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Don't Store That Boat Donate It!: NJ State Funding Now Available!! Tank Removal & Installation
Don't Store That Boat Donate It!: NJ State Funding Now Available!! Tank Removal & Installation
N
ow that summer is fading fast, the storage of your
hot weather vehicles (motorcycles, boats and
recreational vehicles) is going to become a prior-
ity. The American Lung Association has a way to avoid
both the expense and hassle of storage, while allowing
The ‘VDP’ is you a possible tax deduction at the same time through its
Vehicle Donation Program (VDP).
an option for The ‘VDP’ is an option for vehicle owners to rid them-
selves of unused or unneeded motorized vehicles. “Why
vehicle owners to store it when you can donate it?” said Derek Shaw of the
ALA in Pennsylvania. “The proceeds help fight asthma
rid themselves and other lung diseases through a wide range of support
services along with educational, advocacy and research
of unused programs.”
The donation process is easy. Owners call the Vehicle
or unneeded Donation Hotline, and their vehicle will be towed within
a matter of days. The American Lung Association handles
motorized all of the logistics, and even provides donors with a fair
market value range for their vehicle. “The success of the
vehicles. program relies, to a great extent, on making it hassle
free,” said Shaw. “There are a lot of people who want to
help the American Lung Association, but may not be able
“Why store it to make cash contributions. This is an easy way for them
to provide support, while earning a tax deduction they
when you can didn’t expect.”
To donate a vehicle, call the Vehicle Donation Hotline
donate it?” at 1-800-LUNG-USA x3 or visit
www.donateyourcar.com. Some restrictions apply for
older vehicles. For more information on lung disease call
the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA or
visit www.lunginfo.org.
Newcomers’ and Neighbors’ Elects New Leaders for the 2009-2010 Year
Interest Fair and 40 Year Anniversary Date Announced for Randolph Residents and Neighboring Town Residents
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o-Presidents Jen Gorman and Debbie Kimball • Treasurer – Shelia Battaglia Community Center located next to the Randolph Library on
announce the new leadership of the social and com- • Secretary – Tricia Barnes Calais Road. Volunteer leaders will be on hand to promote
munity service oriented club. The Newcomers’ and • Membership – Chris Wall their groups and to sign up new members. Groups include
Neighbors’ Club of Randolph (NNCR) is for the communi- • Newsletter – Cheryl Lynn and Jen Maca child friendly activities, as well as groups that offer child-
ty and run by neighbors who enjoy getting to know neigh- • Webmaster – Karen Tish free activities. There are diverse groups that offer some-
bors through many interest groups and community service • Publicity – Nancie Ludwig thing for everyone, including Playgroups, Wine Club,
opportunities. The club will celebrate its 40th year in the • Programs and Refreshments – Music with Mommy, Family Adventures, Ladies Night
community with an Interest Fair on Wednesday, September Robin Bibbo and Danielle Smith Out, Book Club and Bunco. More Interest groups are listed
23 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Recreation • Hospitality – Pam Fuertes on the club’s Web site www.nnrandolph.org
Center, and residents from Randolph and neighboring • Helping Hands – Cindy Burke Membership starts in September and activities run
towns are invited. Leaders from the varied interest groups will be on site to through the end of June. The $35 membership fee covers a
The following volunteers will hold committee seats. answer questions at the Interest Fair on September 23 at the newsletter, access to all activities and a portion of the dues
goes to a local charity voted upon each year by the mem-
bers. The dues also help offset the costs of socials that are
held throughout the year.
Car Wash For A Cause! This club is great for new and established residents in
nearby towns. Residents who find themselves in new life
L
ocal business owners Kevin O'Neill and Frank Boffa equines as partners in therapy. Equine assisted activities at
situations love this club for the networking that can be done
of the Chester Car Wash and Detailing Center are Freedom Horse are available to those who have disabilities
socially through the activities the club offers throughout the
sponsoring a fundraiser as well as the able bodied who would like to benefit from a
year.
for Freedom Horse Inc. On October 3rd and 4th during working partnership with a horse. Activities at Freedom
regular business hours . Any and all services that the car Horse include, Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, Equine
wash offers will be included , so let your car get real dirty Assisted Pyschotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning and able Attention Schools,
and come that weekend for a much needed washing. bodied lessons. Located in Long Valley, they provide a Organizations, Churches, etc.
A portion of the weekend's revenues will be donated to much needed service to the local community. Send us your photos, press releases
Freedom Horse Inc and those funds will be allocated to You can visit Freedom Horse on the web at www.free- and upcoming events and we’ll publish
sponsor those who need assistance with cost, towards a domhorseinc.com and if you have any questions you can
email Leslie O'Neill at oneill17@comcast.net
them in our next issue.
summer program fund and Freedom Horse Rescue.
Freedom Horse was formed to offer the services of Email us at mjmediaeditor@gmail.com
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orris Music Men, an award winning a cappella chorus of Morris County, to school is much more complicated. It sugar, and a nutrition plan for both regular
invite male singers to visit a rehearsal. The chorus consists of 20 dedicat- often involves parents, teachers, adminis- meals and snacks.
ed male singers of various ages. Our repertoire includes old standards and tration, school nurses, cafeteria staff and • Review the personal diabetes manage-
contemporary music. We meet once a week and often perform for local and civic coaches to ensure the child remains healthy. ment plan with your child. If he or she is
groups. Once each year we gather with other choruses for a singing competition. If Proper diabetes management is especial- old enough, your child will be able to man-
you are a guy who enjoys singing come and join us in song. We rehearse every ly important for children and requires a age most testing and medication independ-
Tuesday evening at 7:15 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Road, large time commitment. It is important to ently, but should also know who he or she
understand the disease from diabetic chil- can turn to when help is needed. For
Chatham. Additional information can be acquired by phone at 1-877-808-8697 or
dren and from the people they spend time younger children, explain that another per-
log on to www.MorrisMusicMen.org. son will be taking over the tasks their mom
with every day. Marc Wolf RPh, founder
and CEO of Diabetic Care Services, a lead- or dad might usually perform while at
ing mail order provider of diabetic supplies school.
and prescriptions, offers some tips for par- • Seek feedback from your child daily to
ents to help their children return to school ensure he or she feels comfortable with the
when diabetes is a factor. situation and to assess how he or she feels
Tips for Managing Diabetes at School throughout the day.
• Before school begins, schedule a • Pack healthy snacks for your child to
meeting with your child’s teacher, adminis- battle sudden low blood sugar, and ensure
trator, school nurse and cafeteria staff to school staff will allow your child to access
discuss his or her personal diabetes man- these snacks when needed.
agement plan. Bring written copies of the • Ask the school nurse to store extra test-
plan to leave with each person who may be ing supplies and medications as back up.
responsible for your child. It should • Teach your child not to share snacks or
include information on your child’s med- trade food items with other students while
ication, including when it should be taken, at lunch.
proper dosage, proper technique for admin- • Establish a routine for your child right
istering the medication, who should admin- away so he or she adapts habits for eating,
ister medication (your child, the school testing and taking medication at the same
nurse, or another designated staff member) Continued on page 14
and the reasons why your child takes it, as
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OS Stove & Fireplace Shoppe is cel- eventually customers wanting the same
ebrating a thirty year anniversary choices of alternative energy that now
Fall 2009. SOS is a family owned includes not only wood, but coal, pellet,
business established by Bob Brobst, who gas, and beautiful models of inserts and
was interested in the concept of alternative freestanding stoves that dominant the store
heating after moving into an all electric located at 1474 Rte. 57 Port Murray, NJ.
home in 1973. It was his personal experi- Daughters, son, son-in-laws, granddaugh-
ence in research how to reduce the utility ters and grandsons all have spent time
charges as well as an unbelievable warmth working in the shoppe. Bob, a former
generated by his wood stove that led him to schoolteacher feels that informing a cus-
bringing this information to others. Thus tomer rather than high pressure sales is the
was the beginning of friends, neighbors and best means to satisfying the buyer, he along
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had a nice conversation with the owner was able to pick things up,” he adds. Customers can also expect honest and
of Budd Lake Transmissions and Auto Besides experience, Wohlleb earned his friendly service at Budd Lake
Repair on Route 46 in Budd Lake. degree from Sussex County Vo-Tech in Transmissions and Auto Repair.
Reminds me of the good ole days of the Sparta and constantly upgrades his skills by “My philosophy is to run a friendly
neighborhood mechanic. attending seminars. shop, give good service and be honest,”
Charlie Wohlleb, 51, of Newton, opened “I like to work on the cars, the challenges says Wohlleb.
his shop in Budd Lake last year after his it brings,” says Wohlleb. “I enjoy finding “I let them know up front what the cost
shop in Sparta-Sparta Transmission and the problem with the car. I also like working is going to be,” he says. “I try to be as hon-
Auto Repair- got too busy and overcrowd- with people.” est as I can without surprises to the cus-
ed. Wohlleb specializes in transmission tomer. I give people up front estimates. I
“I needed a second shop to take the over- work and his ability to rebuild them himself. diagnose the job and let the people know
load,” says Wohlleb. The parking lot is too At Budd Lake Transmissions and Auto upfront what it's going to cost this way
small in Sparta and he no longer had room Repair, “Transmissions are built on site,” there are no surprises.”
for all the cars, he adds. says Wohlleb, unlike other auto shops that Knowledgeable staff is also a guarantee
He also wanted to expand his business order them. “We don't sublet them. at Budd Lake transmissions. “All of my
after running his shop in Sparta for the past “We do more in house repairs and we fix mechanics are certified. They are friendly,
seven years. “I also wanted to extend to things,” he explains. “A lot of the other courteous and respectful of people.”
another region,” he says. shops replace things. They buy rebuilds and Wohlleb guarantees all of the work done
In addition to a free beverage, customers put them in cars. This costs more. You can at his shop. He also offers rental cars at the
can expect outstanding service, accurate save half the cost by having it rebuilt rather shop, through his own company-Mirage Charlie Wohlleb
estimates and professional workmanship. than buying a rebuilt one.” Rental Cars.
Working on cars comes naturally to In addition to transmission repair, Budd And of course, don't forget the Coke. “It brings back a lot of memories,” he
Wohlleb, who has been in the business for Lake Transmissions and Auto Repair pro- His shop in Budd Lake and in Sparta is dec- explains. “It makes the people want to
the past 35 years since he was 15 years old. vides complete auto-repair, including orated with Coca-Cola memorabilia. come back-it takes them back to the time
“I was born into the business,” he says. brakes, suspension work, tune-ups and rou- Wohlleb filled his shops with his antique they were kids.” Then “they bring their
Wohlleb's father started his own transmis- tine maintenance. Technicians use electron- Coca-Cola collection from the 1940's and kids in to see the old Coke memorabilia.”
sion shop in 1953 and he had worked with ic computerized diagnostic testing for com- 50's.
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, September 16 barbershop harmony for 30 years, and is guaranteed to Seminar: Step by Step to Home Ownership (Sep 23 &
Lecture: Early Marine Life and Dinosaurs of New Jersey make you smile with their songs that touch on all of life's 30) – Housing Partnership Home Ownership Center, 2 East
– Randolph Township Public Library, 28 Calais Road, passages. Registration required. 973-895-3556. Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ. 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., open to
Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m., open to public, free, register online at Monday, September 21 public, $35 registration, includes textbook. Learn every-
randolphnj.org/library. Scientist John Andrews will take CCM Foundation Golf Outing – Knoll West Country thing to know about buying a home in this two-day seminar.
audience on a trip through New Jersey's very distant past to Club, Knoll & Green Bank Roads, Parsippany, NJ. 10 a.m., The workshop covers credit, the mortgage application
explore the early marine life and dinosaurs in the state. The open to public, $175 per person, includes golf, lunch, din- process, financing, calculating how much you can afford,
audience is invited to examine and handle the collection of ner, carts, gift, refreshments on course and prizes. Join the working with a realtor and the role of the attorney, plus
real fossils from the region. 973-895-3556. County College of Morris Foundation for its 2009 many more hints on getting started. Sponsored by Housing
Friday, September 18 Foundation Golf Fundraiser at the Knoll West Country Partnership, a United Way agency, 973-659-9222.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes – The Club, a beautifully-designed, classic course. Sign up as a The Alley Cats – The Community Theatre, 100 South
Community Theatre, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ. 8 corporation or organization and compete for the first CCM Street, Morristown, NJ. 7:30 p.m., open to public, tickets
p.m., open to public, tickets $47. Celebrate the end of sum- Corporate Challenge. All proceeds support the CCM $30 (adults), $15 (students). Tight harmonies, universal
mer with a rollicking night of rock, blues and soul from Foundation. Contact Trish McGrath at 973-328-5060. humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made the
New Jersey’s own Southside Johnny. 973-539-8008. Wednesday, September 23 Alley Cats America’s premier Doo-Wop group. They’ve
Saturday, September 19 Lecture: Nothing to Fear - Roosevelt & The Great worked with Disney, performed at the White House and
5th Annual Puptoberfest – Sussex County Fairgrounds, Depression – Randolph Township Public Library, 28 Calais regularly open for Jay Leno and other national artists.
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to pub- Road, Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m., open to public, free, register Sponsored by Arts Council of the Morris Area, 973-539-
lic, free for past pet adopters, $xx for others. A dog walkers' online at randolphnj.org/library. Back by popular demand, 8008.
pow-wow. Join over 1,200 dog lovers and their doggie com- Dr. Raymond Frey, Professor of History at Centenary Thursday, September 24
panions for a fun-filled day featuring keepsake pet photos, College, will retell the remarkable story of the Great Sinbad – The Community Theatre, 100 South Street,
fun games and contests, paw painting, canine good citizen Depression, and a president who revolutionized our federal Morristown, NJ. 8 p.m., adults, tickets $37-$57. One of
testing, agility course, food, music, entertainment, plus government and economy. 973-895-3556. America’s best-loved comedians pokes fun at our lifestyles
back by popular demand our Doggie Fashion Show. All pro- Newcomers’ and Neighbors’ 40th Anniversary-Interest and our foibles in a way that’s manic, explosive and down-
ceeds benefit Eleventh Hour Rescue. Vendors can register Fair – Randolph Recreation Center, Calais Rd (next to right hilarious. Mature themes, language. 973-539-8008.
by calling 973-664-0865. Sponsored by Eleventh Hour library), Randolph, NJ. 7:30 p.m., open to residents of Friday, September 25
Rescue, 973-664-0865 or puptoberfest@ehrdogs.org. Randolph and surrounding towns, free. The Newcomers’ Foreign Film: Slumdog Millionaire – Dragonetti
Sunday, September 20 and Neighbors’ Club of Randolph (NNCR) will celebrate its Auditorium (Student Center), County College of Morris,
Concert: The Gondolaires Barbershop Quartet – 40th year in Randolph with an Interest Fair. Officers and 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ. 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.,
Randolph Township Public Library, 28 Calais Road, group leaders will be on hand to promote their groups and open to public, tickets $7. Rated R. (973) 328-5225.
Randolph, NJ. 2 p.m., open to public, free, register online at to sign up new members. Contact Nancie Ludwig gonan- Continued on page 13
randolph.org/library. This popular group has been singing ciel@aol.com.
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ooking just got even simpler at to Morris, Sussex, Essex, Bergen, Hudson,
Simply Cook It. Instead of going to Somerset, Warren, Union and Passaic coun-
the store to assemble meals or pick- ties.
up pre-ordered meals, customers no longer All ingredients are cut-fresh and will be
have to step foot outside their home. Meals delivered fresh in coolers, unless specified
will now be ordered on line and delivered to be delivered frozen, says Lorenz.
right to their front door. “We use all fresh vegetables,” says
Better yet, there is no extra cost for Lorenz. “We have a butcher who uses
assembly or delivery. organic chicken and fresh Black Angus
“There is no need to leave your house,” beef. The quality of our meat is very, very
explains Janett Lorenz of Montclair, owner good.”
of Simply Cook It for the past three years. Every month, customers can choose
“You place your order on line. Simply Cook from 14 different meals to purchase, with
It can simplify your life.” each meal portioned to feed six adults.
Simply Cook It had been based in Budd Meals can be customized to fit their fami-
Lake for the past five years but the store ly’s needs, by eliminating or adding ingredi-
recently closed because “the rent got too ents. Portions can be made even smaller to
crazy,” says Lorenz. Customers would visit fit the needs of smaller families or seniors
the large kitchen with 10 refrigerated sta- who live alone.
tions to assemble their meals or pick up Six entrees can be purchased for $150; 8
their pre-assembled meals. entrees for $195; and 12 entrees for $254.
Lorenz will now work with her same Some items on the September menu
staff to assembly meals at a kitchen based in include BBQ Ribs, Broiled Tilapia
Essex County and deliver the meals direct- Parmesan, Buffalo hicken Stromboli (New),
ly to her customers. Although she already Carne Con Papas (Cuban Beef Stew),
Chinese Pork Roast, Citrus Sage Chicken,
had some deliveries, the new structure will
Flounder Piccata, Grilled Honey Mustard
be fully functional by the beginning of Pork Chops, and more. Nutritional informa-
October, she says.
Since mid-August, Lorenz has had about Continued on page 14
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Nutcracker Auditions Being Held
The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet is not affiliated with any Ballet, Washington, D.C. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
one educational program, and presently includes dancers Performances are scheduled for December 5th and 6th
from Bergen, Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. Guest Pre- registration for auditions is required. For more infor-
artists this year include dancers from the Suzanne Farrell mation call Christine Taylor at 908-850-0709.
A
uditions for the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet’s
10th Annual Nutcracker will begin September
11th, 2009 at the North Jersey School of Dance
Arts studios, 13 Route 57, Hackettstown, NJ. The compa-
ny is auditioning dancers, gymnasts and actors ages 5 –
adult. Ballet dancers ages 12 - 18 should be prepared to
audition on pointe, and professionals must bring a resume.
The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet is a NJ non-profit
corporation that offers young talented dancers who reside
in New Jersey an opportunity to perform classical and con-
temporary ballets in a pre-professional/professional com-
pany. The company’s Nutcracker will be performed on the
stage at the Mt. Olive Middle School Theater in December.
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Calendar of Events...
Continued from page 10 Magazine describes Briz’s style as “…bits know about buying a home in this two-day tee-off at 8 a.m., open to public, $120 reg-
Wednesday, September 30 of classic rock, blues, and add in musicians seminar. The workshop covers credit, the istration, includes danish/coffee at sign in,
Concert: Briz's "Freedom Stairway" – such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and mortgage application process, financing, green fees with cart, awards luncheon.
Randolph Township Public Library, 28 Neil Young, mix them in a blender and out calculating how much you can afford, Enjoy golf in beautiful Shawnee Inn and
Calais Road, Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m., open to comes Briz." Briz is a 2001 Philadelphia working with a realtor and the role of the Golf Resort. Event includes two $10,000
public-kids under age 7 not permitted, free, Folk Factory People’s Choice Winner. 973- attorney, plus many more hints on getting "hole in one" contests and other other
register online at randolphnj.org/library. 895-3556. started. Sponsored by Housing Partnership, prizes. Lunch and awards banquet to follow
Briz performs songs written for a project Seminar: Step by Step to Home a United Way agency, 973-659-9222. after play. Sponsored by Knights of
called “Freedom Stairway.” This com- Ownership (Sep 23 & 30) – Housing Thursday, October 1 Columbus; call Paul at 908-269-5371.
pelling story revolves around the Partnership Home Ownership Center, 2 Lecture: Close Encounters with Birds of Saturday, October 3
Underground Railroad, and the attempt of East Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ. 5:45 p.m. Prey – Randolph Township Public Library, Eco Trek 2009 – Lake Rickabear Camp
thousands of slaves to reach the “Freedom to 9:30 p.m., open to public, $35 registra- 28 Calais Road, Randolph, NJ. 7 p.m. to and Outdoor Program Center, 414 Kinnelon
Stairway.” Jeff Dame of Northeast In-Tune tion, includes textbook. Learn everything to 7:45 p.m., ages 5 and over, free. A fascinat- Rd, Kinnelon, NJ. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
ing introduction to the world of raptors open to public, free to watch, $13 to partic-
(eagles, hawks, falcons, etc) with five live ipate. Join a fund-raising walk and expo to
raptors visiting the library. Presented by the promote environmentally conscious and
Delaware Valley Raptor Center. healthy living. Sponsored by Girl Scouts of
Registration required. 973-895-3556. Northern New Jersey, 973-248-8200 or
Friday, October 2 www.gsnnj.org.
Linda Eder “All of Me” – The The Indigo Girls – The Community
Community Theatre, 100 South Street, Theatre, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ.
Morristown, NJ. 8 p.m., open to public, 8 p.m., open to public, Tickets $47-$57.
tickets $57-$75. Remarkable vocalist Linda Since emerging on the scene in the late
Eder dazzles with a collection of Broadway 1980s with hits like "Become You,"
classics, pop favorites and standards and "Galileo," and "Closer To Fine,”
new songs that always leave her audience folksingers/songwriters Amy Ray and
wanting more. 973-539-8008. Emily Saliers have gained a loyal legion of
St. Jude Council Ninth Annual "Best fans who love their effortless harmonies,
Ball" Golf Outing – Shawnee inn and Golf passionately involved lyrics and infectious
Resort, One River Rd, Shawnee On melodies. Sponsored by WFUV 90.7 FM,
Delaware, PA. Registration begins 7 a.m., 973-539-8008.
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Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism Applications Now Being Accepted
T
he New Jersey Higher Education is approved for Title IV federal financial time of the act and at the time of the appli- was able to awaken his family and help
Student Assistance Authority aid. “Ms. Christmas demonstrated courage cation. The application deadline for 2009 is them to safety. He then returned to the burn-
(HESAA) announced today that beyond her years and prevented what could October 15, 2009. All applications are ing home to rescue his dog. To date, 36 stu-
applications for the Dana Christmas have been a catastrophic loss of life when a reviewed to determine which applicants dents have been honored with the Dana
Scholarship for Heroism are now being fire broke out in the Boland Hall at Seton meet the spirit of the scholarship through Christmas Scholarship. “New Jersey is
accepted for 2009. The scholarship was cre- Hall University,” stated Michael Angulo, having acted in an extraordinary way at lucky to have heroes like Dana and Shane,”
ated as a tribute to Dana Christmas who Executive Director of HESAA. “Her hero- great risk to their own personal safety to Director Angulo said. It is terrific to know
risked her life to rescue students from a fire ism is commemorated each year when we benefit the lives of others. Students must that our young people respond heroically in
in one of the dormitories at Seton Hall award up to five new heroes a scholarship meet citizenship and selective service times of crisis.”
University in 1991. of $10,000.” requirements to be considered. This year’s recipients will be notified in
The scholarship, awarded annually, rec- Candidates for the scholarship must be Last year’s recipient Shane Rawls, like November. Applications and nomination
ognizes up to five students for their acts of nominated and an application must be sub- Dana, was in the right place at the right time forms can be obtained at www.hesaa.org.
heroism in the amount of $10,000. The mitted on their behalf describing the act. when a fire broke out in his home and he
scholarship can be used at any college that Students must be 21 years or younger at the
Back to School...
Continued from page 5
Cooking Just Got Even Simplier... time each day – whether in school, at practice or at home
Continued from page 11 by her Italian grandmother because both of her parents after school. Most importantly, ensure your child goes to
tion and cooking directions are included under each entrée. worked full-time. bed on time with no distractions to prevent them from
Although not listed on the website menu, customers can “She was a cook; she never used recipes; everything falling asleep.
inquire about the veggie menu or meatless entrees. Catering was from her head,” describes Lorenz about her grand- • It is normal for parents to feel stressed when children
for corporate or social gatherings is also available. mother. “I always tried to help her and do things with her. head back to school, but it is important to remain as calm as
Incentives are offered to customers who organize group She never measured anything. possible so that your child also feels relaxed. High stress
deliveries. Gather a multiple of friends for a joint delivery “I always wrote down recipes so I could remember what levels can cause spikes in blood glucose levels due to
and a customer is entitled to a free ? meal-portion, side-dish she used,” adds Lorenz. adrenaline released by the body.
or dessert. One meal Lorenz offers at Simply Cook It is her grand- • Encourage your child to be an active participant in
Simply Cook It requires 48 hours for deliveries. Lorenz mother’s dish- “Stuffed Chicken Valencia.” physical education class and even to join an athletic team.
says a schedule will be posted on the website to inform cus- “It’s either in your blood or its not. You have to love to Just be sure to meet with coaches in advance to discuss
tomers when deliveries will be made in their county. work with food; you have to have a passion for food. You your child’s personal diabetes management plan.
Lorenz looks forward to her new food delivery structure have to be creative.” • Ask your child’s teacher to invite a diabetes educator to
through Simply Cook It because this will allow her to con- Her sister, June Hill of Independence, also has the speak with the class. The local diabetes association can
tinue her passion. knack for cooking and works with her at Simply Cook It. provide resources for locating an educator, who can explain
After 20 years of working as a bank manager at various “We call her the ‘Soup Nazi’ because she makes her the basics of diabetes to your child’s classmates (i.e. that it
locations, Lorenz decided to leave that business three years own soups for the business.” In addition to the meals, cus- is not contagious) and answer any questions they might
ago to follow her dream of working in the food industry. tomers can still order items from the Grab-n-Go freezer for have. Your child will feel more comfortable managing dia-
“I always had a passion for food,” says Lorenz. homemade soups and desserts. betes while at school if he or she isn’t greeted with ques-
“Whenever we had a party (at the bank) I always catered it. “We know what’s for dinner,” concludes Lorenz. tions or stares.
I have no culinary experience,” Lorenz admits. “I don’t “Simply Cook It takes the working out of what’s for dinner. • Make sure your child wears a diabetic ID bracelet or
consider myself a chef; I consider myself a cook I love to You can spend more time with your family eating rather necklace at all times. Bracelets are inexpensive and can be
cook.” than cleaning or preparing. It’s more family time.” purchased online at www.diabeticcareservices.com.
Her natural skill for cooking may be hereditary, she To sign up to receive a newsletter to learn about specials
admits. or to place an order, visit Simplycookit.net. Look for
Lorenz and her three siblings were raised in Bloomfield coupons in Mount Olive This Month or direct mail.
On Going Events....
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og Show Handling County Administration and Records Chereches, Chris Kappmeier, Sharon Pitts,
Classes (thru 11/11) Building (floors 2-5), Court Street, Gil Riou, and Fran Wood. Nearly all of the
– Morris K-9 Morristown, NJ. M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., open artworks are available for sale. Sponsored
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he 30TH Annual Report on the health of the almost 5 times as frequently as people 65 yrs & older. in pain & dissatisfied with conventional treatment,
United States was released by the Center for The report showed that severe joint pain increased acupuncture has a real opportunity to take the lead in
Disease Control (CDC). The results from the with age. The knee was the site most commonly a new era of pain management. Chinese medicine has
National Health interview study of the report, indi- reported, followed by shoulders, fingers & hips. been treating pain with great success over 5,000 years.
cates the need for the better management of one par- According to the report, "almost one-third of adults Many of the patients that come to our office have been
ticular condition: PAIN. Due to such an overwhelm- age 18 and over, and one-half of adults 65 and over, told they have to live with their pain since nothing has
ing complaint among those interviewed, researchers reported joint pain, aching, & stiffness during the 30 helped them with conventional treatment.
of the 2006 report dedicated a special section titled: days prior to the interview". These patients often have had numerous diagnostic
PAIN. This section of the report addressed pain in The prevalence of pain, according to the CDC, was tests which show negative results. The good news is
various sections of the body, including low back, all measured by the use of prescription narcotics, the that many of these patients are now pain free and liv-
joints, face, neck, head, limbs, etc. numbers are frightening. "Between 1988- 1994 and ing normal lives. Another piece of good news is that
As I stated in last months column, Americans are 1999-2002, the age-adjusted percentage of women more and more doctors are now recommending
living longer, but the question still remains, "are we using narcotic drug use in the month prior to the inter- acupuncture for pain, particularly if they are unable to
living well?". "Between 1999 & 2002, more than view, increased by almost one half, from 3.6% to help their patients.
25% of Americans over the age of 20 reported suffer- 5.3%". During this period, use of the narcotic drugs For a copy of Health, United States, 2006, includ-
ing from pain that persisted for longer than 24 hours. rose by almost 50% among women 45-65 yrs of age, ing the section, "Special Feature: Pain," please visit
Nearly 60% of adults older than 65 who reported pain, up to 5.7% and by 75% among women 65 yrs and www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus.htm.
indicated their pain lasted for an entire year." over to 6.8%. Deborah Waddell completed her Master’s level
Low back pain was the most commonly reported Due to pain being such a prominent health care degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-
pain, causing the most job related disability, as well as issue, "the 106th Congress passed Title VI, Section clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certifi-cation
the leading cause of missed work days. The report 1603, of the HR 3244, declaring the period between from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners
also shows that women experience low back pain January 1, 2001 & December 31, 2010, the Decade of (C.A.) and from the National Commission for the
more frequently than men. Pain Control & Research". Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah
The 2nd most frequently reported pain was Unfortunately, as we are living longer, frustration also has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa
migraines and/or severe headaches. Adults age 18-44 with conventional Western medical approaches to cum laude Honors from Felician College.
Listen To Luigi The views and opinions of this syndicated column does not
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he recent fiasco in Washington Township should informed decision was kept from us (you know, us, the peo- service Washington Township was racing to join, but with
serve as a wakeup call to anybody who cares about ple who live here and pay the taxes). Operational and tech- no guarantee they could or would be serviced by the coun-
open public government, wherever you fall on the nical issues (the eyes glaze over stuff) which were raised by ty or at what costs.
political spectrum. The past two years or so, and especial- our emergency professionals long ago were either not To the extent that the Washington Township Committee
ly the past 6 months, have been a wild and worrisome addressed, not addressed in a timely manner, or (and here’s defended all this secrecy as shrewd bargaining, well, it was-
adventure which needlessly jeopardized public safety. It the kicker) answers provided showed that our current sys- n’t. They weakened their own position by alienating our
started, as best I can tell, about a couple of years ago as the tem was clearly far superior to anything Morris County partners (the Chesters) who contributed greatly to the run-
Township Committee promised the community annual sav- could or would provide. For many of us, the fact that our ning of our local service, and they let our local emergency
ings of $600,000 or so by making the switch from having locally operated emergency dispatch service was far more dispatch service needlessly deteriorate. Our local firefight-
our locally run and widely respected emergency dispatch sophisticated was known early on, which alone called into ers and emergency medical responders, the brave men and
service (what actually happens when you call 911 when you question the wisdom of moving to an inferior county run women who volunteer their time, were greatly concerned
need immediate help from our police, firefighters or emer- system. However, the costs of using the county run system about how a switch to the county’s system would affect how
gency medical providers) to a service run by Morris apparently were not known until very recently. And no, they went about doing their jobs. But instead of being an
County. Well, hey, $600,000 annual cost savings for our sadly, no cost savings to the town were there. So where did integral part of the decision making process, they were kept,
town? That’d be great. We all know that government those promises of $600,000 annual savings come from? needlessly, on the periphery.
spends too much and we need to cut down on costs. Who knows? The Township Committeemen, as so many While there are some things our elected governing bod-
Everyone wants to save on taxes. But, alas, it was all a municipal governing bodies do, discussed the issue behind ies need to keep from the general public, for the most part
mirage. closed doors, citing technical legal reasons which allowed information created by and used by our public bodies is,
In the end, the Township Committee did an abrupt about them to do so. Allowed them to do so but did not require well, public. Formal requests I made under the Open Public
face and decided to stick with our locally operated dispatch them to do so. Much, if not all, of the material they dis- Records Act (OPRA) were responded to differently by dif-
service, although with some changes. But you know, dear cussed could have been discussed out in the open, in public, ferent public bodies. Chester Borough and even Morris
reader, if we get into the operational and technical details, I but that didn’t happen. What were the consequences? County provided information that Washington Township
guarantee you your eyes will glaze over and you’ll be The operation of our local dispatch service was jeopard- decided to keep secret. Clearly, there is no consistency to
asleep before you get to the end of this column. So, we’ll ized. With no job security, with it being made abundantly how New Jersey’s governing bodies decide what is public
avoid that. What we need to talk about is the process, the clear that the switch to the county run system was coming, and what isn’t, too often (and wrongly) keeping information
closed, public keep out, all the facts and real information some of our dedicated, respected, long serving dispatch from public view, especially information that is needed by
kept behind closed doors process followed by our elected professionals left. Even now, there are often times when members of the community in a timely manner to help
municipal governing body. Unfortunately, it is an essential- higher cost police officers, including our own police chief, everyone understand and guide ongoing public governing
ly secretive process followed by municipal governing bod- handle the dispatching duties – not a smart move but one decisions.
ies all over New Jersey on too many issues. made necessary under the extreme circumstances. Our More needs to be done to let the sunshine in on what our
What has been especially unnerving is that here, on a shared services partners in this service, Chester Township elected officials are thinking and discussing. That goes for
vital issue affecting public safety, information which would and Chester Borough, were forced to scramble to find alter- Continued on page 22
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PAL Annual Tricky Tray ment. We have a leader who appoints gov-
ernment program czars almost daily. And
average American but again not good
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he Pet Adoption League of accessible. Mark your calendars for this
report to anyone but the president. I have to ask what person in their right
Hackettstown and Mt. Olive would fun-filled evening!!
I am trying to reach out to liberals who mind would approve to have a program the
like to announce the date for its The Pet Adoption League is a totally vol-
feel that government involvement is good. I governments wants to shove down our
annual Tricky Tray. This is the biggest unteer non-profit organization dedicated to
urge anyone to tell me of a social program throats but refuse to use themselves?
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October 16 at Minebrook Golf Club, 500 order tickets, please visit our Web site at Let the Sunshine In...
Schlooleys Mountain Road, Hackettstown, www.palpets.org. Any unsold tickets will Continued from page 18
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will be our fourth year at this venue and we If you would like to donate cash, gift cer- government that exist in New Jersey. How public responsibility. You know, if I
have once again secured two rooms to tificate or a basket to this event, please call else are we, the public, to know what each remember correctly, a somewhat wise man
accommodate the expected large crowd at 973-584-0095. of our elected officials are thinking, what around here once told me that taking
this popular event. The event is handicap- positions they are taking? In public, they responsibility for your decisions can be lib-
can all take personal responsibility for the erating. But for Washington Township, as it
decisions they make and their reasoning is for other municipalities, only George
Attention Schools, Organizations, Churches, etc. behind such decisions. When a township Orwell would describe the current system
committee meets in “closed” session, the as open public government.
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