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Local Teen Shares Her Vision Of Helping Others By Collecting Eyeglasses
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By Cheryl Conway fter seeing with her own eyes the poverty faced by other people in distant lands, a 16-year old Hackettstown girl is finding ways to collect needed items as a way to help others. Last year, Molly Szpakowski collected 9,000 used pill containers and shipped them to Malawi in Africa. Now the junior at Morris Catholic High School in Denville is collecting various types of glasses and sunglasses and is calling out to the community for donations. Szpakowski plans to send the glasses to medical missions and charitable organizations that distribute to the poor in various third-world nations including Bolivia, China, Ghana, Honduras, Jamaica, Philippines, Panama, Thailand and Kenya. “By getting involved I can ensure that your glasses will be given to someone
who needs it most,” says Szpakowski. “Your simple act of charity and kindness will impact many lives for years to come, so please look around your house and I bet you can find a pair or two of unwanted and long forgotten glasses that are of no use to you, but can make wonders for others!” Before eighth grade, Szpakowski got involved with People to People, organized to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural, and humanitarian activities among peoples of different countries. She had received a letter from the organization suggesting that she get involved. She has traveled three summers with People to People, joining other students and teachers visiting Canada, Europe, Australia then China. “I got to live with a family in Germany, got to try their foods,” she says. She also helped clean up
beaches in Normandy. “It brought me out of my shell; got to see all these people to see how they live. I knew I wanted to help people crowded in cities and living in shacks.” Last year, when she returned from China, “I saw the poverty. When I got back I researched projects,” and learned about the need for pill containers. “They send medical missions there so they needed the pill containers,” she explains. “It’s such an everyday object we throw away. In these impoverished countries, they use paper which is so dangerous for children.” That’s when Szpakowski went on her mission
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to collect empty pill containers from Thanksgiving through January 2016, collecting 9,000 containers. She decided on the eyeglasses collection for this year. She began collecting in November 2016 and will continue through the end of February. “In researching this project, I was surprised to find that despite the fact that so many various organizations have taken part in it, still nearly four million pairs of eyeglasses are discarded each year in the United States alone,” she says. “Unfortunately, just like my family, in the world today nearly 153 million people experience poor vision.”
With that in mind, “I started thinking about the unwanted glasses lying around my house and I decided to go on a mission to find how many I could collect,” she says. “At the end of the day I found eight pairs! So if I could do that in a day, imagine what our community can do together and how many people we can help! “I am collecting used and unwanted, prescription or nonprescription eyeglasses, sports glasses, children’s glasses, empty frames and eyeglass cases. Additionally, as there is an enormous need for sunglasses in countries near the equator, where UV rays can cause severe damage to
the eyes, I am also accepting sunglasses of any kind. Szpakowski realized a headquarters right in Short Hills for New Eyes for the Needy and plans to donate all the glasses to that organization which will then continued on page 2
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 honest 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 “Hackettstown News” were inundated with so many positive stories. In Hackettstown, students at Willow Grove School recognized veterans; House of Good Shepherd resident celebrated 100th birthday; 5K was held to benefit children with cancer; Allamuchy woman volunteered in Peace Corps. to make a continued on page 4
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continued from front page send them to countries through medical missions. She has set up collection sites at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Hackettstown; Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Great Meadows; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Hackettstown; St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Budd Lake; St. Hedwig’s Church, Elizabeth; Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown; The House of the Good Shepherd retirement community, Hackettstown; Colonial Manor Retirement and Assisted Living Residence at Panther Valley, Allamuchy; Warren County Library, northeast branch, Independence Township; Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. “So many people suffer from vision,” she says. “This is something all people can pitch into. So many people are in need for these glasses.” Her goal is to collect 2,000 new and used, prescription and non-prescription for adults and children. She had already received 1,500 in early January.
Giving back and helping others is a trait Szpakowski learned early on from her parents. “From such a young age we were always involved in our church,” says Szpakowski, member at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows. “Every Thanksgiving we would bake cupcakes then bring them to the homeless shelter.” Szpakowski currently volunteers at Hackettstown Hospital running specimens to the lab, taking phone calls and helping with discharge; as well at Heath Village Retirement Community, where she talks to patients, plays games with them such as Bingo. “It’s nice, they can have someone to talk to,” she says. “I love giving back to others more than receiving,” she concludes. “I love the look on their face; it’s such a nice feeling when you help someone in a nice way.” For more information on donating eyeglasses, or to arrange a pickup, contact Szpakowski at 908-914-1248 or m.szpakowski@comcast.net.
Soil Conservation District Sets Annual Tree Seedling & Wildflower Sale
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arren County Soil Conservation District plans to hold its Annual Tree Seedling and Wildflower Sale, offering bare root tree seedlings and wildflower seed mixes at reasonable prices. Orders are being accepted through
March 3 and will be available for pickup at the District office in Hackettstown on April 27, 28, and 29. Call 908-852-2579 or visit warrencountyscd.com for a brochure and order form. Celebrate Arbor Day April 28!
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Tigers Faceoff Tough Opponents In Wrestling
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By Josh Lashley ans can witness many great attributes brought on by student-athletes who compete in the grueling, yet great sport of wrestling if they choose to attend a Hackettstown High School match
this winter. They’ll have the opportunity to see well focused, highly conditioned athletes who give their all regardless of whether or not they get their hand raised when the bout is complete. The Tigers face off with some
of the toughest opponents to be found anywhere in the entire state and therefore the entire country. New Jersey is widely and rightly recognized by followers of wrestling across the USA as showcasing some of the best
Hackettstown captains, from left, are Justin Bennett, Alex Carida, Antony Gonzalez and Kyle Connelly.
talent year after year and decade after decade. This season, the Tigers are quite fortunate in that they have not only a veteran and knowledgeable coaching staff, but four wrestlers on the roster who have demonstrated the
skill, competence, dependability and work ethic necessary to be named as team captains. Hackettstown’s captains for the 2016-2017 season are seniors Justin Bennett, Kyle Connelly and Anthony Gonzalez; and junior
Alex Carida. Frank Rodgers, the head coach for the Tigers, notes some of the many reasons Bennett, Connelly, Gonzalez and Carida have earned their all-important leadership roles. continued on next page
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cont. from previous page “Justin has come a long way since he was a freshman and won 20 matches last year,’’ Rodgers said. “Alex leads by example, is a hard worker, year round wrestler and best wrestler in the room. Anthony is the heart of the team. Kyle has developed and matured over his career into the consummate leader.’’ Coach Rodgers noticed the ways in which each captain has worked diligently to improve themselves on the mat, while also considering what is in the best interest of their teammates. “Justin and Alex have improved their technique from the neutral position,’’ Rodgers said. “Kyle and Anthony are improving on top and bottom.’’ There are several ath-
letes contributing to the Tigers’ success this season. “Joe Andes and Steven Nicotra are doing a nice job,’’ Rodgers said. “Both won the Caldwell Tournament and Joe was a runner up at the Hunterdon Central Tournament.’’ The Tigers will participate in the challenging NJSIAA District Nine Tournament along with Barringer, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Lyndhurst, Mendham, Montclair as well as the host and perennial powerhouse Phillipsburg. Hackettstown also competes in Region Three which will be hosted by West Orange. The District Nine Tournament is scheduled to take place on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18. The Region Three Tournament is
Positive Stories In 2017...
cont. from front page difference in Africa; WRNJ celebrated 40 years; 13year old Boy Scout hosted food drive; Drakestown United Methodist Church packs meals to stop hunger; Tricky Tray held to support dog park; Trinity United Methodist Church donated
pajamas for children who need a pair; Hackettstown High School graduate designed therapy garden at Heath Village. The list of amazing stories that detail all of the wonderful actions prompted by the local community go on and on. For 2017,
scheduled for Feb. 22, Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. “We have an interesting mix of experience and inexperience,’’ Rodger said. “Returning starters include the captains, Nicotra, Andes, senior James Clarke and sophomore Nate Bennett. The rest are either freshmen or first year varsity like Shawn and Zeb Burke, JJ Carrara, Erick Garcia and Matt Castro. We are looking to qualify for the (NJSIAA) Sectional Team Tournament and get some wrestlers down to Atlantic City [for the State Individual Tournament].’’ Hackettstown is part of the North Two Group Two Section. The quarterfinal round of the Sectionals across the state for those teams that qualify is Feb. 8.
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.
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Hackettstown First Presbyterian Church Hosts Blood Drive
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utherfurd Hall in Allamuchy plans to host a Wine Bottle Painting event on Mon., Jan. 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participants bring their own wine bottle to paint. String
lights will be supplied for a beautiful finished product to display in a home. Cost is $35 per person. Includes coffee, tea and dessert. The mansion is open every Wednesday from 1 p.m.
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Willow Grove K-Kids Labeled As Distinguished
Leadership Programs is to teach children the joy and responsibility of helping others at an early age and provide them with a pathway throughout their academic career so that caring and sharing has become part of their DNA as they enter adulthood. In recognition of this prestigious designation, NJ District Kiwanis Governor
Anthony Affatati visited the Willow Grove Club on Nov. 30 to present their banner patch and express his admiration and gratitude for their many accomplishments. For more information about Kiwanis and its leadership programs, contact Steve Gandley at201-6633593; etiennegandley@ gmail.com.
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he Willow Grove Grammar School K-Kids in Hackettstown has been designated as a “Distinguished Club” for the 2015-2016 year – the only “Distinguished” K-Kids in the New Jersey District! Under the tutelage of School Nurse/Faculty Advisor Robin Gibbon, the club performed a plethora of projects such as the Food Collection for the troops
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overseas; second Annual Veterans Day Tribute honoring 16 veterans who are related to students; made cards and wrote letters which were distributed to the veterans; sent more than 100 holiday cards to troops overseas and more than 50 holiday cards to veterans at the VA hospital in Lyons; made Valentine Day Cards and sent them to veterans at the VA hospital ; collected 802 pairs of shoes for the
“Soles For Souls” project which were sent to impoverished Appalachian Mountain Communities; organized a “Fly Your American Flag Everyday” campaign; and marched in the Hackettstown Memorial Day Parade. K-Kids is a Kiwanis Leadership Sponsored Program in grammar schools. Kiwanis also has similar programs in middle schools. The goal of the Sponsored
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Donations Received From Annual Drive Reach The Most Children Yet
By Cheryl Conway ots 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
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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-profit which will provide area children with free clothes. I want to call it Alyssa’s closet,” named after her late niece. “I got the idea from some of the moms who just wanted clothes for their children because they can’t afford them.”
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Abilities Receives Money For STAR Program
bilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. has received $5,000 from the Cathay Bank Foundation for the agency’s STAR program, which prepares young adults with disabilities for a life of community-based employment and educational opportunities. STAR is a pilot pre-employment skill assessment, training and internship program offered to area high school students ages 16-21 with disabilities. Services provided include classroom instruction, interest assessment and career exploration, job coaching and supported employment. STAR is a classroom and community-based collaboration between Abilities and Warren County Community College (WCCC), with instruction provided
on the WCCC campus in Washington. “We are grateful for Cathay Bank Foundation’s generosity,” said Abilities CEO Cynthia B. Wildermuth. “Abilities welcomes the support of the foundations and businesses that assist the agency in providing employment and educational opportunities for those with disabilities. We greatly appreciate Cathay Bank Foundation’s investment in our exceptional services.” Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. is a not-forprofit agency founded in 1974 and dedicated to improving the quality of life and employability of persons with different abilities through vocational training and individualized services. Abilities provides a full array of employment and day habilitation services for in-
dividuals with disabilities and manages six program locations throughout Warren County, providing services and supports to more than 350 people daily in Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and Sussex counties. Abilities offers pre-vocational and vocational rehabilitation, student transition services, supported community employment, job placement/follow-along, and center and community-based services. Cathay Bank Foundation’s mission is to enhance the growth and success of communities in which the bank serves, including New Jersey. For more information about Abilities of Northwest Jersey, visit the agency website at www.abilitiesnw. com or call (908) 689-1118.
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The Value In Dental Implants
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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-
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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
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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
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
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NJ Inventions Explored At Historical Society Meeting
ackettstown Historical Society plans to meet Tues., Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion in Hackettstown. The topic of the meeting
will center on The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow! Author: Linda J. Barth of “A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone” will explore some of
the groundbreaking, useful, fun and even silly inventions and their New Jersey Roots. Free and open to the Public. Refreshments will follow.
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veraging the networking opportunities that the organization offers will be very rewarding,” said Bill. To work with Bill Cogan, call 908-619-9245 or send him and email at wcogan@live.com. Learn more about the NAGLERP at www.naglrep.com. RE/MAX of New Jersey was founded in 1985 and has grown from a sin-
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Donation Opens New Thrift Store To Regenerate Women’s Shelter
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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 jeopar-
dy 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 take people that we don’t get reimbursed from welfare.” The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic violence, poverty
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tions, counties and social services. Ramos currently 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. “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
ters, 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, mental-
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 shel-
ly, 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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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’Ne-
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Winter Weather Warm-Up... continued from page 18 To make catfish: Place catfish in shallow dish and squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over each fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes. Grill catfish fillets, skinside-up, 3-4 minutes. Flip over and grill 2-3 more minutes. Transfer catfish to serving plates and spoon warmed citrus sauce over fillets. Chicken and Salsa Verde Recipe courtesy of chef Jonathan Waxman Chicken: 1 fresh free-range organic chicken (4 pounds) sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon Salsa Verde: 1/4 cup capers in salt 4 anchovy filets 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped arugula 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped tarragon 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt To make chicken: Heat oven to 450 F. Wash chicken in hot water. Dry with paper towels.
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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 ex-
press his or her ideas or be understood by unfamiliar listeners. “Unfortunately, some 60 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 attend-
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Thomas Edison’s Revolutionary Audio Toy Started Home Phonograph And Recorded Music Industry
By Michele Guttenberger he home music entertainment industry got its start from a handheld revolutionary toy targeted for girls - the talking doll. Thomas Edison in 1877 patented his first phonograph recorder. He envisioned his invention as time saving business equipment for letter dictation. However, a novel idea emerged of using this same technology in a miniature version to be housed inside a doll. Unknowingly, the talking doll would become the first home phonograph player when it was released to the public in 1890. Each doll housed an internal phonograph seven inches tall, with a wax cylinder measur-
ing three inches in diameter containing a six second prerecorded nursery rhyme. Edison was enthusiastic in finding a new use for his invention and thought his talking doll would bring him huge success. In the April 26, 1890 issue of “Scientific America,” he boasted that he would be manufacturing 500 dolls per day and had a doll factory staffed with 100 employees in his New Jersey factory. The men assembled the talking devices and the factory women were assigned to dressing the dolls. The doll had a dainty imported Simon and Halbig bisque face, but the rest of doll’s body looked like a sci-fi transformer figure because of its metal torso and
wooden segmented limbs. It was no wonder that Edison would later refer to this doll as a “little monster.” After several plays, the doll’s recording was scratchy and even sounded spooky. The doll’s voice crank located in the back of the doll did not have a spring mechanism. A child was expected to steadily turn the crank at an even speed for the doll to audibly recite its rhyme. The price tag may have been more horrific than its horrid voice. The basic price for a simply clothed doll was $10. However, to buy the doll complete with its 1890’s high fashion outfit the price jumped to $25. This was the equivalent of two weeks’ salary for the average person.
Edison success in the doll making business would be short lived. The customer returns on these dolls were massive. One toy retailer returned 188 dolls out of their 200-doll order. The dolls could not hold up to a child’s hard use. To recover some of these losses, they removed the voice device and drastically marked down the price to that of an ordinary doll. The 1890’s factory doll business would be noted in history as one of Edison’s marketing failures. However, it proved to Edison that the average household was willing to spend extra money for recorded home entertainment. And that brought the launch of a new nationwide industry of recording
artists, record sales and phonograph players all initially headquartered at Edison’s West Orange location. Today one can still visit the doll, an early American factory, and the evolution of phonograph players at the place of the original music
recording studio. Visit Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange. It is open Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more details, go to www.nps.gov/edis or call 973-736-0550 x11.
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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-
vember with her donation offer. United Way jumped at the offer because the initiative supports early literacy efforts in order to promote kindergarten readiness. “Young children learn to enjoy reading when they read with their parents,” said United Way Success By 6 Manager JoAnn Quattro. “For so many children to be able to bring this uplifting story home with them is a very special gift. We are grateful to Ms. Webster for promoting early literacy with a positive message.” United Way of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization working to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities by focusing on education, income and health. To learn more, call 973-993-1160 or visit www.UnitedWayNNJ. org.
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MPAC Schedules Sensory-Friendly Performance
ayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown presents its first sensory friendly performance, The Rainbow Fish, on Wed., Feb. 8, at 4 pm. Tickets are $12-15. MPAC sensory friendly performances have been designed to create a supportive, welcoming experience for children on the autism spectrum. Each performance features modulated sound and light levels and a relaxed environment where the audience is free to talk, vocalize, and leave and re-enter the seating area. All children and their families are welcome to enjoy these performances. MPAC plans to host
a “Meet Your Seat” Free Open House on Wed., Feb. 1 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come visit the theatre space to know what to expect for the performance. No reservation is required. In the story of “The Rainbow Fish,” the most beautiful creature in the ocean is asked to sacrifice the one thing that makes her unique in order to share her gifts with those around her. This event is recommended for children ages four-12. Sensory-friendly programs such as The Rainbow Fish are part of MPAC’s commitment to reaching all audiences. January also brings the launch
of MPAC’s new Performing Arts classes using the methodology of The Miracle Project, the Los Angeles-based organization that utilizes music, dance and theatre to unlock the creativity, personalities, and great potential of children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs. Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. Call (973) 539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org.
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St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center Delivers
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everal local families received just what they asked for this Christmas, thanks to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center…and Santa, of course! For the third consecutive year, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center partnered with Santa Claus to deliver adopted pets to loving families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. St. Hubert’s staff, along with Santa, were able to transport many of these special deliveries in St. Hubert’s new transport vehicle, The Zephyr. This new vehicle is equipped with climate-controlled comfort so the animals can have a safe and happy ride. Santa was especially busy as he travelled with adopted pets from all four St. Hubert’s shelters, including the Noah’s Ark shelter located in Ledge-
wood. A favorite shelter event, St. Hubert’s staff looks forward to Christmas deliveries every year. Two of the lucky pets were puppies, Rudolph and Prancer, who found homes with loving families in Dover and Branchburg. “It is always exciting to see our shelter pets go to their new homes,” said Heather Cammisa, president and CEO of St. Hubert’s. “It’s especially heartwarming to make Christmas even more special for families in our area through pet adoption, and to see the joy these pets bring to them.” Although many of the deliveries are a surprise to some members of the families, these special adoptions are pre-arranged. The families agree to participate in the program and are committed to responsible, car-
ing pet ownership. To help pets get comfortable in their new homes, St. Hubert’s also offers ongoing support to adopters, including animal care and behavioral consultation programs, and a pet helpline. These programs are also available to the public. St. Hubert’s is responsible for almost 600 animals including 243 dogs and puppies, 305 cats and kittens, 10 guinea pigs, 10 rabbits, and 29 small and furry rodent pets. Families who did not receive a visit from Santa and St. Hubert’s on Christmas are in luck—St. Hubert’s adoption centers are open regular hours for the rest of the holiday season and are ready to help adopters find their perfect match. For more information about St. Hubert’s, visit www.sthuberts.org.
CCM Offers Grant-Supported, Results-Driven Training For Employees
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rea employers are encouraged to partner with the Center for Business and Technology (CBT) at County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph, the state’s ongoing leader in grant-funded employee skills training for business success. Starting this month, CBT is offering results-oriented computer, communications and management skills classes at CCM. Onsite training also is available. New class topics are being introduced along with popular communications and management courses and computer classes. Classes are eight-hours long, running from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and are scheduled on weekdays. Employers can register employees for as many classes as they deem necessary. Morris County area employers continue to receive more training opportunities and program benefits than any other section of the state through CCM’s CBT. During the last three years, more than 650 area companies have experienced the value of this grant-supported business skills training program. As a result, more than 11,000 employees have received training through CBT and made a very positive impact on the businesses where they work. Courses are offered by
CBT through a partnership developed by the New Jersey Department of Labor with the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. Classes fill up quickly so early registration is strongly encouraged. For additional information and onsite training options, contact Bob Lipka at 973328-5185 or Beth Rodgers at 973-328-5186. Course descriptions, training dates and registration instructions can be found at http:// www.ccm.edu/BusinessCommunity/Grant-Supported.aspx/.
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Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop Opens Registration
elebrating over 20 years of acclaimed musical theatre training for young thespians, the Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop Spring Session registration is now
open to new and returning applicants. This 15-week intensive program has been designed to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced performers interested in working in the theatre.
The hands-on program utilizes both the classroom and the “production process” to train young people in the theatre arts. The program includes the production of musicals and one-act plays. Led by the-
atre, TV and film veteran Michael Blevins, the spring session will run from Feb. 11 through June 4 and culminates in a Spring Festival of Shows. Registration deadline for all applicants is Feb. 1, 2017. While no prior experience is required to partic-
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is $395. A $75 non-refundable registration fee applied towards tuition is required. There is a $30 late fee for registration received after the registration deadline. A full description of the Centenary YPW program may be viewed online at centenarystageco.org.
Jazz And Other Music Favorites To Ring At Museum
usic From the Heart is set to be performed by Amani (peace) at the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum in Morristown on Mon., Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. Special guest 14 year old award
winning pianist, Leonieke Scheuble, will be featured. The program will include jazz and other favorites. Amani includes Marty Eigen, sax and flute; Fred Fischer, keyboards; Stephen Fuller, vocals; Flip Peters,
guitar and Nick Scheuble, drums. Special guest, Leonieke Scheuble, piano. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door. Go to www.morrismuseum.org; call 973-971-3706.
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Cast Call For Upcoming Musical
rundage Park Playhouse is hosting an audition for The King and I on Feb. 1 and 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Feb. 4, noon to 2 p.m. Call backs will be Feb. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Performance dates are April 21, 22, 28, 29; May 5, 6 at 8 p.m.; and April 23, 30 and May 7 at 2 p.m. All auditions are at the Brundage Park Playhouse in Randolph. All auditioners should
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son Louis to become the schoolteacher in the employ of the King of Siam in 1860. Although the king wishes to be seen as a modern king, the ensuing conflict of wills yields tragic consequences that neither Anna nor the king foresee. For further information please contact Brundage Park Playhouse at (973) 989-7092 or visit www. brundageparkplayhouse. org.
Paint Wine Bottles In Historic Mansion
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lights will be supplied for a beautiful finished product to display in a home. Cost is $35 per person. Includes coffee, tea and dessert. The mansion is open every Wednesday from 1 p.m.
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METC Features Farming Exhibit
he Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) in Madison has opened its new exhibit, “Garden State: Living Off the Land in Early New Jersey,” which explores the history and technology of 18th and 19th century New Jersey farmers and their families. Early New Jersey families relied on grains, bees, livestock, fruits, and vegetables to put food on their tables and as a source of income. This exhibit taps into METC’s premier collection of early agricultural tools showing the diversity of farming technology and practices through the centuries. The exhibit also features a new generation of
Garden State farmers and explores how farming has changed today. “In many ways, these families were the original ‘Farm to Table’ movement,” explains Kristin Lapos, METC’s curator of collections. “In early New Jersey, farming was not a specialized field like it is today; almost everyone farmed. It was how people survived. With their farms and farming technology they supported both their family and the surrounding community.” The exhibit will run until Sept. 2017 and will feature programs and lectures exploring the diversity of farming and gardening.
“From ‘Fleece to Shawl’ and Beekeeping demonstrations to informative lectures on gardening, METC will explore both the history and the current future of farming in New Jersey “ said Deborah Farrar Starker, executive director of METC. Regular METC admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, students and children six and older; and free for members and children under six. Family maximum admission is $15. METC is open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Closed Monday and major holidays.
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eet King of Arrendale from Eleventh Hour Rescue. King is a Shar Pei mix with a gorgeous coat who is about two years old and weighs 55 pounds. This sweet guy was not treated nicely before he came to Eleventh Hour so he can be nervous when meeting new people. But once he gets to know his owner, he will be a loyal best friend. King has the cutest little wiggle, and is very affectionate. He loves going for walks and playing with toys, but is also content to curl up and snuggle. King loves other dogs, and would benefit from having a canine friend or two in his new home to help him feel for comfortable. He is housetrained, crate-trained and knows basic commands. Because he is a little nervous with new
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