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Long Valley Girl Scout Adorns Veterans’ Graves With Wreaths

By Ann Marie Barron o deceased veteran from Washington Township will be forgotten this holiday season, thanks to a military-minded Long Valley Girl Scout with plans to decorate each and every one of their graves with a remembrance wreath. “They’ve done so much for our country,’’ said Sarah Guida, 17, of Girl Scout Troop 81122, who will not only place wreaths on the graves of 242 veterans in five Washington Township cemeteries on Dec. 17, but will take note of their names and their sacrifice. “They’re the ones who really make this country work and I feel that we should respect them and honor them, even after their deaths,’’ she said. continued on page 4

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Chester To Light Up For Hanukka

he Chester Community Menora Lighting will be taking place on Tues., Dec. 26, at 5:30 p.m., at the Gazebo Park, Main St. Members of the Chester community are also invited to participate in a poetry contest. Submissions can be in any poetry form. Please include name, grade and school. Poems can be emailed to fraida@mychabadcenter.com. Poems must be connected to the Hanukka theme- “What Hanukka Means to Me.” Deadline for entry is Dec. 21. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. There will be three winners in

total, one from each of the following age groups: Grades first and second; grades third through fifth; and grades sixth through eighth. Each winner will receive a special grand prize. For those who miss the Chester lighting, swing over to the Mt. Olive Community Menora Lighting planned at 6:45 p.m. that same evening, Mon., Dec. 26, at the Mt. Olive Municipal Building in Budd Lake. Hanukka begins at sunset Sat., Dec. 24, and ends nightfall on Sun., Jan 1. For more information on Hanukka, visit www.mychabadcenter.com/chanukah.

Lions Club Coordinates Free Screenings

he Chester Lions Club will be happy to coordinate free vision and hearing screenings for organizations in New Jersey. On Oct. 30, the Chester Lions Club, in conjunction with the Linden Lions Club, sponsored a free eye and ear screening at the Reformed Church of Linden. During the four hour event, 40 community members were screened by a trained vision technician, and another 14 participants were

screened for hearing. The two Lions Clubs worked together to help the members of the community protect against the loss or reduction of eyesight and hearing. These efforts are part of the original mission of Lionism, eyesight conservation. For more information about the Chester Lions Club and other special events or projects, visit www.chesterlionsclubnj.com. Please contact 908-879-6591.

Heath Village Hosts Holiday Luncheon

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Wreaths...

continued from front page Guida, who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten, got the idea for her Gold Award project during a stroll through the veterans’ memorial section of a cemetery with her 89-year-old grandfather, Gordon Bibby, of Michigan, months ago. The World War II Navy veteran began weeping and told her he’d never want to be forgotten. The moment made her realize how important it is to remember those who are gone and be especially grateful to those who’ve fought for the country, she said. Soon after, she came across information about Wreaths Across America, http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org, a national organization that holds an annual convoy from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery, educating people and coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies along the way. Guida decided to join in and planned her project to support its mission. The project, which also includes and educational component, will earn Guida the Gold Award, Girl Scouting’s highest award. Wreaths Across America began 23 years ago with 5,000 wreaths and now has placed close to 900,000 across the country in more than 1,000 locations, said Guida, a junior at West Morris Central High School. Long Valley will be the group’s 1,003 location, she said. “Long Valley has a veteran from every conflict in American war history,’’ Guida said. She began working with the American Veterans Association of Washington Township to research the cemeteries, looking for veterans’ graves. “Time and weather had worn off the letters on the head-

stones, so we can’t read them all,’’ she said. Of the graves she’ll be honoring, four belong to Revolutionary War veterans and 13 belong to recipients of the Bronze Star, Silver Star or Purple Heart award, she said. Her project, which requires a minimum of 80 volunteer hours, also included an educational component. On Veteran’s Day, Guida hosted two workshops for nearly 40 children in grades one through six, in which she taught them about American history and veterans’ history. The children made cards for veterans, and learned how to properly fold the American flag and treat it with respect. “I loved it,’’ Guida said of the experience working with children and some of her troop members in the sessions. “The kids were very interested and many of them wanted to share their own stories, about the fathers or grandfathers,’’ she said. “It was great to see that enthusiasm.’’ The project will come to fruition on Dec. 17, beginning at an 11:30 a.m. public ceremony at the Washington Township Senior Center on Rock Road. Ceremonial wreaths will be presented to representatives from the five branches of the military, the U.S. Merchant Marines and a representative of POW-MIAs. Martin Fleisher, commander of the American Veterans Association of Washington Township, will be on hand for the ceremony, and members of his group will address the crowd. Several will disperse with other volunteers to help Guida in the wreath-laying activities. Anyone interested in assisting that day is invited to show up at the ceremony, Guida said. “It’s a wonderful idea,’’ said Fleisher, a World War II

veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. “Any time they honor a veteran in any way they can, it is very well appreciated by the veterans themselves. It does wake up the general public to the service of the veterans and it feels very good.’’ The group will visit Our Lady of the Mountain Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Middle Valley Cemetery, Old Stone Union Cemetery and the German Valley Rural Community Cemetery. Guida isn’t yet sure of her post-high school plans, but is certain the military will be part of them. “I’ve been inspired by a long line of military in my family,’’ Guida said. “The military gives me a chance to have purpose in everything I do. Every part of my job will be for my country.’’

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hester Recreation invites residents and business owners of Chester to show off their best and brightest outdoor holiday light displays by entering the Holiday Lights Photo Contest 2016. Participants can submit a photo for judging in the contest on Facebook by e-mailing it to: recreation@chesterborough.org or recreation@chestertownship.org. Submit a photo early for most exposure and chance of receiving more likes. Contest is open until Dec. 28. Contest rules: Must be a resident or business owner of Chester to participate; only one photo per person/business allowed for submission; photo must be taken in Chester between the dates of Nov. 28-Dec. 28

and include name, location address, and contact information. Winner will be chosen by most combined likes on Facebook sites of the municipality of the Borough of Chester and Chester Township. Winner to be announced on Dec. 30. One prize of $50 to be given to one Chester resident with most likes by 9 a.m. on Dec. 28; one prize of $50 to be given to one Chester business owner with most likes by 9 a.m. on Dec.28. By entering the contest, participant agrees to photo being featured on Facebook and on our websites and in promotional publicity. Judging on Facebook is open to anyone from the community, not just residents, so share away!

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Wonderful Gingerbread Houses Sweeten Local Contest

By Ann Marie Barron he word of the day was creativity Sunday as children and adults put their sweetest architectural ideas to the test in a Gingerbread House contest in Washington Township. “The entries we received were really good,’’ said Angela Farley, co-chair of the contest, which was sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women’s Club. “They were wonderful. Everyone was really impressed with them.’’ Aimee Stabbert co-chaired the event with Farley. Participants showed up at Cottage Treasures on Schooley’s Mountain Road early Saturday morning and left behind their entries. Later that day, volunteers from the Junior Women’s Club evaluated and scored their creations. “I think it’s a wonderful way for families to get together and do something enjoyable with each other,’’ Farley said. “I can’t think of a better way to have fun than to use a ton of candy, gather around a big table and come up with imaginative ideas together.’’ The entries weren’t limited to houses, Farley said. “The majority were houses, but there were also a few that were other shapes, other designs,’’ she said. “They were all very impressive.’’ The contest, in its 12th year, was part of Long Valley’s annual Holiday Happenings event, which takes place the first Sunday each December in the afternoon. During the event, local businesses kept their doors open a bit later, and many provided treats and cookies for children. Arts

and craft activities were also held for children and Santa made an appearance, getting a ride through town on a fire engine. At the conclusion of the event, the towering pine tree in front of Zion Lutheran Church, at the base of Schooley’s Mountain, was lit, officially ushering in the Christmas season in the town. The adult/family category winner was Yuki Watts, whose house had a Victorian theme. For her efforts, Watts received a beautiful basket from Ort Farms in Long Valley, as well as a gift certificate for a family meal at the Valley Restaurant on Mill Road in Long Valley. For the first time, the event included a People’s Choice category, the winner of which was selected those attending the event. The winner of that category was Shannon Rice, who won four vouchers for free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery in Mansfield Township. Rice’s entry wasn’t a house at all. Instead she chose to create a gingerbread bear, Farley said. The winner of the children’s category was a group from third-grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 96083 from Old Farmers Road School, led by Vitina Krentz. The theme of their entry was Girl Scout Village. The scouts received five gift cards to the Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe in Chester. “They can get quite a few cupcakes with that,’’ Farley said. Long Valley Junior Women’s Club is 60 members strong, and strives to enrich the lives of others thought

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Non-Profit Charity Recycles Furniture To Give To Others

By Henry M. Holden iving is trending this time of year, whether its donating food for food pantries, turkey dinners, toys for the holidays. Many may not know about the free furniture available for those in need as well. Interfaith Furnishings is an interdenominational non-profit charity, located in Randolph. It provides home furnishings for those in need by providing donated furniture to Morris County families at no charge. The furniture donations come from the Morris County community at large. Interfaith Furnishings is supported by local businesses that have donated space and resources. The organization

receives no government funding and has volunteers pick up furniture donations, store them in the warehouse, and deliver them to families. Interfaith Furnishings was recognized by the White House in 2010 for its efforts in helping provide furniture to more than 700 needy families in Morris County. Since then, the number has grown to 1,288 families with many having multiple rooms furnished. Joshua DuBois, then special assistant to President Barack Obama, and executive director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, highlighted the charity’s work. DuBois blogged that his office keeps in mind the small groups “making a major impact in their communities like Interfaith Furnishings, as we seek to pair the resources, with the expertise, and information from the federal government with the passion and action that are ever-present in our neighborhoods. “The organization was founded in 2004 to help families cope with the lack of financial aid for essential furniture such as couches, chairs, and tables,” he wrote. “It does all this work as a donation-based program that operates with the help of the social service organizations and local houses of worship in Morris County exclusively. “Interfaith Furnishings faced a continuing challenge over the years,” said Mary Jo Welch, co-director of Interfaith Furnishings. “The organization has moved from building to building

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After Five Decades In Law Enforcement, Morris County Sheriff Readies To Pass The ‘Bat’

By Cheryl Conway o he may have struck out at becoming a professional baseball star, but in Morris County he scored multiple home runs as sheriff for the past 24 years. Morris County Sheriff Edward Rochford is finishing up his final weeks at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in Morristown after serving his eighth threeyear term in the elected position. After announcing his retirement plans earlier this year, Rochford will pass on the sheriff’s badge on Dec. 31, to sheriff-elect James Gannon of Boonton. While he admits that he “loved every moment” of serving as sheriff, 72-year old Rochford is looking forward to doing other things he never had too much time to enjoy- like attending baseball games. “Three officers I worked with

in Morris Township passed away recently,” says Rochford of Morristown. “I want to do what I can” while he still can, he says. His plan right off the bat is to hit the arena he loves the most. “I would like to visit all the baseball stadiums,” says Rochford, who admits that he is a “die hard” Yankee fan. He plans to go to Yankee Spring Training in Tampa, Fl., in March, where the opening game is scheduled to be played, he adds. Then he plans to come up the East Coast and hit all of the baseball stadiums; then will visit the middle part of the East Coast such as Chicago; then travel to the West Coast and visit the stadiums there. A baseball player in his youth, Rochford had been playing baseball for his high school team when he decided to try out for the New York Yankees in 1964. “I went to a tryout with 100

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“It makes an agency better” by adhering to better standards and policies. “We’ve maintained that.” Another accomplishment was his starting of the Project Lifesaver Program through the Morris County Sheriff’s Department. continued on page 14

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By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta he week of November 14, the Junior League of Morristown (JLM), partnered with Dress for Success Morris County, and the ShopRite of Greater Morristown, and kicked off its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI). League members throughout Morris County wore one black dress for five days to illustrate the effects poverty can have on a woman’s access to resources, confidence, and opportunities. They also wore a pin that read, “Ask Me About My Dress,” to spark conversation and spread awareness of the initiative and its objectives. Participants then had the option to donate their worn black dress to Dress for Success of Morris County at the end of the initiative. Local dry cleaner, Cleaners Advantage, in Madison, offered its support by donating time to clean dresses. This campaign was necessary because as of 2014, Morris County has 5,145 children living under the Federal Poverty Guideline – which is $24,300 for a family of four, according to New Jersey Kids

Count from Advocates for Children of New Jersey; #ALICE Report from the United Way. And the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Morris County is $1,280 per month. In order to afford this apartment, a household would need to earn more than $51,000 per year. At the NJ minimum wage of $7.25 an hour in 2014, that adds up to 135 hours per week – 52 weeks per year, according to Family Promise Morris County. According to Mary Jean Barnes, executive director of Dress for Success, Morris County raised more than $12,000 from this campaign. “We’re all about empowering women to get back to work,” said Barnes. “Economic self-sufficiency is our mission. We were very excited to be a part of it.” Dress for Success, Morris County, is a not-for-profit organization. In addition to Morris, the organization serves women in nine other counties in Northern New Jersey: Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Middlesex, Union, and Warren. Dress for Success provides profession-

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Charity Recycles Furniture... continued from page 9 don’t use all their property so they are allowing us to use this warehouse. It is huge, and this is without a doubt the best space we’ve ever had. We have this property until they decide to build a cathedral. “Christ Church has to pay taxes on everything that is not church related,” said Welch. “So, we are using a portion of that property. When we come in as a charity we take some of that off the tax rolls.” As far as diversity of service, Welch said “We’re are not limited, we work with any of the social service agencies. there are more than 20, and any faith-based organization in Morris County,” said Welch. “We don’t ask for outside money,” Welch continued. “Hopefully there will be people out there who will contact us to ask us how they can help. Our idea is this should be done all over the country — it can easily be done. “The most important thing you should know is that we never sell the furniture,” she added. “We asked for a donation of $20 from the people donating the furniture. And we asked for nothing from the people receiving the furniture. “Once a year we appeal the churches,”

Welch said. “We asked them for donation of $250 to $300, depending on their size. We provide lunch for the volunteers when they are working, and Marty’s Rent-AWreck gives us a deal on the truck, and we are most grateful to them. One nice thing about this job is we get to know people from all the different faith-based backgrounds who work with us.” The organization rotates the pickup and deliveries among the participating faithbased groups. The next pickup date is January 20, with volunteers from The Islamic Center of Morris County, St. Andrew Orthodox Church, and the Hope Presbyterian Church. Donations are strictly limited to medium-sized furniture, such as sofas, love seats, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, dinette sets, and bookcases. No trundle beds, no convertible beds, no white upholstered furniture, no entertainment centers, no oversized desks, no mirrors, no furniture with glass, no electronics, no appliances and no household goods. For information on how to help Interfaith Furnishings, call 973-361-1666 or visit www.Interfaithfurnishings.org.

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Sheriff Readies To Pass The ‘Bat’... continued from page 10 Through this program, elderly, people with Alzheimer’s and children with autism, can be rescued. “We were first in the state of New Jersey to have it,” says Rochford. As president and executive director of the Sheriffs’ Association of NJ at that time, Rochford was able to influence 20 other sheriffs in the state to participate in the rescue project. Free to all residents, participants wear a wristband, similar to a watch that contains a transmitter. Each transmitter has a code, which then acts as a tracking device to locate persons who have gone missing. If a person wanders from home, “we can track them,” says Rochford. The Morris County Sheriff’s office has done it 40 times since starting the program and has found each person with no injury nor fatality, he adds.

The average time to get to the wanderer is 22 minutes, adds Rochford. “It’s a very good program.” Residents can call the sheriff’s department if interested in participating in the program. Currently, 130 clients are signed up in Morris County. Rochford’s third accomplishment has been the services his department provides to municipal police departments throughout the county. “We are a support agency for them,” says Rochford. “We do all the crime scenes, all bomb squads, all bomb inventory,” utilizing its large canine unit. Another role of the sheriff’s department since Rochford has been on board is to provide security for people and judges who are at the Morris County Courthouse. With the sheriff’s department located right in the courthouse building, Rochford says, “we protect people in the courthouse.”

Little Black Dress Magic... continued from page 11 unteers such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, online job search/occupational research, career coaching and skill enhancement. There are also professional women’s group monthly networking meetings that feature expert speakers on topics relating to professional and personal growth. Dinner and babysitting is provided free. The Walmart Foundation presents a Going Places Network which offers a 12-session seminar that helps underemployed and unemployed women build their professional skills, accelerate their job search and build confidence in a supportive environment. Topics include: organizing a

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I work with, that’s extremely important. You want to go to work and know you are being appreciated. I never wanted an agency where they said ‘I didn’t want to go to work.’ I support these officers tremendously.” Rochford says, “I’m looking forward to turning the agency over to Jim.” His hopes for the next sheriff and department are “to keep services to the municipalities and treat officers the way I would want to be treated, to maintain the relationships and services to the municipal police.” As a life-long resident of Morris County, Rochford plans to stick around when he is not at baseball games. “I think Morris County is a great place to live and work,” says Rochford. There are lots of parks, it’s a safe county, great law enforcement on the municipal level, Morristown and Morris Twp. have great schools, he mentions. “I love it here; I’m staying here for the duration,” he concludes.

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he holidays are the ultimate time for connecting with friends and family, so treat them to something special this year with your own mouthwatering take on a holiday feast. Add a new and delicious twist to entertaining this season with a festive bacon bar. Mix things up with simple decorating tips and these easy-to-make – and even easier to eat – bacon recipes from Smithfield that can help create the perfect setting for your next holiday gathering. Whether drizzled with caramel and sea salt, twisted with puff pastry or baked with bourbon and maple syrup, your guests can enjoy bacon in a variety of ways. The classic cut and versatility of Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon is ideal for dishes you can include in your bacon bar like bacon cheddar biscuits, savory bacon jam and flavorful bacon salt. You can also incorporate different bacon flavors; with more than 10 different Smithfield varieties to choose from, there truly is something for everyone. Complete your holiday spread with printed labels that festively identify the variety of bacon flavors, unique recipes and side dishes on display. Simply print templates onto thick card stock and cut to your desired shape. Use twine or holiday ribbon to tie the labels onto mason jars, bowls

or baskets, or use a small clothespin to clip the labels onto your bacon creations. Garnish your display with garland, red berries and pine cones for added holiday cheer. Visit Smithfield.com/BaconBar for printable labels, more decor ideas and recipe inspiration to give your own bacon bar a personal touch. Crispy Bacon Twists with Gouda and Apricot Preserves Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 15 Nonstick spray flour, for dusting 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 1 egg, beaten 1 cup (12 ounces) apricot preserves 2 cups (about 7 ounces) Gouda cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 pounds (about 25-30 slices) Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon Heat oven to 375 F. Line two rimmed baking pans with foil, set baking racks in pans and lightly spray racks with nonstick spray. On lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet

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continued from previous page Lay one slice bacon diagonally. Grab one strip of prepared dough by ends and place one end of dough strip horizontally at top end of bacon and roll bacon with dough downward, stretching dough strip while rolling. Place spiral-wrapped bacon twist on prepared rack and repeat. Bake twists 35-45 minutes, or until pastry is browned and bacon crisp, rotating pans as needed for even cooking. Let cool 5 minutes and gently use spatula to remove twists from racks. Serve warm or at room temperature. Tip: For a different flavor, try smoked or aged Gouda or fresh thyme instead of rosemary. Caramelized Bourbon Bacon Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 12 2 packages (16 ounces each) Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon 4 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons maple syrup Heat oven to 375 F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper. Remove bacon from package and space evenly on pans without overlapping slices. Place pans in oven and bake 15 minutes. Rotate pans

halfway through baking time. Meanwhile, combine honey, bourbon and syrup. Remove bacon from oven. Carefully drain grease from pans. Brush bacon with bourbon mixture. Return to oven and bake 3-5 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve. Sea Salt Caramel Bacon Cook time: 40 minutes Serves: 12 2 packages (12 ounces each) Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon 4 tablespoons caramel topping 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt Heat oven to 375 F. Line two baking pans with nonstick foil. Remove bacon from package and space evenly on pans without overlapping slices. Place pans in oven and bake 10 minutes. Rotate pans and continue baking until crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Using tongs, place bacon slices on clean parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool slightly. Heat caramel in microwave 10 seconds. Drizzle bacon with caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt. Return to oven and bake 2 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes. Using tongs, remove to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Bacon Cheddar Biscuits

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By Henry M. Holden n recent years, some of the most damaging storms strike long before the first day of winter. Think Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. And the crippling snowstorms in the waning days of winter such as March 12-14, 1993 when a Category five snowstorm which was dubbed the “Storm of the Century. Snow blanketed more than half of New Jersey, with 20 to 30 inches in the far northern sections of the state. The National Weather Service reported the January 2016 blizzard dumped 33 inches in Morris Plains. Whether it’s a snowstorm or a hurricane, being prepared to deal with the storm safely both before, during and its aftermath is strongly suggested. While the kids may love having a day or more off from school, for adults winter weather means a sometimes-chaotic commute to or from work, or the stress of preparing for the storm. The Morris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has put together a preparedness list of winter weather tips.

Before the storm hits, prepare the home. Create a checklist. Include flashlights, fresh batteries, a first aid kit, enough prescription medications to last a week, food that doesn’t need heating, a battery-operated radio, and cellphones with extra chargers. In addition to medication, have a supply of one gallon of water, per person, for a maximum of three days. Don’t forget the four-legged family members. Make sure they have four or five days of food and water. OEM Director Jeff Paul said when temperatures go below freezing, 32 degrees, snow and ice are a real possibility. One of the most important things to do especially for the elderly and those with health issues is to stay inside. This includes pets. Paul says to avoid charcoal-burning devices, kerosene and other space heaters. These devices produce carbon monoxide, a silent killer that can happen without any obvious symptoms. For those using these heaters, make sure to have carbon monoxide alarms installed in the home; one near the furnace, one near the bedrooms and one

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Prepare For Any Storm... continued from previous page Any outside faucets should have an inside drain function to drain the water from the pipe. If not, buy a faucet bonnet which will cover the faucet and insulate it. Prepare the vehicle. Having a prepared vehicle for the winter months is as important as home preparation. In the event of becoming stuck in a blizzard or white out conditions, or stranded on a back road, there are things that can be done. Pack a bag to keep in the trunk with warm clothes. In addition to clothes, keep the gas tank as close to full as possible, will keep the fuel line from freezing. If stranded and must sit out the storm, carry two empty coffee cans, several candles, and a blanket. The lighted candles placed in the coffee cans will keep the inside air temperature just above freezing. Wrap up in a blanket and stay with the vehicle. One could easily get disoriented in the storm and wind up freezing to death. There will be road crews out even before the snows stop. Paul’s team also suggests taking the car

for a full inspection. For example, have the tires checked. If tire treads are slowly wearing away, paying the price for new tires will be better than replacing a vehicle after an accident. Common replacements before winter should include windshield wipers, oil, fluids and air filters. Keep a shovel, snow melt and an ice scraper in the vehicle as ice can be unpredictable. Keep a bag of kitty litter in the trunk for traction; sprinkling it underneath the tires can make them stop spinning. Blackouts and brownouts. Partial or full power outages during major storm events are expected. “Keep cash on hand,” said Paul, “because banks and ATM machines depend on electricity to serve their purpose.” Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer as much as possible. Make sure to have an emergency power supply for anyone who needs power for medical equipment. Preparing a home and vehicle for the coming winter will not keep the snow away, but it will make a much safer winter.

Fall Photo Contest Winner Announced

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Acupuncture For Depression, Lung Imbalance, Etc. Acupuncture for Depression: The long sunny carefree days of summer are gone and we are now into cooler nights and much shorter days. This is the time of year that I have an increase in patients seeking relief from depression. This is a common occurrence each year in the Northeast when the seasons change. Acupuncture governs, five major organ systems, (Heart, Lung, Spleen, Kidney, and Liver) each of which is represented to an emotion and season. During that season, the corresponding organ is at its most vulnerable and the

emotion tends to show up more prominently. Fall is the Lung season and the emotion associated with the Lung is grief. From an acupuncture perspective, it makes perfect sense that there is a heightened sense of melancholy at this time of year. Depression due to Lung Imbalance Western medicine defines depression as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. That is a very board statement. On the hand, Acupuncture sees depression as a wide range of imbalances

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Washington Recreation Offers Workouts For Fitness And Weight Loss

ashington Twp. Recreation has several programs planned in Long Valley. Tabata Style Strength & Cardio is set to be held for nine weeks on Mon., Jan. 9 – March 20, 2017 (9 weeks) from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. with a non-refundable fee of $100. Tabata is a high-intensity workout protocol that has fitness and weight-loss benefits. It

offers the maximum benefit with the least amount of time used to get those results. So come and join Washington Township Recreation and Kim Rainforth as she works to strengthen the major muscles of the body as well as increasing the metabolism. Deadline date to register for this class is Jan. 4, 2017. Let’s Move with Cardio Dance! Come

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any families have their own unique holiday traditions, but one tradition that unites millions of Christians all over the world is the celebration of Midnight Mass. In many parishes, Midnight Mass is the first celebration of Christmas Mass. The origins of Midnight Mass are not exactly known. However, certain monks and nuns attended liturgical services at midnight every day in ancient

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Long Valley Juniorettes Continue Prom Gown/Party Dress Fundraiser

he Long Valley Juniorettes held their first Prom Gown/Party Dress fundraiser sale on Sat., Nov. 19, and sold numerous dresses raising $588 to donate back out to the community. The next sale will be on Sat., Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Schooley’s Mountain Firehouse in Long Valley. The juniorettes have been collecting gently used and cleaned prom gowns, bridesmaid and party dresses to be sold at a fraction of the store price. All proceeds will be distributed back out to the community. We have more than 150 beautiful prom gowns and party dresses to choose from!

It’s not too early to look for that perfect party or prom dress for holiday events, socials and prom. Dressing rooms and mirrors are available to try on dresses. The group will continue to collect party/prom dresses for the sale in January 2017. While cleaning out those closets, keep the juniorette’s fundraiser in mind to find a new home for beautiful dresses while raising funds for those in need in the community. Please contact Alani Rose at Alani. rose7@gmail.com, Lauren Onweller at lauren042@icloud.com or Sally Dorisat sally.doris@comcast.net for more information.

Calendar Of Activities Stays Full At Local Library

he Washington Twp. Public Library plans to keep its Giving Tree up through Fri., Dec. 16. Warm up the holidays of a neighbor-inneed by donating warm socks, hats, mittens, slippers and gloves for both adults and children. Dry goods and non-perishable food items are also welcome. The Giving Tree is a cooperative outreach project between the Friends of the Washington Township Public Library and the Long Valley Food Bank. Make Your Own Book Tree on Tues., Dec. 13, from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Join Maria Birch for a festive holiday craft. Learn how to create a book tree out of a discarded library book. Open to all ages. Registration required.

Cookie Decoration Demonstration & Exchange is set for Wed., Dec. 14, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join in for the Cookbook Club’s annual cookie exchange. Attendees will exchange batches of their favorite holiday cookies. Local resident and professional cake and cookie decorator Jennifer Wallace plans to demonstrate the joys of decorating with royal icing, using multiple techniques including wet on wet, stencils, and sugaring. Participants will go home with a box of cookies they’ve made. Space is limited and registration is required. Priority will be given to town residents. For more information and full list of library activities, go to info@wtpl.org.

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Local Seventh Grader Baking Gingerbread Houses To Donate To Family Shelter

Long Valley Middle School student is baking up a joyful holiday experience for some kids that are less fortunate this holiday season. Mackenzie Rice, a seventh grader at LVMS, is starting “Gingerbread Home for the Holidays” with the help of her peers in the National Junior Honor Society and Toll Brothers Luxury Home Builders, who is the naming sponsor of the event. “Making gingerbread houses with my family has always been synonymous with good holiday memories for me, and I’d like to bring some of that warmth to Homeless Solutions Family Shelter,” says the 12-year-old, who came up with the idea to build gingerbread houses for the kids being housed at the Morristown shelter, and bring them fully assembled, ready-to-decorate! But it’s a lot of work. First the dough needs to be made, using her mother’s recipe for structural gingerbread. Then fifteen pieces have to be cut out for each house, baked and glued together with sugar, before being transported over to Homeless Solutions on Dec. 22.

Since each house takes a little over an hour and a half to construct, Rice has recruited volunteers to help her bake and assemble the 25 gingerbread houses, as well as sort donated candy and make royal icing to bring to the kids. At least a dozen volunteers have been gathering at the Long Valley Middle School Consumer Science room on several days to get all the baking done in time, and six volunteers will then bring the finished houses to the family shelter in Morristown to help the kids decorate the finished products and bring them to life, along with bringing joy to the kids! Toll Brothers is sponsoring the project, and candy has been donated from Mars, Smarties and NECCO, along with kids from Benedict Cucinella Elementary School and Long Valley Middle School, who donated their leftover Halloween candy. For those who would like to sponsor a house, the cost is $5. Checks can be made out to “LVMS” and sent to LVMS at 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley. All money made on the project will be used to get gift cards for children at the shelter!

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Edison- Inventor Of Christmas Tree Lighting - Revisit The Magic In West Orange

by Michele Guttenberger

ince Thomas Edison was the inventor of the incandescent light bulb, he also became the first manufacturer and designer of electrical Christmas tree lighting. Newark, N.J., became the new North Pole for these twinkling inventions. Harrison and Edison’s General Electric Company were the modern day magical workshops for the holidays. It all started in 1882 at the Manhattan address of 139 East 36 Street, the family home of Mr. E. H. Johnson, vice president of the Edison Company for Electric Lighting. The Johnson Family home became the first home with an electric lighted Christmas tree. Interesting the first electric lit tree had patriotic colored bulbs and rotated as reported by the Tribune - “As the tree turned, the colors alternated, all the lamps going out and being relit at every revolution. The result was a continuous twinkling of dancing colors, red, white, blue, white, red, blue- all evening.” These hand-blown bulbs needed to be wired together like dainty pearls on a necklace. The Johnson tree was a real 1882 technical show-stopper. Soon, the electric lighted tree was a must have décor for all fashionable homes at Christmas. However, this new

technology needed an expert tech support crew for successful installation. The wireman was the 1800’s version of amazing home technicians that knew something about stringing wire. The Edison Lighting Company soon supplied 5th Ave department stores. The lighted trees were an extravaganza that attracted shoppers in droves. The early 1900s department store tree lights cost $300 plus the equivalent of approximately $6,517.75 today. However, it did include wiring services and a generator. With a price tag that was pricey even for New York City glitz, it was not unusual for Edison to have a Christmas rental plan for these lights. Today, for those who live in the NY/Metro area, transport back in time and visit Thomas Edison’s West Orange factory lab and even his nearby Victorian era Glenmont family estate home historically decked out for the Christmas Holidays. The home is located inside Llewelyn Park, West Orange. Make reservations at visitor center first. For special winter and holiday programs at Thomas Edison National Historical Park at 211 Main Street West Orange, go to www.nps.gov/edis or contact Visitor Information 973-736-0550 x11.

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2016 has been a fantastic year for home sales in our area!!

2017 is expected to be an even better year.

Moving?

Contact me to discuss the market and how I can help make your move a success!

Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for a happy & healthy New Year!!!

DEBRA BURKE

Realtor/Sales Associate

SOLD CHESTER TWP. $390,000

SOLD CHESTER TWP. $515,000

SOLD CHESTER TWP. $845,000

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $299,900

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $339,000

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $385,000

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SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $470,000

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $499,550

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $520,000

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SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $575,000

SOLD MT. OLIVE TWP. $618,000

SOLD RANDOLPH TWP. $380,000

SOLD RANDOLPH TWP. $615,000

SOLD ROXBURY TWP. $565,000

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