No. 15 Vol. 12
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December 2017
Local Candy Store Entrepreneur Sweetens Charities Through Annual Giving
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By Henry M. Holden ohn Tompkins (aka JT) spent 23 years on Wall Street running a credit derivatives floor. In 2008, they wanted him to sign a new
contract, but he realized he was burning out. He saw a two-week window where he could resign without being in a breach of contract so, he took it. “I was able to
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get out while I still had a sliver of my soul intact,” he said. “At the time I had no plans or intentions to do anything.” Tompkins had developed a craving for homemade caramels growing up; specifically, Mrs. Cooks’ caramels. She was the mother of his childhood best friend, Andy, and for several years his family had been making caramels and pecan clusters at Christmas time, to give to his neighbors and friends. “In April of 2011, I decided I needed to do something before my wife killed me in my sleep,” he said. “I woke up
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John Tompkins, standing in front of the conveyor belt and explaining one of three temperature-sensing computers necessary to produce his finest chocolates. (Photo Henry M. Holden)
one morning and while I was meandering to the kitchen it came to me in a flash. I was going to open a confections company. The
whole thought process took no more than .065 seconds. “After about six months of experimenting with recipes, burning pots,
myself, and setting off smoke alarms, I created the perfect caramel,” he said. “My caramels are the best caramels cont. on page 4
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s New View Media Group holds this clothing and toy drive, they are looking for people to donate new unwrapped toys, as well as new clothing including t-shirts, socks, pants, and winter necessities such as hats, coats, gloves, and scarves (sizes ranging from newborn to 14 year olds). Gift cards will also be accepted. Please drop off all donations to the following locations…. • New View Media Group, 1 Old Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ (in back). • Weis Supermarkets, Rt. 206, Flanders
(drop off at the courtesy counter) • Budd Lake Bagels, 141 Route 46, Budd Lake • Beaumont Landscaping, 20 Bartley-Chester Rd, Flanders. • Philly Pretzel - 150 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown ( 3 FREE Pretzels when you drop off) For additional information regarding this toy drive, call Mary on her cell phone at (973)-768-1815 or email at mary.lalama@gmail.com.