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Vol. 3 No. 4 www.hackettstownthismonth.com April 19, 2011

Youth Concert Delights Audience

at House of the Good Shepherd
A
debut concert spon-
sored by Long Valley
Performance Group,
Inc. was a roaring success at
House of the Good Shepherd
Continuing Care Retirement
Community (HOTGS). The
Music Under Moonlight
concert featured children
performers was held in
Hackettstown on Monday,
March 7, 2011. Over 50 res-
idents and staff at HOTGS
just could not get enough of
the music and the children.
The children were dressed in
miniature tuxedos and
gowns, but with the suave
and sophistication of concert
performers. The music was
divine, the performance deli- Young performers delight the audience during the Music Under Moonlight concert held on March 7,
cious, the atmosphere 2011 at the House of the Good Shepherd Continuing Care Retirement Community in Hackettstown,
delightful. It would not have NJ. The concert was sponsored by Long Valley Performance Group, Inc.
been a better night for the
residents, the performers and
their families. Myles Varley,
director of development of Are You Looking For a Language
HOTGS, invited the group to
perform and commented that Program for Your Children?
the little performers were

adorable and their perform-
ance was amazing. He
requested that the group
return for quarterly concerts
at HOTGS. Activities direc-
tor Agnes also expressed
whole-hearted delight and
was already planning ahead
for opportunities to bring the
young performers back.
W
e have just what you’re looking for. LANGO teaches SPANISH, FRENCH
and CHINESE to children ages 2 to 13 years old in full immersion classes
through Adventure Learning©, LANGO’s innovative approach that com-
bines stories, reading, writing, music, playacting and game-playing in an engaging
format that kids love!
LANGO offers 10 week full immersion classes throughout the school year, and an
awesome Summer Camp. Our teachers are top in the area.
For more information about SPRING session and SUMMER camp and to learn
more about our locations, visit LANGO at www.LangoNWnewjersey.com,or call us
at 973-476-3137
Page 2, April 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In TheHackettstown This Month
Story Time for Babies and Preschoolers
at the Hackettstown Library
T
he Hackettstown Public Library is
offering Storytime for children of all
ages! Storytime provides a lively,
fun way to introduce babies, toddlers and
preschoolers to books and reading, starting
them on their way to a lifelong love of
books.
Even newborn babies have their own
story time at the Hackettstown Library!
Babies-n-Books infant story time begins on
Tuesday morning, April 26, for babies aged
0-24 months. Moms, dads and babies share
rhymes, songs, books and social time with
other babies. Pre-registration is necessary
for infant story time.
Preschool Spring Storytime begins on
Wednesday, April 27, with two sessions,
10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., in the Children’s
Room. Kids aged 2 ? to 5 years will enjoy
a morning filled with stories, songs, finger
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plays, and simple crafts.
Evening Storytime will be held on
Thursday evenings, beginning on April 28,
at 6:30 p.m. for kids aged 2 ? years and up.
Registration is not necessary for
Preschool or Evening Storytime. Please call
the Hackettstown Library for more informa-
tion on Babies-n-Books and Preschool
Storytime.
All activities at the library are free and
open to the public. The Hackettstown
Public Library is located at 110 Church
Street in Hackettstown. It is open Monday
through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday
from 9 a.m. to noon.
For further information, please call (908)
852-4936 or visit www.hackettstownli-
brary.org.
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Page 4, April 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In TheHackettstown This Month
Wee Scholars Academy: A Different Kind of Pre-school
By Cheryl Conway
H
ow fitting that Wee Scholars Academy in Netcong
opened it’s doors this February 14, 2011- a day
associated with “love” and caring.
For the pre-school owner - Gina Thomas of Stanhope-
her love and passion is working with children and encour-
aging an environment in which children will “love” learn-
ing. Located on Route 206 East, Wee Scholars Academy
offers morning, afternoon and full-day programs for chil-
dren 2.5 years-old to 6 years- old.
Described as a “different kind of pre-school,” Wee
Scholars Academy sets itself apart from other preschool
programs by offering a nurturing environment, one on one
attention and current technology.
“We really work with the individual child,” explains
Thomas. “We challenge them. We are on the cutting edge of
technology. It’s an interactive environment. Each child
learns differently.”
Thomas says “Our pre-school is very different. It’s
building student achievement; working with them at a
young age to really get them ready for school… not just
scholastically, but also emotionally, socially, and physical-
ly.”
Wee Scholars Academy – opened 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. - pro-
vides a pre-school program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning
classes are held 9 a.m. to noon; and afternoon classes are
noon to 3 p.m. The Extended care with structured play is
also offered from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Licensed for 43 children, students enjoy math, science,
social studies, literacy, technology, music, art, outdoor play
and dramatic play by socializing with each other whether it
is play shopping in a grocery store, eating in a cafe, puppet
shows, interacting in a pet store or fire department. ment to children. A mother of three, Thomas has served on
“We created our curriculum and school spaces to be the Stanhope Board of Education since 2006 and as board
immersive and engaging, we built our social environments president since 2008; trained as a Court Appointed Special
to foster creative play and social development, and we con- Advocate for children; and has served as board member and
structed our playground to provide hours of energetic out- fundraising head for the Lakeland Little League.
door play. Each of these things – and many more – con- “I always had a passion for children,” says Thomas.
tributes to the development of your child and to the founda- Through her pre-school, her goal is to “get them in a love
tion of his or her achievement in school,” says Thomas. for learning and get them on the right path.”
“School days are filled with fun activities,” she contin- For more information or to make an appointment, call
ues. “Our wee scholars never run out of exciting things to 973-527-7255 or visit www.weescholarsacademy.com.
do.” Specials include one week free and a waived registration
Currently four students are enrolled so there are plenty fee. For camp, students that pay for five weeks will get one
of spaces for more. The teacher-student ratio is one to ten, week free. We will be hosting an open house on May 24,
with all NJ state certified teachers. from 6p.m. to 8p.m. to register for summer camp or pre-
Thomas explained the program as differentiated instruc- school in September.
tion. All the children, no matter their age, are taught the
same lesson in a big open space; however the level of how
the lesson is taught differs according to age and capability.
Learning centers are spread out throughout the open
space and students rotate in groups to the different centers
such as math or social studies.
In addition to the school year program, a nine-week
camp is offered in the summer with exciting trips such as to
the planetarium and a working farm. Students 2.5 years old
to 13 years old can participate in the summer camp.
“We are a small mom and pop” pre-school, she says.
“We can change anything that needs to be changed to help
your child. Other schools have their corporate mission and
are a lot more rigid. We nurture that creative piece.”
Thomas, who worked as president of Definitive Staffing
Solutions- a company that she founded to serve the staffing
needs of large corporate clients-, has had a long commit- Oe of our class rooms.
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New Sports Training Center Coming to the Area

F
or over 20 year Riverside Health and
Fitness Center has provided premium
health solutions to the area.
Throughout the years RHFC has emerged as
a premiere fitness facility with over 50 car-
dio vascular machines and over 100 pieces
of premium strength and selectorized fit-
ness equipment. In recent years we have
experienced a demand for Sports Training.
This demand and our passion to provide
high end fitness solutions for an affordable
price has led us to open Riverside Sports
Performance Center,
www.RiversideSPC.com. Our new Sports
Performance Center features a state of the
art turf training area as well as a strength
and condition area. Our facility will fea-
ture the most advanced training equipment
with innovative fitness techniques that will
give your child that important edge which is
needed in sports today. In addition, RSPC
will also offer exciting fitness classes for
adults that are not offered anywhere in the
area. Our sports surface along with our
sports and agility equipment allows for the
most intense training regimen.
RSPC is not just for the aspiring athlete.
Our Sports Performance Trainers along
with our Sports Consultants have thousands
of hours of sports training experience and
our nationally recognized; have designed an
all-inclusive physical fitness classes for
your child. The classes will be challenging
and fun utilizing our turf section and group
fitness area in a private comfortable setting.
All kids are welcome!
Lastly, you will be excited to know that
all high school athletes will have a free lim-
ited membership to Riverside Health and
Fitness when enrolled in RSPC. RSPC is
conveniently located along side RHFC in
Riverside Plaza.
Please visit us at www.RiversideSPC.
com or call 908-627-2202 for more infor-
mation.
Now excepting early registration for our
sports classes and performance camps.
Grand Opening set for May 1st

Church to Host
Alternative Music Night

D
rakestown United Methodist
Church will be hosting alternative
music night every third Friday of
the month, starting April 15, 2011. The
public is invited to enjoy alternative music
featuring Victim Divine while helping the
hungry in the community. Admission is a
donation to Drakestown UMC food pantry.
Each session starts at 7 p.m. There will be
free refreshments. For more information,
please call 908-852-4460 or visit
www.drakestownumc.net. Drakestown
Church is located at 6 Church Road,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

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 Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown This Month - April 2011 - Page 7
A Look Hackettstown HS Softball
By Josh Lashley
T
he month of March was a good
opportunity for Kristin Meister, the
new head coach for the Hackettstown
High School softball program to get to
know the student-athlete’s on her roster.
Meister has gotten some time to familiarize
herself with the players on her team and
here in the month of April, the Tigers are
facing the many challenges that are all part
of the regular season.
Amongst the key returnees for
Hackettstown this year are seniors Ashlie
Armstrong, Melissa Garcia, Kelly Schmidt
and Taylor Thorp. Juniors Stephanie
Cucinella and Faith Ely and sophomore
Brianna Legreide return to the lineup as
well.
“Ashlie was a standout hitter last year
and will be again taking most of the innings
behind the plate at catcher,’’ Meister said.
“Melissa and Taylor are my captains this
year. Melissa has been doing a phenomenal
job in practice leading the infield and adapt-
ing to new hitting concepts and will proba-
bly bat third in the line-up and start at third
base. Taylor will be looked at to lead the
outfielders and will also bat in the top half
of the line-up.
“Kelly played outfield mostly last year
but will be looked at this year to step up as
the starting shortstop. All four of these play-
ers are expected to anchor the offense and
produce runs every game, based on their
experience winning last year.’’
Meister is fully aware of where the lead-
ership on the team should come from this
spring.
“I will be looking at returning varsity
players as the main team leaders, in addition
to the aforementioned seniors,’’ Meister
said. “Their experience and winning atti-
tude are definitely a positive influence on
the newcomers.’’
Some of the newcomers who can be of
considerable contribution for the Tigers this
season are Brianna Doyle (senior), Emily
Segreto (senior), Christine Begley (junior),
Dani DeGraw (junior), Sayaka Ogawa (jun-
ior), Brit Barry (sophomore) and Emily
Tatarka (sophomore).
“In my first season coaching the Tigers, I
would like to see the team finish over .500,
first and foremost, but ultimately aspire to
meet or beat their record from last year,’’
Meister said. “We want to qualify and make
it past the first round of the state tourna-
ment. These are the most objective of our
team goals.’’
The Tigers advanced to the quarterfinal
round of the NJSIAA North II Group II sec-
tional tournament last season where they
were defeated by eventual champion West
Essex.
Page 8, April 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In TheHackettstown This Month
CS Gymnasts Smiling & Successful - But Not Satisfied
A
fter working diligently since July of
last year, the USA Junior Olympic
Gymnastic Team Members of CS
Gymnastics in Flanders, completed their
competitive season at their State
Competition with some of their best per-
formances. Competing in the Level 4 &
Level 5 USA Gymnastics Compulsory rou-
tines, 6 team members earned a coveted
spot in the “9.0 Club” this season, scoring
from a 9.0 to a 9.6 on a single event.
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Although there were many personal
bests, and team records broken, the girls are
not satisfied, but are hungry for more. The
team members now have their sights set on
next years’ season, setting new goals, and
seeking perfection in their skills. Any aspir-
ing young gymnasts who would like to find
out if they have what it takes to train like a
champion, contact the Coaching Staff at CS
Gymnastics; csgymnastics@msn.com, for
your free screening.

The Great Vigil of Easter to be Celebrated
at St. James’ Episcopal Church
M
ost people think that an Easter
sunrise service is the first celebra-
tion of Easter. But instead, a
service most have never heard of holds that
honor.
The Great Vigil of Easter is actually the
first official celebration of the resurrection
of Jesus. The service is held during the
hours of darkness between sunset on Holy
Saturday and sunrise on Easter Day. It is
the most important celebration of the litur-
gical year and begins the most joyful season
which lasts for fifty days: Easter.
The service begins in darkness, symbol-
izing the dark of the tomb of Jesus. The
Paschal (Easter) Candle is lit, symbolizing
the new life of his resurrection and the light
brought into the world. Everyone in the
congregation has a candle, and they are lit
from the Paschal Candle. Then we tell the
story of our faith in lessons and psalms.
Gradually the church becomes lighter and
lighter, until at last the gospel is read.
“Finally, we proclaim ‘Alleluia! Christ is
risen! The Lord is risen indeed; Alleluia!’”
says The Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats, Rector of St.
James’ Episcopal Church in Hackettstown.
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“And the joy of Easter explodes in the
church! The children ‘buried the alleluias’
(actually colored strips of paper with
ALLELUIA printed on them) beneath the
church altar on the Sunday before the sea-
son of Lent began. We teach the children
that during Lent, we are more quiet, so we
do not say ‘alleluia’ in response or song
throughout the season. But when Easter
arrives, the alleluias return – with shouts
and bell-ringing and the flinging of those
multi-colored alleluia papers from the loft
into the congregation.”
The Great Vigil is an awesome worship
experience, and most of its power comes
from its place in the Easter story. Dr. Deats
explains, “Having lived in worship the pas-
sion of Christ on the Sunday before, the
Last Supper two days earlier, and the cruci-
fixion on Good Friday, Easter is much more
a triumph because we have witnessed the The children who will celebrate their first communion bake bread for The Great Vigil of Easter
darkness of pain and death. Now the cele-
bration of new life is much more intense celebrate their first communion. April 23rd. No matter what church tradition
and a good deal more moving.” The Great Vigil of Easter will be cele- you come from, including none at all, you
Traditionally, it is during this service that brated at St. James’ Episcopal Church, at are welcome to witness the power of God in
people are baptized. This year, one young the corner of Washington and Moore Streets the midst of this vibrant community.
teen will be baptized and three children will in Hackettstown, at 7:30 pm on Saturday,
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Friendly’s Fundraiser to Hackettstown Library to Showcase Musical

Support Church Instruments from Around the World

T T
he First Presbyterian Church of
Hackettstown invites the public to
dine at Friendly’s located on
Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown on
Monday, May 16th between 5 p.m. and 8
p.m. Guest can enjoy supper or just an ice
cream treat and help support a fundraiser to
benefit the church’s Capital Campaign
Fund. Monies raised are used to restore and
repair the historic church buildings.
Friendly’s will donate a portion of all
their sales between the hours of 5 p.m. and
8 p.m. to the church. So everyone should
get together with family and friends and
come out for some good food to help sup-
port a worthy cause. No forms or registra-
tion are necessary. Guests can just show up.
Church members look forward to seeing
you there!
For further information, please call
Vicky at (908) 813-3418.
he Hackettstown Free Public Library
will be presenting a program called
“Musical Instruments from Around
the World” on Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
The program features instruments from the
collection of the Morris Museum in
Morristown, NJ and includes a discussion
of their cultures and countries. The pro-
gram is free and open to the public. The pro-
gram is an excellent opportunity to see, hear
and touch beautiful and unusual musical
instruments. The Hackettstown Free Public
Library is located at 110 Church Street in
Hackettstown. The library is open Monday
through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday
from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information,
please contact the library at (908) 852-4936
or visit www.hackettstownlibrary.org.
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Centenary Stage Company Offers Summer
Camps for Thespians and Performers
T
he Centenary Stage Company con-
tinues its tradition of nurturing
young artists by offering the TYRO
(beginner) Acting Program and the Young
Performers Workshop Summer Intensive
Program during June, July and August.
The TYRO Theatre Programs provide an
introduction to theatre skills and perform-
ance in a two-week session from 9:30 a.m.
to 12 noon for children age 6 to 8, and from
1 to 3:30 p.m. for children age 9 to 11. The
session runs from July 27 to August 8. The
cost is $200 per student.
The TYRO Program is led by Maria
Broadeur, CSC education director. Brodeur
is a professional actress and arts educator
with experience in children’s theatre. She
holds a BA degree in theatre and education
from Rutgers University. One TYRO parent
recently exclaimed, “I saw so much growth
in Christine this summer as a result of the
wonderful handling given by all of you!”
The Young Performers Workshop
(YPW), hailed by the Star Ledger as “a state
treasure,” is a professional musical theatre
training program for young people ages 8 to
18. The five-week program runs from July
11 to August 14 on the campus of Centenary
College. The YPW Summer Intensive
Program runs from Monday to Saturday, 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a special evening
project by invitation of the program direc-
tor. The cost of the summer program is
$995 for the first student and $895 for the
each additional student.
The Summer Intensive Program offers
training in acting, voice and dance with spe-
cialized electives taught by theatre profes-
sionals. The program includes three, full-
length musical productions and The One
Act play festival performed for the general
public. Acceptance into the program is
based on an interview with program director
Michael Blevins. Blevins is an alumnus of
the University of North Carolina and New
York University. He is a television, film
and Broadway veteran with over 15 years of
experience teaching musical theater to
young performers.
For more information regarding TYRO,
YPW, and CSC programming, or to arrange
an interview for YPW, please call (908)
979-0900 or visit
www.centenarystageco.org.
Programming for the CSC is made possi-
ble through the generous support of the
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ
State Council on the Arts, CSC sponsors
and members.

The David D. Hammar Foundation Presents
The 2nd Annual Tour de Long Valley A Fundraising Cycling Tour of Long Valley
Sunday July 31st, 2011 Rock Spring Park
T
he David D. Hammar Foundation
proudly presents the “2nd Annual
Tour de Long Valley”, a recreational
cycling event through scenic Long Valley,
NJ in the heart of Morris County. This
year’s event features the following two
course options:
40 Mile Course - Start Time: 9:30am
A challenging scenic route that includes
some of Long Valley's best climbs and long
descents. This course also includes parts of
Califon.
20 Mile Course - Start Time: 10:00am
Is a much less aggressive course and is
geared towards the casual rider that wants to
ride around Long Valley and enjoy the
course without any challenging climbs. This
route will stay at the top of Schooley's
Mountain and is mostly a flat course.
The proceeds raised from this event will
be donated to the Long Valley First Aid
Squad as an appreciation for their service
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and dedication to the people they serve. The
date for the ride will be Sunday, July 31st
and will originate from Rock Spring Park in
Long Valley. Registration opens at 8:00AM
the day of the ride, the event will occur rain
or shine. Registration opens April 1st on
Bikereg.com, or register the morning of the
event. The cost is $30 per rider, and $20 for
police/firefighters/EMT's. The first 100 reg-
istered riders will receive a FREE T-shirt
and SWAG bag. Both courses will include 1
rest / water stop approximately at the half
way point, volunteers from the LVFAS mar-
shalling select course turns, and a SAG
vehicle out on the course for the duration of
the ride.
The David D. Hammar foundation was
founded in 2006 after David Hammar per-
ished in an unfortunate cycling accident
with a car. In his life he was a wonderful,
giving individual and a great father and in
his death he gave the gift of life through
organ donation. His daughter, Allison,
founded this Non-Profit Organization in an
effort to raise awareness of cycling safety
along with the hope of raising money to
purchase helmets for children in need. To
date we have donated over 300 Helmets,
and will be donating over 100 more helmets
this year. The David D. Hammar
Foundation, a NJ non-profit corporation
formed in 2006 to promote the safety of
bicyclists and pedestrians through promo-
tion of DDH foundation run safety aware-
ness programs and helmet donation.
The Long Valley First Aid Squad is a
staffed by a crew of extremely dedicated
volunteers. They have personally touched
the lives of several members and close
friends of the DDH Foundation. We are
extremely proud to have the opportunity
and the privilege to work with and provide
support to a group of remarkable individu-
als. We are hopeful that the 2nd Annual
Tour de Long Valley will surpass the suc-
cess of our first event in 2009.
The 2nd Annual Tour de Long Valley is
brought to you by our sponsors and volun-
teers.
If you are interested in sponsoring the
2nd Annual Tour de Long Valley or volun-
teering please contact the Event /
Promotions Director at michael@bicycle-
safetynj.org for information.
For more information on the 2nd Annual
Tour de Long Valley or The David D.
Hammar Foundation, please visit
http://www.bicyclesafetynj.org or contact
info@bicyclesafetynj.org.
www.bicyclesafetynj.org
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Calendar of Events
Thursday, Apr 21
Music: Imagination Movers Live!–
Morristown. Community Theatre, 100
South Main. For children and families. $25-
$40. 1:30 & 4:30 pm. 973-539-8008.
Disney Junior’s popular alternative rock
band for preschoolers uses energetic rock ‘n
roll and creative problem-solving skills to
solve “idea emergencies.” Special guests:
Nina and Warehouse Mouse.
Poetry: Sally Bliumis-Dunn– Washington.
Warren County Community College, Room
E-208, 475 Route 57 West. Open to public.
Free. 7 pm. 908-835-WCCC or www.war-
ren.edu. Event features readings by poet
Sally Bliumis-Dunn, winners of the 2011
Warren County High School Fiction and
Poetry Contests, and WCCC student
authors of Ars Poetica.
The Lab - Open Mic Night (3rd Thursday
of month) – Hackettstown. Arts Off Main
Gallery of Fine Art, 128 Willow Grove. $5
cover. 7:30 pm. (908) 684-4278 or
info@artsoffmain.com.
Friday, Apr 22
Earth Day Scrapbook– Dover.
Community Children’s Museum, 77 East
Blackwell St. Open to children age 6+. Cost
per guest is $15 and includes all materials
and museum admission. 10:30-11:30 am or
1:30-2:30 pm. 973-366-9060 or www.com-
munitychildrensmuseum.org. Children and
guests design an earth day scrap book with
help from The Purple Hippo Gifts staff. Pre-
registration.
Good Friday Walk– Hackettstown. Trinity
United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street.
Open to public. 6 pm. (908) 852-3020. Join
church members to commemorate the crux-
ifiction of Christ. Participants assemble in
the Trinity Church parking lot between at
Moore Street and Maple Avenue.
Movie: The Passion– Hackettstown.
Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity
House, Main Street. Rated R; recommended
for ages 17+. Free. 3 pm. (908) 852-3020.
Saturday, Apr 23
17th Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt–
Chester. Downtown Chester,
Gazebo/Municipal Field on Main Street.
Open to public. Free. 10:30 am. Sponsored
by Historic Chester Business Association.
908-879-2900. Dubbed the largest Easter
hunt in Morris County, this fun, family-ori-
ented event features over 5,000 eggs filled
with candy and prizes, live music and the
Easter Bunny.
19th Annual Easter Bunny Express (Apr
16, 17 & 23) – Whippany. Whippany
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Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza. Open
to public. Adults $13, children under thir-
teen $8, babes-in-arms free. 1, 2, 3, & 4 pm.
(973) 887-8177 or tickets@whippanyrail-
waymuseum.net. Celebrate the return of
spring with a train ride along the
Morristown & Erie Railway’s historic
Whippanong Trail accompanied by the
Easter Bunny.
Riverside Rhythms and Rhymes–
Hackettstown. Skylands Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship, 1811 Rte. 57.
Open to public. Donation requested. 6:30
pm to 9:30 pm. (908) 684-4040.
The “Buzz” at the Hive– Morristown.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73
Kahdena Road. Open to public. Admission
$2-$6. 1 pm & 2 pm. 973-326-7645.
Visitors tour a bee-hive operation and learn
how hives are checked by beekeepers.
Theater: Shopping for Shoes–
Branchburg. The Theatre at Raritan Valley
Community College, 118 Lamington Road.
$25. 3 pm & 7 pm. (908) 725-3420. A
funny, award-winning production about a
new found love, dog poo and of course …
shoes.
Sunday, Apr 24
38th Annual NJESA Gem & Mineral
Show with Outdoor Swap (Apr 24-25) –
Franklin. Franklin Elementary School, 50
Washington Ave. Open to public. Donation
$5 per person, children under 14 free with
adult. Gem & Mineral Show: Sat 9-5:30
pm, Sun 10-5; Outdoor Swap: Sat & Sun 9-
5 pm. 973-209-7212. Show features exhibit
of minerals, fossils and gems by dealers.
Monday, Apr 25
College Baseball: Gwynedd-Mercy vs.
Centenary– Flemington. Diamond Nation,
129 River Road. Open to public. Free. 3-6
pm. (908) 852-1400 x2296.
College Men’s Lacrosse: Immaculata vs.
Centenary– Hackettstown. Centenary
College, Cyclone Athletic Fields. Open to
public. Free. 4-6 pm. (908) 852-1400
x2296.
Social Skills Groups with Kidtalk123
(Mondays, Apr 25 to Jun 5: 6 sessions, 9
hrs) – Dover. Community Children’s
Museum, 77 E. Blackwell Street. Open to
children aged 4-6 and 7-8. $440 for six
weeks, pre-register. 4 to 5:30 pm, 4-6 yrs;
5:45 to 7 pm, 7-8 yrs old. 973-769-3828 or
kathykidtalk@optonline.net. A workshop
where children can develop social skills
through art, song and interactive experi-
ences. Emphasis is on language skills, cre-
ative games, tasks and hands-on activities.
Tuesday, Apr 26
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College Softball: Baptist Bible vs.
Centenary– Hackettstown. Centenary
College, Legion Field, Willow Grove
Street. Open to public. Free. 3-6 pm. (908)
852-1400 x2296.
Lecture: Musical Instruments from
Around the World– Hackettstown.
Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110
Church Street. Open to public. Free. 7 pm.
(908) 852-4936 or www.hackettstownli-
brary.org. The program features instruments
from the collection of the Morris Museum
in Morristown, NJ and includes a discussion
of their cultures and countries.
Wednesday, Apr 27
College Men’s Lacrosse: Mount Saint
Vincent vs. Centenary– Hackettstown.
Centenary College, Cyclone Athletic Fields.
Open to public. Free. 4-6 pm. (908) 852-
1400 x2296.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Meeting (last Wednesday of every month) –
Morristown. Morristown Unitarian
Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road.
Open to public. Free but donation is
requested. 7:45 pm. (973) 994-1143.
Lecture: Spirit, Specter, Shade-A True
Story of an Irish Ghost (Gates-Ferry
Lecture Series)– Hackettstown. Centenary
College, Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center,
400 Jefferson. Open to public. Free. 7 pm.
(908) 852-1400 x2375. Professor Breandán
Mac Suibhne of Centenary College discuss-
es the Irish identity and the history of social
and political unrest.
Warren County Freeholders Meeting–
White Twp. Freeholder Meeting Room,
Dumont Jr. Admin Building, 165 County Rt
519 South. Open to public. 7 pm. 800-554-
8540.
Workshop: Plan and Lead Effective
Meetings (2 sessions: Apr 27 & May 4) –
Washington. Warren County Community
College, Room 231, 475 Route 57 West.
Open to public. $69. 6:30-9 pm. 908-689-
7613. Course teaches organizing, planning
and communication skills needed for pro-
ductive meetings that stay on track and get
results.
Thursday, Apr 28
Music: Taking Back Sunday–
Stroudsburg. Sherman Theater, 524 Main
Street. $30. 8 pm. (570) 420-2808. Taking
Back Sunday’s original lineup of Adam
Lazzara (vocals), Eddie Reyes (lead guitar),
John Nolan (guitar/keys), Shaun Cooper
(bass), and Mark O’Connell (drums) reunite
for a special evening of rock.
Theater: King Michael – A Glorious
Tribute to The King of Pop– Newton.
Performing Arts Center at SCCC, Sussex
County Community College, 1 College will return at 1 am.
Hill. $7-$22. 10:50 am and 7 pm. (973) Workshop: From Oil Dependency to
300-3171. Enjoy a multi-media tribute to Community Resilience (Apr 28-May 1) –
Michael Jackson with performance by some Blairstown. Genesis Farm, 41A Silver Lake
of the best artists of his greatest hits: Billie Road. Open to public. $285 per person.
Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, 908-362-6735 or www.GenesisFarm.org.
Earth Song and many more. Friday, Apr 29
Trip: La Cage Aux Folles Broadway «17th Annual Spring Festival (Apr 29 to
Show– Newton. Sussex County May 1) – Hackettstown. Hatchery Fields,
Community College, , 1 College Hill. Open Fifth and Reese Ave (behind Centenary
to public. Tickets $111.50. 8 pm show. College). Open to public. Free admission,
(973) 300-3171. Take a trip to Broadway to call for ride and amusement tickets.
see La Cage Aux Folles. Bus will leave Sponsored by Warren County Regional
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Andy from Eleventh Hour Rescue was roaming around a
local neighborhood crying throughout this whole terrible
winter. He was finally rescued and is so happy to be back
indoors. Andy was obviously someone's pet at one point- he
is very affectionate and domesticated and uses his litter box
like a very good boy. We suspect that someone moved and
left Andy behind or dumped him off in a strange neighbor-
hood. When we rescued him, we removed a collar that was
extremely tight around his neck. Andy also needed surgery
to remove a stick that was stuck in his gums. Through all of
this, Andy remained a total sweetheart. He is 1-2 years old,
neutered and up to date on shots. Andy is FIV positive. FIV
is contagious to other cats through deep bite wounds. It is
not contagious to humans or dogs. We are looking for a per-
manent home or foster home that will show Andy the love he
deserves. To read more about Andy, to see all of our adopt-
able pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a dona-
tion, please visit our web site: www.ehrdogs.org
XP Lady, as seen on the Eleventh Hour Rescue website, is a
4 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix that needs to find a
new home. The current owners’ living situation here in NJ
has changed and this puts XP Lady in need of a new loving
Family to take this quiet girl into their home. Although she
is shy and reserved at first meeting, given some patience
and understanding she will adapt to new situations, espe-
cially for her favorite treat, liverwurst. She is up to date on
all shots and in very good health. She is such a beautiful
dog to see in person. Don’t miss this opportunity to save
this special girl. To read more about XP Lady, to see all of
our adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make
a donation, please visit our web site at: www.ehrdogs.org
Meet Smiley from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She earned that
name because she always has a smile on her face. She is
about 3 years old and is a hound/lab/shepherd mix. Smiley
is a very gentle, sweet girl who just wants to sit by your side
or on your lap and get a nice belly rub. She is very passive
and submissive and would easily fit into any home situation.
She would be especially easy for a first time dog owner to
adopt. To read more about Smiley, to see all of our adopt-
able dogs, to see our upcoming events, or to make a dona-
tion, please visit our web site at: www.ehrdogs.org

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Chamber of Commerce. (908) 835-9200.
Festival features rides, amusements, live
music, food and great fun for the entire fam-
ily.
CCM Spring Music Concert– Randolph.
Dragonetti Auditorium of CCM, County
College of Morris, 214 Center Grove. Open
to public. Free. 7:30 pm. (973) 328-5076.
Journey through time while enjoying some
of the classic show stoppers and the sounds
of Broadway today, yesterday and tomor-
row!
Film: Severed Sinema-2nd Annual Short
Film Night– Stroudsburg. Sherman
Theater, 524 Main Street. $5. 7 pm. 570-
420-2808. Film festival features a slew of
short horror films produced by filmmakers
across the region-all competing for the cov-
eted “Audience Choice Award.”
Fish & Chips Fundraiser Dinner–
Hackettstown. First Presbyterian Church of
Hackettstown, Chapel Building, 291 Main
Street (Rt. 46 West). Open to public. $12
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adults, $8 children. 5-7 pm. (908) 813-3418
or (908) 852-3025.
«Harlem Wizards vs. Hackettstown
Community Players– Hackettstown.
Hackettstown High School, Gymnasium.
Open to public. Tickets $10, buy online at
www.harlemwizards.com (events sched-
ule). Doors open 6 pm, game starts 7 pm.
800-367-7213. Experience awe-inspiring
basketball athleticism combined with high-
energy comedy and audience interaction.
Event includes a 50/50, prizes, food and fun
for the entire family.
Music: Beatles Music Tribute– Belvidere.
Bello Giorno Catering, 517 Route 46. $. 7
pm. (908) 852-2820.
Planetarium: Tour of the Planets (Apr 29-
30) – Randolph. County College of Morris,
Longo Planetarium, 214 Center Grove.
Open to public. Adults $10, children $5;
reservations strongly recommended. Fri. 7
pm, Sat. 3 & 5 pm. (973) 328-5076.
Planetarium show takes viewers to a section
of the Milky Way to discover eight planets.
They don’t appear as much from far away,
but up close each has a remarkable story to
tell.
Saturday, Apr 30
Centenary YPW Interviews for Summer
Intensive Program– Hackettstown.
Centenary College, Little Theatre Lobby,
400 Jefferson. Open to youths aged 10-18.
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tenarystageco.org. Centenary Young
Performers Workshop is interviewing can-
didates for 2011 Summer Intensive Program
to develop singing, dancing and acting
skills.
«Earth Day 41st Anniversary
Celebration– Hackettstown. Centenary
College, 400 Jefferson. Open to public.
Free. 8-5. (908) 852-1400, ext. 2407.
Family-oriented festival features children’s
activities, fashion show, live music, enter-
tainment, Science Fair, martial arts demo by
Evolutionary Martial Arts, and much more.
Heath Village Spring Open House–
Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement
Community, 430 Schooley’s Mountain
Road. Open to public. Free. 11-2. 908-684-
5006. Open house includes tours, musical
entertainment, refreshments and valuable
information from Heath Village Resident
groups and organizations.
Jewelers Studio Guild Show– Morristown.
Masonic Temple, 39 Maple Ave.. Open to
public. Free admission, food donation
requested. 10-5 pm. 973-625-9649,
www.jewelersstudioguild.com, or jewel-
ersstudioguild@gmail.com. Jewelry show
features hand-crafted jewelry pieces made
from precious/base metals, alloys and gem-
stones.
continued on page 20
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Music: Praise The Roof Benefit Concert
for Monroe County Habitat For
Humanity– Stroudsburg. Sherman Theater,
524 Main Street. $10. 6 pm. (570) 420-
2808. It’s a battle of the church bands, with
all proceeds to benefit Monroe County
Habitat for Humanity!
Music: The Chapin Family– Morristown.
Community Theatre, 100 South Main. $37-
$57. 8 pm. 973-539-8008. Folksinger Tom
Chapin is joined by fellow members of the
Chapin family for this inspirational tribute
in music, song and stories.
Special: Deborah, The Center for Being,
Knowing and Doing– Newton. Performing
Arts Center at SCCC, Sussex County
Community College, 1 College Hill. $16-
$20. 7:30 pm. (973) 300-3171. Considered
one of the best psychics today, Deborah has
provided readings for thousands of people,
providing comfort and support to those
grieving the loss of a loved one. She was
featured on the reality television program,
The Gift, in 2006 on the Sci Fi Channel.
Third Annual Rutgers Day– Piscataway
and New Brunswick. Rutgers University, .
Open to public. Free. 10-4 pm. Www.rut-
gerstoday.rutgers.edu. Attendees explore
the campuses, meet experts, speak with stu-
dents and engage in a multitude of activi-
ties. Over 75,000 people attended last year.
Workshop: Last Laugh Saturdays (last
Saturday of the month) – Chester. Black
River Playhouse, 54 Grove. Adults. $30.
9:30 am to noon. (908) 892-5458 or
www.HumorintheMidst.com. A comedy
workshop designed for beginners with open
round table and brainstorming sessions.
Sunday, May 1
HFD Breakfast– Hackettstown. Moore
Street Firehouse. Open to public. Adults $7,
seniors and children five to twelve $5, chil-
dren under 5 free. 8-11 am. Sponsored by
Hackettstown Fire Department.
Www.smokehogs.com.
Music: Mendelssohn’s Elijah–
Morristown. Community Theatre, 100
South Main. $27-$77. 3 pm. 973-539-8008.
Experience the oratorio Elijah through the
most glorious music depicting: drought,
rain, idolatry, one God, fiery horses from
heaven, wind, earthquakes, fires, despair of
abandonment and joy of fulfillment!
Music: Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois
King– Whippany. Ukrainian American
Cultural Center, 60 North Jefferson Rd.
973-585-7175. Blues.
«Music: Springfest of Music– Washington
Borough. First Presbyterian Church, 40
East Church Street. Open to public. Free, 2334 or samir@warren.edu. Fundraiser
but donation requested. 3 pm. 908-979- includes five-course dinner, wine tasting
1477 www.wcsingers.org. Warren County and entertainment. Proceeds benefit WCCC
Community Singers and Children’s Chorus Foundation.
of Warren County join in a special choral Monday, May 2
concert that includes sacred, Broadway, Diversity Contest Awards Ceremony:
Hollywood and patriotic songs. What Prejudice Means to Me– Denville.
Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser– Morris Knolls High School, Knoll Drive.
Washington Borough. Mediterranean Open to public. Free. 7 pm. Sponsored by
Bistro, 301 West Washington Avenue NCJW, West Morris. 888-895-3059. Awards
(Route 57). Open to public. Tickets $75. ceremony honors winners of the sixth-grade
Begins 5 pm. Sponsored by Warren County diversity contest. Featured speaker
Community College Foundation. 908-835- continued on page 21
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Wilhelmina Juhlin, a “hidden child” in
Holland, tells about how she survived Nazi
persecution during World War II.
Wednesday, May 4
Theater: Coram Boy (May 4-7) –
Randolph. Dragonetti Auditorium of CCM,
County College of Morris, 214 Center
Grove. For mature audience. $10-$15. 7:30
pm. (973) 328-5076. New Jersey Premiere
Set in 18th century Britain, this “play with
music” is an epic adventure about childhood
abandonment.
Thursday, May 5
Bear Scouts Electricity Elective– Dover.
Community Children’s Museum, 77 E.
Blackwell Street. Open to Bear Scouts.
Admission $10 per Scout, $5 per sibling,
free for accompanying adult; pre-register. 4-
6 pm. 973-366-9060
ccmuseum@gmail.com. Scouts learn about
electricity with experiments and games.
Scouts earn five of the requirements (a – e)
for the electricity elective.
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Hackettstown Historical Society Meeting
(1st Thursday of month) – Hackettstown.
Seay Hall at Centenary College, Front
Parlor. Open to members. 7:30 pm. (908)
852-8797.
Music: Asia– Morristown. Community
Theatre, 100 South Main. $37-$75. 8 pm.
973-539-8008.
Friday, May 6
or
Theater: Mauritius (May 6-7, 13-15, 20-
21) – Chester. Black River Playhouse,
Grove Street and Maple Avenue. Adults
$18, seniors (65+) and students $16. Fri and
Sat 8 pm, Sun matineee 2 pm. 908-879-
7304. A comedic play tells about two sisters
who inherit a stamp collection which might
be worth a fortune. Characters try to out-
maneuver each other to reap possible
rewards.
Theater: The Mousetrap (May 6-8, 13-15,
and 20-21) – Randolph. Brundage Park
Playhouse, Carrell Road. $. Fri. & Sat. at 8
pm, Sun. 2 pm. (973) 989-7092 or
www.brundageparkplayhouse.org. Agatha
Christie’s murder mystery continues to
thrill audiences since its debut in 1952 and
heralds as the longest running show in the-
ater history.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser– Ukrainian
American Cultural Center, 60 N. Jefferson
Road, Whippany. Open to adults aged 21+.
Tickets $40. 6-9 pm. Sponsored by
Ukrainian American Youth Association and
Lys Sports Academy. (973) 919-1322 or
www.uaccnj.org. Fundraiser to support
youth sports activities; door prizes, enter-
tainment and homemade Ukrainian cuisine.
Saturday, May 7
1880s Mother’s Day at Milltown– Chester
Township. Cooper Gristmill, Black River
County Park, County Route #513 (old Rt.
24). Open to public. Small donation
requested. 1-3:30 pm. 973-631-5343.
Visitors learn what a typical day was like
for a mother in the 1880s and partake in
chores such as washing clothes, ironing,
rug beating, sewing, and mending.
Music: Dirtgroove– Long Valley. The
Studio of Long Valley, 62 East Mill Rd. $7.
8 pm. (908) 892-8581. Rock.
«Music: WNTI Benefit Concert
Featuring the Smithereens–
Hackettstown. Sitnik Theatre at Lackland
Center, Centenary College, 400 Jefferson
St. $25. 8 pm. Sponsored by WNTI Radio.
(908) 979-4355, ext. 1. Be one of the few to
see the Smithereeens live in concert at the
new Lackland Center. Tickets are available
online at www.wnti.org, click on e-pledge
and select $25 pledge for Smithereens con-
cert.
Special: Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Road
Show– Morristown. Community Theatre,
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Page 22, April 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In TheHackettstown This Month
Operation Smile Continues At J. Thomas Jewelers
By Cheryl Conway
T
wenty-six children so far around the globe have
something to smile about thanks to the efforts of J.
Thomas Jewelers in Flanders and Sparta.
Since July 2010, the full-service jewelry company has been
collecting donations for Operation Smile - an international
medical humanitarian organization that provides safe,
reconstructive surgery for children and young adults born
with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.
Donations will be collected until the end of July in order to
help as many children as possible.
Leonard Girardo, owner of J. Thomas Jewelers, has set his
goal to help repair the smile of at least 50 children. He is
more than half way there.
“We’ve had great support from the different communities,”
says Girardo, “and would like to thank them for making a
difference in a child’s life.”
J. Thomas Jewelers will match every dollar that is donated
through its stores toward Operation Smile. For $240, in 45
minutes of time, a child’s facial deformity can be corrected
through Operation Smile.
“It makes you feel good every time you send a check in,” he
says. “Something so minor can change a kid’s life.” You
change their smile, their confidence, their eating. “It feels
good. I wish we can do 100. Operation Smile is an incredi-
ble organization.”
Operation Smile began in 1982, after Dr. William P. Magee
Jr. - a plastic surgeon- and his wife, Kathy Magee- a nurse
and clinical social worker, learned about the need for surgi-
cal facial repair while traveling to the Philippines with other
medical volunteers to repair children's cleft lips and cleft
palates. They discovered hundreds of children ravaged by
deformities but were forced to turn away the majority.
Through the help of thousands of dedicated medical volun-
teers, advocates and donors, Operation Smile was estab-
lished to provide free surgeries to repair facial deformities
for children around the world.
Girardo first got involved in this worldwide children’s med-
ical charity when his wife, Elizabeth, decided to help a child
by donating money toward this cause. By reaching out to
the community, the Girardos can help even more children.
Customers can place money in containers located at either
store or mail in checks. Most donations have been from his
customers in amounts ranging from $1 to $25, as well as
some organizations such as the Sparta Woman’s Club which
donated $250.
“Every time we collect $240, we will match it” and send in
$480, says Girardo. Every time he collects enough money
to help two kids, he sends it to Operation Smile.
According to operationsmile.org, “more than 200,000 chil-
dren are born with a severe cleft condition each year —
often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places
these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many
cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries
they need to live a normal life.”
With a presence in over 50 countries, Operation Smile,
which is headquartered in Norfolk, Va., heals thousands of
children annually and to date has touched the lives of more
than 150,000 boys and girls around the globe.
Located in Flanders for three years and in Sparta for more
than 25 years, J. Thomas Jewelers offers a great selection of
fine jewelry as well as custom pieces at affordable prices.
Customers can find quality diamonds, engagement rings,
wedding bands, diamond earrings, watches, pendants and
bracelets. Pieces are custom made from wax molding or
computer designs; or shoppers can select from various
designers.
Other services include jewelry repairs, appraisals and
engravings.
For the spring, Girardo is offering diamond remounts and a
greater selection of diamond engagement rings and wed-
ding bands.
“Spring is a good time for women to redesign it [jewelry],
says Girardo, jewelry owner for the past 10 years. It is also
a good time to sell their gold.
“Spring is a good time to clean out your jewelry box to
redesign or sell it,” he says. “Time to clean out for spring
cleaning.”
Girardo says to look out for specials for Mother’s Day.
To make a donation to Operation Smile, visit J. Thomas
Jewelers stores or mail to: J. Thomas Jewelry & Gifts, 270
Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ, 07871. For more information, call
973-729-4969. Or mail checks to J. Thomas Jewelers, 244
U.S. 206, Suite 4, Flanders, NJ, 07836-9197. Call 973-927-
4040.
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nels. First of all, there are YouTube links
directly through the office website,
seen the videos - how they can be improved
and what other specific topics patients
would like to see covered.
“Flea Market” Fundraiser

w w w. c o h e n a n d s c h w a r t z d e n t a l . c o m .
Directly on YouTube, the videos can be
found by searching for CohenAndSchwartz.
The office also has an active presence on
Facebook - their page is
CohenAndSchwartzDental. The office is
anxious to receive feedback once you have
Drs. Jerry Cohen and Steve Schwartz
opened their dental practice in the Village
Green Shopping Center in 1975. Also
practicing with them is Dr Jeff Gordon, a
periodontist. They provide the full range of
dental services with emphasis on restora-
tive, implant and cosmetic procedures.
C
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Market” on Saturday, June 4 (rain
date June 11) from 8:30 to 3:30 and
we want you to bring your things! You can
join our flea market at a great location,
Horseshoe Lake on Eyland Avenue in
Succasunna. An 8 ft. area will be provided
to sell your “treasures” for just a $25 dona-
tion; we gladly welcome all vendors too!
This is a great opportunity for you to help
out our scouts at this fundraising event. So
make your reservation early and for more
information please contact Joanna Maglio
at 973-598-0591 or e-mail:
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Easter Inspiration
E
njoy an inspired Easter feast with
ham plus seasonal favorites that will
impress your guests. The savory fla-
vors of Roasted Ham Saltimbocca show-
case ham’s versatility in this succulent cen-
terpiece dish.
For recipes, tools to help you prepare and
carve the perfect ham, and ideas to prepare
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Follow the National Pork Board on
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Pork’s Perfect Partner
Here are three tasty ways to enjoy fresh
spring veggies such as asparagus:
• Sautéed - Add a little zest and crunch to
your plate with asparagus sautéed in soy
sauce until stalks are easily pierced with
fork (3 to 5 minutes). Serve as a side dish
over rice.
• Grilled - Climate permitting, fire up the
grill and cook olive oil-tossed spears for 2
minutes for slightly charred asparagus. Kick
it up a notch by drizzling with balsamic
vinaigrette.
• Roasted - Try drizzling on olive oil and
adding a few pinches of salt and pepper
before roasting your favorite veggies. Toss
into a 400°F oven, and roast for roughly 12
to 17 minutes.
Roasted Ham Saltimbocca
Yield: 15 to 20 4-ounce servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: About 2 3/4 hours
1 6- to 8-pound fully-cooked bone-in shank
end ham, trimmed
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves,
divided
Pepper 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut lower third of oven.
4 thin slices prosciutto into 4 to 6 pieces Place ham flat side down in a large shallow
1 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour dissolved in roasting pan and score a diamond pattern
1 cup dry white wine (for non-alcoholic, 1/3 cup cold water about 1/8 inch deep into any fat. Sprinkle all
substitute an additional cup of chicken Salt over with 2 tablespoons sage and season
broth) Preheat oven to 325°F. Position rack in

Simple Spring Sweets
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baking tips from Ingrid Hoffmann.
Ingrid Hoffmann’s Spring Dessert Tips
• Homemade ice cream is easier than you
think. Make Caribbean Pineapple Lime Ice
Cream in three simple steps with Eagle
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ate an artisan inspired ice cream flavor at
home by combining spices like chipotle or
cinnamon with lime zest, fresh or frozen
blueberries or raspberries and add to your
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• Dessert bars are a great solution for easy
entertaining. Spice up any table by prepar-
ing Tropical Dessert Bars and then top with
smooth and creamy Dulce de Leche, which
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1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in
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1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened
Condensed Milk
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel coloring (optional) ened condensed milk, lime juice, lime peel,
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream vanilla and food coloring, if desired, in a
4 to 5 drops yellow food 1. COMBINE undrained pineapple, sweet- large bowl; mix well.
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Celebrate Easter with Cookie Pops

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Once they’re baked and cooled, tint white
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Makes about 3 dozen cookies
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Now the decorating fun begins. Pipe
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urn a boring weeknight meal into an
Italian feast your whole family will
truly appreciate.
Italian Sausage Rigatoni — Sausage and
peppers are a classic Italian combination.
Rigatoni is the perfect pasta for this dish
because chunky sauces can cling to the
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1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red pepper, chunked
1 jar (26 ounces) of your favorite pasta
sauce
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Cook sausage according to package
directions and cut into coin slices. Keep
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In a large pan, place olive oil and garlic,
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Page 28, April 2011, Tell Them You Saw It In TheHackettstown This Month
Helping Maria Get a Safe Ride
By Elsie Walker
M
aria Clark notes that her van is on its last legs. It’s to
the point that if she doesn’t get a new one soon, it
will be like a Fred Flintstone foot-operated mobile.
While some might smile at that image, in this case, the van is
more than just a way to get around. It is Clark’s lifeline. She
has osteo genesis perfecta (brittle bones). Being wheelchair
bound, Clark needs a specially equipped handicapped van.
Such a van costs $35,000. Last month, a benefit was held at
the United Presbyterian Church of Flanders adding $6060
toward reaching the goal. A total of $25,000 has been raised.
They are hoping more donations will come in to help.
Clark is an educational speaker ( http://www.mjcmaking-
waves.com/index.html). She educates companies (like
Johnson and Johnson) on how to interview the disabled and
gives information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
She’s talked to graduate students in the occupational therapy
program at New York University on what being an occupa-
tional therapist means in helping clients.
She loves educating kids on people who are different,
especially in this age when bullying is a big issue in schools.
In addition, Clark is working on two books. The first,
Caught In Between, will be finished this June and then she
hopes to find a literary agent for it. It is memoir, a coming of
age story.
She’s also been inspired to write a book that she describes
as “more edgy and biting” in which she holds up a mirror to
people to let them see how they are treating the disabled. She
noted that the disabled have the same wants and dreams as
other people: a spouse, children, etc. Yet many times, people
treat them differently. For example, some people will pat her
on the head as though they think that if someone is physical-
ly disabled, he must be mentally disabled, too. Others isolate
the disabled. For example, some parents don’t know how to
handle their kids meeting the disabled; they are afraid of what
the children will say. Since she is small and in a wheelchair,
children like to come up to Clark. She loves interacting with
kids. Unfortunately, parents are uncomfortable and will try to
have their children turn away when they see Clark coming in
her wheelchair. Once a parent did that, trying to distract a
child by trying to get him to look into a store window, which
the child clearly had no interest in seeing. Clark pulled right
up next to the child and commented on the window display,
much to the parent’s shock.
Among Clark’s interests is singing. It was through that
interest, and church member Amy Clarkson, that Clark made
the connection with the United Presbyterian Church of
Flanders.
For a time, Clarkson gave Clark voice lessons. After that,
they remained friends, with Clark coming to the church many
times to sing for special events.
“When Maria told me she was looking for places to host
fundraisers for her much needed van, I approached the church
with the need, and the church responded with great enthusi-
asm to the idea. United Presbyterian Church of Flanders is a
faith community that reaches out in tangible ways to express
the love of Christ, “ said Clarkson.
“For such a small congregation to come together for some- Maria Clark sings the Thank You song with Blair Academy soph-
one who is not a member is what church is all about,” said more, Nikki Thompson.
Clark.
This was the second benefit the church has held for Clark Water’,” shared Clarkson.
and Clarkson described it as “ a lively and spirited evening”. Clark performed as well. Backed by the church Praise
The more than 100 people who attended were treated to Band, “New Song” she sang “Stand Up” by Sugarland. She’d
homemade soups and salad while listening to members of the heard the song during a broadcast of CNN Heroes program,
congregation and community share their music. about everyday people who do extraordinary things for the
“A highlight was the very energetic performances by the community.
Mt. Olive High School Jazz Band and Saxophone The other song was her thank you card to the church’s con-
Ensemble…… Folk and original music was shared by gregation and her friends that helped with the benefit. She
Sharleen Leahy, a local folk duo: Kate and Paul, Tim sang “Kind and Generous” (the Thank You song) by Natalie
Clarkson, and others. Father-daughter duo, Scott and Raelyn Merchant.
Beams got the crowd rocking to ‘Mustang Sally’. If you’d like to contribution towards getting Clark a new
Contemporary Christian songs were shared by Barbara and handicapped accessible van, send your donation to: United
Luke Giaquinto, Emily Silkowski and Nicole Thompson. A Presbyterian Church of Flanders, 58 Drakesdale Road,
youth band from the church performed ‘Smoke on the Flanders, NJ. 07836 . In the memo area put: Maria’s van.

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100 South Main. $37-$77. 3 pm and 8 pm.
(973) 539-8008.
Theater: Ruthless! The Musical (Fri-Sun,
May 7-21) – Dover. Dover Little Theatre,
Elliot Street. $20. Fri and Sat at 8 pm, Sun
at 2 pm. 973-328-9202. Eight year old Tina
Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi
Longstocking and she will do anything to
win the part in her school musical-anything
including murder!
Theater: The Vagina Monologues (May 7,
14, 21 & 22) – Belvidere. Country Gate
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hundreds of ewes get sheared. Event fea-
tures crafts demos, storytelling, live music,
Playhouse, 114 Greenwich Street. Adults
freshly prepared foods, including cheeses,
$17, seniors $15. Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. (908)
BBQ, and more.
475-1104. Eve Ensler’s play is about
Monday, May 9
women, their bodies and the language of
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
sexuality that is conveyed in various con-
(2nd Monday of every month) –
texts and cultures.
Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement
«Valley Shepherd Annual Shearing
Community, 430 Schooley’s Mountain
Festival– Long Valley. Valley Shepherd
Road. Open to public. 6:30 to 7:30. 908-
Creamery, 50 Fairmount Rd (on Route 517
684-5214.
off Rt 513/24). Open to public. Adults $10,
Tuesday, May 10
children $6, babes in arm free; free parking.
Alzheimer’s / Dementia Support Group
10 am to 4 pm. 908-876-3200 or www.val-
Meeting (2nd Tuesday of every month) –
leyshepherd.com. It’s the time of year when
Hackettstown. Heath Village Retirement
Community, 430 Schooley’s Mountain
Road. Open to public. 6:30 to 7:30. 908-
684-5236.
Theater: Legally Blonde the Musical–
Morristown. Community Theatre, 100
South Main. $52-$77. 8 pm. (973) 539-
8008.
Workshop: Advanced Social Media
Marketing– Morristown. County College
of Morris, Headquarters Plaza Campus,
Room 102. Open to public. $35. 6:30-8:30
pm. Sponsored by SCORE. Register online
at www.njscore24.org. Workshop shows
participants how to use online tools, such as
Twitter, Linkedin, You Tube, Facebook and
blogs, to promote a business, find new cus-
tomers and leads, get recommendations and
referrals.
Wednesday, May 11
Female Cancer Screening Clinic–
Hackettstown. Hastings Square Plaza, Dr.
Ingrassia-Squires’ Office, Unit 5,
Schooley’s Mountain Road. Open to all
women. $50. 5-7 pm. (908) 876-3650.
Introduction to Kayaking– Washington
Borough. Paddler’s Cove. Open to public.
$59, register at Warren County Community
College. 6-8 pm. Sponsored by WCCC
Continuing Education. 908-689-7613.
Course teaches basic paddling skills and
safety issues.
Meeting: Ladies Networking Group (2nd
Wednesday of each month) – Hackettstown.
Willow Café, Willow Grove Street. Open to
members. 7 pm. Lisa@clickhappi.com.
Theater: The Scarlet Letter– Morristown.
Community Theatre, 100 South Main. For
young adults grades 9-12. $10. 10 am. 973-
539-8008. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic is
brought to life in this play about Hester
Prynne who gives birth after having an
adulterous affair. A scandalous story touch-
es on Puritan values of sin, repentance and
redemption.
Warren County Freeholders Meeting–
White Twp. Freeholder Meeting Room,
Wayne Dumont Jr. Admin Building, 165
County Route 519 South. Open to public.
7:30 pm. 800-554-8540.
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Donations Needed To Help Lady Bug

L
ady Bug from
Eleventh Hour
Rescue is going blind
and needs expensive
cataract surgery now to
restore her eye sight. “Lady
Bug” is a tiny black poodle
that lives up to her name!
Lady Bug had a wonder-
ful home in Georgia, but her
owner found herself home-
less and shelters do not
allow dogs. Poor Lady Bug
was given to a hoarder who
already had 16 dogs and 16
cats and could not take care
of all of them. When she
arrived at Eleventh Hour
Rescue, her coat was badly
matted and she was in need
of a grooming. After her
“day at the spa”, our volun-
teers could not believe it
was the same dog!
Lady Bug is senior girl enough to be the 'lap dog' online, please visit our web
around 9 years old, weighs companion. Lady Bug site at: www.ehrdogs.org
less than 10 pounds, spayed, LOVES the attention of Or mail your donation to:
up-to-date on her shots, and being a 'pocketbook pooch'! Eleventh Hour Rescue, PO
gets along other dogs. She is Her gentle and loving nature Box 218, Rockaway, NJ
large enough to go up and will melt your heart. 07866, Attn: Lady Bug
down stairs (and jump off To read more about Lady Fund. Thank You.
the couch), but small Bug or to make a donation

Thomas Edison’s Bipartisan Friendships –
Hudson Maxim vs. Henry Ford
by Michele Guttenberger
T
homas Edison was loved by the scientific communi-
ty but that does not mean that his friends shared
mutual camaraderie with each other. This was true
between the relationship of industrialist Henry Ford and
inventor and book author Hudson Maxim.
Thomas Edison had a very close relationship with Henry
Ford. Their friendship was so close that the Fords spent the
winter of 1915 at the Edison’s vacation home in Fort Myers.
Henry. Ford purchased the house next door the following
year and for 15 years, both families spent their winter vaca-
tions together.
In September 1915 Thomas Edison was chairman to a
newly formed Navy Advisory Board of Inventions. A
member of this team was Hudson Maxim. Hudson Maxim
was an explosive inventor but more importantly he pub-
lished an influential book titled “Defenseless America”,
where he warned about the threat of war with a well-armed
Germany and advocated a strong navy as the best defense.
Henry Ford felt the best protection was to negotiate for
Peace instead of building up a defense system. He set sail
with a boat of pacifists to Europe to negotiate an agreement
that would end the Great War. His chartered Peace ship was
the Oskar II. It left port from Hoboken, New Jersey on
December 4, 1915. The Ford Peace Ship reached
Stockholm in January, 1916. A conference was organized
with representatives from Denmark, Holland, Norway,
Sweden and the United States. However, Ford was unable
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to persuade participation and representation from the war-
ring nations to this conference. His peace plan failed to
negotiate an Armistice.
Unlike Ford’s Peace voyage, Hudson Maxim’s book on
rearmament (“Defenseless America”) was a big success.
His best-seller went on to inspire a movie "The Battle Cry
of Peace" released by Vitagraph Theater on September 9,
1915. Hudson. Maxim appeared in the movie where he
quoted his warning message from his book. Former
President Theodore Roosevelt, expressed regrets that he
could not be present for the film’s début. The former
President was also a fan of the book.
Henry Ford was incensed by the success of the pro
defense movement that this movie had inspired and the fail-
ure of his own peace mission. On May 5, 1916, he paid to
publish a caustic review of the movie in 250 US newspa-
pers. His critical piece was entitled “Humanity and Sanity."
These actions caused
J. Stuart Blackton, vice-president of the Vitagraph
Company of America to file suit in the New York Supreme
Court for damages of $1,000,000. be chairman of the Navy Advisory Board of Inventions. I
Thomas Edison developed a great friendship with guess neither friend asked if they went to see the movie
Hudson Maxim. Edison had a high regard for Maxim “The Battle Cry of Peace” or read the book “Defenseless
whom he called “the most versatile man in America.” America.”
How interesting the winters of 1915-1916 must have Visit The Thomas Edison Museum. Open Wednesday
been for the Ford – Edison friendship spent together at Fort through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 -
Myers. There was Ford with his strong stance against a 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for
navy – military defense, while Edison was being tapped to more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
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