scan here to visit our website

Vol. 4 No. 8

www.mypaperonline.com

Proverbs 3:5

August 21, 2012

Girl Scout Bakes A Difference

enior Girl Scout Maggie Drake of Troop 3100, Long Valley, wanted to raise awareness of the Food Pantry in her community. With this goal in mind, she took her love of baking to help local families in need for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. After researching the needs in her community, Drake discovered that over seventy families in her town benefit from the Long Valley Food Pantry regularly. For her project entitled Baking A Difference, she chose to help those families in need and to educate others about how they can help as well. She held three workshops for younger Girl Scouts where they packaged their own home-baked cookies to be included in the holiday baskets distributed to the Food Pantry families during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter seasons. The workshops also included a number of stations to create cards for the cookie boxes, a tour of the Long Valley Food Pantry, and a decorate your own cupcake snack station. She also received donations of homebaked cookies from other Girl Scout troops, CCD classes, and the Garden Club of Long Valley. With these generous cookie donations, Drake was able to spread holiday cheer even further by distributing cookies to homebound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program and to the Lords Pantry at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown. Between the three workshops, over 500 dozen cookies were baked and donated to families in need. In addition to the cookies, she set up food donation boxes in local churches to collect contributions of holiday baking supplies. These supplies, which are not routinely stocked in the Food Pantry, allowed patrons to bake their own special treats for the holidays. Drake has been active in Troop 3100 since kindergarten and has previously earned the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver awards as well as the Bronze and Silver Leadership awards. This fall she will be a senior at West Morris Central High School where she is an honor student and an International

Maggie Drake of Troop 3100, Long Valley.

Baccalaureate Diploma candidate. An active member of her school community, Drake is the saxophone Section Leader in the marching band, a member of the Concert Choir and Womens Ensemble, President of the Cultural Arts Club and a member of the Girls Varsity Fencing team. She is a member of the peer ministry teams at both St. Marks the Evangelist and St. Lukes churches. Drake has also earned the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for completing over 250 hours of community service. first series in September on politics, and that includes all four classes; and then $16 for the second series in October on music, and that includes all four classes. This offer will not be topped - not with respect to price nor content, so give some thought to attending these courses. The success of this program can lead to future courses in the "Lifetime Learning" program. These two "Lifetime Learning" courses will be held at the Washington Township Public Library (WTPL) located at 37 East Springtown Road. They are for anyone who has been wanting to engage in furthering his or her education, but has not been able to afford a course at a community colcontinued on page 4

This might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it is quite wonderful: two excellent college professors, each from renowned New Jersey universities, will be offering courses (non-credited) at the Washington Township Public Library in Long Valley this September and October. The first series of courses (four courses) in September is on The Supreme Court in the American Political System, and the second series of courses in October (also four courses) is on The Story of the Symphony. These classes are incredibly inexpensive - $16 for the

By Ejvind Boccolini f you have been dreaming about going back to school, here is your opportunity.

Lifetime Learning Awaits You

******ECRWSS****** Local Postal Customer

Page 2, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

hurch of the Messiah will be hosting its 6th Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Saturday September 8th. Over 100 Gift Baskets and Special Prizes will be raffled off. Prizes include a 32 Flat screen LED T.V., 2 tickets to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show in NYC, Vivitar video camcorder, Workbench, Popcorn popper, Keurig Coffee Pot, Train set, a decorative Carousel Horse created by a local artist, gift certificates to area restaurants, and many more items for home and family. There is a $15 donation to participate, which includes 25 regular tickets, a chance in the door prize raffle, dessert and beverages. Hot foods and snacks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 and the first drawing will be at 7:00pm. All proceeds help to support the Churchs ministry and community outreach programs. These include providing and

Church of the Messiah 6th Annual Tricky Tray

serving meals at the Morris County homeless shelter, donating food to local food pantries, providing Christmas and Easter gift baskets to needy families and seniors, and supporting a ministry which provides formula, baby food, diapers and other supplies for needy mothers with infants. The Church of the Messiah is located at 50 State Route 24 (Co Rt. 513) in Chester, New Jersey. There is on-site parking and the hall is air-conditioned and is handicapped accessible. About The Church of the Messiah The Church of the Messiah is the Episcopal Church serving Chester, Chester Township, Long Valley and surrounding areas. For further information, please contact: Chris Martin or Linda Ochs; Fundraiser Committee Chairpersons , 973-691-0184. Email: rchristinemartin@hotmail.com, Church office: 908-879-7208 . www.messiahchester.org

he eleventh annual observance of 9/11 will be held in Chester on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. A prayer service, with music and speakers, will start at 7:30am at the Froehner Memorial in Chubb Park off Route 513, followed by a silent color guard at the Chester Firehouse on Main Street from 8:45-10:30am, the time the Twin

Chester To Observe 9/11

Towers were under attack. Invited to participate are the Chester Volunteer Fire Company, the Chester Volunteer First Aid Squad, the Chester Borough and Township Police Departments, and members of the Froehner family. Veterans and active military are invited to attend in full dress uniform. The public is welcome.

Get Your Business Noticed with the AREAS MOST READ PAPER... AND WE CAN PROVE IT! Call 973-252-9889 for information

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 3

Page 4, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Lifetime Learning Series...

continued from front page lege or nearby college, or did not want to travel the distance to attend such a course. So, these courses can be an excellent experience for local and regional individuals. Take advantage of this "Lifetime Learning" program if you can fit it in your schedule. It will be a rare and enjoyable experience. Though attendees will not receive credits for the classes at WTPL, the courses will certainly contain the intrinsic value that they may be looking for. They can gain the insight and knowledge on politics and music history that they may have been hoping to gain. More information is available at the library website, www.wtpl.org. The library phone number is library is 908-8763596. Library Director Jacqueline Zuzzi said in an interview last week that the library is pleased to announce this series of continuing education classes. The four classes in each series are scheduled for Friday mornings, 10:30 am to 11:30 am in the Meeting Room of the WTPL. The $16 cost for each series includes all four classes, and the money wil go to the Friends of the Washington Township Public Library, (who funded these courses), and to future courses. Those interested can register online at the library website (mentioned above), and

the class size is limited, so it is on a firstcome, first-served basis. The library will contact each registrant via phone or email prior to the first class in each session. There will be a check-in table at the door for each of the four session within a series, so that library officials can ensure that each individual attending the course is registered, so please make sure you do register. No food or drink will be allowed in the meeting room, and attendees are asked to turn off cell phones. This lifetime learning series is sponsored by the Friends of the Washington Township Public Library, who have been involved in the hard work that resulted in making this program a reality. The first course, "Series "1, is called "The Supreme Court in the American Political System: Fashioning Policy and Doctrine," with Dr. Milton Heumann, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University. The days of the courses are Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. On each of the four days, respectively, the following topics will be discussed: "Civil Liberties within the American Political System: Overview and Perspectives"; "Impact Analysis and the Supreme Court: Examining Compliance and Impact of Supreme Court Decisions"; "Freedom of Speech I - Looking at the

Court's standards for permissible and impermissible speech"; and "Freedom of Speech II - Examining Symbolic Speech, When Actions are Considered Forms of Speech." Then the second course, "Series 2", is called "The Story of the Symphony," with Dr. Robert Butts, Artistic Director/Conductor of the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey; Professor, Montclair State University, and College of Saint Elizabeth. The days of the courses are Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. On each of the four days, respectively, the following topics will be discussed: "The Symphonies of Haydn and Mozart"; The Symphonies of Beethoven"; "The Symphonies of Mendelssohn, Brahms and Tchaikovsky"; and "The Symphonies of Mahler, Sibelius and Shostakovich." Zuzzi said she is happy to have the program at the library because it has not been done before here, and sometimes Washington Township people will travel to the town of Madison or Bernardsville, for instance, for such types of learning enrichment programs. This may not be neccesary anymore, as this program will offer what will prove to be inspired and educational courses. Now, in fact, residents can enjoy and benefit from the programs being offered right in the township with these two respected professors.

So, this first-time event will show that the Washington Township Public Library will bring excellence to the community in terms of adult enrichment courses. "We're excited about it," said Zuzzi, adding that, so far, the response has been "excellent." Zuzzi said that if the demand is there, "that's what we're here for." With this demand for such enrichment courses in Washington Township, the library was ready to meet this need. And Zuzzi was proud that they could make it happen. With these two particular professors, who are each known as superb and intriguing speakers in their craft, the events should be educational and fun for all those who attend. Contact the library if you are interested in he topics included in the courses. Chances are, you will not regret it. There have been about 40 individuals who have enrolled thus far, Zuzzi said. It will be a combination of an event that will give community members the opportunity to gain knowledge in political science and music history, and an event bringing the local and regional residents together in an uplifting learning environment. All individuals who may be interested are encouraged to contact the library about the courses.

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 5

W O

Page 6, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

ashington Township Recreation Department is sponsoring a Senior trip to the historical Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson, NJ for their Oktoberfest on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. An afternoon of happy entertainment starring The Gee Bees, who will bring you German drinking and Polka songs. Menu includes; Roast Chicken, Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage, Salad, Soup, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Unlimited Soda and 2 Complimentary Drinks. Each participant needs to obtain a trip

Oktoberfest Trip for Senior

form that includes travel waiver information from the Washington Twp. Senior Center, Recreation Office or from our township website, www.wtmorris.org. Please send the completed form with your check for $46.00 resident or $49.00 non-resident. Seats are limited. So hurry and ask a friend to join in the fun! All checks and forms should be made out and mailed to Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853. For more information, please call Ruth or Darlene at 908-876-5941.

n August 23, 2012 will will be holdig our Tomato Fest. Think you grow the best tomatoes in town? Make the best tomato sauce or salsa? Our panel of expert judges will decide whose recipe is the tastiest, as well as who grows the best-tasting, biggest, and funniest-looking tomatoes. Long Valley Green Market is held every Thursday from 3-7pm. The market is pro-

Long Valley Green Markets Sizzling Summer!

ducer driven, meaning that vendors are primarily allowed to sell products that they grow or make themselves. The emphasis is on local, sustainable agriculturefarmers producing good food and the community that supports them. For more information, call (201) 841-3287, email longvalleygreenmarket@gmail.com, visit www.longvalleygreenmarket.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 7

Page 8, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

ue to its success this past year with Story Time at the Chester Public Library, the public Menorah lighting at the Gazebo Park, and the Purim party at the Field House, Rabbi Shusterman, director of the Chabad Jewish Center of has announced the opening of the Chabad Hebrew School in Chester. I am confident that we will find success in this as well, and am looking forward to a year of Jewish growth here in Chester, says the Rabbi. The Chabad Hebrew School will provide a stimulating, enjoyable, and friendly environment where children will acquire a broad knowledge of Judaism. Through Hebrew reading, Jewish history, holidays and more, the students will gain an excitement for the deep values and traditions of the Jewish heritage, vividly brought to life in a hands-on way. The dedicated and enthusiastic teachers will make every lesson a unique learning experience. Our schools underlying approach is for the children to enjoy the time spent at

Chabad Hebrew School Opens in Chester

Hebrew School so that they are left with a true sense on Jewish pride, positive experiences and a greater appreciation for Jewish education, explains Fraida, director of the Hebrew School. "The program is thus carefully blended with games, incentives, crafts, family celebrations and other exciting extra curricular activities." The Chabad Jewish Center holds High Holiday services, educational programs, Holiday Programs and offers other Jewish services as well. There is no membership fee. Registration for Chabad Hebrew School is now open for the upcoming year of 2012 13 with classes beginning September 9th. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings, from 10 12, at the Clockwork Learning Center 395 Route 24, Chester and are offered for children ages 6-13. To schedule an appointment, please call 973.927.3531 or e-mail fraida@mychabadcenter.com. For further information, log on to www.mychabadcenter.com.

St. Michael School To Offer Mandarin Chinese

his fall Saint Michael School will add Mandarin Chinese to the curriculum for grades 3-7. This program is 1 day a week for 3,4th grades and 3 days a week for grades 5,6,7. This course will be taught using a combination of Distance Learning Technologies and a traditional Face to Face methodologies. The instructor is Mrs. Li a graduate of Peking University, Beijing, China. She has been teaching since 2002 in the USA from grades elementary school up to 10th.

Ask About Our Hair Extensions

New Client Special!

25% OFF
ANY SERVICE
One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

Brazilian Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment

Color with Cut, Wash & Style

$100 OFF
One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires Expires 9/15/12

Touch Up Color Only With slected stylists. One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

$65

Color or Highlight Service with Cut & Style

One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

$10 OFF $15.00 $5 OFF

With slected stylists. One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

Back To School Kids Cuts

Womens Wash, Cut & Style

With slected stylists. One coupon per customer. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

by Donna Casey On June 5, 2012 I was taking a seizure in my van as my little girl watched from the back seat. A man that happened to notice came over, opened my door and removed my keys from the ignition. He then phoned 911, the police and paramedics then came to our aid. The police officer asked my daughter what school she went to in order to contact my husband to let him know what happened and what hospital to meet us at. My daughter was very brave. I am very thankful to know that there are still good samaratins out there. I hope if that gentleman should need a lending hand that one will be there for him. Many thanks, Donna and Erin Casey

CVS Guardian Angel

JOAN SIRKIS LAVERY, ESQ.

RELIEF FROM CREDITORS Chapter 7 - Liquidations Chapter 13 - Wage Earner Plans

BANKRUPTCY
PRACTICE LIMITED TO BANKRUPTCY Since 1989
683 WASHINGTON STREET HACKETTSTOWN

FREE CONSULTATION

ashington Township Recreation Department is pleased to announce their partnership with Pathways for Exceptional Children. Through this collaborative effort our first session for Peer Mentor Training will be on September 12, 2012 from 5-7pm at the Washington Township Senior Center for children ages 8 18. The training course will give information and provide hands on learning centers that will help to educate those interested in being a mentor for children of varying ability levels. This initial Peer Mentor training class will coordinated by Christina Egan as she works to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. Pathways for Exceptional Children is a non-profit organization based in Montville, NJ devoted to creating the leadership in our schools and communities that will help

Washington Township Parks & Recreation Pathways for Exceptional Children

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 9

achieve the vision of creating a more inclusive society for all our children. One of the most important qualities this program instills is empathy. Through this collaborative effort, the Washington Township Recreation Department will be offering classes in conjunction with Pathways Peer Mentors as volunteers to support differently abled children in these activities. Peer mentors receive community service hours for their volunteer time. If you are interested in attending the training session, please email us at wtpathways@comcast.net to receive a registration form or call the office at (908) 876-5941. There is a maximum of 25 participants in the training session so sign up soon! This is a Girl Scout Gold Award Project, so please bring a donation with you for the Washington Township food pantry.

We are a Debt Relief Agency and can help you file for Bankruptcy Relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Act

Evening Hours Available Call 908.850.6161 Mention This Ad & Receive A $25.00 Discount

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com

CHESTER VACUUM &Vacuums & Sewing Machines SEWING CENTER We Sell & Repair Vacuums, Central
On-Premise Repairs On-Site Parking Sales & Service All Makes & Models Cleaning, Tune-ups Adjustments Fast Efficient Affordable

Chester Mall Rt. 24 & 206 Chester

Established Since 1969

908-879-9878

NOW OPEN SUN. 10-2 Mon.-Sat. 9:30am to 6pm

Page 10, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Black Forest Inn Announces New Menu, New Prices

pricing. The restaurant, led by Executive Chef Heinz Aichem and Master Chef Heinrich Aichem, added some new items to the menu at the request of customers. The new menu not only features new entrees but most dinner entrees now feature full and half portions with prices starting as low as $15.50. While many people think of German cuisine as simply wursts, kraut, beer and heavy fare, Chef Aichem notes that Germany is situated at the crossroads of Europe and is influenced by the cuisines of all its neighbors. Continental cooking originated in Germany, and its foods reflect French, Italian and eastern European influences. The new menu and prices have already received rave reviews from customers, according to Black Forest Inn manager, Barbara Aichem Koster. While the restaurant is known for its generous portions, some patrons enjoy the smaller servings. Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4:30 to 6pm, the restaurant offers an Early Dinner Pri Fix with a choice of appetizer, entre and dessert for $22.75 plus tax & gratuity. Every Friday night, the Black Forest Inn features a magnificent buffet with a large variety of entre items that customers can sample. On the first Friday of the month, B-F-I offers a seafood buffet. Beginning Saturday, September 15th, the Black Forest Inn will start its most popular event of the year, Oktoberfest, every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October. To reserve a table for Oktoberfest, call 973-347-3344. The Black Forest Inn is open for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30am to 2pm. They are open for dinner Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4:30 to 10 pm, Saturday 5 to 10pm and Sunday from 1 to 8pm. It is located at 249 Route 206 North in Stanhope, a minute off Route 80s Exit 25.

he Black Forest Inn, popular German-European cuisine restaurant on Route 206 in Stanhope, has announced that they have a new menu and new

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 11

Page 12, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

The Growing Stage To Hold Auditions for Peter Pan

he Growing Stage, The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will be holding auditions for its production of PETER PAN the Musical on Saturday, September 1st. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM will be for young people 10 to 17, and auditions for adults 18 and older will follow. All auditioning should have a song prepared with printed accompaniment that should be no longer than sixteen measures, be expected to learn a dance piece led by the choreographer and some may be asked to read from the script. The production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, the Growing Stages Executive Director. Peter Pan, like its namesake, is a tale which never ages. Children and adults alike have all fallen under the spell of Neverland, a place where children can fly and exciting, frightening adventures happen every day. In 1985 Piers Chater Robinson adapted J.M. Barrie's book for the stage, and now, over 25 years later, his innovative Peter Pan musical score is well known and loved. The ever-popular characters are still there - Peter

Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, the dastardly Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee, Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, pirates, Neverland Indians, fairies, Nana the pet dog and, of course, that scary crocodile. Growing Stage - The Childrens Theater of New Jerseys production of PETER PAN the Musical runs from September 21st to October 14th, with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Growing Stage is a professional member of the Association of Actors Equity. There will be five roles available for AEA artists, a one AEA/ASM while other roles will be filled by community artists, making a cast of approximately twenty-five. Rehearsal schedules are generally three to four evenings during the week, and a Saturday afternoons. All cast members are expected for all performances, with no exception since the company does not cast understudies. Performers of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities are encouraged to attend. For additional information please call (973) 347- 4946 or email exdir@growingstage.com.

he Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest will celebrate 14 years of German style family fun and good times this year. The festival, located at Chubb Park, offers authentic German entertainment, food and fun. The Adlers, a German band, will perform live music and a variety of entertainers including dance groups, bell ringers, and even a water goblet musician. The Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 29 & 30 from noon to 8pm. Oktoberfest features non-stop entertainment, dancing and zany German antics. The fun includes bounce houses, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, and a variety of game and arts and crafts for the kids. Festival-goers can participate in raffle drawings, dancing, and more. The highlight of the Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest is the food and beer tent which features authentic German cuisine. Bratwurst,German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered

Celebrate Oktoberfest!

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 13 along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake, authentic plum cake, and more. Additionally special Oktoberfest beers, only available for a short time, are available. General Admission tickets to the Chester Lions Oktoberfest are $6 at the gate. Children under 12 are free! Parking is available on site free of charge as well. The Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest proceeds have in past years been donated to such organizations as Soldiers Angels, the Seeing Eye, New Jersey Battered Women, Community Hope, and local first aid, fire departments, and student scholarship opportunities. With your support, the Chester Lions Club can continue its effort to help others. Join us for a family fun day, youll enjoy yourself. For directions or more information please check out our website www.chesterlionsclubnj.com or contact us at chesterlionsclub@gmail.com.

he New Jersey Blood Center bus will be making a stop at Hoffman's Supply on Sunday, August 19th from 11am to 2pm! All successful donors will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to Hoffman's, good towards any purchase! All Healthy adults who are at least 17 old (16 years of age with a consent form signed by parental/guardian), and at least 120

Blood Drive at Hoffman's Supply

pounds are encouraged to donate. Please be sure to eat before you arrive. Remember, there is no substitution for blood and the need is constant. Whether you do it for a friend, a stranger, or the free cookies and juice : ) your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply! Any questions, please contact Anne Marie at HGPRO@HOTMAIL.COM

Page 14, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

W C

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 15

ashington Township Recreation is sponsoring a trip to the TD Bank Ball Park to see the Somerset Patriots take on Lancaster Barnstormers on September 7, 2012 at 7:05pm. Bus leaves the Senior Center, located in Rock Spring Park at 5:00pm and will arrive approx 9:30pm (right after the game).

Washington Township Sponsoring Trip to Somerset Patriots Game

Tickets are $12 per person ($6.00 for children 6 and under). Checks payable to WT Recreation, and mail to Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Attn: Somerset Patriots. Deadline to purchase tickets is August 13, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 908 876-5941.

lassic Ballroom Dance Studio is hosting their monthly theme party on Saturday, August 25th. The theme for the month of August is 50's Sock Hop. 50's music will be played and costumes are encouraged. The party will be running from 8-10:30pm. Their September theme party will be on Saturday, September 22nd. The theme for

Monthly Theme Parties at Classic Ballroom Dance Studio

the month of September is Black and White Ball. Black and white clothing is encouraged. The party will be running from 810:30pm. The cost is $15 per person. Classic Ballroom is located in Hastings Square Mall in Hackettstown. For more information, please check the website www.classicballroom.com or call (908) - 852-0090.

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com

FREE
with purchase of 6 Bagels
With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/1512

2 BAGELS

FREE
with purchase of any Panini Sandwich
(Select Sizes)

SODA

FREE
with purchase of a Dozen Bagels
With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/1512

4 BAGELS

With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

FREE
with purchase of a Dozen Bagels
With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

4 BAGELS

50% OFF
Any Sandwich
Buy 1 Sandwich, Get the 2nd of Equal or Lesser Value 1/2 PRICE
With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/1512

FREE
with purchase of 6 Bagels
With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/15/12

2 BAGELS

Page 16, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 17

Washington Township Is On The High Road With Its Charity And Good Will
itself to take the step to do this. "It's giving to the community," he said, noting that it has been about six or eight years since township officials have accepted salaries. This step has, of course, saved tens of thousands of dollars. Short said that the public officials also accept no expense accounts in the township. Any conference, luncheon, or political event is paid for out of their own pockets. Short said," we save close to $100,000 per year," for the township because of these choices. "I should not be stipended in any way," Short said. Other municipalities should do this as well, he said, because "it helps alot." It especially helps with the programs in a municipality that are underfunded, he said. This, and some other achievements within the township have helped in a big way. Short said the township purchased a two-bedroom house recently and it will designated as low-income housing. He said township officials chose "not to export COAH obligations" as some municipalities do occasionally. He said offering the low-income units will be "the right thing to do," adding that there is a need in the township for the housing. "Not everybody makes a quarter of a million dollars per year," he said, referring to the fact that some residents are in need of the housing. Washington Township officials also did away with the mayor's office located in the town hall and made a larger conference room, which is used everyday for several hours,

The mayor and committee are doing their best to save you money, and that is the truth. They are not just saying it. They are showing it. Whether it is publicized frequently or not, the mayor and committee do not accept salaries for their work in the township. That noble deed is quite rare in New Jersey. While there are some mayors from other New Jersey municipalities that have not accepted salaries, it is not often that the whole committee and mayor do not accept them. To add to this, the mayor and committee also do not accept pensions, nor health benefits. It is strictly volunteer work - and Washington Township, Morris County, is one of the very, very few out of the 565 municipalities in New Jersey that do that. "It's just something we feel as community we should do," said Washington Township Mayor Ken Short in an recent interview. He added that most mayors and council people in New Jersey municipalities accept $7,000 - $10,000 per year as a salary - with bigger towns and cities accepting more. So, it is not a small endeavor to go without salaries. He said, "it's not what you get, it's what you give," he said. "We do this for the love of the community. We do this for the love of the residents." That is quite a statement in

By Ejvind Boccolini omething noble is going on in Washington Township in Morris County.

he said. Short joked that he does not have an office at town hall, just a mailbox. Some more big news is that Washington Township will be celebrating its 275 anniversary next year, and Short said they would be planning a lot events for that over the next year. Township officials will be looking for volunteers over the next 30 days. Also, the township may be looking to install solar facilities at the middle school at no cost to the township. It would be funded by the Morris County Improvement Authority and would be installed to offset electrical costs, Short said. Another important event being held in the township is the 3rd Annual Columbia Trail Tromp, a Memorial for Bill Harrington, Sr. The "trail tromp" is meant to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient support services. Harrington passed away from pancreatic cancer seven years ago. Leona Harrington, daughter of Bill Harrington, Sr. said that the trail tromp will be a "great event and great day for the whole family." It will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Schooley's Mountain Entrance in Long Valley. It begins at 7 am for riders and 8:30 am for walker and runners. Online registration is at http://www.thetromp.com/, and this registration is required to bike, walk or run. Working on the team of event coordinators this year will be Sam Walczuk, continued on page 20

Page 18, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

rthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected. For most people, eating the standard American diet, arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. What is Arthritis? Arthritis isn't just one disease; it's a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While these two forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body, they often share a common symptompersistent joint pain. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting an estimated 21 million adults. OA begins with the breakdown of joint cartilage, resulting in pain and stiffness. OA commonly affects the joints of the fingers, knees, hips, and spine. Other joints affected less frequently include the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. When OA is found in a less frequently affected joint, there is usually a history of injury or unusual stress to that joint. Work-related repetitive injury and physical trauma may contribute to the development of OA. If you have a strenuous job that requires repetitive bending, kneeling, or squatting, for example, you may be at high risk for OA of the knee. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect many different joints and, in some people, other parts of the body as well, including the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium, can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can last a long time and can be a disease of flares ups (active symptoms) and remissions (few to no symptoms). Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine According to Chinese medical theory, arthritis arises when the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes blocked. This blockage is called, "bi" type pain and is widely studied and successfully treated using a combination of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. The acupuncture points and herbs that are used depend on if the blockage of Qi (arthritis) is caused by the pathogen wind, cold, damp or damp-heat. Traditional Chinese Medicine does not recognize arthritis as one particular syndrome. Instead, it aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a variety of techniques such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and lifestyle/dietary recommendations to restore imbalances found in the body. Therefore, if 10 patients are treated with Oriental medicine for joint pain, each of these 10 patients will receive a unique, customized treatment with different acupuncture points, different herbs and different lifestyle and diet recommendations.

Acupuncture - A Promising Treatment For Arthritis

The Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncture points to treat Arthritis are located all over the body, not just directly over the affected area. During the acupuncture treatment, tiny needles could be placed along your legs, arms, shoulders, and perhaps even your little toe! There seems to be little sensitivity to the insertion of acupuncture needles. They are so thin that several acupuncture needles can go into the middle of a hypodermic needle. Occasionally, there might be a brief moment of discomfort as the needle penetrates the skin, but once the needles are in place, most people relax and even fall asleep for the duration of the treatment. The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary. Typical treatments last from 20 to 30 minutes, with the patient being treated one or two times a week. Some symptoms are relieved after the first treatment, while more severe or chronic ailments often require multiple treatments. Chinese Herbs for Arthritis There are many Chinese Herbal formulas that are prescribed for arthritis. Your acupuncturist will examine you, take a look at the onset of your condition and learn your signs and symptoms to determine which herbs are best for you. Here are some commonly prescribed Chinese herbal formulas for arthritis: Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (juan bi tang)- For joint pain that increases with cold and is possibly accompanied by heaviness and numbness in the limbs. Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anamerrhena Decoction (gui zhi shoa you zhi mu tang)- For swollen and painful joints that are warm to the touch and worse at night. Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction (du huo ji sheng tang)- For heavy and painful sensations at fixed locations in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied by weakness and stiffness. Studies on Acupuncture and Arthritis Several studies have shown that acupuncture can help people with arthritis and related auto-immune diseases. In one Scandinavian study 25 percent of arthritis patients who had been scheduled for knee surgery cancelled their operations after acupuncture treatment. In the study, researchers compared acupuncture with advice and exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip. Thirty-two patients awaiting a total hip replacement were separated into 2 groups. One group received one 10-minute and five 25minute sessions of acupuncture, and the other group received advice and hip exercises over a 6-week period. Patients were assessed for pain and functional ability: Patients in the acupuncture group showed significant improvements, while no significant changes were reported in the group that received advice and exercise therapy. The results of this study indicate that acupuncture is more effective than advice and exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip. Another study at the University of Maryland showed that elderly arthritis patients with knee pain due to arthritis improved significantly when acupuncture was added to their treatment. The randomized clinical trial, performed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, determined whether acupuncture was

a clinically safe and effective adjunctive therapy for older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study addressed these questions: 1. Would the addition of acupuncture to conventional therapy produce an added measure of pain relief? 2. Would the effects of acupuncture last for 4 weeks following the end of treatment? 3. Would acupuncture have any side effects? Seventy-three patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group received twice-weekly acupuncture treatments and conventional therapy for 8 weeks, and the other group received conventional therapy only. Patients who received acupuncture had significant pain relief and showed improvement in function. Those who did not receive acupuncture showed no significant change. No patients reported side effects from any acupuncture therapy session. Safe Alternative to Medication Even without the studies, the popularity of acupuncture for arthritis continues to grow because more and more people have found significant relief from Oriental Medicine without the negative side effects that come from Western pharmaceuticals. Lifestyle and Dietary Instructions Your diet plays a crucial role in helping you avoid or control arthritis. The first objective of a healthy diet is to help you lose weight if you are overweight. Being overweight can cause additional stress to your joints. Did you know that for every 10 pounds you lose about 40 pounds of pressure comes off your knees? The second way a balanced, varied diet can help ease the pain of arthritis is by providing reducing inflammation through an anti-inflammatory diet. Vitamins and minerals also keep your joints healthy and avoiding damp foods such as dairy products and greasy or spicy foods helps reduce inflammation. There are many foods that actually exacerbate inflammation and our patients are taught which foods to avoid to help reduce or eliminate pain. Here are some other healthy (and delicious) choices to include in your diet. Ginger - A natural anti-inflammatory, available as powdered extracts in capsules as well as alcohol-based extracts. Follow the dosing directions on the label. Or make tea by combining one-half teaspoon of grated ginger root with eight ounces of boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain and add honey to taste. Fresh pineapple - Bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, reduces inflammation. Be sure the pineapple is fresh, not canned or frozen. Cherries - Recent research has shown that tart cherries are an excellent source of nutrients that may help to reduce joint pain and inflammation related to arthritis. Turmeric - Another natural anti-inflammatory. Look for an extract of whole turmeric, in health-food stores; follow the dosage directions on the label. References: Acupuncture.com, by Diane Joswick, Acupuncture for Arthritis Rheumatology in Chinese Medicine, 2002. By G. Guillaume & M. Chieu Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies, 1990. By Dan Bensky & Randall Barolet Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text By Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1981

Deborah Waddell, Dipl. Ac., C.A.

Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues Musculo-skeletal and Neurological Upper Respiratory Tract Gastrointestinal Disorders Reproductive System SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES

Valley Professional Center, 59 East Mill Road (Rt. 24), Suite 2-201-A, Long Valley, New Jersey, 07853 (908) 876-3643

Deborah Waddell completed her Masters level degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-clair, 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.

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 19

Page 20, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Charity And Good Will...

continued from page 17 who will be earning his Eagle Scout Award. In a press release, it was noted that the rain or shine event will start at Somerset Hills Bank in Long Valley, and that parking is available at Toll Brother's Regency o Fairview Avenue in Long Valley. The route 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 needed, and participants are allowed to only go as far as they would like. The donation is $20 per person or $50 per family (up to 4 participants), and seniors are $10 per person, and each participant will receive a t-shirt and a "goody" bag. All proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, with thir website being www.pancan.org. For information regarding sponsorship and volunteering, please email events@lvva.org or call 908672-2458. Harrington also spoke about another important cause in the township: the food pantry collections. She said once school starts, the scouts and schools do food collections, but added that "notoriously in the summertime the food pantries get really low." Harrington said one of the food pantry

collection sites, the Long Valley Presbyterian Church on Bartley Road was "critically low." But, leave it to the people of Washington Township to step up and help out. Many people started to make donations - they "rose to the occasion," said Harrington. She said last week that the township "had a big drive and I know that it was very successful." She added that the food pantry in general "did a very great job." Another food pantry collection site is at Hoffman's Supply in the township. Harrington said there is a bin inside the door for food collections. In other news, as many residents know, the Long Valley Green Market is held every Thursday from 3 - 7 pm from April through December at 20 Schooley's Mountain Road in Long Valley, and on Thursday Aug. 23, a Tomato Fest will be held. An panel of judges will decide whose tomato recipe is the tastiest, and also who grows the biggest, best tasting, and funniest looking tomatoes. Local, sustainable agriculture is the theme. For more information, call (201) 841-3287, email longvalleygreenmarket@gmail.com, visit www.longvalleygreenmarket.com, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 21

he Long Valley Village Association (LVVA) will hold the 3rd Annual Columbia Trail Tromp, A Memorial for Bill Harrington Sr, to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient support services. The event will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Schooleys Mountain Entrance in Long Valley beginning at 7:00am for riders and 8:30am for walkers and runners. Online registration is available at www.thetromp.com. 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 route 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, you only go as far as youd like. Pre-registration to Bike, Walk, Run or stroll is required at www.thetromp.com . The donation is $20 per person or $50 per family (up to 4 participants) seniors $10 per person. Each participant will receive a t-

The 3rd Annual Columbia Trail Tromp 2012 To Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer
shirt and goody bag . For the most up to date information, like us on facebook or log on to www.thetromp.com. This year we are happy to have Sam Walczuk on our team as an event coordinator. He will be earning his Eagle Scout Award! Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet it is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of the leading cancer killers. Currently, less than 2 percent of the National Cancer Institutes federal research funding is allocated to pancreatic cancer. This year an estimated 43,140 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 36,800 will die. All net proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to further its mission. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. For more information, check out their website at www.pancan.org. For information regarding sponsorship and volunteering please email events@lvva.org or call 908-672-2458. Thank you in advance for your support.

See you there! Sponsored in part by the Long Valley Village Association, the MC and Hunterdon County Parks.

Meet Rebecca! This darling puppy is a shepherd/labrador mix about 9-10 week old. She is playful and friendly and gets along with children and other dogs. Rebecca spends her days playing with her toys and following her foster mom around. She loves giving puppy kisses and when she is picked up, she will give you a hug! Rebecca deserves a furever home where she can be loved. We know she will love her new family! Rebecca and her brother Rowdy were at an over populated shelter in NC. They are now living in foster homes in NJ. If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail FureverHomeRescue@att.net and request an adoption application. www.fhdr.petfinder.com

Rebecca Needs A Home!

Page 22, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Please Note: The views and opinions of these columns does not reflect the view and opinions of MJ Media LLC. Contact the individual writers with your feedback. Angry white people. Angry white people with barely a high school education. Lets be honest here. If you havent learned to think critically then youre not going to. And clearly the Tea Partiers dont think critically. Were in a period of slogans and scare tactics. For instance, were being subjected to assaults on voting rights under the guise of patriotic sounding slogans. I mean, who wouldnt want to make sure that someone who votes is actually an American citizen and eligible to vote? Sounds simple. However, in the real world, voter fraud is a non-existent problem. Its an urban myth. All of these voter identification laws are being pushed by Republicans with only one purpose in mind, to suppress and discourage minorities and other Democratic leaning populations from voting. Additionally, as we all know, the Republicans decry government spending. Yet these same Republicans can be heard screaming very loudly lately about how important it is to make sure not one dime is taken away from government spending on the military. Mind you, they make their argument in purely Keynesian terms. They dont argue that we need military billions because were about to be attacked. Jobs!! Its all about the economy they tell us. First, the truth is that the Pentagon has been trying to kill many weapons programs for years, only to be stifled by Congress. John Boehner and many other fiscally responsible Republicans fight tooth and nail to maintain programs in their own districts for airplanes and other items that the Pentagon doesnt want and doesnt need. And while government spending does, indeed, promote jobs, we get the least bang for our buck with military spending. How much better off we would be if those dollars went to, oh, a new bridge? It would be amusing if it all werent so hypocritical and sad. But its impossible to have an intelligent argument when your opponents eschew education and are contemptuous of anyone with a college degree. People on the left really dont want to spend a penny more for taxes then necessary and we dont want any more government then needed. But we realize that the Republicans constant and unrelenting sloganeering about eliminating government, slashing taxes and promoting their child-like faith that private enterprise will cure everything cannot be effectively countered when the audience for such dribble isnt learned or intelligent enough to understand anything other than simple slogans. Its much easier to be a slogan shouting Tea Partier than to actually have to think. Thinking hurts. Send comments to harlin@harlinparker.org

Dumbed Down

By Harlin Parker ost parents, at least the ones that Ive met in my life so far, want their children to receive the best and most advanced education possible. We want our children to flourish, to find something that sparks their interest and then get the education and training that will allow them to pursue their dreams. We know that a good, quality, advanced education is the key to a successful career. Moreover, as a society we know, or at least many of us know, that the better educated our citizens are, the better it is for all of us. An educated person is better able to think critically and to evaluate information, dare I say, intelligently. For many families providing an advanced education to their children has required a great deal of sacrifice as costs have gone through the roof over the past generation but its a sacrifice they willingly make. So you might understand my confusion when I heard the latest grumblings from those rascally radical right wingers. In their view, seeking a college education is elitist. Downright snobby. These days, for the right wing, the we dont need no education crowd is in control. We really are living through the curse of May-You-Live-In-Interesting-Times. Lets understand something. The fortunes of countries dont collapse overnight. The decline of nations takes time, although not that much time. And its generally a rot from within thats the culprit. Well, these days we can see the culprits amongst us. The right wingers in America have clearly gone off a cliff. Tea Partiers are lashing out at everyone whos not exactly like them, blaming everyone else for all the ills of this country as they perceive them. Their solutions, such as they are, defy logic (no surprise there), lack factual foundation, and are fundamentally faith based, not reality based. While there are, to be sure, some proponents of these fringe ideas who can claim substantial educational bona fides, including from such elitist places as Harvard University, the truth is that the vast hordes of the death to government types are among the least educated people in America. The Republican Party is now a motley mix of very wealthy individuals who hold some of the most strident views (think the Koch brothers) and who use their vast wealth, through numerous anonymous funding vehicles, to push their radical ideas, and Tea Partiers and other simple-minded folks who believe their tripe. Look, nutty ideas and hordes of money used to promote them arent enough. You need followers. You need votes. Well, the Koch brothers have found their acolytes.

NYC has "Nanny Bloomberg!" WT has "Nanny Tobin?"

by Thomas Lotito hey're not just about recycling. Your private freedoms are under fire. Washington Twp. has an ad hoc committee--the Green Team, that seeks to regulate your private life and activities. The agenda the Green Team is promoting includes: knowledge about energy efficiency to reduce municipal and resident utility costs, recycling to reuse materials, support for local farmers and businesses and utilization of parks and trails for pleasure, exercise and healthy living. What's wrong with that, seems like a good idea, right? The key purpose of the the Green Team is to implement "sustainability." Sustainability as defined by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) seeks to maintain the the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony by limiting and restricting resources to protect human health and our environment. In other words, "sustainability" is the regulation of every human activity in order to stop global climate change, micro-managing businesses and a decree on how often and how long you should diet and exercise. They take themselves very seriously; The Washington Twp.Green Team, lead by Tracy Tobin, seeks to make recommendations for you to reduce your consumption of electricity in order to satisfy their belief that they are protecting the environment and reducing your carbon foot print in order to stop global climate change. Are you ready to receive notices in the mail, paid with your tax dollars, from unelected, progressive-liberals, recommending that you reduce your electric consumption? Or how about a town official that shows up to read your electric meter to see if you've gone over the Green Team's guidelines for sustainability? Absurd? Read on. What's wrong with recycling you ask? Plenty. Sure, you're glad to get rid of your old TV, computer and electronics. However, because of environmental regulations, they're sending every thing to China, and are you making them rich. Inside your old electronics is gold, silver, and rare earth metals. China has cornered 95% of the market on these precious metals and controls the world's prices. This is not

good for the consumer because the future price of a computer could skyrocket because of the controlled costs of these metals. In other words, your local W.T. Green Team's recycling program, in the name of "saving the environment," is indirectly driving up the price of these natural resources so you STOP using them in order to save the environment. But meanwhile in China, they can't stockpile them fast enough. Over regulation on local businesses and farmers cause reduced profits: With the slow to no recovery in the economy, do businesses need more regulations? What about the burdensome cost of energy? Does your business need more regulations and paperwork to comply with and local ordinances to achieve sustainability? Doesn't the cost of supplies and the price of gas take a big enough bite out of your profits? What do you think maintaining sustainability is going to do to your net income? Didn't the Highlands Act do enough damage to farmers by devaluing their land and almost make it worthless in the real estate market? But yet, the Green Team seeks to promote guidelines on sustainability for your farm by telling you how much corn you can grow or how many cows you can have. Because, if too many cows, eat to much corn, there will be too many cow farts, which in turn will hurt the environment and increase global climate change. Holy Cow! How long before this happens? The green Team has declared: in order to meet your daily quota of gov. recommended exercise, certain days of the week you must use the walking trails and get your Green Team provided ticket punched for every mile you walk in order to prove you did all of your exercises that day! Or, how about the Green Team telling local Deli's and Restaurants they are banning foods like french fries, hamburgers, sandwiches and pizza because they don't meet the green team's recommended guidelines for saturated fat? And what if they want to limit the size soda you can drink? Just like nanny Bloomberg's proposal in NYC to restrict the sale of 32 oz sodas. All of these illustrations sound absurd, but it makes the point that the Green Team wants continued on page 23

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 23

NYC...

continued from page 22

ties, but wait, there's more. The Green Team initiative is part of United Nations Agenda 21 ( 21 is for the 21st century) Agenda 21 was the main outcome of the United Nation's Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Agenda 21 outlines, in detail, the UN's vision for a centrally managed global society. This contract binds governments around the world to the United Nation's plan for controlling the way we live, eat, learn, move and communicate - all under the noble banner of saving the earth. If fully implemented, Agenda 21 would have the government involved in every aspect of life of every human on earth. Remember, if the United States under Obama signs these treaties, these treaties are binding and become law. Also keep in mind, if Obama were to lose the Nov. election he could do a lot of damage on the way out in his last days

to restrict your personal liber-

in office. I digress. The green team at is war; While you're busy pursuing a prosperous life for your family, the Washington Twp. Green Team is making plans to limit your choices and personal freedoms by pursuing United Nations Agenda 21. They see themselves as doing God's work and saving the environment at your expense. So why would an American citizen take up U. N. Agenda 21 through their local Green Team? State grants and other monies? They want to remake America into their image; Going Green is a secular religion for some; Each member has their agenda and vision of what going Green means to them. One of the members Gregg Forsbrey's posted on local message board that he wants to take away your free speech by outlawing all signs. Forsbrey wants to make it illegal to post any signs around the township so the town looks "green." Another member of the Green team Joe Keys, recently

wrote that he doesn't like free markets and the use of natural resources, Republicans and the scattered values of Tea Partiers and right wing evangelists. Tracy Tobin at a recent Republican Club meeting reminded everyone that in the upcoming fireworks festival on Aug 25th the Green Team will be making their presence to the public at the Democrats booth and that he would be there. The Washington Twp. Green Team agenda is unAmerican and unpatriotic, because it looks to limit your personal liberties and opportunities for prosperity. The people that make up the Green Team are willing to trade your personal liberty in their quest to achieve their vision of sustainability. Remember this; If you love your country you love it for what it is. Not for what you can shape it into. Ronald Reagan said it this way; Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Get out there and fight for freedom; So what can be done to stop this threat to your civil liberties? Call Tracy Tobin and ask him and the Green Team to publicly denounce United Nations Agenda 21. Call your town and ask them to disband the Green Team. Agree? Disagree? You can reach me at thomaslotito@verizon.net

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations

Send Your Press Releases to mary.lalama@gmail.com

Get Your Business Noticed with the AREAS MOST READ PAPER... AND WE CAN PROVE IT! Call 973-252-9889 for information

Page 24, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

ransform your traditional tailgating menu into a crowd-pleasing feast that will have your game day friends thinking youve gone gourmet. Whether youre rooting for the home team or away, you can serve up these savory dishes for friends around your backyard grill or with fellow fans at the field. To up your gourmet game, fire up the grill and fix this quick and easy chipotle marinated Grilled Skirt Steak. A Roasted Corn Salad embodies the fresh and zesty flavors of the season to keep you at the edge of your seat. Add lime juice to a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil and avocado. Then shake in as much Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce as your taste buds desire for a smoky finish. To find these and more recipes that will take your tailgate to the next level, visit www.TABASCO.com. Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad Makes 4 servings Skirt Steak: 1/3 cup Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces

Tailgating Gone Gourmet

Corn Salad: 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small red onion, diced 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt Prepare skirt steak: In large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce and salt; toss to mix well. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad.

RELAXED, CASUAL FAMILY RESTAURANT

Specializing in Pasta, Veal, Seafood, Chicken, Steaks & Pizza

NEW LUNCH MENU FREE Soup with Lunch

LIVE MUSIC
Every Sat. Night
Join Us For

Celebrate Your Birthday with Us!

Come in with 3 or more people and receive your
*One birthday celebration per table.

BIRTHDAY DINNER FREE!

SUNDAY BRUNCH
Served Every Sunday
11:00am to 2:00pm

TUESDAY CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA NIGHT

Adults $9.95 Children $3.95

Includes Complimentary Drink Choice of Bloody Mary, Mimosa or Champagne

Carving Station Omelette Station Breakfast Items Salads Pastas & Much, Much More...

Adults 11 Kids (Under 10) EAT FREE!

$ 95

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-9pm

419 Route 513, Califon 908-832-5272

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 25

Cooking Classes Resume In The Fall! Call for Dates!

$
$25 or more check

5.00 OFF

10.00 OFF
$50 or more check

Limit 1 per table. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 9/15/12

Limit 1 per table. Not valid on Holidays. Expires 9/15/12

NESTL TOLL HOUSE MORSELS Surprise your family and friends with extra rich brownies; put an unexpected twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe; or make your favorite snack even tastier with Dark Chocolate Morsels from NESTL TOLL HOUSE. Made with 53 percent cacao, these morsels are sure to delight the chocolate lovers in your life every time you Bake Some LoveTM. Visit www.TOLLHOUSE.com for quick and easy recipes. Farm Rich Queso Cheese Bites Between carpool, homework and sports, it can be tough to fit in that much anticipated and oh-so-important after-school snack. But a plate full of new Queso Cheese Bites from Farm Rich just might do the trick. Theyre quick and easy, but wholesome and delicious, too and will help keep you and the kids happy and energized on hectic days. For information and coupons, visit www.FarmRich.com.

Back To School Bites

USA Pears Pears are a delicious and fun way to pack a healthy lunch. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes and each has its own sweet flavor. You can pack a whole pear, or cut one into French fry shapes and serve with nut butter or yogurt for dipping. Or serve sliced pears with whole grain crackers and cheese for a stackable snack. For more ways to send pears to school, visit www.USApears.org. Boars Head Ovengold Turkey Breast Ask any kid: not all sandwiches are created equal. But whether they like crust or no crust, mayo or mustard, Boars Head Ovengold Turkey Breast makes a winning sandwich every time. Ovengold is the highest quality turkey breast, roasted to perfection, and certified heart-healthy. And like all Boars Head Brand premium deli meats and cheeses, it is gluten-free and contains no fillers or artificial colors or flavors. Learn more at www.boarshead.com.

10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE CHECK

MONDAY IS PIZZA DAY

EVERY SUNDAY

$25 OR MORE. DINE-IN ONLY

PASTA NIGHT!
Try our Special Sauces

WEDNESDAY IS

2 Large Pies Toppings $ 00 Extra

Party Package #1 (6-9 People)

1 Large Pizza with any 2 toppings 1 Large Plain Pizza $ 1 Super Large Stromboli (Meat or Veggie) 30 Blazing Hot Wings

18

(Reg. $22)

For Only $8.99

Garlic & Oil, Bolgnese, Alfredo, Pesto, Vodka, Meat Sauce, Puttanesca Choose Your Pasta: Ziti, Penne, Spaghetti, Linguini
*Served with Salad & Choice of Bread

TUESDAYS ARE SENIOR DAY

4495 154

Party Package #2 (12-18 People)

1 Large Pizza from Gourmet Selection $ 50 1 Large Pizza with any 2 toppings 2 Large Pizza 2 Super Large Stromboli (Meat or Veggie) 50 Blazing Hot Wings

Party Package #3 (24-36 People)

2 Large Pizza from Gourmet Selection 2 Large Pizza with any 1 toppings $ 95 2 Large Plain Pizza 3 Super Large Stromboli (Meat or Veggie) 80 Blazing Hot Wings 3ft. Hero ( 1ft. Italian combo, 1ft. Turkey, 1ft. Roast Beef)

YOUR ENTIRE BILL FOR ALL SENIORS & THEIR FAMILIES

10% OFF

84

Plates & Napkins Included At No Extra Charge

These Offers are valid for all orders placed for take out or delivery. Please Order 24 Hr. In Advance!

Back-to-School Special
With this coupon. Not to be combined. Exp. 9/15/12

Show us your student I.D, and receive a

Lg. Plain Pizza, Buffalo Wings & 1 Liter Coke Product

17

+Tax

50

FREE SMALL SODA!

We Offer Daily Specials Gourmet Pizza Delicious Desserts Catering Party Trays 3-6 Foot Long Subs Sandwiches Paninis Salads Antipastos

(with purchase of $5.00 or more)

FAMILY COMBO
1 Lg. Cheese Pizza Fried Calamari Baked Ziti House Salad with choice of dressing 1-2 Lt. Soda

WING IT!
1 Lg. Cheese Pizza 1 Order Buffalo Wings 1 Order Mozzarella Sticks 1-2 Lt. Soda

MUSSEL MANIA
2 Lg. Cheese Pizzas 1 Lg. Order of Mussels 1 Large Salad

PIZZA & SUB

1 Lg. Cheese Pizza 1 - 7 Italian Combo 1-2 Lt. Soda

191 Route 206 Chester Chester Springs Shopping Mall (Next to ShopRite)

908-879-6364

Any Catering Order or Total Bill of $25 or more

With this coupon. Not to be combined. Exp. 9/15/12

10% OFF

Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

26.00

Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

24.99

Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

24.50

Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

16.95

CATERING

Also Check Out Our Catering Menu For Full & Half Trays Also Available... Our Gourmet Appetizers & Dessert Platters

PIZZA SPECIAL

Party Trays
Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

10% OFF

2 PLAIN PIES, & a 2 LITER SODA $

Topping Extra Tax not included, delivery or pick up only. Not to be combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/12

16.95

Ask Claude About Our All Inclusive Catering & Pizza Parties!

Visit our website at www.brandasitaliangrill.com

1 Mount Olive Road Budd Lake 973-448-0300

Page 26, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Edison Electrified Rural New Jersey Towns Decades Before 1935 & Roosevelts REA
sparked the electric lighting era that created power plants to cities worldwide. The widower Thomas Edison returned to rural New Jersey. He married Mina Miller on February 24, 1886 and had his home, lab and factory in undeveloped West Orange, NJ. However, except for the rural New Jersey towns that were favored by these Edisons businesses, most of rural America was left in the dark. Electricity developed two classes of American citizens: those with and those without electricity. Bringing electricity to rural areas was not a profitable venture to investor-owned utilities that only operated compact distribution systems providing service for high customer areas strictly for profit. It would take over 50 years before the sparsely populated countryside of America would see electricity. For many farmers the power that generated farm work and rural family living was either manual or horse drawn. Investor owned utility companies could not be forced to supply rural areas with electricity. The only way rural America would have electricity was for the farmers to bear the cost of constructing their own power delivery system. This was a financial impossibility for a farming community. Without electricity, rural Americans were soon lagging behind socially and economically compared to urban America. It was not until the Great Depression that these regional modernization divides were finally addressed by the nation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt recognized this inequity when executing his New Deal program for the American

by Michele Guttenberger homas Edison had iron operations and cement businesses in Sussex County, NJ. His operations were run on electricity. After closing his iron operations he recouped his losses by opening a lime quarry near Sparta in 1919, which became a more successful operation. The quarry fed Edison's Portland cement operations. Edison saw to it that that this mining community had electricity both at the work place and in their homes. Sparta became one of the first rural towns in the nation to have electricity. In March 1876, after working in Newark for five years, Thomas Edison relocated his base of operations to Menlo Park, New Jersey working out of the two-story structure in rural New Jersey. In the six years at his quiet Menlo Park location, he with his associates obtained over 400 patents. At Menlo Park, Edison radically improved the generator, while developing numerous other devices to measure and improve the production and distribution of electricity. This rural New Jersey town was his think tank location for electrical R&D. After his light bulb invention in 1879, Thomas Edison pushed for an electrical generating station to light up these bulbs. In the early 1880s his quest was to get cities electrified. He took residence close to his Pearl Street station project in Manhattan. His goal was to build the worlds first central electrical generating station. The first block in Manhattan to be lit included the offices of The New Times and J.P. Morgan. The Pearl Street, NY generating station

people. On May 11, 1935, he signed into law executive order 7037 which created the Rural Electric Administration (REA). Rural towns across America would finally get electricity just like rural places in Sparta, Menlo Park, and West Orange, New Jersey that had Edisons electricity decades ago. Edisons original electric inventions can be seen today. Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm.

Five Years of Quality Work at Budd Lake Auto Shop

Working on cars since he was 15 years old, owner Charlie Wohlleb refers to his shop in Budd Lake as the best transmission shop in the world. Wohlleb says We give fair prices; excellent work at a fair price. We guarantee our work. We treat people how they would like to be treated. We do it right the first time with proper diagnostics without guessing on parts to find the problem. We are honest, continues Wohlleb. We are upfront with the people. We back all our work with guarantees. Through experience, Wohlleb knows how to run the best shop. Wohllebs father had owned a shop in Andover since 1953. Id been working with my father my whole life, says Wohlleb. I did basic repairs. I couldnt take transmission out at first because I couldnt reach the lift, he recalls. But he started out with changing tires, oil changes and basic repairs. Wohlleb attended Sussex Vo-Tech for a degree in Automotive Technology and in 2003 opened a shop in Sparta. In 2008, Wohlleb decided he needed another shop so that is when he opened Budd Lake Transmission Auto Repair. I needed a second location, says Wohlleb. Budd Lake, It seemed like a good place to open up a business. People seemed to be friendly. Wohlleb ran the two shops until Nov. 2011, when he closed his shop in Sparta after the landlord requested his property back. Although the shop closed in Sparta, many of Wohllebs customers have followed him to Budd Lake for continued services on their vehicles. I have a good customer base; loyal customers, he says. One customer, Ive been working on her car for 32 years, since I was a young guy, he recalls. She is 80 years

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 27 old.she always says to me, I remember you when you were a little kid. Working on cars runs through Wohllebs family. Wohllebs son Danny, 23, works with me now and has been for the past nine years. It is one job Wohlleb truly enjoys. I just like working on cars; I like the people, meeting with people, working for people, he says. At Budd Lake Transmission Auto Repair, work is done by three certified mechanics. Work includes all auto repair and services such as brakes, shocks, exhausts, oil changes, engine repairs and air conditioning work. Wohlleb also offers rental car service through Mirage Rental Cars, which he also owns. For the five-year anniversary celebration in April, Wohlleb says he may offer a free Coke to his customers. I collect Coke stuffall Coke memorabilia, he says. Its just something different.antiques, it brings you back to the old days. Everyone remembers when they have a Coke. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday. Closed Sundays.

By Cheryl Conway or excellent work that is guaranteed, fair prices, honesty and the best collection around for Coke memorabilia, visit Budd Lake Transmission Auto Repair for automobile repairs and services. Celebrating its five year anniversary this April 2013, Budd Lake Transmission Auto Repair on Route 46 in Budd Lake, does more than fix or replace transmissions. From brakes to oil changes, customers have been relying on the local auto shop for quality service.

Oil & Filter Change

Buy 4, Get 5th FREE

Transmission Service/Flush
Plus Fluid

Beat The Heat!

Most Cars Up to 5 qts. Expires 9/30/12

2195

Most Cars. Expires 9/30/12

7995

A/C Service & Leak Check

$
Most Cars. Expires 9/30/12

COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS

Brakes Tune Ups Computer Diagnostics All Types of Repairs

75

95

(+ Refrigerant)

TWIN FIRM FULL QUEEN

(Sold As Sets Only)

ea. pc. ea. pc. ea. pc.

5900 $ 7900 $ 9900

$ $

TWIN EXTRA FIRM (10 yr. Warranty) ea. pc. FULL QUEEN
(Sold As Sets Only)

7900 ea. pc. $9900 ea. pc. $12900

$

12900

2900

12900

9900

BUDD LAKE 336 RT. 46 973-347-6200 EAST HANOVER 181 RT. 10 973-240-7847

Page 28, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 29

Page 30, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Annabelle Is Ready For Her Furever Home!!

nnabelle is a sweet beagle mix, about 4-5 years old & she weighs about 25 pounds. Annabelle is a little doggie with lots of love to give! She loves to hang out with you & follow you around. She enjoys going for walks and when she meets people, she will runs up to them with her tail wagging and she gives them puppy kisses. A nice person found Annabelle and turned her into a over poplulated shelter in NC. When we found out her time was limited there, we stepped in brought her to NJ to live in a foster home. Annabelle has come a long way since her days at the shelter. Her foster mom says "Annabelle is just a doll!! She is incredibly sweet and friendly." Annabelle is a calm doggie & not a baker. She enjoys sitting in the sun and sniffing around the yard. Annabelle needs a home where she can get a lot of attention and love. We are sure Annabelle, will wiggle her way into your heart! If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail FureverHomeRescue@att.net and request an adoption application. www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ630.html

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 31

Page 32, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 33

Page 34, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News

AT YOUR SERVICE
AUTO BODY

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MORTGAGES

DRIVING SCHOOL

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PAINTING

HOME SYSTEMS

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

POOL SERVICE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LANDSCAPE

TREE SERVICE

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, August 2012, Page 35

Page 36, August 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News