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Vol. 6 No. 2 www.mypaperonline.com February 2014

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Mt. Olive High School Band Booster Association is

hosting its annual Tricky Tray on Saturday,

March 15, 2014 at the Mt. Olive High School

Cafeteria, Corey Road, Flanders. Doors open at 6:00pm,

calling starts at 7:30pm.

Some of the larger items will include: Disney ParkHopper Passes, Grill and 8 Circus Tickets, and more!

We will be holding a ticket pre-sale on Wednesday, feb-

ruary 26th at Mt. Olive High School in th Commons Area

from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Cant make that date, go to www.MOHSBandTricky

tray.com to order your tickets or contact Mary Lalama at

973-768-1815. You can also email us with any questions to

[email protected]

Tricky Tray Saturday, March 15th!

Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) announced its Line andAdministrative Officers for 2014:

Administrative Officers: President: Russi Champi; Vice

President; Mary Robinson; Treasurer: Julia Robinson.

Administrative officers are responsible for the business aspect

of the squad, including facilitating meetings and maintaining

finances.

Line Officers: Chief: Cris Champi; Deputy Chief: Michael

Mastro; Lieutenant: Stephen Ilnitzki; Sargeant: Skyler

Fraenkel. Line Officers are responsible for managing all

emergency responses and the overall operational function of

the squad.Other appointed Officers include: Quartermaster: Samuel

Rosenfeld; Chief Engineer: Eric Kaleda; Training Officer:

Becky Banzon; Community Relations: Sophie Rosenfeld

This year marks the second consecutive year that the moth-

er-daughter team will take the reins at CFAS. Russi Champi,

a 16-year squad veteran, assumes the role of President after

serving in various administrative and line officer positions in

prior years. Daughter Cris Champi, a 7-year squad veteran,

assumes the role of Chief after previously serving in various

line officer positions. Cris continues to be one of CFAS

busiest members, logging a record 579 calls in 2013 alone.

2013 Recap:The Chester First Aid Squad had another busy year in

2013. Its dedicated team of volunteers, on call 24x7, respond-

ed to a total of 823 calls. CFAS EMTs responded to diverse

emergencies, including traumatic injuries, medical emergen-

cies, and fire-related emergencies servicing both patients and

emergency fire personnel. For some emergency calls, CFAS

partnered with advanced life support units, as well as AirOne,

an Atlantic Health System helicopter, plus NorthSTAR oper-

ated by NJ State Police. The helicopters were utilized on four

occasions to transport critically injured patients to a trauma or

burn center hospital.

CFAS would like to warmly thank neighboring First AidSquads who assisted us in responding to mutual aid calls.

2013 was a banner year for volunteerism: CFAS was

Chester First Aid Squad Announces 2014 Officers;Mother-Daughter Champi Team Continue to Serve

in Key Roles, Membership Continues to Grow

President Russi Champi with daughter, Chief Cris Champi.

excited to welcome over twenty new members to the squad.

Among the new members, some are either currently enrolled

in EMT school or plan on enrolling this year. Some are driv-

ers, and others are prior EMTs, with other members whose

membership status is pending. There are also new cadets whorecently completed training and have passed the state exam.

Cadets are under the age of 18 who will become full members

at age 18.

In addition to handling emergency calls, CFAS ensured an

on-site presence at several local Chester events, such as the

Chester Craft Fairs, and various other festivals and sports

events held locally. CFAS' North Road facility continued to

serve as a Car Seat Station for the NJ Safe Kids/Safe

Communities organization. A few members who are certified

AHA BLS Instructors have been providing CPR/AED classes

to teachers, athletic coaches and members of the public in an

effort to help save lives.CFAS also serves as a Northern New Jersey Safe Kids Car

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The West Morris Central Girls LacrosseParents club is running an ApplebeesBreakfast fundraiser on Sunday,

March 9 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the

Hackettstown Applebees. The cost is $10and breakfast includes: pancakes, scrambled

eggs, sausage and a beverage (coffee, tea,soda or juice).

Tickets may be purchased in advance andwalk ups are welcome! If you have any ques-

tions please contact Bernie Meola [email protected].

WMC Project Graduations springevents are in full swing. WMCProject Graduation is a fun, drug

and alcohol free celebration on graduation

night each year. No student is ever left behindas we fundraise to make sure all graduates areable to participate. To learn more aboutProject Graduation and our events please goto our website which is www.wmchsproject-graduation.co or email us at the addressbelow.

On February 28th at WMC starting at 6PM we will have the traditional DodgeballTournament. Form a team and be a part of thefun. Prizes are given out for 1st place, 2ndplace, BEST TEAM UNIFORM/COSTUME

and of course BEST WOLFPACK/PAN-THER SPIRIT.Time to clean out those closets, drawers

and garages! We are sponsoring our annualspring town wide garage sale on April 26th,2014. Be a part of the map and advertising

that goes out to businesses and towns allaround. We make it so they know exactlywhere to find you.

The Clothing, Household Items and Toy

Drive will take place on Saturday, April 5th,2014. We accept clothing and shoes, acces-sories, household items such as blankets, tow-els, quilts, soft toys, hard toys and kitchenitems to just name a few.

Are you prepared in any emergency? TheFirst Aid Kit sale starts now offering a zip-pered soft kit, a personal safety pack, outdoorzip kit and a pet zip kit. All are affordablypriced and convenient for any emergency.

Finally, there will be an AT HOMETRICKY TRAY coming soon Look fordetails on our website when available.

For more information on all of theseevents go to our website at www.wmchspro-

jectgraduation.com Or email PROJECTGRADUATION 2014 at the following:[email protected].

West Morris Central Project Graduation 2014Announces Spring Fundraisers

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Seat Inspection Station. Parents can stop bythe station (100 North Road) on the first

Tuesday of the month from 2-6 pm or the

third Thursday of the month from 7am-noon,

and the certified technicians will ensure chil-

drens safety seats are the correct type and

properly installed.

CFAS President Russi Champi comment-

ed: It is a pleasure and honor for us to lead

our squad for another year. 2013 was a phe-

nomenal year in terms of volunteerism and

new membership. Volunteerism is the epito-

me of our motto, Neighbors HelpingNeighbors, and we are so thrilled that so

many have opted to follow this journey.CFAS Chief Cris Champi added: CFAS is a

wonderful group of people who unselfishly

give of their time. We look forward to con-

tinuing our teamwork with the police depart-

ments, fire departments, DPWs and other

dedicated community organizations and indi-

viduals.

To learn more about the Chester First Aid

Squad, inquire about becoming a member, or

make a donation, visit:

www.chesterfirstaid.org or call the CFAS

Office at: (908) 879-5560. CFAS is a501(c)(3) non-profit organization: all dona-

Some of the 20+ new CFAS members who joined in 2013.

Chester First Aid Squad...tions are tax deductible to the extent allowed

by law and are greatly appreciated.

About Chester First Aid Squad

The Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS)

located in Chester, NJ is a volunteer, nonprof-

it, organization that provides emergency

medical services to sick and injured residents

of Chester and surrounding towns. CFASwas established in 1945 and became inde-

pendent from the Chester Volunteer Fire

Company in 1987. CFAS currently operates

three ambulances and a support unit and con-

sists of approximately 40 members, many of

whom are certified Emergency Medical

Technicians (EMTs). On average CFAS runs

over 800 emergency calls a year. CFAS

works closely with the Chester Vol. Fire

Company, and Chester Borough and Chester

Township Police Depts. In addition to these

local organizations, CFAS works with other

mutual aid squads in the area, hospital-based

paramedics, and state and private aeromed-

ical helicopters. For more information aboutthe Chester First Aid Squad, visit:

www.chesterfirstaid.org.

CFAS Media Contact:

Sophie Rosenfeld, Community Relations

Officer: [email protected], 908-879-

3811

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By Cheryl Conway

Theater Dance Center in Flandersraised its largest amount yet at itsannual Dance For Cure fundraiser.

Held 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Mt.

Olive High School, the dance center raised$14,000 this year to benefit Stand Up ForCancer. About 1,000 dancers, families andmembers of the community attended thethree hour dance performance.

Collaborative effort, dedication and hardwork have made the fundraiser a successduring its past four years since it has been

held.All the hard work from parents and vol-

unteers- it was community effort- and Iwanted to thank them, says MilleneMichel-Schetlick, co-owner and artistic

director at TDC. They want to help andthey want to help raise money too. Parents,dancers and their families donate time andmoney to make this event abig success eachyear.

As a survivor of breast cancer, Michel-Schetlick was instrumental in organizingthe fundraiser back in 2011, right after

Local Dance Company Raises High Dollars For Cancerundergoing a double mastectomy andchemotherapy. She had been diagnosedwith breast cancer in 2010.

One of her former dancers of the studio,Casey Markowitz, was diagnosed shortly

after with Hodgkins Lymphoma. She spokeat the benefit this year, and in previousyears, about her research and her own battlewith cancer. Markowitz graduated MOHSin 2012 and currently attends MaristCollege as a freshman.

To help raise money for Stand Up ToCancer this year, TDC invited several otherdance companies to perform dance num-bers. Performers included TDC ShootingStars Competitive team; Essex DanceAcademy in Fairfield; Perfect PointePerforming Arts Studio in Sparta; Epic

Dance Company in Flemington; and someTDC dancers such as Hands Down TapProject, Iridescent Dance Company, andTDC Company B Dancers.

Dancers and their families spoke aboutloved ones lost and surviving cancer.

We have personally been touched hereat TDC by cancer, says Michel-Schetlick.Weve seen the effects on our families andour loved ones. We want to find a way tochange it and find a cure. The more researchthat is done, positive changes to patientsand possible cure, thats our goal.

Since the benefit began four years ago,

TDC has raised $38,000.We are now over our goal, says

Michel-Schetlick. TDCs goal had been$35,000. Were ecstatic; its so exciting.

Money is raised through ticket sales to

attend TDCs Dance For a Cure 2014, aswell as t-shirts. The full 100 percent of pro-ceeds go to SUTC. Donations for thisfundraiser are continuous. Go to theater-dancecenter.com for more information orcall 973-584-5020 to donate.

SUTC is an organization created toaccelerate groundbreaking cancer researchthat will get new therapies to patients quick-ly and save lives. Its purpose is to enablecutting-edge research to find a cure to alltypes of cancer such as breast, prostate, skinand brain.

In its 24th year, TDC teaches dance to2.5 year olds to adults in ballet, tap, jazz,acrobat, lyrical and hip hop.

We strive to train dancers who are seri-ous for professional careers, says Michel-Schetlick, as well as do it for love and funand expose them to the art. Our staff is high-ly trained and experienced in working withchildren. We strive to inspire our students.We offer a large variety of classes and lev-els including many professional opportuni-ties and we bring in outside professionalsfrom New York, California to expose our

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Washington Township RecreationDepartment is sponsoring a tripto The Bethwood in Totowa NJ to

see Grandmas Getting Married a comedyshow and luncheon on June 17, 2014. Wewill be departing from the Senior Center at9:30am and returning at approximately4pm.

Each participant needs to obtain a tripform that includes travel waiver informa-tion from the Senior Center, Recreation

Office or from our Township website-www.wtmorris.org. Please send the com-pleted form with your check for $57.00 res-

ident or $61.00 non-resident before thedeadline date April 30th . Seats are limitedso hurry and ask a friend to join in the fun!

All checks and forms should be made outand mailed to Washington TownshipRecreation, 50 Rock Rd., Long Valley, NJ07853. For more information, please callthe recreation office at 908-876-5941.

The luck of the Irish will be experi-

enced at 11am on Monday, March17, 2014 at Washington Township,Morris County, Seniors Annual St.Patricks Day Luncheon to be held at theWashington Township Senior Center locat-ed in Rock Spring Park.

The luncheon will feature the anticipatedcatered cuisine of the day, Irish OatmealBread, Corned Beef/Cabbage, GlazedCarrots, Herbed Potatoes and Irish PotatoSoup.

Our featured entertainment is IrishAmerican singer Ian Gallagher. Ian is a

favored entertainer of many Celebrities,having performed at parties hosted or

attended by Liam Neeson, Gabrial Byrne,Ellen Barkin, Mary Higgins Clark, to name

just a few. A very fine Voice deeply imbuedwith his Irish roots. Ian is not only a gui-tarist, singer, but an all-around Entertainerwho uses that personal touch to put a smileon the faces of his audience.

This popular program fills quickly soplease send your nonrefundable fee of $8.50for residents and $9.50 for non-resident. Allchecks should be sent to WashingtonTownship Recreation, 50 Rock Road, LongValley, NJ 07853. For questions you areinvited to call 908.876.5941 before the

deadline date of March 10, 2014

Washington Township Recreation

Dept. is offering a free Hearing

Screening scheduled for

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the

Washington Township Senior Center, 34East Springtown Road located in Rock

Spring Park. This service is made possible

by the Total Hearing Care of Denville.

This screening is by appointment only, so

please call the office to reserve your spot by

April 9, 2014 at 908.876.5941.

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Annual St Patrick's Day Luncheon

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Once again the Leprechauns will be

invading Chester, New Jersey.

Yes the Knights of Columbus,

Council 5410 will hold their annual StPatricks Dinner Dance at St Lawrence the

Martyr Church. A Traditional Gourmet Irish

Dinner, catered by Charlottes Web of

Dover will be served..and Music will be

provided by The Peter McKiernan tradition-

al Irish band. The event will take place at

The St. Lawrence Parish Hall, 375 Main

Street, Chester, NJ on Saturday March 1,

2014, and will start at 6:30PM to 11:00PM.

Come and enjoy the festivities, great Irish

food( beer, wine and soda included) and realIrish music! Donation - $40.00 per person.

The Knights will conduct a 50-50 raffle to

benefit area charities. So for Great

FoodGreat Music and a Great

Timeplease join us on March 1st.

For Ticket Information call 973-584-

2083,or 862-432-2159

O

fficer Mike

Thompson and Cliff

paid a visit to the

Long Valley Woman's Club

January meeting. Officer

Thompson brought Cliff to

show the club what he does

on a daily basis with Cliff,

and when he's off-duty he's

a playful pup at Thompson's

home. The Long Valley

Woman's Club has donated

money to enable Officer.

Thompson to buy a "bite

suit" for dog training exer-

cises and for some of Cliffs'

day-to-day dog care. The

meeting was very interest-

ing and the members had a

varied list of question for

both Officer Thompson and

Cliff! One of our most

informative meetings ever!

For information about

the Long Valley Woman's

Club call Dorothy Beck

bessinger, Membership

Chairperson, at 908-852-

Officer Thompson and Cliff Visitto the Long Valley Woman's Club

6777. The club meets the

third Thursday of the month

at the Long Valley

Presbyterian Church on

Bartley Rd. in Long Valley.

All are welcome!

Annual St. PatricksCharity Dinner Dance


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Are you in need of dental implants,

and unsure of who you should see?

Maybe you want your dentist to take

care of them, but they are suggesting send-

ing you to an oral surgeon or periodontist,

and that makes you uncomfortable. Ormaybe your general dentist doesnt get

involved with implants at all. Choosing the

right dentist for dental implants can be con-

fusing and nerve-wracking.

Its important to understand dental

implants are not a specialty; so technically,

any dentist can perform the procedure.

Dentist have many different levels of train-

ing. Most dentists simply restore the

implants with the prosthesis, meaning a

crown, bridge, denture, or hybrid teeth.

These dentists will work with an oral sur-geon or periodontist to place the implants;

this is where a referral becomes necessary.

Other dentists are comfortable placing

implants as long as they are straight-for-

ward. If the amount of bone available is

minimal, grafting may be necessary and

referrals again become likely.

Some dentists, such as Dr. Goldberg, are

experts in implant dentistry with years of

training and experience, and thoroughly

enjoy implant dentistry. The advantage to

this is one dentist is taking full responsibili-ty for the treatment and you only have to

visit one office, rather than getting bounced

from one dentist to another.

One of the biggest challenges with dental

implants is finding implants that are placed

in poor positions, making them difficult to

be restored correctly. This happens when

the dentist who places the implants is notfocusing on the restorations. This does not

happen all the time, but when it does hap-

pen, it can be frustrating for all parties

involved. It can also put the implants at risk

of failure, which may not be apparent until a

number of years have elapsed.

When doing your homework on choosing

an implant dentist, there are some important

questions or topics you should consider ask-

ing your dentist and / or surgeon:

How long have you been placing /

restoring implants? What kind of training do you have?

What implant organizations are you

involved with?

If more than one office is involved, how

in-sync are the two offices? How long have

you been working together?

Can you please show me other cases

you have completed that are similar to mine?

Who will I see for maintenance and fol-

low-up care: the dentist who placed the

implants or the dentist who restored the

implants? Do I have to see both? Will therebe multiple charges for the maintenance vis-

its?

Who Should I See For My Dental Implants? What are my other options for treat-

ment?

If the dentist or surgeon answering those

questions is fully capable and confident in

their responses, you can be comforted they

may be the right dentist to perform yourimplants.

The office of Dr. Goldberg offers free consul-

tations. If youd like to speak with Dr.

Goldberg personally and determine the best

course of action for your specific situation,

please call his office.

Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist located in

the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna, NJ. He

provides dentistry for the entire family,

including: cleanings, check-ups, whitening,

veneers, crowns, root canals, dentures, peri-

odontal (gum) services, dental implants, and

much more. He is a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Implantology/Implant

Dentistry, holds multiple degrees and is rec-

ognized as an expert in dental implants. You

can find additional information on his web-

site: www.morriscountydent ist.com. The

office can be reached at: (973) 328-1225 or

via email: [email protected]


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Breakthrough Treatment Now Available In Long ValleyImagine thirty to forty years ago if you were told that lasers

would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments

would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token

would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed

using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scien-

tists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without turn-

ing or twisting movements?

Advances in computers and engineering technologies have

been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to both ana-

lyze and treat the human body in such a way that was never before

realized.

According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, This new form of comput-

erized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazes even the

most skeptical patients. Its called the ProAdjuster and is the latest,

state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in

the Long Valley area

The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the

spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that isoften the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and else-

where in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular condi-

tions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients

say that its like getting a mini-massage.

It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any

joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plan-

tar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance

companies including medicare.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, the secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its

advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest

amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely pre-

cise adjustment. He says that Even though traditional forms ofadjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique

because of how gentle it is and does not involve

any twisting, especially in the neck. Many peo-

ple love getting adjusted with traditional manual

techniques, all of which are safe and effective,

but there are a large number of people who never

get to experience the amazing benefits of chiro-practic because they are scared to have their

spines adjusted in that way, says Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, Now,

there is no longer a reason for anyone to be weary. The

ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about

going to a chiropractor, but hasnt yet made that decision. Dr.

Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to be able to experience these

same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions,

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Low back discomfort Fibromyalgia

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The Level 3 USAG Team from CS

Gymnastics broke many records and

many dreams have come true for

them this season!

This group of talented, dedicated hardworking girls brought home 26 medals from

USAG State Championships this past

month! The majority of the gymnasts from

this outstanding team started in the Level 1

Gold Medal Program, coached by USAG

Head Coach Victoria Jakelsky, in September

of 2012. Each girl mastered the required ele-

ments to make the Training Team by January

of 2013. In July of 2013 they all started to

train as the Competitive USAG Team from

CS Gymnastics. All six of these incredible

athletes qualified for Sectional (receiving a30.00 AA or higher) in their first sanctioned

meet; followed by all six of them qualifying

for State Championships in their first

Sectional Meet (receiving a 32.00 AA or

higher). That in itself was quite an accom-

plishment, but that was not enough for this

dedicated team. They worked hard through

Christmas break and did not skip one day of

practice with the goal to do well at State

Championships! Well their commitment

paid off as this amazing team of six brought

home 26 medals at NJ USAG StateChampionships in January 2014!

Ashley Miller not only brought home a

gold medal for CS Gymnastics but she also

now holds the State Record for the 11 & Up

Age Group! Gold Medalist Ashley Miller

placed 1st on Vault with an outstandingscore of 9.575 taking home the first gold for

her team! Miller also placed 5th on Beam

with a 9.2, 4th on Floor with a 9.0, and 6th

All Around with a personal best of 36.45!

Cecelia Ossi also stood on the podium in

the11 & Up Age Group! Cecelia took home

the Silver Medal on Bars with a personal

best of 9.425. Cecelia also placed 7th on

Vault with a 9.2, 4th on Beam with a 9.25,

and tied for 4th on Floor with a 9.0. Cecelia

was the Bronze Medalist on All Around

placing 3rd with a 36.875 AA score!Carley Anderson competed in the 10-

Year Old Session. Carley brought home 4

medals! placing 5th on Bars with a 9.35, 8th

on Beam with a 9.2, 10 on Floor with a 8.95

and 10th All Around with a personal best

ever AA Score of 36.75!

Lucia Ossi competed with Anderson in

the 10-Year Old Session. Lucia took home

the Silver on Vault with a 9.7, 4th on Bars

with a 9.475, 4th on Beam with a 9.55!

Lucia Ossi also took home the Bronze on All

Around with an outstanding 37.6 AA Score!Sophia Lemongello competed in the 8-

A Team of 6 Star Athletes Take Home 26 Medals!6 Gymnasts from CS Gymnastics May Be On Their Way To The Olympics!

Year Old Seniors session. Sophia had the

best meet of her season! Lemongello placed9th on Bars with a personal best of 9.375,

6th on Beam with a 9.225, 7th on Floor with

a 9.225, and 7th All Around with an out-

standing personal best of 37.175 AA score!

Gemma Ossi competed in the 9-Year Old

Seniors session. Gemma took home 5

medals including a Silver on Floor with an

outstanding score of 9.525! Gemma also

placed 12th on Vault with a 9.625, 7th on

Bars with a 9.45, 4th on Beam with a 9.5,

and 4th All Around with a CS Gymnastics

Record Breaking 38.10 AA!The NJ USAG State Officials award the

top 15 in each age group with medals at

Level 3 State Championships! The CSUSAG Level 3 Team brought home 1 Gold,

3 Silver, and 3 Bronze Medals along with 19

other medals! All six of them placed in the

top 10 in their age division in both All

Around and on Beam! The town of Flanders

should be proud as they just might have a

team of Olympic Champions training in

their back yard!

For more information about this Team or

the Gold Medal Program contact Coach

Victoria Jakelsky at CS Gymnastics at (973)

347-2771 or go to http://www.csgymnastic-sinc.com.


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Anglers, skaters and outdoor enthusiasts often take tothe great outdoors when lakes and other bodies ofwater freeze. But even after days of below-freezing

temperatures, lakes may not be solid, increasing the risk thatrevelers will fall through the ice, possibly resulting in drown-

ing or hypothermia. As a result, it is imperative that safetyprecautions be taken when spending time on frozen lakes.

Though it can be fun to skate or fish on a frozen lake, iceis never safe and it's always in one's best interest to treat icewith caution. Ice strength depends on various factors, includ-ing daily temperature, water depth, water chemistry, currents,and distribution of the load on the ice. It is impossible to

judge the thickness of the ice by appearance alone. Your bestbet is to proceed with caution and follow these tips for sur-vival.

* Be prepared for any scenario. Prepare for the possibilityof a plunge. Carry a long metal or metal-tipped wood pole,called a spud bar, which can be used to test the strength ofareas of ice you are unsure about. The bar also can be used asa walking stick. Carry safety spikes to provide traction if youfall through and need to climb up onto the ice.

* Avoid crossing frozen bodies of water in a single file, asit may stress the ice. Also, never venture out alone. Alwaysgo with a partner or alert someone to your whereabouts.

* Always wear a life jacket. Life jackets act as flotation

devices until you can get to safety.* Do not take a vehicle onto the ice. Sixty-eight percent of

the 117 ice fatalities that occurred in Minnesota in the last 40years involved a vehicle. A car or light truck needs 8 to 12inches of clear ice to be safe.

* Be aware of cracks or fissures in the ice. Be extremelycautious crossing ice near river mouths, points of land,islands, and springs. Currents can cause ice to be thinner inthese areas.

* Carry a safety line. Such lines can be thrown to some-one who has fallen through the ice. This may be the bestmethod of pulling someone to safety.

* Remain calm if you fall through the ice. Avoid thrash-ing, which can use up energy and body heat. Try to keep yourhead and face above the water. The body will react to theplunge by going into "cold shock," a condition characterizedby hyperventilation, involuntary gasping and internalresponses including hypertension (high blood pressure) and

changes in pulse rate. You do have time to get out. Many peo-ple can last two to five minutes in cold water before strengthand coordination are compromised.

Try to normalize your breathing to ensure you get enoughoxygen to react and get to safety. Concentrate on breathingslowly and steadily. Kick your feet and pull yourself out ofthe water at the strongest edge of the ice. Try to roll up onto

the ice, staying flat to distribute your body weight. Roll your-self away from the hole into which you fell and remain onyour hands and knees until you crawl several feet away. Onlythen should you stand up and walk to safety to get dry andwarm.

Spending time on a frozen lake can be fun, but it's alsorisky. Knowing how to react in an emergency situation may

just save a life.

Staying Safe on Frozen Lakes

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Mitzvah, a beautiful Seal Point

Siamese cat, was finally reunited

with Shirley, her owner, after sev-

eral months. Shirley had been ill and was in

a nursing home for two months recovering

from surgery. A neighbor of hers was com-ing in every other day to feed Mitzvah and

clean the litter box. But after a few days,

Mitzvah stopped eating and seemed

depressed. Shirleys daughter was dis-

traught about her mothers condition and

now the cats behavior. It was more than she

could bear.

Realizing she had to do something,

Shirleys daughter e-mailed the Cat Chalet

in Randolph, New Jersey, to see if it could

help. Susan Mohr, owner of the Cat Chalet,

agreed to take the cat, however, she knewthat Mitzvah being united with her owner

was not a guarantee. It was a risky propo-

sition since the owner was elderly and ill,

and anything could happen, but I felt I need-

ed to help this cat and decided it was my

obligation to see what I could do, said

Mohr.

Mitzvah came to the Cat Chalet extreme-

ly scared and skinny. It looked like she

stopped eating soon after Shirley became

ill. For three days, she wouldnt eat. Her

eyes were as big as baseballs. She didnttrust anyone. She would back away if you

came close to her. The Cat Chalet staff

made it their mission to get her eating again.

They were patient and slowly let Mitzvah

come to them. Soon, she started eating wet

food and wanted to walk around the kennel.

After a few weeks, Shirleys daughtersent another e-mail: her mother was return-

ing home and after a few days of adjusting

back to her house, she wanted Mitzvah

home with her. However, Shirleys daughter

had a full work schedule and family obliga-

tions, and she couldnt bring the cat back to

her mom.

As it turned out, Shirley lived in

Hackettstown where one of the Cat Chalet

employees, Colleen, lived. Colleen offered

to drop Mitzvah off at Shirleys house.

When Mitzvah got home, she ran aroundthe house, excited to be back with her

owner. Shirley was excited to have Mitzvah

back too, but she was having problems get-

ting around. Colleen was concerned that

Shirley may have trouble taking care of

Mitzvah. Colleen agreed to come over and

check on both of them until Shirley was

able to do more on her own.

Ever since then, Colleen has been going

over to Shirleys house once a week to

check on Mitzvah and her owner. Shirley is

slowly getting back on her feet. She has saidhow grateful she is for the staff at the Cat

Reunited After Three Months

Chalet for taking such great care of her pre-

cious baby. Thank you for everything you

have done for me and Mitzvah, Shirley has

said multiple times to Colleen.

At the Cat Chalet, the staff makes sure

your cat is happy, safe, and sound. Whether

it is ensuring a beautiful reunion or makinga cat more comfortable during its stay, the

Cat Chalet will do everything it can to make

every story have a happy ending. They are

located in Randolph, NJ on Route 10. If

you would like to see how the Cat Chalet

can make a difference in your cats life, call

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by Elsie Walker

And Miss Jerseys Outstanding Teen 2014

is.Samantha Rizzuto of Long Valley.

On January 11th at Millville High School in Millville,Rizzuto received that crown, which gets her one step closer

to the national title. The national pageant, the teen version

of Miss America, will be held on August 2nd at the Orange

County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Recently, Rizzuto reflected on the Miss America organi-

zation and on her new title and what it means to her.

Formerly, Miss Libertys Outstanding Teen, Rizzuto is

no stranger to the Miss America pageant system.

I have been participating in the Miss America system

since I was 13. My first year, 2011, I did not win a local

[pageant], so I did not compete at the state pageant. In

2012, I was 2nd runner up to the title. In 2013, I was firstrunner-up. I was very happy each year to place closer to my

goal of being Miss New Jerseys Outstanding Teen, said

Rizzuto.

In the pageant, each contestant had to perform and share

her platform; Rizzutos.showed her depth of interests. For

her talent, she sang the English translation of Mein Herr

Marquis, frequently referred to as Adeles Laughing Song

from the Opera Die Fledermaus Conversely, her platform,

Balancing the Equation, focused on the need to strength-

en science, technology, engineering, and math programs for

younger students in New Jersey and the United States

Rizzuto, a junior at the Math, Science and Engineering

Academy located at Morris Hills High in Rockaway, has

created a program called STEM-CAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through build-

ing Confidence, changing Attitudes, and Mentoring). The

program, held at various area libraries, introduces these

subjects to younger students in fun ways. It received agrant from Dosomething.org in 2013.

In other countries STEM subjects are introduced at a

much younger age allowing students to develop skills and

interest in these fields early in life. Strengthening our

STEM Education Programs will allow our country to con-

tinue to be competitive in the areas of invention, innovation

and defense. It will also decrease our unemployment rate;

which will improve our economy, since there will be quali-

fied Americans capable of filling jobs currently being out-

sourced., said Rizzuto.

Now that she is the state titleholder, she will act as an

advocate for that platform. In addition, she has other

responsibilities:

I am a role model for teens in New Jersey, promoting

the four points of the crown: scholastics, style, success and

service. I am an ambassador for the Childrens Miracle

Network helping to raise awareness and funds for their pro-

gram. . I represent where hard work, perseverance and

a dream can take you, Rizzuto shared

Looking at all shes accomplished and her new responsi-

bilities, it may be surprising to hear that Rizzuto used to be

shy when speaking to others. She feels that one of the ben-

efits of participating in the pageants is that it has helped her

become more confident, to find her voice. Now, she enjoysRecently crowned, Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2014is Samantha Rizzuto of Long Valley.

Samantha Rizzuto, Miss New Jerseys Outstanding Teen 2014

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public speaking.

I feel the Miss America organization

has helped me to pursue my passions and

discover who I am and what I stand for,

she shared.Not only does the program help in that

area, but Rizzuto noted that it is scholar-

ship- based. There are many colleges which

offer scholarships to state winners with cer-

tain GPAs and SAT scores.

As she looks forward to the national pag-

eant, Rizzuto has lots of support behind her.

The Miss New Jersey Scholarship

Organization is like a family. It is run by

volunteers who really give of themselves to

the girls and the program. I have received

cards, emails, gifts and messages frommembers of the organization showing their

love, support and willingness to help me be

successful at the next level., she said.

The next level will start on July 25th

when the state titleholders check in for

rehearsals, appearances and social events in

Miss New Jerseys Outstanding Teen 2014...Florida. There will be three preliminary

nights, July 29th, 30ththand 31st, The final

night is on Saturday, August 2nd when the

new Miss Americas Outstanding Teen will

be crowed.

It is a huge honor to be selected to rep-

resent New Jersey at the national pageant. I

have big shoes to fill. In the past six years,

five of the representatives from New Jersey

have made it into the top 15. I feel deter-

mined to shine and make New Jersey

proud, Rizzuto said.

continued from previous page

Court Appointed Special Advocates

of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc.

(CASA) is currently seeking volun-

teers to speak up for the best interest of

local children in foster care.

CASA is a private not-for-profit corpora-

tion. Its mission is to provide a voice for

children who have been removed from theirhomes due to abuse and neglect. CASA

recruits, trains, and supervises community

volunteers who provide a voice in court to

assure that each child has a safe, permanent,

and nurturing home.

Currently, CASA of Morris and Sussex

Counties has 166 volunteers advocating for

approximately 379 children and there are

more children waiting for someone to be

their voice. You can be that advocate.

For more information on how to become

a CASA volunteer, attend an Information

Session. Upcoming sessions in Morristown

will be held on Thursday, February 27, at

1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m.

and Monday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.Information Sessions will be held in

Newton (Sussex County) on Friday,

February 21, and Thursday, March 6, both

at 1:30 p.m. For additional information or to

register for an Information Session, visit

CASAs website at www.casamsc.org or

call the office at 973-998-7590.

CASA Seeks Volunteers to Speak Up forAbused and Neglected Children

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Long time MorrisHabitat volunteer,

Don Kuhn from

Harding, NJ was honored at

the recent annual meeting of

the Morris County Chamber

of Commerce. He received

the 2013 William P. Huber

Award, given to an individ-

ual who has consistently

shown outstanding commu-

nity leadership. William P.

Huber was President of St.

Claires Health System and

an integral member of the

Morris County Chamber of

Commerce.

For almost 15 years, Don

Kuhn, a retired AT&T exec-

utive, has been actively

involved with Morris

Habitat for Humanity and

its mission to build safe,

decent affordable housing

for local families in need.

Blair Schleicher Bravo

describes Don as That rare

volunteer; a renaissance

man dabbling in many

aspects of the organization

and productive in every task

he undertakes. To date,

Don has been a Board mem-

ber, Board Chair, early sup-

porter of the ReStore (which

sells new and gently used

building supplies, furniture,

appliances, etc. with pro-ceeds going to build afford-

able housing) and a ReStore

Advisory Team, Advisory

Team Chair and member,

weekly volunteer at the

ReStore, and helpful wher-

ever needed.

Dons list of involve-

ments is impressive, but

what is even more awe

inspiring is to learn that Don

is 83 years old! While he isnot the oldest volunteer

Morris Habitat has, he is by

far the most active. He

inspires all around him with

his vigor and willingness to

help---whether it is getting

his hands dirty at the

ReStore, designing a poster,

or writing business plans

and procedures.

Don is both a leader and

a doer. He is very nurturing

Morris Habitat Volunteer Don KuhnReceives Prestigious 2013 Huber Awardfor Outstanding Community Leadership

and encouraging, thus get-

ting the best from everyone

who works with him. By

virtue of all that he does,

Don shows all other volun-

teers and staff, that they are

not locked into doing just

one thing. Morris Habitat

needs help in many aspects

to succeed and anyone can

step outside of their comfort

zone to help where needed

most.

Morris Habitat congratu-

lates Don on receiving this

wonderful honor and are soglad that others recognize

what they have known all

along, that he is an out-

standing community leader!

To learn more about

Morris Habitat and how you

can help, please go to

www.MorrisHabitat.org or

all 973-891-1934.

About Morris Habitat for

Humanity

Morris Habitat forHumanity is part of a glob-

al, nonprofit housing organ-

ization operated on

Christian principles by

building homes, communi-

ties and hope. Morris

Habitat is dedicated to elim-

inating substandard housing

locally and worldwide

through constructing, reha-

bilitating and preserving

homes; advocating for fair

and just housing policies;

and providing training and

access to resources to help

families improve their liv-

ing conditions. Morris

Habitat welcomes volun-

teers and supporters from all

backgrounds and serves

people in need of decent

housing regardless of race

or religion.

Since 1985 Morris

Habitat has served 280

households though home

ownership opportunities,

home preservation, andinternational home building

programs. Morris Habitat

has set a goal of 9 housing

starts for 2014, completing

19 homes at 8 different sites

during the year. In addition,

proceeds from the ReStore,

opened May 2007, have

built 11 homes and diverted

almost 4,000 tons of useable

material out of landfills.

Located at 274 South SalemStreet, Randolph. Store

hours: Tues 12 - 8 p.m.,

Wed & Fri 10 - 6 p.m., Thur

10 - 8 p.m., Sat 10 - 5 p.m.

For more information

about Morris Habitat call

973-891-1934 or visit

www.MorrisHabitat.org. To

learn about the ReStore call

973-366-3358 or go to

www.morrishabitat.org.


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By Thoma Lotito

Leonard Lance claims he's

endorsed by and represents con-

servative, N.J. Tea Party organiza-

tions. But why then, is Lance one of a

handful of Republican congressman a

member of, and taking donations from, a

lobbyist group, the Main StreetPartnership, and corporations that raise

millions of dollars to protect establish-

ment Republicans from Tea Party chal-

lengers?

The Main Street Partnership's sole

mission is to help Republican lawmakers

who believe that only the government

has the ability to solve problems with

higher spending, and fight back against

conservative groups that sponsor Tea

Party candidates who challenge incum-

bent Republicans in primariesThe Main Street Partnership, started

by former Ohio Congressman Steven C.

LaTourette, has positioned itself to take

advantage of the current rift in the

Republican party.

Set to release millions of dollars in

corporate funds and campaign donations,

The Main Street Partnership will create a

windfall for strategists and former office

holders.

By donating to the "The Main Street

Partnership," corporations gain access tolawmakers by contributing money to

their "political action committees," this

in turn give them the right to participate

in events with sitting members of

Congress. The list of corporate donors is

kept secret.

So how does Leonard Lance vote, and

does he really represent you? Lance

votes more with Obama and Democrats

than he does with Republicans.

According to "Heritage Action for

America" which keeps score on how

congress vote on conservative issues,

Leonard Lance only votes 49 per cent of

the time for conservative causes. Lance

also voted with Obama twice to raise the

debt ceiling which funds Obama-care.

Moreover, Lance voted to raise the

price of home heating oil and to tax

Christmas trees when he voted for

Obama's Agricultural Act of 2014, also

know as "The Farm Bill." It's proponents

claim it will cut the deficit, but what it

really is, is a mass spending bill and

more corporate welfare, jam packed with

new regulations that will decrease your

bottom line.

This bill will ad nearly $1-trillion to

the debt, will set policy for the next five

years on crop subsidies, nutrition pro-

grams, conservation and food stamps. It

also includes new stricter regulations onbio-fuels, climate change and farmers

markets.

Lance agreed with Obama when he

said "the debate over climate change is

settled," during his State of the Union

speech. Climate laws that Obama can't

enforce through legislation will be done

by executive order. In other words,

Lance supports Obama's recent decree

that he will rule by "pen and phone"

when it comes to implementing climate

change laws. Lance, a champion of envi-ronmental causes, voted with Obama on

restricting the use of coal for generating

electricity, which will also put coal min-

ers out of work.

Furthermore, Lance, a member of the

House Energy and Finance Committee,

also votes with environmental groups

that believe private enterprise drives

innovation, but it's your tax dollars

invested invested in private companies

like Solyndra (Obama's solar panel com-

pany that went bankrupt) drives theeconomy. (nothing could be further from

the truth)

So, what's really going on here and

why should you be concerned? 57 per-

cent of all electricity in New Jersey is

generated by coal. Any new restrictions

on the use of coal will raise your electric-

ity rates. This is Cap and Trade through

the back door, which Lance still supports

and voted for back in 2010.

Lance's voting record shows that he's

in favor of it costing you more to heatyour home and power your house in

order to stop global warming and at the

same time he's

saddling future generations with

crushing debt. With the primary election

on June 3rd, it's time to start thinking

about who Congressman Lance repre-

sents, crony capitalism or you, the peo-

ple of the 7th District?"

Agree? Disagree? you can reach me at

[email protected]

by Hrlin Parker

The more I know people, the more Ilove my dog. Or, in my case, mydogs. Ive taken Mark Twains obser-

vation to heart for many years now. Yet thesedays, when it comes to one group of Americans,its more true than ever.

Passionately and fundamentally dividedwere the people in the United States in the

decades leading up to the Civil War. I am com-ing to genuinely fear that todays wing nuts onthe right, overwhelmingly white, super reli-gious, ideologically rigid, and not all that welleducated, are whipping themselves up into areal lather as they continue their march, theirown war really, against the rest of us. Clearlytheyre passionate and just as clearly their viewsabout our country, our Constitution, and ourdemocratic form of government are fundamen-tally different than the rest of America.Apparently we are usurpers of their America.They are, as their hero Sarah Palin tells them,the real Americans. What they are is fright-ened and, more ominously, theyre angry. Weare all paying a high price for their blindobstructionism and truculence as they stampedeto impose their narrow, ill considered policieson all of us.

Id like to content myself with a belief that,while these people are garnering a lot of pressthese days, they will soon return to the fringe ofour cultural and political discourse. But whoknows? Their fifteen minutes are certainly notup yet.

Over the past several years the wing nutshave stormed the Republican Party headquar-ters. It seems that many old timers have runout the back door. The infighting hasnt beenpretty. No. Nothing gentlemanly about this.Beyond question, the damage has already beenextensive. And it isnt over yet.

Even once respected Republican think tanks,like the Heritage Foundation, have fallen to theheathens. There was a time when many peopleacross the political spectrum, even Liberals,once respected the work product of the HeritageFoundation even while disagreeing with its pol-

icy prescriptions. At least there was some gen-uine academic rigor to their work. Today, aca-demics on both the left and the right agree thatthe Heritage Foundation is finished, its reputa-tion in tatters.

These days the voices on the right seem to beliving in a world of their own design. Theyvebeen caught in so many factual errors andhypocrisies theres no need to recount any ofthem here. Glen Beck. Sean Hannity. AnnCoulter. Bill OReilly. Michael Savage. One ofthe most disheartening things about this era isnot only that these people are talking, its that so

many people are listening and shaking theirheads in agreement. Sad, sad, sad.

And as for Fox News. I suggest thatnobody should watch it. It isnt news. It is ascourge upon our country and one that will,eventually, fade away. But not yet. WatchingFox may not make you stupid, as some claim,but it sure doesnt make you smart.

Lately the wing nuts on the right have been

making it exceedingly clear that they are notlike us. A recent poll reported that more thanhalf of the people in our country who identifythemselves as Republican, let alone as conser-vative, reject the theories, reject the truth, ofevolution. More than half believe in creation-ism as reality. Think about that. Its one thing tohave religious faith. Its quite another, in thisday and age, to reject science and embrace, astruth, the idea that the world was formed prettymuch as it is a mere 6 thousand or so years ago.And whats worse is that in many states, includ-ing Tennessee, Kentucky and Texas, these folkshave found their way onto the school boards andhave been pushing, very hard, to shove aside thesound and proper teaching of evolution in pub-lic schools and to have textbooks and classroominstruction give at least equal weight to cre-ationism. Is it any wonder that Americanschoolchildren lag behind other first worldcountries, and even some developing countries,in science? But wait, theres more.

These same people, many of whom also self-identify as Tea Party members, show even morecontempt for science. What global climate

changes? That shining light from Texas,Senator Ted Cruz, commenting on this coldwinter weather has repeatedly told audiencesthat Al Gore told me this wouldnt happen.Apparently his audiences go wild. Actual scien-tists around the world arent laughing, though.Im groaning. You should be too.

Reject science. Reject reasonable compro-mise in government. Reject the rights of fellowAmericans who dont agree with your religiousviews. Reject your political opponents as theyare not patriotic. Reject, reject, reject.

So how will this play out for our precious

country? I dont know. I do know that allowingpeople on the fringe right, the Tea Party farright, to have a veritable veto on reasonablelaws and reasonable policies, such as weveseen happen over the past several years, is thewrong recipe for those of us who treasure ourConstitutional form of government, where weknow we must have a consensus of the gov-erned, by the governed and for the governed. Ifthe fringe right wing keeps going as it has been,maybe we should keep an eye on Fort Sumter.Nothing would surprise me.

Send comments to [email protected]

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promote overall wellness and to help prevent future

issues. Acupuncture is an evidence-based modality and

research from the National Institute of Health proves that

Acupuncture is effective for use in pain management,

osteoarthritis, postoperative or chemotherapy-related nau-

sea, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, infertility and asthma,

among others. In addition, The World Health Organization

declares Acupunctures efficacy in relieving anxiety, panic

disorders, insomnia and forty-two other medical conditions.

What is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is a modality of Traditional Chinese

Medicine that requires the insertion of tiny filiform needles

into various points on the body. Acupuncture and Chinese

Medicine originated in Ancient China thousands of years

ago. The Ancient Chinese discovered that every living

being has energy that flows through invisible meridians

(energy lines) throughout the body. This energy, known as

"Qi" is the motive life force. In healthy individuals the Qi

flows smoothly through the channels/ meridians. Imbalance

in the flow of Qi results in illness and/or disease.

Think of a garden hose. Water flows smoothly throughthe hose as long as there are no kinks. When a kink occurs,

the water builds up on one side of the kink preventing the

water from flowing through. Now envision 14 garden hoses

attached to one another and arranged within the body. Each

hose is connected to an organ in the body. You can see how

a kink in just one of the hoses can affect all the other

hoses/organs throughout the body. The kink or blockage

results in illness and/or disease.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is used to res tore the

smooth flow of Qi (i.e. remove all the kinks) and bring

the body back to balance.

If you are still following then you are probably wonder-ing how the kinks originate in the first place. Our Qi or

energy can become kinked or blocked from

physical/emotional trauma, stress, poor lifestyle and eating

habits, seasonal changes, over-exertion, and exposure to the

elements (wind, cold, dampness, heat). But have no

fearAcupuncture is here!

How does Acupuncture Work?

There are several theories regarding the Acupuncture

mechanism. Acupuncture helps the body to do what it was

meant to do- heal itself. Some of the most common theories

include:

- Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins,

which relieve pain

- Acupuncture stimulates the release of neurotransmitters

(substances that that transmit nerve impulses to the brain

-Acupuncture has a profound effect on the Autonomic

Nervous System- Acupuncture stimulates circulation

- Acupuncture enhances the bodys immune response

- Acupuncture influences the electrical currents of the

body

The most common question of all Does Acupuncture

Hurt?

Extremely fine needles are used in the treatment of

Acupuncture, making the experience almost painless. Most

patients don't even feel the needles being inserted. The

Acupuncture needles used are as fine as a few hairs on your

head. All of my patients find their Acupuncture treatments

to be very relaxing. In fact, most people fall asleep during

their treatment.

What is a typical Acupuncture treatment like?

Upon arrival the patient is asked to fill out a detailed

health history questionnaire. Then, the acupuncturist will

review the health history with the patient and go over the

patients primary health concern and lifestyle. The acupunc-

turist will take the patient's pulses and look at his/her tongue

(In Chinese medicine the tongue and pulses are representa-

tive of the various organ/meridian systems and help in the

diagnostic process). After the interview, the practitioner

will come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan for thepatient. The treatment plan is specific to the individual- not

their disease. Then, the sterile needles will be inserted into

various acupuncture points. The patient may feel a heavi-

ness or tingling sensation around the needle insertion site.

The needles are typically retained for 20-30 minutes.

Sticking to the Facts - Learn How Everyone Can Benefit!How many Acupuncture treatments are needed?

The number of Acupuncture treatments needed is based

on the severity and chronicity of the condition. However,

most patients experience some relief after the very first

treatment.

What does Acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture is effective in treating various disorders

and symptoms including, but not limited to the following:

Addiction, Anxiety, Arthritis, Tendonitis & Joint Pain,

Asthma, Auto Injuries, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,

Common Cold & Influenza, Constipation, Degenerative

Disk Disorders, Depression, Facial Rejuvenation,Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Indigestion, Gas, Bloating,

Infertility, Insomnia, Menopause symptoms, Migraines,

Morning Sickness, Musculoskeletal pain, Nausea,

Orthopedic Conditions, Pain, PMS & Menstrual

Irregularities, Reproductive Issues, Sports Injuries, Stress,

Tendonitis, Smoking Cessation and Weight management.

What does it take to become an Acupuncturist?

In addition to obtaining a Bachelors degree,

Acupuncturists are required to undergo 3-4 years of school-

ing at an accredited Acupuncture school. Acupuncture pro-

grams consist of various classes in the areas of Acupuncture

and Biomedicine as well as a full year of a clinical intern-

ship to obtain the experience of treating patients.

Deborah Torrance has been practicing acupuncture for

over 25 years and is Nationally Board certified and NJ state

licensed in acupuncture. She was a faculty member of the

Eastern School of Acupuncture and completed work/study

in acupuncture in Ho Chi Minh city (formerly Saigon)

,Vietnam . Deborah is the owner and director of Skylands

Acupuncture in Long Valley, NJ

Did You Know?

Genetically modified foods, or GMOs, have been a

topic of heated conversation for the last several

months. People have strong opinions on both sides

of the GMO debate. In January 2014, retail giant General

Mills decided to produce GMO-Free Cheerios, one of its

most popular and well-known cereals. This move now makes

shopping for a GMO-free cereal that much easier. However,

finding other products that do not contain GMOs may not be

so simple, and consumers may have to do some research.Food companies in the United States are not required to label

foods to indicate use of GMOs. It is safe to assume that corn

and soybeans produced in the United States are genetically

modified. Papayas are often modified as well. Produce that

has been genetically modified will have a bar code that starts

with the digit "8." One way to avoid GMOs is to buy only

organic foods, which, in many instances, are GMO-free

thanks to stringent regulations. In terms of other foods, it

very well may be aguessing game. Speaking with a brand's

customer service department may be the best way to learn if

they offer any GMO-free products.

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Members of the Chester Lions Club

celebrated the induction of three

new members at their January 16

dinner meeting held at the Lamplighter

Restaurant in Chester. Monika Flaherty of

Long Valley, Robert Couillard of Chester

and Brian Molner of Morristown were

sworn in by Lions District Governor Nancy

Jakubczyk.

Members of the club welcomed them

with a great roar as they join other who are

dedicated to helping those in need.

For further information on Lion

Membership or on Lionism please contact

Phil Savell at 908 879 6543 or visit our

website at chesterlionsclubnj.com.

Lion District Governor Nancy Jakubczyk inducts three new members of the Chester Lions Club,

Monika Flaherty of Long Valley, Robert Couillard of Chester and Brian Molner of Morristown.

Chester Lions Club

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Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM, locted at Rt. 46

and International Dr., Budd Lake, will host a

Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser on March, 16 from

8:00am to 11:30am

Breakfast is served buffet style menu scrambled eggs,

pancakes, Belgian waffles, Texas French toast, bacon,

sausage, pork roll, home fries, OJ, apple juice, coffee, tea,

milk and chocolate milk.

So come and enjoy a delicious breakfast at a reasonable

price. Adults $7.00 Sr. $6.00 Children $4.00. Pay at door.

Questions call. 908-303-2457

Former President of the United International Chamber ofCommerce, British-American Dr. Christine Overton,will be the guest of radio show Speak up and Step out,

on February 18th, 2014, at 1PM Eastern time, USA. The showis hosted by Ms. Meena Singh, a radio and TV Producer andPresident of In Awe Foundation. The radio show is a live, callin program, through the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerceinternet radio station. This show will be aired internationallyvia the internet.

Go to http://www.inawefoundation.org/step-up-and-speak-out-weekly-radio-show/ and from there follow the links on theHunterdon Chamber Radio website by clicking on the flash-ing link, On Air, Listen Now which can be found on themiddle right hand side of the page. To call in to ask Dr.Overton questions, please dial # 973-440-8427.

Dr. Overton will be discussing the importance ofForgiveness and Honest Transparency in our communities,corporations, churches and government agencies. She will

share her insights into why America and the world is declin-ing rapidly, why our youth should be angry with the currentstate of our global economy, and why it is essential for all cit-izens to cast their vote in the elections of 2014 and 2016.

Dr. Overton has a 30 year career in international BusinessDevelopment. Her career includes serving 4 Chamber ofCommerce's, Chief of Staff for Government Affairs,Agriculture, Energy, Natural Resources and RetailDevelopment, and Senior Vice President to a NativeAmerican Indian Corporation which represents the 585 feder-ally recognized Nations. Overton is a former UNRepresentative and board member for various education,health, security, government affairs, retail development, agri-culture, natural resources and energy, trauma outreach andhumanitarian committees.

Dr. Overton is an accomplished key note speaker and a cer-tified Hospice Minister, who is trained to sit with children andadults in their final hours so they do not die alone. She is a for-mer radio show host; award winning film producer, and aRoman Catholic Humanitarian Missionary. She holds twoDoctoral Degrees in Theology and Divinity, and is a graduateof Oxford University, The Royal School of Music, TheHalcyon Theology Institute, Gillette Citizens PoliceAcademy and the Gillette Area Leadership Institute, amongstother prestigious institutions.

Dr. Overton has worked with key global humanitarian out-reach programs following major catastrophes and wars in

India, Africa, Japan, the Middle East and the USA. She is partof a team of volunteers, benefactors and leaders who provideessential emergency items including clothes, food, medicalsupplies and equipment. She actively campaigns for educa-tion, healthcare, clean water and food for all children andagainst religious genocide, elderly abuse, premature birth, thediscarding of important organs for donation and unnecessarycruelty to animals. She advises Governments and communityleaders on the importance of showing compassion and under-standing to animals and birds who contribute positively to theoverall ecology and rehabilitation of the country, its peopleand for the world's ecological balance.

Dr. Overton has been recognized with 6 letters from U.S.Congress for business excellence and over 100 business, filmmaking and humanitarian awards throughout Europe,America and India - including being named by six organiza-tions as a Woman of Distinction and with a Scroll of Honorfrom Rotary International for her excellence in business acu-men, global humanitarian work in the field of avoidable blind-ness and for the Indo-American relationship formed.

Listen to the interview with Dr. Overton on Speak up andStep out is on February 18th 2014, at 1PM Eastern Time,USA.

To listen live to the interview via internet, go towww.hun-terdonchamberradio.com and click on the flashing link, OnAir, Listen Now which can be found on the middle righthand side of the page. To call in to ask Dr. Overton questions,

please dial 973-440-8427.

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uperstar-studded blues rock band

Royal Southern Brotherhood, with

Devon Allman, Cyril Neville and

Mike Zito, along with the greatly anticipat-ed return of Samantha Fish, will headline

the 5th Annual Blues Bash at Centenary on

March 21 and 22.

The 5th Annual Blues Bash, presented

by Joe Hirsh Productions in association

with the Centenary Stage Company, fea-

tures two full days of the blues at Centenary

College, with several great acts taking the

stage on Friday March 21 and Saturday

March 22. Major sponsors for the 2014

Bash are The Star-Ledger, PNC Bank, the

Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope, TramontinHarley-Davidson, and the Hackettstown

Business Improvement District.

The Blues Bash takes place at the beau-

tiful and nearly new state-of-the-art Sitnik

Theater at the David and Carol Lackland

Center at Centenary College both nights.

Each day fans can attend "matinee shows"

at Marley's Gotham Grill (Mike Frank &

Friends Friday, Jordan Koza Family Band

on Saturday), and a "post-show party" on

Saturday night with Slackjaw, also at

Marley's (free with Centenary ticket or $5).

Doors at Centenary open at 6:15 at

Centenary each night, with music through-

out the nights, and headliners scheduled for

around 9 p.m.

The 5th Annual Blues Bash continues its

tradition of bringing the best national acts to

the region, with this year's headliners Royal

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Southern Brotherhood (Saturday) and

Samantha Fish (Friday).

Royal Southern Brotherhood's lineup has

talent to burn with Neville, who recently

garnered hree national blues awards,Allman, the son of Gregg Allman, Mike

Zito, bassist Charlie Wooten and drummer

Yonrico Scott, who also plays with the

Derek Trucks Band, and has also played the

sticks for Gregg Allman and the Allman

Brothers themselves.

Last year Samantha Fish rocked the

Blues Bash, prompting calls for her return!

She literally blew away the crowd last year,

and you can expect more of the same this

year as she breaks out tunes from her

newest CD, Black Wind Howlin'. TheKansas City-based Fish has been on a major

roll ever since she teamed up with Cassie

Taylor and Dani Wilde on the 2011 release,

Girls with Guitars. It is for sure that this tal-

ented woman is destined for worldwide big-

time attention in the very near future!

Support for the Blues Bash also comes

from Marley's Gotham Grill, Good

Impressions Printing and Mailing, Kennedy

Events, WNTI, United Jersey Blues

Network, Cathy Miller Photography,

HTVProductions, Karmabridge

Acupuncture & Herbals, the

Hackettstown/Mount Olive Monthly, andScott A. Anderson, CFP.

Super supports acts - including Bob

Lanza Blues Band and Nikki Armstrong's

Tribute to the Ladies of the Blues

(Saturday) and also Shuffle Jump & Moan

(Friday) - will help round out the two nights

at Centenary, which will also showcase

Steve Kirchuk on Friday and Ezra Tarlowe

on Saturday.

For ticket information and further details

about the Blues Bash go to www.cente-

narystageco.org or phone 908-979-0900.Premier seating for March 22 can be pur-

chased by phone only. You can also LIKE

the Blues Bash NJ page on Facebook. For

more about Joe Hirsh Productions and its

ongoing events, check out the Joe Hirsh

Productions page on FB or visit www.joe-

hirshproductions.com. You can also email

[email protected].

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