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Santa Packs Up After Two Decades, Relocates To New House At Park

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By Cheryl Conway o need to schlep to the mall or fight the traffic on Route 46 to see Santa at the old Santa House this month.

The white bearded, jolly old fella has a new residence this season, the Holiday House at Turkey Brook Park in Budd Lake.

Since its ribbon cutting on Saturday, Nov. 25, Santa has cont. on page 2

Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Santa House were, back row: Kyle Ropp, Councilman Daniel Amianda, Noelle Kehrley, Kiwanis Club President Richard Moore, Business Administrator Andrew Tatarenko, Steve Ratner; front row: Councilman Alex Roman, Councilman John Mania, Council President Joe Nicastro, Councilwoman Colleen Labow, Kelly Moore, Peyton Mendler, Claudia Tomasello.

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been welcoming visitors and pets for photos and conversation.

Stop by through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, on weekends between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to visit him at his new house near the fire pit. Visitors can receive a 4X6 inch photo for $10 with Santa, printed on site, free toy and candy cane.

The Holiday House is a joint effort between Mt. Olive Twp. and Kiwanis Club of Mt. Olive Twp. All proceeds collected from photos and donations taken with Santa will go toward fundraisers and projects of the Mt. Olive Kiwanis Club and Foundation.

For more than 20 years, Santa would greet visitors at the red Santa House on Route 46 west, owned by George Poliak on the property of George’s Liquors, now called Patel Liquor & Deli in Budd Lake.

Poliak’s son, George Jr. was involved in the JC’s of Mt. Olive, the Junior Chamber of Commerce which became Kiwanis, explains Richard J. Moore, Jr., president of the Kiwanis of Mt. Olive Twp. and former president of the JC’s.

While there has never been an accident involving a visitor or pet at the Santa

House, according to Moore, the decision to relocate was in the best interest for safety regarding traffic on Route 46 and limited parking.

“We were presented with an opportunity in everybody’s best interest to move the event to Turkey Brook Park,” says Moore.

Claudia Tomasello, Mt. Olive assistant business administrator, reached out to Moore last February with her idea to relocate the house “to make it more beneficial and safer to the residents,” she says. “It wasn’t safe at all.” Kids who worked it were right on 46; those who stopped had to park across the street, then cross the busy highway. “Attendance was always low.”

Through donations from Dorsey and Semrau, Hunkele Entities in Flanders and McGarry Electric in Budd Lake, the township purchased a 12 inch by 16 inch shed for $3,600 from Amish Mike in Hackettstown, says Tomasello.

Large enough to fit six people inside, the shed is heated with an electric fireplace and decorated with pergo flooring, throw rug and curtains “like you are in a home,” says Tomasello.

They also changed the name to the

Holiday House in hopes that the facility be used for other festivities such as an egg hunt on Easter and any other events by other denominations, says Tomasello.

Turkey Brook Park was selected as “it’s a central location in Mt. Olive, right between Budd Lake and Flanders,” says Tomasello.

With the “fire pit right there, they can sit by the fire.”

Involved in the Santa House since the early 1990’s, Moore admits to an emotional tie with the former establishment but is pleased with the new headquarters, handicap accessibility, heat and increase of visitors.

“Santa always enjoyed waving to everybody on Route 46,” says Moore.

“It’s handicap accessible,” says Moore.

So far, two families with wheelchairs stopped in with “no problem with them getting in or out. We were really happy to see that.” Another boy with braces also visited without any obstacles.

With the old building, organizers tried to make it accessible, he says, “but it was difficult,” with no room for a ramp.

“It was just not practical,” he admits. continued on page 4

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Mt. Olive Embraces Hanukka With Menora Lighting On First Festival Night

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By Cheryl Conway he first night of Hanukka was bright in Mt. Olive as more than 75 people gathered to light the first candle and join in the festivities.

The Mt. Olive Community Menora Lighting ceremony was held Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Mt. Olive Senior Center in Budd Lake. Local families, community members and some township officials braved the cold and light snow flurries to mingle inside for some Jewish music, hot latkes, donuts and games.

The program was sponsored by the Chabad Center of Northwest NJ Western Region with the support of Mt. Olive Twp. Rabbi Yaacov Shusterman, spiritual leader of the Chabad, led the program along with his wife Fraida. They were joined by Rabbi Daniel Zucker of Temple Hatikvah in Flanders.

Honored to be called up to light the first candle, Mt. Olive Twp. Mayor Rob Greenbaum joined Shusterman in reciting the holiday prayers.

Hanukka is the festival of lights which celebrates the miraculous Maccabee Ar-

A large menora was placed in front of the Mt. Olive Twp. Municipal building as part of the holiday display of wooden figures and Christmas Tree. Another candle will be lit every night up until the last night of Hanukka, Wednesday, Dec. 20.

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Shusterman provided some insight about the oil and questioned “when they found the jug of oil, they didn’t say let’s wait. They took the little jug of oil and said let’s light the menora with it. They could have easily said let’s wait.”

The rabbi shared some deeper meaning behind this action of not waiting.

“When the world is surrounded in darkness, there’s no time to wait,” Shusterman explains.” Hanukka is right now; that little bit of light will light more than we can imagine.”

One should not say “when I’m older I’ll do it,” he continued. The time is now to learn the Hebrew letters, invite someone in for Shabbat dinner or perform a mitzva or good deed to help another.

“That’s what we need to do, rather than wait,” he says. “A little light goes a really long way. This is the message we share tonight.”

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There are a “lot of benefits to the new site,” says Moore, such as the nearby fire pit, installation and electric heat. “It’s homey; it’s a duplicate of what we had before.”

As in previous years, Kiwanis still manages the house by providing Santa volunteers, helpers and photographers filling 20 three hour shifts.

“We are getting much more visitors primarily because people feel more comfortable coming to the park,” says Moore. “Our initial concern is no one would see us up there” at Turkey Brook, but thanks to marketing by the town, “We found, at new place, regular traffic coming in. We are doing much better than what we had in the past.”

Proceeds will benefit many efforts provided by Kiwanis including sponsorship of the Key Club at Mt. Olive High School, scholarships for deserving high school students, support of the Mt. Olive Food Pantry and Caring with Bears Project.

“We’ve grown with the community to provide what the community needs,” says Moore. “When there’s a need we try to do what we can.”

With currently 14 members, Kiwanis Club of Mt. Olive is always looking for new members.

For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Olive or to volunteer at the Holiday House, contact Moore at rjmoorejr@optonline.net; call 201-841-7783; visit mtolivekiwanis.org.

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he Mt. Olive South Asian Committee recently hosted its 5th Annual 2017 Diwali Night/Celebrations’ on Nov. 19. Diwali, the festival of lights, is indeed the most awaited and most celebrated festivals of India. It was a lovely evening filled with laughter and joy spreading the love and cheer of the festival.

The event was organized by a team of volunteers, pictured, from left, Gaurav Luthra, Vani Sood, Amit Shah, Rama Subramanian, Ganesh Subramanian, Smitty Patel, Murali Segu, Anoop Kumar & Pradeep Mohapatra. More than 150 guests attended including Mayor Rob Greenbaum and Council President Joe Nicastro.

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MO Middle School Creates Mindfulness Center

he Mt. Olive Middle School in Budd Lake has created a Mindfulness Learning Center, a new resource for students who are struggling academically or emotionally. After recommendations by staff members, students go there to receive personalized instruction or learn techniques to pay better attention in school. They may also be guided through a process to understand how their bodies and minds react to stressors, which can become obstacles for learning.

Staffed by a veteran educator and two guidance counselors who devote part of their day there, the Mindfulness Learning Center provides an

added layer of support. It might be used to help a student who needs a tranquil environment just to take a test, for example, or a student with a behavioral issue who may benefit from learning to better control his or her emotions. It’s all about helping students free themselves from distractions and allowing them to better focus on what they’re in school for: learning and growing.

“If a teacher sees a student trying their hardest and not thriving, or just having difficulty getting through the school day for emotional reasons, the teacher might recommend that they come down here,” said center teacher Erin Moriarty, who addresses the academic

needs of kids. “The students that come here understand that the Mindfulness Center is not an escape room, it’s a coping room.”

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Fall In Love With NJ Beer At Local Brewery

By Cheryl Conway or those who enjoy beer or want to learn about the craft, a brewery in town offers a tasting room with taps pouring many selections and free tours to the public.

In business for less than two years, Jersey Girl Brewing Co. in Hackettstown recently received its first business award as one of the fastest growing businesses in the state. It was recognized in early December

by NJBIZ business publication as Emerging Business of 2017.

Two local business partners- Charles “Chuck” Aaron of Flanders and Mike Vigger of Budd Lake- opened their doors in April 2016, and since then have crafted up to 90 different styles of beer. Their creations are now being supplied in 15 counties throughout New Jersey in more than 500 locations including restaurants, retail

shops and bars.

“The goal is to be in 21 counties by the end of the year,” says Aaron, president and CEO of Jersey Girl Brewing Co. “Our goal is to get it in as many retailers as possible.”

Aaron would like to see more growth of his brand in South Jersey, “all the way down to Cape May.” Located in a 10,000 sq. ft. space in a 30,000 sq. ft. facility on Sand Shore Road across from Budd Lake, Jersey Girl Brewing is a manufacturing company that produces craft beer, using a 30 barrel, four vessel system, on its site.

That is “900 gallons of beer every time we brew,” says Aaron.

With eight fermentation tanks, Aaron says they can ferment 13 gallons of beer at the same time.

“We create all of our own

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recipes here,” says Aaron, “as part of developing and building our brand. It’s like cooking. You try it in small scale; all starts with an idea; from that you create a recipe.

“We have a small pilot system,” says Aaron, with the new recipes sampled in the tap room “to see what people think of it.”

It is a “fun process to create the different flavors,” says Aaron, who works at the facility full time.

Vigger, his full-time partner and executive vice president, works full time at E Risk Services insurance in Flanders, but “he’s here as much time as he needs to be here.” continued on page 12

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his year’s Mt. Olive Holiday Food Drive continued a long tradition of success, with collections exceeding 1,500 pounds of food donations from drop-off boxes throughout the township at area businesses and numerous corporations, many of which are active members of the Mt. Olive Area Chamber of Commerce.

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t. Olive High School senior Besnik Hadzovic from left, and Roxbury High School junior Ryan Sclar were among the players to receive All County honors at the 2017 All Morris County Boys Soccer Banquet held on Nov. 21 at the Zeris Inn

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tap in its Sampling Room, with a sampling menu of ten different brews at one time. Try a sample paddle with four small glasses; order a pint; packages to go; refill bottles of beer; or purchase cans and bottles on the premises.

“We are not a bar,” stresses Aaron, and do not serve food, but people can bring in food.

For those who want to learn how the beer is crafted, ongoing tours are offered throughout the day in either groups or privately “to get people excited about craft beer and educate them.”

Tours can last anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes.

“We generally do a tour, take them in the back,” says Aaron. “You come here to learn about how beer is made, then you sample beers, special beers that are not sold. We do some unique beer here.”

Every beer crafted goes through a four step process and takes seven hours from beginning to end. The product of the brewing process is called a WORT and involves the conversion of yeast to sugar to alcohol, explain Aaron.

It can take three weeks to produce ale and eight weeks to produce a lager, he explains.

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The two became good friends years ago as church members at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Randolph.

“The two of us really work well together,” says Aaron, a former executive vice president in the chemical industry, with experience in sales and marketing- all factors “in shaping the business.”

“I never realized it would be a brewery,” says Aaron, who left the corporate world in 2014. “Mike and I always talked about it; were trying different craft beers around N.J. I love craft beer.”

After Gov. Chris Christie changed some of the laws in 2010 regarding breweries, the two were able to design their business and incorporated in 2014.

As residents of Mt. Olive for atleast 13 years, Aaron says it made sense to open in town especially right near the lake.

“I like the water,” says Aaron, adding that they use the well water to help craft their beer. “Good water makes great beer,” he says.

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Some of their varieties include the 4.2 percent Kolsch, lightest German style beer they call No Place Like Home; Mt. Olive Pilsner, a traditional style pilsner; Breakfast Stout featuring chocolate and coffee flavors; Aaron’s favorite, the strong and bold Belgian Tripel King Gambrinus; and some top taps- Rake Breaker, Gold Rush and Sun-Kissed Citra.

No matter the brew, each uses the finest in hops, wheat, barley, water.

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Mayor Wraps Up Year With Some Stories Of Giving

t this time of year I would be remiss if I failed to reflect on some of the moments which I thought make Mt. Olive a great community. I would like to share a few stories about the gift of giving in our community.

A resident called my office and sought help to have her leaves picked up on her relatively large lawn. Not having the resources to undertake this task, I posted her request on my Facebook page. Instantly I received a response. Mike Koroski and his sons arranged to rake over 40 bags of leaves for the woman. When they were done, the resident asked what she could do to repay Mike and his family. Mike responded, “nothing it’s my pleasure, I’m here to help. I want to teach my boys the gift of giving.”

The woman didn’t know what to do to show her appreciation. She wanted him to be recognized throughout the community. Mike, being the humble gentleman, said “a simple thank you will be more than sufficient.”

I’ve been told that he and his family have now adopted

the resident as part of their family and the boys are already preparing for them to have dinner with her.

Another family in town who appreciates how much they truly have, wanted to give back to the families who are in need as well as those residents who are alone for the holidays. They arranged to have Thanksgiving dinner at the Senior Center.

Welcoming all, they expressed their desire that no one should be turned away, no one should ever go hungry nor be alone for the holidays.

That family was the Lalamas/Nicastros, led by Council President Joe Nicastro and his wife Mary Lalama. Seeking help to accomplish the holiday dinner, they reached out to the local restaurants. Ralph from Longhorn and Branda’s stepped up, as they always do, both of whom helped prepare 45 Thanksgiving meals as their further contribution to our community.

Ralph and his staff at Longhorn ITC for the past several years have provided holiday gifts for the children of numerous families in need at Christmas time.

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Dental Bridges, Dentures, & Implants: What’s The Difference?

ery often, people need to replace missing teeth or teeth that will be extracted shortly. Bridges, dentures, and implants are the most common ways to accomplish this, but what are they all about? Dr. Ira Goldberg will help to shed some light.

The most common area of confusion lies between dentures and bridges. Dentures are removable: they can be taken out.

Bridges are permanent and do not get taken out.

Dentures can be made from a number of different materials: acrylic or plastic, metal, a combination of acrylic and metal, or a newer type of plastic called “thermoplastic.” The advantages of the acrylic include cost and simplicity. They are the least expensive, and the easiest to fabricate and repair. The disadvantages include thickness and stability: they require increased material thickness in order to provide strength, and they will be the loosest, meaning they will have the greatest tendency to move around in the mouth. The thickness can interfere with speech.

Metal dentures are thin, rigid, and fit tightly. The downsides include increased difficulty to repair and cost.

Thermoplastic materials have the advantage of being flexible, which many patients find to be more comfortable. However, re-

pairs can be difficult to impossible, based upon the type of material utilized.

Clasps are “arms” that extend off of a denture that help to keep the denture in place. The clasps can be metal, white to match teeth, or pink to match gums. No clasp is perfect, but they are a necessary component for denture stability, but the downside is potential esthetic complications if they show in a smile. If a clasp breaks off the denture, a repair is not always possible, and can render the denture fit unsatisfactory.

Unlike dentures that are removable, bridges are permanent. This is one reason why bridges are more popular than dentures. Other advantages include increased biting and chewing power, improved esthetics, and less fuss with them, since they don’t have to be taken in and out. Downsides include the “shaving down” of teeth on either side of spaces to keep them in place, called “abutment” teeth, and potential cavity development or need for root canals on these abutments over time.

Dental implants provide a host of options. Most people think of an implant as a post that is placed into the jawbone to hold a tooth (crown). This is one use of an implant, but there are other functions.

The implant is actually the post: it can be used to secure a denture or a bridge. With

respect to dentures, the implant can help to eliminate or decrease the number of clasps, providing a more esthetic outcome and more stable set of teeth. Bridges benefit from implants because cavities cannot develop around the abutments and there is no need for root canals. Implant bridges also eliminate the need for drilling on other teeth.

Visit the Patient Education Library on Goldberg’s website at MorrisCountyDentist.com. From the homepage, click on “Patient Info,” followed by “Patient Education.”

The office of Goldberg offers free consultations. To speak with the doctor personally and determine the best course of action for a specific situation, give the office a call.

Goldberg is a general dentist located in the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna. He provides general dentistry for the entire family, including cleanings, check-ups, whitening, veneers, crowns, root canals, dentures, periodontal (gum) services, dental implants and much more. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Implantology/Implant Dentistry, holds multiple degrees and is recognized as an expert in dental implants. Visit www.morriscountydentist.com; call (973) 328-1225; or email: frontdesk.mcda@ gmail.com.

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Council President Wraps Up This Year’s MOmentum

would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays as we end another year and look forward to 2018.

Hard to believe that another year as gone by so fast. 2018 will be my seventh year serving the people of Mt. Olive Township and your councilman and I thank you for the privilege to do so.

Working with Mayor Rob Greenbaum and his administration as well as Vice President of Council Alex Roman and fellow Council people, John Ferrante, Greg Stewart, Colleen Labow, John Mania and Daniel Amianda has been a pleasure and we feel we have made good decisions that had a positive effect on Mt Olive.

The township is such a great community. We may not have a downtown but Turkey Brook certainly hosts its share of events that bring people from all over town together. The recreation department holds many events from mud runs, the carnival to the food truck festival and many others that create that downtown experience that the residents enjoy.

The organizations in our township are great partners.

Whether it is the large corporation or smaller mom and pop business, each support the

community in different ways.

Money is not the only way they help. They can provide volunteers for projects or help assist the Chamber and food pantry collect food for our residents in need. Also our inter faith organizations work together to help where they can and bring people together as they do each year when they host an interfaith service for all people of all beliefs and religions.

Our volunteers and police are second to none. I see the amount of calls that come in each day for our EMS and fire and it is amazing the job they do. The police department is top notch and does a great job as well as establishing programs like “Coffee with a Cop” to engage with residents.

Our schools have continually improved and offer amazing options for our children. The facilities are always upgrading. With the addition of the new football stadium facility it makes Mt Olive the envy of many other schools. The sports teams have had a great year. Congratulations to all the teams that have won titles and worked so hard.

Lastly, township employees really care about their job and the township. They are always looking for ways to make improvements and to serve the

residents. There are many to thank and can’t mention them all but the most recent employee Claudia Tomasello our assistant business administrator had the idea of creating a “Holiday House” in Turkey Brook for the Kiwanis Club to use for pictures with Santa and also for other holidays.

It has been huge success and with her vision and support of Dorsey and Semrau Law Firm, Hunkele Entities, and McGarry Electric that dream became a reality and many families have already stopped by for photos for Santa and help the Kiwanis raise money. You can stop by Saturday or Sunday thru Dec 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for your

photo.

I am sure I missed something or someone, I apologize in advance. As we go forward into the unknown of 2018, one thing that is known is that as much as things will change the people, organizations, volunteers and employees of Mt. Olive Township will continue to support and keep the MOmentum going.

Joe Nicastro Council President Contact me anytime at 973-809-4784; jnicastro@ mtolivetwp.org; h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . com/Joe-Nicastro-Councilman-338696719493400/.

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Faiths Join Hands To Help Local Food Pantry

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By Elsie Walker ust before Thanksgiving, some area youths and adults were standing by a table outside Sam’s Club in Budd Lake.

They were holding a bake sale to benefit the Mount Olive Food Pantry; they also handed out fliers with a list of goods the pantry could use in case people wanted to shop and then make a donation of food.

The effort, however, was not just about helping others; it was about coming together as communities of faith.

The bake sale was put on by the Mt. Olive Interfaith Alliance. Baked goods for the sale were contributed by alliance member places of worship -Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, the Islamic Society of North Jersey, and United Presbyterian Church of Flanders- and a local family.

Manning the table during two shifts were nine adults and eight children from the alliance. They collected three shelves worth of donated food and raised $374 for the pantry. Afterwards, some of the children shared their experience.

Vanessa Ponce, 13, of the Mt. Olive area, said the sale was fun and “we were helping out other families and kids who didn’t have food for Thanksgiving.”

Lamees Sattar, also 13, of Mt. Olive said she liked “being surprised at how generous and kind people can be. It is wonderful knowing how much people can care.”

Ponce attends Abiding Peace Lutheran Church with her brothers Alex, 8, and Marco, 11. The brothers took care of telling people the prices of baked goods and wishing them a “Happy Thanksgiving.”

Alex Ponce noted that he liked when people brought food donations to them, while his brother liked meeting the people from the other churches who came to help.

Maddox Rice, 8 and his sister Alaina 10, of Montgomery Township are the children of Vicar Serena Rice of the Abiding Peace Lutheran Church. Maddox Rice

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Children and adults from the Interfaith Alliance brave the cold to help the Mt. Olive Food Pantry.

said it is important for kids of other faiths to do projects together to become better friends.

His sister, Alaina, 10, shared his feelings about the importance of an interfaith project. She said that from it, “we can learn about them and how they do things, because they do it differently, but we can all help people”.

Sattar, of the Islamic Society of North Jersey, said, “In my opinion it is important for kids of other faiths to do projects together because most people just go by with what they see on TV, not knowing the truth that we are all people no matter what you believe in. Projects are a great way to get other kids my age, younger or

older, to collaborate and work together, not being separated based on opinions.

“Some people get a little thrown off during the holiday season when I say I don’t celebrate Christmas, and even though they don’t mean to seem rude, they have that look of astonishment that is hard to avoid,” said Sattar. “When kids of different faiths work together, they can see we are all the same, even though we celebrate other holidays.”

Serena Rice shared that the food pantry has invited the children from the congregations in the Interfaith Alliance to come for an educational visit to learn more about local hunger and to see the ministry they helped to support.

Volunteers Needed member of the collection team assisting donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties and watching for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and

have the willingness to follow the rules.

For additional information contact, Manager of Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or zepka@nybloodcenter.org.

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Theater Actors To Present ‘A Christmas Carol’ At MO Library

he Traveling Literary Theater actors, beautifully costumed, will bring to life all the characters you know as they present Charles Dickens very own edited version of the beloved Christmas ghost story – “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 21

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at the Mt. Olive Library.

The program will take place in the Gathering Room and is not suitable for small children.

Registration is requested. Call 973-691-8686, ext. 106, or go to www.mopl.org to register.

Did You Know?

illions of people resolve to get healthier by dieting and exercising more frequently at the start of each new year.

According to data from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, 12 percent of new gym memberships are opened in January. The second week of January is one of the busiest times of year in the fitness industry. But many people who decide to exercise more at the dawn of a new year quickly lose that resolve.

New Year’s resolutions to diet may wane as well. In 2013, a UK food company found that of those who diet regularly,

two out of five quit within the first seven days, one out of five last a month, and only 20 percent make it to the threemonth mark. To make healthy resolutions last longer, people should recognize that results do not happen overnight and should not be discouraged by slow progress. In addition, diet and exercise is not a fast fix, but rather a lifestyle change.

With consistent calorie control and exercise, people may see a gradual reduction in weight and other improvements to their overall health. Some may find it most effective to work with a nutritionist and a gym trainer.

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Local Family Provides Warmth And Companionship At Thanksgiving Feast

By Cheryl Conway he true meaning of Thanksgiving resonated inside the Mt. Olive Senior Center in Flanders on Thur., Nov. 23, for the 45 plus guests and even the host family.

Senior citizens, two families and three couples gathered at 1:30 p.m. for the second annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner hosted as an outreach to the community. Rather than spending the holiday alone, local residents attended the free local feast to enjoy all the traditional trimmings.

While the food was delicious and many left with fuller tummies, it was the warmth and the gesture of being with others which mattered that much more.

“The meaning of Thanksgiving took on a whole new one,” says Mary Lalama of Flanders, organizer of the community feast along with her husband, Mt. Olive Council President Joe Nicastroco-publishers of New View Media Group newspapers.

“We all realized that we need to be thankful for people God has put into

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our lives. They are all very special and to be a part of helping those around us we can truly be thankful for all we have and from where we came.

“Never take anyone for granted either,” Lalama continues. “Our purpose in life to make others feel loved and appreciated.

We had the best time spent together. By serving others we were able to spend time together and really focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving.”

This dinner was free to any Mt. Olive resident in need of assistance or alone on Thanksgiving.

Daisy Troop 6742 and Brownie Troop 6254 made centerpeices, as well as wrapped utencils with a special note of what they are thankful for. The troops also donated 5 gift baskets which where raffled off to the attendees.

The food was donated from various locations.

LongHorn SteakHouse in Flanders donated “trays n trays of food, including pies and cookies.” Claude from Branda’s Italian Grill in Budd Lake donated antipasta. Philly Pretzel from

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Hackettstown came and brought pretzels in the shape of turkeys!

Lalama’s neighbor, Victoria Sherrer donated about assorted pies. “Peach ones were the favorite of the seniors.”

They also received a donation of water and soda.

It’s “amazing how much people appreciated it and made their day,” says Lalama.

Reactions from guests were “Smiles and thanks,” says Lalama.

“Most important was to see people smiling and interacting.”

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The generous people from LongHorn SteakHouse.

Centerpeices by Daisy Troop 6742 and Brownie Troop 6254.

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Jon Pignataro, Tess Coorens, Jackie, Fankie and Alexis Pignataro come home to lend a hand at the Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need.

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MOHS Football Team’s Loss In States Brings Big Win In Life Lessons And Community Pride

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By Cheryl Conway hile the final score was not the game plan for the Mt. Olive High School Football team, win or lose, it was how they played that truly matters.

From the athletes on the field and their coaches on the sidelines, to the fans in the stands and those watching on TV, the entire Mt. Olive community played a part with heart.

The MOHS Varsity Football Team competed in the NJSIAA Playoffs Group 4 championship against Old Tappan on Saturday night, Dec. 2, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

After Mt. Olive was the first to score on the field that night, the game was tied 14 to 14 at half-time. A close game throughout, the Mt. Olive Marauders lost 31-28 against the Old Tappan Golden Knights. Its third title in program history, Old Tappan had an undefeated season.

To lose by only three points against such an accomplished team is impressive for Mt. Olive, and so too is the team’s overall performance this past year, many commented.

“Old Tappan went to three state finals; everyone was expecting them to blow us out,” says MOHS Head Varsity Football Coach Brian O’Connor of Flanders. “This was not the case. There’s no question of their effort and heart in this game. Our guys fought their butts off. We were kind of dominating the first half. They got a field goal, we got a touchdown.”

In his second year as the head coach, O’Connor commends the turnaround in his team’s record.

MOHS finished with 10 wins and two losses this past season, compared to last year’s one

win and nine losses. The last and only time MOHS competed in states, was in 2002 when the Marauders won a state championship title against Jefferson.

“The turnaround in our football team has been nothing short of amazing!” says Mt. Olive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Larrie Reynolds. “You could sense the enthusiasm for our team after the first few minutes of the first game this year. My heartfelt thanks go out to Brian O’Connell, our new coach. He and his staff have been able to do what many people thought impossible; make Mt. Olive a true contender in the sport of football.”

Reynolds says, “I had heard ahead of the game, that Old Tappan was a top rated team in the state; that they had never been behind in any game this season, and that they had star quality players in their skill positions. Therefore, I was a bit anxious. I wanted our kids to show well. Boy! Was I surprised! After the first touchdown, I began to think that we would win the game. After the second and third TD’s, I was even more hopeful. The last drive down the field was so exciting! It appeared that momentum was on our side.”

Amazed by the team’s performance, David Falleni, director of Athletics at MOHS, says “This has been an amazing journey for our football players and coaches. Anyone who goes from 1-9 in the previous season to 10-2 this year and making the state finals has done an unbelievable job. Great job by all! One of the best high school football games I have ever had the opportunity to be a part of.”

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With a roster of 60 players, “We had some great senior leadership” and “some talented players,” says O’Connor, who served as head football coach at Wayne Valley High School for 12 years before coming to MOHS. The “team as a whole bought into making the commitment and sacrifice to each other,” he says. “They bought into winning; they got sick of losing.”

The big thing: “changing culture and mindset of the players,” he says. With more team bonding over the summer and during the year, off season training in the weight room,

“all year round, all year long, students made a commitment for change. Hard work really pays off.”

While skill is important, O’Connor says character is rated just as high. MOHS football “has a lot of kids with tremendous character.”

Senior Liam Anderson, starting quarterback for the team, agrees with this year’s progress.

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“I was impressed with how my team never gave up even though there were times during the game when we were down, or there was a penalty, or a mistake, we fought hard until the end,” Anderson adds.

While disappointment comes with loss, O’Connor finished the season quite pleased.

“They played well,” says O’Connor, “had some unfortunate mistakes, some bad plays” but remains “very proud of their overall effort and performance.”

His players listened to his motto he stressed all season and that was “Forget what you heard” as far as having a losing record. “Believe in yourself, believe in your team.” His players did just that and turned the program around.

“We are going to be a caliber championship football team every year,” says O’Connor. As far as losing in states, he says, “They’ll look back and reflect on the experience and what they accomplished here.

It was very exciting for them.

It’s something they will always remember.”

Anderson says, “The atmosphere was incredible. It is something that I’ll never forget and it was a dream come true.

Just looking at the whole season and making it to MetLife after a 1-9 season, it teaches us that if you put in the work, and if everyone on the team buys in to one common goal, special things will happen.”

One can only grow from the opportunity.

“This past game gave me experience in a big game environment,” says Anderson. “During big games nerves may come into play, and mistakes will follow because of it. But if you just relax, focus on the game, and try to have fun, no matter how big the game is it is always an enjoyable experience.”

The experience will long be remembered by the community as well.

“We sold 2,200 tickets at the high school but think there were far more at the game; probably more than 5,000 people sat on the MO side; nearly twice the Old Tappan audience,” says Reynolds. “The school district sent five buses to transport the band, cheerleaders and other students.”

The township also rented two busses, charging riders $25 per ticket. Support also came from escorts from police, fire department and emergency vehicles in town.

Getting involved in the school district’s success was an accomplishment not to be missed.

“As a resident and representative of Mt. Olive who attended the game, it was one of the most exciting games I have seen,” says Mt. Olive Twp. Council President Joe Nicastro.

“The enthusiasm and support from our parents and residents was unbelievable. I am very proud of the team. A thank you to all the players, cheerleaders, coaches and all that was involved with the season for what they accomplished and also what they did for bringing thousands together to watch and cheer them on.”

Mayor Rob Greenbaum even met with the football team prior to the game to speak to players and provide a catered dinner.

“I made the decision to cater the meal because I was so proud of what they had accomplished and wanted them to know how proud the community was of their accomplishment,” says Greenbaum.

“The whole day was great and the pride I felt, watching with what seemed to be the entire community was overwhelming,” says Greenbaum.

“The accomplishment of mak-

ing it to the finals was not the highlight but rather the accomplishment of the entire season culminating in the final game brought the community together and there was a feeling that permeated Mt. Olive that we were all family.”

The town and community support became a highlight of

the overall experience.

“The police escort and signage in town about the team’s success was a thrill for me,” says Reynolds. “I so appreciate the way the town came out to support our high school kids.

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it was about the cheerleaders, flag kids, band members, and players.

From cheering in the fans, to providing busses and even food before the game, O’Connor and the team were so thankful.

“The town and school were tremendous this year,” says O’Connor, adding that their support made it a lot of fun.

The student section was great.”

Even after their “heart-breaking loss” when they arrived back to MOHS, the team received a police escort with fire trucks, police and paramedics. “They were all there. We are very appreciative of their support,” says O’Connor.

The players even noticed.

“The amount of support that we received from the town was amazing,” says An-

derson. “It truly made all of us on the team proud to be from Mt. Olive and proud to play in front of a great community.”

From the team’s success to the community’s support, Mt. Olive football may be seeing a revival.

“It re-establishes our football program and it has driven up the “Culture” here at the high school,” says Falleni.

“What we learned from this experience is that our student athletes have a never quit attitude,” says Falleni. “In addition, our students displayed great character and fight during the season and especially the State Final Game.”

Reynolds says, “I think the lesson here is that success comes only after hope has been established. Hope came to town with Coach O’Connell. Once we had hope, all we needed was a small victory.

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That came during the season.

The victories led to faith. All of us had faith in our team. From faith for many sprouted belief. Most people developed a belief in the team, the school, and the community. It was terrific!”

As far as next season, O’Connor says “hopefully next

year we will be back.” Although 18 seniors are graduating, many starters will be returning to play, “most of the offensive line.”

O’Connor concludes, “We are trying to build a program.

Let’s reload. I do have high expectations for next year.”

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Thomas Edison’s West Orange Home Open For Holiday Tours

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By Anya Bochman he Glenmont Estate in West Orange, built in 1880, had a less than illustrious start when its original owner, Henry Pedder, was jailed for embezzlement. According to Karen Sloat-Olsen, chief of Interpretation and Education at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, the house was subsequently put on the market. Thomas Edison, newly engaged to his second wife Mina Miller in 1886, saw the grand house for sale and bought it for his bride as a wedding present.

The 29-room mansion sits amid rolling lawns and includes a barn and carriage house on the property. Miller Edison, as well as the Edison children, made renovations and additions to the estate over time; new greenhouses were erected

on the grounds, and a garage – to accommodate Edison’s interest in cars – was added to the house.

Today, these sights are available to curious visitors; the greenhouses are functional and managed by volunteers, and the garage includes an original charging panel and gas pump for cars of the era – as well as automobiles owned

by Edison. The first and second floors of Glenmont Estate, which include original furnishings, are available for viewing.

The estate is part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in Llewellyn Park in West Orange, a site “dedicated to promoting an international understanding and appreciation of the life and extraordinary achievements of Thomas Alva Edison by preserving, protecting and interpreting the

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Park’s extensive historic artifact and archive collections.”

The property has been open for tours since October; starting on Nov. 24 through Jan. 7, the inventor’s home will undergo a special program called “Holidays at Glenmont.”

During this period, Glenmont Estate will be decorated in the style it saw when inhabited by the Edison family.

Selected musical pieces will accompany tours, with greenery and red poinsettias decking the mantles above the fireplaces.

Staircases will be ringed with boughs and red ribbons, with wreaths decorating every window.

According to a press release by the park, “in the den, the majestic 10-foot tree will be lit and the presents underneath will be waiting as if the Edison children Madeleine, Theodore and Charles will soon come running down the stairs from their rooms.”

The holiday tours will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4

p.m.; the site will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24. Spring tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will begin again on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Visitors to the estate must purchase car passes and tour tickets at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center. Admission is $10, and includes the Glenmont Estate and the Laboratory Complex, as well as the surrounding estate grounds.

Children under age 16 are free, as are seniors with valid senior passes.

Sloat-Olsen points out that Llewellyn Park is a private residential community – necessitating the car passes in order to get to the Edison residence.

“The tickets sell out quickly due to limited space, so it’s advisable for visitors to come fairly early,” Sloat-Olsen says.

The Visitor Center of the Park is located at 211 Main Street in West Orange. For more information or directions, call 973-736-0550, ext.

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Versatile Volunteer Embraces Role As CCM Board Chair And Veteran’s Cemetery Manager

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By Cheryl Conway hether its politics, veterans’ affairs or academics, one Mt. Olive resident manages to stay involved no matter what hat he wears.

Paul Licitra of Flanders, former mayor of Mt. Olive, just received two appointments in November. He was elected chair of the County College of Morris Board of Trustees on Nov. 15 at its annual reorganization meeting; a day earlier he received a letter by the governor’s office to serve on the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Advisory Council.

Licitra is excited about both appointments and looks forward to any contributions he can make as a volunteer.

“I look forward to being chairman,” says Licitra about his new two-year role on the CCM board. “It’s an exciting school to be at right now. I consider it to be top 10 in the nation. We just changed presidents.”

On the CCM Board of Trustees for the past six years, Licitra was appointed to the board in 2012 by the Morris County Board of Freeholders.

Reappointed last year, he has served in multiple roles such as secretary, vice chair and now chair.

“Every two years, we rotate it,” Licitra says regarding the chair’s role.

The CCM Board of Trustees is composed of eleven Morris County residents from business, education, law and other professional fields who volunteer their services in four-year terms. The board sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures.

In the midst of its 50th anniversary, CCM has had just

three presidents, with Dr. Anthony J. Iacono recently inaugurated as the college’s third president.

He “came in with a new vitality,” says Licitra of the new leader. “He’s reenergized the staff. He brings a vitality and energy that’s unbelievable. It’s pleasure to work with the new president,” as well as the old president and staff.

Licitra first got connected with CCM in 2005 when his daughter attended and received her associate’s degree in early childhood education, went onto Montclair State and now teaches in Randolph.

“I always heard about what a great school it was,” says Licitra. “My daughter graduated from CCM; I saw how it turned her life. She made dean’s list; she became a great teacher.”

According to Licitra, CCM is “one of the only schools in N.J. with a population that’s increasing. We are that good; looking to stay that way.”

CCM currently boast 15,000 students in various programs, according to Licitra.

“Our campus is immense,” he says. “It’s an education you can afford” for two years with credits that will transfer to all N.J. colleges.

As a board, “we accomplish a lot,” says Licitra. It meets twice a month. As chair, he

gets to set the agenda for meetings, appoint committee chairs, deal with the college president daily on college matters and mentor new trustees.

“I make sure everyone does their jobs,” says Licitra.

He says the board’s mission is “Don’t get in the way. It’s running so well; give them the tools to do what they do best.”

As far as making any changes, Licitra sees no need as “I’ve been looking for something for six years. It’s a well-oiled machine; just give them the tools and don’t get in the way.

They are that good of a staff.”

For goals, Licitra says, “I’d like to make his [Iacono’s] transition at CCM a pleasant one.”

He is also working on some extensions with the college, wants to see board members get more involved with the college and its students such as attending plays, serving on advisory boards and even activate a veterans’ committee.

Having served as an Army Sgt. Military policeman in Vietnam from 1965-1927, Licitra says he does what he can to help support veterans.

“I’m attentive to the veterans and what their wishes are,” says Licitra. “I do a lot of outreach with veterans. I thank them for their service.”

Licitra was a commissioner with the N.J. Agents Orange Commission in the 1980’s in which he helped research at a lab at Rutgers University and draft legislation on Agent Orange, a herbicide and chemical used by the U.S. military as

part of its herbicidal warfare program.

“Whenever they need somebody” regarding veterans, Licitra gets involved.

On Nov. 14, he received notice of his appointment by Gov. Chris Christie to serve on the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Advisory Council through June 2020.

“The governor needed a veteran on the committee so they came to me,” says Licitra.

“It was another way I can help veterans.”

On this council, Licitra will be one of five commissioners to help manage the one veterans’ cemetery in N.J. As a resident of Flanders with his wife Norma for the past 45 years and their three kids now grown, Licitra has served in various capacities.

Licitra served as Mt. Olive Twp. mayor from 2000-2004 after serving eight years as a councilmember from 19922000, the planning board for 20 years, Morris County Planning Board and various state assembly committees.

“I was very active; I coached four sports at one time,” says Licitra, who currently manages the N.J. State Motor Vehicle Commission in Newton and works part-time as a non-paid volunteer managing the Allamuchy satellite office of Senator Steven Oroho and Assemblyman Parker Space.

His professional experience involves 40 years in insurance covering all aspects of risk management.

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Organization Helps Resettle Refugees In Morris County

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By Elsie Walker ast fall, a family from overseas arrived at Newark Airport. That family consisted of a father, mother, a 19 year old son, an 8 year old daughter and a 6 year old son. The family had had another son, but he had been killed when a bomb hit near their home in Aleppo, Syria.

Now, these refugees had come to the United States to start a new life.

To help them make the transition to that life was the Refugee Assistance Morris Partners (RAMP).

Gerry Gannon, who lives with his wife, Mary, in Florham Park, is coordinator of RAMP. Gannon explained how it got started: “About a year and a half ago, members of the Voice of the Faithful, a group of Catholics concerned about the condition of the Church, met and shared their concern regarding the horrendous suffering of the Muslim refugees that was taking place in the Middle East.

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est refugees.”

Gannon shared that they got the word out to a variety of Morris County organizations, temples, and mosques about a meeting to discuss about helping to resettle refugees in Morris County.

“Although we did not know who, or how many people would come to the meeting, we were amazed that more than 70 people showed up to find out what could be done,” said Gannon.

At later meetings, they organized into committees to prepare for what the refugees would need to support them settling in Morris County: Housing, employment, education,

health and social services, welcoming and orientation, finances (including household budgeting etc, ) furniture and clothing collection, as well as lists of drivers and translators. “[Then] we arranged with the Church World Service (CWS), a well known national organization, to facilitate the sponsorship of a refugee family,” said Gannon. “The role of CWS was to arrange for the transportation of the families to America and assign the families to RAMP.” RAMP is a non-profit interfaith effort. There are 200 members in RAMP including volunteers, service providers,

donors and people just interested in helping in any way they can. Member organizations which are part of RAMP include Brookside Community Church/United Church of Christ, Morristown; Church of Latter Day Saints, Morristown; Church of the Messiah (Episcopal), Chester; Grace Episcopal Church, Madison; the Islamic Center of Basking Ridge; the Islamic Center of Morris County; Morristown Unitarian Fellowship; St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, Randolph; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Morris Plains; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Morristown; St. Vincent Martyr Church,

Madison; Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station; Sophia Inclusive Catholic Community, Sparta; The Presbyterian Church in Morristown; and Voice of the Faithful New Jersey. While it has no office, RAMP meetings are regularly held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown.

After the first family arrived, another from Kabul, Afghanistan came in March 2017, a young couple with a two-year old boy.

While in Afghanistan, the father was injured by shrapnel when a suicide bomber exploded a car not far from where he was standing. Now, just this past month,

the family celebrated the birth of a daughter. She represents the first American citizen in their family.

Gannon noted the great satisfaction RAMP members feel in helping these refugees: “If you were to ask any member of RAMP who has been involved in assisting members of a family, they will tell you that they have received rewards, enormous emotional satisfaction and gratefulness for their experience of knowing and working with these families.”

For more information about RAMP, visit its site at: http://www. rampnj.org/.

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Nativity Program Raises Money For ThoseIn Need

he innkeeper lamented that he had no room for an expectant mother and her soon-to-be-born baby, but could only offer the stable as a place to rest. Angels danced with joy announcing the birth of the baby and a wise man complained about his feet hurting as he made the long trek to see the child.

Those were some of the scenes at the 15th annual Christmas story told through the arts held at the Port Morris United Methodist Church in Roxbury earlier this month. In addition to telling the story, the night was also about giving, as an offering was taken for the Lake Hopatcong Association of Churches’ work in helping area families in need.

“The ‘arts’ part of the title refers to how we tell the story,” said Landing resident Elsie Walker who was coordinator and narrator during the event.

“Every year churches of different denominations join us in presenting the scenes of the nativity story through some

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special talent, in a special way.

That includes including a laugh now and then, such a southern belle camel puppet who wants the spotlight and shepherds arguing over their choice of a career,” she said.

This year, the participating churches were Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, Budd Lake; Valley View Chapel, Long Valley; St. Margaret’s of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, Morristown; St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Netcong; St. James Episcopal Church, Hackettstown, and the host church.

“Every year, we look for a new focus for the story, a different perspective from which to tell it. Also, we like to add different arts. This year, The Messengers Dance Ministry, a liturgical dance group from Abiding Peace danced to ‘Angels We Have Heard on High.’

It was something we haven’t had in years and moved many people.” Walker shared that liturgical dance is like ballet, poetic in expression.

The evening was also

about giving. The program raised more than $400 for the non-profit Lake Hopatcong Association of Churches which helps local families in need.

Father Chris Muldoon of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, in Lake Hopatcong, is the treasurer of the organization. He explained his role, what the association does to help others, and how people can donate to it.

“As treasurer, I meet with people in need and help them on a one time basis, mostly, with emergency assistance with JCP&L bills, rental help,

also payment for medication on occasion, perhaps car insurance and money for gasoline for travel,” Muldoon said.

“We also give Shop Rite cards to help purchase food. Once or twice I have helped with car repair and twice I even helped people purchase a used car.”

Muldoon shared that if people would like to make a donation to the association, they can mail a check to: Fr. Chris Muldoon, treasurer, Lake Hopatcong Assoc. of Churches; P.O. Box 337, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. 07849.

Indoor Soccer Clinic Offered In Lenape Valley

he Lenape Valley Soccer Club, a community based Recreational and Travel Soccer program that serves kids in Byram, Stanhope, Netcong and the surrounding communities, is running an indoor program at Byram Intermediate School on Saturdays starting in January. The program is coordinated by Coach Eric Schuman, the Boys’ Varsity coach at Lenape Valley High School.

Schuman enlists the aids of players from both the boys and girls varsity teams at the high school to help out.

Come in from the cold and improve those soccer skills such as ball mastery and finishing. New and experienced players are welcome to sign up. Open to pre-k through grade eight.

Sessions last 55 minutes and are planned from Saturday, Jan. 8 to Saturday,

March 10.

For more information on cost, session

times and registration, visit www.lenapesoccer.org.

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he next best thing to baking cookies for many home chefs is baking cookies with friends. Dust off your favorite recipes, create a festive playlist and fill your home with the tantalizing aroma of baked goodies for the ultimate Christmas cookie party.

Turn things up a notch and swap classic sugar cookies for these festive Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, Peppermint Truffle Cookies and Almond Gingerbread Cookies. Along with those tasty treats, don’t let your guests go thirsty. Add peppermint extract to a slow cooker hot chocolate so guests can sip and be merry throughout the party.

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Heat oven to 350 F. In large, microwavable bowl, heat chocolate and butter on high 1-2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Let stand 10 minutes to cool slightly. Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg and peppermint extract. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until well mixed.

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sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1 1/3 cups sliced almonds In large bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.

In separate large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla extract; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into thick, flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours, or as long as overnight.

Heat oven to 350 F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll

in sliced almonds, pressing almonds into dough. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.

Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate 1/2 gallon (8 cups) whole milk 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract Place whole milk, condensed milk, chocolate chips and peppermint extract in slow cooker. Cover. Cook 60-70 minutes

on high, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring every 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to warm or low to serve.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies 1 2/3 cups flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Red Food Color 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

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Make This Holiday Flavorful

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oth first-time and experienced hosts know holiday entertaining is about more than serving one large feast for family and friends.

This season, think outside the dinner table and incorporate tasty brunch dishes into your holiday planning to help keep guests satisfied morning, noon and night.

Arm yourself with everything you need for effortless holiday hosting. Whether you’re making a hearty breakfast or a sweet dessert, Smithfield’s online Holiday Hub has entertaining tips and simple recipes for cooking up flavor-filled dishes all season long. With guests coming from out of town or kids returning home from school, hosts can rest assured knowing every

meal is covered.

Try adding savory, slowsmoked bacon to a recipe like this Bacon Lattice Breakfast Tart with Spinach and Mushrooms. Or serve guests these Pull-Apart Rosemary Sausage Rolls made with premium pork sausage and flaky biscuits for robust flavor any time of day.

Find more holiday inspiration at Smithfield.com/HolidayHub. Pull-Apart Rosemary Sausage Rolls Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 20 biscuits 1 pound Smithfield Hometown Original Fresh Sausage Roll 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground

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6 large eggs 1 cup half and half 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Heat oven to 350 F. In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5-6 minutes, or until slightly rendered and beginning to curl. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan and cook mushrooms over high heat 4-5 minutes, or until softened and any moisture in pan has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add spinach leaves and cook 1 min-

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He can’t be everywhere at the same time, so he enlists some lookalikes to help him.

One such person can be found in Netcong borough; actually, he’s the mayor. Mayor Joe Nametko, also known as “Santa Joe,” is a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) and is a student of the The Santa Claus Conservatory. This time of year, he is very busy being Santa at both paying venues and volunteer offerings.

Nametko will tell you he’s “465 years old in Santa years, 65 in daily life.” Although he has only officially been Santa’s stand-in for two years, Nametko’s first time in the red suit was many years ago when, as a sports stringer for a newspaper, he had to appear in a parade as Santa. Also, over the years, people would look at him and comment on how he’d make a good Santa. Thus, being Santa was always something that was in the back of Nametko’s mind, but it was not until he retired

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from his position at a Fortune 100 company that he was free to grow his beard and be Santa.

Once he decided to become Santa, Nametko took all the steps needed to be the best Santa he could be. He grew his white beard long; he took “Santa lessons” and was federally background checked and got liability insurance. He joined the IBRBS for all those Santas with real white beards.

When asked what you learn in Santa school, Nametko noted that it is a number of things including “how to answer 101 questions.” He said the training is important, especially when faced with the tough questions kids ask like, “my pet just died; can you bring him back to life?” He’s had such a question posed to him and explained, “No, Santa can only make toys, not bring things to life; but, we can pray together for your pet.”

Nametko said it is important to be prepared with the right answer to such questions.

In addition to doing paying “gigs,” Nametko does pro bono work as an outreach to the community. His list includes the Netcong-Stanhope Rota-

ongratulations to the Complete Player Reds of Mt.Olive for winning the USABL Fall 9U Continental Northwest Division Championship in their first season as a team. Coached by Mike Womer and James Derrick, they defeated Prospects Militia Cuervo of Randolph by a score of 10-0 on Nov. 5.

Front row: Danny Brzozowski, Max Bahr, Zac Broderson, David Harmon, Lucas Bradey Second row: Landon Bolan, Liam Costello, Connor Smyth, James Giammanco, Jonathan Moore, Holden Bostedo. Third row: Coach Mike Womer, Coach James Derrick.

ry, Netcong Fire Department, Morris County Habitat for Humanity, Netcong Community Partnership (NCP), Marne’s Toy for Tots, St Clare’s Hospital-Denville, St. Clare’s Hospital-Dover and St. Barnabas Hospital-Livingston.

Nametko shared that being Santa is not just a Christmas time thing. He’s appeared as Santa for Christmas in July events and appeared as Santa at September’s Netcong Day. In addition, even when he’s just out and about as himself, children still recognize that

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man with the white beard.

“Kids, whether I’m in the suit or not, will run up and hug me,” Nametko shared. “Even adults want to take a selfie with me.”

Nametko said that when any “Santa” puts on the suit, “you take on the persona.” He’ll also tell you, that he’s been a Santa at heart all his life.

Santa Joe can be contacted about appearances at santa. joe.nj@gmail.com or for booking 2017 appearances at: www. gigsalad.co/santa_joe_netcong.

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Picking Perfect Holiday Presents

ift-giving season is a time that’s special for many families and friends, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show the loved ones in your life just how much you appreciate them.

However, it isn’t always easy to pick out the perfect present, especially with so many options available. When you’re stuck in a gifting rut, turn to the professionals, like those at Macy’s, to help you choose just the right gifts for everyone on your list.

“The holidays are a celebratory time when loved ones can come together and show how much they appreciate having each other in their lives,” said Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy’s Fashion. “I truly believe that the perfect gift can bring people together. To enhance that experience for our customers, we’ve created an unparalleled assortment of gift-giving items, from tech to beauty, so that each present is the perfect one.”

Find more gift ideas for the holiday season at macys.com/gifts.

For Her If you’re struggling to find just the right idea for the lady on your list, don’t take a chance on any random beauty product.

Instead, give the beauty lover in your life the gift of options with a Macy’s Beauty Box subscription. For $15 a month, she’ll receive five deluxe beauty samples selected by experts, plus a bonus sample and a $5 coupon to use in-store or online on her next beauty purchase.

For Kids Interactive technology helps get kids off the couch and provides them nearly endless entertainment. Give the children on your gift list the opportunity to dance their way to fun with a piano mat from FAO Schwarz. The 24 keys work just like a real piano, which allows for playing the included selections or creating your own works of musical art. Included with the mat are selections such as Beethoven’s “5th Symphony,” “Chopsticks,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and more.

For Him Help him revamp his style in one easy step with a Sprezza Box, which makes it simple to add something new and coordinated to his wardrobe. Available in four distinct boxes curated by experts, each contains five items, including accessories such as ties, pocket squares, socks, sunglasses, wallets and money clips. Each box evokes a specific look and feel. Just pick the right

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one to match your gift list so you can add something new to his style.

For the Home The natural interior decorator on your list likely loves the unique touch of comforting pillows throughout living rooms and dens.

Let him or her cuddle up to the cozy style of this decorative pillow from the Martha Stewart Collection, featuring a festive color palette and polar bear perfect for the holiday season. At 18 inches-by-18 inches, it’s the ideal size for curling up on the couch during a chilly day.

For Entertaining Searching for a gift for the natural entertainer in your life can be difficult if common items like wine glasses and electric bottle openers are already accounted for.

An option like a bar cart from Hotel Collection can help make entertaining a breeze for that person on your list who enjoys

hosting. With three shelves and wheels for easy transportation, it’s ideal for extravagant parties, small get-togethers or anything in-between.

For the Kitchen Gourmet gift baskets from Di Bruno Bros. are sure to make an impression for home chefs who might need a little inspiration.

Choose a curated basket filled with a wide variety of specialty foods and products hand-selected for top quality. Themes include options like this “Sriracha Foodie,” which comes packed with snacks, toppings and sauces infused with fiery Asian chili flavor in sweet jerky, pickles, gourmet salt, tortilla chips, horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, peachy jam and classic sriracha.

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Keep Safe This Holiday Season And Avoid Medical Mishaps

he holiday season might not be the most hazardous time of the year, but there is an uptick in safety concerns during this season of festivity and fun.

Components of the holiday season such as decorating, shopping, celebrating, and traveling, carry some risk. The National Fire Protection Association says 30 percent of all home fires occur during the months of December, January and February. Christmas trees and decorative holiday lighting displays contribute to the uptick in fires and other accidents between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. But fire is not the only concern during the holiday season. Revelers who celebrate a bit too much can pose a threat, as can road weary travelers or overnight guests who unknowingly put loved ones in harm’s way during their stays.

Thankfully, many accidents that occur during the holiday season are avoidable if holiday celebrants focus on safe ways to celebrate.

• Choking: All of that entertaining and partying means more food is consumed.

To keep up with the hustle and bustle of

the season, many people must eat on the go. The National Safety Council says nearly 3,000 people in the United States die each year from choking. Taking small bites and chewing completely, while also avoiding talking while chewing, can help. Children should be kept away from small decorations, as even pine needles can be a choking hazard.

• Toxic plants: Some plants, including mistletoe and holly, can be toxic to pets and young children whose smaller bodies may be more vulnerable than adults’. When decorating, consider decorating with artificial plants instead of live, potentially poisonous plants.

• Alcohol-related incidents: Holiday fun frequently involves alcoholic beverages.

Law enforcement officials point out that the rate of driving while intoxicated tends to increase during the holidays. Implementing strict “designated driver” rules and making contact information for taxi or ridesharing services readily available to holiday guests can prevent tragedies.

• Medicine mishaps: Relatives visiting for Christmas may bring their prescription

medications along when staying overnight.

Curious children may encounter the drugs and think they’re candy, so encourage guests to place their medications in childproof bottles or containers.

Staying safe during the holidays involves diligence and keeping an eye out for potential dangers.

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motions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, especially for blended families.

Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of families due to divorce or death. Even though the holidays are meant to be joyous, navigating traditions and accommodating the unique needs of all involved — including cultural traditions, visitation schedules, rituals, and religious beliefs — can be challenging. But blended families need not fret as they attempt to negotiate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Years.

Logistics The first step to holiday planning is to keep in mind predetermined custody or visitation agreements. Although there can be hope for holiday flexibility and generosity, try to stick as close to existing arrangements as possible. Some families choose to divvy up particular holidays throughout the year in advance. Others may do it as plans get arranged. As long as the arrangement is fair to everyone, the choice is up to the families. The plans should be made known to all involved.

Discuss expectations

The Stepfamily Association of America says that communication during the holiday season is vital, especially for children so they know what to expect. Writing down specific itineraries can help alleviate the stress of not knowing where they will be at a given time.

All members of the family should vocalize how they feel about particular aspects of the holidays so that no one is disgruntled.

Do not expect others to be mind readers.

Perhaps one person is focusing a significant amount of energy on trimming the tree when that isn’t as important to others.

Discussing expectations can make planning that much easier.

Create new traditions The holidays without everyone under the same roof enjoying traditions that have been part of celebrations for years can contribute to feelings of anxiety for people accustomed to these annual traditions. Draw the focus away from how things used to be done and create new traditions that all can anticipate. Host a holiday movie night if this isn’t the year to have the kids for Christmas.

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Blended families must recognize that holiday celebrations will change. It can take time to find a new celebratory rhythm, and comparisons always will be made. It’s acceptable to have mixed feelings about new traditions, but each member should go into the season with a positive attitude.

Blended families may face additional challenges during the holidays. Working together, such families can restore joy to the season and create new traditions.

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Safety Devices Before using your fireplace or lighting candles, check all of your home’s life-saving safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functionality, and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but especially around a time of year with additional fire risks.

Fireplaces A cozy, charming fire is the perfect place to gather during the holidays. Heatilator, a leader in fireplace safety and the number one fireplace brand used by homebuilders, offers these tips: • Many holiday items and materials are combustible, so place all gifts, trees, and holiday décor a safe distance from the fireplace • Conduct annual maintenance on your fireplace, chimney and associated elements.

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This step-by-step guide from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of your remodel.

Step 1 – Identify Reasons for Remodeling Deciding whether to undertake simple aesthetic changes or a full remodel can be difficult. One of the best ways to decide is to figure out why you are remodeling in the first place, whether it’s to make your new house feel more like home or to update a 1950s-era kitchen.

Step 2 – Set Your Budget Every home is unique in structure, age, quality and craftsmanship, which all impact the price of a remodel. Since no one can see through walls before demolition, the quote you receive will likely not be 100 percent accurate. However, a qualified remodeling company will be open and honest about the issues and chal-

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Account for these adjustments by planning for any “surprises” with a 10 percent cushion, just in case.

Step 3 – Hire the Right Team To help ensure you find the right company for the job, you should do your research. Referrals from friends and family are one way to find a remodeler. National associations like NARI provide unbiased information and resources that can help you find qualified, certified remodelers in your area. With more than 6,000 members, the organization represents professional remodelers who adhere to a strict code of ethics. Many hold certifications in remodeling, kitchen and bath design and lead carpentry. Find more information and resources at NARI.org.

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he holiday season can get expensive, especially when purchasing thoughtful gifts for loved ones. The last thing you want to spend money on is generic holiday decorations that don’t make your home stand out from the rest.

Creating unique, do-it-yourself decorations is an activity that can help you bond with family and friends, but also give your home decor a fun, seasonal twist.

The experts at Krazy Glue suggest these festive DIY crafts that can get your home prepped for the holiday season without breaking the bank.

Statement Centerpiece: A staple of holiday home decor is selecting the perfect centerpiece for your table. Most people defer to flowers or generic baubles that can be overlooked, but you can make your table stand out with a festive

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Grab some silver spoons, metallic spray paint, a plastic foam cone and an adhesive to create a DIY centerpiece.

Festive Front Door: When guests arrive at your home for the holidays, one of the first things they see is the front door. While it’s easy to go out and buy a pre-made wreath at the store, creating a unique, holiday-themed option is simple, budget-friendly and fun.

If you have clothespins lying around the house, repurpose them into something creative and beautiful this year. Create this one of a kind Metallic Clothespin Wreath with metallic spray paint, mini clothespins, a flat wooden wreath form and a strong adhesive.

Simply spray-paint the clothespins different metallic shades and glue them to the wooden wreath frame in different layers once dry.

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To help make the wreath and other DIY projects shine, it’s important to have a strong adhesive that can withstand the test of time. Just a single drop of Krazy Glue can hold up to 2,000 pounds and only takes 30 seconds to dry. It’s a perfect tool to have in your home for any holiday DIY projects or quick fixes that may arise.

Deck the Walls: There’s no need to stop the holiday decorations at your table and front door. Keep your walls festive by hanging some holiday themed decorations such as homemade snowflakes. All you need is plywood molding and pieces of thin balsa wood, a circular medallion, spray paint in your

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colors of choice and a strong adhesive.

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Metallic Clothespin Wreath Supplies and Tools: 350-375 mini clothespins Gold spray paint Silver spray paint Flat wood wreath form Krazy Glue Maximum Bond Divide clothespins into two sections.

Spray-paint one section gold and one section silver; let dry.

Turn clothespins over and spray-paint other sides. Spray-paint wood wreath form silver; let dry.

Beginning in center of wreath form, glue circle of gold clothespins to wood wreath form; let glue dry.

Add layer of silver clothespins to inside of wreath. Attach pins by clipping onto first row of gold clothespins. Glue in place and let glue dry.

Add another layer of silver clothespins to inside of wreath. Attach pins by clipping onto first row of silver clothespins. Glue in place and let glue dry. (Family Features)

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Get On The Fast Track To Being Organized

etting organized is on the mind of people throughout the year, but even more so at the end of December when individuals are making their New Year’s resolutions. According to the data pulled from Google by iQuanti, 33,230,420 searches were made about “getting organized” in 2016. People are still interested in finding out ways to streamline their lives and conquer the clutter. Even though getting organized may seem like an arduous task, there are ways to get organized and do so quickly.

• Keep a cleanup bin handy. Put an empty basket in a central location, using it to gather stray items scattered around main living areas. Once everything has been collected, items can be returned to their rightful place.

• Make the bed. One of the easiest ways to keep a room looking neat is to make the bed each day. Store clean linens in a pillow case so the entire set is together and ready to go.

• Purge closets and cabinets. There’s no point allowing old, stained or damaged items to take up space. Set aside days to clear expired medication from the bath-

room cabinet, discard ripped or ill-fitting clothing from the closet, or to dispose of broken toys in a nursery.

• Write things down. Tasks seem more manageable when they are written down in black-and-white and can be crossed off as completed. Writing things down also helps make the mind feel more organized.

• Exercise caution before buying. Don’t buy more than you need; otherwise, you’ll have to find space for extra items. Also, keep inventory of food and supplies in the house so you’re not unwittingly buying duplicates.

• Sort mail and paperwork. Establish different categories for papers so they can be sorted and discarded as needed. These may include bills, invitations, school papers, and junk mail. Reduce paper clutter by opting for digital correspondence when possible.

• Make one repair at a time. Tackle that source of stress by focusing on one repair and seeing it through to completion.

• Delegate the work. If kids want to help organize, let them. It can be a fun project for an adolescent to rearrange the pantry or offer their ideas for corralling messes.

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