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East Meets West In Cancer Support Group WINGS New Book On Healing

By Anastasia Marchese hen speaking with Randi Jeddis, the treasurer and a founding member of WINGS about the new book that the group recently published entitled, “Let Me Walk Through The Journey With You: Healing Through the Chakras,” the name Lynn Ferrer comes up a lot. It seems that she has been the driving force behind a lot of what happens at the support group and has facilitated a lot of the healing process for the Women of Wings, who co-authored the book with Ferrer. WINGS is an acronym TES STIMA FREE E

which stands for the mission of the group which had its first meeting back in Jan. 2011; Women Inspiring, Nurturing, Giving Strength & Support. Many of the women who are members of the support group have also been patients at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, and have had their lives greatly affected by the help and encouragement of Ferrer, who is the Holistic nurse on staff there. It seems Ferrer’s sphere of influence stretches beyond the confines of her job, as she also has invested deeply in the lives of the Women of WINGS. She is a Reiki pracFULLY

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friends. Most of the women who signed up had been and some still were patients whom I had worked with during their chemotherapy. The response was overwhelming. After the program, a dozen women continued to meet with me and discuss the possibility of starting a support group for women with cancer with emphasis on the Healing Arts. They asked me to be president, but I refused. I told them loud and clear, ‘Ladies you are the experts. You have walked the Journey, I have only accompanied you.’ Thus WINGS was born.” During the interview for this article, Jeddis wanted to be clear that what has happened with WINGS and the new book “All centers around Lynn Ferrer.” That is not to belittle the wonderful contributions of

all the members and the amazing power of their stories of cancer and healing. It is to stress the inspiring power of Ferrer and the strength of holistic medicine in the lives of each of these women. WINGS offers ongoing events and cancer support groups. In March, Ferrer offered a workshop on Meditation which was followed by a more traditional support group. The group meets once a month and is open to women dealing with any type of cancer. “We have about 25 in weekly attendance with one or two new faces every month,” said Jeddis. “They come in rain and snow and everything.” WINGS celebrated receiving their first order of 300 books on Jan. 2. All the co-authors celebrated at Fer-

rer’s house with a champagne toast and light lunch. The group is surprised and excited that they have already had to order another 500 books. The book is available on amazon.com. More information about WINGS and their free monthly programs and meetings is available at www.wingscancersupport. com.

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Junior Women’s Club To Offer Scholarships

hanks to the support of the community over the past year, the Junior Woman’s Club of Verona will again be able to award three scholarships to deserving high school seniors. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. Applicants must reside in Verona and be a graduating senior in order to be considered for this honor. Seniors who decided to pursue higher education and will be majoring in the arts or has demonstrated charity and/or community service work during the high school experience, are eligible to apply for these scholarships. A final scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who has decided to pursue a form of higher education. Requirements for each scholarship can be found on the application.

Applications and criteria can be accessed at the Verona Juniors website (http://www.veronajuniors.org) or the Verona High School Web site by logging into the Naviance guidance system. There is a firm deadline for all applications. They are due Mon., April 25. The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona is a versatile organization that has been involved in social and charitable work since its inception in 1926. The Juniors address Verona's diverse needs by promoting education, preserving natural resources, encouraging healthy lifestyles, working on behalf of the elderly and people with disabilities, supporting participation in the arts and advocating for issues of concern to women, children and families.

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Literacy Volunteers Tutor At Library

he Literacy Volunteers of America will soon be offering English tutoring at the Cedar Grove Public Library. If someone needs help in learning English, contact the library at 973-2391447 and specify day and time preferred.

Based on registration information, the library will schedule a workshop. The cost of this is $25 which is a yearly fee and non-refundable. The session will be offered for two hours per week.

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West Orange Author Brings Hope To Epileptics And Aspiring Writers

By Cheryl Conway est Orange author Jennifer Walkup has found her voice in her writing and lets it be heard in her second young adult fiction book. In her newest fiction novel, “This Ordinary Life,” just published in Oct. 2015, Walkup mixes romance and challenges like dealing with a loved one who has epilepsy and a mother who is an alcoholic. Published by Luminis Books, the 228 page book is available online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and most local bookstores including Word in Maplewood. An avid reader and great storyteller, Walkup has found her niche in writing novels for young adult. Her debut book, “Second Verse,” published in 2013 was the 2014 Gold Moonbeam Award winner for best Teen Mystery/Thriller and the NJ RWA Golden Leaf Award winner. “I love it,” says Walkup about her preference of writing for that teenage audience. “My natural author voice is that age group,” the 37-year old says. “There’s so much happening in those teen years; coming of age

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love with a boy with epilepsy? For Jasmine Torres, it’s a breath of fresh air. All Jasmine wants is a normal life, to land a gig as a radio DJ and have her younger brother be healthy. “Enter Wes, the guy Jasmine didn’t know she was looking for. Like her younger brother, Wes has epilepsy. “By showing the two characters dealing with a similar type of epilepsy, but at different stages and treatments in their lives, I aimed to show a range of the issues that can arise with the disorder as well as the normalcy that can be achieved,” says Walkup. Although fiction, Walkup says “This Ordinary Life” is authentic as “I lived through some of it” having had some experience in dealing with epilepsy in her family. “Almost all of the epilepsy information is based on situations I’ve either personally experienced or seen others experience first-

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Storage Place And Low Interest Mortgage Needed To Save Shelter

By Cheryl Conway rateful for some monetary and furniture donations in her last call for help, the founder of a battered women’s shelter organization continues her search for a hero to hold the mortgage. Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, a pioneer advocate for battered women who has sheltered and strengthened women and children for more than four decades is reaching out to others to help save the shelter at risk for foreclosure. The founder and director of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) is looking for someone to hold the mortgage at a lower interest rate so she can continue to provide housing for 155 women and children in shelters located in New Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford. SOS is a grassroots, community based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women and children since 1977. “They are working with us,” says Ramos about Rialto Capital Management Advisors in Florida which currently holds the mortgage bridge loan. She says she has six more months to raise $15,000 to avoid a foreclosure. Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter for battered women in North America- the organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5 million, with $580,000 left to be paid. A woman from Chatham recently donated $2,500; others

gave holiday baskets and furniture. “Lots of people donated food and Easter baskets but if they don’t have a place to live where are they going to keep their Easter baskets?” she asks. The same holds true with the furniture donations. About 20 people recently have called offering to donate furniture. Although grateful for all of the donations, Ramos says the next hurdle is trying to find or afford a storage place to hold the furniture. “People called to donate furniture,” says Ramos. “We don’t have room to store the furniture. We need a storage place. People donating beautiful furniture.” Ramos says the furniture “will come in handy for women” when they are able to move into an apartment or a place of their own to live. Through her shelter program, Ramos says “thousands have been saved” during the past 46 years. Many of the women and children her organization helps “don’t have families,” are on section eight, have families or friends “who don’t like them; who don’t want to help them. We have a lot of dysfunctional families. “We are the only shelter who will take people,” says Ramos. “No one else takes these people from social services.” With two hotline numbers, Ramos has made herself available to help others- women who could have been forced to live on the streets facing prostitution, living in cars, some having epilepsy or breathing disorders, she describes.

Ramos started her first shelter in 1970 in her three bedroom home in Hackensack. She had three small children at the time, was facing divorce after ten years of marriage and was in need of a roommate, she explains. One roommate turned into 23 women in her house at one point, she admits. Over the years, in 1977, her initiative became Shelter Our Sisters. 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, “but not enough to keep it going. We have a transportation grant but they took it away. We have five vans; we need help. We’ve been running for three and a half years with a non-paid staff,” down from a paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS lost funding, she says. Ramos currently has 17 non-paid volunteers who drive the shelter residents to look for jobs, to court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children. SOS recently held a tricky tray and dinner fundraiser and in May plans to host a 3K run/walk and later that month, a Mother’s Day fundraising event. For more details about these events and SOS, go to http://www.strengthenoursisters.org/. To make a donation or to help, email scb@optonline.net or call Ramos at 973-831-0898 or 973-831-6156.

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Moms Helping Moms Partners With Homeless Solutions of Morristown

By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta oms Helping Moms Foundation, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization has been helping families who face financial distress help meet their babies’ basic needs. Whether it’s providing access to essential baby supplies or connecting moms with a variety of services to support them during pregnancy and the first three years of parenthood, such as parenting support, child development education, financial literacy, and health and wellness. When founded in 2011, the idea was that no baby should have to go without life’s basic needs. Through partnerships with community organizations, schools, local government and others, Moms Helping Moms has collected and distributed tens of thousands of diapers, clothing, formula, nursing supplies, and countless other baby essentials to hundreds of families in New Jersey. President and Founder Bridget Cutler started the organization “by accident” when she began collecting excess baby things her friends no longer needed. Cutler said, “I had a large network of friends with babies.” With an assortment of baby products stored in her garage, Cutler began her organization. She said, “We’re like a food bank with diapers and babies.” Six months ago Moms Helping Moms paired with Homeless Solutions, Inc., in Morristown, which began as Morris Shelter Inc. in 1983, created as a private, not-for-profit, taxexempt organization. It expanded to Homeless Solutions, Inc. and provides shelter for homeless men, women and families.

Homeless Solutions sends Moms Helping Moms a “wish list” for women with children ages three and under. Then Moms Helping Moms is able to provide the organization with diapers, strollers, and clothing; filling in the gap of what food stamps don’t cover. “You name it, we have it,” Cutler said. “With the exception of car seats and cribs; both have legal issues, we’d need to do thorough inspections.” Moms Helping Moms recently obtained a $2,500 grant from National Diaper Bank Network. They were one of 29 national recipients of the inaugural Funds for Change grant. Cutler plans to use the money to re-organize their space, allowing for more inventory storage and to streamline their operational procedures. Money is always the biggest challenge, according to Cutler. She said, “We’re a non-profit. We’re new. We don’t have experience with grant writing. Most of the money is private donations. We’ve gotten smaller grants here and there. We don’t have any full time employees on staff. It’s a constant work in progress.” Time is another issue for Moms Helping Moms since most of the volunteers at the organization have children in preschool or younger. Cutler said, “To find enough people to volunteer has been tricky. I work two full days per week. I have to get a sitter. We have a lot of fantastic volunteers: a volunteer bookkeeper, a volunteer coordinator; we would love to be open all the time, but at this time we don’t have the funds to pay somebody full time.” Most of the operational work is done by Cutler and Megan

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Makes: 4 portions Toppings: mushrooms, chorizo, bacon or ham, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, herbs Omelet: 8 eggs, 8 tablespoons water or milk salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices Jarlsberg Cheese 8 slices ham Prepare toppings. Fry mushrooms and chorizo, bacon or ham; cut cherry tomatoes and spring onions. To make omelet, crack eggs in bowl and add water, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs until they turn a pale yellow color, about 25-35 whisks. Heat frying pan on medium heat and melt butter. When butter is bubbly, add about one

8 ounces thin green beans 2 beets, thinly sliced 4 mini zucchinis, thinly sliced 1 egg white, beaten until slightly foamy Heat oven to 350 F. On well-greased baking sheet, arrange one puff pastry sheet. Crumble chevre across pastry. Lay tomato slices then green beans, zucchini and beets over chevre, leaving a 1-inch border around all edges. Crumble second half of chevre on top. Lightly wet edges of pastry. Slice four 1inch strips of second sheet of pastry and lay over edges of bottom sheet. (Optional: create basket-weave pattern with remaining pastry dough). Brush pastry with egg white and bake until pastry is deep golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

across the United States and globally. Each year, the winery gives $100,000 to women making a difference in their communities through their Seeds of Empowerment program. For more recipes and ideas to enhance your celebrations, visit cambriawines.com.

Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart

Recipe courtesy of Courtney O’Dell of Sweet C’s Designs 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry 1 cup chevre, divided 1 large beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced

quarter of the egg batter. This will make one of four omelets. When batter starts setting, move hardened parts toward the middle, enabling the rest to get direct heat as well. Use a gentle hand to avoid scrambled eggs. When batter starts to look cooked, add cheese and meat and flip omelet over. The omelet should be slightly golden on fried side and a little runny and soft in the middle. Finally, put omelet on plate and add garnish before serving.

Puff Pastry Swirls

Makes: 4 portions 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets 1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped & pepper Heat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry sheets into 8-by-

Pinot Noir Rosemary Butter

Recipe courtesy of Erin Kennedy of My Thirty Spot Blog

1 cup salted homemade whipped butter (recipe below) 3/4 cup Cambria Benchbreak Pinot Noir 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Fill shallow saucepan with wine and simmer until consistency becomes syrupy (reducing to about 1/8 cup). Let syrup cool completely. Add syrup and rosemary to whipped butter and mix. Serve chilled.

4-inch rectangles. Mix grated cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff pastry. Roll up each pastry rectangle from short end. Press edges firmly together to seal roll. Slice each roll into 2-inch thick slices. Place face down on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Cheesy Bacon Quiche

Makes: 4 portions Crust: 1 cup butter, 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons water and salt Filling: 1 cup bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 leek 4 eggs 1/2 cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional for topping, grated

Homemade Whipped Butter

1/2 quart heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt (up to 3/4 teaspoon, to taste) In food processor, mix butter until cream turns to consistency of cottage cheese and starts to separate from buttermilk, about 3-5 minutes of constant mixing. Strain butter from buttermilk. Use wooden spoon to knead butter in water (just like dough) to remove all remaining buttermilk. Drain and repeat until water is clear. Remaining whipped butter is ready to serve or for adding flavoring ingredients. 3 tablespoons parsley 4 tablespoons cream Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, mix butter, flour, water and salt together. Knead thoroughly to make firm dough. Pack dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Press dough into full surface of pie plate and cover with aluminum foil. Prebake in oven 10 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in frying pan on medium heat, saute bacon. Add leek at end of cooking time. In bowl, whisk eggs and cream together and add grated cheese, parsley, bacon and leek. Pour filling into crust and top with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edge is golden brown and center is set.

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Verona Comes Together To Support Brothers In Blue

By Jason Cohen oncerts and police typically don’t mesh. Instead of breaking up a mosh pit or working security, Verona merges the two as it held its fifth annual Cops and Rockers fundraiser on March 19. The Verona PBA Local#72 Civic Association in partnership with the Verona Music Parent Association hosted the event at Verona High School and it featured student bands from VHS, surrounding schools of rock and local adult musicians. Not only does the program allow kids to showcase their musical talent, but it offers them the opportunity to bond with local law enforcement. “This year’s event was a lot of fun and the bands were amazing,” said Cops and Rockers Committee Chair Sergeant Dan Greco. “The kids really surprise me every year as to how talented they are. The crowd was into the music and the event really had a nice energy throughout the night.” Cops and Rockers was designed to raise money for the PBA’s charitable programs along with supporting the Verona music program. In the past, proceeds have gone to scholarships to VHS students, Hurricane Sandy relief and this year went to The Ron Thorward Fund, established in memory of a Verona Police Officer who died May 16, 2015. Thorward, 44, of Ogdensburg, served with the depart-

ment for 14 years, but lost his battle with liver cancer last year. Greco, who was friends with him, wrote and recorded a song for Thorward called, “Fighter.” It’s available on iTunes and all proceeds from the song go to his wife Colleen and daughters Jacqueline and Emily. “The Cops & Rockers show was designed to give kids who have rock bands to have a venue to play their music and have a great time doing it,” Greco said. He expressed his gratitude to the Modern Music Academy in Caldwell who helps supply the lights to make it a real rock and roll experience. Additionally, Chris Segarra, a Verona native, from Legendary Entertainment emcees the event every year. In past shows, the cops formed a band, which included Greco playing guitar and Officer TJ Conroy on drums. This year Greco played with one of the kid bands, headed by cochair of the event Mike Petillo. Greco noted that while the event has not changed too much over the years, the main difference is that this year bands showcased their skills as opposed to the previous Battle of the Bands competition style show. Each year the show averaged around $5,000 in revenue and this year raised around $4,000. He also wanted to give a special thanks to Matt Ryan, the son of Verona Mayor Kevin Ryan, who donated gift certificates to the kids performing to his Home Front Studios

in Caldwell. “The idea was to help bridge the gap between teens and officers and show them that we are here to help them, not hurt them,” Greco remarked. “It also was a fun idea to show them that we can rock alongside them.”

Week For Women Invited To Build House

Grow It Green Morristown To Host Gala

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This years’ Morris Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is set for Tues., May 3 through Fri., May 6 and it is open to the public. Groups of women will be formed to work at the Harding Avenue, Dover build site. In the morning there will be a workshop to teach needed skills and then they will work at the site for the remainder of the day. Women Build aims to be the model program for engaging volunteers and partners to address challenges faced by women and children — lack of opportunity, training and education are three examples — close to home and around the world. In the United States, Women Build promotes the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat houses. About 450 Women Build projects a year provide an opportunity for 40,000 women to learn construction skills in a supportive environment, empowering them as they address the problem of substandard housing. Additionally, Women Build brings together women from all walks of life to advocate for affordable housing and safer, stronger communities. Globally, the Women Build program equips row It Green Morristown, a nonprofit focused on making fresh, local food and outdoor spaces accessible for all, announces its fourth Annual Fundraising Gala, Diamonds for Kale, on Sat., April 16. This year’s gala will honor Grow It Green Morristown’s Co-Founder Myra Bowie-McCready as she moves to Emeritus Board status. Mayor Dougherty will also present BowieMcCready with a proclamation in recognition of her service to the Town of Morristown. The event will also recognize the winner of the nonprofit’s

female heads of household with business skills, helping to stabilize their finances and ensuring they have decent, safe places to live. Last year the response to this special day, the first time Morris Habitat has participated in Habitat International's National Women Build, was overwhelming where work was done at the Hazel Street, Morristown build site. Not only were all the slots available filled, in fact, there were 15 women who were placed on a waiting list. It was a very spirited and lively group and Morris Habitat hopes to see many of them back volunteering again this year. When asked how she felt about this “Women Build,” Stephanie Buonarota, director of Volunteer Services, said "Fantastic! These women showed you don't have to have brawn and muscle to build. They all came together...different ages...different walks of life...all united in one goal, to build a home for a family in need. This year we’re even more excited and look forward to a wonderful week." For more information about the Women’s Build contact Stephanie.Buonarota@morrishabitat.org. To learn more about Morris Habitat and to help, go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

Classroom Cultivator of the Year Award, which recognizes local teachers for their efforts to bring farm-based education to children in the Morristown community. This year’s Classroom Cultivator of the Year Award will go to Pilar Restrepo, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Woodland School. As a celebration of great food, the evening will feature local, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Ome Caterers, as well as organic or sustainable wines sold by Cambridge Wines, craft brewed beer from Man Skirt Brewing, and signature cocktails featuring vodka from local Claremont Dis-

April Is Autism Awareness Month In Cedar Grove

Verona Library Organizes Story Times

pril is national Autism Awareness Month. The Cedar Grove town council is continuing the tradition of proclaiming April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month in the township of Cedar Grove. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neuro-biological condition which affects a person's ability to communicate, form social relationships and is accompanied by behavioral challenges. The most recent statistics from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) show one in 68 children as being diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In New Jersey, however, the statistics are higher than the national and in fact is the highest. he Verona Public Library offers an April Story Time and After-School Craft Schedule. On Mon. and Tues. at 10 a.m., babies and toddlers are invited to story time. Pre-school story time is offered every Wed., at 11:30 a.m. Kids can enjoy an after-school craft every Tues., at 3:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Autism Awareness initiative is to promote early recognition and treatment, and to foster understanding and acceptance. In the Cedar Grove public schools, Autism Awareness education is taking place across the district. Additionally, staff and students were planning to wear blue shirts on April 8 as a sign of support and acceptance for individuals affected by autism. This year the R.E.A.L.I.S.E., Realizing Excellence for Alternative Learners In Special Education, group is encouraging people to tie a blue ribbon outside their homes and businesses as a sign of support and acceptance for people who are impacted by autism spectrum disorder.

On Sat., April 23 and 30, at 11 a.m., enjoy Saturday Family Story Time. For more information, go to www.veronalibrary.org; or call 973-857-4848.

tillery. Guests will enjoy music, dancing and a farm-themed photobooth. There will also be a lively silent auction, featuring unique offerings from local businesses, a tricky tray and a ‘green’ swag bag courtesy of event sponsors. The gala will raise funds to support Grow It Green Morristown’s work to bring farm-based educational programs to students and adults in the greater Morristown community and make fresh, local food and outdoor spaces accessible to all. The event will be held at The Kellogg Club in Morristown from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person at www.growitgreenmorristown.org/diamondsforkale. Grow It Green Morristown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to create sustainable farms and gardens that provide equal access to fresh, local food and educate communities through programs focused on healthy eating and environmental stewardship.

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Verona Selling Rain Barrels To Help Environment

ustainable Verona is offering its residents rain barrels for sale at a discounted price. For a limited time, order the 50 gallon barrell, Ivy, for $73, discounted down from $149. The Ivy comes with everything a homeowner will need to assemble, collect, and use rainwater. Barrels can easily be daisy chained, all components included, and even comes with a 6' long overflow hose. Deadline to order online is May 15 by 11 p.m. Order can be picked up at the Verona Green Fair held at the Verona Civic Center in Verona, Sat. May 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is May 22. The top reason to harvest rainwater is to protect rivers, streams and ponds from runoff pollution; divert water from the municipal storm drain system;

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Volunteers Needed To Listen To Children

By Cheryl Conway hile they are not being rewarded financially for their time, it pays to volunteer at least to those students needing someone who will listen. There are 30 students within the Livingston School District who have been meeting once a week with a trained adult volunteer to share concerns in their life. The program called Listen To Children is sponsored by the Jewish Family Service (JFS) of MetroWest, with funding from Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC) and the Township of Livingston. The program was brought to Livingston 13 years ago and involves students in the district’s five elementary and two middle schools, explains Suzanne Berman, director of Volunteer Services of JFS of MetroWest. "The program was adopted from the state of Florida in 2003 to give Livingston students an opportunity to meet with a trained volunteer in a non-judgmental environment to express their concerns of family and school life and other feelings they may have," organizers explain. The listen program pairs a warm accepting older adult volunteer with a school aged child on a one-to-one basis. The Child-Listener friendship allows a child to share conversations, joys, experiences and even concerns. Students can sign up for the program through their teacher or guidance counselor. Each is matched with a trained volunteer who then meets with the student for one hour during recess or lunch “to share their feelings in a safe environment,” says Berman, who works closely with each guidance department.

“They refer student to me; they describe their personality,” she says. “I try to make the match with my volunteers.” Volunteers go through a selection process involving a criminal background check, three reference letters, interviews and training sessions, says Berman. A social worker then holds bi-monthly training sessions with the volunteers to discuss different topics such as loss of a pet or siblings leaving for college. Currently there are 19 volunteer listeners in the Listen To Children program, says Berman. The majority of the listeners are retired teachers. “Some work part-time and wanted to do something meaningful.” The goal of the volunteer is to problem solve, model positive behaviors and give individual attention to the child, she says. While issues these students are dealing with are not “serious issues,” students benefit by “having positive role models in their lives,” says Berman. Some children signed up for the program because they do not have a grandparent; some have working parents who are not always around to listen. Through the program, “they are getting extra attention and encouragement,” she says. Some listener activities include developing a friendly and supportive relationship with participating students; planning activities that will lead to increased communications; listening to the student’s thoughts, feelings and ideas without judgment. Bob Gebroe of Livingston has been a listener volunteer since 2006. “Listeners quite often are reminded at our monthly meetings what an impact we

Harmonium Chamber Singers Present Music Of Our Muses

elect Chamber Singers from Harmonium Choral Society plans to present a full concert program at 3 p.m., Sun., April 24, at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison. The concert, titled “Music of our Muses,” features Benjamin Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia and an encore performance of Velo Tormis’ dramatic and seldom-performed Curse Upon Iron, which the Chamber Singers performed at Harmonium's March concert "Why Do the Nations Rage." The concert is rounded out with an

array of works from Josquin, Peter Schickele, Marenzio, Hatfield, and more. The 20member Chamber Singers are a select subset of the acclaimed Harmonium Choral Society, conducted by Dr. Anne Matlack, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary as music director at Grace Church. General admission tickets are $25 and $20 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit https://harmonium.yapsody.com/; email to sales@harmonium.org; or call 973-538-6969 for more information.

like to go away for three months at a time during the year, which “is not fair to the student.” Berman says, “One week vacation is fine. Students look forward to their time together.” To get involved in Listen To Children, volunteers should contact Berman at sberman@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973-6371747. Applications are requested by Aug. 15 to be matched with a student by Sept. Parents wanting to sign their child up for the program should contact their teacher or guidance counselor. JFS is always in need for other volunteers, such as assisting seniors who live independently with tasks such as reading mail or paying bills, through its Friends Advocate Program; delivering holiday packages to homebound seniors in Essex and Morris counties; and other programs for teenagers and families. Go to jfsmetrowest.org for other volunteer opportunities.

have on the students that we meet with on a weekly basis,” says Gebrow. “From time to time, parents or teachers have thanked me for the job that we do with their kids. Recently, while I was meeting with a student, he told me that he really looks forward to getting together with me each week and it helps him get through his day. I was so taken back by the thought of hearing it directly from a student. I will never forget that experience." The greatest challenge faced by the program is the need for more volunteers, says Berman, adding that JFS is currently accepting applications for the next school year for more volunteers. Some people turn away from volunteering because “it’s a lot of paperwork” with required background checks and references “but it’s necessary,” she says. Volunteers are also required to be available for most of the school year since each volunteer is matched up with a student. “Consistency is crucial for the students,” Berman explains. Some retired individuals

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lothing and fashion accessories for men, women and children will be collected as Employment Horizons plans to hold its annual spring clothing drive April 20 – 22. The spring clothing drive offers an opportunity to get a fresh start for fall while helping to raise money to assist people with disabilities. Items to be collected also include stuffed animals and hard toys, such as dolls and action figures, must be below 14 inches in size; as well as household linens such as blankets, sheets and curtains. All items should be placed in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots and sneakers will also be accepted. No single shoes, winter coats or winter boots. All donated items will be distributed to needy families overseas. The clothing will be turned over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each pound collected. The goal is to collect 5,000 lbs!

Bags may be dropped off at Employment Horizons, Inc. at 10 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls April 20 - 22, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Donations are to be placed in a box truck marked “Clothing Drive” located in the Employment Horizons rear parking lot. Items may not be dropped off until Wednesday. Employment Horizons also has an on-site book bin to drop off books, text books, CDs, DVDs, and video games. No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes or water damaged items. Employment Horizons is a local not-forprofit organization which serves individuals with disabilities, empowering them to earn a paycheck and live as productive citizens in the greater Morris County area. For more information, contact Maria Florio, director of Community Relations at 973-538-8822 ext. 240 or at mariaflorio@ehorizons.org.

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Rotary Club Consignment Shop Reorganized

illing Hearts Consignment Shop, sponsored by The Rotary Club of the Caldwells, has recently been reorganized to better serve the community. Under the leadership of new co-managers, Susan Skalsky and Susan McIntosh, with the support of Rotarians, the shop is enjoying renewed success. Staffed solely by volunteers, the shop is providing better service with new and streamlined systems. New inventory by consignment and donation arrives daily. Consignment is scheduled five days per week and is available by appointment and walk-in. All the proceeds are dis-

persed by the Rotary Club for a variety of charitable projects. The shop is located

at 491 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell. Go to willinghearts.com for more details.

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Lou Vanaria From A Bronx Tale Headlines Annual Rock Out Lung Cancer Benefit

ctor-Singer-Songwriter Lou Vanaria from the 1990s movie favorite “A Bronx Tale” will emcee and perform at the fourth annual “Rock Out Lung Cancer” event on Sun., April 24 at Calandra’s Il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell. Vanaria will headline an all-star North Jersey lineup that includes A Cappella Group “Cool Change;” Singing Police Officer Tommy Scala from “America’s Got Talent;” and local favorite Singer/Songwriter John Monnecka. “Lung cancer isn’t just a Bronx tale,” Vanaria said. “From Manhattan to Long Island, Staten Island to New Jersey, lung cancer is blight on all our communities. It is an honor and privilege to come together with all these great musicians to lend our time and talents in the fight against this dreadful disease.” Rock Out Lung Cancer is the inspiration of Prelude to a Cure founder and West Cald-

well resident Claire Mattern, a cancer survivor and classically trained pianist who wanted to combine her love of music with her strong desire to help other cancer patients. “We are incredibly excited by the amazing array of musical talent that will perform at this year’s event,” Mattern said. “From a cappella, to Rock n’ Roll, to classic crooning, there will be something for everyone.” In addition to the musical talent, the fun and food-filled event, which will run from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. will include a large silent auction, a sumptuous buffet and a number of special, surprise guests. “It is incredibly gratifying how the buzz around Rock Out Lung Cancer has increased every year,” Mattern said. “Great fun, great food and a great cause – you can’t beat that.” The one thing that has not changed over the four years of Rock Out Lung Cancer is the deadliness of the disease. According to

Local Blood Drives Offered

ew Jersey Blood Services plans to conduct local blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled: Sun., April 17, White Meadow Lake Clubhouse, Rockaway, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wed., April 20, St. Francis Health Resort, Denville, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs., April 21, First Presbyterian Church, Whippany, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sat.,, April 23, Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Mountain Lakes, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., April 25, St. Vincent DePaul Church, Stirling, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon., April 25, Knights of Columbus, Netcong, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tues., April 26, Senior House, Pompton Plains, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs., April 28, Morris Minute Men Emergency Medical Services, Morris Plains, 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hos-

pital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.” “This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.” Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call 1-800933-2566; visit: www.nybloodcenter.org.

statistics from the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer by far—killing more than 160,000 people each year, three times more than any other cancer. “The lung cancer statistics really struck home this year, as the Prelude family lost a major source of courage, hope and inspiration last summer,” Mattern said. “Lung cancer survivor Bonnie Walsh, who has spoken so well and poignantly at our past Rock Out events, lost her valiant fight against this horrible disease last August. Those who heard her speak will never forget her courage, warmth and conviction. We fight on in her memory.” “As Bonnie reminded us year after year, there has been tremendous progress in the lung cancer fight,” Mattern said. “But lung cancer research remains incredibly underfunded. We can change that. The reality is that the more dollars we raise for research, the faster the progress toward a cure. Prel-

ude was founded to address the tremendous shortfall in research funding and to support the search for promising new treatments.” Mattern said that 100 percent of the proceeds from Rock Out Lung Cancer 2016 will go to support groundbreaking research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, one of the country’s leading institutions for cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $50 at www.preludetoacure.org or for $60 at the door. “Every year at this time, I am reminded of the line sung by the late, great English singer and musician Joe Cocker, who, ironically enough, died of lung cancer in 2014 – ‘We get by with a little help from our friends,’” Mattern said. “We hope all our friends, new and old, will join us on April 24 and offer a little help in the fight against this all-too-common and devastating disease.”

United Way Offers Free Tax Filing Site

rea residents can file their taxes for free online through MyFreeTaxes.com, the first free national online tax preparation program. A safe, easy way to file state and federal taxes, MyFreeTaxes is free for anyone earning $62,000 or less. Residents earning more than $62,000 can use the site at a discounted rate. United Way of Northern New Jersey is encouraging those who fall below the ALICE line – households earning above the poverty level, but less than what it takes to afford the basics – to take advantage of this free service this tax season. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. There are some 100,000 families in Morris, Somerset, Suburban Essex, Sussex and Warren counties who fall below the ALICE line and could benefit from using MyFreeTaxes. “For households struggling to survive, every dollar counts,” said United Way Manager Monica Conover. “Trying to come up with the average $200 that tax preparers

charge is not an option for ALICE, which is why MyFreeTaxes is a welcomed option.” With free English and Spanish tax support, MyFreeTaxes offers a simple process that includes free telephone, email and online chat supports from IRS-certified specialists. MyFreeTaxes is sponsored by United Way Worldwide and uses tax filing software provided by H&R Block. In addition to MyFreeTaxes, area residents who are struggling to make ends meet also have the option of free in-person tax preparation. United Way, in conjunction with local partners and the IRS, offers a free tax preparation program at various sites throughout the region. Residents meet oneon-one with IRS-certified volunteers who prepare and file both state and federal returns for free. “Residents who are living paycheck to paycheck have two free, high-quality options when it comes to filing their taxes, allowing them to save their hard-earned money,” said Conover.

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CCM To Hold Spring Open House

ounty College of Morris (CCM) plans to hold its Spring Open House on Sat., April 23, for high school students and their parents, students attending other colleges who are looking to transfer, and adults interested in returning to school. The Open House takes place in the Student Community Center on CCM’s Randolph campus at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Those who attend and apply for admission will have the $30 application fee waived. The Open House features academic breakout sessions so students can explore the areas of study they are most interested in pursuing. A special breakout session also will be

offered for adults who are looking to return to school to take continuing education courses, earn a certificate or work on an associate degree. Faculty and representatives from admissions, financial aid, career services and student life will be on hand to answer questions. Participants also can take a self-guided tour of campus. The Open House offers the opportunity to learn about CCM’s more than 50 associate degree programs, athletics and student organizations. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.ccm.edu/oh.

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Get Set To “Run the Palisades” For Diabetes

unners and walkers, of all ages, are encouraged to participate in the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.’s (DFI) eighth annual “Run the Palisades” 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sun., May 15. Beginning at the Fort Lee Community Center, this USATF certified course travels through Fort Lee and Cliffside Park. Run the Palisades originated in collaboration with the late Gerald Calabrese, mayor of Cliffside Park for 50 years, who was committed to helping residents dealing with diabetes in New Jersey. Calabrese enlisted the assistance of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who willingly agreed to support the cause. Awards will be given in all age categories and all participants will receive goody bags and refreshments. Additional activities include health screenings: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes risk assess-

ment, and vision; massages; healthy cooking demonstrations; diabetes health education; and fitness assessments. Groups and individuals interested in participating in Run the Palisades can register by visiting www.runthepalisades.org or calling 201-444-0337. For additional information about services and programs Diabetes Foundation, Inc. offers throughout the year, visit www.diabetesfoundationinc.org. Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured NJ children and adults with diabetes. DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support: medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education, and Camp Nejeda scholarships.

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