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Gold’s Gym Hackettstown Hosts “Help for Henry”

n October 26, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m/, Gold’s Gym Hackettstown will host a fundraiser for a local resident, Henry Aulenbach, who is a 7 year old boy with brain cancer. The fundraiser will include 3 class combinations of Spin, Zumba and Bootcamp. We will also have member competitions in Pushups, Sit-ups and Pull-ups. WRNJ Radio will be here live and it will end with a Tricky Tray and 50/50. Gold’s Gym welcomes all who would like to come in for this event. Several sponsorships are still available to local businesses. If you would like more informa-

tion or would like to donate a basket, please reach out to Donna Francisco at Gold’s Gym at 908-852-4141 or email at dfrancisco@ goldsgym.net. You can also find updates on the Gold’s Gym Hackettstown website or facebook page or on Henry’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/hopeforhen/. Like his page and you will get updates on how he is doing. Donations have been coming in from many local businesses. Please help us make this event a success. Come in and participate in all the events and the Tricky Tray. Donations for all the events will go directly to Henry Aulenbach.

Preschool Advantage Benefit to Raise Funds for Local Children to Attend Preschool

reschool Advantage, a local non-profit organization, raises funds to open the doors of preschool and unlock the possibilities beyond by providing tuition assistance to children from struggling local families. Preschool Advantage students attend a full school year of preschool at one of 25 partner schools. By attending quality preschool, students are able to begin kindergarten prepared to learn and have a fair chance to succeed throughout their education. Preschool Advantage will hold its annual fundraising benefit dinner, Turning Leaves, on Wednesday, October 16th at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park.

The organization will be honoring The Peck School of Morristown, for the generous support their students and families have shown Preschool Advantage, and recognizing The Preschool Place and Kindergarten, a partner preschool in Bridgewater. The highlight of the evening will be an alumni family, who will share their experience sending their child to preschool through Preschool Advantage, and the impact this has made on their child and family. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.turningleaves.givesmart. com, email events@preschooladvantage. org, or call (973) 532-2501.

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Don’t Let Allergies Get the Best of You this Season

don’t know about you, but I’m thinking spring cannot come soon enough… especially after the unexpected, late season, blizzards! Spring brings longer days, budding flowers, sunshine and warmer weather. Along with the beautiful flowers, spring also brings pollen and allergens! For some, these allergens can wreak havoc. If you’re someone who suffers from allergies, you might dread the spring season. Seasonal allergies can cause a multitude of nagging symptoms including: runny nose, itchy and/ or red irritated eyes, stuffy nose/congestion, sneezing, scratchy throat and itchiness. If you suffer from any of the above, I’m here to tell you that there is a solution! Believe it or not, Acupuncture can help you to enjoy the spring again! So, you might be asking how can Acupuncture help? Acupuncture relieves symptoms of allergies by diminishing the body’s inflammatory response, without the unwanted

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By Connie Schultz t was a wonderful birthday dinner, the kind we friends have come to expect whenever we arrive to celebrate the person who is about to blow out the candles. We leave feeling lucky to be alive, every last one of us. This dinner, however, took an interesting turn after the guest of honor broke character and raised her hand to silence us. This is not her practice. She had a question. What does it mean, to each of us, to be an American? We were about a dozen women, all of us over 50, sitting around her dining room table in the city of Cleveland. Our abrupt silence was unusual, not counting the times we have bowed our heads together in prayer, ever so briefly. We are used to one another and the laughter we bring to any room in which we are gathered. And yet here we were, suddenly quiet and perhaps a bit sullen as we mulled the issue at hand. Who are we now, as Americans? Implicit in the question is the acknowledgment that we are no longer who we used to be. If age has anything to do with it, it›s only in the depth and breadth of our experience, which we can›t ignore. We›ve never lived in a time such as this. Watergate feels so manageable now, a scary diagnosis with a positive outcome. Life with Donald Trump is triage, and no one has the necessary training to predict our odds. One by one, we shared our thoughts. Each of us has our own definitions of citizenship and patriotism, but a universal theme unspooled. We feel differently about America, and our role in it. We are not an insulated group. Four in attendance are members of the LGBTQ community, with long memories of lives,

By Ben Shapiro t’s now been nearly a full generation since Sept. 11, 2001. There are people currently serving in the U.S. military who weren›t born when that act of evil took place -- and the military still has thousands of troops in Afghanistan, the home base of the Taliban-supported al Qaida attack on the United States that took nearly 3,000 American lives. With time comes forgetfulness. The same period of time has now elapsed since Sept. 11 that elapsed between the end of World War I (1918) and the German re-occupation of the Rhineland in contravention of the Treaty of Versailles (1936). Believing that World Connie Schultz War I had ended all war, the Allied powers did nothing. That same year, Gerand loves, kept secret. Several of us have many concluded its Axis alliance with divorced and lived, at least for a time, as Italy, as well as its Anti-Comintern Pact single mothers. A few of us are lucky to with Japan. Less than three years later, have married again, this time for the right the world would be at war. reasons -- or maybe «better reasons» is Forgetfulness is easy, because imthe way to put it. We now understand mediate costs are painful and steep. that no marriage can meet our every American foreign policy nearly always need, nor should it. One woman is an im- vacillates between two poles: isolamigrant who became a U.S. citizen and tionism and reactive interventionism. a journalist, and then a novelist. Anoth- The American people (correctly) don›t er was a journalist and is now an artist. like the consequences of isolationism Our birthday girl -- we have permis- -- increased attacks on America and sion to her call that, so don›t start with her allies, maximization of influence by me -- is a long-ago Catholic who became our enemies -- but we also dislike (coran ordained minister and a leader in the rectly) the consequences of maintaining United Church of Christ. (She will ob- a global military presence. It was easy ject to this description as grandiose, but to tear into the Clinton administration›s she›s not the one writing this column. weakness on defense in the aftermath Plus, I am right.) One of the women grew of the Cold War, but there was almost up in an alcoholic home but found early no political cost in it for Clinton at the salvation in Broadway musicals. There›s time. The sepia glow of media coverage not a problem that exists that she can›t regarding Barack Obama hasn›t been pair with the perfect song lyrics. If some- darkened by his single-minded quest one can find a way to sing about it, we to minimize American influence around can get through it. the world. But every so often, we›re reminded continued on page 6

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Ben Shapiro that the world is filled with enemies. We were reminded of that unfortunate fact this week when President Trump withdrew an apparently secret invitation to the Taliban to visit Camp David. The Taliban was, is and will remain an Islamic terror group; it has continuously sought the murder of American soldiers and citizens for two decades. Why would the Trump administration think it a good idea to sign an agreement with radicals who seek to overthrow the administration of Afghanistan, support terrorism and despise the United States? Do members of the administration truly believe that any agreement signed by the Taliban will be binding? The answer, of course, is no. That›s why the talks fell apart, according to The New York Times -- a response from inside the administration in the aftermath of a terror attack on American soldiers this week, a recognition of the obvious. The problem, of course, is that continued on page 6

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What Does It Mean... continued from page 4 These small snapshots don›t begin to describe all the living we had done before we sat down at that table at that moment. Every woman has her stories, and isn›t it a shame not everyone knows that? Defining ourselves as Americans requires a distancing from those who think their residency-at-birth was an act of divine intervention. We have no control over where we are born, and to credit God for our geography is to cast doubt on his motives for everyone else. We are lucky, perhaps, but not the chosen. That evening, we couldn›t talk about being Americans without veering into a discussion about what it means to be a patriot. Knowing the words to the Pledge of Allegiance and flying an American flag on Independence Day is showmanship, not stewardship. If we define activism as a refusal to sit on the sidelines,

then so many women of my generation have become activists in ways they never thought they would be. They refuse to be invisible when so many want us to believe our time has passed. They speak up at family gatherings and refuse to apologize for the awkward silence. They write letters to editors and share their views on social media, and show up for one another when any one of them is under attack. One of my closest friends, who has spent much of her life keeping the peace, now calls her Republican U.S. senator almost daily to demand that he stand up to Trump›s racism and violent rhetoric. She provides her name and address, and is never insulting or rude. When a live voice answers the phone, she assures the staffer that her outrage is directed at the senator because he is the one selected to serve the American people, and he is letting his country down. On that night, at that birthday dinner, we talked about

all of this, and so much more, filled with hope no matter what. That›s what happens when women gather. We draw strength from one another, and then we go back out into the world, for the world. Isn’t it a shame not everyone knows that? Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and professional in residence at Kent State University’s school of journalism. She is the author of two non-fiction books, including “...and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate. Her novel, “Erietown,” will be published by Random House in Spring 2020. To find out more about Connie Schultz (schultz.connie@gmail.com) and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

withdrawal is followed by peace and security. All of which means that American troops are likely to remain in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. Few politicians will be bold enough to simply state that truth. After all, when John McCain said as much in 2008, he was roundly mocked by Barack Obama -- the same Obama who escalated the war in Afghanistan and retained thousands of troops there, despite promising withdrawal repeatedly. But our politicians should be brave enough to recognize that a weaker America on the world stage means a more vulnerable America at home. If we didn›t learn that lesson on 9/11,

we›re bound to repeat it. Ben Shapiro, 35, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. He is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “The Right Side Of History.” He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles. To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

Did We Learn the Lesson... continued from page 4 there are no easy solutions when it comes to foreign policy in the worst parts of the world. Everyone of good heart wants American soldiers out of Afghanistan and home. But how many Americans are willing to risk the increase in terrorism likely to follow such a withdrawal? So long as we remember 9/11, the answer will be: very few. Now, perhaps we should withdraw from Afghanistan. Perhaps the withdrawal is worth the risk. But American history isn›t replete with circumstances in which precipitous

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10 Year Old Chester Boy Places Third at USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics

By Rebekah Coleman t just ten years old, Will Van Etten place third at the USATF Hershey National Jr. Olympics 800- and 1500-meter races on July 28 and July 29 in Sacramento, California. For both these races, Van Etten earned All-American status for finishing in the top eight. In fact, Van Etten is the second 9-10-year-old from New Jersey to run a sub-5-minute race, 1500 meter. The last boy to do it was Craig Forys in 1999, who later went on to run in the London Olympics in 2012. And that is not all this ten-year-old from Chester has accomplished. “It feels really great and I feel very proud because I have worked so hard to get here,” Van Etten says about being so young with a high ranking at the competition. Van Etten says both his parents and grandparents have been very inspirational to his life. He also admires professional runner Edward Cheserek and the late Steve Prefontaine; they all have played a major role in him wanting to join the Olympics. Van Etten admits that preparing for Nationals, he trained 2-3 times per week. “The track season began in March. However, I ran in the NJ USATF State Championship in June. Then, I qualified for USATF Regionals in early July, where I qualified for USATF Nationals, which were in late July. I trained 2-3 times per week leading up to Nationals,” he says. When it comes to running, Van Etten does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. “My goal is to represent the USA and be a gold medalist in the 1500M and the 800M in the

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Mendham Resident to Compete in Olympic Trials for Swimming

By Jason Cohen wimming runs in the blood of Jack Alexy. All of his siblings are swimmers, but he will be the first to have the chance to be in the Olympics. In June 2020, the Mendham resident will be competing against 1500 people in the Olympic Trials for swimming in Omaha, Neb. “I’m not going to know how it feels until I’m there,” Alexy said. “I know I’m definitely going to be nervous.” Alexy, 16, is a junior at Delbarton School in Morristown and has been swimming for the Somerset Hills YMCA Swim team in Basking Ridge since he was 8. After watching his older siblings Kate, 20, and Max, 18, swim; he quickly fell in love with the sport and followed in their footsteps. While his parents Lynn and Matt were not swimmers, they felt it was important for their children to learn. Their younger brother, Rob, 15, also swims. “My parents just wanted all of their kids to know how to swim for safety,” Alexy explained. Alexy said Kate and Max had a big influence on him. Swimming brought them closer and they taught him to never give up and always stay calm. In fact, Kate swims at Kenyon College in Ohio and Alexy hopes to swim in college as well. Alexy also played basketball, but quit in eighth grade to focus on swimming.

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Hackettstown’s Heath Village Inspires Staff with English Language Program

By Dawn M Chiossi oing on since February of this year, Hackettstown’s Heath Village inspires their staff with its English Language Program. This program is a class format, an offshoot of the Adult English Language Tutoring Program sponsored by the Literacy New Jersey Sussex Branch. This program is for any adult in Sussex or Warren Counties, who would like to improve their facility with English-- making them more comfortable speaking English. It has been said that education is a great equalizer. It opens doors to everyone; it stirs curiosity, accesses information, and lets the mind ponder, inquire and enjoy. The English Language Program is spearheaded and run by two-year Heath Village resident, Marguerite Gadel, as well as Susan Sumner. Gadel explains that the program works with the State and Local Literacy New Jersey Organization’s Sussex Branch (a branch that expands to Warren County.) Gadel herself had been a part of the literacy organization for an impressive 20 years. Although relatively new, Heath Village’s

program is an informal, inclusive one. It focuses mainly on spoken communication, conversational English, and some grammar and spelling. Concentrating on how to be comfortable speaking English, students will learn enough to communicate easily in functional areas such as making appointments or filling out forms. The program seeks to make communications easier and much more fluid, both in work and social situations. Additionally, the class will make it more enjoyable for students to follow a TV program or read a book. “I want them to really enjoy reading in English,” Gadel shares. “There’s even some students in the class who are taking their test for citizenship. That’s a big job,” she prides. Gadel explains that she came up with the idea of starting the program soon after she moved to Heath Village. Immediately proposing the idea to Heath Village’s CEO to make the program available, and receiving an overwhelmingly positive response, she set to work. Wanting the English Language Program to be engaging and relatable for the stu-

dents, the program involves them right away by having them read out loud. “We try to jump on something of interest to the students or go over something from the

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English Language Program... continued from page 12 not a chore, but a pleasure. Gadel can’t say enough about her students in general, admiring their determination and hard work ethic. “They come to class completely on their own time. Usually after working a full day. Then they’ll have to go home, take care of their families and do homework. It’s so impressive that they are willing to put in the time and effort to do this,” she enthuses. They will even find creative ways to learn. For example, Gadel relates that one of her students will watch the news without subtitles to learn what is going on. For Gadel, just the small act of using her talents to make a difference in the lives of others has created a ripple effect. “I love

seeing the students help each other,” she says. “For instance, a student from Mexico will help someone from Colombia. It is wonderful to see that happen. It is thrilling to see them put in so much effort and work so hard to learn.” Gadel sees with her own eyes how much of an impact the program is making to her students. They are not only learning but enjoying. What’s more, they are sharing that feeling and connection with others. “I remember when the class discovered that Heath Village had a new resident, a lady from England who had been in England’s Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) in World War II,” Gadel shares. “A student had recently read an article to us regarding the R.A.F. Because

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essary. Training consists of three in-person meetings interspersed with online training. The first session is especially useful in helping people decide whether or not they would like to do the tutoring. “I would love to encourage some people to train for this great volunteer work. We always have waiting students,” Gadel enthuses. For further information or details on tutoring, please contact Literacy New Jersey Sussex County Office at 973-300-9444 or by visiting www.literacynj.org

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Mendham Artist Will Exhibit Paintings at Alhamra Gallery & Art Center in Bernardsville on October 5

By Elise Phillips Margulis endham-based artist Jeff Gould, known for his stunning fine art landscapes and abstract Surrealistic compositions, is having an exhibition called “Views from Schiff” which will feature paintings directly from and inspired by Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham. Gould will be showing his “nature and animal surreal mashups” as well. The exhibit will also include Japanese-inspired artwork by artist Al Gunther www.dragonflystudios-algunther.com.” The “Views from Schiff” exhibit will be on October 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Alhamra Gallery and Art Center in Bernardsville. Blues legend Barry Blues will play a music set and refreshments will be served. The entertainment and food are free. Some of the proceeds will go to Schiff Nature Preserve. Gould hails from New Rochelle, NY. He recalls being “artistic at a very early age and copying cartoons out of the newspaper, including Charlie Brown for a piece of promotional material for my kindergarten class.” He drew “Mad Magazine” characters when he was a bit older. Gould also enjoyed drawing superheroes.

Some of his favorite artists and inspirations are Mort Drucker and Don Martin. Gould’s biggest childhood artist influence was Norman Rockwell. “I used to sit down for hours with pencil and paper trying to copy his paintings,” shared Gould. “Oddly, we seem to occupy the same towns. From growing up in New Rochelle where he lived, to spending summers in the Berkshires where his main studio was.” Gould added, “And now I live in the Schiff on Rockwell Court which was named after him because he had a studio here and painted some of the early covers of the Boy Scout manuals!” After Gould graduated from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, he designed toys for a company in New York. Then he designed packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. His next position was Art Director and then Marketing Director in the Midwest. Gould’s wife, Karen, is from northwest Indiana on the Chicago side. After they were married they lived in different areas of the United States and in Canada. When Karen accepted a job at AT&T in 2001, they “fell in love with this area.” continued on page 18

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Artist Will Exhibit Paintings... continued from page 16 Gould decided to become a stay-athome dad and work as a freelancer doing illustration, graphic design and portraits when his children were born. “I always loved the masters like Da Vinci and Rubens. Rockwell and Maxfield Parish were also some of my favorites. I also loved the French impressionists and nature and started doing oils, mainly for fun.” He was able to achieve his dream of having his work hang in homes and galleries as his children got older. Once they were more self-sufficient he immersed himself into painting his own masterpieces. Living in the Brookrace subdivision of Schiff enables him to explore the gorgeous nature preserve daily. “I walk my dog on the many trails every day of the year. I am

never at a loss for the beauty that nature provides.” In addition to enjoying Schiff, Gould noted, “My wife and I love hiking and scuba diving and nature in general. And trying to communicate that beauty with a paintbrush is my passion.” Gould won the Award of Excellence from The Center for Contemporary Art in Bernardsville for his “Schiff Meadow #2” painting over the summer. Gould invites you to attend his October 5th Gallery Exhibit to enjoy his vibrant surrealistic painting, blues music and delicious food. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Schiff. The Alhamra Gallery & Art Center is located at 21 Clairmont Rd, Bernardsville.

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Make Family Meals Matter

or busy families, finding time to eat together isn’t always easy, but coming together around the dinner table regularly isn’t just about keeping hungry bellies full. Family meals nourish the spirit, brain and overall health. Children who grow up sharing family meals are also more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect. Research has also shown that with each additional family meal shared during the week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of violence, depression and suicide; less likely to use or abuse drugs or run away; and less likely to engage in risky behavior or delinquent acts. In addition, adults and children who eat at home more regularly are less likely to suffer from obesity, and increased family meals are associated with greater intake of fruits and vegetables. If you struggle to make family meal time happen, try these tips from the experts at the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, creators of the National Family Meals Movement, which aims to help families reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. Or you can find inspiration to make one extra family meal happen each

week with recipes like these Meatballs from the family-focused cookbook “Family Table by Robert Irvine.” Plan ahead. Prepare staples or extras of your favorite recipes that you can refrigerate or freeze to use when you’re rushed for time. Mix and match. Challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use a grocery item until it’s gone. Embrace convenience. Grocery stores have many time-saving solutions, and frozen and canned produce can be quick additions to many recipes. Incorporate the kids. Involve your children in shopping, meal planning and meal preparation whenever possible. Make nutritional balance easy. Plan your family’s plates by making sure you are getting all the food groups over the course of the day. “By quieting the noise and being truly present with the people around us, simple tasks you might normally take for granted – like putting a good meal on the table – take on a deeper meaning,” Irvine writes in his book. “The meal ceases to be a time for physical nourishment and becomes something that feeds your family’s soul. It’s not possible to forge that kind of a connection if you’ve got continued on page 20

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Make Family Meals Matter... continued from page 19 one eye fixed on your smartphone at the dinner table.” Look for more tips and meal planning resources at your favorite grocery store. Meatballs Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 6 1 Spanish white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups diced bread (such as baguette) water 2 large eggs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 cups basic tomato sauce In small saucepan over medium heat, sweat onion and garlic. In large bowl, soak bread in water 1-2 minutes. Strain excess liquid. In separate large bowl, add eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and onion-garlic mixture. Combine then add ground meat, soaked bread, extra-virgin olive oil, parsley and oregano. Mix thoroughly. Divide mixture evenly to form 10-12 meatballs and use hands to roll into shape. In large saute pan over high heat, brown meatballs in grapeseed oil on all sides. Place browned meatballs in separate saucepot with basic tomato sauce. Bring to simmer and finish cooking, about 1 hour.

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The Morristown Festival of Books is Back

By Henry M. Holden he Morristown Festival of Books is an annual two-day event that takes place this year on October 11 and 12. According to Rachel Barry, Director of the Morristown Festival of Books, “The 6-year-old event is modeled after successful book festivals in other communities throughout the world. Each autumn, the festival brings together authors with readers and book lovers. The Festival is New Jersey’s premier book festival, celebrating the written word’s power to challenge, transport and transform.” Barry says the festival is growing each year. “We started with about 1,500 visitors six years ago and last year we hosted over 8,000.” The opening night is a ticketed Keynote Event featuring Preet Bharara who served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2009 to 2017. In 2017, Bharara joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. Bharara will speak on Friday evening at the Mayo Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available through the MPAC box office and on the festival website. Tickets are also available at the door on the night of the event, as availability allows. The Main Festival takes place all day on Saturday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), rain or shine. This year’s festival features more than 50 authors. Author selections featuring various genres are designed to appeal to a variety of ages and reading interests. “Authors will be speaking and answering questions in informal one-hour indoor sessions at five festival venues

throughout the day,” said Barry. “Immediately following his or her talk, you will have the opportunity to speak with your favorite authors and have your books personalized at the Author Signing Tent, on the Vail Mansion lawn.” These sessions are free, no tickets required; general seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be portable restrooms at the Vail Mansion lawn. “The Festival center is on the lawn in front of the historic Vail Mansion (110 South Street), where there is an Information Tent, a Book Tent selling copies of the visiting authors’ books, the Signing Tent where authors will greet visitors and sign books, and concession stands selling refreshments.” “This year’s closing event is an exciting interactive event called Pitchapalooza,” said Barry. “It’s like American Idol for books (only without Simon). Anyone with an idea for a book has the chance to pitch it to a panel of judges. But they get only one minute.” The hosts, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry (a.k.a. The Book Doctors) team up with guest industry insiders to

form the judging panel. The Judges critique everything from idea to style to potential in the marketplace and much more. Whether potential authors pitch themselves, or simply listen to trained professionals critique each presentation, Pitchapaloozas are educational and entertaining for all. All attendees come away with concrete advice on how to improve their pitch as well as a greater understanding of the ins and outs of the publishing industry. At the end of each Pitchapalooza, the judges come together to pick a winner. That winner receives an introduction by Eckstut and Sterry to an agent or publisher who is appropriate for their work. The Festival audience will also have a chance to pick a winning pitch. That Audience Choice winner will be voted on by the audience and will receive a 30-minute phone consultation from Eckstut and Sterry (a $150 value). KidFest @ MFOB includes author talks, signings, and fun activities all day for children up to 12 years old. Additionally, concessions will be available in the KidFest outdoor area outside the Presbyterian Church Parish House at 65 South Street. Please note, the festival is not held on the Morristown Green. There are several public parking garages within walking distance of the Festival center. This is a casual event. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for cool weather. It is a rain or shine event, so please bring an umbrella if the day’s weather warrants it. For more information and a list of authors attending see: www.morristownbooks.org

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Changing the World, Raising Awareness About Organ and Tissue Donation, Morristown Grad Founds Donate Life Club, Wins Scholarship

By Dawn M Chiossi orristown High School Graduate Amelia Langan has certainly been busy. Thanks to her recent activities in raising awareness about organ and tissue donation, she founded a Donate Life club at her school and was one of six students awarded a scholarship for the 20192020 academic year from the New Jersey

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Changing the World... continued from page 23 gan to do her own research regarding organ donation, about how many lives could be changed for the better. It soon became a cause she became passionate about. “One person can save up to eight lives with organ donation, and up to fifty with tissue donation,” she enthuses. Langan was awarded the scholarship for diligently volunteering with the New Jersey Sharing Network, devoting an impressive 80 hours to volunteering. Additionally, she raised awareness regarding organ and tissue donation for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Wanting to inspire others regarding organ donation, Langan founded a Donate Life club at her high school. The club came into existence during her junior year of 2017. Describing Morristown’s Donate Life club as a small one of approximately 2025 members, they do so much. Members volunteer with the New Jersey Sharing Network. Additionally, the club lined up speakers for people to hear inspiring stories

regarding their organ and tissue donations. For Langan, the goal was to get people talking about organ donation and to start a conversation about it. The club did this in a variety of ways. “This is such an easy way to make a positive impact in our country. Organ donation affects everyone everywhere (even globally). It is so widespread,” she asserts. Through her passion and research, Langan and the club discovered that in Morristown alone, approximately 21 people were on the list looking for a transplant. “Everyone knows someone affected.” Although Langan is a Freshman at Boston’s Northeastern University and is already fully committed to majoring in behavioral neuroscience and minoring in biochemistry to go into the field of research for cancer, she still is helping in the cause close to her heart. She has extended the parameters of the club, creating a video explaining and inspiring other high school students how they

can help in the cause of organ donation and create a Donate Life club of their own. Langan’s excitement to inspire others to make a difference through organ and tissue donation has even extended to her sister and her sister’s best friend. Both are going to take up the mantle of Morristown’s Donate Life club, to put their own ideas to it. For Langan, everything is connected and stems from the information and inspiration she received from Driver’s Ed class. “I was

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Hauntings Around the Area for Halloween

by Elsie Walker alloween will soon be here. Many times on Halloween, or around camp fires, stories of ghosts; strange, creepy or haunted places; and recollections of strange occurrences are shared. Some people pass stories on from generation to generation until they become legend. However, others, like members of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS), investigate strange occurrences to see if there is a paranormal presence involved. Recently, people from around the coverage area shared stories and sightings of local ghosts, rumors of haunted locations, and experiences with the paranormal. Members of the online, “You Know You’re From Roxbury Township….” group recalled ghost tales and scary sights. One popular ghost story was the Hooker Man. It is about a ghost seen by the Succasunna railroad tracks. “The Hooker Man lost his hand in some freak train accident, and now searches for it with a lantern,” shared Mike Stark, Roxbury. However, it appears the Hooker Man has not only been seen in Roxbury, but Netcong, Flanders, Chester, and Long Valley also lay claim to the legend. Cheryl McClung, a former area resident, who now lives in Georgia, shared, “At night, people see his [the Hooker Man’s] lantern bouncing along the tracks in Flanders on the west side of [Route} 206. Dawn Traetta Hair, of Florida, another former Roxbury resident, remembers the stories of the former location of the Church of the Mystic Light in Flanders. The building is closed, but there had been claims that witches had hung chickens and have had seances there. People still stop by it, out of curiosity, if not scared away. Kim Howell Candore shared that there have been ghost sightings at her childhood home, “I was raised at 11 Meeker Street [in] Succasunna, next to the cemetery. There has been many spottings of two men in Civil War uniforms smoking, sitting on a tree stump in front of our old house,” said Candore, who now lives in Tennessee. Candore remembers that the two churches on Main Street, adjacent to the cemetery, used to be a military hospital.

Also shared, was that Roxbury has its very own “haunted house” in the form of the Halloween House, a tremendous display put on by the Heard family in Roxbury. Hackettstown is the meeting site of the NJ Ghost Hunters Society. The society’s mission statement is “To search out definitive proof of life beyond the grave. To provide paranormal investigations to those who request them, free of charge. To train those individuals, who so desire and become members of the NJGHS, in the protocols of professional, ethical and scientific paranormal investigating..” L’aura Hladik Hoffman is the society’s founder and director. She is the author of Ghosthunting New Jersey, Ghosthunting New York City, and Ghosts of the Poconos and has a variety of presentations on the paranormal which will be given at area libraries this month (listed on the bottom of www. njghs.net/presentations.html). Recently, Hoffman recalled stories she was told of two ghosts who are said to haunt Bea McNally’s (formerly Charlie Brown Restaurant). In 1878, the place was the Clarendon House (hotel) and from 19261947 it was the Hackettstown Inn. “The ghost girl appeared to a young girl who was living at the hotel when her family owned it. She snuck down to the kitchen in the middle of the night for some ice cream. When she was headed out of the kitchen and into the dining room to sneak back upstairs, she was met with this bright, sparkling light and out of the light stepped a young girl – about the same age of the girl sneaking the ice cream – and the ghost girl was dressed from a different time period and clutching her teddy bear. The ice cream girl screamed, dropped the ice cream and ran up to her room. The next day when her parents confronted her about the mess in the dining room, they did not believe her about the ghost girl she saw. However, a couple weeks later, the father saw the ghost girl, too.” As for the other ghost, Hoffman said there are various origin stories as to who he is. Most have to do with drowning. Two versions have him as a child who was staying upstairs and died while unattended in the bathtub. Hoffman shared that in another version continued on page 28

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Make Your Child’s Vision Health a Priority this School Year

hildren’s vision is paramount to their performance in school and life. One in four children deals with a vision impairment that impacts his or her ability to learn, according to eye health and safety organization Prevent Blindness. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, and failing to identify and treat poor vision health early can lead to difficulties in the classroom, on the playing field and beyond. One of the most prevalent vision issues in children is myopia, or nearsightedness. The condition causes close-up objects to appear

clear, but everything becomes blurry and out of focus at a distance. “Parents have invested billions this year to prepare their children for school, but without the ability to see their best, children will be at a disadvantage in the classroom,” said Dr. Millicent Knight, senior vice president of Essilor’s Customer Development Group. Although some schools perform yearly vision screenings, those evaluations aren’t always enough to identify vision issues. Parents can take a proactive role in their child’s vision health with these tips from the ex-

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of professional development at Essilor of America. Avoid Overexposure “Today, children’s eyes are exposed to harmful blue light, ultraviolet light (UV) and digital eyestrain like never before,” Parker said. While technology is crucial for learning in today’s digital world, research suggests too much screen time may put kids at risk of developing myopia as well as digital eyestrain, resulting in tired eyes, headaches, itchy eyes, blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light. To help reduce eyestrain, have children take periodic breaks from their devices and head outdoors. Know Where to Go for Help “Parents also need to know that where you go matters as much as when you go,” Knight said. Choosing eyecare professionals, like the network of local, independent Essilor Experts, who prioritize the most advanced lens technologies and are dedicated to their patients’ individual needs, can make a difference in the vision outcomes for your children. Find more information and schedule a professional comprehensive eye exam at essilorusa.com/your-vision. (Family Features)

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Hauntings Around the Area... continued from page 26 of the story, “A Lady of the Evening was distraught over unrequited love of one of her clients and she took a bath and drank a bottle of gin and passed out and drowned.” However, most seem to think the ghost is a child as they have got the sensation of someone wanting to ride on their shoulders or putting a small hand into theirs. Over the years there have been other stories of ghostly presence at the location, such as unexplained footsteps and, when there was a pool hall at the location, how when it was unlocked for business one day, instead of the cleaned pool hall, cues, etc. were strung all over. In Pompton Lakes, Laura Jennings, a member of the historic commission there, shared about some caring spirits at the Schuyler Colfax house ( Hamburg turnpike, Wayne) “Dr. Jane Colfax Young grew up in the house with her father (Dr. Richard S. Colfax) and Aunt (also Dr. Jane Colfax). Katherine Young, daughter to Jane Colfax Young, shared that she spent a lot of time in the home until he was ten years old. Both her and her father felt and saw things in the house that they are sure were the spirits of their ancestors watching over them. The Colfax family is one of the founding families in the area.” Jennings also shared that she had heard reports of ghost sightings at the Lenox School in Pompton Plains. Morristown has had its own dealing with the paranormal. Pat Goodfriend, Membership & Volunteer Coordinator for the Morris County His-

torical Society shared a short 2016 article by Y. McGreevy on Ford Mansion. The mansion at the Morristown National Historical Park is over 200 years old. Once the home of George Washington (briefly during 1780), the mansion drew the interest of Gordon Thomas Ward, a paranormal investigator, who in 2016, did a presentation on the Mansion and his two-year study of it, including the noises said to be coming from inside its walls. An article by B. LaMuraglia the same year shows that during the time of his investigation, Ward heard the voices of three male and two female spirits. None were Washington; Ward felt at least one could have been a kitchen servant. Bells Mansion, near the Netcong-Stanhope border has also been the subject of a paranormal study. That was shared by Tom Lupo of Hopatcong, a producer who followed the NJ Ghost Hunters Society when it investigated the restaurant six years ago. The segment includes a worker recalling seeing the spirit of a woman. He was cleaning up after the restaurant had closed. There are windows between the rooms. He looked up and saw a woman, seated in the next room, looking out at the road. He watched her for about 10 seconds and then went to approach her. When he walked into that room, she was gone. This Halloween, will the Hooker Man or the little girl ghost at Bea McNally’s be seen? Will voices whisper through Ford Mansion or the Lenox School? Perhaps, this year, a new spirit will be seen and its legend begun.

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Mayo Performing Arts Center Celebrates 25 Years of Prosperity

By Jerry Del Priore n September 13th, the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) kicked off its 25th anniversary with a fabulous concert by singer/actress and American Idol finalist Katherine McPhee. MPAC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been at the center of Morristown’s revitalization and is a major reason why it’s a nightlife hotspot today, with several wonderful bars and restaurants lining its lively streets since its inception, according to General Manager Ed Kirchdoerffer. “Twenty-five years ago, Morristown wasn’t the popular town it is now,” Kirchdoerffer, a Morristown native, said. “We feel the opening of the performing arts center was part of the rebuilding of Morristown. It’s been an anchor for improvement.” Top musical and comedic acts have performed at MPAC over the years, from Foreigner and Daughtry to Melissa Ethridge and Wayne Brady, and every great entertainer in between. Moreover, MPAC doesn’t have any plans of slowing down any time soon. Musical performers such as America, Kenny G, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Ruben Studdard will be hitting the stage in October. “We feel we’re still in a growth cycle,” Kirchdoerffer said. “We constantly challenge ourselves to grow and invest in ourselves to make the best possible events.” Kirchdoerffer said some of the ways MPAC will be cel-

ebrating its 25 years in Morristown are by holding a few free concerts, ask its performance-goers, on social media, to name their favorite moments since its opening, and have a number of $25 ticket offers, to name a few.

Safely Use GPS Systems While Driving

t wasn’t too long ago that drivers pulled into filling stations and rest stops to pick up maps to help them find their way. But nowadays global positioning systems have rendered paper maps and atlases somewhat obsolete. GPS systems are now so advanced that many even help drivers avoid traffic and/or toll roads. Navigation systems can be used from smartphones or technology built into cars. GPS systems are convenient and often very accurate. But drivers run the risk of accident anytime their attention is diverted from the road — even during momentary glances at GPS devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says distracted driving is dangerous and claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. The Ontario Provincial Police say distracted driving continues to be the No. 1 cause of accidents in the province, causing more fatal accidents than any other factor. How can drivers safely use navigation systems while operating a vehicle? The following tips can help. • Set the address destination and plot the course while the vehicle is parked. GPS should not be tinkered with while driving. If new directions are needed, or if you need a look ahead at the route, pull over to do so

safely. • Engage vocal guidance. Allow the navigation system to speak directions to you so you can keep your eyes on the road as much as possible. • Familiarize yourself with the route prior to your trip. GPS systems are not infallible, so you should have a basic understanding of where you are going even if you plan to use GPS. This way you can anticipate turns or highway exits before the alerts and stay attuned to the traffic ahead. Navigation systems may sometimes direct drivers down the wrong side of one-way streets, so common sense should always prevail. • Know how to operate the device before driving. Learning the tools and features of the device while the car is in motion is a recipe for an accident. Instead, learn how to use it before hitting the road so you can engage the screen or navigation system as minimally as possible while on the move. • Enlist the help of a co-pilot. Ask a passenger to take charge and help with directions so you can keep your eyes on the road. GPS navigation systems come in handy, but they should always be used with safety in mind.

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els. “It’s been a very powerful program,” Kirchdoerffer said. “This is a program that grew organically. Many parents have spoken about (their experiences) and are happy to see their kids enjoy themselves. This (program) gives them a safe haven. They get to have fun while being themselves.” There’s also an Art Upstairs Gallery, located in the balcony lobby of MPAC, which showcases visual artists from a variety of disciplines, including watercolor, oils, photography, sculpture and more. Each year, the works of over 200 artists are showcased in group exhibits. Each display hangs from six to eight weeks. With all the success MPAC has experienced over the last 25 years, Kirchdoerffer said he hopes to see more prosperous years ahead for the Morristown institution, which has been a staple in the thriving town. “We have been here for 25 years and hope to do it for 25 more years and beyond,” he said. “It’s been the town’s heartbeat.” For more information on MPAC’s educational programs, Art Upstairs Gallery, and a list of upcoming performances, go to www. mayoarts.org.

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Morris Educational Foundation Announces Myles Smiled on You Award for College-Debt Forgiveness Created in Honor of Myles Mislavsky

any in the Morristown community and beyond knew Myles Mislavsky (Morristown High School – Class of 2013). His smile was contagious and his friendliness was well-known. To honor his life, his family – Hector Mislavsky, Judy Martinez and Jessie Mislavsky – has created a college-debt forgiveness fund - the Myles Smiled on You Award - for Morristown High School alumni to be administered by the Morris Educational Foundation. The award, for secondary education loan reduction, will be given to deserving MHS alumni who exemplify Myles’ many positive characteristics. It was created to reduce the burden of debt many students carry after college making it hard for them to save and get ahead. The award is funded by family, friends and the Golden Bagel Runners who knew and loved Myles. Myles was an amazing human being. Witty, charismatic, giving and loyal...these words merely scratch the surface in describing Myles. He made a lasting impact on the lives of those around him and was committed to helping others. He radiated joy with a smile so infectious that even on your worst days, he lifted your spirit. People were drawn to Myles and were better having known him. The award application is open to all Morristown High

School alumni - Class of 2009 and after - who have graduated from a college, university or trade school (2 or 4 year) and have student loans. In 2019, this scholarship will be awarded to multiple alumni who graduated after 2009, at least one of whom graduated with Myles in 2013. In addition to demonstrating college debt burden, the award application requires 3 - 250 word or less essays: how have you dealt with challenging situations (mental or physical health, or other) and how did you or are you dealing with those challenges; describe how you have demonstrated empathy toward others; and what do you do to help your family/community, as well as a letter of recommendation. “We are honored to administer the Myles Smiled On You Award on behalf of the Mislavsky/Martinez family. We are so grateful to our donors, like the Mislavskys/Martinez Family, whose generosity inspires and impacts our Morristown High School community,” said Patty Haralampoudis, the Chair of the Morris Educational Foundation. It is the hope of the Mislavsky/Martinez Family that with this financial award, Myles will “smile on” Morristown High School alumni just as he did during his amazing life.

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Randolph Climbing Center Hosts Fundraiser No. 17 Vol. 1 for Epic Experience

n the evening of Saturday December 15, Randolph Climbing Center (RCC) hosted an event Climbing Beyond Cancer to fundraise for the organization Epic Experience. Epic Experience provides free weeklong adventure ex-

periences to adults who have been diagnosed with canacer. “Most organizations that existed at the time when Epic Experience was founded focused on kids or young adults. Epic Experience is the only one who does adults and all stages of Cancer, both

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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Experience. Joe Auriemma III, one of By Dawn M Chiossi the managers and Eve is often a huge night ew Year’s the event for coordithe masses. People from all over nator of Randolph say goodbye (or in some cases, good riddance) to the old year and welcome in Climbing Center, the new with merriment and fun. says that theyone are one of New the York’s great Time Square is perhaps the most famous, kept secrets of the but every location has its own traditions, local climbing com- and Morristown is a prime munity. The Epic Experience event was the first fundraising event at RCC. Now, “we are looking cont. on page 9

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope One Staff Trains Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill on Use of Narcan to Reverse Opioid Overdose

nited States Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and seven of her staff members were trained Monday, August 26, by Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon’s Hope One team on how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid addiction. Sheriff Gannon and partners in the Hope One mobile substance use resource and recovery program met at the Congresswoman’s 11th Legislative District office in Parsippany after she, earlier in the day, had met with substance use treatment providers in Sussex and Morris counties. Sheriff Gannon was joined by Robert Davison, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties; MHA Director of Self-Help, Advocacy and Education Madine Despeine-Udoh, MHA Board of Directors Vice President Barbara Small; Kelly LaBar, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for the Rockaway-based Center for Addiction Recovery, Education & Success (CARES); and Morris County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ashley Craig. The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties and CARES are partners with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office on Hope One, which was launched on April 3, 2017, to bring critical recovery options and resources to Morris County communities.

Kelly LaBar gave the Congresswoman and her staff a detailed power point presentation on how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer the nasal spray Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, to reverse an overdose. Peer Recovery Specialist LaBar used a mannequin to demonstrate the correct way to administer a 4 milligram dose of Narcan and described how substance use disorders imperil not only the users but their families and friends. Addiction is not a source of shame since it affects people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, she said. “People don’t get better if they have to hide,” Specialist LaBar said. The Congresswoman told the Sheriff she knows police choose law enforcement careers out of a genuine desire to help people and protect communities. Hope One, she said, has carried that work further by not only teaching the use of Narcan but assisting people with accessing resources. “To simply give somebody Narcan without more feels a little defeating,” she said. “To really have other programming that you’re focused on to actually help someone through recovery is really helpful.” Sheriff Gannon applauded the Congresswoman for her interest and compassion on

the subject of opioid abuse. “I commend Congresswoman Sherrill and her staff for taking the time to be trained in the use of Narcan and hear about the journey Hope One has been on for the past 28 months to try to curb the heroin and opioid epidemic that doesn’t recognize any economic, race or political boundaries,” Sheriff Gannon said. MHA Executive Director Davison also praised the presentation and the Congresswoman’s reception to the training. “One of the things we’ve learned as a society is that the opioid epidemic doesn’t discriminate. Furthermore, we’ve learned we have to cooperate with each other to deal with it. Every family, if not experiencing

it, knows a family that is. No one is spared. It’s part of the human condition,” Director Davison said. Through its partnership with CARES and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office’s receipt of a $332,658 grant from the United States Justice Department, Hope One is able to give individuals who are trained in Narcan a free kit of the antidote to use if and when the emergency arises. The Hope One team, since April 3, 2017, has made contact with more than 8,065 individuals, assisted 147 people in obtaining recovery or rehabilitation treatment, connected 105 people with mental health services, and trained at least 1,891 people on how to use Narcan.

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