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Sixth Grader Asks For Pet Donations On Her Birthday List

nna Giannotti of Hopatcong celebrated her 12year old birthday last month and instead of collecting gifts from her guests she asked for donations for animals.

A sixth grader at American Christian School in Succasunna, Anna rang in her last birthday as a pre-teen March 15 with a party March 25 at SkyZone in Mt. Olive. Forget the new clothes, gift card or jewelry. Anna requested donations for 11th Hour Rescue from her 19 guests.

Some donated dog and cat food, litter and treats; others gave toys and even pet bowls.

“My daughter made this decision,” says Lisa Giannotti, Anna’s mom. “We adopted our dog from them and she has a big heart for animals.”

Lisa adds, “We have three kids. Anna is our oldest. We have never done this before!

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Help Raise The Roof To Support The Church In The Glen

By Elsie Walker nown as “The Church in the Glen,” the building in Netcong represents many different things. To some, it is a piece of the community’s history. Others see it as a thing of beauty, whose architecture reflects skilled craftsmanship.

There are those who know it as the place where they can go for help, whether it is getting food from its pantry or attending one of the Alcoholic Anonymous groups that meet there. It is gathering place for scouts and future home to a preschool and a martial arts school.

To some in the community, it is the place where family and friends have gone through the circle of life: baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Others called it their place of worship. This is the Stanhope United Methodist Church. Now this place that means so much to so many is in need of repairs to keep going, and through a capital campaign, the hope is that the needed funds will be raised.

While the church will be trying to get grants from the Morris County Trust for Historic Preservation to cover some of the cost, not all the work is eligible nor is it certain the church would get the grants. Even if a grant is received for work, the church must still come up with 20 percent of the cost. For example, the church did get a grant for the repairs planned for 2016, repairs to the south façade roof flashing and broken roof tiles. The church must cover the remaining $5,330 for that repair.

Future repairs include refurbishing louvers in the bell tower to stop water leakage, and rebuilding and repairing continued on page 6

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Netcong Student Wins American Legion Coloring Contest Stanhope. The coloring contest was completed earlier this school year in the fourth and fifth grade art classes. The students were judged on their neatness and accuracy in coloring of the Emilio Carranza War Memorial located in the Pine Barrens of NJ. “I am so excited for Ashley. It is such an honor for her to receive this recogni-

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tion,” said Mrs. Britt Huss, art teacher for Netcong School. The students all worked very hard on their submissions and learned about Emilio Carranza in the process.”

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Historical Society Celebrates 40 Years With Amelia Earhart Presentation

n May 20, 1932, five years to the day after Charles Lindbergh’s famous flight, Amelia Earhart embarked on her own journey to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

Exactly 84 years from that date, on May 20, 2016, embrace the opportunity to “meet” Amelia Earhart as portrayed by actress and historian Monica Hoffman.

The program is set to be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanhope at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is free and is a gift to the public from the Musconetcong Foundrymen Historical Society as part of its 40th anniversary celebration.

“In Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart,” actress Monica Hoffman performs as Amelia Earhart in a onewoman show that reveals the life and legacy of the world’s most celebrated female aviator. During the course of the 40minute show, Amelia recalls the events of her life from childhood through her final flight. Audiences are allowed a unique and fascinating glimpse into history, and the un-

forgettable experience of meeting a true American icon.

Determined Spirit is a brush with Amelia’s spirit of adventure and purpose, and an opportunity to hear the encouraging message that she had for women of her time and those of today. The show is unique in that it aims to provide the sense of what it might feel like to meet the real Amelia: intelligent, warm, and engaging.

In 1937 as Amelia Earhart neared her 40th birthday, she wanted to be the first woman to fly around the world. On June 1, 1937 she and her navigator left Miami and began the 29,000-mile journey. On June 29 they landed in New Guinea with all but 7,000 miles of the journey completed. On July 2 they continued their flight. There were some communications with a Coast Guard cutter, but that eventually ceased, and she was never heard from again. The rescue attempt covered 250,000 square miles of ocean.

For those too young to remember, steak in 1937 was 20 cents a pound. A gallon of

gas cost 10 cents. A complete 10-piece bedroom suite cost $79.95.

For just $560 one could buy a brand-new 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe with improved master blue flame engine, pressure steam oiling, cable brakes, and shock-proof steering! Also in 1937 the German dirigible Hindenberg burst into flame while attempting to land at Lakehurst, NJ.

Hoffman is a professional actress and historian. Having grown up with a father who is a pilot, she felt the lure of aviation from her earliest years. In fact, she can still remember her childhood memories of being seated in the cockpit of a small plane as her dad explained all the instruments, and she got her first taste of the magnificent view continued on next page

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from above. As an adult, that influence of flight ignited her own passion for discovering and portraying one of the most prolific female aviators the world has ever known, Amelia Earhart.

Monica has studied acting privately as well as at the prestigious Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. She has performed in local and regional theaters that include Bristol Riverside Theater, The Delaware Valley Regional Theater, and the Academy of Music.

Her credits include commercials and independent film, including the 2010 documentary Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Women’s National Air Derby.

The Musconetcong Foundrymen Historical Society is honored to present this free program to the public as one of the events of its 40 years of fostering knowledge of history in the communities. The historical society was an outgrowth of a 1976 Bicentennial Committee

with a mission to provide historical information through publications, meetings, lectures, marking of historic sites and also to collect and preserve historic materials illustrating the history of Netcong, Stanhope and vicinity, and to make the material available to the public.

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continued from front page mortar and cracks and adding railings along the south and north outside rounded staircases. The estimated cost of the bell tower repairs alone is $72,000.

Board of Trustees President Amanda Rush of Netcong explained that the Trustees developed the “Raise the Roof” four-year capital campaign to address the cost of the needed work. Without those repairs, Rush said, “Water damage will ensue and deteriorate the interior of the building.”

Church member Leigh Ann Von Hagen, of Netcong, who is working on the campaign added, “The exterior and interior damage would continue, especially from water and storms, and eventually the building would become unstable and unusable.”

The church is hoping that contributions from its member and the community will provide the funds to get the needed work on the building done so that it can continue to be a vital part of the community. In commenting on that, members’ replies reflect some of the ways the church touches the area.

Janett Gibbons, of Stanhope, a member of the Board of Trustees said, “Not only is it a uniquely lovely house of worship on the Na-

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tional Historic Register, [but also] the church is an integral part of the Netcong-Stanhope and surrounding communities from welcoming Scouts and AA groups to distributing food from our well-stocked food pantry. A successful "Raise the Roof" campaign will preserve and restore a beautiful landmark treasure and continue and expand our service to communities growing around us.”

Stanhope United Methodist Church was entered into the New Jersey Register of Historic Places on Oct.15, 2012 and into the National Registry of Historical Places on Jan. 2, 2013. Its prominence has a halo effect on its surroundings as another member shared.

Von Hagen noted, “The Stanhope United Methodist Church building is important to Netcong, Stanhope and surrounding communities not only as an example of noteworthy architecture, but as a community icon. It provides a distinctive entryway to the businesses on Main Streets in both Netcong and Stanhope, and as a focal point for Lake Muscontecong and the historic Morris Canal. Towns with preserved historic architecture, especially in or near downtown business districts, are known to bring visitors and contribute to the local aesthetics and economy. The ‘halo

effect’ the church has on the local economy, property values, and social service provisions is vital to our community.”

Also vital to the community is the support the church provides in so many different ways. The church’s pastor, Lynn Zaremba, gave some closing thoughts on those: “Stanhope United Methodist Church has been part of the community since 1834, serving Sussex and Morris Counties. We have been blessed to have a building that can support the needs of our community through worship and Sunday School, and with active scouting programs, food pantry, programs for those conquering addiction, as well as hosting homeless families through Family Promise. We have a beautiful Prayer/Memorial garden near the Musconetcong River where people can spend quiet time with God. Stanhope UMC is a beautiful venue for weddings.

We also have available space for family gatherings, showers and more. We are pleased to welcome a new daycare program, Benchmark for Learning, as well as The Martial Arts Training Center to our home in the near future. Great things are happening at SUMC that we are blessed to share with our community.”

The Stanhope United Methodist Church, "The Church The Glen" is in need of repairs and it hopes the community will help by contributing to its Raise the Roof campaign.

Contributions to the Raise the Roof campaign can be sent to: Stanhope United Methodist Church, #2 Route 183, Netcong, NJ, 07857.

For more information call 973-347-0247.

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Netcong School Honors Autism Awareness Month with the school community during morning announcements throughout the month.

They will also be posted in the building to help bring attention to the needs of people with autism. “I’m excited that our students are learning about some of the difficulties that some of their peers face,� says Amy Henry, Child

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Help Netcong celebrate and honor the unique talents and skills of people with autism this month by wearing blue and checking out our Autism wall this month!

Amy Henry, Child Study Team coordinator, shows her blue.

n honor of Autism Awareness month, Netcong Elementary School is sponsoring a "Light It Up Blue" day! Students and staff wore blue earlier this month to help spread awareness and understanding of autism. Autism is one of

the fastest growing developmental disorders in the U.S affecting one in 68 children. In addition to wearing blue to kick off the month, the students in the gifted and talented program are researching facts about autism. These facts will be shared

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Heath Village Resident Displays Her Stunning Paintings

eath Village is very excited to introduce its new Artist-inResidence Connie Halliwell.

Formerly of Netcong, Halliwell, along with her husband Tom, is a new resident at Heath Village. She

has been painting for her entire life and is enormously talented. She attended Tufts University and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. Following college and while pursuing her art on the side, Halliwell taught sixth grade social

studies, mostly, for 25 years in Long Valley. Her favorite medium is watercolors but she will also occasionally paint in acrylics. She has been active in several art organizations, especially the Art Association in Roxbury, where she served in many

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capacities, including president. Halliwell has participated in numerous art shows and feels fortunate to have won some awards for her work.

In her painting, she likes to capture patterns of light and shadow and she often seems to include buildings or parts of them in her work. Halliwell most often paints landscapes, but occasionally might try a coastal scene, a floral, a city-scape, a still life, or even something more abstract.

The Halliwells may be new residents but they have been associated with Heath Village since 1991, when Tom’s mother and later, Connie’s parents, became residents. Connie led a watercolor workshop at Heath Village from 1999 through

2007. This is Halliwell’s third exhibit at Heath Village since 2003.

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Students Help Keep Morris County Litter Free

By Jane Primerano hildren who spend a few hours picking up litter on their school yard don’t ever think the same way about litter again.

Liz Sweedy, Morris County Clean Communities coordinator, explained the benefit from public school litter cleanups funded through the Keep Morris County Litter Free grants.

The school must conduct a littler cleanup on at least two acres of school property. The property may include ball fields and wooded areas. The cleanup must be held between April 15 and June 6 with participation of a minimum of 20 students with their adult supervisors.

“The students who do the cleanups are pretty grossed out,” Sweedy said.

The $500 grants may be used for outdoor receptacles for recyclables or trash or indoor receptacles for recyclables only, according to the county’s press release. These grants are awarded after the school submits required paperwork to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.

The county press release quotes Freeholder Christine Myers, the freeholder liaison to the MUA. “This is a great opportunity to reinforce how important it is for them to care for their own environment and will show how it also improves our communities and our entire county.”

A second part of the Litter Free program is a poster contest for public school students in grades six through 12, Sweedy explained. The posters illustrate the ill effects of littering and

each school displays the posters drawn by its students, she said. Each school chooses the two considered best and submits them to the county. The four county-wide winners are duplicated on recycling containers with the students’ names and the date of the contest. They are distributed to the schools of the four winners.

“They are heavy-duty metal containers and they look gorgeous at the schools,” Sweedy said, adding each winning student receives a $200 gift card.

Sweedy is hoping more schools participate this year. In 2015, 15 schools participated, but in 2014, 21 schools were part of the contest.

During the cleanup portion of the Litter Free initiative in 2015, 495 students and adult supervisors cleaned up 148 acres and collected 45 bags of trash, 52 bags of recyclables, 66 pounds of scrap metal and 56 pounds of construction debris.

Not all litter is created equal, Sweedy concedes.

Litter dumped near the headwaters of the Raritan River is damaging to birds and fish. The Raritan Headwaters Association pulled nearly two tons of objects, mostly plastic, from the headwaters last year, Sweedy said. Clean Communities works closely with the RHA. “Tiny pieces of plastic, plastic ties and similar things, get cut off and become brittle, birds and fish ingest them,” she said.

Clean Communities also works with the Morris County Mosquito Control Department collecting tires.

“Last year they collected 966 tires,” Sweedy said.

Some municipalities sell stickers for tire disposal and the Parsippany Transfer Station takes them on certain days. But the state tire grant is no longer in place, so many county residents don’t have a convenient place to get rid of them. Some tire dealers do take old tires for a small fee, but not all do, she added.

Additional information on the grants is available from Sweedy at 973-285-8393.

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Mr. Hopatcong Pageant Announces Winners

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he Hopatcong High School Senior Class hosted the Mr. Hopatcong Pageant on Tues., March 22. MC of the event was senior Jake Dorman who asked the ten contestants various questions and led the pageant competition. The ten contestants also competed in formal wear, swim wear and performed a talent in hopes of impressing the judges. All of the participants are exceptional young

men who entertained the audience with their amazing talents and dashing good looks modeling tuxedos generously provided by the Sarno and Sons Formalwear in Succasunna.

Congratulations to the 2016 Mr. Hopatcong Vincent Giordano; second place Anton Pezzano, and third place Andrew Nee.

HHS Extends Big Shoes Award For March

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or the month of March, The Big Shoes Award at Hopatcong High School was given to Lisa Kenny.

Each month a staff member is acknowledged for their hard work and commitment to academic excellence.

Kenny is recognized this month with the Big Shoes Award for her commitment to HHS National Honor Society. She is continuously working student leaders in successfully coordinating and implementing events, fundraisers and volunteering whenever needed such as a Toys for Tots Drive benefitting families within the Hopatcong Community and a Soup-A-Thon organized during Super Bowl week for donations to local charities. Kenny is not only recognized for the accomplishments of the NHS but for her dedication and continued support of students.

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Run For God Program Gets Family On Track

By Anastasia Marchese n 2013, Dave Hickey presented his church family at Grace Church on the Mount in Netcong with a new ministry, “Run for God.” This twelve week walk/run program follows the book “Devotions: Finding God in a Runners Space”

by Mitchell Hollis. “Run for God” is a national ministry which shows the parallels between principles of the Bible and a running in a physical race.

When Hickey made his presentation, Steve and Aggie Beede were on stage at the church, leading worship with the praise team. “We looked at each other and without saying anything we knew we needed to do it,” said Aggie. “We were overweight and out of shape. We started from zero, no experience whatsoever. We were feeling guilty, but not doing anything about it.”

Steve and Aggie joined the first “Run for God” class that Grace Church organized.

“It teaches you how to eat healthy, what kind of shoes you should wear, and how to avoid injury,” says Aggie. “You learn how to stretch, all the basics to be a good runner/walker.” It doesn’t only address physical health though, but focuses on the connections between the physical race that the participants are preparing for and the spiritual race of life- “let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith,” from Hebrews 12:1-2pp.

“We learn to love God and understand his ways,” says Aggie. “We have a half an hour of bible study.” After the bible study the class goes on to learn something health related, followed by a walk/run. The goal of the first twelve weeks is to complete the Roxbury 5K Run. “It is the graduation race. The program goes slow, so by then you are ready,” Aggie says.

Completing their first 5K wasn’t the end for the Beedes, but just the beginning of their journey towards continued health and fitness. In the three years since, “Steve has already run two marathons and I have run three half marathons, and this year I am ready to run the New York Marathon.” Aggie is excited to share the life changing effects this program has had in her family. When asked what kept her and her husband moving forward as runners after they accomplished their first goal, Aggie was enthusiastic, “You see changes in your body and your bad habits. You accomplished a goal. You think, ‘What’s next? Let’s keep going!”

Aggie is clear that she doesn’t attribute these life changes to herself alone, “When it is hard, we focus our eyes on God. We say ‘God carry me on.”

Another part of the Beedes continued commitment to running and healthy living, has to do with the great friendships that are cultivated through the “Run for God” program.

“We make a lot of friends and continue to run together and encourage one another,” she says. “When you go long distance and you are going slowly you get to talk. We make good friends. We make great, great friends.”

The current twelve week session of “Run for God” has already begun, but if interested in the program contact Dave Hickey at Church on the Mount at hoofcarepro@gmail.com and check out the church’s website www.grace4families.com and the Run for God website at www.runforgod.com.

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Storage Place And Low Interest Mortgage Needed To Save Shelter

By Cheryl Conway rateful for some monetary and furniture donations in her last call for help, the founder of a battered women’s shelter organization continues her search for a hero to hold the mortgage.

Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, a pioneer advocate for battered women who has sheltered and strengthened women and children for more than four decades is reaching out to others to help save the shelter at risk for foreclosure.

The founder and director of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) is looking for someone to hold the mortgage at a lower interest rate so she can continue to provide housing for 155 women and children in shelters located in New Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford. SOS is a grassroots, community based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women and children since 1977. “They are working with us,� says Ramos about Rialto Capital Management Advisors in Florida which currently holds the mortgage bridge loan. She says she has six more months to raise $15,000 to avoid a foreclosure.

Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter for battered women in North America- the organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5 million, with $580,000 left to be paid.

A woman from Chatham recently donated $2,500; others

gave holiday baskets and furniture. “Lots of people donated food and Easter baskets but if they don’t have a place to live where are they going to keep their Easter baskets?� she asks. The same holds true with the furniture donations.

About 20 people recently have called offering to donate furniture. Although grateful for all of the donations, Ramos says the next hurdle is trying to find or afford a storage place to hold the furniture. “People called to donate furniture,� says Ramos. “We don’t have room to store the furniture. We need a storage place. People donating beautiful furniture.�

Ramos says the furniture “will come in handy for women� when they are able to move into an apartment or a place of their own to live.

Through her shelter program, Ramos says “thousands have been saved� during the past 46 years. Many of the women and children her organization helps “don’t have families,� are on section eight, have families or friends “who don’t like them; who don’t want to help them. We have a lot of dysfunctional families. “We are the only shelter who will take people,� says Ramos. “No one else takes these people from social services.�

With two hotline numbers, Ramos has made herself available to help others- women who could have been forced to live on the streets facing prostitution, living in cars, some having epilepsy or breathing disorders, she describes.

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Ramos started her first shelter in 1970 in her three bedroom home in Hackensack. She had three small children at the time, was facing divorce after ten years of marriage and was in need of a roommate, she explains. One roommate turned into 23 women in her house at one point, she admits.

Over the years, in 1977, her initiative became Shelter Our Sisters. The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic violence, poverty and abuse by restoring balance and harmony through individual empowerment.

To support her organization, Ramos receives some money from the Passaic County Dept. of Human Services, private donations, counties and social services, “but not enough to keep it going. We have a transportation grant but they took it away. We have five vans; we need help. We’ve been running for three and a half years with a non-paid staff,� down from a paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS lost funding, she says.

Ramos currently has 17 non-paid volunteers who drive the shelter residents to look for jobs, to court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children.

SOS recently held a tricky tray and dinner fundraiser and in May plans to host a 3K run/walk and later that month, a Mother’s Day fundraising event. For more details about these events and SOS, go to http://www.strengthenoursisters.org/.

To make a donation or to help, email scb@optonline.net or call Ramos at 973-831-0898 or 973-831-6156.

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HHS Announces Poetry Contest Winners

he staff of Reflections, Hopatcong High School’s literary magazine, would like to thank students who participated in the 2016 Poetry Contest!

Many entries were submitted, representing all classes; all entries will be considered for the publication of our 2016

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Heard, Business Owner, Community Leader, Runs For Congress

raig P. Heard of Succasunna is running as a Republican in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

Heard’s campaign is built upon a lifetime of accomplishment in business, education, community service, charitable fundraising and an unwavering commitment to Conservative values.

For 34 years, Heard has forged a successful business career in the outdoor advertising industry. In 1989, after nine years as CEO and President of Winston Network (now CBS Outdoor), the Heard family purchased Gateway Outdoor Advertising of Pittsburgh, PA., now based in Long Valley with offices in eight cities servic-

ing clients throughout the U.S., with advertising media on transit, bus, bus shelter, trolley, rail, billboards and the largest convenience store advertising networks.

While building a business and raising a family, Heard immersed himself in Republican fundraising and supported Conservative candidates. His personal and corporate commitment always has been to be involved with important causes that support education, advocate for military and veterans, help fight Drug Abuse, aid missing and exploited children and reduce taxes for residents and seniors.

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Lance Running For Reelection For Congress

ongressman Leonard Lance currently represents New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District and is running for reelection on a platform of smaller government, less spending and real reform in Washington Called a, “leading lowtax, limited government conservative from New Jersey” by Americans for Tax Reform, Lance has consistently stood up for conservative Republican principles like defunding Obamacare, stopping President Obama’s lawless executive actions and promoting fiscal and personal responsibility.

Having been involved in running a small family law

practice with his twin brother Jim, Lance understands first-hand the importance of eliminating red tape and regulations burdens on small businesses.

He has been endorsed by leading business groups for championing policies that encourage economic growth, job creation and a less intrusive federal government.

As the only NJ Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Lance has voted to take full advantage of the nation’s energy potential, supporting the Keystone Pipeline bill, ending the ban on oil exports and stopping the Obama Administration’s unprecedented regulatory

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200 Club Prepares Its Awards Dinner And Continued Growth In Membership And Purpose

By Cheryl Conway ecruiting new members, spreading the word about the club and protecting lives of those who help others are some of the current goals of the 200 Club of Morris County.

Established 45 years ago in Morris County, the 200 Club of Morris County is gearing up for its 44th Annual Valor Meritorious Awards Dinner set for Thurs., April 28, starting with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by awards and dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. Advance registration is required.

At this year’s fundraising dinner 39 first responders of Morris County, whether volunteer or professional, will be

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spected institutions of higher learning in the state. For his accomplishments, Heard received the Community College Northeast Trustee of the Year Award.

He has also served on the Roxbury Board of Education, the Board of Directors for Anna Marie College, MA, and he is a Life Member of the NJ State Parent-Teacher Association. Over the years, Heard has led and supported fundraising campaigns to help the homeless, children’s hospitals and veterans.

Heard’s charitable and community work has gained the recognition and praise of U.S. presidents, cabinet members, governors and a long list of national and state charitable organizations.

Born and raised in NJ, Heard said that he owes his commitment to helping his community to his mother, a single mom, who raised him and his four siblings.

Heard is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and mater’s in taxation and finance. He resides in Succasunna with his wife, Madeline. They have three children and one grandchild.

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President’s dangerous nuclear deal with Iran.

Lance was raised in Hunterdon County, where he attended public schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University; a law degree from Vanderbilt University; and a master’s degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University.

Prior to coming to Congress, Lance served as a member of the NJ State Senate where he took on Gov. Whitman over borrowing without voter approval. He is the author of the 2008 Lance Amendment that prohibits further state borrowing without voter approval.

Lance is married to Heidi A. Rohrbach and they have a son, Peter Frank.

recognized and honored for their bravery by the 200 Club, an organization of individuals that support public safety professionals. Firefighters, police and emergency medical providers risked their lives in 11 incidents involving fires, car accidents, gas-filled homes and other emergencies in Morris County towns.

First responders who put their lives at risk earn the Valor Award; those who go beyond the call of duty are awarded the Meritorious Award.

“We’re very lucky to have individuals like these keeping us safe here in Morris County,” said James M. Gannon, president of the 200 Club, in a press release. “It’s an honor to recognize their good work.”

When citizens are in Morris County “running away from crime, these first responders are running toward the fire,” says Gannon during an interview with New View Media Group. “It’s time to put them on a pedal stool and say ‘thanks’ for what they are doing.”

Each recipient will be recognized, receive a plaque and a 200 Club Bar to wear below their badge on their uniform, explains Gannon, a member for the past eight years.

With 37 different police departments in Morris County, submissions can be numerous. A review committee of the 200 Club meets to determine who is worthy of a valor award or meritorious award.

“People selected are the cream of the crop,” says Gannon of Boonton Twp. The Morris County Chief’s Association, Medical Service Alliance and State Police provide candidates to the 200 Club for consideration.

The 200 Club of Morris County was formed in 1971 by a group of 19 concerned business and political leaders; the group doubled by the end of the year and today involves more than 1,100 members. The Morris County club was an outgrowth of the Essex County Club, which was the first 200 Club in NJ that began in 1967.

Each member pays $200 in annual dues, thus, the 200 designation.

The first 200 Club developed in 1952 in response to the fatal shooting of Arthur Meyers, a Detroit, Michigan police officer, according to the club website. Following the shooting, a local businessman, William Packer, asked his friends to donate to a fund in memory of the fallen officer and met with the officer’s widow to support her finances and setup an education account for their unborn child.

Since that time, 118 of these clubs have been established in 28 states with additional clubs in Puerto Rico and Central America. There are currently 18, 200 Clubs in NJ. A non-profit, 501c3 organization, the 200 Club of Morris County supports local police officers, fire fighters, first aid squad members, and NJ state police serving Morris County who die in the line of duty.

When a public safety official loses their life in the line of duty, the Action Committee of The 200 Club of Morris County reaches out to the widow to offer emotional support and financial assistance in the form of a death benefit to

help manage the financial burden during this difficult time.

The current benefit is $30,000.

The 200 Club of Morris County also awards an annual benefit to each eligible child of the public safety official in an effort to help ease the financial concerns created by the loss of their loved one, as stated on the website. At present, the annual benefit is $10,000 per child per year until age 18. Should the child continue onto college, the benefit is increased to $15,000 per year until age 23 or graduation.

Since its inception in 1971, the 200 Club of Morris County has distributed more than $4.3 million in survivor benefits and scholarships to families. For 2016, the club is nearing $1,100 that will be awarded in college scholarships to high school seniors serving in a branch of public safety or whose a parent is actively serving or retired from a public safety capacity in Morris County.

The scholarship committee voted to award 20 scholarships of $5,000 each. The scholarship awards dinner will be May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Zeris Inn. The 200 Club is supported by membership dues and private donations.

“Every year that money goes out to help first responders,” says Lou Nisivoccia of Randolph, previous president of the 200 Club. “If we can recruit more members, we can increase the money given to those lost in the line of duty.

We’ve been slowly increasing the membership. We need to get the word out.”

Last year, Nisivoccia implemented a Power of One program in which each member is encouraged to bring in one new member.

A member for 15 years, Nisivoccia and his wife support several charities and with the 200 Club “We are helping our neighbors right here in Morris County. I want to take care of those people who take care of me every single day.”

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Hirniak, Valori And King Run As Team For Morris County Freeholder

graduate of Marquette University and The John Marshall Law School, Roman Hirniak is a vice president and senior counsel with Santander Bank, N.A. An active participant in the community, he is a member of the Randolph Rotary Club, attends St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whippany and serves as a Pedagogical Advisor to the Ukrainian Educational Council.

Hirniak was elected to the Randolph Township Council in Nov. 2012, after having served two terms on the Planning Board and one term each on both the Recreation Advisory Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee.

During calendar year 2015, he was the Township’s

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ouglas R. “Doug” Cabana is the longest serving member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, having joined the board in April 1997.

He is a former freeholder director who was elected by his colleagues to that post in 2000 and again in 2001. He served as deputy director in 1998, 1999, 2011 and 2012.

A past president of the New Jersey Association of Counties, it was under his leadership in 2006 that the association became an initial driving force behind the now popular concept of “shared services.” Cabana has served as Morris County’s representative to that statewide association since 1999.

Cabana was mayor of

Deputy Mayor and currently serves as Mayor of Randolph Township.

Hirniak is also an elected member of the Morris County Republican Committee, representing Randolph’s 10th Voting District. His son is a freshman at Rutgers University, studying biomedical engineering and his daughters are a junior and a freshman at Randolph High School.

graduate of Seton Hall University, with a doctorate in education, Lou Valori of Parsipanny retired from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 2012 as a Detective Sergeant. Valori also served on the Parsippany Board of Education, and is currently council president in Parsippany.

He serves as a member of the Morris County Park Commission and the Morris County Human Services Council on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans.

Valori served with distinction in the U.S. Army Reserves for 28 years and

retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He is married to Ivette and has three daughters. He is a member of the Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in Whippany.

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graduate of LaSalle University and Benjamin Cardozo Law School, Peter King, of Denville, is a partner in the King and Petracca law firm in Parsippany, focusing primarily in municipal law. The firm serves as the municipal prosecutor for Morris Plains Borough, Morris, Randolph and Rockaway townships.

A former Captain in the U.S. Army, King was in active combat during the Persian Gulf War, earning various medals for his service, including the Bronze Star.

He is married to Catharina and has two daughters.

King is a member of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Morristown and a life member of the VFW and the National Rifle Association.

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Freeholders Cabana, Mastrangleo And DeFillippo Vie For Another Term On Freeholder Board

Boonton Township for six years and a member of the township’s governing body for 11 years. He is a member of the 200 Club of Morris County and a former president of the Morris County League of Municipalities.

Cabana is an attorney who received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He also has a degree in business management from Ithaca College.

athy DeFillippo currently serves on the freeholder board and is in her second year as freeholder director.

She was a councilwoman in Roxbury Township from 2006 through Dec. 2013.

She served as mayor in 2009 and deputy mayor in 201213 and was also a member of the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

DeFillippo has a long history of public and community service. She is a past president of the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently on the board of the NJ Metro Chapter of the National MS Society.

She was the driving force behind bringing the Walk MS to Roxbury in 2006 and has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help find a cure and to raise awareness for people afflicted with this devastating disease.

A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor’s

in education and special education, DeFillippo is a retired Certified Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.

She was the director of a sheltered workshop for physically and mentally handicapped adults in New York before working in the insurance industry in the Washington, D.C., area, providing medical management and vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers.

Kathy and her husband, Bob, have lived in Roxbury since 1994 with their three children, Scott, Laura Jean and Rob.

homas (Tommy) J. Mastrangelo of Montville has a stellar career as an executive in sales and leadership management experience in the information technology industry.

He is recognized as a top executive sales leader in IT and is president of an IT consulting firm based in Parsippany.

Through encouragement by family and friends, Mastrangelo ran for his first public office as a candidate for Morris County Freeholder and did so as a “property taxpayer advocate” to reduce taxes and government spending with the goal of providing taxpayer relief for his fellow Morris County. Mastrangelo was elected in Nov. 2010 and re-elected in Nov. 2013. For two consecutive years, Mastrangelo was elected as director of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders by his six Freeholder colleagues.

Under Mastrangelo’s di-

rection and leadership, county property taxes and spending have been reduced and in 2014 implemented a five-year $ 60 million debt reduction plan, while at the same time, maintaining the good quality of life in Morris County to live, work and raise a family. As a Freeholder, Mastrangelo is a member of the budget subcommittee, chair of the Board of School Estimate at CCM Vo-Tech, liaison to County Clerk , Board of Elections, Superintendent of Elections, Rutgers Cooperacontinued on next page

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Krickus To Run Again For Freeholder

ohn Krickus of Long Valley is running for Morris County Freeholder.

He served as mayor and committee-person in Washington Township for 12 years and served a three-year term as Morris County Freeholder, during which time he had a zero tax increase policy, reduced county debt, and championed a policy which doubled the miles of county roads repaved.

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A product manager and former CPA, Krickus is a Madison native who served in the Marine Corps Reserves at Picattiny Arsenal. He received his bachelor’s degree from Drew University and his master’s in business administration from Lehigh University.

Krickus and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters in college, Kelly and Casey. Carolyn, Kelly and Casey are all volunteer members of the Long Valley First Squad.

Gannon Runs For Morris County Sheriff In June Primary

he growing momentum behind Republican Jim Gannon’s campaign for Morris County Sheriff is driven by his unmatched law enforcement and security experience, overwhelming support from Morris conservative and Republican leaders, and a fiscal reform agenda that puts taxpayers first.

Before ever considering running for elected office, Gannon of Boonton Twp., enjoyed a 33 year career in law enforcement and global security, starting as a patrolman in Boonton and Boonton Township, followed by tenure as Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI's elite Joint Terrorism Task Force and Morris County¬ based Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

During his decorated career, Gannon also served as commander of the FuncoLand Homicide Task Force and the Walter Contreras Homicide Task Force, formed the Morris County Cold Case Unit, co-authored the “Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,” and has lectured and trained fellow professionals, and conducted investigations, in places like Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Thailand and Uzbekistan, uniquely preparing him for the day-to-day battle to protect Morris County citizens from terror attacks by radical groups like ISIS. Gannon grew up in large Irish and Polish Catholic family in Boonton Twp. with two brothers and one sister. His passion for law enforcement came from his father, who was NYPD detective. Gannon graduated Boonton High School where he played multiple sports and also was a member of the Boonton Township Fire Service.

Gannon earned his associate’s degree in

law enforcement from County College of Morris in 1981 and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from William Paterson University in 1983. After graduation, Gannon started out in his career in law enforcement as a patrolman in his hometown.

Gannon has given back to the surrounding communities as current president of the 200 Club of Morris County; adjunct professor at Centenary College; life member of the NJ State PBA # 327; co-founder of the Morris County Chapter of the Emerald Society of the State of NJ; and as a drum major in the Police Pipes & Drums of Morris County.

Gannon was married to his wife, Lisa, for 26 years before losing her in 2010 after a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Jim and Lisa had one daughter, Kate DeSantis who, along with her husband Matt, are expecting their first child and Jim’s first grandchild this summer.

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tive Extension Service, Office of Information Technology, Labor Relations , Economic Development and a voting member on the New Jersey Association of Counties.

Mastrangelo holds a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University, a master’s in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Juris Doctorate of Law from Seton Hall University School of Law. Mastrangelo is a member of the Sons of Italy and is a member of the NRA. Mastrangelo is married to Debbie and has three children, Christopher, Brittney, and Michael.

Sierchio Enters Race For Morris County Sheriff

ith nearly three decades of law enforcement service and proven experience as a fiscal conservative who has saved millions of taxpayer dollars, John Sierchio is uniquely qualified to protect the families and taxpayers of Morris County as its next sheriff.

Sierchio of Boonton Twp. has more than 27 years of law enforcement experience as both an officer and supervisor of his peers.

He served in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County and Bloomfield police departments. During his time on the Bloomfield Police Department, Sierchio served in the Patrol Division, Emergency Medical Service Unit, and Detective Bureau before being promoted to sergeant, an assignment he continued until reassigned to the Internal Affairs Division.

Sierchio has received dozens of meritorious awards during his service in law enforcement. He volunteered at Ground Zero during the aftermath of 9/11 and received a proclamation from the Los Angeles, California City Council in recognition of his courageous work. Sierchio received a proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving the lives of several residents by entering a burning building before the arrival of the fire department. He also received a proclamation from the Bloomfield Township Council for his work in apprehending a suspect wanted for murder.

In 2004, he was named “PBA Officer of the Year” by the Essex County Conference of PBA’s. In 1995, Sierchio was elected to represent the PBA as the vice-president of Bloomfield PBA Local 32, a position he held until he was elected as State Delegate in 1997, a role he served for nearly 15 years until his promotion to the rank of sergeant.

He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System in 2002. In his role as chair, he saved millions of dollars for taxpayers and protected the savings of law abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent pension claims.

In Nov. 2009, Sierchio was asked by then Governor-Elect Chris Christie to serve on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. He was appointed by Governor Christie to serve as a member of his Law and Public Safety Subcommittee and was assigned the task of reviewing and providing his recommendations regarding reforms to the Division of NJ State Police, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Sierchio is serving his seventh year as a member of the Boonton Township Board of Education; is active in many clubs and organizations and is a life member of the National Rifle Association. He is married to Lisa and they have four children: Ashley, John, Jordyn and Teresa.

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Student Receives Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame Scholar Athlete Award

ongratulations to Jake Dorman for being selected for the Greater Morris County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.

Dorman took part in a very prestigious awards dinner, where football players from across the area were acknowledged for being great student-athletes and role models. All of Dorman’s hard work definitely paid off, as he will continue his football career next fall at Salisbury University. The district wishes nothing but the best for Dorman as he embarks on his new journey come next school year. He will be missed at Hopatcong High School, but will not be forgotten. Congratulations once again Jake Dorman.

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continued from page 17 effort to protect public safety individuals from accidents. When approaching lights, vehicles need to move over one lane “so people don’t get struck by your car,” says Gannon.

Highway workers, those helping in crashes, tow truck drivers, “these people need to be protected too,” says Gannon, who is running for Morris County Sheriff after retiring from a 33 year career in law enforcement and global security. The project consists of 13 billboards going up on major roadways in the county to raise awareness of the Move Over Law “to get people to slow down a little bit.”

Gannon says, “It’s a dangerous, dangerous job in the public safety world. We don’t want to be giving benefits to widows and

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n Fri., March 11, students in grades five through eight at Netcong Elementary School attended a school dance that was sponsored by the Netcong Borough Municipal Alliance. The theme of the dance was, “Instead of Drugs, I…” Each student who attended the dance received a shamrock when they entered the school gym.

Students were to write on the shamrocks what they do instead of doing drugs. Those

widowers. Our mission is that we save the lives of these emergency public employees.” The public safety community, “These people are really important to us, these highway workers. It’s nice to keep them safe on the roads.”

Information about membership in the 200 Club and its various programs is available by calling 973-630-7933 or by clicking on http://200clubofmorriscounty.com.

A member must be a “person of good character” whether subject-matter experts, business person, finance, media, retired police officers or firefighters to name a few.

“It’s a passionate group of people,” says Gannon of the club members. “We are able to do good and meet people. It’s really a neat group to belong to.”

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shamrocks were then posted around the gym and used as decorations and a reminder to the students to remember to make healthy choices.

“We are grateful to the members of the Municipal Alliance for sponsoring our event tonight,” said Student Council Advisor Kim Arbolino. “It is important that students are reminded that there are healthy outlets for them and that drugs are not the answer.”

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SWAP Meat to Transform Traditional Meals

ow more than ever, food choices matter. People want healthy, environmentally friendly foods without sacrificing flavor. Substituting the traditional protein in your favorite dishes with seafood is one deliciously smart way to satisfy these demands.

Seafood offers numerous health benefits.

In fact, because seafood is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins and minerals, but low in saturated fat and calories, several health organizations rec-

ommend two servings per week.

Changing up traditional meals to incorporate the goodness of seafood is easier than you may think. Just pick a non-seafood protein dish that you regularly enjoy and replace the protein with one of Alaska’s many species of seafood. For example, replace veal in veal parmesan with delicious Alaska cod or the chicken in chicken Marsala with flavorful Alaska salmon.

Find more easy, meatless recipes and inspiration at wildalaskaseafood.com.

Smothered Cod or Pollock

Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red onion 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 4 wild Alaska cod or pollock fillets (4-6 ounces each) 2 cups mashed potatoes, warmed 4 fresh thyme sprigs

In hot saute pan, cook olive oil, onions and garlic for 1 minute. Add both peppers and salt and pepper, and saute 2 minutes. Add flour and stir until flour turns light brown.

Add chicken stock and stir until liquid smooths and starts to thicken. Add tomato and thyme.

Season fish with salt and pepper, to taste, and place into simmering sauce and cover.

Cook 3-4 minutes, carefully turn, cover and continue to cook until done, 3-4 minutes.

To serve, place 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes on 4 serving plates. Carefully remove each piece of fish and place on top of mashed potatoes. Evenly divide sauce over each piece of fish. Garnish each plate with 1 sprig of fresh thyme.

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Thomas Edison – His Hallmark Of Personal Success – A Super Garage

By Michele Guttenberger he hallmark of every successful businessman is to own a family mansion and to have a state of the art garage.

Thomas Edison had both.

His Glenmont estate home in West Orange that he purchased in 1886 was the decorating and design concept of the former owner Henry C Pedder. However, Edison’s garage was his own innovative design and creation that he built in 1908. Edison oversaw the construction himself because it was an entirely new creation in building construction.

Building his private garage helped him to launch his new business venture – a patented technique of constructing mass-produced, poured-cement houses using iron molds. His garage and the original Yankee stadium became the same cement poured by his own Edison Portland Cement company.

Since Thomas Edison was in the vehicle battery business, he owned electric cars. And in 1908 his garage included battery charging stations for them. Edison invented the alkaline storage battery in 1901 and spent years

perfecting it for use in automobiles. Edison also had a gasoline filling pump in his garage for his 1922 Model T Ford – a gift from his good friend Henry Ford.

The awesome custom feature of Edison’s Garage is the car turntable to help park his vehicles. A hand crank rotated the resting car to a desired parking position. The driver never had to struggle backing the car into a spot, the turntable did the navigating.

The garage helped turn Edison into an involved family man too. The garage gave him the liberty to tinker with his sons Theodore and Charles on home built motorized projects. At the age of 10, Charles Edison, future governor of NJ, built with his dad a workable vehicle from a two cycle marine engine and a drive belt.

Today the garage houses a 1911 Detroit Electric, a 1914 Detroit Electric, a 1922 Ford Model T, a 1908 Locomobile and a 1936 Brewster. The garage is available for public viewing by reservation.

The Glenmont Estate is also part of the National Historic Park in West Orange accessible by visiting the factory Lab visitor center

for the schedule and reservation car and ticket passes. It is located inside the private residential Llewellyn Park community. Visit website for more info https://www.nps.gov/edis/ planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm.

Those who are fascinated by this legendary man and his garage can participate in

a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Thomas Edison National Historic Park – “Your Spring Tune Up Cocktail Party” which is set for Thurs., May 19, at the garage. For further information and to purchase online tickets please visit website http://www.foedison.org/ your-spring-tune-up.html.

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Free Three-Part Series Offered On Jewish Mysticism

hat is mysticism? What is Jewish mysticism? How is mysticism different from scientific ways of looking at things? How is it similar to the scientific approach to understanding the world?

In an intriguing three-part series, titled “Jewish Mysticism & Its Surprising Impact on our Beliefs, Behaviors, and Our Prayer Book,” Rabbi Mark Biller, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Ahm in Verona, will delve into these topics and

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how Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah show up in in our lives in ways we have never realized. The series is free and open to the public.

The series will be held on Mon., May 9, at noon; Tues., May 17, at 1 p.m.; and Wed., May 25 at 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Whippany. The series is under the auspices of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section’s Our Jewish World, coordinated by Ellen Nesson and Melanie Levitan, both of Morristown.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Conducts About Boating Safely Course

he US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 15 - 10 on Lake Hopatcong, plans to conduct an “About Boating Safely” on Sat., April 30, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m . Taught by USCG certified instructors licensed by the State of NJ, the course covers all the subjects to satisfy the requirements for the mandatory NJ Boating Safety Certificate needed by all powerboat operators in NJ. The class is sponsored by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and will take

place at Hopatcong Senior Center in Hopatcong. The fee for the course is $65.

To register, contact Patrick (Pat) DeDeo @ flotilla1510pe@gmail.com or call at 862-221-0035.

For further information and to learn how to become a part of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary visit the website http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit= 053-15-10 , or call Ray Atkinson , FC, FSO-HR at 973-398-6554.

The rabbi will examine specific Kabbalistic texts and address how Jewish principles apply to them.

“We will talk about how revolutionary Kabbalah in the Middle Ages was in the eyes of rabbinic Judaism, and where it differed from traditional approaches,” he points out.

“We will go through portions of Kabbalistic texts, relating them back to the Torah and showing how they are connected and how they seem to vary from the Torah.” In addition, he notes, “We will reveal how Kabbalistic influences created parts of the prayer

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This engaging series will present a new view of Jewish sources and give people lots to think about.

A master storyteller, Biller brings a fresh, bright outlook to Judaism's traditional texts and specializes in counseling Jews of all ritual levels looking to find meaning in both modern life and rich Jewish traditions.

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Childhood Insomnia

nsomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is largely thought of as an adult problem. But children can suffer from insomnia as well, and that can prove disruptive for the entire family. Children who do not receive an adequate amount of sleep can feel tired and irritable, and may have difficulty concentrating in school. Many factors can contribute to the onset of childhood insomnia. Kids, just like adults, can suffer from stress, which then manifests itself as worry or an overactive mind at night, says the

Cleveland Clinic. Depression, anxiety, pain, or other medical problems also may be the catalyst for insomnia. While common insomnia medications used in adults are not approved for children, there are steps parents can take. A solid bedtime routine, including consistent bedtimes and wake times, can help combat child insomnia. Try to identify stressors and remedy them as well. In some instances, a pediatrician or therapist may be needed to help a child work through sleep-related issues.

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Specialists Step Up Concussion Study As Players Ready To Hit Soccer Pitch Under New Head Rules

By Cheryl Conway occer season will be kicking in again soon and with that more cases of kids getting hit with head injuries due to heading the ball, running into posts or even another player.

Measures have been taken by the United States Soccer Federation to create a policy to limit head balls by youth players. The new guidelines which may begin in the fall of 2016 are expected to prohibit players 10 years old and younger from heading the ball. The regulations also aim at reducing headers in practice for players who are between the ages of 11 and 13.

Soccer organizations are not alone in taking initiatives when it comes to concussion, whether it involves minimizing or placing greater awareness on the impact a concussion can have on an individual, especially if the brain is not allowed enough time to rest.

Dr. Catherine Mazzola, the director of Pediatric Neurological Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and Dr. Richard Servatius at the Rutgers’ Stress and Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) are conducting a study to understand how head injury affects brain functions such as attention, learning and memory.

“Every year we see hundreds of kids with traumatic brain injury (TBI),� says Mazzola, who has been treating children with TBI since 1995.

Several young patients have come in to Mazzola’s care that were concussed from heading a soccer ball or injured during the game. Restricting head balls to younger players may protect those young brains, she agrees. “I think that’s a good thing,� says Mazzola. “You only have one brain; it’s a good idea to take care of that brain.�

The safety initiatives were brought on as a resolution from a class-action lawsuit filed by parents and players in 2014 against U.S. Soccer, FIFA and the American Youth Soccer Organization regarding negligence in treating and monitoring head injuries sustained from playing soccer.

According to that case, nearly 50,000 high school soccer players sustained concussions in 2010- more players than in baseball, basketball, softball and wrestling combined, according to a New York Times article. “That kind of contact with a ball can do damage to the brain tissue,� says Mazzola, and may only be apparent on a microscopic level.

One of the main obstacles in dealing with concussion is that doctors can not diagnose a concussion based on a catscan or MRI, says Mazzola. A person may have no signs of a fracture or bleeding, but that does not mean a child’s brain has not suffered an injury.

Mazzola says more attention has been given on the issue of concussion than it has in the past based on more studies on the impact that concussion can have on a person’s brain, especially when not given enough time to heal or rest. “We didn’t realize how much damage is done when you have multiple concussions,� says Mazzola. “We have more awareness of long-term effects of concussion.� A child with a concussion will almost show signs of slow processing. After time their cognitive performance will function. “We’ve realized how important and damaging, how repetitive or mild, brain damage is on the young brain,� she explains. “Mild brain injury can affect that child’s cognitive long-term outcome. The younger the child, the more vulnerable because the brain is not fully developed yet.� continued on page 28

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Concussion Study...

continued from page 26 Younger children who head a soccer ball also have neck muscles not as strong as older children and can therefore face some whiplash, she adds.

“The younger they are the more they are at risk for injury,” says Mazzola, co-founder of the New Jersey Concussion Center.

With the implementation of the ImPACT Test, a mini IQ test that can be taken online to measure a person’s performance in certain areas - such as visual memory, auditory performance, accuracy and speed of processing information- specialists are more accurately able to realize if a person’s brain is healed enough to return to an activity.

All high school athletes are required to complete an ImPACT test online, usually before their season begins so if someone gets a concussion while playing a school sport they can retake the test and measure any improvement over time. Players are not supposed to return to play “until previous score is within 10 points from baseline,” explains Mazzola.

“It’s a timed test,” Mazzola explains. “You can see sometimes that people have a problem with visual learning,” or verbal skills, reaction time can be slower. Then in two months, when they retake the test, the individual

may improve.

Five to ten percent of kids do not get better after concussion, Mazzola says, and therefore need cognitive remediation, which requires them so seek a specialist for monitored care. Students can experience learning problems after faced with a concussion, especially if the brain is not given enough time to heal.

“There is a period of rest and rehabilitation for those with concussion,” says Mazzola. That message needs to get out to teachers, parents and coaches that these individuals need to be given adequate time to rest.

“You have to give your body and brain time to heal,” says Mazzola. “Coaches would say ‘you just got dinged,’ but people are really realizing that even mild brain injury is important. It’s just as important as having an ankle injury or arm injury.

“They may look alright but they may not be acting alright,” she continues. “When in doubt sit them out,” and have them be seen by a medical doctor or concussion specialist. “If you have any question, best thing is to pull them out and let them rest no matter what you do.”

Putting a child back in a game puts the player at risk of having a “second impact injury” which “can be lethal” in some cases, says Mazzola.

To measure when a child is ready to go back into a

game, players must complete a Return To Play (RTP) protocol to make sure their balance and coordination are up to par; that they are cognitively performing well, brain is performing well; and to make sure they are headache free, she says.

Some students, however, do not play a sport and may miss the opportunity of having a baseline ImPACT Test conducted. Mazzola is offering this supervised timed test for free through her office at the NJ Pediatric Neuroscience Institute for any child who has had a concussion within the past six months.

Testing began in July 2014 and will continue through Nov. 2016. The approved study will then be used to determine how quickly children recover from concussion and how their response time improves after concussion.

Participants can also get a copy of their test results to share evaluations with teachers and coaches so they can understand if a child needs more time for brain rest.

Anyone interested in participating in the Rutgers Concussion Study and wants a free ImPACT Test, should call Mazzola’s office at 973-326-9000. The test is being offered to youth between the ages of 11 and 18.

For more information on concussion, go to www.njconucssioncenter.com.

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United Way Fundraising Breakfast Features Philanthropic Power Of Women

rea women business and community leaders can network and hear New York Times bestselling author Laura Schroff talk about the philanthropic power of women at a United Way of Northern New Jersey fundraiser on Thurs., April 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Hanover Marriott.

The United Way Women’s Leadership Council is holding this premier networking breakfast for influential women in northern NJ to support scholarship opportunities for local individuals and families who are ALICE -Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed- living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to afford the basics.

“This is a singular opportunity to meet like-minded women who care about using their influence to change lives and communities for the better,” said council associate director Michele Dreiblatt.

Schroff, author of “An Invisible Thread,” was chosen as the keynote speaker, Dreiblatt said, as an example of the positive impact women can have in their communities. The book, which stayed on the New York Times Best Seller List for 39 weeks, tells the true

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“Laura Schroff is a model for how women can be a philanthropic force in our state,” Dreiblatt said. “When we join together we have the potential to improve life not only for our most vulnerable families, but for all of us.”

Attendees will also learn about the Council, a 130-member strong United Way philanthropic women’s group. Throughout the year, members are engaged in volunteer, fundraising and advocacy efforts to help the region’s ALICE population attain financial stability.

Across the northern New Jersey region, spanning Morris, Somerset, Suburban Essex, Sussex and Warren counties, a total of 27 percent of households qualify as ALICE or in poverty, according to United Way research.

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Centenary’s Spring Fashion Show To Present New Unique Clothing

entenary College’s Spring Fashion Show, managed by the Fashion Coordination and Promotion class, is set to be held at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., April 21, at the John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center.

The event is open to the public.

“Jennifer Turcios, who serves as co-coordinator, and I wanted do something a little different this year,” says Crystal Ruiz, Centenary College student and a public relations and advertising co-coordinator for the event.

It will be an exciting event.”

Pre-sale tickets cost $5 for members of the community with discounted rates for Centenary faculty, staff and students. Tickets are available at the Business Office at Centenary College in Hackettstown. The cost per ticket

at the door is $8 with a discount to Centenary faculty, staff and students. Door prizes will include baskets from various companies, such as T-Mobile, New York Sports Club, Fitness Factory, Nordstrom, Sephora and more!

“This project is an example of experiential learning at its best,” says Kristen McKitish, assistant professor of fashion at Centenary College. “Our students receive real world experience, plus members of our community can attend an event that will be unforgettable.”

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Boys Club In Hopatcong Run To Find Inner Hero

opatcong HERO Boys Run Club recently kicked off their second season. The Club, the first in New Jersey, started with 30 boys last fall. The spring season has expanded to 45 boys in two sessions. Third through fifth grade boys from Durban Avenue and Tulsa Trail Elementary schools are participating in the seven week after school program.

HERO Boys Run Club, a Maryland based non-profit, uses running and lessons from Guest Coach ‘Heroes’ to inspire the boys to recognize their inner strength. The program teaches the boys to be brave and learn from mistakes, to work as a team and help one another and to be positive role models.

The program employs track and cross country running as a tool to challenge the boys to improve their physical fitness by encouraging them to set goals and discover hidden strengths and talents.

The running is augmented by visits from Guest Coach ‘Heroes’. The Guest Coaches are current and former members of the armed services and emergency services, martial arts experts, iron man competitors and a USA track and field world championship athlete. The Guest Coaches share some life lessons with the boys before interacting in wide ranging question and answer sessions.

The HERO Boys will conclude the spring season by participating in the Dylan’s Dinosaur Stomp 5K run in Hopat-

Durban Avenue School 4th and 5th Grade HERO Boys with Guest 'Hero' Hanshi Marvin Carmona from NJ Martial Arts Academy in Landing and Randolph.

cong. Last Season all 30 boys successfully completed the Hopatcong Chiefs Challenge 5K at the conclusion of the program.

Valerie Quinn, the HERO Boys program regional coordinator, who brought the program to NJ, and serves as the

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