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Relaxing Hobby Brings Warmth To Others

By Ann Marie Barron tudents at West Morris Central High School are turning a relaxing hobby into a philanthropic enterprise by knitting hats, gloves and scarves for the homeless. The Highlanders for Humanity group is 340 members strong and its latest undertaking has been a few years in the making. “When I was younger, I remember seeing in Michael’s (craft store) a group collecting knitted squares and making them into blankets for the homeless and the elderly in hospitals,’’ said Kelli McGrath, a senior at the Washington Township high school and co-president of the club with another senior, Claire Caldarola. “I thought it was a such a nice idea.’’ McGrath learned to love knitting in fourth grade. An elective class at the Benedict A. Cucinella School offered her the opportunity. “It’s really relaxing and it’s really good for stress,’’ said McGrath, who plans to attend Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn, N.Y., in the fall and study interior design. “A lot of times, I’ll just knit for 20 minutes to clear my mind.’’ At West Morris, she started the knitting group within the Highlanders for Humanity Club just for fun and relaxation. Soon after, they began giving their projects away to those in need. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,’’ said Amelia Wright, an English teacher at WMC and one of the faculty advisors to the group. “It’s a great way for the students to think about those in their community- and beyond their communityand a great way for them to learn something new.’’ Wright said she was impressed by the number of kids who came out to knit, despite never having knitted before.

“It just speaks to their big hearts and their open mindedness,’’ she said. “They are so willing to learn new things and they’re willing to go outside their comfort zone to help people.’’ The group meets every other month, but members work on their knitting projects independently, said Wright, who shares advisory responsibilities with Diane McManus. “When we do get together, we make it a big deal,’’ she said, noting that baked goods are brought in to the after-school meetings. “We play music. It’s just really comfortable, friendly environment.’’ Rob Goodwin, a history teacher at West Morris, donated all the yarn to the group, McGrath said. So far, more than 300 squares have been mailed to Pennsylvania to a woman who makes blankets for the infirmed and newborns, McGrath said. A town knitting group at the local library contributed more than 100 of the eight-inch-byeight-inch squares, she said, and donations also came from a local retirement community. The hats and gloves are being made for the first time this winter. Janet Brady, a teacher at West Morris, helped the students learn to knit. Wright has a cousin who lives in Manhattan who will deliver the scarves, gloves and hats to the homeless, personally. McGrath was anticipating a good turnout for the most recent meeting, at which members were expected to deliver their completed items. “We’ve had meeting before, teaching how to knit,’’ she

said. “But, this is the first meeting being held to collect hats and scarves. It’s exciting.’’ Highlanders for Humanity has several other charitable activities in progress, as well. The group cooks food and delivers for the local food pantry and is currently running a penny war, collecting money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Members also participate in the Stuff the Bus food drive and clean up the Columbia Trail in the spring and fall. “We just try to help the community as much as possible,’’ McGrath said.

Chester Introduces A New Police Department

By Jason Cohen ay goodbye to the Chester Borough Police Department. On Jan. 1, The Chester Borough Police and The Chester Township Police Department became The Chester Police Department. The township and the borough reached an inter-local service agreement on Dec. 20 where the township would provide police services to the borough. Chester Borough Mayor Janet Hoven stressed that this was not a merger of police departments. Hoven noted that the agreement had unanimous support from both the borough and township. “The borough was not in a position where it could provide adequate coverage for the borough,” Hoven said. Hoven noted that all of the officers in the township are

EMT trained and now the borough will be as well. The Chester Police Department has 22 officers. The agreement is good until Dec. 31, 2027 and at its expiration will be renewed at five-year increments. In the beginning of 2016, the borough had eight officers, but in August, Police Chief Dave Jara resigned after serving 15 years on the force. This surprising move left a hole in the department. Another officer also left in July. Therefore, looking to save money, the borough entered into a temporary shared services agreement with Chester Township on Aug. 22 to provide night time police services to Chester Borough. Chester Police Chief Thomas Williver explained this was followed by further discussions about how to best continued on page 2

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utilize the two departments. He told the “Black River News” that the borough often used township officers or those from surrounding towns as backup and this is not good if people are in trouble. “This was a major officer safety issue to the officers,” Williver said. Williver feels this is the best option for everyone. The township and the borough already have one volunteer fire department, one volunteer first aid squad and now will have one police department. “Now the officers will have additional back up from their own department when needed,” the chief said. “The residents and businesses of the borough will now have greater police resources and manpower to assist them should the need arise. The officers see the benefits of having a larger department and the potential for advancement in the future.” The agreement will save the borough $200,000 annually and will also make

the township money. The borough will pay the township $1,125.240 for the first year of the agreement. For 2018 and after, the base service fee will increase per the same percentage of the overall budget of the Chester Police Department increases, provided that if portions of the budget increase relate to improvements required for the township, these costs will be excluded from the base fee. As of March 1, the non-emergency phone number, 908-879-5626, for The Chester Borough Police Department will no longer be operational. This number will be forwarded to The Chester Police Department until that date. If you are a resident or business in Chester Borough and have a home security monitoring or medical alert system, please notify them of the phone number change. The non-emergency phone number for The Chester Police Department is (908)-879-5514. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

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The Value In Dental Implants

s consumers, we want to be sure that when we spend our hard-earned dollar on something, we are getting value. The dictionary defines “value” with words such as importance, worth, or usefulness. Dental implants truly provide a valuable service and function. The versatility of dental implants can provide value in many ways: they can replace missing teeth without damaging others like bridges and dentures, they can create gorgeous smile makeovers, they can stabilize dentures or even eliminate them, and we’ve seen time and time again how they can turn people’s lives around. The other week we per-

formed another All-OnFour® dental implant procedure. This patient had been suffering from multiple dental infections, pain, and a poor smile for years. She had been talking about a smile makeover for three years with me, and she finally moved forward with treatment. In one appointment we were able to clear her of infections, place four implants, and connect teeth to them. She left the office a few hours later with a new lease on life in the form of a brand new smile! “Value” was created for her: the smile and teeth were important, worthwhile, and useful. She was able to eat without pain. Friends and family commented on her beautiful smile. The same

stories hold true whether a person requires a single tooth, denture stabilization, or replacement of multiple teeth. One important factor to consider is who should take care of your implant needs. Value is absolutely created in this arena, too. Dental implants are NOT a specialty, and can be placed by any dentist, regardless of their training. The most common scenario is to have an oral surgeon or periodontist place the implants and the general dentist place the teeth on top of the implants. However, a big complaint I hear from patients is that they don’t like this arrangement: they want one dentist to take care of both. I have been placing and restoring

implants myself for over 20 years. Rarely do patients have to jump from one office to another: its all done in one location. Patients find it valuable to their personal time and peace of mind that everything is taken care of in one location. In order to help determine YOUR level of value in dental implants, here are some questions or topics you should consider asking your dentist and / or surgeon: • How long have you been placing / restoring implants? • What kind of training have you undergone? What implant organizations are you involved with? • If more than one office is involved, how in-sync

are the two offices? How long have they been working together? • Can you please show me other cases you have completed that are similar to mine? • Who will I see for maintenance and follow-up care: the dentist who placed the implants or the dentist who restored the implants? Do I have to see both? Will there be multiple charges for the maintenance visits? • What are my other options for treatment? The office of Dr. Goldberg offers free consultations. If you’d like to speak with Dr. Goldberg personally and determine the best course of action for your specific situation, please give the office a call.

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Continue To Brighten The Future By Sharing Positive Stories In 2017

By Cheryl Conway ith winter holidays behind us and the new year already here, many may have noticed some extra kindness with more and more people giving to charities, hosting dinners, providing meals and reaching out to those struggling or needing some help to get by. These are the type of stories that New View Media Group welcomes as good news and kindness tend to spread and creates a chain reaction that may encourage others to pitch in by donating some time, money or items that they do not need or use. New View Media

Group, it’s that new view on news that tends to steer away from anything controversial and negative, such as last year’s political debates and election. The recent election, as contentious as it was, remains uneasy for many who question the next leadership; and if the other candidate would have won, that same uneasiness would have still been present. As readers look back at 2016, and then forward to what lies ahead, we must not forget the importance of sticking to core values, good ethics and morals, and proper etiquette which can range from being kind to others; having respect for all people; being hon-

est and giving to those who may be struggling. Throughout the past year, the local community has been an outreach in so many ways to help others both near and far. Readers of the “Black River News” were inundated with so many positive stories. In Long Valley, a Girl Scout adorned veteran’s graves with wreaths and Boy Scouts sponsored a wreath program to support local food pantry; Chester community stuffed a truck for flood victims; heroes were honored in Chester; Long Valley Junior Women’s Club relocated thrift store for increased charity; Chester Borough continued on next page

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Donation Opens New Thrift Store To Regenerate Women’s Shelter

By Cheryl Conway he new year is looking bright for a battered women’s shelter organization thanks to a significant donation from a Livingston business person who responded to an SOS call. This donor, and his wife, who wish to remain anonymous recently allocated $35,000 to Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS), a grassroots, community based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women and children for more than four decades. The funds went toward the shelter’s utility fees and to open a thrift store in Passaic. With restricted monies

coming in, the organization has been in jeopardy of closing its doors to hundreds of women and children. While constant funding is needed to keep the non-profit running, the most recent donation has allowed SOS to sustain its operations for now and to cover the first three months’ rent of a new thrift store, Treasures Two, expected to open March 1 on Chestnut Street and Main Street, near Popeyes, in Passaic. “We’re struggling,” says Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, founder and executive director of SOS. “We are not in to money; we don’t get paid. I haven’t been paid in four years.

We don’t give the money to ourselves. We give money to serve the people. We do it out of love. We want to make the world a better place.” Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters – Ramos began the first shelter for battered women in North America out of her three bedroom home in Hackensack. The organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and grew as big as eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. “Our shelter is the largest,” says Ramos, currently providing 155 beds to persons needing shelter. “We have 177 beds available. We

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cont. from previous page Police earned accreditation; Mendham and West central school walked together for Relay for Life; Long Valley teen raised $25,000 for kids in need; Long Valley rated fourth safe city in U.S.; Long Valley Juniorettes collected food for food pantry; Chester Police offered coffee with a cop to build re-

lationships; Chester school introduced a movement to build; Chester First Aid Squad celebrated 70 years of service; Ort Farms in Long Valley donated corn maze proceeds to seeing Eye Foundation. The list of amazing stories that detail all of the wonderful actions prompted by the local community

go on and on. For 2017, let’s continue to share in all of the good that surrounds us, big or small, near or far. Send your press releases and story ideas to me at editor@newviewmg.com. Hope happy holidays were had by all and may 2017 be bright, healthy and filled with all great things.

take people that we don’t get reimbursed from welfare.” The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic violence, poverty and abuse by restoring balance and harmony through individual

empowerment. To support her organization, Ramos receives some money from the Passaic County Dept. of Human Services, private donations, counties and social services. Ramos currently

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has 17 non-paid volunteers who drive shelter residents to look for jobs and attend court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children. continued on next page

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cont. from previous page “We have people working who have no pay, no insurance,” says Ramos, who had to reduce her non-paid staff and is currently down to seven shelter houses located in Newfoundland, Wanaque and West Milford. A teacher of social issues and dynamics of domestic violence at Ramapo College, Ramos has been reaching out to the community for monetary support to keep her organization afloat. One man from Livingston read about her cry in the local “Livingston News,” and decided to take a closer look. “I’ve been thinking about a worthwhile organization to support,” he says. Rather than giving his money away to “get thrown in a big pot

and you don’t know where it goes,” he chose SOS. “They are out of sight, out of mind.” Despite its financial woes, “they continue to supply services with their extreme limited amount of money.” He “thought it was a floundering, worthwhile organization. I called to get name of attorney to find out if they are a legitimate organization; then traveled to visit her” to see the shelters, day care centers, thrift store and food pantry. He met “a bunch of people,” young and old, and talked to them “hearing how they struggled and got strengthened getting back into society and back into their lives. “What a youthful, helpful organization it is; thought it was worthwhile

to support,” he says. “It just kind of reinforced there’s a need for this; reinforced there are many people in need of support in places to live, for food. They’ve gone through tremendous financial strains.” The donor also supports the organization’s purpose: to help women “to reestablish a life after gone through a poor circumstance, such as battered women, mentally, physically.” While he says “I’m not a zillionaire,” he says he did have some success in his profession which has now allowed him and his wife to give back. “I’ve spoken to Sandra a half a dozen times,” he says, to learn “what their needs are. They say they get a lot of donations. They need the

store but they need an ongoing business to regenerate the business to self-sustain, to pay the people working there. They have to generate a good chunk of revenue plus some revenue to pay some people to run the store.” Of the funds he allocated, $10,000 went to pay shut off utility fees for gas and electric at the shelter’s seven houses; and $20,000 as a reverse matching fund to cover the first three months’ rent at the new thrift store, explains Ramos. “We are supposed to match it,” says Ramos. “We have constant needs. We

need refrigerators,” gasoline, insurance. Treasures Two is set to open March 1. The brand new store features a showroom with a store downstairs, an elevator and wood floor, describes Ramos. Customers will be able to shop for new and used furniture, high end designer clothing for mostly women, children and some selections for men. “We get a lot of stuff,” says Ramos, as far as donations. “We get some really good stuff; got a feathered couch,” antiques. The store will be open six days a week from 10

a.m. to 7 p.m. The organization’s other thrift store, Treasures, opened 30 years ago and is located in West Milford. As she looks forward, Ramos hopes to add in a Jazz Café at the new store and eventually a Treasures Three featuring “gardening stuff.” Ramos is currently in need of furniture, cars, quality clothing and monetary contributions. For more details, go to http://www.strengthenoursisters.org/. To make a donation or to help, email scb@optonline. net or call Ramos at 973831-6156.

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by Ashley Bouwense TSi Studio Founder Sharon Calle wants everyone to “say yes to art.” Just as going to a weekly yoga class has become commonplace, Calle believes going to an art class should become a regular healing habit in which people participate. “Art shouldn’t be an ‘extra’ thing,” Calle explained. “It’s just like going to yoga: it’s therapeutic. You don’t have to be a professional to have art in your life.” ARTSi Studio was founded spring 2016. Its mission, “Say yes to art,” is pervasive truly throughout the entirety of Calle’s practice, including in the studio’s name. The “S” and “i” create the Spanish “Si,” meaning “Yes.” Calle noticed that there was a need for more art studios in western Morris County now that painting parties have become a popular trend, and she wanted to fill that need. During the spring of 2016, Calle began to offer in-home painting parties. In the fall, she collaborated with local recreation departments to teach car-

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tooning classes. Calle is now partnering with Long Valley Arts to offer studio art classes for children and adults. From painting to origami, Calle looks to provide her students with quality instruction and unique artistic experiences apart from what other studios offer. “I love planning every detail of the classes,” she said. “That way, I can control the quality of the instruction.” Calle earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the Columbus College of Art and Design where she majored in illustration. In 2011, she began her teaching career at Long Valley’s Old Farmers Road School teaching art as a maternity leave replacement. She also has experience teaching art in Mendham and Chester. The planning and organizational skills she learned as an art teacher in Morris County transfers to Calle’s studio classes. Her lessons are very organized and intuitive. Calle starts every session by showing participants an example of the finished piece. Then, she walks them through

the artistic process step by step. Calle loves to see the different directions her students take on their pieces. Not only do her students learn from her instruction, but she also learns from her students’ input and creativity. Her favorite part about teaching the classes is to see her students’ enthusiasm. “No matter the age, it’s so exciting to see the transformation of the piece,” she said. “I want to teach my students to be brave and try something new.” This winter, Calle offers six weekly classes which run from January through February. Wild About Drawing, Fun With Watercolor, Mini Sculptures, Crazy for Collage, and Paint Your Pet are for children ages six to 12; and Origami Adventure is for children ages eight and older. For more information about the classes and to register, visit artsi-studio. com/classes. In addition to her studio classes, Calle organizes special workshops and monthly painting parties. There will be a Chinese

New Year family workshop Sun., Jan. 29, where participants will learn how to make their own dragon puppets. In the future, Calle hopes to start more classes for teens and adults. One aspect of Calle’s love for the arts is in the

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Donations Received From Annual Drive Reach The Most Children Yet By Cheryl Conway Lots of boxes and tears were received from New View Media Group’s annual clothing and toy drive held last month. From Nov. through Dec. 20, the monthly newspaper company reached out to communities in its coverage areas requesting new unwrapped toys and new clothing for newborn children through age 14. Clothing items collected included t-shirts, socks, pants and winter necessities such as hats, coats, gloves and scarves. Gift cards were also donated. Organizers are so thankful for all of this year’s donations. “We received an overwhelming amount this year,” says drive organizer Mary Lalama of Flanders,

co-publisher of New View Media Group. “Boxes and boxes,” that were too many to count. Like previous drives she held, Lalama set up several drop off locations to make it more convenient to contributors. Items were left at the following locations: New View Media Group in Budd Lake; Weis Supermarkets in Flanders; Philly Pretzel in Hackettstown; HomeTown Hardware in Hackettstown; and Fresco Mexican in Chester. Her fourth drive held, Lalama says she received a lot of donations this year, especially Legos. “We received tons of Legos,” she says. Instead of giving to certain organizations, most of the contributions went to

individuals in need. “I donated all of the stuff, with the exception of two small boxes,” Lalama says which she has plans to give to a battered women’s shelter organization called Strengthen Our Sisters. “Parents that saw the article called me and I set up times for pick up at our office, and I also delivered to four families,” says Lalama. “We gave to 28 local kids this year, our largest amount to date,” adds Lalama. “We give about six to eight items per child.” Her motive, “to help struggling families and bring a smile to a child’s face,” is becoming a habit for Lalama who recently spearheaded the first community Thanksgiving Dinner in Mt. Olive Twp.

on Nov. 24, 2016, with her husband Joe Nicastro, co-publisher of New View Media Group. Reactions she witnessed this year is only encouraging her to do more. “Tears, and more tears from the single struggling moms,” Lalama describes

as she handed over the collected items. “They were all so happy and grateful to be able to have basic necessities for their kids,” like “hats, scares and gloves, and other clothing. As her next endeavor, Lalama says “I am looking into starting a non-prof-

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Student Brings Sweet Holiday Surprise To Kids In Need

Gingerbread Home for the Holidays. Mackenzie Rice, on right, joins her friends.

by Ashley Bouwense or Long Valley Middle School student, Mackenzie Rice, decorating gingerbread houses has always been a treasured holiday family tradition. This past Christmas season, Rice brought the tradition to Homeless Solutions in Morristown. This big project all started out with a little idea. “Making a gingerbread house with my family is highlight of the Christmas season for me,” Rice explained, “and one day I thought, ‘wouldn’t other people like to make them, too?’” Rice had the inspiration mid-October. The 12-yearold knew she wanted to share her family’s tradition with people in need, but there was a lot of planning to be done. First, Rice needed a place to donate the houses. She wanted to bring them to a homeless shelter, and she

decided to donate the houses to Homeless Solutions in Morristown. Rice called the project Gingerbread Home for the Holidays. Rice’s mom, Shannon Rice, knew that this project would need to be funded. Candy, alone, to decorate the houses would be a big expense. So, Rice and her mother went to Long Valley Middle School (LVMS) and Benedict A. Cucinella School to ask students to donate their Halloween candy to the cause. Families came in droves with bags upon bags of Halloween candy to support Rice’s project. “When I saw all of the support we got,” Shannon Rice said, “I knew this idea could work.” Not only did Rice receive an abundance of support from the Long Valley school community, but she also had the support of families in the surrounding area as well as big compa-

nies such as M&M Mars and Toll House. Rice raised $550 for her project. The unforeseen and much-appreciated funding led Rice to believe that she could do more. In addition to delivering the gingerbread houses to the shelter, she used the extra money to buy Shoprite and Walmart gift cards for the families at Homeless Solutions. Throughout November, Rice met with her peers in the National Junior Honor Society to bake and create the gingerbread houses. The first time the group met at LVMS, they made the gingerbread dough, cut the pieces for the houses and baked them. The second time the group met, they constructed the cookie houses with royal icing. The group made 23 houses. Planning, preparation and execution totaled to about 40 hours. Rice and her mother continued on next page

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cont. from previous page chuckled as they recalled the messy building process. “Each house takes about an hour-and-a-half to build, but the process went by quickly with everyone on-board!” Rice said. Rice, her mother and

four of Rice’s friends delivered the gingerbread houses along with a basket filled with decorating candy and gift cards to Homeless Solutions Dec. 22 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. During that time, Rice and the other volunteers decorated the

houses and socialized with the children. “Talking with the kids made me realize how much of a difference this project had on their holiday,” Rice said. “I definitely want to do it again next year.” “I’m floored by her

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work,” Shannon Rice said. “Our children inspire my husband and me to be philanthropic.” Rice’s older brother, Zach, organizes an annual 5K run called Action for Distraction to raise money to buy gaming systems for rooms in Goryeb Children’s Hospital. “People get so distracted by their busy lives,” she continued, “but my children have helped me see the importance of taking

time to help others.” On their way to deliver the gingerbread houses, Rice received an email to congratulate her as the first place recipient of Heart of America’s 2016 Gee Whiz Kid Award. The Heart of America, a program that empowers children to make a positive collaborative change in their communities, awarded Rice with a $250 scholarship, which she will put towards her

college fund. “It’s not about the award,” Rice put humbly. “It’s about helping others and making a difference!” Rice and her mom want to encourage others to get out and help their communities. They explained how it all started with a simple idea and, with some brainstorming and teamwork, the idea grew to make a huge difference.

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Presents Of Mind Offers Great Selection

resents of Mind in Flanders is a luxuriously appointed store filled with trendy, classic, and humorous gifts, gourmet foods, local art, and exotic teas. Its retail associates look to gain valuable career experience in retail and store management, have the opportunity to learn point of sale software, soft-selling and customer relations skills, retrieving and processing of orders received through the website, inventory management, store layout and design, and different forms of presentation and display. The store focuses on meeting the demands that our customers deserve. “Our primary goals at Presents of Mind are to offer a great selection of gift items to

our customers while supporting people with developmental disabilities in an integrated setting,” said Andrew Park, Community Options’ managing director, in the release. “Presents of Mind is always actively seeking ways to contribute to the local community.” Presents of Mind has hosted events with well-known area talents like local cooking sensation Rossella Rago and “Is Your Mama a Llama?” author, Deborah Guarino. Presents of Mind opened in July 2008. It is located at The Mall of 206 at 240 Route 206 in Flanders. For more information about, Presents of Mind call 973-927-8500 or visit www.presentsofmind.org.

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Get Into The Groove This New Year At The Art Of Dance

ancing can boost brainpower, improve outlook and yes, grow social circle! With shows like “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” in full swing, dancing is becoming one of America’s favorite pastimes. There is even National Dance Day, to encourage Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain health. Dancing provides physical, psychological, and social benefits galore. Art Of Dance school in Chester has been influential in making this happy, magic since 1969. Opened by Florence Lambros, the business has always been family owned and operated. With daughter Valerie Harman now heading the studio, her daughter Linsey O’Neal teaches and helps to run

the “Award Winning” Art of Dance, Dance Company. What about those two left feet? How can “twinkle toes” benefit the brain? The Art of Dance knows dancing is about much more than just the steps. With children as young as 14 months (Mommy & Me) through to the aspiring professional or recreational adult dancer, Harman inspires creativity, coordination and confidence within students with the help of her dedicated, experienced staff and faculty. The training speaks for itself, with opportunities that appeal to both the recreational and competitive dancer. All classes are taught by a professional teaching staff and are offered in all styles of dance such as Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Irish, lyrical, gymnastics, boys’ only classes and the-

atre. They also offer private acting and singing lessons with their faculty. Art Of Dance offers a convenient schedule, with classes for all ages. With passionate new and returning favorite teachers spanning from Broadway, American Ballet Theatre, TV’s – “So you Think You Can Dance” and competitive performing arts Universities, there is no surprise that a lot of the dancers go on to perform in college and university dance teams and professional companies. Adjacent to the dance studio is a phenomenal dance boutique, The Essential Dance Shop. It is fully stocked with the hottest brands in dance, active-wear, gift items and pointe shoes with free fittings. It’s never too late to

augment health by getting down and The Art of Dance is a beautiful space to do it in, with sprung floors in all five dance rooms to help prevent injury and large

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Local Author To Teach Book Publishing Course

ocal author Loren Spiotta-DiMare of Tewksbury, chair of Just for Kids, a newly formed Children’s Writers Networking and Marketing Group at the Washington Township Public Library in Long Valley, plans to lead a four-week Introduction To Book Publishing course in February. The class is scheduled to meet on Wed., Feb. 1 through Feb. 22, 10 a.m. – noon at Chester Camera. Traditional adult and children’s book publishing as well as self-publishing

will be covered. Topics include: writing, editing, submitting a proposal, illustration, design, printing and marketing. Each student will receive personal attention and homework assignments. The course is open to potential authors interested in all genres. Specializing in animal subjects, for both adults and children, Spiotta-DiMare has been involved with the publishing industry for 40 years. To date, she has 18 titles to her credit. Through her own small press, J. Pace Publications, Spiotta-Di-

Mare also publishes collections of stories contributed by other authors. Introduction to Book Publishing offers Morris County and other local residents a first-hand opportunity to learn about the publishing industry. The fee for the course is $100. Space is limited; register by Jan. 27. To sign up for the class, stop by Chester Camera or call 908-879-7100. For more information about the class, email Spiotta-DiMare at author@LorensReadingRoom.com.

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Senior Citizen Of Year Announced In Long Valley of the Veteran Post 1776, and has been a member for 20 years. Fleisher has and continues to display a plethora of services in the community as well as in New Jersey. He volunteers and participates for

different organizations like senior talks at the Washington Township Library, and conducts exercise classes for seniors at church of Messiah. Fleisher has an average of five volunteer/service

events in each month of the calendar year. During the year one can find Fleisher grasping the attention of Old Farmers Road School students as he speaks of the Vietnam War to visiting the nursing homes.

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weaters and scarves aren’t the only ways to brace yourself against blustery weather. There’s no time like winter to putter in the kitchen, where the cozy heat from the stove and the aromas of mouthwatering dishes can warm you from the inside out. Rich, hearty stews and creamy casseroles are perfect for winter dinners, but when you’re craving something other than traditional comfort food, there are plenty of other options that will chase away the chill, such as a glass of Pinot Noir. These three dishes feature common proteins – chicken, beef and fish – in preparations that make it

easy to reimagine your winter weather menu. Find more recipes and ideas for warming up this winter at culinary.net. Fruit Juice and Fish Fillets The temperatures may be falling, but you can still fire up the grill and fill up your plate with a tasty recipe like this Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish, which combines sweet juices for a citrus sauce that coats grilled catfish. Find more main dish recipes including catfish at uscatfish.com. Grilled Citrus Rosemary Catfish Recipe courtesy of The Catfish Institute Servings: 4

Citrus Sauce: 1 lime, juice and zest only 1 lemon, zest only 1 orange, zest only 6 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Catfish: 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets 2 lemons salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Heat grill. To make citrus sauce: In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. continued on page 20

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s the chill settles in, comforting, warming, seasonal favorites like stews and soups become top of mind. However, with busy work schedules, there’s often not enough time to prepare them during the week. When Carrot-Lentil Stew is on the menu, time isn’t an issue. It’s ready in under an hour, plus it’s packed with healthy ingredients and robust flavor. Start with quick-cooking lentils, add nutrient-rich vegetables, vegetable broth and the secret ingredient: a jar of Aunt Nellie’s Glazed Sliced Carrots. The perfect-

Easy Cold-Weather Cooking ly cooked carrot slices and their flavorful sauce add texture, flavor and vibrant color to the stew, which needs only 10 minutes to cook. Serve topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for another splash of color and an extra layer of flavor. This vegetarian stew can easily be adjusted to include chicken sausage for even more protein. For additional cold-weather cooking ideas, visit AuntNellies. com. Carrot-Lentil Vegetable Stew Prep time: 20 minutes

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Acupuncture Treatment for Many Common Addictions

ack in the mid1970’s a medical doctor at the Lincoln Hospital in NYC modified an existing system of auricular (ear) acupuncture into a technique for the treatment for drug addictions as an alternative to methadone. The acupuncture treatment was extremely effective and became known as the “NADA protocol.” NADA - is spanish for “nothing” and is also an acronym for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. NADA was established in 1985 by Dr.

Michael Smith and others promoting the integration of the protocol in the treatment of addiction. Originally the NADA protocol developed from just electrical stimulation of the Lung point in the ear to the protocol that exists today which consists of 5 acupuncture points on the outer surface of the ear. The points used in the NADA protocol are: Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, and Lung. The NADA protocol, unlike regular acupuncture treatment, is done in a group

setting and the session will last any where from 30 - 45 minutes. It is believed that the group setting will help to build support among those being treated, and to break down factors of isolation. Addicts treated with the NADA protocol report an overall sense of well-being with many stating that they feel “energized” and “lighter” and most importantly feel “much calmer.” Over the years I have used the NADA protocol to help a woman get off methadone, which is almost impossible without acupuncture treat-

ment, as well as alcohol and cigarette addictions. I add electrical stimulation to many of the points stated above depending on their addiction. In addition to NADA, I often add body acupuncture points as well. Many studies have been done on the efficacy of the NADA protocol. The following are a few of the benefits reported by patients as well as their health care providers: more optimistic attitudes about detoxification and recovery; reduced cravings; reduced anxiety; better retention in drug treatment

programs; better sleep; and reduced need for pharmaceuticals. Although the NADA protocol is a tremendous help in detoxification, it should be an adjunctive treatment with other modalities such as counseling and support groups. I don’t feel the need for counseling with cigarette cessation but definitely with alcohol and drug addiction. The US Department of Justice BJA Drug Court Technical Assistance Project, together with the American University’s School of Public Affairs in DC, have

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manic-depressive illness. This involves cycles of depression that alternate with extreme highs, or manias. Treating depression Depression is a very treatable condition. Psychotherapy (talk therapy), medications or a combination thereof can be very effective in managing symptoms. Mental health professionals can work with individuals to find the right therapy based on symptoms and severity of the depression. Also, it may take some time to find the right medication or treatment; therefore, people are urged to remain patient and hopeful. The National Institute of Mental Health says people who suspect they may be suffering from depression should make an appointment to see a doctor or health care provider. The sooner action is taken, the more quickly the condition can be addressed.

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United Way And Author Team Up To Donate Books To Preschoolers

hildren’s book author Nila J. Webster believes that everyone has a gift within him or her that can be shared with others. Webster’s gift was to donate 2,300 copies of her picture book, “The Gift of You, The Gift of Me” to United Way of Northern New Jersey to share with preschoolers across the region, this holiday season. The book of hope and courage tells the tale of a cat and his friendship with the trees at the end of his lane. The book was written in English but also includes translations in Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish. United Way is distributing the books to preschools across five counties in NJ. The preschools receiving the books are all involved with the United Way Success By 6 initiative, which

works to improve access to high-quality early education for all families in the region. Webster, who lives in Massachusetts, has donated thousands of her books to schools and United Ways in various states. Battling lung cancer for six years, she wants children to enjoy reading, and hopes her gift “inspires others to think about community giving.” Throughout the time Webster has fought the resurgence of her cancer, she said she donated more than 200,000 of her books to children in Hong Kong, France, Argentina and Spain as well as to United Ways in New Mexico and Missouri. She also continues to write new books for elementary and middle school students. Webster reached out to United Way Success By 6 in northern NJ in early No-

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Long Valley Woman Named Executive Director At Land Trust

his winter, Schiff Natural Lands Trust in Mendham welcomed Dorian von Aulock, of Long Valley, to the position of executive director. She succeeds Schiff’s outgoing director of three years, Jeanne Westervelt Rice, who will remain involved with Schiff as a trustee. In her former position, von Aulock comes to Schiff as the director of Operations and Service Learning at The Willow School in Gladstone. Alex Battey of Mendham, president of Schiff Natural Lands Trust, Inc., said “Dorian brings with her a strong background in nonprofit management, policy and procedural development, fundraising, children’s recreational and service learning programming, and sustainability. We are excited to bring her onto the team.” At The Willow School, von Aulock facilitated an academically connected service learning program that partnered students in preschool through eighth grade with environmental nonprofits in the area, including Schiff. She holds

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Donates $100,000 To Local Charities

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Free Self Defense Class Offered

ashington Township Recreation and Girl Scout Silver Award candidates, Holly Branco and Bella Alferi-Troop 94100, would like to introduce “Female Self Defense Class.” Self Defense empowers women, making them feel confident wherever they go. This class will teach physical techniques, security tips and how to avoid poten-

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n celebration of its second anniversary, Well Spoken Speech Therapy in Morristown will offer complimentary speech, language and fluency screenings to the public through June 2017. The screenings are most appropriate for children who appear unable to speak as clearly as others their age or who lack the ability to express their ideas as well as their peers. To help determine whether a child should be screened, Joanne Summer, speech-language pathologist at Well Spoken, suggests that parents ask whether their child follow directions, is able to express his or her ideas or be understood by unfamiliar listeners. “Unfortunately, some 60

tially dangerous situations. Instructors, Sergeant Brian Bigham and Detective John Wuetemburg will demonstrate helpful information that will boost oneself confidence in uncomfortable situations. This free course is offered in two sessions. The first four-week session is scheduled for grades nine thru 12, on Mondays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 13. The second

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percent of speech and language disorders go undiagnosed until a child attends school,” Summer said. “If only these problems were identified and addressed sooner, the child would be less likely to experience frustration, bullying, loss of self-esteem, and academic and social struggles. And in some cases, such as stuttering, early identification and intervention may even help prevent a lifelong condition.” Summer added that even after a child begins attending school, his or her speech or language deficiency may not be detected or may not be severe enough to qualify for therapy services. “Most schools do a great job identifying students who have speech and language

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Learn About County Clerk’s Role At Lioness Club Meeting

he Chester Lioness Club plans to meet for dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thur., Feb. 2, in the Lamplighter Restaurant in Chester. Attorney Ann F. Grossi, the Morris County clerk, will be featured. The Morris County clerk is a Constitutional officer, holding a position that is established by the New Jersey Constitution. The term of office is five years. Ann will give an overview of the duties of her office and answer relevant questions. Grossi grew up in Parsippany and lives in her family home with her husband and daughter. She

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