* * * * * * E C R W S S * * * * * * L o c a l P o s t a l C u s t o m e r Proverbs 3:5 Like Us on Facebook. Scan QR Code U LikeUs, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, was cre- ated to bring together two great countries, Russia and the US, and to achieve the same goal: to choose the most talented American band and give them an opportunity to tour Russia and share their music. This year, out of thousands of applicants from across the country, local Hackettstown, NJ pop rock band Reverse Order has been chosen by the leading professional representatives of the Russian music indus- try, as well as celebrity musicians, as the winners. Reverse Order is a national touring band, who has opened for acts such as the Backstreet Boys and Third Eye Blind. The band was also a semi-finalist on Americas Got Talent. Besides going to Russia, Reverse Order will be tour- ing across the country on a 30 week Anti-bullying tour they created called, Reverse The Trend. Reverse the Trend com- Local Hackettstown Band Reverse Order Tours Russia bines a concert with an assembly, engaging and exciting the students with music they will enjoy. They will be performing at more than 150 schools to speak about bullying and how to overcome in it a safe a posi- tive way, as well as sharing their individual stories of how they were bullied and overcame it. Reverse Order has released several singles and 3 EPs, all of which can be found of Itunes and YouTube. They will be per- forming in 5 cities in Russia from November 24th to December 5th. For more information on their Russia tour, as well as other dates in the US, you may visit ReverseOrderOnline.com. C lare Gavin, a junior at Hackettstown High School and resident of Allamuchy, is working on her Gold Award project, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. Clare has been part of Troop 721 out of Allamuchy since kindergarten Daisies. The following is her explana- tion of the project and a description of what she needs to accomplish her goal: Cinderella's Closet---As the main part of my Gold Award, I will be installing "Cinderellas Closet" in a room at Rutherfurd Hall full of fancy dresses and prom gowns for girls and young women in our surrounding community who can not afford a formal dress during the holiday and prom seasons. I am asking for donations of gently used and CLEAN formal/prom dresses. Also, if you have any acces- sories or shoes that go with the dress that you no longer want, I will be accepting that as well. The girls I hope to be able to help would be middle school age (holiday and 8th grade graduation dances) through high school (proms and holiday dances). If you'd like to donate your dress(es) to the Closet, contact me at cgavin25@gmail.com or 9739700275. You can drop off donations at my house, 33 Sandpiper Drive, but please get in touch with me first. I am also looking for dress racks like the portable kind you might have in a basement or attic for off-season clothes and hangers would also be a generous donation to make Cinderella's Closet as successful as possible. I will announce the dates the Closet will be open in another issue of the Panther and in local papers, but I anticipate it will be open on a date in the first week in December and again in early Spring 2015. Please reach out to me at those contacts if you would like to make an appointment with me to go to the Closet to find a dress. Appointments must be made with me so you can enjoy looking for a dress in Cinderella's Closet with full privacy and confidentiality. Gavin Works on Gold Award Project Page 2, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline JOAN SIRKIS LAVERY, ESQ. 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For more info please call the Shrine Office 908-689-1700, ex. 210, or email: lilshepherds@yahoo.com Children's Program Next Issue Date September 19, 2014 Deadline September 5th Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784 A rea residents are invited to enjoy a day of family-friendly music for the cost of canned food donations that will support the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. Foodstock 2014, organized by Sound of Humanity, Roxbury Recreation, and Roxbury Arts Alliance will take place at Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury, NJ, on August 30, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For less than $10 the cost of four 16 ounce cans of food a family of four can help New Jersey residents who dont have enough to eat and hear eight different bands that are donating their time and talents to support this event, said Larry Salomon who heads Sound of Humanity. All of the canned goods that will be collected will go directly to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, which has over 1,000 partner organizations through- out the state of NJ. Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) distributes more than 40 million pounds of food a year, helping feed more than 900,000 hungry people in the state. Every day, we see hard-working families, struggling seniors and vulnerable children who face hunger, said Julia Kathan, Director of Public Relations and Communications for CFBNJ. Our latest numbers show that there are more than 39,000 people in Morris Country alone including nearly 16,000 chil- dren who dont always know where their next meal is coming from. In some cases, the neighbors who are hav- ing difficulties feeding their families are working, and might not qualify for most forms of public assistance. We recently met a Morris County mother who, like her husband, has a job but cant make ends meet as they try to raise their two young daughters. This womans eyes filled with tears at a local food pantry. She told us, Its simple. Food helps us live, said Kathan. Among the bands that have volunteered to play for Foodstock 2014 are Matt Mead Band (Elizabeth, NJ), The Bent Benjamins (West Chester, PA), and Under a Ton (Roxbury, NJ). Each of these bands will play music that every member of the family can enjoy, said Salomon. Additionally, there will be food vendors on hand so you can buy lunch for the family without having to miss a single note. A few activities for younger kids will also be available, at an extra cost, if your children want to do something else during the festi- val. This event is made possible by the gener- ous support of local businesses: Aires Jewelers, D Lovenbergs Portable Toilet Rentals, Kuiken Brothers, Merry Musicians, PanAVid, The Powder Bar, and ShopRite. FoodStock 2014 Music Festival Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 3 W arren County Community Singers are starting the 2014- 2015 season with a new director and a new childrens chorus director. Hunter Chadeayne, who sany tenor with the Singers for the past few seasons, replaces Bob Riday as director and Mariah Thompson, an alto in the group, takes the helm of the Childrens Chorus of Warren County. Chadeayne teaches music in Quakertown, Pa., and is music director of the Belvidere United Methodist Church. He performs regularly in shows, concerts, cabarets and recitals, most recently in the title role in Will Rogers Follies with the Clinton Area Stage Troupe. He also served as music director of area productions of the shows Legally Blonde and Into the Woods. Calling the Community Singers a gra- cious group of singers, friends and family, Chadeayne said he is humbled, exciting and anxious about taking over for Riday. Thompson teaches music in the Allamuchy Township school district.She conducted the Warren County Sixth Grade All-Star Band in 2011 and has performed in and directed community theater productions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Childrens Chorus performs in the Holiday Concert each year and accept chil- dren 8-years-old and above. Their season starts in early October and a $25 music fee is charged per child, with adjustments for more than one child in the same family. The Community Singers is non-audition group accepts high school students and adults of any age. Registration/music fee is $50. The first practice and the start of regis- tration for the 2014 Fall Semester is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Registration continues each Tuesday in September through Sept. 30. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington. The children rehearse on Tuesdays at 6:30. The winter concert is Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7. Warren County Community Singers is sponsored in part by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. J oin us for lunch on either Wednesday, September 10th or 24th at 12:00 pm in the NEW Musconetcong Grille and learn about independent living at Heath Village. Our independent residents enjoy beautiful 1 and 2-bedroom campus apart- ments, without the burden of home mainte- nance, landscaping and snow-removal we do it for you! You can enjoy meals in one of our four dining venues with our discount- ed meal plans and you have the option of contracting housekeeping services or the extra help you need. We currently have availability and would love to show you around! Call us at 908-684-5009 to save your spot at one of our Village Luncheons! Warren County Singers Announce Change In Staff Village Luncheons! Page 4, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline By Ejvind Boccolini H ackettstown Mayor Maria DiGiovanni said Hackettstown is becoming quite a destination place for patrons who love great food. There are many excellent restaurants in town, and this is why many individuals make the trip from neighboring towns, and beyond, to experience them. This is part of the success that Hackettstown has been enjoying, and it seems to have some good momentum. An event is being held early next month to showcase these fine establishments. The event will highlight what many fans of local fine cuisine already know that Hackettstown offers some stellar restaurants that cannot be topped. The Sept. 8 Autumn LampLight Dinner is being held from 5 9 pm, and is being called a very special dining event. Last week, Mayor DiGiovanni spoke about the upcoming event in a phone interview. It is to be held on a Monday evening, and Hackettstown officials are circulating flyers that invite the public to discover Hackettstowns finest cuisines under a star- lit sky." It is a unique event that will entice local residents who are pondering the idea of checking out some great, local food. The flyers mention that, The fine restaurants of Hackettstown and the Hackettstown BID are presenting the first annual Autumn Lamplight Dinner. Twinkle lights will be in abundance, and the setting will be the Gazebo/Moore Street area. Fine cuisine will be featured from participating restaurants. Tickets can be purchased at any of the participating restaurants and are $50 per person, or $90 per couple. "Save the date," the flyer reads. "It will prove to be the Hackettstown dining event of the year." DiGiovanni said she recently did a rib- bon cutting for TOPO Vietnamese Cuisine, and added that people are really paying attention to what Hackettstown has to offer in the way of its fine food. The town is real- ly being thought of nowadays as a destina- tion. Economically the town is now also a ris- ing force after more difficult times, such as in 2007 and 2008, she said. This is welcomed because it is probably Hackettstown Mayor Speaks About Town's Success, Unique Stores And Fine Restaurants safe to say everyone is hoping they never have to go back to such difficult times as those. If it can be avoided, that would certainly be a great thing. And if the economic cli- mate of the local community can be an uplifting thing, that is great too. Now that things seem to be looking up in Hackettstown, DiGiovanni said the excel- lent restaurants and unique shoppes are all part of the special character of the town, and this is appealing to residents and visitors. They are, in fact, often interested in com- ing back to visit again to see what Hackettstown is all about. This is expected, since the town has such appeal and style that people can be attracted to. And Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Director Jim Sheldon continued on next page Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 5 noted last month that he was excited about the upcoming Autumn Lamplight Dinner event and that it would prove to be a great time for the community. This will only help to further its appeal. And when Hackettstown restaurants par- ticipated in town events in the past, it always seemed to be a hit every time. Local residents already know this and are likely ready to support and enjoy this upcoming event. It will be beneficial for the economic cli- mate of the town, and will be enjoyable for participants. In related news, the 8th Annual Street Fair is also being held in Hackettstown on Sept. 14 and will feature vendors and arti- sans along with hometown businesses. This event as well will offer good times for the community and residents should plan to enjoy and support this event also. continued from previous page Mayor Speaks About Town's Success... O n September 7th at 9:30am, the Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong will hold its yearly out- door worship service, followed by a picnic. The service will include communion. All are welcomed to attend. The church is located at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. For more information call 973-347-0247. O n Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - 3 pm the United Presbyterian Church in Flanders will be holding its annual Apple Festival. . Events include RH Farms Market, Irish Dance, a Rock n Roll Band, Live Auction, bouncy house, picnic food, games, face painting, "Just Two Bucks" Table, and a Pie and Bread Baked Goods Table. Theres fun for the whole family! The church is locat- ed at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders. Community Welcomed to Outdoor Service Apple Festival J oin Stanhope Hose Company #1 And The Stanhope Recreation Commission For A Corned Beef And Cabbage Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6th, 2014, at the Stanhope Fire House on Main Street in Stanhope from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The cost $20 per person in advance and $25 per person at the door if tickets are still available seating is limited. (Free beer, soda, and water) Children under 10 are free and will be served hot dogs and french fries. Irish music for your listening pleasure! Tickets are on sale now through September 1st, 2014. For information or to purchase tickets, please contact: Tammy at 201-602-4970, Mike at 201-207-1231 or Mark at 862-432-0237. Corned Beef And Cabbage Fundraiser! Page 6, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline O ut-of-work individuals looking for employment can take advantage of free occupational training and job search assistance offered by the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board and Employment and Training Services. Donna L. Buchanan, director of program operations for Morris/Sussex/Warren ETS, said the agency has successfully provided job skills training services to area residents for more than 50 years. In this extraordinarily competitive employment market, it is essential that job seekers make an extra effort to stand out from the crowd, Buchanan said. Keeping skills sharp and updating resumes with attained credentials will lead to well-paying jobs in 21st century careers. According to Buchanan, ETS offers eligible job seekers grants of up to $4,000 for training in labor- demand occupations at leading training schools and community colleges, online training, and On-the-Job Training. In addi- tion, training in Microsoft Office applica- tions such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is available at the Morristown One-Stop Career Center. For individuals seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) and Basic Computer instruction, training is available through the Workforce Learning Link, located in the One-Stop Career Center in Randolph. Training eligi- bility is subject to Workforce Investment Act program guidelines. More information on Job Skills Training is available online at www.morrishumanservices.org/skills.asp. Employment Services information is also online at www.morrishumanservices.org/jobs.asp. Individuals can also call 973-285-6880 for information on these and other free training opportunities, or to schedule a training ori- entation. Morris Workforce Agency Announces Free Skills Training for Unemployed Job Seekers Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com Hackettstown Historical Society Meeting & Presentation October 7, 2014 @ 7:30pm American Legion- 494 Willow Grove The Restoration of Shippen Manor Presentation by: Forrest "Woody" Burgener Woody Burgener will speak about the Restoration of the Shippen Manor, the role of the Shippen family in Colonial New Jersey and the New Jersey Frontier Guard Forts of the French and Indian War. Meeting & Presentation are Free Open to the Public Refreshments Following Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 7 E ntertaining, joyous, fun, are just a few words to describe Oktoberfest, the signature event sponsored by the Chester Lions Club presented this year on September 27th and 28th at Chubb Park in Chester. The entry fee is only $6, free to Children under 12. Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. A carnival atmosphere pervades Bavarias biggest party and Chesters Oktoberfest will not be outdone. Authentic German foods including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake and authentic plum cake. The weekend long event will offer non- stop entertainment. The Adlers, a notable German Band will perform familiar German tunes and will be accompanied by spectacular Bavarian dancers in authentic costume. Activities for the more energetic will include Pony Rides, Rock Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, Super Slide, Sand Art, Spin Art and more. A very large selection of Classic cars will also be displayed ranging from the functional Volkswagen to the ele- gant Mercedes or enjoy Face Painting by Bella Faccia Painting. Experience the thrill of auto racing with Funkart Party racing or follow the antics of the funny clown. Enjoyment at every turn. Volunteers from area schools and organ- izations make the Oktoberfest function smoothly every year and this year will be no exception. Community involvement and generous sponsors allow the Chester Lions Club to continue its contributions to numer- ous charities. In previous years the net pro- ceed from the Oktoberfest were donated to such organizations as Soldiers Angels, an organization that supports our service men and women and the Lions Eye Research Foundations ophthalmic surgeons of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey specializing in glaucoma treat- ment as well as area Fire Departments, 1st Aid Squads, Police Departments and Hurricane Sandy Relief. With your support, the Chester Lions Club can continue its effort to help others. Join us for a family fun day, Help us cele- brate our 16th Oktoberfest. For further information contact Phil Savell at 908 879 6543 or visit our website at Chesterlionsclubnj.com. Come Enjoy Oktoberfest Celebration! Page 8, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline T he dawn of a new school year is an exciting time. Kids may not want to say goodbye to days spent lounging by the pool, but such disappointment is often tempered by the prospect of returning to school with friends. For parents, getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating kids to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the following are a handful of ways for parents to get a head start as the school year draws closer. Establish a routine over the last few weeks of summer. Summer vacations typi- cally lack the structure of the school year, and that lack of structure can help kids unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But as sum- mer starts to wind down, parents can begin to reintroduce some structure into their kids' lives to make the transition back to school go more smoothly. Plan morning activities so kids can readjust to waking up early each day. In addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time you typically serve it during the school year so kids' bodies can begin to readjust as well. Take kids along when shopping for school supplies. If you plan to buy your child a new computer or other supplies for the upcoming school year, take him or her along on your shopping trips. Kids who get to choose their supplies might be more excited about returning to school than those youngsters who are given what they need without offering their input. Monitor or assign summer reading. Many students are given summer reading lists to keep their minds sharp over the sum- mer and prepare them for upcoming course- work. Parents should monitor kids' progress on such reading lists and even discuss the books with their kids when possible. Read the books along with them if you think it will help engage them. If kids were not assigned summer reading lists at the end of the school year, assign your own books, rewarding kids when they finish a new book. Kids who read throughout the sum- mer may be more likely to start the school year off on the right foot than those who don't crack a book all summer. Encourage kids to sign up for extracur- ricular activities. Many school-aged athletes get a head start on the new school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this How to Help Kids Transition Back to the Classroom As a new school year draws nearer, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids read- just to the rigors of the classroom. can help kids ease their way back into the school year. But even nonathletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for kids to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 9 J oin the Morris County Historical Society on Thursday, September 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a 1920s Speakeasy Night, an evening celebration of its current exhibit Bottoms Up: Cocktails, Cider, and Civil Rights. The evening fea- tures light refreshments, historically- inspired spirituous beverages, 1920s- themed tours of Acorn Hall, and at 5 p.m., Professor Peter Mabli of Fairleigh Dickinson University is on tap with a lec- ture on the history of whiskey. Bottoms Up: Cocktails, Cider, and Civil Rights follows Morris Countys tavern, hotel, and restaurant culture from the rise of Florham Parks infamous Canary Cottage during Prohibition through to the day Randolphs Saltz Hotel closed its doors. The exhibit looks at a diverse 60 year peri- od from 1918 through 1978 in Morris County that included Prohibition, the devel- opment of African-American taverns, the first LGBT bar in northern New Jersey, and the Jewish culture of the Mount Freedom Borscht Belt resorts. Admission for the 1920s Speakeasy Night is $15 for non-MCHS members, and $8 for MCHS members. For more informa- tion about this special event, please call the Morris County Historical Society at 973- 267-3465. The Society is located at Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. Founded in 1946, the Societys mission is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, promotion, and interpretation of Morris County history through events, programs, exhibits, and preservation advocacy. The Morris County Historical Society is a mem- ber-supported, 501 (c)3 non-profit organi- zation. The MCHS receives operating funds from the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey Historical Commission, and project grant funding from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, The Morris County Heritage Commission, and the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust. The Morris County Historical Society Presents: 1920s Speakeasy Night Page 10, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline A LOHA of Flanders is hosting a fun filled Open House on Sunday, August 24 at their Netcong Center. ALOHA has been helping kids improve their math and language skills since 2006. The enhanced learning experience they pro- vide for youngsters results in an all-around development of the child. To celebrate the joy of learning and being a pioneer in the field of mind math, ALOHA of Flanders is hosting an open house event in their Netcong location. Its a great way for parents and kids to experience what ALOHA has to offer. The fun and edu- cating event will be packed with games, activities, demos, raffles, and exciting prizes. During the Open House, parents and kids will be able to: Learn about various ALOHA programs Meet the teachers Interact with current ALOHA families The courses at ALOHA are designed to give kids the competitive edge in school and they have helped a number of kids across the country and continue to help many more. ALOHA stands for ABACUS Learning of Higher Arithmetic. ALOHA offers both Mind Math and Reading | Writing Program. ALOHA Mind Math is an after school program designed and structured by a panel of experts from the field of Mathematics. The program is imparted by certified and qualified teachers who aim to provide a fun filled and interactive learning environment. Comprehensive Development of both the right and the left brain is what experts rec- ommend in child. Not only does the childs ability to solve mathematical problems improve; with ALOHA the childs attention span, memory, analyzing power, observa- tion, listening and logical reasoning gets enhanced leading to all round development. ALOHAs Reading | Writing program is an after-school, instructor-led program with an emphasis on writing for children from grades 1 to 5. The program goes beyond the kids current school curriculum to foster lit- eracy, providing meaningful opportunities for practice and application. Particular emphasis is placed on phonemic awareness, decoding and reading. The ALOHA Reading | Writing program encourages active learning of these skills by combining reading and writing through journaling, dis- cussing current events, and participation in the ALOHA Reward System. Small group classes ensure that the kid receives step-by- step instruction from a qualified and trained Witness First-Hand What ALOHA Has to Offer Kids teacher. Activities in each session are designed to encourage reading and writing and listening, speaking, and self-evaluation. 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S tuttering is a frustrating and embar- rassing problem for millions of peo- ple, but it can be especially tough on elementary school-age children. Help is available for parents, teachers, and speech- language pathologists at most public libraries in the form of a DVD designed to help school-age children who stutter. Some libraries have an older video version. It's meant to give speech-language pathologists the tools they need to deal with stuttering in this age group, but it also offers good ideas for parents and teachers," said Professor Peter Ramig of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ramig is one of five nationally recognized experts appearing in the DVD produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation. The DVD features students from first through sixth grade, some of whom talk about their experiences with stuttering. They talk openly about the teas- ing they face from classmates and how their stuttering sometimes makes them feel about themselves. "We focus on demonstrating a variety of therapy strategies that are appro- priate in working with children who stut- ter," adds Ramig. He appears in the DVD along with speech-language pathologists Barry Guitar, Ph.D., of the University of Vermont, Hugo H. Gregory, Ph.D., and June Campbell, M.A., of Northwestern University, and Patricia Zebrowski, P.D., of the University of Iowa. These five experts answer questions about stuttering, refute myths and misconceptions, and present examples of therapy sessions showing how stuttering can be reduced. More than three million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people," said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. "Myths such as believing peo- ple who stutter are less intelligent or suffer from psychological problems still persist despite research refuting these erroneous beliefs." The 38-minute DVD, entitled Therapy in Action: The School-age Child Who Stutters, produced by the 67-year-old nonprofit Stuttering Foundation is available free of charge to public libraries nation- wide. Other libraries that will shelve it can contact the Foundation at 1-800-992-9392, e-mail info@stutteringhelp.org, or visit www.stutteringhelp.org or www.tartar- mudez.org. Help for School-age Children Who Stutter is as Close as Your Library Page 12, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline T he Knights of Columbus-Council 5410, based in Flanders, NJ recently awarded scholarships to local high school seniors in the Flanders, Randolph and Chester areas. Recipients were Timothy Iverson- St Lawrence the Martyr Parish- Chester, Jeffrey Noble-St Elizabeth Seton Parish-Flanders, Julienne Manning Caprio- Grandaughter of David Manning (deceased charter member of Council 5410) and Matthew Carle-St Matthew the Apostle Parish-Ironia/Randolph . The Knights of Columbus congratulates each of these deserving high school seniors and wishes each continued success in their future aca- demic careers. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men's fraternal, charitable, bene- ficial and service organization, founded in 1882, with over 1.8 million members world- wide. Knights of Columbus Council 5410 Flanders Scholarship Recipients Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 13 By Elsie Walker T erry Cook thinks of Lead East as a work of art in progress. It is Cooks Appleton Productions of Long Valley that has brought the event, known as the worlds biggest 50s party, to life for 32 years. Each year theres some- thing different for specta- tors to enjoy. Meanwhile, it keeps true to its theme: celebrating the innocence and fun of the 1950s with cars, music, B movies and dance. This year from Wednesday, August 27 through Sunday, Aug. 31st the parking lots of the Parsippany Hilton on Route 10 will turn back the hands of time welcoming 1,800 classic cars, plus inside having a variety of bands and doo wop groups, sock hops, and more. So whats new this year? Mr. Joe Jangles is a one man performer who hails from Detroit. Cook saw him as a street performer in Texas and knew he wanted Jangles for Lead East. I love this guy! said Cook. Cook shared that people will see Jangle every- where from Friday Sunday. Something that Cook has long wanted for Lead East is a Caribbean steel drum band. This year, Lead East has one, in the person of Mustafa Alexander from Brooklyn. Alexander will be playing in the hotel lobby atrium on Saturday and Sunday from 9 11:30am. Teaching the Shag will be Tony and Suzy Eldrith of North Carolina. Shag is similar to the jitter- bug, but a little more com- plicated. It is big in the South, shared Cook. Shag lessons will be given on Friday and Saturday. The showing of B movies at a drive-in in the Hilton parking lot is a Lead East tradition. There will be three B Godzillia movies shown this year. However, it is the first time Lead East is showing a Korean Godzilla movie. Cook shared that it has Godzilla dancing to rock and roll. There will be a variety of vendors and a chance to be an early Santa. Food, toys, collectibles, and auto- motive-themed items and more will be on sale. Also, the Military Transport Association will be set up among the outside vendors in front of the Hilton, col- lecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. All toy donations collected will be delivered to the US Marine Reserve Unit at Picatinny Arsenal. They will be dis- tributed during the holiday Mr. Joe Jangles, a real one-man band, will be strolling around and performing during this year's Lead East. Lead East Brings the 1950s to Parsippany season to needy children in the North Jersey area. Of course, Lead Easts roots is cars..and there will be plenty of them. People from about 22 states will make the trip to the Hilton to show their cars and help add to the 50s atmosphere. Cook has long said that Lead East is a fam- ily event and that is evident by the people who join in the tradition year after year and those just discovering it for the first time. Admission Costs: GENERAL ADMISSION Adults - Thurs or Fri: $15 Adults - Sat or Sun: $22 Jr. & Sr. - Thurs or Fri : $10 Jr. & Sr. - Sat or Sun $15 "Adult" -18 to 65 yrs old "Jr." - 12 to 17 yrs "Sr." - 66 yrs and older "Children" - 11 & under For more information on Lead East, visit its website at https://www.leadeast.net/ Page 14, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 15 I n Awe Foundation, Inc. is a registered US based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organi- zation. Its mission is to encourage, engage, and empower individuals affected by abuse and/or addiction using recovery coaching and counseling to inspire individ- uals and communities towards change through lasting transformation. The foundation provides Enthusiasm in Action through coaching and counsel- ing. This uniquely tailored approach com- bines coaching that compliments counsel- ing provided in one-on-one and intimate group settings. The foundations clients and coaches work together to establish accountability on an on-going basis. This relationship enforces and inspired actions that build confidence and help clients to live purposeful and productive lives. In Awe Foundation has grown greatly since its incorporation in 2011. By 2012 the foundation began acquiring clients and coaches who helped spread its message. By 2013, In Awe Foundation held 16 work- shops at no cost to the surrounding com- munity. This included working with Take Shape for Life - a coach based solution to the problem of obesity in America. The Foundation provides a weekly internet radio show through the Hunterdon Chamber Radio. Speak Up and Step Out brings Inspiration through conversation with famous authors, coaches, politicians, industry experts, and local entrepreneurs who support the foundations mission. Listen every Tuesday from 1pm to 2 pm at: http://www.inawefoundation.org/step-up- and-speak-out-weekly-radio-show/. Currently, In Awe Foundation is plan- ning its fourth annual fundraiser in October 2014 in collaboration with the4 Partnership for a Drug Free NJ featuring top talent in the industry, and teaming up with local talent Police Commissioner Brian Swingle and Ruth Altamura-Roll, MA.NCC, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Future plans for webinars on Anger Management as well as in person Anger Management Groups to be offered to the community. Ultimately the vision of the foundation is to have a physical facility known as a Coaching Center. This Coaching Center will provide for 18 months of services to include counseling and recovery coaching and leadership life skills, along with legal, medical, technology skills. Recovery Life Coach, Founder/President of In Awe Foundation, Meena Singh was awarded the Woman of Outstanding Leadership in Personal Development in May 2013 by the International Womens Leadership Association in New York. Ms. Singh creat- ed In Awe Foundation after her own strug- gles with abuse and addiction. Read her full story Face Your Fears, at: http://www.inawefoundation.org/meena- singh/. The foundation is currently operating solely from donations, interns, and volun- teers. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated to help the foundation further its cause and vision. To support the In Awe Foundation and its work through donations or volunteering, visit at: http://www.inawefoundation.org/contribu- tions/ or www.gofundme.com/332r8k. For more information about In Awe Foundation, visit: http://www.inawefoun- dation.org. To contact In Awe Foundation, call: (973) 440-8427 or e-mail: Info@InAweFoundation.org. An Awesome Story of Success Page 16, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline F ollowing his recent first-place award from the Pocono Arts Council, Dr. James Gwynne, professor of visual arts at County College of Morris (CCM), now has had one of his paintings selected for exhibition at the 15th Annual Wills Creek Survey in Maryland. Selected for that exhibition is his painting As One, an imaginative transparent combination of male and female nudes. The Wills Creek Survey is a juried art exhibition open to contemporary visual artists from across the United States. This years exhibition takes place September 13 October 10 at the Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, MD. More than $5,000 in awards will be pre- sented to artists during the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on September 13. In May, Gwynne, of East Stroudsburg, PA, was present- ed with the first-place award in the Pocono Arts Councils Members Exhibition for his painting Delicate Sky. Four of his paintings also were chosen for the annual juried Westmoreland Art Nationals, which took place in July. Those entries consisted of a series of paintings of tele- phone poles, titled After the Storm, Evening Fog with Telephone Pole, Evening Pole Silhouettes and Telephone Pole at Sunset. A consistent award-winner, Gwynne has gained wide recognition for his paintings including Best in Show at the Westmoreland Art Nationals. Gwynne joined the CCM faculty in 1972. He also has taught at The College of Wooster and Centenary College. He earned his B.A. from The College of Wooster, his M.A. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from New York University. His work has been exhibited in more CCM Professors Artwork Gains Entrance to Yet Another Exhibition Honor is One of Several Presented to Dr. James Gwynne This Year County College of Morris Professor James Gwynne has had his painting As One selected for the 2014 Wills Creek Survey Exhibition in Maryland. than 300 shows and is represented in many private, corpo- rate and public collections, including the New Jersey State Museum and Pennsylvania State Museum. To view his work, go to www.absolutearts.com/portfo- lios/j/jgwynne/. T he foods a person eats can increase his or her risk of developing various types of cancer. Sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate are widely used as preservatives, antimicrobial agents, colorings, and flavorings in cured meats and many other products. Nitrates and nitrites are commonly found in hot dogs and lunch meats. Once they are consumed, nitrates turn into nitrites in the digestive sys- tem, and it is believed that nitrites react with certain bodily chemicals and turn into cancer-causing carcinogens known as nitrosamines. Green, leafy vegetables and root vegeta- bles contain naturally occurring nitrites as well. However, it is believed that nitrites in vegetables do not have the same effect on the body as artifically added ones, so the benefits of eating vegetables outweigh these risks. But avoiding nitrites does not mean people have to give up their favorite foods. Many types of bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and other foods now come in nitrite-free varieties, which is possible byusing salt, vinegar and sugar rather than sodium nitrite to cure the meat. Did You Know? Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 17 Womens Wash, Cut & Style $5 OFF One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. 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In order to fill these vacancies, people need to be trained and certified. But what happens if someone is unable to afford tuition for training courses or make future loan payments? Since 2011, County College of Morris (CCM) has helped individuals start a career in health care by providing no-cost training through the Health Professions Pathways Grant. This grant was developed specifically to help recipi- ents of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance or other low-income individuals who qualify, by reducing financial and other barriers to educa- tion and training in a wide-range of health care occupations. The Pathways Program is literally changing lives. To date, more than 300 students have participated in the grant program at CCM. Students have told us that they went from a job they hated to a career they love. Many have said they would not have been able to obtain this training with- out the program because they never would have been able to afford tuition. CCM recognizes that the cost of tuition is not the only financial barrier for many individuals in their pursuit of education and job training. In addition, funding for related expenses, such as transportation, tutoring, books, uniforms, study guides, exam and license fees and even child care may be provided through subsidies. We understand the challenges of making a change and work to help applicants and students through the process. The college has specially trained staff to assist individuals along the way, from determining whether they are eligible to selecting courses and finding jobs. We have regular pre- application information sessions at CCMs main campus that are free to attend. Classes and on-site training are held at CCM, Morris County School of Technology, Morristown Medical Center and at Saint Clares Hospital. CCM offers training for a wide range of health care jobs from Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides to Certified Medical Coding, Billing Specialists and Dental Radiographic Technicians. Programs vary in length from three weeks up to a year, depending on the field of study. To inform people about the program, CCM is working with nonprofits, health care facilities and other local resources. Our employer partnerships are key to helping our students find employment opportunities. Local hospitals, long-term care facilities, and local medical practice groups know CCM and the top level training we provide, so they have come to expect that the students certified through the Pathways Grant program will be successful members of their staff. We know that people in Morris County impacted by the economic downturn or other circumstances need help find- ing good jobs, so the Pathways Grant Program, offered through the Northern NJ Health Professions Consortium (NNJHPC), is an important piece of addressing these needs. Consortiums like the NNJHPC are a model for how com- munity colleges can work together to better identify eco- nomic growth areas, form partnerships with local employ- ers, assist applicants with the training necessary to become employable within the health care industry. Our participa- tion in the consortium has allowed us to be an integral local resource by expanding our reach across northern New Jersey to partner with county, state, federal and various human services organizations. We are an intermediary between available jobs and our students who want to pursue or improve their careers. In its Ready to Work report, the Obama Administration noted they will work with leaders in [high growth] industries to promote partnerships between educa- tion and workforce institutions in order to create training programs that help Americans succeed in these growing fields. CCM is doing just that right here in Morris County and the Pathways Grant is allowing us to help others pursue their dreams. There are still many grants available. To learn more about the program and eligibility requirements con- tact CCM at 973-328-2490 or visit www.ccm.edu/health- grant. CCM Helps Provide Tuition-free Training to Fill Health Care Jobs Page 18, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 19 C ome one, come all, to the 1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival with farm animals, wagon rides around the farm, live music, a variety of tasty food offerings at concession stands, tours of the farmers home and the Foster mansion, Charleston dance lessons, wood- burning stove cooking and demos, old fash- ioned games, and so much more! Join the thousands of visitors who come each year to this spectacular recreated country fair at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township. On Sunday, September 14, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., visit all the farm animals, includ- ing the Belgian draft horses, Jersey dairy cows, chicken, sheep, and pigs, take a wagon ride or a spin in an antique automo- bile around the farm. Enjoy live music of the Long Hill String Band, and meet a sidesaddle rider as she explains horse shows at a typical country fair. Lend a hand cider pressing, brush the Jersey cows, crack the corn to feed the chickens, and milk our wooden cow, Woody. View authentic farm activities, such as blacksmithing, an antique gasoline engine demonstration, and learn all about beekeeping and honey. Visit the authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm foreman once lived, and compare it to the 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, The Willows, once home to the Foster family, the previous owners of Fosterfields. No country fair would be complete with- out fine examples of hand crafts, baked, canned and preserved goods, and floral and vegetable displays. There is so much more to enjoy! Special event fees are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children ages 4 16, and $4 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members, with a current member- ship. For more information, please call
1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival! T he Chatham Community Band-Jazz Ensemble, is an all- volunteer organ- ization dedicated to preserving clas- sic jazz, big band and swing music. The jazz ensemble performs at local venues includ- ing the Methany Center in Peapack, Franciscan Oaks in Denville, and the annu- al Fishawack Community Day in Chatham. For more information on the band, visit www.ccb-jazz.org. Instrumental musicians, interested in joining the band should contact the director, George Estes at 973-326-8982 or email at geestes@optonline.net for more information. Local Jazz Ensemble Keeps Classic Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music Alive Next Issue Date September 19, 2014 Deadline Septeber 5th Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784 Page 20, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline PIZZA & SUB Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 9/30/14 1 Lg. 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Soda $ 26.95 After School Peanut Butter Apple Pie Recipe contributed by winner Alisa L., Midwest region Servings: 8 pieces Prepared pie crust Chopped peanuts (optional) Filling: 7 apples, peeled cored and sliced 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice Crumble: 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour Place crust in 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges. Use dried beans to weigh down bottom. Bake crust for 1015 minutes, or until crust is light- ly browned. Mix all filling ingredients together and put in crust. Using hands, mix crumble ingredients until in pea-sized pieces. Top apples with crumble. Dont worry if sky high, apples will cook down and pie will be perfectly propor- tioned. Bake at 350F for 4050 minutes. Keep edges covered with foil until last 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts. Easy PB & J Breakfast Tarts Recipe contributed by winner Susan M., West region, Servings: 8 tarts 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 6 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup shortening 6 tablespoons peanut butter plus 4 heaping teaspoons for filling (1/2 teaspoon per tart) 1/2 cup cold water 5 tablespoons jam (strawberry works well) Drizzle option 1: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon jam 1 tablespoon milk Drizzle option 2: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract, optional 1 tablespoon milk Preheat oven to 350F. In medium bowl mix together flours, sugar and sea salt. continued on next page Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 21 $25 or more check Limit 1 per table. Cannot be combined with Prixe Fixe or any other coupons. Not valid on Holidays. 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Drizzle over cooled tarts. Note: This pastry is very user-friendly and delicate. Freeze tarts up to one month and defrost at room temperature before serving. Nutty Jalapeno-Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe contributed by winner Lori M., Southwest region Servings: 12 peppers 12 large jalapeno peppers, split open (not all the way through) and seeded 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 13-ounce package cooked bacon pieces 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup crushed cornflakes Preheat oven to 350F. Place peppers in medium bowl and cover with boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry. In medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, chicken, bacon and cheese. Fill each jalapeno with mixture. Smear each pepper with a little mayonnaise and roll in cornflakes in shallow dish to cover. Place jalapeno on non-stick baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 1520 minutes. continued from previous page Page 22, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Oil & Filter Change Buy 4, Get 5th FREE Most Cars Up to 5 qts. Expires 9/30/14 $ 21 95 $ 79 95 Transmission Service/Flush Plus Fluid COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS Brakes Tune Ups Computer Diagnostics All Types of Repairs Most Cars. Expires 9/30/14 $ 100 OFF Expires 9/30/14 Most Cars. Expires 9/30/14 OPEN SATURDAY 9am-2pm Air Conditioning Service $69.95 Expires 9/30/14 WE WILL REMOVE YOUR OLD OR JUNK CARS! Complete Transmission Overhaul A/C Service & Leak Check $ 75 95 Ready For Summer? (+ Refrigerant) T he Blood Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) is appealing to all eligible blood donors and the community at large for help with the current blood supply. Current inventories are at dangerously low levels and less than half a day supply is avail- able for NJ hospitals and patients. Summer collections are usually slower than normal but this year the State Health Department is reporting a 12% reduction in collections from last year state wide. This has created a deple- tion of readily available blood products for hospitals and trauma centers. Our first major objective is to make sure the blood is ready when patients are in need and given our cur- rent inventory levels, we are urging the pub- lic to respond stated Tina Ilao, President and CEO for the blood center. Demand continues to outpace collections and BCNJ is asking the public for their help in replenishing the cur- rent blood supply. Anyone 17 years or older, in general good health and who has not donat- ed in the past 56 days are asked to consider blood donation at this time. The Blood Center of New Jersey requests that you visit their web site at www.bloodnj.org to find a donation site nearest you. In addition, dona- tion centers are located in Parsippany and West Orange to help with your donation. Blood center officials note that each unit of blood donated is broken down into several components including platelets, plasma, and red cells, so one donation can save up to three lives. The donation process is safe and simple. Donors are first asked medical history ques- tions and given a mini-health check, includ- ing pulse, blood pressure, and iron level. The actual donation of blood takes just 5 to 7 min- utes, and then the donor is given a snack and juice. The entire process generally takes under one hour. Donors will receive a free cholesterol screening. 16 year olds can donate with a consent form signed by accompanying parent/guardian, weight 120 pounds and be in general good health. There is no upper age limit for donors provided they meet health requirements. Donors should bring a signed or picture form of identification and know their S.S. #. Please eat a meal one hour before donating and drink plenty of water. For those who have recently traveled out- side of the United States and for other eligi- bility questions, please call the blood center at 973-676-4700, ext. 132. If you require any additional information, please call 1-800-652-5663, during regular business hours. Blood Supply Dangerously Low Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 23 By Joe Klock, Sr. S pontaneous droppings gleaned from bottom of the Inspirational Bird Cage: When NASA's robot, CURIOSITY, explored the sur- face of the planet Mars, it reportedly found no evidence of ESPN, empty beer cans or pornography, proving that our astronauts were, indeed, the first men to have visited there. A word to the wise is usually unnecessary. RUDYARD KIPLING REVISED: "If you can fill each unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the world and everything that's in it, And a heart attack before you're fifty-one." Politics is the modern American art of getting money from the rich and votes from the poor by promising to insu- late each group from the greedy, self-serving goals of the other. Roseanne Barr and others like her exhibit a touch of crass. Too many cooks tend to make far more dirty pots and pans than does one cook who is working without assistance. Few things spotlight the illogic of American politics more clearly than the selection of our Vice presidential can- didates. After millions of dollars are spent in primary elec- tions, the choice of our second-in-command is left, entirely and arbitrarily, in the hands of the successful candidate, with no input whatever from the electorate. Why not, one wonders, bestow that honor on the second choice of the nominee's party? This would seem to be a better idea than anointing the hand-picked, politically expedient and often Chips Off The Old Klock feckless nominee of the front runner. How come words of wisdom are so often in conflict? E.g., "Haste makes waste" and "He who hesitates is lost." Query concerning a respected old saying: If beauty is, in fact, only skin deep, just what are we looking for: Glamorous guts? Cute kidneys? Lovely livers? Why do my children's birthdays make me feel older than my own do? Tell me how come we tend to be so apprehensive about tearing off those "Do Not Remove" tags from new pillows, blankets and mattresses? Like, what's the worst they can do to us if we get caught in the act or are later ratted out by a hostile bedmate? You can succeed as a parent by simply making your children feel safe, guided, wanted, loved and worthwhile. Most of the other merit badges and demerits are likely to befall you accidentally. Give your pets and your kids everything they want and you'll probably end up with good pets and troublesome kids.. Always leave people you love with warm words each and every time you part company with them; it might well be the last time you'll ever see them in this world. Rather frequently, people who say that something can't be done are interrupted by other people who are actually doing it. Leisure, praise and rewards are best enjoyed when they have been really earned. By and large, as long as you feel reasonably good, older tends to be more gratifying than younger. Have you ever noticed that the things you love to do are the things that you do best? It makes little or no sense to expect that our children will listen to our advice and ignore the conflicting examples we set for them. The best way to enjoy your children is to love them for what they are, rather than thinking about what you'd like them to be or what they might have become. A good goal in life is to be all that you can be that you WANT to be; chances are slim-to-none-that you'll ever be more than that. Most people really want advice for the same reason that drunks want lampposts - for support, rather than for illumi- nation. Most people who are fond of saying that money isn't everything usually have more than enough of it. PARODY ON BARBRA STREISAND'S HIT SONG, "PEOPLE:" "Peepholes, people who use peepholes, are the yucki- est people in the world. Through your curtains, they're peeking through your curtains, Skulking about outside, ogling your backside, Acting more like creeples than peo- ples. (Granted, the foregoing opusette needs work. Collaborators will be welcomed and royalties shared equi- tably.) A SENSIBLE RULE TO FOLLOW: Don't speak - never utter a syllable - unless and until you are absolutely sure that the sounds you make will be an improvement over the silence you will irreversibly destroy. ON PREDICTIONS: It's almost a sucker bet that the future will arrive with a surprised look on its face. Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr. (joeklock@aol.com) winters in Key Largo and Coral Gables, Florida and summers in New Hampshire. More of his "Klockwork" can be found at www.joeklock.com. Page 24, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline A uthors Diana Drew and Robert Grayson took an inspiring sojourn as they wrote the new book "Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts" (Jewish Lights Publishing). Exploring the intriguing stories behind each of the book's 30 Jewish fabric craft projects from throughout the United States and Israel, the authors redis- covered many of the Jewish traditions underlying hand- made fabric crafts. Members of the Temple Hatikvah Sisterhood will retrace the steps the authors took on the way to this spiritual awak- ening on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 9:45 a.m., at the Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast, at the synagogue, 58 Pleasant Hill Road, in Flanders. The Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast is free and open to the pub- lic. In a special talk, titled "Jewish Threads: Crafting a Jewish Life," the authors will discuss the spiritual journey they took in writing the book and the Jewish traditions that suffuse these crafts. Jewish cultural heritage will come to life through the stories of these fine handcrafted pieces. As part of this special event, attendees will have a chance to hand-sew Feelie Hearts for grieving children. These small, stuffed fleece hearts, which are given to chil- dren who have suffered a terrible loss, are donated to organ- izations both in the United States and in Israel. Deep-rooted, spiritual inspirations and religious convic- tions about life and death, peace and war, birth, marriage, healing, family life, holidays, new beginnings, and how those beliefs influence the work of fabric artists--all are interwoven into the fabric of "Jewish Threads," which takes readers on a journey of sacred creativity. The book presents an array of fabric craft projects, plus the backstory behind each of the pieces featured in the book--how and why they Authors to Speak at Temple Hatikvah Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast were made and what sparked the idea for each one. Among the projects spotlighted in the book are tallitot (Jewish prayer shawls) and Torah mantles, shulchan (lectern) covers for the synagogue, Purim puppets, a knit seder plate, an apples & honey Rosh Hashanah challah cover, a ChanuCats quilt for Chanukah, and many more. A section titled "Inspirations" includes stories of five more projects that inspired the authors to write the book, including a quilted chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy), cre- ated collaboratively by members of National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, of which Drew serves as co-president. Grayson, a prize-winning former daily newspaper reporter and magazine writer, writes books for young adults. Says Drew, an award-winning writer and book editor, " 'Jewish Threads' brings together the disparate threads of my own life--Judaism and Jewish observance, sewing and knit- ting, writing and editing--while stitching together the inspiring stories of fabric artists from throughout the United States and Israel. Collectively, these personal stories, and the projects that spring from them, form a patchwork of modern-day Jewish life. The part introductions, written by Robert Grayson, place these crafts in historical perspective, with tales from the Jewish tradition that give these fabric crafts added resonance today." For further information about the Temple Hatikvah Sisterhood Membership Kickoff Breakfast, contact cmarge88@yahoo.com. O n Sunday, October 19, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown, NJ presents its second biennial Historic District House Tour, sponsored by Millea Bros. Auctions+Appraisals. Participants will have the opportunity to visit eight historic properties seven private homes and 1810 Macculloch Hall in one of Morristowns most prestigious Historic Districts, all within walking distance. Tickets are available online at maccullochhall.org, $40 in advance. Beginning September 2, tickets will also be available at the Museum, and from local retailers: Lauren B. (Morristown), Suzis (Morristown), British Home Emporium (Madison), Garden Cottage (Bernardsville), Laura Claire (Bernardsville). On October 19, tickets will be available only at the Museum ($45 for event-day sales). Funds raised from the tour help support the Museums oper- ations, its public and educational programs, and the preser- vation and maintenance of its historic building and grounds. Additional information about the Historic District House Tour is available at maccullochhall.org. Historic District House Tour: A Walk through Time Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, August 2014, Page 25 by Michele Guttenberger T homas Edison could also be called the founding father of modern day insomnia. The electric light bulb has changed mankinds sleeping habits forever. We are no longer influenced by natures schedule but our own regulated sleeping schedule. Edison took advantage of his own new manmade daylight schedule to become a well known insomniac. But, he was not alone in his insomnia. Recently discovered records show the unimaginable work timetable he had with his team of 7 lab assistants that fol- lowed his same condensed sleeping schedule. They jokingly called themselves The Insomnia Squad. They were a group of driven experimenters Edison selected in 1912. They reached the hallmark of project commitment when they intently worked for five weeks both day and night to arrive at a solution Edison was obsessed in finding. His focus was on the Diamond Disc record. There was a million dollar inventory of phonographs sitting in ware- houses but no records for them. He was in a predicament because there were still bugs to be worked out in the man- ufacturing process of the Diamond Disc record before it could be brought to market. Edison was known for his insomnia but never to this extent where it continued for weeks on end accompanied with a team. His wife Mina would check up on him when his laboratory work called him away from his home life for too long a period. This kept him from falling into extreme sleep deprivation and physical neglect. She even placed a bed in the lab library so he could get some bed rest. However, Mina was not there to control this notorious 1912 insomnia marathon. Mina had unexpectedly rushed to Akron, Ohio, to tend to her dying mother. This allowed Edison to continue his work without any regulated controls in his sleeping schedule and also driving his team to work around the clock along with him. Thomas Edison never slept a long restful night. If he was intent on a project, his schedule was to work on it until he was tired and then he'd lie down to sleep. He claimed that when he awoke from these short sleeping intervals he was refreshed and ready for work. Mostly, Edison believed in the 15 minute cat naps that he often did seating at his lab desk chair. Napping in a sitting position at the office desk made it hard for his employees to tell if their boss was deep in thought or napping. Edison said he personally enjoyed working 18 hours with short catnaps each day and an aver- age of four to five hours of sleep per night. According to Edison Most people overeat 100 percent, and oversleep 100 percent, because they like it. That extra 100 percent makes them unhealthy and inefficient." Most of Edisons team were enthusiastic about their work and felt honored working on these revolutionary proj- ects with their famous team leader. There were relaxing fun moments too. His lab had a pipe organ, Edison played it after completing their work and his assistants would have a sing along. Edison had the ability to inspire his assistants and gain their loyalty and dedication by working hard alongside them and joined them in the camaraderie of unwinding occasions together too. When a new employee Thomas Edison Was Famous for His Insomnia and Had a Team of Insomniacs Too asked him if there were any work rules, Edison replied "There aint no rules around here. Were trying to accom- plish something." You can visit the laboratory where he averaged 18 hour work days and see the bed his wife Mina placed in the Laboratory Library. Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm Page 26, August 2014, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline T his is Allie (aka: Peppers Mom) from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is a sweet, lov- ing young lady, approxi- mately 2 years old. She was rescued off the streets of East Orange. Battling for food and a safe shelter to birth her kittens, she lost her left eye, but you'd never know it by her personality since she doesn't let that dis- ability affect her demeanor. Allie must have had a fami- ly at one time because she absolutely adores people and kids. She lets you hold her, carry her and pet her. She is so sweet that she even adopted an orphan kit- ten to be part of her litter. If you are looking for a great family pet, please adopt Allie. Allie should go to a family with no dogs. To read more about Allie, and T his is Brody Spikes from Eleventh Hour Rescue. If you are looking for a snuggle bug of a dog with a sweet soul and adoring eyes, Brody Spikes is your boy and will delight you endlessly. He is a 5 year old, Boxer mix who truly loves life and can entertain himself for hours running in the yard and tossing balls around. Brody is currently living in a home with other dogs and is very playful and affectionate. Brody is both house and crate trained. He loves his toys and his treats but prefers not to share with his canine siblings. Although Brody Spikes likes all people he especial- ly loves women. He came from an abusive situation and suffered dearly at the hands of his male owner. His ear is permanently dam- aged from beatings he received. Once he learns to to complete an application to adopt her, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865. Allie Needs A Good Home! Brody Is Ready to Be Adopted! trust and truly believes he is safe he will develop bonds with men who have patience in understanding and work- ing with his fear. Because of his past experiences Brody Spikes would do best in a home with other gentle souls both canine and human. To read more about Brody Spikes, or to see all of the adoptable pets, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865. 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