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Girl Scout Troop #792 participated in Girl ScoutsRock the Mall: 100th Anniversary D.C. Sing-along

on June 8 - June 10, 2012 with about 250,000 other

Girl Scouts from around the world. Saturday after breakfast

the girls went sightseeing around the Capitol and took lots

of pictures. They visited the World War II Memorial,

Washington Monument and finally the United States

Holocaust Memorial Museum, then back to the Washington

Monument where the Sing-along was taking place. The

girls arrived just in time to dance and sing to the song Ignite

and join the flash mob.

Following a visit to the Natural History Museum they

enjoyed dinner at The International Spy Museum during theGirl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Councils private

reception along with enjoying the rest of the museum. The

night ended with a tour of the monuments and more pic-

tures. On Sunday the scouts enjoyed a tour of the National

Zoo and visited Mount Vernon where they received a tour

of George Washingtons Mansion and laid red carnations at

Washington's Tomb. Their weekend concluded with a ride

down the Potomac River in a Paddle Wheeler and dinner at

Mount Vernon. The girls had a wonderful time in

Washington D.C. and brought home lots of good memories,

souvenirs and pictures!

Standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

D.C. is Girl Scout Troop #792. Pictured are Victoria

Stabile, Brittany Grosinski, Olivia Cafferty and Morgan

Thomas.

Girl Scouts Rock the Mall:100th Anniversary D.C. Sing-along

On July 28, four Roxbury-area churches will host a

night of Christian music as a benefit for Freedom

Forth, a local non-profit organization.

Praise in the Park begins at 6pm at the Horseshoe Lake

bandshell (located just off Eyland Avenue in Succasunna)

and includes worship bands from the First Presbyterian

Church of Berkshire Valley, Hillside Lutheran Church,

Ledgewood Baptist Church and Succasunna UnitedMethodist Church. The evening will also feature a special

performance by Michael T. Grant.

Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or

blankets and refreshments. Admission is free. An offering

will benefit Freedom Forth, a nonprofit organization dedi-

cated to ending violence against women and serving sur-

vivors of domestic violence and trafficking in Morris

County.

Contact - Event: Rev. Joseph Monahan, Pastor,

Succasunna United Methodist Church,, 91 Main St.,

Succasunna, NJ 07876, 973/584-7349, revjoemo@

gmail.comContact Freedom Forth: Ms. Kristina Lee Grandstaff

201-230-9786, Kristina. [email protected],

www.Freedom Forth.org

About Freedom Forth: Freedom Forth is a 501- (c)(3)

nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against

women. Through prevention and after-care they offer pro-

grams to serve women survivors of domestic violence and

trafficking in Morris County, NJ.

In September 2011 they began their first after-care pro-gram to directly serve women of domestic violence in

Roxbury, New Jersey. Each participant has received med-

ical services, career and interview training, counseling,

parenting skills and financial literacy. In addition, their

program provided a weekly community support group

where each woman received individual support as well as

basic necessities including food, clothing and toiletry items.

The goal of these services and support is to ultimately

enable their participants to return to the community and

live independently. Most importantly, each woman

has become a part of the Freedom Forth family and has

replaced her feelings of isolation, hopelessness and shame

with dignity and trust.

Praise in the ParkBenefits Freedom Forth


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Page 2, July 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News

By Ejvind Boccolini

Volunteers are the backbone of the

Hackettstown Recreation

Department, and the impressive

amount of them has translated to sports pro-grams being offered, an incredible amount

of child participation, good fun, and the

learning of teamwork values.

The Hackettstown Recreation

Department offers programs based on what

the demand is, said Mike Palko, Director of

the Hackettstown Recreation Department,

adding that there are low-impact non com-

petitive "passive" programs, - such as walk-

ing trails and parks; and then there are the

competitive-type sports, and even travelling

sports teams within Hackettstown. Localresidents can get involved by making a

phone call to the number listed in this arti-

cle.

In the end, the recreation department

wants to offer as many opportunities as pos-

sible for children of all ages. It builds

friendships, offers the opportunity for chil-

dren to learn how to work together, and also

offers children the opportunity to work with

the coaches. These "life skills" do not get

old, and in fact, could be useful when the

children become adults.

Palko also said the Hackettstown

Recreation Department works with children

to help them be their best and realize that

everyone has something to offer. He said

that it is a delicate balance between recog-

nizing greatness in terms of skill, but alsoknowing that all kids are important and

deserve a shot at participating and develop-

ing their interest and talents. These kinds of

attitudes, when passed down to children in

this learning environment, can lead to a

more positive thought process for children

during their school years and beyond. It can

help them excel at any endeavor they

become involved with.

Their website is

www.hackettstown.net/recreation/ and

phone number is 908-852-4095. On the

website, you will find information on sign-

ing up for sports; request forms for use of

the recreation facility; community pool

information - an excellent gathering place

for local and out-of-town swimmers; and

some great senior bus trips. Take a look for

updates and info on the many ongoing suc-

cessful programs.

There are many programs available in

the recreation program, and local residents

should determine what can be appropriate

for themselves or their child - and what

sports or activites they might have an inter-

Hackettstown Recreation Sports Help Children Become Their Absolute Bestest in. Keep an eye out on the website

because there is a lot available and some-

times sports and activities are added. Also,

more information on each of the sports pro-

grams and activities can be obtained on thewebsite.

Men's Softball, for instance, is a program

that allows men who are beyond the high

school age to get involved with a local

team, use their skills and have some fun.

The teams play at the Tannery Field on

Grand Avenue five nights a week during the

season, Palko said. Anyone living locally

has likely witnessed the teams in action at

this excellent playing field over the years.

A brand new program this year is the

cross country program, simply calledHackettstown Recreation Cross Country.

Right now, there are children involved that

are ages 9 - 14 years old. The first team is

for 9- and 10-year olds; the next team is for

11- and 12-year-olds; and the last is for 13-

and 14-year-olds. Palko called it a "brand

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Tell Them You Saw It In The Hackettstown News, July 2012, Page 3


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T

he 2012 Boys Golf campaign in

Hackettstown proved to be a reward-

ing one for both team and coach.The team won their second straight NJAC

Freedom Division Championship and on

June 25, 2012 Mike Andrusin was tabbed as

2012 Herald Golf Coach of the Year.

Andrusin, a PGA Golf Professional,

arrived with the Tigers last season after

being a head coach for Caldwell Colleges

mens golf team from 2007- 2010. But after

that 2010 season finished and a tenure that

featured the Cougars placing fifth out of

eleven schools in the Central Atlantic

Collegiate Conference Tournament andsending their first individual to the NCAA

Division II Regional Championship, the

college eliminated the program due to budg-

et cuts, leaving Andrusin without a job.

Luckily for the Hackettstown resident,

he heard about the opening of the Tigers

golf position and took it. I knew the former

golf coach had gotten an assistant superin-

tendents job out of the district, Andrusin

said. With that, Andrusin handed in his

resume to athletic director Bob Grasso and

was hired for the 2011 season. He made abig splash in that first year, guiding the

Tigers to the Freedom title while going 11-

5. But after losing three top players to grad-

uation, including No. 1 Tylor Wyker,

Andrusin understood what the teams

strength was going to be. This year, wetalked in the pre- season about who we had

and I said, We have a pretty good core

coming back, Andrusin said. And it real-

ly evolved into that.

Parts of that core group were juniors

Cameron Hogan, Peter Mahal and Kyle

Chesney. Hogan wound up leading the

Tigers in scoring average at 43 while Mahal

and Chesney posted 44s. Add in contribu-

tions from seniors Austin Scott and Charlie

Lible and junior Dan Makarevich and the

Tigers put together another run to theFreedom by going 9-1 in division play.

Throughout each match, the Tigers were

reminded by Andrusin to concentrate on

being balanced. He would tell us that you

dont have to focus on playing against the

other player, Mahal said. You are playing

against par. Just worry about your own

score and not the other players.

It seems people are talking more about

golf these days in Hackettstown Andrusin

says, and thats a great way to recruit stu-

dents to play and have our golfers play moreyear round. That can only be a positive step

for the program.

Andrusin Chosen as 2012Herald Golf Coach of the Year

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Submitted by Christine Bodon-Daly

Hackettstown Toastmasters club

(www.hacktoast.org), a part of

Toastmasters International, which

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to

communication and leadership skill-build-

ing, recently installed new officers for

2012-2013. The challenge to exceed the

clubs achievements of previous years now

rests in the hands of the new club President,

Gerard Kaiven. Being a member of

Toastmasters has helped me become suc-

cessful in both my personal and profession-

al lives. I truly believe in the Toastmasters

program. It gives back so much to its mem-

bers and community, says Kaiven.

Gerard Kaiven is Senior VMWare/San

Engineer at Advantis Global Services. He

was installed as president by Toastmasters

Area 23 Governor, Irene Card. Other newly

elected officers include: Emmelina

Stanescu, vice president education; Nancy

Boyer, vice president membership,

Christine Bodon-Daly, vice president public

Hackettstown Toastmasters Installs 2012-2013 Club Officersrelations, Joe Mathesius, treasurer and web-

master, Alicia Cherniak, secretary; and Dan

Bennett, sergeant at arms.

The Hackettstown club thanks Dennis

Quirk, president 2011-2012 and wishes him

much success in his newly appointed role as

Toastmasters Area 23 Governor. Julia Bird,

vice president education will be pursuing a

new opportunity in the Netherlands. Our

club thanks her for all of her valuable input

as previous past president in really getting

our club rolling and wishes her all of the

best in her bright, new future. Other recent

past club officers are Jose Cosme, secretary

and John Luszcz, sergeant at arms, who

recently achieved his Competent

Communicator goal. This accomplishment

helped the Hackettstown club attain its yearend goal of Select Distinguished Club!

Hackettstown Toastmasters appreciates

everyone's valuable contributions to our

club.

Hackettstown Toastmasters meets the

first and third Thursdays of each month at

7:00 pm at the Hackettstown Community

Center on Main Street in Hackettstown. For

more information about the club, please

visit www.hacktoast.org.

About District 83

District 83 comprises more than 157 cor-

porate and community clubs in New Jersey.

To learn more about District 83 please visit:

http://www.toastmasters83.org or

http://www.toastmasters83.org/about-

clubs/clubs-by-location.html for the district

website

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit

educational organization that teaches public

speaking and leadership skills through a

worldwide network of clubs. Founded in

October 1924, the organization currently

has more than 270,000 members in 13,000

clubs in 116 countries. Each week,Toastmasters helps more than a quarter mil-

lion people of every ethnicity, education

and profession build their competence in

communication so they can gain the confi-

dence to lead others. For information about

local Toastmasters clubs, please visit

www.toastmasters.org.

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Press Releases to [email protected]


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new offering," and said he was happy with

being able to offer this cross country pro-

gram.

Cross country runners will be competingat a Morris Plains track as part of the

Lakeland Jr. Cross Country League, where

athletes are electronically monitored in

order to record exact performance times.

There are participants from 80 or 90 munic-

ipalities around New Jersey and those inter-

ested can call the recreation department and

possibly still sign up before the season is

underway.

For the soccer program, there are dozens

of children participating in Hackettstown,

Palko said. Some that are participating are

doing so as part of the Northwest Jersey

Soccer League. Overall there are opportuni-

ties for children ages 6 (it previously was 8-

years-old) to eighth grade, and some teams

are co-ed. Other children are in "club" soc-

cer, which is more competitive.

In the soccer program, the coaches instill

core values in the players, and local munic-

ipalities work with each other to make fields

available.

Palko also offers great thanks to the busi-

nesses in the town that sponsor the teams.

These sponsorships defray the costs of t-

shirts and caps for teams, for instance.

"We applaud the role that sponsors play,"

Palko said. He also said it is refreshing to

see the committment of the coaches, who he

said are "unselfish and do the right thing for

the kids."

He said all programs are "rooted in fair-

ness" and added that coaches impart advice

and ideas that are "impeccably communi-

cated." This approach can prove to be bene-

ficial in many ways to the children who par-

ticipate in the programs.

And the swimming programs at the com-

munity pool are top-notch as well.

Palko said all of the Hacketstown's

instructors for the swimming programs are

WSI (Water Safety Instructors) certified,and added that instructors are always

encouraged to work toward earning these

credentials. Reaching the WSI level is a step

above being certified as a lifeguard. Also,

these instructors can then teach more

advanced courses and enjoy a more impres-

sive pay scale with these credentials.

And the town works toward providing a

safe, clean facility "where people can enjoy

themselves," Palko said, speaking of the

community pool. He added that 520 kids

Hackettstown Recreation...continued from page 2 taking swim lessons in the first session of

this summer. Some children return for addi-

tional courses after learning swim strokes

and breathing in the first course.

In the summertime, of course, a lot of

focus is geared around the community pool.

Palko does a lot of work to keep the pool

maintained and up to the regulations of offi-

cials who often stop in and take water sam-

ples to make sure it meets standards. He

said the average person is not neccesarily

aware of what it takes for the town to main-

tain its community pool.

There are dozens of basketball teams,

and of course, coaches in Hackettstown for

the basketball program. Palko said town

celebrates the "tremendous amount of vol-

unteerism," and added that there are foursuperb baskettball courts, which are well-

maintained.

Palko has been working with the recre-

ation department since 1968. He is head of

maintenance for the community pool and is

the recreation director.

Palko said he applauds the tremendous

amount of volunteers and the quality of

character with respect to the coaches. He

added that the sportsmanship of the children

on the field is superb. He added that he

"can't say enough" about those involved,

and noted that they are "really commend-

able."

Palko said the coaches are "tremendous

communicators" and the experience of

being involved with Hackettstown

Recreation is beneficial for children

because they work toward a common goal

and will remember the friendships created.

If they win, it is a bonus, Palko said.

"It is because of this that the children are

"enjoying sports for all the right reasons,"

he said, adding that Hackettstown cele-

brates the "coaches and kids."

Palko noted that sometimes it is a little

tricky to generate interest from the kids dur-

ing the summertime, because it's hot out andalso because families go on vacations, but

this year they are doing quite well.

In general, Hackettstown has a "highly-

certified professional staff," said Palko,

adding that when Hackettstown Recreation

Department representatives see a demand

for sporting activities, they "work to meet

that demand."

Sounds like some good serious fun.


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Registration details, and more infor-

mation about Rutherfurd Hall on our

website at www.rutherfurdhall.org

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR FAMI-

LIES

Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 14- Herbs of theHarvest: Sunday afternoons once a month

2-4pm Ages 13 and up; $35 per class or 4

classes for $100. (Walk-ins welcome)

Explore plants grown by a local herbalist

through a sensory learning experience;

smell, taste and touch fresh samples from

the garden and bring some home to share

with family and friends. Different plants are

featured in each session. Class will include

information on how each plant can benefit

us, and an introduction to methods of prepa-

ration. Instructor: Suzanne Minicozzi, is anherbalist with 12 years experience with

plants in the garden and their local habitat.

She is a graduate of David Winston's 3 year

herbal program in NJ (Herbalist and

Alchemist) at the Self Heal Herb School in

San Diego, CA.

July 25th Films for Free: The City Dark

by Ian Cheney 7:30pm

Rutherfurd Hall, in partnership with the

Allamuchy Township Environmental

Commission, will screen the recently

released film The City Dark by Ian Cheney.The film, about light pollution, was recent-

ly reviewed by the NYTs: A documentary

about light pollution that is entertaining and

thought-provoking? It hardly seems possi-

ble, but thats what Ian Cheney has made.

This young filmmaker, and the people he

interviews, explore what our increasinginability to see the night sky means for us

philosophically. This 1.5 hour film is suit-

able for all ages, although likely not so

interesting for little kids. We will screen it

outside if the weather is marvelous, and

inside if not so nice. Viewers are welcome

to pack a picnic basket with snacks and

drinks.

Quimby Mountain Band and

Kinderhook: Live on the Lawn

August 26th (Rain Date September 2, 2012)

3pm-8pm $20 per carload (cash only)!Bring a cooler and lawn chairs or blankets,

and come and spend the afternoon on the

lawn listening to great live music. Some

food and drink vendors will be available,

and the Hall will be open for tours during

the intermissions! No advance tickets sold,

only available at the gate and the gates will

not open until 2:30pm; no pets please.

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

THESE PROGRAMS WILL DEFINITELY

RUN- THERE ARE PLACES LEFT, butplease register in advance! (At Mountain

Summer Fun at Rutherfurd Hall Series Updates!Villa Public School 8-3pm M-F; or online

through our website at www.rutherfurd-

hall.org

July 18 Making a Map Luminary 12pm-

4pm (ages 6-13) Have you ever looked at

the earth from space? From an airplane atnight? All those lights glowing like a thou-

sands stars on earth? At this workshop par-

ticipants will each build a luminary that

feels like you are looking at the earth from

the moon. Cost: $10; 30 participants

July 19 Crime Scene Investigation 9am-

12pm (ages 6-13) Learn about forensics,

crime scene investigations, and crime lab

chemistry. Search for evidence, gather

clues, and discover how science can help

solve a mystery! Dust for and classify fin-

gerprints, analyze handwriting, test DNAsimulations, and use glow blood to see

what humans cannot see. All sleuths will

take home a CSI kit. Cost $20; 25 partici-

pants.

July 24 Mommy and Me: Scavenger Hunt,

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Kirk, Alicia Rupprecht and daughters Cadence and Cassidy were the winners of the

Hackettstown Hyundai car giveaway on July 2. Hackettstown Hyundai had a large crowd

on hand when the name of the winner of a new 2012 Hyundai Accent was announced. Also

present was Steve Randolph of WRNJ and General Manager of Hackettstown Hyundai C.J.

Meyer

Lucky Winners fromHackettstown Hyundai Car Giveaway


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Steve Gandley, President-Elect of the Hackettstown Kiwanis Club (center back), Stefanie

Fracasso, current president (second from back right), and Mark Bahnuk, Vice President

(far back right) congratulate this year's Hackettstown High School Kiwanis Club scholar-

ship winners. In back, left to right, recipients Rebecca Connelly and Darsey Schulaka, and

in front, left to right, Kaylene Passione, Danielle DeGraw, Victoria Trucksess, Megan

Norton. All of the recipients were members of the high school's Key Club. To learn more

about the Kiwanis Club, call 908-813-8689.

KiwanisRecognizes Scholarship Winners


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On Friday, June 29th Lauren Fabio

gathered a group of friends;

Gabriella Randazzo, Tyler

Randazzo, Christi Gronemann, Logan

Gronemann, Stephanie Tahmoosh, Aimee

Shea, Rachel Contri and Hailey Hatfield to

help the children at St. Jude ChildrensResearch Hospital for a fundraising event.

The group set up a bake sale at Sams Club

where friends and family donated their time

and energy in supplying baked goods and

the Mt Olive Chilis donated free kids

meals. Lauren and her team spent the day

raising money for sick children. It was a

wonderful day where the local community

showed their support by donating for the

cause bringing Laurens total to over $2,000

of money raised for the children at St Jude

Childrens Research Hospital. Thank you to

a local business, Premier Design for match-

ing all contributions made that day. Watchfor additional fund raising events this sum-

mer to support the St. Jude Childrens

Research Hospital with children helping

children showing that kids really can make

a difference in the world! We are finding

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In this era of out-sourcing overseas and

mass-merchandised cookie-cutter art, a

local Randolph business has taken the

road less traveled and created a modern

manufacturing atmosphere to support beau-

tiful hand decorated and functional glass-ware. Headquartered in NJ since 1987,

Peggy Karr Glass is extremely proud to say

they are entirely Handmade in America.

Peggy Karr Glass products are a perfect

blend of design and craftsmanship.

Focused on blending art and functionality,

Peggy Karr has grown a business from

humble beginnings into the largest enam-

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They continue in their tradition of creating

locally hand-made functional art glass

pieces at their factory home at 100Washington Street in Randolph.

One of the smallest art forms in the

world, enameled fused glass is a unique

process that can be used to create beautiful

art you can use -- plates, bowls, serving

trays , coasters, clocks and ornaments.

Since its modest beginning as a one-womanstudio, Peggy Karr Glass has grown into a

sophisticated manufacturing facility.

Computer-aided design and state of the

art laser cutters are employed by a talented

staff of artists to create the tools needed to

make the high-quality glassware Peggy

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Factory tours are held on a regular basis.

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Quality factory seconds and discontinued

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by Valerie Gardner

Imyself live in Roxbury Twp, and for the

past couple of months, have heard all dif-

ferent rumors about this being a law. First,

i myself heard something on Channel 12.

Then friends said they were in one of the localpet stores and heard many customers dis-

cussing which harness to buy that will fit their

dog and attach to the rear seat belts. Pet Store

customer service reps were affirming this was

a new law. Some were even saying that the

ticket for an unsecured dog in the car would

be over $600!! Then i heard the new law

referred only to small dogs or cats sitting on

the driver's lap...yadda, yadda, yadda!! So,

being i myself have a dog (and yes he sits or

lays in the back seat all the time, good dog

that he is!!) i decided the time had come toinvestigate and see what the police had to say.

I spoke on the phone with Sgt. Daniel

Murray from the Roxbury Police

Department. He was quite knowledgeable of

this subject and sent me info in writing that all

of you should read. I appreciate his assistance

in setting the record straight. THANK YOU

SARGENT!! Please read the following that

he was so kind to forward on to me.

"Here is the media statement from NJSP-

CA I located on-line. Hope it helps to clarify

a little better on the animal restraint contro-versy and how it came to be. Any further

questions don't hesitate to call or email."

Best regards,

Sgt Daniel F. Murray #159

Roxbury Township Police Department

Traffic Division

Desk - (973) 946-5016Cell - (201) 247-1810

[email protected]

http://facebook.com/RoxburyPD

New Jersey Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

New Brunswick, NJ

JUNE 9, 2012

CONTACT: Matthew Stanton

cell: (973) 699-3115

NJSPCA Clarifies Unrestrained Animals

in Vehicle Controversy

STATEMENT BY:

Matt Stanton, Spokesperson NJSPCA

Its unfortunate that so many news organi-

zations local and national - have chosen to

mischaracterize the intent of an event the

NJSPCA held with the NJ Motor Vehicle

Commission (NJMVC) on May 30, 2012

regarding unrestrained animals in vehicles.

The purpose of this statement is to set the

record straight and clarify any misconcep-

tions people may have as a result of incorrectnews reports from the event.

The May 30 event was intended to focus

on educating motorists about the potential for

drivers being distracted while transporting

animals in a vehicle, and what precautions

motorists can and should take to protect

themselves and their animals. That was thepurpose of the event, nothing more and noth-

ing less. This was a public education initia-

tive about public safety and distracted driv-

ing, not a law enforcement initiative.

The State of New Jerseys has NOT

passed a new law requiring animals to be

restrained while being transported in a vehi-

cle. In fact, for over fifteen (15) years, New

Jersey has had a law on the books called

improper transport (4:18:22). This law was

explained during the event to highlight the

fact that the NJSPCA does have the authorityto file animal cruelty charges if and when ani-

mals are observed being transported in an

improper manner.

The State of New Jersey is NOT mandat-

ing that animal owners run out to their local

pet store or go online and purchase an animal

harness that integrates into a vehicle seat belt

system. While the NJSPCA urges motorists

to consider purchasing a harness to keep their

animals safe, New Jersey state law does not

require these devices.

The NJSPCA is NOT patrolling the streetsand highways of New Jersey actively seeking

dogs on the laps of drivers or unrestrained in

the back seat of a car. We partnered with the

NJMVC to send the message to motorists that

there are ways to transport animals in a safe

and secure manner that will protect both

motorists and animals alike. However, if inthe course of their duties NJSPCA personnel

observe an animal being transported in an

unsafe manner, they will take corrective

action by issuing a summons and/or warning

and spend some time educating the motorist.

Summonses and/or warnings can and will

be issued when motorists are observed trans-

porting animals in such a manner that will or

could cause harm to the animals or others.

Animals being transported unrestrained in the

back of pick up truck beds, sitting on a driv-

ers lap, or with more than 30% of their bod-ies protruding out the windows of a vehicle

are examples.

Simply slipping a leash through a seat belt

or some similar method of ensuring that an

animal does not become a flying object if a

crash occurs is a good first step.

Unfortunately, this issue has been twisted and

blown out of proportion. All we are asking is

that motorists take a common sense approach

when transporting their animals to protect

themselves and their animals should an acci-

dent occur.

So...Is There Now A Law To Restrain Your Pet In The Car? Everyone Thinks So, But Think Again!!


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by Elsie Walker

H

omer was a special dog in the life of

his human companion, Mark Raab;

and now, Homer is special to localrescued animals. As a tribute to his canine

pal, Raab wrote the book, Homer, whose

key character reflects Raabs late dogs per-

sonality. That book is sold on Amazon.com

with proceeds from the sale going to

O.S.C.A.R. (One Step Closer Animal

Rescue) in Sparta.

Homer is a buddy comedy about a wid-

ower and his talking dog. Homer, the dog,

helps the man get back on his feet and

assists in his dating life. Its a heartfelt story

appropriate for all ages, said Newton resi-dent, Raab.

Raab has been working to break into

screenwriting and has written several

screenplays. Homer started out as one of

Raabs family-friendly comedies, but he

liked it so much that he turned it into a

book. Although it is a work of fiction, Raab

explained that through giving the character

of Homer (the dog) a voice, it took on the

personality of his beloved pet. Raab noted

that he was in his late 30s when he got

Homer, his first dog.I look at this book as my way of paying

tribute to him. And if the book can be used

to help other dogs, that will be his legacy.

Homer was a wonderful dog and I miss him

very much, said Raab.It was after Homers death that Raab got

involved with O.S.C.A.R. One might say

Dogs LegacyHelps Other Dogs in Need

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Hello I am Davis!I am looking for a furever home where I can

have a family of my own to love. I am about

12-13 weeks old and I am a black labrador

mix. Everyone tells me what a handsome

puppy! I have a cute face & a shinny black

coat with white on my chest. I even have a

wrinkly forhead, that is just adorable!

I am living in a nice foster home & I am

having fun playing with the foster's dog and

going for walks. I enjoy playing fetch and

tug of war. I am outgoing and playful & Ilike to snuggle. My foster family says "I

would make a wonderful family dog" and I

agree. I love everyone & I have a fabulous

temperament! I am sure when you meet me,

I will win you over with my charm!

If you have a furever home for this pet,

please e-mail [email protected]

and request an adoption application.

www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ630.html

Hello My Name is Mama!Before I came to Noahs, I had a lit ter of kit-

tens and they were all adopted out from

Noahs Ark. Then I came to Noahs and

now Im waiting for my new home too. Im

a very friendly cat and Im allowed to go

outside from the cat colony at Noahs Ark.

I sure do love that. Ive been spayed and am

up to date on all my vaccinations.

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The New Jersey chap-ter of the PublicRelations Society of

America recognized theMount Olive Public Library,in cooperation with theGivaudan FragrancesCompany, with a PyramidAward in Special Events for

their 9/11: Mount OliveRemembers programming

series.The 9/11: Mount Olive

Remembers program seriespaid tribute to the 10thanniversary of the attacks ofSeptember 11th, 2001 bypresenting a succession ofinformative programs thatbegan on August 31st 2011

with Performing Tribute9/11: Ordinary People,

Mount Olive Public Library Receives Awardplished by providing adiverse array of media,technology, programs, andconsultative services thatsupport the advancement of

intellect, creativity, socialresponsibility and historicpreservation for all to uti-lize.About the PyramidAwards/PRSA-NJ

PRSA NJ established thePyramid Awards in 1989 to

recognize excellence in publicrelations and communications

in New Jersey. The competitionis open to all public relations

professionals in New Jerseywho implemented or completed

qualifying public relationscampaigns or exceptional sin-

gle items such as annualreports, videos, etc. The

awards are judged by a panelof our public relations peers.Entries are evaluated on

research, planning, executionand demonstrated results, as

well as the effective use ofbudgets and resources.

The New Jersey Chapter ofthe Public Relations Society of

America (PRSA NJ) is the localaffiliate of PRSA, the world's

largest and foremost organiza-tion for public relations profes-

sionals. The nearly 300 mem-bers live and work in all cor-ners of the state, representing

business and industry, counsel-ing firms, government, associa-

tions, hospitals, schools, pro-fessional services firms, and

nonprofit organizations.

Remarkable Stories, andculminated on September11th 2011 with a presenta-tion by Mount Olive's ownWilliam Cirone, of photo-

graphs taken at GroundZero immediately after the9/11 attacks.

We are honored to havewon such a prestigiousaward, said Scott Davan,Director Mount OlivePublic Library, and Imhumbled to have been partof such a moving program-ming series. Id like to onceagain thank our supporters:Givaudan FragrancesCommunity AdvisoryPanel, VeoliaEnvironmental, C.B.Richard Ellis, andHackettstown RegionalMedical Center, whomwithout which this serieswouldnt have been possi-ble.

About the Mount OlivePublic Library

The Mount Olive PublicLibrary serves as the infor-mational, educational, and

cultural center of ourTownship. This is accom-


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Where were you 4 years ago during

the Olympic games in Beijing,

China?

If you dont remember it could be that

you were only 4 or 5 years old in 2008, andwerent really able to understand the inspi-

ration that our Olympic champions gave us.

In gymnastics alone, there were individual

and team medals won, which encouraged

many more youngsters to check out the

exciting gymnastics programs in their own

home towns.

This summer CS Gymnastics, your

hometown gym since 1984, is hoping to

inspire and help build the dreams of their

students by offering a 5 day Gold MedalGymnastics Camp for boys and girls ages 6-

12 years. During each camp day the gym-

nasts will be able to receive instruction at

their skill level on 6 gymnastics events. In

preparation for an end of the week compe-

tition, teams of 4-5 members will present

Gold Medal Gymnastics Camp Dreams of the Olympics

individual as well as group routines in order

to earn a Gold Medal. In the process of

learning their own skills and routines,

coaches will integrate information about

our own Gymnastics team members and

how a gymnastics competition is run.

To find out more information on the 5

Day Gold Medal Gymnastics Camps at CS

Gymnastics in Flanders, visit them at

www.csgymnasticsinc.com or call directly

973-347-2771 to register for the next camp

week available.

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The Growing Stage,

The Childrens

Theatre of New

Jersey, located in the

Historic Palace Theatre onRoute 183 in Netcong, New

Jersey is proud to present

the Studio Series

Presentation of THE WIZ

from July 14th to the 29th

with performances Saturday

evenings at 7:30 PM and

Sunday matinees at 4:00

PM. Steve Graham, a long-

standing member of The

Growing Stage artistic

team, and ProductionManager for the company is

the director for this produc-

tion. Robert Mintz is the

choreographer for the piece

with Laura Petrie serving as

Musical Director. Hannah

Parker of Netcong is the

productions Stage

Manager.

THE WIZ is an urban-

ized retelling of L. Frank

Baum's The WonderfulWizard of Oz; THE WIZ

was adapted from the 1975

Broadway musical of the

same name specifically for

young audiences. The story

follows the adventures of

Dorothy, a shy young girl

who finds herself magically

transported to the Land of

Oz, which resembles a fan-

tasy version of New York

City. Befriended by a

Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a

Cowardly Lion, she travels

through the land to seek an

audience with the mysteri-

ous "Wiz", who they say has

the power to take her home.

THE WIZ is a new sum-

mer initiative of the

Growing Stage that features

the talents of high school

and college aged students

under the direction of the

companys professional

artistic team. Amber

Palmer of Somerset plays

Dorothy with Cassandra

Daniels of North Plainfield,

Jacob Burlas of Oxford, and

Jake Wallace of Netcong

portraying the Scarecrow,

Cowardly Lion and Tin

Man. Stephanie Turci of

Long Valley is Auntie

Em/Glinda, with Samantha

Silverman as Evilene and

Erin Jackson of Newton as

Addapearle, the three witch-

es that Dorothy and compa-

ny encounter in Oz.Benjamin Thompson of

Long Valley is both Uncle

Henry and The Wiz.

Rounding out the cast are

Kyle Blocker of New

Brunswick, Loren Carstens

of Fredon, Alana Claffey of

Sparta, Matthew Fralley of

Netcong, Natalie Kane of

Dover, Jessi Kirschner of

Andover, Spencer Knoll of

Peapack, Megan Lasky ofChester, Hannah Lucas of

Hope, Brooke Pennington

of Hackettstown, Kristina

Plate of Sparta, and Jeorgi

Smith of Andover.

The Growing Stage is

committed to creating and

presenting professional the-

atre for young people and

their families. This produc-

tion is part of our Studio

Presentation Series which

was initiated in the fall of

2009 and has succeeded in

engaging both patrons and

artists. The unique aspect of

this summer program is to

provide high school and col-

lege aged students with a

practical intensive in musi-

cal theatre and performance

at no charge to the students.

One of my fondest memo-

ries as a young artist was the

chance to perform during

the summer with peers also

passionate about the per-

forming arts. Our program

hopes to expand that oppor-

tunity even further by giv-

ing our emerging artists in

the cast the unique chance

to work alongside experi-

enced professionals in the

field. It is this distinction to

our programming that will

only encourage and feedtheir ability to grow and

succeed in the arts, shares

Stephen L. Fredericks,

Founder and Executive

Director of the Growing

Stage.

Completing its 30th sea-

son, The Growing Stage,

The Childrens Theatre of

New Jersey strives to pro-

vide audiences with the

The Growing Stage Presents The Wizunique and affordable

opportunity to share a fun,

culturally significant

moment in their intimate

and very special venue. Thecompany is also showcasing

its restoration of their front

faade which has recently

undergone major changes in

keeping with its recognition

of being on the National,

State and County Registers

of Historic Places.

Tickets for THE WIZ are

$12 General Admission,

with group rates available.

Tickets can be purchased by

calling the TGS Box Office

at (973) 347-4946 or log-

ging onto their website at

www.growingstage.com.

The Historic Palace Theatre

is a fully air-conditioned

facility. The Growing Stage

The Childrens Theatre of

New Jersey programs are

made possible, in part, by

funding from the New

Jersey State Council on the

Arts, and contributions from

numerous corporations,

foundations, and individu-

als.

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that it is what brought them together.The end of 2009 was a rough time. In

August 2009, my dog Sirus was diagnosedwith cancer. A month later, my yellow lab,Homer, was also diagnosed with cancer.They both were only eight years old. I hadadopted them separately, and two yearsapart, but strangely enough they shared thesame exact birthday. Homer died suddenlyon November 4, 2009, just six weeks afterbeing diagnosed. With Homer gone, and not

sure how much time Sirus had left, it meantthat eventually my other dog Sophie wouldbe alone. I couldnt let that happen to herand I began looking for our next familymember on Petfinder, shared Raab.

On Petfinder, Raab was drawn to the pic-ture of an adorable dog named Sawyer.Holding the dog was Cassie Kowalchuk, thefounder of O.S.C.A.R. Raab filled out anadoption application form and Kowalchuksmother, Debbie, brought Sawyer to Raabshouse to see if he would mesh with the fam-

continued from page 16

Dogs Legacy...ily. Sawyer certainly did.

I still remember the moment Debbieplaced Sawyer in my arms. I knew he wasthe perfect dog for me and, the best thing ofall, Sophie took to him right away, saidRaab.

That spring Raab ran into Kowalchukand her mother at various O.S.C.A.R. adop-tion days. They always asked about Sawyerand Raab was amazed at how, having adopt-ed out so many dogs, they remembered whoadopted which dog.

Inspired to get involved, Raab remem-bers that he first volunteered to help at abake sale.

I was clueless as to how much to make.I ended up baking enough for 10 bake sales.It then went from baking, to helping run thetables, to working the adoption events, tohelping organize fundraisers. The more I

got involved, the more I wanted to help, heshared.

Now, at the adoption events, Raab is usu-ally paired with larger dogs or ones whodont do as well because of all the hustleand bustle that goes on at the events.

Sometimes these dogs take a littlelonger to place, so its not unusual for me tohave the same dog at several events, so Ireally get to know them and Im alwaysrooting for them to find their forever home.And when it finally happens, I get reallyexcited. Then well get a photo sent to us of

the dog with its new family. To see thatphoto, its just a great feeling, he said.

He noted the Happy Tails, photos ofdogs adopted through O.S.C.A.R., that canbe found on the organizations website. Hesaid it is those photos that drive him as avolunteer.

At home, Raabs dog family now con-sists of Sophie, Sawyer, and Sophies twoother brothers, Finn and Teddy (anotherO.S.C.A.R. rescue). However, it is clearthat there will always be a special spot inRaabs heart for a dog named Homer andHomers legacy, a book whose proceedswill help other dogs find loving foreverhomes.

To get the book: The book is available atwww.amazon.com -h t t p : / /w w w . am azon . com /H O M E R -ebook/dp/B005FR28T4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT

F8&qid=1341584950&sr=8-1&key-words=homer+mark+raab

For a donation, hard copies can berequested at www.oscaranimalrescue.org -http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-donate.html. (Just put in the memo sectionthat youd like a copy of the book and onewill be mailed to you. )

O.S.C.A.R. is a non-profit organization.All donations go directly to the care of theanimals. 100% of the proceeds from booksales will go to O.S.C.A.R. to help save asmany lives as possible.

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Tudor Architecture, & Games) 9-11am (age

3-6) Youngsters will have fun looking for

various elements of Tudor architecture, both

inside and outside Rutherfurd Hall. Kids

will also be encouraged to learn the vocab-

ulary words for important architectural ele-

ments. All is done through play and age

appropriate game playing. Cost $5; 30 par-

ticipants

July 24 Finding Your Way in the

Environment 9am-12pm (ages 7-13)

Learn basic compass and GPS components

in a mini-orienteering course. Fun math

applications and safety in the woods! If you

are curious about the newest sport called

geo cashing take this class and open up

the world of GPS exploration. Cost $10; 25

participantsJuly 24 Pretend you are a Rutherfurd

child in 1905; 12-4pm (ages 7-13) Learn

history by reenacting history. Based on

firsthand accounts from the Rutherfurd

family, and from period research, instruc-

tors will reenact the real deal! So come and

pretend you are a Rutherfurd for an after-

noon. Activities include hiking, pony ride,

games, and manners lessons! Cost $10; 30

participants

July 25 Potato and Vegetable Printing

12noon- 4pm (ages 5-13) Adults and chil-dren will make a series of 8 note cards (with

envelops), and a small table cloth for their

bedroom using fabric paints (so wear

clothes for permanent paint). Students can

make their own potato carvings, choose

from already made patterns, and can also

use traditional stencils. Cost $10; 30 partic-

ipants

August 27-30 Passport to French Fun: 4

day mini language/cultural immersion camp

9am -12pm (ages 6-12) Here's your pass-

port to the French-speaking world!

Children's natural ability to acquire lan-

guage will be enhanced as we prepare for a

pretend trip to Paris. Authentic games,

songs, dances, crafts, stories, and food will

add flavor to oral language development!

Bon Voyage! Instructor is a certified

French teacher. Cost $50; 20 participants

Save the Dates: Concerts/Films/Lectures

2012

August 11 Colonial Musketeers Fife and

Drum Corp Performance 10am- FREE

August 26 /Sept 2- Quimby Mountain

Band and Kinderhook: Live on the Lawn

September 19 Stone Soup Symphony 7-

9pm FREE

September 30 Music Concert- David

Rogers classical guitarist ($5 to the site)

October 3 Jason Wright NYTs Bestselling

author of The Seventeen Second Miracle:

Big Moments vs. Little Moments; in bothschool and Rutherfurd Hall ($5)

continued from page 8

Summer Fun... October 7 Tea and Talk Lecture by

Raymond Frye about NJ History and the

Rutherfurd Family FREE

October 27 & 28 Haunted Ghost Story

Tours. Every hour on the hour 5pm to mid-

night; ($5 per person; $20 per family of 6)

Dont forget: Health and Wellness

Wednesdays

Through Wednesday August 29thAnyone is

welcome in this drop-in style health and

wellness mornings routine at Rutherfurd

Hall. $10 per class; pay as you go, or sign

up for 6 classes in advance you will receive

one free! Parent and child teams are charged

$15 for two (ages 12 and up for children)!

9-10am- Yoga (10$ per class) (ages 13 and

up) 10-11am- Fabu: Dance Exercise ($10

per class) (ages 13 and up) 11-12pm Tai Chi

Inspired Exercises for All ($10 per class)

(all ages)

Rutherfurd Hall is open to the public

every Wednesday from 1-4pm; suggested

donation

For more information available on the

website www.rutherfurdhall.org Contact

Information: Laurie Rapisardi at 908-852-

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dashes of chipotle pepper

sauce.

When it comes to sum-

mer fare, baked beans are a

must. Add some extra flavor

to your regular baked bean

dish this year by adding

bacon, onion and chipotle

pepper sauce. While baked

beans may be a standard

summertime dish, the com-

bination of sweet and

smoky with the added kick

of pepper sauce is anything

but average.

To add some more flavorto your table, be sure to

serve sliders with chipotle

ketchup. These bite-sized

burgers boast bold flavors

of grilled ground beef,

chopped scallions and

Tabasco brand Chipotle

Pepper Sauce. With each

serving smothered in Colby

Jack cheese and topped with

smoky chipotle ketchupsauce, these sliders are a

sure-fire way to spice up

any grill masters menu.

For dessert, consider

grilling some seasonal

fruits. Toss some slices of

pineapple, peaches, apples

or even mangos on the grill,

then serve over ice cream

for a refreshing finishing

touch to the meal.

For more seasonal

recipes with a kick, visit

www.TABASCO.com.

Sliders

with Chipotle Ketchup

Makes: 4 servings

Chipotle Ketchup:

1/2 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon Tabasco brand

Chipotle Pepper Sauce

Sliders:

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped scallions

3 tablespoons Tabasco

brand Chipotle PepperSauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 small rolls, about 2-inches

round

2 slices Colby Jack cheese

Green leaf lettuce

In small bowl, combine

ketchup and pepper sauce;

Add More Fire to the Grillset aside.

Preheat grill to high.

Meanwhile, combine

ground beef, scallions, pep-

per sauce and salt in bowl;

mix well. Shape mixture

into eight 2-inch round

burgers.

Grill burgers about 5

minutes, or to desired done-ness, turning once. Cut each

cheese slice into 4 pieces.

Top burgers with cheese;

cook 1 minute longer or

until cheese is melted.

To serve, cut each roll

horizontally in half. Place

leaf lettuce and cooked

burger on roll. Serve with

chipotle ketchup.



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Grecian Top Loin Steaks andMushroom Kabobs

Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Lemon Pepper Rub:

3 large cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steak and Kabobs:

1 pound medium mushrooms

1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 lemon wedges

2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1 inch

thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Combine rub ingredients.

Combine mushrooms, onion, oil and 2 tea-

spoons rub in medium bowl; toss.

Alternately thread mushrooms and onion

onto six 12-inch metal skewers. Finish with

a lemon wedge.

Press remaining rub onto beef steaks. Place

steaks and kabobs on grid over medium,ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 11

to 14 minutes (over medium heat on pre-

heated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medi-

um rare (145F) to medium (160F) done-

ness, turning occasionally. Grill kabobs 6 to

8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender,

turning occasionally.

Remove vegetables from skewers; toss with

cheese, if desired. Carve steaks. Season

beef and vegetables with salt.

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Press remaining rub onto beef steaks.Place steaks and kabobs on grid over medi-

um, ash-covered coals.

Firecracker Burgers

with Cooling Lime SauceTotal Recipe Time: 35 minutes

Makes 6 servings

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

6 sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted

1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens

Seasoning:1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine ground beef and seasoning

ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but

thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-inch-thickpatties.

Place patties on grid over medium, ash-

covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 min-

utes (over medium heat on preheated gas

grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read ther-

mometer inserted horizontally into center

registers 160F, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients

in small bowl; set aside.

Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place

one burger on bottom half of each roll; top

evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

More ways to master your

grillianceTemperature is critical when grilling.

Dont grill over high heat this may cause

charring on the outside before the inside has

reached desired doneness, which is why its

best to grill over medium heat. If using a

charcoal grill, make sure the coals are

white, ash-covered.

Trim visible fat before grilling to prevent

flare-ups.

Less tender cuts, like flank steak, benefit

from a tenderizing marinade. Think acidic

ingredients like lime juice or vinaigrette.

Keep raw meat separate from other

foods. Use clean plates and utensils for

cooked food.

For more delicious recipes, grilling tips and

simple rub or marinade ideas, visit

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Its that time again cookouts, picnics,

family reunions and backyard parties

are happening all over the country.

Grocery carts are getting filled with hot

dogs, fresh fruit and condiments galore, all

in anticipation of some outdoor fun.

Looking for some inspiration for a get-

together? Look no further than time-tested

and always versatile potato salad. There aremany variations of this classic side, from

mayonnaise-based dressings to zesty vinai-

grettes. But its the dishs delicious acces-

sories that make it a crowd pleaser.

Black olives are a popular addition to

American potato salad. Known for their

versatility, black olives are the perfect

accessory to potato salad, adding a subtle,

savory flavor to this party staple. And

heres something you might not know 95

percent of the nations black and green ripe

olives are grown on family farms inCalifornia, making them a true all-

American ingredient.

Heres an easy recipe for your next gath-

ering. While red, yellow and purple pota-

toes provide the ideal canvas, its the

California Ripe Olives that make this pota-

to salad a winner. For more recipe ideas,

visit www.calolive.org.

Red, White and Blue Potato SaladMakes 4 servings

1/2 pound red potatoes, diced

1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

1/4 pound purple potatoes, diced

2/3 cup California Ripe Olives, halved

1/3 cup green onions, chopped

1/3 cup celery, diced

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons capers, drained

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Celebrating Summer Cuisine,All-American Style

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

In large pot, boil water and potatoes.

Cook until tender, drain and cool to room

temperature. Combine potatoes, olives,

green onions and celery in a large mixing

bowl and set aside. In medium bowl, whisk

together red wine vinegar, mustard and

capers. Gradually whisk in olive oil, then

season with salt, pepper and parsley. Pour

dressing over potato mixture and toss until

evenly coated.


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Submitted By Michele Guttenberger -

AAUW-NJ VP of Communications

Lynn Beckmann is a woman of free feminist spirit.

She and her husband Brian have planned vacationsto include hikes up Mt Kilimanjaro. Many of their

exotic traveling destinations included a family package plan

with their sons. Although the two Beckmann sons are well

into adulthood, this Baby Boomer Mom has recently

trekked the family through the bamboo trails of Viet Nam.

It was only natural for Lynn Beckmann to think of an inno-

vative way to have a fund raiser for her AAUW-NJ

(American Association of University Women) Sussex

County Branch. With her aptitude for reading maps and

developing course trails, she along with Brian has transi-

tioned this experience to motorsport road rallies. Lynn has

often become the Rallyemaster for the Motorsport Club ofNorth Jersey. She is skilled at developing challenging traps

to her Motor Rallye Courses. Lynn also puts a lot of con-

sideration into the theme for these courses. The last Motor

Rallye she developed for her AAUW fund raiser was for a

fall excursion through Warren County that included old his-

toric cemeteries.

Lynn along with John Groot of the Motorsport Club of

North Jersey - MCNJ has developed another course to ben-

efit the AAUW-NJ Sussex County Branch Scholarship

Fund. Although it is a challenging course, the novice par-

ticipant is encouraged to sign up with awards presented to

the best placed Novice Class too. This road Rallye will

be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012. It is called Farming It

Out. The cost is $25 per car and it will start from the

McDonalds of Route 206 North, Byram Twp. with a sign-

up 11:00 am, and first car off at 12 Noon. The course willwind through the most scenic farmland in the Wantage

Township area with the end point at Chun Bo Restaurant -

66 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ. For inquiries about this event

please contact Lynn Beckmann at 862-268-1782 or

[email protected]. Participants are also encouraged to preregis-

ter at http://www.mcnj.org/2012/JulyPre-Registration.htm

AAUW attracts women like Lynn Beckmann who want

to be a catalyst for change and improving women's lives.

AAUW is one of the nation's leading voices promoting edu-

cation and equity for women and girls. It has the power of

approximately 100,000 members, 1300 branches and 500

college/university partners. It offers a portfolio of servicesand programs that enhances the professional and personal

lives of their adult members besides their school and col-

lege communities. AAUW-NJ further expands these bene-

fits to NJ communities through its branches or Membership

At Large enrollments. AAUW-NJ Branch membership

helps push community programs and provides leadership

development opportunities. Recent projects have been

offering college entry young women attendance to

NCCWSL - National Conference for College Women

Student Leaders, teaming up to organize Girl Focused

STEM Workshops at NJ colleges (Teentech) and K-3

School/Girl Scout STEM Robotic programs. AAUW-NJ

Branches also participate in exciting and fun social events

and fund raisers such as this Motorsport Rallye. They

provide additional college scholarships to women who are

outstanding achievers in their local area.

AAUW-NJ, Inc. is a collaboration of all AAUW branch-

es in New Jersey. Their northern area has branches that

include Morris and Sussex Counties. There are also NJ

Memberships at Large for the busy or remote person to be

able to participate. Find out more about the AAUW-NJ at

www.aauwnj.org and also by contacting AAUW-NJ

Membership VP Diane Crawford at

[email protected]

Andover Woman with a Head for Maps, Trekking, and Motorsport Providesa Non Traditional Womans Fund Raiser


Tobyhanna Army Depot Hosting


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The American Military Retirees

Association announced today that

there will be a Military Retiree

Appreciation Day at Tobyhanna Army

Depot. Hosted by the base Retiree Service

Offices and held on July 28th, 2012, the

current economy makes this event more

important than ever to these special veterans

who have spent a career serving their

nation.

Refreshments will be offered from 8am -

9am, after which the days program will

begin. Seminars on military retiree health

programs will be of special interest, as well

as many other relevant military retiree pro-

grams and benefits. Legal Services and

wills will be on offer as well as military ID

cards. Exhibitors from agencies such as

DFAS, TRICARE, the VA, local veterans

organizations and more will round out themorning days events. Military retirees from

the active duty, Guard and Reserve (Gray

Area retirees), their families and surviving

spouses should attend to make the most of

the benefits they have earned as a result of

their service.

A luncheon will be held from 11:15-

12:45; tickets are $6.00. Contact the Retiree

Services Office at 570-615-7409 or email

[email protected] to learn more.

Tobyhanna Army Depot HostingMilitary Retirees Event July 28th 2012

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Thomas Edison Dug Himself Into a Money Pit with


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by Michele Guttenberger

Thomas Edison was a great inventor but not all of his

projects were as bright as his electric light bulb. In1892 Edison relinquished his reign in the electric

industry with the merger of his Edison General Electric. It

was combined with several other companies to form one

corporation. Feeling diminished by this merger, he wanted

to find another brilliant new venture. He advertized Im

going to do something now so different and so much bigger

than anything Ive ever done before. People will forget that

my name ever was connected with anything electrical.

That something bigger was iron ore mining and refining.

The US Eastern Iron industry was a tough business to be

in. What was left in eastern iron ore mining were poor

yields that contained rock and debris. Unfortunately, steelproduction from this iron ore needed to be free of impuri-

ties. Edison thought he had the answer to this perplexing

problem with electromagnet separation. Edison reasoned

that since iron is magnetic, an electromagnet could separate

the iron from the debris and purify it.

In 1889 he put Sussex Countys Ogdensberg, New Jersey

on the map with perhaps the largest ore-crushing mill in the

world. This mill pulverized large chunks of ore that came

directly from the mine. Edisons big plan was to process

1,200 tons of iron ore every 20 hours. With three magnetic

separators, it could produce a total of 530 tons of refined

ore. However, technical problems with his machinery

always seemed to persist.

Edison even shut down his mill in 1892 thinking that dif-

ferent replacement parts could improve production. But, itwas more than machinery issues that kept this business in

the red. His new business also had a dismal customer list.

The other unforeseeable factors contributing to the demise

of his business was the abundant discovery of better iron

ore deposits out west and the emerging railroad lines capa-

ble of moving mass loads of ore cargo to far distances.

It wasnt long before the iron ore business started to

become a big money pit for Edison. He lost a great deal of

money. It had become even a harder iron pill to swallow.

To finance the operation, he had sold his stock in General

Electric. It was a stock that kept rising in value. His sold

shares would soon reach four million dollars. His response

to his bad investment decision and the missed out wealth in

GE stock was "Well, it's all gone, but we had a hell of a

good time spending it." He eventually found good fortune

again and recovered from this loses with his phonograph

and the motion pictures business.

You can still see some of Edison more successful inven-

tions. 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

Thomas Edison Dug Himself Into a Money Pit withAn Iron Ore Mine in Ogdensberg, NJ



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Give a dog a bone, or in this case, please give our Biscuit a

Home! This is Biscuit from Eleventh Hour Rescue. He is

3 years old and a mix of various breeds, such as Shepherd,

Boxer, and maybe Husky too. He is a very handsome dog

who is smart, easy to train, and is eager to please. Although

he is shy at first, once he warms up to you, he will readily

roll over on his back waiting for a nice belly rub. He is

crate trained and house trained too. And now he is ready to

find his perfect home! To read more about Biscuit, to read

the exciting news about our new kennel facility, or to make

a donation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-

664-0865.

Meet Mercy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. She is a beauti-ful, 4 year old, Pit Bull mix. Visually, she is a stunning girland when you add to that the fact that one of her ears sticksup and the other one is down, it gives her face such a uniqueamount of character. Mercy is a lovely dog with a sweetpersonality. She is friendly with people of all ages includ-ing children and playful with other dogs too. She walkswell on her leash, is house trained and willingly goes intoher crate when needed. Her life has been met with chal-lenges so far with several twists and turns along the way.Shes ready now for a stable home environment. Pleasetake a few minutes to read more about her life story at:www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865. Also on ourwebsite, read exciting news about our new kennel facility,see all of our adoptable pets, or make a donation.

This is Annabelle!Annabelle is a 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 & fol-

low 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.



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