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T
he Roxbury High School Robotics Team, also known
as Roxbotix, along with its alliance teams from
neighboring Mount Olive High School (MORT
Beta) and Hopewell Valley Central High School (Team
S.P.I.K.E.), has placed first at the Bridgewater-Raritan
District Event of the FIRST Robotics Competition, held
earlier this month. Because of the victory, Roxbotix quali-
fied for the Mid-Atlantic Region Championship that was
held at Lehigh University on April 10, 11, and 12.
Forty-six teams from high schools throughout New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and Delaware, participated in the
Bridgewater-Raritan District Event, which is part of the
Roxbury High School Robotics Team Wins First Place
2014 Aerial Assist challenge of the international FIRST
Robotics Competition, and was held at Bridgewater-Raritan
High School on March 28, 29, and 30.
"To participate in the event required a time commitment
from our students similar to that of a varsity sports team. I
was thrilled that the ingenuity and 3 months of hard work
by our students was rewarded with an exciting victory," said
Lee Hayden, coach of Roxbotix and a Roxbury High
School math and computer science teacher.
In the Aerial Assist challenge, teams of students were
given 6 weeks to design, build, and program a remotely
controlled and autonomous robot that would be capable of
carrying, pushing, and/or throwing a 2 foot diameter inflat-
able exercise ball from one end of a 48 foot by 25 foot play-
ing field to the other end, before launching the ball into a 24
foot by 2 foot target located 7 feet off the floor. In an Aerial
Assist match, an alliance of 3 robots works together as a
continued on page 6
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T
he Art Association in Roxbury will
be holding its next monthly meeting
on Thursday, June 5, at 7:15 PM at
the Roxbury Senior Center, 72 Eyland
Avenue, Succasunna, NJ.
Following the business meeting, Tim
Gaydos, an award winning artist, will cri-
tique the artwork of our members.
Tim Gaydos is a highly versatile artist
specializing in watercolor and pastel media.
He is a signature member of the American
Watercolor Society and is a master pastelist
and signature member of the Pastel Society
of America. He has received more than 100
awards, including the American Watercolor
Society Gold and Silver Medals of Honor.
More recently, Tim was awarded a
Fellowship Grant for painting by the New
Jersey State Council of the Arts. His work
can be viewed at www.TimGaydos.com.
The program is open to everyone.
Admission is free and refreshments are
served. For further information, please call:
Carol (973) 584-1185
Art Critique at Art Association in
Roxbury June 5th Meeting
A
nhelina Mahdzyar, of Randolph, a
computer science major at County
College of Morris (CCM), has been
named to the 2014 New Jersey All-State
Academic Team by the New Jersey Council
of County Colleges (NJCCC) in recognition
of her strong academic and leadership
skills.
Mahdzyar and the other members of the
team will be recognized at the 20th annual
Phi Theta Kappa Day Celebration Thursday,
May 1, at the Lafayette Yard Hotel in
Trenton.
The NJCCC hosts the program each year
to recognize members of the team. The pro-
gram is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the
international honor society for community
colleges.
At CCM, Mahdzyar served as president
of the colleges Phi Theta Kappa chapter for
the 2013-14 academic year. In addition, she
has served as chair of the Interclub Council
of the Student Government Association and
worked with the Women in STEM Club to
support female students interested in the
fields of science, technology, engineering
and math.
Getting involved in campus life,
Mahdzyar says, brings a lot of life to CCM
and really helps students to develop as indi-
viduals and leaders.
Anhelina Mahdzyar Recognized for Her
Academic and Leadership Skills
CCM Student Named to New
Jersey All-State Academic Team
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T
he African Library
Project organized by
Roxbury Public
Schools has collected more
than 5,000 books, enough to
build at least three libraries
in Africa.
Yesterday, volunteers sorted
books by grade level and
packed boxes. Here's a
video of the packing!
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watch?v=JARCwKuNkq8&
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The African Library
Project is a non-profit
organization that improves
education through literacy.
A book drive organizer col-
lects books along with the
funds to ship in order to
start libraries in Africa.
The collective effort
from students, staff, faculty
and the community has been
amazing, according to drive
organizer and RHS Teacher
Michael Gottfried.
"The Lincoln-Roosevelt
Students Who Serve: Roxbury's African Library Project
to Send More Than 5,000 Books Overseas
K-Kids rocked it, collecting over 1,000
books by themselves! The students within
RHS really took to this idea as well, and a
competition was held between the freshman
seminar classes, with the winning class
being awarded a pizza party," Mr. Gottfried
said.
The final call for collections has been
extended until Wednesday, May 14, to give
people one last chance to donate books or
monetary funds to offset shipping costs.
RHS Teacher Mr. Gottfried can be
reached at mgottfried@roxbury.org for
more information about the project or dona-
tions.
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oe and Sue Pszonek,
Owners of Mad Science
of Morris and Sussex,
recently attended the annual
Mad Science franchise con-
ference in Montreal, where
they were awarded three
prestigious franchise
awards for Preschool
Workshops, Elementary
School Workshops and
Special Events.
Mad Science is the
worlds leading childrens
science education and enter-
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franchises throughout the
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US, Canada, and many loca-
tions around the world.
They offer childrens birth-
day parties, camps, work-
shops, after school enrich-
ment and special events
throughout Morris and
Sussex counties. The pro-
gramming content has been
designed and tested by sci-
ence research and develop-
ers and meet the STEM cri-
teria.
The Pszoneks bought the
existing franchise in 2009
and have earned various
awards every year since tak-
ing over the business. We
are thrilled to be the recipi-
ents of not just one, but
three awards this year, said
Joe Pszonek. Its an honor
to be recognized for provid-
ing science enrichment to
the children of our commu-
nity. We provide fun science
entertainment like birthday
parties, camps and shows,
aw well as instructional sci-
ence in classroom settings.
This past year Mad
Science began offering after
school enrichment in the
Roxbury elementary
schools through Roxbury
Community school.
Attendance has been strong
and the children have
enjoyed the programs. This
August Mad Science will be
holding camps each week
from 9AM to noon at the
Roxbury High School for
children between the ages of
5 and 11. With topics like
NASA Academy of Future
Space Explorers, Slimey
Potions, Eureka, the
Inventors Camp and
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will learn with STEM con-
tent and have fun.
For more information,
contact Roxbury
Community School or Mad
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team to compete against an opposing
alliance of 3 robots.
After 72 qualification matches at the
Bridgewater-Raritan District Event, the 24
top-scoring teams formed 8 alliances of 3
teams each. These alliances then partici-
pated in a single-elimination tournament,
which was won by the alliance formed by
Roxbotix, MORT Beta, and Team S.P.I.K.E.
In last year's Bridgewater-Raritan
District Event, Roxbotix and MORT Beta
were also part of an alliance that made it to
the final round of tournament, before finish-
ing second to another alliance.
Roxbotix, which receives much of its
funding from the Department of Defense at
Picatinny Arsenal, also received the event's
Imagery Award, an award given to the team
whose robot exhibits the best appearance
and presentation.
The Roxbotix robot, whose design
included a 3-foot rotating hammer-like
mechanism used to kick the ball down the
field and into the goal, was themed around
the Marvel superhero Thor, and included
several colorful plastic components
designed and printed by the team on its
FIRST Robotics-supplied 3D printer, as
well as multi-colored LED lights to provide
visual feedback to the team's student drivers
during a match.
"Participation in the FIRST Robotics
Competition provides our students with an
opportunity to develop engineering, tech-
nology, and business skills while learning
the importance of teamwork, helping oth-
ers, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
and product specifications," said Lee
Hayden. "Our school district is happy to
provide its students with the opportunities
to develop these skills."
Robotics Team Wins...
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O
n Wednesday, April 23, young
patrons at the Roxbury Public
Library discovered the wonders of
water in a science program celebrating
Earth Day. In an interactive program atten-
dees learnt about the importance of water
and its unique properties. Pictured is library
staff member, Liz Sann demonstrating the
filtration process involved in obtaining
clean water. Observing her are, from left to
right, Ava Lurachy, John Lurachy,
Sebastiano and Domenick DeMarco,
Ashley Jenkins, Clara and Bridget
Donnelly.
Celebrating Earth Day
at the Roxbury Public Library
W
ednesday, April 16, was MaKey
Makey day at the Roxbury
Public Library. Young inventors
were supplied with a circuit board kit that
enabled them to turn fruit, play-doh, pencil
drawings and almost anything one could
think of into a keyboard or game controller.
Pictured are Elliot and Lydia Uhlman work-
ing on their inventions.
Makey Makey Day
at the Roxbury Public Library
A
s the end of the school year
approaches, the hardworking gym-
nasts of cs gymnastics, in flanders,
are ready and eager to show off their
smiles and styles on tumbling, bars, vault,
beam, trampoline and rings. Family and
friends will be the guests to cheer on the
excited athletes. All local fans are also
invited to join the celebration of skills, fit-
ness, and accomplishments. The perform-
ances will run on friday evening may 30
from 6-8pm and saturday, may 31,from 3-
5pm. Admission is free, smiles are manda-
tory! Hope to see you there. Contact cs
gymnastics for more details, 973-347-
2771.
Olympic Smiles & Styles Coming
to CS Gymnastics
O
n Wednesday evening, May 28, the
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR
SUPPORT ALLIANCE (DBSA)
will feature at its monthly meeting Helen
Verdeli, Ph.D., who is Associate Professor
of Clinical Psychology at Teachers College
& the Department of Psychiatry at
Columbia University, teaches graduate psy-
chology students, psychiatry residents, fel-
lows on research and practice of empirical-
ly-supported treatments. Her research
focuses on prevention and treatment of
mood disorders in families. She adapted &
tested Interpersonal Psychotherapy as a pre-
ventive intervention for symptomatic ado-
lescents of bipolar parents. For this work,
she has received grants from NARSAD &
a National Institute of Mental Health K23
Award. Dr. Verdeli is on the Mental Health
Advisory Committee for the Millennium
Villages Project of the Earth Institute, a
Scientific Advisory Council member of the
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention and the Scientific Advisory
Board of Depression & Bipolar Support
Alliance (DBSA). She received the APA
International Psychology Division
Mentoring Award & chaired the research
group of the Family NGO at the UN. She is
a consultant with the WHO on global dis-
semination of psychosocial treatments. She
was an inspiring speaker at the DBSA NJ
Conference.
Her talk will be Intro to Interpersonal
and Social Rhythm Therapy, with plenty of
time for questions and answers on all sub-
jects pertaining to mood disorders.
These educational meetings of the organ-
ization take place the last Wednesday of
every month at 7:45 p.m.
using the facilities of the Morristown
Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy
Heights Road (about one block east of the
Morris Museum), in Morristown. The pub-
lic is cordially invited to attend all meet-
ings; a nominal donation is requested from
non-members when possible. Free litera-
ture is available to all attendees and there is
an extensive lending library of educational
audiotapes, CDs and videotapes, also free.
In addition to the educational lecture
series, peer group support sessions led by
experienced facilitators are held every
Tuesday evening of the month, also using
the facilities of the Morristown Unitarian
Fellowship, in Morristown at 7:30p.m.
Family and friends are always welcome. In
addition a Young Adults Group (age 18 to
30) is held on the first Tuesday of each
month, also at 7:30p.m.
Visit the Website of the Depression and
Bipolar Support Alliance/Morristown Area
at http://dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea
to learn more about the support group and to
view links to other sources of helpful infor-
mation. For further local information, call
(973) 994-1143 or the New Jersey Self-
Help. Group Clearing House at (800) 367-
6274.
Eminent Psychologist To Make
Presentation Public Invited
Next Issue Date June 17, 2014
Deadline June 6th
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
T
he Art Association in Roxbury will
be having their 47th Annual
Members' Show on the fourth floor
and part of the fifth floor of the Atrium in
the Morris County Administration and
Records Building on Court Street in
Morristown, N.J. from now through
September 2nd. The Atrium Art Gallery is
located at 5 Court St, Morristown, NJ.
Art Association in Roxbury 47th Annual
Art Exhibit at the Atrium
By Joe Weston
B
lairstownDont miss Jack Thomas
Smiths Infliction if you like horror
films. Screening of the controver-
sial film will show on Friday, May 30th at 7
pm and 9 pm at The Historic Blairstown
Theatre at 30 Main Street in Blairstown.
After the Blairstown showing, Infliction
will take place next on Saturday, June 14 at
the Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre at 81
New Thriller Infliction Screens at Blairstown and Lake Hopatcong
Weldon Road in Lake Hopatcong. Smiths
Fox Trail Productions will be teaming up
with The Quinn Spinn to host an all-day
movie and music festival called
Entertainment for a Cure.
The benefit event will feature an after-
noon of music from six super-talented rock
bands from 1 pm to 8 pm followed by an
outdoor, 9 pm screening of Fox Trail
Productions disturbing assembled footage
film, Infliction, according to Smiths press
release.
Smith is currently seeking sponsors for
the benefit event and is directing anyone
interested to the website www.entertain-
mentforacure.com
Admission to Infliction is $9 for the
Blairstown screening and can be purchased
in advance at www.thehbt.com.
Admission for the Lake Hopatcong
Entertainment For A Cure event can be pur-
chased for $25 at the gate or $20 in advance
at www.entertainmentforacure.com
M
others Day is everyday so why
not celebrate moms place in your
life with a shared experience.
European Wax Center (EWC) located in
Succasunna is inviting daughters to book as
many services as theyd like at EWC
throughout the month of May. If you bring
your mom, as a Mothers Day treat, she will
receive one of those services for free.
We want to celebrate moms, not only by
offering a free service, but also by encour-
aging quality time together, said David
Coba, President of European Wax Center.
What better way to show your mom how
much you love her than by spending time
with her and a little pampering.
European Wax Center prides itself on
revealing beautiful skin at accessible rates
ranging from $9 to $60 per service. With
over 540 locations throughout the United
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Now, booking a reservation at your local
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European Wax Center Celebrates
Mothers Day Free Waxing Service for Moms
O
n Saturday, June 7th from4:00 to
7:00 p.m. there will be a Fish-N-
Chips Dinner at the Musconetcong
Lodge, International Drive South & Rt. 46
in Budd Lake. Seatings are $15 per person.
There is a choice of fish or chicken. The
dinner is sponsored by Musconetcong
Lodge #42 F&AM and Starlight Chapter
#107 Order of the Eastern Star. Call Don
or Betty Robinson for more information or
tickets: 973-584-5251
R
oger Caras, one time President of
American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, and onetime
host of the American Kennel Club Dog
Show, once said, Dogs are not our whole
life, but they make our lives whole.
Caras knew, then, what many dog lovers
have always known that dogs offer uncon-
ditional love, joy, security, and compassion.
The United Presbyterian Church,
Flanders Bill Gunn Memorial Field, is the
location for this unique event for dog
lovers/owners and their companions to join
the fight against cancer through the Bark for
Life, May 31, 2014, to be held at the church,
58 Drakesdale Road, Flanders, NJ.
Registration will take place from 9:30-
10:00 AM, with activities from 10:00
AM1:00 PM.
The event honors the lifelong contribu-
tions of Canine Caregivers (including guide
dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy
dogs, police dogs, cancer survivor dogs, and
diagnostic dogs).
The event will offer food, music, canine
demonstrations, and contests throughout the
morning, and presents an opportunity for
people to be empowered through their
canine companion partnerships and to con-
tribute to the cure for cancers through the
work of the American Cancer Society.
Basic rules are:
* Dogs must be on a leash at all times (6
Ft. maximum), and up-to-date on all
vaccinations.
* Participants are responsible for clean-
ing up after all dogs.
* The event sponsors reserve the right to
Relay for Life Team Pennies From Heaven Hosts American Cancer Societys
Bark for Life a Canine Event to Fight Cancer
turn away dogs that are a threat to other
participants.
WDHA FM, The Rock of New Jersey
will be on site with Rock N Ruffs Terrie
Carr as well as live band, Alter Egos.
There will be demonstrations by The Seeing
Eye, Sussex County K9 Sheriffs Search &
Rescue and Puppy Wuppy Dog Training.
Registration can be done on-line at
www. rel ayforl i fe. org/ barkmt ol i venj .
Registration fees are $15 per dog through
May 24 and $20 per dog after that. You can
also register at the event. In-person regis-
trations will also take place at Netcong
Shop Rite from 10am-2pm on May 10 and
May 24 and at Ritas in Flanders from 6-9pm
on May 21.
The rain date is June 1st, 12:30-1:00 PM
Registration, and 1:00-4:00 PM, for the
activities.
Fish-N-Chips Dinner
A
Fish & Chips
fundraiser is being
held with proceeds
going to Sgt. Aaron Alonso,
USMC and family on
Friday, June 13, 2014 from
5:00p.m.. to 8:00p.m. at the
Camp Jefferson Community
Lodge located at 81 Weldon
Road, Lake Hopatcong.
While serving in
Afghanistan in February
2014, Sgt. Aaron Alonso,
USMC was severely injured
after stepping on an impro-
vised explosive device and
faces a very long journey of
treatment and rehabilitation.
The dinner will include
fish and chips (chicken also
available), coleslaw, bever-
ages and desserts, catered
by Argyle, Kearny, NJ.
Tickets are aults $15.00 and
children (12 & under)
$8.00. Take out available on
request. Purchase tickets by
June 6, 2014.
Please make checks
payable to the American
Legion Post 423.
For information and tick-
ets contact:
Pat Staples
pstaples@optonline.net
201-230-9216
Diana Dark
diadark@optonline.net
973-697-1218
Mike Murphy -
globemaster2@hotmail.com
908-208-5190
Fish & Chips Dinner Fundraiser
to Benefit Sgt. Aaron Alonso, USMC
Carol Punturieri
cpunturieri@jeffersontownship.net
973-663-8404
(Please put Fish & Chips
on the subject line)
This fundraising event is
being sponsored by
American Legion Post 423
Next Issue Date June 17, 2014
Deadline June 6th
Call Joe for info. 973-809-4784
A
uthor Michele Kriegman of
Morristown (writing under the pen
name Suzanne Gilbert) will spot-
light the issue of human trafficking when
she discusses her most recent book,
"Tapioca Fire," at the National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris
Section Personal Giving Thank-You
Brunch. The event, which is being coordi-
nated by Dorothy Cohen of Denville and
Anne Gorman of Rockaway, will take place
on Sunday, June 1, at 10 a.m., at a private
home in Mendham.
Kriegman's talk, which dovetails with
NCJW, West Morris Section's anti-traffick-
ing advocacy initiative, is titled Human
Trafficking: What Does It Have to Do with
International Adoption, Orphans and
Writers?"
Says Kriegman, "Thanks to growing
attention by mainstream civic groups like
NCJW and the Jewish Federation, as well
Homeland Security and journalists, the
impact and infrastructure of human traffick-
ing are becoming better understood. The
modern-day abolitionist movement takes
different forms in different parts of the
world, and this discussion will reveal that
amazing landscape of hope."
In speaking about her new book, the
author says, "The protagonist of 'Tapioca
Fire,' Susan Piper, was adopted from
Thailand. This is a country whose multifac-
eted role in human trafficking I witnessed
when I was married to a Thai journalist for
eleven years. I have worked in journalism in
Tokyo, Boston and New York. I am also an
adoptive stepmom and an adult adoptee
who was found by my birth mother; I later
searched successfully for my birth father."
NCJW, West Morris Section is a found-
ing member of the New Jersey Coalition
Against Human Trafficking. NCJW is a
grassroots organization of volunteers and
advocates who turn progressive ideals into
action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW
strives for social justice by improving the
quality of life for women, children, and
families and by safeguarding individual
rights and freedoms.
For further information about the
Personal Giving Thank-You Brunch, con-
tact Dorothy Cohen (973-361-4338;
dorothy_irvingcohen@msn.com).
Author of Novel With Human Trafficking
Theme To Address Ncjw, West Morris Personal
Giving Thank-You Brunch June 1
By Cheryl Conway
S
pring is clearly here now, the snow is
gone and with that grows the grass,
tree leaves and fragrant flowers.
While most welcome the changing sea-
son, allergy sufferers are looking for reme-
dies to stop their itchy, watery, red eyes.
Advanced Eyecare Associates in
Ledgewood- a full scope eye health and
vision care practice- is there to help with all
eye allergy symptoms.
With this past winter being extra cold
and wet, experts are predicting a bad aller-
gy season.
At this time of year, many of our
patients suffer from allergies, says Dr.
Randolph Brooks of Succasunna, founder
of Advanced Eyecare Associates. Its
important to see your eye doctor to make
sure those allergies are treated properly.
Patients who suffer from conjunctivitis
(pink eye) may also be suffering from an
eye allergy issue that may be contributing to
that problem, says Brooks, an Optometric
Physician who also happens to be an allergy
sufferer.
Recurrent conjunctivitis can be triggered
by allergy and should warrant a visit to the
eye doctor, he says.
Often, eye redness and itchiness is ini-
tially caused by allergies, says Brooks.
Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious.
Optometrists can prescribe a variety of eye
drops and treatments which could lessen
allergy symptoms. Many patients need
chronic allergy treatment such as drops to
prevent acute episodes.
Contagious conjunctivitis is often
caused by a virus from an upper respiratory
infection or by bacteria. says Brooks. It
may be an allergy initially, causing you to
rub your eye, but then bacteria may get in
your eye from rubbing it with your fingers
which causes a contagious conjunctivitis.
Brooks says, We treat both chronic
allergy symptoms as well as acute allergy
symptoms. Getting ahead of seasonal symp-
toms will bring relief sooner.
Symptoms of ocular/eye allergy include
red, watery eyes that can also be puffy and
itchy.
Just like nasal allergies, peoples eye
allergies vary throughout the allergy season,
depending on the pollen count which
changes during the year and even during the
time of day. Spring and fall are the worst
allergy seasons during the year; with spring
being even worse because of all thats
blooming, says Brooks.
The pollen count is very high right now
from the trees, says Brooks. Because of the
cold, wet weather this past winter, it is pre-
dicted to be a bad allergy season. It has been
so cold and wet, the flowers and the trees
are blooming at the same time.
Besides environmental allergies, there
are those patients who do suffer from indoor
allergies brought on by dust and pets.
Contact lens patients are often affected
by eye allergies that can decrease comfort
and lens wearing time.
As a practice that is always investing in
the newest technology and treatment of eye
problems, Advanced Eyecare offers a new
type of contact lens that is helpful to allergy
sufferers. These lenses are daily disposable
and made from the newest materials to help
prevent eye infections and allergy problems
caused by dirty contact lenses.
Daily disposable contacts are much bet-
ter, says Brooks. A fresh clean lens on the
eye everyday offers an eye health advantage
from not being subjected to deposits.
Patients appreciate the convenience of
daily disposable contact lenses for social
reasons, sports and outdoor activities but
where they really shine is in treating
patients who suffer from allergies.
Brooks also recommends large sunglass-
es that wrap around the eye to protect his
allergy- suffering patients from wind and
pollen as well as the sun.
Allergy sufferers are not the only ones
that need regular eye exams.. Elderly
patients need regular eye care to help detect
such problems as cataracts, glaucoma and
macular degeneration, says Brooks, who
was the first New Jersey optometrist elected
President of the American Optometric
Association. Even infants should be seen
for an eye evaluation.
Advanced Eyecare Associates is one of
Local Eye Doctors Look Into Allergies For Chronic Itchy Eyes
Dr. Randolph Brooks
continued on next page
the first optometric practices in the country
to participate in the AOA InfantSEE pro-
gram, a public health program which enti-
tles infants ages six months to one year to
have their eyes evaluated at no cost to the
parents. As participants for the past 10
years, optometrists at Advanced Eyecare
Associates provide eye and vision care for
the earliest detection of problems such as
crossed eyes as an essential part of infant
wellness care, says Brooks.
Established in 1977, Advanced Eyecare
Associates has been in Ledgewood for 27
years, providing full scope eye health and
vision care to its patients of all ages, rang-
ing from infants to the elderly.
In its mission statement, the doctors and
staff strive to exceed our patients' expecta-
tions by providing state-of-the-art eye
health and vision care, prescribing only the
most advanced vision products, creating a
friendly, compassionate atmosphere, and
inspiring confidence through communica-
tion, education and respect.
Our commitment is to ensure our
patients enjoy the highest quality of life
Dr. Rachel Beneski Dr. Susan Gardner
possible by maintaining healthy vision for a
lifetime, as stated on the website.
Brooks prides his practice on the very
personal care that the doctors and staff pro-
vide to their patients and says that patient
education is a critical piece in maintaining
good eye health.
Brooks shares his eye practice with
Optometric Physicians, Dr. Susan Gardner,
and Dr. Rachel Beneski.
We love to see young children as well
as elderly patients and everything in
between, says Brooks. It is truly a family
eye care practice.
For more information on Advanced
Eyecare Associates, go to
www.Advanced2020.com.
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atrick is a handsome miniature poodle
who is 8 years old and survived 6
weeks outside during this past bitter
winter. He is now being cared for by the Pet
Adoption League of Hackettstown. We
noticed he favors his right leg and often
limps after long walks. Recent x-rays
showed he has serious hip dysplasia with
his right hip being the worst (bone rubbing
on bone). Surgery to correct this will cost
approximately $2,000, and we are asking
supporters to help by donating through the
gofundme page that has been set up at
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through our website at www.palpets.org
where it is very easy to make a tax
deductible donation towards Patricks sur-
gery, or you may send a check to Pet
Adoption League, PO Box 206,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Our email is:
info@palpets.org and our phone number is
973-584-0095.
The surgery will eliminate the pain and
prevent even more debilitating arthritis as
he ages and allow him to play with his
beloved ball. We are a small rescue group
and cannot afford this large cost. Patrick is
a sweet, funny little boy, and we hope you
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L
ong a curiosity closed to the public, the Blairsden
estate in Peapack-Gladstone will include two land-
scape paintings by Todd L. W. Doney, professor of
visual arts at County College of Morris (CCM), when it
opens as this years Mansion in May.
Its a special honor to have my work on display in this
estate, which will be open to the public for the first time
ever this spring, said Doney.
The opulent 38-room Louis XIV style mansion in the
Somerset Hills was completed in 1903 as the country home
of Clinton Ledyard Blair, an investment banker. He also
was director of several railway companies, including the
Sussex Railroad and Green Bay and Western Railroad, and
a number of other corporations.
The Womens Association of Morristown Medical
Center sponsors Mansion in May each year as the preemi-
nent designer showhouse in the New Jersey-New York area.
More than 50 interior and landscape designers take part in
the event, which serves as a fundraiser for Morristown
Medical Center. Proceeds from this years mansion visits
will go toward an expanded pediatric intensive care unit and
new autism center at the Goryeb Childrens Hospital.
Doneys work at the estate consists of two large-scale
landscape paintings. They will be included in the room
being decorated by Broadfoot & Broadfoot, the gallery
which represents Doney.
Mansion in May runs now through May 31. Tickets to
the event can be purchased online at
www.mansioninmay.org/.
Doney, who began his higher education at a community
college, is widely known for his vivid Neo-Impressionistic
paintings of New Jerseys Great Swamp. His work, reflect-
ing the beauty and variety of nature accented by the bright
colors of the sun, most recently was on display at an exhi-
bition of New Jersey landscapes at Drumthwacket, the gov-
ernors mansion. Last year, he also held a solo exhibit at the
Morris Museum. He also has held one-person exhibits at
Broadfoot & Broadfoot, the Gallery MacEgan in
Morristown, the College of Saint Elizabeth, New Jersey
City University, Griffin Gallery in Madison and at the
Brickton Art Gallery in Park Ridge, IL. His works are in
public and private collections worldwide.
Doney earned his MFA in painting from New Jersey City
University. He joined the CCM faculty in 2011 and teaches
drawing, painting, portfolio and presentation classes at the
college.
For additional information on Doney and his work, visit
www.todddoney.com.
CCM Professors Paintings Displayed at Mansion in May
Mystifying Blairsden Estate to Feature the Works of Todd L. W. Doney
By Cheryl Conway
S
imple chit chat led to a life-changing solution for one
Morris County mom simply working out at a local
gym.
The woman at the gym was talking about her daughters
struggles, when a man there suggested that she seek help
from the Mental Health Association of Morris County
(MHAMC). Since that conversation in Jan. 2014, the
womans daughter has been seeking help with the MHAMC
thanks to this man, who serves as a board member of the
MHAMC. The mother says, Hes an angel.
When planning the 12th Annual Food For Thought, this
conversation took place, says Barb Flynn, Director of
Development of the MHAMC. It was so moving, so pas-
sionate that event planners decided to make that their theme
for this years Food For Thought. With this womans daugh-
ter getting help since this occurrence, the message changed
their lives.
At the MHAMC, There are people who do what they do,
can be a staff member, consumers, volunteers to make us do
better, says Flynn.
In recognition of the service provided by the MHAMC,
and to raise funds for the non-profit agency, the MHAMC
12th Annual Food For Thought Celebration The Angels
Among Us, is set for Monday, June 9, at the Birchwood
Manor in Whippany. The premier food tasting event will be
held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a new VIP Business
Networking Reception from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., to allow busi-
ness professionals an opportunity to network.
Cost for the Tasting Event is $65 (at the door $75); the
VIP Business Networking Reception, which is being spon-
sored by Novartis, is $100 and includes admission to
Premier Tasting Event.
The benefit to raise money for the MHAMC will include
many foods from about 20 various restaurants, wine & beer
for tasting and a craft beer tasting at the VIP Reception.
From donations received from businesses, there will be a
Gift Basket Raffle, 50/50 drawing and a Silent Auction. One
of the silent auction items will be a banner for a business to
display on their front lawn.
Senator Anthony Bucco will be the keynote speaker.
Bucco will be recognized and honored for the work he did
for people with disabilities and housing in Boonton.
The work we do is not political, says Flynn. It effects
everybody. He is a great person, she says about Bucco. As
mayor of Boonton, He helped disabled people in Boonton
and passed a resolution that deals with issues pertaining to
mental illness.
Also being honoured will be Christopher DePatria, vice
president of the software company Signpost, for his
fundraiser, Manuary. DePatria, who initiated the fundrais-
er after witnessing how mental illness has affected one of his
family members, raised funds for the MHAMC by encour-
aging his employees to grow beards. DePatria is a recipient
of one of the 2014 Ambassador Awards given out by the
Governors Council on Mental Health Stigma for his
Manuary fundraiser.
Brian Caine, owner of Soul Search Records in Mountain
Lakes, will also be honored for the time he has devoted in
giving lessons and access to music to the clients served by
the MHAMC.
We are the beneficiaries of proud support from a com-
munity of caring volunteers who understand that mental
health is the issue of our day, says Louis A. Schwarcz, pres-
ident and CEO of MHAMC. Through our many programs
and services we are promoting necessary healing and recov-
Chris DePatria and (his Mom) Janice DePatria with the 2014
Ambassadors Award - Janice is on the Food for Thought commit-
tee, she used to live in Montvale but recently moved to Brick. This
is sad news because she was going to be on our board.
Angels And Food Event Promote Agency For Mental Wellness
ery to those in desperate need.
All funds raised at Food for Thought go to support the
work the MHAMC, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization pro-
viding support and services along with education and self-
help resources for those with mental illness in Morris
County.
Last year, about 200 people attended the 11th Annual
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Food For Thought and monies raised is cur-
rently being allocated toward a new first-aid
program to train guidance counsellors and
teachers awareness or the warning signs of
suicide, explains Flynn.
The non-profit program called AIR,
Attitudes in Reverse, was established recent-
ly by a couple inPrinceton who want to teach
others about the warning signs of suicide.
This couples high-school aged son killed
himself a few years ago. When the teenager
told various people they could have posses-
sion of his things, no one told anybody,
says Flynn. They didnt want to get him in
trouble. Even the school didnt know how
to handle it. They were afraid to talk about
it.
With the program AIR, trainers will go
into schools to train students and teachers in
order to educate kids early so they grow up
with the education and the innate learning
that they know what the warning signs are
and say something to an adult, explains
Flynn.
The goal is to go into larger high schools
first, and then eventually provide training at
the middle schools, says Flynn.
Flynn is hoping this years Food For
Thought can attract 250 guests. Monies
raised for this years event is projected to go
toward another program- Mental Health
First Aid-in which specialists will visit busi-
nesses and teach people how to identify indi-
viduals who are struggling with mental ill-
ness; to educate them so they might be able
to reach out for help, says Flynn. It does-
nt make them practitioners or clinicians, but
it does help identify. Its a great program.
Contact Barb Flynn at events@mhamor-
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News-Events/food-for-thought.html.
Founded in 1953, the MHAMC works to
promote mental health awareness and
improve the care and treatment of people in
recovery from mental illnesses through pro-
grams of education, direct service, and advo-
cacy. Current services include information
and referral, homeless outreach, supportive
housing, self-help, and disaster response.
The MHAMC is a local chapter of the NJ
Division of Mental Health America. The
MHA empowers people with mental illness-
es to live quality lives in their communities;
helps family members to partner with men-
tal health consumers and professionals in
treatment and recovery; links people who
have mental health treatment needs to serv-
ices and resources; models effective high-
quality programs and services responsive to
consumer needs and preferences; and works
to increase public awareness of mental
health and illness, promoting wellness for
everyone.
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This non-profit event plans to become a
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Supporting the children of St Michael
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safe school environment.
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T
he County College of Morris (CCM) Photo Club has
announced the winners of its second annual photog-
raphy contest for New Jersey high school students.
Winning first place was Callie Wohlgemuth of Morris
Knolls High School for Progress. Arthur Hunking of
Columbia High School took second with Femme de la
Soiree and Apoorva Rao of Bridgewater-Raritan High
School placed third with Barrier. Shoshana Geller of
Blair Academy won the Popularity Award, given to the
photo that received the most likes on the competitions
Facebook page, for the photo Chasing the Sun.
Honorable mentions were awarded to Dylan Faner of
Sparta High School for Erie, Meltem Saricicek of Sparta
High School for Power Mist, Sarah Sullivan of Mount
Olive High School for Edge of Sleep, and Stephen
Vocaturo of Sparta High School for Into the Beyond.
The winners were announced at an exhibition and recep-
tion held at the Morris Museum on Thursday, May 8. CCM
Photo Club members served as judges for the event. Of the
more than 800 submissions received from dozens of high
schools around the state, 36 were selected for the exhibi-
tion.
The quality of the work was overwhelming and mem-
bers of the CCM Photo Club had an extremely hard time
selecting the finalists, remarked Hrvoje Slovenc, the Photo
Club's adviser and professor of photography at CCM.
The contest was open to all New Jersey high school stu-
dents and this years theme was On the Edge, which
could be a physical edge, something trendy, an unusual
technique or a conceptual boundary.
1st Place-Callie Wohlgemuth-Progress-Morris Knolls HS
CCM Photo Club Names High School Photo Contest Winners
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on campus. The winning photos and finalists are viewable
through the club's Facebook page at
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ooking for a fun event for the whole
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Good Griefs 5K Run and Walk for Hope is a
community-wide fundraiser taking place
within the sprawling Giralda Farms complex
in Madison, NJ on Sunday, June 1st, 2014.
The event begins at 10am.
Good Grief CEO, Joe Primo, states, Our
event helps raise awareness about the tremen-
dous impact grief has on kids and provides
support for Good Grief's programs. Your con-
tribution makes a difference because Good
Grief's programs are free of charge. After the
death of a mom, dad, brother or sister, chil-
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and productive lives. By supporting Good
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Run or walk in honor of someone impor-
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help to advocate for families and make a dif-
ference in the lives of kids who need a caring
place to remember and share, while being
empowered to address their grief and develop
healthy coping skills. Since 2007, Good Grief
has served more than 400 families and 1,000
children from over 150 New Jersey towns.
Event participants can run a USATF certi-
fied 5K course or walk 2 miles. Both routes
are on paved, traffic-free pathways and enter
the neighboring towns of Madison and
Chatham. Participants can also fundraise for
Good Grief, customizing their own fundrais-
ing webpage for friends and family to spon-
sor them and help make a difference.
The day will be filled with fun for the
whole family: face painting and balloon art
for the children, kids dashes where kids ages
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activities, a DJ, and refreshments. The first
500 registrants will receive a t-shirt as well as
a drawstring backpack. The event is spon-
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grief and honors the individual grief journey.
Programs are offered for English and
Spanish-speaking families.
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Hawk Pointe Golf Club on Monday, June
23rd. Golfers are invited to come and enjoy
a fun afternoon while supporting the works
of Abilities and their mission of serving
individuals with disabilities.
The tournament has been a sellout event
for several years, with golfers registering
early to reserve their spots. This years tour-
nament offers play at the majestic, private
course, Hawk Pointe Golf Club, offering 18
holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast,
lunch, post tournament awards dinner, com-
plimentary event t-shirt, golfer goodie/swag
bag, and complimentary beverages during
play, all for the same incredible value of
$150. There will be Hole-in-One prizes and
contests galore, door prizes and a silent auc-
tion raffle! New this year, winning teams
will be flighted by their final team score,
giving every team an opportunity to win!
The proceeds from this outing are dedi-
cated to Abilities program services and mis-
sion of improving the employability and
quality of life for people with disabilities by
providing training and individualized serv-
ices. Abilities is a not-for-profit 501(c)3
agency providing a full array of community
integrated employment and day program
services for individuals with disabilities for
40 years in Warren, northern Hunterdon,
western Morris and southern Sussex coun-
ties.
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By Elsie Walker
W
hen asked how they would describe their moth-
ers, some people might say, shes an angel.
Thats just how Landing artist Donna Kusama
sees mothers in her works on exhibit at the Roxbury Public
Library. That exhibit, titled, Mothers Love, can be seen
throughout May. The library is located at 103 Main Street
in Succasunna.
Kusama, a member of the Art Association in Roxbury
and the Pastel Society of New Jersey, has been creating art
since she was a child. She started by drawing with her
grandparents. As a teen, she began painting with acrylics.
Shes taken art classes at Sussex Community College with
Roz Hollander and workshops with Christina Debarry.
Kusamas art has been exhibited at the Mt. Arlington
Library, the Roxbury Library, the Morris County Library,
the Atrium Gallery, the Livingston Gallery, and the Mayo
Performing Arts Center. She works in a number of medi-
ums, but noted, I love pastels.
When asked how she decided on the theme for her cur-
rent exhibit, Kusama said once she found out that she would
showing her works in May, she knew she wanted it to be a
Mothers Day show. As for the inspiration behind it, her
response was almost poetic:
'[Inspiration from mom] who gave birth to us all, some
way or other,
Who is truly an angel in disguise,
Who helps us all along our journey in our lives,
To show us all what we can do through her love.
All things are possible as we grow like flowers in this
beautiful garden of many
And produce fruits of her labor to appreciate all she has
done for us.
As for the angels seen in her works, Kusama seems
drawn to them, even when she hasnt planned it. She
recalled a piece that was supposed to be a teddy bear but
soon took a different turn.
I couldnt rest until I put wings on it, she shared.
Soon the work changed into the pink angel, with the
angel looking over the water, and there a rock, a cross, and
the Holy Spirit present. That piece is in the current exhib-
it.
Similar spirituality is found in another work in the exhib-
it. It is a side view of an angel dressed in a lilac- colored
velvet gown, with a glowing golden halo, gentle eyes and
loving smile. Although not titled, Kusama thinks of it as the
Mother Angel. It reminds her of the Blessed Mother Mary
and also of St. Therese. The latter was an artist.
When asked, Kusama will tell you that she has no
favorite piece. Like any mother, she likes all her works
equally.
Library hours:
M Th: 10am 8pm
F: 10am 5pm
Sat: 10am 3pm
Sun: 2pm 5pm
One of the work's in the Mother's Love exhibit on display at the
Roxbury Library during May.
Landing Artist Exhibits Angelic Works
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total of 24 students at County
College of Morris (CCM) recently
completed the Morris County Law
Enforcement Career Development
Workshop as part of the programs largest
class in its history.
The CCM students, along with other pro-
gram graduates, were recognized at a spe-
cial ceremony at the Morris County Public
Safety Training Academy on April 28.
Freeholder Director Thomas
Mastrangelo addressed the group of college
students from more than 15 colleges and
universities, along with Freeholder Deputy
Director David Scapicchio and freeholder
Douglas Cabana. Undersheriff Richard Wall
and Chief Douglas Scheer, president of the
Morris County Police Chiefs Association,
also congratulated the students and wished
them luck in the careers.
CCM Students Take Part in Law Enforcement Career Development Workshop
Program Offers Insider View of the World of Criminal Justice
The workshop is presented as a 10-week
course at the Morris County Public Safety
Training Academy for college students
interested in learning about developing a
career in law enforcement. The program is a
cooperative venture of the Morris County
Board of Chosen Freeholders, the countys
Department of Law and Public Safety and
the New Jersey Community Affairs Officers
Association in partnership with colleges,
universities and law enforcement groups
throughout New Jersey.
This years program was coordinated by
William Schievella, the retired chief of
detectives from the Morris County
Prosecutors Office and current CCM
Trustee, along with volunteers from more
than eight police organizations and 15 col-
leges and universities.
The workshop began in 2010 and since
its inception about 195 CCM students have
graduated from the program.
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By Joe Klock, Sr.
B
ack in the prattle again. (Randumb brainburps not
ready for full-columnal treatment):
Why don't we use more unarmed traffic deputies to ticket
minor violations that don't require a full-fledged police offi-
cer? They could be paid with a portion of the fines, if and
when collected, would reactivate retirees and would render
justice to scofflaws.
In a similar vein, licensed and qualified Physician
Assistants might/could be a solution to the looming problems
of physician shortages, skyrocketing costs and hypochondri-
acs who game the present system.
Gotta wonder why we limit our Presidents to two terms,
but allow Sinators and Reprehensibles to remain in office as
long as they can fog a mirror, follow a party line, raise cam-
paign money and buss the butts of like-minded supporters.
A word to the wide: Regrettably (and unavoidably), it is
impossible for us to lose weight that we didn't first put on.
Inconveniently, this includes every unnecessary calorie that
we stuff into our mouths without promptly spitting it out.
The difference between charity and political patronage is
the same as that between the always-voluntary sharing of
wealth and its sometimes-arbitrary redistribution. Only the
former is inherently virtuous.
Love and hate are not opposite emotions; the flip side of
love is not hate, but indifference. Among the people who can't
understand that are those who have not observed their silver
wedding anniversary or had several siblings.
Undisciplined genitalia are, ipso facto, the facilitating
weapons of mass reproduction.
More power to the peepholes? Without whistle-blowers,
snitches and tattle-tales, all of whom are held up for scorn, our
system of justice would seem to tilt in favor of the guys in
black hats.
Query: What will happen in the land of the free stuff as the
Peters who are needed to pay the Pauls peter out and the Pauls
grow in both number and demands?
Money will buy you a dog with an impeccable pedigree,
but only love will make its tail wag.
A militantly confirmed bachelor once observed that mar-
riage brings music into a man's life, in that he soon learns to
play second fiddle at home.
Arachibutyrophobia is a word which designates a fear of
peanut butter sticking to the roof of one's mouth. Impress your
friends by casually working that into your next cocktail party
chit-chat! (If that fails to cower them, try hippopotomonstros-
esquippedaliophobia (fear of long words).
Ode to an unattractive call girl: "She mightn't be too come-
ly, and she may, in fact, be homely. But she's hell-and-gone
ahead of a cold and empty bed."
Pathway to wealth for the intrepid young: Buy income-
producing real estate with borrowed money (and expert
advice!), then let your tenants pay the debt down with depre-
ciated dollars.
"The truth, the whole truth and noting but the truth," which
is demanded of us-all when we testify in court, are elements
rarely combined in political oratory, courtship and barroom
banter.
Conservatives who don't like guns simply tend not to buy
them; liberals who don't like guns tend to want them to be
declared illegal. What say you?
A great American pastime: Stewing without doing (AKA
awfulizing.)
Reminder to those who blindly follow others: In a sled-dog
race, only the lead dog ever enjoys a change of scenery.
Steps toward plagiarism: 1) At the first usage of someone
else's material, specify: "As (name the source) famously
said......". 2) At second usage, change the attribution to: "As
someone once said......". Upon your third usage and forever
thereafter, make it: "As I've always said....."
Procrastinator's action plan: One for the money, two for the
show, three to get ready, four to get ready, five to get ready, six
to get ready, etc., ad infinitum.
Only in America could a driver's license or other valid ID
be required to cash a check or belly up to the bar, but NOT to
vote.
Few things in life are more satisfying than when we old-
sters see our children coping with teenagers of their own.
Among the things least useful to humanity (or hupersoni-
ty, if you're into political correctness) are your appendix, alge-
bra, the Social Register, cockroaches and the Kardashian sis-
ters.
Exhortation becomes extortion, and an offer becomes a
rip-offer, when "just pay additional shipping and handling"
more than doubles the cost of an Internet-huckstered product
and reduces the "guaranteed refund" to a relative pittance. Do
the math before you take the bath!
Th-th-th-th-that's all, Folks!* (Until the next dump of over-
flow trivia.)
Pee-Ess to you young-uns: If you DON'T remember Bugs
Bunny on "Looney Tunes," never mind!
Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr. (joeklock@aol.com)
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I
ts the place to be on
May 25th. There will
be classic cars, the
sound of the oldies, food,
and vendors. .Besides the
fun, it supports some good
causes. Whats the event?
The annual Memorial
Motor Madness car show
sponsored by the
Hackettstown Rotary Club.
It will be held at MARS
Chocolate/North America
on 800 High Street in
Hackettstown. Open to
spectators from 9am to
3pm (and for cars starting at
7:30am), the event benefits
various local causes includ-
ing the Joan Knechel
Cancer Center. Spectator
admission is at $5 per per-
son age 12 and older, and
alcohol and pets are strictly
prohibited.
Up to 500 cars can be
expected on a good weather
day. The car show features
entries in 19 different class-
es that include Mustang,
Firebird, Camaro, Antique
(pre-1940 to 1970), VW
Beetle, Antique Trucks, and
Street Rod, among others.
Prizes are awarded in each
class, with judging by show
participants. Best of Show
is chosen by popular vote,
with this years winner
receiving the Ed Hagaman
Memorial Trophy, named in
honor of one of the shows
founders. Last years 1st
Place winner was a 1956
Cadillac Coupe owned by
AJ Biancone of Valhalla
Kustom in Sussex County.
Seeing the smiling faces
of the M&M characters
looking down on cars from
their perch on the building
adds to the fun and is a
reminder of MARS
Chocolate/North Americas
commitment to this event
and the community.
We have learned,
through our continued part-
nership with MARS
Chocolate/North America
that the company has a com-
mitment to help the commu-
nity in every way possible
to ensure people have good
lives and the help they need
when they need it. The Joan
Knechel Cancer Center is
that help, and saves many,
many residents from driving
hours and miles to other
health care facilities when
they can receive that quality
care right in their communi-
ty, said Rotary member
Kevin Guyette.
Robert Eberle, owner of
Panther Valley Pharmacy
and car show chairman, has
said that in addition to ben-
efitting the Joan Knechel
Cancer Center at
Hackettstown Regional
Medical Center, the car
show will also benefit
other local charities sup-
ported by the Rotary Club.
These include the NOR-
WESCAP Food Bank, The
Arc of Warren County, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, Camp
Merry Heart, DASACC,
and more.
Of course, it is Memorial
Day weekend, and that will
not be forgotten. Popular DJ
Doc South will be playing
music during the day.
However, as is tradition, the
music will stop in the after-
noon for a moment of
silence as South asks the
crowd to remember our vet-
erans and active military.
He will also ask for dona-
tions for the purchase of
phone cards to be given to
service members stationed
overseas so they may call
home.
Food vendors will be on
hand to serve breakfast and
lunch items, including
breakfast sandwiches, burg-
ers and hot dogs, ice cream,
and beverages. Rotary
members will also be selling
chances for a cash 50/50
prize.
In putting on a show like
this, help is needed and
Guyette said special thanks
should be given to the spon-
sors who make it possible:
MARS Chocolate/North
America, Centenary
College, Johnson Dodge,
Hackettstown Hyundai,
Newton KIA, Route 46
Chevrolet, Smith Motors,
WRNJ Radio, and Warren
County Community
College.
Reflecting on the show,
which has been going on for
two decades, Guyette
shared what keeps the
Rotary going strong with
the event:
Many in the club have
been affected directly, or
indirectly, by cancer and it
becomes more important
each year to do what we can
to assist Hackettstown
Regional Medical Center
and the Joan Knechel
Cancer Center in providing
state of the art treatment to
those in our community
who are struggling with
cancer. Besides, its a blast
and we have a great time
making each years car
show better than the last,
she said.
For more information,
please call 908-509-1828 or
visit: www.hackettstownro-
tary.org.
Motor Madness Hits Hackettstown
on May 25th
The annual Memorial Motor Madness offers a chance to see a
variety of great cars while supporting local causes
by Michele Guttenberger
O
n Saturday June 7th the West Orange National
Historic Park of the Thomas Alva Edison site will
celebrate Edison Day. This is a day of free admis-
sion and special programs for every age. The park has col-
laborated with West Orange partners to bring the largest
Edison Day ever! Included in Edison Day is recognition to
New Jerseys 350th anniversary. Edison Day guests can
attend the traveling New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile
Museum. The Mobile Museum is the place where Bruce
Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi get to share honors with
Thomas Edison in the NJ Hall of Fame.
Edisons innovations are still inspiring in the 21st
Century. Think electric car. Edison promoted the use of
electric cars using his batteries over 100 years ago. The NJ
Electric Auto Association be will be at the Edison Day
event. Attendees with get to meet and talk to real-world
owners of electric cars - get the low-down without the
media hype. Meet owners of Tesla, Nissan, Ford, Toyota,
Honda and more. Find out what it's really like to drive elec-
tric. The Electric Cars will be parading in at 11am and then
parade out at 4pm. Electric car drivers will be hanging out
all day where Edison kept his electric cars at his estate
home garage at Glenmont just a mile from the Edison labo-
ratory (check main visitor center for passes to Glenmont).
A tradition on Edison Day is recording music. Live
musical bands get to record their music exactly the same
way Edison did back in 1897 on wax cylinders. Four
groups of New Jersey musicians will record on 100 year old
phonographs. Attendees get to listen in and decide if it
sounds like the MP3 music of today.
We can only wonder what Edison would have thought
about this his lab and home in West Orange, NJ being a
National Historic Park site. Would he think it is a hoot that
a kid can earn his/her Junior Ranger badge and patch with
his name on it? Even though this park is a manmade won-
der, it still receives its own Junior Ranger park badge and
patch.
Edison Day is the perfect time to become a Junior
Ranger. Those who enrolled in the National Park Service
Junior Ranger program are happy to learn New Jersey has
12 National Park sites. Many have started their NPS Junior
Ranger patch and badge collection when they were young
children and now find an opportunity to continue their col-
lection again as adults. You are never too old to be a Junior
Ranger. There is a dedicated website for each Park.
Youngster or the young at heart can get a head start on the
Junior Ranger experience or extend it after visiting the park
site. To obtain the park badge there is a set of Junior
Ranger workbook activities for children from ages 5 and up
to complete to attain their badge. After they successfully
completed their list of activities they must take an oath that
they promise to share their knowledge with others and
enjoy and protect all National Parks. This recognition cer-
tificate is signed by a Park Ranger and presented to them
along with their badge.
Edison Day Is A Great Free Saturday Event in June
at the National Historic Park in West orange
Here is the link for more Junior Ranger information
www.nps.gov/edis/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm
For more details on Edison Day contact: Thomas Edison
National Historical Park 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ
07052 Web site: www.nps.gov/edis Visitor Information
973-736-0550 x11 Fax: 973-243-7172
T
he Knights of Columbus, Council 5410, based in
Flanders, NJ, will host a blood drive in co-ordination
with The Blood Center of New Jersey, on Saturday,
June 7, 2014. The event will take place at the council hall on
3 Schmitt Lane, in Old Flanders (across the RR tracks from
the Flanders Fire Dept). Thebloodmobile will be available
from 8:00AM to1:00PM. It is often said that Life can turn on
a dime. No one likes to think about bad things happening to
good people, but sometimes they do. People have accidents
or become ill and must rely on both expertise of the medical
community and the generosity of volunteer blood donors
who take the time to give of themselves for others. Blood
donors must be at least 18 years of age (17 if a signed
parental permission slip is provided- forms available
through the BCNJ). For regular donations weight needs to
be 120 pounds or more, for Alyx (2 units of red blood cells)
males must be 5ft 1inch, weigh at least 130 pounds, females
must be at least 5 ft 5 inch tall and weigh at least 150lbs.
Donors must have their social security number with them
and a signed or picture form of identification. Questions on
eligibility can be address directly with the BCNJ nursing
department at 800-652-5663 Ext 132, general questions on
the blood drive can be addressed by calling 973-676-4700.
For directions to the council hall, call 973-610-1308.
Knights Host Blood
Drive, June 7, 2014
M
ark you calendars now! On Thursday, June 12
through Saturday, June 14 treat your family to
wholesome entertainment at the TriCounty Fair.
There will be thrill rides, carnival games, face painting, fire-
works, awesome music, great food and more!
TriCounty Fair admission is free and all the festivities will
happen on the sprawling 107acre campus of Christ Church,
140 Green Pond Road in Rockaway. For excitement that
wont break the bank, be sure to get your Advanced Sale Ride
Tickets now. Save big with 33% off the cost of all rides on
the midway.
On opening night, Thursday, June 12, get a jumpstart to
the fun at a huge discount with an Unlimited Ride Band
pay one price and enjoy every ride on the midway. The cant
miss Fireworks Extravaganza is Friday, June 13 under the
evening stars. And the Fair caps off with impressive musical
talent; catch the performances on The Showcase, Saturday,
June 14.
For directions to the TriCounty Fair, ticket purchases or
more information call 973-783-1010 or visit
www.TriCountyFair.org.
Three Days of Free Summer Fun
At The TriCounty Fair
S
trawberry will be the word of the day on June
7th, when the Stanhope United Methodist Church
n Netcong has its annual Strawberry festival. Held
from 9am 3pm, the event features a yard sale, food, a vari-
ety of strawberry items including the churchs Strawberry
dessert, and a number of vendors. Among the items being
sold are jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, beauty care
items, spices and more. Vendors are still wanted. It is $25
for table space. The church is located at #2 Route 183,
Netcong. For more information call 973-347-0247.
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T
he Chester Lioness Club is request-
ing the participation of all restaurant
owners in the Club's bi-annual fund
raising activity. The Chester Lioness Club is
sponsoring Culinary Adventures 2014, a
restaurant raffle that will include dining cer-
tificates to many restaurants located in
Morris, Somerset, and Warren Counties.
The Chester Lioness Club welcomes your
support and would be pleased to include
your establishment as a part of this fundrais-
er.
Posters identifying the participating
restaurants will be displayed at all public
sale sites in the area. Your establishment's
name will appear in our advertising in local
papers for more than 3 months, and more
than 5000 small posters will be hand distrib-
uted thruout the area. It is our hope you will
display a poster in your restaurant showing
your support of our project.
The raffle drawing will be held on
December 4th, 2014 at the Lamplighter
Restaurant, Chester, New Jersey. One thou-
sand two hundred (1,200) tickets will be
printed and sold for ten dollars ($10) each.
Each ticket will be accompanied by a small
advertising poster. Tickets will be sold
beginning in September 2014 and dining
certificates should be made for the 2015
year. Receipt of a certificate by late June is
required in order to secure the necessary
raffle licenses. Kindly contact Event
Chairperson, Anne MacMillan at 908-879-
7621 or Event Co-Chairperson, Holly
Simmenroth at 908-879-5932 for details
regarding participation. Your support is
greatly appreciated. Together we can make
a difference in our community.
Your contribution of a Certificate for
Dining at your restaurant will assist the
Chester Lioness Club in continuing its
many charitable activities and community
services. The Club is a non-profit organiza-
tion that has served Chester and the sur-
rounding area for more than 25 years. All
funds raise by this raffle will go toward the
support of the Chester Lioness Club's char-
itable activities: Operation Chill Out
(homeless veterans); annual scholarships
for local high school graduating seniors; the
Jersey Battered Women's Shelter; the
Chester Food Pantry; Homeless
Solutions,Inc., Morristown; Matheney
Medical and Educational Center, Peapack;
Community Hope Inc.; Creative
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