MT Olive - Feb. 2012

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By Cheryl Conway
C
urrent eighth graders, and their predecessors, have a
lot to look forward to in their upcoming years at the
Mt. Olive High School.
About 250 attended the MOHS Rising Freshman
Curriculum Fair Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the high school to
gain insight into what lies ahead for the incoming 380 fresh-
man as far as curriculum and the facility.
Ranked as the 90th best school in New Jersey- according
to the Aug. 2010 New Jersey Monthly MOHS has gotten
High Marks Across the Board at Mt. Olive High School
high marks recently for both academics and extra-curricular
activities. With new ranking results every two years, school
officials are anxiously awaiting the next report set for Aug.
2012.
As principal of MOHS for the past 9 years since being
hired in Jan. 2004, Kevin Stansberry is very proud of how
far his school has come and where it is headed. During the
last eight years, MOHS has gone up in its ranking.
MOHS was ranked 140 in 2004; 114 in 2006; 107 in
2008 as the best schools in NJ.
We are anxiously waiting, says Stansberry, who served
as Director of Athletics at MOHS for six years before
becoming principal. Every year weve made improve-
ments. We are excited. We believe we should make the top
75.
Stansberry says, I have seen an upward trend in aca-
demics and extra-curricular programs. From students to
staff, everyone has been responsible for the tremendous
growth and development. Theres something here for every-
one in MOHS. High school counts the day they set foot in
it, but they have to work for it. Its a journey of self discov-
ery.
Many variables are considered when ranking the schools
in the state. Stansberry credits MOHS high ranking for its
first rate state of the art facility; professional staff; chang-
ing attitude of students; improvement in student climate and
culture; improvement in SAT, AP and HSPAtest scores; and
unique initiatives.
Regarding the changing attitude in students, Stansberry
says theyre here to achieve the best quality of education
that we can provide for both short term and long term
goals.
Stansberry says We are working with unique initia-
tives such as the removal of the letter D grade. A change
that was made throughout the district since 2010, the
removal of the D grade as impacted the performance of all
levels of learners, says Stansberry. Failures have declined
Kevin Stansberry
over the last three years.
The re-take policy, which allows students to re-take
failed tests, quizzes and homework assignments, has helped
with the decline in failed courses, but its also the under-
standing at the end of the day. It comes down to whether
students want to work hard and do their very best everyday.
There are more As, Bs and Cs than ever before, says
Stansberry.
Every time a student receives less than a 70 percent, a
parent or guardian is notified. Our parents are very
informed of their sons and daughters performance rather
than before when they were informed only when progress
reports and report cards were issued.
Stansberry has also seen improvement in test scores.
With HSPA(High School Proficiency Assessment) given to
juniors in March in language arts and math, there has been
tremendous gains over the last three years with more stu-
dents earning advanced proficient scores and less receiving
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Page 2, February 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Mt. Olive News
A
t the time this arti-
cle was written, my
administration has
been working for the Town
for exactly one month. We
at Town Hall have been
very busy working on new
projects and attempting to
complete old ones. You will
start to see and hear about
many of the projects which
we are working on as they
come to fruition.
At the outset, you should
make sure to review and
maintain the extremely
important emergency con-
tact information which the
Town has provided on its
page in this newspaper.
That information contains
important contact informa-
tion and procedures which
may be needed in the event
of an emergency. This
information is being com-
municated in advance of a
catastrophe so that when
communication becomes
difficult or impossible, you
will know where to obtain
information or help fromthe
Town. The Senior Center at
Town Hall will function as
our OEM headquarters and
will be available as a warm-
ing center, for critical sup-
plies and a location to
obtain further information.
You should also be aware
of the fact that you will now
have the ability to alert the
Town to issues through the
Town website. Whether it is
a pothole, stray animal, or
other concern, you will now
have the ability to report
those concerns and get feed-
back within a short period
of time. The program will
better help us respond to
resident concerns, report
back as to how those con-
cerns are going to be
addressed, and to keep track
of the resolution as well as
the cost in terms of man-
power and expenses to
resolve the issues. Visit our
web site
www.mountolivetownship.c
om .
We also continue to work
hard on commercial ratable
opportunities in the
Township, from Route 46 to
206 to the Trade Zone. We
are hopeful to have some-
thing major to report in the
very near future which will
go along way to controlling
taxes for a very long time.
We recognize that the taxes
in the Township is the num-
ber one issue affecting both
homeowners and businesses
and are working hard to
control same.
The Township is also
working to improve our
parks and sports facilities
through user based funded
From the Mayors Desk
projects. We are working
with the soccer, baseball,
football and lacrosse clubs
to better provide for their
needs, without spending
general tax dollars to
accomplish those improve-
ments. Those projects
include, but are not limited
to new fields and drainage
improvements.
Our plans for a 5K race
between the High School
and Turkey Brook, a bicycle
event at Turkey Brook for
our younger residents, the
return of Mt. Olive Week,
including the carnival and
fireworks, and the return of
the Mount Olive Gala are
moving forward with signif-
icant corporate sponsorship
opportunities.
As always, we will
endeavor to guide Mount
Olive through the chal-
lenges facing us in the years
ahead and will continue to
think outside the box to
maintain and expand our
municipal services and to
maintain the quality of life
in Mount Olive.
Sincerely,
Rob Greenbaum, Mayor
Mount Olive Township
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Mt. Olive Child Care &
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I
n response to the communitys request, Mt. Olive Child
Care & Learning Center will be implementing a new,
full day Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013. The
Center has been serving the community for the past 36
years through affordable, quality programs for children
aged 6 weeks through 14 years, as well as a variety of fam-
ily support programs. Accredited by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC), the Center will offer comprehensive
Kindergarten curriculum in a full day format through certi-
fied teachers at the 150 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake location.
Registration is currently in progress. For further informa-
tion, please call 973-426-1525.
M
t. Olive Child
Care & Learning
Center, which has
been serving the community
since 1976, is currently reg-
istering for Summer
Programs for preschool
through middle school age
children and youth. A wide
variety of recreational and
educational activities,
staffed by experienced and
enthusiastic teachers and
assistants, will be offered
through this nationally
accredited school/center.
Full day and part day, flexi-
ble enrollment options are
available.
A 10-week program for
preschoolers through chil-
dren entering first grade in
the Fall of 2012 will operate
from June 25th through
August 30th at the 150
Wolfe Road, Budd Lake
site. Programming will
include Creative Arts &
Crafts, Science/Discovery
with visits by the Mad
Summer Programs
at Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center
Scientist and others,
Spanish Language Club,
Language Arts. Literacy
Fun, Cooking, numerous
trips throughout the
Summer, and other activi-
ties. Through spacious out-
door play areas in a country-
like setting, children will
enjoy nature, gardening,
water play, dramatic play,
and more.
For School-Age children
and youth, an 8-week pro-
gram will be offered at the
Sandshore Elementary
School in Budd Lake from
June 25th through August
17th. In addition to many
on-site activities (academic
bridge learning, creative
crafts, special guests, team-
building, theme weeks, and
new this year Science
Camp, Art Camp, and Fun
Fitness Camp) the children
will participate in popular
and new trips to expand
learning while having fun
throughout the Summer.
For registration and other
information, please call
973-426-1525.
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Mission
The Mount Olive Township, Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) mission is to protect life and property by preparing the community and
its resources for emergencies; and by assisting in the coordination of response activities of municipal and volunteer resources during an emer-
gency.
Responsibilities
OEM has the statutory responsibility to coordinate all Township emergency response plans. OEMs responsibilities are to identify vulnerabili-
ties, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, respond to all hazard emergency situations, and ensure continuity of government and busi-
ness and to facilitate an effective recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state and federal agencies as well as private entities to develop,
maintain and implement the Emergency Operations Plan.
OEM is prepared to activate an Emergency Operations Center during any major disaster to allow coordination of all support agencies to pro-
vide continuity of services to the public. New Jersey law requires approval of emergency operations plans and the appointment of an Emergency
Management Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators for the Township of Mount Olive.
In the event of an emergency where there is an extended loss of electricity, OEMhas identified the Mount Olive Township Senior Center, locat-
ed at the Municipal Complex, as the site which may be utilized as a warming center during a storm. If you need to utilize the warming center
contact the Police Departments Communications Center at 973-691-0850.
Teamwork
Besides working closely with the Mayor, Business Administrator, Chief of Police, Fire Chiefs, First Aid Squad Captains and DPWDirector, the
Mount Olive Township, Office of Emergency Management receives support from the Morris County Office of Emergency Management and the
New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management.
In the event of an emergency, cut and save
the important phone numbers below.
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20% Register from Friday, 12pm until
Sunday, 11:30pm on selected
programs and save. All registration will say
waitlisted, please continue
o the end of registration. On our website
you will see a Red Box that will
offer the Rec-pons! Below is just some of
the Rec-pons we are offering.
Get A Push Button Memory Cost: $37
Rec-Pon Cost: $29. This workshop is
held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012,
from 6:30 9:00 pm at Mt Olive Middle
School. The speaker promises you will see
guaranteed results in just one class. You
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The Positive Parent Cost: $46 Rec-
Pon Cost: $29. A one day session held on
Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 -8:30 pm
at the Mt. Olive Middle School. This work-
shop is for parents who have kids ages 1
- 12 years old. Using Positive Psychology
as its foundation, we can raise our kids to be
more optimistic and happier. Learn what
traits can be learned. What should you be
teaching your child? What types of environ-
ment nurtures a child towards a positive life
style? Are you a positive role model? Learn
ways to encourage your child to be the best
they can be. Remember, happy parents =
happy children. If you need more informa-
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Learn How To Become Debt Free (with-
out affecting your credit score) Cost: $39
Rec-Pon Cost: $31. A one day session
held on Wednesday, February 22 from 6:30
9:30 pm at Mt. Olive Middle School. This
workshop is designed for the Middle Class
American who wants to lead a debt-free
stress-free lifestyle. How would you like to
pay off all consumer debt, credit cards, car
payments, etc. in 1-3 years, than pay off
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Budd Lake Beach has summer job and
volunteer positions available for the 2012
season (June 16 August 18, 2012) at Budd
Lake Beach. Positions available are Asst.
Beach Director, Gate/Boating Attendant,
Swim Instructors, and Lifeguard. If you are
interested check our website for job descrip-
tions and employment form. Interview
dates will be Thursday, February 23 and
Thursday, March 15, 2012 both starting at
5:30 pm. Any questions please contact Jill
Daggon 973-691-0900 x 7261 if interested.
Dont miss out on the Recreation Summer
Camp Early Bird Discount registrations
being offered from January 1 April 16,
2012. Check our website for all summer
camps at
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tml.
By Cheryl Conway
M
t. Olive High
School may have
a new nominee
for its recently created Hall
of Fame Kimberly Volz of
Flanders has written and
published her first chil-
drens book.
Volz, 25, - a 2004 MOHS
graduate - is the author of
Marvelous Maxwell Visits
the Vet- a childrens story
about her family dog. The
24-page hardcover book
was published Jan. 10,
2012, by Mascot Books, in
Herndon, VA.
Bringing her dogs
adventures to life to share
with children has been
enjoyable to Volz and some-
thing she plans to continue.
The kids love hearing
about Maxwell; bringing
him to life for the kids is
something I wanted to do
and was able to do, says
Volz, who has been filling in
as a second grade teacher in
Jefferson Township for a
full-time teacher on mater-
nity leave.
Marvelous Maxwell
Visits the Vet is a fictional
story based on true events.
Maxwell is a 20-month old
yellow Labrador retriever
that Volz got from a breeder
in New York State when he
was only eight weeks old.
Her story explains how
Maxwell tore up my dads
yard and ends up paying the
consequences for his
naughty behavior, explains
Volz. He gets a stom-
achache and has to see the
vet. He went under the deck
and ate weeds, tree branch-
es, dirt, twigs, bugs, flow-
ers.
Volzs book teaches a
lesson about breaking the
rules. If he just followed
the rules, he wouldnt have
gotten a tummy ache and
wouldnt have had to visit
the vet.
The new author plans to
write more stories about
Maxwell, and turning his
adventures into a new chil-
drens book series.
He is a very curious
Flanders Resident Published Her First Childrens Book
puppy dog who does every-
thing and anything he possi-
ble can, says Volz,
Flanders resident for the
past 18 years.
Volz started writing her
book in July 2011 after
coming up with her idea and
contacting the publishing
company to query an inter-
est. Two months later, in
September, her book was
complete. For illustrations,
Volz turned to Maxwells
vets daughter- Amanda
Minervini of Chester, to
draw the pictures for her
book. Maxwells vet is Dr.
Nicholas Minervini of
Flanders Veterinary Clinic
in Flanders.
I gave her the outline,
says Volz. She drew a few
pictures of the dog and
made the pictures come
alive.
Volz then forwarded the
illustrations to another col-
league, Erich Bumm of
Long Valley, formerly of
Mt. Olive, to color the illus-
trations.
The oldest of three chil-
dren, Volz majored in soci-
ology from Rutgers
University, and also
received a degree in ele-
mentary education from the
College of Saint Elizabeth
in Morristown. While she
pursues a career in elemen-
tary school teaching, Volz is
the MOHS cheerleading
coach and a dance teacher at
Theater Dance Center in
Flanders, where her mother
is co-owner.
She admits that writing
books is something she also
wanted to do.
While looking for a job,
Volz says I wanted some-
thing unique to do. Reading
is probably my favorite
hobby. This was a dream of
mine I was able to make
happenbeing able to tell a
story to children. Im sure
many children have dogs
and they can relate it. Its
been fun too because Ive
been able to raise
Maxwell.
For more information
about Volzs book, go to
www.marvelousmaxwell.co
m. The hardcover book is
available online at Mascot
Books, Amazon Books and
Barnes & Noble for $14.95.
he book is geared for chil-
dren in elementary school.
There is also a new copy
at the Mt. Olive Public
Library that can be checked
out. Volz plans to give a
reading of her new book,
along with a craft, at the
MPOL on Thursday, Feb.
16, at 7 p.m. Go to
www.mopl.org for more
information.
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he Mount Olive TNR Project is hav-
ing an adoption day on Saturday,
February 25th, 2012 from 11 am to 3
pm at the Tractor Supply located at 293 US
Hwy 206 North, Flanders. We have several
cats hoping for that special loving family to
bring them to their new home! You can
adopt an adult cat for only $55.00 and for
only $90.00 a kitten. Our adoption fees
include spay/neuter, rabies and distemper
vaccines, FIV/FeLV testing, microchip, and
deworming.
Cant make it on Saturday, February
25th? No problem, just visit our website at:
http://mtolivetnr.org/ or call 973-584-5890.
You can also email us at mtolivet-
nr@gmail.com for more information.
If you are not looking to adopt at this
time and would like to make a donation to
help us with our efforts, please visit our
website at http://mtolivetnr.org/ or you can
mail your donation to Mt. Olive TNR
Project, P.O. Box 116, Budd Lake, NJ
07828, please make your checks payable to
APLNJ and in the memo line, direct the
donation to Mt. Olive TNR Project.
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C
alvary Bible Chapel, located at 76
Main Street in Flanders, invites you
to attend a special presentation by
the Bob Jones University Drama Team. The
six-member team will present a program
titled The Voice of the Shepherd. Its the
story of a rebellious teenager and how the
Lord uses a godly friend to show Christs
love to the unlovable teen. The program
begins at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February
16. Call 973-927-0374 or visit
www.calvaryflanders.com for more infor-
mation.
Bob Jones University Drama Team to
Perform at Calvary Bible Chapel
S
upercuts, a concept of Regis
Corporation (NYSE: RGS), opened a
new Supercuts located at 293 Route
206 in Flanders, New Jersey. Supercuts
offers fashionable looks at affordable
prices, with stylists certified in the latest
hairstyles and color techniques.
Its always fun to bring a brand that
people know and trust to a new location,
said Glenn Borsky. The Flanders commu-
nity has been very welcoming since we
opened, and weve really enjoyed getting to
know our new clients.
The new Supercuts salon has a team of
exceptional stylists with great experience.
Salon services include adult haircuts at $16
and children/senior haircuts at $14, as well
as other styling, coloring and waxing
options. The salon is open Monday through
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday,
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or
call (973)584-4400 for call ahead service.
Supercuts accepts all major credit cards and
cash.
Supercuts has been serving communities
Flanders Welcomes The New Supercuts
in the greater New Jersey area for over 25
years. The neighborhood salon joins more
than 2,110 Supercuts across the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico that provide
consistent, high-quality hair-care services
and professional products to its customers at
convenient times and locations with reason-
able prices. Supercuts, which appeals to
men and families, offers a broad selection of
professional haircare products including
Paul Mitchell, American Crew, Nioxin,
TIGI, Redken, Biolage and more. For more
information, visit www.supercuts.com.
About Supercuts
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tology education. Supercuts is the salon
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over 33 million customer visits per year for
haircutting, styling and related product
needs. Supercuts primarily targets male cus-
tomers who want a current look at an
affordable price. Their professional staff
and full line of professional haircare prod-
ucts offer clients the best product choices
for their hair type and style, encouraging
repeat business. For additional information
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I
n North America, horses are largely companion animals and diligent workers. But
thanks to a quietly lifted ban on funding horse meat inspections, horse meat could
now be more readily available for consumption. In November 2011, U.S.
Congress lifted the ban, which was initiated in 2006, in a spending bill President
Barack Obama signed into law to keep the government afloat until mid-December.
Although there currently are no horse slaughter operations in the United States (the
last one closed in 2007), the lifted ban makes it possible for start-up operations to
begin, albeit amidst protests from animal activists. In a statement, the USDA said that
if a slaughterhouse were to open, the agency would conduct inspections to make sure
federal laws were being followed.
Did you know?
M
t Olive: The Mount Olive Jr.
Marauders Football Association
(MOJMFA) announced their plans
this week for the 2012 football season,
beginning with registration. We had a
record enrollment in 2011, and we are
expecting an increase again in 2012! boast-
ed Association President Pat Pompeo. Our
program has grown by approximately 15%
during each of the past three seasons. Early
registration is the key to our strategic plan-
ning so that we can maximize the number of
teams that get entered into the County league
schedule.
The Jr. Marauders participate in the
Morris County Youth Football League
(MCYFL) which includes 22 teams from
Morris, Sussex, Essex, Warren, and Somerset
Counties. We try to enter as many teams as
we can into the MCYFL, operating under the
principle that we will enter as many teams as
it takes to see that each child that registers
gets ample playing opportunities, continued
Pompeo.
We need to declare to the MCYFL by
mid-June as to the number of teams that we
will enter into the league, so we need to have
registration numbers set by June.
In an effort to encourage enrollment, the
MOJMFA is offering discounted fees to all
families that register their children before
May 1, 2012. Current fees and other details
on registration can be found on the Jr.
Marauders web site at
www.mountolivejrmarauders.com.
For the first time, registration will close
on June 1, 2012 rather than allowing children
to register right up until practice begins on
August 1, 2012. In addition to the early reg-
istration discount, the MOJMFA is taking
unprecedented steps to encourage registra-
tion. According to Mike Arnone, Director of
Fundraising for the MOJMFA, We had
tremendous success with our Football Mania
fundraiser in 2011. Our members enjoyed
participating in that event as their purchased
game cards lasted for 17 weeks throughout
the entire 2011 NFL Season, long after the
MCYFL season was over. (For details on
Football Mania, go to
www.charitymania.com). In 2011, the
MOJMFA handed out over $5,500 in cash
prizes to their winning members, so the level
of activity and the number of tickets sold was
actually quite high. Arnone continued, In
2011, we actually ran out of tickets and had
to get more from the supplier, so we realize
that this fundraiser is a great success and one
that is highly anticipated entering the 2012
season.
The Board of Director has decided to
offer free registration to any player and their
family that sells a minimum of 30 Football
Mania tickets in 2012. Upon selling these
30 tickets, a refund check for the full cost of
registration will be sent back to the family
that sells the tickets, according to MOJMFA
Treasurer Rob DiJoseph. We are prepared to
have every registered child play for free in
2012, if they simply sell 30 tickets during the
scheduled sales period (TBD) in the 2012
football season.
Mt. Olive Jr. Marauders Announces Free Registration Opportunity for 2012 Season
The MOJMFA is made up of the Flag
(non-contact), in-house program for children
in grades 1 and 2 and who are at least 6-
years-old by the start of the season. Contact
football begins for children at age 8 and in
the 3rd grade and that continues through age
13 and in the 8th grade. There are no limita-
tions as to the number of teams that we can
enter into the MCYFL for children between
ages 8-10. Children in Mt. Olive have the
opportunity to play with other children of the
same age and grade, and we are fortunate that
we can keep our players-per-team numbers
to manageable levels by entering numerous
teams added MOJMFA Vice president T.J.
Abato. Offering free registration is a great
way to encourage families to register their
children to play, and to register by June 1, so
that we can make the proper decisions as to
the number of teams that will be entered to
play.
For more information, go to the Jr.
Marauder web site, www.mountolivejr
marauders.com. Registration begins on March
1, 2012 and the MOJMFA highly encourages
on-line registration rather than mail-in applica-
tions. Adults interested in coaching within the
program should contact the MOJMFA via the
web site as well.
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andshore School in Budd Lake will be
holding its second annual science fair
this year on March 10, 2012. The
school had an overhwelming response to the
first fair held last June 2011 with over 70
participants. It was a great accomplishment
to all that particpated. The children had to
plan a project, conduct an experiment, cre-
ate a display board, and give a presentation
about their project. Sandshore students
showed their scientific creativity with proj-
ects from booming bacteria to floating
boats, spoiled ice cream, best cleaning
toothpaste, volcanoes, fish, mammals, plant
growth and many more! Each child was pre-
sented with a free ticket to the Liberty
Science center along with a custom printed
backpack filled with goodies donated from
local restaurants. The fair was open to chil-
dren who attend Sandshore School from
grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Trophies and prizes were awarded to the top
Sandshore School to Hold 2nd Annual Science Fair
three projects in each grade grouping. Last
years winners were: K-2:Partners - Lisa
DeCristofaro and Eilidh McCumber, Maya
Jones & Collin Berg. Grades 3-4 Partners -
Kieran McCumber and Alexandra Robbins
Partners - Rachel Mandell and Alyssa
Ouimet & Sydney Mullin. Grade 5 Partners
- Britney Halbur and Jenna Mandell, Justin
Mickus & Dominic Ruocco. There were
two Kid's Choice awards that went out to
Christian Maier for his Line Tracking Robot
and David Boisvert for his singing glasses.
If you would like to make a prize or partic-
ipation donation to the science fair please
contact sandshoresciencefair@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to March 10th!
Come out an support our students.
The science fair winners along with Principal of Sandshore School, Robert Allen and the Science
Fair Committee 2011 Jenevieve D'Amico, Liz Ouimet, Nicole Mullin and Ann Halbur
partial proficient.
Receiving advanced proficient in both language arts and
math were: 42 percent in 2009: 60.6 percent in 2010; and 73
percent in 2011.
Thats phenomenal, says Stansberry.
More students are taking Advanced Placement Exams
than ever before, Stansberry also notes. In 2004, 85 AP
exams were administered compared to 312 AP exams
administered in 2011.
Grades and test scores are not the only areas of improve-
ment at MOHS. Extra-curricular activity results are fairing
just as high this school year.
The MOHS Marching Band recently won the State
Championship. In sports, there were four conference cham-
pionships in boys and girls cross country, girls soccer and
girls volleyball.
The Robotics Team won the state championship in the
Pumpkin Sling contest and third place in the national cham-
pionship. Now in its build season, the Robotics Team has
been selected to host 40 teams in March during a robotics
competition at the high school.
The choir has been singing at Carnegie Hall and the
Womens Ensemble recently sang with Neil Diamond dur-
ing the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center in
NY.
The National Art Honors Society Invitational in which
20 schools are invited to bring their best works of art was
scheduled to be held at MOHS on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Adjudicated by college professionals, $350,000 in scholar-
ship money combined was awarded to the winning schools.
Although some other high schools also have their own
television station, MOTV is one of the strongest programs
in the Tri-State area, says Stansberry. Students who get
involved in the high schools television program- which
broadcasts live from its own set- are so far ahead of other
students because of the experience theyve had at Mt. Olive
High School.
Recognized for so many outstanding accomplishments
lately, state officials could not ignore MOHS.
On Friday, Jan. 27, Chris Cerf- Acting Commissioner of
Education for the State of NJ- visited the MOHS and mid-
dle school to look at the outstanding programs and tour the
buildings.
Stansberry says that was the first time in our history
that a dignitary that high came to visit our high school. He
was here to see what we are doing and check our programs
out, to engage with the students and staff, look at our initia-
tives and our results. We are very proud. He was excited to
be a visitor and spend some time in our district.
Proud of how far the high school has come, Stansberry
says there are more good things to come.
Weve enjoyed the successes that weve had, says
Stansberry, but we are going to look for best practices. You
are going to see us grow with the use of technology. We are
trying to infuse more technology. Stansberry mentioned a
number of devices that are available such as integrating
boards in the classrooms to enhance learning and make it
come alive to the students.
His goal is to take the quality of education to a new
level. He mentions online tutoring programs such as
Compass on line learning tutorial, in which every family
will be able to log on to tutorials in math and language
courses that contain small video clips to review concepts
and to enrich or remediate their learning.
The tutorial has been used at MOHS as a pilot program,
but each family will receive information in their childs sec-
ond marking period report-card mailing about accessing
and creating at- home accounts.
We will continually rewrite curriculum, revise existing
courses, frame out new courses and repertoire of curricu-
lum, he says.
Some improvement projects recently took place like the
new bleachers installed this past summer in the MOHS
gymnasium. Because of its fine facilities and willingness to
host, MOHS has been selected to host The NJSIAA District
I Wrestling Tournament later this month with eight schools
invited to compete.
We are a perfect site for these events, he says because
MOHS is able to accommodate so many teams, fans and
families. The benefit to Mt. Olive is the extra monies gen-
erated from concessions, t-shirt sales and programs, he
says. Theres nothing better than competing in our own
facility.
Currently, 1,465 students are enrolled at MOHS enjoy-
ing the quality programs and upgraded facility, such as the
upgraded media center and other cosmetic improvements.
There is a three-year plan for more improvements such as
upgraded flooring on first and second levels; ceiling tiles;
and locker replacements to match newer parts of the build-
ing.
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MOHS...
Club Meetings
Feb. 21 - Social Mtg. Rose Barsanti (Tax
Collector) and Jack Marchione(Tax
Assessor) will speak to us about tax pro-
grams that can help reduce our real estate
taxes and the ways they can assist us.
The meeting will be followed by a
Valentine Dance (music by Ron
Anthony, dancing by the seniors ) from
12:30PM to 2 PM.
March 6 - Business Mtg. Complete the By-
law changes.
March 20 - Social Mtg. followed by our
annual St Patricks Day Party (2012 dues
must be paid ). Corned beef and cabbage
from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. From
12:30PM to 2PM music by Ron Anthony
and jigs by Frank Devins.
April 17 - Regular Social meeting. Zumba
Demonstration. If you want to participate,
oil up your joints. If you like this, the
instructor may be available to have classes
for us.
Activities
Annual Mount Olive's Mayor's 5K Run/1
mile walk at Turkey Brook Park on
Saturday April 21, 2012. Think about form-
ing a Senior group to do the walk.
Registration at 8AM, walk starts at 9:15, 2
times around the infield. Trophies: Mayors
Trophy - 1st Place Male & Female;
Administrators Trophy - Team Spirit;
Recreation Trophy - Oldest & Youngest.
And the big reward - doing it! Pre-register:
$15 before 4/13, On-Site $20. Details on
the bulletin board or the Recs web site.
The MO Public library is offering: Income
tax help: now thru April
12 by appointment; Laughter yoga, an
evening session and a daytime session, see
bulletin board for days and times; call 973-
691-8686 to register for either item.
On Going Activities
Shuffleboard - See Jim Harkness at the
meeting or call 973-347-3766.
Health Care Corner
Cardiovascular Health Fair at Morristown
Medical Center on Saturday,
February 11, 2012, Free breakfast, screen-
ings. See the bulletin board for details.
Pre-registration is required; last day to reg-
ister - Feb 6, 2012.
Cancer Prevention & early Detection
Health Fair at St Clares Hospital,
Denville on Saturday February 11th, 2012,
10AM to 3PM. Seminars include - nutri-
tion,
oral cancer, thyroid cancer, genetics and
risk, and many more. See bulletin board for
details and times of the seminars.
Mt. Olive Senior News
Do you have pain in a knee or a hip? The
Total Joint Center at Hackettstown Regional
Medical Center is having a seminar on what
to expect after the diagnosis of the need for
a joint replacement; from diagnosis through
rehabilitation you will learn what to expect.
Seminar location: Center for Healthier
Living 108 Bilby Road, Hackettstown on
Wednesday, February 8, 2011 at 11AM.
Call 908-850-6935
Helen Giles is planning on doing a diabetes
screening at the March 6th Senior Meeting.
So you can get your blood pressure checked
and also a non-fasting quick blood check
before the meeting. A Respiratory screening
is scheduled for May 1st at the senior meet-
ing.
Concerned about your blood pressure or
other health issues, or to register
for a screening / shot, contact Helen Giles,
MO Health Department Nurse, at 973-
691-0900 ex 7353. Helen will also make
home visits for the homebound.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Jersey in the amount of $4,211.50, that he raised applying pink
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cess. Alfonso commented, We look forward to doing this again in October 2012!
Pink Hair Extensions Fundraiser
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n North America, horses are largely companion animals and diligent workers. But
thanks to a quietly lifted ban on funding horse meat inspections, horse meat could
now be more readily available for consumption. In November 2011, U.S.
Congress lifted the ban, which was initiated in 2006, in a spending bill President
Barack Obama signed into law to keep the government afloat until mid-December.
Although there currently are no horse slaughter operations in the United States (the
last one closed in 2007), the lifted ban makes it possible for start-up operations to
begin, albeit amidst protests from animal activists. In a statement, the USDA said that
if a slaughterhouse were to open, the agency would conduct inspections to make sure
federal laws were being followed.
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is once again preparing for
the fall registration of new
students. An upcoming
Open House, to be held on
Tuesday, February 22, and
Friday, the 25th, will allow
students and parents alike to
see first- hand the benefits
of a fitness integrated
Preschool program.
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lack of organization keep you from focusing on the things that are most important to
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L
ynnes Nissan is grateful to the men
and women who served and contin-
ue to serve our great na-tion through
its armed forces. Sussex County Clerk Jeff
Parrott, in collaboration with Sheriff Mi-
chael Strada and Sen. Steven Oroho now
offer our local U.S. Veterans a new courtesy
Veteran I.D. Card. Lynnes Community
Outreach Director, Bob Caravano, decided
to participate in the program by offering
special incentives, the details of which can
be found at www.sussexcountyclerk.com.
In addition to giving special pricing to vet-
erans, Lynnes has pledged additional assis-
tance by offer-ing to donate $100 for every
car purchased by a veteran, or referred by a
veteran. The donation will be used to help
fund the development of the cemetery.
Lynnes will be distributing Very Imporant
Customer (VIC) cards that will be used to
promote the program amongst veterans.
Julie Tozzo, owner of Lynnes Nissan in
Lynnes Nissan Pledges Support for Proposed Veterans Cemetery
Stanhope-Byram, created the Lynnes
Cares program to give back to the commu-
nities that Lynnes serves. Lynnes
Commumity Outreach department, staffed
by Bob Caravano and Maria Russo-Farris,
is reaching out to local civic groups and
organi-zations to develop more programs
that are intended to provide car shoppers
with a pleasant shop-ping experience, a
guaranteed low price and a way for Lynnes
to help support a cause that benefits the
community from which they come. If you
know of any group or charity that could
possibly benefit from a Lynnes Cares
donation program, you are invited to con-
tact either Bob or Maria at the Lynnes
showroom by calling 973-347-2200, or via
email: bcaravano@lynnes.com, mari-
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W
e are constantly reminded of the
importance of finishing strong,
whether it is playing all four
quarters of a football game or 16 games of
an entire season. It is no different with stu-
dents during an entire school year.
We are now into the second half of the
school year and thought I would share some
ideas to help your student Finish Strong!
These tips come directly from certified
teachers, tutors and educational business
owners serving your community and ulti-
mately your children.
Get into and maintain a routine
Post a clearly defined family schedule.
It provides a sense of comfort, confidence
and independence for your student
Designate a homework area and place for
backpacks
Minimizes lost homework
Eases the morning routine
Establishes one set area without distrac-
tions or outside negative influences
Stock the home work area with age appro-
priate desk sets and materials
Prepare the evening before
Homework is placed in one designated
area in the students backpack
Clothes are laid out and ready for the
morning
Lunches are ready or planned for the next
morning
Stay in contact with teachers
Communication is everything
E-mail is an easy way to stay in touch with
your students teacher regarding progress,
assignments and concerns
Utilize the schools online portal to track
progress.
Planners work especially well for students
with learning disabilities as they create an
atmosphere of repetition and review, which
is so important.
Finally, if your student is struggling with
a particular subject, regardless of what you
do, dont hesitate to reach out for help.
Whether it is a peer group study program, a
school sponsored tutoring program or an
independent tutoring company, the effort
and financial investment will pay off for
your student in the future. Be diligent, be
consistent and most of all be confident in
the choices you make.
Carol Zazeski is a former corporate
Carols Corner
Finishing Strong
trainer and currently owns and operates
Tutor Doctor of Morris County, which pro-
vides one-on-one tutoring to students of all
ages, grades and subjects throughout
Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties in
Northern New Jersey. czazes-
ki@tutordoctor.com
Carol Zazeski is owner/education con-
sultant of tutor Doctor of Morris County
201-207-4009.
Question of the Month:
If you could change anything about the
Public School System, what would it be and
why? Please e-mail responses to jzazes-
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lished in the March newspaper.
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Pajama Neshama for Young Children.
Flanders. Temple Hatikvah, 58 Pleasant Hill
Road. . 6:30-7:30 pm. 973-584-0212. rabbi
@templehativahnj.org. Open to public.
Bring your pre-school children in their PJs
for a short Friday Night Shabbat service,
some singing, maybe a bedtime story - all
concluding with some juice and cookies.
SUNDAY, FEB. 26
WORKSHOP: TORAH STUDY. Flanders.
Temple Hatikvah, 58 Pleasant Hill Road.
10:30-11:30AM. 973-584-0212. rabbi@
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TORAH ON TAP. Long Valley. Long
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7:45 pm. Informal Torah talk over your
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SATURDAY, MARCH 3
COFFEEHOUSE. Flan-ders. Temple
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pm. 973-584-0212 X 9 or tickets@ temple-
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ent showcasing talent from all over Jersey.
Desserts and java served. BYOB--All
wines must be Kosher. Registration recom-
mended, but not required. $15 in advance.
$18 at door. Snow-date: March 10th - Call
(973) 584-0212 ext. 1, then press 3 for the
inclement weather hotline.)
SUNDAY, MARCH 4
PURIM CARNIVAL -- Flanders. Temple
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0212. Celebrate Purim with a kid-friendly
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SUNDAY, MARCH 4
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MEGILLAH READING -- Flanders.
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News from Temple Hatikvah
Seth Kohn,6, a first grader in
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Award from Rabbi Moshe
Rudin of Temple Hatikvah.
Also pictured is Jonathan
Bittner of Wharton, NJ. Seth
earned this certificate by by
extensive study of Jewish
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A
lively, free midwinter program of
jazz will lift everyone's spirits when
the renowned Hanover Wind
Symphony teams up with the Memorial
Junior School Jazz Band on Wednesday,
Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Junior
School, 61 Highland Ave., in Whippany.
Matthew Paterno of Parsippany, musical
director and conductor of the Hanover Wind
Symphony (HWS), will join with Tracy
Currie of Summit, director of the Memorial
Junior School Jazz Band, for the rousing
event, called "All That Jazz!"
Among the pieces to be performed at the
concert are:
* Selections from Chicago, arranged by Ted
Ricketts
* Starlight Memories by Darren Jenkins
* The American Jazz Suite by Allen
Vizzutti, with John Schumacher of
Succasunna, Hanover Wind Symphony
trumpet soloist
* Shuffle Down to Memphis, performed by
the Memorial Junior School Jazz Band,
together with HWS soloists
* Big Band Classics by Eric Osterling
* Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael, with
Christine Paterno of Parsippany, soprano
saxophone soloist
While the concert is free, donations will
be welcome for both the Hanover Wind
Symphony and the Memorial Junior School
Jazz Band.
For more than 25 years, the Hanover
Wind Symphony has played to enthusiastic
audiences in and around greater Morris
County. The symphony thrives on sharing
the enjoyment of music with live audiences,
and helps mentor the next generation of
wind musicians. The symphonys president
is Phil Hughes of Whippany. The musical
director and conductor is Matthew Paterno
of Parsippany. Associate conductor is Kurt
Zimmermann of Rockaway.
The Hanover Wind Symphony serves the
community by playing marches, toe-tap-
pers, and standards while also presenting
pieces written by current active composers,
some of whom are members of the ensem-
ble. The group provides a platform to show-
case world-class artists, among them Joseph
Alessi and Philip Smith of the New York
Philharmonic; Patrick Sheridan, one of the
worlds most famous tuba players; Steven
Meade, world-renowned euphonium soloist
and recording artist; and Dr. Paul Cohen,
the worlds premier classical alto saxo-
phone player.
'All That Jazz!' Free Jazz Concert
The symphony has performed at various
regional venues in the Northeast, including
the Boston Festival of Bands at Faneuil Hall
in Boston; the New York Brass Conference
in New York City; the Nicholas Music
Center at Rutgers University in New
Brunswick; the Weis Performing Arts
Center at Bucknell University in
Lewisburg, Pa.; The Abbey at Delbarton in
Morristown; the Natirar Estate in Peapack;
the Community Theatre in Morristown; and
the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New
York City.
The Hanover Wind Symphony received
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Institutions that were selected were
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Christopher OBrien, Director of
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Paul C. Hutton, Principal, Hutton
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Principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux.
It is such an honor for Centenarys
newest building to be recognized nationally
in this manner, says Dr. Barbara-Jayne
Lewthwaite, Centenary College President.
The David and Carol Lackland Center has
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certainly made the goal of Centenary
becoming A Beacon for the Region one
that is now a reality.
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between the inside and outside.
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University for consideration.
The David and Carol Lackland Center
opened in Fall 2010. It was made possible
by a lead gift from Centenary alumna Carol
Burgess Lackland, a member of the Class of
1954 and a Centenary College Presidents
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College Trustee. It is a 68,000-square-foot
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n celebration of Valentines Day, during the month of
February Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will dis-
play a rarely seen image created by political cartoonist
Thomas Nast. The engraving titled St. Valentines-Day
can be seen hanging on the second floor of the museum.
The image was published on the cover of Hearth and Home:
For the Farm, Garden, And Fireside weekly periodical on
February 13, 1869. The weekly was brand new when
Nasts illustration was published; the first issue was printed
only seven weeks earlier on December 26, 1868.
The short-lived New York periodical ceased publication
with volume eight in 1875. During his career, Nast drew
images for over 65 different periodicals.
St. Valentines-Day shows a little girl sitting reading
her Valentines Day cards. Nast loved to use himself and
his family as models in many of his drawings, especially in
his holiday images. The little girl depicted in this drawing
is his oldest daughter, Julia Nast, whose name is written on
the envelope a little boy is handing to her. Julia was six
years old when Nast made this illustration.
Visitors can also see more of Nasts work in the second
floor Thomas Nast Gallery. More than fifteen examples of
original images from the second half of the nineteenth cen-
tury are on display in the exhibit, The Original Thomas
Nast. A generous loan of original artwork by a Nast descen-
dant has allowed the Museum to showcase a variety of
Nasts worksfrom an original oil painting to a copper
engraving plate. These rarely viewed paintings and draw-
ings represent a significant departure from Nasts more
familiar work, and display an aspect of the artists talent
that has largely gone unrecognized.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the histo-
ry of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area com-
munity, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd
through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educa-
tional and cultural programs. It is located in the heart of
Morristowns National Historic District. The Museum is
open to tour the house and view exhibits on Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. General Admission:
Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 12 $4.
Members and children under 5 are free. The last tickets for
admission are sold at 3 p.m. School tours, adult/senior tours
and rentals may be scheduled by appointment. School
tours, adult/senior tours and rentals may be scheduled by
appointment. For information, call the Museum weekdays
at (973) 538-2404, visit our website
www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave.,
Morristown, NJ 07960. Macculloch Hall Historical
Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W.
Parsons Todd Foundation.
Valentines Day Thomas Nast Image on Display
at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
By Cheryl Conway
S
tudents at Chester M. Stephens
Elementary School danced the day
away, Friday, Jan. 27, during the
Sixth Annual Rock-N-Roll-A-Thon.
Sponsored annually by the CMS-SCA, the
Rock-N-Roll-A-Thon fundraiser raised
more than $5,500 this year. All proceeds
are allocated back to CMS to be used for the
students and teachers in the classrooms.
Close to 700 students in grades kinder-
garten through fifth spent 30 minutes
throughout the day participating in dances
they learned during their physical education
classes such as the Electric Slide, Macarena,
Cotton Eye Joe and Thriller. To celebrate
the day even more, students came to school
with funky or funny hair for Crazy Hair
Day.
Members of the parent organization hold
the event every year because 100 percent of
the donations raised goes back to CMS and
students are directly involved in all aspects.
CMS-SCA president Maureen Tahmoosh
says, We use the money to purchase things
the school needs as well as cultural art pro-
grams. All of the money collected goes
directly to the SCA which in turn goes
directly back into the school.
Students have a direct involvement in
this fundraiser, continues Tahmoosh.
They feel proud being a part of helping the
school and they have a lot of fun doing it.
SCA members were pleased with the
results.
This year the Rock & Roll a thon did
meet the SCA's expectations, says
Tahmoosh. In fact they exceeded our
expectations. Due to the economy we were
expecting to make less than last year and we
actually made almost the same amount,
she says adding that the average amount of
money this fundraiser brings in is $6,000.
Last year there was about $6200, but in
this tough economy we'll take $5500,
agrees Mandy Thomas, event co-chair
along with Tara Mensonides. That is an
amazing number!
The Rock-In-Roll-A-Thon is one of nine
fundraisers sponsored by the SCA this year.
Money is also raised with the collection of
Box Tops for Education and Campbells
Soup labels, which are on going fundraisers.
We raise a lot of money from the Box
Tops, says Tahmoosh.
Monies raised from the Rock-N-Roll-A-
Thon will be used to purchase Elmo's for
the classrooms.
Sixth Annual Rock-N-Roll-A-Thon at CMS
This will put an Elmo in every class-
room in CMS-Regular and Special
Education class rooms, says Tahmoosh.
Other money will go to helping fund
teacher grants as well as other educational
items to help enhance the children's educa-
tions, adds Thomas.
This day really couldn't have happened
without the help of Mr. Sickles and Mrs.
Drach-Parker, the school's gym teachers,
says Thomas. They work so hard to teach
the student's the dances for about a month
before the event and they are up on that
stage all day dancing with the kids and get-
ting them excited.
T
he Physician learns
that disease must be
cured by prescribing
drugs or by surgery.
Although there is nothing
inherently wrong with this
approach. It often works.
But why does Chinese med-
icine succeed where con-
ventional Western medicine
sometimes fails? What is it
about Acupuncture and
Chinese herbal medicine
that can result in relief of
symptoms, helping couples
conceive when they were
told there is no hope, or
even a cure that is often
lacking in conventional
Western Medicine?
Although the ultimate
result of Chinese medicine
is to cure the patient, the
Practitioner of Chinese
medicine attempts to do this
by treating the whole per-
son, taking into account the
various attributes of an indi-
vidual that, when combined,
account for an individuals
health status. A person,
according to the tenets of
Chinese medicine, is more
than their condition. To
treat just the condition may
yield some results, but,
however impressive, these
results are usually tempo-
rary.
People are not, according
to Chinese Medicine, repre-
sented solely by their ill-
ness, but by the culmination
of every human interaction
engaged in from the
moment of their birth and
by the culture they are
exposed to. The emotional
experiences, eating habits,
work habits, work and liv-
ing environment, personal
habits, and social network
all contribute to their dis-
ease, and are factors that,
when changed, may lead to
regained health.
The power and effective-
ness of Chinese medicine is
evidenced by its very long
history of over 3,000 years
of continued practice and
success. Did you know that
more than of the worlds
population uses some form
of alternative medicine as
their health care treatment?
Chinese medicine however,
is the only form of alterna-
tive medicine that has been
regularly and continuously
used outside of its country
of origin.
The experienced Chinese
medical practitioner is
trained to observe ones
tone of voice, complexion,
eyes, facial expression,
overall demeanor, and how
one walks, sits and stands,
and to use these observa-
tions along with a detailed
health history to arrive at a
diagnosis. Before the
patient says one word, the
practitioner already has
some idea of who this per-
son is, clinically, simply by
observing them.
A great Practitioner is
one who can process a mix
of medical knowledge with
a personal sensitivity based
on experience. The practi-
tioner of Chinese medicine
specializes not just in insert-
ing needles or prescribing
herbal remedies, but in
being able to see hidden
or subtle conditions that
may not been seen or under-
stood by Western trained
Doctors. The ability to see
these subtle conditions
takes years of training and is
done without the benefit of
modern technology. How
many of you reading this
had or do have pain, or are
unable to conceive but all
your test results are nega-
tive? Many of these types
of patients are given anti-
depressants and are made to
feel that their pain is all in
their head.
The only diagnostic tools
used by Practitioners of
Chinese medicine are the
Four Examinations.
1. Observing,
2. Listening/Smelling,
3. Questioning, and
4 Palpating.
This method of diagnosis
dates back over 3,000 years.
Each of these examinations
can take years to master and
the intelligent and judicious
Practitioner uses them to
arrive at a differential diag-
nosis. With the advent of
technology-based diagnos-
tics, necessary and benefi-
cial as they are, there is a
definitive correlation
between advances in tech-
nology and a decline in doc-
tor sensitivity to the patient,
and thus, misdiagnosis. The
ability to truly listen and
observe clearly, yields
amazing clues to the cause
of many diseases. This is
what Chinese Medicine is
all about. In addition to
attacking a factor that is
contributing to the disease
process, it is the responsibil-
ity of the Chinese
Practitioner to support the
individual in his or her goal
of achieving overall total
health, which includes the
physical, psychological,
emotional and spiritual
aspects of the patient. This
multidimensional approach
is crucial to the process of
true healing.
The key to cure is to not
view curing the disease
itself without regard to side
effects from the treatment,
but rather to treat the root of
the disease, the anxiety and
depression that causes the
insomnia, which facilitates
exhaustion, which lowers
the immune function, which
leads to chronic illnesses.
With one and six couples
today unable to conceive
and with all the technology
available, many couples are
still childless. Many of
these women are pumped
full of hormones and even
steroids, baby aspirin and
birth control pills, yes, you
read right. You might be
asking yourself if one is try-
ing to have a baby, then why
put them on birth control
pills. Yet, Chinese medicine
helps these couples con-
ceive without the use of
these harmful drugs. Rather,
the Chinese Practitioner uti-
lizes the Four Examinations
mentioned earlier in this
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So what would you
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Kearstin studied at The
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Ratatouille
Serves: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound zucchini, chopped
1 pound yellow squash, chopped
1 pound green pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch
cubes
1/2 pound red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-
inch cubes
1/2 pound yellow bell pepper, chopped in
1/2- inch cubes
1 whole bay leaf
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ripe tomato, seeded, skinned and
chopped
In one large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons
olive oil and saut onions for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, reduce heat to low.
In another large skillet, heat 2 table-
spoons olive oil, saut zucchini until brown.
Add browned zucchini to skillet with onions
and garlic, toss.
In empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive
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browned yellow squash to pan with onions,
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remaining vegetables, except tomatoes.
When vegetables are done and in same
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arm breezes, blooming flowers,
pretty pastels when spring is
in the air, theres plenty of reason
to celebrate. Its the perfect time to bring
family and friends together for a welcoming
brunch.
When planning your menu, be sure to
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isfy your guests. And rest easy, you dont
have to spend hours in the kitchen to pre-
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These recipes are simple yet satisfying
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Amazing Muffin Cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
3 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 links Johnsonville Original Breakfast
Sausage
6 eggs
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded 4-cheese
Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for
garnish
Place 12 paper liners in a muffin pan;
spray liners with cooking spray.
In bowl, combine hash browns, butter,
salt and pepper. Press hash brown mixture
into the bottom and up the sides of the muf-
fin cups. Bake at 400F for 12 minutes or
until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, cook sausage according to
package directions; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Divide sausage between muffin cups.
Combine eggs, cheese and bell pepper.
Pour over sausage. Sprinkle with chives.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until set.
A Savory Springtime Brunch
I
n December, Brownie Troops 135 and 137 from
Sandshore School in Mt. Olive came together with their
sweets and treats. The two troops held their second
annual cookie swap and Toys for Tots toy drive. The girls
enjoyed exchanging cookie recipes while sipping on some
delicious hot chocolate. They played games and also
worked towards earning their Math Try-It. The festive night
was accompanied by great music and light show by local DJ
"Troy." Each girl scout donated at least one unwrapped toy
to be donated to a child for the holidays. All the toys were
dropped off at a local police department for distribution.
The girls were happy to bring smiles to others during the
holiday season.
Mt. Olive Girl Scout Second Annual
Cookie Swap and Toy Drive
Back row (Left to right: Jackie DiJoseph, Megan Buck, Lucia DiJoseph, Stephanie Tahmoosh, Morgan Sturmfels, Raquel D'Amico,
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Front Row (Left to right) : Mary Egan, Ava Gestwick, Shannon Egan, Danielle Nemec, Eilidh McCumber, Gianna Gulli, Amy Maier,
Caroline Mickus, Ashley Tirone, Jenevieve D'Amico.
By Elsie Walker
T
he tables were set-up with hearts,
glue, paper and stickers. Nearby,
people were helping themselves to a
variety of goodies, some talking about the
Super Bowl game to be held that evening.
However, football had to take a back seat, at
least for the next few hours. The people in
Church Shares a Whole Lot of Valentine Love
attendance had their own Super Bowl of
sorts to tackle: the Super Bowl of valentine
making.
It was the annual valentines making
event at the Port Morris United Methodist
Church in Landing. Each year those at the
event help to make hundreds of valentines
to be given out at area nursing homes.
Some never even have any family
come, explained Tina Berchak, of
Stanhope, as to why the valentines were
being given to nursing home residents. The
churchs youth group would be delivering
the valentines to the homes a few days
before Valentines Day.
In addition to the nursing homes, some
valentines would also be making their way
overseas. As part of the churchs Soldier
Adoption Outreach, valentines were finding
their way to Guam and Afghanistan.
Berchak, the valentine events coordina-
tor, noted that many people who came to
help were friends of church members and
children who attend the church. To encour-
age valentine production, Berchak had
everyone get a grab bag treat. Then, she set
out to encourage production even
more.with a little competition.
Dividing the tables into teams, she chal-
lenged them to see which could make 100
valentines first.
Quality valentines, she stressed.
One table included a team from last year,
the Bill Gates team. Of course, those
sporting blue football jerseys were soon
dubbed, The Giants.
The day brought together generations of
people who shared in one goal: to make
someone else happyand isnt that what
Valentines Day is all about?
This happy trio of girls shows off the valentines they made at the Port Morris UMC valentine event.
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Saint Patrick's Day Facts
T
here are many things the public knows about Saint
Patrick's Day, but there's much they may not know
about the holiday or Irish-American heritage for that
matter. Here are some facts and trivia that might surprise
even the most devoted of Patty's Day revelers.
* Despite St. Patrick being alive centuries earlier, St.
Patrick's Day celebrations didn't begin until 1737.
* More people of Irish heritage live in the United States
than currently live in all of Ireland. Irish-Americans living
stateside predominantly reside in the North Atlantic states.
* Saint Patrick angered the Celtic Druids many times by
converting pagans to Christianity. The Druids put him in jail
on numerous occasions.
* Green is not the official color affiliated with Saint Patrick.
It is really blue. However, green became a familiar hue dur-
ing the nineteenth century more for being associated with
the magic of Irish legends than Saint Patrick himself.
* The three-leaf shamrock has more historical significance
with regards to Saint Patrick's day than a four-leaf clover.
That's because the three leaves were believed to be used by
St. Patrick to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy
Trinity, where God exists as three persons.
* For 67 years, Saint Patrick's Day was a "dry" holiday in
Ireland. James O'Mara, a member of Irish parliament, intro-
duced a bill in 1903 that made Saint Patrick's Day a reli-
gious holiday in the country. Therefore, local pubs were
obligated to close. The law was overturned in 1970.
* According to their Web site, Hallmark has been selling
green Saint Patrick's Day cards since the early 1920s, now
selling as many as 15 million annually.
* Contrary to popular belief, Ireland does not top the list
with respect to showing Irish pride. New York City boasts
the largest parade honoring the holiday and Irish heritage.
by Elsie Walker
I
ts Monday morning and the start of
another work week. On Naughright
Road, people are honking and even
pulling over to share some thoughts.
However, theyre not irate drivers giving
others a piece of their mind. Rather drivers
are acknowledging a now familiar sight of
the Monday morning and evening com-
mute: The Drakestown United Methodist
Church prayer tent. Started as a Lenten pro-
gram last year, the tent is actually a canopy,
picnic table, lights and a sign, put up on the
church property, that lets people know that
the church is praying for them. That tent
and the six people who man it at various
times are a reminder that prayers are being
offered for the commuters. If prayers are
needed for a special, personal need, one
only has to pull over to the tent to have
prayers offered on the spot. The positive
response to it spurred the Monday prayer
warriors to continue the program and now
the project will be celebrating its first
anniversary on March 11th. To mark the
anniversary, the tent will be open 24 hours:
from 6p on the 11th to 6pm on the 12th.
So, how did the prayer tent program
start?
We were searching for ideas to connect
with the surrounding community, how
could we be a presence for them. Several of
us were brainstorming and it just came
together. It was obviously the work of the
Holy Spirit. We were just going to do it dur-
ing Lent last year, but the response was so
great we expanded it from just in the morn-
ing to also in the evening, and then we
decided to go year-round, said Rev. Bob
Mayer, pastor of the church.
The usual hours for the tent are Monday
mornings from 6am-8:30am and Monday
evenings 5-6:30pm. Those manning the tent
wave as drivers go by and drivers will honk,
wave or yell "thank you". Mayer shared
that many people have stopped and thanked
those manning the tent for this ministry.
Some have even left messages on the
church answering machine, to say thanks
for the prayers.
People will pull over for prayer or they
will drop prayer requests on cards off for us.
Sometimes, it is very emotional. There are
alot of hurting people out there. We want
them to know that we care about them and
that we are here for them. No strings
attached, said Mayer.
The communitys response to the prayer
Members of the Drakestown UMC prayer tent wave to commuters passing by on a busy Monday
morning.
Prayer Tent Anniversary Marked with 24 Hours of Prayer
tent has truly touched Mayer.
I am amazed at what some people drop
off to say thank you. We have had coffee,
cake, donuts, firewood for our fire, and
donations for our mission fund. We are
becoming a presence in our community.
This has certainly been a movement of the
Holy Spirit and I believe that people will
see how they can become a part of a loving
community of faith, Mayer said.
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he stalled economy has pushed many
families into the position of doing whatev-
er is needed to make ends meet. In many
cases, this means both parents working whatever
jobs they can find and finding the best childcare
option while they are at work. Many people are
turning to their parents to help care for their kids.
More than 60 percent of families with
children under age 18 had both parents
employed outside the home in 2005 to 2006,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That compares to less than a third of mothers
in 1975. The numbers today are around 42
percent, a decrease that likely has a lot to do
with unemployment figures remaining high.
Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada states that there are similar statistics
among Canadian families.
With so many men and women heading to
work each day, and money a factor for doing
so, the topic of child care becomes one of
necessity as well as affordability.
Grandparents are regularly stepping up to
help family members who are under a finan-
cial crunch.
Grandparents considering caring for their
grandkids should keep in mind some things
even if the childcare scenario on the surface
seems like it is the best option.
* It's a big commitment. Once the decision
has been made, it is expected that you will be
providing care for a certain period of time --
perhaps even without a future end date.
Remember, other arrangements will have to
be made if you back out because it's simply
not working.
* Know your limits.Childcare is not
something to take lightly. While you may
have had enough energy to provide care years
ago, maybe now you are simply not up to the
task or have not identified factors that could
hinder your ability to care for a grandchild --
no matter how much you love him or her.
* Be prepared for changes to your life.
You will no longer be able to operate on your
own schedule. Now your days will largely
revolve around caring for your grandkids. If
many of your friends are living active lives
without grandchildren in tow, this could put a
hamper on your relationships and ability to
socialize.
* It could be just what you need. On the
flip side, if you have been seeking something
to do with your time, being in the presence of
your grandchildren could be just what you
need to find a purpose to your days.
* Talk to your spouse. If you are married
or are in a relationship, this is a decision that
will have to be discussed with your partner,
whose life will be impacted as well. If both of
you aren't seeing eye-to-eye on the situation,
it may cause a rift that can damage your rela-
tionship.
* Avoid guilt. If you choose to say no to
the situation, it may generate hurt feelings at
the onset, but if you explain your reasons
clearly, chances are the loved one will under-
stand how you are feeling.
Grandparents Helping to Raise Grandchildren
D
o you want some tools to help your
Middle School child succeed in
school? Below are some tips to help
your Middle School Student get organized.
Locker
Be sure your locker is neat and toss out of
date papers.
Replenish extra supplies (pencils, etc.).
Assignment Book
Does your assignment book cover the bal-
ance of the school year and is it working for
you?
Do you have enough room to write every-
thing in your assignment book?
Review your assignment book each day,
before you leave school and before bed, so
that you know what you need to prepare for
the next day.
Paperwork in Binders and Accordion /
Homework Folder
Go through your backpack, accordion files
/ homework folder and locker to remove
any unnecessary papers. Buy a plastic file
box to keep at home. Create a file folder for
each of your subjects and place them in the
file box. If there are papers that are not
needed at school but should be kept, place
them in the proper file folder in your file
box.
Work Space at home for doing home-
work
Be sure you have a well lit, quiet area set
up at home for doing homework.
Keep a bin or drawer with the supplies you
typically need to do your homework such
as: writing implements, erasers, extra
binder paper, construction paper, markers,
colored pencils, crayons, a stapler, paper-
clips, extra folders, etc.
A few Time Saving tips.
Pack your school bag and gym clothes at
night and place it by the door.
Pack your lunch or lunch money at night.
Pick out your clothes for the next day the
night before.
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Annabelle had her puppies! You may have already followed this
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and transported to Eleventh Hour Rescue based in Rockaway, NJ.
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baby bump started to appear, we all knew what that meant.
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This is Pebbles from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is a young, Shih
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surrendered by her previous owner who could not afford her
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