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Vol. 6 No. 11 www.mypaperonline.com November 2014

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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, preparingfestive meals, or making

travel 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 involvesgiving back to the commu-nity, especially those in

need 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 andclothing 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 thecompany.

I raised three childrenon my own and I know thestruggles and hardships

MJ Media Prepares for Holiday Season bySponsoring Toy/Clothing Drive

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The Roxbury Review

took home 16 awardsat the Garden State

Scholastic Press

Association conference on

Monday, October 27. The

conference, held at Rutgers,

gives out both individual

and group awards for New

Jersey high school newspa-

pers.

The staff won the Overall

Excellence award for the

Large School category for

the second straight year.

Additionally, Roxbury stu-

dents earned 15 individual

awards:

1st Place:

Janelle Raymundo - Layout

Roxbury Review Takes Home 16 Awardsin GSSPA Competition

Front row, left to right: Hannah Bhend, Deanna Teti, Carolina Kim, Rachel Smith, SamanthaFellman, Lexie Lattner, Nyomi Vasquez. Back row, left to right: Elizabeth Gage, Jill Nathanson,Hailey Womer, Kelly Tucker, Terrence Hopkins, faculty adviser Peter Flynn, Zach Martino, AlexisAnderson, Penelope Theodoropoulos. Kim and Smith are holding the plaque for Overall Excellence.continued page 4

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Please join us for our annual senior

holiday dinner on Tuesday,

December 9, 2014 from 12:00 noon

to 3:00 p.m. at the Randolph Township

Community Center.The meal will be catered by Marios

Famous Pizza and the cost is $5.00 per per-

son.

Reserve your spot now because you dont

want to miss out on this holiday event! Stop

by the community center to make your reser-vations or call 973.989.7084.

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.

The 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.

Senior Holiday Dinner

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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families face and I want to encourage peopleto give back to those in need now, statedMary Lalama.

Joe Nicastro, a Mt. Olive Township

Councilman said that being involved in thecommunity, 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 winter

necessities such as hats, coats, gloves, and

scarves (sizes ranging from newborn to 14

year olds). Gift cards will also be accepted.

Please drop off all donations to the follow-

ing locations.

MJ Media, 5 Vista Street, Flanders NJ07836 (There will be a bin by front door)

Weis Supermarkets, Rt. 206, Flanders

(drop off at the courtesy counter)

Route 46 Chevy- 412 Route. 46, Budd

Lake

Budd Lake Bagels -141 Route 46, Budd

Lake

Mt. Olive Bagels - 135 Route 46 East,

Paramount Plaza, Budd Lake

Fanucci's - 134 Ledgewood Ave. (Rt. 46

E.), Netcong

Toy/Clothing Drive...

and Design

Gabriela Reyes - Reviews and

Entertainment

Janelle Raymundo and Sam Smith - In-

Depth Reporting

Patrick Eskay - Sports Writing

Carolyn Taglienti - Newswriting

2nd Place:

Penny Theodoropolous - Layout and Design3rd Place:

Janelle Raymundo - Feature Writing

Janelle Raymundo - Reviews and

Entertainment

Patrick Eskay - Photography

Honorable Mention:

Samantha King - In-Depth Reporting

Rachel Smith - Opinion

Tonia Flatt - Reviews and Entertainment

Carolina Kim - Columns

Claudia Borodziuk - Art and IllustrationJanelle Raymundo - Layout and Design

16 Awards...

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 as

well as comply a list of children and gifts they

want for the holiday.

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Morgan Clark, Rachel Roth, and Olivia, Elizabeth, and Grace Monteleone create their own mug

designs during Tween/Teen Art at the Roxbury Public L ibrary in September.

Celebrate the holidays at the Roxbury

Public Library! On Friday, December

5, 2014 at 7:00pm the Roxbury

Public Library will present a special holidaymusical performance by the Metropolitan

Saxophone Quartet. The Metropolitan

Saxophone Quartet and their energetic mix

of music arrangements have been entertain-

ing audiences in the New Jersey metropoli-

tan area since 2004. The four saxes -- Erik

Donough, Dave Adams, John DiEgidio, and

James Aslanian -- and drummer, Matt

Olsson, are setting new standards for eclectic

saxophone performance with their unique

pop and rock arrangements that treat audi-ences to music they know and love per-

formed in a brand new way.

Doors open at 6:30PM and the music

starts at 7:00PM. Refreshments will be

served. For more information about this pro-

gram call the library at 973-584-2400 ext.

501 or [email protected].

Holiday Concert with theMetropolitan Saxophone Quartet

Tween/Teen Art at the Roxbury Public Library

Get Your Business Noticed with the

AREAS MOST READ PAPER...

AND WE CAN PROVE IT!

Call 973-252-9889 for information

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Few foods receive the fanfare of turkey

come the holiday season. The

National Turkey Federation says

Americans eat 46 million turkeys each

Thanksgiving and another 22 million onChristmas. An additional 19 million enjoy

turkey as part of their Easter celebrations.

Though turkey is enjoyed throughout the

year, it is most popular during the holiday

season. Some celebrants may want to know

more about this beloved bird before sinking

their teeth into their next holiday meal. The

following turkey tidbits may surprise you.

Turkeys are large game birds that are

closely related to chickens, pheasants and

quail.

The turkey's scientific name is "melea-

gris gallopavo," which is the wild turkey

from which the domesticated turkey many

people eat descends. There is another

species of turkey known as the ocellated

turkey, which is native to the Yucatn

Peninsula in Mexico.

By the early 1900s, the wild turkey

neared extinction. Restoration projects have

increased the number of turkeys from

approximately 30,000 birds back then to

nearly seven million now.

Despite their size, turkeys can fly in the

wild. They often perch in trees to sleep to

protect themselves from predators. Some

domesticated turkeys may not fly because

they have been bred to be overly large to

produce more breast meat.

The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86

pounds.

A male turkey is called a "tom" or a

"gobbler," while female turkeys are referred

to as "hens." Only the male will make the

familiar gobbling sound, which is used to

attract mates.

A hen is smaller than a gobbler and

does not have the distinctive beard of mod-

ified feathers that gobblers have on their

breasts. Males also have sharp spurs on

their legs for fighting.

Male and female turkeys also can be

differentiated by their droppings. Male

droppings are spiral-shaped, while

females' look like the letter J.

Both genders of turkey have snoods

(the dangling appendage on the face) as

well as red wattles under their chins.

A hen can lay about 10 to 12 eggs over

a period of two weeks. The eggs will incu-

bate for 28 days before hatching. Baby

turkeys are called "poults."

Turkeys and peacocks may look simi-

lar, but they are not closely related.

Turkeys have excellent vision due to

their eyes being located on the sides oftheir head. This gives the birds periscopic

Time to Talk Turkeyvision.

The gizzard is a part of the turkey's

stomach that contains tiny stones that the

bird has swallowed. The stones facilitate

the digestion process.

Benjamin Franklin did not support the

bald eagle as the nation's symbol, feeling

the turkey would be a better choice. In a

letter to his daughter, he wrote, "He [bald

eagle] is a rank coward; the little king-

bird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks

him boldly and drives him out of the dis-

trict. For in truth, the turkey is in compar-

ison a much more respectable bird, and

withal a true original native of America.

Eagles have been found in all countries,

but the turkey was peculiar to ours ."

Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at

maturity. Rumor has it the costume worn

by the "Sesame Street" character "Big

Bird" is made of turkey feathers.

Despite an abundance of turkeys

being eaten between November and

January, June is National Turkey Month.

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Recreation Jr. Gaels Wrestling

For children in K-8th grade and includes K-

1st grade Clinic, 1st-4th grade Novice lev-

els, and 2nd-8th grade Jr. Gaels. Builds

character and self-confidence, along with

strength and flexibility for all musclegroups. Program begins mid-November.

Register online or in-person at Rec Office.

More info on Recreation page at www.rox-

burynj.us

Adventure Boot Camp for Women

Boot Camp for Women is an outdoor work-

out (with alternate indoor location for rain)

that develops cardio, core, & muscle

endurance focusing on fat burning exercise

techniques. Classes at 5:30am-6:30am, at

Horseshoe Lake Field.

Visit www.morriscountybootcamp.com forinfo.

Family Ski at Shawnee Mountain

This winter Roxbury Community School is

sponsoring a reasonably priced Family &

Friends Skiing/Snowboarding program at

Shawnee Mountain. Packages are as low as

Roxbury Rec Happenings$130. Included are five visits with the

opportunity to get a 6th trip bonus for free.

Dates are January 4, 11, 25; February 1, 8 &

22. Lift ticket valid from 1pm 9pm.

Register at www.Roxbury.org/FamilySki

Registration deadline is December 12th.

Girls Lacrosse Signups

Come join the "fastest sport on two feet".

Teams will be formed with the following

grade levels: Grades 7/8, Grades 5/6 & and

Grades 3/4. Practices are 2-3 times a week

at Roxbury High School fields (usually

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) with

games once a week. Season runs April 1st

through mid-June. Fee includes practice

pinnie and 12 game season in league (Jersey

Girls Lacrosse Association). Registrationdeadline is December. Assistant coaches

needed. Please register online or in-person

at Roxbury Recreation. Fee: $85; two chil-

dren, $135; family max, $190.

Sponsor a Wreath

Description: Roxbury is joining the Wreaths

Across America family in honoring veter-

ans by laying wreaths on the graves of

departed servicemen and women on

December 13th. Honor our veterans for

their service and sacrifice by sponsoring awreath to be laid on a grave of a veteran

buried at the Succasunna First Presbyterian

Church and United Methodist Church

cemeteries. To sponsor a wreath:

www.RoxburyWAA.org . For more infor-

mation: [email protected]

Harlem Wizards vs. Roxbury All-Stars!

Time: 7pm-9pm

Location: Roxbury High School

Description: Always a fun night out!

Roxbury All-Stars include Superintendent

Dr. Patrick Tierney, along with school prin-

cipals and teachers. Order tickets at

www.roxbury.org or pick up at Roxbury

Recreation. Tickets are $10 each, or $12 at

the door. Benefits the Victoria Snoke

Scholarship Fund.

Recreation Street Hockey

For children in 1st through 6th grade.

Levels are Division 1 (1st/2nd grade teams),

Division 2 (3rd/4th grade teams), and

Division 3 (5th/6th grade teams). Season

begins end of January, and runs through

March (will not conflict with basketball).

Equipment needed is a helmet, hockey

gloves, shin guards and hockey stick.

Register online or in-person at Roxbury

Recreation. Fee: $70; includes t-shirt.

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Boys Jr. Gaels Lacrosse

This program is for boys in 2nd-8th grade,

and is a travel program belonging to the

North Jersey Junior Lacrosse League.

Program begins in March, and runs throughJune. Current players can register online or

in-person at Roxbury Recreation. For more

information, please visit www.roxburygael-

sjrlacrosse.com . Fee: $95; two children,

$170; family max, $225.

Roxbury Social Services Donations

Now through December 1, 2014

72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna

Description: Social Services is in need of

the following items: toilet paper, paper tow-

els, laundry detergent, dishwashing deter-gent, napkins, tissues, salt, sugar, ketchup,

Chef Boyardee, gravy, kids snacks, large

bottle of juice, dry (powdered milk), evapo-

rated milk, canned meats; donations wel-

come! Social Services is open on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday, 8am-1pm. Special

Saturday hours on November 22nd, 9am-

12pm.

Hike and Trail Work Day

Saturday, November 22, 2014

10am-12pmRoxbury Trails

Description: Join the Roxbury Trails

Committee for a fun morning hiking and

cleaning up the trails. Work will include

removing garbage and cutting back over-

growth. Perfect for community hours, or

just a great feeling of accomplishment innature! Please visit www.hikeroxbury.org

for updated information and registration.

Frosty!

Saturday, Nov. 22, Sunday, Nov. 23,

Saturday, Dec. 6, Sunday, Dec. 7

Saturdays, 11am & 3pm; Sundays, 2pm

Location: Investors Bank Theater, 72

Eyland Ave, Succasunna

Description: Come experience the magic of

this American Classic live on stage. Join

Frosty, Karen and a fun cast of characters asthey all become a part of a heartwarming

journey to keep Christmas and Frosty alive

in their hearts.

Tickets: Adult $10 Student/Senior $8, avail-

able at www.RoxburyArtsAlliance.org, at

the Roxbury Rec Center, or at the Box

Office day of show.

5th Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Circle Lanes in Ledgewood

Description: Each bowler is encouraged toraise at least $100. WDHA will be broad-

Roxbury Rec Happenings... casting from the event. It is a super herotheme, so wear your best costume! Prizes

for best individual and group costumes,

door prizes, 50/50 and more! Top prizes for

most money raised are a MacBook Air and

an IPad Air. All proceeds to go to Celebrate

the Children, a non-profit, state approved

private school in Denville for children withspecial needs. Please contact Katie

McColligan for more information at 973-

989-4033 ext. 150 or kmccolligan@cele-

bratethechildren.org or visit www.cele-

bratethechildren.org

RHS National Honor Society Clothing

Drive Fundraiser

Friday, December 12, 2pm-6 pm; Saturday,

December 13, 10am-5pm

RHS Cafeteria

Description: Items accepted are clothing,

sneakers, shoes, hats, scarves, gloves, hand-bags, backpacks, belts, small toys and

games, bedding and towel items, draperies

and curtains, stuffed animals and dolls. For

more information, please visit www.rox-

bury.org

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about dentistry, but implantology captivates

him. Not only does he provide all phases of

treatment for his patients, but he lectures in

the field and assists other dentists with their

more difficult cases.Dr. Goldberg performs more than implant

services. He also provides general and cos-

metic treatments to a wide spectrum of

patients, from toddlers to seniors. His out-

standing staff caters to families for routine

cleanings, checkups, dentures, veneers,

whitening, and much more.

I am very grateful that my colleagues,

patients, and community appreciate all that

we have to offer here at Morris County

Dental. I hope that we can continue to pro-

vide excellent service. Every day we striveto fulfill our mantra, Experience,

Compassion, & Quality.

One popular service Dr. Goldberg offers

is free consultations. We understand this

difficult economy makes people carefully

consider where they spend their hard-earned

dollars, so before someone commits to long-

needed dental problems, we want to be surethey will be comfortable with us. This is

why we offer free consultations.

Morris County Dental Associates is

located in Succasunna at the Roxbury Mall.

For more information, you can visit the web-

site at www.MorrisCountyDentist.com or

call the office at 973-328-1225.

This month, Dr, Ira Goldberg received

Fellowship status from the American

Academy of Implant Dentistry. This

award is the highest level of recognition

bestowed upon implant dentists who havedemonstrated extensive knowledge and skill

in the field of implant dentistry.

Dr. Goldberg, founder of Morris County

Dental Associates, LLC in Succasunna, has

been receiving more and more recognition

in the community, state, nation, and world.

Other awards he has received include:

Diplomate status of the American Board of

Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry,

Diplomat of the International Congress of

Oral Implantologists, NJ Top Dentist asvoted by his fellow peers in NJ Monthly

magazine, Top Dentist by NJ Top Docs, Best

Of The Best by the Daily Record, and

Americas Top Dentist by the Consumer

Research Council of America.

Dr. Goldberg has always been passionate

Local Dentist, Dr. Ira Goldberg, Receives Fellowship Award from Implant Academy

Dr. Ira Goldberg

Next Issue Date December 16, 2014

Deadline December 3rd

Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784

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The busiest travel

weekend of the year

is just around the cor-

ner and a smart traveler

knows that before you hit

the road here in the U.S. or

head overseas, you do some

planning and prep.

Wardrobe, medications, itin-

erary- but what about your

phone? Have you made sure

you're maximizing your

phone's usefulness and min-

imizing your costs? These

travel prep tips will help you

get the most out of your

phone and help you save

money.

Get the Right Gear

* Smartphone? Tablet?

Both? - Depending on the

length of your trip, consider

whether you need to bring

all your devices, or just a

few. Today's smartphones

are mini-computers with

access to maps, powerful

mini-cameras, and tons of

entertainment apps. If you

want to travel light, consider

leaving the camera and

tablet at home and invest in

upgrading to a larger

screened smartphone like

the Samsung Galaxy S5 or

the LG G3.

* Chargers - For overseas

travel, invest in an extra

charger with an international

plug for the region where

you are traveling or look for

adapters that will let you

charge in multiple countries.

You may want to look for

one with a surge protector

built in. Other options are

wireless charging pads or

USB battery packs. Checkout T-Mobile.com for the

best travel accessories for

your device.

Check Your Data Plan

You'll probably use a lot

more data than usual when

you're traveling. Make sure

you have the right data plan

to cover those map down-

loads and Facebook photo

posts. Internationally, call-

ing and texting back home

can be expensive and can

quickly add up to hundreds

of dollars a day or more. To

call and text while traveling,

you have a few options:

* Check your plan - Call

your network provider and

find out what you already

pay for and if you need to do

anything to beef up your

data. If you have a Simple

Choice plan from T-Mobile,

unlimited data and texting is

already included in your

plan at no additional cost in

120+ countries and destina-

tions.

* Turn Off Data Roaming- If you're not with T-

Mobile, avoid hefty fees by

turning off data roaming on

your phone under "settings".

It will save you money, but

severely limits your commu-

nication options.

* Use Wi-Fi - Whether

traveling in the U.S. or

abroad, Wi-Fi is pretty much

everywhere in the world and

many of today's new smart-

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Prep Your Devices for Travelphones are equipped with

Wi-Fi Calling capabilities.

In the U.S., you can use Wi-

Fi at coffee shops, hotels

and even campsites. When

traveling abroad, use local

Wi-Fi to make unlimited,

free calls back to the States

from virtually anywhere.

You can also boost your Wi-

Fi coverage at home with a

T-Mobile Personal CellSpot

to make sure you get full-bar

coverage.

Stock up On Apps

As always, make sure

your phone is loaded up

with the right apps for the

best connection everywhere

you go.

* Free Wi-Fi Finder -

You'll never be without the

proper connection with this

useful app, which scans your

current location for Wi-Fi

hotspots nearby.

* GoGo Talk and Text -

Stay in touch in flight!

GoGo is offering free,

unlimited texting and visual

voicemail access on all

U.S.-based airline flights

exclusively to T-Mobile cus-

tomers.

* HopStop - Get all your

public transportation options

at your fingertips. You'll find

information on metros and

buses, biking and walking

directions, and maps to help

you get around.

To get more smart ways

to use your smartphone

while on the go, visit

www.t-mobile.com.

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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 Southernhemisphere at this time. The winter solsticedoes not last the entire day but is the point at

which 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 Polar

Circle, 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.

Did You Know?

Wellnot quite but now that I have

your attention, here is some friend-

ly advice on wood burning and its

impact on your neighbors. If you decide to

burn wood, always make sure it is dry, split &

seasoned wood that has been stored in a cov-ered location preferably off the ground to

allow air circulation and carry away moisture.

The wood should have been stored at a mini-

mum of six (6) months before use (one year

storage yields maximum results). The logs

will sound hollow when smacked against

another piece of wood. Burning unseasoned

wood will create a very smoky & horrific

smell that is offensive to others. This is not

only a waste of wood but it also causes air pol-

lution. Be mindful of your neighbors and

never allow smoke to carry onto their proper-ties (Hopatcong Public Health Nuisance Code

26:3-69.1). Make it a habit to step outside and

check the chimney or flue. A good fire doesnt

produce much smoke because the tarry

droplets and gases that would become smoke

are burned before they leave the firebox.

Wood burns best when the moisture content is

less than 20 percent. You can purchase a wood

moisture meter to test the moisture content of

your wood before you burn it. Always make

sure your chimney or flue is clean and well

maintained.Smoke from burning can be a health haz-

ard and nuisance, particularly in cold weather.

During cold, stagnant weather, smoke tends to

stay at ground level, increasing pollution to

unhealthy levels and making it difficult to

breathe for those with respiratory ailments.

Consider upgrading your old wood stove foran EPA certified unit or better yet a wood pel-

let stove.

Remember, burning wood is a privilege not

a right. Public health of our residents is a pri-

ority. Energy efficiency benefits of replacing

old wood stoves and fireplaces saves money,

fuel, time and resources.

50% more energy efficient, uses 1/3 less

wood for the same heat, cuts creosote build-up

in chimneys that helps reduce the risk of fire.

Produces 70% less particle pollution

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ut a sparkle in their eyes with unique

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By Cheryl Conway

T

he Mt. Olive Recreation Community

Farmers Market closed its stands last

month, but not all the vendors put theirgoods away until next season.

Fans of the homemade granola will not

have to wait until spring to indulge in the six

varieties of Lazy Susans Granola by maker

Susan Varilias of Succasunna. Varilias, who

started her business almost two years ago,

makes her homemade granola, as well as

nuts, year round and sells them in five area

stores and four local farm markets.

Varilias love for baking and desire to pro-

vide her family with the freshest ingredients

has led to her success so far as a new entre-preneur.

I always loved baking, says Varilias.

Ive made a business out of something I

always enjoyed doing.

For 20 years Varilias worked as an

accountant, but left her job at a law firm in

Roxbury four years ago for personal reasons.

As a mother of a child with a disability,

Varilias served as an aid to her son who was

attending New Jersey Institute of Technology

for his undergraduate degree and then

Rutgers in New Brunswick for his mastersdegree. With two daughters also entering

their college years, Varilias knew working

full time would be difficult while shuffling

her kids to college, but at the same time she

had to help her family out financially.Starting her own business would be a per-

fect solution to give her that freedom to work

around her own schedule and still make

money while doing something that she loves

to do.

It was a busy time moving them to col-

lege, says Varilias, who has lived in

Succasunna for the past 15 years. It was a

good time to leave my profession and do

something else. I always loved to bake so I

decided to try that.

Varilias started her own business- LazySusans Granola LLC- in May 2013. Since

being an entrepreneur was new to her,

Varilias figured she would test her product

out first by selling to farm markets only.

I knew I wanted to sell at farm markets,

says Varilias. It was an easy way to break

into learning how to sell. I dont know much

about how to sell a product; I couldnt just

jump into selling to stores.

Varilias decided that selling homemade

granola would be a great idea because of her

experience in making granola at home for her

children as well as granola not being a com-

From Farm Stands To Stores,Local Woman Grows Homemade Granola Business

mon item in farm markets.

I looked at farm markets to see what they

needed, she says. I chose granola because I

didnt see it out there. I saw a lot of breads,

jams, other bakery products, cookies and

pies. I needed to do something different.

Baking is nothing new for Varilias, a craft

she has known since her mom taught her

when she was five years old.

Once I started it, baking is something I

always loved to do, she says. It comes easy

to me. The finished products are always bet-

ter than store bought. We want good cookies

so we bake them ourselves. You know its

fresh; you can have it warm from the oven. I

know whats going into it; I know what Im

feeding my family when I bake it myself.

Making her own granola started about six

years ago when her daughters were involved

in high school sports and enjoyed granola

bars as a healthy snack during their season.

Varilias says she didnt like the selection of

packaged granola bars at the stores so she

decided to try her own recipes for her girls.

To get ideas, Varilias looked up some gra-


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nola recipes then decided to combine ingredi-

ents from different versions and make her

own.

I took the best of the ingredients and kind

of combined them in my own way, saysVarilias.

Varilias granola is made with organic

maple syrup, while most other recipes use

honey. She uses all natural ingredients, with

no animal products.

With her business, Varilias offers six dif-

ferent kinds of granola, including gluten free

granola. Her favorite seller has been her

Cherry Almond Granola with dried cherries

and sliced almonds. A second pick is her No

Nut Coconut with Cranberry, and another is

Chocolate Chip Almond.A lot of people dont like or cant eat nuts

so I make three different-nut free varieties of

granola, she says.

For those who like and can eat nuts,

Varilias also specializes in homemade nuts in

two different varieties- Sweet Glaze Mixed

Nuts with almonds, walnuts and pecans; and

Hot Spicy Nuts with chili and cajun spices.

Depending on the season, Varilias also sells

her delicious Zucchini Bread, Peach Bread,

Pumpkin Bread and Blueberry Muffins, using

all local produce.Varilias orders all of her ingredients from

a wholesale distributor and uses a mixture of

Quaker oats, vanilla, maple syrup and other

natural ingredients of fruits and nuts.

Its heart healthy, Varilias says about her

granola. There are only five basic ingredi-

ents to my product compared to the groceryproduct. I use organic ingredients when I can.

Its so fresh; as fast as I bake it, I sell it. Its

going out fast.

All of her baking is done at a certified,

commercial bakery in Randolph, which she

rents out a few hours weekly.

I bake there about ten hours a week,

says Varilias. The granola is then packed

fresh in eight ounce bags; and nuts in five

ounce boxes. Her products are then delivered

to the stores and farms in which she sells

them.Since she started her business, Varilias has

learned a lot about marketing her products

and has since expanded. Her accounting

background has been useful when it comes to

knowing how much products to buy, keeping

track of her inventory and making a profit.

She currently sells her granola and other

specialties at four different farm stores such

as Ashley Farms in Flanders, Donaldson

Farm in Hackettstown, Mini Mac Farm in

Long Valley and Wightmans Farms in

Morristown, as well as at five area stores suchas Grassroots Natural Market in Denville and

Domestic in Chatham.

Since her sales have increased, Varilias

has recruited help from her family. Her hus-

band, Louis, helps with the deliveries, order-

ing and purchasing ingredients; her son helps

design and print the labels; and her daughtershelp with the baking, packaging and the web-

site.

Besides selling her products in stores,

Varilias worked as a vendor in several local

farmers markets this past spring and fall.

Every Saturday in June to Oct., Varilias was a

vendor at the Mt. Olive Recreation

Community Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to

1 p.m.

It was very successful for me, says

Varilias about the Mt. Olive Farmers Market.

It was their first year. They had a goodturnout. There were a lot of regulars. She

also sold her products at the Mendham

Farmers Market, Chester Farmers Market,

Hopatcong Farmers Market and once a

month at a market in Lincoln Park in Jersey

City.

I wanted to see if my product would

appeal in both the suburbs and the city and it

did, says Varilias, who is now preparing to

work at some winter farm markets like the

Winter Farm Market in Sparta this year at the

Sparta Middle School.I like being at the farm market and talk-

ing to the customers, says Varilias. Ive met

some great people working there.

Her next goal is to expand production and

sell her products to larger stores like

Wholefoods. Her challenge will be to handle

the increased production, which will requiremore baking hours and staff.

Varilias is anything but lazy. The name for

her company was originally suggested by her

husband because of the lazy Susan on their

table.

Its kind of cute, says Varilias regarding

the name of her company- Lazy Susans

Granola. The logo on her product is a bee

inside a flower and that is a symbol of her

favorite past-time.

Thats how I like spending my time,

looking at my garden and my flowers, shesays. I have a vegetable garden and a flower

garden. Shes hoping to get fresh blueberries

from her garden this year for her muffins and

that her peach tree gets bigger so she can use

her own peaches for her Peach Bread.

Growing her own ingredients for her products

is her goal.

For locations that feature Lazy Susans

Granola as well as her other products, go to

lazysusansgranola.com. Visit her stores to pur-

chase; order though email at lazysusansgra-

[email protected]; or call 973-713-1433.Local delivery is available, as well as shipping.

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New research suggests that online

dating is succeeding at making

better relationships but howmuch better is it really?

The research, published in the journal

Proceedings of the National Academy of

Sciences from a survey of 20,000 people

who took the plunge between 2005 and

2012, found an increase in marital satis-

faction from online dating, but only by a

slim margin.

Such a small gain in satisfaction sig-

nals only one possible conclusion: We will

continue to experience a very high long-

term divorce rate until there is a signifi-cant improvement in martial happiness,

says Troy Pummill, an entrepreneur from

Silicon Valley whose courtship with his

wife, Judy Day, led the couple to create a

different kind of dating and relationship

site, www.MagicalMatches.com.

Online dating has potential to be the

greatest leap forward in finding love, ever.

But, until online dating goes beyond mere

introductions to suggest a new approach to

dating and relationships, people will con-

tinue to treat online dating like a virtual

bar, which is a road that inevitably leads to

the same failed relationships of the past.

Its not working. Its time for a radicaldeparture.

To that end, the couple has co-authored

The Mirror Effect: More Than Soul

Mates (6 Steps to Finding Your Magical

Match Using Online Dating) which pro-

vides a distinctly different approach of

dating and relationships.

The mirror effect is a phenomenon

that reveals a profound, immediate con-

nection that occurs between two people

who are highly alike, says Day. It hap-

pens when you find a person whose heartand soul is just like yours you think and

feel the same, value the same things, enjoy

the same things. That connection can lead

to deep love, a lasting romance.

How do you find lasting, deep love

online? Pummill and Day offer these tips:

Your profile can be your most power-

ful tool if you use it correctly. Dont

waste time listing superficial, external

attributes that have nothing to do with

who you are inside. Not only will it look

just like a million other profiles, it wont

help your mirror find you. A profile

should reflect who you are inside, the

essential qualities that shape your soul,heart and mind. Instead of I like movies,

traveling and jigsaw puzzles, write about

your dreams, aspirations, passions and

feelings regarding your perspectives on

love and life and how you view the world.

These qualities present a clear picture of

your core elements and anyone with the

same qualities will recognize a match.

If your relationship is work, its the

wrong relationship. This is Mirror Law

No.1. Traditionally, were taught that rela-

tionships take work, and lots of it. With aperfect mirror, however, theres no friction

and no compromise. Having a happy, ful-

filling relationship is effortless. You will

likely meet people who are nearly mirror

matches, but hold out for the perfect mag-

ical match. Life is short and time is pre-

cious; be willing to let the near misses go.

Commit to your search; make it a

mission. As with anything you wish in

life, in order to succeed, you must whole-

heartedly commit to the process: Use a

profile that mirrors your heart, soul and

mind; date only those who see themselves

in your profile; quickly let go of the near

misses; dont settle for less than absolute-ly amazing. You will find that when you

demand the best, eventually, you get it.

About Troy Pummill and Judy Day

Troy Pummill is an inventor, consultant

and entrepreneur with 25 years experience

in Silicon Valley, where he worked with

start-up network equipment manufacturers

specializing in network protocols. After a

20-year marriage, Pummill discovered the

mirror effect during his pursuit of true

love, leading him and Judy Day, his wife,to create MagicalMatches.com

(www.MagicalMatches.com) and co-

author The Mirror Effect: More Than

Soul Mates (6 Steps to Finding Your

Magical Match Using Online Dating).

Day is a CEO, patent holder and entrepre-

neur. She ran a high-altitude hospital at

the base of Mount Everest while working

as an intensive care unit registered nurse.

She never considered marriage until

encountering the mirror effect.

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C

an an emotional trauma flip a switch

in the creative brain? Does profound

loss offer a new perspective fromwhich to peer into ones soul?

For LeRoy Flemming, author of the

Timelightenment series (www.timelight-

enment.biz/) and volume one of

Soulsplitting, the answer is a resounding

yes! And, theres psychological research

supporting this idea.

In role-playing, veterans whove endured

trauma resulting in PTSD were better able

to represent the boundary between reality

and the role-playing, to immerse themselves

in the scene, to enact identifiable characters

consistent with their setting, and produce

complex and interactive scenes that told a

coherent story, compared to non-PTSD

vets, according to researchers Robert Miller

and David Johnson.

The non-PTSD group created more

stereotyped, and unimaginative scenes,

despite a higher education level and greater

role-playing experience, the two wrote.

I was never diagnosed with PTSD, but I

know profound emotional trauma can trip all

kinds of coping mechanisms in the brain and

soul, including creativity, Flemming says.

When I suddenly lost my mother, it was a

profound, life-altering shock. She was fine

when I saw her last Dec. 25, 1999 and she

died on Jan. 1. Thats what started me writ-

ing.

His mother was, by far, the most stabiliz-

ing and inspiring person in his life, he says,

and losing her rocked him to his core. Rather

than seeming abstract, the larger questions

in life became the most important, and thats

when he knew he had to write.

I didnt have much of a background in

writing, he says. But since her passing,

Ive been in close contact with a part of my

soul that has spawned several books, all of

which have helped me heal.

The creativity caused by pain is a cycle,

because the creative process has signifi-

cantly healed me, he says. Im not sur-

prised that creativity increases within those

whove suffered; it makes sense.

How does a grieving individual make

something good out of a heart-wrenching

loss? Flemming offers perspective.

Dont force it. One of the last things a

grieving person needs is an assignment they

dont want. Grief is a process that entails a

host of negative emotions: denial, confu-

sion, anger and more. Prescribing creative

therapy to oneself or another before one is

ready for it can backfire.

Let it flow naturally. We are all unique

individuals and, though we know in the

backs of our minds that well someday face

the loss of a loved one, we cant predict how

well handle it.

Grieving and creativity actually share

some traits, Flemming says. Both are

processes, and both prompt individuals to

express feelings in their own terms. When

creativity can be used in conjunction with

the grieving process, the catharsis can be

profound.

You have many options. When a person

is desperate for an outlet, he or she will often

gravitate toward what he knows. A onetime

aspiring painter, for instance, may return to

that familiar and comforting form of self-

expression.

But the mind can be unpredictable; it

may be that gardening is the process that is

most therapeutic for a grieving person, even

though she never pulled a weed or planted a

seed in her life, Flemming says. In other

words, be open to where your intuition

guides you. As most grieving people under-

stand, life doesnt always work out as

planned. Be open to helpful new possibili-

ties.

About LeRoy Flemming

Leroy Flemming is a graduate of

Alabama State University, a Historically

Black College and University (HBCU) in

Montgomery, Ala. He always wanted to

show people that with spiritual guidance you

can make things happen. Through his deter-

mination and inspiration from his Creator,

he completed his five-part series of novels,

Timelightenment, (www.timelighten-

ment.biz/), in hopes of demonstrating to the

children of this world that they can dream

big, and accomplish those dreams. Though

inspired by many people, his biggest influ-

ence comes from his mother, who said short-

ly before she passed away, Son, I may give

out, but I never give up! Flemming recent-

ly completed volume one of his new series,

Soulsplitting.

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Many top level business executives, including some

CEOs, began their careers in entry-level posi-

tions. Such positions may not fulfill a post-grad's

dream, but they are often great opportunities for freshly

minted graduates to learn about a given industry.

Like many opportunities, entry-level jobs are often onlyas valuable as employees want them to be. Those who

approach entry-level opportunities with a good attitude and

a strong desire to learn are the ones who are most likely to

someday consider their experiences as entry-level employ-

ees as invaluable. With that in mind, the following are a few

ways entry-level workers can make the most of their oppor-

tunity.

* Maintain a good attitude. Chances are your first few

months as an entry-level employee will be spent performing

tedious tasks that may have little to do with your long-term

career goals. Approaching such tasks with enthusiasm may

be difficult, but do your best to maintain a positive attitude.Your coworkers and bosses will observe how you respond

to your workload, and that response can dictate your future

with the company. In addition, those who are above you on

the company food chain no doubt performed some menial

entry-level work when they began their careers, and a poor

attitude that suggests you are above such work will only

harbor resentment among those who have already paid theirdues.

* Be ready to chip in. A willingness to cooperate and

work a few extra hours when help is needed is a great way

for entry-level employees to get noticed. But while helping

coworkers is great, make sure your own responsibilities

aren't suffering because you're too quick to lend a helping

hand. Once you have cleared your plate, you can then

approach your boss and express your willingness to help.

Such gestures will be appreciated and will help you get

noticed for all the right reasons.

* Learn the lay of the land. Companies vary with regard

to culture at the office, so while a casual environment mighthave prevailed at a past internship that does not necessarily

mean your new employer fosters the same environment.

When starting an entry-level job, pay attention to how the

staff interacts with one another, including how decisions are

made. Such information can help you as you look to

advance your career and build relationships within the com-

pany.* Develop your skills. No one expects you to be fully

satisfied with an entry level position for your entire career,

so don't be afraid to seek opportunities to further develop

your skills. Such opportunities may present themselves

within the company via an interesting project or outside the

company via a class at the local college. Take advantage of

any chance to develop your skills, and don't feel guilty

about pursuing opportunities that have little to do with your

current position so long as you're still doing your job to the

best of your abilities. A good company will be impressed by

your desire to learn and grow your skill set, so don't hesitate

to seek such opportunities.

Make the Most of Your Entry-level Job

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By Ejvind Boccolini

Freeholders over the years have not

often been in favor of salary increases

for 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 the

authority 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

Indoor air quality is not often an issue in

the warmer months, when many home-

owners open their windows to let the fresh

air of the great outdoors enter their homes in

abundance. But once the temperatures begin

to dip and windows start to close, indoor air

quality can suffer. Musty air is not only

uncomfortable, it's also unhealthy. Volatile

organic compounds, or VOCs, can build up

inside a home, especially when windows are

kept shut for long stretches of time, which is

often the case in winter. Indoor plants can

counter such stale air, in some cases filtering

out VOCs to make the air inside a home more

breathable and healthy. The following are a

handful of houseplants that can improve

indoor air quality.

* Aloe: Many of us know aloe for itsrestorative properties with regard to treating

burns and cuts, but aloe also improves indoor

air quality by helping to clear a home of the

byproducts, including formaldehyde, of

chemical-based household cleaners. Aloe

loves the sun, so if you hope to keep an aloe

plant healthy through the winter, be sure to

place the plant in a window that gets lots of

sun exposure throughout the day.

* Gerber daisy: Like aloe, a gerber daisy

needs ample sunlight, and tends to only with-

stand winters in warmer climates. But home-

owners who live in such climates may still

keep their windows closed in winter, and

those that do can use these colorful, low-

maintenance flowers to remove trichloroeth-

ylene, a chemical that clothes may be

exposed to during the dry cleaning process.* Golden pothos: The golden pothos can

survive a winter, but homeowners should be

careful not to let the plant dry out, which can

happen if they are directly exposed to sun-

light. A golden pothos vine will grow quick-

ly, so a hanging basket is a great way to keep

one inside a home, where the plant can help

fight formaldehyde.

* Ficus benjamina: Also known as a weep-

ing fig, the ficus benjamina can be difficult to

overwinter. But that does not mean your ficus

benjamina, which can filter pollutants such asbenzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene

from a home, won't make it through the win-

ter. You just need to figure out the right water-

ing and light conditions for the plant. Such

conditions can be discussed with a gardening

professional.

* Warneck dracaena: The warneck dracae-

na, or dracaena deremensis, fights pollutants

created by varnishes and oils. The warneck

dracaena is a sturdy houseplant that is diffi-

cult to kill, but it still thrives in temperatures

that are between 70 F and 80 F.

These Plants Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

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by Michele Guttenberger

Many are familiar with Thomas

Edisons famous inventions in

electricity but, few know that his

first patent had nothing to do with the light

bulb. Thomas Edisons first patented inven-tion was an electric vote recorder machine.

On June 1, 1869 at the young age of 22,

Edison was awarded his first US. Patent.

Edison was a telegrapher when he invented

this machine.

Edison was awarded U.S. Patent 90,646.

It was a voting device that was connected to

a clerks desk where the names of the legis-

lators were inserted. The voter moved a

switch to either yes or no, sending an elec-

tric current to the device at the clerks desk.

Yes and No wheels kept track of the votesand tabulated the final results. The

Electrographic Vote Recorder was a

momentous milestone in U.S. patent history

because; it was the first of 1,093 U.S.

Patents Edison would be awarded in his

lifetime. The start of Edisons first patent

application letter read:

Specification forming part of Letters

Patent No. 90,646,'dated June l, 1869.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Thomas A. Edison of

Boston, in the county of Suffolk and State

of Massachusetts, have invented a new and

useful apparatus named Electrographic Vote

Recorder

The object of my invention is to produce

an apparatus which records and registers in

an instant,- and with great accuracy the

votes of legislative bodies, thus avoidingloss of valuable time consumed in counting

and registering the votes and names, as

done in the usual manner ;'and my invention

consists in applying an electrographic appa-

ratus in such a manner that each member, by

moving a switch to either of two points, rep-

resenting an affirmative and opposing vote,

has his name imprinted, by means of elec-

tricity, under the desired head, on a previ-

ously-prepared paper, and at the same time-

the number of votes is indicated on a-dial-

plate by the operation;The vote recorder did all the things that

Thomas Edison said it would do at a very

quick speed. And so, his business interest

partner and fellow telegrapher, Dewitt

Roberts anticipated a welcomed reception

of the Electrographic Vote Recorder by

Congress in Washington D.C. From a teleg-

raphers perspective, speed in transmitting a

response was a very desirable function.

Who would not want a quick response to a

proposition? How critically wrong were

Edisons and Roberts perception on the

performance needs of the US Congress?

At Age 22, Thomas Edison Experienced The Agony of Defeat By The U.S. Congress

Neither telegrapher understood that thedevice hampered the business of the con-

gressional filibuster. The chairman of the

committee was unmoved with the speed this

instrument could handle in recording votes.

In fact, the chairman proclaimed "If, there is

any invention on earth that we don't want

down here that is it." The slow pace of roll

call voting was an ideal speed for Congress

and other legislatures. It enabled them the

time to filibuster legislation or sway others

to change their votes. Edison's first US

Patent was also his first business failure.

Edisons invention never got passed the

floor of congress and was shelved never tobe used again. At the age of 22, Edison

experienced the agony of defeat by the U.S.

Congress without even running for office.

Visit the Thomas Edisons West Orange

lab where you can view both the flops and

the winners of Edisons U.S. Patent inven-

tions. Visit the Thomas Alva Edison

Museum - NPS - Open Wednesday through

Sunday. Hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Admission Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street

West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for

more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/

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By Elsie Walker

At Christmas, Christians mark the

birth of a special baby who taught

the world the gift of giving. On

December 7th at 5pm, a nativity presentation

will not only retell the story of the babyJesus birth, but also remember babies in

need by raising money for the Diaper Bank

in Northern New Jersey ( a project of Child

and Family Resources). The 12th annual

ecumenical Christmas Arts program tells the

nativity story through song, puppetry, piano

music, and chancel drama. The program

will be held at the Port Morris United

Methodist Church, 296 Center Street in

Landing. (There is on street parking and

parking in a lot behind the church on Main

Street.)A number of singers from area churches

will share their vocal talents and various

musical styles. Soloist JoAnn Greame from

St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church in

Netcong will be accompanied by Jack Amato

on O Little Town of Bethlehem. Aptly

portraying the scene of the angels visiting the

shepherds will be the youth choir from St.

James Episcopal Church in Hackettstown. Its

director is Pam Laura. Samantha Rizzuto

from Church of the Hills in Bedminster, will

portray Marys cousin, Elizabeth, and soloon Ave Maria. Dana Berchak of the Port

Morris United Methodist Church will do a

scene as Mary and solo on Be Born in Me.

Merwin Lisbo of the Stanhope United

Methodist Church, as Joseph, will sing

Still. Later, Lisbo will be joined by

Gabrielle Worthington, also of StanhopeUnited Methodist Church, for a duet of

Marys Boy Child. Isaac Bayoh will be a

shepherd, soloing on , Jesus. Cathy and

John Bingham of Flanders United Methodist

Church will do a duet of Youre Here and

an original composition, The Guiding

Star. The Port Morris United Methodist

Church chancel choir, under the direction of

Rich Boyer, Jr. will be singing Beautiful

Star of Bethlehem and Go Tell It on the

Mountain. Boyer is known for his work at

the Pax Amicus Theater.Others will add in the elements of piano

music, puppetry, and drama. Piano solos will

be done by Amato and by David Petrov of

the Port Morris United Methodist Church.

Presenting the scenes of the animals in the

stable and the wise mens journey will be the

youth puppeteers of the Port Morris United

Methodist Church. Their director is Tina

Berchak of Stanhope. Chancel drama used to

bridge musical segments will be done by the

youth class of Port Morris United Methodist

Church. In chancel drama, as in the rest ofthe presentation, the players do not wear cos-

The Port Morris United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, under the direction of Rich Boyer, Jr. will

be among those to perform at the December 7thecumenical nativity program.

Story of the Christmas Baby to Benefit Local Infants in Need

tumes, but regular clothes. The audience is

asked to use its imagination as the presenta-tion unfolds.

At the end of the presentation, an offering

will be taken to benefit the Diaper Bank in

Northern New Jersey. There are many who

cant afford diapers for their babies. A

healthy baby needs 12 changes a day, but for

some low income families the cost of diapers

is too great and a baby gets only a couple

changes or less per day. This can lead to

health problems or abuse as the parent deals

with a constantly screaming baby. The

Diaper Bank distributes diapers to those inneed through its partner organizations:

Catholic Charities Hope House/Birthright,

Children on the Green, Homeless Solutions,Family Promise of Morris County, Jersey

Battered Women's Services, Little Peoples

Academy, Morris County Office of

Temporary Assistance, NORWESCAP Early

Head Start Program, Parsippany Child Day

Care Center, and the Samaritan Inn Shelter.

To get diapers, the Diaper Bank relies on

donations. The offering taken at the presen-

tation will go toward buying diapers for the

bank.

For more information on the Sunday,

December 7th program, contact: 973-347-0381.

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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 sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 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 tender.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt and spices

together well, and add liquid from cooking apples to make

slurry. Then, add all to pan with apples and continue to

cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Set aside to

cool.

Meanwhile for pastry, measure flour, sugar, salt and cin-

namon 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 just holds

together. Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead together

and shape into flattened 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, rollout 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 1 scant 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

Cook time: 20 minutes

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

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1/4 cup chopped fresh pars-

ley

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350F.

Finely chop enough mush-

room stems to measure 1

cup; discard any remainingstems. Place mushroom

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lightly greased shallow

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Cook sausage, chopped

stems and garlic in large

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heat 8-10 minutes or until

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