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Chester Youth Helps Wildlife Rehabilitators

lison Gause of Chester presented Kelly Simonetti, Director of the Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, with over $200 in donations. Gause collected money to help Antler Ridge with its critical work in rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife. Thanks go to the animal-loving patrons of Adam's Pet Safari and Well Bred in Chester, who filled the collection cans beyond expectations. More information about Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary can be found at http://www.antlerridge.com.
Alison Gause (right) of Chester presents Kelly Simonetti, Director of Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary with $200 of donations. Gause collected the money to help Antler Ridge with its work to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. (Submitted photo.)

Chester's 38th Annual Fall Craft Show

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Top 100 Craft Show by National Sunshine Artist Magazine. Artisans and craftsman from around the country. Wide variety of hand-made, fine art and country crafts including jewelry, woodworking, textiles, florals, iron works, ceramics and more! For details, visit www.ilovechester.com

Editorial Correction

lease note the article in the May 2011 issue of the Black River news written by Thomas Lotito titled WTReport, News You Won't had inaccuracies. It was stated that Committeeman Kennedy is in violation of encroaching on a conservation easement by cutting down over a half acre of trees in his back yard After further review of the article there were no evidence of this be true. We apologize to Mr Kennedy for any negative comments made about him that were part of the article that might have caused him issues.

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2nd Annual Columbia Trail Tromp A Memorial for Bill Harrington Sr.

oin us for the 2nd Annual Columbia Trail Tromp a Memorial for Bill Harrington Sr. - on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Our goal is to help Stomp out Cancer by raising money for The Advanced Research Foundation (www.myarf.org). This rain or shine event will start at Somerset Hills Bank in Long Valley. Parking is available at Toll Brothers Regency on Fairview Avenue in Long Valley. The walk will go through Califon and finish in High Bridge before heading

back to Long Valley for a total distance of 24 miles. A shuttle bus from Califon and High Bridge is available if necessary. The Mill Pond River Walk- for those who wish to participate in the Columbia Trail Tromp, but prefer a shorter stroll. A wonderful way to participate and enjoy the beauty of two Nature Trails, Mill Pond Trail and Frying Pan Tree Trailthis option is provided by the Washington Township Land Trust. Pre-registration to Bike, Walk, Run or stroll is required at www.lvva.org. The

donation is $20 per person or $50 per family (up to 4 participants) seniors $10 per person. Each participant will receive a tshirt and goody bag on the day of the event. More detailed information is also available on this site and on Facebook. This year come support Elizabeth Worths Gold Award by utilizing the kids park complimentary child care service. There is more information posted on the website.

For information regarding sponsorship and volunteering please email events@lvva.org or call 908-672-2458. Become a friend on Facebook! Thank you in advance for your support. See you there! Sponsored by the Long Valley Village Association and CAMPA along with the Morris County and Hunterdon County Park Associations.

Chester Lioness Club Dinner Meeting Sept. 1st

he Chester Lioness Club will begin their 2011-2012 year with a dinner meeting on Thursday, September 1st at 6:30 PM in the Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 West Main Street, Chester, NJ. Mr Michael S. Topeka, C.Ped, owner operator of the business, "Foot Solutions", in the Shop Rite Mall, 159 Route 206, Chester, NJ will present a program entitled: "Rejuvinate Your Sole". Foot Solutions is dedicated to providing proper fitting, comfort oriented footwear and orthotics. Mr Topeka, a Board Certified Pedorthist and his staff have

been servicing the residents of the Chester area for the past seven years. By utilizing computer technology individual assessments of each customer's problem is acheived. Foot Solutions is able to offer specific recommendations to help their customers walk, run or work more effectively and comfortably. Area community residents may attend this dinner meeting and program by reservation only. Call Holly Simmenroth, Lioness Program Chairperson for more information about the Chester Lioness Club, or to make a reservation.

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Come Fly With Me

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ashington Township Recreation Department will be sponsoring a radio control extravaganza called Come Fly With Me, which will be hosted by Props and Rotors RC Club, a local area club. Props & Rotors will be entertaining kids of all ages with radio controlled airplane and helicopter demonstrations, rocket launches, and their impressive static display. Your children will have an opportunity to learn how to fly these planes with expert instruction through the use of computerized flight simulators and also will get to build their own model

airplanes. This day promises smiles for kids and their parents. Please join us on Saturday, August 20th (rain date August 21st) from 10am to 2pm at Rock Spring Park in Long Valley. Pizza, hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks will be on sale at our concession stand. The cost to register is $10.00 for a family of four, ($2.00 each additional person). For more information please call us on 908-876-5941 or visit our town website @wtmorris.org to download a registration form.

ighlands Presbyterian Church will host a Chicken Bar-B-Que on Saturday, August 20, 2011. The event will be held at the church on Schooleys Mountain, 3 Heath Lane, Schooleys Mountain, N.J. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for children 10 and under. The hours are from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, call 908-832-7732 or 908-8523161. The barbecue has been a popular event, making a comeback after a one-year break. Take-outs will be available.

Chester to Hold Town-Wide Garage Sale

hester will hold its annual Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register as a seller, simply mail or e-mail the following information: name, address, phone number, major cross street for easier mapping, and a short list of items that you are selling. A confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail or mail. The mailing address is Chester Township Recreation, 1 Parker Rd, Chester, NJ, 07930. The e-mail address is recreation@chestertownship.org. The registration deadline is September 12. A map showing all garage sale locations will be available by September 19 at Chester Township Municipal Building, Chester Borough Municipal Building and the Chester Library. All registrants are asked to place balloons on their mailboxes designating that they are part of the garage sale. The garage sale is open to Chester Borough or Chester Township residents who wish to sell items. The sale is open to anyone who wishes to shop or buy. Those who would like to be added to the Chester Township e-mail list to receive notification of upcoming events should send their name and e-mail address to recreation@chestertownship.org. For more information, please contact Maxine, Recreation Director, at 908-879-5100 x 825. This program is co-sponsored by Chester Borough & Chester Township Recreation

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2nd Annual Tour de Long Valley: A Fundraising Cycling Tour of Long Valley

he David D. Hammar Foundation proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Tour de Long Valley on July 31st at Rock Spring Park in Long Valley, NJ last month, and the event was a huge success. The event with the help of over 40 volunteers had 300 cyclists take to the roads of long valley on either the flatter 20 mile course, or the challenging 40 mile course, in an effort to raise

funds for our local first aid squad. The riders where welcomed back to the park after the ride with lunch and refreshments. With the huge turnout the David D. Hammar Foundation was able to donate $3500.00 to the Long Valley First Aid Squad, and plans to organize and host the event again next year, with the hopes of being able to have even more riders and

donate money not just to the first aid squad, but also to the local police department which has been a huge supporter of bicycle safety in Long Valley. For more information on the 2nd Annual

Tour de Long Valley or The David D. Hammar Foundation, please visit www.bicyclesafetynj.org or www.tourdelongvalley.com .

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CS Gymnastics Trying To Set A World Record

Washington Twp Announces New Childrens Sports Program

hat can you do in a handstand? Balance? Walk on your hands? Be a performing star? The students of CS Gymnastics in Flanders will be trying to set a world record by being part of a nation-wide group handstand. In honor of USA Gymnastic's declaration of the Year of the Handstand all local residents and gymnastic enthusiasts are invited to join the members of CS Gymnastics on Saturday, September 17 to kick up to a simultaneous handstand at 1pm . Along with many other USA Gymnastics member clubs from coast to coast, they will be attempting to set a new world record of the most number of people to be in a handstand at the same time.

Submitted by Darlene Hatcher ashington Township Soccer & Sport Squirts program introduces soccer and sports to 3-5 year old boys and girls. Sports squirts will be held on Mondays, September 19 to October 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Soccer Squirts will

be held Tuesdays from September 20 to October 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both events will run for six weeks and will take place at Rock Spring Park in Long Valley. For more information, contact the office at (908) 876-5941 or visit www.wtmorris.org.

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tics@msn.com. For more information about the year of the handstand, go to www.usa-gymnastics.org.

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50 Plus Club of Chester Plan Trips

his year the Club has taken 5 day trips. The remaining trips are as follows: September 12 15. A 4-trip to Niagara Falls Deluxe motor coach transportation. The 3 nights accommodations near the falls includes: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, guided tour of Niagara Falls area, a tasting tour through a local winery, visit to Daredevil Museum & IMAX movie, full day guided tour of Toronto and Casa Loma Museum and a visit to the Niagara Falls View Casino. Baggage handling, all taxes and gratuities (except bus driver) are included. Passport or passport card is required. Tuesday September 20 The Brownstone in Paterson for the Copacabana Show, a memorable night spot with a dance band, singers and dancers. A Luncheon Menu will be served. Monday October 31 The Royal Manor in Garfield for the Honky Tonk Halloween Party featuring Laura Roth, a very funny comedienne. This will be a fun-filled country bumpkin pumpkin party. There will be door prizes and a 50-50 drawing to test your luck. Dont forget extra cash for the boutiques. A great luncheon will be served.

November 14 17. A 4 day trip to the White Mountain Hotel & Resort in New Hampshire with a Yuletide welcome reception. The 3 nights deluxe accommodations include 3 breakfasts, 2 luncheons and 3 dinners. There will be 4 different Christmas shows. Also a guided sight-seeing tour of both the Northern and Southern portion of the Mt. Washington Valley. Deluxe motor coach transportation includes baggage handling, all room and meal taxes, gratuities, special cocktail pricing and a Christmas gift. Wednesday December 7 The Inn at Hunts Landing in Matamoras, PA for the December Holiday Festival. There will be a Welcome Reception with a hot breakfast buffet. Between 11am and 4pm, guests have the option to visit Nana Nook Gift Shop, a first run movie or play bingo and cards. Open bar is 12 noon til 4pm. Between 1pm and 4pm there is music, dancing, activities and entertainment. At 2:30 pm there is a themed holiday Dinner Buffet serving soup, choice of 3 salads and 3 entrees, followed by dessert and coffee. The Club is considering a 7-night Mediterranean Cruise from April 29 May 6, 2012 from Barcelona with the Norwegian

Cruise Lines. Prices will range between $2690 2895 per person. Package includes RT air fare from Newark, A/C cabin with private bath facilities, all meals on board the NORWEGIAN EPIC, morning and afternoon snacks, 24-hr room service, cruise director services, cabin steward, health & fitness center, nightly entertainment, Las Vegas style casino, swimming pool, sporting activities and port taxes. Valid passport

is required. Please call asap to express an interest in this activity. For further information concerning prices and available seating, please call our Trip Director Connie Lott on 908-955-7116. The club always invites new persons to come and enjoy the fun and to become members. You may contact Bob Jones, Pres., (908-879-5355) or Fred Weippert, V. Pres. (908-876-3737) for more information.

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he second annual Columbia Trail Tromp, a walk/run/bike event, will be held Sunday, August 28th, between 7am and noon . The purpose is to honor the memory of Bill Harrington and raise money for cancer research. The Washington Township Land Trust is supporting the Columbia Trail Tromp by offering the Mill Pond River Walk for those who wish to participate in this charity event, but prefer a shorter stroll. Parking for both events is in the Toll Brothers Regency development on Fairview Avenue.

The Mill Pond River Walk is just over a mile long and consists of two trails. The Mill Pond Trail meanders through what was once a pond for the Obadiah LaTourette Grist Mill. The Frying Pan Tree Trail parallels the South Branch of the Raritan River and leads to a stand of magnificent pines. Along each trail the walker will experience wetland habitat and interesting views of the river. For more information and to register for the Columbia Trail Tromp or the Mill Pond River Walk portion, please visit www.lvva.org.

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Travel Back to the 1950s

By Elsie Walker hese days you see it everywhere..the news about problems with the countrys economy, unemployment woes, high gas prices, and the list goes on. For a few days, wouldnt you like to turn back the clock to a time of happy days. Thats just what will happen on Labor Day weekend. From August 31st through September 4th, the Parsippany Hilton will be transported back to the 1950s. Slicked back hair and doo wop groups will be back in style. A Summer Place and Jailhouse Rock will

be among the features playing at the local drive-in and classic cars will fill the lots. Welcome to the 29th annual Lead East. The driving force for this blast from the past is Terry Cook of Appleton Productions in Long Valley. With his assistant, Linda, hes taken the traditional car show and transformed it into a party, the worlds biggest 50s party. That party includes bands, prom night, and the sights and sounds of a much more innocent era. It's 100% American, 100% family, 100% nostalgia. Kids under 12 are free with an adult, said Cook.

Some might wonder where the lead in Lead East comes from. As the events website shares, The word LEAD is a synonym for "customized car." Lead East boasts an impressive number of cars. Filling the Hilton and adjacent lots are classic cars from 1972 and earlier. This year, Cook anticipates that there will be 18,000 cars on display. While some people come to stay for the duration of the event and show their cars, other come as spectators for a few hours or more to take in the atmosphere and get away from the 21st century woes. Providing [theres] good weather all weekend, [therell be] 15,000 to 20,000 [people], shared Cook.

Among the events on hand is a drive-in theater set up right in the Hilton lot. The nightly venue boasts some classic movies including ones featuring 50s teen favorites Sandra Dee and Elvis Presley. On tap are: (September 1st) From Here to Eternity, A Summer Place, and Jailhouse Rock; (September 2nd) Sands of Iwo Jima and Flying Tigers plus an art car documentary; (September 3rd) Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho, The Angry Red Planet, and a hot rod documentary; and (Sunday, September 4th) Alfred Hitchcocks Rear Window and a sci-fi thriller. For more information on the 29th annual Lead East admission and events, visit its website: http://leadeast.net

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Submitted by Rick Busciglio he Chester Theatre Group will be holding auditions for its November 2011 production of The Cocktail Hour by A. R. Gurney. The production will be directed by Cindy Alexander and will have performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. beginning November 4, 2011 through November 20, 2011. Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 30 at 7 p.m. at the Black River Playhouse, located at the corners of Grove Street and Maple Avenue in Chester, NJ. Readings will be from the script. Two female and two male actors are needed. The character description is provided below. Bradley early 70s (70-74) WASP patriarch of a wealthy upstate NY family. (Buffalo) Dresses well, plays golf, goes to the club and presides over the bar at the evenings cocktail hour. Ann His wife- could be a couple of years younger than her husband but not by much. Also very tastefully dressed, Ann is an elegant lady who is skilled at handling the tasks of running a household. (i.e. man-

aging the servants) She is also very refined and seemingly a little dotty. However, she is the northern version of a Steel Magnolia stronger than she looks. John Their son- early 40s (42-44) Lives in NYC and works as an editor in a publishing house. However, his true calling is as a playwright. He has had several plays produced, but is by no means successful at it. He is in the midst of evaluating his life thus far. Nina Their daughter two years older than her brother John. Happily married daughter who stayed in her hometown. She is obsessed with animals, particularly dogs and longs to change her life. She should have a repressed edge. THE STORY: The time is the mid 1970s, the place a city in upstate New York. John, a playwright, returns to his family's house, bringing with him a new play which he has written about them. His purpose is to obtain their permission to proceed with production, but his wealthy, very proper parents are cautious from the outset. For them the theatre is personified by the gracious, comforting era of the Lunts and Ina Claire, and they are disturbed by the bluntness of modcontinued on page 13

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Yoga and Good Health: How Backbends Healed My Back

By Janice C. Molinari n 1999 at the age of 30, I had emergency surgery to remove a herniated disc from my lower back. As the years rolled by and what remained of that disc wore away I found myself in consistent pain as the bones rubbed up against each other. Id wake up in agony, rainy days brought a dull ache in my spine and bending down even for the simple task of tying my shoe was an uncomfortable experience. Over time, working around this daily pain changed the way I slept, stood and engaged in everyday activities. It created further misalignment in my hips and a curvature in my spine, creating a vicious cycle. Two years ago, on my birthday, I received a tremendous gift when I stepped into my first Anusara Yoga class and stepped onto the path that would eventually heal my back and better my qual-

ity of life. This particular style of yoga has completely changed my life and my health. Anusara Yoga, founded by John Friend, focuses on proper alignment, and over time, this has carried into my everyday posture. Ive brought greater awareness to my alignment in the way I sit, stand and walk and better posture has allowed for more space in my vertebrae and overall relief from chronic pain. (Its also made me look more confident and a few friends have commented on the fact that I look thinnernot bad for an added bonus! Ill take it!) When I began my practice, I never could imagine that I would enjoy backbends as much as I do. What once looked painful and nearly impossible now gives me great joy and feels amazing. Through practicing proper alignment, I find myself getting safely into poses that

create space in my spine, increase my bloodflow and allow for greater strength and conditioning. I now wake up every morning entirely painfree. Ive removed the economy-sized bottle of Advil from my medicine cabinet, and that for me, is nothing short of miraculous. More importantly, when I step onto my mat for practice, the yoga has allowed me to engage with my imperfections. Its a premise called radical acceptance where you dont just acknowledge your injuries, you embrace them wholeheartedly and allow them to inform your practice. When your back is hurting or your hamstrings are shouting at you, instead of blowing through the pain like society teaches us to do, you allow it to shape your practice. You learn better how to nurture yourself and to listen to your injuries. By listening, it will eventually lead you into proper align-

ment. When I come off my mat and out into the world, I find myself applying this in my everyday life as well. I take the time to set myself up right and care for my wellbeing. Im more acutely aware of the areas in life where I blow right by what might serve me best as I live life in the fast lane. And I change the way I engage allowing for a healthier, more

nurturing approach. Yoga has changed me for the better in many ways. When I step into the studio and onto my mat, I take pride in respecting myself enough to continually make the time to practice what I enjoy, something that is healthy for me, heals me and enriches my life. Janice C. Molinari is a television producer and

owner of Ananda Yoga, an Anusara based studio located in Mendham, NJ. She welcomes questions from anyone looking to improve their health and relieve pain through the practice of yoga. She can be contacted at Janice@ anandayogamendham.com. To read more of her writing, visit; www.accepttheinvitation. blogspot.com

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Chester Theatre...
continued from page 11 ern plays. And there is also John's sister, Nina, to contend with, although her reservations have to do with the fact that John has given her character such a minor role. Their confrontation takes place during the ritual of the cocktail hour, and as the martinis flow so do the recriminations and revelations, both funny and poignant. In the end it is evident that what John has written is closer to the truth than his family has heretofore been willing to admit, and that beneath their WASP reserve his parents and siblings are as beset with uncertainties and frustrations as their presumed "inferiors." But while they seem shackled by the past, and tantalized disappointments and, with unfailing warmth and humor, converting pained resignation into cautious but hopeful anticipation. Winner of the Lucille Lortel Award as Best Off-Broadway Play. A long-run New York success, this witty, perceptive play blends mordant humor with moments of affecting poignancy. "THE COCKTAIL HOUR is as funny and moving as The Dining Roomit could be the best play he has done so far." The New Yorker. "It makes for a deliciously funny and also occasionally touching evening, as Gurney's family sit around raking over old coals and settling old scores with a quite new and beguiling freshness."NY Post. "The lines in the play crackle and pop with an electricity all their own." DramaLogue. "when I watch Gurney at his best, as he is here, I laugh through the tears." NY Daily News.

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Great Clips Opens in Chester

By Cheryl Conway eing a mother is one thing, but an owner of a hair cutting salon is a profession that Manisha Mirchandani would have never imagined. Mirchandani of Jefferson had been happily producing television commercials for 16 years, but two weeks prior to having her first child and going on maternity leave, she was laid off from her job. Although disappointed by the news, Mirchandani decided to take a different career path once her baby turned three months old. She looked into franchising and after careful review and study decided to set up her own business- Great Clips Salon in Chester. A national franchise, with 3,000 salons nationwide, Great Clips Salon offers affordable hair-cuts for the entire family. Open late, as well as on Sundays, Great Clips is a walkin salon completely centered around customer convenience, explains Mirchandani. Mirchandani, along with her husband and co-owner John Consigli, opened the Chester salon- located at the Chester Shoprite Center on Route 206 - this past May with a grand opening and reception with hair-cuts offered at a special low price of $2.99. Pricing now

for cut and blow dry is at $14 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. Prices are a-la-carte, with shampoo for $4; formal styles such as straightening or curling between $22-$30. The salon focuses exclusively on haircuts and does not offer color or perms. In January, the salon offers a Great Haircut Sale with discounted haircuts. Most just want a haircut to get in and get out, says Mirchandani. Its very affordable to our families. We offer great customer service. Its very family oriented, comfortable and friendly. We offer value and convenience to our customers. With no appointments at Great Clips, sometimes there is a wait time, admits Mirchandani. We really try to focus on kids being comfortable, especially when there is a wait so she has a television in the waiting area playing Nickelodeon as well as an area up front for kids to play. Offering later hours than many other salons, Great Clips in Chester is opened 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All stylists are licensed in cosmetology and attend classes to keep up with market trends.

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Organizing Your Family For A Smooth Transition Back To School

smooth transition back to school is what all parents hope for. Back to school preparation is not just about buying school supplies and fall clothes, but it is also about purging old papers and supplies and setting up systems to support your family during the new school year. Whether you have a kindergarten age child going to school for the first time, or a High School age child who is an old pro, there are steps you can take to make things flow smoothly when it comes to starting the school year right. Below are some tips for maximizing your familys efficiency during the school year: At Home Homework Area Set up a quiet, uncluttered work area for your child to study in. Stock the area with supplies for the upcoming year. School Supplies Check each teachers supply list and send in the requested supplies. Locker Decide with your child what is needed to organize their locker. This may include: locker shelves, a white board, a magnetic pencil basket, etc. Encourage your child to find time to periodically clean out their locker (go in early or stay late if that is allowed). Planner / Homework Strategy Help your child come up with a strategy for

recording and keeping track of assignments and for bringing papers to and from school (an agenda book along with an accordion folder can work well). Paperwork Strategy Set up a file box, by subject, for storing papers that are not being used currently, but that your child needs to save. Backpack Check on the backpack capacity requirements for your childs grade and select a bag that will accommodate the items that will be brought to and from school. Night before Preparation Set a policy of prepping and staging school items before going to bed. This includes: packing the backpack and gym/sports items for the next day, making lunches/snacks (or packing money) and picking out clothes. Follow these suggestions, and you will help create lasting habits that will help the back to school transition be easier, smoother and more enjoyable for all! Sherry Onweller is a Professional Organizer based out of NJ. Sherrys Organizing Solutions provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and de-cluttering services to residential and business clients. Sherry offers organizing help to: families, business people, students, children, retirees and female adults with ADD. Sherry can be reached at Sherrys Organizing Solutions: 908-6194561.

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Treatment of Unexplained Infertility Utilizing Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

nexplained infertility represents the most frequent diagnosis in women. It simply means that your doctor cannot find any medical explanation for why you are having fertility issues. This does not mean that there is not a problem. It means that, due to insufficient medical knowledge and current technology, the medical solution is difficult to find. However, Chinese Medicine is able to identify the subtle fertility imbalances that may interfere with a womans ability to conceive. More importantly, these subtle problems can not only be fully explained, but also treated successfully, with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Chinese Medicine takes a different approach to defining infertility and looks at the subtle manifestations and ramifications of imbalance across the entire body. Deborah, a Chinese Medicine fertility specialist, has over 10 years experience in the treatment of reproductive and fertility issues. She often discovers subtle fertility problems by carefully examining the different stages of a womans menstrual cycle and evaluating every aspect of the bodys health, individual emotions and lifestyle. Underlying factors she has found that may possibly contribute to infertility from the perspective of Chinese Medicine include the following: Blood Deficiency If a woman does not have menstrual periods, or experiences a slight or short menstrual flow, it indicates that there is not enough blood to nourish the uterine lining, which then cannot support the implantation and development of the embryo. For successful implantation the endometrium must be both thick and nourishing. Acupuncture and specific blood tonic herbs increase the production of blood and enhance its flow to the endometrial lining, allowing the body to produce more blood vessels and create more tissue and thus contribute to the successful implantation and nourishment of an embryo. Blood Stagnation It is not uncommon to see patients who complain of severe menstrual cramping, large blood clots, dark brown

menstrual flow, and incomplete discharge, followed by spotting. In Chinese medicine, we call this static blood. It means poor blood flow through the uterine arteries, which causes the uterus itself to become a toxic environment. This static blood also impacts the quality of the endometrium and thus hinders implantation. Acupuncture, along with blood regulating herbs, clears blood stasis, reduces constriction in the uterine arteries, and encourages the complete discharge of menstrual blood. As a result, new endometrial tissue becomes fresh, healthy, and ready for an embryo to become implanted. Cold Womb/Cold Uterus Cold womb means that the uterine lining fails to respond to the warming hormone, progesterone. Women with this condition usually have slow rising and/or early declining BBT (Basal Body Temperature). Cold hands and feet, cramps helped by a heating pad, lower back pain, low libido, frequent urination and early morning loose stools are also symptomatic of this condition. Cold womb not only causes the wrong temperature for the embryo to grow, like a seed growing in chilly weather, but also congeals the blood inhibiting uterine circulation. The focus of treatment is to warm the uterus, which in turn maintains progesterone at satisfactory levels. This not only helps metabolic activity, but also allows the uterus to secrete sufficient nutrients, and thereby creates a highly nurturing environment in which to implant the embryo. Stress Stress plays an important role in influencing fertility. Stress interrupts hormonal communication and leads to hypothalamic anovulation. It can also increase prolactin levels and prevent ovulation. Stress can cause tension in the fallopian tubes, and affect the transportation of the egg, sperm or embryo. Studies indicate that electro-acupuncture stimulates the sensory nerve fibers and may inhibit the sympathetic outflow at the spinal level (Fertility and Sterility vol.77. no.4, April 2002). Additionally, acupuncture increases production of beta-endorphin, which is a natural chemical in our body that helps reduce anxiety and tension,

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improve sleep and increase resistance to stress. So the patient becomes calmer and more at ease. Prolonged or Severe PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Prolonged or severe PMS causes hormonal imbalance and low fertility. The response in the body to an imbalance in progesterone and estrogen levels may be irritability, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, sleep disturbance, and food cravings in the week before the period or even two weeks into each cycle. Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine is known to address premenstrual syndrome by regulating the energy flow in the Liver meridian. This, in turn, naturally improves the bodys hormonal balance and encourages optimum function of the reproductive system. Poor Egg Quality We know there is nothing we can do to change the DNA of the egg itself, but we can certainly enhance follicular nourishment and development. Chinese medicine emphasizes the replenishment of Kidney Jing and Yin (reproductive essence), enhances the blood flow to the ovaries, and increases the resistance to stress, which naturally exerts a positive influence on egg quality. Deborah recognizes that most unexplained infertility is caused by dysfunction in the body and, therefore, the goal of treatment is to help the bodys systems return to correct functionality. In addition to carefully evaluating each patient, discovering subtle signs of imbalances that impact on fertility, she believes that it is important to keep the treatments congruent with the phases and stages of the menstrual cycle. Deborah utilizes years of experience, in applying acupuncture and specific timing in the use of herbal medicine and their required doses at the appropriate stage of follicle and endometrial development. Having treated a high number of women with unexplained infertility, Deborah strongly believes that most functional infertility can be treated successfully with the help of acupuncture in conjunction with herbal medicine, and the results she has seen have been enormously encouraging. My greatest joy in life has been helping couples realize their dream of having a child. I have been truly blessed with the opportunity to help both men and women enhance their fertility. I look forward to answering any question you may have, so feel free to contact our office for a free phone consult at 908-876-3643. Deborah Waddell completed her Masters level degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Montclair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certification from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners (C.A.) and from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah also has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa cum laude Honors from Felician College.

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Ex Unus , Plures

When Is Enough, Enough?

by Harlin Parker Out with E Pluribus Unum. In with Ex Unus, Plures. ver the past two hundred plus years, the guiding ideal in America has been E Pluribus Unum or Out of Many, One. However imperfectly the people of America came together, that was the motto, the principal which infused our social and political discourse. In later years we called it the great Melting Pot. Whether one was born here or came here, the idea was that we defined ourselves with the same name, American. Unlike other countries, the United States is not just one country, it is a republic, a willful joining together of separate independently sovereign states. So we find ourselves at least somewhat deliberately separate, both as citizens of the state in which we reside as well as citizens of the country. Fortunately, though, the vast majority of us see ourselves as citizens of our country first and our state second (although Texans seem to have a problem with that idea). We cherish the individual liberties and freedoms which our American citizenship allows us. Indeed, every generation of Americans has fought to protect our freedoms, our liberties, our country, from enemies both foreign and domestic. The states the seceded oh so many years ago learned the hard way that one means one (Texans might want to take note of that). Coming together, working together, has been and is our strength. But E Pluribus Unum is under attack. These days it appears that Americans are pulling themselves apart from one another. We may all call ourselves Americans but its clear that many Americans have lost the E Pluribus Unum feeling. Americans are fractured not just into political parties but by all manner of self identity. Look around. We see the us versus them mentality all around us. It isnt pretty. And unless we reverse this unwise course, it will be our downfall. America is a great country and, so far at least, the dominant force in the world. But it wasnt always that way and there is no guarantee it will remain that way. History is littered with once dominant countries that are dominant no more. The 20th Century was called the American Century as it was then that America grew to be the preeminent country of the world, first, by far, in almost every category. Industrial and military might. The highest standard of living for

those lucky enough to live here. The beacon and protector of freedom, liberty and democracy. People all over the world clamored to come here. Many still do. We like to think of it all as American exceptionalism. But, you know, the world turns. Life is unpredictable. Nothing is guaranteed, including Americas wealth and dominance in the world. Over the past several decades Americas standing in the world has changed, not for the better. Weve gone from being the worlds creditor to being the worlds biggest debtor. Our infrastructure is not only aging, its crumbling and obsolete. Our schools, with some exceptions, do a poor job preparing our children to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. More and more Americans are slipping out of the middle class as an ever greater share of wealth is concentrated in the hands of the top 1% of society. Yet, at this time in our countrys history when we need to come together, to work together to address our problems and to make our future bright, we squabble amongst ourselves, calling each other names, hunkering down into groups of extreme ideologues, unwilling, seemingly incapable, of conducting ourselves any better than petulant children. So thank you, Tea Partiers. I hope youre proud of yourselves. You dont bear all of the blame but you sure as heck bear the lions share, by far. The reckless behavior of Tea Party affiliated representatives in Congress, and their supporters back home, holding our entire nation hostage to their narrow minded agenda, refusing to raise the debt ceiling so that our obligations could be paid (not just the interest on our bonds) was incredibly irresponsible. Yet Tea Partiers are proud of their childish, sophomoric behavior. Proud! You know, patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. We see that today as Sara Palin and the rest of the Tea Partiers wrap themselves in the flag and proclaim themselves to be the real Americans. Us versus them. Having read the constitution, seemingly for the first, and only, time, Tea Partiers fancy themselves as all knowing experts on all issues constitution-wise. These guys know whats right. And theyre not only constitutional scholars, theyre all knowing economists also. The sheer hubris by which they conduct themselves is breathcontinued on page 21

by Thomas Lotito would like to give thanks to God for the brave Tea Party influenced Congressman that stood up to President Obama on the recent debt ceiling deal. They have not drunk the Obama Kool-Aid and they don't believe that America can spend it's way out of it's current economic problems. Why is it that some Conservative Republicans are not happy with the current deal on the debt ceiling? It was a major win and just one battle in a war for America's economic wellness that will continue on into the foreseeable future. Why is it that every few years a Conservative political movement pops up and then melts away into the landscape? It happened in the 60's, the 80's, 90's and now in 2010. The country has certainly grown more liberal despite these movements. Why? Incrementalism! Liberals are satisfied with half a loaf, while Republicans want the whole enchilada and are never happy when they don't get everything they want all at once. Where is the Republican 40 year plan in the house and senate to keep majority control and move the conservative agenda forward? Is there a plan in the senate to gain a majority in the next election? In 2010 were the Republicans flying by the seat of their pants making back room deals with Democrats when they got a wake up all from the conservative base of the party and took over the majority of the congress? Nancy Pelosi remained the minority leader in the house because she knows that she could be back as majority leader. Why? Republicans failed in 2006 to hold the house and senate and spent like Democrats and put themselves back into minority status. If it wasn't for the Tea Party, the Republican Party would still be content with their minority status. Pelosi knows she can chip away at the Republican majority year in and year out. Turning two to five congressional seats Democrat for the next five years would be considered a major victory for Democrats. Conservative Republicans must come up with a long term plan to hold the majority of the house and senate. If they don't America will become a debtor nation controlled by left wing liberal Democrats, statists, communists and socialists, who will redistribute your money, gut the military and turn America into a two tier rich and poor welfare state .

Meanwhile, the liberal press is blaming the Tea Party for the recent down grade of America's credit rating by Standard & Poor from a triple A rating to a double A plus. Why isn't Barack Obama taking responsibility for the down-grade? Obama has the bully pulpit and the main steam press will support the storyline as Obama and Democrats good! Republicans and Conservatives Bad! This is just a small snap shot of the national geo-political headlines of the summer drama in Washington. The point I'm trying to make is the Tea Party was very effective holding back a portion of Obama's agenda. It wasn't the whole enchilada, but it was an incremental victory. The Tea Party must not quit, must not fold, or get discouraged. There are many more battles that must be fought and won before the Tea Party can claim victory in the war for the heart of America. This leads me to the question, where is the Tea Party on local level here in Washington Twp. Have you read your property tax bill? In July West Morris Central HS (WMCHS) received $458,594 in state aid from the State of NJ. WMCHS returned the money to the residents and there will be a zero percent tax increase on the HS portion of your property tax bill. According to Jason Kostenblatt of the Patch, the WMCHS board of education voted to direct $184,290 to it's budget and reserve the remaining $274,304 for future budgets in the form of tax relief and class size reduction. However, the K-8 BOE also received $409,565 in state aid and posted the following message on their facebook page; "Strong consideration will be given to using the money for tax relief, educational programming, or a combination of both." In other words, the BOE, with no one watching, kept the money. Where's the the Tea Party? If the Local Tea Party was engaged in the election for school board, the $ 409,565 might been in the pockets of the tax payers, not in the pockets of the BOE administration. Who by the way, is looking to expand school infrastructure, despite decreasing enrollment and shrinking revenue due to a bad economy. ( but that's another story.) My point again is, the local Tea Party must get active at the local level if you want to stop unnecessary property tax increases . continued on page 21

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Ex Unus , Plures...
taking. Unfortunately, it is now causing us real damage. Tea Partiers are more than allowed to make their case. If they believe our country truly has a spending problem and that continually cutting taxes, continually shrinking government at all levels, allowing private companies unregulated operations, allowing the wealthiest Americans to garner ever greater shares of wealth, and leaving the poor and defenseless to fend for themselves is the right prescription for America, then fine, make the case. But do so in a civilized manner, understanding that other real Americans have differing opinions. My way or the highway is not the way to help our country. The reckless hijacking of the Congressional process, one that is already dysfunctional enough, by threatening the ability of our country to pay its bills is completely unacceptable. I dont care what the Tea Partiers problem is. That kind of behavior is dangerously irresponsible. We dont all have to like each other. In fact, it seems that those on the radical right just plain dont like many Americans. Fine. But we do all have to keep in mind that we all live here together. Were all real Americans. Were all patriotic. Nobody, and I mean nobody, has a monopoly on truth or on what the right answers are. This is a democracy, folks. History has shown us quite clearly that in order to make it work we have to accommodate each other. An unwillingness to compromise bespeaks a childish attitude and one that fails to appreciate the delicate balance which maintains our American democracy. E Pluribus Unum requires compromise. Without compromise, Ex Unus , Plures. Out of One, Many. If that happens, we all lose. Send comments to harlin@harlinparker.org

When Is Enough, Enough...

continued from page 20 How much more property taxes do you want to pay? When is enough, enough? The bottom line is the K-8 BOE is full of tax and spenders, well meaning people, with an insatiable appetite to spend your money. Why is the BOE willing to throw every dollar you pay in taxes at more infrastructure while enrollment is going down and janitors take home 100K plus salaries? Meanwhile, your kids get a second rate education with Connected and Everyday Math. If the K-8 school was doing such a great job providing the highest standards in education, why are parents who could afford it, enrolling their kids in private schools and math a tutoring store has opened for business in downtown Long Valley? So, while it's a breath of fresh air to see the Tea Party get a victory against Obama's agenda, and WMCHS return money to the tax payer. It's been a let down to watch the K-8 BOE rob Washington Twp. blind during summer vacation. Lastly, if you are a Tea Party supporter and you know that property taxes need reform, please get involved, come out and find out what's really going on in our schools. The only qualification a person needs to run for school board besides being a resident is the ability to say no to any new spending at the K-8 school board. Agree? Disagree? You can reach me at thomaslotito@verizon.net

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Four runners up will each receive $2,500 college funds. Visit www.jif.com and www.jifenespanol.com between July 28 and October 12 for Official Rules and the entry form. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., between 6 and 12 years of age by October 12, 2011. Contests void where prohibited. See Official Rules for complete details. The 2011 winner was 8-year-old Margalit M. of Raleigh, N.C. for her Wushu Chicken Tacos, pairing Jif Creamy Peanut Butter with chicken, asparagus and squash, all wrapped in a tortilla. Check out these other winning recipes for inspiration. Wushu Chicken Tacos 2011 Winner Margalit M., Raleigh, N.C. Serves: 1 1/2 cup diced rotisserie chicken 1/4 cup asparagus pieces, about 1 inch long 1/4 cup yellow squash pieces

2 fajita-size flour tortillas (6-inch) 2 lime wedges, optional Sauce: Fresh ginger slice, 1/8 inch thick, peeled and cut in half 2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons Jif Creamy Peanut Butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3/8 teaspoon chili paste with garlic 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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Better Back to School Lunches and Munches

aking sure kids get balanced and nutritious school lunches and afterschool snacks doesnt have to be hard. In fact, it can be fun. Parents can ensure kids get a lunch thats good for them and that theyll eat by making it themselves with products they trust. All Boars Head Brand deli meats and cheeses are gluten free, and there are dozens of lower sodium and heart-healthy options to choose from, as well. No matter what your health priority, you can rest assured your family is in good hands with Boars Head. Here are some simple tips from Boars Head for lunches and munches kids will love: If your child leaves most of his or her sandwich behind, use cookie cutters to create a favorite shape such as an airplane, car, star or heart. The fun shape might encourage your child to finish the entire sandwich. A colorful selection of food and different texture adds appeal carrot sticks and green grapes for color, whole wheat pretzels and crackers for crunch. Put a surprise in your childs lunch: a

sticker, a note of encouragement, or a small toy. Children love the do-it-yourself aspect of building their own pizza or making their own cracker stack. You can make the experience fun and healthier by cubing Boars Head meats and cheeses and putting them in a bag along with some low-salt crackers. Roll Boars Head meats and cheeses for dipping into condiments it will make a hungry child happy and keep them satisfied until dinner time. Another fun idea is to start a family food album where you and your kids keep track of the foods that provide nourishment and the ones that offer little or no nutritional value. Have your kids cut photos of food and nutrition labels making note of those foods that are considered healthy and those that are not. Your kids will learn about healthy eating and enjoy fun arts and crafts projects, too. For a quick and tasty lunch, try these easy Turkey and Apple Roll-ups. And for a simple after-school snack, Turkey Kabobs are fun and easy to make. Visit www.boarshead.com for more kid-friendly lunch and snack ideas like these.

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