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Local Kindergartener Thrives With Help From His Robot

By Nicole Greco ike all kindergarteners, Henry Chang is practicing his letters and numbers right along with his classmates. But instead of learning all these lessons in his Mt. Pleasant School classroom in West

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By Cheryl Conway t a recent exercise class, a new member walked in at least half way into the start of class. No biggie, I was few minutes late myself. But when I noticed that she was exercising without any shoes on, I thought well now that’s motivation! The instructor stopped class and ran out to her car thinking she had an extra pair in her trunk, as they happen to wear the same size, but realized they were no longer

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No matter what the goal, success is hard to achieve without that motivation. Some may give up their lunch hour to walk four miles every day. Others may give up something they love like eating dessert or drinking alcohol. Some figure if they exercise everyday they will lose weight, but that is not always the case. Most individuals, once they reach that magical age of 45, need to push themselves even harder or add on even more exercise to their regular routine. Instead of running four miles, run twice that day and try for six miles. One dad I know spent his free time running his kids around to activities. But he found his motivation when he jumped on that treadmill 11 p.m. at night to still squeeze in that run while others would probably be watching the news or hitting the hay. Back to that woman at my class, as we were doing our squats, she looked at me with an expression of pain. The class was challenging. I looked at her and told her

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Progressive Educators Spread Literacy Through Book Bins

By Cheryl Conway he ‘book lady’ recently made her rounds in several towns in Essex County delivering bins of children’s books to nail salons and beauty, barber and braiding shops. What started out in June as the Progressive Educators Essex County 2016 Literacy Community Initiative has continued, expanding to four towns with currently 17 beauty/barber shops, three braiding shops and one nail salon. West Orange resident Phyllis Ann Johnson, aka ‘the book lady,’ founded the project through her business Progressive Educators LLC, an educational resource company in West Orange. Through the literacy initiative, children who accompany their parents to a hair or nail appointment are being provided with other options to stimulate their minds other than devices or handheld games. “I see children, male children, girl children; these barber shops are packed,” says Johnson, a retired special education teacher. “It’s where children spend their weekends. It takes four hours to get their hair braided. Children accompany their parents to these places. They’re just sitting there with a handheld game.” Johnson selected beauty, barber and braiding shops and nail salons as recipients of her literacy initiative because “there are hundreds,” she said. “When you start counting beauty and barber shops, it’s almost a commodity to have a

barber and beauty shop in local community.” The Community Literacy Advocate recipients are selected by accepting a “free” bin of books, says Johnson. In that bin of books are 30 new or gingerly used books and other items. The bin is then placed in a convenient location at the shop where children have access at “arm’s length” or within “direct eye view” to the book bin. Johnson describes it as “a bin of books and things,” such as trinkets, puzzles, coloring books, crayons. “Whatever we can put in the bin; there’s cards so they can play. It’s very small; it’s very quaint. They fit it on the counter.” On every other Wednesday, Johnson returns to the businesses to refresh the assortment. “I take out old ones and replace with new ones,” she says, providing fresh new reads for the children of the clientele to enjoy. “They call me the book lady,” Johnson laughs. “Now I can’t stop the books; they look for me. Everyone wants the books.” The reading audience for these books is kindergarten through eighth grade. She recommends “children’s books of interest, good reading material.” Most are in excellent condition. “They are wonderfully illustrated, well written.” Johnson began Progressive Educator’s in Jan. 2014 as a vendor of New Jersey Department of Education. Her educational services include English language enrichment classes for adults and children, after school homework help

and home, tutorial and supplementary instruction services offered privately or through contracted NJ school districts in 21 cities in Essex County. Her idea for the literacy initiative came about when she realized how many books teachers throw out. “I work in so many school districts,” says Johnson. “Teachers were cleaning out their classrooms and throwing out so many books; cleaning out classes for summer getting rid of lots of books.” That’s when Johnson decided to grab those books instead of watching them go to waste. “I got so many books I didn’t know what to do with them,” says Johnson. “I wanted to share them.” She also got books through donations from Child’s Play in South Orange, 200 from the West Orange Library and through a donation drive posted on Facebook. “I got nice books from the West Orange Library book sale,” says Johnson. “They just fill up the bag.” After working as a high school teacher in reading and language arts for 22 years, Johnson realizes the importance of reading for enjoyment. When a student is in kindergarten through elementary, he or she is required to read 30 minutes per day. But “when a child is in a different setting, it brings about joy. Where there are books available outside school buildings, they become more fluent. The pressure is not there. They engage in reading because they like to read.” continued on next page

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Progressive Educators... continued from previous page So far, “progressive educators community literacy advocates have fully embraced our literacy initiative and are excited about continued participation through 2017 in helping to spread and encourage literacy in their communities,” says Johnson. Barber Gary Johnson of Johnson’s Barber states, “Just to witness the expression on the youths’ faces while actually sitting there reading a book instead of playing an electronic hand held game while receiving or waiting for a parent to be served is absolutely delightful and encouraging!” He says, the program is working, they are reading the books out of the bin. Progressive Educators LLC plans to recruit throughout 2016-2017 more local barber, beauty, braiding and nail shop owners in Essex County to participate and help to spread and encourage literacy throughout Essex County communities. She hopes to spread to Bloomfield, Montclair and South

Orange. Her business also supports and creates literacy initiatives for and with community based and non-profit organizations in Georgia, Kenya, St. Thomas Virgin Islands, and Uganda, with tutorial services, school materials and books. “In essence we collect school supplies and lots of children’s books that are donated to us from people, churches and organizations anywhere and everywhere and share what we have with those who need what we have, with no strings attached.” Hence her hashtag is “#ReadingBooksMatter” and “#SpreadingLiteracyInTheCommunity.” To donate children’s books or to become a literacy advocate, call Johnson at 973669-2819. “If you see the bin know that Progressive Educators have been there,” Johnson concludes.

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eam Zoey, an organization named after Verona’s Zoey Penny dedicated to fighting Progeria, announced it will present the sixth annual “Miles of Hope” 5k Turkey Trot at Verona Park on Sat., Nov. 26. “This is an event that we have come to look forward to every year,” said Laura Penny, Zoey’s mother. “During a time of gratitude, we have so much to be thankful for and appreciate the support we receive.” The 5K race and one mile “fun run” have become an annual event in Verona to raise money to battle the fatal disease that prematurely ages kids many times faster than normal. Registration for this year’s Turkey Trot beginning at 9:30 a.m. is open to participants for either the 5K or fun run. Zoey, 7, was diagnosed with the rapid aging disease when she was just 5 ½ months old. Team Zoey, which her father, John Marozzi, formed shortly after Zoey’s diagnosis, is doing what it can to raise awareness and funds for the Progeria Re-

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Essex County Honors First Responders With Painted Lines

By: J.L. Shively e take pride in supporting our law enforcement,” says Robert Parisi, mayor of West Orange, “It is a difficult time to be a police officer.” This is a sentiment reverberated throughout many towns throughout the country and this support is being wonderfully displayed within Essex County. Caldwell, Verona and West Orange have all joined in on a community gesture which subtly but strongly recognizes the presence and all of first responders’ sacrifices and all their years of stout service. This support is being made present through the painting of blue lines on roads within the communities in an effort to draw attention to the men and women who serve the community. The blue lines are painted at different increments on town roads and are painted within the double yellow lines. The idea for this project has been threading its way through the country and was brought to each town leader through excited community members and town officials alike. Parisi notes that a friend, Danny Brink, was the person who brought the idea to his attention and from there the project was “initiated by the administration.” The lines in West Orange were painted on Main St. in front of headquarters and Town Hall. Ann Dassing, Mayor of Caldwell, states, “The idea

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The town supports all emergency services, says Township Manager, Matthew Cavallo, and “lines were painted to show our respect for them.” With this in mind the town opted to paint lines in support for all emergency responders. Blue lines were painted for the police force, red for the fire department and white for the rescue squad. These colors have left a streak of red, white and blue down the center of Verona’s streets. West Orange choose a very special way to honor their police force by tying in the line painting with the memorial of the seventieth anniversary of the death of one of West Orange’s police officers who was killed while on duty. Officer Daniel Laird was called away from his son’s sixth birthday party to work a graveyard shift on Oct. 27 of 1946. According to an article written by Township Historian Joe Fagan, Laird was driving the continued on page 12

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squad car on that foggy evening when he and his partner were on patrol for a car which had possibly been involved in a robbery. In the fog Laird saw a car speeding at them and swerved to miss it, the squad car spun out of control and hit a utility pole killing Laird instantly. With this anniversary in mind, Officer Pat Matullo of the West Orange police force arranged for a ceremony to honor Laird and all past and present police officers on the anniversary of Laird’s death in the line of duty. The work and materials for the line painting in West Orange was donated. “I take great pride in our town’s history and have great respect for Laird’s sacrifice,” states Parisi. The roads in Verona were painted on Oct. 25 and the paint for the lines was something the Public Works already had in stock and so came at no cost. Caldwell’s cost of materials and labor was minimal at $300. All residents will be able to enjoy the memorial to these hard working first-responders as the line paint will last well after the winter. Although no plans have yet been made to repaint the lines after they fade most town officials agree that their support for their officers and emergency workers will not fade and see no reason why the lines will not be painted again.

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he West Orange High School Marching Mountaineers won the Group 5A State Championship on Oct. 22 at Rutgers University, continuing a successful and stellar competition season for the band and their “Defying Gravity” routine. With a score of 93.613 the Mountaineers not only won the state championship but also took caption awards for best music, best visual and best overall effect. Band members were ecstatic about their achievements. The last time the Marching Band took home the state championship

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Steps Sidewalks Driveways Brick & Block Repair

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TECHNICIAN NEEDED for growing Cabinet Refinishing company

Refinish kitchen cabinets. Training provided. Painting experience and HVLP experience a plus. Must be detail oriented!!! Applicants must be: Reliable and motivated • Possess the ability to take direction as well as work independently • Punctual and on time all the time • Have reliable transportation to get to and from shop • Have proof of employment eligibility (2 forms ID) • MUST be able to pass a background check Willing to submit to a driver's license check The majority of our work is located in Morris County. Resumes can be emailed to nhanceresume@yahoo.com.

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New View Media Group, LLC 1 Old Wolfe Road, Suite 205 Budd Lake, NJ 07828

WILMINGTON, DE PERMIT NO. 834

CAFE • BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DELI • CATERING • WE DELIVER

Featuring Hand-rolled bagels Prepared & baked on premises. Complete Deli & Appetizing Department. Try our Never Frozen, Fresh HOMEMADE on Premises Dinners, Salads, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Spreads, Healthy Options, Sloppy Joe’s and much more.

per person 10 person min.

PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 We also have many a la carte items available to enhance your Holiday meal.

• Whole Roasted Turkey • Gravy • Stuffing • Whipped Sweet or Mashed Potatoes • Glazed Carrots • Green Beans Almondine • Cranberry Nut Sauce • Mixed Green Salad • Rolls & Butter • Pumpkin Pie • Apple Pie

! l a i c e p S 3 Off

10 ASSORTED WRAPS $85.00 + tax

IKE’S BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE PLATTER Large (36 Bagels & 3lbs. Cream Cheese Spreads) $69.99 Small (24 Bagels & 2lbs. Cream Cheese Spreads) $49.99 Assorted Bagels served with your choice of assorted Cream Cheese Spreads.

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SMOKED FISH PLATTER $15.50 per person • 10 person minimum Fresh thin sliced Nova • Whitefish Salad Assorted Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onions.

SALAD PLATTERS $10.25 per person • 10 person minimum

An assortment of salads, choose the ones you want. Choice of Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Whitefish Salad or Chopped Liver. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Potato Salad & Coleslaw. Choice of Bagels or Bread. (Cream Cheese is on a separate platter)

2 Off Buy 3 Bagels,

(1 small coffee)

each Pastrami, Corned Beef or Reuben Sandwiches

or SALAD

No purchase necessary

(not valid on catering orders)

Limit one coupon per customer. Offers cannot be combined. With this coupon. Exp. 12/11/16 WO

purchase of with purchase of $25 orSANDWICH more any LUNCH

Your choice Meat Combo with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion. Served with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad and Dressings on the side.

Turkey, Fresh Roasted Turkey and Roast Beef all with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onions. Prepared on Whole Wheat wraps and cut in half.

FREE COFFEE

1’-3’ HERO PLATTERS $85.00 + tax

Italian Style or “NY Deli” Style (feeds 10-12)

(feeds 10-12) A variety of wraps including Ham, Smoked

• 12 Lbs. Roasted Turkey or 3 Roasted Chickens PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY • 2 Lbs. Brisket of Beef Dinner Style MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 4 Qt. Chicken Noodle Soup • 16 Lg. Matzo Balls FEEDS 10-12 • 1 Lg. Mushroom Herb Stuffing Tray • 3 Lbs. Vegetable Medley PEOPLE • 2 Lbs. Chopped Liver • 1 Qt. Cranberry Nut Relish • 1 Lg. Sweet Potato Pudding Tray • 3 Lbs. Your Choice Kasha Varnishkes, Egg Barley & Mushroom or butternut squash + Tax • 2 Qts. Gravy • 1 Doz. Dinner Rolls

6am-10am

TAILGATE OR HOME PARTY CATERING MENU

Get 3 FREE! (once you try them, you’ll always buy them) Limit one coupon per customer. Offers cannot be combined. With this coupon. Exp. 12/11/16 WO