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Cub Scout Pack 93 of Netcong celebrated with a day of races at their Pinewood Derby. Scouts and their families from Netcong, Stanhope
and Hopatcong came out to race and cheer on their favorite cars. The big winners of the day in the Scout Class were First Place CJ
Costanza, Second Place David Magrini and Third Place Mike Plut. Three year old Mia Rizzo blew away the competition by snagging
First Place in the Open Class category.
by Elsie Walker
F
ebruary 28th is World Spay Day. Whats that? In
1995, the Doris Day Animal Foundation(DDAL)
wanted to bring to light the plight of homeless ani-
mals euthanized in this country each year. The idea was to
have a day that educated the public that simply, by spaying
and neutering cats and dogs, it would cut down on the over-
population of these animals. Thus, the idea was born that
the last Tuesday in February would be Spay Day USA. In
2006, when the DDAL combined its operations with the
Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society
took over the program. However, the Spay Day has now
reached beyond the United States and its territories, with
other countries also using the day to mark ways to cut down
on the over-population of unwanted pets and their euthana-
sia.
Locally, to mark Spay Day, Noahs Ark Animal Welfare
Association, Inc, in Ledgwood, will be offering low-cost
spaying and neutering, for one day, on February 29th , at
the Mount Olive Veterinary Hospital, Route 46, Budd Lake.
Details on the event are coming soon at
Kilala awaits adoption at Noah's Ark. She hope this Spay Day that
everyone will remember the importance of spaying and neutering
their pets.
World Spay Day
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T
he AAUW NJ Sussex
County Branch has been for-
tunate to host and offer two
exceptional book authors to county
public libraries. These authors are
motivational and enlightening guides
that have valuable knowledge to share
with everyone.
On November 12, 2011 they pre-
sented their own branch member
Sylvia Montero author of Make it Your
Business - Dare to Climb the Ladder
of Leadership (ISBN-10: 0983454302;
ISBN-13: 978-0983454304). Sylvia
told her lifes story from a plantation
shack in Puerto Rico to the Projects of
the Lower East Side of NewYork. The
book is her personal journey on
becoming the highest ranking Latina
in the history at Pfizer Inc, the worlds
largest pharmaceutical company.
Sylvia managed to condense a 30+
year career in Human Resources into
themes that illustrate how to climb the
Corporate Ladder through: Self
Confidence; Performance;
Organizational Savvy; Presentation of
Self and Leadership. Sylvia
Monteros presentation was a motiva-
tional example of reaching the top
even with very humble beginnings.
Saturday March 17, 2012 at 10:00
a.m. this AAUW Branch will be pre-
senting another inspirational author at
the E. Louise Childs Library in
Stanhope. Vincent N. Parillo - A pro-
fessor of sociology at William
Paterson University of New Jersey and
an internationally recognized expert
on immigration. He is the executive
producer, writer, and narrator of the
award-winning PBS television docu-
mentary, Ellis Island: Gateway to
America (1991). He will focus on the
challenges of the immigrant women.
Women who cared for their families
while adapting and balancing new
American norms. He will also discuss
his latest novel and provide a book
signing of - Guardians of the Gate
(ISBN: 1462029310. ISBN-13:
9781462029310). It is an intriguing
tale of the people and provocative
occurrences that occurred at Ellis
Island during the 1890s and 1900s.
AAUW (American Association of
University Women) is a long standing
130 year old national womens organi-
zation with local branches that provide
an active social calendar plus a strong
voice in breaking barriers for women
and girls which advocates at the
national, state and local level. The
Sussex County Branch is over 61 years
old and passionately promotes equity
for all women and girls, lifelong edu-
cation and positive societal change in
their own regional area. For member-
ship information contact Branch
President Carole Monesmith:
973/786-6238 or e-mail cmone-
smith@gmail.com Please visit our
website at
http://www.aauwsussex.org.
Womens Organization Hosts Inspirational Book Authors
at Sussex County Libraries
Dear Editor:
T
he high cost of home heating oil and the recent
economy crises has led many families to cut
expenses and do without. What I have found
is an increase of homes burning wood for heat. In
New Jersey there are no set rules or regulations for
wood burning stoves however, outdoor wood boilers
are now banned in this state. Most people dont real-
ize that you cannot smoke out your neighbors and
it is illegal to do so. Folks with health issues such as
asthma and respiratory disease are the most vulnera-
ble. There are other alternatives to wood burning
stoves such as newer models, wood pellet stoves and
insuring that your home is well sealed; keep the ther-
mostat a little lowertrust me it works.
There are programs for low and middle income
families to help with home heating. Its out there but
you have to look. Remember no one is going to hand
you the information or do the work for you. You have
to do this yourself. Contact your town or the state and
inquire about the programs.
Please be considerate of your neighbors by not
exposing them to that disgusting smoke; we have a
right to breathe in clean air. For more information
please check out www.woodburnersmoke.net or
www.epa.gov/burnwise.
Frances V.
Hopatcong NJ
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tanhope Public School will hold reg-
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Registration will be held at the Valley Road
Media Center from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Packets are available for pick up February
27, 2012 in the main office between
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etcong School will hold registration
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1, 2012. Registration is by appointment
only and will take place in the Board of
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school.
Children for Kindergarten 4 must be four
years old by October 1, 2012. Children for
Kindergarten 5 must be five years old by
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T
he tables were set-up with hearts,
glue, paper and stickers. Nearby,
people were helping themselves to a
variety of goodies, some talking about the
Super Bowl game to be held that evening.
However, football had to take a back seat, at
least for the next few hours. The people in
attendance had their own Super Bowl of
sorts to tackle: the Super Bowl of valentine
making.
It was the annual valentines making
event at the Port Morris United Methodist
Church in Landing. Each year those at the
event help to make hundreds of valentines
to be given out at area nursing homes.
Some never even have any family
come, explained Tina Berchak, of
Stanhope, as to why the valentines were
being given to nursing home residents. The
churchs youth group would be delivering
the valentines to the homes a few days
before Valentines Day.
In addition to the nursing homes, some
Church Shares a Whole Lot of Valentine Love
valentines would also be making their way
overseas. As part of the churchs Soldier
Adoption Outreach, valentines were finding
their way to Guam and Afghanistan.
Berchak, the valentine events coordina-
tor, noted that many people who came to
help were friends of church members and
children who attend the church. To encour-
age valentine production, Berchak had
everyone get a grab bag treat. Then, she set
out to encourage production even
more.with a little competition.
Dividing the tables into teams, she chal-
lenged them to see which could make 100
valentines first.
Quality valentines, she stressed.
One table included a team from last year,
the Bill Gates team. Of course, those
sporting blue football jerseys were soon
dubbed, The Giants.
The day brought together generations of
people who shared in one goal: to make
someone else happyand isnt that what
Valentines Day is all about?
This happy trio of girls shows off the valentines they made at the Port Morris UMC valentine event.
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he annual Stanhope Spring Festival, sponsored by the Stanhope Chamber of
Commerce, will be held on Sunday, June 10 from Noon to 6 pm on Main
Street, Stanhope.
Crafters and merchandise and food vendors interested in participating should con-
tact Paula at 973-691-7449 or e-mail her at murf2@optonline.net. Registration forms
may be downloaded from the Stanhope Borough web site, www.stanhopenj.gov.
under the Forms and Applications page.
Fee is $30 for a 10 space; $50 for two spaces. Stanhope-Netcong based non prof-
its are free with registration; all other non-profit organizations are $15 per space.
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www.noahsarknj.org and people can call
the Mount Olive Veterinary Hospital after
February 13th for an appointment.
Appointments are limited and on a first
come basis.
Todd Cramer, executive director of
Noahs Ark, also notes that Noahs Ark is in
need of a fire house, church or other com-
munity venue where it can host a February
Spay-ghetti dinner to fund the Spay and
Neuter of its shelter pets. It is also seeking
volunteers to assist them. Anyone interested
in supporting this can call or email Alice,
the Community Outreach Manager at
alice@noahsarknj.org or 973-347-0378 ext
106
You might be thinking, is animal over-
population really that much of a problem?
According to the site of the Humane Society
of the United States (http://www. humane-
society.org/issues/spay_day/facts/spay_day
_history.html):
More than four million pets are put
down in U.S. shelters each year.
Approximately 3.7 million of these pets are
cats and dogs. Often these animals are the
offspring of cherished family pets, even
purebreds. Maybe someone's pet got out
just that one time or maybe the litter was
intentional, but efforts to find enough good
homes failed.
Cramer has been in the animal welfare
and protection field for 10 years and the
greatest problem hes seen is the euthanasia
of animals: euthanasia done simply because
there were too many of them.
Although pet adoption programs, rais-
ing awareness and providing humane edu-
cation helps reduce the unnecessary
euthanasia of pets, spaying and neutering
your pets is the single most important thing
that can be done to impact pet overpopula-
tion. We've also seen instances of pets being
surrendered due to behavior - like spraying,
yowling, fighting - that was troublesome for
the owners to deal with. Often these pets are
not surrendered to a shelter but left to fend
for themselves in the streets, shared
Cramer.
Besides fighting over-population, spay-
ing/neutering can offer some health advan-
tages to pets. For example, Michelle
Hewitt, DVM, of Netcong, who practices at
the Tranquility Veterinary Clinic, recently
shared some of the benefits of spaying and
neutering cats:
Health benefits of spaying a female cat
include aiding in prevention of breast
tumors, preventing potentially fatal uterine
infections and reproductive cancers, pre-
venting unwanted litters, aids in the preven-
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World Spay Day...
tion of fatal viral infections such as feline
leukemia virus and feline immunodeficien-
cy virus that may be sexually transmitted as
well as preventing urine marking which is
common in unspayed female cats.
Advantages to neutering a male cat include:
prevention of urine marking and spraying
which is natural in intact male cats, helps
prevent fighting and the transmission of
fatal viral infections like feline leukemia
virus and feline immunodeficiency virus
which are spread through sexual transmis-
sion and bite wounds, and prevention of tes-
ticular tumors and prevention of unwanted
litters.
Spay/Neuter is not only good for a pet,
but will help to cut down on the number of
the cats and dogs born each year to a life of
fending for themselves or being born only
to be euthanized in shelters. So, this Spay
Day, the Humane Society of the United
States asks you to remember to spay/neuter
your pet.
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Inc., 1915 Route 46 West, Ledgewood, NJ
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ynnes Nissan is grateful to the men
and women who served and continue
to serve our great na-tion through its
armed forces. Sussex County Clerk Jeff
Parrott, in collaboration with Sheriff Mi-
chael Strada and Sen. Steven Oroho now
offer our local U.S. Veterans a new courtesy
Veteran I.D. Card. Lynnes Community
Outreach Director, Bob Caravano, decided
to participate in the program by offering
special incentives, the details of which can
be found at www.sussexcountyclerk.com.
In addition to giving special pricing to vet-
erans, Lynnes has pledged additional assis-
tance by offer-ing to donate $100 for every
car purchased by a veteran, or referred by a
veteran. The donation will be used to help
fund the development of the cemetery.
Lynnes will be distributing Very Imporant
Customer (VIC) cards that will be used to
Lynnes Nissan Pledges Support for Proposed Veterans Cemetery
promote the program amongst veterans.
Julie Tozzo, owner of Lynnes Nissan in
Stanhope-Byram, created the Lynnes
Cares program to give back to the commu-
nities that Lynnes serves. Lynnes
Commumity Outreach department, staffed
by Bob Caravano and Maria Russo-Farris,
is reaching out to local civic groups and
organi-zations to develop more programs
that are intended to provide car shoppers
with a pleasant shop-ping experience, a
guaranteed low price and a way for Lynnes
to help support a cause that benefits the
community from which they come. If you
know of any group or charity that could
possibly benefit from a Lynnes Cares
donation program, you are invited to con-
tact either Bob or Maria at the Lynnes
showroom by calling 973-347-2200, or via
email: bcaravano@lynnes.com, mari-
arf@lynnes.com.
W
arren and MaryAnn Crater
were married February 9,
1952, in Millbrook Methodist
Church in Randolph, NJ. Warren served in
the National Guard and is retired after 34
years from Weldon Asphalt. MaryAnn is a
homemaker. The couple have known each
other since childhood and attended school
together in Randolph.
They have five children, Diane
Heiskanen and her husband Marvin-
Hopatcong; Susan Helfrich- Hopatcong;
Karen Boyle and her husband David- Ft.
Myers, Florida; Scott Crater- Succasunna;
Joann Matthias- Hopatcong
They have eight grandchildren, Kelly
Flynn, Kristin Flynn, Kari Heiskanen,
Jeremy Heiskanen, Lauren Gratkowski and
husband Joe, Brian Matthias (USAF),
Meagan See, Dylan See and four great
Warren and MaryAnn Crater
Celebrated Their 60th Wedding Anniversary
grandchildren; Morgan, Austin, Gage and
Katelyn.
They celebrated their anniversary with a
dinner party hosted by family and friends.
They are both avid sports enthusiasts for
the NY Giants and NY Yankees. Warrens
hobbies include woodworking, stained glass
and puzzles. MaryAnn enjoys crafts. They
both enjoy spending time with their chil-
dren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
family and friends.
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!
We are so blessed to have you for our
parents! You have always been there for us!
We love you!
Art Exhibit: Artists Choice Show (Jan 14 to Feb 4;
reception Jan 14) Newton. Sussex County Arts &
Heritage Council, 133 Spring Street. Open to pubic. Free.
Tue-Fri, 9-3; Sat 12-4. (973) 383-0027 or scahc@scahc.
Exhibit showcases best works by local artists in various
media.
Art Exhibit: Relationships (Feb 11 to Mar 10; reception
Feb 11) Newton. Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council,
133 Spring Street. Open to public. Free. (973) 383-0027.
Exhibit features artworks by the Arts Councils pioneer
artists.
Exhibit: Driving Into the Twentieth Century (Ongoing)
Morristown. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73
Kahdena Road. Open to public. $. (973) 326-7645. An
exhibit of horse-drawn carriages and a Model T Ford,
among others.
Guided Tours of The Willows Historic House Museum
(Ongoing) Morristown. Fosterfields Living Historical
Farm, 73 Kahdena Road. Open to public. $. (973) 326-
7645. Visitors take a guided tour of the Gothic Revival-style
mansion on Fosterfields Farm.
Music: Rising Stars (3rd Tuesday of every month)
Hackettstown. Mamas Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Ave. Open
to public. 6-9 pm. (908) 852-2820. Discover up-and-
coming talent as they perform live music to a local
audience.
Theater: The Little Mermaid (Feb 4, 11, 18, 25) Budd
Lake. Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, 23 Lake Shore Road. All
seats $12. 11 am. (973) 691-2100. Join the little mermaid as
she leaves her undersea home to visit the surface and find
the prince of her dreams.
Theater: The Sound of Music! (Feb 3-5, 10-12, 17-19)
Randolph. Brundage Park Playhouse, 70 Carrell Road.
Adults $20, children under 12 and seniors $15. Fri & Sat at
8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. (973) 989-7092. The last collaboration
between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the
Sound of Music tells the story of the courageous von
Trapp Family in 1938 Austria.
Ongoing: Clubs & Organizations
Alzheimers / Dementia Support Group Meeting (2nd
Tuesday of every month) Hackettstown. Heath Village
Retirement Community, 430 Schooleys Mountain Road.
Open to public. 6:30-7:30 pm. 908-684-5236.
Coping with Loss (second Monday of every month)
Newton. Joseph T Quinlan Bereavement Center, 61 Spring
Street. Open to public. Free, donation requested. 7-8:30 pm.
(973) 383-0115. Free support group for dealing with the
loss of a loved one.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Meeting (last
Wednesday of every month) Morristown. Morristown
Unitarian Fellowship Church, 21 Normandy Heights Road.
Open to public. Free but donation is requested. 7:45 pm.
(973) 994-1143.
Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting (every
Wednesday) Newton. Redeemer Lutheran Church of
Newton, 37 Newton-Sparta Road. Open to public. Free.
7:30-9 pm. (973) 948-6999. A weekly meeting is held for
those suffering or know someone who is suffering from
depression.
Mental Health Support Group Meeting (every Monday
of the week) Sussex. First Baptist Church of Sussex,
Main Street and Route 23. Open to public. 3-6 pm. (973)
875-9451. Attendees enjoy refreshments, socialize, obtain
educational materials on mental illness and community
resource listings and participate in a rap session.
Morris Music Men Choral Rehearsal (every Tuesday)
Chatham. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Chatham, 300
Shunpike Road. Open to male singers. Tue at 7:30 pm. 877-
808-8697 or www.morrismusicmen.org. Also known as the
Barbershop Harmony Chorus.
Netcong/Stanhope Senior Citizens Club Meeting (1st
and 3rd Thursday of every month) Netcong. Knights of
Columbus Hall of Netcong, 140 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt. 46).
Open to Netcong/Stanhope residents age 55+. 12 noon. Call
Jean at 973-347-0940.
Parkinsons Support Group Meeting (2nd Monday of
every month) Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement
Community, 430 Schooleys Mountain Road. Open to
public. 6:30-7:30 pm. 908-684-5214.
Stanhope Senior Citizens Club Meeting (4th Thursday
of every month) Stanhope. American Legion Hall of
Stanhope, NJ Route 183. Open to seniors aged 55+. Doors
open 11:30 am; meeting starts 12:30 pm. 973-347-9572.
Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Meeting
(2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, Aug 17 and
Dec 14) Newton. Sussex County Administrative Center,
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W
hen we think of Thomas Edison we think about
the light bulb and all his electrical inventions.
However, Edison had cemented dreams of the
home construction market. After a failed iron-ore refining
business, he was left with a large inventory of heavy equip-
ment. Edisons inventive mind found a way to put this idle
equipment back into production when he formed the Edison
Portland Cement Company in 1899. Edison envisioned
many uses for his cement such as low cost homes, furniture,
Thomas Edisons Home Cement Dreams Were
at Yankees Home Plate
refrigerators, and even his phonographs. One can say his
mind was heavy on cement. Although. Concrete-cement
was rarely used in the early 20th century; Edison went full
speed in launching the cement industry as the ideal chief
substance in home construction. By 1908 Edisons team
had perfected their Edison-Portland cement formula for the
home construction business. But, Edison did not only focus
his efforts on cement. He executed the design of massive
reusable steel molds to cast the walls of these cement hous-
es. In 1910 Edison used his own estate to cast 2 experimen-
tal buildings from his cement and molds. They were a gar-
deners cottage and a garage at his Glenmont estate.
The Edison Portland Cement Company works was located
in Stewartsville, New Jersey. In 1905 the company was pro-
ducing 3,000 barrels of cement per day. They expanded this
business in 1908, with a cross-licensing agreement with the
North American Portland Cement Company. This gave
both firms reciprocal use of key cement patents. This also
helped propel their cement business and they became the
4th largest US cement producers of the 1920s. Although
they were successful in the production of high quality
cement, their home construction business was flailing.
Edison never achieved his vision of mass home production
since concrete housing took much more effort to develop
than Edison was willing to invest. Edison was still left with
the bitter taste of failure from his iron-ore refining business
to take on new investment risks. Instead of making rows
and rows of low cost new homes he was only able to make
it to a famous home plate. His Edison Portland Cement
erected the wall of the main entrance of the first New York
Yankee stadium.
Edison never provided builders with complete plans for
these concrete homes which resulted in a lack of interest by
home constructors to build these structures. Although, he
boasted that he would not take a profit but would give away
the patented information to qualified builders. Edison had
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for molds composed of 2300 pieces. It was no wonder the
cement home building was destined to sink. It was estimat-
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estimated $175,000 worth of home cast pieces. By the
1930s with depression economics, the cast cement home
building projects had become an extinct market.
The Yankee stadium entrance that Edison built has been
demolished but its rubble has been saved as souvenirs. A
few Edison Portland cement homes still remain livable and
standing in places such as Union NJ. The public can still
see Edisons cement garage and gardeners cottage when
they tour the Glenmont estate which is also part of the
Thomas Edison museum.
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Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211
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id you ever see a
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ver wonder how designers make the
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Decorative Fixtures become an element
of the space themselves, such as chandeliers
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ee Scholars Academy of Netcong, NJ announced
that it is adding Character Education to its pre-
school curriculum starting this week. Character
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thoughtful and self-disciplined citizens. Although K-12 pro-
grams nationwide include Character Education, Wee
Scholars Academy is a pioneer in offering Character
Education as part of the everyday preschool curriculum.
The Wee Scholars curriculum will feature a different pil-
lar of character each month for January it will be CAR-
ING. The other pillars to be featured this school year are
RESPECT, FAIRNESS, RESPONSIBILITY, CITIZEN-
SHIP, and TRUSTWORTHINESS.
Wee Scholars Character Education program is integrat-
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lessons in such topics as literacy and mathematics, as well
as activities such as dramatic play and arts and crafts, the
children will learn the pillars of character. They will also
begin to learn and practice the behaviors and attitudes that
demonstrate good character and good values.
Gina Thomas of Wee Scholars noted, Character
Education is a natural for Wee Scholars. Children learn in
so many ways, not just scholastically, and Character
Education allows us to further our focus on fostering all ele-
ments of a childs development. We are excited to be one
of the first preschools anywhere to incorporate this impor-
tant tool into our curriculum, and think that it will be a won-
derful way to help our children to learn to value the things
that we all share.
Character Education is a national movement to promote
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by modeling and teaching good character through emphasis
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and equality. Sophisticated studies have shown that these
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at the heart of who a person is. They are important to hap-
piness and achievement not just scholastically, but in so
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Wee Scholars Academy creates the foundation for stu-
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order to succeed in school. Wee Scholars curriculum and
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his or her achievement in school.
Wee Scholars certified Pre-K teachers assure that every
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learning program, and much more.
Wee Scholars Academy enrolls children aged 2 1/2
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at 50 Route 183 in Netcong, just south of the Netcong
Circle, right at Exits 27Aand 27B from Route 80 and Route
206.
Wee Scholars Academy
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Bedrooms
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n North America, horses are largely companion animals and diligent workers. But
thanks to a quietly lifted ban on funding horse meat inspections, horse meat could
now be more readily available for consumption. In November 2011, U.S.
Congress lifted the ban, which was initiated in 2006, in a spending bill President
Barack Obama signed into law to keep the government afloat until mid-December.
Although there currently are no horse slaughter operations in the United States (the
last one closed in 2007), the lifted ban makes it possible for start-up operations to
begin, albeit amidst protests from animal activists. In a statement, the USDAsaid that
if a slaughterhouse were to open, the agency would conduct inspections to make sure
federal laws were being followed.
Did you know?
T
he Physician learns
that disease must be
cured by prescribing
drugs or by surgery.
Although there is nothing
inherently wrong with this
approach. It often works.
But why does Chinese med-
icine succeed where con-
ventional Western medicine
sometimes fails? What is it
about Acupuncture and
Chinese herbal medicine
that can result in relief of
symptoms, helping couples
conceive when they were
told there is no hope, or
even a cure that is often
lacking in conventional
Western Medicine?
Although the ultimate
result of Chinese medicine
is to cure the patient, the
Practitioner of Chinese
medicine attempts to do this
by treating the whole per-
son, taking into account the
various attributes of an indi-
vidual that, when combined,
account for an individuals
health status. A person,
according to the tenets of
Chinese medicine, is more
than their condition. To
treat just the condition may
yield some results, but,
however impressive, these
results are usually tempo-
rary.
People are not, according
to Chinese Medicine, repre-
sented solely by their ill-
ness, but by the culmination
of every human interaction
engaged in from the
moment of their birth and
by the culture they are
exposed to. The emotional
experiences, eating habits,
work habits, work and liv-
ing environment, personal
habits, and social network
all contribute to their dis-
ease, and are factors that,
when changed, may lead to
regained health.
The power and effective-
ness of Chinese medicine is
evidenced by its very long
history of over 3,000 years
of continued practice and
success. Did you know that
more than of the worlds
population uses some form
of alternative medicine as
their health care treatment?
Chinese medicine however,
is the only form of alterna-
tive medicine that has been
regularly and continuously
used outside of its country
of origin.
The experienced Chinese
medical practitioner is
trained to observe ones
tone of voice, complexion,
eyes, facial expression,
overall demeanor, and how
one walks, sits and stands,
and to use these observa-
tions along with a detailed
health history to arrive at a
diagnosis. Before the
patient says one word, the
practitioner already has
some idea of who this per-
son is, clinically, simply by
observing them.
A great Practitioner is
one who can process a mix
of medical knowledge with
a personal sensitivity based
on experience. The practi-
tioner of Chinese medicine
specializes not just in insert-
ing needles or prescribing
herbal remedies, but in
being able to see hidden
or subtle conditions that
may not been seen or under-
stood by Western trained
Doctors. The ability to see
these subtle conditions
takes years of training and is
done without the benefit of
modern technology. How
many of you reading this
had or do have pain, or are
unable to conceive but all
your test results are nega-
tive? Many of these types
of patients are given anti-
depressants and are made to
feel that their pain is all in
their head.
The only diagnostic tools
used by Practitioners of
Chinese medicine are the
Four Examinations.
1. Observing,
2. Listening/Smelling,
3. Questioning, and
4 Palpating.
This method of diagnosis
dates back over 3,000 years.
Each of these examinations
can take years to master and
the intelligent and judicious
Practitioner uses them to
arrive at a differential diag-
nosis. With the advent of
technology-based diagnos-
tics, necessary and benefi-
cial as they are, there is a
definitive correlation
between advances in tech-
nology and a decline in doc-
tor sensitivity to the patient,
and thus, misdiagnosis. The
ability to truly listen and
observe clearly, yields
amazing clues to the cause
of many diseases. This is
what Chinese Medicine is
all about. In addition to
attacking a factor that is
contributing to the disease
process, it is the responsibil-
ity of the Chinese
Practitioner to support the
individual in his or her goal
of achieving overall total
health, which includes the
physical, psychological,
emotional and spiritual
aspects of the patient. This
multidimensional approach
is crucial to the process of
true healing.
The key to cure is to not
view curing the disease
itself without regard to side
effects from the treatment,
but rather to treat the root of
the disease, the anxiety and
depression that causes the
insomnia, which facilitates
exhaustion, which lowers
the immune function, which
leads to chronic illnesses.
With one and six couples
today unable to conceive
and with all the technology
available, many couples are
still childless. Many of
these women are pumped
full of hormones and even
steroids, baby aspirin and
birth control pills, yes, you
read right. You might be
asking yourself if one is try-
ing to have a baby, then why
put them on birth control
pills. Yet, Chinese medicine
helps these couples con-
ceive without the use of
these harmful drugs. Rather,
the Chinese Practitioner uti-
lizes the Four Examinations
mentioned earlier in this
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article and Chinese herbal
formulas. One of our
patients, just this week
became pregnant after 2
months of treatment, yet
was told she would need
invitro-fertilization, because
although her hormone lev-
els were within the normal
range, they were a little high
for her age indicating she
may have poor egg quality.
So what would you
choose drugs, surgery or
Acupuncture and Chinese
medicine?
For more information
about Acupuncture call
Kearstin R. Saya, L.Ac at
908-876-3643.
Kearstin R. Saya is a
licensed Acupuncturist in
the State of New Jersey and
a diplomat of the National
Certification Commission
for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine.
Kearstin studied at The
Eastern School of
Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, an ACOM
accredited school. Her
training includes
Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Dr. Richard Tans
Balance Method, Kiiko
Matsumotos style of
Acupuncture, Five Element
Style Acupuncture, Tuina,
Acupuncture Facial
Rejuvenation, Chinese
Dietary therapy and
Chinese Herbal Medicine.
She completed her clinical
externship at the VA
Hospital in East Orange,
New Jersey where she
treated a variety of pain
and psycho emotional
issues. Kearstin holds a
Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology from Fairleigh
Dickinson University.
D
o you want some tools to help your Middle School
child succeed in school? Below are some tips to
help your Middle School Student get organized.
Locker
Be sure your locker is neat and toss out of date papers.
Replenish extra supplies (pencils, etc.).
Assignment Book
Does your assignment book cover the balance of the
school year and is it working for you?
Do you have enough room to write everything in your
assignment book?
Review your assignment book each day, before you leave
school and before bed, so that you know what you need to
prepare for the next day.
Paperwork in Binders and Accordion / Homework
Folder
Go through your backpack, accordion files / homework
folder and locker to remove any unnecessary papers. Buy a
plastic file box to keep at home. Create a file folder for each
of your subjects and place them in the file box. If there are
papers that are not needed at school but should be kept,
place them in the proper file folder in your file box.
Work Space at home for doing homework
Be sure you have a well lit, quiet area set up at home for
doing homework.
Keep a bin or drawer with the supplies you typically need
to do your homework such as: writing implements, erasers,
extra binder paper, construction paper, markers, colored
pencils, crayons, a stapler, paperclips, extra folders, etc.
A few Time Saving tips.
Pack your school bag and gym clothes at night and place
it by the door.
Pack your lunch or lunch money at night.
Pick out your clothes for the next day the night before.
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nonjudgmental organizing and de-cluttering services to res-
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T
oday's drivers rely heavily on GPS technology, or
global positioning system devices. GPS has revo-
lutionized the way people drive and use maps and
directions.
While there are no hard statistics on the number of peo-
ple who own GPSdevices, thousands of people have
either a GPSdevice that comes pre-equipped in a car that
they purchased or a stand-alone device that was bought
after the fact. These devices come pre-loaded with maps
that work with satellites in space. The GPS receiver fig-
ures out the distance to each and uses this information to
deduce the location of the device in a process called tri-
lateration.
GPS devices have made paper maps obsolete for
many people. While GPS devices can be very conven-
ient, especially on road trips, there are some tips to keep
in mind.
* Place the GPSdevice where it won't obstruct your
vision or take your eyes off of the road for a good deal
of time.
* Don't treat the GPS as if it is infallible. Even with
map updates and other accessories, a GPS can still make
mistakes. Use common sense, especially where it would
seem the GPS is guiding you in the wrong way.
*Do not play with the controls while operating the
car. If you need to adjust something on the GPS, do so
only after pulling over to a safe area.
* Have a general idea where you are going so you'll
know if the GPS is potentially guiding you in the wrong
direction and can maneuver in advance.
C
entenary Colleges David and Carol
Lackland Center was recently high-
lighted in American School &
University Magazine in the Outstanding
Design category.
Institutions that were selected were
judged by three industry professionals from
Washington, D.C., Colorado and California:
Christopher OBrien, Director of
Sustainability from American University;
Paul C. Hutton, Principal, Hutton
Architecture Studio; and John R. Dale;
Principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux.
It is such an honor for Centenarys
newest building to be recognized nationally
in this manner, says Dr. Barbara-Jayne
Centenary College Wins National Architectural Award
For The David And Carol Lackland Center
Lewthwaite, Centenary College President.
The David and Carol Lackland Center has
certainly made the goal of Centenary
becoming A Beacon for the Region one
that is now a reality.
Criteria that were considered important
when choosing citation winners included
building sustainability/daylighting, security,
transparency, flexibility, adaptability and
community connection. Some other ele-
ments that the buildings needed to possess
included the efficient use of space and
incorporating a connection to nature and
encouraging a learning relationship
between the inside and outside.
The Collaborative Inc. architects for the
Colleges latest project, submitted the
Lackland Center to American School &
University for consideration.
The David and Carol Lackland Center
opened in Fall 2010. It was made possible
by a lead gift from Centenary alumna Carol
Burgess Lackland, a member of the Class of
1954 and a Centenary College Presidents
Circle Member, and David A. Lackland, a
College Trustee. It is a 68,000-square-foot
building that provides a home for the
Centenary Stage Company; WNTI 91.9 FM
radio station; and CCTV Channel 23 televi-
sion station. It also houses a 485-seat the-
ater named the Sitnik Theater; the Edith
Bolte Kutz 42 Theater, which is a black
box theater; a 400-seat dining hall; a 55-seat
caf; a dance studio; as well as classrooms,
offices, meeting spaces and lounges.
Since the opening of the Lackland
Center last year, theater attendance has
increased by over 100 percent. For infor-
mation about performances, please visit
www.centenarystageco.org.
The Lackland Center was also selected
for Warren County Economic Development
Corporation Tourism Award recently mak-
ing the Center the recipient of two Awards
in recent months.
Founded in 1867 by the Newark
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In fact, nearly 90 percent of Americans
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of daily fruit servings. But its easier and
more delicious than you might think to
make food choices that can help your whole
family live a healthier lifestyle.
The ALDI MyPlate campaign brings the
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the discount grocer, to encourage con-
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vegetables.
The campaign shares some easy ways
you can put good-for-you produce on your
plate and save money at the same time.
Make your Dollar Count. Filling half
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Ratatouille
Serves: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound zucchini, chopped
1 pound yellow squash, chopped
1 pound green pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch
cubes
1/2 pound red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-
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1/2 pound yellow bell pepper, chopped in
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1 whole bay leaf
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ripe tomato, seeded, skinned and
chopped
In one large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons
olive oil and saut onions for 5 minutes.
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In another large skillet, heat 2 table-
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Add browned zucchini to skillet with onions
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In empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive
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remaining vegetables, except tomatoes.
When vegetables are done and in same
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Annabelle had her puppies! You may have already followed this
story all along, but heres a quick recap. Annabelle was rescued
by one of our volunteers from a high-kill shelter in another state
and transported to Eleventh Hour Rescue based in Rockaway, NJ.
At the time, it was not known that she was pregnant, but once her
baby bump started to appear, we all knew what that meant.
Immediately placed into a foster home, it was only a matter of time
before the blessed event occurred. Well here they are now in all
their glory. Six beautiful puppies and a proud Mom too! This mir-
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fostering, or to make a donation. Thank You for your support!
This is Pebbles from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is a young, Shih
Tzu and a very sweet little girl. She only weighs about 12 lbs and
is a pleasure to have at home as per her foster Mom. Pebbles was
pulled from a local New Jersey big city shelter where she had been
surrendered by her previous owner who could not afford her
required medical treatment. We dont know exactly what hap-
pened to her, but she had a severe eye problem and one of her eyes
needed to be surgically removed immediately. Eleventh Hour
Rescue rushed her to the vet where she promptly received the
treatment she so desperately needed. Although she has lost one
eye, it hasnt slowed her down one bit. She still wants to play with
other dogs and loves to be with her human foster family too. Once
she heals, she will be ready to find her forever home. To read more
about Pebbles, to make a donation to help cover the costs of her
treatments as well as helping all of our dogs needing medical care,
please visit our web site: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-
0865. Donations can also be mailed to: Eleventh Hour Rescue,
PO Box 218, Rockaway, NJ 07866. Please note: Donations
received will be used for any and all dogs needing medical atten-
tion.
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Boxer/Hound mix. Found as a stray in Georgia and infected by
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New Jersey and also medically since hes now all cured so he is
now ready for a new home. Hes a sweet guy with lots of energy
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aving a clean and tidy home is a
high priority for many people, but
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If you have a plan of attack, and then
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less time, said Debra Johnson, training
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A 50-foot heavy-duty extension cord.
This lets you plug in the vacuum cleaner
once, instead of having to lug it around to
different outlets.
A sturdy step ladder. Having a two- or
three-foot step ladder lets you get to those
hard to reach areas, like air vents near the
ceiling, light fixtures and the highest
shelves.
A cleaning caddy. A portable tool caddy
lets you keep most of what you need right at
hand. Stock it with a spray bottle of all-pur-
pose cleaner, oil soap for wood surfaces,
nonabrasive cleanser, microfiber cloths for
dusting, paper towels, sponges, latex gloves
to protect your hands, and a squeegee for
windows, mirrors and tub and shower
doors. You may want to get a caddy for each
floor of your home and stock them with
appropriate cleaning supplies.
A sturdy carpenters apron. These
handy canvas aprons have multiple pockets
that can hold additional items, such as old
toothbrushes for cleaning grout and hard-to-
reach areas, a widget (a small tool with a
blade for removing stubborn dirt), and dryer
sheets for cleaning mini blinds and comput-
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A steamer. Cleaning with steam lets
you clean and deodorize multiple surfaces
around the house. Johnson says that steam
is quick and powerful, and since youre
only using water, you eliminate the need for
using products. You can get a handheld
steamer for smaller jobs, or an upright ver-
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wood floors, make sure the model you have
is made for cleaning sealed floors.
Before you put your cleaning tools away
after each clean, Johnson says its a good
idea to make sure theyre ready for the next
cleaning session. Make sure your spray
bottles have enough cleaner in them, and
that your brushes, sponges and wipes are
clean, dry and ready to go. That way, when
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Time-Saving Tools for
Household Chores
T
he stalled economy has pushed many
families into the position of doing whatev-
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cases, this means both parents working whatever
jobs they can find and finding the best childcare
option while they are at work. Many people are
turning to their parents to help care for their kids.
More than 60 percent of families with
children under age 18 had both parents
employed outside the home in 2005 to 2006,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That compares to less than a third of mothers
in 1975. The numbers today are around 42
percent, a decrease that likely has a lot to do
with unemployment figures remaining high.
Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada states that there are similar statistics
among Canadian families.
With so many men and women heading to
work each day, and money a factor for doing
so, the topic of child care becomes one of
necessity as well as affordability.
Grandparents are regularly stepping up to
help family members who are under a finan-
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Grandparents considering caring for their
grandkids should keep in mind some things
even if the childcare scenario on the surface
seems like it is the best option.
* It's a big commitment. Once the decision
has been made, it is expected that you will be
providing care for a certain period of time --
perhaps even without a future end date.
Remember, other arrangements will have to
be made if you back out because it's simply
not working.
* Know your limits.Childcare is not
something to take lightly. While you may
have had enough energy to provide care years
ago, maybe now you are simply not up to the
task or have not identified factors that could
hinder your ability to care for a grandchild --
no matter how much you love him or her.
* Be prepared for changes to your life.
You will no longer be able to operate on your
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revolve around caring for your grandkids. If
many of your friends are living active lives
without grandchildren in tow, this could put a
hamper on your relationships and ability to
socialize.
* It could be just what you need. On the
flip side, if you have been seeking something
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your grandchildren could be just what you
need to find a purpose to your days.
* Talk to your spouse. If you are married
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will have to be discussed with your partner,
whose life will be impacted as well. If both of
you aren't seeing eye-to-eye on the situation,
it may cause a rift that can damage your rela-
tionship.
* Avoid guilt. If you choose to say no to
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