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November 2014
Drew D. Lacouture Awarded Rank of Eagle Scout
rew D. Lacouture, was awarded the rank of Eagle

Scout at a Court of Honor Ceremony at St. James
Episcopal Church, Hackettstown on Sunday
October 12th. The ceremony was attended by Drews family, friends, fellow scouts and community leaders.
The Invocation at the Court of Honor was given by
Elizabeth Myers, Priest at St James Church. First Class
scout Steven Egan served as Master of Ceremonies.
Drew began his scout career in 2003, joining Cub Scout
Pack 164 as a Tiger Cub. He continued with Cub Scouts
through the Wolf, Bear and Webelos ranks, and earned the
Arrow of Light, Cub Scouts highest honor, in 2008. That
same year, Drew crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 416 of
Independence Township, sponsored by the Methodist
Mens Group of Trinity United Methodist Church,

Hackettstown.
Drew served as Senior Patrol Leader for two consecutive
years. In his post he provided leadership and taught scouts
at all age and skill levels. He took particular interest in
helping younger scouts become leaders themselves.
Over the course of his scout career, Drew attended over
50 year-round campouts. In the summer of 2012, he traveled cross county with nine scouts and two leaders from
Troop 416 for 29 days, visiting national sites and trekking
for two weeks in the back county of the Philmont Scout
Reservation in New Mexico. Drew was accepted into the
Order of the Arrow, Scoutings National Honor Society in
May 2013.
Drew earned 22 merit badges including Camping,
Canoeing, Citizenship In The World, Citizenship in the
Nation, Citizenship In The World, Communications,
Cooking, Environmental Science, Family Life, Finger
Printing, First Aid, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Mammal Study,
Music, Nature, Personal Fitness, Personal Management,
Photography, Rowing, Swimming and Weather.
Drews Eagle Scout project entailed planning, funding
and construction of a large storage shed at the Hackettstown
Community Pool complex. The shed was constructed over
five weeks in the spring of 2014 with the help of 23 work-
Drew D. Lacouture
ers including scouts, parents, and other volunteers. It was

completed in time for pool season. The shed is used to store
safety equipment for life guards, as well as equipment for
the Hackettstown Hurricanes Swim Team.
Special guest speakers included Warren County
Freeholder Richard D. Gardner and New Jersey
continued on page 2
MJ Media Prepares for Holiday Season by

Sponsoring Toy/Clothing Drive
by Joseph Stanley Kurp Jr.

ith Thanksgiving
and the holiday
season
right
around the corner, families
are looking to prepare for
the holidays in many ways
possible whether it involves
holiday shopping, preparing
festive meals, or making
travel arrangements to visit

family in state or across the
country.
Although those are many
things people look forward
to at this time, another thing
people should think about
this holiday season involves
giving back to the community, especially those in
need of food, clothing, toys,

etc. To do so, the publishers
of MJ Media, the company
responsible for the Black
River News as well as seven
other publications will be
holding a holiday toy and
clothing drive now until
December 15th.
MJ Media, lead by hus-
band and wife publishing

team, Joe Nicastro and
Mary Lalama, will be holding their first annual holiday
toy and clothing drive as the
company.
I raised three children
on my own and I know the
struggles and hardships
continued page 4
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Breakfast with Santa

at Allamuchy Fire
he
Allamuchy
Fire
Department will hold its
annual Santa Breakfast
from 8am-11am on Sunday,
December 14th at the
Allamuchy Firehouse on
Alphano Road.
Entry fee: adults are $8, children 6-13 are $5, and children 5
and younger are free.
Breakfast will include

pancakes, French toast,
scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, cereal,
juice, coffee and more!
Santa Clause will be
available throughout the
breakfast handing out
candy canes, and for kids
to take pictures with.
E/MAX House Values 4 of

Hackettstown will be collecting
Toys for Tots from November 1
through December 14. The mission of the
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys
each year, and distribute those toys as
Christmas gifts to needy children in the
community.
Donations of a new, unwrapped toy can

be brought to the offices of RE/MAX House
Values 4 located at 1585 Route 517, in the
Panther Valley Mall. Donations can be
dropped off weekdays and weekends from
9am to 6pm. If you have any questions,
please contact Denise Scafati at 908-8521333.
JOAN SIRKIS LAVERY, ESQ.

IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 25 YEARS
Eagle Scout...
continued from front page
Assemblyman John DiMaio, each of whom
presented Drew with certificates.
Mr.
Chip Cochran of Cochran Funeral Home
presented Drew with two engraved plaques
to mount on the shed to commemorate
Drews accomplishment and to inspire
other scouts and young people to contribute
back to their community.
After the presentation of the Eagle pin,
neckerchief and slide to Drew by his parents David and Kathy Lacouture, Drew
spoke to the younger scouts in attendance
RE/MAX House Values Collecting

for Toys for Tots
encouraging them not to give up their

dreams of becoming Eagle Scouts.
Afterwards, Drew presented mentor pins to
Thomas Willie Williams, Troop 416
Scoutmaster; Patricia Hawkins, Troop 416
Assistant Scoutmaster and Mr. Steven
Egan, Eagle Project mentor.
The
Benediction and closing blessing was
given by Drews grandfather, RC Deacon
Roger Lacouture.
Currently a Senior at Hackettstown
High School, Drew plans to study education after graduation.
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Toy/Clothing Drive...
continued from front page
families face and I want to encourage people
to give back to those in need now, stated
Mary Lalama.
Joe Nicastro, a Mt. Olive Township
Councilman said that being involved in the
community, I always try to help where I can.
My wife had the idea of helping the local
residents through a promotion in our newspapers. Nicastro continued There are so many
needy people right here in our own communities. Anything we can do to help.
As MJMedia holds this clothing and toy
drive, they are looking for people to donate
new unwrapped toys, as well as new clothing
including t-shirts, socks, pants, and winter
necessities such as hats, coats, gloves, and
scarves (sizes ranging from newborn to 14
year olds). Gift cards will also be accepted.
Please drop off all donations to the following locations.
MJ Media, 5 Vista Street, Flanders NJ
07836 (There will be a bin by front door)
Weis Supermarkets, Rt. 206, Flanders
(drop off at the courtesy counter)
Route 46 Chevy- 412 Route. 46, Budd
Lake
Budd Lake Bagels -141 Route 46, Budd
Lake
Mt. Olive Bagels - 135 Route 46 East,
Paramount Plaza, Budd Lake
Fanucci's - 134 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt. 46

E.), Netcong
Red Dot Firearms 22 Main Street,
Stanhope
Bob and Perrys Diner, 30 Hopatchung
Rd., Hopatcong
Charmoy Dental, 924 Route 10 West,
Randolph
Philly Pretzel - 150 Mountain Ave,
Hackettstown
( 3 FREE Pretzels when you drop off)
Hackettstown Honda - 48 Route 46,
Hackettstown
Motion Kia - 379 Route 46, Hackettstown
HomeTown Hardware - 234 Main Street,
Hackettstown
Elements in Message - 170 Route206,
Chester
Fresco Mexican 137 E. Main Street,
Chester
JC Riess Optician - 25 South St,
Morristown
Global Home 31 Washington St.,
Morristown
For additional information regarding this toy
drive or to ask for a list of businesses involved,
call mary on her cell phone at (973)-768-1815
or email her at mary.lamala@gmail.com, she
will be able to help with any of your needs as
well as comply a list of children and gifts they
want for the holiday.
Local Expert Shows NJ Parents

How To Get The Most Money For
Their Childrens College Education
ew Jersey parents suffering with

finding ways to pay for their childrens college education can finally get the solutions to their college funding
problems.
Most families who earn $75,000 or more
and own a home assume they are not eligible for financial aid. However, most families with income over $100,000 are actually eligible for some types of need based
financial aid. They simply need to know
how to get their fair share.
According to Newell, there are several
easy things parents can do to substantially
increase the amount of money they get
from colleges. For example, There are
several schools that historically give better
financial aid packages than others, says
Newell. If families do proper income and
asset planning before filling out the forms,
they can increase eligibility by thousands of
dollars.
Newell offers a few simple tips to parents with college funding problems. If a
parent has only half an hour to end their

college funding problems, I would suggest
the following:
1. Make sure they do not over-value
their home on the financial aid forms
2. Try not to save money in the childs
name as it weighs more heavily than the
parents savings
3. Dont be afraid to negotiate with a
college for a better financial aid package.
Newell offers New Jersey parents with
college funding problems a free booklet
that explains the 9 most common college
funding problems and solutions. Free
copies will be distributed at the seminar
listed below.
Mr. Newell will be conducting a free
one-hour seminar for parents of college
bound high school juniors and seniors at the
following location: Washington Township
Public Library on Tuesday, November 25th,
2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Reservation only! Seating is limited.
Reserve your seat today by calling toll free
1-800-928-8464.
Local CrossFit Gym Gives Free Gobbler

WODler Workouts November 26th - 29th
To Help Feed The Hungry
ust bring a can of food and you can

workout at Box Fitness powered by
Hackettstown CrossFit the leader in fitness from November 26-29 for free.
Benjamin Krymis, of , Box Fitness calls
them Gobbler WODler because they burn
off those monstrous calories we all consume
on Thanksgiving and WOD is workout of
the day.
Were planning on making this an annual tradition here, says Krymis, because
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful family
and friends holiday, and a time to show our
appreciation for all we have, especially our
health.
Box Fitness is open to all Hackettstown
Area residents and their family and friends
on November 26-29 for our classes from
5:30 am to 8:00 pm. The cost of admission
is just one can of food (preferably vegetables), otherwise its completely free to
everyone who wants a great workout with
fun people.
All that we ask is that folks register in

advance by emailing us at www.hackettstowncrossfit.com/upcoming-events/ or
calling 908-979-8979 so we can be sure we
have enough equipment on hand to accommodate everyone, says Krymis. CrossFit
is perfect for all folks regardless of age or
fitness level we make everyone feel welcome and customize the workouts so everybody gets what they need.
Box Fitness Hackettstown CrossFit's
Gobbler WODler Workouts will be held at
200A Valentine St. Hackettstown NJ, right
by the train station.
We anticipate a great turnout because
folks enjoy working out with family, friends
and friendly people. And because were
supporting a great cause. Its a great way
for us to give thanks for our health, our families, friends and good fortune, and help others who are less fortunate at the same time,
explains Krymis.
Next Issue Date December 16, 2014

Deadline December 3rd
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
Tiger Marching Band Alumni Get Engaged On Morrison Field
By Ejvind Boccolini
ou'd think it was Valentine's Day
due to the romantic vibe in
Hackettstown.
Two Hackettstown High School graduates, David Roome and Kelly DiFranco, got
engaged at Morrison Field in late October
during a Tiger Marching Band rehearsal.
David Roome and Kelly DiFranco, who are
also former marching band members at the
high school, will set a date for their wedding soon.
Roome, a 95 graduate, and DiFranco, a
'94 graduate, had some help from
Hackettstown High School Band Boosters
President Crystal Cottrill, a 95 graduate of
Hackettstown High School, in planning the
on-field engagement. The marching band
itself and director Bryan Stepneski also did
their part to make sure the evening went
smoothly.
"This worked out really well," said
Roome , who wanted to propose to
DiFranco at an event associated with the
band since it brings back fond memories for
them both. DiFrancos 13-year-old daughter, Nicole, who is in color guard at her high
school, also suggested to Roome that he
take Kelly to a marching band rehearsal to
propose.
DiFranco thought something might be up
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once she heard they would be attending the

rehearsal. She predicted Roome may have
been planning to propose, and even started
to poke fun at him a bit.
She would say, I think theyre going to
cancel it (the band rehearsal).
Roome would say, No, no. Theyre not
gonna cancel it.
And when the day came, Oct. 23, they
attended the band rehearsal, and it turned
out to be quite a festive and romantic production to a level which DiFranco could
not have expected.
The Tiger Marching Band stopped their
rehearsal and they moved into a heart formation on the field. Roome escorted
DiFranco onto the field and brought a
microphone as well.
He knelt down and asked DiFranco if she
would marry him and upon her saying yes,
the band gave her a round of applause and
played their pep tune, Hey Baby.
This is the most interesting thing thats
happened here in a while, said Cottrill,
who as president of the booster club helps
raise money "and organize everything for
the kids." She did a great job organizing this
event.
In an interview that same night, Roome
said he was also happy with how the
evening went. He said his fiance was a
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good sport about the festivities and the proposal.

DiFranco said her and Roome kept talking about attending a Hackettstown football
game in order to see the Tiger Marching
Band (they are both from Horsham, Pa), but
with their work schedules it was difficult to
work out.
So instead, they planned to come to town
for a marching band rehearsal. And this may
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be quite a complement to the Tiger

Marching Band, but they have been
impressing audiences at recent competitions, most definitely. (Some recent
achievements include: North Warren
Marching Band Competition: Best
Percussion; Best Visual; 2nd Place. Brick
Marching Band Competition: Best Visual;
Best Overall Effect; 1st Place. New Jersey
continued on next page
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David Roome proposes to Kelly DiFranco on Morrison Field, Oct. 23, at a Tiger Marching Band
rehearsal. (photo by Linda A. Schaarschmidt)
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Santas Getting Ready for Home Visits!
chedule a Home Visit

from Santa and the
ATFD
For the third time,
Allamuchy
Firefighters
have arranged for Santa
Claus to make home visits
for the residents of
Allamuchy.
For families who dont
already know, this will
become a great holiday tradition a time to invite
family and friends over to
see Santa arrive in person
on a fire truck. Children
will have the opportunity to
sit on Santas lap for photos, make their gift
requests, and even receive a
gift from Santa himself - a
gift thats on their actual
list!
Visits from Santa and his
helpers will last approximately 15 minutes. A donation of at least $25 is
requested per child.
Visits are scheduled
between 6pm and 8pm from
Tuesday, December 16 thru

Thursday, December 18.
Reservations
are
required and time slots will
fill up fast. Deadline is
December 14.
To learn more about this

event and to schedule a
time for Santa to visit your
home, please email the fire
department at Allamuchy
Fire@gmail.com.
Village Family Clinic Has New Home
illage Family Clinic celebrated its

new location in Allamuchy
Township with a festive event on
Oct. 25. Village Family Clinic, formerly in
the Panther Valley Mall, is now located at
the Allamuchy Corporate Center (next to
Panther Valley Church) in a spacious office.
Among the services available at Village
Family Clinic are Chiropractic, Physical
Therapy, Medical Pain Management, CDL/
DOT Physicals, Spinal Decompression,

Yoga, Massage Therapy, and Cold Laser.
The expanded staff includes Village Family
Clinic owner Dr. James Fedich, Dr. Phil
Lutz, MD Anesthesia/ Pain Management,
Dr Jacinda Hover, DC Chiropractor, and
Robert Scanlon, PT, Physical Therapist. For
more information about Village Family
Clinic call (908) 813-8200 or visit
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Warm
Thanksgiving
Wishes!
May the Bounty
of the
Thanksgiving Season
fill your Heart
and Home!
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191 Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930
Alumni Get Engaged...

continued from previous page
State Championship at Rutgers University:
Best Visual; Best Overall Effect; 2nd Place.
Ridge High School Marching Band
Competition: Best Visual; Best Overall
Effect; 1st Place.)
Roome said his plans to propose at a
band rehearsal took at least three weeks, if
not maybe a month.
He first thought it may be good to just
propose to DiFranco in the stands at
Morrison Field.
Cottrill, however, thought, Oh, no. Hes
gonna propose on the field.

She said, Who doesnt want a marching
band at their proposal!?
Cottrill made sure there was some
excitement and fun added to the production.
With Cottrills planning, the event became a
crowd-pleaser, and the marching band and
audience cheered when it all came together
so well.
Cottrill said band members, parents and
kids knew about the proposal and kept
things quiet in the weeks and days leading
up to it.
Best Year Ever for Lake Mohawk

German Christmas Market
n 2013 we saw attendance soar to over

18,000 to the delight of
vendors and shoppers alike.
Spectators were delighted
with the fabulous selection
of quality merchants to do
some Christmas shopping
or stroll the boardwalk
enjoying mulled Gluhwein
or a German Beer with their
bratwurst.
New this year will be the
start of authentic German
Wood Vendor Huts lining
the boardwalk. The Huts
have been designed and are
being produced by Custom
Wood Furniture of Newton.
2014 will be the 13th
year of the Market and we
continue to see expansion of
vendors, entertainment and
authentic German food
again this year. The Lake
Mohawk Country Club has
embraced the market and
utilized further real estate
down the boardwalk area as
well as indoor space in the

Ballroom and the Papoose
room for vendors to sell
their quality wares. The
entertainment venues were
both indoors and outdoors
as visitors were serenaded
by various local groups
lakeside. Total Donations
for 2013 - $16,450
Since the Market was
started in 2001, over
$131,000 has been donated
back to the local community. Volunteers, local organi-
zations and Corporate

Sponsors are an integral part
of the success of the Market
and we would like to thank
all of them for their much
appreciated participation.
It is now the largest
Christmas Market in the
state of New Jersey, and
with the continued help
from
our
Corporate
Sponsors, Custom Wood
Furniture,
Bayer
HealthCare,
Eastern
continued on page 23
Mt. Olive Resident Wins Trip to Germany from Philly Pretzel
hilly Pretzel Factory announced the winner of

Oktoberfest, a system-wide contest with a grand
prize giveaway of two free tickets to Germany
including airfare and a hotel.
On Nov. 4 Contest winner and Mount Olive, New Jersey
resident Zach Hurst was presented the prize with a celebration including free pretzel giveaways to all customers who
came into the store and a prize presentation from Philly
Pretzel Factory CEO Dan DiZio and president Marty
Ferrill.
Hurst found the winning scratch off ticket at the
Hackettstown location and owners Carl and Erica Boos
have a long-standing history of community outreach and
involvement through their pretzel shop. From fundraises to
community events, the husband-and-wife team have
embraced their neighborhood and regularly give thanks by
donating pretzels to schools, athletic teams, hospitals and
police and fire departments.
The couple was recognized as the Rookie of the Year
at the Philly Pretzel Factory annual meeting, a award recognizing their outstanding first year as business owners. They
recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of their
Hackettstown location.
Were known as the pretzel people around town and
were so grateful to the Hackettstown community and surrounding towns for their continued support, said Erica
Boos.
In addition to celebrating Zach and his big win at our
location, wed like to take the time to appreciate our loyal
fans each day.
From L-toR: Carl and Erica Boos, the winner, Zach Hurst, President of Philly Pretzel Factory Marty Ferrill, and CEO of
Philly Pretzel Factory, Dan DiZio
Horticultural Events From

The Morris County Park Commission
Friday, December 5 through Sunday,

December 14 - Gingerbread Wonderland
This December marks the 23rd Annual
Gingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young and
old, marvel at the creativity, skill and sense
of optimism that characterizes this charming
and ecumenical exhibit of over 200 edible
structures. Past years gingerbreads have
included models of Notre Dame Cathedral,
Hanukah menorahs, Japanese temples,
Chinese pagodas, European castles and
neighborhood sweet shops. Groups of 8 or
more must make a reservation to visit by
calling 973-326-7601. For more information,
please visit www.arboretumfriends.org,
973.326.7603.
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, Fridays until 7:30
p.m., Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum,
353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960,
Cost: $2 admission per person, children
under 2 FREE.
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday,
Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread
Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth
year. Youll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect
for that special person on your list. For more
information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Location:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover
Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $2 admis-
sion per person gains entry to both the Craft

Show and Gingerbread Wonderland.
Saturday, December 13 & Sunday,
Craft Show
Holiday shopping is easy at our Gingerbread
Wonderland Craft Show, now in its fourth
year. Youll find local crafters offering beautiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfect
for that special person on your list. For more
information, please visit www.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603.
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Location: Frelinghuysen
Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave,
Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $2 per person
gains entry to both the Craft Show and
Gingerbread Wonderland Friday, December 26 throughWednesday,
December 31 - A Special Holiday
Scavenger Hunt
Head over to the arboretum for this special
scavenger hunt designed to Take it
Outside. Bring your camera or cell phone
as well as a good set of observant eyes. Find
most of the items on the list and take home a
prize for the entire family. Theres a lot going
on out in the gardens during the winter. You
just have to look for it. For more information,
please visit www.arboretumfriends.org,
973.326.7603.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Location:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover
Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $10 per
family.
Local Dentist, Dr. Ira Goldberg,

Receives Fellowship Award from Implant Academy
his month, Dr, Ira Goldberg

received Fellowship status from the
American Academy of Implant
Dentistry. This award is the highest level
of recognition bestowed upon implant dentists who have demonstrated extensive
knowledge and skill in the field of implant
dentistry.
Dr. Goldberg, founder of Morris County

Dental Associates, LLC in Succasunna,
has been receiving more and more recognition in the community, state, nation, and
world. Other awards he has received
include: Diplomate status of the American
Board of Oral Implantology / Implant
Dentistry, Diplomat of the International
Congress of Oral Implantologists, NJ Top

Dentist as voted by his fellow peers in NJ
Monthly magazine, Top Dentist by NJ Top
Docs, Best Of The Best by the Daily
Record, and Americas Top Dentist by the
Consumer Research Council of America.
Dr. Goldberg has always been passionate about dentistry, but implantology captivates him. Not only does he provide all
phases of treatment for his patients, but he
lectures in the field and assists other dentists with their more difficult cases.
Dr. Goldberg performs more than
implant services. He also provides general and cosmetic treatments to a wide spectrum of patients, from toddlers to seniors.
His outstanding staff caters to families for
routine cleanings, checkups, dentures,
veneers, whitening, and much more.
I am very grateful that my colleagues,
patients, and community appreciate all that
we have to offer here at Morris County
Dental. I hope that we can continue to provide excellent service. Every day we strive
to fulfill our mantra, Experience,
Compassion, & Quality.
One popular service Dr. Goldberg offers
is free consultations. We understand this
Dr. Ira Goldberg
difficult economy makes people carefully

consider where they spend their hardearned dollars, so before someone commits
to long-needed dental problems, we want
to be sure they will be comfortable with us.
This is why we offer free consultations.
Morris County Dental Associates is
located in Succasunna at the Roxbury
Mall. For more information, you can visit
the
website
at
www.MorrisCountyDentist.com or call the
office at 973-328-1225.
Senior Holiday Dinner
Penny Auction
lease join us for our annual senior

holiday
dinner
on
Tuesday,
December 9, 2014 from 12:00 noon
to 3:00 p.m. at the Randolph Township
Community Center.
The meal will be catered by Marios
he Ladies Guild of Holy Wisdom

Catholic Church located at 197
Emmans Road, Flanders will be
holding their Fall Penny Auction on Friday,
November 21st. The doors will open at
Famous Pizza and the cost is $5.00 per person.

Reserve your spot now because you dont
want to miss out on this holiday event! Stop
by the community center to make your reservations or call 973.989.7084.
6:30pm and drawings will begin at 7:30pm.

Admission is $6.00 and additional tickets
are available. Refreshments will be served
at intermission.
Attention Crafters, Artisans

& Holiday Gift Vendors
leventh Hour Rescue's annual Winter

Wonderland holiday bazaar has
expanded to two-days, and is now
accepting applications for vendors selling
unigue crafts and holiday gifts. Event date
is December 7, 2014 at the scenic Waterloo
Village in Byram, NJ. This event is

EXTREMELY well-attended and space is
limited. Fee is $50.00 for two days, $5.00
for one. It interested please contact us at
ehrwinterwonderland@gmail.com or call
(973) 398-4991.
Next Issue Date Dec. 16 Deadline Dec. 3rd

Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
etcong Fire Department Ladies

Auxiliary is hosting a Craft/Vendor
Fair & Silent Auction Friday
December 5th, 2014, from 6:00pm to
9:00pm at the Lenape Valley Regional High
School, Sparta Stanhope Road, Stanhope,
NJ 07874
Stop by on your way home from work!
Wide variety of vendors including
Scentsy, Oragami Owl, Tupperware,

Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef,
Massage, Psychic, Gourmet Treats, Health
& Beauty to name a few. Food will be available to purchase.
For more information please call 973222-0302 or 973-919-0658
Thank you for supporting the Netcong
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Story of the Christmas Baby to Benefit Local Infants in Need
By Elsie Walker
t Christmas, Christians mark the
birth of a special baby who taught
the world the gift of giving. On
December 7th at 5pm, a nativity presentation
will not only retell the story of the baby
Jesus birth, but also remember babies in
need by raising money for the Diaper Bank
in Northern New Jersey ( a project of Child
and Family Resources). The 12th annual
ecumenical Christmas Arts program tells the
nativity story through song, puppetry, piano
music, and chancel drama. The program
will be held at the Port Morris United
Methodist Church, 296 Center Street in
Landing. (There is on street parking and
parking in a lot behind the church on Main
Street.)
A number of singers from area churches
will share their vocal talents and various
musical styles. Soloist JoAnn Greame from
St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church in
Netcong will be accompanied by Jack Amato
on O Little Town of Bethlehem. Aptly
portraying the scene of the angels visiting the
shepherds will be the youth choir from St.
James Episcopal Church in Hackettstown. Its
director is Pam Laura. Samantha Rizzuto
from Church of the Hills in Bedminster, will
portray Marys cousin, Elizabeth, and solo
on Ave Maria. Dana Berchak of the Port
Morris United Methodist Church will do a

scene as Mary and solo on Be Born in Me.
Merwin Lisbo of the Stanhope United
Methodist Church, as Joseph, will sing
Still.
Later, Lisbo will be joined by
Gabrielle Worthington, also of Stanhope
United Methodist Church, for a duet of
Marys Boy Child. Isaac Bayoh will be a
shepherd, soloing on , Jesus. Cathy and
John Bingham of Flanders United Methodist
Church will do a duet of Youre Here and
an original composition, The Guiding
Star. The Port Morris United Methodist
Church chancel choir, under the direction of
Rich Boyer, Jr. will be singing Beautiful
Star of Bethlehem and Go Tell It on the
Mountain. Boyer is known for his work at
the Pax Amicus Theater.
Others will add in the elements of piano
music, puppetry, and drama. Piano solos will
be done by Amato and by David Petrov of
the Port Morris United Methodist Church.
Presenting the scenes of the animals in the
stable and the wise mens journey will be the
youth puppeteers of the Port Morris United
Methodist Church. Their director is Tina
Berchak of Stanhope. Chancel drama used to
bridge musical segments will be done by the
youth class of Port Morris United Methodist
Church. In chancel drama, as in the rest of
the presentation, the players do not wear cos-
The Port Morris United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, under the direction of Rich Boyer, Jr. will
be among those to perform at the December 7thecumenical nativity program.
tumes, but regular clothes. The audience is

asked to use its imagination as the presentation unfolds.
At the end of the presentation, an offering
will be taken to benefit the Diaper Bank in
Northern New Jersey. There are many who
cant afford diapers for their babies. A
healthy baby needs 12 changes a day, but for
some low income families the cost of diapers
is too great and a baby gets only a couple
changes or less per day. This can lead to
health problems or abuse as the parent deals
with a constantly screaming baby. The
Diaper Bank distributes diapers to those in
need through its partner organizations:
Catholic Charities Hope House/Birthright,

Children on the Green, Homeless Solutions,
Family Promise of Morris County, Jersey
Battered Women's Services, Little Peoples
Academy, Morris County Office of
Temporary Assistance, NORWESCAP Early
Head Start Program, Parsippany Child Day
Care Center, and the Samaritan Inn Shelter.
To get diapers, the Diaper Bank relies on
donations. The offering taken at the presentation will go toward buying diapers for the
bank.
For more information on the Sunday,
December 7th program, contact: 973-3470381.
What does it mean to be a mentor?
entors can serve as trusted confidantes to young people in need of

professional guidance, providing
the support or advice many need to break into
a given industry.
While mentoring is most commonly associated with the professional arena, it need not
be restricted to corporate environments.
When looking to give back to their communities, men and women may not think of mentoring. However, mentoring can be a powerful empowerment and personal development
tool, for both mentors and the people being
mentored. The following are a handful of tips
to foster a successful mentoring relationship.
Ask a lot of questions. Mentors should
expect to field a lot of questions, but they also
should ask their share of questions. Asking
questions is a good way to challenge people
and get them thinking about various scenarios
and situations they may find themselves in.
This will help shape the person you're mentoring into an individual who can anticipate
situations and deal with them on his or her
own.
Ensure confidentiality. Confidentiality
should be of paramount importance in a mentoring relationship. The person you're mentoring should feel comfortable coming to you
with any situation and have your support, as
trust is essential to the mentor-mentee relationship.

Stretch a person's abilities. The goal of a
mentor is not to solve all of his or her
mentee's problems. Delegate tasks and provide advice to lead the mentee in the right
direction. Encourage a mentee to take on
more responsibilities, which can instill confidence and facilitate personal growth.
Enjoy the experience. Mentors benefit
from mentoring, which can provide satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment that
results from knowing you played an integral
role in the success of another person. If your
career is in a slump, mentoring may provide
the breath of fresh air you need to recharge.
Mentoring also may give you insight into
another person's life, which can be used in
your own personal development. As long as
your goal is the success and support of the
mentee, mentoring can be a selfless act that
touches the lives of others.
Formal mentoring programs exist, but
mentoring relationships often begin when a
less formal connection forms between two
people. Should a friend, employee or colleague ask for your assistance in mentoring,
embrace this compliment and make the most
of your opportunity to aide in the growth of
another person.
Flanders Takes Part In Global Candlelight Service for those Grieving a Lost Child
By Elsie Walker
round the globe, at 7pm on
December 14th, people will be
sharing in a candlelight ceremony
of remembrance and support.
While
Christmas is a happy time for many, for
some it can be a difficult season. Images of
children with Santa and the childhood joy
can be painful for those who have lost a
child, at any age. The global candlelight
ceremony was created by a family support
network called Compassionate Friends.
Through its chapters, this organization

offers support to bereaved parents siblings,
or grandparents. Every year on the second
Sunday in December, the candlelight ceremony is held at the same time at locations
around the world, creating the largest candlelight ceremony around the globe.
Locally, the ceremony will be held at the
Flanders United Presbyterian Church at 58
Drakesdale Road in Flanders.
This will the churchs third year doing
the ceremony. The churchs pastor, Rev.
Rick Oppelt explained that he learned about

Compassion Friends and its global candlelight ceremony when he was looking for
resources for a family who had been visiting
the church and had lost its teenage son in a
tragic accident. He went on to explain that
Compassionate Friends is unique in that its
focus is not on just grieving and loss, but in
helping those who have lost a child, whatever the circumstances: accident, suicide,
illness.
Far too many people have lost children
under any number of circumstances. It is
surely a pain and a loss that never leaves
parents who have lost a child. Even my
mom, who lost one of her sons, my brother,
two years ago at age 54, has never been the
same. The Worldwide Candlelight
Ceremony is not always designed to have a
religious component, though we include a
general one in the one we do and hold it in
our church sanctuary. Other groups hold
theirs in other facilities, or perhaps a fellowship room in a church, rather than sanctuary.
We certainly are welcoming to any and all,
regardless of any faith they share or don't
share, but of course we believe a faith is an
important resource in moving in and
through grief and loss. We all know how
difficult holidays often are because of the

way they remind many of loved ones no
longer with them, shared Oppelt.
He described the service at the church as
simple and meditative.
It usually
includes quiet music, a few readings, and an
opportunity for family and friends to light a
candle in remembrance of their loved ones.
He noted that there will be a fellowship time
afterwards that will allow people to share
stories and continue to support one another
as they grieve and struggle to move forward.
I grieve for [that] church family, who
have now become active members of our
congregation and close personal friends. I
grieve for my mother, who lost her adult
child, my brother David. I grieve for all who
have had to suffer these losses no parent
should ever have to endure. I am glad
through this ceremony we can honor lost
loved ones and support families who must
carry on, said Opelt.
For more information on the service call:
(973) 584-8195
For information on the Compassionate
Friends Network, the website address is
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
ew foods receive the fanfare of turkey

come the holiday season. The
National Turkey Federation says
Americans eat 46 million turkeys each
Thanksgiving and another 22 million on
Christmas. An additional 19 million enjoy
turkey as part of their Easter celebrations.
Though turkey is enjoyed throughout the
year, it is most popular during the holiday
season. Some celebrants may want to know
more about this beloved bird before sinking
their teeth into their next holiday meal. The
following turkey tidbits may surprise you.
Turkeys are large game birds that are
closely related to chickens, pheasants and
quail.
The turkey's scientific name is "meleagris gallopavo," which is the wild turkey
from which the domesticated turkey many
people eat descends. There is another
species of turkey known as the ocellated
turkey, which is native to the Yucatn
Peninsula in Mexico.
By the early 1900s, the wild turkey
neared extinction. Restoration projects have
increased the number of turkeys from
approximately 30,000 birds back then to
nearly seven million now.
Despite their size, turkeys can fly in the
wild. They often perch in trees to sleep to
protect themselves from predators. Some
Time to Talk Turkey
domesticated turkeys may not fly because

they have been bred to be overly large to
produce more breast meat.
The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86
pounds.
A male turkey is called a "tom" or a
"gobbler," while female turkeys are referred
to as "hens." Only the male will make the
familiar gobbling sound, which is used to
attract mates.
A hen is smaller than a gobbler and
does not have the distinctive beard of modified feathers that gobblers have on their
breasts. Males also have sharp spurs on
their legs for fighting.
Male and female turkeys also can be
differentiated by their droppings. Male
droppings are spiral-shaped, while
females' look like the letter J.
Both genders of turkey have snoods
(the dangling appendage on the face) as
well as red wattles under their chins.
A hen can lay about 10 to 12 eggs over
a period of two weeks. The eggs will incubate for 28 days before hatching. Baby
turkeys are called "poults."
Turkeys and peacocks may look similar, but they are not closely related.
Turkeys have excellent vision due to
their eyes being located on the sides of
their head. This gives the birds periscopic
vision.
The gizzard is a part of the turkey's
stomach that contains tiny stones that the
bird has swallowed. The stones facilitate
the digestion process.
Benjamin Franklin did not support the
bald eagle as the nation's symbol, feeling
the turkey would be a better choice. In a
letter to his daughter, he wrote, "He [bald
eagle] is a rank coward; the little kingbird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks
him boldly and drives him out of the dis-
trict. For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and
withal a true original native of America.
Eagles have been found in all countries,
but the turkey was peculiar to ours ."
Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at
maturity. Rumor has it the costume worn
by the "Sesame Street" character "Big
Bird" is made of turkey feathers.
Despite an abundance of turkeys
being eaten between November and
January, June is National Turkey Month.
We Wish You A Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

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Village Family Clinic offers Free

Seminars on 'Natural' Women's
Health, Managing Arthritis
n celebration of its new office, Village

Family Clinic is now offering free
monthly seminars beginning in
November.
Village Family Clinic is now located on
the spacious first floor of the Allamuchy
Corporate Center (next to Panther Valley
Church) on Route 517. The new office, a
3,700 square foot state-of-the-art facility,
features an array of services, including
Physical
Therapy,
Medical
Pain
Management, CDL/ DOT Physicals,
Spinal Decompression, Yoga, and Cold
Laser.
On Nov. 12, Dr. Jacinda Hover, DC
Chiropractor, will speak on Women's
Health - Balancing Hormones the Natural
Way. Dr. James Fedich, owner of the clinic, is offering a session on Dec. 4 Managing Arthritis for All Ages. Both
seminars are free, however, reservations
are suggested as space is limited.
To reserve your spot for either seminar,
or for more information about Village
Family Clinic call (908) 813-8200 or visit
www.AllamuchyFamilyClinic.com.
German Christmas Market...

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Propane, Newton Medical Center, and Lake
Mohawk Country Club, the Market continues to grow as we continue to expand in
future years. A big thank you to all of our
additional sponsors and volunteers that
donate their time, money and effort to make
this event a success!
The 2014 German Christmas Market will
be open for business to the general public as
follows:
Saturday, December 6th 2014 10:00 AM
9:00 PM
Sunday, December 7th 2014 10:00 AM
5:00 PM
Park & Ride to the Plaza from 2 locations within Sparta. For more info and
directions visit: lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com. All proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations. Contact info:
Helena Bould - 973-462-5152 Lake
Mohawk German Christmas Market
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These Plants Can Improve Indoor Air Quality
ndoor air quality is not often an issue in

the warmer months, when many homeowners open their windows to let the fresh
air of the great outdoors enter their homes in
abundance. But once the temperatures begin
to dip and windows start to close, indoor air
quality can suffer. Musty air is not only
uncomfortable, it's also unhealthy. Volatile
organic compounds, or VOCs, can build up
inside a home, especially when windows are
kept shut for long stretches of time, which is
often the case in winter. Indoor plants can
counter such stale air, in some cases filtering
out VOCs to make the air inside a home more
breathable and healthy. The following are a
handful of houseplants that can improve
indoor air quality.
* Aloe: Many of us know aloe for its
restorative properties with regard to treating
burns and cuts, but aloe also improves indoor
air quality by helping to clear a home of the
byproducts, including formaldehyde, of
chemical-based household cleaners. Aloe
loves the sun, so if you hope to keep an aloe
plant healthy through the winter, be sure to
place the plant in a window that gets lots of
sun exposure throughout the day.
* Gerber daisy: Like aloe, a gerber daisy
needs ample sunlight, and tends to only withstand winters in warmer climates. But home-
owners who live in such climates may still

keep their windows closed in winter, and
those that do can use these colorful, lowmaintenance flowers to remove trichloroethylene, a chemical that clothes may be
exposed to during the dry cleaning process.
* Golden pothos: The golden pothos can
survive a winter, but homeowners should be
careful not to let the plant dry out, which can
happen if they are directly exposed to sunlight. A golden pothos vine will grow quickly, so a hanging basket is a great way to keep
one inside a home, where the plant can help
fight formaldehyde.
* Ficus benjamina: Also known as a weeping fig, the ficus benjamina can be difficult to
overwinter. But that does not mean your ficus
benjamina, which can filter pollutants such as
benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene
from a home, won't make it through the winter. You just need to figure out the right watering and light conditions for the plant. Such
conditions can be discussed with a gardening
professional.
* Warneck dracaena: The warneck dracaena, or dracaena deremensis, fights pollutants
created by varnishes and oils. The warneck
dracaena is a sturdy houseplant that is difficult to kill, but it still thrives in temperatures
that are between 70 F and 80 F.
By Dr. Helene T. Nguyen

uring winter time or when weather
turning cold, most of us want to
hide our feet in boots or those
comfy warm fuzzy slippers. Just because
our feet are in boot-season, that doesnt
mean we should let them go. As a matter of
fact, when the temperature drops, it can be
harsh on our feet before we know it. Our
feet and skin tend to get dryer during winter
times due to the temperature fluctuation
from hot and cold.
Therefore it is more of reason to give our
feet just as much as TLC as summer times.
Here are 10 treatment tips for healthy
Winter Foot Care
winter feet:
1. Cold Feet occasional warm foot soak
with lavender oil will help to restore the
heat from stimulate blood perfusion to your
feet and toes
2. Dry Feet using foot lotion or cream
at least once a day before bed time to keep
moisture as well as exfoliate superficial
dead skin on legs and feet area
3. Polished Toe Nails its recommended to remove nail polish to give your toenails a breather. It will also eliminate the
breeding ground that bacteria and fungus to
grow underneath the toenails
4. Yellow Toe Nails very common
NJ Pediatric Neuroscience Institute

announces upcoming speaking dates
with Craniofacial Experts
ur Team of Craniofacial experts will

discuss the difference between plagiocephaly (positional head-shape
deformity) and craniosynostosis (a more
serious abnormality of cranial shape / structure) on Wednesday January 7th, 2015. The
Lecture Series and discussions are Free.
Bring your infant to discuss concerns about
your childs head shape. If you are expecting and have questions about what to
expect after baby is born - dont miss this
event.
We will provide education regarding

various head shape abnormalities, treatment options and their effectiveness, said
Dr. Alexander Post, Neurosurgeon of New
Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute.
Headquartered in Morristown, New
Jersey, New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience
Institute (NJPNI) is a multidisciplinary
pediatric group. NJPNI believes that every
patient should receive exceptional and individualized treatment for neurological, neurosurgical and craniofacial issues.
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5. Damage Toe Nails there are several
products in the market that help to treat
damage nails with tea tree oil base that
would help promote and restore healthy
nails.
6. Debris Under Nails those were collection of dead skin, sock lint, other small
dust from everyday life. Using soft toothbrush with antifungal soap to scrub off
those debris in corner or underneath of toenails.
7. Athletes Foot itchy, scaly and red
lesions on bottom of feet and between toes
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skin on the feet. Frequent change of socks,
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freely when you stand up and walk around
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indicative for tight footwear.
10. Foot Pain last but not least supportive footwear is essential to prevent foot pain
at the first place. There are several type of
insoles that would be appropriate for any of
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Check with your podiatrist for the options.
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by Michele Guttenberger
any are familiar with Thomas
Edisons famous inventions in
electricity but, few know that his
first patent had nothing to do with the light
bulb. Thomas Edisons first patented invention was an electric vote recorder machine.
On June 1, 1869 at the young age of 22,
Edison was awarded his first US. Patent.
Edison was a telegrapher when he invented
this machine.
Edison was awarded U.S. Patent 90,646.
It was a voting device that was connected to
a clerks desk where the names of the legislators were inserted. The voter moved a
switch to either yes or no, sending an electric current to the device at the clerks desk.
Yes and No wheels kept track of the votes
and tabulated the final results. The
Electrographic Vote Recorder was a
momentous milestone in U.S. patent history
because; it was the first of 1,093 U.S.
Patents Edison would be awarded in his
lifetime. The start of Edisons first patent
application letter read:
Specification forming part of Letters
Patent No. 90,646,'dated June l, 1869.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, Thomas A. Edison of
Boston, in the county of Suffolk and State
of Massachusetts, have invented a new and
useful apparatus named Electrographic Vote

Recorder
The object of my invention is to produce
an apparatus which records and registers in
an instant,- and with great accuracy the
votes of legislative bodies, thus avoiding
loss of valuable time consumed in counting
and registering the votes and names, as
done in the usual manner ;'and my invention
consists in applying an electrographic apparatus in such a manner that each member, by
moving a switch to either of two points, representing an affirmative and opposing vote,
has his name imprinted, by means of electricity, under the desired head, on a previously-prepared paper, and at the same timethe number of votes is indicated on a-dialplate by the operation;
The vote recorder did all the things that
Thomas Edison said it would do at a very
quick speed. And so, his business interest
partner and fellow telegrapher, Dewitt
Roberts anticipated a welcomed reception
of the Electrographic Vote Recorder by
Congress in Washington D.C. From a telegraphers perspective, speed in transmitting a
response was a very desirable function.
Who would not want a quick response to a
proposition? How critically wrong were
Edisons and Roberts perception on the
performance needs of the US Congress?
Neither telegrapher understood that the

device hampered the business of the congressional filibuster. The chairman of the
committee was unmoved with the speed this
instrument could handle in recording votes.
In fact, the chairman proclaimed "If, there is
any invention on earth that we don't want
down here that is it." The slow pace of roll
call voting was an ideal speed for Congress
and other legislatures. It enabled them the
time to filibuster legislation or sway others
to change their votes. Edison's first US
Patent was also his first business failure.
Edisons invention never got passed the
floor of congress and was shelved never to

be used again. At the age of 22, Edison
experienced the agony of defeat by the U.S.
Congress without even running for office.
Visit the Thomas Edisons West Orange
lab where you can view both the flops and
the winners of Edisons U.S. Patent inventions. Visit the Thomas Alva Edison
Museum - NPS - Open Wednesday through
Sunday. Hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Admission Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for
more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/
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