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Pictured are (l to r) Natalia Wyszynski as St. Elizabeth, Alex Mabb as St Joseph, Deanna Velotti as St Mary.

tudents sung a variety of Christmas songs that correspond with scenes from the birth of Jesus this musical is performed by Kindergarten through the 4th grades. According to the play director Maureen Pinho, It is a blessing that we are able to teach the children about the true meaning of Christmas in the classrooms, as well as share that special message with others coming to our Christmas Show Jesus is Our Joy. As a special treat, Mr. Ernest Jackson the school princioNetco Supermarkets with ShopRite stores in Sussex, Morris and Warren counties announces the dates for the Winter Blood Drive in all stores. Semiannual blood drives are held in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services in summer and winter when blood supplies are typically more critical. These events are part of RoNetcos business philosophy of being Partners in Caring for our Neighbors Families, Homes and Communities. No pre-registration or appointments are required. ShopRites Winter Blood Drive Thursday, January 19, 10:00am to 4:00pm at the

Students of Saint Michael School of Netcong Performed the Musical "Jesus is Our Joy

pal arranged to have Santa visited with the students at the conclusion of the play to thank students for their hard work and excellent performance. The entire school was thankful to Father McHugh and the Pope John High School, Sparta, NJ for providing the use of their facility to accommodate the large amount of spectators. St. Michael School is at 10 Church St, Netcong, NJ. For more information, call 973-347-0039 and speak to Ernest Jackson the school principal.

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enape Valley Patriots Youth Lacrosse program will hold their FINAL registration for the 2012 spring season on February 3rd and February 4th at Lenape Valley High School. Registration is open to boys and girls from Byram, Stanhope and Netcong. Boys 2nd thru 8th grade and girls 4th thru 8th grade are invited to play. The 2012 season will be our 6th year of lacrosse as a boys and girls youth program and early registrations point to another huge turnout of players for the exciting sport now offered as a feeder program for both the boys and girls Varsity and J.V. high school lacrosse teams at Lenape Valley .

2012 Lenape Valley Patriots Youth Lacrosse League FINAL Registration

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Final registration dates are 2/3 from 6pm to 8pm and 2/4 from 9am -12pm at Lenape Valley High School Commons area. Each new registration will be equipped with helmet and pads. Parents are asked to purchase only a lacrosse stick for their child. Our Final 2012 registration cost is $185 for boys and $135 for girls, which includes equipment, insurance, membership to US Lacrosse and initial fundraising donation. . Any questions please visit our website at www.LenapeValleyLacrosse.com or call Kevin Shannon (973) 713-3415 or Chris Cartwright (973) 650-6099

f its vintage costume jewelry and estate pieces that you like, then youll want to stop by the private banquet room of Homers Restaurant during the cold winter months. On the first Saturday of each month of the new year 2012, January 7, February 4 and March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sparkling jewels, bold necklaces, big brooches, cocktail rings, broad bracelets and chandelier earrings will be for sale.

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sticks, jalapeno poppers, and mac & cheese wedges. Don't forget to try an old favorite, the corn dog combo! "Be sure to BYO." Wingman is located at 180 Howard Blvd. 1/4 mile north of Exit 30 on Route 80, Mt Arlington, NJ, next to Cracker Barrel. Tel: 973-770-WING (9464). Check out our website at wingmanwings.com!

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he 2012 Jazz In January series returns to the Centenary Stage Company, January 14-28, showcasing the Denise King Sextet, Diva Jazz Orchestra with a special appearance by Maurice Hines, and the All Star Jazz Jam. All performances are on Saturday evenings at 4PM in the new Sitnik Theatre located at the David and Carol Lackland Building, 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. The jazz series presents the Denise King Sextet, featuring one of the best jazz and blues singers in the Mid-Atlantic. King was first discovered when a writer-guitarist from Philadelphia International Records overheard her singing while she was sweeping her front porch in West Philadelphia. With no formal training, Kings talents naturally developed on her own accord, influenced by her uncles vast album collection of R&B and jazz works. King is renowned for her covers of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan standards. Onstage collaborations include Phil Wright, Cecil McBee, Christian McBride, and Lonnie Plaxico,

Denise King Sextet Kicks Off Jazz in January at the Centenary Stage Company
among others. She continues to interpret jazz with R&B, blues and gospel influences and also provides jazz interpretations of rock and soul hits, including the music of Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. The Denise King Sextet features Lee Smith on Bass, Bruce Cox on drums, Aaron Graves on Piano, Duane Eubanks on Trumpet and Aaron Burton on Tenor Saxophone. Denise King sings pop and jazz standards with touches of the blues, soul and even gospel in a voice steeped in a sophisticated, swinging, sometimes soulful, satin style. AllaboutJazz.com Tickets for the Denise King Sextet are $22.50 in advance and $27.50 on the day of performance. All three events are available for a special subscription price of $70. Tickets are available through the Centenary Stage Company Box Office at 908-9790900, online at www.centenarystageco.org, and at the CSC box office at the David and Carol Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary College. Jazz In January is made possible through Coyne Enterprises and CSC premiere sponsors, Heath Village and Fulton Bank of New Jersey. The Centenary Stage Company is a notfor-profit performing arts series dedicated to serving as a cultural resource for audiences of the Skylands region, with professional music, theatre and dance events and arts education programming throughout the

year. Year-round performances at the Centenary Stage Company are made possible through the generous support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, The Marriott Residence Inn, Mamas and Caf Bacci, and CSC members and sponsors.

loha in the Hawaiian language means hello, but for us it has another meaning, that is Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetic. ALOHA is an international child enrichment and brain development program triggers the usage of both halves of the brain. Mr.Loh Mun Sung in 1993 founded ALOHA Systems by adapting from China and Taiwan and further enhanced it for the purpose of introducing to the children of Malaysia. The tangible process of using ABACUS and the focus on being able to perform complex math problems in mind(mentally with no external tools) work in tandem as a supplemental after school learning program. Our program is unique in various ways small, age based batches with more personalized and exclusive attention to the children, sessions are interactive fun filled and enjoyable to children, well qualified faculties to impart the concepts to children. The parents are impressed with the program and told us that they see positive improvement and changes in their childrens abilities, adaptability, and listening after joining the program. The children enroll in ALOHA programs improve their math skills and enhance their focus, reflexes, memory, creativity, speed and accuracy. In addition, our

ALOHA Mind Math Brain Development Program

Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News - January 2012 - Page 9 program boosts the confidence and selfworth of the children. Currently there are two mental arithmetic program offered by the age group - A Junior program for children between the ages 5 and 8, and Senior Program for children between the ages 8 and 12. These are the prime age for developing mental arithmetic skills. The Junior Level course consists of ten Levels, with 3 months (approximately) period in each level. Senior program works in eight levels and every level lasts for 12 sessions (approximately) the classes are once a week and the time duration of 90 minutes to 2 hours. A performance evaluation is made at the end of each level. We have centers in two locations. One is in 42, Main Street (II Floor), Netcong, NJ 07857 and the other one is in 30 Seney Drive, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. The Director Alamelu Annamalai (known as Ms. Alamu) has a successful track record in child development and passionate about helping children to achieve their fullest potential in life. To learn more or for a FREE Trial Class, visit the center, call us at 973-804-0120 email us at flanders@alohausa.com, BaskingRidge@aloha-usa.com, or go to www.aloha-usa.com.

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oNetco Supermarkets has taken a lead role in having a Netcong police officer on duty to help alleviate and direct traffic in front of the Netcong ShopRite located on Route 46 near the train station. As shoppers navigate through and around the construction on Route 46, the presence of a uniformed officer to assist shoppers entering and exiting the supermarket has been a tremendous help. With additional traffic in the area as shoppers prepare

Netcong police officer, Keith Flaherty, assists with traffic control at the ShopRite of Netcong.

for the upcoming holidays, keeping the traffic moving, as well as seasonal frustrations in check, has helped customers and drivers to maintain their holiday spirit. RoNetcos business philosophy of being Partners in Caring for our Neighbors Families, Homes and Communities even extends to traffic control. RoNetco Supermarkets operates seven ShopRite stores in northwest New Jersey.

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This is the very lovely Annabelle from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is 40 lbs and she is a small pointer mix who is very pregnant right now and about to deliver her puppies. Saved from a high kill shelter at the Eleventh Hour by one of our own volunteers, this wonderful, sweet Mom is all you could ask for in a dog. She is extremely friendly, kind, and will most likely make the best Mom ever for her puppies. She loves the company of people and once her puppies are born and weaned, she will be ready for adoption. To read more about Annabelle, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

Heres Louise from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is an 8 year old Mastiff/Pit Bull mix breed. She has lovely markings and a sweet personality to match. Sweet Lou as she is known at the kennel, is very playful for a dog of her age. Fetch is her game and shes very good at it. After each throw, shell dutifully return it gently to your feet and await the next toss. She meets new people very well and loves to hang her head out of the window on a car ride. Shes ready now for her forever home. To read more about Louise, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973664-0865.

Peter needs a temporary foster! His foster family is traveling for 3 months and we dont want Peter to return to the shelter! Peter is a 5 year old pit bull mix. He is neutered and up to date on shots. He is extremely well behaved in the house. He is housebroken and will not destroy things- he doesnt even need to be crated when you leave. He LOVES children and lived with small children for 2 years, sleeping in bed with them every night. He graduated 4 classes at Pawsitive Experience Training in Rockaway. He is very smart and eager to please. Peter must be the only pet in the home. He needs to go to a home with a fenced yard or a neighborhood with not a lot of dogs around if there is not fenced yard.

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Theater Dance Hosts Dance For A Cure

being diagnosed with breast cancer. As a survivor, Michel is pleased with the advancement in cancer treatments and is hopeful for the future. My story is common, says Michel. The technology to treat what I have is really advanced. I think from all of the fundraising theres a lot of improvement. My hope is the money we raise will help the students in my class, that there will be a vaccine or something. Michel is all too familiar with the disease, not only by her personal battle but through people in her life facing similar experiences. Her childhood friend died last September from bone cancer. A father of one of her dance students is a three-time survivor. The head ballet teacher at the studio survived breast cancer after she had a mastectomy and chemotherapy three years ago. In addition, she and Volz both lost their fathers to prostate cancer. Most recently, Casey Markowitz 17, a competitive dancer at Theater Dance Center and senior at Mt. Olive High School was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Hodgkins Lymphoma is a cancer that attacks the lymph node system. Casey underwent chemotheraphy and radiation and returned to school this past fall. She is now in remission along with Michel. Its close to us; we really wanted to have more of an impact, explains Michel. Our dancers really want to do something and make a difference. TDC collected over to $5000 last year for Stand Up 2 Cancer with their first benefit performance. This year, the centers goal is to raise even more by inviting dancers from The Dance Academy of North Jersey in Jefferson and Starz Performing Arts Academy in Secaucus to perform. All proceeds raised from the performance will go

By Cheryl Conway ersonally affected by cancer either as victims or through loved ones, members of Theater Dance Center of Flanders will host a fundraiser this month to help find a cure. Theater Dance Center invites the public to its performance - TDC 2012 Dance For a Cure-on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 5 p. m. at the Mt. Olive High School. Tickets are $7, and all proceeds will go to Stand Up To Cancer (SUTC), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Any amount of money raised for this cause will make a difference in the lives of others who may someday be diagnosed with cancer or have a relative fighting against the disease. We have a bunch of young girls at our studio who could face breast cancer someday, says Millene Michel, co-owner and artistic director of Theater Dance Center. Michel co-owns the studio with Mary Ellen Volz, who also serves as business director of the center. Hopefully any money raised from our efforts will make a difference. Facing the disease is all too familiar for members of TDC. Michel, 48, of Flanders, had a double mastectomy last year, after

to SUTC, an organization created to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SUTCs purpose is to enable cuttingedge research to find a cure to all types of cancer such as breast, prostate, skin and brain. SU2C's goal is to bring together the best and the brightest in the cancer community, encouraging collaboration instead of competition, according to the organizations mission statement. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort. TDC 2012 Dance For a Cure will include a 2.5 hour performance of a variety of dances that incorporate all forms of dance such as ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and jazz. Performances from a musical theater group and a young singer, Cristina Ferucci age 13 will perform Your Path. For advanced tickets, call (973) 5845020. Tickets will also be sold at the studio and at the door for a $7 donation. For those unable to attend the performance, donations can be made to standuptocancer.com, under the team name TDC Shooting Stars. For more information, visit www.theaterdance center.com.

he Growing Stage, The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present MOTHER HICKS from January 19th to February 5th with performances Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. The work was created by Suzan Zeder and recognized with Best Original Play Awards by both the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the TYA/USA, the inter-

Mother Hicks Opens at the Growing Stage

national service organization for professional theatre for young audiences. John Pietrowski, the Artistic Director of Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, is the guest director. MOTHER HICKS is an evocative story of three outsiders that is richly realized through all of the resources of theatre including poetry, character, and story. Set in southern Illinois, during the great Depression, this play is about three outsiders - - a foundling girl known only as

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Lori B. Lawrence as Mother Hicks; Eddie Buck as Tuc; and Emmanuel Nadeau as Girl Photographer: Steve Larsen

Girl; a deaf boy, eloquent in the language of his silence; and an eccentric recluse, Mother Hicks, who is suspected of being a witch. The tale, told with poetry and sign language, chronicles the journeys of these three to find themselves, and each other, in

a troubled time. MOTHER HICKS features the talents of Lori B. Lawrence of Hackettstown in the title role; Emmanuel Nadeau of Westfield, who recently played the role of Scout in the continued on page 26

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Calendar of Events
Thu, Jan 19 Music: Where's The Band? Stroudsburg. Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street. Tickets $16 advance, $18 on day of show. 7 pm. (570) 420-2808. Concert features solo acoustic performances by the frontmen of successful rock groups: Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids), Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Ace Enders (Early November) and Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.). Enjoy an evening of pure sounds and intimate music. Fri, Jan 20 Music: Burton Cummings Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $37-$57. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Former lead singer for The Guess Who performs timeless classics, such as American Woman, These Eyes, Laughing, and more. Sat, Jan 21 Music: DIVA Jazz Orchestra with Maurice Hines, Jr. Hackettstown. Centenary College, Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave. Tickets $30 advance, $35 at door. 4-6 pm. (908) 979-0900. Concert features one of the best big bands in the world. Music: Joan Osborne Blairstown. Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main Street. $40. Doors open 7:30 pm, showtime 8:30 pm. (908) 349-1428. Country, blues and folk music. Sun, Jan 22 YPW Spring Session Interviews Hackettstown. Centenary College, Little Theatre, 400 Jefferson St. Open to children. 10:30 am. Sponsored by Centenary Stage Company. (908) 979-0900 or www.centenarystageco.org.

Interview is for children who are interested in enrolling in the 15-week Young Performers Workshop to be held from Feb 11 to Jun 10. Tue, Jan 24 Music: Bill Frisell and The Beautiful Dreamers Blairstown. Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main Street. $35. Doors open 7:30 pm, showtime 8 pm. (908) 349-1428. Frisell is an acclaimed guitarist who mixes rock and country with jazz and blues with improvisational skills. Sat, Jan 28 Music: All Star Jazz Jam Hackettstown. Centenary College, Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave. Tickets $22.50 advance, $27.50 at door. 4-6 pm. (908) 9790900. Concert features veteran musicians, including Jerry Weldon (tenor saxophone), Robin Eubanks (trombone), Warren Wolf (vibraphone), Dennis Mackrel (drums), Rufus Reid (bass) and Jesse Green (piano). Theater: Blast Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $42-$67. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. The pulse and energy of a legendary drum corps, The Star of Indiana, are recreated in a theatrical performance where athleticism, musical talent, kaleidoscopic movement, and showmanship merge into an art form. Theater: The 39 Steps, Sabotage and War of the Worlds (Jan 28-29) Budd Lake. Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, 23 Lake Shore Road. All seats $15. Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. (973) 6912100. Science fiction thrillers from Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Wells are featured, complete with vintage commercials, wild sound effects and a dozen performers playing

multiple roles. Sun, Jan 29 Theater: The Intergalactic Nemesis Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $27-$37. 7 pm. (973) 539-8008. Experience a graphic novel come to life about an impending invasion of the sludge monsters from the planet Zygoncome. Three actors, one Foley artist, and one keyboardist perform all the voices, sound effects and music, more than 1,000 handdrawn, full-color, hi-rez, blow-your-mind comic-book images . Wed, Feb 1 Music: David Garrett-Rock Symphonies II Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $37-$87. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Whether its Mozart or Metallica, David Garretts charisma, passion and dedication to the violin defy categorization. His music appeals to generations young and old. Fri, Feb 3 Music: Paquito DRivera Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $37-$67. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Cuban-born saxophonist and clarinetist Paquitos music transcends genres. He is equally at home performing cool jazz, hot Latin sounds or classical concertos. Sat, Feb 4 Music: Super Diamond Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. continued on page 15

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Calendar of Events...
continued from page 14 $32-$52. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Sing along to such classics as Sweet Caroline, Cracklin Rosie, Song Sung Blue and Love on the Rocks with the ultimate Neil Diamond tribute. Music: The Prodigals Hackettstown. Centenary College, Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave. $17.50$27.50. 8 pm. (908) 979-0900. Irish pub band performs dynamic, original music that blends a funky and anarchic energy that is pure New York with a passion for the traditional music of Ireland. Vintage Costume Jewelry Sale Sparta. Homer's Restaurant, 18 Sparta Ave. Open to public. Free admission. 9-3 pm. Sponsored by Vintage Fashion Costume Jewelry NJ/METRO Chapter. (201) 213-2146 or simmonsjo@yahoo.com. Sale features sparkling jewels, bold necklaces, big brooches, cocktail rings, broad bracelets and chandelier earrings. Sun, Feb 5 Theater: Romeo and Juliet Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. All seats $20. 3 pm. (973) 539-8008. Torontos Classical Theatre Project captures the youthful passion, beauty and ultimate tragedy of Shakespeares timeless story in this production that is staged for a 21st century audiences imagination. Tue, Feb 7 Comedy: The Starlight Series-Speakeasy Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100

South Main. Tickets $20. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Comics trade in their stand-up for storytelling! If you are a fan of "This American Life" or "The Moth," you'll enjoy this longform storytelling series, featuring works by comics, under the direction of Maureen Langan. Wed, Feb 8 Music: Frampton Comes Alive! 35 Tour Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $57-$97. 7:30 pm. (973) 539-8008. Grammywinning guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton celebrates the 35th anniversary of "Frampton Comes Alive!" in a special three-hour show. Thu, Feb 9 Music: Javier Coln Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $29.50$75. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Blessed with a stunningly soulful voice, uncanny writing ability, and a commanding stage presence, International recording artist, Colon has created his own unique style of music that can be described as an eclectic blend of R&B, folk, soul, rock and country. Fri, Feb 10 Music: Michael Amante Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. $42-$57. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. A renowned tenor sings favorites from Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera. Featuring guest soprano Marissa Famiglietti. Sat, Feb 11 Music: Aztec Two-Step Blairstown. Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main Street. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at door. Doors

open 7:30 pm, showtime 8:30 pm. (908) 349-1428. Venerable folk-rock duo performs renditions of The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook with special guest host Pete Fornatale. Music: Kinderhook and Quimby Mountain bands Budd Lake. Vasa Park, 92 Wolfe Road. Open to public. Tickets $10. Doors open 8 pm; showtime 8:30. Sponsored by Joe Hirsch Productions. Joehirsh@msn.com or www.joehirshproductions.com. Two bands spanning two generations share the same stage for an unforgettable evening of rock music. Sun, Feb 12 Music: The Rio Clemente Trio Hackettstown. Centenary College, Kutz Theater at Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave. $15-$20. 4 pm. (908) 979-0900. Clemente is a master pianist who combines classical music and jazz into original works with a richness and depth of character that brings audiences to their feet. Theater: Ragamala Dance-Sacred Earth Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. All seats $20. 3 pm. (973) 539-8008. The classical dance of southern India, Ragamala, is performed against large-scale painted panels by master folk artist Anil Chaitya Vangad. ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing: Entertainment Art Exhibit: Artists Choice Show (Jan 14 to Feb 4; reception Jan 14) Newton. Sussex County Arts & Heritage continued on page 16

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continued from page 15 Council, 133 Spring Street. Open to pubic. Free. Tue-Fri, 93; Sat 12-4. (973) 383-0027 or scahc@scahc. Exhibit showcases best works by local artists in various media. Art Exhibit: Relationships (Feb 11 to Mar 10; reception Feb 11) Newton. Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council, 133 Spring Street. Open to public. Free. (973) 383-0027. Exhibit features artworks by the Arts Councils pioneer artists. Exhibit: Driving Into the Twentieth Century (Ongoing) Morristown. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road. Open to public. $. (973) 326-7645. An exhibit of horse-drawn carriages and a Model T Ford, among others. Guided Tours of The Willows Historic House Museum (Ongoing) Morristown. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road. Open to public. $. (973) 3267645. Visitors take a guided tour of the Gothic Revival-style mansion on Fosterfields Farm. Music: Rising Stars (3rd Tuesday of every month) Hackettstown. Mamas Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Ave. Open to public. 6-9 pm. (908) 852-2820. Discover up-and-coming talent as they perform live music to a local audience. Theater: The Little Mermaid (Feb 4, 11, 18, 25) Budd Lake. Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, 23 Lake Shore Road. All seats $12. 11 am. (973) 691-2100. Join the little mermaid as she leaves her undersea home to visit the surface and find the prince of her dreams.

Theater: The Sound of Music! (Feb 3-5, 10-12, 17-19) Randolph. Brundage Park Playhouse, 70 Carrell Road. Adults $20, children under 12 and seniors $15. Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. (973) 989-7092. The last collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the "Sound of Music" tells the story of the courageous von Trapp Family in 1938 Austria. Ongoing: Clubs & Organizations Alzheimers / Dementia Support Group Meeting (2nd Tuesday of every month) Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement Community, 430 Schooleys Mountain Road. Open to public. 6:30-7:30 pm. 908-684-5236. Coping with Loss (second Monday of every month) Newton. Joseph T Quinlan Bereavement Center, 61 Spring Street. Open to public. Free, donation requested. 7-8:30 pm. (973) 383-0115. Free support group for dealing with the loss of a loved one. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Meeting (last Wednesday of every month) Morristown. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship Church, 21 Normandy Heights Road. Open to public. Free but donation is requested. 7:45 pm. (973) 994-1143. Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting (every Wednesday) Newton. Redeemer Lutheran Church of Newton, 37 Newton-Sparta Road. Open to public. Free. 7:30-9 pm. (973) 948-6999. A weekly meeting is held for those suffering or know someone who is suffering from depression.

Mental Health Support Group Meeting (every Monday of the week) Sussex. First Baptist Church of Sussex, Main Street and Route 23. Open to public. 3-6 pm. (973) 8759451. Attendees enjoy refreshments, socialize, obtain educational materials on mental illness and community resource listings and participate in a rap session. Morris Music Men Choral Rehearsal (every Tuesday) Chatham. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Chatham, 300 Shunpike Road. Open to male singers. Tue at 7:30 pm. 877808-8697 or www.morrismusicmen.org. Also known as the Barbershop Harmony Chorus. Netcong/Stanhope Senior Citizens Club Meeting (1st and 3rd Thursday of every month) Netcong. Knights of Columbus Hall of Netcong, 140 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt. 46). Open to Netcong/Stanhope residents age 55+. 12 noon. Call Jean at 973-347-0940. Parkinsons Support Group Meeting (2nd Monday of every month) Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement Community, 430 Schooleys Mountain Road. Open to public. 6:30-7:30 pm. 908-684-5214. Stanhope Senior Citizens Club Meeting (4th Thursday of every month) Stanhope. American Legion Hall of Stanhope, NJ Route 183. Open to seniors aged 55+. Doors open 11:30 am; meeting starts 12:30 pm. 973-347-9572. Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Meeting (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, Aug 17 and Dec 14) Newton. Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street. Open to public. 5 pm. 973-579-0240.

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hich of their pieces would artists choose to show others if they could pick only a few from all their current work? Without the restrictions of the curators theme, with no limitation on size or medium, and no one but themselves to judge, which works of art would the artist want to exhibit? Would the artists pick what they believe is their best work, the piece that is outside the norm and never quite fit into other shows, or maybe one thats a favorite for a personal reason? These are probably good guesses, but the real reason why an artist would choose one artwork instead of another is known only to him or herself. Maybe the reason doesnt matter, since its the artwork youll be looking at in the Artists Choice Show at the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council

Artists Choose Own Works for Special Exhibit

Gallery. This is the first time the Council is presenting this kind of exhibition, and from the response from the artists and quality of the works of art, it might become a yearly event. All artwork is for sale and light refreshments will be served. The gallery is located in the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Councils office at 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. The show continues through February 4 and can be viewed Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. More information about other gallery shows, community events, and becoming a member of the Council can be found on the Council's website www.scahc.org, or by calling (973) 383-0027.

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utor Doctor of Morris County, winners of The 2011 Tutor Doctor Presidents Award for Excellence is sponsoring a Tutor-Thon, with all proceeds to benefit the Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry on January 28th, 2012. The event will be held in the upstairs showroom at the Mount Olive Hardware Store (Amish Mikes) located at 480 Route 46, Hackettstown, NJ (formerly the Saturn Dealership and right down the road from the Subaru Dealership). The event will run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Tutor Doctor Academic Coaches will be on hand to assist students from grades 1 through 12 in: Homework Help, Test Preparation, Project Help and General Subject Assistance. Students will be assigned a tutor based on their grade level and need, with a maximum of 5 students per tutor. The cost is only $10.00 per student per hour. We expect a tremendous response to this event, so parents are encouraged to register online at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/e vent?llr=4qgomziab&oeidk=a07e5g7r9fve 56011ee ,as space is limited.

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Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? Exploring another treatment option for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
drome. If you suffer from chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome, you can start by helping yourself today! Apply pressure to the following acupuncture points with a finger. Push down hard enough until you feel some tenderness. Hold/Massage for approximately one minute. Repeat every day. Stomach 36 This point is used to help improve immune function. This point is located just behind the head of your Tibia (shin bone).

by Kearstin Saya, L. Ac. hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire.

balance in CFIS patients. This point is located in between the medial malleolus (inner ankle bone) and the Achilles tendon.

As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- by- case basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individuals symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patients tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to

determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individuals diagnosis. As you can see in the chartone Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individuals symptoms as well as the illness as a whole.

This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syn-

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eet Buddy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. This tiny terrier was abandoned by his owner when a larger dog attacked him, breaking his neck & leaving him paralyzed. What would have ended the life of most other animals didnt stop Buddy it just slowed him down a bit. His will to live is strong, and his desire for human companionship is just as strong. Buddy doesnt know that hes any less of a dog than the other pups in his foster home. Even without the use of his front legs, he can move his back legs & shake his tail in happiness when he's playing with those dogs. And when hes tired, he curls up on his foster moms shoulder like a baby who just wants to be loved. Since Buddy has been with Eleventh Hour Rescue, he has regained some movement in his back legs. He even has his own wheelchair now so he can be eye to eye with the other dogs in his foster home no more lying on the floor, watching them have all the fun. It is like a whole new world for this little dog! His foster mom has been taking him to physical therapy almost daily, thanks to the generosity of people who have donated funds on Buddys behalf, and it has made

Buddy Needs A Real Family

a world of difference in him. We hope to continue the therapy as long as financially possible. But Eleventh Hour Rescue wants more for Buddy they want him to have a real family and a permanent home, filled with people who will love him in spite of his handicap and provide a safe environment for him. Ideally that home would have two or more people to help care for Buddy, including someone who would be home most of the time as he cannot be left unattended for more than 3-4 hours. A house without young children would be best because, at 7 pounds, he is tiny and he cant risk any rough handling because of his injury. Buddy loves to play with the dogs in his foster home so he would love a friendly dog or two who could play with him without injuring him. Buddys physical therapist has given him exercises to be done at home to help improve his mobility hed love to have someone continue this with him. But hed really like to be part of his family, too, perhaps in a carrier of some sort. Basically, Buddy just wants to live life as best he can like any other family pet and to be the best dog he can be.

If you think you can open your heart & your home to this special needs dog, please contact Eleventh Hour Rescue (www.ehrdogs.org) and fill out an Adoption Application on him or call: 973-664-0865.

Those of us who have come to love Buddy would like to see him in a home nearby where we can watch him finally fulfill his dream of being a beloved family dog.

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Microwave-Oven-Baked Apples Makes 1 serving Take a few minutes to core and stuff an apple; then bake for just 5 minutes. 1 small Braeburn or Granny Smith apple, peeled 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon rolled oats 1tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon flour Pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup apple juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar Freshly grated nutmeg Yogurt Use a melon baller to core the stem end of the apple, then hollow a 1-inch cavity in the center.

In small bowl, mix together butter, oats, brown sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon; fill the apple. Set apple in a small microwave-safe dish, add juice; sprinkle apple with sugar and nutmeg. Microwave on high until apple softens and liquid is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Serve with yogurt. Recipe by Katie Barreira, cooking newbie blogger. French Toast: Dip French bread slices into mixture of 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, a pinch of salt

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Mother Hicks ...

continued from page 13 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jerseys production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, as Girl, and Eddie Buck of Monroe, PA making his professional debut in the role of Tuc. Also in the cast are Dalton Allison of Byram and Becky Nitka of Long Valley playing Ricky and Izzy Sue Ricks; Steve Graham of Fanwood and Matthew Fralley of Netcong portraying Jake and Howie Hammon; William Ward of Basking Ridge is Clovis P. Eudy, with Jane Keitel of Dumont and Brad Parks of Bloomfield as Alma and Hosiah Ward. All are residents of Ware and help in telling the story Tuc shares with the audience. Scott Cagney of Bloomfield plays Wilson Walker a visiting writer from the WPA who comes to visit the small town in search of local lore. The Growing Stage is committed to creating and presenting professional theatre for young people and their families. Mother Hicks represents everything we strive to provide our young audiences an intelligent, thought-provoking piece that is beautifully written with characters that not only come to life on the stage, but shine bright in our memories long past the lights onstage fade away states company director, Steve Fredericks. Housed in the historic Palace

Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, the organization currently celebrating its 30th season, strives to provide audiences with the unique and affordable opportunity to share a fun, culturally significant moment in their intimate and very special venue. The company is also showcasing its restoration of their front faade which has recently undergone major changes in keeping with its recognition of being on the National, State and County Registers of Historic Places. Tickets for MOTHER HICKS are $18 for adults, $14 for children and seniors, with group rates available. Thursday performances will also feature Talk-Back Thursday performances with a special opportunity to interact with the cast following the show. Also special dinner packages are available with Roses, the official restaurant of The Growing Stage! Tickets can be purchased by calling the TGS Box Office at (973) 347-4946 or logging onto their website at www.growingstage.com. The Growing Stage The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals.

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