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Heritage Days only. For more information, call (908) rundage Park Playhouse, Carrell 1861. It is regarded as one of Dickens’s
722-9556, or visit www.canalsocietynj.org. Road, Randolph, will present their greatest and most enduring novels - having
fall production, Charles Dickens’ been adapted for stage and screen over 250
Great Expectations, as dramatized by times. The novel is written in the genre of
Enter to win 4 tickets to Robert Johanson, on October 9, 10, 16, 17, "bildungsroman" or the kind of book that
“Disney on Ice” November 17-22 23, 24 and 24 at 8 p.m. and October 18 and
25 at 2 p.m.
follows the story of a man or woman on
their journey of self-development.
at the Prudential Center. One of the greatest novels in the English GREAT EXPECTATIONS tells the tale
language, Great Expectations, is a story of of the orphan, Pip, writing his life from his
To enter go to pride and ambition blinding a soul to the early days of childhood until adulthood and
his quest to be a gentleman along the way.
www.threerivernews.com true values of life. The book was first seri-
alized from December 1860 to August Continued on page 8
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Growing Stage Spotlights
“Think Pink”
First Studio Presentation Show
J. Thomas Jewelers Partners
“Night of the Living Dead”
with The Susan G. Komen Foundation
W
ith the onset of October many staged reading format with a full cast of
J. Thomas Jewelers Partners with The about her own situation. That concern for thoughts turn to the frightening; community artists.
Susan G. Komen Foundation presents the others continued even as Susan neared the witches, ghouls and scary stories Individual tickets for the show are on
“Think Pink Event on October 22, 2009 ned of her fight. Moved by Susan’s com- become common and fun. The Growing sale now and can be bought online at
from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at J. Thomas passion for others and committed to making www.growingstage.com or by calling the
Stage (TGS) offers its own scary story with
Jewelers located at 244 Route 206 in a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised
the special two day performance of “Night Box Office at 973-347-4946. Individual
Flanders. For tickets please R.S.V.P. by her sister that she would do everything in
of the Living Dead.” tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for seniors
calling (973) 927-4040 or email us at her power to end breast cancer forever.
The play, based on George Romero and and children. The Box Office is open
info@jthomasjewelers.net. Suggested That promise is now Susan G. Komen
donation of $20.00 per ticket. for the Cure®, the global leader of the John Russo’s original film, follows seven Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10
This event will include wine and cheese, breast cancer movement,having invested people trapped in an isolated farmhouse try- a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for groups of 10
guest speakers and designer jewelry give-a- more than $1 billion since inception in ing to hold onto their sanity and survive. or more are also being accepted.
ways! A portion of all sales at J. Thomas 1982. As the world’s largest graasroots net- After a satellite probe shot to Venus returns The Growing Stage was founded in
Jewelers, during the week of October 20th work of breast cancer survivors and to Earth it is discovered that the probe car- 1982, with a Mission to nurture the develop-
will be donated to Susan G. Komen founda- activists, we’re working together to save ries a strange radiation that turns the ment of the performing arts through educa-
tion. lives, empower people, ensure quality care unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. tion, and to create, produce, and perform
About Susan G. Komen: for all and energize science to find cures. The play blends the terror and dark humor works that engage the entire family. The
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer Thanks to events like Susan G. Komen race from the cult classic movie, making it the Growing Stage’s home, the Historic Palace
with her heart, body and soul. Throughout for the Cure®, and generous contributions perfect terrifying Halloween experience. Theater, is the only theater solely dedicated
her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days from our partners, sponsors and fellow sup- “Night of the Living Dead” has show- to professional theater for young audiences
in the hospital, she spent her time thinking porters, we have become the largest source ings Friday, October 30 and Saturday, in New Jersey. More information on The
of ways to make life better for other woman of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight October 31 both at 7:30 p.m. The show runs Growing Stage is available on its website:
battling breast cancer instead of worrying against breast cancer in the world. approximately 80 minutes with no intermis- www.growingstage.com.
sion and will be performed in a radio play/
Mark our Calendar...Sunday, October 18
Concert: Caryn Lin and Her Amazing Electric Violin – Randolph Public Library, 28
Attention Schools, Organizations, Churches, etc.
Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ. 2 p.m. to 2 p.m., open to public, ages 7+, free. An elec-
Send us your photos, press releases and upcoming events
tric violinist and innovator, Lin has been influenced by everything from baroque to and we’ll publish them in our next issue.
rock. 973-895-3556. Email us at mjmediaeditor@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 14 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m; registration at 8:15 from the event will benefit the Francesca them among the 1990s most popular
Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize a.m., open to public, fee. George Alston is Slivinski Memorial Fund, which supports groups: Eddie Kowalczyk of Live (“I
America – Randolph Public Library, 28 one of the top professional dog handlers of programs and services for youth with dis- Alone,” “Lightening Crashes”), Art
Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m., open to all time, winning over 200 Best In Shows abilities in the tri-county area. Sponsored by Alexakis of Everclear (“Wonderful,” “Santa
public, ages 7+, free. Jeff Huppert of the and 600 Group Firsts. Seminar participants DAWN Center for Independent Living; call Monica”) and Leigh Nash of Sixpence
Loantaka Group Sierra Club will lecture on will develop and refine their skills so they Marc at 973 625-1940. None the Richer (“Kiss Me,” “There She
this award-winning documentary film. 973- can be more competitive in the Group and Open Wings - Broken Strings, An Goes”). 973-539-8008.
895-3556. Best in Show Rings – and be part of the Acoustic Tour – The Community Theatre, Sunday, October 25
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Foreign Film: Water – Dragonetti attendance at George Alston’s Handing open to public, Tickets $27-$57. Three of Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots baseball),
Auditorium (Student Center), County Seminar for Beginners, Advanced, and music’s most innovative guitarists perform Bridgewater, NJ. registration at 9 a.m.; walk
College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Observers. sponsored by Schooleys solo acoustic versions of the hits that made Continued on page 8
Randolph, NJ. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., open Mountain Kennel Club; (973) 627-2450.
to public, tickets $7, available at box office. Sunday, October 18
Mature audience. (973) 328-5225. Concert: Caryn Lin and Her Amazing
PAL Annual Tricky Tray – Minebrook Electric Violin – Randolph Public Library,
Golf Club, 500 Schooleys Mountain Road, 28 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ. 2 p.m. to 2
Hackettstown, NJ. doors open at 6 p.m., p.m., open to public, ages 7+, free. An elec-
open to public, free admission. Join the tric violinist and innovator, Lin has been
annual fundraiser at this popular event influenced by everything from baroque to
which features great prizes and gifts. Raffle rock. 973-895-3556.
tickets can be purchased online at Saturday, October 24
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Comfort Zone Camp: A Fun and Safe Place For Grieving Children
C
omfort Zone Camp is the nation’s anchors, mentors and friends. “Bigs” are
largest bereavement camp. The screened and trained in grief counseling
camps are offered free of charge to techniques and carefully matched with
children ages 7-17 who have experienced campers of the same gender who share the
the death of a parent, sibling or primary same interests
caregiver and are held year-round in At Comfort Zone Camp, kids are given:
California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, A place to tell their stories and feelings –
Texas, and Virginia. Throughout the camp, kids meet in small
Comfort Zone is set in a rustic camp groups called Healing CirclesSM. The
environment to get kids away from the dis- Healing CirclesSM are broken down by age
tractions of the real world and create what and are led by licensed grief therapists who
we call the “camp bubble.” Within the interact and support the campers all week-
camp bubble, isolation is broken and turbo- end.* Within the Healing CirclesSM,
bonding happens because everyone else has campers are allowed to talk about their loss
lost a loved one too. Kids are given the – a subject often taboo in the real world
opportunity to play, share their stories, where people don’t get it, and are uncom-
build trust and friendships, and receive val- fortable hearing about it. Healing
idation from their peers that whatever they CirclesSM also work together to do trust
are thinking and feeling is okay. All of this and team building activities.
leads to an increase in self-esteem, and a Validation from peers – At camp, kids
good time. get a chance to not only share the story of Michael Lalma of Flanders with his “Big Buddy” Sean at Comfort Zone Camp, Sept. 11, 2009.
The camps combine grief counseling their loss in their own words, but just as
with traditional camp activities. A very important, they get to hear other kids’ sto- to say goodbye, but there is often no official Founder Lynne Hughes lost her mother
unique aspect of Comfort Zone Camp is the ries as well. They receive validation in what venue for kids. Our memorial service does at age 9 and her father at age 12. She under-
one-to-one pairing of children (“little bud- they think and feel, support each other and this very thing. The campers sing songs, stands first hand the isolating feelings and
dies”) to adults (“big buddies”). Many chil- quickly learn that they are not alone. read poems, do skits, and more, in tribute to struggles that a grieving child experiences.
dren come to camp “attention-starved,” as Opportunities to say goodbye and their loved ones. Parents and guardians are After working with the organization,
surviving parents or guardians are under- remember loved ones – Most kids did not encouraged to attend. We also provide Motherless Daughters, Lynne and her hus-
standably preoccupied with their own grief. get the opportunity to say goodbye to their opportunities for our campers to remember band Kelly, decided to open Comfort Zone
The big buddies serve as the campers’ loved ones. Funerals are designed for adults their loved ones throughout the weekend Camp. Ten years later, CZC is a place where
through writing, art and group activities. kids feel safe, they can have fun, they can
Tools to help them after camp – Grief openly talk about their loved ones and their
never goes away, and we recognize that kids feelings. After camp, kids leave camp with
will have tough days outside of camp. We lasting friendships and a new community of
work to prepare our campers for the tough support that will be there for them year after
times that will come, and give them tools to year—the Comfort Zone Camp community.
help make those days more manageable. We Please Join Comfort Zone for their 4th
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Brundage Park Playhouse... Continued from page 4 many more. 973-539-8008.
Continued from front page (of Long Valley) as Pip, Laura Cole (of begins at 10 a.m., open to public, free to Monday, October 26
The story can also be considered semi-auto- Totowa) as Estella, Jeffrey Meudt (of participate. 1-888-DIABETES. Appraisals for a Cause – Dawson & Nye
biographical of Dickens as it, like much of Rockaway) as Herbert Pocket, and Nola The Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band Auctioneers Appraisers, 128 American
his work, draws on his experiences of life Young (of Roxbury) as Miss Havisham. Tribute – The Community Theatre, 100 Road, Morris Plains, NJ. Open to public; 5
and people. Featured are Jonathan Baumgartner (of South Street, Morristown, NJ. 3 p.m., open p.m. to 8 p.m.; free admission, $10 per item
There are many memorable characters: Madison), Mark Carovale (of Mine Hill), to public, tickets $27-$47. The Brooks appraised. Guests can bring artworks, jew-
Young Pip, the blacksmith's apprentice Matthew Finkelstein of Randolph), Neil R. Tegler 15-piece Big Band re-creates the elry, antiques or memorabilia to have them
whose secret benefactor gives him his great Fitzpatrick (of Randolph), Kristin Gaffney sights and sounds of the World War II appraised by Dawson and Nye’s Expert
expectations of becoming a London gentle- (of Randolph), Michael Grant (of Glenn Miller Army Air Force Dance Band Appraisers. The cost per item is a $10 dona-
man; the mad Miss Havisham who shut her- Succasunna), Leah Haley (of Florham as they perform the music associated with tion to American Lung Association. Call
self up in her gloomy, haunted mansion Park), Lindsay Johnson (of Randolph), this orchestra including tunes like “In the 908-685-8040 ext 304 or send e-mail to
when she was jilted on her wedding day; Laura Landrieu (of West Orange), Lauren Mood,” “Stardust,” “Tuxedo Junction” and tfogg@lunginfo.org.
her adopted daughter, Estella, whom she Muraski (of Continued on page 15
has trained to break men's hearts; the gentle Flanders) , Jerry S. Sapperstein (of
blacksmith, Joe, and his shrewish wife; the Montville), Artie Scarano (of Fairfield),
escaped convict, Magwitch, and the scarred Bob Scarpone (of Flanders), David A.
man who is stalking him; the bumbling Spaner (of Branchville), Alicia Vega (of
Herbert Pocket; the pompous Uncle Randolph) and Jake Zillioux (of Kinnelon).
Pumblechook; the austere lawyer, Jaggers, The production has been directed by
with his whimsical clerk, Wemmick; the Randolph resident, Richard Norman.
murderous Orlick; kindly Biddy; and arro- Gripping drama, delightful humor and a
gant Drummle. true Dickensian flavor all the while.
Audiences will become unbelievably Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for
involved in the pathos and humor of Pip's children under 12 and seniors. For ticket
journey. reservations please call the theater at 973-
The show originally premiered at the 989-7092. All seats are reserved.
Paper Mill Playhouse in 1992 and was For further information on the produc-
adapted and directed by then Artistic tion and Brundage Park Playhouse in gener-
Director, Robert Johanson. al, please check the theater website at
The Brundage cast stars Noah Stanzione www.brundageparkplayhouse.org.
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( atural News) Acupuncture is the oldest treatment to be effective in relieving chronic low back meaningful is taking place during acupuncture treat-
form of a complete medicine. It deals with pain in the majority of cases. ments outside of actual needling”.
placing very fine, sterile, needles into spe- Group 3 - Simulated an acupuncture treatment Backaches are a common pathology among people
cific points in the body to relieve pain and/or to help using sham acupuncture (toothpick in a needle guide everywhere and thanks to the Westward expansion of
with various ailments. According to Chinese medical tube instead of a needle), without penetrating the skin. Traditional Chinese Medicine; people are coming to
theory, acupuncture points are located on energy Group 4 - Received standard medical care for back appreciate the age old medical wisdom of the Orient.
meridians or channels in which Qi flows. The follow- patients. This is especially true with regard to the alleviation of
ing study was done to determine if acupuncture was All of the patients were treated two times per week back pain.
more effective than traditional Western medicine in for three weeks, and then once per week for four Stop suffering from chronic or acute back pain
treating and relieving chronic low back pain. weeks. Researchers measured any improvements and today! If you haven’t tried acupuncture, now is the
A group of researchers with Group Health conduct- changes in symptoms after eight weeks, 26 weeks and time to put an end to your pain and regain your life.
ed the largest study on back pain and acupuncture in 52 weeks. After eight weeks, all three acupuncture R.G. stated, “I was so tired of the pain in my right
the United States. The study was named Stimulating groups were doing substantially better, compared to lower back. I’ve suffered for the last 9 months and
Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy (SPINE), and the standard care group, which was functioning only many doctors, shots, and pain meds later I was still in
it can be found in the May 11, 2009 issue of the slightly better. The benefits of the acupuncture group pain. I had just one acupuncture treatment last week
Archives of Internal Medicine. The study was led by lasted for the full 52 weeks. at Skyland’s and I’m pain free. My only regret is that
Dr. Daniel Cherkin, who works with the Group Health "We don't know why people got back pain relief I waited so long to try acupuncture.”
Center for Health Studies in Seattle. Six hundred thir- from the simulated acupuncture" said Karen J. Sources:
ty eight (638) randomly selected adult patients were Sherman, Cherkin's co-author. "Historically, some http://www.healthnews.com/natural-h...
included from two nonprofit health plans: Group types of acupuncture have used non-penetrating nee- http://www.naturalnews.com/022461.html
Health Cooperative in Seattle and Northern California dles. Such treatments may involve physiological http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/co...
Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. All of the patients effects that make a clinical difference." Or it might be http://esciencenews.com/articles/20...
were asked to rate their chronic back pain on a pain all about the mind-body connection, she said. "Maybe Deborah Waddell completed her Master’s level
scale of 0-to-10. The minimum pain level experienced the context in which people get treatment has effects degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-
by the group was 3. None of the study participants had that are more important than the mechanically clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certifi-cation
tried acupuncture before. The study group was ran- induced effects." Western standard medical care does from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners
domly divided into four groups: not have highly effective medical treatments for (C.A.) and from the National Commission for the
Group 1 - Received individualized acupuncture chronic back pain, Cherkin said. Back pain is the Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah
treatments utilizing real acupuncture needles. A prac- biggest reason why Americans use alternative thera- also has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa
titioner did a customized prescription of acupuncture pies like acupuncture. "The findings of this research cum laude Honors from Felician College.
points based on pattern differentiation. show that acupuncture treatments, including simulat-
Group 2 - Received acupuncture treatments using a ed acupuncture, can elicit positive responses," said
single prescription of acupuncture points on the back Josephine P. Briggs, M.D., director of National Center Did You Know?
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and along the back of the both legs. Traditional for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. "This here is both primary as well as secondary lung can-
cer. Primary lung cancer actually starts in the lungs,
and the cancer cells are actually abnormal lung cells.
Secondary lung cancer occurs when cancer from another
part of the body travels, or metastasizes, to the lungs. This
is referred to as secondary because the lungs are secondary
when compared to the primary location of the cancer.
Secondary lung cancer actually has a different course of
treatment than primary lung cancer, and that's because sec-
Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues ondary lung cancer is not actually lung cancer. Rather, sec-
• Musculo-skeletal and Neurological • Upper Respiratory Tract ondary lung cancer is considered to be whichever type of
Deborah Waddell,
• Gastrointestinal Disorders • Reproductive System cancer initially invaded the body. For example, a woman
Dipl. Ac., C.A. who is diagnosed with breast cancer and then has that can-
SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES cer metastasize into the lungs is not considered to have lung
cancer. Rather, the metastasized cancer is still considered
Valley Professional Center, 59 East Mill Road (Rt. 24), breast cancer, even though it has since spread to the lungs.
Suite 2-201-A, Long Valley, New Jersey, 07853 • (908) 876-3643 To learn more, visit the American Cancer society Web site
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aria J. Clark-Adragna is a fighter. will be friends of Maria's and members of Several years ago, another life turn made check is made payable to; United
She has appeared on the off- the Flanders congregation. Rev. Rick Clark-Adragna a friend of the United Presbyterian Church, Flanders and put
Broadway stage, on local cable Oppelt will be playing the fiddle. Presbyterian Church of Flanders. She stuck “Maria’s Van” in the memo portion of the
TV, speaks at many venues about disability Singer/songwriter Sharleen Leahey…… up a conversation with the church organist check enclosure.
awareness, and has just finished writing her will be performing a few original songs in a at Borders Books & Music in Bridgewater
memoirs. However, for her, every day is a folk style. She has been active in local and subsequently took voice lessons from
challenge to be seen as “normal”. Clark- peace movements and has a CD out called Amy Clark. Clark-Adragna has shared her
Adragna was born with osteogenesis imper- ‘So Frail’." gift of music at the church from time to time
fecta, (brittle bones). This stunts growth, Also, Clark-Adragna will be reading by giving special music performances at
results in bones that break easily, and can from her memoir, which she co-authored Christmas and other times of the year.
cause other physical problems. Because she with Audrey O’Connell, and hopes to get Now the church wants to do something
doesn’t have the weight-bearing limps to published. The memoir not only shares to help its friend through the coffeehouse
walk far independently, Clark-Adragna about Clark-Adragna dealing with her dis- fundraiser.
uses a wheelchair and a specially equipped ability, but it is the story of a woman whose “We believe that the church is called to
van to get around. She fights every day to family was torn apart when she was respond with compassion and faith to the
show people she is not, in her words, “the small…and of first dates, of coming of age, needs in our midst. Our faith is one that is
cripple girl who was born in Jersey City”, of hopes and dreams, …of triumph over lived out in action, and this is a wonderful
but an independent person with the same tragedy. opportunity for meaningful action that can
hopes and dreams as everyone else. Clark-Adragna admits that her life has make a significant impact, “ said Amy
For Clark-Adragna, her specially taken “many turns”. Early on, while taking Clark.
equipped van is indeed her lifeline. It gives vocational training after high school, she For more information on the coffeehouse
her the mobility she needs. However, told a counselor that she wanted to be an fundraiser, call the church at: 973-584-
Clark-Adragna’s van is now 20 years old actress. 8195.If you are interested in making a
and becoming unsafe to drive. There is “There are not a lot of actresses on TV donation, but are unable to attend the event,
help for the disabled that need to have their like you,” the counselor told the three foot please mail your contribution to: United
vans equipped for their needs. However, Clark-Adragna. Presbyterian Church, 58 Drakesdale Road,
the individuals must come up with their One day she was on the campus of
own vans. Middlesex County College and was given a
Clark-Adragna’s friends at the United flier. It was for the Very Special Arts of
Presbyterian Church want to help. The New Jersey, a theater group for people with
result is disabilities. Clark-Adragna became one of
“Soup, Songs, and Stories”. This cof- its founding members. The stage was
feehouse fundraiser will be held on Sunday where she felt she had a voice and was in
October 18th from 4pm – 6pm at the church control. After a year, she wanted to do
at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders, Soup, more. While working at PSE&G, she got a
pastries, and coffee will be served. All call for an audition which resulted in a part
donations will go toward the purchase price in an off-Broadway play directed by famed
of a specialized van. director Ann Bogart. Though off-
Church member Amy Clark described Broadway does not pay much more than
the types of entertainment that will be at the gas money to the actors, Clark-Adragna
coffeehouse: was on stage.
“There will be guitarists, fiddle music, Other turns in her life have included
piano, and vocal music including solos, hosting a local cable show called The Open
duets, and small music combos. I don't Circle in the mid 1990s and becoming a
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Wednesday, October 28 to public, free. Register by calling 973-895- Community Theatre, 100 South Street, and over, free. Register by calling 973-895-
Lecture: Emily Dickinson: A Study of 3556 or online at randolophnj.org/library. Morristown, NJ. 8 p.m., open to public, 3556 or online at randolophnj.org/library.
Poetry and the Illness of Agoraphobia – Thursday, October 29 tickets $22-$42. A ballet you can sink your Thursday, November 5
Randolph Public Library, 28 Calais Rd, Halloween Fun Magic Show – Randolph teeth into! Enjoy a spectacular original Peter Pan – Randolph Public Library, 28
Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., open to Public Library, 28 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ. interpretation of Dracula presented up close Calais Road, Randolph, NJ. 2:30 p.m. to
public, adults, free. Maryanne Garbowsky, 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. (45 min per show), open and scary! Featuring choreography that 3:15 p.m., open to children ages 3 to 12,
a professor of English at the County to public, families, free. Kids and families closely follows Bram Stoker’s horror story free. Join us as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
College of Morris, will take you through are invited to enjoy this fun Halloween and dazzling sound and lighting effects. lead the Darling children to the fantasy
the poems and letters that reveal the poet’s magic show presented by Mark the 973-539-8008. world of Neverland. There they join Tottles
agoraphobia. 973-895-3556. Magician. Kids can wear their costumes! Wednesday, November 4 and the other Lost Boys on many adven-
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n an evening in August 1944, a train from known as “The Brick House.” The Rutherfurds spent their Meanwhile back home, Eleanor Roosevelt was waiting for
Washington, D.C. bound for Hyde Park, New York summers there, wintering in South Carolina. In March of her husband. She had prepared him a special dinner, know-
pulled into a little train depot at Allamuchy, New 1944, Winthrop Rutherfurd died after suffering a stroke ing nothing of his romantic liaison at Allamuchy.
Jersey. This was no ordinary train—the President of the three years earlier. FDR planned several more visits to Allamuchy in the
United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt—was on board. We now know that the love affair between Lucy and coming months. But his health was quickly failing, and six
But why did the train stop here during some of the darkest Franklin did not end. They continued to write to each other, months later he would die suddenly at his “Little White
days of World War II? and Franklin secretly visited her when he could. After House” in Warm Springs, Georgia—ironically, with Lucy
During World War I, Franklin Roosevelt was Assistant Lucy’s husband died, Franklin was even more determined Mercer at his side. At age 57, Lucy later passed away in
Secretary of the Navy. In September 1918, Franklin and to see her in New Jersey. 1948 of leukemia.
wife, Eleanor, returned to the United States after visiting In the middle of the night, the train pulled into the sta- In 1950, The Brick House was sold to the Catholic
the European front. Unpacking her husband’s suitcase, she tion (which still stands) blocking Johnsonburg Road to keep Sisters of Divine Charity and renamed “Villa Madonna.” In
uncovered a packet of love letters. Unfortunately the love onlookers away. At midmorning, Franklin Roosevelt, in his 2007, the Allamuchy Board of Education purchased the
letters didn’t belong to her. They were from Lucy Mercer, wheelchair, was lifted into a waiting car for the one-mile building, which stands at the intersection of County Route
Eleanor’s young social secretary. Described as “tall, beauti- drive to the mansion, where Lucy was waiting. A group of 517 and Interstate Route 80. It was used to house pre-
ful, well-bred with a low throaty voice and an incompara- Washington reporters were on the train, passing the time kindergarten through second grade students. The building
bly winning smile,” Lucy had attracted Franklin’s attention playing poker. They asked a U.S. Secret Service agent, who was renamed “Mountain Villa School” and the mansion
four years before. Mrs. Roosevelt was devastated, and was walking the president’s dog, Fala, why they were stop- named “Rutherfurd Hall.”
offered Franklin a divorce. He asked for forgiveness and ping. He told them the president was “visiting a friend.” A few miles down the road, just off Route 517, a simple
promised never to see Lucy again. News of an affair and Asking no questions, they re-boarded the train and resumed gravestone in Tranquility Cemetery marks the final resting
divorce would have most certainly ruined Franklin the poker game. place of Lucy and Winthrop Rutherfurd.
Roosevelt’s promising future political career. FDR stayed with Lucy at the mansion until 5:30 in the A fascinating story and a great piece of history—right
In 1920, Lucy married Winthrop Rutherfurd, a wealthy afternoon. While there, he even made a personal overseas here in our own backyard.
New York City socialite almost thirty years her senior. He telephone call to Winston Churchill, who was recovering Dr. Raymond Frey is a professor of history at Centenary
owned vast estates in Aiken, South Carolina, and from a bout with pneumonia. College in Hackettstown, NJ.
Tranquility, New Jersey. He built an 18,000-square-foot Late that afternoon, the train departed New Jersey and
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t’s true. Change is not easy. We humans are somehow nder a beautiful, cloudless September sky, over fif- one’s memory, and those who just wanted to show support
hardwired to be cautious of change. After all, even with teen hundred people walked the perimeter of the for a good cause. “I thought it was great. I love Curves and
the most meticulous plan, we may think we know what Rockaway Mall recently in support of the eighth I thought it was a great way to support breast cancer aware-
will happen but deep down inside we know that something annual Saint Clare’s Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. ness and St. Clare’s,” said Laura Kay of Mt. Olive. “I’m
could go awry and we’ll be worse off than we were. That’s Hosted by the Hilton Garden Inn, the Township of glad I got to be a part of it.”
so even when we know we have to change. And if there is Rockaway, and the Rockaway Townsquare Mall, the event Some participants discovered energy they didn’t know
one thing we’ve learned from this Great Recession, we
was held to raise awareness of breast cancer. The walk pro- they had. “I didn’t think I’d make it and I did it,” said Team
know we can’t keep doing what we’ve been doing in the
moted early diagnosis as well as St. Clare’s newest cancer Curves member Audrey Montroni of Oak Ridge. “I’m 73
same way. We know that here in New Jersey, with our mul-
titude of municipalities, school districts, commissions, treatment, TomoTherapy, a revolutionary therapy integrat- years old and I made it!”
authorities, departments, and you-name-it, we are overbur- ing CT imaging and the latest in radiation technology. Some people had energy to spare. Donna Kope of Mt.
dened with government. We literally cannot afford this When Ben Martin, Marketing Manager for St. Clare’s Olive and her two young daughters also participated as
anymore. We know, at least most of us do, that how we cur- Health System, stood at the podium before the walk, he told members of Team Curves. When the walk was over, she
rently structure and operate our government just isn’t work- the story of the “traveling shirt.” gathered up her girls. “Mass is at 10:30. I’ve got to get them
ing and we must, must make some long overdue adjust- “The first year it was done behind the scenes,” he said, to church.”
ments. describing an incident that occurred at the 2007 walk. “The feeling was overwhelming that day for me,” said
But still, change can be scary, and people of good will Donita Judge, a Denville resident, had come to the walk in Lori Johnson, owner of Mt. Olive Curves and organizer of
have differing opinions as to what makes sense, and what the midst of her battle with breast cancer. With no shirts the team. “When we looked back, there were just so many
doesn’t. And, of course, the entrenched interests, including left, the chair of the walk committee, Sandy Warner, gave people. I wasn’t the only one who got a lump in my throat.”
those people who belong to the “we-have-always-done-it- Judge her own shirt. Women who live in the United States have a 1 in 7
this-way” club, are part of the problem, not the solution. So “The next year,” Martin continued, “…Donita got chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Next to
while this will not be easy or quick, I am sure it is possible onstage and explained what happened to her. She asked if skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of can-
to bring about the changes we need and, well, we just don’t there was anyone she could give the shirt to. She gave it to cer in women.
have any choice. There is no storm that will blow over, and Linda Hartman.” “People with breast cancer have to go through so much,”
the sun will come out again, and we can go back to the way When Linda Hartman spoke into the microphone at this Johnson noted. “It doesn’t effect just women. It can effect
things were. year’s walk, she held up the wig she had worn last year men, anyone, no matter where they live, what race they are.
New Jersey’s municipalities, including my own home, when she received the shirt. In church they talk about the three T’s, time, talent, and
Washington Township, are caught in a structural problem “Last year, I had no hair. I wanted so desperately to feel treasure. In that walk, that’s what everyone did.”
that, left unattended, continues to inevitably push up prop- better again,” Hartman told the crowd. “I want all of you to The commitment Johnson talked about goes beyond the
erty taxes, push down the amount and quality of local serv-
know what a difference a year makes.” September walk. Johnson explained that the Curves mis-
ices, and produces the kind of haphazard development we
While Judge was unable to attend this year’s event (She sion statement is strengthening women. “It’s not just some-
see all around us. Things are so out of control that we are
currently witnessing tens of thousands of people leaving was attending her sister’s wedding.), St. Clare’s Foundation thing we say. It’s our responsibility. That’s why we are
New Jersey even though they’d prefer to stay. This is mad- Executive Director Steve Nicholl read a statement from her. involved in this cause. It’s why we did the walk. For all of
ness, is it not? Who’s next to leave? You? Clearly, we need “Stay encouraged, because you will never walk alone.” us who walked, we gained inner strength and a sense of
to fix things. And we need to go about it in as conscien- When participants began arriving at seven that morning, accomplishment. We just had to walk.”
tious, eyes wide open, mature and (dare I say?) intelligent a they found breakfast donated by the Hilton Garden Inn and October is breast cancer awareness month. With that in
manner as possible. A good bit of courage will help too. Villa Italian Kitchen in the mall. Many of the teams set up mind, Mt. Olive Curves is waiving the service fee during
Just last month, Committeeman Tracy Tobin retired from booths, tables, and canopies with their own assortment of the last week of October for those who show proof of a
his seat on the Washington Township Committee after 27 breakfast items. Tables were also set up to offer various recent mammogram. “Another option,” Johnson said, “is to
years of service. 27 years. Think about that. How did you products such as pink bracelets to support awareness, and make a minimum twenty-five dollar donation for breast
go about your own business 27 years ago? In my office, we 50/50 tickets. cancer research. That’s a savings of $149.”
all used IBM selectric typewriters. And “cc” actually meant Massage therapists from the Center for Complementary In addition, Johnson is hosting a “Girls’ Get-together”
“carbon copy.” Much has changed over the past 27 years in Medicine at St. Clare’s, were busy giving free massages to on Friday, October 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. “It’s an open house
how we all go about business. But in New Jersey, not all survivors participating in the walk. “I feel like I’m in heav- for anyone in the community,” she explained. “We’re going
that much has changed as to how municipalities go about en,” said participant Pat McNamara. to have a guest speaker from the American Cancer Society.
their business. Girl Scouts from Troop 423 of Roxbury presented sash- We’ll have vendors. There will be someone from Pampered
The recent series of articles in the Daily Record high- es to survivors and caregivers. Along the sidelines, cheer- Chef, Longaberger, Family Florist, Tupperware, Avon, a
lighted the challenges that confront us as we look to tackle leaders from both Morris Knolls and Morris Hills High soy candle representative. There will be light refreshments,
New Jersey’s crushing tax burden. Solutions were offered Schools provided encouragement for the walkers. Teams raffles, tricky trays. All the money we raise that night goes
that include tax base sharing, regionalization and consolida- were formed for the event from all over the area, including to breast cancer research. Anyone can come, members and
tion. All excellent ideas (and yes, ones that I’ve been push- the staff and residents of Franciscan Oaks of Denville, nonmembers. Everyone is invited to come and have a love-
ing for a long time). But what have we gotten over the
Team Carole from TD Bank, Team Dreyfuss from ly evening. This night is free to everyone.”
years? The great ballyhooed “inter-local service agree-
Mountain Lakes, and Team Curves of Mt. Olive. According to St. Clare’s Foundation Chair Kimberly
ments,” often referred to as “shared service agreements” are
timid, small steps that fall far short of the kind of compre- Donna Richardson of Stanhope has been a member of Armenti, this year’s event was a huge success. They sur-
hensive, long term solutions we need. Shared service Mt. Olive Curves for over five years. She joined Team passed their goal of $150,000 “because of the support of the
agreements are short term, usually only a year or so, and are Curves, walking for the first time this year. community and sponsors like ADD Systems, TD Bank, and
subject to the whims of new mayors or council or commit- “My mother is a breast cancer survivor,” Richardson WDHA/WMTR.”
tee members. They’re ad hoc and scattered. Washington explained. “She was diagnosed with a rare form of breast “I was surprised to see so many people,” Team Curves
Township has such agreements with Califon for police serv- cancer called mammary paget’s disease. It’s a rash that member Donna Richardson said of the walk. “I didn’t think
ice and municipal court services. We had such agreements some doctors are not familiar with. That was about four it was that many. I was impressed. I’ll do it again. It was for
with The Chesters for emergency dispatch service until that years ago. She’s doing well today.” a good cause.”
was recently ruined. We have one with Chester Township “Two girls I work with had breast cancer in their fami- The event is the culmination of work that takes place all
for financial officer services and we’re contemplating one lies,” said Team Dreyfuss member Maureen Vander Velde year. To learn more about the walk, or how to get involved,
for health department services. Oh, and we’re apparently of Byram. contact the St. Clare’s Foundation at 973-983-5300 or go to
talking with Tewksbury about something as well. Ruth Wilson of Team Carole said, “We walked in mem- www.saintclaresfoundation.org. To find out more about
Unfortunately, this is the kind of scattershot, ad hoc, short ory of the sister-in-law of our human resources officer at Curves or to take advantage of their October special pro-
term way of doing business that, while possibly better than TD Bank.” Wilson is this year’s recipient of the Mary grams, go to www.curveslocal.com/2725/ or call them at
the days when each municipality had to have its own of Mulholland Spirit Award, which recognizes outstanding (973) 426-0249.
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recalled in January 2009 when expected. A net 263,000 jobs were eliminat- People claim that the media is saying the Hollywood produce movies based on his
President-elect Barack Obama was talk- ed in September, pushing the jobless rate to economy is getting better. Of course, the blunders and unpopular policies. But when
ing about how we needed a stimulus a 26-year high. The rate of unemployment media is saying that and has to. The state you criticize the almighty Obama, they call
package to help create 4.1 million jobs. plus underemployment – representing run media machine has to get the PR out to you a racist. Even former President Jimmy
The following was an excerpt from a workers whose hours were cut back – is 17 give people confidence, because Obama’s Carter said he thought it was racist to be
news article on the MSNBC Web site last percent. poll numbers have plummeted faster than criticizing the almighty. Carter might be los-
January: Reporting from Los Angeles and the Titanic. The only problem is that people ing his mind, so no one really cares what he
In his weekly radio and YouTube broad- Washington, the nation's unemployment look at their own finances and know what is says anymore. Race has nothing to do with
cast address on Saturday, President-elect rate edged closer to double digits in really happening. In most cases, it is not the criticisms of Obama. It is his compe-
Obama pointed out that he has taken the September but only began to reflect the good. People are worse off now than they tence that is in question.
unusual step of working ahead of his miserable reality confronting America's were before. You can blame Bush all you Americans who understand what this
January 20 inauguration with members of workforce. want to, but the truth is that nothing has country is all about and the principles upon
his own Democratic Party as well as the The government reported Friday that the been done yet under Obama to help the sit- which it was founded see what he is doing
rival Republicans to seek consensus on a jobless rate rose to a 26-year high of 9.8 uation short-term. In the long run, things to destroy those ideals. But the blind who
plan to stimulate a recovery from the reces- percent, up from 9.7 percent in August. The will be worse because of the mounting debt are just in it for freebies cannot see it. As I
sion. gauge's latest move up came as employers that is accumulating. From January to see it, there are two types of people in this
"If nothing is done, economists from cut their payrolls by 263,000 jobs, far more October, Obama’s approval rating dropped country. There are those who want to make
across the spectrum tell us that this reces- than analysts had expected, raising fresh to under 49 percent, a more than 20 percent a life for themselves by working hard and
sion could linger for years and the unem- concerns about the economy's ability to sus- decrease. feeling good about their accomplishments.
ployment rate could reach double digits — tain its budding recovery. People or at least the people who like to Then there are those who need the govern-
and they warn that our nation could lose the Okay, so the quick rush to spend our read facts and not listen to the Obama ment to provide for them by taking money
competitive edge that has served as a foun- money has resulted in what? The highest machine are realizing that he is a hard-core from people who work hard. With that type
dation for our strength and standing in the unemployment rate in 26 years? Now, extremist who has no right to be running of mentality, the country is doomed.
world," he said. before all the liberals say it, I will. It was this country. In fact, he really does not run We are just fortunate to have elections.
The President-elect said that a new Bush’s fault! But the reality is that it is not. it. He leaves that task to House Speaker Next year is a big election year for the U.S.
analysis by his economic advisers indicated President Obama has done little during his Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Congress and Senate. If things keep going
that his economic recovery plan "will likely first nine months but cause the national debt Harry Reid and his 20 or so czars for whom the way they are, most incumbents will be
save or create three to four million jobs." to grow to the highest levels in the coun- we are bankrolling. out of office. People can blame Bush all
Fast forward to last week from the Los try’s history. His administration plans on The Obama administration tries to push they want to. But the reality is that the peo-
Angeles Times: spending more money on health care that through legislation quickly. Why is that? ple who are running the asylum today are
The unemployment rate rises to 9.8 per- will increase the debt even further. And They want to get their agenda through the same people who ran it when Bush was
cent as employers cut more jobs than confidence in our economy keeps dropping. before the November 2010 elections. People in office. These people have done nothing
is starting to see what Obama stands for, and but drag this country down further than at
many now do not like it. When I speak with any other time in our history.
people who voted for him (not including the There is nothing we can do with Obama
hard-core liberals), most say that they regret now but live with him and hope that he will
having voted for this guy. be a one-term president. We can only hope
How can this be? Wasn’t he supposed to that his policies will inflict limited damage
be the Messiah? The reality is that the coun- and that they will not destroy our freedoms.
try was in a perfect storm to help him get We can only look forward to the day when
elected into office. The country was angry we can regain our strength as a superpower
about going to war in Iraq. The economy before countries like Iran and North Korea
was in shambles, thanks largely to failed keep pushing us around because they know
policies that started from presidents Jimmy that we have a lot of problems and weak
Carter through Bill Clinton. So this young leadership.
guy with brilliant speaking abilities (later I These days President Obama appears
learned it is the teleprompter) comes along more of a celebrity than a president. He is
and gets elected. We were jubilated to have on late night shows, ranging from Leno to
our first African-American president in Letterman and every other show in between.
office. He was untouchable during the hon- His trip to Copenhagen to win the Olympics
eymoon period. Now people have become for Chicago only took money and time away
vocal and grass roots organizations are pop- from more important issues, such as the
ping up. The disgruntled folks want to keep Iranian nuclear crisis and the Afghanistan
America the way it is and not the way war. And P.S., we didn’t get the Olympics.
Obama and his team want it to be. Comments? Email listentoluigi@
It was okay for the Democrats to bash gmail.com or visit
Bush for years. They went so far as to have www.listentoluigi.com
Local Artists...
Continued from page 14 ested can visit www.nymf.org/counttoten or
McKenzie Custin from Lower Saucon, PA call 212-352-3101 to reserve tickets. For
and Connor Frawley from Fairfield, CT. those who can’t make the show on October
Count To Ten is an upbeat, dance-filled 16, The Hudson Guild Theater in New York
musical, that plays at the Theater at St. City has picked up the show for another
Clements in Midtown Manhattan October week. This extended run continues October
15-17. Two of the four performances are 28 through November 1. The public can get
sold out, but the public can still purchase the full schedule and tickets by visiting
tickets to the 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. showings on www.counttotenthemusical.com or calling
Friday, October 16. People who are inter- 212-567-1535.
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everything, falls far, far short of the restructuring every
independent expert agrees we must have if we’re ever
going to get a grip on how we do government in New
Jersey.
On a personal note, I’m sorry to see Committeeman
Tobin go. Even as this was to be his last year, he spoke
about the tragic medical news that has befallen his son,
prompting his immediate retirement. All of us, I’m sure,
extend our heartfelt prayers to him, his son and his entire
family. I believe his departure is a loss for the people of
Washington Township. We have lost an independent voice;
someone who looked beyond partisanship, beyond short
term gain. I know Committeeman Tobin shared my con-
cerns about the structural problems affecting municipali-
ties, including Washington Township. And I believe he
shared my view that decisions made by the Township
Committee should be based not on short term expedience
but on what is in our best long term interest. Example?
Recently, as the Township Committee contemplated a
“fee” on local children who participate in youth sports, the
Committeemen discussed the 29 sports fields in town.
Washington Township spent over $5,000,000.00 (Five mil-
lion dollars) building those fields. Mayor Ken Short dis-
cussed how, years earlier, Committeeman Tobin spoke up
and cautioned his colleagues to take into account and plan
for the substantial annual costs of maintaining those fields.
Yet, in Mr. Short’s own words, “We ignored you.” Yes,
they did. And now we all pay the costs. Some more than
others. Sadly, it isn’t just the sage advice of
Committeeman Tobin that’s been ignored over the years.
The Township Committee has a history of ignoring the vot-
ers, as it did when it built a new town hall and police head-
quarters, even though residents in town had voted against
doing so.
In my own humble opinion, we need people who will
listen to and represent the cares, concerns and will of the
people who live here. We need people who, like Tracy
Tobin, lift their eyes to look beyond the trees so as to see
the forest. People who work for what is in the best long
term interests of the people they represent. After all, 27
years goes by awfully quick, doesn’t it, Tracy?
Send comments to Harlin@HarlinParker.org
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