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November 2015

Boutique Supports Community House

he Thursday Morning Clubs Le Bazar de Noel recently held a two-day Holiday Boutique to raise
funds for the non-profit group.
Susan Packie and Jeannie Kosakowski, co-chairs, selected 20 local artisans and exhibitors to sell classic gift
and handmade items for men, women and children just in
time for holiday shopping.
The event will be the clubs largest fundraiser this year
devoted to providing operating money for the activities of
the Madison Community House, said Packie who is also
the clubs Ways and Means chairperson.
Clothing, jewelry, accessories, scarves, handbags,
soaps, bone china gift sets, party supplies, glass ornaments,
paperweights, doll clothes, hand-crafted chocolates, and
organic fair trade items are just some of the offerings from
the vendors, added Kosakowski.
A new addition to this years Le Bazar de Noel was the
Pet Corner, so pet lovers could find special holiday gifts
for their dog or cat. Childrens toys were also available for
purchase, she added.
The Thursday Morning Clubs Madison Community

Thursday Morning Clubs Le Bazar de Noel Committee 2015: Seated, from left, Judy Elzer, Susan Packie, Jeannie Kosakowski, Co-chairwomen.
Standing, from left, Susan Hess, Judi Sopko, Peggy Oakes, Arlene Odell, Claire Burling and Olga Soriano.

House sponsors a nursery school and before and after


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Morning Club or membership, call the Community House
at 973-377-0244.

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Organizers Thank Volunteers For Successful Bottle Hill Day 2015

urricane Joaquin may have


knocked it down but Madison prevailed! Bottle Hill Day 2015
three weeks later, ten degrees cooler, went
off as planned!
The Downtown Development Commission (DDC) and the Madison Main Street

Foundation thanks everyone whose participation made Bottle Hill Day 2015 such a
great success! The streets were absolutely
packed and everyone seemed to be having
a great time! Bottle Hill Day is run by the
same volunteers who help bring May Day
in Madison, the Madison Farmers' Market,

Fabulous Fall Events At Museum

Seasonal Crafts for Children is set for Sat.,


from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Nov. and Dec.11
at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in

Madison. Admisision is free. Drop in to do


a craft; for all ages. Call 973-377-9282 for
more information; www.metc.org.

Did You Know?

aby Boomers make up the largest


generation of Americans born in
United States history. Boomers include anyone born between the years 1946
and 1964, as the number of births began to
rise as World War II veterans returned home
from battle. The greatest number of Baby
Boomers were born in 1957, when numbers

peaked at 4,300,00. That equates to roughly


8 children born per minute throughout the
year. By 2019, the last of the Baby
Boomers, or those born in 1964, will be eligible for many senior benefits offered to
people age 55 and up. Ten years later, most
will be eligible for retirement.

Drew University Town Tour, Taste of Madison and many other programs to support the
downtown. It is a fundraising event for the
DDC and Foundation and financially supports many downtown programs and improvements but its ongoing success is due
to the support and cooperation of so many.
Every year participation continues to
grow, approximately 250 businesses and
non-profit groups lined Waverly Place,
Central Avenue and Kings Road. The
unique and incredibly diverse offering of
goods and services helps set this festival
apart. Continued participation helps to
make Bottle Hill Day truly special. Every
year the charitable aspect of the event expands through the work of organizations
such as Tie One On, Susan G. Komen for
the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, Pathways Team SOS NJ - Breast Cancer Survivors Team, New Jersey Organ and Tissue
Sharing Network, Inc. and Madison
Dodgers Ice Hockey kicking off their NoShave November Project, a mission to not
only raise funds for cancer research and
treatment but to educate the population

about preventative measures.


With a strong partnership with Drew
University, several of Drew's outstanding
student performance groups were featured
on stage at Bottle Day. The fireworks display on campus, co-sponsored by Drew and
the Madison Rotary was the perfect way to
bring the community together and celebrate
the day.
This event would not be possible without the tremendous support of the Mayor
Robert Conley and the Madison Borough
Council.
So many out of town vendors gave
thanks and praise to all our Borough representatives who worked onsite. They noted
their professionalism and positive attitudes.
Everyone went out of their way to be helpful and pleasant. Another proud day for
Madison!
A big thank goes out to all of the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to
make the day come together.
Please forward any suggestions,
thoughts, ideas or ways to improve Bottle
Hill Day to [email protected].

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Mentoring Program Helps Navigate College Admissions


For High School Students

By Chelsea Cattano
college mentoring program for high school students
in Madison is experiencing great success in the first
few months of its pilot year.
Started and run by members of the Madison Rotary Club,
the college mentoring program aims to help high school students, who are the first in their family to go to college, learn
about the application and admissions process as well as review SAT material and getting help navigate financial aid.
What we do in the service project committee is we come
up with ideas both within the local community and around
the globe for different ways that the club can do things to
make differences in peoples lives, and helping people in
need, said Melissa Elias, chair of the Madison Rotary Clubs
service project committee.
According to Elias, the proposition of this project came
after the rotary club had read the United Way of Northern
New Jerseys ALICE report. The ALICE report tracks people
who are living just above the poverty level and just recently
was implemented at the municipal level in addition to the
county level.
I was absolutely shocked because 24.5 percent of Madisons population is living below the ALICE threshold, Elias
said. So I took that thought back to the committee and we

tried to come up with a service project that would help those


families in Madison. We wanted to do something that would
make sustainable changes in peoples lives so we came up
with this idea to develop a mentoring program for high school
students of families in Madison who would be the first generation to go to college. We set out to develop a program that
would demystify the college process for these students and
their families.
Elias and other members of the rotary found interested
families through local sourcing organizations, primarily
comprising of local churches and other groups with a membership of community members. Through these organizations
they were able to recruit 12 high school students and their
families to participate in the pilot year of this program. The
mentors for this first year are all members of the rotary and
have all been formally trained.
The program requires that the students involved attend
monthly meetings and that they stay in touch with their mentors through weekly phone calls. The in-person meetings are
attended by the students and their families so that the entire
process can be explained, from topics concerning the students
like SAT prep to topics concerning the parents like financial
aid.
We run monthly meetings that are two hours, Elias said.

The first hour is devoted to a workshop with a guest speaker


on various topics related either to skills development or the
college application process. Were going to be doing some
SAT review type workshops, we will be doing some on college application, coming up with career paths, well be doing
one on financial aid. And the second hour of each session is
devoted to one on one meetings between the mentors and the
teens.
Elias described this new program as a learning experience
for everyone involved. The mentors are learning how to help
young members of the community with something as important as their futures and the students are learning the very
complicated process of applying and getting accepted into
colleges, something that is daunting for most high school students. According to Elias, this program has been a wonderful
experience for everyone involved.
Due to this being the pilot year of the program, spaces
were limited. Elias hopes that in the coming years, the program will grow by being able to train more mentors and therefore allowing more students to get the support they need. This
year, the mentors are all rotary members but in the future they
hope to have community members be mentors as well.
Each mentor is required to go through 12 hours of formal
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mentor training and because this is a crucial
part of being a successful mentor it is important that the training is completed. Elias has
high hopes for this program stating that
thanks to word of mouth from the students
currently in the program, other students in
Madison are requesting to be in the program.
Next year we will have the whole four
years, so freshman, sophomores, juniors and
seniors, Elias said. We will expand the
mentoring component so well open that up
to the community, beyond the rotary club for
the mentors and then depending on how
many people we end up having trained as
mentors for the next school year, well be
able to open up the program to that many
more students.
The entire program runs on a volunteer
basis. Elias conveyed hope that in the future
the program would attract donations to cover
the ongoing annual administrative expenses
to ease the financial burden of the program
and to make it more widely available to
Madison high school students.
According to Elias, she is excited to see
the program grow and expand within the
coming years in order to help as many stu-

dents as they can. She is also open to the idea


of collaboration in order to make the program
as strong and helpful in the community as it
can be.
At the end of the day, for Elias, this program is solely about helping high school students to grow and mature through whichever
path they choose to travel after high school.
This program is a part of the studentsjourneys and Elias wants to be there to help them
achieve their goals.
They are a wonderfully bright, motivated, positive, focused, hopeful bunch of
students, Elias said. I couldn't be happier
with their commitment to the process. Its
just, I dont want to use the word rewarding
because its better than that. Its just a warm
engaged environment and just with everybody working together to do great things to
help these kids succeed in life.
Elias encourages anyone interested in
more information about the program, becoming a mentor, or providing resources or help
in any way to contact her at
[email protected].

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Traditions behind holiday gifts


idays into what they are today.

he holiday season is a time to celebrate with


friends and family. Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making
this one of the most festive times of the year.
Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of
presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends
and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins
of exchanging gifts?
Gift exchanges trace their origins to both religious and
secular traditions, each of which has helped shape the hol-

Christmas
People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas
celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.
From a religious standpoint, gifting others around
Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the
Three Kings (also referred to as the Three Wise Men)
who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense
associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts
symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the
King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come
to Him.
Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a
beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for
giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure
of Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with
folklore and personal traditions.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that
commemorates the rededication of the Temple in
Jerusalem. The word hanukkah actually means dedication in Hebrew.

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The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive


the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaisms most
central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle
at the temple. Even though there was only enough oil to
keep a menorahs candles burning for one day, the
flames continued for eight nights.
Traditionally, gelt, or money, was given as a
Hanukkah gift. Many Hanukkah gift givers aim to give
gifts that are thoughtful and sweet. Money is not exchanged as much today, with other gifts taking its place.

Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage
to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The
holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha
Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the
harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and
faith.
Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa
celebrations. However, gift-sharing is not the central
part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the
labor and love of parents and the commitments made
and kept by their children.
Gifts are exchanged in abundance this time of year.
The traditions behind the giving of presents is far-reaching and based in religious, secular and cultural traditions.

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re you ready for the boxes and


packages that are set to arrive
under the tree? If your home annually bursts with everything from childrens
toys to electronics to clothing, it may be
time to take inventory and prepare for the
gifts that have yet to find their way into
your home.
Before the first strand of garland goes up
and before you begin thinking about holiday wish lists, set a plan in motion to reduce
what you already have in the house. This
project can include the entire family and tie
into holiday volunteerism that highlights
this season of giving.
Theres a very good chance that your
closets are brimming with items that are
collecting dust or havent seen the light of
day in some time. Make these the fist things
to go. If something hasnt been used in a
year or more, add it to the donation pile.
Kids rooms and play areas may be some
of the areas most overrun with belongings.
Children are likely to get many new toys
and other gifts throughout the year, so focus
most of your energy on these spaces, cutting kids some slack if they dont want to
part with certain items.

If children are reluctant to part with


some of their belongings, stress the point
that donating helps others who are less fortunate. Involve kids in the donation process,
letting them see where their unused clothes
and other supplies will go. This can make
giving away older toys less traumatic and
more personal.
Adults also should pay attention to any
belongings they can spare. Take advantage
of holiday donation trucks in the area to
clear your home of bulky sweaters, linens,
older furniture, or kitchen supplies. These
trucks service some well-known charities
and associations, and items will be appreciated and put to great use.
Use the weeks prior to the holiday rush
to create space for any gifts that might be
arriving under your tree before Christmas
Day. A little cleaning and decluttering can
go a long way toward helping the less fortunate in your community.

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he Madison Branch
of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
hosted the winners of its
2015 Mature Womens
Grant, at its annual dinner
on Mon., Sept. 28. Once
again the grant committee
had a difficult task to select
the recipients from among
the many applicants.
Nubia Bedoya, of Morristown, is a mother of two
beautiful angels and another
one on its way. She was
born in Colombia and came
to the United States at the
age of eight with four older
brothers. Ever since she
was a little girl, she wanted
to become a better person.
One of the most important
things in life for her has
been to receive her degree.
She will be the first in the
family to receive a bachelors degree.
Not only is it a dream
come true but it is also a
way of thanking my parents

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for everything they have
done for me, she said. Her
plans for the future are to
work with children who
need love and attention, because she believes that we
could all change this world
for the better if we each
helped one child at a time.
To me, children are the
most beautiful creations in
the world, and when I graduate from The College of
Saint Elizabeth, I would
like to work for a non-profit
organization that is involved with helping kids
who have had a bad start in
their lives.
Mary Lea Crawley, of
Madison, is a student in the
Accelerated Certification
for Teaching program at the
College of Saint Elizabeth.
She plans to comlpete this
program next May and pursue a career in teaching
English.
Recently, she
completed her certification
as a Mindfulness Educator
with Mindful Schools in

Oakland, CA, and teaches


mindfulness classes at
schools in the area. She
holds an MA in writing
from the University of San
Francisco and taught English as an adjunct instructor
at various colleges. As the
director of Family Ministries at Grace Episcopal
Church from 2006-14, she
enjoyed putting on plays,
creating religious education
classes and teaching art
journaling to kids and
youth. She has two children.
Courtney Dubois, of
Morristown, is working toward a degree in psychology and sociology to
become a social psychologist. Her interest is in improving marriage and
family relationships by
helping people to achieve
success in their interactions,
which often translates into
their professional and family success. Much of the
time she plans to focus on

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this resource. Now Hackettstown residents
and beyond can partake in free SAT preparation training, as well!
This service has been made possible by
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says Turrisi. This year we have added


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the community. I hope people utilize this
resource.
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College is an independent,
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helping families in low income and minority communities to acquire the tools
necessary to help their children to succeed. By setting
realistic goals and then
working on achieving those
goals, her professional goal
to promote resilience
among them will be
achieved.
Munah Hayes, of Morristown, went through a
devastating divorce, lost her
car, home and job and
ended up in a shelter during
the winter. Severely depressed she went to a
Zumba class for an outlet.
By the end of the class it
was clear that she wanted to
dance her way into being
healthy and show others
how to the same thing.
Within a month she was licensed to instruct Zumba

and certified to teach


Ferce4. Since then she created a dance wellness academy called Munahology
that incorporates different
forms of fitness, nutritional
guidance and meditative
practices.
Anyone interested in the
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The application for the
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no later than March 2016,
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n North Carolina, a
puppy named Crumpet
was facing an uncertain
future. He was much loved
by the caretakers at Iredell
County Animal Shelter, but
the shelter did not have the
staff or resources to fix his
broken leg. Then, earlier this
month, Crumpet became a

A Puppy Named Crumpet Looking To Be Saved

Jersey boy, joining puppies


and dogs from other southern shelters on St. Huberts
Animal Welfare Centers
transport vehicle the Zephyr,
which brings pets to shelters
where they have a greater
chance of being adopted,
based on differing community demands across the

country.
At St. Huberts Madison
campus, Crumpet is getting
the medical attention he
needs, thanks to the organizations Rocket Fund for
Emergency Medical Care.
He will soon be placed in a
foster family so that he can
heal in comfort while he

waits to meet his forever


family. In addition to St. Huberts lifesaving transports,
which increase adoption opportunities for shelter pets
both regionally and nationally, the organizations
Rocket Fund ensures that
pets that come to St. Huberts
with urgent or non-typical
medical needs are able to get
the care they need in order to
find their new homes. Because of progressive initiatives such as the Zephyr and
the Rocket Fund for Emergency Medical Care, St. Huberts is able to save more
lives in NJ and partner with
fellow shelters across the
country to help pets like
Crumpet who are in need of
special care.
These lifesaving programs, funded through the
generosity of donors, enable
shelter pets to live happy,
healthy lives with their forever families. To support St.
Huberts lifesaving work and
learn more about the Zephyr

and the Rocket Fund for


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Visit The Golden Pineapple In


Morristown Before Doors Close

or 20 years, The Golden Pineapple


has been a Morristown destination for
unique gifts and home decor, jewelry
and personal accessories and more. This
January, the store will be closing and leaving Morristown.
Until then, shoppers will find deeplydiscounted, wonderful items just in time for
holiday and hostess gifts, seasonal decor
and tabletop- or something special just for
themselves.
Beautiful hand-made jewelry, sparkling
pins, cozy and stylish boiled-wool ponchos
and scarves, all-natural soaps and lotions
made in France, porcelain and ceramic musicals, and sparkling jeweled enamel boxes
will be featured.
For household and holiday gifts theres
Christmas, autumn, seaside, even Halloween designs in tableware and decor, all
50 percent off. Find stunning art glass, exquisite cut crystal, decorative plates and
plate racks, all 50 percent off.
There are Christmas ceramics, table run-

ners, guest towels and ornaments from Nutcrackers to sparkling globes. Preserve the
spirit of the holidays with serene Nativities
and religious statues, angels and Hanukka
items. Light the night with seasonal and
everyday night lights.
There are dozens of retired designs in
Mariposa, Byers Choice and Lampe Berger
up to 40 percent off, and ways to save even
on purchases of active items in those lines.
Byers Choice savings are on many carolers, advent calendars and extraordinary
heirloom gingerbread houses.
The Golden Pineapple is located midway-back on the first floor at 14 Pine Street.
Now open seven days: Mon. Tues., Wed.,
Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.;
Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sun., noon 5
p.m. Later store closing begins mid-Dec.
For more details, call the store at 973-2670400; visit www.shop14pine.com which
will continue its online sales after the store
closing in Morristown.

Did You Know?

ccording to the National Association of Realtors 2015 Profile of


Home Staging, 49 percent of realtors representing buyers say home staging
impacts most buyers final decisions. Home
staging is the act of preparing a home for
sale by presenting it in such a way as to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. Professional staging firms often
address a homes interior to reduce clutter
and rearrange furniture with a goal toward
making a strong impression on prospective
buyers during open house events or private

showings. The NAR Profile found that the


living room is the most important room to
stage followed by the kitchen and the master bedroom. Eighty-one percent of realtors
said staged homes make it easier for
prospective buyers to visualize properties
as their future homes. In addition, 10 percent of realtors said homes decorated
against buyers tastes will negatively impact
the homes values, further emphasizing the
potential benefit of staging homes rather
than showcasing existing homeowners personal preferences.

Holly Walk Returns To Morristown

he Morris County
Tourism Bureau and
its partners are
pleased to announce the return of Holly Walk, a longstanding Morris County
tradition that offers visitors
and residents the opportunity to visit local historic
sites, decorated for the holidays, with one admission
ticket on one day.
This year the event is set
for Sun., Dec. 6, from noon
until 5 p.m. Participating
sites will include Acorn
Hall, Macculloch Hall, the
Ford Mansion at Morristown National Historical
Park, Schuyler-Hamilton
House and the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms.
The snow date is set for
Sun., Dec.13.
In addition to the sites
being open, their gift shops
will be brimming with

items so bring holiday gift


lists, and support local historic sites and preservation
efforts.
Advance Holly Walk
tickets are $25 per person.
On the day of the event the
cost is $30. Please pay online at morristourism.org.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the fol-

lowing Holly Walk sites the


day of the event only:
Acorn Hall, Macculloch
Hall, Schuyler-Hamilton
House and the Stickley Museum. For more information, call the Morris County
Tourism Bureau at 973631-5151. Pre-sale tickets
will be available through
Dec. 5.

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The Meaning of Helping Thy Neighbor

By Cara Connelly
lthough the United States is
regarded as the worlds
wealthiest nation, nearly 15
percent of all American households
struggle to put food on the table. Regionally speaking, no one is different
than anyone else and that means families in local communities are affected
by this national plight.
Food pantries are one way to help
combat the issue of hunger. Pantries
provide nutritious food to residents as
a supplement to their regular food
shopping. Food is donated by community members and organizations that
sponsor food drives to keep food
pantries stocked.
The Hackettstown-Mansfield PBA
#369 is sponsoring a fall food drive to
benefit the Trinity United Methodist
Church food pantry of Hackettstown.
According to Sgt. Darren Tynan,
spokesman for the benefit, The Trinitys Lord Food pantry feeds more than

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The need increases drastically during
the holidays.
Typically, recipients are allowed to
select what they want using a shopping
guide based on the number of people
in their household. Modern day food
pantries are often described as client
choice where clients select what they
want for themselves. This method allows the freedom of choice and eliminates waste. Some food pantries offer
a supplemental USDA programs to
families that qualify such as WIC,
Medicaid, Food Stamp Program and
Temporary Assistance to needy families.
Everyone needs a little help from
time to time. If in need of nutritional
assistance, the following are some regional food pantry/service opportunities.
Regional Food Pantries
The Drakestown Church Food Pantry
6 Church Road

Hackettstown, NJ
908-852-4460
Lords Pantry
213 Main Street
Hackettstown, NJ
908-852-3020
Calvery Baptist Church
66 South Grove Street
East Orange, NJ
973-676-6467
Interfaith Food Pantry
2 Executive Drive
Morris Plains, NJ
973-538-8049
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dry detergent, cleaning products, plastic garbage bags, sandwich bags, toilet paper, paper towels and personal hygiene
items and toiletries. Additional holiday items include gravy,
cranberry sauce, stuffing, muffin mix and of course,
turkeys.
According to Grace Murry of the Interfaith Food Pantry,
in addition to offering food pantry assistance, many locations offer hot meals that are open to the public available to
anyone in need. Some food pantries offer satellite locations,
are opened only certain days of the week or may only be
available to town or county residents. She recommends calling ahead and notes that some food pantries require a face
to face interview so we can help better determine the best,
most appropriate or alternative or additional services to aid
families.
Why not start a new family tradition and spend some
time volunteering at a food pantry, soup kitchen or start a
food pantry drive? Get kids involved for a hands-on lesson
in giving back to the community. Remember, one in six
Americans, at some point, are impacted by hunger. Chances
are someone in every neighborhood, community or Church
will be impacted. The need is year round, volunteers are always sought and, every donation counts.

CCM Professor Holds Solo Art Exhibit


In Morristown

odd L. W. Doney, assistant professor of visual arts at County


College of Morris (CCM),
will have an exhibition of his
recent artwork on display in
the Starlight Gallery at the
Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.
The exhibition runs
through Jan. 6. Gallery hours
are two hours before each
performance and by appointment. To set up an appointment, call 973-539-0345,
ext. 6583.
Doneys artwork features
vividly colored landscapes
that reflect the beauty and
variety of nature found in his
own backyardthe Great
Swamp National Wildlife
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modern landscape artists.
Earlier this year, Doney
held two solo exhibitions of
his work at the Broadfoot &
Broadfoots galleries in
Boonton and New York City.
Last year, his work was included in an exhibition of
New Jersey landscapes at
Drumthwacket, the governors mansion, and at the
Mansion in May at the
Blairsden estate in PeapackGladstone. In 2013, he was
invited to hold a solo exhibit
at the Morris Museum. He
also has held one-person exhibits at the Gallery MacEgan in Morristown, the
College of Saint Elizabeth,
New Jersey City University,
Griffin Gallery in Madison
and at the Brickton Art
Gallery in Park Ridge, IL.
His works are in public and
private collections worldwide.
Doney began his education at a community college

A painting, Swamp Oct. 17, 5:52 by Todd L. W. Doney, professor of visual arts at County College of Morris.

and went on to attend the


prestigious American Academy of Art in Chicago. He
earned his masters from
New Jersey City University.
He joined the CCM faculty

in 2011 and teaches drawing,


painting, and portfolio and
presentation classes.
For additional information on Doney, visit
www.todddoney.com.

CASA Needs Volunteers


To Serve As Mentors

ASA is a private not-for-profit corporation looking for volunteers. Its mission is to be a strong voice for the best
interests of vulnerable children who have
been removed from their homes or are under
court supervision due to abuse, neglect or
abandonment. It recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to be advocates,
mentors and champions for each child on
their journey to a safe permanent and nurturing home.
Residents of Morris or Sussex counties
can attend one of the following information
sessions to learn more about this volunteering
opportunity.
The information sessions are being held
Nov. 19, at 10:30 a.m.; Dec. 5, at 9:30 a.m.;

and Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. All information sessions


are an hour long and will be held at the
CASA office in Morristown. Sign up at
http://www.casamsc.org/sign-up-to-volunteer/.
The qualifications to be a CASA volunteer
are the following: Interest in children, their
rights, and special needs, minimum age of 21,
the ability to communicate effectively orally
and in writing, the ability to pass state and
federal background checks and a Child
Abuse Registry Information (CARI) check,
and have four favorable references from
sources other than relatives.
Any questions about volunteering, contact
the Executive Director Lisa Barsky Firkser at
[email protected] or 973-998-7590.

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Officials Offer Advice To Avoid Deer In Roadway

tate wildlife officials are reminding motorists from


across Morris County, from Lincoln Park and East
Hanover to Jefferson and Long Valley, to be alert
for white-tailed deer crossing their roads with the arrival
of the fall breeding season, a time of year when deer may
unexpectedly dart onto roads and cause accidents.
Motorists are urged to be especially attentive during
morning and evening commutes when visibility may be
poor, according to experts from the state Department of
Environmental Protections Division of Fish and
Wildlife.
Deer are involved in thousands of collisions in New
Jersey every year, with as many as half coming during
the fall mating season, known as the rutting season.
An adult male deer can weigh 150 pounds or more,
and can cause dangerous accidents whether on local Morris County or North Jersey roads or on high-speed interstates that crisscross the region, such as I-80 and I-287.
At this time of year, deer can suddenly run onto any
type of roadway, from busy highways to country roads,
said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David
Chanda. A moment of inattentiveness behind the wheel
at the wrong time can lead to serious consequences.
During rutting season, deer are most active in the very
early morning hours and around sunset, when visibility
conditions can be very difficult. Low levels of light and
sun glare can make it very difficult to see deer that are
about to cross the road.
Moreover, multiple deer may cross the road at any
given moment, usually in a single file.
The peak mating season for deer in NJ runs from late
Oct. through mid Dec. in all regions of the state, beginning earliest in northern regions.
Motorists are encouraged to alert the Department of
Transportation of dead deer they find along the state

highway system. DOT has made it easy and convenient


for residents to do so online at http://www.nj.gov/transportation/commuter/potholeform.shtm.
Municipal and county governments are responsible for
removal of dead deer from roads they maintain.
The following tips are offered to help motorists stay
safe:
If a deer is spotted, slow down and pay attention to
possible sudden movement. If the deer doesnt move,
dont go around it. Wait for the deer to pass and the road
is clear.
Pay attention to Deer Crossing signs. Slow down
when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so you will have ample time to stop if
necessary.
If traveling after dark, use high beams when there is
no oncoming traffic. High beams will be reflected by the
eyes of deer on or near roads. If one deer is seen, be on
guard: others may be in the area. Deer typically move in
family groups at this time of year and cross roads singlefile.
Dont tailgate. Remember: the driver in front might
have to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a deer.
Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. Drive at a
safe and sensible speed, taking into account weather,
available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.
If a collision appears inevitable, do not swerve to
avoid impact. The deer may counter-maneuver suddenly.
Brake appropriately, but stay in your lane. Collisions are
more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to
avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic
or a fixed structure along the road.
Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.

Photo credit: Craig Lemon, NJ DEP .

Obey the states hands-free device law or, better yet,


avoid any distractions by refraining from using cellular
devices while driving.
As a result of NJs deer management policies, the estimated population of deer in NJ, derived from a formula
based on deer harvested in hunting seasons, is about
111,000, down from 204,000 in 1995.
This does not factor in deer inhabiting areas where
hunting is not permitted. The DEPs Community Based
Deer Management Program is available to help municipalities control deer in areas where sport hunting is not a
viable management tool.
For more information on the Community Based Deer
Management Program, visit: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/cbdmp.htm.

Fall In Love With These Fall Play Ideas

horter days and crisp weather can only mean one


thing: fall is in full swing. With pumpkin patches
popping up and the smell of apple cider in the air,
this season is full of celebrations for the whole family.
But many of these activities arent the most physically active.
Its important for kids to participate in active play all
year round; not only does it lead to healthier bodies, but
it also helps kids develop healthy minds. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity promotes psychological
well-being and reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
As families are busy preparing for the holidays and
getting the most out of the season, they can incorporate
small changes to make sure their autumn fun encourages
the whole family to get up and move. Here are a few
ideas:
Host a family cooking challenge. Whether youre hosting a fall holiday meal or prepping a tailgate spread, par-

ents spend a lot of time in the kitchen this season. Get the
kids involved and make a game out of meal prep. Create
an ingredient scavenger hunt and challenge your sous
chefs to find ingredients in the refrigerator and pantry
within a time limit. You can even make a game out of
cleaning up. Not only will this keep kids moving and engaged, but it could also inspire healthier eating habits and
an interest in cooking.
Play ball. Get into the spirit of the season and host your
own football tournament. Whether its just for an afternoon or lasts throughout the fall, create a family football
league in your backyard or at a local park. You can modify
rules so they are appropriate to the players ages and skill
levels to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate. Face off against families in your neighborhood
and treat the group to a tailgate celebration after the big
game.
Explore the outdoors. No matter where you live, fall
brings about beautiful weather that begs you to get out-

doors. Plan a nature hike for your kids around the neighborhood or at a national or state park. Play nature games
during the walk to keep them engaged, like creating leaf
angels in piles of leaves. The whole family will get a
chance to be active while also enjoying the great outdoors.
Give back. The fall is a great time to teach kids about
giving back to those in need and being grateful for what
they have. Sign the whole family up for a local charity
run or walk and talk to your kids about the cause and why
its important to help out. Nothings better than a little
sweat for a good cause!
For more information about ways to keep kids active
and playing this fall, check out Lets Play, at
LetsPlay.com. Lets Play is a Dr. Pepper Snapple initiative
to get kids and families active nationwide. The website
has hundreds of play ideas that are searchable by season,
age range and group size.

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More Strides Made To Raise Awareness And Funds For Rare Disease

By Cheryl Conway
ike the rainbow in the sky that morning, hundreds
of runners and walkers throughout the state
stretched across Central Park of Morris County in
Morris Plains to raise awareness and funds to support research of a rare disease.
On Sat., Oct. 31, families and supporters of those affected by Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD) participated
in The First Annual Strides for CJD 5k Run/Walk. Sponsored by the CJD Foundation in NY, the event allowed
families and friends to pay tribute to their loved ones and
raise awareness of CJD, a rare neurodegenerative disease
that has no treatment or cure.
For the one person in every million worldwide that has
been affected by CJD, strides have been made as effective
outreach whether through support groups, helpline, referrals, caregiving information, family workshops and medical education to those touched by CJD. The walk allowed
victims loved ones to gather and show their strength
through solidarity.
"The outpouring of emotion was overwhelming at the
Strides for CJD event," said Sandy Ghezzi of Morris
Township and CJD Advocate and volunteer. "Families
came from near and far with children, aunts, uncles,
friends and even the family pets to celebrate the lives of
their loved ones and show their support toward finding a
cure for CJD."
The vibrant rainbow that shined above participants
magnified the events purpose.
There was a rainbow at the event! And it didn't even
rain that day, so it was unexpected, says Ghezzi. One of
the attendees I spoke to at the family photo display/message board area was a man from Morris Plains. Peter lost
his beloved wife to CJD in the past six months. He pointed
out the rainbow to me and said those we lost were with us
that day; the rainbow was proof they were looking down
on us, smiling.
In its debut walk by the CJD Foundation, Strides for
CJD events were also held in 10 cities throughout the
United States such as Atlanta; Chicago; Cleveland; Colorado; Maryland; Minneapolis; Arizona and Southern California. With less government funding to support research
for rare diseases and the market condition, a greater effort
has been executed to promote awareness and additional
funding for research into CJD. Organizers hope to continue the walk annually.
"We were thrilled to see such a large turnout for the
first ever Strides for CJD event in New Jersey," said
Ghezzi. "What warmed my heart was to see the families
and friends who attended so eager to talk with each other
and donate to the cause. This is a strong community that
has bonded around CJD and is committed to supporting
each other and finding a cure."
According to a press release from the CJD Foundation,
CJD is caused by prions, proteins that can misfold in the
brain, with devastating effects, including rapid mental and
physical deterioration. CJD is the most common of the
prion diseases.
Families affected by prion diseases like CJD can
sometimes feel that theyre the only one, said Debbie
Yobs, CJD Foundation President. This event allows them

to connect with one another, and raise awareness in their


communities about the devastating impact of CJD and the
need for support, education, and research.
Proceeds will support the CJD Foundations General
Fund, which supports advocacy, medical education, family
support and research programs.
CJD advances at a brutally rapid pace, Yobs said.
Often the patient has appeared perfectly healthy just
weeks or months before the diagnosis. But CJD progresses so aggressively that the family scrambles to get a
diagnosis, while the disease rushes ahead. Thats why its
so important for us to educate medical professionals about
the disease and to raise awareness, provide family support,
and spur research.
Ghezzi, who lost her father in 1998 to CJD, says
Theres no treatment; theres no cure. When you get a diagnosis its 100 percent fatal. Theres nothing they can
give you; theres nothing they can take.
Ghezzis father Ed Mjos of Minneapolis, MN, died on
Aug. 25, 1998 at the age of 73, only four weeks after being
diagnosed with sporadic CJD.
He started developing symptoms, four months prior,
explains Ghezzi. His walking was not steady, his legs
would shake and he ended up going blind in the end.
Because CJD is in the brain, body functions get affected.
Her father died of malnutrition as he was unable to swallow.
It happened quickly, says Ghezzi. It was a rapid deterioration of bodily functions. It was frightening for us.
He was very active; he was a speed walker as a member
of the Twin City race Walkers Club where he lived. Bridge
player, joke teller, active Lions Club member, all around
good guy, and all of a sudden his eyes got big, he was
losing balance, starting using a cane, then he started
walking into walls, using a walker then a wheelchair.
Rapid dementia as well as short term memory set in.
Ghezzi recalls making appointments with doctors, but
they would say he was older; hes getting dementia or
Alzheimers. Ghezzi did not give up and instead brought
him to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
They did 63 tests in one day, recalls Ghezzi. At that
time the Mayo Clinic doctors had seen only 25 previous
cases. It was only until they received her fathers brain tissue from his autopsy that doctors were able to diagnose
with absolute certainty that Mjos had sporadic CJD.
Diagnosis of CJD starts with clinical observation and
process of elimination of other diseases, according to information provided by the CJD Foundation. First, more
likely and treatable diseases are ruled out. When CJD is
suspected, the next step is for a qualified professional experienced with CJD to read an MRI and check cerebral
spinal fluid for protein indicators, to confirm the preliminary diagnosis. Post mortem, a brain autopsy is the only
way to positively confirm the CJD diagnosis.
Ghezzi says, Its frightening; its hard to know where
to go when a loved one becomes suddenly affected.
There are resources out there. If theres something that
doesnt seem right, seek medical professionals; try a different source.
To help provide support to other families affected by
CJD and spread information and awareness, Ghezzi has

Sandy Ghezzi with her father, Ed Mjos.

become a patient advocate.


Actively volunteering 17 years after her fathers death,
Ghezzi says she began going to the annual conferences in
2008, when she first learned about them.
I was humbled at the beginning by the lack of
progress in finding a cure, explains Ghezzi. It seemed
totally hopeless at the time to me. But as the years went
by, at the annual conferences, through the presentations
by scientists from around the world, there was a glimmer
of light, more and more understanding about the disease.
There was finally hope. Each year there was new information, progress. I am cautiously hopeful that one day we
will crack the code. And I feel inspired to help in any way
I can, as part of the CJD team. Because no one deserves
to be told they have a fatal disease and there is no treatment whatsoever, and nothing that can be done. There is
a solution, and we will be relentless -- together we will
find it.
As far as progress, there is still no cure or treatment,
but research is underway worldwide to learn more about
the disease mechanisms and to evaluate potential diagnostics and treatments. Research developments have been
made on a number of fronts. The CJD Foundation sponsors a research program that attracts researchers worldwide.
The CJD Foundation, which was established in Miami
in 1993, provides support for families affected by prion
disease. Moving its headquarters to NY in 2013, the nonprofit foundation provides a seven-day HelpLine, referrals
and caregiving information, family workshops, and support groups, as well as medical education and an annual
conference for families and scientists.
For more information, call 800 659-1991 or
http://www.cjdfoundation.org/. For those who missed the
Strides event, the event Friendraising page will remain
open after the event, to accept additional donations:
https://friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns/139/personal/5327.

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The
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kitchen will impress the family chef! A large butcher
block center island adds
valuable counter space to an
already spacious kitchen.
The adjacent eating area

overlooks the nearly half


acre backyard through beautiful large windows. Access
to a multi-level deck is here
as well.
The family room, with a
wood burning fireplace and
transom windows is up just a
few steps and also has access
to the rear deck. On the second floor you'll find three
bedrooms and two baths.
The master is ensuite with
vaulted ceilings, two walk in
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and a large bathroom. The


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third floor. The walk out finished basement has an office,
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Blood Drives Held


In November

ew Jersey Blood Services has


planned the following blood
drives:
Nov. 27: Knights of Columbus 3665, in
Netcong, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 27: Madison Area YMCA, Madison,
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 28: Presbyterian Church of Morris
Plains, Morris Plains 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Jersey Blood Services, a division
of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply
of all blood types, but especially O-negative
the universal blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives
need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several
blood types is running below the desired
target level.
Its simple: hospital patient demand for
blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,
said NYBC Executive Director of Donor

Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. There are


always reasons but we have to overcome
that for the sake of hospital patients who
need us.
This is one of the toughest times of the
year, Cefarelli added. Were asking for
our dedicated supporters to roll up their
sleeves to make sure were able to provide
our hospital partners with whatever they
need to take care of their patients.
Blood products have a short shelf life
from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day
there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and
plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood
products cant be manufactured. They can
only come from volunteer blood donors
who take an hour to attend a blood drive or
visit a donor center.
To donate blood or for information on
how to organize a blood drive call 1-800933-2566; visit: www.nybloodcenter.org.

entenary Stage Companys family


favorite holiday spectacular, A
Christmas Carol: The Musical,
returns to the Sitnik Theater on Nov. 27
until Dec. 13 in the Lackland Center.
Hailed as a, A tonic for children and
adults a transfixing journey by The
New York Times, this imaginative retelling of Charles Dickens beloved classic
is back by popular demand.
Boasting a cast and creative team of
more than 65 artists, A Christmas Carol:
The Musical not only signifies the start
of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Companys
programming by combining community
members, CSC staff, Centenary College
Theatre Department faculty and students,
Young Performers Workshop students and
professional guest artists.
From the creators of Beauty and the
Beast, The Little Mermaid, Ragtime
and Seussical, A Christmas Carol, The
Musical is filled with beautiful melodies

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Centenary Stage Company


Features Family Holiday Spectacular
by Alan Menken and memorable lyrics by
Lynn Ahrens. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the
happiness and comfort of others. With an
infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings
and charitable giving, but he's forced to
face his selfish ways when three ghosts on
Christmas Eve lead him through his past,
present, and future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and
greets Christmas morning with a cheerful
"Happy Christmas" before spending the
day reconnecting and sharing love with
those that mean the most to him.
Performances run from Nov. 27
through Dec. 13. Ticket prices are $27.50
and up for adults; $20 for children under
twelve.
For more information, showtimes or to
purchase
tickets
visit
centenarystageco.org or call the box office
at (908) 979 0900. Tickets may also be

purchased in person at the CSC box office


located in the David and Carol Lackland

Center on the campus of Centenary College in Hackettstown.

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1910 Thomas Edison Created Virtual Time Business Technology And


Silent Video Infomercial In West Orange

By Michele Guttenberger
irtual business time concepts and entertainment technology wasnt born in Hollywood or Silicon Valley
but in a New Jersey laboratory by Thomas Alva Edison.
Thomas Edison invented a new technology that could both
record sound and play it back. In 1878 Edison was awarded
U.S. Patent No. 200,521 for the phonograph. In 1897 Thomas
Edison was also awarded one of the first movie camera
patents that started the worlds movie industry with a studio
and film production company in West Orange. This was long
before the wonders of Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
Todays most recent technical wizardry in business and
personal devices has only a few frontrunners- like Apple and
Google whose ads appear on every medium available. Fast
forward to over a century ago and the competition in dynamic
and innovative technology was closed to just a few leaders
too.
The never before audio technology of the 20th century
was the phonograph. The pioneering years in recorded sound
had only a few companies competing in this new technology
- Thomas Edisons Companies, Victor Victrola and Columbia. The digital world did not exist and so sound and video
where stored and transmitted in an analog world. It was the
grooves etched into cylinders or flat discs that stored audio

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Sound and video would remain separate formats in the
early 20th century. It would take a while before sound and
video would be combined on one device. Still, Thomas Edison felt the phonograph was a marvel for both business and
entertainment applications. Hence, the phonograph was first
marketed as breakthrough office equipment technology that
could help in dictating typed correspondence. In the world of
office correspondence everything had to be done in real time.
Managers would speak each word of their letter to the secretary who would then write down these thoughts which were
later typed out. Both the manager and secretary stenographer
needed to be present simultaneously for dictating and note
taking.
The creation of the phonograph also created virtual time.
Now managers could dictate their thoughts into a recording
device without a secretary present to take notes. Recorded
letters could be listened to when time was available to the
typing secretary. The winning feature was that the information could be replayed at any selected point multiple times
for clarity before typing. This cut down on mistaken errors
in typed correspondence. Without the invention of auto correction, typed correspondence had to be letter perfect on
the first attempt.

Thomas Edison besides being a great inventor was keen


at marketing his new innovations. He used these inventions
as novel new tools and mediums to further promote his products. The amusing irony of invention was that Edison would
use his silent movie industry to promote his audio sound industry. In 1910 he created a silent docudrama film that had
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