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K
rysta Gnidziejko
(Grade 8) and
William Werner
(Grade 7), students at St.
Mary’s School in
Hackettstown each received
a first place award in the
essay contest, sponsored by
the Hackettstown Chapter
of the Knights of Columbus.
The theme of the contest
was “What Patriotism
Means to Me”. The contest
was open to all middle
school students in the local
area. The essays were
judged on content, style,
grammar and overall
impression. The two win-
ning essays were sent to the William Werner and Krysta Gnidziejko
Knights of Columbus State compete in a statewide contest to win a For more information about St. Mary’s
Chairman, where each will $500 savings bond. School, please visit www.stmarys1.org
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Pajama Program Contribution Drive will be held in Foster and Adoptive Family Services, both agencies being
Hackettstown to benefit the New Jersey Chapter of 501(c)3 nonprofits that serve children in foster care. Tax-
the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that pro- deductible checks are also welcome, made payable to
vides new pajamas and new books to children in need. The Pajama Program, NJ Chapter. Individuals, families, groups,
drop off site is Trinity United Methodist Church, Main & organizations are encouraged to donate.
Street, from Sunday, February 13 to Saturday, February 19, For more information, please visit the Pajama Program
2011, during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7pm. The sizes that are international Web site at www.pajamaprogram.org or call
needed range from newborn to adult medium, as the pro- Pamela DePompo, Warren County Volunteer Coordinator at
gram serves children aged newborn through teens. (908) 619-5042 or Shari Boggs at (908) 684-8102.
The Pajama Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary
in 2011, and in the past six years the NJ Chapter of the
Pajama Program has distributed more than 60,000 pairs of
pajamas and more than 50,000 books. Last year in
Comedy Show Fundraiser
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Hackettstown, we collected 285 pairs of pajamas for needy he Comedy Show Fundraiser featuring Johnny
children in Warren County. Lampert and Susan Prekel is Saturday February
Since Valentine’s Day, February 14, is a day of love, it 19th at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm at the
seems appropriate to focus our local drive on this day. American Legion Post 164, Willow Grove Street,
Pajamas and books are on sale at clearance prices in many Hackettstown.
local retail stores, making it easy to give at this time of year. Tickets are $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door.
The pajamas and books collected will be distributed to Cash Bar and must be 21 or older.
CASA-SHAW (Court-Appointed Special Advocates of
Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren), and Warren County
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ne of the most popular original re-launch of this exciting challenge,” said ty with science and technology, Liberty field. Liberty Science Center is located in
experiences at Liberty Science Mary Meluso, Associate Director of Science Center is the New Jersey-New York Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ. For
Center returns to the institution Communications. “There are many parents City region's largest science education more info, visit www.lsc.org.
starting on February 18. and young adults who remember the Touch resource. Motivated by an innovative phi- Liberty Science Center’s Touch Tunnel
The Touch Tunnel is a pitch-black, Tunnel from their visits here with schools or losophy and enabled by a $109 million Q’s and A’s
crawl-through maze that guests navigate by families in the 1990s and early 2000s, and expansion and renewal, Liberty Science 1. What is the Touch Tunnel?
sense of touch alone. Exploring an we anticipate that they will be very pleased Center is bringing the excitement of science The Touch Tunnel is a pitch-black, crawl-
unknown environment in the dark brings to learn that it’s back again. With cabin to students, educators, families and adults in through maze that allows guests to navigate
into focus just how much the average fever creeping up on many in February, it’s engaging new ways and establishing a pro- by just their sense of touch. Exploring an
human relies on vision, giving guests a new a great time to come and experience the gressive benchmark for the science center continued on page 6
appreciation of this important sense. Touch Tunnel again or for the first time.”
The original Touch Tunnel generated a Safety systems
loyal fan base that will be thrilled to discov- Safety systems in the Touch Tunnel
er that the new edition has more twists and include infrared cameras to monitor guest
turns, adding to the challenge of making it progress and behavior, and “pop-open”
through. doors for easy access to those who may
It was first located on the former Health need assistance, or for a fast exit when the
Floor from 1993 to 2005 when it was fire alarm sounds.
removed to accommodate new exhibitions About the Touch Tunnel
added to the Center during an ambitious 22- The Touch Tunnel is free with paid
month renovation and expansion. However, admission. Please note that children under 7
after receiving steady guest requests to are not permitted in the Tunnel. Guests who
bring it back, Science Center officials are pregnant, claustrophobic, unable to
decided to restore the Touch Tunnel in a crawl for at least 10 minutes or have exist-
new version, further enhancing the institu- ing injuries or pain should not attempt the
tion’s award-winning mix of hands-on exhi- experience.
bitions, programs and other science-rich About Liberty Science Center
learning opportunities. Dedicated to providing transformative
“We expect a very good response to the experiences that connect schools and socie-
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Photos Featured in Famous Child Psychologist’s Book
Donated to Taylor Memorial Library at Centenary College Poetry Night at Genesis Farm
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rt photographer Eris-Marie Bunnell done architectural work, as well as aviation enesis Farm, an ecological learning good company and the warmth of the wood-
donated six large prints and an programs. center, invites the community to an stove at Genesis Farm's annual winter gath-
album of photographs to the Taylor Bunnell, who is now a resident at Heath enchanting evening of music and ering. Pre-registration is required. Genesis
Memorial Library at Centenary College. Village in Washington Township, donated poetry. The event called “Winterfires Farm is located at 41A Silver Lake Rd.
The photographs were featured in the book these photographs because one of her nieces Coffeehouse” will be held on February 19, (Route 608, Frelinghuysen), Blairstown,
Child Care and Development written by Dr. graduated from Centenary. from 7 p.m. to 9:30 pm. All are welcome to NJ, 07825. Donations will be gratefully
Louise Bates Ames of Gesell Institute, a “I met Centenary’s Library Director participate in sharing a favorite or original accepted. Please call (908) 362-6735 or
well-known psychologist in child develop- socially and felt that it was a wonderful poem or song. Attendees are asked to bring visit www.genesisfarm.org for more infor-
ment studies. opportunity to give back to this institution a dessert (or beverage or snack). Guests will mation or to register. The snow date is
Bunnell met the noted psychologist through that has made such an important impact on enjoy words that bring comfort, inspiration, March 5th.
a mutual friend in the 1960’s. Ames had my niece’s’ life,” says Bunnell. delight and hope through music and poetry,
presented a program about child develop- Members of the community are invited
ment for the Montclair schools and Bunnell to see the prints, which are located in the
had provided the photographs for that pres- library’s main reference area during library
entation. They developed a working rela- hours.
tionship from that point forward and Ames “I am so pleased that Eris-Marie
used 45 of Bunnell’s photos for her 1970 Bunnell decided to donate these photo-
book. graphs to Centenary College,” says Nancy
Bunnell has also produced photographs Madacsi, Director of the Taylor Memorial
that have been displayed at the Smithsonian Library at Centenary College. “These
History and Technology Museum, the prints are a part of literary history and it is
Montclair Art (N.J.) Museum, Montclair an honor that Ms. Bunnell decided to
Academy, Bloomsburg University and at choose Centenary as the location to display
many shows. She has illustrated other year- her art.”
books and special photos. Bunnell has also
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rafters, artisans, exhibitors and street County Bazaar Fair will take place in the
and “international” food vendors of downtown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To
all sorts are being sought for the reserve your space, contact the WBID
Washington Business Improvement immediately. There is a $25 pre-registration
District’s 3rd Annual Warren County fee before April 9, $40 thereafter. Vendor
Bazaar on Saturday April 16. The Bazaar spots for last year’s Bazaar sold out in
will also include entertainment, diversity advance. For further information about the
activities with the Warren County Human Warren County Bazaar please phone 908-
Relations Commission, demonstrations, and 689-4800 or visit www.washingtonBID.org.
lots of fun stuff for everyone! The Warren
The Renaissance Barber Shoppe located at 75 Main Street in Chester, welcomes our
newest barbers Ginny and Tina. They are open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday
9:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Come in
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classes in his Hackettstown studio! be provided. March 26th, 9-5, $195 t. Olive Child Care & Learning provide: child care by trained, professional
The Introductory seminars are geared Call 973.479.5469 to reserve you space Center (located at 150 Wolfe staff; dinner for parents and children; men-
toward taking the mystery out of digital now! Look out for otherseminars and Road in Budd Lake) is sponsoring toring; and transportation (as available).
photography and expanding the way we events by Robert Michael Photography a free parent education program (S.T.E.P.). Our next 12 week session starts on February
think about photography in today’s techno- March 10th, 7-9pm. $35.00: This program will assist parents in coping 24th, 2011.
logically driven world. We will not only “Whats this button for?” A 1 1/2-hour intro- with the behavior of toddlers, preschool, Please call Daniela for registration and
cover what THAT button does, but how it duction to dgital photography and cameras school-age, and teenage children. We will further details!
applies to the kind of pictures we take. March 17th, 7-9pm. $35.00:
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introduction to digital photography and ry course geared towards teens 14+.
cameras followed by an open question and Parents welcome.
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Meet Phoenix from Eleventh Hour Rescue.
Phoenix has risen up from a very bad life that he 5 Tips for A Healthier Pregnancy
had previously in Georgia. Kept outside all 1. Take prenatal vitamins – take a pre- cise in pregnancy can help to improve ener-
day, crated, in the hot sun with limited food and natal vitamin with at least 400 mcg of folic gy, strength, endurance and prepare your
water, this underweight and dehydrated, 1 ? acid and a DHA supplement daily. Ideally body for labor and childbirth. Try prenatal
year old, German Sheppard mix has come a start taking prenatal vitamins before you yoga, elliptical machine, treadmill, swim-
long way. Now in a foster home here in NJ conceive. ming, and the recumbent bicycle. Try to
awaiting adoption, Phoenix lives with several 2. Drink up– drink at least 64 oz of keep your heart rate under 140 and stop
small dogs and he’s a frequent visitor to the water a day; try to limit juice and no caf- exercising if you feel nauseous, dizzy or
local dog park. His new foster family reports feine! More than a cup of caffeine a day has have contractions.
that his favorite game is “Hide and Seek” with been found to increase risks of miscarriage. 5. Diet – women who are pregnant need
their shoes, but this playful behavior makes him 3. Get the flu vaccine – the CDC rec- about 300 extra calories a day – this is not a
even more adorable at home. To read more ommends that all women who will be preg- lot of food. You are not eating for two! Try
about Phoenix, to see all of our adoptable dogs, nant during the flu season (October to May) to eat small meals frequently, about every
to see our upcoming events, or to make a dona- receive the flu vaccine. Serious complica- two to three hours. You need about 60
tion, please visit our website: www.ehrdogs.org tions of the flu in pregnancy include grams of protein a day so try to follow a
preterm labor, pneumonia, and death. high protein diet (meat, cheese, eggs,
Meet one-eyed Carly from Eleventh Hour Babies cannot be vaccinated against the flu peanut butter, legumes) with 5-7 servings of
Rescue. She is a well-mannered, one year old, until they are 6 months old, but will receive fruit and vegetables a day. Expected weight
sweet girl. She is a medium sized, lab mix who antibodies from the mother if she is vacci- gain in pregnancy is 25-35 lbs if you start
loves the great outdoors, especially when she nated in the pregnancy. For those con- out the pregnancy at a normal body weight.
can run, jump, and romp about in the snow. cerned about thimerosol, a preservative that Written by: Suzanne Endriga, CNM
And then after some good play time, she likes contains mercury, there are flu vaccines Understanding Women Ob/Gyn
to settle down by your side and give lots of available that do not contain thimerosol. Associates, 150 Mt Ave, Hackettstown,
good kisses. She walks well on the leash and 4. Exercise – try to exercise for 30 min- 908-813-8877, UnderstandingWomenOb
her handicapped vision doesn’t slow her down, utes most days of the week. Regular exer- Gyn.com
although she prefers that you approach her
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see our upcoming events, or to make a dona-
Send us your photos, press releases and upcoming
tion, please visit our website at:
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Email us at mjmediaeditor@gmail.com
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Hackettstown’s Willow Café Hosts
Free Running, The Next “X” Ladies Networking Group of Hackettstown
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hat would the “X he Willow Café, located on Willow Creative Director at ClickHappi.com, when
Games” be with- Grove Street in Hackettstown, is asked to describe the mission of the organi-
out the wheels now hosting the Ladies Networking zation. The Ladies Networking Group of
and boards? How would Group which will meet on the second Hackettstown members come from various
you experience the thrill of Wednesday of each month. The comfort- professions working in a range of industries
speed, the exhilarating air able atmosphere of the Willow Café is com- with a common interest growing equitable
time, and centripetal forces? plimentary to the mission of the Ladies relationships within the Hackettstown
If you can’t imagine it, Networking Group in “achieving goals Community. To learn more about the
then you haven’t seen or through knowledge and understanding Ladies Networking Group of Hackettstown
tried “Free Running”, or while enjoying friendship, fun and conver- please contact Lisa Earl-Sperry at
Parkour as it is called in sation!” explains Lisa Earl-Sperry, member lisa@clickhappi.com.
Europe. of the Ladies Networking Group and
Utilizing one’s own
agility, strength, and fear-
lessness, this sport com-
bines the endurance of cross
country running, and the
skills of hip hop and gym-
nastics. Add the proper
training instruction and you
can have the perfect mix of
cardio workout and dare- Running clinic under the popular activity, as well as
devil stunts. special guidance of Craig gain confidence, and new
If your interest is peaked, Mason, gymnastics coach, skills.
CS Gymnastics in Flanders, and Master Black Belt For more information on
can help you take the next instructor. Each class how you can get involved
step. For the past two years allows teens and young now, contact CS
CS Gymnastics has been adults to try their hands(and Gymnastics at www.csgym-
offering a weekly Free feet) at this increasingly nasticsinc.com.
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azzercise of Hackettstown, part of will be closed completely for inventory and now offer our students a great workout in an About Jazzercise
Jazzercise, Inc., the world’s leading new space preparations. Then, on March even better facility; we are so gratified that Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her
dance fitness program, will be tem- 14, the classes will return to the location in Trinity is able to make these changes, which love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance
porarily relocating its classes pending a which they’ve been held for more than 20 will benefit us as well as the entire church exercise phenomenon, founded the
Grand Reopening at its regular facility the years, Trinity United Methodist Church, community.” Added co-owner and instruc- Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969.
week of March 14. 213 Main Street. tor Kelly Shea, “Fortunately, we are able to She has advanced the business opportuni-
During the weeks of February 21 and “We are excited that Starr Hall, the space continue to hold most of our classes during ties of women and men in the fitness indus-
February 28, Jazzercise of Hackettstown we use at Trinity, is getting a complete the renovation period thanks to the gracious try by growing her program into an interna-
will be operating its classes out of Panther makeover, including a brand-new, state-of- hospitality of Panther Valley Ecumenical tional franchise business that today, hosts a
Valley Ecumenical Church, 1490 Route the-art Padenpor floor,” co-owner and Church, which was actually Jazzercise of network of 7,800 instructors teaching more
517. During the week of March 7, classes instructor Chris Biamonte said. “We can Hackettstown’s first location!” than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.
Jazzercise of Hackettstown is also offer- Jazzercise, Inc. was recently named the
ing a “Grand Reopening Special” before, number one fitness franchise in
during, and after the relocation: $10 per Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2011 Franchise
month for two months with a one-time join- 500 listing.
ing fee and auto-pay signup (restrictions The Jazzercise workout program has
may apply). The Hackettstown franchise positively affected millions of people
offers 20 classes per week – mornings, worldwide. Benefits include increased car-
afternoons, and evenings – Monday through diovascular endurance, strength, and flexi-
Saturday. A typical 60-minute Jazzercise bility, as well as an overall "feel good" fac-
class offers a fusion of jazz dance, resist- tor. For more information on Jazzercise
ance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and contact Kelly Shea (908-850-5648, jazzer-
Latin-style movements set to a variety of doc@hotmail.com) or Chris Biamonte
popular and critically acclaimed music. ( 9 0 8 - 2 9 6 - 5 4 5 0 ,
Each class includes a warm-up, high-energy cbiamonte@jazzercise.com). For world-
aerobic routines, muscle toning, and a cool- wide class information, go to www.jazzer-
down/stretch segment, designed for people cise.com or call (800)FIT-IS-IT.
of all ages and fitness levels.
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Calendar of Events
Thu, Feb 17 Community Children’s Museum, 77 East York. Place. $. 8 pm. (609) 258-2787. A tribute to
Music: The Lab - Open Mic Night (3rd Blackwell, Dover. $5 per person, $4 seniors. WNTI Radio Studio Dedication blues legend Robert Johnson, the man who
Thursday of month). Hackettstown. Arts Off 11 am to 4 pm. 973-366-9060. Celebrate the Ceremony– Lackland Center, Centenary started it all and inspired countless musi-
Main Gallery of Fine Art, 128 Willow 49th anniversary of the launch of Friendship College, Hackettstown. 3 pm. Open to pub- cians. Lineup includes BHTM, Rory Block,
Grove. $5 cover. 7:30 pm. (908) 684-4278 7 with activities and crafts. lic. Www.wnti.org. Take part in a ribbon- Hubert Sumlin, Cedric Burnside and
or info@artsoffmain.com. Mon, Feb 21 cutting ceremony of the opening of a new Lightnin’ Malcolm.
Fri, Feb 18 Theater: Thomas & Friends Live! On studio for WNTI Radio at the Lackland Circus: CiRCA-46 Circus Acts in 45
Music: Opole, Philharmonic of Poland: Stage– Community Theater, 100 South Center. Minutes (Feb 25-26) – The Theatre at
Vienna Gala Program. Morristown. Main, Morristown. $24-$40. 3 and 6 pm. Fri, Feb 25 Raritan Valley Community College, 118
Community Theatre, 100 South Main. $42- 973-539-8008. Climb on board with Thomas Blues at the Crossroads: The Robert Lamington Road, Branchburg. $25. Fri &
$52. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. & Friends for the most spectacular live show Johnson Centennial Concerts with Big Sat at 7 pm. (908) 725-3420. From Brisbane,
Planetarium Show: “Stardate: 2011” (Feb of the year as they take the whole family on Head Todd & The Monsters. Princeton. Australia comes a bold new vision of con-
18-19) – Planetarium at CCM, 214 Center a fun-filled adventure, teaching life lessons McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University continued on next page
Grove Road, Randolph. $10 adults, $5 chil- of discovery, friendship and cooperation.
dren and seniors. Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 3 & 5 Wed, Feb 23
pm. Open to public. 973 - 328 - 5076. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Sat, Feb 19 Meeting (last Wednesday of month) –
Poetry: Winterfires Coffeehouse– Genesis Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21
Farm, 41A Silver Lake Rd. (Route 608, Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. Free
Frelinghuysen), Blairstown. Free, donation but donation is requested. 7:45 pm. Open to
requested, pre-registration. 7 pm. Open to public. (973) 994-1143.
public. (908) 362-6735. Warren County Freeholders Meeting–
Theater: The Red Balloon– Open Book Freeholder Meeting Room, Dumont Jr.
Bookstore and Internet Café, 169 Spring Admin Building, 165 County Route 519
Street, Newton. Donation. 8 pm. Sponsored South, Belvidere. 7 pm. Open to public. 800-
by Tri-state Actors Theater. (973) 875-2950 554-8540.
or www.tristateactorstheater.org. A staged Thu, Feb 24
and concert reading performed by profes- Comedy: Brad Zimmerman– Community
sional actors featuring a “Talk-back” with Theatre, 100 South Main, Morristown. $25.
the playwright and a reception. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Comedian Brad
Sun, Feb 20 Zimmerman weaves a bittersweet tale of one
Space Capsule Friendship 7 Celebration– man’s struggle to make it as an actor in New
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Calendar of Events...
continued from previous page Sun, Feb 27 Sat, Mar 5
temporary circus. Marvel at the astounding ways intrepid Comedy: Marty Allen with Karon Kate Blackwell– Theater: Angelina Ballerina– Performing Arts Center at
acrobats bend, fly, juggle and balance while they battle the Mattar’s Bistro, 1115 Route 517, Allamuchy. $. 7 pm. (908) SCCC, Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill,
clock. 852-2300. Legendary performer Marty Allen and his wife Newton. $16-$18. 3 pm. All ages. (973) 300-3171. Enjoy a
Music: The Fab Four. Morristown. Community Theatre, will perform a variety show with comedy, singing and danc- musical based on the CG-animated series, Angelina
100 South Main. $37-$57. 8 pm. 973-539-8008. Back by ing. Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS.
audience demand! The Fab Four returns to keep the spirit Music: Hanover Wind Symphony “My Hero” Concert. Theater: Our Town (Mar 5 - 19)– Pax Amicus Castle
and the sounds of The Beatles alive for fans old and young. Whippany. Memorial Junior School, 61 Highland Ave. Free. Theatre, 23 Lake Shore Drive, Budd Lake. Tickets $22. Call
Theater: Urinetown The Musical (Feb 25 to Mar 20) – 3 pm. Open to public. for date/time. All ages. (973) 691-2100. Enjoy Thorton
Black River Playhouse, corner of Maple and Grove, Chester. Mon, Feb 28 Wilder’s classic play about life in a small New England
$24 adults, $22 seniors and students. Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun Workshop: Children Art Exploration (Feb 28 & Mar 7) – town.
at 2 pm. 908-879-7304. Community Children’s Museum, 77 East Blackwell St., United Way Mini Golf Bowl– Hawk Pointe Golf Club,
Sat, Feb 26 Dover. $12. Monday, 4-5 pm. Ages K to 2nd grade. 973- Route 31, Washington. $50 for family of four, $75 for busi-
24th Annual Antiques Show in Long Valley– Long Valley 366-9060 or www.communitychildrensmuseum.org. ness of four. Family 2-4 pm, business 5-8 pm. Open to pub-
Middle School, Route 513, Long Valley. $6 adults, free for Children will experiment with various art activities, includ- lic. 908-835-3550. Enjoy 18-hole indoor golf plus musical
children under 12 (no strollers). 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Open ing paper making, print making, clay work and painting. entertainment, a 50/50, complimentary tricky tray tickets
to public. Lvwcantiques@hotmail.com. Wed, Mar 2 and door prizes.
Riverside Rhythms and Rhymes. Hackettstown. Skylands CCM Dance Theater Showcase (Mar 2-5) – Dragonetti Sun, Mar 6
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1811 Rte. 57. Donation Auditorium of CCM, County College of Morris, 214 Center Webelos Engineering Activity Badge– Community
requested. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Open to public. (908) 684- Grove, Randolph. $10-$15. 7:30 pm, Sat. matinee at 2 pm. Children’s Museum, 77 E. Blackwell St., Dover. $10 per
4040. Open to public. (973) 328-5076. Enjoy works choreo- Scout and $5 per adult and/or sibling. 1 pm and 3:30 pm.
Theater: Rapunzel - A Brush with Fate! (Feb 26-Mar 12) graphed by faculty, students and special guest artists varying Open to Cub Scouts and their families. 973-366-9060 or
– Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, 23 Lake Shore Drive, Budd in styles from ballet, to hip-hop, to modern and jazz. ccmuseum@gmail.com. Scouts learn engineering basics by
Lake. Tickets $12. Sat. 11 and 1. Children ages 4-13. (973) Thu, Mar 3 building a catapult, constructing bridges and making an
691-2100. Comedy: Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad electrical circuit under the guidance of a professional civil
Workshop: Last Laugh Saturdays (last Saturday of the Sherwood– Community Theatre, 100 South Main, engineer.
month) – Black River Playhouse, 54 Grove, Chester. $30. Morristown. $47-$77. 8 pm. 973-539-8008. Enjoy hilarious Tue, Mar 8
9;30 am to noon. Adults. (908) 892-5458 or improvisation comedy based on audience suggestions and Alzheimer’s / Dementia Support Group Meeting (2nd
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your comedic skills. Designed for beginners, session con- Hackettstown Historical Society Meeting (1st Thursday of Community, 430 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Hackettstown.
sists of open round table and brainstorming with fun-filled month) – Seay Hall at Centenary College, Front Parlor, 6:30 to 7:30. Open to public. 908-684-5236.
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continued from page 13 1 College Hill. $10-$25. 7:30 pm. (973) 0904. An exhibit of colorful photographs to Feb 27, 2011) – Morris Museum, 6
Theater: Charlotte’s Web– Community 300-3171. and paintings, includes regional barns from Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. $.
Theatre, 100 South Main, Morristown. Theater: Hey Ho, Pinocchio– Sussex Hope, the Hidden Hollow Farm in (973) 971-3700. Featuring more than 40
Tickets $12. 4 pm. Children ages 4-10. (973) Middle School, 10 County Road 639, Washington, and historic barns along the works of art by the acclaimed master of
539-8008. E.B. White’s classic tale about Sussex. $12, free children under 12. 11 am Kittatinny Ridge in the Delaware Water medical illustrations, this exhibition cele-
the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and 2 pm. All ages. Sponsored by Tri-state Gap. brates Dr. Frank Netter’s contribution to the
and a little gray spider named Charlotte Actors Theater. (973) 875-2950 or www.tris- Art Exhibit: Posing Beauty, African study of human anatomy.
comes to life in this delightful adaptation. tateactorstheater.org. An enchanting journey American Images from the 1890s to the Gowns: From Birth to Bedroom to
Wed, Mar 9 begins when a wooden puppet comes magi- Present (Feb 2 - Apr 28, 2011) – Newark Ballroom (thru Feb 2011) – Acorn Hall, 68
Warren County Freeholders Meeting– cally to life. Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark. $. Morris Avenue, Morristown. $6. Call for
Freeholder Meeting Room, Dumont Jr. Vintage Costume Jewelry Club Show– 973-596-6550. An exhibit that explores the days/time. (973) 267-3465. Exhibit show-
Admin Building, 165 County Route 519 Lake Mohawk Country Club, Mohawk ways in which African American beauty has cases the varieties of gowns that define a
South, Belvidere. 4 pm. Open to public. 800- Room, 21 The Boardwalk, Sparta. Free been represented in the media. woman’s life – christening, ball, wedding,
554-8540. Purpose of meeting is to discuss admission. 9:30 am to 3 pm. Open to public. Comedy Workshop for Adults (Saturdays dressing, and nightgowns.
with Warren County Projects Committee. Call Joyce at (201) 213-2146. Various vin- from Jan 22 to Mar 12) – Black River Guided Tours of The Willows Historic
Thu, Mar 10 tage costume jewelry - rings, brooches, pen- Playhouse, 54 Grove St., Chester. $195 House Museum (Ongoing) – Fosterfields
Music: Road to the Isles - Music, Dance dants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings will tuition. Saturday 9:30 to noon (8-sessions). Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road,
and Folksongs of Ireland & Scotland. be on display, some for sale. Open to public. (908) 892-5458 or Morristown. $. Open to public. (973) 326-
Newton. Performing Arts Center at SCCC, Sun, Mar 13 www.katelynreiter.com. Learn the secrets of 7645. Take a guided tour of the Gothic
Sussex County Community College, 1 Music: Eclectic Celtic. Randolph. improvisation and stand-up comedy with a Revival-style mansion on Fosterfields Farm.
College Hill. $7-$14. 10:30 am. (973) 300- Randolph Public Library, 28 Calais Rd. class designed for beginners and comically O Write My Name: American Portraits -
3171. Be transported to the lochs and glens Free, registration. 2 pm. Open to public. curious. Course will help show you how to Harlem Heroes (Jan 14, 2011 to Feb 27,
of the Celtic lands of old through music and (973) 895-3556. A family of four musicians bring more laughter into your life. 2011) – Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
dance. plays Celtic music. Exchange Club of Warren County Heights Road, Morristown. $. (973) 971-
Fri, Mar 11 Mon, Mar 14 Meeting (2nd and 4th Thursday of the 3700. Exhibition features fifty portrait pho-
Music: 2nd Annual Mini-Blues Festival Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting (2nd month) – Warren County Regional Chamber tographs of African American artists, writers
(Mar 11-12). Hackettstown. Sitnik Theater Monday of every month) – Heath Village of Commerce, 10 Brass Castle Road, and musicians taken by photographer Carl
of Lackland Center, Centenary College. Retirement Community, 430 Schooley’s Washington. 7:30 pm. Open to members. Van Vechten.
$22.50 all day pass. (908) 979-0900. Enjoy Mountain Road, Hackettstown. 6:30 to 7:30. Exchangeclubofwarrencountynj@yahoo.co Pocono Choral Society (thru May 2011) –
a weekend of blues music featuring leg- Open to public. 908-684-5214. m. Lackland Center Sitnik Theatre,
endary Hubert Sumlin, Gina Sicilia, Sean Wed, Mar 16 Exhibit: Frank H. Netter, MD, Hackettstown. $20-$25. Sundays at 5 pm.
Chambers, among others. Art Under the Nazis– Randolph Public Michelangelo of Medicine (Nov 23, 2010 (908) 979-0900.
Sat, Mar 12 Library, 28 Calais Rd, Randolph. Free, reg-
2011 Warren County Business Expo– istration. 7 pm. Open to public. (973) 895-
Warren County Technical School, 1500 3556. Speaker Sgt. Harry L. Ettlinger, a
State Route 57 W., Washington. 10 am to 2 member of the famous “Monument Men” of
pm. Open to public. Sponsored by Warren World War II, discusses the unprecendented
County Regional Chamber of Commerce. effort to protect art treasures from the
908-835-9200 or info@warrencountycham- destruction of World War II.
ber.org. Thu, Mar 17
Fundraiser: Trinity UMC Banquet & Music: The Lab - Open Mic Night (3rd
Auction– Trinity United Methodist Church, Thursday of month). Hackettstown. Arts Off
213 Main St., Hackettstown. $40 per person. Main Gallery of Fine Art, 128 Willow
5:30 to 9:30 pm. Open to public. (908) 852- Grove. $5 cover. 7:30 pm. (908) 684-4278
3020. or info@artsoffmain.com.
Music: John Mueller’s Winter Dance
Party® The official tribute to Buddy ONGOING EVENTS
Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Art Exhibit: “Barn-sides” by Jean &
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SCCC, Sussex County Community College, Municipal Building, 11 Green Street,
Oxford. Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm. 908-387-
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t’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the plenty left over to send some to school for a
home. Ever notice how people always good, hot lunch.
gather there? Whether baking treats, In this All-Star Potato, Bacon and Corn
making dinner or spending time with fami- Chowder, potato flakes bring familiar flavor
ly and friends, the kitchen is my favorite and act as a thickener. Sunny yellow corn
place to be. Since my day job is Consumer and crispy bacon really brighten up the
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Here are some of my favorite ways to bring Makes 8 servings
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faces of those around it: um chicken broth
• A make-ahead casserole – I like to put 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each Nestlé
together a hearty one-dish meal that makes Carnation Evaporated Milk
enough for leftovers on another night. 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
• Homemade hot cocoa mix – Keeping a 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) no-salt added whole-
container of homemade mix ready lets me kernel corn, drained
make a cozy cup of cocoa to warm things up 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
after school or any time at all. 2 teaspoons onion powder
• Quick loaves – Waking up to the smell 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
of baking lemon bread, banana bread or Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green
pumpkin bread makes the day better onions, additional cooked and/or crumbled
already. bacon (optional)
• Soups and chowders – I like to make a COMBINE broth and evaporated milk in
big batch so there’s some for supper and continued on next page
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Pops!
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weets on a stick are the perfect treat. 1 cup water
There’s a pop for all seasons, all rea- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
sons. For parties, desserts, everyday 1/2 cup Creamy White Decorator Icing
and special occasions, pops are tops! 1 bag (14 ounces) Candy Melts
They can be as simple as classic cake Lollipop Sticks
ball pops — crumbled cake mixed with Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch or
COOKING icing, then shaped into balls and dipped into 9-inch round pans or one 13 x 9 x 2-inch
melted candy. Or, create hundreds of other sheet pan with vegetable pan spray.
CLASSES ARE pop shapes and flavors from cake, brown- In large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding
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These recipes are only the beginning. speed with electric mixer 2 minutes. Pour
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In large bowl, use hands to crumble cake
1 box (about 18 ounces) cake mix
until no large chunks remain. Add icing;
1 box (about 3.4 ounces) instant pudding
mix with fingers until well combined. Form
mix
continued on page 22
4 eggs
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Pops...
mixture into balls. Chill in refrigerator at Triple Dippers
least 2 hours. Each serves 1
Melt Candy Melts according to package Medium Cake Ball Pops
directions. Dip sticks into melted Candy Dark Cocoa, White and any favorite color
Melts and insert into cake balls; let set. Wait Candy Melts, melted
until candy is completely firm before dip- Candy Color Set (optional)
ping the pops completely in melted Candy Dip cake ball pops completely in melted
Melts. cocoa or white candy; place in Decorating
Yields 48 tablespoons Stand and chill until firm. Create 2 shades
Makes 48 — 1-tablespoon sized cake ball of each candy color by adding more or less
pops (each about 1 1/4-inch diameter) White Candy Melts, or using Candy Colors.
Makes 24 — 2-tablespoon sized cake ball Dip pops in lightest candy shade, covering
pops (each about 1 1/2-inch diameter) bottom 2/3; chill until firm. Dip pops in
Makes 16 — 3-tablespoon sized cake ball darkest candy shade, covering bottom 1/3;
pops (each about 1 3/4-inch diameter) chill until firm.
(Front, L-R) Richard Moore, Board of Trustees, Theresa Mutz, Fred Heleine, Interim
Executive Director. (Second row, L-R) Christine Garofalo, Gudelia Gonzalez, Darlene
Fawthrop. (Third row, L-R) Robert Rowe, Jose Sandoval, Charles Harding. (Missing from
photo) Juan Sandoval, Ingrid Coey, Margaret Steffy.
T
en longtime employees at The House January.
of the Good Shepherd Continuing Theresa Mutz received special recogni-
Care Retirement Community in tion for her 35 years of service to The
Hackettstown were recognized at The House.
House's Board of Directors meeting in A resident of Hackettstown, Mutz is in
Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown This Month • February 2011 • Page 25
Let’s Resolve The Eligibility to Run for President Once and For All!
I
was fascinated to read that the new Governor of Hawaii Obama was actually born in Hawaii. We now know that his even be a communist activist who espouses one world gov-
wants to find a way to release Obama’s birth certificate Mother was born in the U.S., his father was born in Kenya ernment under communist rule. Out of this union a child
as reported by the Meadville Tribune on December 29, and a British citizen. Because of this union Obama has a could be born and as he (or she, the male pronoun will be
2010. What is strange is that the previous governor was a dual citizenship. Does “natural born” mean either both par- used for simplicity) grows up he might be influenced by the
republican who refused to release any information based on ents have to be American born or one parent would have to dreams from his non American parent. As he gets older he
Hawaii privacy Law. The newly elected governor be American born and the other parent at least an American could also be influenced by another ideology that thinks
Abercrombie, a democrat, is asking the Hawaiian attorney citizen? Obama’s mother remarried an Indonesian and America is the great Satan. Along the way he could become
general to find a way to disclose Obama’s birth certificate. there is a claim that her second husband adopted Obama. In very eloquent with the English language and very likable.
The solution though is very simple: the only person who summary Obama is the natural son of a British citizen and When chosen to run for president he might be able to organ-
actually can resolve the question is Obama himself. What of an American citizen. Later on he was the stepson of an ize his campaign with the European socialist movement. He
is the big deal about making public the actual birth certifi- Indonesian. I still remember vividly a remark made by could show up in European public squares that could be
cate? This would be the only way to close the chapter. Hillary Clinton during the democratic presidential primary filled with socialist activists to convince the American voter
Besides when the Obama campaign staff demanded that campaign of 2008. She stated that Obama cannot be elected that he will be accepted by the people of Europe. Could
McCain showed his birth certificate Sen. Mc Cain did not president. Nobody ever paid attention to that remark and I actually the American voters vote for such individual? It
have any problem making it public. There is a bigger ques- always wonder what she actually meant. Do the Clintons could very well happen and this is why I believe it is imper-
tion that needs to be resolved to avoid any future question have additional information that should be made public? ative that rules are set once and for all that will establish the
of any candidates running for the office of the President of Regardless, there is a greater responsibility for the con- eligibility requirements for candidates running for president
the United States. The U.S. Constitution states “No person gress of the United States. Congress must, once and for all, as well who is allowed to vote. Any individual who desires
except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United enact Laws that would finally define the legal requirements to work with federal agencies with sensitive information
States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall of every presidential candidate. that affect our national security needs to obtain a top secret
be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any If the Federal Government refuses to follow through clearance. The office of the President is the most sensitive
Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained then it would be the responsibility of every State of the position as far as national security is concern, why should-
to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Union to clarify the requirements of the Presidential candi- n’t every candidate be required to obtain a top security
Resident within the United States”. The Constitution clear- date to be on each State ballot. Each State should also pass clearance? If we want this Nation of ours to survive anoth-
ly states that only a natural born Citizen is eligible to run for and enforce Laws to make sure that only American citizens er two hundred and more years then all freedom loving
office of the U.S. presidency. What actually does “natural show up to vote. I refuse to believe that the American citi- Americans must send a clear message at the State level as
born citizen” mean? Is it possible that it means that anyone zens are willing to give up their sovereignty by allowing well at the federal level: protect our Republic don’t let it be
who was actually born in the U.S. would be eligible? Does non citizens to vote. One question the reader might have is: destroyed . Define a "Natural born citizen"!
it mean that all the children of illegals that were born on what are the chances that someone with no loyalty to the Luigi De Francesco
U.S. soil will be eligible? Does it mean that if the future U.S. of America would actually be elected to the office of A Richmond Twp, Crawford County , Pa resident
dictator of North Korea Kim Jong-Nam’s wife would give the President. Let’s assume that someday a natural born cit- Can be reached at lsdefrank@yahoo.com
birth to a child in New York City, this child would be eligi- izen would marry a foreigner born of a country where anti
ble to become President of the United States? Let’s say that American sentiments are high and the foreign parent might
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Thomas Edison’s Home Cement Dreams
Were at Yankee’s Home Plate
by Michele Guttenberger
W
hen we think of Thomas Edison
we think about the light bulb and
all his electrical inventions.
However, Edison had cemented dreams of
the home construction market. After a
failed iron-ore refining business, he was left
with a large inventory of heavy equipment.
Edison’s inventive mind found a way to put
this idle equipment back into production
when he formed the Edison Portland
Cement Company in 1899. Edison envi-
sioned many uses for his cement such as
low cost homes, furniture, refrigerators, and
even his phonographs. One can say his
mind was heavy on cement. Although.
Concrete-cement was rarely used in the
early 20th century; Edison went full speed
in launching the cement industry as the
ideal chief substance in home construction. wall of the main entrance of the first New
By 1908 Edison’s team had perfected their York Yankee stadium.
Edison-Portland cement formula for the Edison never provided builders with
home construction business. But, Edison complete plans for these concrete homes
did not only focus his efforts on cement. He which resulted in a lack of interest by home
executed the design of massive reusable constructors to build these structures.
steel molds to cast the walls of these cement Although, he boasted that he would not take
houses. In 1910 Edison used his own estate a profit but would give away the patented
to cast 2 experimental buildings from his information to qualified builders. Edison
cement and molds. They were a gardener’s had trouble making the molds for the hous-
cottage and a garage at his Glenmont estate. es, let alone architectural decorative fixture
The Edison Portland Cement Company pieces. An upscale home could call for
works was located in Stewartsville, New molds composed of 2300 pieces. It was no
Jersey. In 1905 the company was producing wonder the cement home building was des-
3,000 barrels of cement per day. They tined to sink. It was estimated back then
expanded this business in 1908, with a that a home builder would have to invest in
cross-licensing agreement with the North an estimated $175,000 worth of home cast
American Portland Cement Company. This pieces. By the 1930’s with depression eco-
gave both firms reciprocal use of key nomics, the cast cement home building
cement patents. This also helped propel projects had become an extinct market.
their cement business and they became the The Yankee stadium entrance that
4th largest US cement producers of the Edison built has been demolished but its
1920’s. Although they were successful in rubble has been saved as souvenirs. A few
the production of high quality cement, their Edison Portland cement homes still remain
home construction business was flailing. livable and standing in places such as Union
Edison never achieved his vision of mass NJ. The public can still see Edison’s
home production since concrete housing cement garage and gardener’s cottage when
took much more effort to develop than they tour the Glenmont estate which is also
Edison was willing to invest. Edison was part of the Thomas Edison museum.
still left with the bitter taste of failure from The Thomas Edison Museum. Open
his iron-ore refining business to take on new Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are
investment risks. Instead of making rows 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main
and rows of low cost new homes he was Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit web-
only able to make it to a famous home plate. site for more details
His Edison Portland Cement erected the http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
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Trinity UMC Announces Banquet &
Auction to Support Appalachia
Service Project/Rise Mission Teams
R
esidents are invited to enjoy an elegant banquet with
all trimmings and support Trinity’s ASP and RISE
Summer Mission Teams. Guests will enjoy a variety
of appetizers and refreshments in the rotunda and will have
an opportunity to peruse the hundreds of items in the silent
auction, as well as to bid on a variety of crafts, services, cer-
tificates, hotel stays, and more. The banquet will be held in
Starr Hall and will include a live auction with even more
fantastic items, including trips, theme baskets, and so much
more. Guests will have a chance to hear firsthand from the
youth volunteers about these great mission trips and the dif-
ference they make in their lives. Admission is $40 a person.
Tickets will go on sale January 16th and can be purchased
through the church office at 213 Main Street or by calling
(908) 852-3020. The public is encouraged to buy tickets
early as they will not be available at the door. Participants
will enjoy some great food and help Trinity send 65 youth
and adults on home repair Mission trips this summer
through ASP & RISE. This summer will mark Trinity’s 18th
consecutive ASP Mission and 10th RISE Mission. For
more information, please visit the website at
www.catchthespirit.org.
J
oin the fun, practice your swing for the spring, and
bring the whole family, friends and golf buddies. The
United Way of Northern New Jersey, Warren County is
holding its 1st Annual Indoor Mini Golf Bowl on March 5,
2011 at Hawk Pointe Golf Club located at Route 31 in
Washington, NJ. Yes, it’s indoors!
There is fun for all! Family hours runs from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. with face painting, and balloon artists. Business hours
are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 for a family of
four, $75 for a business hour for a foursome. Sponsorships
are available.
There will be musical entertainment, a 50/50, compli-
mentary tricky tray tickets and door prizes. Refreshments
will be available for purchase.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the NORWESCAP
Food Bank Backpack Program sponsored by United Way,
which is designed to meet the needs of hungry school aged
children at times when other resources are not available,
such as weekends and school holidays.
This event is sponsored in part by Jersey Central Power
& Light. For more information, sponsorship and registra-
tion, please visit www.unitedwayofwc.org or contact Anna
at 908-835-3550.
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