Black River - July 2014

Days.
Under her leadership,

LVWC took first place in the
competition and performed
their winning entries at the
state convention in Atlantic
City.
An accomplished and
prize-winning artist, Janice
encouraged other club mem-
bers to participate in the
annual district Achievement
Day, resulting in club mem-
bers earning dozens of hon-
ors and awards for arts,
crafts, cooking and needle-
work. She also created
numerous invitations, place
cards, posters and ads for
various club activities.
The Woman of the Year
award honors the selected
member for activities that
further interaction with the
community, and for out-
standing service to the club.
The honoree is chosen by a
committee consisting of for-
mer Women of the Year, and
receives a specially engraved
sterling silver pendant in
recognition of the award.
The Long Valley
Womans Club, organized in
1914, is committed to pro-
mote friendliness, to further
the intellectual and cultural
interests of the members, and
to render social service to the
community.
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C
hester Borough Mayor Robert Davis forwarded a
budget letter to the Black River News, which he
recently wrote, and it offers statements on details of
this budget.
"After five months of work by the Department heads, the
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Administrator, the
Finance Committee and the Mayor and Council, we are
pleased to present the 2014 budget which includes appropri-
ations and revenue information for the General Budget as
follows. Please note, the budget has been introduced and
passed at the final hearing on April 15 by a split vote of the
Council of 4 to 2 during the Mayor and Council meeting.
The General Budget appropriations will increase by 1.9%
over the 2013 level to $4,858,141. This change recognizes
increased cost of employing personnel due to state regulated
insurance, pension and modest salary increases for our per-
sonnel. Significantly, the new contract we have with our
PBA/Policemen's Benevolent Association (police depart-
ment) slows down the growth of PBA employee costs due to
the 12 steps negotiated versus the 4 steps in the previous
contract.
T
he Long Valley
Womans Club has
named Janice Carruth
2014 Woman of the Year.
Carruth, a resident of
Long Valley, has been a
member of the Long Valley
Womans Club since 2004.
She served two years as the
chair of the communications
committee. In that capacity,
she was responsible for dis-
tributing information about
the clubs activities to the
community in general and
for keeping members
informed as well.
She has also served as the
Creative Arts chair. She
wrote skits and headed the
clubs participation in the
annual district Performance
Janice Carruth Honored By Womans Club
Chester Borough Mayor Offers Budget News;
Washington Township Administrator Speaks About
Road Projects, Timelines
The Capital portion of the General Budget includes an
increase over 2013 by 11.3%. Our 2014 Capital budget plans
include the repaving of several streets (Grove, Budd and
Cherry) and equipment purchases for our Department of
Public Works (DPW). We continue to support our first respon-
ders the police department, first aid squad and fire department
as to their capital needs for equipment. Additionally, we will
be paving Gladstone Road with a grant we received last year.
Our general approach to purchasing equipment and repaving
our streets is to pay cash so as to not increase our debt year
over year.
The 2013/2014 winter weather has been expensive this fis-
cal year for two major reasons. First the amount of road plow-
ing, employee overtime and the use of salt and grit forced
budget increases this year. Second, the borough-owned roads
have been hurt by the freeze/thaw cycle more than usual.
Our police department has relocated to 50 North Road
offices. This project was brought in under budget and Chester
Borough was given recognition for Excellence in
Governance from Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
and the League of Municipalities for the project due to our
approach of using our internal staff, our DPW, for the major-
ity of construction.
The contractor has been delayed on the construction of the
proposed solar field behind the 50 North Road offices due to
a dispute. This has now been resolved. Construction should
occur this year. We project electric utility savings of about
$200,000 over the next 15 years with the solar field.
The council approved the upgrade of the HVAC system to
install a new energy & cost efficient natural gas system to the
balance of the municipal facility early this year. It is now com-
plete and functioning.
All borough departments have now moved out of 300
Main Street. One acre of this property has been earmarked to
meet our Affordable Housing needs with Homeless Solutions
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M
embers of the
Chester Lioness
Club were
installed at the recent club
dinner meeting held in the
Lamplighter Restaurant,
190 West Main Street,
Chester.
The Chester Lioness
Club meets for dinner
monthly from September
through June on the first
Thursday of the month at
6:30 PM in the Lamplighter
Restaurant, 190 West Main
Street, Chester, NJ 07930.
The Club is a non-profit
service organization serving
Chester, NJ and the sur-
rounding communities since
October 11th 1985. In the
true spirit of fellowship the
Chester Lioness Club
strives to enrich the commu-
nity through service and
donations.
The Club recently sup-
ported Camp Marcella for
the Blind, Chester Area
Senior Housing, The
Chester Lioness Club 2014-15 Officers
From Left to Right are the following: Virginia Savell, One Year
Director (from Chester Twp), Rita Wonsala, Lion Tamer/Tail
Twister (from Chester Boro), Suzanne Youngman, Recording
Secretary (from Washington Twp), Arlene Kryspin, President
(from Chester Twp), Anita Dante, Vice President (from Chester
Twp), Diane Murray, Corresponding Secretary (from Long
Valley), Hema Dutta, Co-Treasurer (from Chester), Not pictured:
Josephine Abondolo, Co-Treasurer (from Chester Twp), Not pic-
tured: Anne MacMillan, Two Year Director (from Chester Twp),
Not Pictured: Holly Simmenroth, Parliamentarian (from Chester
Twp).
Chester Food Pantry,
Chester Lions Club
Octoberfest, Chester
Theater Group, Community
Hope, Creative Heartworks,
Inc., Donations for "We
Care" packages for Armed
Forces, Homeless
Solutions, Jersey Battered
Women's Service, Lions
Charitable Foundation,
Matheney Medical and
Educational Center,
Operation Chill Out, Relay
for Life - American Cancer
Society, Scholarships for
local high school graduates,
Senior Resource Center -
Festival of Trees, The
Market Street Mission, and
The NJ Foundation for the
Blind . Fundraising
Activities to support the
Club's charitable activities
include the bi-annual
Culinary Adventures restau-
rant raffle to be held this
year on Dec.4th 2014 and
Theater Parties in co-opera-
tion with the Black River
Playhouse.
The club is actively seek-
ing new members who are
service minded. Community
members interested in
attending a meeting or
learning more about The
Chester Lioness Club may
call Holly Simmenroth at
908-879-5932.
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Fleet Camp is for ages 6-12 and is sched-
uled for July 28th August 1stfrom 12:30-
3:30pm at Schooleys Mountain Firehouse.
For a detail description of the class please
visit our website at www.wtmorris.org. A
nonrefundable fee of $140 is due before
July 21, 2014. On July 21st the fee will
increase to $150. For more information
please contact the office at (908) 876-5941
or visit our website at www.wtmorris.org
W
ashington Township Recreation
Department is sponsoring a trip
to Mt Haven Resort, Milford Pa
for their exciting Hawaiian Luau on Friday
September 5, 2014. We will be departing
from the Senior Center at 9:00am and
returning at approximately 5:45pm.
Each participant needs to obtain a trip
form that includes travel waiver informa-
tion from the Senior Center, Recreation
Office or from our Township website-
www.wtmorris.org. Please send the com-
pleted form with your check for $52.00 res-
ident or $56.00 non-resident before the
deadline date August 1st. Seats are limited
so hurry and ask a friend to join in the fun!
All checks and forms should be made out
and mailed to Washington Township
Recreation, 50 Rock Rd., Long Valley, NJ
07853. For more information, please call
the recreation office at 908-876-5941.
Washington Twp. Space Fleet Camp
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building and managing a future eight-unit
rental housing for qualified applicants.
Meanwhile, we continue to maintain a
good relationship with the Chester Board of
Education in their leasing of our offices.
Our ratable base has increased year over
year by about 2.3%. Average residential home
values increased by 3.49%. The net effect to
the average homeowner for the change in
Municipal Property Taxes (which includes
the Library and Open Space Tax) year over
year is an increase of $134.00. This tax
change is within the 2% Tax Levy Cap as
required under New Jersey State Statute.
We continue the goal of stabilizing our
Fund Balance (surplus) in order to cushion
the Borough against unpredictable events,
state-mandated cost increases and the contin-
uation of the 2% Tax Levy Cap.
During 2012, we finalized the bonding of
our debt into a long-term fixed rate utilizing
the AAA rating of Morris County in order to
level our payments and reduce the risk of
potential future interest rate changes. The
Chester Borough municipal debt levels over
the recent four years have been reduced by
over $1,700,000 through 2014.
The Pool and Sewer Utility debt is on
schedule to be paid off within a few years.
The Sewer Utility bonds will be paid off in
2016 and the Pool financing will be paid off
in 2018.
When compared against other towns with-
in Morris County, Chester Boroughs total
property tax increase over the last 11 years is
in the lowest 5 out of 39 towns (reference:
Star Ledger). It is significant that while none
of us want taxes to go up, the cost of proper-
ly maintaining our infrastructure and paying
employees that keep our streets and borough
safe and in good repair continues to cost more
each year. Your elected officials continue to
be frugal while maintaining our borough
responsibly.
Our employees and all first responders
continue to be the greatest asset to the bor-
ough. Over the last four years the storms have
come and they have done a remarkable job at
keeping our roads open and us safe. The
Mayor and Council wish to once again thank
them for their continuous efforts in keeping
us safe and maintaining the borough to the
standards we have set."
In Washington Township news, Township
Administrator Andrew Coppola said in a
phone interview last week that officials are
currently working on a Naughright Road
project, and it should be finished by July 25.
Repaving will occur within the next week or
two, Coppola said.
The drainage portion of the project is
already completed, he said, and added that the
repaving will occur between Nancy Drive
and Janet Terrace on Naughright.
After this, township officials expect the
county to begin working on Schooley's
Mountain Road, Coppola said. Prep work
will be starting soon, he said, likely by the
end of the month. There will be paving and
guiderails will be constructed. The work will
occur on Schooley's Mountain Road from
where it intersects with Route 24, back up to
the police department building.
Also in Washington Township news, the
Green Festival and Family Fun Day will be
held at Rock Spring Park, on Saturday, Aug.
16. At 11:30 am, there will be a historic base-
ball game. Entrance is free, hot dogs, ham-
burgers, corn and popcorn are $1 each. See
website www.washtwpmorris.org. Food is
donated by Chester Meat Market and Ort
Farms.
Coppola said spots are still available for
sponsors.
Starting at noon, there will be "green" ven-
dors, local organizations and an obstacle
course. The Green Festival is sponsored by
the Washington Township Green Team, and
Family Fun Day by the Washington
Township Recreation Advisory Committee.
The Township's Clean Communities program
is sponsoring shows by Rizzos Reptiles at
noon and 1 p.m. and the Grand Falloons at 2
p.m.The event ends at 4 pm.
Budget News...
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E
lements Massage in Chester has
reopened under new ownership and
management. Located at 170 Route
206 South in the Streets of Chester
Shopping Mall, Elements Massage is now
serving the communities of West Morris
County.
What sets Elements apart is our ability
to consistently provide a highly customized
massage to meet the unique needs of each
client, whether it is to provide relief from
pain or stress or to simply help them relax,
said Studio Manager, Samantha Mazura.
We are thrilled to have this opportunity to
become a part of the West Morris business
community and make a positive impact in
our clients lives.
Once viewed as an expensive splurge,
Elements is making therapeutic massage
increasingly affordable and available to
time-starved consumers who recognize the
value of massage in maintaining their over-
all health and wellness. Those who receive
regular massages benefit from lower levels
of stress hormones, a heightened immune
system, increase in circulation, and many
other benefits.
At Elements, we spend the time with you
to understand your bodys problem areas,
learn about your wellness goals and expect-
ed outcomes. We then match you to one of
our skilled professional therapists for a cus-
tom massage experience. Our Therapists
will check in with you during and after your
massage to verify that you are comfortable
and your needs and expectations are being
met. Based upon your needs, your massage
may include the following modalities, Deep
Tissue, Trigger Point, Sports and Stretch,
Hot Stone and Swedish. We also offer
Prenatal and other specialty techniques.
The Elements commitment is to focus on
providing a true therapeutic experience. Of
the thousands of massages we provide each
tear, we always treat your massage as our
most important. Whether you need relief
from pain, release of tension, stress reduc-
tion or simply to relax and feel your best,
Elements Therapeutic Massage of Chester
is committed to promoting your well-being.
The Chester studio is open seven days a
week, welcomes walk-ins and offers a
Elements Massage Now Open In Chester
membership program that allows clients to
receive regular, discounted massage therapy
services. Our Wellness Program is month-
to-month, with no long term contract. You
can cancel at any time with a 30 day notice.
You may also share your session with an
associate member at no additional cost. For
more information or to book an appoint-
ment or purchase a gift card, please call
(908) 888 2071, or visit our website at
www.elementsmassage.com/chester
L
ast month, Dr. Ira
Goldberg was elect-
ed as a Top Dentist
by his peers. Every year NJ
Monthly Magazine surveys
all dentists in the state, and
Dr. Ira Goldberg received
enough votes to be awarded
this honor.
Dr. Goldberg, founder of
Morris County Dental
Associates, LLC in
Succasunna, has been
receiving more and more
recognition in the commu-
nity. Other awards he has
received include: Best Of
The Best by the Daily
Record, Americas Top
Dentist by the Consumer
Research Council of
America, and Top Dentist
by NJ Top Docs.
I am very grateful that
my colleagues, patients, and
community appreciate all
that we have to offer here at
Morris County Dental. I
hope that we can continue to
provide excellent service.
Every day we strive to ful-
fill our mantra,
Experience, Compassion,
& Quality.
Dr. Goldberg provides
general, implant, and cos-
metic services to a wide
spectrum of patients, from
toddlers to seniors. His out-
Local Dentist, Dr. Ira Goldberg, Elected as a NJ Top Dentist
standing staff caters to fam-
ilies for routine cleanings
and checkups, and he excels
at dental implant services.
He holds multiple levels of
distinctions in multiple
implant organizations.
One popular service Dr.
Goldberg offers is free con-
sultations. We understand
this difficult economy
makes people carefully con-
sider where they spend their
hard-earned dollars, so
before someone commits to
long-needed dental prob-
lems, we want to be sure
they will be comfortable
with us. This is why we
offer free consultations.
Morris County Dental
Associates is located in
Succasunna at the Roxbury
Mall. For more informa-
tion, you can visit the web-
site at www.DrIraGoldberg
.com or call the office at
973-328-1225.
E
xperience the best of Robotic
Technology by assembling and tak-
ing home your very own Robotic
Arm Edge! You will also compete in our
minds in motion battles free building with
hundreds of robotic parts! Robotic Arm
Technology Camp is for ages 9 to 13 sched-
uled for July 28-August 1 from 9am-12pm
at Schooleys Mountain Firehouse. For
detail information about the class visit our
website at www.wtmorris.org. A nonre-
fundable fee of $160 is due before July 21,
2014. On July 21st the fee will increase to
$170. For more information please contact
the office at (908) 876-5941.
H
ighlands Presbyterian Church
Annual BBQ Dinner and Artisan
Vendor Market, 3 Heath Lane,
Long Valley, on August 16, 2014 from 4 pm
to 7 pm . Adults - $11.00, Seniors - $9.00,
Children - $5.00. Delicious bbq chicken,
potatoes, corn, veggies, beverage and
dessert.
For more information visit our website at
hpchurch.org, or call 908-246-8078
Vendor set up is at 3pm. Interested
Vendors should contact Lyn Smith at 908-
832-7732.
O
n Monday, July 28, 2014 at noon
Lunch n Learn Dance Yourself
Fit! - Sponsored by the Senior
Resource Center, Washington Twp. Public
Library, 37 . Springtown Rd, Long Valley.
Professional Dance Instructor, Davis
Cross of Cross Dance, will talk about the
benefits of dance as a form of exercise for
Seniors. David will demonstrate how dance
can improve flexibility, stamina, balance
and fitness. Learn how to use low-impact
dance movement in order to stay physically
fit & feel better mentally!
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go
to www.wtpl.org to sign up for this pro-
gram!
Washington Twp.
Robotic Arm Technology Camp
Lunch n Learn
at the Washington Twp. Library
Annual BBQ Dinner and Artisan Vendor Market
By Joseph Stanley Kurp
T
he town of Chester sure looked for-
ward to an exciting highlight of
every summer as the Chester Fire
Department hosted its annual carnival the
nights of June 24th-28th at Chubb Park,
located on West Main Street.
Over hundreds of people attended the
annual carnival over the last few nights fil-
ing into Chubb Park night after night ready
to take part in the festivities. Carnival goers
had the chance to ride carnival rides like the
gravitorn, tea cups, slide, and merry go
round and eat tasty foods like hot dogs,
hamburgers, popcorn, and cotton candy.
The carnival goers also had the chance to
enjoy relaxing fire truck rides, held by
members of the fire department as the fire
Firemans Carnival Brings out Exciting Memories
trucks rode around Chubb Park and espe-
cially the Chester area.
Although the rides, food, and fire truck
rides were important highlights of the
Chester Carnival, the most popular high-
light of the annual carnival was the annual
fireworks night held the night of Friday
June 27th. The fireworks had carnival goers
amazed and excited as they fired over the
nighttime sky.
The carnival sure is a great event to
have in Chester every summer said Neil
Eratf, the Carnival Volunteer Chairman for
the Chester Fire Co. I feel that the commu-
nity and our fire department like having it
because it is rewarding to see the families
coming out every year and enjoying all that
it has to offer.
Although another year of it has come and
gone, the Chester Firemans Carnival has
proven to become a major hit every year
and seeks to continue to delight visitors in
the near future.
E
very year the Chester Lions Club
offers numerous $1,000 scholarships
to High School Seniors residing in
Chester, Mendham and Washington
Township in Morris County. The awards
are based on academic success, school and
community service and leadership skills.
Extenuating circumstances are also consid-
ered.
This year, 2014, after extensive delibera-
tion, the following students have been cho-
sen to receive a Chester Lions Club
Scholarship to be used to further their edu-
cation:
From Hackettstown: Megan C. Forziati,
Marcia Beth Schleppy, Nicole Linn
Carraher, Sophie Amelia Elmo.
From Long Valley: Lyndsey Grace
Regis, Alexandria Taylor Boniakowski,
Christina Lee Egan, Taylor Alexis Brown,
Emily Grace Burger, Aaron Bao Vinh, Yun
Ling.
From Mendham: Joseph Lamberto,
Ursula Widocki.
From Chester: Timothy Iverson, Gina
Romano, Joseph Esposito.
Those interested in further information
regarding charitable causes, scholarships or
Lionism please contact Phil Savell at 908
879 6543 or visit our website at
Chesterlionsclubnj.com.
Chester Lions Club Offers
Numerous $1,000 Scholarships
S
t. Michael Parish, located at 4 Church St., Netcong, it hosting its 13th
Annual Vacation Bible School August 4th through August 8th, from
8:45am-12 pm for children entering grades K-5
The theme this year is Weird Animals!
for registration info please call 973-347-1465
Vacation Bible School
at St. Michael Parish
Breakthrough Treatment Now Available In Long Valley
Imagine thirty to forty years ago if you were told that lasers
would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments
would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token
would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed
using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scien-
tists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without turn-
ing or twisting movements?
Advances in computers and engineering technologies have
been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to both ana-
lyze and treat the human body in such a way that was never before
realized.
According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, This new form of comput-
erized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazes even the
most skeptical patients. Its called the ProAdjuster and is the latest,
state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in
the Long Valley area
The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the
spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is
often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and else-
where in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular condi-
tions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients
say that its like getting a mini-massage.
It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any
joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plan-
tar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance
companies including medicare.
Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, the secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its
advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest
amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely pre-
cise adjustment. He says that Even though traditional forms of
adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique
because of how gentle it is and does not involve
any twisting, especially in the neck. Many peo-
ple love getting adjusted with traditional manual
techniques, all of which are safe and effective,
but there are a large number of people who never
get to experience the amazing benefits of chiro-
practic because they are scared to have their
spines adjusted in that way, says Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, Now,
there is no longer a reason for anyone to be weary. The
ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about
going to a chiropractor, but hasnt yet made that decision. Dr.
Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to be able to experience these
same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions,
the ProAdjuster may be the answer youve been looking for
Low back discomfort Fibromyalgia
Sciatic nerve pain * Planter Fascitis
Neck and shoulder pain Knee or hip pain
TMJ dysfunction Scoliosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Arthritis
Headaches Sports injuries
Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable and
extremely gentle. There is no guesswork, and its safe for indi-
viduals of all ages. Call our office today and mention this article
to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-point your prob-
lem area and see how the ProAdjuster can help. Call within the
next 7 days and you will also receive a complimentary nerve
stress scan and computerized muscle test that can show the areas
of your stress and how its affecting your body. Call 908-876-
8777 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan.
(Reg. $125)
This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier
lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent,
painful condition. Call us today.
Dr. Michael S. Hyjek
2 Mountain View Ave., Long Valley, NJ 07853
drmike@provalleychiro.com
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Dr. Michael S. Hyjek uses the ProAdjuster to analyze
a patients spine and pin-point areas of nerve impinge-
ment syndrome causing malfunction and pain.
T
he Long Valley Woman's Club
awarded 6 scholarships to graduating
seniors at the awards Assembly on
June 18th at WMCHS. Taken into consid-
eration were academic achievements and
involvement in extracurricular activities in
the Washington Township community.
Students receiving scholarships are:
Meghan Forziati, Kelsey Cronin, Christina
Egan and Kyle Guldner. The Dr. Rufino
Music Scholarship went to Morgan Hessel.
The Morris County VoTech Scholarship
went to Hannah Schlumph.
Presenters from the Woman's Club were
Eileen Croot and Pat Head.
These scholarships are made possible by
the public support of the Long Valley
Woman's Club fundraisers, one being the
Antique Show at the Long Valley Middle
School in February.
For information about the club and mem-
bership contact Tracy D'Amelio at 908-
876-4880, Membership Chair.
Long Valley Woman's Club Awards
Scholarships To West Morris Central Seniors
C
ome to the phenomenon frequently
known as ghost hunting, led by
Ghost-One, a group with over 25
years of paranormal experience. Join Ghost-
Ones expert staff who uses investigative
tools to conduct readings on the grounds of
Fosterfields and inside The Willows, the
1854 Gothic Revival house. This program is
designed for participants ages 16 and older.
Paranormal Evenings are offered on
Saturdays: August 2, September 27, and
November 8, at 7:45 p.m. to approximately
11:00 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical
Farm. This program is designed for partici-
pants ages 16 and older. For more informa-
tion, or to register, call 973.631.5077 or
visit friendsoffosterfields.org. The fee for
this exciting event is $45 per person. All
programs are rain or shine, no refunds.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is locat-
ed at 73 Kahdena Road in Morris Township.
Paranormal Evenings at
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
T
he annual Peach Festival and Country
Auction will be held Sat. Aug. 2,
2014 on the historic church grounds
of Community Presbyterian Church. The
location is 220 Main St. Chester, NJ and the
hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free
and the event is held rain or shine! Peach
pies will be for sale at the Pie Booth and
peach cobbler, home made peach ice cream,
and peach kuchen will be available at the
Dessert Booth. Lunch will be served all day.
Do not miss the Huge White Elephant Tent
with everything under the sun, toys and
games, thousands of books along with
records, CD's, and DVD's, gently used
sporting goods, electronics, and more!
There is also a Baked Goods Booth with
peach treats and peach jams, jellies, and sal-
sas. Please call 908-879 5091 for further
info or go onwww.cpcchester.org.
T
antalize your taste buds with a one-of-
a-kind, five-course dinner experience
prepared by some of the top chefs in
the area. As the sun sets over picturesque
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris
Township, chefs prepare a memorable meal
made up of the finest locally-sourced foods
and wines. Featured Chefs include David
Felton of 90 Acres in Peapack-Gladstone,
Andrea Lekberg of The Artist Baker in
Morristown, Chris Cannon of Jokey Hallow
Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, Chef Jesse,
Personal Chef to the Stars, working in the
Northern New Jersey area with John Legend
and Tyler Perry, and Dan Rothman, and
regional chef for Whole Foods Markets, who
opened the critically acclaimed Stage Left
Caf in New Brunswick, and worked as the
executive chef at The Olde Mill Inn and
Grain House in Basking Ridge. Each unique
and delicious course is inspired by late
19th/early 20th century menus and recipes
from the Fosterfields archives.
One Sunday, August 24 the Friends of
Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill invite you
to take a wagon ride tour around the farm,
enjoy breathtaking views, and celebrate a
century of food and farming. Tours and cock-
tails from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with dinner to fol-
low from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $150
per person. Proceeds benefit educational pro-
grams at Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill.
For more information call 973.285.6534. To
RSVP, visit www.friendsoffosterfields.org
and follow the event registration link.
Annual Peach Festival and Country Auction
Heritage Dinner: A Farm to Table Experience
Spending time at the beach is a popular form of recreation
and keeping cool when temperatures soar. A day of swim-
ming necessitates bringing along supplies, namely towels,
sunscreen and maybe even a bestselling novel. Having a
few dollars on hand also can be beneficial, especially for
those who plan to visit shops or concession stands along the
boardwalk. But keeping your belongings safe at the beach
while you're playing in the water may require a little inge-
nuity.
Many beachgoers want to enjoy the sand and surf.
However, a select number of people visit the beach hoping
to take advantage of vulnerable people who leave their
valuables unattended. When swimmers wade into the water,
potential thieves may be canvassing the personal belong-
ings swimmers leave behind, so it's best that swimmers take
steps to protect their valuables.
* Do not bring valuable items. It is best to leave expensive
tablets, smartphones and jewelry at home if at all possible.
If you are a beach reader, invest in a paperback for summer
reading and leave your e-reader safely at home. Remove
jewelry before you leave for the shore. Rings, earrings and
necklaces can come off in rough surf and be lost forever.
Flaunting a lot of jewelry could make you a target for theft.
Establish a beach wardrobe of inexpensive attire that won't
be missed if they happen to be stolen.
* Don't advertise what you have. Avoid flashing cash or
credit cards at the beach. Try not to showcase certain items,
such as mp3 players or costly cameras, that you brought
along to the beach.
* Camouflage money. Wallets left behind on the sand
become easy targets. Find ways to keep money and other
belongings out of sight. A good idea is to use an empty sun-
block container as a money holder. Clean it thoroughly and
allow to dry. Cut the container in half or cut the neck of the
bottle enough so you can easily insert cash, phones and
keys. Stashed with other beach supplies, sunscreen will not
look out of place. Women can store money in a sanitary
napkin wrapper as another option. Any container that would
blend in with other beach supplies will suffice.
* Keep cash and cards to a minimum. The beach is not the
place to bring all vital documents and large amounts of
cash. Carry only what's needed, which may include only a
few dollars and a driver's license. Should personal effects
become stolen or get swept away by the waves, it is much
easier to only replace a few items instead of the contents of
an entire wallet.
* Set up camp far from the incoming tide. Sometimes the
incoming surf is a greater danger than potential thieves
patrolling the sand. If the tide is coming in or if the waves
grow rough, clothing, shoes, towels, and other belongings
can be quickly dragged out to sea. It may require a bit of a
hike to the water, but placing blankets, tents and umbrellas
far enough inland on the beach can save your belongings
from being washed away.
Ensure a trip to the beach is a safe and enjoyable venture.
Keep money, keys and other personal effects in mind when
packing for your trip.
Protect Your Belongings at the Beach
By Cheryl Conway
N
o more sitting watching movies and
eating popcorn and candy at this
facility- the former movie theater in
Chester is now a high-tech modernized gym
offering the latest and greatest in exercise.
Opened for about two months now, the
Nitroflex Gym has taken over the former
Clearview Cinema 6 Theater in Chester. In
the first week of opening May 31, 230 new
members signed up.
The 15,000 sq. ft. facility has a lot to offer
its members including three studios, full-
service spa, child care, upper level lounge,
free-weight area, core zone area, cardio class-
es, trainers, monkey bars and even blue lights
shining in the evening to set the tone.
The blue light, It gives the gym a differ-
ent perspective, says Steve Tylee, owner of
the Nitroflex Gym. Thats the look I wanted
to try to achieve. It gives you a different
atmosphere. Its almost like a night club. It
probably energizes them; its that wow fac-
tor.
An Open House is set for Sat., July 19,
inviting prospective members a free trial from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to workout, try a class or
check out the weight room, to Xpereince the
Xtraordinary as it is written on the wall in
the gym by a local artist.
Tylee, owner of Nitrofit in Cedar Knolls,
decided to open a second gym in his home-
town of Chester after persuaded by local res-
idents.
When the movie theater went out of busi-
ness, Tylee approached the owner in June
2012 requesting to lease the space for his
gym. During the two-year long process for
renovations, variances and permits, Tylee
opened a sales center in the same strip mall
right next to Marshals to offer a pre-sale
membership rate.
When the expected opening date of the
new gym was delayed by six months, Tylee
decided to use his sales center as a temporary
gym in April 2013. The project was delayed
from construction issues. Transforming six
theaters into a gym involved knocking down
walls.
We started knocking walls down, it was
structurally unsafe, says Tylee. We had to
redesign the inside, knock down the second
floor, build a new second floor. They also
built a new main entrance, a huge storefront
of glass, measuring 50 feet long and 18 feet
high.
Besides construction issues, the fierce
winter took many of his construction workers
away from the job site to plow since many
also worked as plow-guys for the town.
Every time it snowed, they were out
plowing a lot of snowstorms, says Tylee.
Despite the delays, the finished product
was worth the wait. Men, women, children
and the elderly- ages 12 to 80- can enjoy all
types of equipment and classes.
With its high ceilings and second floor
mezzanine, the 15,000 sq. feet facility has
three studios for group fitness; yoga and 100
degree hot yoga; and a spin studio with 25
spin bikes.
Offered as part of the membership are 56
fitness classes per week taught by 25 instruc-
tors such as Hot Yoga, Spin, Bar Method,
Zumba, Body Pump, Step aerobics, Boot
Camp and a new class- Piloxin which com-
bines Pilates and boxing. Nitrocore is another
class that includes 30 minutes of abs;
Nitrosilver Stars is a group fitness class for
the elderly.
I branded everything with Nitrobrand,
says Tylee. Nitroryde is the name for his
spin studio; Nitrozen is for the yoga studio;
Hottest Health Club Open In Chester
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and Nitrocize is the group fitness studio.
Tylee also plans to offer another new class,
Surf-n-slide, which is a balance/core class
using a surf board and slide mat.
In addition to a weight area, cardio area,
trainer and core zone area is 36 feet of mon-
key bars with astro-turf underneath for
sprints.
For personal training, ten trainers are on
staff for a separate fee.
The full-service spa includes two treat-
ment rooms for wax, facials, doctor of botox,
hot stone, Swedish, aromatherapy and sports
massage.
The upper level lounge that looks over the
gym provides an area with comfy chairs
and energy drinks, pre-workout drinks, water,
organic salads, protein muffins. Robins Nest
Restaurant in Chester has been providing the
grab and go selections.
In the entranceway, members can unwind
at the circular bar station set up to use I-
phones and I-pads.
The state-of the-art bathroom and locker
facilities include five-star spa like porcelain
tile from Italy, 85 private mahogany lockers,
infra-red saunas, rain showers, shampoos,
conditioners and shower gels, and towel serv-
ice.
Tylee hired a local artist- Zar- to design the
gyms logo and draw black silhouettes of peo-
ple exercising on the 100-foot wall of the
main gym.
We offer a lot more for the money, says
Tylee. We are very upscale. We have indi-
vidual saunas, five star locker rooms, offering
new classes other gyms dont offer.
We priced ourselves right in the middle,
Tylee says. When people walk through that
gym, people look and their mouths drop
open.
A variety of memberships are offered such
as an annual $59 monthly membership and
$99 registration fee; or $75 month no annual
contract; class fee of $15; and special dis-
counts for students, seniors, municipal work-
ers and police, fire or emergency service
workers.
From England, Tylee came to the United
States 10 years ago when his wife was trans-
ferred with Wyndham Hotels to work in
Parsippany. Always into body building and
named three times Mr. England as a body
builder, Tylee started out as a personal trainer
with one client and opened his first gym-
Nitrofit, in 2008.
For more information, call 908-879-1006.
Hours are Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun., 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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M
orris Countys twelfth National
Night Out, hosted by the Morris
County Park Police and the
Morris County Park Commission, returns to
Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township
on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
with more FREE attractions. Fire, police,
and rescue units are on hand to demonstrate
a wide range of skills and equipment that
bring awareness to the community with spe-
cial emphasis on family and the multitude
of services available to enrich their lives.
Dozens of municipal, county, and state law
enforcement agencies participate, and are
available for questions.
There will be FREE food, drinks, enter-
tainment, ice-skating, giveaways, and
attractions offering attendees one of the
nations best Nights Out. Each year since
2007, the National Association of Town
Watch (NATW) named the Morris Countys
National Night Out event a National Award
Winner. The Morris County National
Night Out for the past seven years has
received national recognition because it
offers a comprehensive array of participat-
ing agencies to educate the public on avail-
able community services, says Chief Dave
Doyle of the Morris County Park Police. In
addition to the exhibits, there is FREE ice-
skating, hands-on activities, FREE give-
aways, an opportunity to explore fire trucks,
police vehicles, and more. Our most popu-
lar activity is the childrens ID program.
This year, National Night Out overflows
with amusements. Investigate the essential
equipment of police, fire, and emergency
vehicles, such as motorcycles, ambulances,
all-terrain vehicles, fire engines, and squad
cars. Visit the horses of the Morris County
Park Polices award-winning Mounted
Equestrian Unit. Groove to the tunes of DJ
and live performances. The Morris County
Park Police are once again offering the most
popular FREE Child ID cards, an initiative
launched in 2000 that registers more than
1,000 children annually.
Chief Dave Doyle and the Morris
County Park Police ensure public safety
throughout Morris County, and provide
assistance to other area agencies. The
department currently patrols park facilities
with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain
vehicles, and horses. For more information,
please visit wwwmorrisparks.net or contact
Lieutenant Gabe DiPietro at
gdepietro@morrisparks.net.
National Night Out
at Mennen Sports Arena
by Michele Guttenberger
I
n 1909 Thomas Edison made the fortuitous trip to visit
his good friend Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne
Clemens) along with his friend George Eastman of
Eastman Kodak. They brought along the movie equipment-
Edisons kinetograph camera and Eastman Kodak celluloid
film to record friend Mark Twain and his two daughters at
his final Stormfield home in Redding CT. This film was
going to be part of the story of The Prince and Pauper. In
1909 the technology had not yet been invented for com-
bined audio and video recording. One year later Mark
Twain died at the age of 74. His daughter Jean who
appeared in this movie clip died in 1909 at the age of 29
from a sudden heart attack. This would be the only video
of Mark Twain and the film is now part of the Smithsonian
collection in Washington DC.
Even though in this period of technology could not cap-
ture sound on movie film, voice recordings were available
many years before movie film. In 1891 Mark Twain
attempted to dictate his novella An American Claimant on
Edisons wax cylinders but all 48 recorded cylinders were
lost. Later Twain read his stories with the newly improved
technical quality of the phonograph at the Edison studio in
New York City. However, these finished voice recordings
were stored at the West Orange facility and in 1914 they
were destroyed by fire. The wonderful narrative voice of
Mark Twain that people experienced during his live stage
presentations was lost forever. Actors who got to listen to
his voice did their best at giving impersonations of this dis-
tinctive voice. It is these impersonations that have been
handed down that gives the essence of this famous authors
voice today.
Today we can still replicate the old film technology that
Edison and Eastman had started. The Thomas Edison West
Orange NPS will offer on Sunday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m.
(RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 973-736-0550 ext.
89) a special film production event. Participants will use the
technologies and practices originally used by Thomas
Edison in collaboration with MONO NO AWARE.
Workshop participants will re-enact classic kinetoscope
films at the Black Maria with props provided by FilmBiz. .
It will be the same movie production the Edison studios did
in the late 1800s. They will capture short sequences on
black and white reversal film stock. All the films will be
processed on site and presented at a special screening that
will take place at 4:00 p.m. The films will then be scanned
and transferred to HD by DiJiFi for participants to share
with friends and family online. During the workshop, the
cinema arts non-profit MONO NO AWARE will introduce
the celluloid film format created in 1889 by George
Eastman that allowed Thomas Alva Edison to develop the
motion picture camera in 1891. It was a partnership and
friendship that gave way to the birth of motion pictures in
America
Please visit Thomas Edisons West Orange lab where
you can view these short films and take a look at the Black
Maria studio. 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 website for more details
http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.ht
Thomas Edison And George Eastman Video Their Friend Mark Twain
Reserve To Make Your Own Film Project At The West Orange Edison Studio
Deborah Waddell,
Dipl. Ac., C.A.
Valley Professional Center, 59 East Mill Road (Rt. 24),
Suite 2-201-A, Long Valley, New Jersey, 07853 (908) 876-3643
Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues
Musculo-skeletal and Neurological
Upper Respiratory Tract
Gastrointestinal Disorders Reproductive System
SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES
Deborah Torrance,
Dipl. Ac., C.A.
A
rthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the
United States and is the leading cause of disability.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated
70 million people) is affected.
For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be
avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of
50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate
over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed with
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis isn't just one disease; it's a complex disorder that
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.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis
in the United States, affecting an estimated 21 million adults.
OA begins with the breakdown of joint cartilage, resulting in
pain and stiffness.
OA commonly affects the joints of the fingers, knees,
hips, and spine. Other joints affected less frequently include
the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. When OA is found
in a less frequently affected joint, there is usually a history of
injury or unusual stress to that joint. Work-related repetitive
injury and physical trauma may contribute to the develop-
ment of OA. If you have a strenuous job that requires repeti-
tive bending, kneeling, or squatting, for example, you may be
at high risk for OA of the knee.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect many different joints
and, in some people, other parts of the body as well, includ-
ing the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the
joint lining, called the synovium, can cause pain, stiffness,
swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also
lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can
last a long time and can be a disease of flaresups (active
symptoms) and remissions (few to no symptoms).
Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis with Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine
According to Chinese medical theory, arthritis arises when
the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes blocked.
This blockage is called, "bi" type pain and is widely studied
and successfully treated using a combination of acupuncture
and/or Chinese herbs.
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 if the blockage of Qi
(arthritis) is caused by the pathogen wind, cold, damp or
damp-heat.
Traditional Chinese Medicine does not recognize arthritis
as one particular syndrome. Instead, it aims to treat the spe-
cific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a
variety of techniques such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs,
and lifestyle/dietary recommendations to restore imbalances
found in the body. Therefore, if 10 patients are treated with
Oriental medicine for joint pain, each of these 10 patients will
receive a unique, customized treatment with different
acupuncture points, different herbs and different lifestyle and
diet recommendations.
The Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture points to treat Arthritis are located all over
the body, not just directly over the affected area. During the
acupuncture treatment, tiny needles could be placed along
your legs, arms, shoulders, and perhaps even your little toe!
The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary.
Typical treatments last from 20 to 30 minutes, with the
patient being treated one or two times a week. Some symp-
toms are relieved after the first treatment, while more severe
or chronic ailments often require multiple treatments.
Chinese Herbs for Arthritis
There are many Chinese Herbal formulas that are pre-
scribed for arthritis. Your acupuncturist will examine you,
take a look at the onset of your condition and learn your signs
and symptoms to determine which herbs are best for you.
Here are some commonly prescribed Chinese herbal for-
mulas for arthritis:
Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (juan bi tang)-
For joint pain that increases with cold and is possibly accom-
panied by heaviness and numbness in the limbs.
Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anamerrhena Decoction
(gui zhi shoa you zhi mu tang)-For swollen and painful joints
that are warm to the touch and worse at night.
Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction (du huo
Acupuncture For Arthritis
ji sheng tang)- For heavy and painful sensations at fixed loca-
tions in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied
by weakness and stiffness.
Studies on Acupuncture and Arthritis
Several studies have shown that acupuncture can help
people with arthritis and related auto-immune diseases.
In one Scandinavian study 25 percent of arthritis patients
who had been scheduled for knee surgery cancelled their
operations after acupuncture treatment. In the study,
researchers compared acupuncture with advice and exercise
for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip. Thirty-two
patients awaiting a total hip replacement were separated into
2 groups. One group received one 10-minute and five 25-
minute sessions of acupuncture, and the other group received
advice and hip exercises over a 6-week period.
Patients were assessed for pain and functional ability:
Patients in the acupuncture group showed significant
improvements, while no significant changes were reported in
the group that received advice and exercise therapy. The
results of this study indicate that acupuncture is more effec-
tive than advice and exercise for the treatment of osteoarthri-
tis of the hip.
Another study at the University of Maryland showed that
elderly arthritis patients with knee pain due to arthritis
improved significantly when acupuncture was added to their
treatment.
The randomized clinical trial, performed at the University
of Maryland School of Medicine, determined whether
acupuncture was a clinically safe and effective adjunctive
therapy for older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
1. Safe Alternative to Medication
Even without the studies, the popularity of acupuncture
for arthritis continues to grow because more and more people
have found significant relief from Oriental Medicine without
the negative side effects that come from Western pharmaceu-
ticals.
Lifestyle and Dietary Instructions
Your diet plays a crucial role in helping you avoid or con-
trol arthritis. The first objective of a healthy diet is to help
you lose weight if you are overweight. Being overweight can
cause additional stress to your joints. Did you know that for
every 10 pounds you lose about 40 pounds of pressure comes
off your knees?
The second way a balanced, varied diet can help ease the
pain of arthritis is by providing vitamins and minerals that
keep your joints healthy and avoiding damp foods such as
dairy products and greasy or spicy foods. There are many
foods that actually exacerbate inflammation and patients are
taught which foods to avoid to help reduce or eliminate pain.
If you have arthritis or knee or hip pain, vitamin C and
vitamin D can help prevent bone and cartilage destruction.
References:
Acupuncture.com, by Diane Joswick, Acupuncture for
Arthritis
Rheumatology in Chinese Medicine, 2002. By G.
Guillaume & M. Chieu
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies, 1990.
By Dan Bensky & Randall Barolet
Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text By Shanghai
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1981
Please Note: The views and opinions of these columns does not reflect the view and opinions of MJ Media LLC. Contact the individual writers with your feedback.
By Diane Sori
I
told John Kerry and General Allen, the
Americans expert: We live here, I live
here, I know what we need to ensure
the security of Israels people.
-Benjamin Netanyahu's response to John
Kerry's saying he knows what's best for Israel
NEVER AGAIN!...a powerful message
sent to proclaim for all to hear that any who
wish to kidnap and murder Israeli children,
that any who wish to terrorize Israeli citizens,
and that any who support these actions...that
they are to be put on notice that Benjamin
Netanyahu has had enough...he's had enough
of Barack HUSSEIN Obama trying to order
him to return Israel to her now indefensible
pre-'67 borders... and he's had more than
enough of Obama's bloviating mouthpiece,
John 'Swiftboat' Kerry, speaking on Obama's
behalf telling him to show 'restraint' against
those wishing to wipe Israel off the map.
But guess what...that will NEVER happen
as payback is and will indeed be a b*tch...and
Israeli air strikes will make sure of that. So far
Israel has carried out more than 1,200 air
strikes against Hamas...as Hamas and other
(Obama funded and supported) terrorist
organizations are using their 10,000+ rocket
arsenal to try and reach their goal of annihilat-
ing the Jewish state.
And as the 'so-called' but non-existent
Palestinians lobbed almost 700 rockets and
mortars at Israel this week, they have the
unmitigated gall to whine that Israel has
caused 157 civilian deaths (at the time of this
writing) but that Israel is claiming NO casual-
ties of their own in the five days since they
started retaliation bombing and rocket attacks
on Gaza...but guess what...that's too damn
bad for if they don't want collateral damage
then they should NOT have started messing
with Israel...it really is that simple.
And as warning sirens continue to be
heard throughout Israel, disrupted daily life
throughout the country, Israeli troops have
now exchanged gunfire with what's believed
to be Hezbollah (and possibly Muslim
Brotherhood) fighters from across the
Lebanon border after two rockets were fired
from there at northern Israel. This is surely
NOT good folks for NOT only are these some
of the same groups that Barack HUSSEIN
Obama gives our American taxpayer dollars
to (without our permission may I add}, but
may also be an attempt by these Muslim
deviants to open up a second front against
Israel....and doing so while Obama sits back
with a smirk on his face as he is once again
the one responsible for the knife being dug
deeper into Israel's back.
So as Israel amasses troops along the Gaza
border in preparation for a likely ground inva-
sion of Gaza and possibly the West Bank as
well...Obama and crew still keep urging
Netanyahu to show restraint...as in Israel is
being told to NOT defend herself even as
international flights are being told NOT to
land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport because
militants from Gaza continue to hurl hun-
dreds of rockets in the direction of the airport.
But thankfully, the Iron Dome...a partially
U.S. funded Israeli developed rocket defense
system... has intercepted more than 130
incoming rockets thus preventing any major
damage to Israeli cities and to the popula-
tion...again probably much to the chagrin of
our Muslim-in-chief.
And as Israel ignores the U(seless)
N(ations) Security Council's call for a cease-
fire...a call that only condemns Israel I might
add...and a call that urges Israel to respect 'in-
ternational humanitarian laws' and stop the
loss of life...Israel has now widened their
range of Gaza bombing targets to include
civilian targets with Hamas ties. And they
will be hitting northern Gaza "with great
force" to end the rocket attacks coming from
there. Warning north Gaza residents to evac-
uate the city, Israel is determined to put an
end to this nonsense once and for all by tar-
geted 158 known persons affiliated with
Hamas, along with a mosque where Hamas
stores rockets and weapons....and when you
think about it those anything but innocent
Muslim barbarians should consider them-
selves lucky that Israel has NOT yet called on
even one of their 350 little 'friends' to blow
them back to the Dark Ages where they seri-
ously belong.
And what are Gaza officials doing after
Israel's warning...and remember Israel always
does what it says it will do...unlike our
Muslim-in-chief who draws red lines in the
sand and then erases them...their Interior
Ministry is urging north Gaza residents to
ignore Israel's warnings and to stay in their
homes, saying the announcement was Israeli
"psychological warfare" and an attempt to
create confusion and NOTHING more.
Just proves they are NOT only barbarians
but just plain clueless as well for while they
were telling the so-called non-existent
Palestinians NOT to leave their homes Israel
struck the home of Gaza's police chief
Tayseer Al-Batsh, killing 18 terrorists and
wounding 35, critically wounding Al-Batsh
himself.
They were warned and they ignored the
warning thus equating to a few less terrorists
in the world...well done Israel.
So as the situation continues to escalate
between Israel and the so-called but non-exis-
tent Palestinians...the bottom line remains as
By Harlin Parker
F
or those of us who believe in freedom,
in individual liberty, the march of the
Tea Partiers, the fanaticism of todays
right wingers and of the religious fundamen-
talists is downright depressing. They just
dont get it. No, you guys, liberty does not
mean you have the right to oppress others.
You do not have the right to require that other
people adhere to your rigid ideologies, espe-
cially your constrained religious views.
Let alone the unrelenting efforts of the right
wing religious fundamentalists to denigrate
science and to impose their religious views in
our schools, be it the teaching of creationism
or mandatory public prayer in the classroom,
these people now want to bend the non-
believing employees of for-profit companies
to adhere to the owners religious doctrines.
And they have just scored a big victory for
themselves with a feckless 5-4 Supreme
Court decision that is as wrong as any
Supreme Court decision has ever been. The
infamous Dredd Scott decision held that
black people were not, actually, people.
Those people were chattel. Things to be
bought and sold. With the Hobby Lobby
decision, this Supreme Court majority contin-
ues its equally bizarre reasoning and affirma-
tion that companies are people. And not
only are companies people, but for-profit
companies can have religious beliefs and can
impose them on its employees.
The Roberts court has been described as
following a jurisprudence of the feeble.
And I couldnt agree more. Clarence Thomas
is a dolt. Antonin Scalia is an ideologue who
masquerades as an intellectual. He gets away
with it because, unlike Thomas, hes articu-
late. Add in Samuel Alito and on just about
any question, its pretty darn easy to know
beforehand how theyll vote. And thats a
base of three.
To reasonable people, it really doesnt take
much intellectual heft to understand that peo-
ple are people. Corporations are a legal con-
struct, a way for people to conduct commerce
Never Again! Liberty for All
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that limits their personal liability, without
which todays capitalism, with its requisite
risk taking, would grind to a halt. I assure
you that the Bill of Rights was not written
with corporations in mind.
The idea that for-profit corporations, those
that exist and benefit from the very secular
laws which were passed by government and
are paid for by everyone, no matter what reli-
gion, or no religion, have some kind of right
to impose dictates to their employees based
upon the owners religious beliefs is absurd.
No matter what this feeble court may believe,
the Hobby Lobby decision will open the
floodgates, as we already see happening, to
religious zealots pushing some equally
absurd notion that they possess some reli-
gious liberty to impose their religious beliefs
on others.
This really isnt all that hard, folks. If the
owners of Hobby Lobby really dont want to
take birth control medicines (medicines that
are oftentimes vital to a womans health hav-
ing zero to do with pregnancy) then they
dont have to take them. If they have a reli-
gious objection to taking them, they dont
have to. But the Roberts court has turned
common sense on its head.
What about the hotel owners who have a
religious objection to renting out rooms to
unmarried couples? To mixed race couples?
To gay couples? I mean, name the industry.
We can easily find examples of where a busi-
ness owner can, and now will, claim some
religious objection to adhering to our laws.
They can object to serving certain kinds of
customers. They can object to hiring certain
kinds of people. And they will. Oh yes, they
will.
This is America. If you are so religious
that you want to join a church, go ahead. You
want to work for a church? Go ahead. If you
do, be prepared to be of the same faith as that
church. Be prepared to follow that churchs
rules. Its a church. In America, we recog-
nize churches, by any name, as places where
those of organized religions gather and con-
duct their business. But a for-profit business
that does business with the public, in order to
earn money from the public, is not a church.
And no, it is not a person. As the old saying
goes, Ill believe a corporation is a person
when Texas executes one. In the meantime,
with the sad makeup of the current Supreme
Court and the ongoing crusade of right wing
religious fundamentalists, we need to brace
ourselves for an onslaught of court fights
asserting ridiculous notions that ones reli-
gious beliefs trump the civil liberties of
everyone else. A right to impose religious
beliefs on everyone. Good grief. G-d save
us.
Send comments to
harlin@harlinparker.org
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it has been since day one... that this most miserable of
American presidents refuses to stand up for NOT only our ally
and friend but for the only democratic nation in the Middle
East...adding even more credence to his infamous words, "I
will stand with the Muslims if the political winds shift in an
ugly direction."
And in his joining the ranks of the other nations who
always go against doing what is morally and ethically right
concerning Israel, Barack HUSSEIN Obama has
America...has 'We the People' NO matter that most of us stand
strong with Israel... spitting on the memory of the six million
Jews murdered by those who laid the groundwork for the oh
so wanted extermination of the Jewish people...laid the
groundwork for the likes of Obama's Muslim brethren trying
to complete the job set out to be done seven decades ago.
And his actions...or should I say inactions...speak louder
than any words I could ever put down on paper.
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