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WO Girls’ Basketball Secure Conference Champs First Time In School History

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By Josh Lashley efore the month of February was even complete, the West Orange High School girls’ basketball program had accomplished milestones that will place them definitively and securely in the record books at the Essex County school.

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“We have already secured the conference, so for the first time in history we are conference champions,’’ West Orange Head Coach Caniece Williams said. “I would also like to win an Essex County Championship this year, continued on page 2

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WOHS Cheerleaders Place Nationally In Recent Competition

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he West Orange High School Varsity Cheerleaders returned from Orlando after competing in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) as Third Place Bronze medalists in the Large Varsity Non-Tumble Game Day and Seventh Place in the Medium Varsity Non-Tumble Division.

“The team outscored 23 other teams to place seventh nationally,” reported Head Coach Olivia Del Spina.

The event is hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association. Like other sports played at the nation-

al level, cheerleading teams are required to qualify at regional events to attend the national event.

“The coaches are unbelievably proud of the girl,”

Del Spina said.

The team’s next challenge was to compete at the NJCDCA State Championship set for March 5.

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WO Girls’ Basketball... continued from front page they fell just short of that goal, and we have secured the second seed in the NJSIAA North One Group Four Sectional Tournament so the goal is to bring home a Sectional Championship as well.

“The team has really come together and locked down on defense,” he said.

“Our opponents are averaging less than 40 points per game while we are averaging over 50. We have also started to consistently compete in practice which helps us play harder in games.’’

There have been, without a doubt, several student-athletes who contributed mightily toward the success of West Orange this winter and Williams mentioned one player who

truly stands out as a leader both in athletics and in the classroom.

“Jewel Burnett is a four year varsity player and has done a great job on and off the court,’’ Williams said. “Jewel has a 3.6 GPA so academically she has shown the girls how important it is to put school first. On the court she has been a great leader, leading the team with seven assists per game and is completely the floor general.’’

Williams also noted a student-athlete who was among those who improve steadily and noticeably from day one of practice forward.

“Mya Bembry has really come into herself this season averaging 18 points a game and six steals as a

sophomore,’’ Williams said. “She started off slow but her shot has come around and she really has started to attack the basket with much more confidence.’’

West Orange began play in the North One Group Four Sectional Tournament with a victory over Bergen Tech.

“I would like the team to much a better job with boxing out and stop allowing teams to get second and third chances offensively,’’ Williams said. “They also could communicate more on the court so they are all on the same page.’’

At the time of the deadline for this story, West Orange was still competing in North One Group Four Sectional Tournament.

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he Canal Society of New Jersey and the Morris County Heritage Commission plans to jointly present their second annual New Jersey Canals and Local History Symposium on Sat., March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The symposium, which is open to the public, takes place at the Haggerty Education Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. As space is limited, advance registration is suggested. Checks for the $15 registration fee, payable to CSNJ and with “symposium” on the memo line, should be mailed to Canal Society of New Jersey, P.O. Box 737, Morristown, N.J. 07963. Registrants should include their name, e-mail address, phone number, and historical society or educational affiliation.

The daylong symposium will feature local experts discussing a wide range of

history and preservation topics. Attendees will follow a canal boat’s surprising journey from the Morris Canal to a spot beneath a New Jersey home and finally to Waterloo Village.

Speakers include Rick Giles on the Morris Canal’s role in the coal industry, Joyce Kanigel on the Atno family of Shippenport and Rockaway, and Joe Macasek on the partnership between the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the Camden & Amboy Railroad. John Manna will review plans to complete the restoration of Lock 2 East. Andrea Proctor will discuss the latest happenings at Waterloo Village in Sussex County; and Rich Rockwell, the Morris Canal’s transformation from transit system to urban greenway in Bloomfield.

Various canal artifacts will be on display and attendees can view a video of a functioning inclined plane.

Participants will take home a complimentary packet of materials containing useful information for history buffs, study resources for students, and lesson plans for teachers. The Canal Society will offer a wide selection of local history books at its sales table. Morning coffee and lunch are also included.

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Shakespeare Theatre’s Annual Gala Kicks Off Its 55th Season

he Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches the start of its 55th season with their 2017 Annual Gala on Sat., April 1, at 6:30 p.m. In honor of April Fool’s Day, this year’s Gala takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s fools, the art of comedy and the gift of laughter. The Board of Trustees, staff and artists of The Shakespeare Theatre invite patrons, fellow artists, and community leaders to celebrate at the Theatre’s largest annual fundraiser.

The centerpiece of the evening will be a glittering Cabaret featuring music dedicated to fools in love, comedy sketches performed by some of the company’s best Shakespearean “clowns,” and

much more.

The Gala is the theatre’s largest fundraising event of the year, and welcomes guests to the “Theatre Factory.” Located in Florham Park, the 50,000 square foot building is home to the theatre’s administrative, educational, artistic, and technical operations.

Guests can view the company’s sets, costumes, props, and stage weapons which are displayed throughout the building, as well as the Boulevard of Dreams, a stunning hallway featuring murals and artwork designed by the theatre’s scenic artists.

The theatre will transform its space for this fools-inspired, black-tie event. Guests will dine, mingle and explore the

“factory” as well as bid on spectacular and unique silent auction offerings, including handcrafted artwork, jewelry, and furniture, and one-of-a-kind theatrical opportunities, ranging from tickets to the Broadway hit “Hamilton” to the chance to bid on a one-night appearance in the Theatre’s fall production of “Shakespeare in Love.” At 8:45 p.m., the Silent Auction will close and guests are invited into the “Grand Ballroom” for dessert, coffee and the star-studded Cabaret.

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Turtle Back Zoo Helps To Save Sea Turtles With New Center

he Prudential Sea Turtle Recovery Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo opened last month. The County is partnering with the non-profit Sea Turtle Recovery to operate the facility, which will nurse cold-stunned or injured turtles back to health so they can be released back into the ocean.

“The Sea Turtle Recovery expands our preservation and education programs and will heighten our visitors’ awareness about protecting animals and the environment,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo.

“To be able to develop a Sea Turtle Rescue center here in Essex County and help the very animals after which our zoo is named is a great resource to the animal

rescue community and fills a great need. It’s a great example of how zoos and animal rescue organizations can work together to save animals and raise the public’s awareness about the dangers animals face.”

Freeholder Patricia Sebold said “This is a marvelous addition to Turtle Back Zoo and is an example of the County Executive’s commitment to make this place successful.”

As water temperatures drop this time of year in the Northeast (Virginia to Maine), especially in Cape Cod and Long Island, biologists and volunteers prepare for an average of more than 570 sea turtles that are stunned by the cold, a reaction that can lead to frostbite, malnutrition, dehydration, shock, pneumonia and possibly death. In

addition, sea turtles in the Atlantic Ocean are threatened by fishing line entanglement, plastic ingestion, boat strikes, and loss of natural nesting and feeding sites because of coastal development.

In 2014, more than 700 live sea turtles washed ashore in the Northeast.

The facility at Turtle Back Zoo joins eight other facilities in the region that have the capacity to care for cold stunned or injured sea turtles.

At Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, an antiquated building was torn down and replaced with a modern 4,000-square-foot facility.

The new building has five recovery tanks, life support systems, and an intensive care unit for more critically injured turtles. Zoo visitors will be able to see less crit-

ical patients while learning about the perils sea turtles face and what the public can do to help. Once the turtles have regained their health, they will be released back into their natural habitat.

“Turtle Back Zoo already is a special place where children and families can learn to appreciate animals. Introducing the Sea Turtle Recovery Center helps take our educational programming to the next level and gives us an active role in protecting and preserving wild animals,” Turtle Back Zoo Director Brint Spencer said. “Having the rehabilitation center on site fits into our mission of conservation and expands the potential for animal awareness.”

The Zoo is partnering with The Sea Turtle Re-

covery, a non-profit organization based in Northfield.

The Sea Turtle Recovery is dedicated to the rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of sea turtles.

Its current work extends throughout the state educating the public about the ecological role of sea turtles, threats they face, and ways to protect their

future. With the opening of the recovery center at Turtle Back Zoo, The Sea Turtle Recovery can begin to fulfill the other portion of its mission, which is to rehabilitate sea turtles for release back into the wild.

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New Jersey Attorney General Hands Down Opinion On Long Debated Dry Needling By Physical Therapists

n February 9, the New Jersey Attorney General ruled that under the current statue, physical therapists are not authorized to engage in the practice of intramuscular stimulation or dry needling. This decision comes after a long dispute between the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the New Jersey Acupunc-

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ture Examining Board as to whether acupuncture falls outside the scope of practice of physical therapy.

The issue first arose 2006, when a licensed physical therapist sought the Physical Therapy Board’s opinion as to whether intramuscular stimulation fell within their realm of treatment. At that time, the Board indicated that

physical therapy excludes invasive procedures. In 2009, the topic arose again, and this time, despite the absence of any legislative change, the Board indicated that nothing in the rules and regulations prohibited licensed physical therapists from dry needling, if they had proper training. This misinterpretation of the scope of practice prompt-

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ed an increasing number of physical therapists to practice unregulated acupuncture without proper training and licensing.

According to the New Jersey Acupuncture Practice Act the unlicensed practice of acupuncture is a crime in the third degree. To ensure the safety of patients and the proper training and licensing of professionals, the New Jersey Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NJAAOM) fought tirelessly for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to provide guidance on the topic, eventually seeking the Attorney General’s ruling on the matter.

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by the New Jersey Attorney General is decisive and unambiguous, and ensures that no other professional board uses the same tactic of negative logic to expand their scope of practice,” said Jason Sargis, President of NJAAOM. “We have waited a long time for this, and it is a victory not only for acupuncturists in New Jersey, but those practicing nationwide.”

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SOS Invites Community To New Thrift Store Open House

pproximately six months ago, when Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) was at its lowest ebb, possibly on the verge of losing its houses and not being able to provide for the thousands of women and children that come to the non-profit organization for assistance, some very caring, kind people in Livingston read an article in their hometown paper. After visiting SOS and speaking with some of the residents, they decided

to make a donation to enable SOS to open a second thrift store towards the goal of becoming economically independent.

After much searching, hard work and struggle, SOS is proud to announce that on Sat., April 15, at noon, an open house with food, music, merriment and surprise awards is set to be held. The new store, Treasures Two is located at the corner of Main Street and Chestnut Avenue in Passaic.

The public is invited to join in and be part of this exciting event. All monies raised by the store will be used to set up households for families who are rebuilding their lives. The thrift store will also be able to provide affordable, high quality items to the community.

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Essay Contest Will Bring A Hot Air Balloon To Winner’s School ere’s an assignment that kids can look forward to com-

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The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning and PNC Bank are once again inviting New Jersey students in grades two through 12 to take part in the 14th annual PNC Bank “American Patriot Essay Contest” by writing a short essay on the topic “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The Grand Prize winner will receive a visit to his or her school by a gigantic, 75-foot-tall hot air balloon in June and a special VIP package at this year’s balloon festival in July: a hot air balloon ride for two, four Blue Sky Club VIP

tickets, and the opportunity to meet one of this year’s concert headliners, which in the past have included Disney teen sensations the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Sabrina Carpenter and Dove Cameron.

This year’s winning student’s immediate classmates will each receive one complimentary general admission ticket to the 35th annual QuickChek NJ Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, July 2830, 2017 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

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Dental Hygiene... continued from page 13 School of Public Health reported a link between gum disease and pancreatic cancer. In the ongoing study, 51,000 men were followed and data was collected beginning in 1986. The Harvard researchers found that men with a history of gum disease had a 64 percent increased risk of pancreatic cancer compared with men who had never had gum disease. The greatest risk for pancreatic cancer among this group was in men with recent tooth loss.

However, the study was unable to find links between other types of oral health problems, such as tooth decay, and pancreatic cancer.

Alzheimer’s disease Various health ailments, including poor oral health, have been linked to a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In 2010, after reviewing 20 years’ worth of data, researchers from New York University concluded that there is a link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Follow-up studies from researchers at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom compared brain samples from 10 living patients with Alzheimer’s to samples from 10 people who did not have the disease.

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One legend states that April Fools’ Day originated in the 1500s and has remained a day for hijinks ever since. Prior to the 1500s, the western world relied on the Julian calendar to keep track of time.

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aster is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken back to early Christianity, while others trace their origins to paganism.

The Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are two Easter traditions with less extensive histories. The Easter Bunny, according to sources including History.com, first arrived in America in the 1700s via German settlers who brought with them their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase.” Children would make nests where the rabbit could lay its colored eggs.

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Eggs are symbolic of new life and rebirth in many cultures. To Christians, eggs represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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April Fools’ Day... continued from page 15 Year’s Day from the end of March to January 1.

Many people were informed of this change, yet those who lived in rural areas or had not heard about the calendar change continued to celebrate the arrival of the new year on April 1.

These people were mocked, and some people in the know would try to confuse people into thinking that April 1 was still New Year’s Day and they were receiving a New Year’s visit. From this tradition grew the one that is observed today, with people trying to fool unsuspecting individuals with all methods of pranks and trickery.

In France, jokes may have involved placing paper fish on the backs of the gullible. These “poisson d’avril (April fish)” symbolized a young, easily caught fish, or someone

who was easily pranked.

Others suggest April Fools’ Day is connected to pagan festivals celebrated during the change of seasons. On Hilaria, Romans would dress up in disguises. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day is connected to the vernal equinox, when people were fooled with unpredictable weather.

April Fools’ antics eventually spread outside of France to Britain, and then around the world.

While pranks were once simplistic in nature, many are now more intricate.

According to Snopes, a popular April Fools’ hoax dates back to 1957 when the BBC convinced its audience that spring would arrive early, and with it, an early spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. Video showed peasant women harvesting spaghetti from trees, now

forgiving and more enduring than standard eggs.

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Decorators can explore different ways to color wooden eggs. Acrylic paints are readily available and safe for users of any age. Wood stains or wood markers also can be used to give the eggs a natural finish. Others may want to rip small pieces of decorative paper to create a decoupage effect on their wooden eggs.

that the ravenous spaghetti weevil, which had caused havoc to past harvests, was finally defeated. The station received scores of calls asking to view the harvest or inquiring how they could get a spaghetti plant.

In 1996 in the United States, the popular fast food chain Taco Bell convinced the public that it had agreed to purchase Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and wanted to rename it the “Taco Liberty Bell.”

In 2016, the Texas state comptroller’s office announced that “redback” paper money would be reissued in the state for the first time since 1840 — and it would feature Willie Nelson’s face on the $10 bill.

April Fools’ jokes have evolved throughout the centuries. Although the exact origins cannot be accurately pinpointed, the fun ensues nevertheless.

Sew soft eggs Those who are handy with a needle and thread can explore patterns for making soft, stuffed eggs.

Cozy fleece or other fabrics can be sewn together to make the general egg shape. Then the egg is filled with polyester filling, feathers or another soft material. Ribbons, buttons, trims, and other decorative touches can personalize the eggs and add a touch of whimsy. Check out www. sew4home.com for their ideas on handmade Easter eggs.

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Celebrating Mardi Gras Magic As Jersey Cares Honors Volunteers

ersey Cares will celebrate some of the most notable people and organizations making real change in their communities. Mardi Gras Magic, a fundraiser celebrating the best of volunteerism, is set to be held Thur., March 23, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Crystal Plaza in Livingston.

Jersey Cares will honor Alan Wong, the Volunteer of the Year. SFC Wong not only serves his country but also his community by devoting his time to making New Jersey a better place.

Wong became a volunteer at Jersey Cares in 2015, and has since dedicated close to 400 hours to NJ communities. As a project coordinator he led the Marketplace in East Brunswick,

which provides food to the homeless. Wong also has answered the call by volunteering in the Jersey Cares office and leading multiple Annual Days of Service.

Academic Foundations Center of Rutgers University, has been named the Community Partner of the Year. The Academic Foundations Center partners Rutgers University with the Newark and East Orange School Districts to provide fundamental support to underserved youth in their preparation for secondary and post-secondary education. Jersey Cares has formed a partnership with the Center that has provided over 2,200 volunteer hours and produced $160,000 in economic giveback in the past four years. Thanks to

the hard work and dedication of the Academic Foundations Center, 300 scholars have developed the skills they need to prepare for college and their future careers.

Fidelity Investments has been named The Corporate Partner of the Year. Fidelity has been a valued partner of Jersey Cares for eight years. This year alone, 835 employees provided more than 2,900 hours of service. On Fidelity’s Transformation day, Fidelity employees create lasting change through revitalization of school buildings as well as leading interactive and memorable workshops with students. A total of 12 projects, yielded STEM workshops, hallways murals, blacktop beautifica-

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Guests at the event will enjoy an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a full Cajun-style dinner buffet, live Dixieland jazz and a silent and raffle auction.

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