MT Olive News - Nov. 2013

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By Cheryl Conway hanks to a recent donation by Givaudan F r a g r a n c e s Corporation in Budd Lake, the Mt. Olive Police Dept. will be ready the next time there is danger on the ice. Givaudan recently donated $3,500 to the MOPD to purchase an ice rescue sled, a well needed piece of equipment to be used by trained officials in emergencies on Budd Lake. Some township officials and members of the MOPD met at Givaudan on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 11:15 a.m. for the presentation of the ice rescue sled. The generous donation comes almost one year after the tragic drowning of two teenage boys on Jan. 7 on Budd Lake. The 15 year old Mt. Olive High School students Nick Cianciotto III and Clyde Schimanski III had been ice fishing on Budd Lake when they fell through the ice. Police and rescue workers were unable to get to them on time. Time is the most important thing when someone falls through the ice, says MOPD Traffic Sgt. Mike Pocquat. Our response had
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to be immediate. We dont have time to wait. We have to get to these people immediately. This device, this tool, this sled is going to allow us to work our way to a victim immediately. Pocquat says the MOPD plans to store the ice rescue sled in a shed at Budd Lake Beach so if there is an accident in which someone falls through the ice, They can immediately respond from the beach. We will have it right there. You can get on the lake immediately. Our hope in the future is to purchase a second one to put on the other end of the
lake, says Pocquat. The MOPD is in the process of training officers how to use the ice rescue sled. With this new piece of equipment- called the Rescue Alive Pontoon - We dont have to wait on the sidelines for the fire department to show up, says Pocquat. We dont have to wait. The Rescue Alive Pontoon enables a rescuer to run over very thin ice by distributing the weight over a large surface or to paddle through open water to reach a victim rather quickly, describes Pocquat. The sled
is 88 pounds, so its very portable and it allows 600 pounds of flotation. The idea or need to purchase an ice rescue sled had been discussed in early 2013 following the local drowning of the two teenagers. MOPD Police Chief Mark Spitzer came up with the idea for this piece of equipment, requesting that it be placed on the budget. This is the first ice drowning weve ever had, says Pocquat, explaining why the MOPD did not have an ice rescue sled previously because it did not see the continued on page 6
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hristmas. Usually, when we think of Christmas, we think of joy. However, for some, . the holidays are a difficult time; its hard to smile. Its been said that Christmas is for children, but what if you are someone who has lost a child? The holiday can be a sad reminder of it. To help those who have lost children, the United Presbyterian Church, Flanders is offering a special service on December 8th at 7m. It part of the annual worldwide Compassionate Friends Candlelight service. The church is located at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders. This service is designed to support families which have lost children for whatever reason. Every year on the second Sunday of the month [of December] the worldwide candle lighting ceremony is held. It is the worlds largest candle lighting memorial, said Rev.Rick Oppelt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. As its website explains, Compassion Friends is an organization with chapters around the world which offers help, support, and comfort to families experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. We got involved with compassionate
Service Offers Comfort to Those Mourning
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friends when a family new to our church last year lost a teenage son in a tragic accident. It was one of the resources we discovered as we sought for ways to help this grieving family, Oppelt shared. The annual service creates what Compassion Friends calls, a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. This wave of light reminds those who have lost children that they are not alone. The service is very simple and quiet. Each family comes forward to light a candle for their loved one and says his or her name out loud. They may say something about them as well. There are usually several appropriate readings and some meditative music. A reception time with refreshments follows, said Oppelt.. Oppelt noted that his brother died two summers ago. As he does this service, he thinks of his mother, who lost one of her children. Sometimes, tragedy touches us close to home. While it is not always easy to imagine the depth of such loss, a service like this shows we care and brings together families who do know this kind of loss, to both share their grief and to encourage one another. he said. For more information, contact the church at 973-584-8195.
MO Rec. Beefs Up Instructional Programming
esidents in and around Mount Olive rely on the Mount Olive Recreation Department for a wide variety of activities and programming for all ages. As we move into 2014 Mount Olive Recreation is seeking to expand their instructional programming even further. I know we have a lot of talented people in the community who are seeking opportunities to share their talents and interests, stated Recreation Supervisor Jill Daggon. The Recreation Department is currently
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seeking skilled instructors to teach fitness, enrichment, leisure, art and computer classes from toddlers to seniors on a contract basis. Individuals interested in sharing their passion, training and/or experience are encouraged to submit a course proposal for consideration beginning in Spring of 2014. Course proposal forms are available through Mount Olive Recreation 973-691-0900 x7261 or by email JDaggon@MtOliveTwp.org. Proposal must be received by December 31st to be considered for Spring of 2014.
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s part of our continuing effort towards the One Armed Bandit auto refuse program, Mount Olive Township would like to provide our residents the following important information The new trash containers will be delivered to all Township residents November 11th through November 22nd. Please be sure to LOOK INSIDE your new container for a flyer which contains important information as well as how to dispose of your old trash can. The automated trash collection using the new containers is scheduled to
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begin on December 2nd. Residents are encouraged to visit the Mount Olive Township website at www.mountolivetownship.com. Also you can follow us on Facebook at Mount Olive Township, Mount Olive Township Dept. of Public Works and Mayor Rob Greenbaum for current information regarding this new program. For questions and or concerns, please contact Department of Public Works at (973) 691-0900 ext. 7361 or email onearmedbandit@mtolivetwp.org.
Santa House Opens

The hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Children of all ages welcome to come visit Santa and have their pictures taken!! Pets are also welcomed and encouraged! Picture prices are 1 for $5.00 and 2 for $8.00.
anta House opens on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 1 pm right after the Santa Breakfast. The Santa House is opened weekends, Saturday and Sunday through December with the last day being Sunday, December 22nd.
he enthusiasm surrounding the new Mount Playmore playground at Turkey Brook Park is growing with each passing day! This exciting new project will replace the small existing playground with a spectacular dream playground designed by our children and brought to reality with the expertise of a Leathers and Associates playground architect. Leathers and Associates are the same designers used to create Imagination Station in Roxbury, NJ. The success of this project can only be guaranteed through the help and support of
Fundraising Begins for Mount Playmore

everyone in our community, stated Mayor Rob Greenbaum. As such the efforts to raise funds and recruit volunteers for Mount Playmore has begun. When you become a Mount Playmore sponsor, you choose your level of sponsorship whether it is financial support, donation of products needed for the build or the always valuable contribution of your time to assist on either a committee or in the final building phase. Component sales for Mount Playmore range from $2000 for a major component like swings or slides to $50 for an engraved fence picket. All components can be viewed and sponsored through the Mount Olive Recreation web page: www.mountolivetownship.com/recreation.html. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available through https://fundly.com/ mount-playmore-at-turkey-brook-park-acause-for-play. This is a great opportunity for children to donate their piggy bank monies, learning that every cent counts and experiencing the pride of knowing they built
their playground or perhaps for relatives to donate a gift of a playground in your childs honor. Those interested in volunteering or donating materials for the build phase are encouraged to email Jill Daggon, Recreation Supervisor at JDaggon@ MtOliveTwp.org. Kid Designed. Community Built. Mount Playmore is destined to be a source of pride for our children now and well into the future.
ome join Musconetcong Lodge #42, located at Rt. 46 & International Drive S., in Budd Lake for Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 15, 2013. We are serving Friendship, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Taylor Ham, waf-
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fles, Pancakes, French Toast and Home Fries. Bring the kids and grandkids. Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Children 10 and under $4.00
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continued from front page need for it. Shortly, thereafter, Pocquat- who serves as a liaison to the Givaudan Community Advisory Panel- attended a CAP meeting and the issue was discussed. For more than a decade, the Givaudan Community Advisory Panel has been meeting regularly to devise programs that focus on local emergency response planning and crisis management. Panel members include representatives from the Atlantic Health Services, CB Richard Ellis Real Estate Services, Mt. Olive Police Department, Mt. Olive Township Fire Safety, Mt. Olive Child Care and Learning Center, Mt. Olive Public Library, the Township of Mt. Olive, and Veolia Environmental Services. Givaudan Fragrances Corporation which has been in Mt. Olive since 1991then stepped up on its own and decided to have a fundraiser to raise the monies to purchase the ice rescue sled, says Pocquat. Employees of Givaudan were asked to participate by donating $10 or whatever they could afford. Employees who gave were then offered incentives, like a free vacation day to the employee who gave the most, says Pocquat. In return, Givaudan would match any amount donated. Out of 220 employees, 130 of them donated, says John Trombley, vice president - Operations at Givaudan for the past five years.
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Givaudan employees raised $1,380 and Givaudan matched the remaining dollars coming up with $3,500 to purchase the ice rescue sled. The drowning here was felt community wide, says Trombley. Weve had so many tragic events in the community. Its really been difficult. It was very heartfelt to see what happened to the two kids. They (Givaudan employees) knew by helping, they could make a difference. Purchasing the sled, its more about prevention now, says Trombley. We want to make sure this doesnt happen again. As a member of the business community in Mt. Olive, Trombley says I feel we have a responsibility. We are a large employer in Mt. Olive. I feel its very important that we become a pillar in this community. Thats our responsibility of being in Mt. Olive to be involved. Trombley says Givaudan has a very active volunteer program and supports other programs in town such as the Budd Lake Fire Dept., Mt. Olive Public Library, Mt. Olive Food Drive, and the Angel Tree Program through the Salvation Army and are the sole corporate sponsor of the Morris Canal Greenway Braille Trail- part of the broader trail system being developed in Mt. Olive. Officials are very appreciative of Givaudans generosity in purchasing the ice rescue sled.
I am very grateful, says Mt. Olive Twp Mayor Rob Greenbaum. The sled, with proper training for those who might use it, will help with any future ice rescues we may have. MOPD Chief Mark Spitzer says, "Givaudan has always been a great community partner and they have been proactive particularly where it comes to public safety; we are grateful for this donation." Spitzer says, "In these difficult economic times when budgets are strained, it is difficult to afford all the tools that would benefit us from a safety perspective. Like an
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umbrella, the ice sled is a practical implement to have but we certainly hope not to have to use it. "Last year our police officers and firemen faced a very dangerous situation in their icy water rescue attempt; this gift will help to keep them safer during future ice rescues," says Spitzer. Its a testament to the type of company that Givaudan is, adds Pocquat. They are an example of what a company should strive to be like. They have proved that they are a positive member to this community and we thank them.
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Rosary Altar Society in Budd Lake Inducts New Members
Fr. Antonio Gaviria, administrator of St. Jude's Church in Budd Lake, joins the newest members of the parish's Rosary Altar Society (seated) and its officers after presiding over the induction ceremony on Monday, Nov. 4. The inductees are (from left) Janice Koenig, Karen Hutchinson, Krystyna Spiewak and Kris Moscatello; standing are (from left) Elaine Pender, vice president, Mel Kaufhold, president, Fr. Antonio, and CaroleAnn Gagnon, treasurer. During the ceremony, the ladies received a new set of rosary beads, a Marian pin, a blue candle and a yellow rose. The organization was founded at St. Jude's in 1964 and opened its 50th anniversary year with a retreat last month and will end with an anniversary Mass and luncheon in October 2014.
Bahnuk Named Chair of Mt. Olive Chamber's Young Business Professionals' Group
sionals to network, socialize, and get connected with the community at-large," said Bahnuk. "I am very excited about this new program as I truly believe it fills an important void. It's not always easy for young professionals to get involved with business events. Our events are designed around the kinds of things young professionals would be interested in." For example, the group's November meeting was held on Nov. 14th at
Homebrew Universityin Hackettstown, a trendy new business where you can buy everything you need to make beer at home. The group meets once a month on the Second Thursday, at an array of locations around the area. Guests are encouraged. For further information about the Young Professionals group emailinfo@mountolivechambernj.com. For more about the chamber, visit www.mountolivechamber nj.com.
rikka Bahnuk, Special Events Coordinator at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, has been named the Chair of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Business Professionals group. In addition, Dan McManamon, Junior Renovation Home Mortgage Consultant for Wells Fargo, was named Vice Chair. The new initiative, a partnership of the chamber, the Hackettstown Business
Improvement District and Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, is intended to fill a need for young business professionals who are seeking to make contacts in the business community. The group, which has met monthly for the past few months, is targeted for a 20-40 year old audience living and/or working in the Western Morris, Southern Sussex and Eastern Warren County area. "This is an opportunity for young profes-
The Boy Scouts from Troop 156 in Flanders enjoyed Scout day at Rutgers Football on October 26th. The boys cooked a great meal at their tailgate prior to the game and posed for the picture between courses. Pictured from left to right are: Tim Stolarz, Shane Jones, Blake Valenza, Max Rieder, Nicholas Grippaldi, John Cowap, Partick Salazar, Mark Sharkey and Jason Cartier. Even though Rutgers lost the game a great time was had by all.
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Return of Sports To MOMS A Big Win

tion of nearly $2 million and a reduction in state aid of around $1 million. Mt. Olive schools receive funding from state, federal, and local sources (in addition to some irregular fees), says Reynolds. Most of the money to fund the schools comes from local taxpayers. As part of the budget discussions last year, the Mt. Olive Board of Education decided that it was safe to reinstate a number of important programs (including middle school sports), while ending other revenue enhancers (courtesy bussing and sports fees), says Reynolds. Over the past few years, revenues stabilized, says Reynolds. The district was better able to handle expenses. To run a successful sports program, monies are needed to fund sports equipment, basketballs, sports jerseys, referees and tournament fees, explains Cutro. MOMS is off to a great return to sports so far. A successful season of fall sports across the board just ended with the girls soccer team finishing with a record of 8-3; boys soccer, 6-2-2; boys and girls cross country, 8-0; and field hockey, 8-3. Besides performing well, many students have shown an interest in trying out for the teams. The amount of kids to participate is huge, says Cutro. For boys and girls soccer, 40 from each tried out at the beginning of the season with 33 making the boys team and 28 on the girls team. For cross country 36 kids came out; and for field hockey 26 girls participated. With winter sports fast approaching, wrestling and boys and girls basketball is being offered. As of press time, 120 boys
By Cheryl Conway fter being benched for almost five years, sports at the Mt. Olive Middle School is back on the fast track. Now students in grades sixth through eighth can participate in a wide variety of sports such as soccer, field hockey, cross country, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball and track. Sports had been removed from the MOMS program back in 2009 because of budget cuts. School officials decided to bring back all ten sport programs starting this school year 2013-2014, and so far the amount of participants, skill level and performance has been quite impressive. Bringing the sports program back to MOMS, was a phenomenal idea, says Nick Cutro, coordinator of sports and activities at MOMS. Its really been picked up where its left off. It was truly missed by the kids and the coaches. Theyre extremely happy to be back at it again. According to Dr. Larrie Reynolds, superintendent of Mt. Olive Schools, sports were eliminated from MOMS in 2009/2010, when we noticed that the district would be short of funds for the following year. This was due to a budget defeat, township reduc-
were planning on trying out for the boys basketball team and 60 girls were trying out, during the week of Nov. 11. For each team 18 kids will be selected from all three grades, Cutro says. For the spring, students can choose from baseball, softball and track- with sign ups the second week of February. To participate in any sport, students must get a physical and attend a meeting to let coaches they are interested. There is no cost continued on next page
continued from previous for a student to participate and physicals are even being provided at the school. Bringing sports back to MOMS has been a win win situation all around. Everything has been good with this coming back, says Cutro. Its just a great thing. The sports provides a positive activity for students to get involved with after school. It also acts as a feeder to the high school preparing students for that next level.
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Our sports program is great for the school district, says Cutro. Students have something to do after school. Its something they can advance in; its something to do from 3 to 4. Its also an opportunity for students to learn how to juggle multiple responsibilities. We still hold them to a standard, says Cutro. We expect good grades, passing the classes, not getting in trouble. Its an opportunity for them but they have to realize that academics come first and their behavior is
very important. These kids are bouncing a lot of things. The kids have been phenomenal. Cutro says, The high school has been missing a feeder program for five years now. This is a foundational level at the middle school. All the basics the kids will learn at the middle school, and then the high school coaches can build from there. Students also benefit by being coached by different coaches with a different perspective other than their recreation coaches or volunteers, says Cutro. The sports programs offer middle schoolers additional after school activities, adds Reynolds. These activities provide sources of wholesome participation in civic affairs, perpetuate school spirit, and help to feed high school programs. We are very happy to see these programs operating once again, says Reynolds. It is a joy to see our kids having fun. The teamwork and character skills being built through these activities should inspire long term good memories. MOMS Principal Sudan Miranda says, Having sports back at MOMS has added to the comprehensive school program we already offer. So many of our students are now playing sports and have benefitted from the teamwork, leadership, physical fit-
ness and structure of team sports. I feel lucky that we have been given back the opportunity to offer our athletic programs. Many parents have told me how much they love it and it is clear by the participation and feel within the middle school that is has had a very positive impact. Students gain a lot from participating in structure athletic activities, continues Miranda. This not only applies to physical fitness for their bodies, but also from an emotional standpoint. Students who play sports have the ability to work out after a day in school and unwind. I believe this is huge asset for our students and allows them opportunities for growth on many different levels, including in the classroom. So far, the athletic program has been running smoothly, says Miranda. Small glitches that come up get handled easily and the students have told me how much they love it, she says. Anything we can do to add to the kids day, in a positive way, .is fabulous! Cutro credits his coaching staff for making his program so successful. I cant credit my coaches enough, says Cutro. They are organized, really good with the kids. The quality of coaches, I cant say enough.
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October of 2013, New Jersey recorded 100,922 NICS checks, far surpassing record setting numbers of the past. This increase in firearm purchases is not restricted to men only. Twenty-five percent of our business is catering to females, states owner Jim Hawthorne, Women love to shoot! For those of you who are new to the industry and wish to obtain a pistol permit, most of the forms can be downloaded from Red DOTs web site. The forms will then need to submit to your local Police Department or NJ State Police barracks. With the increase in first-time firearms purchasers, we now offer NRA Certified training courses to ensure safe and responsible firearms ownership. Along with the safety classes, we offer the Utah NonResident conceal carry classes through Gun For Hire out of Woodland Park, NJ. As many people have experienced, obtaining a conceal carry permit for the Garden State is near impossible. With the Utah NonResident permit, you are allowed to fully exercise your Second Amendment right to protect yourself and your family when traveling in 34 other states. Wed like to say thank you to our customers for making our first year so successful. We have had the opportunity to meet a
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oin the festivities and celebrate Christmas at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township with the Woods and Foster families, who lived at Fosterfields in the 1920s. On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, design fresh greens into swags and decorate the buildings in the barnyard. In the Farmhouse, where the Woods family lived, holiday preparation is underway. Become engulfed by the sights, smells, and sounds of the season. Discover whats baking on the wood stove in the kitchen, and enjoy colorful Christmas decorations throughout the farmhouse. Visit The Willows, the 1854 Gothic Revival home of the Foster family. During the first-floor tour, view the festive holiday decorations and discover how the Fosters would have celebrated Christmas and New Years Day. There are farm chores still to be done before the holiday celebration. Venture outside and crack corn to feed the hungry chicken and collect their eggs. Dont forget to reward yourself with a wagon ride around the farm and an up-close meeting with all the animals from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Visitors Center is home to the interactive Transportation Exhibit and Caroline Fosters restored 1922 Model T Ford. Each day the Center holds different special holiday craft activities. Admission for Historic Holidays at Fosterfields is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $4 for children ages 4 to 16, and $2 for children ages 2 & 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members.
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Twp. Officials Approach Dangerous Intersection Head On

dedicated turn lanes, according to officials. Weve had numerous complaints, says Pocquat, with that intersection being unsafe. He says, You cant make a right from Wolfe Rd. onto Route 46, you cannot see because of the mounds of dirt. There is even a sign there that says no turn on red. Whether going left or right was an abomination; it was terrible. Pocquat says, When you look to the left, you had to edge out and look. The initial catalyst for moving forward on fixing this intersection came from Mayor Rob Greenbaum and the MOPD Chief Mark Spitzer. Both saw it as an issue and requested I look into what we could do, says Pocquat. I took it from there, but they both wanted to see something improved with it. Pocquat met with Spitzer about three months ago to discuss his proposal. Pocquat received permission from the landowners on both sides of the intersection to remove dirt from their properties to improve sight distances. The township also entered into a shared services agreement with Washington Township to help with the work. Mt. Olive Twp. was lacking the necessary equipment to complete the job so it borrowed an excavator and a tandem dump truck from Washington Twp., says Pocquat. In return, Mt. Olive Twp. will assist Washington Twp. with any of its needs whether its snow plowing, lending a back hose or even a front end loader. That way we dont have to buy equipment and they dont have to buy equipment, says Pocquat. It saves everybody money. You are not using an
by Cheryl Conway fter facing road blocks for decades, township officials are moving forward in improving a dangerous intersection in town. The intersection of Wolfe Road and Route 46 in Budd Lake is getting a road lift with improvements being made by township employees and a shared services agreement with Washington Township. Work began in October but it may take some time before the township receives approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) to re-engineer the intersection. There have 180 accidents at that one intersection over the past 10 years, according to Traffic Sgt. Mike Pocquat of the Mt. Olive Twp. Police Dept. Traffic Division. Instead of waiting any longer for DOT approval, township officials decided to start the process on their own. Weve had so many accidents, says Pocquat. Weve been banging our head against the wall with the DOT, for the past three decades. DOT was not moving on this, after several letters were written. Its a financial issue, we get that; bureaucracy of the state takes a long time. Its the way it is. We couldnt wait for them anymore, says Pocquat. We had to make a move on our own. We decided to take it in our own hands to remove dirt on the left and right side of Wolfe Road. The traffic safety issues with the intersection at Wolfe Road and Route 46 have involved Poor visibility, reduced site distance, outdated intersection engineering and lack of
excavator every day. A lot of dirt had to be removed, says Pocquat, about 400 yards as of press time, which was taken to Blue Atlas Nursery in Flanders. We atleast removed the view obstruction, says Pocquat. Weve been able to improve the intersection tremendously, says Pocquat. The left side is almost complete; the site distance has been improved. As far as the right side, Pocquat says most of the soil will be removed next spring. While the first steps have been taken to improve that intersection, the re-engineering of Route 46 at Wolfe and Smithtown Roads need to be completed eventually. The Mt. Olive Twp. Council passed a resolution on Sept. 3, 2013, to submit an application to the NJ DOT to request a traffic investigation and re-engineering study for this intersection. Pocquat says officials want left turn lanes from Route 46 east onto Smithtown Rd. and from Route 46 west onto Wolfe Rd. We want designated turn lanes there, says Pocquat. All of Route 46, it was never designed for the amount of traffic on it. Not having turn lanes on a highway like Route 46, thats a big no, no; youre going to get rear-ended. Although it can be costly to the state, Pocquat says you need to look at this, need to re-engineer and get changes done. It could be years in the making. We are hoping to push it along.
By Cheryl Conway ohen and Schwartz Dental in Budd Lake is on a mission this month to help the homeless in Morris County. From Nov. to Dec. 16, it will be collecting well needed clothing and goods for the Market Street Mission in Morristown. In existence since 1989, this charitable organization provides the homeless, helpless and hopeless with physical, emotional and spiritual needs. As constant providers to various charities both locally and abroad since being in Budd Lake for 39 years, Cohen and Schwartz Dental has decided to help those nearby this holiday season. It just finished collecting for the Mt. Olive Food Drive on Nov. 13, and is jumping right into its next charity. Were helping our own people in our own back-
yard rather than those in other countries, says Laiana Biela, marketing coordinator of Cohen and Schwartz Dental. The family dental practice usually collects for other charities this time of year, such as Toys for Tots, which Biela says, Thats great and all but we dont know where that goes. We want to benefit our community, says Biela. I want to do something for our own people. Market Street Mission is only based in New Jersey. The dental practicelocated at the Village Green Shopping Center- is collecting everything from the simplicity of toiletries to hats, gloves, scarves, coats, outerwear, towels, washcloths, twin sheets, blankets, t-shirts, socks, pajamas, jeans, first aid items and non-perishable goods. Items can be new or gently used in sizes from children
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to adult. Clean out your house and give, says Biela. You dont have to buy something new. They are willing to take gently used items. Everyone has an extra hat, gloves and a scarf. Approaching its 125th anniversary of providing meals, shelter, hope to Morris County, the Market Street Mission ministers to the homeless, helpless, and hopeless in Northern NJ by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives," as stated in its mission statement. The Market Street Mission helps the needy people in local communities. It meets their physical needs with food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities, and their emotional and spiritual needs with guidance and life change programs. Market Street Mission, They go bridges, under says Biela. They go out to the community, back alleys. They put coats on people. Each night at 5 p.m., Market Street Mission offers dinner to the community, typically serving about 40 dinners. It also serves breakfast to an average of about 25 people. All services are free of charge. There is also a Thrift Store on George Street in Morristown which helps to raise funds. The work could not be done without the faithful support of churches, businesses, foundations and individuals in the community. To participate in the col-
lection through Cohen and Schwartz Dental for the Market Street Mission, drop off washed clothing and all items to the dental office during business hours which are Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and some Saturdays. Call for more information at 973-347-
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Halloween House Annual Treat For Local Residents
By Cheryl Conway o rain, snow or even a hurricane can keep Steven Poplawski of Los Angeles, CA away from his childhood home in Budd Lake to decorate for Halloween. Poplawski, 45, who grew up on Rose Lane has been decorating his parents home for the past 14 years. Even though he has been living out in LA for the past ten years, he has made it his tradition to return to Mt. Olive every year to celebrate Halloween in the neighborhood so dear to him. Im a big fan of Halloween, says Poplawski, a graduate of Mt. Olive High School, who works as an actor in LA and bar manager at Wolf King Puck Catering Co. I love it. Its exciting for the children. Poplawski says, When I was a child I loved the neighborhood that I trick or treated in. I always thought there was something special with all the oak trees and the darkness of the night. I liked getting dressed up and going door to door. When he was six or seven years old, Poplawski remembers there was a Halloween House. I thought why dont I turn this house into a Halloween House. His mom, Alice, still lives on Rose Lane so Poplawski returns every year atleast one week early to get the house ready for the big day. Where he lives in LA, Poplawski says there are not a lot of children nor trick or treaters so Halloween is not a big deal there like it is here. Its Hollywood, says Poplawski, made up of all people in the acting world. Forget the simple pumpkin and scarecrow! Poplawski goes all out making it theatrical with the lights, scary background music, graveyard scene with tomb stones to give an eerie feeling, fences around the porch, hanging ghouls, moving characters, moving mummies, skeletons, ghosts, flood lights with red to add to that eerie feeling, fog machine and strobe lights. It gets bigger every year, he says. This year, he added an LCD eight-foot long black spider on the roof with orange LED lights that his mom bought. It takes a good day to put it together, says Poplawski, and up until Halloween day hes constantly fixing and adding new things.
I keep re-tweaking up until Halloween, he says. This year, Poplawski says about 100 kids came up to his door for candy, much more than in previous years. He actually counts them and marks them off on a check sheet. Besides the thrill of the scary decor, visitors get handfuls of the variety of candy bars and lollypops. Last year was slow because of Hurricane Sandy as well as the previous year with the giant snow storm. Poplawski still had the house set up ready for action despite the storm last year and postponement of the holiday. Last year I had a generator going, hooked up lights, he says. Only two girls came by; I made their Halloween, he says. When Halloween was postponed, Poplawski canceled his return flight and changed it to the following week. He did that for the previous year as well when the snow storm caused delays. Id like to keep it alive, says Poplawski, who also dresses up as a skeleton guy with a skeleton mask and a red Grim Reaper outfit and scares the teenagers. It keeps my
Steven Poplawski in character.
fuel going to keep on doing this. I jump out and give an occasional scare, says Poplawski, as the kids walk up through the fog machine. Its not just for kids. I give adults candy as well. When his dad, Stefan Jr., was alive, he would throw a mask on too, says Poplawski. He was my assistant; he would play along as well. Although his father died in 2010, their tradition lives on. He found a ghost and put it on the porch, says his mom Alice Poplawski, who also used to dress up with her sweater and witches hat. His eyes light up, cigar lights up, he has a top hat on. It reminds him of his father. The youngest out of her four children, Alice loves that her son comes home to keep the spirit of Halloween alive for all of them. The neighbors are just as appreciative, she says. Kids write him thank you notes thanking him and draw him scary pictures, says Alice. We call him Peter Panhes a kid at heart.
Steven Poplawski, and his mom Alice.
or nearly two decades the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce has helped to coordinate one of Western Jersey's most successful food drives. And with more and more Mount Olive area families in need of food as the cold winter months settle in, and for the holidays, the food drive is more essential than ever. Over the years, tens of thousands of pounds of food and tens of thousands of dollars have been collected during this endeavor. Businesses large and small participate in this annual food drive event, including Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and Givaudan, last year's top collectors of food. "The chamber takes a great deal of pride in this effort," said Greg Stewart, president of the chamber. "Families are struggling right here in our neighborhood. Folks not in
Mount Olive Chamber's Annual Food Drive Through end of November

that situation have been very giving in the past. It is crucial that those who can continue to give what they can." With so many families in dire need of help this year due to the economy, the chamber is looking to make this a recordbreaking collection year. The organization's annual fall food drive begins on Nov. 1 and continues through the end of November. Initiated by Dr. John Berezny of Berezny Chiropractic in Flanders in 1996, the food drive has grown every year as more and more residents donate food and money. A number of Mount Olive area businesses and organizations will have collection drop off boxes available for the public. They include: Paragon Village PNC Bank-Flanders Bob Scirocco, Esq. Kia of Mt Olive Amish Mike's Hardware Budd Lake Diner Bright Horizons Crossroads Community Church Wuff N Purr Northern Hills Physical Therapy Nisivoccia Consulting Nisivoccia & Company CBRE (ITC) Mount Olive Town Hall Foyer Mount Olive Senior Center Warren Distributing Berezny Chiropractic
The Wine Rack Village Green Apartment Complex Veolia Environmental Services GBW Insurance Any checks should be made out to Mt Olive Food Bank. For information about the food drive, call 973-252-0040 (Dr. Berezny Chiropractors) or973-584-0333 (The Wine Rack) or email info@MountOliveChamber NJ.com. For more about the chamber and what it can do for you and your business, visit www.mountolivechambernj.com.
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Center to share ideas about the new tot lot to be built at Turkey Brook Park. Sams Clubs next community gig is to sponsor the food for the Community Festival Celebrations for Hanukka on Wed., Nov. 27, and Christmas on Fri., Dec. 6, both to be held at the Mt. Olive Senior Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For both upcoming events, Sams Club will be providing the donuts and pastries, and for the Christmas celebration the wholesale club store will be donating 25,000 white lights for the tree to be featured in front of the municipal building. Giving back to the community is very important to Sams Club, says Tonya Pierce, manager of the Sams Club in Mt. Olive since August. Part of being in the community- were out there everyday- its paying it forward. Its the people you see everyday. As for the lights on the tree, Pierce says, Some child is going to look at the tree and smile. We have the ability to do it and we can help out. At the CCAPS Conference Sams Club sponsored a breakfast to accommodate 125 people. The purpose for the conference was to better prepare organizations and residents the next time there is a crisis. It was organized by the Township of Mt. Olive, the Mt. Olive Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Givaudan Community Advisory Panelwhich has been meeting for more than a decade to focus on local emergency response planning and crises management. At the CCAPS, eexperts reviewed Incident Management Systems and the process that businesses and emergency responders need to know when a crisis occurs, including the hierarchy of emergency command, according to a press release. Break-out sessions focused on vvarious topics, including Crisis Planning
By Cheryl Conway hether its the upcoming holidays, plans for the new playground or a seminar to prepare the community for the next natural disaster, Sams Club in Mt. Olive is always there to provide full support. It recently sponsored the breakfast for the Crises Command And Preparedness Simulation (CCAPS) conference held at the Mt. Olive Middle School on Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Mt. Playmore Design Day on Nov. 7 at the Mt. Olive Senior he Flanders United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Thrift Shop Christmas Boutique on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013, from 9 am until 2 pm, at the Flanders United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2 Park Place, Flanders, NJ 07836.
Thrift Shop Christmas Boutique
Everyone is invited to come and see the huge assortment of holiday decorations, gift items, holiday clothes and treasures. For more information, telephone 973584-5426 (the church), or 973-584-5443 (the Thrift Shop).
101, Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy, and Using Social Media in an Emergency. Attenders were given real tools to help them plan and manage a crisis more effectively. Under the supervision of a trainer, local businesses, hospitals and schools worked side-by-side during a crisis with state, county and local officials, utilizing a large scale tabletop model of the community and a customized disaster scenario. Other sponsors of the CCAPS conference include Classic Caf, Critical Givaudan Fragrances Moments, Corporation, Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Mt. Olive Board of Education, Mt. Olive Health Department, Motion KIA of Mt. Olive, Paragon Village, Rockefeller Group, Siemens, Veolia Environmental Services and WRNJ. Mt. Olive officials welcome and appreciate the support from any organizations or businesses for its township events. Sams Club is a huge supporter of recreation events, says Lisa Pignataro, Special Projects coordinator of Mt. Olive Twp. Its really getting involved, whether its their preparedness or holiday celebration and the tot lot.
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Page 22, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Mt. Olive News Nov. 22 Dec. 22. For Dalton Allison, a Byram resident who will be playing Fireball the Reindeer in the current prodcution, the Growing Stage has been a real learning experience. I realized I wanted to pursue acting when I wasn't able to express myself through artwork such as paintings and drawings. So, I decided that speaking things out through movements, expressions, and words was the way to express myself. Allisons decision to use acting as an outlet brought him to Fredericks theatre group. Participating in Growing Stage productions has done many things for me, he said, it has given me an advantage in school over my peers because I can speak publicly without getting nervous or having stage fright. It has also blessed me with meeting some of the most interesting people I have ever met in my life. His time on stage in Netcong has been life changing. My most memorable experience at the Growing Stage was sitting on the stage before the opening performance of my first show, The Nutcracker. As I sat there I took in the splendor and the history of the theater and it hit me then that this place is very special. That moment will be etched in my mind for the rest of my days, said Allison. When Netcong resident Matthew Fralley began his career at The Growing Stage he considered it no more than just another childhood activity one that he almost missed out on entirely. My very first audition was at The Growing Stage. I was 10 at the time and I was auditioning for Babes in Toyland in 2007. I had never been to an audition and wanted to try. I got up onstage when they called my name and sang "Happy Birthday" because I didn't know to have a song prepared, he said. When we got to the dancing portion of the audition, I was a little hesitant. We went upstairs and learned the dance combination, and came back downstairs. But when they called my name, I ran
By Cindy Forrest hen the subject of The Growing Stage - The Children's Theater of New Jersey is being discussed there is one word used most often - magical. A place where dreams comes true, imaginations are sparked and a lifelong love for performance art begins. The Growing Stage-The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey was founded by Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks in 1982 with a small professional staff, a dedicated corps of volunteers and the hope of bringing quality professional theater to children and their families. The path that led Fredericks to this endeavor began during his college days. I had the good fortune to have a very inspirational professor who shared his passion for not only theatre, but theatre aimed at young audiences, Fredericks explained. The value I learned from him, that you could not only take part in creating "good theatre", but that you also could take a role in developing the arts patron of tomorrow by striving to do quality work, is something that I have attempted throughout my professional career. Fredericks vision of good theatre back then is today The Growing Stage, a nonprofit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences. A member theatre of the Association of Actors Equity, it provides an opportunity for all to learn and grow through participation in the arts. The theatre program includes four main stage productions a year; classes in acting , singing , drama and even puppetry; two studio series of all-youth productions; and, a play reading festival of the over 100 submissions received annually from playwrights throughout the world. For the upcoming holiday season, Fredericks has responded to popular demand and brought back the companys most successful production Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer which will run from
Growing Stage Seeing Red!
into the lobby crying! One of The Growing Stage employees came out and tried to get me back into the theater to dance. I just didn't want to do it, so the employee told me to come back the next day during the Equity auditions and do it then because there would be very few people going to those auditions. So, I did and I got the role of a pig and a sheep. Fralleys next move took him to New York and thats when he realized that theatre was in his future. I was in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in October 2008, almost a year after my first show [at The Growing Stage]. It was absolutely amazing! I left the building thinking that there was a lot more to theater than I imagined. So, I auditioned and got into my second show at The Growing Stage. And soon after that show closed, I was in Mary Poppins on Broadway and realized that I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. His roots in theatre began with the production company right in his hometown. I never had done theater before The Growing Stage, so they really taught me all I know. I got to work with the Equity (professional) actors and gain experience and knowledge of theater from them. Steve Fredericks took me under his wing and taught me all the ins
and outs of putting a show together and running a theater. And now here I am, 21 shows later and the company intern, still learning more and more each day from The Growing Stage, Fralley explained. The invitation to become the company intern was life changing for Fralley. One of my most memorable moments, he said, would have to be when Steve Fredericks asked me to become the company intern. It was an amazing opportunity to actually learn what goes on when trying to put a show together. I was to learn so many things about theater like set designing, lighting, sound, box office, even janitorial duties. Fralley is playing a buck and a misfit toy the boat that wont stay afloat in this years blockbuster production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the timeless story of a true misfit who becomes a beloved hero. The play includes Johnny Markss classic songs and the enduring Christmas spirit that will make your holidays shine! For Fredericks the childrens theatre that he started over three decades ago has become all he envisioned and more. The community of artists, benefactors and patrons that have supported continued on next page
continued from previous my efforts throughout the years is more gratifying than any personal recognition I have or may ever receive. It should no longer be perceived as solely mine in fact it is much more than that. It is a commitment that we all share, he said. Today, The Growing Stage enjoys a statewide reputation for creating professional, quality theater for young audiences. Since its inception, over 500,000 patrons have shared in the wonder of the performing arts both at the Palace Theatre and through the company's workshops, residencies and programs throughout the state. Initially, The Growing Stage's Main Stage productions were performed at the Black River Playhouse and the Williamson School in Chester, New Jersey. However as its' audience and reputation for outstanding childrens theater grew, the company embarked on a journey to create the only performing arts center in the state dedicated solely to young people and their families. The Growing Stage purchased the Palace Theatre in Netcong in 1995, and the historic venue became it's home. Built in 1919, the Palace was in a desperate state of disrepair when the children's theater group moved in
Growing Stage Seeing Red...
and began a restoration that involved thousands of hours of contractor and volunteer labor. In 2012, The Growing Stage celebrated the completion of its final major capital project, the restoration of the Palaces front faade, capping a $2 million, 17-year renovation effort. The Growing Stage is the only theatre-for-young-audiences company in the state of New Jersey that owns its own facility, and the Palace is listed on the County, State and National Historic Registers. Recently the company received a grant and funding for the purchase of a film projector, which will allow for the screening of an International Film Festival at the theater. It took 33 years but we have now brought the Palace Theatre full circle back to film performances, said Marketing Director Danny Campos, making it truly a theatre for the entire family from age 5 to 95. The mission of The Growing Stage is to nurture the development of the performing arts through education and to create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family. The motto for the group is simply - play, learn, grow!
anice Celeste, age 47 from Flanders is Mrs. Morris County America 2014 and this summer she will be competing for the title of Mrs. New Jersey in Atlantic City, a title that comes with almost $20,000 in prizes. Mrs. America is the same system as Miss America. If Celeste wins Mrs. New Jersey, she will go on to compete as Mrs. America and then Mrs. World. I competed in this same pageant system more than 20 years ago and I was a semi-finalist, said Celeste. I decided to compete again to help me to get in shape. Celeste comes from a long line of pageant queens. Her mother was a pageant queen and so is her oldest daughter. My oldest daughter encouraged me to get back into pageantry and I entered a pageant last year and won, said Celeste. Celeste has three adult
Mount Olive Woman is Mrs. Morris County America 2014

daughters, one is a fashion designer and the youngest is supermodel, Sessilee Lopez. Sessilee has graced the famous cover of Italian Vogue and has walked the runways of some of the most prestigious designers in the fashion industry. Celeste also has two dogs. One is a rescue dog, named Kobie. Kobie is my super hero dog, said Celeste. He protected us once from a home intruder. My husband adopted him from Noahs Ark in Ledgewood (NJ). Celestes platform is a charity titled, The DIVA Dog Project whose mission is to find every pet a forever home. Celeste does this by raising money via online photo contests for dogs. Its the DIVA Dog Pageant and we host a pageant every few weeks on Facebook. Dogs can win crystal crowns, sashes, medals and trophies. Its
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Adults With Aspergers Get Connected With New Social Group

can look forward to the next activity, says Burke, who is a member of ASPEN, the Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network. Burkes 30 year old daughter who attended the County College of Morris in Randolph and now works in real estate- was diagnosed with Aspergers only two years ago. She had also been diagnosed with learning disabilities when she was a child. Aspergers syndrome is a neurological disorder that falls on the high functioning spectrum of autism. It is a type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), which is a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, such as the ability to socialize with others, communicate, and use imagination, according to resources. Austrian doctor, Hans Asperger, first described the disorder in 1944; however, Asperger's syndrome was not recognized as a unique disorder until the early 1990s. The symptoms of Asperger's syndrome vary and can range from mild to severe. One of its most common symptoms is a problem with social skills- in which individuals have difficulty interacting with others, are awkward in social situations, do not make friends easily and have difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation. Other symptoms can include eccentric or repetitive behaviors, unusual preoccupations or rituals, communication difficulties, limited range of interests, coordination problems and can be skilled or talented in a particular area. Burkes goal is to try to provide that social network for adults with the Aspergers syndrome. At the first meeting, Burke was planning on getting input from participants to brainstorm and see what they want to get out of the group and what particular activities they would be interested in doing. Burke has also been approached by some professionals who provide services to those diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome who
By Cheryl Conway dults with Aspergers syndrome may be filling up their calendar in no time at all with a new social group formed recently in the local area. The Adult Aspergers Social Support Group was scheduled to hold its first meeting on Wed., Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Chester Public Library. The social support group is for young men and women, ages 18 to 40, in the surrounding areas of Chester, Mt. Olive and Roxbury. Finding that social connection is not always easy for some, but with this new social group, adults who have Aspergers will have another outlet to get involved. A similar group meets in Morris Plains, but there was a need to form a comparable group in the western area. The goal is to provide social support and a sense of community to people who may feel isolated after high school or college, says Debra Burke of Mt. Olive, social support group organizer. New Jersey provides a lot of support, says Burke, in the public schools from elementary through college, but once they get out of it, its so isolating. The social aspect is missing. The Adult Aspergers Social Support Group will serve as a social outlet so they
may serve as guest speakers on occasion at the monthly meetings. The group in Morris Plains meets regularly and goes out to lunch. Burke was thinking of other ideas like a book club, go see a movie followed by discussion, and even a Facebook page. Im positive and upbeat and I wanted to provide that environment for people, explains Burke. Its a positive environment that they can enjoy being there. Its really a great way for people to interact. Continue reading below... The program is free to join. Activities will be paid by participants. To get involved or for more information, call Debra Burke at 201-230-4725; or visit Aspergers.socialgroup@yahoo.com.
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Fr. Antonio Gaviria New To St. Jude in Budd Lake

open meetings with all parishioners. Not to talk to them, but rather, to listen to them. He asked parishioners beforehand three specific questions: What do you like about St. Jude Parish? What do you want to see improved? What do you expect from your parish? Its not too often you hear of a Catholic church so engaged in listening to what the parishioners have to say. The parish is a community of people, it is not just a building says Fr. Antonio. These meetings will the springboard for building a vision for the parish and for bringing in programs the parishioners want to see. One change implemented from the meetings feedback is the addition of a new 6:30pm mass on Sundays, starting in December. Thats quite a bit of leadership for a man who has only been in the United States for less than a decade, and who came here not understanding or speaking English. Fr. Antonio knew he had turned the corner with the language when he started thinking, and dreaming, in English. It has helped him make the transition to St. Jude. Jesus Antonio Gaviria began his training for the priesthood in Colombia, where he studied philosophy and theology in Medellin. Medellin is Colombias second largest city with a population of 2.7 million people, and it was quite a move for Antonio Gaviria. His family comes from a rural farming area, where they grow a variety of coffee beans. Talk to Fr. Antonio and he is well versed in coffee varieties and the special nuances each type of bean produces in flavor. A surprise to no one, he loves his morning coffee after his daily work out at the gym. His favorite workout? Playing basketball. His favorite coffee? Colombian, of course! After studying in Medellin, Fr. Antonio spent a year studying French in France. What he didnt realize then was how soon his life was going to dramatically change. He came to the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey to learn English and finish his studies for the He was priesthood. ordained in 2007 and began his life as a parish priest. He first served the community of Sacred Heart Church in Dover, eventually becoming an associate pastor for four and a half years. He was then transferred to St. Vincent Martyr in Madison in 2010. In 2013 he was transferred to St. Jude Thaddeus in Budd Lake. His first reaction to seeing St. Jude was how beautiful a church it was on the inside, but how drab it was on the outside. He organized parishioners to pull weeds, trim trees and plant mums. The result? What looked overgrown now looks picturesque. Out of this effort, a gardening group formed to maintain the property on the outside while he leads the parish spiritually in the inside. Over sixty people came to help make the grounds beautiful, and it is a reflection on the community of St. Jude. Fr. Antonio uses the word community a lot, because he learned, under his mentor Msgr. George Hundt of St. Vincent, that a parish is really just the people. He also learned that in practical terms while at Sacred Heart, as he still spends much of his free time with a couple from the parish in Dover, to whom he refers as My second set of parents. Fr. Antonio has also taken on the role of mentor, as Deacon Deacon Yojaneider Garcia is living at St. Jude, learning English, and more impor-
Tell Them You Saw It In The Mt. Olive News, November 2013, Page 25 tantly, according to Fr. Antonio, preparing everything before priestly ordination and learning the American culture. Fr. Antonio understands the road ahead is not smooth, as life offers daily challenges. The position also includes the role of vice-president and general manager of the buildings and grounds. One of his first roadblocks was the air conditioning system breaking down and needing replacement after twenty years..in July! But typically, he did it with a smile on his face with his ever present optimistic outlook. Fr. Antonio is the second oldest of five children. His two brothers and two sisters, mother and extended family, still live in Colombia growing coffee beans. He vacations annually there to spend time with his family. No doubt he drinks some coffee while he is there.
want to welcome everyone today as the St. Jude community celebrates the Eucharist. I also want to thank all the visitors who have joined us at St. Jude is how Fr. Antonio Gaviria starts the mass every time he celebrates the Eucharist. Welcome and community have been key themes to Fr. Antonios early tenure at St. Jude. In early October Fr. Antonio scheduled two
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By Cheryl Conway here is an eight year old stand-out in Mt. Olive who is breaking records and placing first all season for the Mt. Olive Cross Country Team. Jack Bastarrika, a third grader at Tinc Rd. Elementary School in Flanders, is off to the races.literally. He has been consistent all season in his wins- first place in every race from competitions through the Lakeland league, to the championship race and now states. His winning streak will now qualify him for regionals and nationals. One of 50 kids to compete on the Mt. Olive Cross Country Team through the Lakeland Cross Country League, Jack has been beating more than 100 kids his age every time he races. His parents and coach are very proud. Jack is the first Mt. Olive runner to win a cross-country championship in 10 years and the only MO runner to sweep all races as long as records (back to 1996) are maintained by the Lakeland League, says Jacks father, Jose Bastarrika. His time at the championship race was his personal best of 6:44.87 (mile split of 6:16) and it happened to be the second fastest time recorded in the 8 and under category in Greystone facility at Central Park in Morris Plains where they compete. MO has had many other very successful runners and champions, says MO Cross Country head track Coach Dean Bradle, but
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Jack is the first to do it on a consistent basis. He placed first in every meet he ran this year. The 8U group race is typically comprised of about 120 kids, about half and half, boys and girls. So Jack is beating about 119 kids in every race. Jack is one of 50 kids on the current roster of MO Cross Country. They vary in age from 8U (8 and under) to 14 U. Jack runs with the 8U group, which on MO is comprised of ten children, seven boys and three girls, say Bradle, who also coaches spring track. I have coached Jack for two years, and he has always been a standout, says Bradle. He works hard and has an amazing competitive spirit for such a young boy coupled with the fact that he is truly a natural athlete. He is truly a pleasure to coach. Jacks most recent accomplishment was winning USATF Cross Country State Championship Race held Sunday, Nov. 3, at Deer Path Park in Flemington. His time was 8:28 for the 2k course. Jack was selected to compete on the Lakeland League Team, which is comprised of the championship runners from the Lakeland League. In the state championship race, Jack competed against 71 boys and girls in the 8 and under category. He received a state champ medal and patch and has qualified for the USATF Eastern Regionals held Nov. 23 in Pittsburgh. Because of some conflicts, Jack may skip regionals and instead attend AAU XC
National Championship at Augusta, Georgia, on Dec.7, which the Lakeland Cross Country League has qualified for. Jacks time was very impressive, says Jose Bastarrika, despite the cold and windy conditions that day at states. Were very proud of him. We love his competitive fire. His mom, Jill Bastarrika says, He continues to surprise me every week. You see your child perform so well and youre so proud. Other kids have improved as well. Its a lot of fun to watch him and watch him succeed. In his second year on the team, Jack swept all eight league races this year including the Lakeland invitational on Oct. 13; the Junior Olympic race on Oct. 20, and the Lakeland league championship on Oct. 27. I won every race this season, says Jack, and he improved his time with every race. In the beginning of the season in Sept., he ran 1.2 miles in 7.30, compared with his last race of 6.44. Jack says when he runs he thinks about winning and that helps him to improve. I keep practicing. I dont give up. An overall good athlete, Jack also wrestles, runs track, plays soccer and lacrosse. He may get his running skill from his fraternal grandfather, a life long runner, always fast and very in shape. His older brother Kyle has been successful at running as well and has also participated in the MO Cross Country Team. Last year, he continued on next page Jack Bastarrika
s we approach the upcoming holidays, I would like to take a moment to reflect on how thankful we are to live in a community that truly cares about one another. Whether it is giving to those who are in need during a tragedy ,to helping fill holiday baskets so that we can all celebrate with our friends and families, to providing food and warmth for those who need shelter, or just someone to take the time to listen to your concerns. During the unveiling of the new Playground, our community was gathered once again in the Senior Center for a grand celebration. The room was filled with
From The Mayors Desk
excitement and parents and children were waiting to see what a community that dreams together can build together. Although , I was not able to be present, the pictures and text messages that I received gave me an understanding of the excitement a community can have about themselves. The Mount Olive Community is like no other. We are strong, united, and continue to GAIN MOMENTUM towards our future! Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. Warmest regards, Mayor Rob Greenbaum
continued from previous placed 2nd in the USATF NJ State Championship, 3rd in the USATF Eastern Regionals in Rochester NY, and 14th at Nationals in South Carolina (12 year old division). An ankle injury has kept Kyle out of competition this year. The MO Cross Country Team participates in the Lakeland Cross-Country League, which is comprised of other teams in several counties including Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, and Essex. Races are broken down by age groups: 13-14 run a 4k; 11-12 run a 3k; and 9-10 run a 2k as well as the 8U. Generally there are more than 500 chil-
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dren competing in the races (eight races per year) on Sunday mornings in the fall. The Lakeland league is highly competitive however it offers children of all levels a chance to compete and really challenge themselves physically and mentally, says Jose Bastarrika. Were very happy to have the program, and have the coaches who are so enthusiastic about coaching every week, he says. Spring track starts in March for those who want to join. Register at the Mt. Olive Recreation website. The more the merrier, concludes Bradle.
Left to right Paul Racioppo, General Motors Fleet and Commercial joins Adam Barish, owner of Route 46 Chevrolet and daytime firefighter for Budd Lake Fire Dept handing a $1000 donation to long time BLFD member Bob Hill. Saturday Oct 26th was the first "test drive for hero's" day and first Fleet and Commercial Expo at Route 46 Chevrolet. General manager David Shapiro manned the grill and Office manager Stacy House organized the pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting.
Mount Olive Recreation Plans for Jam Packed 2014!

ack by popular demand Mount Olive Recreation in partnership with Flanders Pediatric Dentistry is preparing to host the popular CandyLand Trick or Treat event on Sunday, December 8th at the Mount Olive Public Library. CandyLand will return this year bigger and better! Weve added a lot of activity areas sponsored by local businesses that feature the different themes on the CandyLand board game, stated Recreation Supervisor Jill Daggon. The day will include the popular indoor trick or
014 is shaping up to be a very busy year for the Mount Olive Recreation Department, well known for producing fun, exciting family friendly events and programs. Beginning with Restaurant Week in January we offer no less than one special event per month for the remainder of the year, stated Recreation Supervisor Jill Daggon. Some of the featured events for 2014 will be the Do or Dye Color Run/Walk in April, the ever popular Fairy & Pirate Festival in May, the 2nd and even muddier Raiders of the Lost Park mud run in June, the Mount Olive Community Carnival larger and better than ever in July, an expanded 40 mile Tour de Mount Olive in September and a brand new Hike & Bike Trail Stomp in October to name just a few. As a community supported department Mount Olive Recreation relies on the sponsorships from area businesses to grow our programs and serve the widest possible audience. Were excited to share with our local businesses of all sizes the opportunity to increase their visibility in our community by directly supporting the programs and causes they love, stated Daggon. Many options of sponsorship are available throughout the year. If you or your business is interested in partnering with the Mount Olive Recreation Department we encourage you to reach out to learn more about our existing opportunities or to see what we can develop uniquely for you. A full list of 2014 events and sponsorship opportunities can be found online at www.mountolivetownship.com/recreation.html or you can contact us at 973-691-0900 x7261 to speak with us directly about matching your business outreach goals with our specialized opportunities.
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treating along with photo opportunities, crafts and interactive games for children. There is no fee to participate in CandyLand and all children are encouraged to come in costume. Families interested in hosting a Treat Space within the library should contact Laura Rimmer, LRimmer@MtOliveTwp.org or 973-691-0900 x7263. Additional information about CandyLand can be found on the Mount Olive Recreation website www.mountolivetownship.com/recreation.html.
ount Olive Recreation Restaurant Week will be held January 27th January 31st to highlight popular restaurants throughout the greater Mount Olive Township and give diners a great value. Participating restaurants will create a special Restaurant Week dinner menu consisting of 3 courses during the 5-day culinary event and diners will pay just $20.14 per meal. Price does not include alcohol, gratuity or taxes. The purpose of the event is to promote the incredible variety of restaurants around Mount Olive Township and to drive business into restaurants during a seasonal lull. There are no coupons or tickets to be purchased or downloaded. Diners simply make reservations at their favorite restaurants and pay the fixed price for a special menu. Full menus will be available at regular cost as well. Mount Olive Recreation is actively seeking Restaurants to participate in the 2014 Mount Olive Recreation Restaurant Week. Interested establishments should reach out to Laura Rimmer, 973-691-0900 x7263 before December 15th.
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undreds of children submitted their drawings and brainstormed with a playground designer on Thursday, November 7th, sharing their visions of a dream playground. The energy packed sessions resulted in a custom-designed playground specific to our community. But now the hard work really begins. More than a playground, this project will be a community gathering space for everyone to enjoy and I encourage you to be actively involved in this process, stated Mayor Rob Greenbaum. The Mount Playmore playground is a once in a lifetime investment that will not only produce an outstanding place where our children can grow and play, but it offers a tangible model for community involvement, service, cooperation and leadership that will leave a lasting impact for the rest of their lives. Over the next five months the committee and community will be working together to raise funds and recruit volunteers for this project. When you become a playground sponsor, you choose your level of sponsorship by purchasing a playground component through the Mount Olive
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Recreation Community Pass online systems such as an engraved fence picket for $50, making a general donation to the playground fund through Fundly.com or donating materials towards the building of the structures. No sponsorship is too small and every dollar will buy more fun for the children of our community and all those who visit the playground. Just as important as fundraised dollars is to the success of this project is our need for volunteers. We are looking for individuals and groups to assist in a wide variety of areas ranging from construction to childcare. Volunteers of all skill level are welcomed and encouraged. Those professional service providers interested in donating time will be received with open arms. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities or other facets of the new Mount Playmore please visit www.mountolivetownship.com/recreation.html or contact us at MountPlaymore@MtOliveTwp.org.
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MOs Boys Varsity Soccer Scores Biggest Goal Yet

Achieving this goal of conference champs can only better the program at MOHS. While winning in the past is something that we hoped for, winning now is something we expect and having that confidence in the program is essential in moving forward and continuing to establish a winning tradition for our school, says Grzywacz. Previous teams may not have succeeded this far because of its lack of winning tradition and confidence that we could succeed, says Grzywacz. He credits All the hard work the boys put in over the summer and for the seniors over the past four years. Everyone on the team was motivated in accomplishing our goals and worked exceptionally hard everyday at practice. Cialone says, The teams success goes to the players because without them none of this would be possible. They all came together at the beginning of the season and had a goal in mind. They wanted to win this conference and put something on our banner in the gym. They had a mindset going into every game that they were not going to let other teams push them around and take their conference away from them. I also believe for a team to be successful they need to become a family, says Cialone. At the end of every practice this year we ended with a family cheer. I truly believe these boys became a family. They care about one another, want each other to have success, and support each other on and off the field. Players agreed that their special bond this year made a difference on the field. The team has worked hard and developed as a family, and our combination of skill and dedication has led to our success, says sweeper Thomas Petrocelli, 18, a senior who has been playing soccer since he was 12 years old. Winning the conference was one goal that our team has had for the entire season, and it is satisfying to know that we have something to show how hard we have worked. The team has been successful because of a combination of skill and teamwork, adds Petrocelli. We have developed into a family, and our depth allows different players to contribute to the teams success in a variety of ways. Center mid-fielder Jonah Conway, 15, says, I credit the teams success to the idea of being a family. We work so well together and the talent we have all around the field is unbearable and unbeatable. And most important our fantastic coach, Daniel Grzywacz, who has kept us winning and together. Conway, a sophomore, who has been playing soccer since he was four, says I felt so accomplished and so happy when we beat Pope John to clinch the conference. At the beginning of the season, I had a feeling we would be able to accomplish something and we have. As the ref blew the final whistle of the Pope John game I knew for good that we had just made school history, says
By Cheryl Conway t. Olive High School Boys Varsity Soccer can check one goal off its to do list. With 58 goals deep into their soccer season this year, there is one goal the MOHS Boys Varsity Soccer team scored that tops any other in MOs soccer team history. The team has won the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) for the first time in MOHS history. They clinched the conference on Thursday, Oct. 24, when they beat Pope John 3-2 at Pope John High School. Although its season ended on Friday, Nov. 8, after losing 2-0 in the quarter finals in the State Tournament against Wayne Hills, at MOHS, players and coaches are so proud to make history by winning the conference. Its season ended with 16 wins, 5 losses and one tie, the best record yet in 41 years since soccer has been played at the school. It was exceptionally gratifying as a coach to see the hard work everyone puts in through out the year pay off, says MOHS Boys Varsity Coach Daniel Grzywacz for the past six years. David Falleni, Director of Athletics at MOHS, says I am so excited and proud of the boys soccer team. I think it is a great accomplishment for the boys and the athletic department. As noted it is the first time in school history that they have won the Conference Championship and I could not be more happy for the coaches and the members of the soccer team. It is a great accomplishment. Way to Go! Matthew Cialone, assistant coach for the past three years, says Im really proud of the boys for the achievement. They worked hard starting with summer workouts and 8v8 and then at double sessions. They definitely deserved this because they went out in every game and never gave up. They played their hearts out and achieved one of their goals this season. When I was a player I never made states or even came close to winning a conference championship, so it was great feeling to finally win something. Jeannie Cerda, president of the MOHS Boys Soccer Booster Club for the past eight years says, Hard work and dedication has certainly paid off for Mt. Olive Boys Soccer this year! So very proud to have our boys be part of such a great conference win! As one of the trainers of the team for the past eight years as well as a former player for MOHS boys varsity soccer, Gritzko Cerda was just as proud. It was a great feeling, he says. I know how hard the boys work on getting the title. I told the ones that went to the CerdaFied Soccer camp that they will hate me in August but will be happy when the season ended. Making it to the state playoffs and winning a state game had been the greatest accomplishment achieved in MOHS boys varsity to dateuntil this years team beat the eight other teams in its conference, says Grzywacz. With 25 players, 12 which are seniors, the boys team had the tools to win this year.
Conway, who plays for Players Development Academy Pele, winners of the 2012 U.S. Club State Cup. Being apart of the very first boys high school soccer achievement is definitely my biggest accomplishment so far. I felt amazed and ecstatic as I looked for someone to celebrate with. Conway, whose future plans is get to the next level some day playing D1 or maybe pro, was happy to share the conference win with his older brother, left-fielder Griffin Conway, 17. A senior, Griffin Conway, also longtime soccer player since he was five, is just as proud of the teams accomplishment. I felt this season was meaningful to everyone and felt accomplished as we succeeded one of our goals, says the older Conway. This was a special season because our team got together like a family and I got to play with my younger brother and have a successful year with him. Winning the conference, means I'm a part of history and set a high bar for other generations to come and strive to reach, he continues. The success is everyones, the fans, goalies, defenders, midfielders who were subbed in and out and rotation of the forwards as well as the coaches who gave this team focus. Everyone has an important role and if one was to fail we all fail. But ones success is everyone's success as soccer is a team sport played with 11 players on the field for each team. Being a part of MOs history is just as important to senior Anthony Cerda, 17, who has been playing soccer for the past 12 years and plans to continue playing in college. What made this season so special besides winning the conference is that we will be the best Mt. Olive team the school has ever seen, says Cerda, forward. I was so excited that after all my four years of playing we finally got something on the banner; that win meant so much to the team and me. I got to be a part of making history and it is something I will always remember. Cerda, one of the teams captains, credits the teams success to all the kids that put in the work over the summer and at practice during the season to get to where we are now and that is conference champs.
As captain, Cerda says I just reminded them every day that this could be our year and that we can go down in history and be the first to do something no Mt. Olive team has done. The other team captain, senior Ryan Peterson, also did his best to motivate the team. As a captain for the last two years I always tried to push everyone to be there very best, says Peterson who plays forward and center mid. And when it came to game day I made sure everyone was focused and ready to play because every game was a game we needed to win. Peterson, who has been playing the sport for 13 years since he was four, says beating Pope John to win the title was a great feeling, scoring three goals to win the conference for the team; there is no feeling like it! To me this is a special feeling because this has never happened in the history of MO soccer. Our goal at the beginning of the year was to win the conference and we never gave up hope! We knew we could do it; we just needed to stay focused. I credit our success to the dedication and hard work everyone puts in because we all want to do our best and help the team achieve great things, says Peterson, who plans to play D1 soccer at NC State next year. For some of these conference champs, they will continue to play soccer and reach higher goals as will MOHS. Grzywaczs future goal for MOHS soccer is to continue to entrench a winning tradition for the soccer program. He is very appreciative for the players, parents and communities support throughout my years as MOHS Varsity Soccer coach. We hope to continue to move forward and continue having success in the soccer program. Thank you to the players both present and past who make coaching an enjoyable experience for me and my family, says Grzywacz. As I tell the boys winning/playing for your club team is great and will more then likely help you get to college if that's one of their goals; the idea of playing for your school and community is something that you will look back and remember forever.
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Incident/Event: Arrest - Burglary Date: 10/22/2013 Location: Sand Shore Road Investigated by: Officer Stanley Pych Involved: (A)- Zachary Temple - Long Valley NJ - 23-M On October 22, 2013 at 3:17pm the Mount Olive Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a burglary in progress. The Victim, a 41 year old female returned home to find a male subject inside of her residence located on Sand Shore Road. When confronted the male subject ran out the back slider and into a wooded area behind the residence. The victim gave a detailed description of the suspect and patrol units searched the surrounding area. A male matching the description of the suspect was located in the area of Stonewald Court and when approached by patrol units the male suspect attempted to elude police and ran to the area of Forest Road. Patrol Units were able to apprehend the suspect on Forest Road and he was identified as Mr. Zachary Temple. Patrol Units recovered stolen items on Mr. Temple's person and he
was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters Mr. Temple was interviewed and charged with Burglary, Theft of Moveable Property, Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, Possession of C.D.S. Alprazolam, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Obstruction. Bail was set at $50,000 with a 10% option and Mr. Temple was transported and lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility. He has a pending court appearance.
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Incident/Event: Arrest - Shoplifting Date: 11/2/2013 Location: Walmart - ITC Mall Complex Investigated by: Officer David Hering Involved: (A)- Lucia Grimaldi Totowa NJ - 58-F On November 2, 2013 at 2:34pm Officer Hering was dispatched to Walmart located inside the ITC Mall Complex for a shoplifter in custody of Walmart Loss Prevention. Officer Hering arrived on scene and identified the subject as Ms. Lucia
Incident/Event: Arrest - Shoplifting Date: 11/9/2013 Location: Walmart - ITC Mall Complex Investigated by: Officer William Gremmo Involved: (A)- Audrey Smith Andover NJ - 55-F On November 9. 2013 at 5:14pm Officer Gremmo was dispatched to Walmart located inside the ITC Mall Complex in regards to a shoplifter in custody of Walmart Loss prevention. Officer Gremmo arrived on scene and identified the female subject as Ms. Audrey Smith. Officer Gremmo investigated the incident and Ms. Smith was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters. At Police Headquarters 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake,
Grimaldi. Officer Hering investigated the incident and Ms. Grimaldi was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters Ms. Grimaldi was charged with shoplifting an was released on her own recognizance with a pendingcourt appearance.
New Jersey 07828 (973) 691-0850 (973) 691-8312 Fax headquarters Ms. Smith was charged with shoplifting. Ms. Smith was released on her own recognizance and she has a pending court appearance. Incident/Event: Arrest - Shoplifting Date: 11/8/2013 Location: Walmart - ITC Mall Complex Investigated by: Officer Andrew Spotts Involved: (A)- Shana Aviles Budd Lake NJ - 28-F
On November 8, 2013 at 5:26pm Officer Spotts was dispatched to Walmart located inside the ITC Mall Complex in regards to a shoplifter in custody of Walmart Loss Prevention. Officer Spotts arrived on scene and identified the female subject as Ms. Shana Aviles. Officer Spotts investigated the incident and Ms. Aviles was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters Ms. Aviles was charged with shoplifting. Ms. Aviles was released on her own recognizance and she has a pending court appearance.
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veryone knows the holidays are a time of overindulgences, especially around the dinner table. The rich foods served at this special time of year are often filled with ingredients that arent the healthiest, especially those loaded with sodium. Theres no doubt salt is an important flavor in food and how it makes recipes work. While holiday dishes serve up their fair share of sodium, the issue of too much salt in the average diet is one that affects many. In fact, most people get their daily recommended intake of salt in one single meal. Though it may seem there is no way around enjoying holiday dishes without this common mealtime culprit, there are ways to savor the flavor of the season without the extra sodium. Full flavor with less sodium From the tender turkey to the savory
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stuffing, holiday meals can be prepared with special ingredients that offer the same beloved flavor without the added sodium. This year, incorporate a salt replacement, such as Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend, which offers 70 percent less sodium than regular salts and combines the all-natural properties of sea salt enriched with potassium. When planning the menu for your family gathering, try these recipes for Simple Roasted Turkey, Slow Cooker Stuffing and Sweet Potato Bake. All of these traditional dishes feature Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend, making sodium reduction simple for your familys favorite holiday fare. For more great recipes, visit www.saltforlife.com. Risks associated with high sodium diets As a concern that affects people young and old, health professionals continue to encourage the public to lower their sodium continued on next page
continued from previous consumption. In fact, salt is linked to one in 10 deaths in the U.S. Here are a few of the implications involved in this serious health matter: Hypertension Salt overconsumption is one of the key factors of hypertension, which kills more than 34 million people globally per year. It accounts for more deaths than all cancers, diabetes and malaria combined. Other major health risks Beyond hypertension, the American Heart Association states that high sodium intake is to blame for an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, which can ultimately lead to a higher risk of premature death. Risks for children According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, children are becoming addicted to high-sodium diets at an early age. This causes them to avoid healthier food options later in life, increasing their risk for hypertension. Stomach cancer Reducing the consumption of high-sodium foods may reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to
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the World Cancer Research Fund. Potassium deficiency Fruits and vegetables have naturally high levels of potassium, an essential mineral for healthy diets. People whose diets consist of high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium have an increased risk for heart attack. Many health professionals believe a diet rich in potassium can balance out the damaging effects of sodium. Simple Roasted Turkey Yield: 8 to 10 servings (plus leftovers) Sodium per 4-ounce serving: 166mg 1 12- to 14-pound turkey, giblets removed 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 medium onions, cut into wedges 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 teaspoon Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cold water Heat oven to 425F. Rinse turkey inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Place wings underneath body. If desired, tie drumsticks together using kitchen string.
Place carrots, celery and onions in metal roasting pan. Transfer turkey to wire rack and place on top of vegetables. Drizzle skin with butter and, using fingers, spread it evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Roast turkey, uncovered, until browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Add 1 cup of cold water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350F. Roast until thermometer inserted in thigh registers 180F, about 2 hours total. Let turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Slow Cooker Stuffing Yield: 16 servings Sodium per 1/2 cup serving: 246mg 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley 12 1/2 cups dry bread cubes 1 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram continued on next page
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continued from previous 2 teaspoons Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4-4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 eggs, beaten Melt butter or margarine in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, mushrooms and parsley in butter, stirring frequently. Spoon cooked vegetables over bread cubes in very large mixing bowl. Season with sage, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Pour in enough broth to moisten; mix in eggs. Transfer mixture to slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for 4 to 8 hours.
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2/3 cup packed golden brown sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of ground ginger 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 375F. Arrange potatoes in 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake potatoes 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and syrup thickens slightly, basting occasionally, about 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 500F. Top potatoes with marshmallows and return to oven. Bake until marshmallows begin to melt, about 3 minutes.
othing says home for the holidays like the smell of treats baking in the oven and a crowded kitchen filled with loved ones. Whether making decadesold family favorites or starting new holiday baking traditions, you can create homemade holiday goodies in a (ginger) snap. The holidays are a time when families are in the kitchen at record rates to bake cookies, build gingerbread houses and create a wide variety of sweet treats, says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton. The good news is, even if you only have 30 minutes to spare during this hectic time, you can make amazing desserts for gatherings or gifting. Try these easy treat ideas from Wilton to spread holiday cheer: ,Holiday Helpers: Invite family and friends for a cookie decorating day to help prepare gifts for upcoming events. You provide the Sparkling Sugars and Sprinkles, Peppermint Twisted Sticks and red and green icing ... everyone else provides the
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creativity. Miracle on Your Street: Crunched for time with a party to attend? Pick up readyto-eat cookies and artfully dip them in red and green Candy Melts candy for an elegant upgrade. No one has to know how simple it was to create a customized dessert. Instant Snowman: Coat peanut butter sandwich cookies in white Candy Melts candy to create instant snowmen. Decorate with hats, scarves and, of course, carrot noses. Its a Wrap: Turn your homemade treats into gourmet gifts. Stock up on holidaythemed gift bags and boxes, colorful tissue paper, ribbons and tags to transform madefrom-the-heart goodies into extra special gifts. For more holiday ideas and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com. Festive Peppermint Twists Dark Cocoa, Light Cocoa, Green or White Candy Melts Candy Peppermint Twisted Sticks Candy
Assorted Holiday Sprinkles, including Holiday Nonpareils, Confetti and Jimmies, Red and Green Colored Sugars Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In Disposable Dipping Container or
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or many families, the holidays are all about getting together to share old traditions that take place in the kitchen. From rolling out sheets of dough to wrapping up cookies with a festive touch, incorporating baking into your holiday traditions is something that everyone in the family can join in on. Remember, successful baking begins with quality ingredients, so make sure your pantry is stocked with the essentials, such as Clabber Girl baking powder. Once you have everything you need, your family can create tasty holiday goodies and memories to last a lifetime. Here are some baking traditions you can start with your own family: Bake and decorate Start a tradition of baking and decorating holiday cookies. Even the very young can get involved by placing icing, sprinkles and other fun goodies on cookies. Make it a cookie day Gather as many relatives as you can for a
day of baking cookies. Start by pooling all of your ingredients together. Be sure to include a fresh can of Clabber Girl baking powder to ensure successful baking. Then, let the baking begin. With so many hands in the kitchen, youll have a little cookie workshop in no time. At the end of the day you can divide out the cookies evenly so everyone can share with friends. For more great recipes, visit www.clabbergirl.com. Deliver holiday smiles Baking is only half the fun. After youve baked and boxed up your goodies, make it a family affair to hand deliver them to neighbors and friends. The recipients will love the friendly touch almost as much as the tasty treats. The tradition of baking festive goodies is one that every family member will look forward to each holiday season. Here is a new twist on a holiday favorite to add to your baking list: Candy Cane Biscotti 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon Clabber Girl Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 large eggs 1 cup finely crushed candy canes 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 4 squares while chocolate, melted Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, Clabber Girl Baking Powder and salt in large bowl; set aside. Cream together the sugar, butter, water, peppermint extract and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add flour mixture, 1/2 cup crushed candy canes and almonds. Beat on low speed until just blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 10-by-3-inch log; place each log on separate prepared cookie sheet. Bake each log 30 minutes or until center is firm to the
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till sizzling from the many championships they have won since being formed 4 years ago the 11U travel baseball team once again emerged as champions in the Gamers Baseball 2013 Fall Bigs league.This was the third consecutive championship this team has won this year. The team had a very strong fall season notching an overall record of 7-3 while qualifying for the playoffs as the second seed overall.The championship game was played on 10/26/2013 in Budd Lake NJ. The 11u travel team won the championship game with unbelievable hitting, defense and strong pitching. The overall team batting average was .377 and was lead by standout catcher Willie Schwarick with an average of .667 while blasting four home runs one of them being a grand slam and 30 rbi's. Right behind Schwarick was Coner MacLachlan with an impressive .645 average with 3 homers with 27 rbi's.This impressive one two punch who batted third and fourth in the batting order was impossible for the opposition pitchers to control. Equally impressive and always setting the table for Schwarick and MacLachlin was Brett Ellis who slugged a .439 average with 6 rbi's,Tom Rominelli with a .361 average this duo batted one and two in the bat-
Another Championship Brought Back to Mt. Olive By The Boys Travel 11U Baseball Team
ting order.Chipping in to the awesome hitting machine was Michael Cowen .361 average 12 rbi's, Dan Heckman .308 average 11 rbi's and Nicky Ferarra .281 average and 9 rbi's. Their hitting effort was complimented by Dylan Perna,Sam Schwartz and Tiki Kahn who had 15 Rbi's between them. This awesome display of team hitting was backed up by an impressive pitching effort that saw the same strong staff that won all the previous championships for the past 4 years shine once again. Nicky Ferarra lead this staff with a 3-0 record and 29 strikeouts,followed by Coner MacLachlan with a 3-1 record and 21 k's, Brett Ellis 2-1 with 21 k's and Tom Rominelli 1-1 record and 17 k's In the Championship playoff games the team had an amazing comeback win (14-12) against North Jersey Extreme to win the semi final game. The Mt Olive boys took this momentum,great pitching and powerhouse hitting into the Championship game and won with a convincing (15-7) victory. Every player on the team reached base safely at least once and everyone scored at least one run.The offense in the championship game was once again led by Willie Schwarick who went 3 for 3 and piled on 7 of his tournament leading 30 rbi's followed
once again by his slugging teamate Coner MacLachlan who added 2 rbi's while going 2 for 2 at the plate, with Tom Romanelli and Brett Ellis once again setting the table by each going 3 for 4. Dane Heckman followed the hit parade with 2 singles,Michael Cowen added a double and Tiki Kahn, Nicky Ferrarra and Dylan chipping in with singles. The championship pitching was lead by Brett Ellis who threw a no hitter shutout for
the first three innings followed by Tom Rominelli, Nicky Ferarra and Coner MacLaclan who closed out the game for the championship.Coaches Mark Ellis, William Schwarick,Thomas Rominelli and Angus MacLachlin all agree that the future of Mt Olive Baseball is in great shape with this very talented bunch of young men who play their hearts out to bring these baseball championships back to Mt Olive.
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Churches Share in Telling the Nativity Story

will be taken to benefit Imagine No Malaria, an initiative to wipe out malaria in the world. The churchs pastor, Nick Petrov, shared that it has been estimated that as many children die worldwide from malaria each day as there are school children in New Jersey. Every minute malaria takes the life of someone in the world. This year, seven churches will be participate in telling the nativity story: Flanders United Methodist Church (Flanders) , St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church (Netcong), Stanhope United Methodist (Netcong), Grace Church Church (Netcong), Trinity United Methodist Church (Hackettstown), Califon United Methodist Church (Califon), and the host church. Each church will share its talents to create scenes from the story in a special way: through music, puppetry, song or drama. Opening the program will be pianist Jack Amato and singer Michael ODonahue of St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church doing, O Holy Night. Later, they will be joined by singer Joanne Greame on a round of Peace, Peace/Silent Night. Playing the bells will be the Trinity Ringers of Trinity United Methodist Church, directed by Jill Fedon. The group will be playing "We Three Kings" by Matthew Prins and On a Still, Silent Night" by Michael E. Akers. As Joseph pondering what the Christ Child will mean will be soloist Merwin Lisbo of the Stanhope United Methodist Church singing Still. In addition, Lisbo will be joined by Gabrielle Worthington in singing Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Thy Piece. The sound of angels will be heard, courtesy of harpist Linda Planseon of Grace Church and soloist Stephanie Gonzalez of Califon United Methodist Church. Representing the Flanders United Methodist Church will be John and Cathy Bingham sharing When a Child is Born
By Elsie Walker hat do a couple facing a turning point in their lives, a bickering innskeeper and his son, shepherds on a lonely hillside, a group of angel, three wisemen making a long journey, and a baby have in common? These are the elements of the nativity story, which is be portrayed in a variety of ways at the 11th annual ecumenical Christmas Arts program held on December 8th at 5pm at the Port Morris United Methodist Church at 296 Center Street in Landing. Parking is on the street and in a lot behind the church on Main Street. The theme of the program is Peace and that will be reflected through several of the musical selections of the night. An offering
andels Messiah will be performed at the First Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dover on Saturday, December 14th at 4:00 pm. The program will be directed by Anna DAchille of Randolph, and Henry Repp of Netcong will
Hear Handels Messiah
be the organist.Soloists will be Alto Kathleen Meredith from Andover Township, Tenor John Meredith from Andover Township, and soprano Sara Munson. The church is located at 51 Blackwell Street.
and Hallelujah. Adding more song and storytelling, will be the puppet ministry, youth class and chancel choir of Port Morris United Methodist Church. The puppeteers, directed by Tina Berchak, will share both the story of the animals in the Bethlehem stable and the journey of some very tired wisemen. The churchs youth class, led by Rich Boyer, Jr., will do chancel drama. These are short pieces that are read rather than acted, with the readers words creating the scenes. Boyer is also the director of the churchs chancel choir, which will share Gabriels message through the original song, Mary. Youve Been Chosen By God. The choir will also sing I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day. Rounding out the Port Morris churchs contribution will be soloist Dana Berchak, as the prophetess Anna singing, Mary, Did You Know? At the end of the program, the audience will be invited to join everyone in singing, Let There Be Peace On Earth. Following that, there will be refreshments in the churchs Fellowship Hall. For more information on the program, call the Port Morris United Methodist Church at 973-347-0381.
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heck out Truffles! She is a 2 year old, spayed female Catahoula Mix. She is deaf and her rear legs are deformed. Even though this makes her special needs, there really isn't anything special that needs to be done for her. She walks great, is very attentive in every other way, since she can't hear. She does have a little difficulty on hardwood floors and steep stairs. Truffles gets along just fine with other dogs but does have a tendency to want to chase kitties. She is completely housebroken and loves just being around people. Truffles also really loves going for car rides too! You have to meet this girl to see just how special and loving she is! For more information on Truffles please call or stop by The Randolph Pound." Truffles would love a home for the holidays. It is cold and drafty in the pound and she has short coat. Not sure? Consider the foster with the option of adopting option. Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, 973-989-7090, Hours 11 to 1 weekdays; 11 to 2 Saturdays (closed Sundays and holidays)
Pictured - Mr. Bodmer and Mr. Grossi, MORT Mentors, along with MORT Students. he Mount Olive Robotics Team (MORT) held a pasta dinner and silent auction in support of the Heifer International Foundation. The Heifer International Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people in thirdworld countries by giving them the ability to improve their lives through donations of seeds and farm animals. Heifer
International gives families a hand-up, not just a hand out, which empowers them to pull themselves out of poverty. With many thanks to our local supporters, MORT raised just over $4,100 which will be donated directly to the Heifer International Foundation.
Hurricane Sandy: One Year Later

had already lost power, and many would not have electricity for several days afterwards. Tom Spring, Director of Public Works in Randolph Township, recalls that fallen trees and downed wires many of which were live created serious accessibility problems throughout the township. Spring notes that although there was no flooding, virtually all the roads in the township were blocked by the trees and wires. Despite long hours and hard work, it took nearly two weeks to clean up the extensive damage from the storm. However, Spring stated that it took until January to clean up the remainders of the storm, such as the piles of brush on the sides of the roads. Rick Blood, Director of Public Works in Roxbury Township, says that his town suffered from downed trees and live wires as well. It was the live wires in particular that delayed recovery and cleanup efforts. Blood recalls the cleanup process lasting into February as the town worked to clear brush from the sides of the roads. One year later, many residents are wondering whether their town will be prepared if another Hurricane Sandy were to hit tomorrow. Spring and Blood answer this question by saying that there is simply no way that a town can prepare for the damaging winds that occurred with Hurricane Sandy. However, Spring notes that vital changes and upgrades have been made since the storm to better inform residents when a disaster occurs. For example, there are electronic message boards up in front of the Departments of Public
By Kate Halse ne year later, there are few physical reminders of the powerful storm that hit New Jersey last year. For many residents, however, the storm has left a lasting impression and a sense of urgency when it comes to storm preparedness in the future. Hurricane Sandy was by far the deadliest and most destructive storm to come out of the 2012 hurricane season. The hurricane strengthened to a Category 1 storm just before it began to make landfall early on October 29. The near tropical force winds that the storm produced caused widespread damage throughout the state, from Brigantine, one of the first areas to be hit, up to the northernmost parts of the state. Residents continued to lose power throughout the day as the storm moved into their area. The high winds proved to be too much for many trees, which fell at an alarming rate and quickly blocked off many roads, destroyed houses, and brought down power lines. Power companies throughout the East Coast were alerted ahead of the storm and warned to expect heavy damage and long work hours in the days ahead. Before the storm hit it was estimated that up to 10 million people could lose power, possibly up to several days following the storm. Businesses closed and schools shut down around Morris County in preparation for the hurricane, which hit later on in the day. Although the storm began slowly with periodic rain showers and strong gusts of wind, it picked up speed as evening progressed. By late evening, many county residents
Works community center, and another message board is currently being installed in front of the town hall. The town has also purchased a large, powerful generator that can be transported to any facility when necessary. In addition to the message boards, the town has installed a reverse 911 system, which residents must subscribe to. According to Spring, the town has conducted two drills in the past year to ensure that everyone who has subscribed to the system gets the alerts. Roxbury has benefited from improved communications from JCP & L, one of the most prominent power companies in the area, to township residents. In addition, Blood believes that the town is better prepared to support the public in the event that a similar storm hits in the future. urricanes and tropical storms are commonplace during the months when many weddings take place. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. It may be prudent for those who will be traveling for honeymoons during this season to purchase travel insurance to safeguard against potential trip cancellations. Be sure to ask what will happen if your honeymoon destination should become uninhabitable by a storm. Inquire if the trip can be cancelled when there is a hurricane warning issued. Be sure to purchase adequate insurance to protect you should the trip be cancelled.
Did You Know?
Thomas Edisons History Still Bonds Iconic Names and Timeless American Ideals Worth Publishing
16 years younger than Edison but would become one of his closest confidants. Henry Ford even bought a vacation home next door to the Edisons in Fort Myers, Florida. Henry Ford would become one of the famous Vagabonds of Edisons planned camping trips. Ford was the pioneer leader of the assembly line technique of mass production. He introduced the Model T automobile that revolutionized transportation and the American industry. He believed in paying his workers high wages and established the 8 hour work day. He believed in progressive wages for the factory worker so that the average working American could own one of his cars. Another household name to become a personal friend and camper of Thomas Edison was Harvey Samuel Firestone (December 20, 1868 February 7, 1938). He too would be a renowned American businessman of his century. Firestone was the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He was the first global producer of automobile tires. Ten years his senior, John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 March 29, 1921) was to Edison and his camping clutch a spiritual leader of nature. Burroughs was an American naturalist and essayist who led the 20th Centurys evolution of the U.S. conservation movement. Within the turn of the century Burroughs became a virtual cultural institution. He was the Grand Old Man of Nature when Americas budding romance was sparked by the idea of nature being a precious matter. He ushered the American conservation movement that still is strong today. The ideology of natures conservationism, an economically strong American workforce, and innovations that bring progressive living to every household remains an ideal and inspiration to us living in the 21st Century. Finding newly discovered correspondence and affiliations of Edison and his ilk still remains a current interest with new books and documents published on Edison. The inspiration of Edison lives on in West Orange, New Jersey where his laboratory and home have remained a permanent time capsule that can channel the spirit of this special era. Thomas Edison National Historical Park Archivist Leonard DeGraaf has authored a book titled Edison and the Rise of
By Michele Guttenberger homas Edisons was a prominent leader in the industrial age of the early 20th Century but, he was not alone. He had a bond of extraordinary friends. Some of these friends still remain iconic names today. In this era of time, popular household brand names were actually dedicated to the founders and inventors of companies and products they made. The names have endured with a notoriety that lives on posthumously into the 21st Century. These corporations today still hold on to the namesake of their legacy. Most remarkable is that these legendary names were actually the personal friends or venture business partners of Thomas Alva Edison. Henry Ford of the Ford Motor company (July 30, 1863 April 7, 1947) was
Innovation. It chronicles Edisons life and work, with rarely-seen historic photographs, lab notebooks and advertising material. Published by Sterling Signature in October 2013, it was produced in association with the Edison Innovation Foundation, the Charles Edison Fund and the National Park Service. This book has helped connect another famous innovator to Thomas Edison Bill
Gates. Gates has written the foreword to this 21st Century view of Thomas Edison and his legendary business adventurers. Visit the Thomas Alva Edison Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/in dex.htm
Page 42, November 2013, Tell Them You Saw It In The Mt. Olive News On the home front, at the historic Vail House, re-enactors read actual letters from the Union troops to their loved ones. The home has been dressed for the holiday with simple, yet elegant decorations. Move from room to room and take-in the adornments of yesteryear. At the encampment, soldiers from the 2nd NJ Brigade prepare for a holiday away from home. Visit the soldiers and tour their authentically reproduced huts, as they cook a holiday meal over a camp fire. Bring your dancing shoes because youre invited to a Civil War era Officers Ball, recreated in the 1849 Carriage House with live fiddle music, and a room decorated with
xperience holiday life during the Civil War both on the home front, and at a soldiers winter encampment. Take a journey through time at Historic Speedwell on Saturday, December 7, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., as re-enactors prepare for the holidays.
Civil War Christmas
hildren from Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., reveal their "hopes and dreams" on greeting cards and all proceeds benefit JBWS thanks to Chevrolet What: Morris County, NJ The 2013 "hopes and dreams" of children in Morris County will be on display for the first time. The Pictures of Hope cards are so special for the holidays as each card shares a heartfelt dream of a child who is homeless. The cards, with the children's dreams, will be celebrated and unveiled at a "Meet the Young Artist" party at Gearhart Chevrolet. Photojournalist, author and creator of "Pictures of Hope", Linda Solomon, will congratulate each child at the celebration. Ms. Solomon taught the children photography skills at Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., (JBWS) earlier this fall. Gearhart Chevrolet and Ms. Solomon surprised each child with a camera. Their assignments as young photojournalists to capture their hopes and dreams are now beautifully featured on greeting cards which can be used for the holidays. Chevrolet has made it possible for 100 percent of the proceeds of the poignant and self-esteem building "Pictures of Hope" cards to benefit JBWS. The cards are immediately available for purchase through Regina (Jeanne) Braham, Director of Community Relations, Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1437, Morristown, NJ 07962, ph: 973-267-7520 x124; cell: 973699-3660, email: Rbraham@jbws.org www.JBWS.org When: Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 pm Where: Gearhart Chevrolet, 281 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ 07834 Who: Linda Solomon, Photojournalist and Author Judith Schumacher-Tilton, President, Gearhart Chevrolet , Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc., Representatives. Featuring: The Children of Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. Contacts: Regina (Jeanne) Braham, Director of Community Relations, Jersey Battered Womens Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1437, Morristown, NJ 07962, ph: 973-2677520 x124; cell: 973-699-3660, email: Rbraham@jbws.org www.JBWS.org Linda Solomon, mobile: 248 229 6965, email: starsolomon@yahoo.com or online at http://www.lindasolomonphotography.com Maria Paladino-Fitz, President, Media Consultants, LLC (marketing agency for Gearhart Chevrolet, 281 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ 07834) email: maria@mymediaconsultants.com cell: 973-931-4111 www.gearhartchevy.com
Morris County Children to reveal Their Pictures of Hope at Meet the Young Artist Celebration
pine and ribbon. A period dance instructor teaches re-enactors and visitors how to properly dance these historical pieces. Officers are clad in their best uniforms ready to dance with fashionably dressed women of the period. With traditional crafts, activities, dancing, and more, youll be sure to have a fun-filled day (or two!) at Civil War Christmas. Dont miss a stop at the Speedwell Gift Shop for unique stocking stuffers and holiday decorations. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), and $5 for children ages 4 to 16. For more information, please call 973.285.6550.
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