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Vol. 1 No. 4 www.themorristownnews.com April 16, 2012

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Mayo Performing Arts PresentsNational Geographic Live! Photograher Joel Sartore

Photo by Joel Sartore

The Mayo Performing

Arts Center will

present National

Geographic photographer

Joel Sartore, who will pres-

ent the lecture, Witnessing

Change: A Call for Action,

on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

at 8 pm. This is a free event

(4 ticket limit per person),

made possible by BASF

Corporation.

Best known for his pho-

tographs of wildlife, partic-

ularly endangered species,

Joel Sartore is a favorite

among National Geographic

presenters. His presenta-

tions blend humor with

powerful conservation mes-

sages and award-wining

photography. In his presen-

tation, Witnessing Change:

A Call for Action, he

addresses sustainability in

terms of our value of

wildlife, and sounds a warn-

ing bell and a convincing

call for change.

Of his 20-plus stories for

National Geographic, sever-

By Kate Halse

If you walk past

Tashmoo on a Friday,

Saturday, and some-

times even Sunday night,

you will often see large

amounts of patrons crowded

together inside. The restau-

rant and bar features some-

thing for everyone, includ-

ing a selection of food and

drinks for lunch, dinner, and

game nights. This popular

establishment is located on

DeHart Street in

Morristown, and has recent-

ly been the center of a heat-

ed debate.

With its current amount

of space, Tashmoo can

legally hold private parties

of up to 70 people, and also

offers catering and open bar

options. Although the selec-

tion is varied, the space

inside tends to get cramped

as crowds venture indoors

for some food and a drink.

This is one of many issues

that the proposed expansion

will aim to solve, although

some residents in

Morristown are trying to

prevent the growth of the

establishment.

In addition to Tashmoo,

the Walsh family also owns

the popular Dark Horse

Lounge and Sona Thirteen

Tashmoo's Proposed Expansion Continues to Be the Focus

of Many Conversations in Morristown

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

M

orristown residents, businesses

and friends will be springing into

action on Saturday, April 20 for

the 23 annual Town Wide Clean-Up. Manyfamilies, individuals, church, civic and

school groups have made this a much antic-

ipated, yearly tradition, combing their

neighborhoods, as well as parks, play-

grounds, monuments and Quantity = 15

other familiar and much loved town loca-

tions to dispose of trash that has accumulat-

ed over the winter.

Morristownians have always taken

pride in their community- and one way they

demonstrate that pride if by volunteering a

few hours each spring in our town-wideclean-up , says Kathleen ONeill

Margiotta, coordinator of the Morristown

Clean Communities volunteer committee,

the events organizer. Margiotta adds that

many people want to volunteer their time to

benefit the community, but dont quite

know how. Our Earth Day related Clean-

Up offers opportunities for everyone, no

matter what their age or energy level. No

special skills are required and participants

will be rewarded with work supplies, com-

memorative t-shirts and a light breakfast toget everyone off to a good start.

Combined with communal efforts to

recycle and eliminate litter, the programs

historic success is reflected by the fact that

the first year, some 12 tons of waste were

collected. By last year, the total had been

reduced to two tons.

Volunteers will meet at the town hall

parking lot, 200 South Street at 9:00 AM to

register and receive their work assignments.

They should dress for work detail and, if

possible, bring work gloves, rakes orbrooms. Work assignments are completed

before noon.

For further information, or to request a

specific work site, call Margiotta at 973-

644-4363, or email to k-margiotta@town of

morristown.org. Advanced registration is

not required. The heavy rain date is

Sunday April 21.

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

Morristown SpringsInto 23rd Earth Day Clean-Up

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations

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Photograher Joel Sartore...

al have made an indelible mark on the

places and animals the articles chronicle.

Sartore's March 2000 National Geographic

cover story on Bolivia's Madidi National

Park helped convince the Bolivian govern-ment to abandon its plans to build a dam

that would have submerged a large portion

of pristine forest. Closer to home, he has

covered hot button issues such as Alaska's

North Slope, where big oil, wild creatures

and native populations collide in the largestremaining U.S. wilderness.

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Meg Wiviott of Morristown, a award-winning writer of childrens fiction,including "Benno and the Night of

Broken Glass," will be the special guestspeaker at the Awards Ceremony for theNational Council of Jewish Women (NCJW),West Morris Section's sixth-grade diversitycontest, called "What Prejudice Means toMe." The event is open to the public.

The Awards Ceremony will be held at 7p.m. on Monday, May 13, at Morris KnollsHigh School, Knoll Drive, in Rockaway.

In Wiviotts Kristallnacht (Night ofBroken Glass) story, Benno was the neigh-borhoods favorite cat. During the week, henapped in a sunny corner of Mitzi Steinsdress shop, and begged scraps from Moshethe Butcher. He spent Shabbat evenings withSophie Adlers family in apartment 3B. Butone night the Nazis came to Berlin. Windowswere shattered, books were burned, and

Bennos Jewish friends disappeared. Lifewould never be the same.

As a neighborhood cat observes thechanges in German and Jewish families in itstown during the period leading up toKristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass thatbecomes the true beginning of the Holocaust,the cats-eye view introduces the Holocaustto children in a gentle way that can open dis-cussions of this historical era.

The National Council of Jewish Women(NCJW) is a grassroots organization of vol-unteers and advocates who turn progressiveideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values,NCJW strives for social justice by improvingthe quality of life for women, children, andfamilies and by safeguarding individual

rights and freedoms.For further information about the May 13

Awards Ceremony, e-mail [email protected].

Children's Book Author To SpeakAt Diversity Contest Awards Ceremony


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With life expectancies growing

longer and the elderly increas-

ingly choosing the comfort and

dignity of their own homes over residential

facilities, someone is now caring for anoth-

er adult in one of every four households.

Caregiving can be difficult, stressful work

and experienced professionals at the

Visiting Nurse Association of Northern

New Jersey (VNA), one of the regions

leading nonprofit home healthcare agencies

with a distinguished history that spans 115

years, offer these helpful tips:

Set realistic goals for yourself and your

loved one.

Simplify and structure your daily rou-

VNA Offers Help for Caregiverstine.

When a situation becomes too stressful,

take a time out.

Attend to your own physical, emotion-

al and spiritual health.

Avoid isolation, reach out for support.

The VNA provides free caregiver train-

ing, certified home health aide visits and

other respite services to those who qualify

for an array of grant-funded programs.

Flexible, customized private care assistance

is also available a few hours each week or

on a full-time or live-in basis. For further

information, call 1-800-WE VISIT or go to

vnannj.org online.


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By Kate Halse

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School fifth grader Tara

O'Neill has won the state 'Stock Market Game' essay

contest. Not only was she the first place state winner,but she also earned a tenth place national finish in the

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

(SIFMA) Foundation's InvestWrite student essay competi-

tion. The competition is sponsored by the SIGMA founda-

tion, along with various SIFMA member firms.

O'Neill cruised to the top of the elementary school divi-

sion, earning the top prize in the 2012 fall competition for

her impressive work. She was just one of 20,000 students

around the country to take part in the InvestWrite challenge.The goal of the project was to have students in grades 4-

12 analyze an investment scenario and write an essay with

investment advice on how to handle the situation. To begin

with, the students looked at real-world economic events and

trends, and also conducted online research for their essays.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Students Wins State'Stock Market Game' Essay Contest

Additionally, they not only came up with investment rec-

ommendations, but they will also use the skills they are

learning to help with their own financial futures. The proj-

ect was the final activity of the nation's 600,000 annualstock market game.

O'Neill's winning essay began with a request to pick a

publicly traded company and talk about whether or not she

felt the company was a sound investment. She started by

choosing Kraft Foods, Inc., because she thought it was a

durable and reliable company. In fact, she labeled it a "great

long-term investment for any bright-minded investor." To

prove her point, she focused on the company's high third-

quarter results, along with its top analyst opinions. In addi-

tion, O'Neill mentioned how its new products will help to

make the company profitable in the future.

The company's good decisions don't stop there, accord-

ing to O'Neill. Her essay also talked about how Kraft buys

and sells companies to enhance its profits, which she high-

lights as smart business decisions. As she pointed out in her

conclusion, the company "is now the world's second largest

food company" because of its ability to make sound deci-

sions.

O'Neill's essay was chosen by thousands of teachers and

industry professionals, who helped to judge the overall con-

tent of her work. The criteria included students' analysis of

asset allocation, investment potential of numerous publicly

traded stocks, how well the student understands the stockmarket as a whole, and the way in which they effectively

convey their investment ideas through essay form.

Melanie Mortimer, executive director of the SIFMA

Foundation explained the components of the InvestWrite

and Stock Market Game program. In part, she states, the

students need to be vigilant of the daily global market activ-

ity, which they monitored on a daily basis. In addition, they

were asked to keep track of business trends, as well as eco-

nomic factors that drive investments to help determine the

growth potential of industries and companies, to name a

few.

In her spare time, O'Neill enjoys reading and playingsports. She participates in the town travel basketball pro-

gram and is a member of the soccer team. Along with her

father, she is interested in following the stock market.

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 that

travel 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!


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bars in Morristown. The family has recently

submitted plans to purchase 10 DeHart

Street, which is the property next to

Tashmoo. This move will allow them to

build a two-story bar, along with a restau-rant that would be connected to Tashmoo

via an alley.

One of the biggest questions surrounding

the move is whether the newly expanded

Tashmoo would be labeled a restaurant or a

bar. Several opponents spoke out against the

possibility of having a larger bar in

Morristown. Issues were raised, such as

larger amounts of noisy bar goers causing

disruption in the surrounding areas. An

increased crowd would enhance problems

such as litter, lead to an overwhelmingamount of noise, and decreased quality of

life. Parking was another point, with local

residents stating that an increased number

of bar patrons would also enhance the prob-

lem of limited street parking.

To accommodate the larger number of

people, Tashmoo will need to expand

accordingly. Raymond Caselli, licensed

architect in Morristown, is in charge of the

new design. He explains that there will be a

new door installed to connect the current

kitchen area to the new space. In addition,

each kitchen entrance will have a door toprevent bugs and birds from getting into the

building.

The plan also offers ways to combat the

issue of large groups. Eric Sellin, who is

poised to become the head chef at Tashmoo,

explained that these groups would eat in the

back part of the room. He estimates that the

space can comfortably fit two parties of 20

people each, or a single party with 40 to 50

people. This way, smaller parties can enjoy

their experience without having to deal with

a larger crowd.Caselli added to Sellin's statement by

noting that the restaurant needs to be flexi-

ble with its space if it wants to stay in busi-

ness. To do this, it is vital that the space has

room for parties of all sizes, food that is

unique and varies throughout the day, and a

space that can be considered unique in

Morristown.

Expansion Continues...continued from front page


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The National Council of Jewish

Women (NCJW), West Morris

Section, will hold a lovely Personal

Giving Thank-You Brunch on Sunday, May

5, at 10 a.m., at a private home in Denville.Dorothy Cohen of Denville and Anne

Gorman of Rockaway are co-chairs of the

organization's Personal Giving campaign.

Sculptor Peppi Glass of Morris Plains

will give an insightful and informative talk,

called "Sculpture: From Start to Finish,"

tracing the process of sculpting and creating

stone sculpture. She will use photographs to

show stones at the start of her work all the

way through to the end of the process when

the sculpture is finished and mounted. Shewill also bring along some tools and finish-

ing materials.

"People yearn to touch sculpture," says

Glass, an NCJW, West Morris member.

"This is different from any other artistic cre-

ation. Each stone is different. The stone is

Peppi Glass To Give Insights Into Sculpture

Sculptor Peppi Glass

'perfect' and we attempt to shape it to our

vision."

The artist's devotion and commitment to

sculpting began in 1983. She has won

numerous awards for artistic excellence.Her work has been included in juried shows

throughout the greater metropolitan area

and is included in private collections in the

U.S. and abroad.

The National Council of Jewish Women

(NCJW) is a grassroots organization of vol-

unteers and advocates who turn progressive

ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish val-

ues, NCJW strives for social justice by

improving the quality of life for women,

children, and families and by safeguarding

individual rights and freedoms.

For further information about the

Personal Giving Thank-You Brunch, con-

tact Dorothy Cohen (973-361-4338;

[email protected]).

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The Warren County Morris Canal

Committee is pleased to announce

the season opening of the Jim andMary Lee Museum, located on Route 519 in

Stewartsville, 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 andon 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. Alsoon display is a canoe that was the last boat

to 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 MorrisCanal are scheduled for May 4 and October

5.

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.

Morris Canal Bus Tour,Museum Season Opening Scheduled


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Schools almost out, but that doesnt

mean your childs education has to

stop! At the Academy we know thatlearning and development are not restricted

to school hours, from September to June.

Younger students, in particular, can benefit

from the opportunities for reinforcement,

consistency, and graduate transition that an

education-based summer enrichment pro-

gram can provide. Thats why we offer

enrichment courses in math, reading, and

science for students entering grades 1

through 4! The program is recommended

for children 6-8 years-old. Will considerother students. Classes are staffed with pro-

fessional teachers. The Academy is part of

the HAMC which is accredited by the NJ

Association of Independent Schools. For

more information or to register your child,

please contact Nancy Delman at 973 584

5530 ext 3309, or at [email protected].

www.hamc.org

Prevent Summer Learning Loss!Summer Enrichment Program June 25thto July 29th for 21st Century Students!

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involvement in our growthand to creating affordablehousing.

A concrete example ofthese initiatives was the

amendment of theSpeedwell AvenueRedevelopment Plan. Theprocess began as a cam-paign issue that has nowevolved into a representa-tion of neighborhood revi-talization through a trans-parent process and gooddesign. Working hand-in-hand with my colleagues onthe Town Council, theTown's redevelopment

team, and countless resi-dents and business owners,this project rose above andresolved oppositional poli-tics, and garnered supportby increasing awareness ofhow good development canbenefit all communities.The project, now underway,will be home for new resi-dents who will patronize ourlocal businesses, grow ourtax base, and contribute to

the renaissance ofMorristown. Affordable

units will target our workinglow-income families, suchas teachers, fireman, policeofficers and many othermembers of our community.

More recently, a new CVSwas proposed for the blight-ed car dealership site onSpeedwell Avenue. I wasinitially skeptical of a"highway-style" retail proj-ect in our Downtown, butheard from residents that anew pharmacy would fill aneed in Town. I charged ourredevelopment team to takeaction, demanding morethan a typically auto-orient-

ed CVS. The result was aCVS set-back from thestreet that made way for anew urban landscape a"parklet" - that will serve asa place to meet people, sitwith your bike, and enjoythe first step to a newSpeedwell district.

Our next major initiativeand vision is to rethink andredevelop the area aroundthe train station. I am deeply

committed to transformingour valuable train station

into a world-class landmarkand center of communitylife that will defineMorristown into the 21stcentury. Along with the

Town's planning team, weare evaluating many ofthese concepts as part of themaster plan process, whichis underway. The next eventis a week-long 'storefront'open house that will belocated on North Park Placeduring the week of April 22.Please come out, learn moreabout what's going onaround Town, and makesure your voice will help

define our shared vision forMorristown.

Over the past threeyears, my adminis-tration seized an

important moment in ourTown's history. It was not

too long ago that downtownMorristown experiencedextensive retail vacancieswhile many of the historicdistrict's priceless victorianhomes languished into dis-repair. This period of timecontained an important les-son: no neighborhood is an

island what is good for thedowntown is good for ourresidential neighborhoods that we are only as strong asour weakest link.

Across the country retail-ers, office workers, rentersand new homeowners aremoving toward walkable,diverse and historic placeslike Morristown. My admin-istration is working tireless-ly to ensure that Morris -town's next chapter is built

upon solid fundamentalsthat respect our past andembrace the future. This hasmeant responsible local eco-nomic policies and updating

redevelopment strategies tostabilize and grow ourmunicipal tax base, whilemaximizing opportunities tocreate a vibrant, livableMorristown. My administra-tion is succeeding, all whilemaintaining my strong com-mitment to community

From the Mayors Desk


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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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T

he Growing Stage, The Childrens

Theatre of New Jersey, located in the

Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183

in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to presentPINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL from April

12th through May 12th with performances

Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and

Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. PINKALI-

CIOUS 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 MUSI-

CAL is about learning the power of self-con-

trol and 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 in The 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 sixyoung performers who are sharing their tal-

ents to make this a very special treat for the

entire family.

The Growing Stage continues FUN-tastic

Fridays with all 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 boxof-

[email protected] Group rates and

Birthday Party packages are available.

The Growing Stage PresentsPINKALICIOUS the MUSICAL


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Celebrated clarinetist Carlyn Smith of

Morristown, a member of the

renowned Hanover Wind

Symphony, will be a soloist at the sympho-

ny's rousing free concert of music that

inspired America's Founding Fathers.

Called "Winds of the Revolution," the con-

cert will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at

7 p.m. at Memorial Junior School, 61

Highland Ave, in Whippany.

Smith will give a solo performance for the

Mozart Clarinet Concerto, Rondo.

The soloist, who grew up in

Hackettstown, was a member of the New

Jersey All-State Band and Orchestra in high

school. She pursued a music degree at the

Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in

Ohio, where she studied clarinet with

George Waln. She also took classes for a

year at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria

as a clarinet student of Alois Heine.

Smith began teaching music in the

Morris Township School District, where she

taught for several years before taking time

off to raise a family. She has been teaching

and performing in the Morris County area

for many years. She was principal clar-

inetist and soloist with the Mountain Lakes

Symphony, the Plainfield Symphony, and

for 25 years with the Hanover Wind

Symphony. She has also performed with

several chamber music ensembles, wood-

wind quintets, trios, and clarinet and saxo-

phone quartets. She is a member of the clar-

inet quartet, Clarinets la Mode, which per-

forms for special events and programs in the

area.

In addition, for 25 years the accom-

plished clarinetist has been a faculty mem-

ber at the Judith Wharton Music Center in

Berkeley Heights, where she teaches clar-

inet, saxophone and piano. She is also on

the faculty of the Music Shop in Boonton,

teaching clarinet, saxophone and piano.

For more than 25 years, the Hanover

Wind Symphony has played to enthusiasticaudiences in and around greater Morris

County. The symphony thrives on sharing

the enjoyment of music with live audiences,

and helps mentor the next generation of

wind musicians. The symphonys president

is Russ Ford of Randolph.

The Hanover Wind Symphony, which

received a 2013 Local Arts Grant from the

Arts Council of the Morris Area, serves the

community by playing marches, toe-tap-

pers, and standards while also presenting

pieces written by current active composers,

Carlyn Smith Of Morristown, Soloist At Hanover Wind Symphony's Free'Winds Of The Revolution' Concert April 24 In Whippany

some of whom are members of the ensem-

ble. The group provides a platform to show-

case world-class artists, among them Joseph

Alessi and Philip Smith of the New York

Philharmonic; Patrick Sheridan, one of the

worlds most famous tuba players; Steven

Meade, world-renowned euphonium soloist

and recording artist; and Dr. Paul Cohen,

the worlds premier classical alto saxo-

phone player.

For further information about the

Hanover Wind Symphony or the April 24

"Winds of the Revolution" concert, visit

www.hanoverwinds.org.

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Schools almost out, but that doesnt

mean your childs education has to

stop! At the Academy we know that

learning and development are not restricted

to school hours, from September to June.

Younger students, in particular, can benefit

from the opportunities for reinforcement,

consistency, and graduate transition that an

education-based summer enrichment pro-

gram can provide. Thats why we offer

enrichment courses in math, reading, and

science for students entering grades 1

through 4! The program is recommended

for children 6-8 years-old. Will consider

other students. Classes are staffed with pro-

fessional teachers. The Academy is part of

the HAMC which is accredited by the NJ

Association of Independent Schools. For

more information or to register your child,

please contact Nancy Delman at 973 584

5530 ext 3309, or at [email protected].

www.hamc.org

Prevent Summer Learning Loss!Summer Enrichment Program June 25thto July 29th for 21st Century Students!

O

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

Burtnik and Bob Burger presenting

THE BEATLES 1963 1971.

BEATLES and BIKESGlen Burtnik is a former member of

Styx, 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 sameday, (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

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Thursdays, April 18 through May 23Natures Little Explorers

Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover the wonders of nature togetherduring six weeks of walks, activities, andcrafts. Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Great SwampOEC. Cost: $55.*Thursday, April 18

Natures Classroom: Leaf Litter LifeAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about the naturalworld through indoor and outdoor activities,and a hike during this four-week series ofscience education classes. Addition-al datesin series: April 4, 25, & May 2. Time: 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost:$12 per class / $45 for series.*

Family Walk:

April ShowersAges 4 & Up.Join a naturalist to explore the world ofwater through games and experiments.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: GreatSwamp OEC. Cost: $3.*

Homegrown and HomespunChildren can help with kitchen, garden, orhandwork projects. Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields. Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. * Call 973-631-5343.Saturday, April 20

Capturing the Intent of the Gardener

Join photographer Rich Pomerantz for thisgarden photography workshop. Learn tocapture the beauty and form in a gardensetting with available light, flash, andreflectors. Look for the essential elements inevery garden to find the gardeners intentand translate it into beautiful, compellingimagery. Bring your camera (and its manu-al), charged battery, storage cards, lenses,and enthusiasm. After lunch, download thephotos, review, and then shoot some more.Richs critique is one of the most popularaspects of his workshop. Workshop size is

strictly limited to insure personal attention.Dress for the weather and bring sturdyshoes, hat, bug spray, and a lunch. The raindate is Saturday, April 27.Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost:$95.*

Wonders of Wetlands Workshop forEducators

Educators: Grades K - 12.The WOW workshop provides a resourcefuland creative collection of wetland activi-ties, information, and ideas. Participantsreceive over 50 hands-on, multidisciplinaryactivities, background information on wet-lands, ideas for student action plans, and awetlands resource guide. Six ProfessionalDevelopment Credits included. Bring a baglunch, and dress for the weather. Time: 9a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Signs of SpringScavenger Hunt

Join naturalist Emile DeVito as familiessearch for signs of spring in meadows andalong a brook. On this discovery walk, par-

ents view the natural world through the eyesof their children. Younger children findnatural treasures and phenomena. Olderchildren try to stump the naturalist. [email protected] for more informa-tion. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. Location:Bamboo Brook OEC. Cost: FREE.

Spring Ephemerals Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Join a naturalist to view the delicate, short-lived wildflowers of the early springr.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $1.*

Beginners BlacksmithingAges 13 & Up.Budding metal-workers are invited to attendthis beginner-level class led by Bill Barrett.Begin with a discussion of ironworkingsoverall historical impact, and then learn thebasics of blacksmithing using authenticequipment and techniques. Create a projectthat can be taken home.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: HistoricSpeedwell. Cost: $20.*

Must Have Plants for Every GardenMany of us are about to embark on repairing

our gardens damaged during the devastatingstorms of this past fall. Not sure where tobegin? Start here with Plant Sale Chair, SueAcheson, as she presents a program high-lighting a long list of great plant picks forgardens large and small. The focus is onplants with fabulous foliage, and attendees

Morris County Park Scheduleare able to pre-purchase certain featuredplants.Time: 11 a.m. Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum. Cost: FREE.*Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21

Family PhotoScavenger HuntGrab a camera or phone and stop by theHaggerty Education Center for this monthsnature photo scavenger hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and get a prize. Theme and prizeschange monthly. Enjoy a great way to getthe family outdoors year round. Time: 9a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.Sunday, April 21

Industrial Heritage Tour: Split Rock

Iron FurnaceThis walk is a rare opportunity to visitMorris Countys only standing iron furnaceand to explore the remnants of a village thatsupported its operation. This is an archaeol-ogy hike with a moderate amount of off-trailwalking, sometimes over uneven terrain.Come equipped with sturdy shoes and a lotof imagination. To register, e-mail: [email protected]. Time: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Location: TBD. Cost: $5 per person.*

I Love the Earth!All Ages. Earth Day is coming! Celebrateclean water, amazing animals, and coolplants with games and a hike. Time: 1 p.m. -

2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $3.*Monday, April 22

Garden Sprouts:Plant Zoo

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Plants are named for all sorts of things. Takea walk to discover plants that look like ani-mals and try to guess their names. Time: 11a.m. - 12 Noon. Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum. Cost: $7.*Tuesday, April 23

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and explore oneof many wonderful Morris County areatrails! All adults are welcome to join. Time:9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Schiff NaturePreserve, Mendham Twp. Cost: $1.* Call

973-635-6629.Pre-School Walk: Who Lives In Trees?Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Explore the trails and discover which ani-mals use trees to survive. Enjoy a tree-themed craft afterwards. Time: 10 a.m. - 11a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost:$5.*

Natures Classroom:Soil Study

Ages 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about the naturalworld through indoor and outdoor activities,and a hike during this four-week series of

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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 fromSmokey 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. The

organization 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 moreinformation 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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science education classes. Additional datesin series: April 9, 16, & 30. Time: 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost:$12 per class/ $45 for the series.*Wednesday, April 24

Wednesday Afternoon Wiggle Time!Ages 3 - 6. Get the wiggles out byincorporating creative movement, crafts,and history immersion experiences. Time: 2p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admis-sion.

* Preregistration required: Contact theappropriate facility or phone number listed.

Wednesday, April 24Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix nature and art inthis indoor/outdoor program. Each classfeatures a different NJ wild animal to learn

about and draw. Parents are welcome to stayand take part. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $5.*Thursday, April 25Natures Classroom: Spring EphemeralsAges 9 - 12. Home-schoolers learn aboutthe natural world through indoor and out-door activities and a hike during this four-

Morris County Park Schedule...continued from page 18 week series of science education classes.

Additional dates in series: April 4, 18, &May 2. Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location:Pyramid Mtn. Cost: $12 per class / $45 forseries.*

Homegrown and Homespun

Help with kitchen, garden, or handworkprojects.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission.Groups over 7 people. *Call 973-631-5343.

Full Moon Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up. Hike along the ridge with anaturalist to watch the sun set and the fullmoon rise. Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Friday, April 26Plant a Rain GardenRain gardens are a beautiful and beneficialaddition to any landscape. By capturingrainwater, they help reduce storm water pol-lution and protect local streams, lakes, andrivers. This is an opportunity to learn fromNew Jerseys own expert, Dr. Chris Obropta,the Extension Specialist in Water Resourceswith Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Withhis extensive and impressive background,Dr. Obropta leads his highly specializedteam of Program Associates who are deter-

mined to create innovative solutions towater-quality issues in New Jersey. Byplanting a rain garden, you can become partof that solution. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost:$20.*

Saturday, April 27All-County Garage Sale

Known as a place to find treasures andgreat bargains on some of the best antiquesand collectibles around, dont miss youropportunity to uncover something uniqueand wonderful. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Mennen Sports Arena. Cost: $5for adults, $3 for students and seniors, chil-dren 12 & under are FREE.

Plant Spuds!Help the farmers plant Green Mountain

potatoes in the garden. Time: 10:30 a.m. -12 Noon. Location: Fosterfields. Cost:Admission. Great Swamp, 50thCelebration! All Ages.The Great Swamp Outdoor EducationCenter has been protecting and teachingabout its unique ecosystem for half a centu-ry. Celebrate this milestone with live animalshows, music, guided tours, pond explo-ration, and myriad hands-on activities.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.

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By Cheryl Conway

Morris County Freeholder

Director Tom

Mastrangelo of

Montville plans to continue his

agenda to improve the quality oflife in Morris County if reelected

to the freeholder board.

Finishing up his first three-year

term on the Morris County Board

of Chosen Freeholders, incumbent

Mastrangelo is running on the

Republican ticket in the June 4

primary election. His greatest

achievements as freeholder have

been keeping his promises to

reduce spending and taxes without

cutting services.This is the first year in 15 years

that the Morris County budget

delivers a zero percent tax

increase, with taxpayers seeing a

1.7 percent reduction in property

taxes at the county level.

Mastrangelo has kept his promises

but says more work needs to be

done.

Ive kept my promises, says

Mastrangelo. Ive done exactly

what Ive ran on and what I prom-ised to do. I kept my promises,

promises made and promises

kept.

If reelected to a second term,

Mastrangelo says he plans to

continue my agenda to reduce

taxes, reduce spending andimprove the quality of life in

Morris County; to continue on the

agenda on what I ran on the first

time. But theres more work to

do, he says.

While reducing taxes and

spending, Mastrangelo says we

did not reduce the services to

Morris County. He wants to con-

tinue on that platform.

The Morris County Board of

Chosen Freeholders voted unani-mously in March to adopt a $311

million county spending plan for

2013.

The 2013 county budget main-

tains all services in the county,

while reducing spending by $2.3

million and yielding a $6.2 million

reduction in expensesfrom

$317.3 million in 2012 to $311.1

million, according to reports.

Mastrangelo mentions reduc-

tions in health care costs, pensionsand debt obligations as methods of

cutting the budget. He also volun-

tarily took a 20 percent reduction

in his salary as a freeholder.

Borrowing is down $7.7 mil-

lion from last year, according to

Mastrangelo, and there are 63fewer county employees than

there were in 2012.

Because of conservative fiscal

management here at the county

level and Gov. Christies property

tax reforms, Mastrangelo said,

we were able to realize more than

$4 million in savings and salaries

and pension and health care

costs, as reported in the Morris

County Daily Record.

I earned their vote, saysMastrangelo, a member of the

boards budget subcommittee.

Ive kept my promises. Ive

delivered on what I said but

theres more work to be done. I

want to continue at ways to reduce

taxes and reduce spending.

Mastrangelos goal is to bring

in more economic development

to keep younger people and all

people here while reducing taxing

and spending. He plans to look atinitiatives in bringing in more jobs

and more companies to Morris

County, he says.

The county recently hired a

Chief Technology Officer to look

into ways to reengineer our tech-

nology how the county providesservices to the taxpayers. An idea

is to create a shared service cloud

with the municipalities, he says.

Mastrangelo was also instru-

mental in the boards redesigned

website to make government

more accessible so taxpayers can

see budget resolutions. The

whole website is different than it

was a year ago, he says. There is

more transparency into the web-

site that anyone can access andview, with plans for even greater

transparency.

When Mastrangelo ran in 2010,

he says county taxes were raised

$8 million. Since he has been in

office, that number has gone from

$4 million in 2011, to $3.8 million

in 2012, to a zero percent increase

in 2013. After cutting open space,

the freeholder board was able to

reduce county property taxes by

1.7 percent, he says.A businessman who never ran

for public office, Mastrangelo

thought it was his time to step in.

I was a businessman corporate

entrepreneur and decided to run

for public office, says

Mastrangelo. At that time I felt

that more could be done; what was

going on nationally with our econ-

omy, what was going on with our

state. I felt New Jersey was

becoming an expensive place.

With Gov. Christie helping to con-

County Freeholder Renews Vows To Reduce Spending, Taxes

Tom Mastrangelo

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trol government spending, Mastrangelo

says he felt secure that he could make a dif-

ference.

It was time for me to give back by

doing public service and do something bet-

ter for the taxpayers in Morris County, hesays. I wanted to give back to Morris

County and help the state of NJ.

Serving on the freeholder board is a posi-

tion Mastrangelo has greatly enjoyed and

hopes to continue.

I enjoy helping the people and accom-

plishing my agenda and keeping my prom-

ises, he says. We have some good social

services in Morris County. We are reducing

taxes and making people feel better. When

people acknowledge you for that and they

say thank you for contributing your time tohelp, thats gratifying in itself.

A lifelong NJ resident who has been liv-

ing in Morris County for the past 28 years,

Mastrangelo was elected to serve on the

seven person Board of Chosen Freeholders

in Nov. 2010, and was elected by his peers

to serve as the boards director in 2013.

As the director, which is usually a two-

year position, Mastrangelo maintains liai-

son positions, manages the board and its

communications, serves as the spokesper-

son of the board and runs public meetings.I help create the agenda for the meet-

ings and I help to set the policy, he says.

Currently, Mastrangelo is the liaison to

the Department of Information Services,

which includes the Information Technology

Division and the Morris County Library;

liaison to the Morris County Park

Commission; the Board of School Estimatefor the County College of Morris and the

Morris County School of Technology; Law

and Public Safety; and the Morris County

Improvement Authority. He also serves on

the Capital Review and Budget committees.

Professionally, Mastrangelo has 20 years

of executive sales and leadership manage-

ment experience in the computer technolo-

gy industry. He holds a bachelor's degree

from Seton Hall University, a masters

degree from Fairleigh Dickinson

University; and a Juris Doctor of Law fromSeton Hall University School of Law.

Mastrangelo and his wife, Debbie, have

three children, Christopher, Michael and

Brittney. Other involvements include the

Sons of Italy, the Republican Club in

Montville, and the Republican Committee

in Montville.

I love living in Morris County, says

Mastrangelo. Its a great place to work and

live. I will work hard and continue to

decrease taxes and spending and continue to

make this a great place to live, work andraise a family.

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County Freeholder...

T

he Black Forest Inn, located at 249

Route 206 North, in Stanhope, is

hosting two special events this

month, according to restaurant manager,

Barbara Aichem Koster.

The first event occurs Monday, April

22nd, from 6 to 8 pm as the popular conti-

nental restaurant hosts a Riesling Wine

Tasting Dinner. Weve prepared a very

special menu to be accompanied by wine

pairings from Dr. Loosen Wines of

Germany, says Heiner Aichem, executive

chef. Dr. Loosen Wines come from the

Mosel Valley in Germany and are quite pop-

ular here and abroad.

Reservations are required for the 6-

course wine tasting dinner. The price is $60

per person and it includes tax and gratuity.

On Thursday, April 25th from 5 to 7 pm,

the Black Forest Inn is hosting a 5-courseBeer Tasting Dinner with beer pairings from

the Brooklyn Brewery. Brooklyn Brewery,

one of the most famous craft breweries on

the east coast, is celebrating the silver

anniversary of its lager. Chef Aichem has

also carefully prepared some complimenta-

ry dishes to complement each beer.

For tickets to the beer tasting dinner,

contact the Black Forest Inn at 973-347-

3344. Tickets for the Beer Tasting event are

$55 per person including tax and gratuity.

Reservations are required.

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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 important

charity.

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 and

tricky 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 Association

empowers 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.

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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 a

donation, 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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By Michele Guttenberger

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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