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Hackettstown Boy Battling Brain Cancer Gets Special Message from Sesame Street By Dawn M Chiossi Everyone is familiar with the PBS Classic Television Show, Sesame Street. For years, characters such as Ernie and Bert plus countless others, have been entertaining, inspiring and educating both boys and girls with quality television that is both enjoyable and enriching. It has both taught and stimulated the curiosity and intelligence of kids everywhere, striking a cord with them. Since the show began, for so many subsequent generations, the show is also synonymous with comfort. This is particularly true with seven-year-old Hackettstown resident, Henry Aulenbach. He might be just like any other boy out there: He loves Star Wars and riding his bike (without training wheels) and Sesame Street’s Bert. But, Aulenbach is much
more than your average seven-year-old. He is battling Medulloblastoma--a form of brain cancer. Going to the doctor because he was suffering from severe headaches and vomiting on January 5th, the Aulenbach family received the shock of their lives when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Three days later, when he had surgery to remove it, he was diagnosed with brain cancer. “Henry’s first six weeks of treatments were 30 days of proton beam radiation from Monday through Friday with weekends off to the brain and spine once a week chemo treatment,” Mother Chrissie Aulenbach tells. “He is now in the middle of a one month break before beginning a six month course of heavy duty chemo for which he will be admitted to the
hospital for several days out of every month. The treatments have been very difficult,” she says, noting how Henry has experienced severe exhaustion, weakness, nausea, and pain.
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Treatments are slated to last until midfall. It didn’t take long for the public to rally around this courageous fighter and the whole Aulenbach family. Everyone is seeking Hope for Henry. From family and friends, to the community, to the GoFundMe page set up to help the family with expenses so they could concentrate fully on helping their son, Hope for Henry isn’t just the name of various accounts that people have made for him, it is so much more. “The family is no stranger to helping others,” states Randolph’s Stephanie Coleman, organizer of the GoFundMe Page. “Dave and Chrissie are the most positive people that you ever want to meet. Their positivity spreads all over the community--even from their kids.” As friends and former neighbors, Coleman relates that her kids grew up with the Aulenbach’s twin sons, who continued on page 2
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Special Message... continued from front page are now freshmen in college. “They both really care about the important things in life: children, education, family, making a difference,” she says. “Chrissie was on the Randolph Board of Education, she was musical, tutoring children in trumpet. Dave was not only a music teacher at Randolph, he was Vice Principal of the high school as well.” Mentioning that Chrissie stopped working to take care of her son, Coleman shares, “I wanted to set up a GoFundMe page, not just to help out with the expenses that could really pile up, but because they have done so much for our community. They think nothing of giving back and helping others. Now it’s their turn. I believe in karma, what goes around, comes around.” Henry Aulenbach has not only captured the hearts of the community, he has even heard from his favorite character on Sesame Street--Bert, a companion that is always with him. “He loves Bert from Sesame Street,” Aulenbach relates. “It all started when he was a baby. I gave Henry his big brother Charlie’s old stuffed Bert from when he was little, and he just took to it. Even long after Henry stopped watching the show,
Bert never leaves Henry’s side. Before he was sick, Henry just slept with Bert, but now Bert keeps him company everywhere.” In a video message, Bert said, “Hi there, Henry. This is your old pal, Bert. I heard you were a big fan of mine. Well, guess what? I’m a big fan of yours, Henry.” The character mentioned Henry’s love of basketball, his brothers, Pokemon and even The Beatles. Wow, wow, wow, this is unbelievable!” Aulenbach enthused on Facebook. “Gosh this was such an unbelievable surprise for all of us, but especially for our little guy, Henry. I tried to record Henry’s reaction to it, but he asked me to just sit and watch it with him once it started. This is truly a selfless gift from everyone at Sesame who took their own time to record this video for our son who loves Bert so very much.” “The Bert video came to fruition because of a wonderful family who lives in Wayne, where my husband Dave is a middle school principal,” she discloses. “Mike Catalano, husband and father of two, tweeted to Sesame Street about Henry continued on page 4
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Special Message... continued from page 2 and one thing led to another and next thing we know we received a package with a bunch of Bert’s from the Sesame Street Workshop and then the video, so incredible!” A couple of weeks after, they additionally sent another video with even more characters wishing Henry well. Henry has even received videos from Mark Ruffalo, and the cast of the TV show Henry Danger. “Henry’s prognosis is to be cured, that is the path we are on, and that is our only focus,” Chrissie Aulenbach asserts. “Henry is a very sweet, loving and empathic boy. Even with all he is enduring, he is still worried about me, his mom. I have a rare dis-
ease known as Scleroderma, which is a hardening of the skin, vascular system connective tissue and organs,” she shares. “He is very kind to me, telling me that I’ll be okay. He’s the most beautiful kid you’d ever want to meet. The nurses say they don’t see children like him, sweet and kind even when they are so sick. He’s one of a kind. He’s a bright shining star.” For the Aulenbach family they are so touched and honored by the outpouring of affection, generosity and goodwill from others, that they are truly bowled over. From the cards, letters, Pokemon Cards, and mail packages that Henry has received, to the GoFundMe Campaign, to donations, fundraisers and utter support
of the community, Chrissie Aulenbach considers herself blessed. “We are very grateful to everyone,” she praises. “It’s been incredible so far to see such a cheering section for Henry.” For further information or
details on how to help Henry, or to donate please visit https://www.gofundme. com/henry-aulenbach-helpforhenry.
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The House’s Wine & Dine Celebrates a Community’s Shining Star Dinner and Wine Event Benefits the Shepherd’s Fund
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ine, dine, and be merry with friends of the House of the Good Shepherd Retirement Community during the highly-anticipated Wine & Dine “Under the Stars” event that brings together fine local flavors while recognizing “Stars” of The House community. This year’s Wine & Dine will take place Thursday, June 6, and will honor Jim Sheldon as the 2019 Distinguished Friend of the House for his work with The House and the Hackettstown community. Proceeds from the event will go toward The Shepherd’s Fund, which supports residents who outlive their resources. The event will run 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will include a cocktail
hour, dinner and dessert from favorite local restaurants, live music from the Grover Kemble Trio, a special performance from the Colonial Musketeers, as well as a silent auction and artisanal sales. A native of Hackettstown, Jim Sheldon has worked continuously to maintain and grow the characteristics of his home and its surrounding areas, which has led his family to dub the town “Paradise Valley.” His humanitarian spirit, along with his commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, helps to inform his vision for the area’s progressive future. After working 27 years as a retail business owner, Jim pivoted to focus on downtown revitaliza-
tion and redevelopment. Serving in similar roles around the area, he turned his eye back to Hackettstown and has served with its Business Improvement District for eight years now, where he has helped enhance the area and make a destination for shopping, fine food, and entertainment. He has also served locally in Kiwanis International and the Hackettstown Rotary Club. Wine & Dine tickets are $75 per individual ticket. Sponsorships are available. For ticket information call 908-6845900. The House is located at 798 Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown and offers public programming and an array of living options for se-
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tail members. All together that’s more than 500 storefronts, in 47 states,” said Andrew Kauffman, CEO of Furniture First. “These are independent, family-owned businesses that are fixtures in their communities. Many of them are in areas impacted by this year’s floods. As a group, we can chip in and make a difference.” In addition to the Red Cross donation, the group is giving to the American Cancer Society. “Several individuals instrumental in our growth over the years have suffered from cancer,” said Kauffman. “We thought this was a good way to honor their legacy and contribution to our group. Berk’s Furniture & Mattress joined Furniture First in January
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OMG Burger Joins the Popular New Jersey Burger Battle
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By Steve Sears he top of Schooley’s Mountain, with a view that many live for, is a place to unwind and enjoy that scenery. Now, enjoy that view while devouring a great burger and a great burger place, and you may feel like you’ve been transported to heaven. That place is OMG Burger & Brew (141 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, 908-867-7778, www.omgburgerandbrew. com), housed in a beautiful new building with timber construction. Owned by Steve and Andrea Bussel, the same folks who own Long Valley Pub and Brewery, OMG Burger & Brew offers both national and local tap beers. OMG Burger & Brew is located directly across from Rock Spring Park, so a nice respite is available either before, during (think takeout), or after your meal. OMG Burger & Brew calls home a custom-designed building featuring a high timbered ceiling and vintage panel fans. Concrete flooring and six-foot custom
Sputnik chandeliers bring everything full circle for a modern touch. Enjoy a favorite beer, cocktail, or other favorite drink at the full-sized bar or enjoy the same over discussions beside the outdoor fire pits. OMG Burger & Brew is unique in that, while it indeed offers delicious beef burgers, vegetarian needs and wants are not elbowed with regard to selection. Quite the contrary. Andrea Bussel is doing her best to make the menu very vegetarian friendly, and she is succeeding. There is no shortage of options to choose from. “The spring menu will have both the Impossible Burger (meat-free and made with sliced sharp cheddar, fried onions, boom-boom sauce and fire-roasted corn salsa on a Martin’s potato roll) and the Beyond Burger (the world’s first plant-based burger: meat-free, as well as gluten, soy, and GMOS-free, with protein from green peas and color from beet juice) as well as four house-made veggie burgers. One is the Green Monster, which is kale, peas, and broccoli; a quinoa burger, a red beans
and rice burger, and a curry lentil burger.” Bussel also every month has a different burger of the month, and so far, the Green Monster Veggie Burger has been the most popular. Another nifty menu option being introduced is the Beyond Sausage sandwich. “We also carry vegan cheese, gluten-free buns – I’m trying to cater to continued on page 11
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Charming colonial in Partridge Glen. Low taxes & mins from Rt. 80. Sits perfectly on the 1.6 acre lot which is both wooded and open. Nothing behind the house and nothing across the street. Privacy. 21 x 14 kitchen with center island is open to the huge family room with a wood burning fireplace and new carpet. Sliders off the kitchen lead to the deck. Large palladium arched windows in the front of the house which you will find in the living room, upstairs bedroom and 23 x 15 bonus room over the garage. Just imagine the amount of natural sunlight! House is heated and cooled by Geo-Thermal and is wired for a generator and the seller is leaving the generator. The separate entrance into the basement together with the high ceilings make the area perfect for a mother/ daughter. Seller is offering a home warranty.
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Denville
$400,000
Impressive custom home with lake views, level yard, off street parking and an in-law suite with separate entrance. This is a secluded section of Cedar Lake, with only a handful of homes past this one. As you enter the home you will instantly feel the charm. The stone fireplace, new carpeting and open look through the kitchen and out toward the lake is your first impression. All 3 bathrooms are modern and there is one full bath for each level. The upstairs bathroom has a Jacuzzi style tub as well. The master bedroom boasts a balcony facing the lake. The downstairs in-law suite has its own entrance ,full bath, kitchen and plenty of room for a bed and sitting area. The main level also features the laundry and an office/den. Take advantage of all of Cedar Lake’s amenities (tennis, basketball, swimming & boating).
Christopher “John” Kruk Broker/Sales Associate
973-903-4861
908-343-5328
Frelinghuysen Twp. $339,000 Frelinghuysen Twp. $339,900 Frelinghuysen Twp. $369,000 Frelinghuysen Twp. $497,000
Unique custom home expanded to include 3 beds & 3 full baths. Tranquil 1.85 acre lot set on a quiet country lane. Huge detached 2 car garage, perfect for landscaper, contractor or hobbyist. Almost everything new in 2010... sheetrock, wiring, insulation, roof, exterior log, stone & clapboard, windows, kitchen and bathrooms. The open concept floor plan includes a huge living room with wood burning fireplace and tiled floor with radiant underfloor heat. A wood boiler on the property offers an alternative to oil heat at any time. Two staircases lead to the second floor where the master bedroom features a reading nook, Juliet balcony and beautiful private bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms share a Jack & Jill Bathroom. An office/bonus room is currently used as a 4th bedroom.
Privacy! views! Quality brick Ranch on 9+ acres with plenty of room for animals and recreation. Also includes inground pool. fenced gardens, 2 out buildings, screened porch and patio. Dining room with bay window overlooks patio, pool and large open field. Renovated lower level with fireplace and powder room.
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Nicola “Nicki” Cuminskey
Richard D. Tillman, Jr.
201-317-4252
973-222-2848
Green Twp.
$589,000 Hackettstown
Pristine colonial located in Green Township’s upscale Forest Knoll subdivision. This impressive 4bed/3bath home was built in 2012 and is still under warranty! Property features include: Paverstone walkways, open front porch with Mahogany decking, inviting 2-story foyer with double coat closets, spacious eat-in kitchen with Viking Stainless Steel appliances, Granite counter-tops, center island, polished hardwood floors, custom moldings, dual staircases, central vacuum, stone wood-burning fireplace, walkin closets in each bedroom, Vaulted ceilings in master bedroom, double vanities, and an optional in-law suite! There is also plenty of storage space in the attic or in the walk-out basement. Enjoy your private fenced-in backyard oasis just in time for summer... Conveniently located close to Route 80 too!
Large 4 bedroom raised ranch set on over 25 acres. The property is great for hunting, bird watching, horses and ATV’s. The property is mostly wooded, but there are many level areas for animals. The home boasts oak wood floors, a brick fireplace, large windows and a large deck to sit and look over your massive amount of private woodland. The home also features central air, forced hot air and two full baths. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, dining room and living room. Downstairs is the 4th bedroom, family room, powder room (along with utility room and storage/workshop space). The land has numerous rock outcroppings and a brook. This land is very private, and allows for peaceful country living, yet is close enough to Interstate 80 for easy commuting. Take a look today!!
Extraordinary colonial home nestled in the center of over 14 acres of pristine & private land.The traditional sophistication of the layout and design is evident throughout the home.The first floor boasts a large kitchen that opens to the central family room with reclaimed barn beams and wood burning fireplace. The spacious master bedroom is also on the first floor and it features a master bath with a full sized hot tub. Three sets of staircases take you to the second level that features 4 more bedrooms, 2 more full baths, a loft, generous amounts of storage and a bonus room. Several balconies are also accessed from the second floor.The walk up attic can be finished adding more space to this already palatial 5,000+sq ft home.There is a 50 x 30 shop & a fenced orchard with grapevines & irrigation.
Christopher “John” Kruk
Joan O’Brien
908-343-5328
908-304-4164
Broker/Sales Associate
$289,500 Hackettstown
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$425,000 Hope Twp.
$480,000
Spectacular mini estate offering a peaceful country setting, while being mins to town & Rt 80 for commuting! Spacious rooms combined w/a comfortable floor plan,makes this home ideal for entertaining, while giving room to grow! Main home boosts an au’ pair /in law suite with private entry, secret closet entry to nursery, sitting room and full bath! Large guest cottage w/kitchen, living/ dining area, large bedroom, bath, claw foot soaking tub, separate utilities & parking- give guests privacy & full comforts of home! Wood stove & fireplace helps keep this home efficient during colder months. Relaxing front porch overlooking landscaped grounds & Koi pond. Combination of wooded & open fenced pasture with small barn, perfect for horses, goats, sheep & outdoor play! New 5 bdrm septic to be installed, a must see!
Desirable neighborhood in Hackettstown. Don’t miss this 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch with large level lot. One floor living with master and 2 additional beds on main floor. Updated furnace and roof. Enjoy the back deck or the large front porch. Close to hospital and down town. Walking distance to Seber park. Easy commute to Rt 46, Rt 80 and Rt 57.
With over $200k in recent upgrades, this 5 bedroom home is move-in ready. The new master bathroom & kitchen are truly exceptional & the finished w/o basement with full in-law suite is a real bonus. The main level offers an open floor plan, with hardwood floors, decorative paneling, crown molding and an attractive wood burning fireplace. The large eat-in kitchen features quartz counters and stainless appliances. The breakfast room leads to the renovated top Trex deck. 4 bedrooms are on the second floor (3 with hardwood) and the fifth is part of the lower level suite with its own private deck and entrance. The attention to detail in this home is evident throughout - new paint, Pella windows, led lighting, stone cladding, paver walkway...the list goes on.
Nicole Magretto
William “Bill” Cogan
Nicola “Nicki” Cuminskey
Amylinn Nemeth
732-407-4770
908-619-9245
201-317-4252
908-763-3031
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Riding Team... continued from page 13 or England as part of their degree program. Students do not need to be enrolled in one of these academic programs however to be involved with the riding teams. Centenary has competitive riding teams which compete in different areas, those which compete against other college teams; The Intercollegiate Dressage and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association teams. Then there is the Hunter/ Jumper team which competes throughout the academic year at area horse shows some of which are organized by the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation.) The ARNC team which competed recently at their National competition is coached
by Tara Clausen and Michael Dowling. The members of this team are picked to compete in this highly competitive arena. Clausen has been a member of the Centenary faculty since 1998. She graduated from Centenary before she worked professionally in the horse industry and then joined the University as a teacher and coach. Claussen explained some of the differences in the classes which riders compete at horse shows; Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Dressage. “Jumper are judged objectively on the horse’s performance, according to number of faults (rails knocked down) and time. Hunters are more subjective and judged on the horse’s performance; manners, form, style and smoothness. Equitation is also more
subjective and is based on the rider and his/her performance and effectiveness. Dressage is a very specific form of training in which the horse and rider perform a prescribed series of movements judged on the performance of the horse and unity of the horse and rider.”
At Centenary there are many different opportunities for riders of all styles and levels of training to take part in a variety of riding teams all of which strive to continue Centenary’s legacy of growth towards excellence.
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Hackettstown’s Desiderio Wins Second Straight SEC Gymnastics Title with LSU Tigers
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By Megan Roche or Christina Desiderio, gymnastics is all she’s known for her entire life. She entered the gym at the age of three and never looked back, falling in love with tumbling and balancing her way across the gymnastics stage. Desiderio, who is a sophomore at Louisiana State University, recently won her second straight SEC Gymnastics Championship Title. Desiderio competes on the beam and floor exercise, and during SEC Championships, her scores contributed in a big way. Her scores of 9.9 on the balance beam and 9.85 on the floor exercise helped lead the LSU Tigers to their third straight title, two of which she herself has been part of. “We had a big celebration after we won. The atmosphere was really exciting and filled with fans. I’m so proud of my team.” Desiderio said. Desiderio graduated a year early and joined the Tigers for the start of the 2018 season. During the championships in 2018, Desiderio had a pair of 9.875 on the beam and floor to help propel the team to victory. Her love for flipping came during her first gymnastics class at Giant Gymnastics in Hackettstown, where she progressed rapidly and was placed at a very early age on the pre-team level. After falling in love with the sport, she decided to begin training elite, commuting over an hour each way to the legendary Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center in Allentown, PA.
“I’d practice for eight hours a day and started home schooling. It was a lot of work with training and coming home to do school work. It was hard but it was extremely worth it.” Her gymnastics accolades include placing sixth on the balance beam at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, a twotime member of the US Women’s National Team. She has represented the United States on an international level and has medaled on many occasions. Her favorite competitive moment? Olympic Trials. “I made it all the way to Olympic Trials which was almost realizing my dream of getting to the Olympics. It was a really special moment that means a lot to me.” Desiderio said. Desiderio is on a full athletic scholarship at LSU, pursuing her degree in Sports Administration. She one day hopes to work alongside some of the best in baseball in some capacity in the front office. One would say that sports is her world. During the SEC Championship meet on March 23, LSU began their competition on the vault, while their biggest competitor Florida, began on the uneven bars. When the standings for the first rotation came out, Florida had a lead of 49.475 to LSU’s 49.375. The entire competition had the Tigers down by a .100th of a point. However, when the Tigers went to the floor exercise and Florida Gators went to the vault, it all came down to tenths of a point, which
in gymnastics is as small as sticking the landing or out of bounds deductions. Desiderio’s teammate, Sarah Finnegan, scored a coveted perfect 10 and sealed the big victory for LSU. “I was just really excited to go out and just do my routine. It really helped to have the home team advantage and the Smoothie King Center was full of our fans. The team just wanted to keep doing what we’ve been doing all season long. We tried to stay calm,
cool, and collected.” Desiderio said. Once the final score came onto the screen with LSU in the top spot, the victory party for Desiderio and the Tigers began. “It was really cool that we were losing through the last event and we ended up coming from behind and pulled out the win for our home crowd.” Desiderio said. What’s next for Desiderio and the LSU Tigers? The continued on page 20
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Desiderio Wins... continued from page 19 team will face off during NCAA Regionals, Semifinals, and Finals against other top ranked teams with PAC12’s UCLA, Big12’s Oklahoma, Big Ten’s Michigan, and SEC runner up Florida. By the end of the meet on April 20, NCAA Gymnastics will have a new national champion. LSU is currently ranked fourth in the country, behind Oklahoma, UCLA, and Florida respectively. “This team is really something special. We started out a little rocky, but we’ve been persevering and we’re climbing the mountain as we say. We really have a bond with each other. I’m super pumped to see where we’re going to be for Regionals and Nationals.”
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Earth Day at Centenary Shows Off Reusable Fashions
Allison Marquad models “Blooming Beauty.”
Anastasia Miranda sparkles in a dress made from old CDs.
Dinora Hernandex in an IKEA shopping bag. Photos by Jane Primerano
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lie’s Angels”-style dress which was covered with broken compact disks. Dinora Hernandez wore a frock created from an IKEA bag and fashioned in the sensibility of Canadian designer David Dixon. Lare’s necktie creation was judged best in show by other students. The fashion show is always the high point of Earth Day, but science students from the university set up many tables and displays. The environmental science students had two models of watersheds. Student Ashlee Smith demonstrated how the class created simulated pollutants representing oil, road grits, fertilizer and other things that should not be in waterways. She then made it “rain” on the model with a plastic bottle. The slopes and curves of the model showed the pollutants traveling into bodies of water. Professor Julie LeBar said the models are a good way to educate the community how pollutants travel, sometimes a great distance, to do their damage. She said several of the students who volunteers to give up a Saturday morning for the demonstrations were education ma-
jors interested in incorporating ecology in their classrooms. Other tables provided fun projects for children. One table featured students teaching children to make wind socks out of plastic bags. Another had them create suncatchers out of reused material. Sorority members created glitter temporary tattoos for children. Marine biology students had a habitat for shrimp, showing children the importance of clean water to marine animals. They also had shells and taught children which ones would let them hear the sounds of the ocean. Other students set up games for children such as ring-toss and sack races and a bouncy house was free of charge which one mother said is very unusual. The college’s digital radio station kept up a steady stream of music. Fair trade items were available for sale and several environmental groups were discussing their missions. The high winds kept the Allamuchy Environmental Commission from showing its videos and limited the use of sterno for warming food, but didn’t keep people away.
By Jane Primerano even fashion students from Centenary University presented their annual recycled fashion show at the school’s Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 27. The aim of the show is to illustrate reusing everyday objects and to create high fashion, according to Professor Mia Wang. Designer Nakiya Black called her creation “Blooming Beauty.” It featured pink gift wrap and artificial flowers. Her model was Allison Marquad. Shanelle Travis chose to create the beauty of a sunrise by the ocean. She used chip bags to represent the proper colors and modeled her own dress. She titled it “Living.” Elizabeth Brouse called her bustier style outfit “Fresh Paint” because it was created out of multicolored paint sample swatches. Renee Hack modeled. Gina Infante created an outfit with 90s silhouette. Called “Welcome to the Jungle,” it was made from old stuffed animals. Valerie Mulero modeled. Dorathea Lare used men’s neckties to create “Tie You Up.” Cate Kuderka modeled. Anastasia Miranda modeled her “Char-
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New Mt Olive Fitness Studio Features Therapeutic ‘Salt Cave’
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By Laura Shallop oosting your health, fitness and well-being can take a lot of time out of your busy day. Well, there’s a new place where you can work on all three, under one convenient roof. Revive Studios, a holistic health and fitness center in Budd Lake, is a one-stop fitness destination for the body, mind and soul. Studio owner, Claudine Nicolich, created her fitness center as a welcoming space to “refresh the body, reinvigorate the mind and revitalize the soul.” Tucked in the Village Green Shopping Plaza, the studio offers a unique blend of natural wellness modalities: latest concepts in exercise classes, healing meditation sessions, a therapeutic ‘Salt Cave,’ educational workshops and seminars, and inspiring community events. Nicolich has over 25 years’ experience in group fitness instruction. Starting with a love of group sports in high school, she continued her journey with related coursework in college. “In college, I participated in a class called aerobic fitness, and that’s when I first really took off with the group fitness idea,” she recalls. Shortly after college she became certified as a group fitness instructor. Nicolich also runs Shape-Up, 101, a business where she teaches group fitness in different locations, organizes adventurous hikes, and leads outdoor group yoga sessions. Newly renovated from top to bottom, Revive Studios’ interior brings to mind the chic metropolitan workout spaces in NYC. Rounded walls with rustic touches of natural stone and authentic wood pallets exude a calming effect (by Joe Schalkoff/Carnali Construc-
tion). Walls painted in harmonizing tones of gray induce a meditative mood (compliments of Paintpourri/Hackettstown). Elegant light fixtures made in Vermont (by Chester Lighting) top off the “WOW” factor. Since 2014, Nicolich had a vision to build a studio. She wanted a place for individuals to come, feel empowered, feel a sense of accomplishment, feel more alive. “I envisioned the studio as a community hub, more like a home away from home for the community,” she says. The Salt Cave is a calming space all its own. Nicolich added the cave for its respiratory benefits, its soothing detox effects on the mind and body, and as a tranquil space to unwind after a rigorous workout. “If we can breathe better, we will perform better, and we will think better, and we will be calmer. It’s about achieving a peaceful state of being.” Nicolich advises. The healing powers of salt have been known since ancient times. From the Dead Sea to the Himalayan salt mines, the mineral’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties were a prized commodity. Ancient Egyptians used salt as a cure. Even the Greek physician Hippocrates, the father of medicine, prescribed salt water for breathing ailments. The modern concept of Dry Salt Therapy, also known as halotherapy (“halo” is Greek for salt), began in the salt caves of Poland in 1843. A Polish doctor, Feliks Boczkowski, observed that his patients who worked in the salt mines had vastly superior respiratory health, compared with other miners. The doctor later turned his cave into a clinic. A hundred years later, a
German doctor, Karl Hermann Spannagel, noticed his patients’ health improving after they hid out in salt caves to avoid heavy bombing during WWII. Speleotherapy (“respiratory cave therapy”) was born. Today salt rooms are common throughout Eastern Europe, Russia and Canada. The salt therapy buzz is growing steadily in the US. Nicolich designed the cave to mimic the natural environment of a salt cave. Glowing Himalayan salt blocks embedded in the walls emulate the fading light of sunset. A bed of loose Himalayan salt blankets the floor. Soft music helps slow down the mind as the outside world drops away. The net effect is surreal and dreamlike. As you relax on a zero-gravity lounge chair your mind travels to peaceful thoughts, and beyond. A halo-generator machine is used to grind pharmaceutical-grade salt into tiny breathable micro-particles. The particles disperse in the air in a dry salt mist. After about 10 minutes you can actually taste the salt on your lips. The salty cave air imparts a therapeutic benefit when inhaled and is known to be a natural and effective way to open and cleanse the
body’s respiratory tract. After 15 minutes airways are noticeably more open, allowing for remarkably deep, easy breathing. Salt is essential to human life. Ancient sea salt is laden with minerals, including magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium, all of which play a key role in our body’s health, function, and cellular communication. Adding halotherapy to your wellness routine may bring relief from the following health conditions. RESPIRATORY: symptoms of COPD, emphysema, asthma and allergies, and skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, to respiratory conditions like asthma, sinus infections. Bronchitis, Common cold Coughs, colds and Flu. Also cystic fibrosis, ear infections, snoring and sleeping problems. Athletes increase lung capacity. Or to simply relax and unwind. SKIN CONDITIONS: symptoms of Acne, Dermatitis, Dry and Flaky Skin, Eczema, Itching, Psoriasis, Rashes, Rosacea, Skin Aging, Swelling and Inflammation. Spending time in a salt room may also help relieve arthritis pain and lower blood pressure. Revive Studios offers thercontinued on page 23
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Fitness Studio... continued from page 22 apeutic salt sessions lasting from 45 to 60 tranquil and rejuvenating minutes. Dry salt therapy is a complementary addition to ongoing medical treatments. Revive Studios offers the latest in exercise trends and techniques. From Cycling to Pilates Reformer, to TRX, Barre, POUND and Zumba and Chair Aerobics (helps build endurance and strengthen the heart), there’s something for everyone. Members can stretch and strengthen their bodies in a variety of yoga classes. From Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Chair Yoga (makes yoga accessible to people without the stress of getting up and down from the floor), to Rock ‘N Roll Yoga, and more, the studio offers a full schedule of classes. Also unique to Revive Studios are the branded exercise levels. From Genesis (beginner), to Phoenix (intermediate) to Warrior (advanced), there’s a class to challenge every ability level. Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Barre and TRX classes are all available in graduated ability levels.
Cycling is Nicolich’s “true love.” She went the extra mile when selecting bikes for the cycle studio. She installed 6 top-ofthe-line computerized cycles. “The resistance and the quick shift makes a big difference and allows a more realistic cycling experience,” she says. The studio provides small group and semi-private classes, and one-on-one sessions. Certified instructors are trained to “see the whole person” – inside and out. The goal is to ensure members achieve the correct form and maximize their potential. Team Revive subscribes to “body positive” principles, which advocates the acceptance of all body types, no matter the form, size or appearance. Everyone is encouraged to achieve their goals. As motivational quote Nicolich likes to recite, “Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits!” Team Revive encourages a balanced life of work and play. Nowadays, with all the distractions of daily life, especially all things electronic, Nicolich feels it important to
create opportunities for social interaction “with other human beings.” Building social skills and forging new relationships is part of living a healthy lifestyle. As she explains, “It brings a sense of wellbeing to know that we’re part of a community.” Staying connected leaves you “feeling younger, fresher and more alive” in body, mind and soul. The studio offers workshops, seminars, community events, charitable events, and more. Studio workshops include: Quartz Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Group Session, Full Moon Circle Ritual, Dad/Daughter Yoga, Raiders of the Lost Park Mud Run (Mt Olive recreational event). Revive Studios also offers carefully chosen bath and body products, Himalayan Salt lamps, t-shirts and sweatshirts, and more. Revive Studios is located at 100 US Highway 46, Budd Lake. For more information about classes, workshops and events, call the studio at 973-527-3419 or check their website at www.revivestudiosnj.com.
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From a practical standpoint, watermelon is also quite portable, versatile and easy to serve, and with a composition of 92% water, it’s a simple way to sneak in some extra hydration on a hot day. Another benefit is its value; watermelon is one of the best values in the produce section among fruit, and just one watermelon can feed up to three dozen people. Serving watermelon at a party can be as simple as slicing wedges, or you can prepare a dish such as: A fruit basket, with the rind serving as a colorful bowl to hold the watermelon and other fresh fruits.
A charcuterie board with a selection of fruit, cheese and protein for simple snacking. Creamy parfaits, perfect for a summery brunch or alternative to more traditional desserts. A creatively colorful and patriotic “cake” that makes for a tasty centerpiece on the dessert table. Find more ideas for incorporating watermelon into your summer festivities at watermelon.org. Easy Summer Thirst Quencher A simple fruit-infused water can give your summer event an instant upgrade in no time at all. Add extra dimension
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RE/MAX Town & Valley Helps Find Dream Homes
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By Kimberly Redmond h e n C h r i sto pher John Kruk, Richard Tillman, Jr. and Frank Anderson opened RE/MAX Town & Valley more than a decade ago, they did so with the mission of finding people the perfect place to call home. “It’s a great profession,” said Tillman. “You’re helping people – whether it’s first time homebuyers, like a family looking for a bigger house, or an older couple looking to downsize. It’s a very rewarding business.” With more than 50 agents spread across three offices – Hackettstown, Rockaway and Hope – the firm is primarily focused on northern New Jersey, but regularly handles sales as far south as Trenton, as far east as Bergen and Hudson counties and in Pennsylvania. “We’re pretty spread out and diverse,” Tillman said. That means, agents are working with buyers who may be seeking a spread out, ranch-style home in Warren County or a family looking to purchase a newly-built house in the eastern part of the state with an easy
commute into New York City. “It’s totally different markets,” he added. In addition to commercial, residential and vacant properties sales, RE/MAX Town & Valley also handles property management and rentals, as well as has affiliation with a mortgage company, title company and insurance company. But, shortly after the agency opened its doors, agents were faced with a huge challenge – the collapse of the U.S. housing market. Though home sales had been declining since 2006 and there were fears of a recession, the housing bubble hadn’t yet burst. “We opened in Fall 2008,” Tillman said, “A month later, Wall Street crashed hard, and from 2009 to 2012, it was a struggle – even for very good, seasoned agents.” The Garden State’s residential market headed downhill fast, with lagging sales, skyrocketing unemployment rates and less mortgage lending, “As one of the owners, it was our job to keep agents thinking positively, talking positively and acting posi-
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tively, instead of getting caught up in the negative vibe,” he said. “There was no magic pill – the market had to correct itself and the banking industry had to correct itself.” The firm’s agents “fought through” and “had to battle every day,” Tillman recalled. “We give them a lot of credit – they kept their heads down, kept smiling and plowed through.” Home prices in the Garden State are slowly but steadily recovering, though. Job gains, low mortgage rates and consumer confidence have helped boost home sales, though it’s still nowhere near the pre-housing bubble peaks of the mid-2000s. Industry professionals are pre-
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tions right now, Tillman said, is that “the housing market is horrible.” “If something is priced reasonably well, in decent condition and in a decent location, it gets activity and moves. If it doesn’t meet one of those pieces of criteria, it sits.” “The last three or four years, it’s been busy in certain
areas. The farther east you go, values have increased. In Warren County, it’s slower and a smaller increase, but it’s going up,” Tillman said. For more information, contact RE/ MAX Town & Valley in Hackettstown at 908-852-1333, in Hope at 908-4599888 or in Rockaway at 973-6250450.
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Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad Using Reflective Address Signs to Find Homes
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By Steve Sears he Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad is attempting to make it easier for their first responders to find your home when it’s dark outside or weather is inclement. It’s a definite concern, one well-articulated on their website: Time is our enemy. In an Emergency, locating the caller’s address as soon as possible is the first step in saving lives and property. Time wasted searching for the proper address is one thing many callers to 911 don’t have. However, because many people do not have identifiable markings at their residence, there’s a big difference between knowing the address and finding the address. Unreadable addressing can slow emergency responder’s ability to find your address and it could be deadly to the resident because of the delays
that result. This problem has been recognized for years by public safety agencies, but the problem persists. Together, we can minimize if not eliminate this chronic addressing problem. If you’ve seen the signs, you know what a big difference they do make. The “signs” referred to are reflective signs, part of the “Help Us Find You” Reflective Address Signs campaign which was started approximately four years ago by past Chief, Jill Ficarra, who has been a member of the squad for 20 years. “I had brought the idea to the membership as I have seen it in other towns.” The campaign is ongoing with no end date. Fortunately, there were no critical instances that truly spurred the campaign to fruition. However, Ficarra did see a need to help find homes in a quicker
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Allamuchy Historical Bus Tour Back for Third Year
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By Anastasia Marchese his is the third spring that Rutherfurd Hall is running the Historic Allamuchy Bus Tours. The idea was created by Laurie Rapisardi who is the Executive Director of Rutherfurd Hall along with Joan Salvas, (Historian of Rutherfurd Hall and Friends of Rutherford Hall member), Charlie Fineran (member Historical Society of Allamuchy, and of the Friends of Rutherfurd Hall and the Rutherfurd Hall Foundation), and Bob Sydrock (President of the Friends of Rutherford Hall, a Docent and a Rutherford Hall Foundation Member). Together they came up with the idea to have one of the Allamuchy District school buses take a group to a series of historic locations in the Allamuchy area that would highlight the many connections between Rutherford Hall and the other historic locations in Allamuchy. Rutherford Hall is also home to the Mountain Villa School which is an
elementary school and part of the Allamuchy School District. “This is one of my most treasured things we do here at Rutherfurd Hall,” said Executive Director Rapisardi. “There is so much rich history connected with Rutherfurd Hall.” The bus tour starts at Rutherfurd Hall and makes five stops on the 1 ¼ hour tour. Participants are welcomed upon arrival and are given a color brochure to follow along as the docent guides the tour. The Tranquility Cemetery is one of the stops along the way. The Rutherfurd family continues to bury their family members who have passed on in the family plot located in the cemetery and many people connected to the Rutherfurd estate are also laid to rest there. Another stop on the tour is the Allamuchy Freight House which served the community from 1906-1957. It was built by the Lehigh and Hudson River railway
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Historical Bus Tour... continued from page 30 tours was expanded to two each season. Now in its third year, the bus tour program is still expanding with tours being offered on three Wednesdays in May. The first two tours sold out within a few days and the last tour in May is scheduled for the 29th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be reserved through Rutherfurd Hall. The hall is also open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. for tours. Many participants in the bus tour then continue their education in Allamuchy history by taking a
guided tour of the hall in the afternoon. The tickets for the tour of Rutherford Hall are only $5. Executive Director Rapisardi is looking forward to continuing this educational and very interesting program in the fall. In the meantime however, there are a variety of historical, cultural, and health focused events taking place every week during the spring and summer at Rutherfurd Hall. Details about the bus tour and other events are available on the website, www.Rutherfurdhall.org.
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Reflective Address Signs... continued from page 29 takes the guess work out off where we are pulling up to.” The signs, which are highly visible both day and night, have reflective material on both sides, last for years because they are fade-resistant,
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rounding area. For further out towns we can see what we can work out with delivery or even pickup.” The cost per sign is $20, and they can be ordered through the First Aid Squad online store, or by mail with a check made payable to the Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad and mail it to Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad, C/O Jill Ficarra, 300 Sharp Street, Hackettstown. Please include your name, address, phone number, and address number you’d like on the sign.
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By Fran LoIacono oroptimist translates literally to “best for women”, it began by professional women to help other women enter the workforce in 1921. While it began as a global organization, this branch was begun in Hack-
ettstown headed by Betty Lake and Joan Cruise in 1975. The original mission was to give to women struggling to enter the workforce, other professionals would donate interview clothes for women who were seeking to become financially indepen-
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those currently in treatment and survivors,” says Sabine Schwab, who organized the event. Schwab, 36, of Roxbury, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 at age 32, shortly after giving birth to her daughter. Her tumor was about the size of a golf
ball. “I had open brain surgery, six weeks of daily radiation, and a year of chemotherapy,” says Schwab. She is a brain cancer survivor of almost five years now and devotes much of her time volunteering. “I have dedicated my life to the cancer community. I serve on various boards, and I’m a speaker and advocate in the brain tumor community,” says Schwab. Schwab a ttended an Epic Experience camp in May 2015. Schwab’s experience brought her white water rafting on the Colorado River, among other activities. “It’s not just the adventures that bring the healing,” says Schwab, “they also make time for group discussions with commonly shared fears and questions along the cancer journey.” Schwab joined the
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Hackettstown chapter, and mothers. Pelcher, the president of the chapter claims that early on in her life, she was a struggling single mother, and Soroptimist International had “smacked her in the face”, as a result, she sought out to return the favor, and now runs it with Fuchek as her right hand. The two women devote their spare time to seeing that the pillars of the group are upheld. Their morals as a group emphasize their community, education, and empowerment are upheld through
their socials and events, along with their monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month. It should be noted that women of all kinds are welcome as they are not affiliated with political or religious opinions; they are simply in it for the good.
It is a common misconception that those who live in the developed world, where young women are not only welcome but entitled, to everyday luxuries. Things such as access to a driver’s license, an education, and divorce are all things that seem comcont. on page 35
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continued from page 34 monplace in countries such as the United States, therefore many dismiss the need for such a club insisting that the real issues are overseas in the Middle East in particular. While Pelcher and Fuchek agree with this claim, it is because of this misconception that causes women’s issues in the developed world to be minimized, almost forgotten. This is where groups like Soroptimist International comes in; they remind those who think that these vital issues for women in the developed world simply do not stop at voting rights and a degree. They remind those in their environment that statistics for domestic violence against women are still very much devastating in
this country. As a result, their pillars remain standing and their doors open in order for the woman trying to better herself would not have to look farther than her own backyard. Their educational goals involve both social awareness as well as academia. Including but not limited to, a campaign in which bookmarks were distributed to high school girls written with “He loves you/He loves you not” in which red flags for toxic relationships of all kinds are highlighted. In order to attract and entice younger members, they do work with the Hackettstown SHINE program, in order to guide and counsel high school students in order to figure out which path they want to take.
Their work with academia involves combing through several applications for women of low income, looking for financial aid once they have been accepted to a higher education institution or a trade school. As a result, they have helped pave the way to get several women in nursing programs and the like. To find out more about Soroptimist International, whether to make a donation or be more involved, those who live locally can email the club at sihackettstown@soroptimist.net. In order to learn more about their programs, community drives, and just more of their mission, their Facebook page is Soroptimist International of Hackettstown.
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