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Vol. 2 No. 8 www.themorristownnews.com November 2014

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NFL Alumni

A s s o c i a t i o n

Presents $15,000

Donation to Give the KidsHope Foundation, Inc. to

Support Disadvantaged

Children in Northern New

Jersey

Proceeds are from the

NFL Alumni Associations

Annual Charity Golf

Outing, Which Brought

Together Local Golfers and

Football Legends to Raise

Money for New Jersey

Charities that AssistChildren

Former NFL players Bart

Oates and Lee Saltz (2nd

and 3rd from left) presented

a $15,000 check from the

NY/NJ NFL Alumni

Association to Give the

Kids Hope Foundation, Inc.

(www.givethekidshope.org)

, a 501C3 charitable organi-

by Joseph Stanley Kurp Jr.

With Thanksgivingand the holidayseason right

around the corner, familiesare looking to prepare forthe holidays in many wayspossible whether it involvesholiday shopping, preparing

festive meals, or makingtravel arrangements to visitfamily in state or across thecountry.

Although those are manythings people look forwardto at this time, another thingpeople should think aboutthis holiday season involves

giving back to the commu-nity, especially those inneed of food, clothing, toys,etc. To do so, the publishersof MJ Media, the companyresponsible for the BlackRiver News as well as sevenother publications will beholding a holiday toy and

clothing drive now untilDecember 15th.

MJ Media, lead by hus-band and wife publishingteam, Joe Nicastro andMary Lalama, will be hold-ing their first annual holidaytoy and clothing drive as the

MJ Media Prepares for Holiday Season bySponsoring Toy/Clothing Drive

continued page 4

Give the Kids Hope Foundation

zation that supports educa-

tional and recreational pro-

grams for underprivileged

children in New Jersey. The

donation was made on

behalf of the Alumni

Association's charitable ini-

tiative, Caring for Kids

that supports worthy non-

profits that help children;

the funds were raised at the

organizations annual golf

outing in July. Give the

Kids Hope Foundation was

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The Chatham Community Band,

under the direction of Mr. Brian

Conti, is hosting its 11thAnnual

Holiday Concert on Saturday December 6,

2014, 7:00PM at the Chatham High School,

255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham, NJ. The

band is also celebrating its 30th season.

Please join us for an hour of holiday

favorites to delight your family and friends.

There will be refreshments and door prizes.While the concert begins at 7:00PM, doors

will be open at 6:30PM and our CCB Flute

Ensemble will be performing. As a special

attraction, a very important North Pole resi-

dent will be stopping by. For more informa-

tion about the band, visit www.chatham-

communityband.org, and during this holi-

day season shop at www.smile.amazon.com

and choose the Chatham Community Band

as your charity. We appreciate your support

and look forward to seeing you at our con-cert on December 6th.

With the winter holidays just

around the corner, the Womans

Club of Morristown is holding its

annual Holiday Bazaar fund-raiser on

November 21 and 22 at its headquarters, theDr. Lewis Condict House, 51 South Street,

Morristown. The sale will be open from 5 to

8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

Saturday. Available will be new, like-new,

and vintage holiday ornaments and lights;

cards and gift wrap; decorations to brighten

any room in the house; and specialty gift

items, all at bargain prices. One hundred

percent of the profits will support the

WCM's Scholarship Fund and the NJ State

Federation of Womens Clubs state project,

the National Alliance on Mental Illness

There is no admission fee, and Santa-

approved cookies and refreshments will be

served.

NAMI NJ, founded in 1985 by a group of

concerned New Jersey family members who

had loved ones with mental illness, is the

current Special State Project of the New

Jersey State Federation of Womens Clubs.

It is a statewide non-profit organization ded-

icated to improving the lives of individuals

and families affected by mental illness.

Womans Club of Morristown Holding Annual Holiday BazaarThrough education, support, advocacy and

public awareness programs NAMI NJ fos-

ters understanding about mental illness, con-

fronts stigma often associated with mental

disorders, advocates for public policies thatbenefit those affected by mental illness, and

promotes research into the causes, treatment

and recovery of mental health disorders.

The members of the Womans Club of

Morristown are dedicated to serving their

community through civic, cultural, and edu-

cational projects. The group works closely

with the NJ State Federation of Womens

Clubs and the General Federation of

Womens Clubs. The Club is a non-profit,

non-political, non-sectarian organization

whose purpose is to promote improvementswithin its community, to offer civic and cul-

tural activities, and to preserve the Dr. Lewis

Condict House. More information is avail-

able at http://www.wcomt.org/ or

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-

Womans-Club-of-Morristown/ 20913909

2517936?fref=ts.

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company.I raised three children on my own and I

know the struggles and hardships familiesface and I want to encourage people to giveback 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 newspa-

pers. Nicastro continued There are so many

needy people right here in our own communi-

ties. 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 winternecessities 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 follow-

ing 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, BuddLake

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 [email protected], she

will be able to help with any of your needs aswell as comply a list of children and gifts they

want for the holiday.

Toy/Clothing Drive... continued from front page

The winter solstice takes place inDecember every year and marks thelongest period of darkness in the

Northern hemisphere. The summer solsticetakes place concurrently in the Southern

hemisphere at this time. The winter solsticedoes not last the entire day but is the point atwhich the sun is shining farthest to the south,directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. The sunalso appears at the lowest point in the sky. Itsnoontime elevation seems to be the same forseveral days before and after the solstice. Thesolstice typically falls on December 21 orDecember 23 each year. Areas of the

Northern hemisphere will experience onlyabout nine hours of daylight on the solstice,while other areas that are farther north, suchas Iceland and Nome, Alaska, may only havebetween four and seven hours of daylight.

However, all areas above a latitude of 66.5degrees north, including the Arctic PolarCircle, do not experience a sunrise during thesolstice. While it may seem like winterdark-ness will stretch on interminably, followingthe winter solstice, the days begin to gradual-ly grow longer and the nights shorter. In2014, the winter solstice will occur onSunday, December 21.

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According to the National Eye

Institute, nearly half of all U.S.

adults either have a cataract or

have undergone cataract surgery by age

80. However, increasing numbers of

baby boomers are not waiting that long

to have their clouded eye lenses surgi-cally removed and replaced with clear,

manmade, intraocular lenses. The rea-

son behind this earlier surgical inter-

vention has to do with the fact that

many people begin developing

cataracts in their forties. Once they be-

come aware that their symptoms of

hazy vision and glare from lights are

caused by cataracts, they choose to do

something about it. Thus, more patients

in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are electing

to undergo cataract surgery instead of

waiting. Undergoing cataract surgery is

a personal decision that varies accord-

ing to the individual. When you decide

that your cataract-impaired vision is

not as sharp as you would like it to be,

its time to discuss your options with

your eye doctor.In order to diagnose cataracts, your

eye doctor will give you a comprehen-

sive eye exam to test how well you can

see. Your doctor will also dilate your

pupils in the interest of examining the

condition of the lens and other parts of

the eye. J.C. Reiss Optician is located

at 25 South Street in downtown Mor-

ristown. We are open weekdays 10 to

6, Thursdays, 10 to 7, and Saturdays,

10 to 4. To schedule an appointment for

an eye exam, please call 973-538-5287.

Boomers GettingCataract Surgery Sooner

Eleventh 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

[email protected] or call

(973) 398-4991.

T

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

6:30pm and drawings will begin at 7:30pm.

Admission is $6.00 and additional tickets

are available. Refreshments will be served

at intermission.

Netcong 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 HighSchool, 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 avail-

able to purchase.For more information please call 973-

222-0302 or 973-919-0658

Thank you for supporting the Netcong

Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

Penny Auction

Attention Crafters, Artisans& Holiday Gift Vendors


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founded by Judith Schumacher-Tilton and

Stephen Tilton Jr. of the Tilton Automotive

Group; the check was presented at Gearhart

Chevrolet in Denville, one of the companystwo auto dealerships.

This alliance with the NFL Alumni

NY/NJ chapter will help increase the pub-

lics awareness of the great need that exists

within our communities and help Give the

Kids Hope Foundation bring our work to

the next level, said Schumacher-Tilton.

We are grateful to the players for their sup-

port of our mission and of the hundreds of

kids who will ultimately benefit. With her

at the presentation were sons Ken Tilton (far

left) and Stephen Tilton (right). To learnmore about the NFL Alumni/NYNJ chapter

and its work, visit www.nflalumninynj.org.

About Give the Kids Hope Foundation,

Inc.

Give the Kids Hope Foundation, Inc.

(GTKH) is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit

organization founded in 2010 by Stephen

Tilton Jr. and Judith Schumacher-Tilton of

the Tilton Automotive Group based in Little

Falls, New Jersey; charitable funds raised

by the foundation support educational and

recreational programs for underprivilegedchildren in New Jersey. The foundation is

currently focused on efforts to improve and

enhance Camp Hope in West Milford, New

Jersey, which has provided more than 2800

underprivileged children the chance to

experience a complete summer camp expe-

rience free of charge. GTKH has also cov-ered expenses for children to attend educa-

tional and enrichment programs. For more

information, visit

www.givethekidshope.org.

About the NY/NJ NFL Alumni

Association

The NFL Alumni is a charitable organi-

zation comprised primarily of former pro-

fessional football players guided in their

volunteer efforts by the motto Caring for

Kids. Members contribute to charitable

organizations that share in their mission andare committed to building stronger commu-

nities. The NY/NJ Chapter aligns with non-

profit youth-oriented charitable causes that

are located within and/or service the chap-

ters service region; the annual Charity Golf

Classic is the cornerstone of the organiza-

tions fundraising efforts for childrens

charities. Among its youth/health/educa-

tion-related beneficiaries have been the

Boys and Girls Clubs, Heroes and Cool

Kids, Special Olympics, Spina Bifida

Association, Ronald McDonald House, andmany others. Visit http://nflalumninynj.org/

for more information.

Give the Kids Hope...continued from front page


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Friday, December 5 through Sunday,December 14 - Gingerbread WonderlandThis December marks the 23rd AnnualGingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young andold, marvel at the creativity, skill and sense ofoptimism that characterizes this charmingand ecumenical exhibit of over 200 ediblestructures. Past years gingerbreads haveincluded models of Notre Dame Cathedral,Hanukah menorahs, Japanese temples,Chinese pagodas, European castles andneighborhood sweet shops. Groups of 8 ormore must make a reservation to visit by call-ing 973-326-7601. For more information,please visit www.arboretumfriends.org,973.326.7603.Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, Fridays until

7:30 p.m., Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave,Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $2 admissionper person, children under 2 FREE.Saturday, December 6 & Sunday,December 7 - Gingerbread WonderlandCraft ShowHoliday shopping is easy at our GingerbreadWonderland Craft Show, now in its fourthyear. Youll find local crafters offering beau-tiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfectfor that special person on your list. For moreinformation, please visit www.arboretum-

friends.org, 973.326.7603. 10 a.m. - 4:30p.m., Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum,353 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960,

Cost: $2 admission per person gains entry toboth the Craft Show and GingerbreadWonderland.Saturday, December 13 & Sunday,December 14 - Gingerbread WonderlandCraft ShowHoliday shopping is easy at our GingerbreadWonderland Craft Show, now in its fourthyear. Youll find local crafters offering beau-tiful hand-made and affordable gifts perfectfor that special person on your list. For moreinformation, please visit www.arboretum-friends.org, 973.326.7603.Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Location:Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. HanoverAve, Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $2 per per-son gains entry to both the Craft Show and

Gingerbread Wonderland -Friday, December 26 throughWednesday,December 31 - A Special HolidayScavenger HuntHead over to the arboretum for this specialscavenger hunt designed to Take it Outside.Bring your camera or cell phone as well as agood set of observant eyes. Find most of theitems on the list and take home a prize for theentire family. Theres a lot going on out in thegardens during the winter. You just have tolook for it. For more information, please visitwww.arboretumfriends.org, 973.326.7603. 9

a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave,Morristown, NJ 07960, Cost: $10 per family.

Horticultural Events FromThe Morris County Park Commission


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Just bring a can of food and you can

workout at Box Fitness powered by

Hackettstown CrossFit the leader in fit-

ness 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 annu-

al 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 vegeta-

bles), 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.hack-

ettstowncrossfit.com/upcoming-events/ orcalling 908-979-8979 so we can be sure we

have enough equipment on hand to accom-

modate everyone, says Krymis. CrossFit

is perfect for all folks regardless of age or

fitness level we make everyone feel wel-

come and customize the workouts so every-

body 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 becausefolks 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 fam-

ilies, friends and good fortune, and help oth-

ers who are less fortunate at the same time,

explains Krymis.

Local CrossFit Gym Gives Free GobblerWODler Workouts November 26th - 29th

To Help Feed The Hungry

Next Issue Date December 16, 2014

Deadline December 3rdCall Ann Jabbour for info. 973-476-2986


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Youre invited to usher in the holiday

season with the Visiting Nurse

Association of Northern NJ (VNA)at its Fifth Annual Celebration of Life on

Thursday, November 20, 5 p.m., at the orga-

nizations headquarters, 175 South Street in

downtown Morristown.

A free tree lighting ceremony with light

refreshments, remarks by keynote speaker

Dr. Milton Mintz, VNA Medical Director,

and a musical performance by the

Parsippany High School Choir is open to

the public. No reservations are required and

free on-site parking will be available.

Immediately following that outdoorevent, an indoor Holiday Fundraiser and

Wine Tasting will be held at 6 p.m. All pro-

ceeds will help to ensure the availability of

home healthcare services for everyone in

Morris and Hunterdon Counties. A variety

of distinctive wine/food pairings will be

featured, along with live music and a silent

auction of luxury goods and services.

Tickets are $50 per person and event

sponsorship opportunities that include com-

plimentary tickets are also available. For

reservations or more information, callAmanda DeFelice at (973) 451-4169 or e-

mail [email protected]

Were delighted to continue this winter

holiday tradition established five years agowith the opening of our second century

headquarters, said Faith Scott, FACHE,

President and Chief Executive Officer of

VNA. Our VNA has a distinguished histo-

ry of caring for elderly, disabled and seri-

ously ill area residents in the comfort and

dignity of their own homes. Its appropriate

for us to bring the community together to

celebrate and remember loved ones who are

no longer with us.

Visiting Nurse Association of Northern

New Jersey is a nonprofit organization witha 116-year tradition of service. VNA pro-

vides skilled nursing, physical, occupation-

al and speech therapy, certified home health

aides, hospice care, caregiver support pro-

grams, private care solutions and Friendship

House, a social adult day care center. VNA

is licensed by the NJ Dept. of Health and

Senior Services and accredited by the

Community Health Accreditation Program

(CHAP). For further information, call 1

(800) WE-VISIT (938-4748) or visit vnan-

nj.org.

VNA to Host Free Tree LightingEvent & Holiday Fundraiser


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Any way you look at it, members of

Newcomers and Neighbors of

Morristown know how to have fun!In the past three months these ladies

have enjoyed a lunch/cruise on the beautiful

Lady Lotta on Lake Hopatcong, experi-

enced a French bistro cooking class con-

ducted by a member who attended the

French Culinary Institute, toured the

Willows at Fosterfields with

member/docent after a sumptuous lunch at

Artist Baker in Morristown owned by two

of our members and travelled to the Hudson

Valley for a full day of touring and of

course, lunch. But the enjoyment does notstop there. Several of our members, some

accompanied by their husbands feasted on a

multi-course dinner at Fornos in Newark

recently.

Upcoming events include a dessert cele-

bration of Monets life and art on November

14 with desserts prepared by 2 members

from his cookbook Monets Table, The

Cooking Journals of Monet and a presenta-

tion of Monets art by a third member.

Author/barman/spirits instructor Warren

Bobrow will be the guest speaker at ourTastings event at the home of one of our

members. Warren will discuss his 2 most

recent books, Apothecary Cocktails and

Whiskey Cocktails. Our monthly book club

which meets at the Morris County Library

will discuss Eternal Wonder by Pearl S

Buck. a book that was only recently discov-

ered by the literary world and our Decembertrip will be to the Metropolitan Museum of

Art t followed by lunch at Giovanni Venti

Cinque. Our semi-annual holiday luncheon

for all club members will be held at the

Morris County Golf Club where our guest

speaker will be former Olympian champion,

JoJo Starbucks and annual Holiday party

with jazz entertainment will be held at the

magnificent Victorian home of one of our

members.

Our 2015 plans are in the planning stages

but here are a few that in the works: a trip toPortugal with Kensington Tours; Wave Hill

and Arthur Avenue outing; walking tour of

Princeton including the university and

famous historic homes led by Princeton

Tour Company and year-end special dinner

at the roof top lounge of the Peninsula Hotel

in New York City.

Newcomers and Neighbors of

Morristown Club welcomes new members

from not only Morristown but from the sur-

rounding communities. Most of our mem-

bers are not new to the area but are in a newstage of life and they find that our club

offers many of the activities they are look-

ing for. Inquires about membership can be

made at morristownnewcomers@

gmail.com

Newcomers and Neighborsof Morristown

Lady Lotta lunch cruise

Willows Tour


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ut a sparkle in their eyes with unique

and perfect gifts, like historic

Vermont snowflake photomicro-graphs. Beautiful prints from the original

1800s photos, framed in store. The perfect

gift for the skiers on your list, or for lovers

of snow and Vermont.

Youll find other lovely snowflakes in

The Golden Pineapples sparkling jewelry,

Mariposa bottle stoppers, napkin sets,

frames and more.

The newly-reopened Golden Pineapple,

in Morristown, offers a wide selection of

Holiday favorites, like Byers Choice

Carolers, elegant ornaments for decorating

or swapping, and exquisite tableware.

Enjoy or give the scents of the holidays

with Lampe Berger that removes odors and

germs from the air while adding lovely fra-

grance to home or office.

Youll find something great for every-

one on your list, like handmade jewelry,

all-natural soaps and lotions from

Provence, art glass, enameled jeweled

boxes and frames. So much sparkle!

Preserve the spirit of the holidays with

serene Nativities, angels and Hanukkah

items.

All the special service for which the

store is famouslike beautiful gift wrap-

pingremain free-of-charge. And they will

ship your gifts at reasonable costs, with no

packing fees. So glad this store is back in

town!

The new Golden Pineapple is now mid-

way-back on the first floor at 14 Pine

Street, around the corner from The Mayo

Arts Center and two doors down from The

Dublin Pub.

Hours are: Tuesday through Saturday,

10:00 AM-5:30 PM; Thursdays 10:00 AM

7:00 PM. Extensded holiday hours will

begin November 23, open Mondays 10-

5:30 and Sundays 12-5. Later store closing

begin mid- December. For more details

visit the store website at

www.shop14pine.com or call 973-267-

0400.

The Golden Pineapple AddsSparkle to your Holidays

Next Issue Date Dec. 16, 2014 Deadline Dec. 3rd

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By Ejvind Boccolini

Freeholders over the years have not

often been in favor of salary increasesfor the Morris County Sheriff's Office,

Sheriff Edward Rochford said in a phone

interview last week, and added that they are

also not in favor of the Sheriff wanting to use

the offices surplus money to give $2,500 to

each staff member to reward recent achieve-

ments and offer relief due to their low

salaries, which have fallen much lower than

competitive levels.

Chief of Staff Susan Hunter, of the Morris

County Sheriffs Office, who was also inter-

viewed last week, said Rochford has theauthority to use his surplus to offer the

$2,500 check to each employee, and would

like to do so since salaries are very low and

often result in the office quickly losing the

talent it acquires and trains.

Hunter said there would be a zero

increase in taxes for this payout. In fact, the

bureau of Law Enforcement and the Bureau

of Corrections combined have approximate-

ly $1.8 million in surplus, so after the payout,

he (Rochford) would still be giving back the

county approximately over a million (dol-

lars). She added that the funds are coming

out of the already approved 2014 budget and

therefore will not have any impact whatsoev-

er on the taxes.Through efficient management, vacan-

cies and retirements, the agency was left with

a surplus in its salary and wages budget, a

written statement offered earlier this month

by the Sheriffs Office reads.

As of press time, emails sent to three free-

holders to comment on low salaries and the

planned $2,500 payout to each Sheriff Office

staff member were not yet answered. An

email sent to Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo

was responded to, though DeFillippo only

said she did not have a comment to make at

this time.

Freeholders and Sheriffs Office officials

can reach this reporter

[email protected] to go on record for

this continuing story.(Freeholders were also

not reached upon placing a phone call on

Nov. 6 to the phone number listed on the

Morris County website.)

Also in the written statement from the

Sheriffs Office earlier this month, it was

noted that the Sheriff was upset about the

low salaries for his staff and about not being

allowed to offer the $2,500 check to each

employee especially due to recent achieve-

ments.The Sheriffs Office recently earned

the Prestigious 2014 Triple Crown Award,and for those that make up the agency, an

Accreditation Incentive compensation, the

statement reads.

This Triple Crown Award is given to

agencies who achieve simultaneous accredi-

tation from the Commission on Accreditation

for Law Enforcement Agencies, the

American Correctional Associations

Commission on Accreditation for

Corrections, and the National Commission

on Correctional Healthcare. Only 39 offices

nationwide out of 3,083 have earned this

award.

Rochford said it is only fitting that he

returns some of the surplus money to staff

employees, as they continue to work harder

and wear many hats to fill the void created

by vacancies.

Rochford noted that the Sheriffs Office

manages a 400+ inmate Correctional

Facility, a Criminal Investigation Section, a

Bomb Squad, a Warrant Squad, an emer-

gency response team, and a K-9 Unit, and are

not only prepared to handle immediate

threats, they are also trained and prepared to

take care of the most horrific of matters

including, but not limited to, natural disasters

and heinous crimes, their statement reads.

The statement also notes that, most of

these officers voluntarily agreed to a zero

percent pay raise in 2011 and 2014 to accom-

modate the Freeholders budget concern

request. However, the Freeholders have now

Sheriff Rewards Exceptional Work at No Cost to the Taxpayers,Freeholders Object; Sheriff to Take Legal Action

Sheriff Edward Rochford

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reported that they have a $55 million surplus

and the county has never been stronger.

Rochford said in the phone interview

that there is no need to have that kind of a

surplus, and referred to the sum of money as

a war chest.

Hunter noted that a Bergen County exec-

utive who was challenging the Bergen

County Sheriffs authority much like the

voting majority of the Freeholders

are doing here (in Morris County), lost

twice in the courts and earlier this week even

lost in the public opinion as she was

dethroned at the elections.

Thanking the men and women who make

up the Morris County Sheriffs Office,

Sheriff Edward Rochford said, My officers

and civilians alike are essential to its success.

Their dedication and teamwork is unparal-leled. I am thrilled to (he noted this before

Freeholder disapproval of the matter) be able

to give them a token of our appreciation for

all they do for the citizens of Morris County.

Rochford also noted other achievements

of the Morris County Sheriffs Office. The

success and efficiency of the Sheriffs Office

has been excellent in tracking and safe return

of disabled missing persons (for which the

time has been significantly reduced to well

under 30 minutes); and the success story of

the Drug Take Back (drop off) program has

also been excellent. They have gathered

about 4,000 pounds of unwanted prescription

and non-prescription medications from the

medicine cabinets of households, preventing

them from getting into the hands of our youth

or from being dumped into our water sup-

plies.

Rochford also noted in general that,

"Serious attention to retaining our talent is

paramount and I am taking strong action to

fortify the agency to ensure continued top

notch professional service that the residents

of Morris County have come to expect from

our agency," the Sheriff said. The MCSO

accepts nothing less than maintaining the

highest levels of preparedness in order to

protect the community at large in these

uncertain times.

The statement also reads that, fortunate-ly for Morris County, Sheriff Rochford is no

stranger to the law enforcement profession or

to politics. Rochford is on the cusp of his

50th year in law enforcement and he knows

what it takes to effectively and efficiently run

the agency, always with service to others as

an underlying philosophy. Additionally as an

elected official for the last 22 years, he has a

successful track record at working within

government to successfully achieve the cru-

cial goals of the agency - to protect and serve

the common good of the county.

continued from previous

Who we are: Our

Group began in

October of 2013.

My daughter, Jaclyn, and I

talked about how great it

would be to have a Social

Support Group for Adults

with Aspergers since we

hadn't heard of anything

like that in our part of NJ.

So we decided to try and

start one ourselves.

The amazing people that

came to the first meeting

made me realize right away

that we did the right thing!

Since then connections have

grown, new friendships

have been made, and its

truly a wonderful thing.

What we do: We have

about 20 Members who

meet once a month at differ-

ent types of social get-

togethers - dinners at an

Italian restaurant, a Hibachi

Restaurant, Corner Pub,

bowling nights, summer

barbecue and swimming

party, pizza and dessert

Jacly and Debra Burke

party. We are planning

future events that will

include improv nights, pot-

tery classes, wine and paint-

ing, and movie nights.

Our current members

have asked that we continue

to grow, so I am spreading

the word! If you are an

Aspergers Adult looking to

meet nice, friendly peers

with whom you can enjoy a

fun night out with once a

month, develop friendships

and a sense of community,

contact me. We would

LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN

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Best Regards, Debra

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The Community Crche Christmas

Celebration, a free event showcasing

hundreds of nativity scenes and sev-

eral performances by local musicians, will

be held on Friday, 5 December; Saturday, 6December; and Sunday, 7 December at The

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

building at 283 James Street in Morristown.

The Celebration, which is open to the

public, is a unique collaboration of commu-

nity volunteers. Countless hours are spent in

the weeks leading up to the exhibit by car-

penters and handypersons hanging a false

ceiling, wall coverings, and lights and by

interior designers preparing tables to stage

the display. During the exhibit, others staff

a childrens room, perform in a stagedtableaux, and serve as docents. There are

even volunteers who spend nights sleeping

in the building to assure the security of the

loaned nativities.

All of the musicians, amateurs and pro-

fessionals alike, also donate their time. We

appreciate the generosity and talents of our

musicians whose performances make our

Celebration far more than just an exhibit,

music director Marco Vergara noted.Featured performers this year include

soprano and vocal teacher Jamie Baer

Peterson, internationally acclaimed pianist

Carl DiCasoli, and the sextet Express Male,

an independent vocal ensemble within The

Morris Choral Society.

For many, visiting the event is becoming

an annual tradition when they can enjoy old

favorites and delight in new additions.

Director Jennifer Jones notes, The

Celebration is always evolving, adding new

creative talent and new nativities from com-munity members, building on the successes

of the preceding years in both the music

performances and the exhibits in the main

hall. This year will be no exception.

Many families particularly enjoy the

Third Annual Community Creche Christmas Celebration

welcoming atmosphere. A favorite is the

childrens room where staff members help

parents and children create Christmas crafts

together. Visitor Tyler Oborn noted, I enjoy

this exhibit because it is such a family-

friendly event that I can enjoy with my two

young children.

Public affairs representative Tracy

Norton added, Last year, one guest com-

mented that the Celebration brought a feel-

ing of peace to her heart and tears to her

eyes. I cant think of a better way to begin

the holiday season, can you?

Hours for the exhibit are Friday, 5

December 6-8:30 p.m., Saturday, 6

December 4-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 7

December 2-7 p.m. For the most up-to-date

information on the schedule musical per-

formers visit www.communitycreche.org or

www.facebook.com/communitycreche

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Mentors can serve as trusted confi-

dantes 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 asso-

ciated with the professional arena, it need not

be restricted to corporate environments.

When looking to give back to their communi-

ties, men and women may not think of men-

toring. However, mentoring can be a power-

ful 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. Askingquestions 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 men-

toring 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 men-

toring relationship. The person you're men-

toring should feel comfortable coming to you

with any situation and have your support, as

trust is essential to the mentor-mentee rela-

tionship.

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 pro-

vide advice to lead the mentee in the right

direction. Encourage a mentee to take on

more responsibilities, which can instill confi-

dence and facilitate personal growth.

Enjoy the experience. Mentors benefit

from mentoring, which can provide satisfac-

tion 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 inyour 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 col-

league ask for your assistance in mentoring,

embrace this compliment and make the most

of your opportunity to aide in the growth of

another person.

What does it mean to be a mentor?


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By Elsie Walker

Around 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, forsome 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 cere-mony is held at the same time at locations

around the world, creating the largest can-

dlelight ceremony around the globe.

Locally, the ceremony will be held at the

Flanders Takes Part In Global Candlelight Service for those Grieving a Lost ChildFlanders 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 candle-light 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, what-

ever 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 fellow-

ship 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 assimple 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 for-

ward.

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/

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Blue Ribbon Raisin Apple Hand

Held PiesServings: 16 individual pies

Raisin apple filling:

1 1/2 cups chopped tart apples

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup California raisins

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon granulated white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Blue ribbon pastry:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon white granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

1/3 cup vegetable shortening

4-5 tablespoons cold water

Egg wash:

1 egg

Pinch of salt

For filling, combine apples, brown sugar,

water, lemon juice and raisins in 2-quart

saucepan. Cover and cook over medium

heat for 5 minutes until apples are just ten-

der. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix flour,

sugar, salt and spices together well, and addliquid from cooking apples to make slurry.

Then, add all to pan with apples and contin-

ue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick-

ened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat;

stir in vanilla and butter. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile for pastry, measure flour,

sugar, salt and cinnamon into large bowl

and with pastry blender, fork or two knives,

cut in butter and shortening until mixture

resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, 1

tablespoon at a time, tossing after each

addition until flour is moist and dough justholds together. Turn onto lightly floured

surface; knead together and shape into flat-

tened disk. Divide into 4 equal pieces; wrap

separately in plastic wrap or wax paper and

chill for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375F. On lightly floured

surface, roll out pastry dough, one piece at a

time, and cut each piece into 4 small rounds

with 3 1/2- or 4-inch cookie cutter. Place 1scant tablespoon filling just below center on

each piece; moisten edges and fold over,

sealing edges with fork. Arrange on baking

sheet and prick tops of each handheld pie in

several places with fork or cut one small slit

with sharp knife. Beat 1 egg with pinch of

salt for egg wash and brush onto pies. Bake

at 375F for 20-25 minutes until lightly

browned. Cool and serve.Note: McIntosh apples recommended.

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Prep time: 45 minutes

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2 pounds large mushrooms,

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1 package Jimmy Dean

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Sausage

1 clove garlic, minced

4 ounces cubed and soft-ened cream cheese

3/4 cup dry Italian bread-

crumbs, divided

1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated

Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup chopped fresh pars-

ley

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350F.

Finely chop enough mush-

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stems. Place mushroom

caps, rounded-side down, in

lightly greased shallow

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Cook sausage, chopped

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heat 8-10 minutes or until

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Thousands of people line the streets

of midtown Manhattan every year

to catch a glimpse of the balloons

and performers marching in the Macy's

Thanksgiving Day Parade. Millions more

will tune in to watch it on television. TheMacy's parade is intertwined with

Thanksgiving, making it as much a part of

the holiday as turkey and pumpkin pie.

The parade has evolved throughout the

years, and the history of the parade is both

interesting and informational.

Historians believe the parade was insti-

tuted by European immigrants who made

up the majority of employees at the retail

giant Macy's. In the 1920s, employees who

were now proud Americans wanted to cel-

ebrate with traditions that were similar totraditions in Europe. This included a

parade down the streets. Animals were bor-

rowed from the Central Park Zoo, bands

played and marchers wore different cos-

tumes.

In 1927, concern for children lining the

parade route led parade officials to replace

live animals with the signature helium bal-

loons people now know and love. A drag-on and Felix the Cat were some of the first

balloons. The festivities continued to grow

during the 1930s, when Santa was added to

the parade's growing list of participants.

1933 was the only year that Santa led the

parade rather than closed it.

During World War II, the parade was

put on hiatus, as the rubber for the balloons

and the helium was donated to the war

effort. The parade resumed in 1945 and

was televised only in New York. The 1947

film "Miracle on 34th Street" made theparade even more popular. NBC televised

the parade nationwide the following year,

drawing viewers from all over the country.

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