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he Long Valley United U9 girls soccer team recently competed in the 13th Annual Pequannock Fall Classic Soccer Tournament. A 3-1 first game defeat against the Warrior Soccer Club was impressively turned around with a 4-1 win over the American Cobras on the first day of the tournament. Scoring goals for the Tidal Wave were McKenna Reid, Regina Russo, and Kristine Ha. Day two of the tournament showed tremendous effort; how-

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ever, resulting in a 3-1 defeat against the Montville Mustangs. An exciting 3-3 draw against the North Caldwell Strikers ended the tournament with an early goal by Regina Russo and Kaela Frenchman scoring back-to-back goals for an energy-packed finish. Kaitlyn Gleason was awarded the tournament game ball for the most improved player. The Tidal Wave team pulled together to show a unified effort and a winning spirit.

Local Expert Shows NJ Parents How To Get The Most Money For Their Children’s College Education

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ew Jersey parents suffering with finding ways to pay for

their children’s college education can finally get the solutions to their college funding problems. Most families who earn $75,000 or more and own a home assume they are not eligible for financial aid. However, most families with income over $100,000 are actually eligible for some types of “need based” financial aid. They simply need to know how to get their fair share.

According to Newell, there are several easy things parents can do to substantially increase the amount of money they get from colleges. For example, “There are several schools that historically give better financial aid packages than others,” says Newell. “If families do proper income and asset planning before filling out the forms, they can increase eligibility by thousands of dollars.”

Newell offers a few simple tips to parents with college funding problems. “If a parent has only half an hour to end their college funding problems, I would suggest the following: 1. Make sure they do not over-value their home on the financial aid forms 2. Try not to save money in the child’s name as it weighs more heavily than the parent’s savings 3. Don’t be afraid to continued on page 2

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Operation Chill Out

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he Chester Lioness Club will meet on Thursday, November 4th at 6:30 PM in the Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 West Main Street, Chester, NJ. This evening’s guest will be Ray Chimileski, former human services manager, and now an independent management consultant and Deacon at St Luke’s parish in Long Valley. Ray is the National Coordinator and founder of “OPERATION CHILLOUT”; an interfaith community-action network of volunteers dedicated to easing the burdens faced by homeless people throughout northern New Jersey. He will present a program including the basis for inception of this project, the history, and current community involvement. While investigating a rumor of three homeless Vietnam Veterans living under a railroad trestle in Dover in December of 2000, Ray Chimileski and two friends from his parish actually found a dozen homeless men living under an outcropping of rock. They lacked even the basics for winter survival! That year, OPERATION CHILLOUT was launched. Since then, the all volunteer coalition continues to go wherever homeless veterans, men and women, congregate to deliver temporary survival kits of warm clothing in the winter, and bottled water, baseball caps and tee shirts in the summer. OPERATION CHILLOUT now services eight New Jersey counties. From humble beginnings in 2000, OPERATION CHILLOUT has delivered nearly ten thousand survival duffel bags filled with warm clothing to homeless people in Dover, Newton, Morristown, Paterson, aic, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg, Bound Brook and

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hild enger Safety Seat Checks will be offered Thursday, November 18th from 7:00 am until noon at 100 North Road, at Chester's First Aid Squad. The building is located behind the New Jersey Highlands Commission. Certified Child enger Safety Technicians will be on hand to help parents ensure their child's car seats fit correctly and are properly installed. There is no charge for seat checks; $10 donations to Safe Kids of Northern New Jersey are encouraged. For more information, go to www.Chesterfirstaid.org

Operation Jersey Cares

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he Chester Lions Club will welcome Liz Hackett representing Operation Jersey Cares at their next scheduled dinner meeting on November 18, 2020, 7:30pm at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 W. Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930. Operation Jersey Cares ( our Troops) is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the troops and veterans who sacrifice so much for us. The organization ships 40,000 lbs per year of food and necessities to our deserving troops. In addition they sponsor parties and fund raisers for our troops and provide goods to VA homes as well as the families of service men and women. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please Phil Savell at 908 879 6543. For additional information regarding Lionism please visit our website at www.Chesterlionsclub.com. Get Your Business Noticed with the AREA’S MOST READ PAPER... AND WE CAN PROVE IT! Call 973-252-9889 for information

Newark in New Jersey. OPERATION CHILLOUT has been recognized by the Russell Berrie Foundation, The New Jersey Human Relations Council of the Office of the Attorney General, and the Somerset County Cultural Diversity Coalition for charitable work with the state’s poorest citizens. The group’s website is: www.operationchillout.org. Community residents are invited to attend this program by reservation only. Phone Holly Simmenroth 908-8795932 for information regarding the Chester Lioness Club and/or to make a dinner reservation for this program.

Local Expert ... continued from front page negotiate with a college for a better financial aid package. Newell offers New Jersey parents with college funding problems a free booklet that explains the 9 most common college funding problems and solutions. Free copies will be distributed at the seminar listed below. Mr. Newell will be conducting a free one-hour seminar for parents of college bound high school juniors and seniors at the following location: The Washington Township Public Library on Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Reservation only! Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today by calling toll free 1-800-928-8464.

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Quiner Set to Dance Clara for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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ichelle Quiner, age 11, of Chester, N.J., will be performing the role of Clara for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular show in Nashville, Tenn., at the Grand Ole Opry House this holiday season. Michelle, like many little ballet dancers, had hoped to be Clara in the Nutcracker someday. Last Christmas, she reached her goal of dancing the coveted part for the first time with the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet. Then in July she audition for the Radio City production during the New York City Dance Alliance nationals. They choose only a few girls from over 100 dancers. Michelle was surprised and excited when they called her the next day to offer her the part. It was a dream come true! Michelle began dancing at the age of 2 at the Art of Dance in Chester. She was a member of their performing company for 5 years, competing in tap and ballet. She also dances at the North Jersey School of Dance Arts in Hackettstown and has performed in their company’s Nutcracker, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Peter & the Wolf, and Magic Time Tunnel. Michelle dances six days a week and the

hard work is paying off. This past summer she won Onstage New York nationals with her pointe variation from Le Corsaire. She was one of the 10 girls accepted to Suzanne Farrell’s Cedar Island program and was invited to enroll in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre. She would love to dance in a professional ballet company someday. Michelle is the second oldest of seven children and is homeschooled. In preparation for her performance, Radio City flies all the teams, except the New York show, to Myrtle Beach in October for rehearsals. Then her group is flown to Nashville for a week of tech rehearsals, which are onstage with lighting and spacing. The show features the worldfamous Rockettes and closes with a living Nativity. The show opens at the Grand Ole Opry house on November 19 and runs through December 24. There are over 50 shows and Michelle will perform half of them. Michelle is looking forward to this amazing opportunity and to enjoying a Tennessee Christmas.

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Huson Receives Girl Scout Gold Award

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amara Huson received her Girl Scout Gold Award on Sunday, October 17th, 2010 at a ceremony held at Our Lady of the Mountain Church in Long Valley. She is a member of Troop 167 and is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Huson. Tamara began her 13 year scouting career in 1998 as a kindergarten Daisy. She continued on through Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors. She earned many try-its and badges and participated in countless Girl Scout and community service events. Tamara also earned the Family of God and Live My Faith religious medals. Early on, Tamara spent a number of summers at Jockey Hollow day camp and two overnight weeks at Camp Hoover. Her troop had many annual outings including overnights at the Philadelphia Zoo, Liberty Science Center, Washington Township’s Girl Scout Community Encampments, Camp Mogisca and Rocking Horse Ranch, to name a few. They participated in the annual Clean Communities Day. Tamara’s troop also participated in the selling of Girl Scout cookies and nuts/chocolates product sales every year and she con-

sistently earned the Super Seller patch. As an older troop they took trips to New York City, Historic Williamsburg, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls, Canada. She earned her Bronze Award in 2005 as a Junior Girl Scout. The project ed the Morris County Department of Human Services welfare recipients by providing a container filled monthly with current coupons. The troop also conducted a food drive. Tamara then earned her Silver Award as a Cadette in 2008. This project was to design, coordinate and implement the children’s game section at the township’s Fall Festival. The game booths created are still in use today. Tamara’s Gold Award Project was to provide activity bags for the children with Cystic Fibrosis who are patients at Morristown Memorial Hospital. She learned of their necessary solitary environment when they receive treatments and wanted to help brighten their stay at the hospital. She designed the bags and with generous donations was able to provide the hospital with 72 bags for children ages 2 to 18.

Tamara is very grateful for all the wonderful experiences and opportunities she’s had being a part of Girl Scouting. While making many friends along the way, she made lifetime friends as a part of the “Four Musketeers”, which includes Tamara, Adrianna, Caitlin and Maggie, the remainder of Troop 167 today. She would also like to thank her mother for becoming her troop leader in first grade, and never giving up on her or the other girls over the past twelve years. Tamara is a senior at West Morris Central High School where she is an honor student, member of the National Honor Society and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate. She has been involved with the yearbook, SADD, French Honor Society and Relay for Life. She is an active member of Our Lady of the Mountain Church, volunteering in the parish CCD program and as a member of Peer Ministry. Tamara’s plans for the future include continuing with scouting and volunteering. She plans to attend college after high school, where she hopes to major in Biology and English, with a minor in French.

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As the Leaves Turn, Turn to Real Energy Savings Heating and cooling for more than 55% of the energy use in a typical American home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With cold weather coming, here are some of the most effective ways to reduce your heating costs: • Modern heating systems can achieve efficiencies as high as 97%. Older furnace and boiler systems had efficiencies in the range of 56%-70%. Energy efficiency upgrades (insulation, for example) and a new high-efficiency heating system can often cut your fuel bills and your furnace's pollution output in half. • Using a programmable thermostat, you can save around 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills. Turn your thermostat back 10°-15° for eight hours (each night), which you can try to to do manually or do it automatically by installing a programmable thermostat.

• Air sealing is one of the most significant energy improvements you can make to your home. Air sealing will not just reduce energy costs; it will also improve your home's comfort and durability. Inspect around the following areas for cracks and gaps that could cause air leaks: • Door and window frames • Mail chutes • Electrical and gas service entrances • Cable TV and phone lines • Outdoor water faucets • Where dryer vents through walls • Bricks, siding, stucco, and foundation • Air conditioners • Improve the efficiency of existing windows by doing the following: Add storm windows to reduce air leakage and heat transfer Caulking and weather stripping to reduce air leakage around windows Add window treatments or coverings

Turkeys Needed

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he Chester Lioness Club will be assembling food baskets for needy families in the area for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Local supermarkets offer discounted or free turkeys to patrons who exceed certain spending limitations. Anyone who would like to donate their turkey for distribution to those in need thru the Lioness Club may call Holly Simmenroth, at 908-879-5932.

reduce heat loss • Outside, a well-designed landscape not only adds beauty but also reduces heating and cooling costs. On average, landscaping for energy efficiency provides enough energy savings to return an initial investment in less than 8 years. The benefits include: • Maximize warming effects of the sun in the winter. • Maximize shade during the summer. • Deflect winter winds away from build-

ings. • Funnel summer breezes toward the home. Properly selected and placed landscaping can provide excellent wind protection, or windbreaks, which will reduce heating costs considerably. Furthermore, the benefits from these windbreaks will increase as the trees and shrubs mature. Brought to you by Dixon Energy, Mountain Lakes, NJ www.dixonbros.com

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19th Annual Church/Community Benefit Auction

he Knight’s of Columbus Council 10419 is holding its 19th Annual Church/Community Benefit Auction on Saturday December 4th, 2010 starting at 6:00pm in the St. Luke's Parish Hall (265 West Mill Rd. Long Valley, NJ). This charity event, led by the auctioneer Col. Dennis Cassidy, will sell at auction a variety of professional services, art items, jewelry, vacation time-shares, electronic entertainment devices, restaurant gift certificates, sporting/musical event tickets, recreation equipment and much more. Previews will begin

at 6:00 pm, ‘Silent’ auction will begin at 6:30pm, and the live auction starts at 8:00pm. Tickets will be limited to the first 150 bidders and will be sold for $30.00 per person at the door, but may be reserved in advance for $20.00 The ission price includes a ‘bidder card’, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Please Tom Sanders at 908–852–3091 or go to Auctionzip.com and enter auctioneer # 13159 for further information.

Flu Shot Clinics

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he Washington Township, Morris County Public Health Nurse will be offering Flu Shots to adults over 18 years old on the following date at two different locations/times: DATE: Thursday, 11/18/2010; LOCATIONS: Long Valley Pharmacy, 67 East Mill Road, Long Valley at TIME: 12:00 pm to 3;00 pm; and Washington Township Municipal Building,

43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley (Clerk’s Office) at TIME: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.; FEE: Adults over 18 years old $20 and Free for Residents with Medicare Part B, card must be presented. Please the Washington Township, Morris County Health Department at (908) 876-3650 if you have any questions.

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ouldn’t it be great to get all your shopping done in one stop! You can at the 3rd annual Chester PTO Holiday Boutique & Bake Sale which will take place on Monday Nov 1, 2010 from 1:30-8pm. The event will be in the Dickerson School Cafeteria, located off of Rt 24 in Chester NJ. The Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale will coincide with Parent/Teacher conferences, which gives parents the opportunity to shop at the event before or after conferences. Come shop booths from local stores and vendors. We have a great variety of products for, men, women, boys and girls. Here’s just a few of them; American Girl Doll Clothing,Thirty-One Personalized Totes and gifts, Lango Adventures and Languages, Pillow Pets & Webkinz, Painted

and Personalized Children’s Gifts by Andrew and Ella Designs, Silpada, Nini’s Craze-girls hair accessories, SES Sportssports related banks and lamps, Pashmina’s, Small Print Fingerprint Jewelry, Designer like handbags, wallets wristlets, sunglasses, and much more!! Have some homemade snacks and get that unique gift for that special someone. It’s a great night of shopping and fun. Please come and our local schools. The funds raised from this event will go towards the Chester PTO. So please make time to stop in, you won’t be disappointed. For more information or if you would like to participate in the event please , Karen Webber at 973-219-4160 or email at [email protected] .

Bridge Club Looking for Players

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ny Senior Citizen interested in playing Contract Bridge should the weekly Bridge Club hosted at the Washington Township Senior Center in Rock Spring Park on Mondays from 12pm-3pm. If interested, just come the fun. Please call Barbara at 908-852-0920 for more details.

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Gym n’ Learn Pre-School Program at CS Gymnastics

Seeking Crafty People We are looking for handmade and homemade items. If you have something “Different & Unique” to display, then this is the place to be for the day.

St. Jude’s “Winter wonderland” Holiday Craft Show Saint Jude’s Parish Center 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 Saturday, December 4, 2010 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please provide a “Treasure Hunt” Gift(s). $5.00 minimum. 8 ft. tables and chairs are rovided.

As we enter the month of November, it becomes the time for Teacher Conferences, for fall sports to wind down, for Holiday plans to come together, and a special time for Gym n’ Learn Pre-School at CS Gymnastics. During November parents and pre-schoolers have a great opportunity to come visit and experience what makes the Gym n’ Learn Pre-School Program the perfect blend of Academics and Physical Excellence. During the 2.5 hour class time, students are guided in fitness and gymnastics activities, group problem solving, and individual kindergarten readiness curriculum. The certified staff of the Gym n’ Learn Pre-School is excited to show parents how their child’s learning will be enhanced through directed physical activities. Open House visitation, during November, is just a quick phone call away for children turning 3-5yrs. To set up your child’s Open House reservation, Cheryl or Lisa at CS Gymnastics, 973-347-2771. Find the Gym n’ Learn PreSchool link at www.csgymnasticsinc.com.

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Cohen and Schwartz's Dental Office Hosting "Pictures with Santa" to Benefit "Toys For Tots"

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he sights, sounds and festivities of the holidays are all around us and this year at Drs. Cohen and Schwartz's Dental Office in the Village Green Shopping Center in Budd Lake will be hosting "Pictures with Santa" to benefit the "Toys For Tots" program on December 4 between 1-4pm. All children and families will be welcome to us in a visit with "The Big Man Himself". Bring your wish

list to have some one on one time with Santa! Stay a while and enjoy some holiday music while indulging in some cookies and milk! Pictures will be available for the donation of $5 or an unwrapped toy. All children 18 and under will have the opportunity to have a FREE oral health exam and receive a dental care package from one of our elves. We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you!

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5 Diva Girls Opens Unique Party Place For Girls of All Ages

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hree local moms achieve dream of successfully launching business 5 Diva Girls is proud to announce the opening of their flagship party place. Currently located in the heart of downtown historic Chester NJ, 5 Diva Girls offers a fabulous, unique party experience for girls of all ages. The intimate setting offers customers access to local area shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. “As a mother of one young daughter, with another one on the way, I feel that 5 Diva Girls fills a void in the local market for a cost effective, unique party experience” says Jenn Dunleavy, co –founder of 5 Diva Girls. “Additionally,” Ms. Dunleavy adds, “being located on Main Street Chester it gives us the opportunity to serve my fellow local Chester residents and many surround-

ing towns”. In addition to the fabulous parties, 5 Diva Girls will be offering “Drop & Shop” services during the holiday season. Drop off your child to do crafts, while you shop. Check out the 5 Diva Girls website for dates and special events scheduled during school closings. 5 Diva Girls offers 5 standard parties that can be customized to fit your needs. The 5 standard parties are: Darling Diva, Cupcake Cutie, Groovy Girl, Fanciful Fairy Princess, and Tea Time. To find out more information regarding 5 Diva Girls please visit their website at www.5DivaGirls.com or call the party hotline at 908-271-6633 or email at [email protected].

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Historic House Tour - December 11

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he 27th annual historic house tour, "Christmas in Long Valley", will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour, sponsored by the Washington Township Historical Society, is self guided; a program book with a map, photographs, and history of each house is provided. Proceeds from the event benefit the Historical Society and its museum. Six historic houses and sites are on the tour. Docents will be on hand to explain the history of houses that date to the late 1700s/early 1800s. A special display of quilts by internationally known quilt designer and teacher, Mark Lipinski whose work has been featured in "McCall's" and other publications, will be available in house number 1. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the Historical Society's Museum on the day of the tour and beautiful crafts

made by the Society's Crafts Group will be available for sale. House Tour Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in advance by mail. Please make checks payable to and mail to the Washington Township Historical Society, P.O. Box 189, Long Valley, NJ, 07853. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Washington Township Historical Society Museum on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The museum is located at 6 Fairview Avenue in the center of Long Valley. The historical society's 2011 calendar, "Historic Villages of Washington Township," may be purchased in the museum on these days as well and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please e-mail [email protected], visit www.wthsnj.org or call (908) 876-9696.

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ashington Township is seeking residents to serve as volunteers on various boards, committees, commissions and councils for 2010. There are openings on the Board of Health, Environmental Commission, Open Space Committee and Recreation Committee.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest or resume to Township Clerk’s Office, 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853, or fax to (908) 876-5138. For more information, please call Township , Dianne Gallets at (908) 876-3315.

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Local Church Helps Out In Appalachia worked on was built out of scrap materials in the 1940's. We put walls up around the home, attached it to the existing home with hurricane clips, insulated, covered it with sheathing material and wrapped it in house wrap. “he said. He added that the next crew of volunteers coming to help would put on the vinyl siding. As for the people his group came to help, he found that even though they have so little, they do not let it get them down. “I was overwhelmed by the faith of the family who lived there. Despite the tough economy and situation they are in, they never doubted that God was, is, and will take care of them. It was a very humbling experience for me. They feel so blessed by the very little they have. It has made me appreciate what we have here in New Jersey and also has reinforced my belief that we, as the Body of Christ, must do more. We must bear witness to our faith through our actions, he shared. Mayer said he found that the fellowship with his team and another team at the site, plus the interaction with the family they were helping were the best parts of the trip. Although this year’s trip is now a mem-

By Elsie Walker hen people save up for a trip, it is usually so they can go to a nice resort spot, stay in a luxury hotel, and relax. However, it was quite the opposite for the congregation of the Drakestown United Methodist Church, located at 6 Church Road in Hackettstown. After putting on fundraisers and getting together money for a trip, a group from the church travelled in October to Brenton, West Virginia. There they stayed at a place with metal bunks beds and community bathrooms. While there, the group worked every day fixing up a house. The trip the group took was to Appalachia, one of the poorest areas of this country. As volunteers on the Appalachian Service Project, they, and other groups, came to the area to help fix homes so that they are drier, safer, and warmer for the residents. For Bob Mayer, pastor of the Drakestown church, it was the first time making such a trip. Recently he shared his experience in home repair during the week in Appalachia and the resilience of the people who live in that area. “We worked on actually building a house around an existing house….The home we

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Long Valley’s Concert Venue Is Here

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he leaves are falling and people are looking inside for evening entertainment. Long Valley's newest concert venue is just the place. The Studio of Long Valley is now open and booking acts from around the world. Recent acts have included: North Sea Gas from Scotland, Craig Bickhardt of Nashville fame, Alex Gordon from Annapolis as well as local acts ranging in style from jazz to avant garde to acoustic to hard rock.

The newest events scheduled include on November 19th, an americana/folk group with some new twists: Big Slyde from Lake Placid, NY, and on December 3rd, local rockers Reverse Order will perform for an all ages crowd. On December 11th, The Studio will present Dirtgroove's jam-style, bluesy rock. The new year will also prove to be very exciting as Jack Sundrud (from the band POCO) and Craig Bickhardt bring their

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Burnin’ The Bird! Jazzercise Offers Thanksgiving Morning Class

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azzercise in Succasunna & Lake Hopatcong is offering and open invitation to “burn the bird” before the Thanksgiving feast. “Free for everyone, our Jazzercise class will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day in Succasunna to

put a dent in the day’s calories — before we eat them!” says Succasunna & Lake Hopatcong Jazzercise owner/ instructor, Stacey Oshrin. The “Burnin’ the Bird or “Huff and Puff Before you Stuff” event will be held at The

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omionate Care Hospice will once again hold their semi annual Used Clothing Fundraiser. The organization is collecting used wearable clothing, shoes, linens, handbags and small toys. Please separate all clothing shoes and toys in well-tied garbage bags. Comionate Care Hospice Foundation will receive a monetary donation for the total poundage of clothing that is collected. CCHF provides financial to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. They have provided mortgage/rent payments, utility payments and emotional/comfort items, such as providing summer camp to a

12 year-old whose single mother is terminally ill, and airfare to bring an unemployed daughter home to care for her mother. For more information on the hospice program, please visit www.cchnet.net. For more information on the Clothing Drive, please Ronnie Tutty at (973) 383-7510. The drop off locations are as follows: Warren County: November 20, 2010, Budd Lake Chapel, 54 Sandshore Rd., Budd Lake,10a.m. - 3p.m. Sussex County: November 21, 2010, Comionate Care Hospice, 532 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Roxbury Jazzercise Center in Succasunna Rte 10 East. The 60-minute classes will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Attendees can enjoy the holiday while avoiding the wobble after the gobble. The high-energy Jazzercise classes can burn up to 600 calories in a one fun & powerful effective total body workout. Jazzercise combines cardio, strength training and stretching to sculpt , tone & lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn It’s a follow-the-leader style ,and instructors demonstrate both challenging movements and low-impact variations any

fitness level is welcome. Jazzercise, created by Judi Sheppard Missett, is the world’s leading dance-fitness program with more than 5,000 instructors teaching 19,000 classes weekly in the U.S. and around the globe. The Succasunna & Lake Hopatcong is ranked top world wide centers we offers 69 weekly classes most with babysitting. To find out more about Jazzercise, in Succasunna & Lake Hopatcong area, call Stacey Oshrin at 973-252-9778 or e mail [email protected]

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Our Fallen Hero ed By Cheryl Conway son, a brother, a friend, a fallen hero - Army Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel Jr. of Stanhope is sorely being missed by many after being killed three weeks ago in Afghanistan when his unit was attacked during combat by an improvised explosive device. Kirspel, 23, died on Oct. 27 from injuries sustained in the attack near the Village of Khwaja Kinti, Afghanistan, while fighting for Operation Enduring Freedom. Hundreds of family and friends attended his funeral service on November 6, 2010. The streets of Dover were lined with boy scouts, family and friends all the way from the church to the cemetery. He was greatly honored and will always be ed. The Hopatcong mayor and council expressed their sympathies at the borough hall_ meeting last month. A sign was also placed near Hopatchung Road in his honor earlier in the day. Mayor Sylvia Petillo said "Michael was more than a great soldier. He was a son, a brother and friend. And now he is our fallen hero. Although there are no words to express our sorrow, we each recognize that his service and his courage provide us with a freedom we must never take for granted.” Born in Dover on July 8, 1987, Kirspel lived in Hopatcong and Keyport. He graduated from Hopatcong High School in 2006 and attended Sussex County Technical School in Sparta, specializing in welding. After graduating from high school, Kirspel enlisted in the U.S. Army, was attached to the 101st Airborne Division,

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Ft. Campbell, Ky., and most recently the 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, N.Y. There was no dispute that Kirspel was proud of his three tours of duty defending his country. He had previously served two tours in Iraq from Oct. 2007 to Nov. 2008. His four-year enlistment with the Army was set to expire in March. Officials say Kirspel could have left Afghanistan in July, but decided to stay with the soldiers he had helped train. Serving in the Army was a dream he had since he was a boy. "We tried to talk him out of it," said his mother Dawn Roberts. "But he was not being talked out of it." While he was serving his country, he did not forget where he came from. "He would always find a way to get to a phone as he was deployed, just to make sure everyone (at home) was all

right," said Roberts of Stanhope. "He was a guy you could always count on. He had an amazing moral standard. And he was so protective to his little brother (Samuel), who has cystic fibrosis. "Now this world is now at a loss for not having him in it," said Roberts. "We will never be the same." He received several awards and decorations during his tenure, including the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Combat Action Badge, the Marksmanship Qualification Badge and the Driver Mechanic Badge. He

was awarded the Purple Heart Medal posthumously. 'Krispey,' as his friends called him, was an avid off-roader with a truck, motorcycle or quad. Besides the military, he enjoyed music and rebuilding cars. He was a member of Grace the Church on the Mount in Netcong. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Roberts and her husband, Christopher T. Roberts Sr., of Hopatcong; his father, Michael D. Kirspel Sr. and his wife, Josephine, of Keyport; his brother, Samuel J. C. Roberts, age 6, of Hopatcong; his paternal grandparents, Jean and Walter Kirspel, of Woodstock, Ga.; his stepbrothers, Christopher T. Roberts Jr. of Hackettstown and Christopher Menendez of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; his stepsister, Carissa Incorvaia, of Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. "Michael’s life should very much be appreciated and we celebrate that we had him," Roberts said. "He brought us immeasurable joy and love and pride. But life will never be the same without him."

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Calendar of Events! Thu, Nov 18 Thanksgiving Luncheon – Enjoy a catered Thanksgiving luncheon complete with turkey, gravy and extras. The Long Valley Junior Women’s Club will be providing holiday pies for dessert. Attendees should send check payable to Washington Township Recreation (50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853) before November 11. Washington Township Senior Center, Rock Spring Park, Long Valley, NJ. Open to seniors; 11 am; $7.50 residents, $8.50 non-residents. Concert: Dailey and Vincent – Enjoy 10time International Bluegrass Music Association award winners, Jamie Dailey (of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver) and Darrin Vincent (of Kentucky Thunder), perform live in concert. Community Theatre, 100 South Main St., Morristown, NJ. 8 pm; tickets $27-$42; (973) 539-8008. Holiday Floral Arranging Demo – Learn how to prepare table flower arrangements in preparation for the holidays. Washington Twp Public Library, 37 East Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ. Open to public; 7 pm; free, registration; (908) 876-3596 or www.wtpl.org. Disability Services Information Night – Learn about what it takes to be successful in college with a disability. Lackland Center, Centenary College, 400 Jefferson, Hackettstown, NJ. Open to public; 6:30 pm; free; www.centenarycollege.edu/events. Theater: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (Nov 16, 18 & 20) – Enjoy an adventurous, fun-filled play geared for children ages preK through fifth grade. Little Theater, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ. Tue and Thu at 10 am, Sat at 2:30 pm; $; (908) 979-0900. Fri, Nov 19 Beefsteak Dinner Fundraiser – Budd Lake Fire House, 378 Route 46 West, Budd Lake, NJ. Open to public; 7 pm to 11 pm; tickets $40 adults, $28 for children under 17; sponsored by New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet; (908) 850-0709. Theater: Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks (Nov 19 to Dec 5) – Enjoy a comedy with music and dance that addresses the serious issues of ageism and intolerance. Black River Playhouse, Chester, NJ. Open to public; Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; tickets $18; (908) 879-7304 or www.chestertheatregroup.org. Sat, Nov 20 Jewelers Studio Guild Show – See custom, handmade necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry items created by some of the best craftsmen and designers in New Jersey. A portion of the proceeds from the show

will go to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Masonic Temple, 39 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ. Open to public; 10 am to 5 pm; free; www.jewelersstudioguild.com or (973) 539-6971. Sun, Nov 21 Netcong TNR Project Food/Supply Drive & Cat Adoption Day – 81 International Drive South, Budd Lake, NJ. 11 am to 6 pm. South African Zulu Singers – Don’t miss an opportunity to hear powerful spiritual songs performed by an international a cappella group Thula Sizwe from South Africa. Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. Open to public; 4 pm; free; (908) 852-3020. Bayanihan: The Philippine National Dance Company – Journey across the Pacific to experience tales of the traditional life, culture and history of the Philippines with an award-winning dance company. Community Theatre, 100 South Main, Morristown, NJ. 3 pm; $; (973) 539-8008. Mon, Nov 22 “Reinvent Me” Seminar – Learn what reinventing oneself means. Neil Cooper, certified business and life-skills coach, will show how people can successfully redefine their goals and find success in a new life, career, or endeavor. Washington Twp Public Library, 37 East Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ. Open to public; 7 pm; free, registration; (908) 876-3596 or www.wtpl.org. Lunch-N-Learn: Fall Prevention and Balance Assessment – A session for seniors. Learn practical and low cost ways to better safeguard against accidental falls. Also receive a personal balance assessment. Washington Twp Public Library, 37 East Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ. Open to public; 12 noon; free, registration; (908) 876-3596 or www.wtpl.org. Tue, Nov 30 Trip to the Jewish Museum – Take a trip to view the exhibit entitled “Shifting the Gaze: Painting and Feminism.” Jewish Museum, 635 West 27th Street, New York City, NY. Open to public; tour begins at 12:15 pm; $12 adults, $10 seniors; [email protected] or (973) 6444996. Gaming Day @ Your Library For Adults – Board games, WII will be provided for adults, age 18 and older, to play. Light refreshments will be served. Washington Twp Public Library, 37 East Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ. Open to public; 2 pm; free; (908) 876-3596 or www.wtpl.org. Thu, Dec 2 Fall Fashion Show – Centenary College, John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center, continued on page 23

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Five Health Issues That Affect Men and How Acupuncture Can Help by Deborah Waddell, Dipl. Ac., C.A.

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cupuncture has been used to treat men's health concerns for thousands of years and is growing in popularity. The reason for this growth in popularity is that many health issues that men face, such as high blood pressure, prostate problems and depression, respond extremely well to acupuncture treatments. Here is a list of five health issues that affect men and how acupuncture can help: Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the leading men’s health threat with heart disease and stroke topping the list of the first and second leading causes of death worldwide. By integrating acupuncture and Oriental medicine into your heart healthy lifestyle, you can dramatically reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Taking small steps to improve your health can reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease by as much as eighty percent. Steps to prevention include managing high blood pressure, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress and improved sleep - all of which can be helped with acupuncture. Acupuncture has been found to be particularly helpful in lowering blood pressure. By applying acupuncture needles at specific sites along the wrist, inside the forearm or in the leg, researchers have been able to stimulate the release of opioids, which decreases the heart’s activity and its need for oxygen. This, in turn, lowers blood pressure. Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in men. Tobacco smoke causes ninety percent of all lung cancers. If you are ready to quit smoking, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture has shown to be an effective treatment for smoking. Acupuncture treatments for addiction and smoking cessation focus on jitters, cravings, irritability, and restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. It also aids in relaxation and detoxification.

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In one study on substance addiction, a team from Yale University successfully used auricular (ear) acupuncture to treat cocaine addiction. Results showed that fifty-five percent of participants tested free of cocaine during the last week of treatment, compared to twenty-four percent and nine percent in the two control groups. Those who completed acupuncture treatment also had longer periods of sustained abstinence compared to participants in the control groups. Prostate Health The prostate is prone to enlargement and inflammation as men age, affecting about half of men in their sixties and up to ninety percent of men as they approach their seventies and eighties. If left untreated, benign prostate gland enlargement, which presents with symptoms such as frequent nighttime urination, painful urination, and difficult urination, can lead to more serious conditions such as prostate cancer, urinary tract infections, bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones, and incontinence. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can be used to treat prostate problems to relieve the urinary symptoms and prevent the more serious conditions from occurring. The few studies completed on acupuncture and prostatitis show positive results with participants noticing a marked improvement in their quality of life, decrease in urinary difficulties, and an increase in urinary function. Depression and Mental Health Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death among all men; for young men it's higher. While experts previously thought depression affected far more women than men, it is now believed that that men’s tendency to hide depressed feelings and not seek professional help has skewed the numbers. When suffering from depression, brain chemicals and stress hormones are out of balance. Sleep, appetite, and energy level are all disturbed. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can alleviate symptoms associated with depres-

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Calendar of Events... continued from page 19 Hackettstown, NJ. Open to public; 7:30 pm; tickets $6, pre-registration required; (800) 236-8679 or (908) 852-1400, ext. 2123. Fri, Dec 3 Children’s Health Summit – Attend this health summit to learn about the issues surrounding obesity in children and youth. Learn from experts on ways to promote healthy eating and physical activity in children. Rutgers University, Cook Campus Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Open to public; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; $$; www.e.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-9271. CCM Music Concert – Enjoy an evening of holiday music performed by the CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chamber Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. County College of Morris, Student Community Center, Dragonetti Auditorium, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ. Open to public; 7:30 pm to 9 pm; $; (973) 328-5076. Jim Brickman’s Christmas Tour 2010 – Enjoy holiday music performed by a twotime Grammy-nominated pianist. Community Theatre, 100 South Main St., Morristown, NJ. 8 pm; $$; (973) 539-8008.

Holiday Under the Stars (Dec 3, 4, 10 & 11) – Part of CCM annual winter program, explore the night sky as it appeared thousands of years ago. County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ. Open to public; call for time; tickets $3 for children, $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors; (973) 328-5076. Sat, Dec 4 Netcong and Mt. Olive TNR Project Cat Adoption Day – Tractor Supply, 293 Route 206, Flanders, NJ. 11 am to 2 pm. Sun, Dec 5 Vienna Boys Choir – Rejoice in the holiday season with sacred and secular works performed in harmonic perfection by one of Austria’s oldest musical institutions. Community Theatre, 100 South St., Morristown, NJ. 3 pm, lecture at 2 pm; $$; (973) 539-8008. Tue, Dec 7 Facebook for Adults – A beginner’s class that will instruct you on how to create an on Facebook and start exploring all that it has to offer. Chester Library, 250 West Main, Chester, NJ. Open to public; 7 pm; free, registration; www.chester.org or (908) 879-7612.

Fri, Dec 10 Holiday Festival of Song (Dec 10 & 12) – Enjoy a holiday concert performed by award-winning Morris Choral Society. The 80+ member chorus will delight audiences with the musical sounds of holiday celebrations from countries around the world, including Japan and Kenya. Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ. Fri at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm; $; (973) 998-7239 or www.morrischoralsociety.org. Seniors Holiday Party – Seniors are invit-

ed to celebrate the holidays with a catered lunch and live musical entertainment by Jeffrey B. Dunston. To , please send a check made payable to Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 before November 30. St. Mark’s Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley, NJ. Open to seniors; 11 am; $9 residents, $10 non-residents. CCM Dance Theatre Showcase – County College of Morris, Student Community Center, Dragonetti Auditorium, 214 Center continued on page 25

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Flo is a 2 year old Pit Bull/Terrier mix. She recently gave birth to a litter of 7 beautiful babies who have all been adopted and now it’s Mom’s turn to find her forever, loving home. Flo is a total sweetheart without a mean bone in her body. She loves to play with other dogs, and quickly gives kisses to anybody nearby. This loyal and faithful Mom is house trained, crate trained, and will make a terrific family pet. Please consider her today. She’s patiently waiting to have her ears rubbed which is one of her favorite things. To read more about Flo, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our events, or to make a donation, please visit our web site: www.ehrdogs.org

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ith smart planning, the holidays can be a joyous time for people and their pets The holiday season is often the most joyous time of the year. However, joy can turn to tragedy if simple precautions are not taken to ensure the safety of your pets. “Pets are curious by nature,” said Dr. Steve Hansen, a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Hansen, whose department also includes the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, asks pet parents to be mindful of their pets this holiday season. “Thinking about your home from your pet’s point of view will help ensure everyone has happy and safe holidays,” Hansen

said. “Pets have the ability to get into everything, especially during the holidays when there is more to see and do.” Simple holiday traditions, such as trimming the tree and decorating the house, can pose potential problems to pets if not monitored carefully. Dr. Leon Robbins, doctor of veterinary medicine at Grandview Animal Hospital near Winston-Salem, NC, warned that much like toddlers, pets are attracted to bright lights, shining ornaments and dangling tinsel. “Many holiday decorations are hazardous to pets,” said Robbins. “Try to use big, pet-friendly ornaments and keep the ornaments, as well as the lights, out of a pet’s reach.”

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Calendar of Events... continued from page 23 Grove Road, Randolph, NJ. Open to public; 7:30 pm to 9 pm; $; (973) 328-5076. Sat, Dec 11 Theater: The Tempest – Enjoy an enchanting musical based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece, complete with a tempest, a shipwreck, castaways, lost children, music and dance, first love, revenge, drunken clowns, murder plots, magic, monsters and spirits. Brundage Park Playhouse, Carrell Road, Randolph, NJ. Call for time; $10; (973) 989-7092 or www.brundageparkplayhouse.org. Tue, Dec 14 Colonial and Victorian Christmas Customs – Learn the similarities and differences between a Colonial Christmas and a Victorian Christmas celebration. Discover what foods were prepared and enjoyed as

part of the holiday festivities. Chester Library, 250 West Main, Chester, NJ. Open to public; 7 pm; free, registration; www.chesterlib.org or (909) 879-7612. ONGOING EVENTS Theater: Breakfast with Mugabe (thru Nov 21) – Award-winning playwright Fraser Grace brings his compelling drama of psychological intrigue and political strife to the Centenary Stage Company for its New Jersey premiere Lackland Center, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ. ; call for time/date; $; (908) 979-0900 or www.centenarystageco.org. Chester Garden Club Meeting (ongoing) – Chester Library, 250 West Main Street, Chester, NJ. Open to public; 1st Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.; free; Call 908-8790232.

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entists and piles of candy and aren’t usually found together, but Dr. Karen Fenichel and the team at Jockey Hollow Dentistry in Mendham were surrounded by sweets Thursday, packaging up the goodies for U.S. troops overseas. Dr. Fenichel this week has been collecting candy and other goodies from children who wish to share their Halloween treats with service people. The office also has received donations of candy from adults. Although she offered children $1 a pound for their treats, most of the sweets have been coming from patients and neighbors as donations. It’s all part of Jockey Hollow Dentistry’s of Operation Gratitude, a national program that collects candy from dentists around the country and ships the candy to military personnel. “We’ve had people drop off packages and it’s clear that they went shopping just for this,” said Dr. Fenichel, who resides in Flanders. “I had one patient stop and drop $100 for Operation Gratitude.” With collections wrapping up this weekend, the staff started boxing up the candy Thursday night. Before long, the staff had stacked six boxes full of Milky Ways, M&Ms, Tootsie Rolls and other items. Dr. Fenichel said she’s continuing to collect candy Friday and, after adding some toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and other dental-care items, the donation will be boxed up and shipped out Monday to head overseas. “Jockey Hollow Dentistry is a family-oriented practice

and we develop close relationships with our patients,” said Dr. Fenichel. “Some of them have children in the military. I know several young men and women who are serving their country and I think of them as we’re doing this. It’s a small gesture to send a little taste of this fun-oriented holiday to them.” Dr. Fenichel also acknowledged that all the candy being packed up won’t go in the mouths of her young patients. “Halloween means a lot of candy all at once,” she said. “Children don’t need to eat all of the candy they bring home on Halloween. It’s great to brush properly, floss daily and come visit us twice a year, but not eating all that candy is going to help prevent a lot of cavities.” Dr. Fenichel said the candy she collects will serve two other purposes. “I’m told that the troops love getting the candy,” she said. “Packages like these are great reminders from home that we’re thinking of them and that we appreciate everything they’re doing. I also understand that the troops enjoy some of the candy, but they also give a lot of it to the children in the villages where winning hearts is as important as winning military victories. Some people have asked Dr. Fenichel if she’s concerned about causing cavities in the mouth of the soldiers. She explained that the service people, because they’re older and their teeth are better developed, aren’t as susceptible to cavities as children’s developing mouths. In addition, adults better understand that they have to rinse, brush and floss continued on page 28

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Christmas Program Offers a Bit of Everything By Elsie Walker n angel playing her harp, three wise men with sore feet, a group of tired shepherds and a wily King Herod, are among the characters in the 9th annual ecumenical Christmas Story Told Through the Arts, to be held on December 5th , 4:30 pm at the Port Morris United Methodist Church, 296 Center Street in Landing(parking in the rear). This presentation features scenes from the nativity story portrayed through bell music, harp, song, drama, humor and puppetry. ing together to put on the program are artists from : the host church, St. Michael’s Roman Church in Netcong; St. James Episcopal Church in Hackettstown; Flanders United Methodist Church; Drakestown United Methodist Church; Grace, the Church on the Mount, Netcong; and Stanhope United Methodist Church, Netcong. The program will include a variety of musical styles ranging from country to contemporary to traditional. The theme of the program is “He’s Calling You”, which comes from the refrain of a contemporary British Christmas song, “The Savior’s Day”. As the nativity story unfolds, it will show how God called each person involved to be part of it. The finale song, “The Savior’s Day”, will be one of the songs

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sung by the Chancel Choir of the Port Morris United Methodist under the direction of Richard Boyer, Jr. The church will also portray a scene through puppetry courtesy of Puppet Ministry Director, Tina Berchek and her puppeteers. Representing the Flanders United Methodist Church will be Cathy and John Bingham singing Brad Paisley’s “Born on Christmas Day”. Harpist Linda Planseon, from Grace, the Church on the Mount, will provide the angelic sounds of the traditional “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing”. Bell music, drama, humor, and song will be shared by the St. James Episcopal Church. Its bell choir is directed by Louise Olshan and its children’s choir by Pam Laura. St. James will also be sharing the talents of its St. James Players. The striking contemporary song, “Mary Did You Know? “plus traditional favorites “What Child Is This”, “O Holy Night” and “We Three Kings”. will be done by the artists representing St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church: Jack Amato, JoAnn Greame, Michael Donahue, and Ana Sitirelli. Singers from The Drakestown United Methodist Church will sing the David

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had never seen a dentist. Since establishing Jockey Hollow Dentistry, Dr. Fenichel has attended

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continued from page 26 after eating the sweets. More information is available by calling the office at (973) 543-4828. Operation Gratitude is a California-based non-profit that says it “seeks to lift morale and put smiles on faces by sending ‘care packages’ addressed to individual soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines deployed in harm’s way,” according to the organization’s Web site. The organization sponsors collection drives, letterwriting campaigns and other activities. Final assembly of the packages of candy and other items is assembled at the Army National Guard Armory in Van Nuys, Calif. Chris Kammer, a Wisconsin dentist, added the Halloween candy collection idea. More information is available at www.halloweencandybuyback.com. Dr. Karen Fenichel and her team of dental health professionals are located at Jockey Hollow Dentistry, located in Mendham, N.J. Celebrating its 10th year, Jockey Hollow Dentistry is a family-oriented practice with a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere specializing in individualized preventive care. Educating and including the patient in all phases of care, Jockey Hollow Dentistry strikes the balance between the care of an old-fashioned smalltown doctor and state-ofthe-art technology and techniques. A 1994 graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, Dr. Fenichel completed a oneyear general practice residency at HackensackUniversity Medical Center. While a student, she completed an internship in Colorado during which she treated children of migrant workers, many of whom

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Pendulums Swing by Harlin Parker here seems to be an ever growing chasm between the slogans and the sloganeers on the right and the slogans and the sloganeers on the far right. This isn’t good for any of us. While there were many Republican winners this past election, what really worries me is that so many of the Republicans who won were not, as the old saying goes, my father’s Republicans. This was not a “revenge of the nerds” election where the once shunned, but good and decent, guys won. Nope. I think we just witnessed the result of a relatively small but still sizable group of ‘mad as hell’ voters venting their anger and giving us, in many cases, legislators who will do nothing but push the pendulum of public discourse further to the breaking point. People on the radical right have spent months proclaiming, in all the self righteous indignation they could muster, that they, and they alone, are the true patriots. Theirs is a patriotism more real, more pure, more, well, American, than anyone else’s. And, they will have us know, it is their super patriotism that has spurred them to action. They, these Tea Partiers, have risen to answer the need to “save” our country or, as they put it, to “take our country back.” Oh yes, that was a call I heard over and over again. These guys want to “take our country back.” Back from whom? We’re all Americans. This country belongs to all of us. We who are not planted with the radical right wing are very patriotic, thank you. We live here too, and we’re staying. But, be that as it may, without doubt, those on the radical right wing made their presence known this election year. And what have we gotten? One thing we’ve gotten is a lesson on the attention span and patience of those super patriots. After years of piling up trillions of dollars of deficits and debt during years of economic expansion (exactly the kind of thing NOT to do), Republicans suddenly now decry deficits and debts, including those enacted to staunch the worst economic depression since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Instead of reasoned debate on the pluses and minuses of the fiscal policies of the past couple of years (and make no mistake, there

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were some big pluses and some very big minuses), we were treated to sophomoric slogans, fear mongering and outright lies. Sophistry. “Hey, it’s been two years, Obama. Why isn’t everything fixed?” But this year those on the radical right didn’t just blame their favorite evil-doers, the “Liberal Democrats.” This time around they also blamed those turncoats, the “mainstream Republicans.” Oh yea, those were the bad guys. Republicans who failed to abide by their “Republican” principals. So, out went some Republicans, those found guilty of “mainstreamism” along with, as we saw, a good number of Democrats. We should also note that the Democrats who lost were, for the most part, the “moderate” Democrats. And while it is true that some of the reality challenged candidates lost (like Christine O’Donnell and Sharron Angle), make no mistake, the sweep by the Republicans was a sweep by the radical right. These new guys are the self professed true believers who, they promise, will hold firm to their beliefs and their campaign rhetoric. No, they won’t give an inch. So, so much for compromise. So much for reaching consensus. So much for getting anything accomplished. How we got here is open to discussion but clearly we are living in a very evenly divided country. Unfortunately, it appears that we have become more polarized, not less, with this past election. Elected officials, especially Republicans, are paying heed to those on the fringe, not to those in the mainstream. Far from expanding their tent, it seems that the Republicans have continued to homogenize on the fringe. I can only hope that by pushing the pendulum so far to the right the Republicans will realize they have reached the limit (as shown with O’Donnell and Angle) and will soon be able to move back towards the center. We’ll all be better off when that happens. Political parties dominated by their most radical talk past each other, not to each other, and that’s not going to get us where any of us want to go. Let’s , we’re all in this together. Send comments to [email protected].

Scott Madsen by Thomas Lotito t was a hot, hazy and partially humid day on a Thursday in the latter part of August in 1984. As I drove west on Route 80 towards the Rockaway Mall, the clouds in the sky remained billowy, changing shapes slowly as they often do that time of year. I was on assignment with the Hale Piano and Organ company, to tune a half dozen pianos. As I arrived at the Rockaway store, I was treated to live piano sounds of Al Stewart's, "The Year of the Cat." Expecting to hear Al Stewart singing as I walked onto the floor of the store, there was a distinguished, good looking young man in tweed suit with a Fedora hat playing one of the company's grand pianos. His face was deep in concentration as he nodded and smiled, as musicians often do, acknowledging my presence. He must have sensed I was enjoying the music as he continued playing. A crowd began to assemble in the front of the store, as he finished playing riotous applause began to break out, some one yelled, '"give us another one" ironically, he played Elton John's, "Funeral for a Friend." Not giving a second thought to the performance I had just experienced, it was usual for me to run into recording artists and pianists in my business, I proceeded to look for the manager of the store. In the office I introduced myself to one of the salesman Bob, and asked, " where is Scott Madsen the manager?" Bob smiled and said, " you just met him , he's the guy playing the piano." That was the first time I met my friend, Scott Madsen. We hit it off immediately, playing and trading songs on the piano, I wound up staying until the store closed that night, we went out for drinks. We laughed and had a good time. Jokingly, we came to the conclusion that we went to the same HS, in different places. I grew up in NYC, Scott grew up in Parsippany NJ. That was the beginning of what was to be a life long friendship. That summer Scott taught me to water ski, spray paint, how to detail a car and Scott's work ethic, which went like this; "Always do a job for someone else, better than if you would do it for your self." I was soon to meet Scott's many friends. He treated every friend like his best friend, he treasured every friend the same way he treasured his own life. Scott always made time for his friends, listened when you spoke and cared as if your own personal problems were his very own.

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Giving Thanks for Family Traditions It’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets. When I was growing up, we had certain Thanksgiving traditions. Most memorable for me was that our extended family would often gather at one of my aunts’ houses. The adults would squeeze together around the dining room table and the kids would sit together at a smaller table on folding chairs. To this day I wonder just how everyone fit into their houses! We always ate on the good dishes, one of my uncles would always carve the turkey, and we kids always tried to hide our green vegetables under the mashed potatoes. Sound familiar? I’m thankful for these memories and the comfort of family traditions. And I’m grateful that as our families grow, we can share these memories and make new ones together. Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be the same without the familiar dishes that everyone loves. One recipe that is a tra-

dition with us is this classic Pumpkin Roll. It’s got that terrific spiced pumpkin flavor, a sweet, creamy filling and it looks fantastic when you serve it. It’s fun to make, too. If you want some helpful tips, watch the how-to video online at http://www.verybestbaking.com/video. What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving traditions? You can share some of them, along with favorite recipes, at www.VeryBestBaking.com/Community. Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Makes 10 servings CAKE 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

FILLING 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar (optional for decoration) FOR CAKE: PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts. BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. (If using a dark-colored pan, begin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack. continued on page 33

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Giving Thanks... continued from page 32 FOR FILLING: BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

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TIP: Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake so it will not stick. Nutrition Information per serving: 370 calories; 150 calories from fat; 16g total fat; 10g saturated fat; 105mg cholesterol; 280mg sodium; 52g carbohydrate; 1g fiber; 43g sugars; 5g protein; 50% Vitamin A

Roasted Vegetable and Cornbread Stuffing Prep: 30 minutes Roast: 30 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Makes: 16 servings (about 3/4 cup each) 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced (about 6 cups) 2 medium sweet onions, chopped (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cups Swanson Chicken broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic) 1 package (14 ounces) PepperidgeFarm Cornbread stuffing

1 package (about 4 ounces) chorizo sausage, chopped (optional) 1.Heat the oven to 400°F. Place the squash, onions and garlic into a large bowl. Add the cumin and oil and toss to coat. Spoon the squash mixture onto 2 rimmed baking sheets. 2.Roast for 30 minutes or until the squash mixture is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. 3.Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Stir the squash mixture, cilantro, celery and broth in a large bowl. Add the stuffing and mix lightly. Stir in the sausage, if desired. Spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 3 1/2-quart casserole. Cover the casserole. 4.Bake for 30 minutes or until the stuffing mixture is hot.

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Scott Madsen.... continued from page 29 courtesy of you tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH2bg 9-XZ5s (Scott may have had a few sleepless nights with this one). Scott was also proud that Kade participated in a sport called, "Drifting," (burning rubber in a car while driving in circles). What a laugh we would get out of Kade's antics on you tube. Recently I spoke to Kade and told him how proud his dad was of his career in snow boarding, especially drifting. Kade looked at me in a puzzled manner and said, "Really? "Yes" I said. Kade then retorted, " he told me not to do it and how dangerous it was," there was an awkward moment of silence.....simultaneously we both broke out in laughter. Scott claimed to be a liberal, but he didn't lead his life that way. Scott worked hard and didn't like paying taxes. Often we would talk about politics, he would love to tease me and would start a conversation with, "Hey Tommy, your boy George Bush"......and so on. I would accuse him of being conservative in his rants about taxes and immigration and give it right back to him, Scott would then say, "not so fast." and then we would laugh. We only had one rule about politics, we only spoke politics on the phone, never in person. We were friends first, politics second. Having fun with your friends was much more important than spending time arguing. In the early 1990's Scott opened a Corvette restoration shop in Mine Hill ( Madsen Auto Restoration) where he did collision work and mostly Corvette restorations. In the last two years, Scott's business, like many other businesses fell victim to the economy. Somehow Scott kept his business running with his two employees Jason and William. I would often call Scott at work and ask "what are you doing?" "looking for

money" he would reply. In the last few weeks of his life Scott was very stressed out, his voice was beginning to sound weak, keeping his business together was getting the best of him. Scott Madsen unexpectedly ed away on Friday October 8th, 2010. We had made plans that Thursday to go to the Apple Festival in Chester on Sunday the 10th, Scott said he was going to bring the 36 Ford convertible. Scott and I spoke almost every day, as Scott did with all of his other friends too. Scott often told me how much he loved his wife Donna and how hard she worked to fix up their house. He often referred to Donna as his best friend. I miss my friend Scott, it really hurts, we never expected to be here. Sure, we will all get by and keep going, but somehow life will never be the same. A bright light was taken from us. In the movie, "It's a A Wonderful Life" at the very end of the movie, the town gathers to help George with his $8,000.00 deficit at the Bailey Savings and Loan. George's brother, Harry toasts George (Jimmy Stewart) and says, "To my brother George, the richest man in town." The crowd begins to sing , Auld Lang Syne, as the camera pans down to the table, George picks up a book and we see an inscription in the inside cover from Clarence the Angel, ", no man is a failure that has friends." Scott was rich and a success, I was proud to call Scott Madsen my friend. Scott's Band, "Tradia" is available on iTunes. Tradia has several hit records in England and Tradia is still played on 105.5 FM from time to time. If you recently lost a friend or family member and you want to share it me you can reach me [email protected]

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