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Proverbs 3:5

Vol. 5 No. 4 www.mypaperonline.com April 16, 2013

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by Elsie Walker

As the walkers start

their legs of the

relay, each has a

different reason for being

there. Some are doing it out

of remembrance, some out

of hope. Still others are

walking to celebrate life.

Together, they know the

competitor they all want

to beat cancer!

This is what a Relay for

Life is a stand against can-

cer.

From May 31st June1st, the Relay for Life of

Greater Hackettstown will

be held at the Field of

Dreams in Great Meadows.

Registration begins at 4pm

on the 31st. The event ends

around sunrise on June 1st.

Relay For Life is an

Walk to Beat Cancer

At a past relay, people take a lap to fight cancer.

overnight event that brings

community members out to

celebrate our survivors,remember those who we

have lost, and fight back

against this disease that has

affected so many of us,

shared Cindy Alexander of

Independence. Alexander is

co-chair of the Greater

Hackettstown event and

will be walking on a relay

team.

There are many aspects

to a Relay for Life event.

People can support it with

by donating to, or starting, a

team. As part of the relay,

cancer survivors will take to

the field for the first lap, the

survivors lap. Another

aspect is the luminaria cere-

mony, where those who are

battling cancer, or have lost

the battle, are remembered.

Personalized bags are illu-

minated and fill the area

with light on the night of theevent.

Alexanders involvement

with the Relay for Life

came as a result of having

taken care of her father-in-

law. In 2002, he came to

live with her family after

being diagnosed with liver

cancer. At the time,

Alexander was a stay at

home mom and so became

his caregiver. Wanting to

know what she could do to

best help him, she called the

American Cancer Societys

800 number. She noted that

it helped her a great deal, so

when she was approached to

start a Relay for Life in her

area, she didnt hesitate.

I gladly jumped in, she

said.

Alexander is walking on

the team Fight Through the

Night, made up of family

and friends. She is walking

in honor of her Aunt

Lorraine.

[she] lost her battle, but

not after a kick butt fight,

shared Alexander.

continued on page 4

By Ejvind Boccolini

On April 28, an

important charitable

event is being heldto improve the health of

babies and also prevent

birth defects, premature

birth and infant mortality.

This March of Dimes

event is being held on

Sunday, April 28th at

Spruce Run Park in Clinton

NJ at 9am. Registration is

online or in person on April

28th at 8am.

This important cause is

in need of public support.

And with our help, possibly

the goal can be reached.

The event is a 5-milewalk around the park, and it

is being held in memory of

Gabriella Lisa Ferreira and

in celebration of life of

Cristiano Hugo Ferreira.

Hackettstown resident

Lisa Ferreira, the mother of

Gabriella and Cristiano,

spoke of her experiences

and the work she is doing to

help families with this

March of Dimes event.

In a statement for the

event, Ferreira wrote: "My

name is Lisa Ferreira and I

am the mother of survivingtwin Cristiano and March of

Dimes Team Captain for

Team Gabriella Lisa

RV003."

"Gabriella Lisa Ferreira

entered this world 12 weeks

early via emergency C-

Section on April 11, 2009.

She was in fetal distress and

doctors decided this was the

best case scenario for her,

her twin brother and Lisa."

"She was born at 1.12

ounces, 12 inches at

4:20PM. She was strong

from the beginning.""I still remember her lit-

tle hands pulling on her

feeding tube. The nurses

described her as 'feisty'. She

was doing well. She even

gained 1 ounce within the

first week! Once her inlet

was moved next to her twin

brother, Cristiano, he started

to get healthier."

"On the morning of week

Hackettstown Resident Helping Families AndTheir Children With Heartfelt Charity Event

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Page 2, April 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News

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his April local families will have the

opportunity to be part of an exciting

event that will support the innovative

education at Ridge and Valley CharterSchool. This years fundraising event will

be a lawn party and silent auction at the

lovely Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy, NJ on

April 20th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, rain or

shine. This bi-annual event will be spon-

sored by Ridge and Valley Learning Circles,

a non-profit organization that supports sus-

tainability initiatives. All proceeds from the

fundraiser will benefit the Ridge and Valley

Charter School.

Attendees will be able to enjoy games

and activities, live music by two great bandsand an amazing silent auction filled with

local adventures, handcrafted goods, fabu-

lous filled baskets and stunning artwork. A

premier item to be auctioned is a chair that

was featured in Architectural Digests

Inspired Design section. The chair is

designed and crafted by Ridge and Valley

parent, Christopher Smith, and is a modern

take on antique French garden furniture.

Tickets for the lawn party and auction

are available online for $20 per adult and

$10 per child and at the door for $23 per

adult and $12 per child. Learn more at

http://tinyurl.com/rvlclawnparty.Ridge and Valley Charter School is a

tuition-free public school of choice open to

any New Jersey child from kindergarten to

8th grade, with a mission of ecological liter-

acy and sustainability. Class groups average

15-17 students. Students pursue integrated

learning activities, frequently outdoors on

the 16-acre campus that includes a sports

field, meadows, wetlands, greenhouse, out-

door vegetable gardens and solar panels.

Ridge and Valley Charter School is guid-

ed by the Core Content Standards and oper-ates under the authority and supervision of

the New Jersey Department of Education.

The educational program integrates tradi-

tional academic subjects into a range of

project-based learning experiencesoften

geared to a students specific interests.

More information is available at the

schools web site at

www.ridgeandvalley.org.

Lawn Party and Auction to BenefitRidge and Valley Charter School

Roxbury & Randolph Fire DepartmentsSponsoring St. Baldrick's fundraiser

Help us to extinguish the flame on kid's cancer..

Roxbury Company #1 Fire Dept.,122 main street, Succasunna,

(next to Merry Heart Nursing Home) on Saturday, June 15, 2013, 12:pm to ?.

Seeking: food venders, handmade-homemade crafters & retail venders.

Pickles, bbq foods.

All forms of entertainment for young & old alike are needed:

clowns, sand art, spin art, facepainters, magicians, tarot readers,

handwriting analysis, caricaturists.

Part of the street will be closed for this event! 6 --8 ft tables & chairs are provided.

Please call francesca for info & applications. 973 895 5637

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations SendYour Press Releases to [email protected]


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Not only will she be walking, but

Alexander is involved in raising money in

another way as well. She will be growing

out her hair. For every five dollar donation

she receives, a person gets in on a drawing

to have the privilege of cutting off

Alexanders ponytail at the relay. On the

stage, in front of the hundreds of peoplewho attend. she will be donating all the

money collected back to the American

Cancer Society. Not only that, but she is

donating the cut hair to Pantene's Locks For

Love, that makes free wigs for cancer

patients. People can participate in the

drawing by going to www.relayforlife.org

and searching on Cindy Alexander. On her

page will be more information.

Reflecting on the upcoming relay,

Alexander shared some final thoughts:

I encourage all survivors to find a Relay

near them and go be celebrated by those of

us fighting this fight against cancer. The

survivors, and the love ones we have lost,

are the whole reason we relay. If you are

thinking about being a part of our Relay,please do!! Just come walk a lap or two.

Stay for the luminaria ceremony. Watch our

local survivors take that first lap. It is an

amazing experience.

For more information or to donate, go to

www.relayforlife.org Search on Relay for

Life of Greater Hackettstown or Cindy

Alexander.

Walk to Beat Cancer...continued from front page

The House of the Good Shepherd, 798

Willow Grove Street Hackettstown,

is sponsoring a trip to the Bronx Zoo

on Saturday, May 4th. Bus will be leaving

The House of the Good Shepherd Upper

Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m. Leaving from Zoo

at 4:00 p.m.

The cost of the trip - Adults: $30.00;

Children: (Ages 3-12) $26.00; Seniors

(65+) $28.00. Trip includes parking and

drivers tip Payment due April 1st (No

Refunds) Call Helen At 908-684-5900.

Bronx Zoo Trip

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations

Send Your Press Releases [email protected]

Mark your calendars for PET

ADOPTION LEAGUE'S 3rd

Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser.

Please join us for a pasta dinner; all pro-

ceeds go to help care for dogs and cats inour area waiting to be placed in loving

homes. PAL is 100% volunteer based.

The date is Friday, May 3, 2013; the first

seating is 67:30 p.m. and the second seat-

ing is 7:309:30 p.m. Location is the

Panther Valley Ecumenical Church, 1490

Route 517, Allamuchy, NJ. Cost is $9.00

per person (kids under six half price).

Menu includes: baked ziti, pasta with

plain sauce, add sausage or meatballs, salad,bread, dessert, soda/water, coffee and tea.

Takeout available: call Sue at 201-317-

1016 to order. Leave the cooking to us!

www.palpets.org

3rd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser


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The Pet Adoption League is currently

looking for volunteers to help care

for the cats in our busy adoption cen-

ter in Mt. Olive. If you have an hour or two

to spare between 7-9 am or 4:30-8 pm any

day of the week, our cats and kittens would

love to meet you.

We are also looking for volunteers to bake;

help at our bake sales; provide a foster

home for a kitten or cat, (all supplies are

provided) and assist with fundraisers. If

you are interested, please call 973-584-0095

or visit our website at www.palpets.org or

email us at [email protected]. You must be

18 years of age to work with the animals.

If you are looking for something mean-

ingful to do with your time, then look no

further!

Please Help! Spaghetti Dinner to

Benefit the Hildebrant Family (own-

ers of R H Farms, formerly Iona Hill

Farm) at The Drakestown Church, a United

Methodist Community, 6 Church Road,Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Directions:

Route 46 to the top of Budd Lake Hill, by

Johnson Dodge, onto Naughright Road,

take 2nd left onto Church Road. Saturday,

April 13, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. A

free will offering will be taken with all

donations going to the family. Enjoy

spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, and

dessert!For more information, phone (908) 852-

4460; email [email protected];

or visit our website at www.

drakestownumc.net.

Cat Lovers And Volunteers Needed!

Benefit Dinner for Hildebrant Family

S

t. Therese will be hosting their 30th

Annual Golf Tournament John

Rackowski Memorial. Join us for a

day of golf. Shotgun start 1:30, dinner at

6pm. Contests and games, sponsorship

opportunities. Register by calling Bronwyn

Fraser at 97-601-3446.

St. Therese 30th Annual Golf Outing

G

et your heart pumping and feet ped-

aling for a great cause on Saturday,

June 15 as The Land Conservancy

of New Jersey (TLC-NJ) hosts its secondannual Pedal for Preservation Bike Event

along the Columbia Trail. Families, recre-

ational and avid cyclers can enjoy this shad-

ed Rail-to-Trail ride through picturesque

small towns in rural Morris and Hunterdon

counties. Riders will start and finish at West

Morris Central High School, 259 Bartley

Rd, Chester, NJ 07930.

Registration for the event is now open.

Sign up by 4/30/13 and take advantage of

the early registration discount!

This family friendly off-road bikingexperience is geared towards riders of all

biking abilities. The day will feature good

food, a great ride, and fun for everyone,

says Conservancy President David Epstein.

Best of all, riders will be pedaling to pre-

serve the best of New Jersey -- the beautiful

natural lands that are so special to us all!

All proceeds from Pedal for Preservation

will benefit The Land Conservancy of New

Jerseys land preservation work.

Become a Champion for Open Space andteam up with TLC-NJ by participating as a

rider, team member, sponsor, donor or vol-

unteer. Pay a flat registration fee or help

fundraise by getting friends and family to

sponsor your ride. Registration on the day

of the event begins at 8:30am.

To register online or to learn more visit

www.TLC-NJ.org

Dont just ridePedal for Preservation!!

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is

a non profit member supported organization

dedicated to preserving and protecting NewJerseys vital natural lands and drinking

water resources. The Land Conservancy

has been working for the past 32 years to

inspire and empower individuals and com-

munities to take action to save the land that

is so important to our state.

Dont Just RidePedal to Preservethe Best of New Jersey!

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two, Gabby developed an infection in her

bowel. Within hours, she was getting weak-

er and weaker. Beautiful Gabriella passed

away at 12:55PM on April 25, 2009 due to

a lung and bowel infection."

"Our hearts are aching while our hopes

and dreams continue with her brother

Cristiano who continued his fight in the

NICU for a total of 49 days! Cristiano will

be celebrating his 4th Birthday on April

11th. He is a smart, adorable little boy.

Please donate or join our team in helping

raise our goal of $4119.00."

The mission of March of Dimes is to

improve the health of babies by preventing

birth defects, premature birth and infant

mortality. Community members can donate

to Team Gabriella Lisa RV003 by following

this link: http://www.marchforbabies.org/

team/t1944998.

Funds raised in March for Babies sup-

port research and programs that help moms

have full-term pregnancies and babies begin

healthy lives, and they will be used to bring

comfort and information to families with a

baby in newborn intensive care.

In a recent phone interview, Ferreira said

the goal of raising $4,119 is based on her

daughter's birthday, April 11, 2009. With

our help, maybe this goal can be reached.

Also, community members can donate at

the link listed above. It will help a great

cause.

Ferreira said the charitable work allows

her to feel that she is doing something help-

ful for other families. It will of course be a

great help if it can prevent other families

from suffering the loss their child, or prema-

ture births and birth defects.

The money is collected and goes to the

March of Dimes. This charity event will do

well with the support of the public, so

please attend if possible. The monies raised

will aid this important cause, so if we can

contribute, we should try to do so.

The funds will be directed toward this

purpose - helping other families save theirchild. If we can offer support, it would be

greatly appreciated by the March of Dimes

and families who need their support.

Check out the March of Dimes website

at http://www.marchofdimes.com/ for infor-

mation on research being conducted by doc-

tors. Taking a look at this website can

answer important questions and allow indi-

viduals to get involved in this charity if they

wish to do so.

The website shows that doctors are

working to determine: the causes of prema-

ture birth; new treatments to prevent

preterm labor; and improved ways to care

for premature babies.

"About half of premature births result

from spontaneous preterm labor, the causes

of which are unknown," the website reads.

Whether or not progress can be made,

may be dependent on our ability to lend a

hand. If we can spare a few dollars to donate

to the March of Dimes, families may

receive much needed care as a result of our

efforts.

Also, as part of March of Dimes, repre-

sentatives note that, "the money you raise in

March for Babies funds important research

and programs that help babies begin healthy

lives."

At these websites, individuals can "Starta Team," and "Find an Event" and become

involved in the cause in many ways. This

will only help others that need our aid.

Blogs are also available to receive ongo-

ing helpful accounts of other families' expe-

riences.

"Family Teams" and "Company Teams"

are outlined and described if individuals

want to start teams.

Individuals are envcouraged to "raise

money and awareness for March for Babies

by adding dynamic fundraising badges, ani-

mated eCards, banners and more to your

blog, website or email signature. Use your

mobile device and social media to increase

your reach. We have tips on how to get

started. To learn more about using banners

and logos, check out our link policy."

Listed are the rules and regulations for

individuals to follow when using links to

March of Dimes websites.

Money raised can help fund programs

and important research to identify and pre-

vent birth defects, premature births, and

infant mortality. It can also further fund

continued and helpful screenings for new-

born babies. These screenings are conduct-

ed to help identify and treat birth defects,

and assign therapies for newborn babies as

well.

Hackettstown Resident Helping Families...continued from front page


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With Warren County Spelling Bee coordinator Jill Incalcaterra from Frelinghuysen School

looking on, three superb spellers enjoy the moment after facing each other, and 18 other

5th and 6th grade spellers from throughout Warren County, in a competition held recently

at Warren County Community College. From left to right are, 1st place, Shannon Vitale

from Mansfield School, 2nd place finisher Donavan Gamboa-Vargas from Andover-Morris

School in Phillipsburg, and 3rd place, Phoenix Dougherty, Brass Castle School,Washington. The Spell-Off took place in early March.


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The Growing Stage, The Childrens Theatre of New

Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on

Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to pres-

ent PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL from April 12th

through May 12th with performances Friday evenings at7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM.

PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL features a book by

Elizabeth and Victoria Kann with Music and lyrics by John

Gregor, Elizabeth and Victoria Kann. This production is

directed by Lori B. Lawrence, The Growing Stages

Director of Educational Programming with choreography

by Jillian Petrie and musical direction by Laura Petrie.

PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL is the tale, based on the

popular childrens book, of Pinkalicious, who cant stop

eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.

Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctors office with

Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But

when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out

a way to get out of this pink predicament. PINKALICIOUS

the MUSICAL is about learning the power of self-control

The Growing Stage Presents PINKALICIOUS the MUSICALand the importance of moderation.

PINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL features many of the

professional equity artists that are familiar to the Growing

Stage audiences. Emily Portune (Peter in Peter Pan) brings

to life the role of Pinkalicious. Robert Mintz (Scarecrow inThe Wizard of Oz) portrays Pinkaliciouss little brother

Peter with Ryan Malyar (Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz) and

Jenna Morris (Mrs. Claus in Rudolph the Red-Nosed

Reindeer) playing Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton. Nikole Rizzo

(Lilly in Lillys Purple Plastic Purse) returns to the Palace

as Dr. Wink. Jaclyn Blythe, who is making her TGS debut,

portrays Pinkaliciouss best friend Alison. Rounding out the

cast are six young performers who are sharing their talents

to make this a very special treat for the entire family.

The Growing Stage continues FUN-tastic Fridays withall tickets $15! Saturday and Sunday tickets are $20 for

adults, $15 for children and seniors. To place your reserva-

tion, please contact the Growing Stage Box Office at (973)

347-4946 or e-mail at [email protected] Group

rates and Birthday Party packages are available.

The Community Presbyterian Church, located at 220Main Street in Chester will be hosting a ClothingDrive on Saturday April 20th from 10am-4pm.

They are collecting: Mens, Womens & ChildrensWearable & Useable Clothing, Shoes, Belts, Handbags,Linens, Stuffed animals, Hard toys (must fit in24x24x21 box) and Bikes.

Please put items in a well tied plastic garbage bag. Theywill be collecting clothes the week prior, contact BYG toschedule a drop off appointment at (908)443-1294 or [email protected].

Fundraiser to benefit BYG Work Camp!

A mission group composed of 6 local area churches thattravel toAppalachia every summer to rebuild homes with

Appalachia service project. This summer 88 volunteers willspend a week making many families homes warmer, safer& drier through home repairs.

Dont Throw it Away!!Clothing Drive!

S

t. Thereses Rosary will be hosting a Spring Bazaar

on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00am to 3:00pm at St.

Therese School located at 135 Main Street,Succasunna ADMISSION IS FREE!

Craft & Vendor Market, 50/50,Silent Auction, Bake

Sale, Face Painting, Cash for Gold & Silver

Jewelry,Refreshments and more

Sponsored by: St Therese Rosary Altar Society, Eileen

Redfern 201-317-8691

[email protected]

St. Therese Rosary To HostSpring Bazaar

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Successful Fund Raising Event Held for Eleventh Hour Rescue

Wearhouse Grille owner Regina Makowski hands over a check to Michelle Cilurso, a vol-unteer with Eleventh Hour Rescue.

The Wearhouse Grille, located at 161Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ,recently hosted another successful

fund raising event to benefit homeless petsunder the care of Eleventh Hour Rescue, a

501c3 registered non-profit organization,based in Rockaway, NJ. This is the 4th suchevent that owner, Regina Makowski haspromoted at her wonderful restaurant locat-ed on scenic Lake Hopatcong. This eventbrought in over $1,500 in total moniesdonated to the cause of saving dogs and catsthat may have otherwise been euthanized.

The mission of Eleventh Hour Rescue is tosave highly adoptable dogs and cats onDeath Row whose time has run out. Theywork closely with local animal control offi-cers, local shelters, as well as other rescue

organizations throughout the United States,although some dogs have been rescued fromas far away as Mexico, and even Taiwan.

Eleventh Hour Rescue would like toextend its sincere Thanks to the generosityof the Wearhouse Grille, their entire staff,and the patrons who participated in thisevent that made it such a great success.

Through fund raising events such as this,Eleventh Hour Rescue can save many moredogs and cats in need, provide them withveterinary and medical care as needed, andprepare them to find their forever homes viatheir extensive network of adoption servic-

es and events. Last year alone over 2,100dogs and cats were adopted.

To learn more about Eleventh HourRescue, visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call:973-664-0865. To learn more about theWearhouse Grille, visit: www.wearhouse-grille.com or call: 973-663-2222. ThankYou to everyone who made this event a suc-

cess.


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How time flies! It seems that it was

just yesterday that the MorrisHabitat for Humanity ReStore was

first opened, and now they are celebratingits 6th anniversary. When the ReStore first

opened, very few people knew what aRestore was. Six years later, revenues fromthis one store have helped to build 8 homesand have kept over 3,000 tons of waste outof our landfills.

The ReStores 6th AnniversaryCelebration & Sales Event will be held from10 am until 5 pm. This One Day OnlyEvent is set for Saturday, May 4th. Thoseattending will save 25% off their ENTIREpurchase of furniture, appliances, dcor,building materials and more! And they willalso enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, music,

great raffles (including ReStore gift certifi-cates ranging from $50-100) and muchmore!

With over 21,000 square feet of space,customers can enjoy great savings off nor-mal retail costs while supporting MorrisHabitat for Humanity. By selling donatedbuilding supplies, appliances and furniture(both new and gently used) money raised bythe ReStore is used to finance the housesbuilt with homeowner partners. MorrisHabitat provides a hand-up rather than ahand-out to home ownership.

So, whether you are a regular customer

or it is your first time, mark your calendar tojoin in on the family fun on Saturday, May4, 2013.

Other plans for the day include pet adop-tion from 11th Hour Rescue, a visit from

Smokey the Bear, fire trucks from the localFire Department, a magician, and facepainting. Working with other non-profitgroups, such as those mentioned, is a bigpart of Morris Habitats success.

For those needing help with getting pur-chases home, delivery services (at a smallfee) will be offered by College HunksHauling.

For more information about the ReStore,the 6th Anniversary Event, or opportunitiesto volunteer, visit www.morrisrestore.org orcall 973-366-3358.

About Morris Habitat for HumanityMorris Habitat for Humanity is a non-

profit housing agency dedicated to provid-ing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County and thesurrounding New Jersey area. Through vol-unteer labor and donations of money andmaterials, Morris Habitat builds and reha-bilitates houses in partnership with familiesin need. Since 1985 Morris Habitat hasserved 254 households though home owner-ship opportunities, home preservation, andinternational home building programs. Theorganization has plans to build an addition-

Morris Habitat for Humanity Restore Celebrates 6th Yearal 80 units and preserve 40 homes withinthe next 5 years. In addition, proceeds fromour ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 8homes and diverted over 3,000 tons of use-able material out of landfills. For more

information about Morris Habitat call 973-891-1934 or visit www.morrishabitat.org.About Morris Habitat ReStoreOperated by Morris Habitat for

Humanity, the ReStore sells donated build-ing supplies, appliances and furniture athuge savings off normal retail costs.Proceeds from the store have funded theconstruction of 8 houses since 2007 and

kept more than 3,000 tons of material out oflandfills. Information on donating, volun-teering, or any other aspect of the ReStorecan be found on its website at www.morris-restore.org or by calling (973) 366-3358.

Located at 274 South Salem Street,Randolph, NJ 07869, the ReStore is openWednesday-Friday 10-6, Thursday 10-8,Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 12-5. Cash,debit cards, Visa and MasterCard areaccepted. Donation drop offs can be madeduring store hours, or for larger items call973-366-3358 to schedule a pick-up.Donations are tax-deductible.


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On Saturday, May 4, at 7:00pm Glen

Burtnik and Bob Burger presenting

THE BEATLES 1963 1971.

BEATLES and BIKES

Glen Burtnik is a former member ofStyx, a cast member in Broadways Damn

Yankees, and current member of the

Orchestra (Formerly the Electric Light

Orchestra). Among his numerous credits,

Glen also performed on Broadway in

Beatlemania with Marshall Crenshaw. Bob

Burger is a noted songwriter and performer.

He too is a former member ofStyx. Bob and

Glen co-wrote several songs that Burtnik

and other artists subsequently recorded.Over the years, Bob has jammed with leg-

ends of rock like PAUL McCARTNEY,

BILLY JOEL, JIMMY BUFFET, ROGER

WATERS, and BON JOVI in concert.

To help promote the event, on the same

Beatles & Bikes Coming to the Mount Olive Performing Arts Centerday, (May 4), Mount Olive schools will host

an all-city MOTORCYCLE Rally and Ride

at Mount Olive High School. The three-

hour ride will cruise dozens of bikers

through the most amazing New Jersey land-scapes. For the admission price of $20 per

bike, riders will get 1 FREE admission to

the Beatles show that evening.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW $10 GEN-

ERAL ADMISSION.

www.mopacnj.com

S

chools almost out, but that doesnt

mean your childs education has to

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With spring right around the cor-

ner, Centenary Stage Company

has exciting events planned. This

April, Centenary Stage Company will be

presenting the premiere of the new play,The English Bride, its annual Womens

Playwrights Series, the Young Audience

Series production of A Year with Frog and

Toad, a week-long dance festival, and the

finale of the 2012-2013 Family Fun Series a

unique puppet show, The Lions Whiskers.

CSC has the privilege of presenting a

world premiere play written by a local play-

wright running April 5th through the 21st,

The English Bride. A love affair, a bomb, an

interrogationwho was using whom?

Following a failed bombing attempt on anEl Al flight out of London, the search for the

truth becomes an elusive chase in the inter-

rogation of the young Englishwoman and

the Arab man with whom she has fallen in

love. The English Bride is written by New

Jersey playwright, Lucile Lichtblau, winner

of the 2011 Susan Glaspell Award.

The annual Centenary Stage Company

Women Playwrights Series returns with a

line-up of new play readings and discus-

sions on April10th, 17th and 24th at 7:30

pm. Started in 1992, this program supplys a

working platform for women writing for

theatre. The Series offers emerging play-

wrights a chance to work with professional

directors and actors in a short rehearsal peri-

od, followed by a staged reading of the

work in front of a live audience. Each pres-entation features refreshments for all, and

lively talk-backs with the playwrights and

cast following the performance.

Catskill Puppet Theatre will be wrapping

up Centenary Stage Companys Family Fun

Series sponsored by Fulton Bank on April

13th at 2 p.m. The Lions Whiskers is a

delightful musical adaptation of a tradition-

al Ethiopian folktale featuring a charming

cast of human characters and favorite

African animals. The show features a multi-

tude of masks and puppets ranging from

three quarter life-sized to gigantic and is

highlighted with shadow puppetry and orig-

inal songs. Workshops will be available

after the performance for children and their

adults to learn some puppetry skills of their

own.

Dance makes its way to the CSC stage

this April. This annual dance festival at

Centenary presents Umoja Dance

Company, Moe-Tion Dance Theatre,

Nimbus Dance Works and The Carolyn

Dorfman Dance Company. The multi-cul-

tural Umoja Dance Company on April 21st

Theatre And Dance Celebrations Take To The Centenary Stage In Aprilat 4:30 p.m. is a fusion of contemporary

modern and West African dance. Moe-Tion

Dance Theatre on April 25th at 7:30 p.m. is

a New Jersey based company known for

their diverse repertory and site-specificwork. Nimbus Dance Works on April 26th

at 8 p.m. is Jersey Citys premiere dance

company. They focus on high-level dance

and innovative ways of involving commu-

nities and audiences. The Carolyn Dorfman

Dance Company on April 27th at 8 p.m. is

acclaimed for their artistic excellence and

range, as well as for their elegance and

power, technical ability, versatility, and

inner fire.

CSCs Young Audience Series show, A

Year with Frog and Toad (The Musical)remains true to the spirit of the original sto-

ries as it follows two great friends Frog and

Toad. The performance will take place

Saturday April 20th at 11 a.m. in the Little

Theatre. Waking from hibernation in the

spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim,

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rake leaves, and go sledding, learning

important life lessons including a most

important one about friendship and rejoic-

ing in the attributes that make each of us

different and special.

The English Bride tickets range from

$17.50 to $27.50 with discounts for stu-

dents and seniors. Thursday night is Date

Night with two for one rush tickets avail-

able at the door. Performances run from

April 5th through the 21st and are 7:30 p.m.

on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Fridays and

Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays with a

Wednesday 10 a.m. matinees on April 17th

and an evening performance on Wednesday

April 10th at 7:30 pm with limited seating

available. All performances are in the Edith

Kutz Black Box Theatre in the Lackland

Center at 715 Grand Avenue.

CSCs Women Playwrights Series is a

free event, with reservations recommended.

Dates are April 10th, 17th, and 24th at 7:30

p.m. The series will be held in the Sitnik

Theatre in the Lackland Center.

Tickets for Catskill Puppet Theatre are

$20 for adults, seniors and students and

$17.50 for children under 12. The show will

be in Sitnik Theatre in the Lackland Center

on April 13th at 2 p.m. The workshop will

be held after the show and is $18.50 a per-son, there is a limit of 50 people for the

workshop.

Tickets for Dance Festival at Centenary

shows range from $12.50 to $17.50. Umoja

Dance Company is April 21st at 4:30 p.m.

Moe-Tion Dance Theatre is April 25th at

7:30 p.m. Nimbus Dance Works is April

26th at 8 p.m. The Carolyn Dorfman Dance

Company is April 27th at 8 p.m. All per-

formances will take place in the Sitnik

Theatre in the Lackland Center.

A Year with Frog and Toad tickets are

$12.50 for adults and $10.00 for children

under 12. The performance is Saturday

April 20th at 11 a.m. in the Little Theatre at

400 Jefferson Street.

The Centenary Stage Company is a not-

for-profit professional equity theatre, in res-

idence at Centenary College, dedicated to

serving as cultural resource for audiences of

the Skylands Region with professional

music, theatre and dance events and arts

education programs throughout the year.

Performance at the Centenary Stage

Company are made possible through the

visionary support of the Geraldine R.

Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on

the Arts, and CSC members, friends and

sponsors, including Premier Sponsor Heath

Village, Silver Sponsor Hackettstown

Regional Medical Center and The Holiday

Inn in Budd Lake, and Series sponsors,Fulton Bank, and Mamas & Caf Baci.

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S

t. Marys School in Hackettstown is

hosting a Big Top Circus-themed

Science Fair and Open House on

Thursday, April 25th from 6 - 8 PM. Young

Ringmasters will partake in several activi-

ty stations set up throughout the school.

The circus will also include a petting zoo!

Science projects from Grades 5-8 will be on

display. Refreshments will be served.

Admission is free! This is a fun event for

children 3-7years old.For more information, please visit

www.stmarys1.org or e-mail

[email protected]

he Allamuchy Township Volunteer

Fire Department will be hosting its

Third Annual Tricky Tray at their

firehouse on Thursday, April 25. Doorsopen at 5:30pm for advanced ticket holders,

and 6pm for the general public. Admission

to the event is $12 and the drawing begins

at 7:00pm.

All trays have a minimum value of $25,

and additional tickets are available for pur-

chase for only $4 per sheet, or 3 sheets for

$10. No one under the age of 18 will be

admitted.

For more information regarding theupcoming Tricky Tray, please visit the

Allamuchy Fire Department Website at

www.AllamuchyFire.com, or email Cheryl

at [email protected] can also

find the event listed on TrickyTray.com.

The Warren County CommunitySingers is celebrating their 20th year

and will present Springfest of Music,

Saturday May 4, 7:30 pm at Grace Lutheran

Church, 300 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg,

NJ, and on Sunday May 5 at 3:00 pm at the

First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church

Street, Washington, N.J. The Childrens

Chorus of Warren County will join them onboth dates, and the annual scholarship win-

ner will be announced. Both venues are

handicap accessible. The concerts are free,

however a free-will offering will be grate-

fully accepted on both dates. For more

information, please call 908-454-5912, or

visit us at www.wcsingers.org.

Circus-Themed Science FairAt St. Marys School

Allamuchy Fire Department Hosts3rd Annual Tricky Tray

Warren County Community SingersCelebrate 20th Year Anniversary

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By Cheryl Conway

The 11th Annual Food For Thought Benefit set for

next month will tempt the palate to fine food and

wine from area restaurants while raising funds for a

good cause.Hosted by the Mental Health Association of Morris

County, the event is planned for Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m.

at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. On top of being a

premier fundraising event in Morris County, this year the

organization is celebrating its 60th Anniversary.

Expecting to be a larger turnout than previous years

because of the anniversary, the benefit is at a larger venue

this year. Open to the public, more than 250 guests are

expected along with many supporters of the MHAMC.

With the 60th year anniversary, we needed a bigger

venue to accommodate more restaurants, says Louis A.Schwarcz, president and chief executive officer of the

MHAMC. Food for Thought is a wonderful, fun night with

splendid food and wonderful people, and provides support

for people during challenging economic times.

This year, more than 20 restaurants from different genres

and five dessert/wine places will be serving their fine cui-

sine and drink.

Its a benefit for restaurants, says Schwarcz, because it

allows customers to try different genres of food.

Guests will sample food from each of the participating

restaurant vendors which includes, Blackthorn Restaurant

and Pub, Tiffanys Restaurant, Patsys Trattoria, Coney

Island Catering, LaCucina, Thirsty Turtle and more!

Beverages to be provided by Best Cellars of A&P.

Many of the areas finest restaurants will offer a taste

of their delicious cuisine. At the same time, all funds raised

at Food for Thought go to support the work of an importantcharity.

The MHAMC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization pro-

viding support and services along with education and self-

help resources for those with mental illness in Morris

County.

We are advocates for people who dont have a voice in

the system, says Schwarcz. We are their voice.

In 2012. The MHAMC served 3,722 Morris County res-

idents with mental health issues, whether it was education,

support and advocacy, he says.

Food for Thought activities include a silent auction andtricky tray raffle featuring restaurant gift certificates, spa

packages, and shopping spree opportunities. Food for

Thought tickets can be purchased by visiting the events sec-

tion of the MHAMC website at www.mhamorris.org.

Tickets are $75 per person.

Several houses of worship will also be recognized at the

Food For Thought fundraiser for their continued support

whether it has been sponsoring the homeless, community

dinners, educational assistance, financial support, and pro-

viding services such as haircuts to the homeless.

For information on sponsoring the event or donating an

auction item, contact the MHAMC Development office at

973-334-3496 x102 or e-mail [email protected].

A 60th year Anniversary Celebration is also planned for

June 10 at the Famished Frog in Morristown. NJ

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen plans to attend along

with some other state legislators. Frelinghuysens father,Peter, was a long time contributor to the agency and his

legacy will be honored.

Founded in 1953, the MHAMC works to promote men-

tal health awareness and improve the care and treatment of

people in recovery from mental illnesses through programs

of education, direct service, and advocacy. Current services

include information and referral, homeless outreach, sup-

portive housing, self-help, and disaster response.

The MHAMC is a local chapter of the New Jersey

Division of Mental Health America, formerly the National

Mental Health Association. The Mental Health Associationempowers people with mental illnesses to live quality lives

in their communities; empowers family members to

become partners with mental health consumers and profes-

sionals in the treatment and recovery process; links people

who have mental health treatment needs to available servic-

es and resources; models effective high-quality programs

and services which are responsive to consumer needs and

preferences; and works to increase public awareness of

mental health and mental illness, promoting mental well-

ness for everyone.

Mental Health Association Rings in 60 Years At Fundraising Event


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By Millene Michel

Your three year old does a twirl in

front of the T.V. one day and your

first thought is I should sign her

up for dance classes. Most parents with

little ones dont think about whether their

child will be a recreational dancer, compet-

itive or even a professional dancer. Signing

up for a dance class is more complicated

than most parents realize. Usually dancers

stay at the same studio most of their aca-

demic career. When searching for a dance

class for your three year old, take into con-

sideration the long term of the training.

Does the school offer a wide variety of

classes and different levels? Do the teach-

ers inspire all the different levels? Are the

teachers qualified with years of experience,certification and training? Are there oppor-

tunities for both the recreational dancer and

the serious dancer? Many children dance

for the pure joy of dancing. They may not

like to be challenged too much or they may

live for a challenging class. Usually, chil-

dren show these tendencies at a young age,

about 6-8. The studio you choose should be

able to recognize the differences andhave

something to offer both types of dancers.

These are a few things you should look

for when signing you child up for dance. A

great pre school dance program, preferably

one that offers a variety of dance styles so

your dancer can experience the different

types of dance. As dancers become older,

the dance subjects should be available sepa-

rately as well. Not all children like every

form of dance. There should be opportuni-

ties for the serious dancer. Does the school

have a competition team or performance

group with experienced teachers or coaches

and classes to help the dancer be a success-

ful performer. Choose a school with a long

standing reputation and advanced level

teachers. Eventually, your little one will be

at an advanced level. Can the school or pro-

gram get your child there? The studio

should offer Master classes or outside dance

experiences. This is especially important tothe serious dancer. They need to see what is

outside the studio walls, if they wish to

strive to be their best. Recreational dancers

should have opportunities to shine. Like

performing in a production or winning an

award for their achievements at the studio.

Every child is unique and deserves to be

inspired. Some dancers choose to be

pushed and others just have a joy in the

movement. When searching for that first

dance class, make sure to check out all the

studio has to offer. Children grow up quick-

TDC Mini Stars team dancers from left to right: Abby Norris, Reagan Karpi, Marissa

Corso, Charlotte Mirsky, Lauren Beers and Sarah Schwarick

Choosing the Right Dance Program for Your Child

ly and your choice should be one you will

be happy with no matter what direction your

child chooses to go.

Millene Michel is co-director of THE-

ATER DANCE CENTER in Flanders with

Mary Ellen Volz. For more information

(973) 584-5020 or www.theaterdancecen-

ter.com


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St. James Episcopal Church of

Hackettstown will be holding its 5th

annual Golf Outing on Monday, May

20, 2013 at Farmstead Golf & Country Club

in Lafayette, New Jersey. The cost per indi-

vidual is $125. This includes golf, cart, boxlunch, event gifts, and banquet dinner after-

ward, as well as door prizes, and eligibility

for the on-course contests: longest drive and

closest to the pin, etc. Registration and box

lunch are at 12:00. A shotgun start at 1:00

will follow with a scramble play format.

The money raised from the Golf Outing will

be used to help carry out the ministry and

mission of St. James Church. This has

recently included sending a team of teens to

help repair houses in Appalachia and open-

ing our parish hall as a warming and foodcenter during Hurricane Sandy this fall.

The Farmstead Golf and Country Club

offers many picturesque views and mani-

cured fairways and greens, and is located at

88 Lawrence Road in Lafayette, New Jersey.

For questions or to register, please con-

tact the Golf Committee by e-mail at:

[email protected] or visit the

churchs webpage at www.stjameshack-

ettstown.org. Registration is requested by

May 5, 2013.

About Farmstead Golf and Country Club

Located in beautiful Sussex County, New

Jersey, this 27-hole golf course has been

offering some of the most beautiful scenery

and challenging golf in Northwest New

Jersey for the past 45 years. Approximatelyan hour outside New York City, Farmstead

offers top quality golf, stunning surround-

ings, delicious food and a caring staff all at

reasonable rates.

Voted readers Choice "Best Golf Course" in

the New Jersey Herald 5 years in a row!

Sussex County Chamber of Commerce

"Quality in Business, Quality in Living".

Best Customer Service 2008. One of

GolfStyles 100 Must Play Courses in New

Jersey! 88 Lawrence Road | Lafayette, New

Jersey 07848 | Tel: (973) 383-1666About St. James Episcopal Church

Hackettstown:

St. James Episcopal Church is an open,

inclusive and caring faith community that

embraces

diversity and celebrates the joy of Christ.

The Christian life is one lived in communi-

ty. At St. James', we possess the two essen-

tial elements of community: a sense of

belonging, developed through relationships

one with another, and a common goal and

witness.

Golf Fundraiser Scheduled for May


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Meet the not so big Kahuna Filicetti from Eleventh Hour

Rescue. This tiny girl only weighs in at a petite 5 lbs. Shes

an older senior girl who has no teeth remaining due to years

of neglect. She is also deaf, so she is a special needs pup

for sure. What she needs most is that special loving family

to take her into their home and provide her with a safe,

warm, happy environment so she can enjoy life again.

Currently in a foster home, the foster Mom reports that she

is house trained, gets along with other dogs and people too.

She loves to be held and cuddled as much as possible. To

read more about Kahuna Filicetti, to see of our adoptable

pets, or to make a donation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org

or call: 973-664-0865.

Greet Carla Lab from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is an older girl,probably around 7 years old by now. She has been with the shel-

ter for a long time. Shes not a full sized Lab, shes only about 40pounds, so shes a mix breed for sure. She has been passed overfor adoption many times. Potential adopters dont seem to appre-ciate all that she has to offer. She gets passed over because shestoo small for some. She gets passed over because of the phenom-enon called Black Dog Syndrome (black dogs are frequently thelast to be adopted from shelters). She gets passed over becauseshe prefers to be the only dog in the house, and not always wantsother dogs around her. She gets passed over because she prefersolder kids to those that are younger and more excitable. But CarlaLab is a good dog, maybe even a great dog. She needs a chance.She needs a chance to be in a quiet home with lots of love. Anoccasional walk wi To read more about Carla Lab, to see manymore pictures of her, to see all of our adoptable pets, or to make adonation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

What a handsome puppy Duke is!! Just look at that

face and his beautiful tri-color coat. Don't you just

want to give him a hug? Duke has a wonderful,friendly personality. He is now living in a foster

home in NJ after being rescued along with his sib-

lings from a high kill shelter in NC. Duke likes

spending time with other dogs and he loves being

with people. Like other pups he loves to play.

Duke is about 4-5 months old and weighs about 25

pounds. You would have to do some serious search-

ing to find a sweeter puppy. Duke is hoping you will

open your home and give him a furever home. He

promises to be a good boy! If you have a furever

home for this pet, please e-mail

[email protected] and request an adop-tion application. www.fhdr.petfinder.com

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Solo is a friendly pup look-

ing for his furever home.

His foster mom said "Solo

is incredibly sweet. He just

wants to be your best

friend". Solo is enjoying his

foster home. He gets to

play with another dog, he

has a yard to run around in

& rope toys to play with.

Solo is an affectionate

puppy who likes to give

puppy kisses & likes to be

by your side. He does this

cute little thing where he

runs up to you, sits & then

just looks up at you. It's just

so darn cute! Solo is a quick

learner, he learned the "sit"

command, comes when you

clap your hands & he is

doing great with house

training. Solo is about 4-5

months old. He has a beau-

tiful soft black coat with

some white. His front paws

look freckly, they are white

with black dots. So very

cute! Solo was rescue from

a high kill shelter along with

his siblings. Solo would

love to be your new best

friend! If you have a furever

home for this pet, please e-

mail FureverHomeRescue

@att.net and request an

adoption application.

www.fhdr. petfinder.com

I Need A Home!

Meet Mister and Sister from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Thesetwo cats are a totally bonded pair together and need to be

adopted together too. They rely on each other so much

every day. This bonding may be a result of trauma they

may have shared in their past. Mister has a damaged paw

and Sister has a crooked tail. Regardless, this wonderful,

sweet, and loving pair of twins is looking for the right home

to make them feel safe and secure. If you have a quiet, lov-

ing home and are willing to adopt two cats that need each

other so much, then please open your hearts to this terrific

pair and consider adopting them today. To read more about

Mister and Sister, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our

upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit:

www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

Meet Mocha from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Hi, I'm Mocha

and I'm fabulous! I am a trim, chocolate, dainty Pit mix girl

with beautiful eyes that will melt your soul. I love to snug-

gle, give kisses, and go on hikes and, I love a good meal. I

do have some trust issues. I take a bit of time to warm up to

new people, I'm a tad bit defensive and unless you go slow-

ly with me, I can be a bit snappy. BUT PLEASE understand

that I want to love you and trust you and I will try really

hard. Are you the person that is going to finally change my

life? I hope so, because I will surely change yours. To read

more about Mocha, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see

our upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit:

www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

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Getting ready for swimsuit season is easy with a few

small changes to your routine, along with some sat-

isfying and flavorful snacks. By following a few

simple habits, youll be stepping into that swimsuit with a

smile on your face.

Here are 5 easy tips to reshape your swimsuit season

mindset:

Snack smart - When snacking on-the-go, pack a couple

of The Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges with baby car-

rots or whole wheat crackers. This satisfying snack will

combat hunger without impacting the results of your hard

work.

Think 50/50 - When making a meal, aim to have fruits

and veggies make up about half of your plate. All of the

brightly colored produce fills you up and packs tons of

nutrients into your diet!

Get inspired - Create an online inspiration board with

workouts, healthy recipes, and your summer wardrobe wish

list. This is a great source of motivation, which will keep

you on track towards a healthier lifestyle, and may even

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day. This will help prevent dehydration while youre out

playing in the sun, plus itll keep you feeling full and keep

those junk food cravings to a minimum.

Mix it up - Try adding a fun, new workout c lass to your

routine, like kickboxing. Or when its nice outside, take a

walk around your neighborhood and soak up some sun!

Trying new and exciting things will bring a smile to your

face while fitting in a workout.

Find more activities, snacks and swimsuit season tips at

www.thelaughingcow.com.

Need a crunchy cool-down? Try this simple recipe which

combines the freshness of cucumber and sweet cranberries,

along with rich and creamy wedges of The Laughing Cow

Light Creamy Swiss.

Cranberry Topped Cheese and Cucumber "Crackers"

Yields 10 crackers

1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss

1/2 fresh cucumber sliced (about 10 slices)

20 dried cranberries

Spread one wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy

Swiss cheese evenly on the cucumber slices. Top each with

about 2 dried cranberries.

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T

he Warren County Morris Canal

Committee is pleased to announce

the season opening of the Jim and

Mary Lee Museum, located on Route 519 inStewartsville, Greenwich Township, NJ,

and the dates of this years Morris Canal

Bus Tours.

The Lee museum is located in a former

Morris Canal plane tenders house that also

was the long-time home of noted Morris

Canal historian Jim Lee and his wife, Mary.

Visitors can walk the inclined plane, have a

guided tour of the remains of the power-

house, turbine chamber and tailrace, and see

canal artifacts on display in the museum and

on the grounds.This museum opened for the season

April 14, and will remains open through

October on the second Sunday of each

month.

Meanwhile, the Morris Canal Museum at

Bread Lock Park is open year-round, also

on the second Sunday of each month from

1-4 p.m., and is located on Route 57 in New

Village, Franklin Township. The museum

collection includes a scale model of a work-

ing canal boat lock, interactive dioramas,

and displays of Warren County history

including the Morris Canal, Shippen Manor,

Oxford Furnace and Lenape Indians. Also

on display is a canoe that was the last boatto make the trip from Phillipsburg to Jersey

City on the Morris Canal before portions of

the waterway were dismantled in the 1920s.

The grounds at Bread Lock Park include

a full-size replica of a Morris Canal boat,

fitness and walking trails and a picnic area.

Volunteers are on hand at both museums

during hours of operation to interpret the

models and answer your questions.

The canal committee also announced

that this years bus tours of the Morris

Canal are scheduled for May 4 and October5.

The tour is a half-day visit to sites along

the Morris Canal including Saxton Falls,

Florence Kuipers Park, Break Lock Park,

Plane 9 West and more. These tours tend to

fill up quickly so if you or anyone you know

is interested, please call the Warren County

Planning Department at 908-475-6532 for

more information and to register.

For more information, please visit our

website at www.morriscanal.org.

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R

ide to Rescue 5th Annual JAMM

Motorcycle Run set for Sunday,

April 28, 2013 to benefit homeless

dogs.Beagle Rescue League, Inc., a non-prof-

it 501c(3) proudly announces the 5th annu-

al Joann Miller Memorial Run to be held on

Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Chatterbox

Drive-In located in Augusta, NJ. Come out

and join the fun!

This family friendly event is open to

motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages.

Registration is just $15.00 per person which

includes complimentary continental break-

fast as well as a commemorative ride pin for

the first 50 sign-ins. Check in is 8:30am 10:30am, kickstands are up at 10:45am.

Events throughout the day include a

blessing of the bikes, bestowed by R.O.A.R

Chapter #920 and participants have the

chance to win one of several trophies in cat-

egories including Crowd favorite, Most

Artistic & more. In addition to the support

we receive from Don Hall, the owner of the

Chatterbox a 50s style diner, we also have

Doc South, renowned radio announcer on

hand to celebrate the first ride of the spring

season!

Last years run was attended by more

than 275 people and since inception Beagle

Rescue League has raised more than

$15,000.00 to benefit homeless dogs.Sponsors include the NY Giants, NJ

Devils, NY Jets, North Jersey Customs,

Tramontin Harley Davidson to name a few.

Many other local area businesses have also

graciously donated wonderful items up for

grags at this wonderful event.

Our ride ends with an optional (cash)

luncheon at the all new Rockaway River

Barn. Join us on this police escorted 60

mile ride through some of New Jerseys

most beautiful scenery as we ride to rescue!

For additional details please visit us atwww.wix.com/jammiv/run or send us an

email at [email protected].

Rain date: 5/6/13

About our Organizations

Beagle League Rescue (BRL) is comprised

of volunteers with members from New

Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and

Pennsylvania, who are dedicated to finding

homes for lost or surrendered Beagles. All

proceeds from this event will be used to

care for the needy dogs in our program.

www.beaglerescueleague.org

Ride to Rescue5th Annual JAMM Motorcycle Run



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Many think that Thomas Edison

was the inventor of the light bulb.

He was not. The first electric

light was invented in 1809 by Humphry

Davy an English chemist. Davy connectedtwo wires to a battery to illuminate a char-

coal strip. The strip glowed from the two

charged wires at each end. Hence, the first

arc light was born.

Davy had sensible reasons for finding a

flameless light. His thoughts were to dis-

cover a practical safety light for miners.

Many mining explosions were caused by

firedamp (flammable gas) or methane

which often ignited from the open flames of

the miners lamp. Humphry Davy would

invent a safer miners light in 1815.The problem with the first electric light

was that it was impractical for regular home

and office use. The filament in the electric

light was short lived making oil lanterns or

gas lamps the preferred lighting method.

By the 1870s the electric light was start-

ing to make advancements and evolved into

something that looked promising for con-

sumer use. Henry Woodward and Matthew

Evans had perfected the design of the elec-

tric bulb in 1875. Thomas Edison bought

the patent to this design and invented a car-

bon filament that burned for forty hours in

an oxygenless bulb. By 1880, Edisons use

of bamboo filament for his incandescent

bulb increased the illumination life to 1200

hours. Thus, Edison made the light bulb a

practical invention.As strong as Edisons passion was to

develop a better light bulb, so was his deter-

mination to see his vision of average

American towns and cities wired to central

power stations. To sum up Edisons vision

in his own words "We will make electricity

so cheap that only the rich will burn can-

dles.

Edison never expected bringing electric-

ity to an American town would be faced

with fierce opposition. In 1882 the town of

Brockton, Massachusetts became theworld's first standardized central power sys-

tem. It was conceived months before

Edisons plans for New York City. Edison

Electric Illuminating Company electrified

the theater, fire station, shoe factory, high

school and a residential home. His proudest

achievement was the electrical automation

of the Brockton firehouse. But, this debut

in modern technology for an American town

got a hostile and slanderous reception.

Edison did not count on regional bureau-

crats determined to throw a monkey wrench

in the path of better living. Edison faced the

red tape of occupancy like permits. He had

to battle a coalition of insurance lobbyists

with intentions to sway state officials to ter-

minate his automated system on the grounds

of safety issues. The State Bureau ofInsurance Companies favored gas compa-

nies and stated that it would continue to

view gas as the only safe method of illumi-

nation. The Bureau also demanded express

written permission on all future insurance

policies regarding the use of Edison-gener-

ated electricity in Brockton buildings or else

their fire insurance would be invalidated.

Edison was ordered to cease this technolo-

gy.

Edison eventually won his battle over the

bureaucrats and electricity became the prac-tical power for the home. He won his battle

by convincing the Lady of the House the

benefits of electric power. His power station

in Pearl Street, New York got a welcomed

reception from the city officials. He learned

his lessons at Brockton and went to battle

on marketing his electric lights with adver-

tisements stating his electric lights were

pure, steady, clean, cool, sanitary, safe.

Edison was an inventor of taking extraordi-

nary things and making them practical.

Please visit the National Park Service

Thomas Alva Edison factory and labs of

West Orange, NJ Currently - The Thomas

Alva Edison Museum- NPS Open

Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are

9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main

Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website

for more details

http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm

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