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Chester Organization Helping Young Men In Urban Areas Find Hope And Success

By Ejvind Boccolini Chester non-profit organization is offering golden opportunities to young men from urban areas to rise above their difficulties and empower them to move down a path of self respect and integrity. Platinum Minds, of Chester, is taking a proactive and detail-oriented approach to address an urgent need in our world: the need to provide hope and change for troubled young men in unfavorable and violent environments. Several quotes on the website, http://www.platinumminds.org/, are quite powerful. "As many as 75% of homicides are gang-related and involving children under the age of 17." "Most inmates can barely read." "By all standards of human and moral decency, children in America are under assault." "More children are

Platinum Minds mentors and participants are making great strides to empower young men with education and compassion. behinds bars in this country than in other industrialized nation." "Over 45 percent of urban seniors do not graduate." As a response to this grim situation, Platinum Minds was founded by Yvette Long, a mother of two elementary schoolaged girls after reading a local newspaper article in 2006, which described dangerous neighborhoods where young boys faced daily intimidation and enormous pressure to join street gangs "an environment where

Fr. Clarence Sickles and the 10 Commandments

By Jane Primerano o most people, the 10 Commandments are those they learned in Sunday School. However, exactly what they learned depended on which Sunday School they attended, and most folks dont know that. Fr. Clarence Sickles, a retired Episcopal priest, learned about 10 years ago most people also dont know which set of Commandments is posted on the Northhampton County, Pa., Courthouse, even after a controversy about their appropriateness landed them on the front page of a daily newspaper. Those are the Jewish Commandments,

promising young students could be killed as they walked to school or played in the local park," as the website reads. Long said in a phone interview last week that "each of us has some responsibility to be there for one another" and that it is essential for children and young people to be able to educated and read well. She added that "every young boy we come across is (now) going to be able to read." On the Platinum Minds website, it reads continued on page 6

Fr. Clarence Sickles in the lounge of Health House. Heath Village was his brainchild when he was Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Hackettstown

he said in a recent interview in the lobby of Heath House, the retirement community he founded and now calls home with his wife, Jean. Most people might think all the Commandments are Jewish, but Sickles notes there are two versions of the tablets Moses brought down from Mount Sinai (think Charlton Heston in the movie). In addition, official Judaism made a few tweaks as well. The disparity in versions, plus the knowledge that most people dont even remember the commandments, even Episcopalians who, through the use of the continued on page 4

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Monday, June 24, 2013 Lunch n Learn Sleep Apnea - Sleep Apnea presented by Jodie Schoch, Coordinator and Deborah Spadafora, Education Coordinator, Cardio Pulmonary Dept. of Hackettstown Reg. Med. Ctr. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. This disorder affects over 12 million people in the US - 1 in 4 men and 1 in 9 women. People with

Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. Genealogy Series - "Free Online Resources at the DAR" Fifth-generation D.A.R. member Karen Stroever, Incoming NJDAR State Vice Regent, will show how to get the most out of the D.A.R. Library through the Internet, present the GRC (indexed Genealogical Records Collection), and introduce the amazing resources of the great library in Washington, D.C. She will also explain what kind of proofs are required of prospective members and how to obtain them.

June 2013 Adult Library Events at the Washington Twp. Public Library

Thursday, June 27, 2013 starting at 10 a.m. Adult Summer Reading starts. This years theme is Groundbreaking reads. Programs, prizes, games! Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7 p.m. Decoupage Class for Adults Do something Groundbreaking. Learns a new craft! Class size limited. Project to be announced. Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org to sign up for the above programs!

untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain - and the rest of the body - may not get enough oxygen. Come and learn more about the symptoms and effects of sleep apnea as well as treatments for this disorder. Complimentary luncheon is served. Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930. www.SeniorResourceCenter.org

ommunity Presbyterian Church is looking for donations for the upcoming Aug. 3, 2013 Peach Festival. Donations can be dropped off at 220 Main St. Chester June 22nd through July 20th , 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. Items needed are household, kitchen, yard and garden goods, antiques, china, crystal, lamps, pictures,wood furniture, toys and

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games, books, CD's, DVD's, records, electronics, and sporting goods. Donations are tax deductible and must be in good condition. We cannot accept clothing, shoes, upholstered furniture, large exercise equipment and appliances, children's car seats, strollers, or cribs. Pick up is available on large items only through mid July. Call 908-879-5091 for further information.

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Page 4, June 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News continued from front page 1928 Book of Common Prayer, recited them every week, led Sickles to write a book he feels is more relevant to todays believer, Jewish or Christian. The book, The New Ten Comandments, with an Account of the Historical Development of the Mosaic Decalogue, was self-published and is being distributed primarily by Sickles. His audience is not only the Episcopalians he led through many years of parish ministry, but anyone in the JudeoChristian tradition who doesnt know the history of the Commandments. Sickles said he found six or seven books on the Decalogue, none of which he considered very good. He researched Biblical scholarship and discovered very little evidence of when changes were made, even in

Fr. Clarence Sickles...

St. Augustines writings. He also discovered neither Jesus nor St. Paul mentioned the first few commandments as if sure everyone knew them intimately. Im a parish priest, not a scholar, Sickles said. There werent any courses on the Commandments when he attended seminary, although he did take a class on them about six years ago. He also read extensively in the works of Philo and Josephus, two first century Jewish Historians But more than doing research on the original versions of the Commandments, Sickles decided to write a version he considers more relevant to today. His New Ten Commandments: I. Honor the source of creation II. Perform by high standards III. Keep promises and agreements IV. Plan time for recreation

V. Obey sound authority VI. Protect others from hurt and harm VII. Live a moral and healthful life VIII. Safeguard the property of others IX. Practice honesty and justice X. Be content with what you have At 92, Sickles isnt resting on the laurels of his first book. He has written a childrens book, The Happy Christmas Tree, which is being published through Ex Libris. Once

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that is done, both books will be available on the Internet. He is working on a second childrens book, based on a story he used to tell his eight children when they were small. Sickles is also researching a book on the Trinity, although, Im not sure I have the energy for it. Anyone who talks to him believes he really does.

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ummer is a great time to have fun and do some organizing! Sherry Onweller, Professional Organizer at Sherrys Organizing Solutions of NJ, has some ideas for organizing activities that will make your summer more successful. Organizing Strategies: 1. Pool or Beach: Have one pool bag per person, ready to go, filled with toys, a towel, a water bottle and a snack

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2. Crafts: Crafts are great for rainy days or just for a day when you have nothing going on. Be sure to restock your craft supplies before the summer begins. 3.Sports Items: Designate three bins in the garage for sports equipment: 1) One bin for balls 2) One bin for sticks (bats, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, etc.) 3) One bin for miscellaneous sports items (baseball gloves, Frisbees, etc.) 4. Kids Bedroom Organization: Set up areas in the bedroom by function for: reading, toys, etc. Bookcases with bins / boxes are great for keeping things organized and neat. They are great for storing: completed artwork, building projects, makeup, collections, etc. 5. School Papers Pare down school papers, keeping a few examples of the skills mastered that year. Kids Artwork - Frame a few favorite artwork pieces and take photos of the others before tossing. 6. Road Trips: Create an organized packing list by person. Bring any travel guides and a list of places you want to visit. Give each child a car tote bag that they

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Page 6, June 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News continued from front page that, "Our vision is to have more educated leaders from our urban cities, to see these boys completing high school, graduating college, and becoming decision makers who can positively change the world." Long said the tutoring and mentoring of young boys is so important, because she remembers a statistic saying that if, for instance, a group of children in a certain region are unable to read well by the fourth grade, communities know 'when to build a prison and how big.' Before they are on drugs, before they want to kill people, "we have to help them, before they reach that state,'' she said, adding that prevention is the key. Long said that sometimes we wait for a crisis to do something about a problem, when "we could do something about it" beforehand. And maybe we do not think it is relevant to us, but yet, it could happen to us. "They're suffering," she said, and asks, "how do we help them." Long said the goal is to have "scholars" read to younger people and mentor these kids in urban communities. Not being able to read good is one of the hindering factors toward graduation, she said. With Platinum Minds, they are building a way of thinking that can empower young men. She said that "we'll get there. We just have to have forces in place to make our society a better place," she said. Long said her organization is meant to get individuals on the path toward excellence, and make them realize they are valuable and that can contribute to our society in a positive way. Sometimes, of course, volunteers are needed to aid in the process. There are a lot of ways that people can adopt a role and help out. Young and troubled individuals need to learn and develop leadership traits, and have positive peers and role models, she said. Long said they hold out a hand to them and then likewise they sometimes hold out a hand to another few people to help them. She added that Platinum Minds helps individuals, and then they are more likely to want to help someone else. Young men in troubled situations are often learning to adopt attitudes that are dangerous and hurtful, Long said. They end up feeling that life does not have too much value. There are people killing each other and we have to teach individuals that these horrible situations are not the norm. Young men may be left wondering why no one is coming to help them, and why no one cares. Even kids from the suburbs are "lost" in life sometimes, she said. The innocence of life is taken away. "We're hurting our children universally," she said, because, unfortunately, we are developing a mindset of "who cares." No one understands how important it is to save these kids, she said. The situation is going to spread unless we show them we care, instead of thinking, 'it's not happening in my neighborhood, so who cares.' Sometimes, we wait until there is a crisis, and it is only then that we say 'wait, my children are getting killed." Long said there is a better way. It starts with education and compassion for one another. She said it is hard to believe that parents in some nearby urban neighborhoods are worried about whether their children will come home alive. Or they may say that 'there were only 2 shootings this week.' This should not be the norm. Life should not be this way, she said. Platinum Minds is looking to change this for the better. The goals of the organization are leadership, integrity, selfdiscipline, excellence, community service. And Long said the volunteers make it work, and that she has been involved with "wonderful people" for the last six

Helping Young Men...

years. She said there are "so many loving, caring people in our society," but added that they do not always know what to do. She said it is amazing to see how lives are transformed. Long said we are are changing our society, and our world one child at a time, and that they are achieving, "amazing results." "We need to go to the next level, and get people that can help us," she said. This way, they can focus more and more on programs and not just how to fund them. She said "Taking advantage of my success with young men over the last six years, I have recently opened a private, teen-development coaching service in Chester to bring my expertise to more young men." She said she is working with 12 to 22 year-olds to achieve excellence in their social life (keeping morals and values intact in today's fast pace environment) and keeping the balance, and succeeding with academics, extra-curricular and family concerns. Long is a certified teacher and guidance director as well

as a past motivational speaker and professional model and actress. She has additional certifications in psychology and coaching, and has a wealth of experience that she brings to young men seeking to be successful and have excellence but still wanting to maintain their integrity. "Our scholars are groomed to give back to their community," the website reads, adding that, "The Building Bridges, Teen Connect program allows our scholars to engage in roundtable discussions with students from suburban communities. Students learn how similar they are - how together they can accomplish more as they celebrate the uniqueness of each other's opinons and approaches to problems, and how solutions to problems are more likely to be effective when varying ideas, opinions and resolutions are allowed to be of influence in the process. There are also mentoring programs in which young individuals gain attention and encouragement they need to face problems and challenges. This translates to life-changing support and guidance.

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oon after Rebecca A. Kwiatkoski of Long Valley adopted Harley, the striking Rottweiler- Siberian Husky mix captured her heart. This large, lovable dog, with haunting blue eyes, also inspired his new pet parent to write her first childrens book. Kwiatkoski is a thirdgrade teacher at Old Farmers Road School. Although her early chapter book, Harley & HeloiseIts a Rescue is a work of fiction; its loosely based on Harleys adoption. In the book version, the author introduces Heloise, a ten- year- old girl whose family adopts Harley. The story captures the love and spirit, as well as the bond that forms when two soul mates find each other. The reader is quickly drawn into the heartfelt story and will find themselves captivated

Local Dog Stars in New Childrens Book

Long Valley Girl Scout Troop 561 "Books it to the Beach" for Silver Award

by the journey that Harley and Heloise travel together. From the first days when the young dog finds his forever friend, to living in a forever home, the story is filled with action and suspense. The photographs throughout the book were taken by Anna Hickey, a West Morris High School graduate. She is working towards a full-time career as a photojournalist.

Harley and Becky. Photo by Sophie Rosenfeld.

The front and back cover shots were captured by Sophie Rosenfeld of Chester. To learn more about her work, visit: sophierosenfeldgallery.com. The book was designed by Jessie Vezza of Clinton. To order a copy of Harley & Heloise send a check for $12.00 (includes tx/sh) to Rescue Reads, P.O. Box 103, Long Valley, NJ 07853

he three members of Long Valley Girl Scout Troop 561 have completed the requirements for their silver award. The girls, Gabby Kontos, Robyn Sciancalepore and Valerie McDermott, each spent over 50 hours on their project, "Book it to the Beach." They collected nearly four thousand children's books to replenish libraries in Monmouth County that were damaged by Super Storm Sandy. The girls placed donation boxes in local schools and libraries for new and gently used children's books, and solicited donations from New

Jersey publishers. They ran a daisy and brownie beach-themed workshop, as well as other fund-raising events, to raise money to buy new books. The books were sorted, counted and boxed up for distribution. On May 18, 2013, the troop made the trek to Monmouth County, delivering books to Sayerville schools and to the main Monmouth County library system. They met with the Head of the Children's Department, Pat Findra, who will distribute the books to those branches most in need.

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en 7 of Pack 236 Long Valley participated in "Community Clean Up Day" on Sunday, April 21 by helping to clean up Harrington Park. Not only did the boys improve the appearance of the park grounds, but they enjoyed the time

they spent together while serving the community. Pictured in back row: Matt Coscia, Chris Mullins, unidentified friend and Logan Hart. Front row: Kevin Cheung, London Hart and Jake Zederbaum.

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A Look At West Morris Girls Lacrosse

Immaculate Heart Academy, 13-9, a team that made it all the way to the North Group IV finals. We ended up 7-11 (overall record), but were 4-2 after the Morris County Tournament began-we lost to Kinnelon in the quarterfinals of that Tournament. We also advanced to the North Group III quarterfinals, losing 14-11, to the second seeded Princeton team that lost to Mendham in the finals. Leadership presented by upperclassmen was evident for the WMC girls program this year. We had six seniors who contributed in many different ways, all on the attack and defensive ends, Herman said. Ellysa Lamperti, Bailey Vail, Emma Hamilton and Maddie Stoll played on defense, contributing solid individual and unit play, communicating effectively and working to transition defensive stops to the attack side of the field. Maggie Moroney and Becca Rieg were important on the offensive side, able to score and to manage the ball in settled situations. Ellysa, Maddie and Maggie were also senior captains, helping organize the team in practices and before games and keeping up the team spirit. We had a mix of younger players that anchored the midfield, including junior midfielders Sydney Sapir, Paige Burton, Julia Radossich, Chelsea Orban and Brianna Pinto as well as sophomores Mackenzie Metzler, Tori Leyson and Kayla Mosser. They will help to form a core of returning varsity players that will bear a lot of responsibility next season. We also had a sophomore goalie, Renee Gonzalez, and two junior attackers Amy Moore and Liz Pensabene and a junior defender Rachel Matthews who had a lot of success this spring. Mackenzie Metzler won our Most Improved award and Tori Leyson won the

By Josh Lashley ne had to look no further than their schedule alone to fully understand that the West Morris Central High School girls lacrosse team faced some extremely tough competition this spring. But, the good news is that squad stood up to the talented opposition they played and performed well. West Morris head coach Robert Herman remembers some of his teams top efforts from this past season. Some of the highlights of the season include a rally, on Thursday, May 9 against a Madison team that was 11-4 (team record), which we secured a 16-14 win, Herman said. We were down 8-10 right before the half. In a minute and a half, we scored five goals to take the lead and eventually the win. Against Morris Knolls, on Wednesday, April 10 we came out of the half down 3-5 and rattled off four goals in two minutes before the rain delay, then added three more right after play resumed to head for our first win (of the regular season), 15-13. In the (NJSIAA North Group III) Tournament, we defeated a Roxbury team who was 11-4 (record). We led 7-5 at the half, but pulled away after the break to finish up winning 20-10. We also defeated

Unsung Hero award. Both were sophomore midfielders. Now that Herman has had some time to reflect, the accomplishments earned by the student-athletes on the West Morris roster has become even more impressive. We had a successful year facing some of the top competition in the state, Herman said. Ten of the 11 losses came to teams in the Laxpower top 20. Our showing against non-league teams was also strong, against teams who had achieved a lot of success this season including Roxbury, Madison, Wayne Valley and Princeton.

Imagine thirty to forty years ago if you were told that lasers would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without turning or twisting movements? Advances in computers and engineering technologies have been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to both analyze and treat the human body in such a way that was never before realized. According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, This new form of computerized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazes even the most skeptical patients. Its called the ProAdjuster and is the latest, state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in the Long Valley area The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and elsewhere in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say that its like getting a mini-massage. It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance companies including medicare. Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, the secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely precise adjustment. He says that Even though traditional forms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique

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spines adjusted in that way, says Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, Now, there is no longer a reason for anyone to be weary. The ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor, but hasnt yet made that decision. Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answer youve been looking for Low back discomfort Fibromyalgia Sciatic nerve pain * Planter Fascitis Knee or hip pain Neck and shoulder pain TMJ dysfunction Scoliosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Arthritis Headaches Sports injuries Treatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable and extremely gentle. There is no guesswork, and its safe for individuals of all ages. Call our office today and mention this article to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-point your problem area and see how the ProAdjuster can help. Call within the next 7 days and you will also receive a complimentary nerve stress scan and computerized muscle test that can show the areas of your stress and how its affecting your body. Call 908-876Dr. Michael S. Hyjek uses the ProAdjuster to analyze a patients spine and pin-point areas of nerve impinge- 8777 today to reserve your free ProAdjuster Analysis Scan. ment syndrome causing malfunction and pain. (Reg. $125) This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier because of how gentle it is and does not involve lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, any twisting, especially in the neck. Many peo- painful condition. Call us today. ple love getting adjusted with traditional manual Dr. Michael S. Hyjek techniques, all of which are safe and effective, 2 Mountain View Ave., Long Valley, NJ 07853 but there are a large number of people who never drmike@provalleychiro.com get to experience the amazing benefits of chiro- www.provalleychiro.com practic because they are scared to have their

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ancers at Theater Dance Center have had an extremely successful competitive season. An 80 member competitive team and at the top of the rankings is a Senior Group Lifes Journey that has been honored with a Federations of Dance Competitions Peoples Choice Award. Dancers: Mia Ciardi of Bernardsville, Nicole DeRosa of Long Valley, Tara Doyle and Kaitlyn Ertl both from Flanders and Sydney Lett of Hackettstown, Performed this dance chore-

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ographed by Jess Harris as a journey from birth to death. One Peoples Choice Award is given at each regional. This is TDCs second year to be honored with such an award, last year the studio won the national title with the help of the communities votes. Again, voters may watch their video and vote online the month of June at: http://www.fdcdance.org/2013-peopleschoice awards/ The dance with the most votes wins a $1000.00 Scholarship.

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hester and Long Valley boys make it all the way to the Robotics World Championship. Ben Girardy and Adam Theiringer, Long Valley and Ethan Brennan, Chester, along with teammates Jared Folkerts, Joshua Heinrich, Ben Dunleavy, Tyler McDonald and Jordan Ferraris competed against Robotics teams from around the country and world at Legoland, CA after placing 3rd out of 210 teams in the NJ FLL State Finals earlier this year. Their Lego Robotics team, the

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he Golden Age Seniors Club meets in Washington Township. The club is open to anyone age 55 or older and is not limited to Washington Township Seniors. We welcome all seniors!! The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Senior Center located in Rock Spring Park off of East Springtown Road. There is a .50 cent

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charge at each meeting to offset the cost of coffee and cake. Our annual dues are $15.00. Pizza or hot dogs are usually offered on the 3rd Tuesday, for a nominal fee. Come and visit! For additional information please contact: Helen Sutton, President (973)3470663, or Vice President Doskotrz (908)2698112

he Chester Lions Clubs Stan Pukash along with Past District Governor Doug Schembs of the WestfieldLions Club helped out at the annual health fair at the House of Prayer Church in Newark. The Chester Lions Club has sponsored this free vision and hearing screening for several years, in collaboration with the NJ Lions Eye/Ear Foundation (formally known as the Eye/Earmobile Foundation)/ This years event was the best yet, especially because we were able, for the first time, to provide an eye doctor who wrote prescriptions for eye glasses for those who needed them. The preliminary eye screening was completed by a representative of the NJ State Commission for the Blind and

Chester Lions Lends Helping Hands

EGISTRATION is now OPEN!!!! The Tour de Long Valley, is back again this year for its 4th year!! This year the event will be organized by Cycle Craft. After an enormously successful event last year again with well over 600 riders and close to 100 volunteers. There will be 3 courses again this year to challenge every one of all ability. Please head over to the events registra-

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Visually Impaired (CBVI). After that screening, the eye doctor examined each person and provided a prescription for glasses. Each person was also given information about where they could obtain glasses (including New Eyes for the Needy for people who need assistance in obtaining glasses). Most participants also had their hearing checked. Sight preservation is the primary objective of Lionism. The members of the Chester Lions Club have demonstrated once again, their commitment to the community. For further information on Lionism please contact Phil Savell at 908 879 6543 or visit our website atchesterlionsclubnj.com.

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istoric Downtown Chester's Village Square welcomes new retail store Pocono Modern, opening its doors to the public on June 1 and marking the Flagship Store for the innovative Jim Thorpe, PA design and home development firm (www.poconomodern.com). Pocono Modern is owned and operated by the creative team of Kraig & Sara Kalashian of Chester, NJ. Since 2007, the couple has been building a successful design and development firm of the same name and combined their passion for a mid-century modern aesthetic with a savvy design ethos to create a unique brick and mortar shopping destination. The launch of Pocono Modern will showcase pieces from the brand's distinctive furniture collection, which features the multifunctional Johnny Bench; crafted from reclaimed

Pocono Modern Announces Grand Opening

materials, and ready to enhance any space. The shop will also offer a curated selection of gifts and home accessories including their exclusive Vintage Pyrex Poster, retro-inspired photographs, hand-printed greeting cards, vintage finds and small-batch gourmet edibles. Pocono Modern Shop Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday 11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M., Closed on Monday About Pocono Modern

Pocono Modern is a design and development firm that focuses on the creation of modern, design-forward, eco-conscious homes, furnishings, and accessories. Reflective of a passion for the mid-century modern aesthetic, the Pocono Modern signature style is reminiscent of an era when life was simpler. We are inspired by the knowledge that smart design and thoughtful material selection creates a better living experience.

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hester readers of all ages can participate in the Chester Librarys 2013 Summer Reading Program beginning on June 26th. The program combines reading incentives with related programs and activities for children, teens and adults. The Childrens Summer Reading Program theme is Dig into Reading and will kick off with the musical comedy Aesops Fables at 4 pm on June 26. Children can win fun prizes when they participate in the reading incentive program. In addition, children and their parents will enjoy numerous performances and events scheduled throughout July. This year the library will also have a special reading program for middle and high school readers. Special events are scheduled as well as weekly drawings for cool prizes. Students can stop by the Teen Room onoring the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, camp activities are brought to life at Civil War Encampment at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township. From Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14 meet Abe Lincoln and listen to the soldiers stories told by re-enactors. Experience first-hand demonstrations of drills, build campfires, learn about wartime gear and utilities, view unique artifacts, and much more. Dont

Chester Library Announces Summer Reading Program for Children, Teens and Adults

for more details. The Adult Summer Reading Program theme is Ground Breaking Reads and will also begin on June 26th. It continues through August 31st and includes prizes, book suggestions and book discussions. Contact the library at 908-879-7612 or stop by the front desk for more information on all summer programs. Registration is requested for the childrens program at www.chesterlib.org. The Chester Library serves the residents of Chester Borough and Chester Township. The library houses a collection of over 70,000 books, DVDs, CDs, video games, audiobooks and e-books. In addition it offers a wide array of adult, teen and childrens program, public computers, online research services and community meeting rooms. miss the opportunity to tour the soldiers camp by candlelight on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Daytime activities will run on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the 1826 fully-operational gristmill are also available. Suggested donations are $3/adult, $2/senior (65+), $1/child (4-16), and children under 4 are FREE. For more information, please call the Cooper Gristmill, 908.879.5463.

Civil War Encampment At Cooper Gristmill

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any years ago, women use to be told by their doctors to record their basal body temperatures (BBTs) to determine when they were ovulating. Nowadays, western doctors no longer use this, so called antiquated system, to determine ovulation because there are many ovulation test kits on the market. However, Chinese Medicine views BBTs very differently as you will see by the very telling charts below. Not only will you know about the timing of ovulation, you will also have a great deal of health information that your Acupuncturist can interpret for you. Again, you dont need to become an expert in BBT chart reading, simply come to Skylands Acupuncture to learn how to chart and most importantly to have your charts interpreted for you. When a woman begins a new cycle, estrogen causes about a dozen follicles (sacks that hold unripe eggs) to begin maturing in one of the womans ovaries. The hormone also cools the womans body slightly, produces cervical fluid (which is vital to conception), and softens, raises, and opens the womans cervix. When one (or approx. 10% of the time, more than one) follicle becomes mature, the egg within it burst out of the ovary, and the fallopian tubes fimbria reach out and secure the mature egg. This process is called ovulation. A ripe egg can live in a fallopian tube for 6-24 hours. If the sperm in the womans cervix or if the couple has intercourse while an egg is alive in a fallopian tube, sperm (aided by cervical fluid) can travel through the uterus and the fallopian tube and attempt to fertilize the egg. After ovulation (whether the egg is fertilized or not), the leftover follicle remains in the ovary and changes its name and function: now it is known as the corpus luteum and produces progesterone. During the Luteal phase, progesterone becomes more dominant than estrogen. It warms the womans temperature, (raises the BBT), dries up her cervical fluid, closes her cervix and builds up her uterine lining to prepare for implantation and gestation of a fertilized egg. If pregnancy does not occur, the woman will shed that cycles lining during menstruation. Basal body temperature, sometimes called the waking temperature, is taken every day at about the same time, after at least 3-5 hours of restful sleep and before getting out of bed. BBTs are used to gauge the subtle but distinct difference between temperatures before and after ovulation. Temperatures can be affected by such things as a heated water bed or an electric blanket, consumption of alcohol the night before, restless sleep, illness, travel, waking significantly later or earlier than usual, and sleeping embraced with a partner or child. These factors are usually noted on the BBT Chart. In Chinese medicine, the physiology of the menstrual cycle is a complex scenario that involves various Organs, meridian pathways, and Blood, Yin, Yang, and Qi (energy). In Chinese medicine, the menstrual cycle is divided into 4 phases and each phase of BBT charting tells the Acupuncturist, who specializes in fertility enhancement, can discern which phase the patient is in and treat the woman accordingly with both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas.

Understanding your Fertility Signals and How BBT Charting Can Help
I must add that BBT charting is only utilized for women trying to get pregnant naturally, not those going through assisted reproductive therapy (ART), since their cycle is being manipulated by their reproductive endocrinologist with drugs. To optimize a womans chances of becoming pregnant, I usually recommend to my fertility patients to do 3 months of Acupuncture and BBT charting along with Chinese herbal formulas to increase ones chances of becoming pregnant naturally, or at least giving your body this opportunity before starting ART to increase the efficacy of the reproductive treatments. As you can see from the BBT charts below, they tell an Acupuncturist what is going on or not going on with the 4 phases of your cycle and clearly shows the well trained Acupuncture Fertility Specialist how to treat you optimally. If you are having trouble conceiving, but are not ready to jump into drug induced fertility treatments give Skylands Acupuncture a call. Skylands has been helping couples realize their dream of parenthood for over 12 years. BBT CHARTS AND PATTERN DIAGNOSIS Follicular phase is too low

stasis, kidney Jing, yin and blood deficiency. Also, could indicate Shen or heart is disordered. Need to strengthen kidney Jing and Yin and nourish blood after the period May notice very little cervical mucus, or mucus for longer than normal

Follicular phase is too short (9 days or less)

Indicative of low metabolic rate and possible low thyroid activity (fatigue, weight gain, cold, and possible ovarian failure)

Ovulation is being provoked too early and is an indication that the egg is not fully developed. Usually indicates Yin-deficient heat Clear heat and nourish yin from early in cycle

Follicular phase is too high

Usually indicates spleen and kidney yang deficient need to warm the patient with moxa and warming herbs throughout the cycle

Follicular phase is too long

Indicative of a possible high metabolic rate and possibly of hyperthyroid condition (rapid heartbeat, weight loss, restlessness, and insomnia) may also indicate endometriosis TCM diagnosis is internal heat, with scanty cervical mucus or acidic (contain antisperm antibodies) can cause thin or dry endometrial lining Need to clear heat and reinforce Yin (maybe failure of yang transforming to yin)

Follicular phase is unstable

Normal cycle is approx. 28 days with the follicular lasting approx. 14 days 35 day cycle has a follicular phase of approx. 21 days 24 day cycle has a follicular phase of approx. 10 days Delayed ovulation usually indicates according to TCM that there is either Qi Temperatures shouldnt vary by more than .5 F (fevers, alcohol and lack of sleep will elevate temperatures) Peaks and troughs from day to day indicative of liver and heart fire Shen is uneasy and treatment is needed to clear heat and reinforce Yin and calm the mind

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Luteal phase is too short

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If less than 3 days ovulation probably hasnt even occurred. Need to treat the patient the same as in amenorrhea. Kidney Jing, Yin or Yang tonic herbs are needed to improve the quality of ovulation or fertility drugs may be needed (clomid). If the phase is 5-6 days, then ovulation probably did occur need large doses of kidney tonic herbs, 8-10 days is a milder kidney deficiency need to strongly tonify kidney Yin in the follicular phase to create Yang in the Luteal phase

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Indicative of an instability of the Heart and Liver Qi concurrent with Kidney Yang deficiency (almost always emotional and also seen in the follicular phase esp. if Kid. Yin Def) Need to promote Kidney Yang by nourishing blood blood tonics in combination with Kidney Yang tonics will result in calming the liver and the heart

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Early Luteal phase decline

Luteal phase is too low

Represents a significant failure of Kidney Yang right in the beginning Need to do more than strengthen Kidney Yang need to build Kidney yin (foundation of Kidney Yang)

Temp doesnt stay elevated after its peak should start to drop until a day before the period starts. Indicates Kidney Yang deficiency if there is spotting may also be spleen Qi deficiency because the blood is not being held in the endometrial blood vessels.

Luteal phase is unstable (saw tooth pattern)

Pregnancy

Robin Patric and "Trapper" of The Seeing Eye Organization in Morristown, joined Cub Scout Pack 236 of Long Valley for their April pack meeting to provide a meaningful, informative presentation (complete with demonstrations) which educated the scouts about the visually impaired.

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he Chester Library will offer an array of programs and special events for children and their parents this summer. Programs include: Wednesday, June 26: A musical comedy performance of Aesops Fables will be held at 4 pm. The show features veteran writer, composer and performer, Cy Young. This fun performance kicks off our summer reading program and is suitable for the whole family! Tuesday, July 2: Children ages 3 and up can drop in and be creative at our Open Arts and Craft Day between 11 am and 2 pm. Tuesday, July 9: Marco the Magician will present an amazing magic show for children of all ages at 4 pm. Thursday, July 11: Join us for an entertaining, educational and high energy presentation featuring amazing live animals in Eyes of the Wild at 2 pm. ,Saturday, July 13: Children of all ages will have fun building their own Lego creations with friends at the library between 11

Chester Library Announces Summer Events for Children

am and 12 pm. ,Monday, July 15: Mark Wood is back by popular demand to show us how to communicate with drums in his Wood n Drums Workshop at 7 pm. Everyone will have a drum to use in the drum circle. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, July 17: Children can listen to stories and music and will try out a myriad of instruments in Touch the Music Family Program at 11 am. Wednesday, July 17 and August 21: Paws for Reading continues through the summer at 6:30 pm. Children gain confidence while reading aloud to a trained therapy pet and its owner. Each child has 10-15 minutes of private reading time. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Thursday, July 18: Kids will have a blast at our Walk Like an Egyptian program at 2 pm. Children ages 5 and up will learn about ancient Egyptian life through fun activities and crafts. Monday, July 22: Middle School and High School students are invited to learn how to draw super heroes at 7 pm. Super artist Paul Merklein shows students how to draw super heroes as well as faces from the audience. Merklein inspires students to use their imaginations, discover their super powers, and have fun drawing. Wednesday, July 24: Family Bingo for Books is back this summer at 7 pm. Join us for some Bingo fun and win books for summer reading. All ages welcome! Thursday, July 25: Join us for some

pirate style fun with a scavenger hunt, a make-a-treasure map craft and some delicious pirate snacks at 2 pm. Best for 5 and older. Wednesday, July 31: Popular childrens singer and performer Kurt Gallagher returns to the Chester Library at 2 pm for his Songs for Children program. Fun for all ages. Register for all programs at chesterlib.org.

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ool down this summer with a rainbow of color and flavor. Just like skipping through the sprinkler when the sun is shining bright, homemade shaved ice offers sweet relief on a hot afternoon. Plus, making this frozen favorite is a fun family activity. Celebrate the flavors of summer with Easy Fruity Shaved Ice, said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. The secret is in the flavorful syrups, which come together in just a few minutes with less than five ingredients, including fruit extracts and food colors. Add raspberry, orange or strawberry extract to a simple syrup and mix in a few drops of vibrant food color to create this classic frozen treat. But dont stop there. Bring the family together and let their imaginations run wild as they create their own personalized color and flavor combinations. Here are a few tips from the McCormick Kitchens to get you started:

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ewelry Week is held every Spring in Las Vegas. It is an exciting time for the jewelry industry as this is the time that retailers, designers and manufacturers meet to show or learn about the latest designs and trends available to the industry. On May 29, 2013, J. Thomas Jewelers was one of the select few retailers invited to attend a private event hosted by JCK during Jewelry Week. JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers with the most up to date news, trends, products and education in the industry. Their event is called LUXURY and it is the most sought after event to attend by jewelry retailers around the world. What happens in Vegas

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Page 30, June 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News dents that would give firsthand accounts of social interactions by the Edison family. However, there is a wealth of family items left behind that we can still sense the spirit and personality of Thomas Edison, Mina Edison and their three children growing up in the West Orange estate home. Todays Thomas Edison admirers want to peer into the personal history of his family life along with the history of his great inventions. What these personal articles have rendered was that the Edison Family enjoyed using prank toys on their guests and igniting small explosives for entertainment. The NPS curators have helped present the fun mischievous side of the Edison Family by displaying these items to the public. Mina Edison supported these activities for her family in the late 1890s. She

Thomas Edison The Dad - Allowed Electric Shock Toys And Home Fireworks
added the Electric Thriller to the Christmas Toy list. The Electric Thriller was an electric shock toy. The park curators have showcased this item as part of the Christmas Holiday exhibit collection. Thomas Edison had a legendary childhood history for accidentally exploding things such as - vacant train cars and the family basement room from his novice chemistry experiments. This continued into his adulthood when he attempted to invent a gun-powder powered engine for a helicopter. It became a scrapped project when this invention exploded inside his factory lab. Still, his dangerous reputation with explosives did not deter him for having his own familys stash of fireworks for the July 4th celebration which he stated was his favorite holiday. Madeline, Charles and Theodore were Edisons younger children from his second wife Mina. They got to have memorable childhoods at the Glenmont estate home and a chance to enjoy their fathers orchestrated firework celebrations both at the Glenmont home and their retreat home in Fort Myers, Florida. Found in the Edison archives of household bills is the July 1893 firework purchase of: "two dozen packages of Electric Torp., one Dragons Nest, one Devil Among the Tailor, one Surprise Box, one Floral Fount(ain), one (dozen) Rockets, one (dozen) 10 B.R. Candles, 1 lb. Colored Fire, and one Firework Balloon 20 ft." But, the Edison kids did not only have cool parents that bought fireworks, they had a dad who also invented a few celebratory explosive items in his lab for the family. The ones that their dad made had a bigger bang to them.

by Michele Guttenberger oday we have the great fortune to still have an up close and personal view of the family lifestyle of Thomas Edison. Many of the familys personal letters, records and diaries have been preserved and even scanned, categorized and electronically archived by the dedicated Thomas Edison Papers Project team at Rutgers University (edison. rutgers.edu). The other curators of his home and home furnishings have come under the care of professional National Park Service ranger curators. The NPS West Orange Glenmont home has also received great private community support from The Friends of Thomas Edison (foedison.org) to preserve the artifacts that belong to Edisons personal family history. Time has lost the local West Orange, NJ resi-

To discover Thomas Edison the famous inventor as a New Jersey American family man of the late 19th and 20th Century, a visit to the Glenmont Estate becomes the perfect time capsule of the Edison family life. The Glenmont schedule is: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:30am - 5:00pm. House Tours are offered between

12:00pm and 4:00pm. All Glenmont ticketed tours and visits are accommodated at the Main Visitor center 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

arbie received her name because she is just a doll! Barbie is a friendly pup who loves hanging out with people & she loves playing with other dogs. This affectionate pup is easy going & sweet. With her unique look it's hard to tell what breed she is mixed with, but we do know she is 100% sweetness. Barbie is about 1 year old & weighs about 35 pounds. She has a gorgeous face with some white on it & a redish-tan color soft coat on her body. Barbie is in a foster home in NJ after being found as a stay in NC. She was taken to an over populated shelter and when FHDR found out what a doll she is, we brought her to NJ. Within minutes of meeting Barbie, she won our hearts! In her foster home, she gets to go on walks and play

Barbie Wants A New Home!

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with the foster's dogs. She is enjoying yummy treats & good food and she even gets to sleep on a comfy bed. Her foster family thinks she is a special girl!

If you have a furever home for this pet, please email FureverHomeRescue @att.net and request an adoption application. www.fhdr.petfinder.com

a cutie hat Donnie is! With his melting eyes, floppy ears, soft fur and delicate body, who could resist him! Donnie is a playful and happy puppy with a sweet personality. He is living in a foster home in NJ after being rescued from an over crowded shelter in NC. He is about 14-16 weeks old, weighs about 20-25 pounds and his foster family thinks he is amazing. Donnie likes running around the yard playing with toys and playing with other dogs. You can see him in the video playing with his friend Oscar (who is up for adoption) and the foster's dog Cookie. They have lots of fun playing together! Donnie's foster family says "Donnie loves being with people and likes to sit with you and cuddle. He is a genuine cuddle bug. Donnie

Donnie Needs A Good Home!

sleeps through the night without having an accident and he is doing great with house training. We think Donnie would make a wonderful family dog!" Even though he is having

fun in his foster home. Donnie would really love a family of his own. He would make a wonderful friend. www.fhdr.petfinder.com

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vette Long, CEO of Aspire, feels life is a puzzle, and she can help young men put the pieces together, making a better sense of their purpose and where they fit into the big picture of life. Every young man is capable of reaching his full potential without having to go through the hard knocks of poor planning or bad choices. My goal is to help each client discover his role as a leader in his own right, living according to his own design. Aspire gives each client an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process to break through the noise that is so prominent in everyday life in order to see a new image of himself and allow him to take control of his future. Oneon-one sessions are customized to each young mans specific needs and goals. Four session programs are recommended but for those with limited time, a two weeks kick start program can be just whats needed. For a private consultation or to learn more visit Http://www.aspireexcellence.com. Group sessions are also available for organizations, other non-profits, and schools who would like to get their young men on the path to excellence. Sometimes just having a little direction with a clear plan is enough to get one through a difficult time. About Yvette Long, MA, CPC

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Yvette has been a professional model and public speaker with a certificate in teaching, a certification to teach psychology and a Masters Degree in Guidance. She has focused on developing programs that assist her clients with unleashing their potential for high achievement. As a public speaker, she enjoys any opportunity to share the tools people need to maximize their self-esteem, develop strong leadership skills, and chart a path for their future. Her specialty is boys 12 -22 years of age, because this is where she has had the greatest experience and the longest successful track record of helping boys transition into manhood. In addition to being the CEO of Aspire, she is the Executive Director of Platinum Minds (a non-profit leadership development organization for talented men age 12-17), where she has directly and positively affected the lives of over 200 boys, guiding them through 8th grade to high school graduation. Affiliations include the National Association of Professional Women, the B.I.G Empowering Women Organization, the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, the Boy Scouts of America, the United Way of Northern New Jersey, and Human Relations Committee of Morris County.

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