout, of various species, raised each year
at the facility. The third grade students
viewed a 15-minute video demonstrating
how the hatcherys trout rearing process
works. The students also took part in a
self-guided tour which allowed them to
see where the trout are raised before being
released into New Jersey streams. After a
lesson on casting, the students were then
permitted to fish on the grounds of the
hatchery. The Pequest Trout Hatchery and
Natural Resource Education Center
Pequest is located on Rt. 46 nine miles
west of Hackettstown and is open Monday
through Friday (excluding holidays)
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m
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I
n conjunction with Veterans Day, the
Sports Management AFC class and the
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social
Work at Centenary College are teaming up
with Operation Chillout to host a 3K
Run/Walk at 11 a.m. on November 8, 2014
near the David and Carol Lackland Center
parking lot. All members of the communi-
ty, as well as Centenary students and staff
are welcome to participate in this event.
Proceeds will benefit homeless veterans.
Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite,
President of Centenary College will be
attending the event to welcome the com-
munity and participate in a ribbon cutting.
A flag ceremony will also take place
before the race. Cub Scout Pack 222 of
Mansfield, N.J. has been invited to partici-
pate with local veterans.
I am absolutely thrilled about this
community event and its outreach efforts
to homeless veterans, says Margie
Pavlichko, Director of Veteran Services at
Centenary College. This opportunity will
be a great day outdoors and it will benefit
a very worthy cause.
The David and Carol Lackland Center
parking lot is located at 715 Grand Ave,
Hackettstown, N.J. Registration will begin
at 10 a.m.; Children, students and veterans
will pay $5 or $3 when they register prior
to the event. Adults pay $8 or $5 when they
register prior to the event.
I am especially excited for this event
because it gives our Sports Management
students a chance to interact with Phi
Alpha Honor Society for Social Work and
Operation Chillout, says David Perricone,
Assistant Professor of Sports Management
at Centenary College. It is an opportunity
for the students to demonstrate their
involvement with the community, as well
as a way of saying thank you to those who
served our country.
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social
Work provides a closer bond among stu-
dents of social work and promotes human-
itarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters
high standards of education for social
workers and invites into membership those
who have attained excellence in scholar-
ship and achievement in social work.
Centenarys chapter advisor is Professor
Terri Klemm, Associate Professor of
Social Work and the BSW Program
Director.
Operation Chillout is a grassroots inter-
faith coalition founded in the year 2000 by
Members of the Public are Invited to a Veterans Day
concerned volunteers to help a group of
homeless Vietnam veterans living in the
open under a railroad trestle in northern
N.J. They provide emergency supplies and
survival gear to the most vulnerable mem-
bers of the community and bring care to all
homeless people without regard to their
religious affiliation, ethnic heritage or state
of life.
For more information, please contact
Ashley Eisenstein at eisensteina@cente-
narycollege.edu or Dave Perricone at
(908)-852-1400, ext. 2357 or at perri-
coned@centenarycollege.edu.
T
he Morris County Historical Society
at Acorn Hall is pleased to
announce that it is a recipient of a
2014 Capital Preservation Grant from the
1772 Foundation, in cooperation with the
New Jersey Historic Trust. The grants are
available to nonprofit organizations for
repair and restoration projects, and require
a one-to-one-match from the recipient. The
MCHS plans to use this grant to update
and upgrade its existing alarm system,
including upgrades to intrusion, fire, and
water alarms. Founded in 1946, the
Society's mission is dedicated to the dis-
covery, preservation, promotion, and inter-
pretation of Morris County history through
events, programs, exhibits, and preserva-
tion advocacy. The Morris County
Historical Society is a member-supported,
501 (c)3 non-profit organization. It is
located at Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Avenue,
Morristown, NJ 07960.
Morris County Historical Society
Awarded Grant from The 1772
Foundation, NJ Historic Trust
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O
ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness
month. Alfonso's Salon for the
fourth year in a row is joining the
fight to defeat breast cancer, the second
leading cancer killer of women. The salon
is offering pink hair extensions to com-
memorate the cause. The extensions are
available in a shade of bright pink for $12
each and in order to eliminate any bank
fees cash is required. . 100% of donations
and profits for this fundraiser will benefit
the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
"We are proud to help where we can to
raise funds to assist research, increase
awareness and promote screenings," says
Alfonso Merola, owner/stylist of
Alfonso's Salon at Sutton Plaza. "Breast
Cancer affects so many families. I have
seen it touch the lives of many of my
clients, and happily count many as suc-
cessful survivors of this disease, because
of early detection. Many of the people who
come in for pink extensions all have their
own personal story , either of being a sur-
vivor, or in memory
of a friend or family member that didn't
survive this horrible disease. Then there is
the young girls who saved their change in
a box, to get extensions and the rest of the
change they donated, and the little girl who
not only got an extension, but also donated
10 inches of her hair. They all touch my
heart, and encourage me to keep fundrais-
ing till a cure is found."
The non-permanent extensions are a
simple process and it only takes minutes to
apply, Alfonso reports. "We compress the
pink extension into the hair without caus-
ing any harm to the client's own hair. They
look great on women of all ages, from kids
to seniors, with some customers getting
two or three at a time. To get the longest
lasting wear, come in with shampood and
dried hair. Use a clarifying shampoo to get
any heavy buildup off the root area, do not
condition root area. They can be easily cut
to any length the client wants and will stay
in as long as a moisturizing shampoo or
conditioner is not used on the root area.
Alfonso is particularly excited about
working with groups for this worthy
fundraiser. Last year he was invited to
Morristown Medical Center to apply
extensions to staff during the shift change
outside the cafeteria, and will be there
again on Monday Oct. 20th from 11:00 am
to 6:30 pm. Check out our facebook page
for pictures.
Cheerleaders and sports groups from
the local high schools have also come in as
a team to show their support. It's a
fundraiser and a team building exercise all
in one.
The salon will gladly accept any dona-
tion even if customers don't want to take
advantage of the hair extension services. A
jar will be available at the front desk to
anyone wishing to help the fight for a cure.
Donation jars can also be found at
Valentino's Pizzeria, Verizon Wireless
October is Pink Extensions for the Cure
100% of Profits Go to the Susan G. Komen for the cure
store, Wine Rack, Flanders Cleaners,
Flanders Bagels, and Mandrin Village, all
located in the mall.
In business for 30 years, Alfonso's in a
full service salon, specializing in complete
hair services such as extensions, color,
cuts, styling, and specialized smoothing
systems such as Keratin Straightening
System and Keratin Express as well as
perms and conditioning treatments.
Manicures, pedicures, and waxing services
are also provided. Hair extensions come in
many varied colors and are done all year
round.
Throughout his career, Alfonso has
devoted his time to the betterment of the
hair industry. He has done shows and
demonstrations throughout New Jersey,
has taught classes in N.Y.C, Boston,
Atlantic City etc. Also, past director of the
N.J. Hair Fashion Committee, past chair-
man of the Warren County Hairdressers
Association, show artist for Scruples,
Framesi, Bain De Terre. Studied and/or
assisted some of the great names in the
industry Paul Mitchell (the man himself),
Irvine Rusk, Gary Brey (past coach for the
U.S Hairdressing Olympic Team), and
many others. His passion is educating and
training new, upcoming stylists.
N
etcong Elementary School is on the
cutting edge of instructional tech-
nology. The school has been
preparing for the new state assessment
called the Partnership for Assessment of
Readiness for College and Careers
(PARCC) since last year. PARCC will be
administered this spring to all students in
grades 3 8. This assessment is a comput-
er-administered test and schools across the
state had to increase their technology
resources and bandwidth. Not only is
Netcong School prepared for administering
PARCC, they also purchased 110 Google
New Instructional Technology at Netcong School
Chromebooks for their students. The pur-
pose of the Google Chromebooks was to
assist their Middle School teachers in their
instructional practices and to begin the tran-
sition to a Google classroom. Currently, stu-
dents and teachers are utilizing the
Chromebooks on a daily basis.
The Board of Education approved the
creation of a computer lab with 37 comput-
ers for their students to use. President
Bernadette Dalesandro said, The Board is
committed to providing the best education-
al resources to our students. We made the
necessary adjustments to put our students
needs first. Although Netcong has a tight
budget, the Board executed a sound budget
and improved their instructional resources
for the benefit of the students.
Principal Gina Cinotti said, We have to
ensure we provide rigorous academic struc-
tures with advanced technology as to devel-
op our students to be global citizens in the
21st Century. Gina Szarejko, Computer
Teacher and Technologist for Netcong, was
an integral part of the planning, set up and
implementation of this state of the art com-
puter room. Mrs. Szarejko ensured all the
new technologies were up and running for
the first day of school for the 2014-15
school year. Teachers and students are
ecstatic to have such a useful computer lab.
Kate Walsh, Elementary Supervisor, and
Kevin Carroll, Chief School Administrator,
oversaw the project from its beginning
stages and supervised the project this sum-
mer. They both worked collaboratively with
Mrs. Szarejko. We are all part of a big team
here! Everyone pitches in to make sure we
get the job done for our students, Mrs.
Walsh said.
Although Netcong Elementary School
serves 300 students, it is no less effective
and efficient when it comes to providing
educational programs and technology.
Moreover, Netcong School has staff who
really care about kids.
Mrs. Gina Szarejko, Technologist and
Computer Teacher at Netcong Elementary
School is excited about the new Computer
Lab established for the 2014-15.
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might never have tried but, when you use
a tender meat thats full of comforting fla-
vor like pork, the result is well worth the
adventure. Making a stew usually involves
browning meat, adding liquid, simmering
for a few hours and then adding vegetables
easy, proven steps that let you explore dif-
ferent ingredient combinations to keep dish-
es fresh and inviting.
Need inspiration to get started? Try
Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew with Saffron
Rice. This hearty recipe uses a blade pork
roast, simple seasonings and vegetables. To
change it up, serve the stew with mashed
potatoes instead of rice for soaking up the
juices.
Find comfort and adventure in the
kitchen with pork by visiting
PorkBeinspired.com and
Pinterest.com/PorkBeinspired for mouth-
watering recipes, tips and more.
Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew with
Saffron Rice
Servings: 8
Stew:
3 pounds boneless blade (shoulder) pork
roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
4 tablespoons olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head fennel, cored and cut into 1/2-inch
pieces
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into
1/2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry sherry or apple juice
Chopped fresh cilantro
Saffron rice:
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
For stew, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large
Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season
pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 tea-
spoon pepper. In batches, without crowding
(and adding more oil as needed) add pork
and cook, turning occasionally, until
browned on all sides, about 6 minutes per
batch. Transfer to plate.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to
Dutch oven and heat. Add fennel, onion,
bell pepper and garlic; cover. Cook, stirring
occasionally with wooden spoon, until veg-
etables soften, about 8 minutes. Add sherry;
bring to a boil. Return pork with any juices
to Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to
just cover pork and vegetables, about 6
cups; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer,
stirring occasionally, until pork is very ten-
der, about 1 1/2 hours.
Just before pork is tender, make saffron
rice. Bring rice, 4 cups water, salt and saf-
fron to a boil in medium saucepan over high
heat. Reduce heat to very low and cover.
Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5-20
minutes. Fluff rice with fork.
Using slotted spoon, transfer pork and
vegetables to serving bowl and cover with
aluminum foil. Let cooking juices stand for
3 minutes, then skim off fat on surface. Boil
over high heat, uncovered, until cooking
liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Season juices with salt and pepper. Pour
over pork and vegetables and sprinkle with
cilantro. Spoon saffron rice into bowls. Top
with stew, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divide
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
with green peppers and onions, undrained
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle
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1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed,
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3 tablespoons masa harina
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1 1/2 cups chopped white onions
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1 teaspoon salt
2 cans (1516 ounces each) garbanzo beans
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W
e are seeing a renaissance of new electric car
thinking that is draws upon the past modern age
of innovative legends who were the discoverers
and champions of early 20th century zero CO2 emission
energy
When we think about todays global rally for zero carbon
emissions and sustainable energy, Thomas Edison is includ-
ed in the list of names. Thomas Edison held these same
views on clean energy over 100 years ago. Although
Edison had a close friendship with Henry Ford, Edison
believed in electric cars. He promoted the electric car as
cleaner, quieter and easier to drive than gas powered auto-
mobiles. The Edison Electric Company was the battery
supplier to S.R. Bailey & Company which only manufac-
tured electric automobiles. The company built these elec-
tric automobiles in their Amesbury, Massachusetts plant
from 1907 to 1915. Their showcase model was the Bailey
Electric Phaeton. It was touted as a cross country vehicle
which could drive 100 miles on a full charge under ideal
conditions.
The other legendary name that has been tied to todays
electric car models is Nikola Tesla. Tesla was a lead engi-
neer who felt he was treated unfairly by his employer
Thomas Edison. Tesla quit his employment with Edison
and got his revenge with employment at his rival company
Westinghouse They may have had a great public feud over
AC vs DC currents but, they both had an interest in the elec-
tric powered cars over the gas powered engines. Nikola
Tesla even designed his own AC motor in 1882. It is pur-
ported that, Nikola Teslas greatest marvel in car science
took place in 1930. Tesla replaced a Pierce Arrows ICE
engine with an Electric Motor. The power source he used to
power this car was a mysterious black box of radio tubes
housed in the glove compartment. Mounted to the box was
a protruding antenna. Tesla manually adjusted the tuners to
tune into the right frequency and acquired 240 volts that
were delivered through the air from the Wardencliffe power
plant tower near Niagara Falls NY into his car. Nikola Tesla
used his own personal funds to create this free energy pro-
totype car. When Tesla wanted to put his invention into
production and needed an investor, J.P. Morgan did not like
the idea because, you could not put a meter on this kind of
energy. Morgan stopped funding Tesla's free energy car and
the Wardencliffe Tower was taken down and Tesla plans on
the clean free energy car also disappeared never to be found
again.
Even before Edisons and Teslas dream of clean energy
cars there was the fuel cell that was developed in the late
1830s by William Robert Grove who called it the gas bat-
tery. The fuel cell has the primary qualities of a car bat-
tery whose chemical fuel is constantly replenished. Todays
Proton-Exchange-Membrane (PME)-hydrogen- battery is
composed of a number of stacked cells. These cells can gen-
erate enough energy to power a car engine with hydrogen as
the catalyst (the most abundant resource). This technology
basically converts hydrogen into water and in the process
creates electricity. Toyota will have a Hydrogen Fuel
Celled car on the public roads in 2015.
One can only wonder if we have started using the clean
energy invented in the 19th Century by these legendary
inventors for cars of the 20th Century we would not be
thinking of cars with zero CO2 emissions in the 21st
Century because we would already be driving them.
Edisons electric cars are still working today and parked
at his home garage at Glenmont in West Orange. Visit the
Thomas Alva Edison Museum - NPS - Open Wednesday
through Sunday. Hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm. Admission
Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit
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Thomas Edison And Nikola Tesla Could Have Had Us
Driving Electric Cars Over A Century Ago
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