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Washington Township Looks To Continue Process of Hiring Two New Police Officers, Upon Retirements In The Police Department
By Ejvind Boccolini wo police officers in Washington Township have retired and the department is now looking to get two new officers on board. Washington Township Police Chief Michael Bailey said last month in a statement to the Black River News that the police department is losing Lt. Arthur Adams, who is retiring, and also Patrol Officer Susan Gilligan who is taking a disability retirement. Both retirements were effective as of Nov. 1, 2013. "Both officers have served the township well and their experience will be missed," said Bailey. "I wish them both well in their future endeavors," he said. There are several factors involved with getting two new officers in place. Bailey said their possible replacements will be in the Morris County Police Academy in January 2014. He said they will be in training for about 6 months, and after that they "are trained by our training officer for the next 2 to 3 months, so they will not really be ready to be on their own as productive officers until this time next year."
Bailey said the other factor in hiring the replacements is that "we only have two people left on our previous list and I have contacted both individuals and one has accepted the opportunity, while the other has to weigh his options because he is an officer in Washington D.C. and it would be a significant cut in pay for him to move at this point." Bailey said if the one potential officer does not accept the position, "I will have to run a new test in 2014 and it would push that officer usability into 2015." In other Washington Township news, Township Administrator Andrew Coppola said in a phone interview late last month that the Long Valley Firehouse is now equipped with a generator, and they are looking to soon equip the municipal building with one. Coppola said the other firehouses in the township already have generators. Also, Coppola said a food drive which ended recently gathered over 6,000 lbs. food for the needy. Township employees donated a good portion of the non-perishable food gathered. This will certainly help the needy and Washington Township has done great work in making this happen as always. continued on page 4
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ashington Township Recreation will be hosting the annual Breakfast with Santa scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 8:00am-10:00am at Applebees, 225 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. A non-refundable fee of $8.00 per person before December 16th deadline and $10.00
Breakfast with Santa
per person at the door and after the deadline date, and children 2 and under are free. Please come to the office to pick up your tickets or send a self-address envelope along with your check. For more information please call the Recreation Department at 908-876-5941, or visit the townships website at www.wtmorris.org and download the registration form.
ashington Township Recreation Department is celebrating the Winter Holiday Season with their Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday December 11th 2013 starting at 11:00am. This year's Holiday Luncheon will be held at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church, 39 Bartley Rd Long Valley, across from Ort Farms. Please make your reservation for this popular event before Dec. 2nd 2013 by sending your check to: Washington Township Recreation 50 Rock Rd. Long Valley, NJ 07853 please included your mail-
Washington Twp. Rec. Senior Holiday Luncheon
he Washington Township Recreation Department has made arrangements with Santa to accept mail for delivery to the North Pole beginning November 25, 2013. Township youngsters are encouraged to write a letter to Santa. Parents may either place the letter in the red drop box at the Recreation Department office at 50 Rock Road, or mail it to: Washington Township
Letters To Santa
ing address and contact Phone Number. If you have questions call - 908-876-5941 This years catered menu includes; Chicken Francese, Sausage & Peppers, Penne Vodka, GardenSalad, Vegetable Medley, Rice Pilaf, Dinner Rolls with Butter. Dessert, coffee, and tea will also be served. Entertainment will include Harpist Pat Turse and the Middle School Chorus and Band. The cost of this event is a non-refundable fee of $9.50 for residents and $10.50 for non-residents.
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Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853, Attn: Santa Claus. All letters should include the childs first and last name and complete return address so that a response may be mailed. Deadline is December 18, 2013 (no exceptions) Youngsters will receive a personalized reply from Santa, by Christmas. For more information, please call (908) 876-5941
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piritmouth Caf, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Succasunna, celebrates music. It brings together very talented folk musicians from the tri-state area, almost all of whom have their own CDs. It is the brainchild of Dennis Paradise, a noted folk artist himself, and half of the duo Plus One with Robin OReilly. Spiritmouth meets on the first Saturday of each month, November March. Admission and refreshments are free. There is a good will offering for the artist of the evening. Family friendly. For more info, go to www.redeemeronline.net/spiritmouth he Roxbury Clergy Council, an organization representing members of all the houses of worship in Roxbury, will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 24, 2013, 7:00 PM at St. Therese Church located at 151 Main Street, Succasunna The residents of Roxbury and the surrounding areas will come together to celebrate and give thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us as a nation. As has become our tradition, we will accept gifts of non-perishable foods or monetary donations for Roxburys Food Pantry (serving Roxbury Social Services). Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served.
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Page 4, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline continued from front page "Washington Township raised the second most in the county," said Coppola, with Mount Olive raising just over 7,000 lbs. It is nice to know that the less fortunate can receive aid in times of need. Community members have worked to help out in this sense, and this is a great deed. In addition to this, the township has an emergecy alert system in place, and residents can receive emergency alerts if they register. The Washington Township Police and Office of Emergency Management use several systems to alert the community of urgent and important information, both before and after emergencies. During emergencies important advisories and emergency-related information can be received on a smart phone (by text and/or email), or computer. If residents would like to receive Nixle alerts, they can send a text message containing the Washington Township zip code 07853 to 888777. Residents can also register by going to https://local.nixle.com/register/.
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In school news, township residents can visit http://www.wtschools.org/ and scroll down the homepage for several updates and/or informational items. Under the Annoucements section, parents can click on "Long Valley Events" to read a monthly information flyer highlighting activities designed for children and more. Also, under this Announcements section, parents can click on "Informational Items for Parents" and find out about educational news and also information regarding delayed openings and school closings, for instance. School officials and educators with news on school programs and successes can contact this reporter atejvind08@yahoo.com. Updates on community school news are always welcome, and as your community newspaper, The Black River News will work to get some coverage on programs and curriculum, for instance. Residents should also be sure to check out the township website at http://www.washtwpmorris.org/ for other informational items.
he Long Valley Green Market is looking for artisans and vendors who meet the criteria of a farmers market. We are interested in local, sustainable products made by hand. LVGM is a producer-driven farmers market in beautiful downtown Long Valley, NJ. Our address is 20 Schooleys Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853. The Holiday Season has just begun and
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were here every Thursday 3-7pm Starting November 23rd through December 22nd and Saturdays 12-5pm & Sundays 12-5pm. If youd like to be a vendor, or if you have questions, contact Leona at info@longvalleygreenmarket.com or call 908-672-2458. You can download a vendor application on our website.
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Adults With Aspergers Get Connected With New Social Group

group in the western area. The goal is to provide social support and a sense of community to people who may feel isolated after high school or college, says Debra Burke of Mt. Olive, social support group organizer. New Jersey provides a lot of support, says Burke, in the public schools from elementary through college, but once they get out of it, its so isolating. The social aspect is missing. The Adult Aspergers Social Support Group will serve as a social outlet so they can look forward to the next activity, says Burke, who is a member of ASPEN, the Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network. Burkes 30 year old daughter who attended the County College of Morris in Randolph and now works in real estate- was diagnosed with Aspergers only two years ago. She had also been diagnosed with learning disabilities when she was a child. Aspergers syndrome is a neurological disorder that falls on the high functioning spectrum of autism. It is a type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), which is a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, such as the ability to socialize with others, communicate, and use imagination, according to resources. Austrian doctor, Hans Asperger, first described the disorder in 1944; however, Asperger's syndrome was not recognized as a unique disorder until the early 1990s. The symptoms of Asperger's syndrome vary and can range from mild to severe. One of its most common symptoms is a problem with social skills- in which individuals have difficulty interacting with others, are awkward in social situations, do not make friends easily and have difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation. Other symptoms can include eccentric or repetitive behaviors, unusual preoccupations or rituals, communication difficulties, limited range of interests, coordination problems and can be skilled or talented in a
By Cheryl Conway dults with Aspergers syndrome may be filling up their calendar in no time at all with a new social group formed recently in the local area. The Adult Aspergers Social Support Group was scheduled to hold its first meeting on Wed., Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Chester Public Library. The social support group is for young men and women, ages 18 to 40, in the surrounding areas of Chester, Mt. Olive and Roxbury. Finding that social connection is not always easy for some, but with this new social group, adults who have Aspergers will have another outlet to get involved. A similar group meets in Morris Plains, but there was a need to form a comparable
mmanuel Lutheran Church, 40 Coleman Rd, Long Valley, NJ will be holding a celebration for kids to welcome their newborn King. They will share in the "good news of great joy" proclaimed by the angels, add their voices in songs of praise, enjoy crafts, games and snacks. Children ages 3-14. December 14, 2013
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Time: 9 a.m. to Noon. Registration begins at 8:45. There is no cost to you. Hope to see you there! If you would like more information, please call Immanuel Lutheran Church, 40 Coleman Road, Long Valley, NJ at 908867-7179 or 908-876-5429 or email: churchoffice@immanuelnj.net
particular area. Burkes goal is to try to provide that social network for adults with the Aspergers syndrome. At the first meeting, Burke was planning on getting input from participants to brainstorm and see what they want to get out of the group and what particular activities they would be interested in doing. Burke has also been approached by some professionals who provide services to those diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome who may serve as guest speakers on occasion at the monthly meetings. The group in Morris Plains meets regularly and goes out to lunch. Burke was thinking of other ideas like a book club, go see a movie followed by discussion, and even a Facebook page. Im positive and upbeat and I wanted to provide that environment for people, explains Burke. Its a positive environment that they can enjoy being there. Its really a great way for people to interact. Continue reading below... The program is free to join. Activities will be paid by participants. To get involved or for more information, call Debra Burke at 201-230-4725; or visit Aspergers.socialgroup@yahoo.com.
Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, November 2013, Page 7 he Chabad Jewish Center is inviting the entire community to celebrate Chanukah at a public Menorah lighting ceremony. The event will take place on the first night of Chanukah, Wednesday, November 27th, 6:30pm, at the Gazebo Park on Main St. in Chester. After the lighting, everyone is invited for latkes, sufganiot, Chanukah children's activities, music, raffles and more. Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling of the Menorah each night of the holiday. "It is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tra-
9-Foot Menorah to Light Up Chester!
dition" says Rabbi Yaacov Shusterman, director of the Chabad Jewish Center. "In ancient times our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem with the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place." Chanukah also propagates the universal message that ultimately good will prevail over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness. For more information, please contact the Chabad Jewish Center at 973-927-3531 or on the web at www.mychabadcenter.com
ashington Township Recreation Young Rembrandts The Power of Exploring Drawing is an award winning drawing classes are the most fun your child will have while learning to draw with a see-touch-do method. Students can expect a new exciting drawing lesson & techniques each week. Parents can expect increased attention to detail, improved fine motor skills, persistence and patience.
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Young Rembrandts is a six week program and will be held on Tuesdays from November 26 January 14, 2014 at Washington Township Senior Center, Long Valley from 4:30-5:30pmwith a non-refundable fee of $90. Space is limited so register no later than November 18, 2013. For more information contact the recreation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us at recreation@wtmorris.net or visit our website at www.wtmorris.org.
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he Chester Chapter of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) will hold its Annual Holiday Luncheon/ Auction on Sunday, December 1, 2013 - 12:30 PM to 4PM at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Parsippany, NJ. Tickets are $55 per person. The money raised from this event benefits women who wish to advance their educational opportunities. The Chester area chapter of P.E.O. consists of over 20 women who are passionate about promoting educational
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advancement for women. In addition to the Holiday Luncheon at Ruths Chris Steakhouse, members can be seen each spring and fall parking cars at the Williamson Building during the annual Chester Craft Fairs. The local Chester area group meets bi monthly for learning opportunities, entertainment, cultivating friendships, and plan ways to support the many P.E.O. scholarship programs. P.E.Os, however, live around the world. There are approximately a quarter million members that belong to chapters in Canada and the United States. They collectively promote and support scholarships,
When: Tuesday & Thursday sessions 12:45pm to 1:30pm where: Washington Township Teen Center/Long Valley Arts Building located at the former Washington Township police station, 212 W. Mill Rd. (Rt. 513) about 1 mile west of the LV middle school & about mile east of St. Luke parish Cost: Fee due at each session - $3.00 for seniors, $5.00 all others. This program has been designed for the beginner and older active adult, a person who hasnt been exercising in a long time or individuals who may be limited physically. Zumba for beginners & seniors is done at a lower intensity than regular Zumba you canwork at your own pace. the easy-to-follow program allows anyone any age to perform the zumba moves. Are you ready to have fun?? Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing, bring water and a towel, along with a ready to party mood!! The class is taught by a certified Zumba instructor If you have any questions call Ruth Spae, senior program coordinator at 908-876-5941 or send an e-mail to seniors@wtmorris.net.
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loans and grants: Educational Loan Fund, International Peace Scholarship Fund, Program for Continuing Education for Grants, Scholar Awards and the STAR Scholarship. P.E.O. also owns and operates Cottey College in Missouri since 1927. To learn more about P.E.O. International please visit our web site www.peointernational.org If you would like to know more about the luncheon (tickets must be purchased by November 25th) or would like to know more about joining our local chapter please call our President: Ginger Flaten 973-927-8928.
he Long Valley Woman's Club is proud to announce that we will have Nina Deutsch performing at theNovember 21st meeting at 1:00pm at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church. This pianist and singer will play the classic favorites like The Sound of Music, Always, and All the Things You Are among others. We will learn the interesting biographical details about composers when Nina shares her knowledge with the audience. The songs are done as sing-alongs with the audience. This performance is open to the public. Please join us at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church, Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ at 1 PM. For questions call Mary Fiorello at 908-852-7499. For information on The Woman's Club call Dorothy Beckbessinger at 908-832-6777.
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Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, November 2013, Page 9 company decided to donate the proceeds to United Way as part of a larger United Way campaign. Comcast has been a loyal corporate partner with United Way for more than 50 years. Across the country, Comcast employees pledge more than $5.5 million annually to United Way. United Way applauds Comcast employees for taking the initiative on this project and for caring about the well-being of the
years worth of salvaged scrap metal recently turned into a $485 donation to United Way of Northern New Jersey. Comcast employees from the companys Port Murray office recently presented United Way with a check, the result of employees thinking green. The companys Port Murray employees set aside scrap metal for a year and recycled the scraps instead of paying a recycling company to do it for them. The
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Pictured from left are: Comcast Warehouse Manager Sam Knutson, United Way Chief Professional Officer Sarah Brelvi and Comcast Network Maintenance Supervisor Louis Usa. local community, said Sarah Brelvi, United Way chief professional officer. We can achieve our best work when we have strong
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Page 10, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline items for the two-legged and four-legged alike, including gift cards, jewelry, dog toys and goodies, and more. What holiday is complete without baked goodies? Wow your friends with a platter of home-made holiday cookies. Each platter is customized to your needs and affordably priced. We have a wide variety of cookies, bars, loaves, and other holiday treats that are sure to please everyone. These treats are guaranteed to be delicious and look great! Your dogs wont need to miss out on the goodies, either. Eleventh Hour Rescues elves will also be hard at work on tasty treats for the pups! Pick up some specially decorated cookies wrapped in holiday boxes for your pooch. ALL proceeds from the holiday cookie and dog treat sale go to Eleventh Hour Rescue. Santa Claus will be doing his part to help the dogs of Eleventh Hour Rescue this holiday season. We hope your pets are on the Nice List because Santa is stopping by to get his picture taken with all the good little dogs and cats! For a donation, you will receive professional photographs of your pet(s) with Santa by Bruce Lorenz Fine Photography (http://blorenz.com/). Bring the whole family for a holiday portrait! You will receive digital copies of your photographs and Bruce Lorenz is generously
leventh Hour Rescue Presents A Winter Wonderland at Paws-itive Experience, located at 114 Beach Street, Building #5 - Second Floor, Rockaway, 973-625-2495 on Sunday, December 15, 2013, from 11:00am - 4:00 pm. No reservations required. Join Eleventh Hour Rescue during the most wonderful time of the year at our very special event! On Sunday, December 15th, Paws-itive Experience will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, so please come and enjoy the exciting activities planned for this day. This is a bring your dog event. Well behaved dogs are invited to attend. No flexi-leads please. Our Winter Wonderland event will be your one-stop shopping destination for the holidays this year. A great variety of crafters and vendors will be on hand to help you meet all your shopping needs! If you are looking for the perfect gift for a family member or friend, chances are that you will be able to find it here. Looking to spoil your pooch? Paws-itive Experience has you covered too. Find a new toy, collar or leash, or sign up your dog for a training class. You wont even need to go anywhere else! The baskets in our huge Tricky Tray will make gift-giving easy. We have a wide array of
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donating all money raised to Eleventh Hour Rescue. There is much more in store for this great event, including paw print ornaments, food and snacks, and activities for the whole family. Dan Kleinrock will be setting the holiday tone with live music all day long. You can do your part to help make the holidays a little brighter for the dogs at Eleventh Hour Rescue. Visit our Wishing Tree and fulfill the wish of one of our adoptable dogs by purchasing items needed at our
kennel or helping to sponsor training for one of our pooches. Are you interested in providing a loving home for one of our dogs? We will have adoptable dogs on hand who are all looking forward to a home for the holidays. All proceeds will benefit Eleventh Hour Rescue and help us to save the lives of many more dogs. For more information, please visit our website at www.ehrdogs.org, call 973-664-0865, or email petphotos@ehrdogs.org!
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fect. The two got engaged about two months ago when they came to a mutual decision that we dont want to be apart. On April 18, just six days after being together, We talked about not being apart from each other. After being together for four to five days, it was clear we couldnt be away from each other. Carson says, I dont have anything with me. Theres nothing I can live without. We bought some nice clothes for me. My future wife has helped me out in helping to buy what he needed and was also instrumental in finding him a job as a website developer for Dr. Jonathan Fellus- a neurologist at Advanced Neurocare in Flanders, where she also works as a Clinical Research Associate. Fellus has been such an impact on her life that she asked him to walk her down the isle and give her away on her wedding day. Not only has she worked along side him since March 2012, but Dr. Fellus has served as her primary physician and brain neurologist after she faced a near death experience in 1998. Zakrzewski was 18 years old, just graduated from high school and on a road trip when she was in a terrible car crash leaving her with a traumatic brain injury and three months in a coma. Dr. Fellus was her brain neurologist when she was going through rehab at Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation in East Orange for ten months. Dr. Fellus helped me believe in my life, says Zakrzewski who deals daily with the affects from her accident through her impaired voice after being on a ventilator for 28 days, difficulties with walking and enduring extreme
By Cheryl Conway ust when they thought love would never come to be, two adults became friends on line, met face to face for the first time and never left each others side. Ryan Hamilton Carson, 41, from Minnesota and Christine Zakrzewski, 33, of Chester Borough plan to become husband and wife on Dec. 8. Chester Borough Mayor Robert Davis plans to officiate at their wedding at the Benitos Trattoria in Chester. The couple met last Nov. 2012 on a club site on Facebook. Carson was unemployed at the time after working in construction and Zakrzewski was home sick when their paths crossed on the internet. After chatting for five to six months, Carson took a visit to Chester to meet Zakrzewski and they say it was love at first sight. What was supposed to be a long weekend trip has ended up into a lifetime adventure. Carson never returned home not even for his belongings. We had common interests, says Zakrzewski, from their discussions on line. We enjoyed talking. I said why dont you hop a plane and come visit me in NJ. Lets just hang out and Ill show you around Chester and NJ. So Carson did just that on April 12, 2012. I had a pair of jeans; was just coming out for three or four days, says Carson. I didnt pack much. After that first meeting, Zakrzewski says, We were enamored with each other in less than 24 hours. Carson says, A lot of people, when they look at Christine, they dont see her soul. I love everything about her. I found my soul mate through the internet. We are per-
body pain especially when bending. She had fractured her pelvis, anterior and posterior, from the accident and had a depressed skull fracture, she describes. Im pretty amazing despite all that, says Zakrzewski, who brings public awareness issues to those people who have endured brain injury by working for a brain research foundation. As a Clinical Research Associate, Zakrzewski does research and organizes clinical trials; has a BS degree in Neuropsychology from Rutgers University and a mascontinued on next page
Wedding Vows...
continued from previous ters in psychology at The New School in NY. Although her father will be at the wedding, Dr. Fellus is subbing for her dad who is in a wheelchair. Dr. Fellus, He means so much to me in my life, says Zakrzewski, who would like to one day get her doctorate degree. Hes my role model. Hes everything that Id love to accomplish in my career. About 50 people are invited to witness the joining of this couple, which had both given up on love before meeting each other. Carson had been married previously from 2006 to 2010, but that did not last. I had been engaged before, says Zakrzewski, back in 2007. I written off the possibility of ever finding my true love. It was a bad experience. I completely wrote off finding a man who was good and wanted to love me the way I want to love. Her experience with Carson has been like no other. We work well together as a team, she says. We have the rhetoric and the communication. Things flow. I love my Ry Ry. Hes tall and handsome. Hes so supportive and understanding and not judgmental. Its clear to me that he loves me and he seriously considers every word I say to him, she continues. Hes paying attention and he respects my opinion. He looks up to me. I love him. Carson, who plans to change his name to her last name when they wed, feels the same. Shes one in a million, he says. I treat her like a princess. Having children is out of the question for the couple, as a result of Zakrzewskis accident, but they already have a dog, a ShihTzu rescue dog. Hes our child, says Zakrzewski. I went from me alone in my apartment in Chester, no man, no relationship, to a supportive husband and loveable animal. Although they met on the internet, the two do not recommend others to go online looking for love. It can be creepy and there are too many predators, they say. We developed a friendship on the internet that developed into love, says Zakrzewski. I dont think you should go on the internet looking for love. This just happened to turn out that way. Carson agrees, It just ironically happened.
Page 14, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline November 21st: Dont forget to visit us on November 21st and stock up on everything for your Thanksgiving Feast! Fresh produce, pastas, pies and so much more. And while youre here, stop by and see one of the many Health and Wellness experts we have on hand. Make sure to enter our monthly drawing for great giveaways, too!
Long Valley Green Market Happening
December 12th: It was such a big hit last year, we decided to do it again! Do you think youve got the best cookie recipe in town? Then join us on December 12th for our Holiday Cookie Contest! All
December 5th: Oh yes, its Ladies Night! Forget the aggravation of the big shopping malls and shop with us on December 5th for all your Holiday gifts. How nice to give a friend, teacher or family member something made by hand from a local artisan. Its not only sustainable but also a little more personal. Enjoy live music, sip a glass of wine and bring a friend for this stress-free shopping experience!
LongValley Green Market is located at 20 Schooleys Mountain Road. Their hours are Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, selling locally grown produce, food and Artisan wares. Check out Facebook and Twitter pages for weekly updates & events. www.longvalleygreenmarket.com
Every 3rd Thursday: Health and Wellness Day. Meet local Health and Wellness providers and see what wonderful services they have to offer! Stay tuned for more info on our Special Holiday Weekend Markets.. startingSaturday November 23/ 24 and continuing every weekend through Dec 21/22. Just in time for the holidays! Please join us every Thursday from 3pm7pm for live music, fun family events and a wonderful way to support our local entrepreneurs. Our final Thursdaymarket for the season will be December 19th.
age entries are welcome just check out our website for official rules and details. Good luck bakers and May the Best Cookie win!
oy Scout Troop 139 will be selling fresh Christmas trees of different varieties and sizes, as well as quality wreaths, kissing balls, and white pine and boxwood roping, all at competitive pricing. The wreaths will be beautifully decorated in various color themes and sizes. In addition, grave pillows and blankets can be special
Christmas Tree Sale Fund Raiser

ordered. The sale will be located next to the gazebo on Main Street in Chester. The sale will be held on weekends starting Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st, and continue on weekends through December 14 and 15. Sale hours on Saturdays will be from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Come sup-
port local Boy Scout Troop 139 and buy your holiday items from the Boy Scouts!
ts almost Thanksgiving and what better way to start this holiday season than with our annual Pumpkin Pie contest! Bring your prize winning creation to the market on November 14th between the hours of 3pm-5pm winners announced at 6 pm. Check out our website for official rules. May the Best Pie win! If you can't bring your pie during those hours, just let us know and other arrangements can be made. Send us an email info@longvalleygreenmarket.com to preregister. The Long Valley Green Market, located at 20 Schooleys Mountain Road, features the best in local foods and homemade goods. Our hours are Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Special
Pumpkin Pie Contest at Long Valley Green Market
Weekend Holiday Shop Markets Saturdays and Sundays starting November 23 and Continuing Through December 22, 12pm to 5pm.
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Churches Share in Telling the Nativity Story

will be taken to benefit Imagine No Malaria, an initiative to wipe out malaria in the world. The churchs pastor, Nick Petrov, shared that it has been estimated that as many children die worldwide from malaria each day as there are school children in New Jersey. Every minute malaria takes the life of someone in the world. This year, seven churches will be participate in telling the nativity story: Flanders United Methodist Church (Flanders) , St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church (Netcong), Stanhope United Methodist Church (Netcong), Grace Church (Netcong), Trinity United Methodist Church (Hackettstown), Califon United Methodist Church (Califon), and the host church. Each church will share its talents to create scenes from the story in a special way: through music, puppetry, song or drama. Opening the program will be pianist Jack Amato and singer Michael ODonahue of St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church doing, O Holy Night. Later, they will be joined by singer Joanne Greame on a round of Peace, Peace/Silent Night. Playing the bells will be the Trinity Ringers of Trinity United Methodist Church, directed by Jill Fedon. The group will be playing "We Three Kings" by Matthew Prins and On a Still, Silent Night" by Michael E. Akers. As Joseph pondering what the Christ Child will mean will be soloist Merwin Lisbo of the Stanhope United Methodist Church singing Still. In addition, Lisbo will be joined by Gabrielle Worthington in singing Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Thy Piece. The sound of angels will be heard, courtesy of harpist Linda Planseon of Grace Church and soloist Stephanie Gonzalez of Califon United Methodist Church. Representing the Flanders United Methodist Church will be John and Cathy Bingham sharing When a Child is Born
By Elsie Walker hat do a couple facing a turning point in their lives, a bickering innskeeper and his son, shepherds on a lonely hillside, a group of angel, three wisemen making a long journey, and a baby have in common? These are the elements of the nativity story, which is be portrayed in a variety of ways at the 11th annual ecumenical Christmas Arts program held on December 8th at 5pm at the Port Morris United Methodist Church at 296 Center Street in Landing. Parking is on the street and in a lot behind the church on Main Street. The theme of the program is Peace and that will be reflected through several of the musical selections of the night. An offering
andels Messiah will be performed at the First Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dover on Saturday, December 14th at 4:00 pm. The program will be directed by Anna DAchille of Randolph, and Henry Repp of Netcong will
Hear Handels Messiah
be the organist.Soloists will be Alto Kathleen Meredith from Andover Township, Tenor John Meredith from Andover Township, and soprano Sara Munson. The church is located at 51 Blackwell Street.
and Hallelujah. Adding more song and storytelling, will be the puppet ministry, youth class and chancel choir of Port Morris United Methodist Church. The puppeteers, directed by Tina Berchak, will share both the story of the animals in the Bethlehem stable and the journey of some very tired wisemen. The churchs youth class, led by Rich Boyer, Jr., will do chancel drama. These are short pieces that are read rather than acted, with the readers words creating the scenes. Boyer is also the director of the churchs chancel choir, which will share Gabriels message through the original song, Mary. Youve Been Chosen By God. The choir will also sing I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day. Rounding out the Port Morris churchs contribution will be soloist Dana Berchak, as the prophetess Anna singing, Mary, Did You Know? At the end of the program, the audience will be invited to join everyone in singing, Let There Be Peace On Earth. Following that, there will be refreshments in the churchs Fellowship Hall. For more information on the program, call the Port Morris United Methodist Church at 973-347-0381.
he musculoskeletal system consists of connective tissues including joints, ligaments, and tendons. Problems with the musculoskeletal system can result in inflammation and pain and, ultimately, reduce the body's overall health. Increasingly, people are looking for more natural approaches to help relieve painful musculoskeletal conditions instead of relying on medications. Acupuncture is a good therapy choice because it has no side effects and can be helpful for all types of pain, regardless of what is causing the pain or where the pain is located. Some studies have shown the pain relief provided by acupuncture can last for months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain before and after acupuncture treatment for pain shows dramatic decreases in brain activity, up to 70 percent. This decrease in brain activity in certain areas of the brain is thought to be the reason for the reduction of pain caused by the acupuncture treatments. Some musculoskeletal issues that have been successfully treated with acupuncture and Oriental medicine include: Low Back Pain Low back pain is an extremely common concern, affecting anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of people at some point in their lives. Low back pain is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work and is one of the most common reasons to seek medical care, including acupuncture. In a German study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 1,162 adults with chronic, lower back pain were divided into groups treated with either the standard pharmaceutical and exercise therapy commonly used in conventional medicine or acupuncture. The researchers reported that acupuncture provided relief and lasting benefit to nearly twice as many lower back pain patients as drugs and exercise. Forty-eight percent of the acupuncture patients reported at least a one-third decrease in pain along with improvement in their ability to function, versus twentyseven percent of the patients treated with conventional
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues

methods reporting such benefits. In another recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine analyzed 33 studies covering more than 2,100 patients from around the world on acupuncture for low back pain. They found acupuncture provided definite pain relief sustained for three weeks after the end of the acupuncture sessions. Arthritis A complex disorder, arthritis comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While these two forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body, they often share a common symptom - persistent joint pain. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. The acupuncture points and herbs that are used depend on whether the blockage of Qi (arthritis) is caused by wind, cold, damp or damp-heat. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is far more than just being tired. It is a frustrating, complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that may worsen with physical or mental activity and does not improve with rest. Those affected with CFS can get so run down that it interferes with the ability to function in day to day activities, with some becoming severely disabled and even bedridden. In addition to extreme fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome encompasses a wide range of other symptoms, including but not limited to, headaches, flu-like symptoms and chronic pain. If you suffer from CFS, Oriental medicine can help relieve many of your symptoms. Exceptional for relieving aches and pains, acupuncture and Oriental medicine treatments can help you avoid getting sick as often, and recover more quickly, as well as improve your vitality and stamina. Most significantly, 28 papers were statistically reviewed through a meta analysis in order to assess the success of
Deborah Waddell, Dipl. Ac., C.A.
Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues Musculo-skeletal and Neurological Upper Respiratory Tract Gastrointestinal Disorders Reproductive System
acupuncture as a therapy for CFS. The results showed that treatment groups receiving acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome had superior results when compared with control groups. Rightly, they concluded that acupuncture therapy is effective for chronic fatigue syndrome and that it does merit additional research. Repetitive Stress Injuries Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are responsible for the highest number of days lost among all work-related injuries. Symptoms of repetitive stress injuries include tightness, stiffness, pain, tingling, numbness, coldness and loss of strength. Acupuncture is extremely effective for treating repetitive stress injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); eliminating the need for surgery or the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids. In fact, one of the most common reasons that people get acupuncture is for repetitive stress injuries. Recent studies even suggest that acupuncture may be more effective than corticosteroids when it comes to treating CTS. Diagnosis and Treatment of Repetitive Stress Injuries with Acupuncture From an Oriental medicine perspective, a repetitive stress injury is seen as a disruption of the flow of Qi and Blood (Xue) within the area and associated with cold, dampness or wind penetrating the muscles and sinews. Acupuncture points, stretching exercises, herbal remedies and nutritional supplements are chosen to treat accordingly. In addition to reducing the swelling, inflammation and pain, acupuncture addresses any headaches, neck pain, shoulder stiffness and sleeping problems that often accompany this condition. Your treatment may also take into account any underlying conditions that contribute to the development of RSI including posture, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid problems, diabetes, and hormonal changes of pregnancy and menopause. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders are problems or symptoms of the chewing muscles and joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. Patients suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders can find relief from acupuncture. Research conducted at the Ribeiro Preto Dental School, So Paulo University in Brazil, found that after three months of acupuncture, patients with TMJ experienced significantly less pain, increased strength of their bite and decreased EMG activity of the masticatory muscles.
Deborah Torrance, Dipl. Ac., C.A.
SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES
Valley Professional Center, 59 East Mill Road (Rt. 24), Suite 2-201-A, Long Valley, New Jersey, 07853 (908) 876-3643
Deborah Torrance has been practicing acupuncture for over 25 years and is Nationally Board certified and NJ state licensed in acupuncture. She was a faculty member of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and completed work/study in acupuncture in Ho Chi Minh city (formerly Saigon) ,Vietnam . Deborah is the owner and director of Skylands Acupuncture in Long Valley, NJ
Vendor Fair/Mothers Market to be held on December 7, 2013, 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Valley Road School in Stanhope.
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Page 20, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Truffles also really loves going for car rides too! You have to meet this girl to see just how special and loving she is! For more information on Truffles please call or stop by The Randolph Pound." Truffles would love a home for the holidays. It is cold and drafty in the pound and she has short coat. Not sure? Consider the foster with the option of adopting option. Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, 973-989-7090, Hours 11 to 1 weekdays; 11 to 2 Saturdays (closed Sundays and holidays)
heck out Truffles! She is a 2 year old, spayed female Catahoula Mix. She is deaf and her rear legs are deformed. Even though this makes her special needs, there really isn't anything special that needs to be done for her. She walks great, is very attentive in every other way, since she can't hear. She does have a little difficulty on hardwood floors and steep stairs. Truffles gets along just fine with other dogs but does have a tendency to want to chase kitties. She is completely housebroken and loves just being around people.
Crippled Dog at Randolph Pound Needs Home - Housebroken and Sweet
Hurricane Sandy:
By Kate Halse ne year later, there are few physical reminders of the powerful storm that hit New Jersey last year. For many residents, however, the storm has left a lasting impression and a sense of urgency when it comes to storm preparedness in the future. Hurricane Sandy was by far the deadliest and most destructive storm to come out of the 2012 hurricane season. The hurricane strengthened to a Category 1 storm just before it began to make landfall early on October 29. The near tropical force winds that the storm produced caused widespread damage throughout the state, from Brigantine, one of the first areas to be hit, up to the northernmost parts of the state. Residents continued to lose power throughout the day as the storm moved into their area. The high winds proved to be too much for many trees, which fell at an alarming rate and quickly blocked off many roads, destroyed houses, and brought down power lines. Power companies throughout the East Coast were alerted ahead of the storm and warned to expect heavy damage and long work hours in the days ahead. Before the storm hit it was estimated that up to 10 million people could lose power, possibly up to several days following the storm. Businesses closed and schools shut down around Morris County in preparation for the hurricane, which hit later on in the day. Although the storm began slowly with periodic rain showers and strong gusts of wind, it picked up speed as evening progressed. By late evening, many county residents had already lost power, and many would not have electricity for several days afterwards. Tom Spring, Director of Public Works in Randolph Township, recalls that fallen trees and downed wires many of which were live created serious accessibility problems throughout the township. Spring notes that although there was no flooding, virtually all the roads in the township were blocked by
One Year Later
the trees and wires. Despite long hours and hard work, it took nearly two weeks to clean up the extensive damage from the storm. However, Spring stated that it took until January to clean up the remainders of the storm, such as the piles of brush on the sides of the roads. Rick Blood, Director of Public Works in Roxbury Township, says that his town suffered from downed trees and live wires as well. It was the live wires in particular that delayed recovery and cleanup efforts. Blood recalls the cleanup process lasting into February as the town worked to clear brush from the sides of the roads. One year later, many residents are wondering whether their town will be prepared if another Hurricane Sandy were to hit tomorrow. Spring and Blood answer this question by saying that there is simply no way that a town can prepare for the damaging winds that occurred with Hurricane Sandy. However, Spring notes that vital changes and upgrades have been made since the storm to better inform residents when a disaster occurs. For example, there are electronic message boards up in front of the Departments of Public Works community center, and another message board is currently being installed in front of the town hall. The town has also purchased a large, powerful generator that can be transported to any facility when necessary. In addition to the message boards, the town has installed a reverse 911 system, which residents must subscribe to. According to Spring, the town has conducted two drills in the past year to ensure that everyone who has subscribed to the system gets the alerts. Roxbury has benefited from improved communications from JCP & L, one of the most prominent power companies in the area, to township residents. In addition, Blood believes that the town is better prepared to support the public in the event that a similar storm hits in the future.
endrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone, is the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. German-born but now based in New York, Meurkens recordings and performances garner worldwide acclaim because the transcendent beauty of his music has universal appeal. Hendrik Meurkens profound involvement in both jazz and Brazilian music resulted in a very personal and instantly recognizable version of Samba jazz. This music, a cross-cultural amalgam guaranteed to touch the heart, features his harmonica and vibes along with piano, bass and drums, playing his stirring originals and arrangements. The group has been documented on a number of CDs, most notably the Hendrik Meurkens desert island disc, October Colors. As a featured artist, he has recorded with Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, Claudio Roditi, Manfredo Fest and Mundell Lowe, as well as backing such leading artists as Astrid Gilberto and Olivia Newton John and touring with the Ray Brown Trio, Paquito DRivera, Oscar Castro Neves, Herb Ellis, Herbie Mann, Charlie Byrd, and James Moody among many others. Also a successful composer (his compositions have been recorded by other artists and featured in the Hollywood movie, Dolores Claiborne,) Hendrik Meurkens remains equally at home playing jazz or Brazilian music. My mission is simple, he explains. I want to create music of great beauty. Like any great musician, Hendrik Meurkens still practices incessantly, yet his music remains very melodic and rhythmically pleasing. I like beautiful music, Sinatra, Jobim, Charlie Parker, so I concentrate on playing things that the audience can enjoy. Complicated music doesnt really mean anything except for professionals who
Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall
want to analyze it. I want people to feel what I do and the best way to do that is to play something touches their hearts. Hendrik Meurkins will be at Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy, just off Exit 19 of Route 80, 908-852-1894 Ext 334, on Sunday, November 24, 2013, 3:00pm 5:00pm. Tickets: $20 Advance and $25 Door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rutherfurdhall.org, and for local convenience purchase tickets in Hackettstown, NJ at the following locations: Mama's Cafe Baci at 260 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown Trading Post at 159 Main St, and in Allamuchy, NJ at the Panther Valley Pharmacy on Route 517 in the Village Square Mall. Panther Valley Pharmacy and Colonial Manor at The Village Sq. Mall in Allamuchy, NJ Sponsor Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall. About Rutherfurd Hall Designation. Famed architect Whitney Warren designed the 18,000 square foot continued on next page
Hendrik Meurkens
West Morris Blizzard Win Pequannock Fall Classic Soccer Tournament
he West Morris Soccer Club Blizzard Team won their flight at the 16th annual Pequannock Fall Classic Tournament over Columbus Day Weekend. Led by coach Tyler Scoles, the U-12 girls,
Back row (L to R): Michelle Fanelli, Jacqueline Egerter, Nicole Pitluk, Chloe Herrmann, Julianna Morgan, Aubrey Egerter, Tyler Scoles (Cheshire Soccer Coach). Front row (L to R): Abby Marks, Nikki Santomo, Julia Ford, Mackenzie Logue, Clare McDonough, Anna Mikula. Not shown: Madison Caputo
made up of Mendham and Chester middle schoolers, went 4-0 over the two day tournament with NO goals scored on them by any team! Congratulations to the Blizzard for their fantastic win!
Service Offers Comfort to Those Mourning
hristmas. Usually, when we think of Christmas, we think of joy. However, for some, . the holidays are a difficult time; its hard to smile. Its been said that Christmas is for children, but what if you are someone who has lost a child? The holiday can be a sad reminder of it. To help those who have lost children, the United Presbyterian Church, Flanders is offering a special service on December 8th at 7m. It part of the annual worldwide Compassionate Friends Candlelight service. The church is located at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders. This service is designed to support families which have lost children for whatever reason. Every year on the second Sunday of the month [of December] the worldwide candle lighting ceremony is held. It is the worlds largest candle lighting memorial, said Rev.Rick Oppelt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. As its website explains, Compassion Friends is an organization with chapters around the world which offers help, support, and comfort to families experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. We got involved with compassionate
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friends when a family new to our church last year lost a teenage son in a tragic accident. It was one of the resources we discovered as we sought for ways to help this grieving family, Oppelt shared. The annual service creates what Compassion Friends calls, a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. This wave of light reminds those who have lost children that they are not alone. The service is very simple and quiet. Each family comes forward to light a candle for their loved one and says his or her name out loud. They may say something about them as well. There are usually several appropriate readings and some meditative music. A reception time with refreshments follows, said Oppelt.. Oppelt noted that his brother died two summers ago. As he does this service, he thinks of his mother, who lost one of her children. Sometimes, tragedy touches us close to home. While it is not always easy to imagine the depth of such loss, a service like this shows we care and brings together families who do know this kind of loss, to both share their grief and to encourage one another. he said. For more information, contact the church at 973-584-8195.
et ready for another convenience from Route 23 Honda and Route 46 Chevrolet. Coming the end of November, we welcome Xpress Rent a Car, Van or Truck. Available at both locations by reservation or walk in is a fleet of affordable rentals including but limited to Chevy Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Camaro, Tahoe, Suburban and even Corvette! Honda product includes Civic, Accord, CRV, Pilot, Odyssey. For the local movers and small business we will have Express cargo vans and in the near future, cube vans. Rates are anticipated to start at $29 per day for a compact car and go up to $79 per day for a Suburban. We will offer a Grand Opening rate for the Corvette (C6) at $99 per day or $279 for the weekend with Friday pickup. All rentals feature 150 miles per day free. Our online reservation system should be online mid November with reservations available at vai www.rt46chevrolet.com and www.route23honda.com. Until then reservations can be made during regular business hours at 888-447-0258. We know this addition will be a welcome
Route 23 Honda and Route 46 Chevrolet Welcome Xpress Rent a Car, Van or Truck
service for our service customers who dont qualify for a free loaner or who might have family coming on for a short stay and need an extra car. Many of our customers have asked about saving miles on their lease or just wear and tear on their own car when driving to vacation destinations and we can now offer a solution. Watch for specials in our monthly newsletters and keep an eye on our website and facebook for flash deals! Please call or email with questions! rentals@route23honda.com or rentals@ rt46chevrolet.com.
oin the festivities and celebrate Christmas at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township with the Woods and Foster families, who lived at Fosterfields in the 1920s. On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, design fresh greens into swags and decorate the buildings in the barnyard. In the Farmhouse, where the Woods family lived, holiday preparation is underway. Become engulfed by the sights, smells, and sounds of the season. Discover whats baking on the wood stove in the kitchen, and enjoy colorful Christmas decorations throughout the farmhouse. Visit The Willows, the 1854 Gothic Revival home of the Foster family. During the first-floor tour, view the festive holiday decorations and discover how the continued from previous Tudor country home in Allamuchy, NJ in 1902. Warren also designed Grand Central Terminal . Rutherfurd Hall has National and NJ State Historic Landmark n New York City as Warren and Wetmore Architects (1903-1911) and Frederick Law Olmsted & Sons designed the landscape plan; they are most well-known for Central Park in NYC,
Historic Holidays at Fosterfields
Fosters would have celebrated Christmas and New Years Day. There are farm chores still to be done before the holiday celebration. Venture outside and crack corn to feed the hungry chicken and collect their eggs. Dont forget to reward yourself with a wagon ride around the farm and an up-close meeting with all the animals from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Visitors Center is home to the interactive Transportation Exhibit and Caroline Fosters restored 1922 Model T Ford. Each day the Center holds different special holiday craft activities. Admission for Historic Holidays at Fosterfields is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $4 for children ages 4 to 16, and $2 for children ages 2 & 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members.
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and the Mall in Washington D.C. The Vision for Rutherfurd Hall is to become a self-sufficient enterprise that protects and preserves its historical, cultural, and architectural integrity; all while providing educational and enrichment opportunities for the residents of Allamuchy and the surrounding communities. We are a growing cultural center and museum.
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By Cindy Forrest hen the subject of The Growing Stage - The Children's Theater of New Jersey is being discussed there is one word used most often - magical. A place where dreams comes true, imaginations are sparked and a lifelong love for performance art begins. The Growing Stage-The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey was founded by Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks in 1982 with a small professional staff, a dedicated corps of volunteers and the hope of bringing quality professional theater to children and their families. The path that led Fredericks to this endeavor began during his college days. I had the good fortune to have a very inspirational professor who shared his passion for not only theatre, but theatre aimed at young audiences, Fredericks explained. The value I learned from him, that you could not only take part in creating "good theatre", but that you also could take a role in developing the arts patron of tomorrow by striving to do quality work, is something that I have attempted throughout my professional career. Fredericks vision of good theatre back then is today The Growing Stage, a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences. A member theatre of the Association of Actors Equity, it provides an opportunity for all to learn and grow through participation in the arts. The theatre program includes four main stage productions a year; classes in acting , singing , drama and even puppetry; two studio series of all-youth productions; and, a play reading festival of the over 100 submissions received annually from playwrights throughout the world.
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For the upcoming holiday season, Fredericks has responded to popular demand and brought back the companys most successful production Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer which will run from Nov. 22 Dec. 22. For Dalton Allison, a Byram resident who will be playing Fireball the Reindeer in the current prodcution, the Growing Stage has been a real learning experience. I realized I wanted to pursue acting when I wasn't able to express myself through artwork such as paintings and drawings. So, I decided that speaking things out through movements, expressions, and words was the way to express myself. Allisons decision to use acting as an outlet brought him to Fredericks theatre group. Participating in Growing Stage productions has done many things for me, he said, it has given me an advantage in school over my peers because I can speak publicly without getting nervous or having stage fright. It has also blessed me with meeting some of the most interesting people I have ever met in my life. His time on stage in Netcong has been life changing. My most memorable experience at the Growing Stage was sitting on the stage before the opening performance of my first show, The Nutcracker. As I sat there I took in the splendor and the history of the theater and it hit me then that this place is very special. That moment will be etched in my mind for the rest of my days, said Allison. When Netcong resident Matthew Fralley began his career at The Growing Stage he considered it no more than just another childhood activity one that he almost missed out on entirely. My very first audition was at The Growing Stage. I was
10 at the time and I was auditioning for Babes in Toyland in 2007. I had never been to an audition and wanted to try. I got up onstage when they called my name and sang "Happy Birthday" because I didn't know to have a song prepared, he said. When we got to the dancing portion of the audition, I was a little hesitant. We went upstairs and learned the dance combination, and came back downstairs. But when they called my name, I ran into the lobby crying! One of The Growing Stage employees came out and tried to get me back into the theater to dance. I just didn't want to do it, so the employee told me to come back the next day during the Equity auditions and do it then because there would be very few people going to those auditions. So, I did and I got the role of a pig and a sheep. Fralleys next move took him to New York and thats when he realized that theatre was in his future. I was in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in October 2008, almost a year after my first show [at The Growing Stage]. It was absolutely amazing! I left the building thinking that there was a lot more to theater than I imagined. So, I auditioned and got into my second show at The Growing Stage. And soon after that show closed, I was in Mary Poppins on Broadway and realized that I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. His roots in theatre began with the production company right in his hometown. I never had done theater before The Growing Stage, so they really taught me all I know. I got to work with the Equity (professional) actors and gain experience and knowledge of theater from them. Steve Fredericks took me under his wing and taught me all the ins and outs continued on next page
Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, November 2013, Page 25 continued from front page of putting a show together and running a theater. And now here I am, 21 shows later and the company intern, still learning more and more each day from The Growing Stage, Fralley explained. The invitation to become the company intern was life changing for Fralley. One of my most memorable moments, he said, would have to be when Steve Fredericks asked me to become the company intern. It was an amazing opportunity to actually learn what goes on when trying to put a show together. I was to learn so many things about theater like set designing, lighting, sound, box office, even janitorial duties. Fralley is playing a buck and a misfit toy the boat that wont stay afloat in this years blockbuster production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the timeless story of a true misfit who becomes a beloved hero. The play includes Johnny Markss classic songs and the enduring Christmas spirit that will make your holidays shine! For Fredericks the childrens theatre that he started over three decades ago has become all he envisioned and more. The community of artists, benefactors and patrons that have supported my efforts throughout the years is more gratifying than any personal recognition I have or may ever receive. It should no longer be perceived as solely mine in fact it is much more than that. It is a commitment that we all share, he said.
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Today, The Growing Stage enjoys a statewide reputation for creating professional, quality theater for young audiences. Since its inception, over 500,000 patrons have shared in the wonder of the performing arts both at the Palace Theatre and through the company's workshops, residencies and programs throughout the state. Initially, The Growing Stage's Main Stage productions were performed at the Black River Playhouse and the Williamson School in Chester, New Jersey. However as its' audience and reputation for outstanding childrens theater grew, the company embarked on a journey to create the only performing arts center in the state dedicated solely to young people and their families. The Growing Stage purchased the Palace Theatre in Netcong in 1995, and the historic venue became it's home. Built in 1919, the Palace was in a desperate state of disrepair when the children's theater group moved in and began a restoration that involved thousands of hours of contractor and volunteer labor. In 2012, The Growing Stage celebrated the completion of its final major capital project, the restoration of the Palaces front faade, capping a $2 million, 17-year renovation effort. The Growing Stage is the only theatre-foryoung-audiences company in the state of New Jersey that owns its own facility, and the Palace is listed on the County, State and National Historic Registers. Recently the company received a grant and funding for the purchase of a film projector, which will allow for the screening of an International Film Festival at the theater.
It took 33 years but we have now brought the Palace Theatre full circle back to film performances, said Marketing Director Danny Campos, making it truly a theatre for the entire family from age 5 to 95. The mission of The Growing Stage is to nurture the development of the performing arts through education and to create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family. The motto for the group is simply - play, learn, grow! ccording to the American Automobile Association 2012/13 Year-End Holidays Travel Forecast, holiday travel has experienced a steady increase in volume over the last half-decade. Despite the sluggish economy, travel during the 2012/2013 end-of-year holiday season, defined as the period from Saturday, December 22, 2012 to Tuesday, January 1, 2013, was expected to be its highest since the 2006/2007 end-of-year holiday season, when 93.7 million travelers ventured at least 50 miles from home. Despite the cost of travel, travel volumes have traditionally remained very stable, with only one yearly volume change of 5 percent or greater, which was a 5 percent decline in the 2007/2008 season from a year earlier. One possible reason behind the steady nature of the end-of-year holiday travel season is the season's length. It remains the longest holiday season of the year, affording travelers more chances to visit friends and family members and/or go on vacations.
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16 years younger than Edison but would become one of his closest confidants. Henry Ford even bought a vacation home next door to the Edisons in Fort Myers, Florida. Henry Ford would become one of the famous Vagabonds of Edisons planned camping trips. Ford was the pioneer leader of the assembly line technique of mass production. He introduced the Model T automobile that revolutionized transportation and the American industry. He believed in paying his workers high wages and established the 8 hour work day. He believed in progressive wages for the factory worker so that the average working American could own one of his cars. Another household name to become a personal friend and camper of Thomas Edison was Harvey Samuel Firestone (December 20, 1868 February 7, 1938). He too would be a renowned American businessman of his century. Firestone was the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He was the first global producer of automobile tires. Ten years his senior, John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 March 29, 1921) was to Edison and his camping clutch a spiritual leader of nature. Burroughs was an American naturalist and essayist who led the 20th Centurys evolution of the U.S. conservation movement. Within the turn of the century Burroughs became a virtual cultural institution. He was the Grand Old Man of Nature when Americas budding romance was sparked by the idea of nature being a precious matter. He ushered the conservation American movement that still is strong today. The ideology of natures conservationism, an economically strong American workforce, and innovations that bring progressive living to every household remains an ideal and inspiration to us living in the 21st Century. Finding newly discovered correspondence and affiliations of Edison and his ilk still remains a current interest with new books and documents published on Edison. The inspiration of Edison lives on in West Orange, New Jersey where his laboratory and home have remained a permanent time capsule that can channel the spirit of this special era. Thomas Edison National Historical Park Archivist Leonard DeGraaf has authored a book titled Edison and the Rise of
By Michele Guttenberger homas Edisons was a prominent leader in the industrial age of the early 20th Century but, he was not alone. He had a bond of extraordinary friends. Some of these friends still remain iconic names today. In this era of time, popular household brand names were actually dedicated to the founders and inventors of companies and products they made. The names have endured with a notoriety that lives on posthumously into the 21st Century. These corporations today still hold on to the namesake of their legacy. Most remarkable is that these legendary names were actually the personal friends or venture business partners of Thomas Alva Edison. Henry Ford of the Ford Motor company (July 30, 1863 April 7, 1947) was
Innovation. It chronicles Edisons life and work, with rarely-seen historic photographs, lab notebooks and advertising material. Published by Sterling Signature in October 2013, it was produced in association with the Edison Innovation Foundation, the Charles Edison Fund and the National Park Service. This book has helped connect another famous innovator to Thomas Edison Bill
Gates. Gates has written the foreword to this 21st Century view of Thomas Edison and his legendary business adventurers. 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/in dex.htm
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Slow Cooker Stuffing Yield: 16 servings Sodium per 1/2 cup serving: 246mg 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley 12 1/2 cups dry bread cubes 1 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme continued on next page
Sweet Potato Bake Yield: 8 to 10 servings Sodium per 4 ounce serving: 219mg 4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes
continued from previous 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 2 teaspoons Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 to 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 eggs, beaten Melt butter or margarine in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, mushrooms and parsley in butter, stirring frequently. Spoon cooked vegetables over bread cubes in very large mixing bowl. Season with sage, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Pour in enough broth to moisten; mix in eggs. Transfer mixture to slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for 4 to 8 hours.
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(yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 2/3 cup packed golden brown sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of ground ginger 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange potatoes in 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake potatoes 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and syrup thickens slightly, basting occasionally, about 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 500F. Top potatoes with marshmallows and return to oven. Bake until marshmallows begin to melt, about 3 minutes.
Page 30, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline On the home front, at the historic Vail House, re-enactors read actual letters from the Union troops to their loved ones. The home has been dressed for the holiday with simple, yet elegant decorations. Move from room to room and take-in the adornments of yesteryear. At the encampment, soldiers from the 2nd NJ Brigade prepare for a holiday away from home. Visit the soldiers and tour their authentically reproduced huts, as they cook a holiday meal over a camp fire. Bring your dancing shoes because youre invited to a Civil War era Officers Ball, recreated in the 1849 Carriage House with live fiddle music, and a room decorated with
xperience holiday life during the Civil War both on the home front, and at a soldiers winter encampment. Take a journey through time at Historic Speedwell on Saturday, December 7, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., as re-enactors prepare for the holidays.
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hildren from Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., reveal their "hopes and dreams" on greeting cards and all proceeds benefit JBWS thanks to Chevrolet What: Morris County, NJ The 2013 "hopes and dreams" of children in Morris County will be on display for the first time. The Pictures of Hope cards are so special for the holidays as each card shares a heartfelt dream of a child who is homeless. The cards, with the children's dreams, will be celebrated and unveiled at a "Meet the Young Artist" party at Gearhart Chevrolet. Photojournalist, author and creator of "Pictures of Hope", Linda Solomon, will congratulate each child at the celebration. Ms. Solomon taught the children photography skills at Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., (JBWS) earlier this fall. Gearhart Chevrolet and Ms. Solomon surprised each child with a camera. Their assignments as young photojournalists to capture their hopes and dreams are now beautifully featured on greeting cards which can be used for the holidays. Chevrolet has made it possible for 100 percent of the proceeds of the poignant and self-esteem building "Pictures of Hope" cards to benefit JBWS. The cards are immediately available for purchase through Regina (Jeanne) Braham, Director of Community Relations, Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1437, Morristown, NJ 07962, ph: 973-267-7520 x124; cell: 973699-3660, email: Rbraham@jbws.org www.JBWS.org When: Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 pm Where: Gearhart Chevrolet, 281 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ 07834 Who: Linda Solomon, Photojournalist and Author Judith Schumacher-Tilton, President, Gearhart Chevrolet , Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., Representatives. Featuring: The Children of Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. Contacts: Regina (Jeanne) Braham, Director of Community Relations, Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1437, Morristown, NJ 07962, ph: 973-2677520 x124; cell: 973-699-3660, email: Rbraham@jbws.org www.JBWS.org Linda Solomon, mobile: 248 229 6965, email: starsolomon@yahoo.com or online at http://www.lindasolomonphotography.com Maria Paladino-Fitz, President, Media Consultants, LLC (marketing agency for Gearhart Chevrolet, 281 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ 07834) email: maria@mymediaconsultants.com cell: 973-931-4111 www.gearhartchevy.com
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November 19, 2013

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Breakfast with Santa

Washington Twp. Rec. Senior Holiday Luncheon

JOAN SIRKIS LAVERY, ESQ.

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Come Visit J&S Designer Flooring

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Hiring Two New Police Officers...

Holiday Vendors Wanted!

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What Makes Us Different From Other Gyms?

Adults With Aspergers Get Connected With New Social Group

Christmas For Kids - December 14

9-Foot Menorah to Light Up Chester!

Washington Twp. Rec. Offers Childrens Drawing Class

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Comcast Employees Turn Scrap Metal into United Way Donation

Eleventh Hour Rescue Presents A Winter Wonderland

Gelsamina Malanga Gelsa

I am a Full Service Seller/Buyer Agent with 27 years of experience

Warm Thanksgiving Wishes!

Online Chat Leads To Wedding Vows For Chester Resident

Long Valley Green Market Happening

Christmas Tree Sale Fund Raiser

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com

Pumpkin Pie Contest at Long Valley Green Market

Churches Share in Telling the Nativity Story

Hear Handels Messiah

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues

Deborah Waddell, Dipl. Ac., C.A.

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SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES

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One Year Later

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Service Offers Comfort to Those Mourning

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