221652_1432198912Livingston - May 2015.pdf

8/9/2019 221652_1432198912Livingston - May 2015.pdf

1/40


2/40

Page 2, May 2015, Tell Them You Saw It In The Livingston News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline

6160 TOWN CENTER WAY

LIVINGSTON

(973) 994-0798

NOW OPEN

Valid at Livingston Town Center location only. Offer expires June 15, 2015

OPEN365DAYS

AT LIVINGSTON TOWN CENTER

FREESODA OR COFFEE

(medium size)

with any sandwich or hot food purchase

Save the Date of our CelebrationJUNE 20 | 11-3pm

OPEN24

HOURS

Registration is open for the 25th

Annual Mayor’s 5K Run/Walk

benefiting the

NOCC’s New Jersey Chapter. The event isset for Sun., Sept. 27, at Town Hall in West

Orange. Help spread awareness about

ovarian cancer, celebrate survivors, and

honor those lives lost to this insidious dis-

ease. Please invite friends, family, col-

leagues, and community to participate.

Here are some ways to help.

Form a Team. NOCC teams are the key

to the success of our Run/Walk fundraising

efforts. Lead by example by first register-

ing for the Run/Walk, and then forming a

team.

Donate. Encourage family, friends, and

co-workers to visit online fundraising page

to make a donation. Pledges and donationscan also be submitted by mail, or at the

Registration Table onsite the day of the

event.

Volunteer. There are several volunteer

positions available including pre-registra-

tion and day-of registration tables, staging

area, water stations.

Visit walkforovariancancer.com to sign

up. For more information, contact the New

Jersey Chapter at (862) 703-3048 or new-

[email protected].

West Orange Mayor’s WalkFor Ovarian Cancer

The Livingston Public Library will

present Duo Scorpio on Sun., May

17, at 3 p.m. Kathryn Andrews

and Kristi Shade are a New York based

harp duo on a mission to expand the

repertoire for two harps. They will play

selections from their debut album,

Scorpion Tales.

The concert is sponsored by the

Friends of the Library Music Matters

Series and is free and open to all. No reg-

istration is required.

Harps In Harmony At Library

To advertise call 973-809-4784

for rates and Information


3/40

Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Livingston News, May 2015, Page 3

Why choose THE CRUISE GUY NJ to plan your vacation?

We have access to low fares and specialamenities on thousands of sailings and tourdepartures. We offer exclusive benefits.

We are experts in specializing in groups,reunions, weddings, clubs and associations.

We’re destination specialists and

experienced travelers.

We’re your personal advocates andjust a phone call away.

We accept all major credit cards.

DO NOT Pay Retail for Cruises!Contact us today. Let us prove that wecan save you money!

THE CRUISE GUY NJ973-928-0752 or email

[email protected]

COUPON

Oriental Kitchen 973-992-5332

ANY ORDER $15 or MORE

10%OFF

Valid with CASH Payment OnlyWith this Coupon. Expires 6/15/15. Limit one coupon per customer.

ANY ORDER

OF $10 OR

MORE

COUPON

$1 OFFWith this Coupon. Expires 6/15/15. Limit one coupon per customer.

ANY ORDER

OF $10 OR

MORE



ANY ORDER

OF $10 OR

MORE

$1 OFFValid with CASH Payment Only

With this Coupon. Expires 6/15/15. Limit one coupon per customer.


COUPON

COUPON


With this Coupon. Expires 6/15/15. Limit one coupon per customer.

ANY ORDER $15 or MORE10%OFF

HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 11:15am-10pmFri. & Sat. 11:15am-10:30pm • Sunday Noon-10pm

For Delivery Service Call Delivery Now 908-232-9090.Promotions Not Valid With Deliveries

(including Diet…Just Steamed)

Party TraysFor All Occasions

CVS SHOPPING CENTER

184 So. Livingston Ave.

Livingston • 973-992-5332www.orientalkitchennj.com

TAKE OUT CHINESE FOOD

Oriental Kitchen

including Diet…

www orient lkitchennj com

C an t onese & S zec h u an Specialt ie s

Coo ked t o Orde r

(formerly next to Kings)

GIFT

CERTIFICATES

AVAILABLE

Over 25 Years

of ExceptionalChineseFood!

(at East Cedar

Street)

GLUTENFREE

DISHES

Relay For Life of West Orange is set

for Fri., May 15, at 6 p.m., at WestOrange High School in West

Orange.

The Opening Ceremony brings every-one together for a high-energy event kick-

off to celebrate the lives of those who havebattled cancer, to inspire hope by sharing

recent accomplishments and progress, and

to remind everyone that while we are win-

ning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-

round priority. During the Survivors Lap,

upbeat music plays as all cancer survivorstake their first lap around the track while

other participants cheer them on as a cele-

bration of their victory against cancer. The

caregivers Lap will follow as well as a

Luminaria Ceremony and Closing

Ceremony.

The American Cancer Society RelayFor Life Movement symbolizes hope and a

shared goal to end a disease that threatens

the lives of so many people. Participating

in a Relay For Life event is a way to take

action, honor cancer survivors and raise

awareness and funds to fight back and helpend cancer.

For more information, contact Taylor

Levesque, at [email protected],

973-232-2572.

Relay For Life In West Orange

Please contribute to this community

collection to benefit “The Safe

House,” a shelter for battered

women and their children, which is affili-

ated with Clara Mass Medical Center.Being collected are Feminine Hygiene

Products (tampons and sanitary napkins

for women). Collection date is through

May 29, with drop off locations at 8

Balmoral Dr. in Livingston; 31 Aspen Dr.,Livingston; The West Essex Tribune at 495

South Livingston Ave., Livingston. Please

leave on front porch.

Donate Feminine Hygiene Products

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send Your Press Releases to [email protected]


4/40


Creative Catering & CaféTAKE OUT OR EAT IN

STORE HOURS: MON-THUR 7 – 7 ~ FRI 7 – 5:30SAT 8 – 3:30 ~ SUNDAY CLOSED

Call for Holiday Hours

359 E. NORTHFIELD ROAD(near Medical Center Pharm.)

LIVINGSTON

PHONE (973) 992-1659FAX (973) 251-2677

ARGYLE COUPON

FREEsmall coffee

with the purchase of $5 or moreCoupons not valid with other promotions. Limit 1 coupon per person. Expires 6/14/15

***YES – WE DELIVER!!***$12.00 Minimum on Delivery

Nominal Delivery Fee May Apply

GET GRILLING! OUR BBQ BONANZA IS HERE!Basic Package Described - YOU ARE KING OF YOUR GRILL!

GET TO BONANZA STATUS BY ADDING ON EXCELLENT EXTRAS, GRILLING GREATNESS &/OR SERVICE SPECTACULAR!!

GLORY GRILLER - THE BASICS16.99 per person, based upon 12 person minimum

SERVICE SPECTACULAR

Grill Master...45.00/hr (4 hour minimum*),Server/Cleaner...40.00/hr (4 hour minimum*)

*see payment terms & conditions about service providers;must be reserved in advance

GRILLING GREATNESS Argyle will deliver to you one of our 5’ gas-powered grills for your event...+139.99

(includes transport, cleaning & gas for grill)+ 250.00 damage deposit (taken on credit card & refunded upon grill return in

good condition); must be reserved in advance

Advance Notice Required -Please Order As

Early As Possible!

~ EXCELLENT EXTRAS ~

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Display: With Zesty Homemade Cocktail Sauce...79.99 (serves 12-15)Spectacular Dip Bar: Choice of 3 Dips: Homemade Guacamole, Fresh Diced Salsa, Homemade Spinach Dip, Classic Hummus

OR Seasoned Caramalized Onion Sour Cream Dip, Accompanied by Piles of Crunchy Tortilla Chips...49.99 (serves 12-15)Seasonal Crisp Crudite: Match-Stick & Coin Sliced Assorted Vegetables Artfully Arranged & Accompanied by

Argyle’s Signature Blue Ranch Spinach Dip...Small 39.99 Large 59.99Mediterranean Platter: Plump Mixed Olives, Sharp Cheese, Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil, Sweet Dried Fruit, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus,

Crisp Breadsticks & Toasted Pita Piled High on a Large Tray...79.99 (serves 12-15)

OF COURSE YOU CAN ADD OR MODIFY WITH THE FOLLOWING

Lovingly Rubbed Barbeque Babyback Ribs...+4.00/personCutrus Herb Massaged Salmon Fillet...+4.00/person

Argyle’s Famous Fried Chicken Basket...+3.00/person Assorted Krazy Kabobs - Chicken, Veggie, Shrimp...+3.50/person

Marinated Tender Flank Steak...+4.00/personPizza Fixin’s for the Grill...+3.00/person

Choice of 1 Salad: Robin Salad • Bounty Salad

Choice of TWO Sides: Coleslaw • BeansPasta • Potato

Includes:Burgers • Hot Dogs

Turkey Burgers • BBQ Chicken

Buns/Rolls, Ketchup/Mustard/Sauerkraut/Pickles, Sliced Tomatoes/Lettuce/American & Cheddar Cheese

[email protected] • WWW.ARGYLEMARKETPLACE.COM

by Cara Connelly

The calendar page has turned to April and thepromise of spring is here. After the record break-

ing winter the region has endured, the birds are

finally singing and bulb buds are poking through thenewly uncovered grass.

Springtime means preparing the yard andgardens to enjoy landscaping all summer

long. Putting in some prep time now by

preparing the lawn, controlling weeds and

cleaning planting beds to get them ready to

become flower or vegetable gardens for

another season of blooms and fresh producewill help those enjoy their yard as the weath-

er warms.

Country Mile Gardens of Morristown has

been a staple in the gardening communitysince 1977.

Manager, Tom Gallo says that now is the perfect time

to get planting beds ready by cleaning leaves and winter

debris. Gallo says, “Spring is the time to fertilize.

Homeowners generally use granular fertilizer or com-

post for a more organic process.”

Mulching is another spring activity. According toGallo, “Mulching helps with weed control and is aes-

thetically pleasing.”

Summer Franklin of Mendham Garden Center says

that the best way to a lush lawn after such a harsh win-

ter is to maintain a healthy Ph balance. She says, “apply-

ing lime first will maximize the benefits of fertilizer

once it is applies. Optimal Ph levels should be 6.5-7.0.”Mendham Garden Center offers fee soil testing and can

recommend repair or maintenance pro-

grams for a homeowner’s yard.

Why not introduce the kids to the

wonder of plants? How about having

them plant a tree or shrub to commemo-rate an achievement or create a contain-

er full of flowers or vegetables.

Let the little ones choose what they

want to plant, let them be (relatively) in

charge the care of the plants. They will

feel invested in the process and learn alesson in responsibility and reaping the

rewards of hard work. It’s also a great way to get them

outdoors, spend some family time together and foster a

lifetime of gardening enjoyment.A new trend in gardening is planting edible gardens

using different herbs that gardeners will use in everyday

cooking. Try planting them in a window box or hanging

basket. Gallo says regular and new customers are com-

ing in looking for new varieties of vegetables. “New

Homeowners And Garden Centers Getting Ready For Spring Gardensvarieties of vegetables emerge every year and people

love to try experimenting with them in their own gar-

dens,” he adds. Franklin says that at Mendham Garden

Center they are getting a lot of inquires about planting

organic gardens. “People like to plant everything from aboxed garden off a patio to a full sized organic garden.”

Spring is also a good opportunity to add additional

landscape or hardscaping features to the yard such as a

new patio, trees or shrubbery, fence or sprinkler system.

A more simple spring idea may be to plant window

boxes by combining flowering plants with attractivefoliage to add a quick pop of color to decks, window

sashes and porch rails.

Why not

introduce

the kids to

the wonder

of plants?


5/40



6/40


MSG

163 South Livingston Avenue

(Next to Antonio’s Salon) Livingston

Min. $10.00

CLOSED Monday

Tues-Thurs 11am-9:30pm

Fri 11am-10:30pm

Sat 11:30am-10:30pm

Sun 12pm-9:30pm

CHEF WONG II

10% OFFpurchase of $30 or more

With this coupon. (Not valid on lunch specials).Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 6/30/15

Lunch • Dinner • Take-Out

CHEF WONG II

10% OFFpurchase of $30 or more

With this coupon. (Not valid on lunch specials).Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 6/15/15

Lunch • Dinner • Take-Out

FREE WIFI TO

CUSTOMERS

Thai CuisineThai Pineapple Fried

Choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Beef or Jumbo Shrimp

Pad ThaiStir-fried thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, dry tofu& topped with group peanuts

Choice of Vegetable, Tofu, Chicken, Beef or Jumbo Shrimp

Pad See YuThai country style stir-fried broad rice noodles with

Chinese broccoli, egg & basilChoice of Vegetable, Tofu, Chicken, Beef or Jumbo Shrimp

Thai EntreesCurries are a choice of Chicken or Shrimp

Panang Curry Thick panang curry with basil, onion, pepper & coconut milk Green Curry Green curry with pepper, onion, eggplant & coconut milk

Red Curry Red curry with pepper, onion,string bean & coconut milk

Spicy Basil Pepper, onion, zucchini in spicy basil sauceChoice of Chicken, Beef, Scallops or Jumbo Shrimp

Wok Glazed Ginger Pepper, onion, string beans in spicy ginger flavor sauceChoice of Chicken, Beef, Scallops or Jumbo Shrimp

A S A M P L E O F

O U R T H A I C U I S I N E

(973) 992-8881

(973) 992-2196 www.chefwong2restaurant.com

DINE IN • TAKE OUT • DELIVERY

CHEF WONG II A S I A N CU I S I N E

NOW FEATURING CHINESE, THAI & J APANESE CUISINE

W EDELIV ER

More than 750 people gathered toshow their support for families

who have children and teens

with special needs and to celebrate the

honorees at the Friendship Circle Annual

Banquet.The March 29 event was held at the

future home of LifeTown in Livingston. A

one-of-a-kind, fully accessible and inte-

grated center, LifeTown will provide

social, recreational and educational pro-

gramming for the community at large andpeople with special needs.

The evening’s honorees included U.S.

Senator Cory Booker; President & CEO of

Investors Bank Kevin Cummings and his

wife, Patricia; President of Rotwein+Blake Lance Blake and his wife,

Ilene; Arlene and Partner at Gordon &

Gordon Attorneys at Law Michael Gordon

and his wife, Arlene; President of

Consolidated Service Distributors Stevenand Mara Simon.

In his remarks, Booker praised the work

of the Friendship Circle and everyone

involved with the organization.

“You see the truth, the dignity and the

worth of every child,” the senator said.

“That every child should be celebrated and

elevated because you see someone created

in God’s image. To me, that is miracu-lous.”

The Friendship Circle, Booker contin-

ued, “is a light to this nation of what we

should do for every child. What Friendship

Circle is pulling together with LifeTown is

carrying out this rich tradition of elevatinglife, of celebrating it, of leaving no child

behind.”

Attendees got a glimpse at what the

future will hold once LifeTown is complet-

ed.Through inspiring videos and speeches,

the stage was set for how LifeTown will beutilized by the community with after-

school programs, volunteer opportunities

and classes.They got a “LifeTown Virtual Tour,” in

which people donned a Samsung Gear VR

headset and proceeded to “wander” around

LifeTown using the latest in virtual reality

technology.

Stephen Fauer was touched not just bywhat he saw throughout the evening, but

Friendship Circle Executive Directors Zalman and Toba Grossbaum present an award to Investors

Bank CEO Kevin Cummings and his wife, Patricia, for their support of the organization and

LifeTown.

Friendship Circle Banquet Offers Glimpse of the Future

by the potential LifeTown will have to

impact many lives.

“I have a cousin who has Asperger’sand had he had a program like this when he

was younger, his life today would be dra-

matically different,” said Fauer of his

cousin who is now in his mid-60s.

Also impressed by what he saw andheard was former New York Knicks star

continued on next page


7/40


Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. The basketball legend spent

part of the evening talking with Friendship Circle families

and teens, learning how the organization seeks to improve

the lives of participants and volunteers.“Lots of things happen in life and thank God there are

organizations like this that can help us along the way,”

said Monroe.

Several Friendship Circle teens participated in a musi-

cal performance, and a video about Friendship Circle vol-unteer Keren, the first teen volunteer when Friendship

Circle began 15 years ago. Keren had spent her free time

befriending a child with special needs. As a high school

senior, a car accident left her severely injured and in a

coma for a year.

Today, Keren continues to volunteer with the

Friendship Circle and participates in Friendship Circleprogramming. LifeTown, she said in the video, “is her

dream.”

But to have that dream come true will take the commu-

nity’s involvement.Noting that nearly $7.5 million has been raised to date

for the construction of LifeTown, Friendship Circle

Executive Director Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum said they

need to reach $10 million before the work can begin. The

project is expected to cost $13.5 million, an amount madepossible because of many in-kind donations.

Friendship Circle Banquet...continued from previous page

By Anastasia Marchese

L

ots of people enjoy watching "Wheel of Fortune"

on television and imagining what it would be like

to walk away the big winner. Now, Lisa Joseph of

West Orange doesn't have to imagine anymore.Last December she flew out to California where the

show is filmed in studio. The air date was Feb. 24 of this

year and millions of people watched as she wheeled her

way to the bonus round and then won it.This 26-year-old hadn't planned on doing this, it start-

ed out as kind of a whim.

"Well first I just signed up online, the Wheel Watchers

Club. Then I got this random email telling me that they

were having auditions in New York and asking if I'd wantto try out," said Lisa. She decided to go for it. First she

had to send in a one minute audition video online. Then

she received a live audition in NYC. When asked whatthe auditions were like she said "You do a couple of

rounds like it would be on the show. They are looking to

see if you watch the show and know the rules. Since Iwatch the show, it was pretty easy for me."

Lisa also does acting on the side, between her other

two jobs, so that helped her to be comfortable and at ease.

She has a very friendly and likable demeanor which must

have come through at the tryouts, because a little whilelater she received an email and a letter asking her to be on

Local Woman Wins Big On Wheel Of Fortune

continued on page 9


8/40


Take Home Our Delicious Food

Old World Homestyle Cooking MadeFresh Daily Using the Best Ingredients.Take-out

Catering

& Party

Platters

SALADS

Armenian • Babaganoush • Balsamic Mushrooms • Beef Tongue • Cabbage • Cheese • Crabmeat • Stuffed EggplantKani • Korean Carrots • Lobio • Mushroom • Odessa Pasta • Olivie with Bologna • Olivie with Chicken • Sate • SauteedCabbage • Shuba • Spring • Spinach Salad Phali • Vinigret • Radish • Shrimp • Eel • Duck • AvocadoSOUPS

Solyanka • Borscht • Harcho • Mushroom • Chicken Noodle • Split Pea • Sorrel • David’s Soups of the Week VEGETABLE APPETIZERS

Pickled Cucumbers • Salted Cucumbers Pickled Beef Tomatoes • Marinated Peppers • Olivie Mix • Pickled Vegetable PlatterStuffed TomatoesHOME-MADE RAVIOLI

Potato and Onion • Chicken • Veal Cottage Cheese • Cherries • Siberian StyleCOLD APPETIZERS

Herring Filet in Oil with Spices • Chopped Herring (Farshmak) • Bassa in Special Marinade • Russian-Style Gefilte FishHolodiets with Chicken

HOT APPETIZERS

Hachapuri • Chebureki • Plain Blini Chicken Pate • Puff Pastry with Cabbage, Meat, Egg & Spinach • Blini with CherriesSyrniki • Potato Pancakes • Blini with Meat • Blini with Cheese • Fried Potatoes with Shiitake Mushrooms • HomemadePotatoes with Dill and GarlicMEAT ENTREES

Duck with Apples • Chicken Cutlets • Stuffed Cornish Hens • Meatballs • Stuffed Cabbage • Stuffed Peppers • Chicken Tabaka • Chicken Kiev • Whole Piglets • Langet • Pork Chop • Chicken Chop • Beef Stew • Pasta with Meat • Rice Pilaf-Chicken • Chaleahach • Beef Stroganoff • French Style Chicken • Chicken Francaise • Chicken Marsala • Duck LegsFISH ENTREES

Stuffed Bassa with Crabmeat • Filet of Bassa • Fish Cutlets • Baked or Grilled Salmon • Shrimp in Garlic Sauce • Shrimp inWhite Sauce • Ostera Kebabs wit h Pomegranate SauceKEBABS

Lamb Shish Kebab • Pork Shish Kebab Chicken Kebab • Lamb Lulia Kebab • Chicken Lulia K ebabDESSERTS

Russian-Style Napoleon • Medovik • Margaria • Spartak • Sour Cream Cake • Rafaello

Kartoshka • Kiev Cake • Caprice Plum Cake

Come Visit Babushka’s International Deli• 3 Experienced Chefs

Babushka’s New Executive Chef Freddie (formerly from Livingston Bagel,)our Brighton Beach Chef Itzak Shatkin & David Snyder

combine their culinary talents on American & Russian specialties.

• Expanded International Take Out Menu featuring Daily Specials • Homemade Dishes•Deli•Main Courses•Soup•Breakfast•Salads

Baked Goods•Blini•Kasha • Caviar•Smoked Fish & lots more

• Wide Selection of INTERNATIONAL GROCERIES, CAKES & CANDIES From Around the World

*Not responsible for typo. errors.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm

Sun 10am-4pm

Babushka’s International Deli491 So. Livingston Ave.

(Next to Anthony Franco’s, a few stores from ShopRite)

Livingston • 973-533-0394 Limited Time Offer

(500 gm.)

SUNFLOWER SEEDS

$4.99GIFT

BASKETSCustom made or ready to go

The Livingston Lancer Robotics Team #3415 compet-

ed at the First Tech Challenge World Championship

on April 22-26 in St. Louis, MI. After three days of

qualification matches, the Lancers were chosen to be part of

the second seed alliance of the Franklin Division of the com-petition, where they went on to become division finalists (of

two divisions). In addition, the Lancers won the Think

Award, the second most prestigious judges award in the

competition, effectively placing them overall in ninth place.

First Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition that

involves teams of students from grades seven to 12. Teamscompete by designing, building, and programming a robot to

complete certain tasks to gain points. They also organize

community outreach events to spread STEAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) education.

By winning the Think Award, the Lancers now hold the

title of creating the best engineering notebook in the world.The engineering notebook should include documentation of

all the work put into building a successful robot and prepar-

ing the team for competition. The Lancer’s notebook stood

out among others because it highlighted the steps of the

engineering design process, included comprehensive draw-ings and diagrams, and emphasized the problem solving that

is essential to success. The Lancer’s notebook truly docu-

mented the team’s journey throughout the season.

This year’s challenge for FTC was called “Cascade

Effect”. The challenge required teams to to design a robot

LHS Robotics Team Finishes Ninth At World Championships

that can pick up and score whiffle balls into cylindrical

rolling goals and the high center goals. After winning six out

of their nine qualifying matches, the Lancers were selected

to be part of an alliance with Blue Crew Too, from

Mississippi, and Viperbots QuadX, from Texas. They defeat-

ed the third place alliance and advanced to the Franklin

Division finals.continued on next page


9/40


QIN DYNASTY 857 US Hwy 46Parsippany973.394.9888

Party

room

holds 60

people

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon.-Fri. 11:30am - 10pmSat. & Sun.. 10am - 10pm

Dinner only. Not to be combined with any other offers.Mon - Fri only. Excludes Sat., Sun. and holidays.

Offer expires 6/15/15.

$15 o ff $100 minimumDinner only. Not to be combined with any other offers.

Mon - Fri only. Excludes Sat., Sun. and holidays.Offer expires 6/15/15.

10% o ff any order

Sat., Sun.& HolidaysDim Sum by

the cart

Home Made Ice Cream And Italian Ice

134 Ridgedale AvenueEast Hanover973-585-7988

In the Division Finals, the Lancers and

their alliance lost two out of three matches,failing to advance to the finals.

The Lancers’ success at the World

Championship was a fitting conclusion to

their 2014-2015 season. At the NJ State

Championships in February, the Lancers

won the Inspire Award and won Finalist

Alliance Captain, making them the numberone ranked team in NJ. The Lancers also

won the Think Award at the FTC East Super

Regional and won division semi-finalists,

placing seventh out to the Eastern region of the country.

The members of the team are fortunate to

take part in such a wonderful extracurricular

activity. In the beginning of the season, they

were simply teammates. As the season pro-

gressed, the team has turned into something

resembling a family.

Lucas Ochoa, a co-captain in his last yearon the team, says, “Robotics has been an

amazing experience on and off the field. I've

learned so much, not only in the technical

aspects of building a robot, but also the soft

skills that are necessary in building a team.”

The Lancers are so grateful for all theencouragement and support that they have

received from their community. For more

information and updates on the Livingston

High School Lancer Robotics Team, visit atwww.facebook.com/FTC3415; their team

website, www.lancerrobotics.com; or

Contact the team at [email protected], or

coach at [email protected].

LHS Robotics Team Finishes...continued from previous page

the show.

She couldn't do her original show date

however because it conflicted with a local

stage production that she was appearing

in, so they rescheduled her for Dec. 19.

Since it was so near to Christmas it was

hard to find someone to travel with her, so

Lisa decided to go out to California by

herself. She wasn't set on winning.

Local Woman Wins Big..."To get on the show was a blessing,"

she said. "I just wanted not to embarrass

my mother and to win just one puzzle. Itwas an amazing, amazing experience. Pat

and Vanna are great." They gave them pep

talks between the rounds so during thosecommercial breaks, the contestants don't

just stand around looking awkward."I didn't do anything crazy to prepare,"

said Lisa. She read articles by former con-

testants, played an app on her phone and

watched the show every night. "I am a

bartender at the Outback, and everyone

knew that at 7:30 p.m. every TV wasturned to the show," she remembers,

laughing.

She had hopes to get a puzzle in the

Food and Drink category, knowing shewould be able to ace a puzzle in her pro-fession. Not only is she a bartender, but

she is also an events coordinator for phar-

maceutical companies. It ended up being a

puzzle in the Food and Drink category

which she won for $36,000 that put herinto the Bonus round.

For her bonus round she had some help

from an article that she read shortly before

she appeared on the show. This article

suggested picking letters "that I neverwould have thought to pick." she remem-

bers. If she hadn't read that article and

taken the advice, she thinks she might nothave won the bonus round.

All in all she finished the night withmore than $72,000 in cash prizes, a trip to

Portugal, and a $1,000 gift card for

Travelsmith.

It takes a while to receive the prizes, so

Lisa is planning wisely how to spend her

winnings.Some of her prize money she wants to

donate to HUSU (Help Us Save Us) a

charitable organization that works in

Haiti. Her family roots are in Haiti and shewants to give back out of her unexpectedgains. As a result of winning, she will now

not only be giving money, but going to

Haiti herself as a volunteer.

For now she is still working and acting,

making plans for the future and lookingforward to taking her mom to Portugal

sometime soon.

continued from page 9


10/40


Sofa &

Loveseat $14995

With coupon. Cannot be combined withany other offer. Expires 6/30/15




$10495 $15495 $17995

3 Rooms

& Hall(stairs excluded)

5 Rooms


(up to 550 sq. ft.)

7 Rooms


(up to 750 sq. ft.)

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Pick up & Delivery of area rugs

201-489-0157

973-716-0021

24 HOURFlood

Damage

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGALL AMERICAN DRY

If the staincomes back SO DO WE!

Over 15 years experience, owner operated

100% Safefor kids & pets Super

Guarantee

Carpets |Area RugsUpholstery | LeatherCleaning Specialist Pet odors removedDeep CleaningDeodorizing

MATTRESSESNo dirt residualNo steam or shampooNo mold or mildew

Condos, Hi-rises, ApartmentsCarpet repairCarpet stretchingCertified technicians

PIZZA

OPEN SUNDAY 11AM-9PM

MON-THURS 11AM-9PM

FRI & SAT 11AM-10PM

FREE PARKING

N O W MA K I N G

G L U T E N F R

E E

P I Z ZA

www.livingston-pizza.com

Since 1993

CALL FOR FAST DELIVERY...

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

COUPON

LIVINGSTON PIZZA • 973-740-0066

Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offer promotions.Coupon expires 6/15/15

Any Order of$16.00 or More

Pick-Up or Delivery

$2 OFF

COUPON



Any LargePizza

Pick-Up or Delivery

$150 OFF

CA T E R I NG

T RA Y S

& PI Z ZA

fo r a n y P a r t y!

COUPON


2 Large Pizzas

$

1995


+ tax

73 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. • LIVINGSTONCorner S. Mitchell Ave. • (Entrance in Rear)

973-740-0066 FAX: 973-740-9148 • OPEN SUNDAYS 11AM

Try O ur D elic ious

WRAPS, DINNERS,SALADS & CALZONES!

COUPON




Pick-Up or Delivery

$5 OFF

COUPON




Pick-Up or Delivery

$2 OFF

COUPON



Any LargePizza

Pick-Up or Delivery

$

1

50

OFF

Adaptive Clothing...

Dream is about. For the first six to nine

months after conceiving of the idea, Mindy

did focus groups and surveys from people

around the world to see what the needs real-

ly were. Since the differently-abled commu-nity does not view themselves as being dif-

ferent, they don't want to have to wear a spe-

cific brand of clothing manufactured for

them. They want to wear the same main-

stream brands that their peers are wearing.They want to go to the stores where their

friends shop and pick out what works for

them, not just order something online that is

"different" than everyone else's clothes.

That is why Mindy is working to advo-

cate with mainstream retailers to create

adaptive versions of their regular clothinglines using the methods she has already

designed. She uses Magna Ready closures, a

brand of washable magnet closures that are

hidden but replace the function of zippers orbuttons. Also, she sews in hidden adjust-

ments in the cuffs and sleeves to make ade-

quate length adjustments, and magnet clo-

sures in the bottom of pants to allow them to

be easier to put on or fit over leg braces.

These simple adjustments can make it possi-

ble for a lot of young people to dress them-

selves who may otherwise need help.

Runway of Dreams had a huge hand up

earlier this month, when they appear on the

television show "The View." When askedabout her recent television appearance,

Mindy said, "It was a highlight of my life,

there is no other way to say it." Mindy and

her family got to share their personal experi-ences as well as show the world what the

Runway of Dreams Foundation is doing by

having a short fashion show on the air. At the

conclusion of the show, Mindy was told that

the foundation had been awarded $20,000by an online coupon company to help fund

the work that she is so passionate about.

There is also a crowd-funding campaigngoing on to raise much needed funds to take

this dream to the runway of life for good. Go

to www.indiegogo.com/projects/runway-of-dreams for more information or to donate.

Mindy may not have had any idea about

any of this 10 years ago but in her words, "I

feel fortunate that I am now aware of the

problem and doing everything I can to fixit."

continued from front page


11/40


West Orange High School Jr. Air Force ROTCMountaineer Squadron Commander, Cadet

Major Ginamarie Arrabito, has received her

appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in

Colorado Springs beginning June 25, just three days afterher graduation from WOHS.Arrabito will head to Colorado Springs with approxi-

mately 1,200 other cadets to begin the grueling four-year

process of training to become an Air Force Officer, and

upon graduation will hold the rank of Second Lieutenant,

outranking 75 percent of the USAF.Arrabito’s acceptance is a huge accomplishment,

according to WOHS Jr. ROTC Major Joe Marchesini.

“People need to understand how significant

Ginamarie’s appointment is,” said Marchesini.

“Only eight per cent of applicants are selected, and

tuition, room and board are included in what amounts toan approximate $350,000 scholarship,” Marchesini con-

tinued.

“In addition, the Air Force Academy is considered to be

one of the finest, most prestigious institutions of higher

learning in the nation, and Ginamarie will be one of approximately 200 females accepted into the program.”

Arrabito, 18, said, “I always wanted to go into the mil-

itary, and that’s why I joined the Jr. ROTC program at the

high school. I decided in the beginning of the school year

that I wanted to attend the USAF and began the process to

accomplish that.”

That process was not easy. It required physical testing,

good grades (GPA and SAT/ACT), teacher recommenda-

tions, and the recommendations of elected officials (in

Arrabito’s case, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen andSenator Robert Menendez).

“I want to be a pilot,” Arrabito continued. “I’ve already

started taking flying lessons and really love it. As of right

now, I’m interested in flying helicopters or Bombers like

the B2.”Current statistics for the Air Force note that women

first began Pilot Training in 1976. As of Dec. 2014, there

were 678 female pilots.

In addition to her military aspirations, Arrabito is an

outstanding student and wants to earn a degree in political

science. She has studied Italian for years and has begunstudies in Russian.

Maj. Marchesini added, “I consider Ginamarie to be atransformational leader. She has clear goals and visions

that she communicates to her fellow cadets, and she par-

ticipates from start to finish with our projects with anincredible sense of responsibility.”

Arrabito credits Marchesini and Sgt. Chuck Yoh of the

WOHS Jr. Air Force ROTC as instrumental in helping her

get to where she is, but says that “my Mom, Dawn

Arrabito, is my biggest fan and supporter, encouraging me

to follow my dreams every step of the way.”With plans to pursue a career in the military, Arrabito

concluded, “I plan to stay with the Air Force for as long as

they’ll have me.”

Maj. Marchesini noted, “Ginamarie has accomplished

so much since September that she has shattered the para-digm of what it usually takes to receive an appointment to

the USAF. We are incredibly proud of her.”

WO Student Heading To U.S. Air Force


12/40


STOP P AYING MORE FOR

Y OUR G LASSES ELSEWHERE!

Amy Block & Ofer Steinberg

BLOCK & ZUCKERMAN OPTICIANS

- MEN - WOMEN - CHILDREN -

796 NORTHFIELD AVE WEST ORANGE(973) 736-7647

WWW .BZOPTICIANS.COM

W E C ARRY THE BEST E YEWEAR!

A LAIN MIKLI • IG REEN • L A FONT

M AUI JIM • OLIVER PEOPLES • R AY B AN

SILHOUETTE • PLUS MANY MORE...

G LASSES STARTING

AT

$99

SHOP AT

I n t r o d u c i n g

Tom Fo rd

$75 offComplete pair ofPrescription Eyeglasses**Certain Restrictions apply.

Not valid on prior purchases. Expires 6/14/15

United Rent-All Coupon

15% OFFany rental reservation$125 or more

With coupon. Limit 1 per customer. Not validon prior purchases. Must present coupon attime of order. Cannot be combined with any

other offers. Expires 6/30/15

CATERING SUPPLIES

SMALL TOOL RENTAL

BALLOONSDANCE FLOORS

AUDIO VISUAL LIGHTING

CASINO TABLESROULETTE WHEELS

HOLIDAY PARTIESCHILDRENS GAMES

FUND RAISERS

UNITED RENT-ALL

963 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY

WEST ORANGE973.731.4483

WEST ORANGEMON-SAT 8:30-5:00 • CLOSED SUNDAYS

www.unitedrentallnj.com

DELIVERY

AVAILABLE

Residential • Corporate

RESERVE EARLY

WEDDINGS, GRADUATIONS& PARTY RENTALS

WE SELL HELIUM BALLOONSLINENS

GLASSWAREDISHES

FOOD WARMERSTABLES • CHAIRS

Family Owned &Operated Servingthe Community

Since 1973

Essex County’s 2015 FishingDerbies are going on now through

June. Sponsored by the Essex

County Department of Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs, the free events will

be held in six locations in the EssexCounty Park System.

Essex County Executive Joseph N.

DiVincenzo, Jr. says “Our fishing derbies

are an excellent opportunity for our chil-

dren to enjoy the historic Essex CountyPark System in a different and fun way.

You’ll have a great time creating your

own ‘big fish’ stories and spending some

quality time with your friends and family

in some of the most beautiful parks in thearea. I invite everyone to come out, casttheir lines, Experience Essex and take a

look at the improvements we are making

to revitalize our parks.”

Open to children ages 15 and younger,

all children must be accompanied by anadult and bring their own fishing pole,

bait, bucket and chair. Prizes in various

age categories for catching the first and

most fish will be awarded at the conclu-

sion of each derby.

The fishing derbies will be held

Thurs., May 14, at the Essex County

Verona Park Boathouse, BloomfieldAvenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona.

On-site registration begins at 5 p.m.;

derby begins at 6 p.m.; and awards will be

at 8:15 p.m.

Sat., May 16, Essex CountyWeequahic Park Lake, Elizabeth Avenue

and Meeker Avenue, Newark. On-site

registration begins at 8 a.m.; derby begins

at 9 a.m.; and awards at 11:15 a.m.

Sat., June 6, at Essex County Monte

Irvin Orange Park Pond, Center Street

and Harrison Street, Orange. On-site reg-istration begins at 8 a.m.; derby begins at

9 a.m.; and awards at 11:15 a.m.

Sat., June 13, at Essex County

Irvington Park Pond, Grove Street andLyons Avenue, Irvington. On-site regis-

tration begins at 8 a.m.; derby begins at 9

a.m.; and awards at 11:15 a.m.

For additional information, call 973-

735-6229. The fishing derbies will beheld rain or shine.

Go Fishing In Essex County


13/40


1170 Town Center Way • Livingston (next to Silverman’s) • 973-740-9090 • www.chocolateworks.com

Our store is CERTIFIED KOSHER by Vaadof Metro West and features:• High Quality Gourmet Chocolates, Coco-dusted

Chocolate Truffles & Chocolate Molded Treats(many made on premises).

• Colorful Candy Bins

• Wide variety of Chocolate Gifts for a ll occasions

• Party Platters...a Perfect Hostess Gift• Custom Corporate Gifts

• Workshops and Birthday Parties featuring HandsOn Learning Experiences in making your own chocolate& candy creations for Children and Adults. OPEN 7 DAYS

Mon-Thur 11-8:30 • Fri-Sat 11-9:30 • Sun 11-7

Our Chocolate Pizzasare Dairy or Parve. $2 OFFpurchase of $15 or more

With this coupon. Limit 1 coupon per person. Coupons cannotbe combined with any other promotions. Expires 6/15/15

$50 OFFBIRTHDAY PARTY

Our store is ERTIFIED KOSHER by Vaad

C h o c o l a t e

P i z z as m a k e

a g r e a t g i f t!

Great Gifts for Dad’s & Grads

ICE CREAM &ICE CREAM SUNDAES

2 FREE TOPPINGS& FREE CONES

with any ice cream purchase

Lots of candy toppings!

With this coupon. Event must be booked 5/12/15 - 6/15 /15.Can be used for future parties.

May 27–June 21 - On the MainStage: The Royal Family ByGeorge S. Kaufman and Edna

Ferber, Directed by Bonnie J. Monte.Loosely based on the famous

Barrymore dynasty, this Tony Award-win-ning American classic invites you into theCavendish home to witness both the highdrama and hilarious comedy that infusestheir daily life. Three generations take cen-ter stage in this lavish, outrageously funny,and touching portrayal of their struggle tobalance the demands of family life with thecompelling bonds of their artistic calling.

Venue: F.M. Kirby ShakespeareTheatre, 36 Madison Avenue at LancasterRd. in Madison (on the campus of Drew

University).Performance times: Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7:30 pm;Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm;Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.

Tickets: $25-75 Call the Box Office at973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

Performances: May 27–June 21,Tuesdays through Sundays.

Opening Night: Saturday, May 30

(7:30 pm). Symposium Performances:Tuesday, June 2 (7:30 pm); Saturday, June6 and 13 (2pm). Know the Show:Thursday, June 4 (7pm)June 17–July 26 - On the OUTDOOR

STAGE: Love’s Labour’s Lost By WilliamShakespeare, Directed by Brian B. Crowe

The Shakespeare Theatre’s OutdoorStage will bring one of Shakespeare’s mostdelightful comedies to life under the stars.When four idealistic young courtiers for-swear the company of women in favor of study and a stoic life, it is not long beforefour young French beauties put their oathto the test. Pack a picnic, pack up the fam-ily, and head to the Outdoor Stage to enjoyyoung love, witty language, and outlandish

follies with this summery crowd-pleaserby the Bard!

Venue: The Outdoor Stage –2 ConventRoad at Convent Station in MorrisTownship. The amphitheatre on the cam-pus of the College of St. Elizabeth.

Performance times: Tuesdays throughSundays at 8:00 pm.; Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15-35. Call the Box Office at973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

Performances: June 17–July 26,Tuesdays through Sundays. OpeningNight: Wednesday, June 24 (8:00 pm)July 8–July 26 - On the Main Stage: TheGuardsman By Ferenc Molnár, New adap-

tation by Bonnie J. Monte From a transla-tion by Gábor Lukin, Directed by BonnieJ. Monte.

A behind-the-scenes portrait of whathappens after the curtain falls, TheGuardsman takes us into the home of Budapest’s beleaguered leading man andhis strong-willed leading lady. This witty,romantic confection, with a deep andprovocative center, examines the extremelengths taken to test a relationshipsbetween artists addicted to a larger-than-

life existence.Venue: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare

Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at LancasterRd. in Madison (on the campus of DrewUniversity)

Performance times: Tuesdays,Wednesdays, and Sundays at 7:30 pm;Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm;Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.

Tickets: $25-75. Call the Box Office at973-408-5600 or visit www.Shakespeare

NJ.org.Performances: July 8 – July 26,

Tuesdays through Sundays. OpeningNight: Saturday, July 11 (7:30 pm)

Symposium Performances: Tuesday,

July 14 (7:30 pm); Saturday, July 18 and25 (2pm). Know the Show: Thursday, July16 (7pm)July 20 at 7:00 pm - Play Reading SeriesLend Us Your Ears Play Reading Series:The Lover By Harold Pinter

An interesting companion piece to jux-tapose with the Theatre’s Main Stage pro-duction of The Guardsman, Pinter’s tight-ly-wound play takes “the game” betweenhusband and wife a step further. Locked ina cycle of reciprocal provocation, the cou-

ple dances between cruelty and devotion.Adult Content.

Venue: F.M. Kirby ShakespeareTheatre, 36 Madison Avenue at LancasterRd. in Madison (on the campus of DrewUniversity)

Tickets: $18 for adults; $10 for stu-dents. Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Calendar of Events


14/40


$2 OFF CODE LIVANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers.1 coupon per visit. Offer exp. 6/15/15

Kam Man Supermarket

200 Rt. 10 West • Hanover



Kam Man Supermarket 200 Rt. 10 West • Hanover




$

4 OFFCODE LIV

ANY PURCHASE OF $60 OR MORE



Conran’s PlazaNext to Home Depot

200 Rt. 10 West, East Hanover

973-503-1770

K M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N M M N

Supermarketupermarketupermarketupermarketupermarketupermarketupermarketupermarket

www.facebook.com/kammanfoodseasthanover

Go to customer service and show us your "Like" on Facebook and receive a FREE snack

FRESHSEAFOODDAILY!!

Find the Unexpected Larger Selection of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Large

Selection of

HousewareItems

Visit Our Famous Chinese BBQ,Hot Deli & Bakery Departments

By Cara Connelly

Dogs are a big part of families and, as such,deserve as much care and pampering as anyone

else in the household. More and more innova-

tive doggie care establishments are popping up all

around the region.

Dog walking services have been popular in big citieslike Manhattan for years but, are growing in popularity

in the suburbs too. This service does more than provide

a pooch an opportunity to relieve him/herself when a

dog owner is unable to get home during the day to get

that chore done. Dog walkers will help get dogs the nec-

essary exercise and socialization, feed the pet, leavewater and give a treat.

Walking a dog enables him or her to be exposed to

situations in a safe, controlled way. They learn to

behave appropriately when they come across not just

another dog but, a skateboarder, bicyclist and other peo-ple. According to local dog owner Cathy Ryan,

“Sometimes our family is gone all day. It’s nice to be

able to find services such as dog walkers to know our

beloved

Ranger is taken care of and not getting into trouble at

home.”The dog will be a happy and confident pup and will

join in at the park, family events and social activities.

Dog walking services are not just convenient for the

busy dog owner but provide peace of mind that the pet

has been fed, hydrated, relieved, walked and socialized

right in the neighborhood. Prices for a 30 minute walk

vary from $15-$20 per walk (more than one dog,

add $2-$5) and certainly, includes cleaning up after

the pet.Working parents send their kids to daycare – appro-

priately, dog parents send their dogs to doggie daycare.

Depending on the facility and their philosophy doggie

day care services vary. Some facilities keep the dogs

separate or in small groups by size or temperamentwhile other facilities offer multiple playrooms that give

the dogs room to socialize, exercise and play.

Additionally, regular personalized playtime, feedings

and walks are included. Like the nanny-cam, many

facilities offer live time streaming to check on their pre-cious pooch from laptop, computer at work or even a

smart phone.

Ryan says that Ranger loves go to doggie day care.

“We have a big, crazy family and often when we have

large gatherings at our house, Ranger prefers playing

with her own kind rather than spending the day jumpingon our guests.”

Dog grooming and boarding facilities too, have been

around for a while. The modern day version is mobile

grooming vehicles and overnight stays at the pet

owner’s home. Mobile grooming vehicles are sanitized

vehicles that come right to the dog. It’s a cage free,

stress free and hassle free option. Local mobilegroomers surveyed offered similar services; deluxe

services include brushing, a massage, shampoo and con-

Modern Canine Care- Delivery Is An Option

continued on next page


15/40


Gourmet Salads, Wraps, Paninis

Gluten Free or Whole Wheat Pasta

Burgers • Seafood

Bakery Goods Available

275 New Jersey 10 East • East Hanover, NJ 07936 • 973-884-8840

Sun.-Thurs. 6am-1am

Fri. & Sat. 6am-2am

Visit us at our other location:

Brookside Diner in Whippany, NJ

easthanoverdiner.com

More Than Just Your Local Diner

$5 OFF$35 or MoreWith coupon. Does not include early birdspecials.Cannot be combined with any






HEALTHY CHOICES OR INDULGE

ditioner, hand blow dry, trim or full hair-

cut, pads and nails trimmed, glandsexpressed and ears cleaned. Services

range in price from $50-$100 depending

on the groomer, service and size of yourdog. Local mobile groomers also offer a

la carte items in the event the dog doesn’tneed the full pamper package. Those

services typically range in price from $5-

$30.

Ranger loves having a groomer come

right to him. “It’s so convenient and I

don’t have to worry about droppingRanger off or picking him up,” says

Ryan. “He doesn’t have to wait in a crate

before or after his grooming and he loves

to be pampered.”We also found that dog owners some-

times prefer having a professional come

to their home and stay overnight with

their dog, Services generally include

plenty of time for play and love, admin-

istering medication, feeding and walking

the dog in the evening and in the morning

and leaving water, all specialized

requests. The dogs get to stay in their

own comfortable, clean and safe home

and are cared for generally for a 12-14

hour time frame.

In addition to providing loving carefor pets, most overnight sitters will per-

form small chores such as watering

plants, retrieving mail and newspaper,

rotating lights or other specific requests.

This is a great service created based onthe need pet owners have to seek out care

for their pets when they are unable to and

to ensure the safety, comfort, well- being

and overall health of the pet. The

overnight sitters surveyed averagedabout $75 for a 13 hour stay in the home.

Pamper pets, why not? They are animportant part of the family. Whether one

works out of town, travels often, get busy

with kids and life, there is a service avail-

able in the community to help care forpets and, it promises to be a safe, afford-

able and practical option for the entire

family.

Modern Canine Care...continued from previous page

To advertise call 973-809-4784for rates and Information


16/40


Morris Sign Co.Morris Sign Co.Complete Sign Service

30 Troy Rd

Whippany973-386-1755

Family Owned And Operated

Over 30 Years Experience

• Truck Lettering

• Vehicle Wraps

• Commercial Signs

• Advertising Signs

• Monuments

• Job Site Signs

• Golf Outing Signs

• Magnets

• Banners

• Carved & Sandblasted

• Directional Signage

• Digital Prints

• Architectural Signs

• Store Front Signs

• Traffic Signs

• Box Signs

• Installations

• PARKING SIGNS

Specializing In:

15% OFF ANY SERVICE$100 OR MORE

Expires 6/15/15

Morris Sign Co.Morris Sign Co.

MENTION OFFER PRIOR TO PRICE QUOTE Visit our website @ morrissign.com | Follow us on Morris Sign Company

10% OFF ANY GRADUATION BANNERS

Expires 6/15/15

Morris Sign Co.Morris Sign Co.

MENTION OFFER PRIOR TO PRICE QUOTE

West Orange High School Wrestler Chris Morgan

has been accepted into West Point Military

Academy Preparatory School for the 2015-

2016 school year. Upon completion of one year at the

Preparatory School, Morgan will receive his appointmentto West Point, where he will graduate after four years with

a rank of Second Lieutenant.

Morgan, who recently placed fifth in the state at the

NJSIAA Individual Championships held in Atlantic CityMarch 6-8 in the 180 pound division, was also a co-cap-

tain on the successful Mountaineer Football team. He has

been part of the WOHS Jr. Air Force ROTC since its

inception last year and he currently holds the rank of

Cadet Second Lieutenant. While he plans to wrestle at

West Point, he is more interested in the pursuit of academ-ic excellence and particularly enjoys social studies and

math.“I’m interested in Political Science, Foreign Affairs,

and Global Economy,” Morgan said. “Whether or not I

remain in the Army as a career officer, I want to work inHomeland Security.”

While in the Army, Morgan said, “I want to become a

helicopter pilot, but I’m also interested in becoming a

paratrooper or ranger.”

Morgan will be entering the Preparatory School on July

20 and credits his parents, Chris and April, for their sup-

port and encouragement on his journey. He also extended

appreciation to West Orange resident and West Point FieldForce Officer Vince Camisa and the West Point adminis-

trative office for their assistance with deadlines and appli-

cations. “It’s a lot of paperwork,” he smiled.Morgan reserved his last comment for his wrestling

Coach, Stephan Zichella.“I want to thank Coach Zichella for instilling character

in me,” he said.

In response, Zichella had quite a lot to say about

Morgan, who was only the fourth WOHS wrestler in the

program’s history to medal at the state level, and who had

just broken the school’s record for wins in a season (37).“It’s a dream come true for Chris,” Zichella began.

“Several D1 Colleges expressed interest in him, but his

heart was with wrestling and serving his country in the

United States Army. Three of our wrestlers have receivedappointments to the United States Naval Academy: EricWashkewicz (2009), Matt Dunovant (2015) and Dylan

Pennell (2018). We are proud to send another WOHS stu-

dent-athlete to one of our country’s service academies.”

“Chris will have a great deal of academic and athletic

success at West Point,” Zichella concluded, “and we are so

excited for him and his family.”“Chris excels at everything he tries,” said Major Joseph

Marchesini, in charge of the WOHS Jr. Air Force ROTC.

“He leads by example and he always strives to be the

best. It’s a great quality to have.”

WOHS Wrestler Accepted Into West Point


17/40


* Voted Top 100 Framing

Retailers by Decor Magazine* Creative Design Expertise* Hand Crafted Mouldings

7 HIGHLAND PLACE • Maplewood973.762.2777 • monalisaframing.com

Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-6pmClosed Sunday, Monday

K ri sta H y er

Serving the community

for 10 years

GI F T C E R T I F I CA TES

A VA I LA B L E

W I T H T H I S

D I SCO U N T CO U PO

N.

E X P I R E S 6/ 15/ 2 0 15

M i n i m u m o rde r req u i red

.

No t to be co m b i ned

co m p l e te

f r a m i ng p ac k ag e

$ 75. 0 0 o ff

C E L E B R A T I N G O U R 1 0 T

H A N N I V E R S A R Y !

JEANS TO BLACK TIE includingSterling Silver, Gold & Costume Jewelry,

Watches, Evening Bags, Hats, Scarves, Bridal Jewelry& much more at AFFORDABLE PRICES.

www.pink-jewels.com

LIVINGSTON TOWN CENTER

1110 Town Center Way(next to Test Rite Opticians)

LIVINGSTON • 973.994.0975

Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5

FREE Gift WrappingCoupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Not valid with any other offers, storewide sales or gift certificates.May not be used on special orders. Expires 6/20/15

20% OFFany purchasePink Coupon

G R E A T G I F T S F

O R

G R A D S !FASHION ACCESSORIES AND MUCH MORE

Pink Jewels

Father's Day is right around the corner,

and the time has come once again to

begin searching for a gift for dear old

dad. Father's Day gift shoppers have long

since abandoned the notion that a new neck-

tie is what dad really wants, but finding agift that expresses your love and apprecia-

tion for the old man can still prove some-

what challenging.

Oftentimes, the best gifts are the ones

that fulfill a need or want, and Father's Daygifts are no exception. The following are a

handful of Father's Day gift ideas for dads

whose hobbies run the gamut.

The Sports Nut

Dads who can't get enough of theirfavorite teams would no doubt appreciate

some new gear or even tickets to see theirfavorite teams play. If you opt to buy tickets

to a ballgame, make it a family affair, as dad

would no doubt appreciate an afternoon at

the ballpark with his kids and/or grandkids.For a father who no longer lives in the mar-

ket where his teams play, consider purchas-

ing a streaming service or television pack-

age that allows the old man to see his

favorite team no matter where he's living.The Movie Mogul

Some dads simply can't get enough of the

silver screen, and a streaming service that

allows dad to watch many of his favoritemovies on demand from the comforts of

home might make the perfect gifts for film-

loving fathers. Services like Netflix andAmazon Prime offer hundreds of titles, and

monthly or yearly subscriptions cost rela-

tively little money.The Outdoorsman

Fathers who love the great outdoors

might appreciate some new camping gear, a

new fishing pole or even some comfortable

hiking boots. When shopping for the out-doorsman in your life, consider which out-

door activity is his favorite (i.e., boating,

fishing, kayaking, etc.) and try to find the

latest useful gadget or newest product madefor such enthusiasts. If you don't share the

same passion for the great outdoors and arehesitant to buy something you're unsure

about, a gift certificate to an outdoorsman or

sporting goods store will suffice.

Father's Day is a time each year when

dads are told how much they are loved andappreciated. This year, a gift that implies

both those sentiments is sure to make dad

smile.

Great Gifts For Dad


18/40


Ask us about our available financing options

Care CreditWe accept

Over 20 Years Experience In ComprehensiveDental Care and Cosmetic Dentistry

www.chiudentalcare.com

IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Craving Your Favorite Food But Can’t Chew It?IMPROVE YOUR EATING AND SMILE

FREEORAL EXAM

AND

FULL-MOUTH SERIESX-RAYS

(A $288 VALUE)

New patients only.Not to be combined with any other offer including

Care Credit. One per family. Expires 6/30/15Not to be combined with any other offer including

Care Credit. One per family. Expires 6/30/15

$500

OFFINVISALIGN

• Extractions

• Root Canals

• Complete Periodontal

Treatments

• Digital X-Rays

• Nitrous Oxide

• Lumineers® Laminates

• On Time Scheduling

• Saturday & Evening

Appointments Available

• Advanced Tissue/Bone

Regeneration for Implants

• Surgical & Restorative Implants

• Emergencies Seen Same Day

For over twenty years, implant dentistry has been a reliable option for patients

with missing teeth. With the ability to support a crown, an implant procedurehas the capacity to bypass drilling the adjacent teeth. Additionally, with the

recent availability of mini implants, implant dentistry has expanded its utiliza-

tion to anchoring both full and partial dentures for a more secure f it. As they

provide an economic alternative, patients have been very receptive of mini

implants, as they make eating and speaking with dentures much easier.

Dr. Helen Chiu has always been involved in implant dentistry, making it an

integrated part of her everyday practice. From replacing a single tooth, insert-

ing crowns or bridges, securing dentures, to creating multiple, full-arch recon-

structions, she performs every step of each process, surgical and restorative.

Your comfort and convenience are always Dr. Chiu’s top priorities. To

learn more about these procedures, please call our of fice at 973-377-0224.We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. To receive a

COMPLEMENTARY IMPLANT CONSULTATION, simply mention this

article during your appointment. OFFER EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2015.

Come in for a free consultation

HELEN P. CHIU, D.M.D., P.A.One Place For All Of Your Dental Needs

973-377-0224

248 Columbia Tpke.Florham Park


19/40


9 WEEKLY SESSIONS ALL SUMMER

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

(973) 223-9200 WWW.PPACNJ.COM

THEATER CAMP• ACTING •

• SINGING •

• DANCE •

• CIRCUS ARTS •

$30 OFF each week of Theater Camp

if you register by 5/31/15

PRESENTS

Week 1 - June 22 to June 26

Week 2 - June 29 to July 3

Week 3 - July 6 to July 10




Week 7 - Aug 3 to Aug 7



SPRING INTO ACTION!Is 2015 your year to make a move?

Trust us to guide you through the process and be assured that our collective over 35 year experience will get yourhouse sold! Whether you are trying to sell your house or looking for a home to buy, We Can Help.

With us by your side, every step of the way, you can relax and know that you will be our first priority.

Each office is Independently owned & operated

Cheryl GoldingerBroker-Sales Consultant

[email protected]

Barbara KanefskySales Associate, [email protected]

973.868.8767 107 Syacmore AvenueLivingston

4245 Town Center Way Suite 2BLivingston • 973.251.0100

AVAILABLE

26 Clements Court Roseland

UNDER CONTRACT

17 Lewis DriveMaplewood

AVAILABLE

Patriot HillBasking Ridge

AVAILABLE

14 Morningside DriveLivingston

SOLD

28 Tanglewood DriveLivingston

SOLD

Looking for ways to make kosher

dishes with fewer calories but just

as tasty as the originals? Want to re-

create dishes your grandmother made, but

with a 21st-century twist? Then come to

the National Council of Jewish Women(NCJW), West Morris Section's "Kosher

Lite" cooking class. The class will be held

on Sun., June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at

the Village Food Garden Culinary Centerat the ShopRite of Greater Morristown.

This hands-on workshop is designed for

everyone who appreciates good food, from

novices to experienced cooks.

Chef Danny Arturo, an executive chef

certified by the American CulinaryFederation, will lead an interactive class

on how to make knishes, health salad, and

tzimmes. Participants will help chop, mix,

and cook. Then everyone will savor the

results!Chef Danny has served as executive

chef at several notable restaurants and he

has received acclaim from critics in such

prestigious publications as Zagat and

Atlanta magazine.The National Council of Jewish Women

(NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn pro-

gressive ideals into action. Inspired by

Jewish values, NCJW strives for social

justice by improving the quality of life for

women, children, and families and by safe-guarding individual rights and freedoms.

For further information about NCJW,

West Morris Section, visit www.ncjwwest-

morris.org.

The three-hour class costs $35 a person.

For more information and to register, [email protected].

'Kosher Lite' Cooking Class


20/40



21/40



22/40


WE’LL BEAT ANY PRICE...GUARANTEED!

F R E E E S T I M A

T E S F U L L Y

I N S U R E D

Family Owned & Operated

CUSTOM CARPENTRY

WE DO NOT SUB-CONTRACTRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

• Bathrooms• Kitchens• Basements• Additions• Chimney

Repoint

Roofing

Siding

Windows

Doors

973-324-9461 GAF/ELK #CE17703

ROOFING & SIDING

Expires 6/30/15 Expires 6/30/15

10% OFFANY CARPENTRY JOB ANY COMPLETE ROOFUsing Slate Line Shingle

FINANCING AVAILABLE

12 AND 24 MONTHS 0% INTEREST $500 OFF

FINANCING AVAILABLE

12 AND 24 MONTHS 0% INTEREST

by Cheryl Conway

With just a few days away, the

20th Anniversary of YouthAppreciation Week (YAW) is

packed with fun-filled events for the

entire family.

Sponsored by the Healthy Community

Healthy Youth (HCHY) and theLivingston Senior, Youth and Leisure

Services (SYLS), YAW kicks off Sun.,

May 17, with a Diversity Festival, and

this year activities will last eight days

rather than seven to recognize the event’sanniversary. That is one more day to cel-

ebrate the youth in the Livingston com-

munity.

A huge undertaking, YAW is a collab-

orative effort throughout the community

that involves a multitude of volunteers,organizations, committees, school board

and town officials to make the week-long

event with more than 20 events a success.

For kids of all ages, thousands are

expected to attend as in previous years.“It’s a fun way to celebrate our chil-

dren,” says Alan Karpas, president of

HCHY and chair of YAW. “The town

appreciates the children in the communi-

ty.”While many events are offeredthroughout the year for children in

Livingston, whether through sports,

scouts, arts, “This is the only week dedi-

cated specifically to children for children

to participate in. It is a week to kick backand celebrate children in our communi-

ty.”

YAW began 20 years ago by the

Livingston Twp. Council, but after the

committee ran it for 11 years, it became a

huge undertaking for the governing bodyto maintain. So seven years ago, HCHY

got involved as the organizer and works

with the town to make the program a suc-

cess.

“We are all volunteers,” say organiz-ers of HCHY, a group founded nine years

ago devoted to keeping youth and adults

in a safe environment. Most of the events

during YAW are free.

On Sun., May 17, an all-day DiversityFestival to celebrate the children in the

community is set for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., atthe YMCA in Livingston. A fashion show

featuring adults and children from many

cultures is planned, along with dancing

and food from various restaurants. The

event will be held rain or shine.Next door, NJ Hall of Fame Mobile

Museum will be set up offering a huge

interactive museum with memorabilia

and artifacts for visitors to explore.

The NJ Hall of Fame mobile wel-comes thousands of visitors in communi-

ties across the state. Through the power

of images, artifacts, film and a suite of

interactive tools, NJ’s leaders and leg-

ends are made accessible to every curiousimagination. The visit was donated by

Livingston Public Schools, which won

the visit, on behalf of the New Jersey

School Insurance Group. The drawing for

the visit was chosen at the NJSIG booth

at the SBA Conference in Atlantic City.Karpas says “we are excited about the

NJ Hall of Fame Visit and are fortunate

that it will be so close to home.”

Two Lego Events, Building Kidz, are

set for Tues., May 19, from 4:30 p.m. to7 p.m.; and Thurs., May 21, at 8 p.m.,

based on projects related to Washington,

DC, both held at the Livingston Senior/

Community Center.

On Wed. night, May 20, a YMCA pro-

gram for children with special needs will

be held. Activities sponsored by theLivingston Advisory Committee for

Disabilities (LACD) will include wiffle

ball, music and balloons.

On Fri. night, May 22, Parents NightOut is set to allow parents to go out while

children attend a mini-camp, 6 p.m. to 9

p.m. at the Senior/Community Center.

While many other events are planned

for YAW, Sat., May 23, is the 24-hourFamily Fun Festival, starting at 10 a.m.

and lasting with an over-night sleep over

for families at the Oval. Some of theactivities will include petting zoo, crafts,

pony rides, robotics, inflatables, face

painting, Frisbee tournament, camp outwith boy scouts, camp fire and movie

under the stars.

The Cole Brother’s Circus is coming

to YAW, Sun., May 24 and Mon., May

25, followed by a Memorial Day Paradeand Veterans Ceremony.

In honor of YAW’s 20 year anniver-

sary, a special logo has been designed. A

television show on Livingston television(LTV), Channel 26 on FIOS or Channel

34 Comcast, will air a live-kick off of YAW on Mon., May 18, from 7 p.m. to 9

p.m. Event organizers will be inter-

viewed and details of the week’s events

Calling All Kids-Week Long Events Planned in Livingston

will be announced.

The events are funded by individual

and corporate sponsors and monetary

support by the township.

For more information or to register for

events, go to www.youthappreciation-

week.org or call SYLS at 973-535-7925.


23/40


by Cheryl Conway

Thirty years ago,when Missy

Rodriguez, 41, of

Short Hills got a new liver,

she did not want to bring

attention to herself and talkabout her transplant.

“It’s embarrassing,” she

says the way she felt then.

“I didn’t want anyone to

treat me differently or feelsorry for me.” Even when

she got older and went to

college, “I certainly didn’t

tell anyone. Now people

talk about transplants.”

According to Rodriguez,she was the first 10 year old

to receive a liver transplant

from an organ donor 30

years ago. Her health had

“been fabulous” for the past29 years, up until this year

when she needed her gallbladder removed, hernia

surgery, osteoporosis and

was diagnosed with skin

cancer, all related sideeffects from taking medi-

cine every day. “Medicine

takes a toll on your body.”

With all the medical pro-

cedures, receivingchemotherapy and hospital

stays this past year,

Rodriguez was moreinclined to reveal her trans-

plant “secret” as she neededhelp with her family, meals,

carpools and watching her

kids.

“The community has

been a safe place so I can

feel supported and share mysecret,” Rodriquez realizes.

Sharing her news was

not enough. Rodriguez

decided to establish anongoing fundraiser to pro-vide college scholarships to

students who are organ

donors and transplant recip-

Short Hills Woman Raises FundsFor Scholarships and

Organ Donation Awareness

ients. She founded “Missy’s

Miracle” through the New

Jersey Sharing Network inFeb. with a kickoff

fundraiser dinner at the

Racquets Club in ShortHills in March with 300

family and friends in atten-dance.

Since then, the Millburn

High School Lacrosse team

held an aerobics class in

March to raise funds; SLT

in Short Hills gym held afitness class; and students at

Millburn High School

organized a club selling

logo t-shirts, water bottlesand car magnets all with theMissy’s Miracle logo.

Her connection with the

schools stems from her pre-

vious work as a high school

guidance counselor and

current profession as a col-lege counselor/college

placement specialist.

Through students, friends

and clients, Rodriguez is off

to a successful start withMissy’s Miracle.

The mother of three-

Jesse, 10; Reece, 8; and

Mack, 5 -also set up a Go

Fund me page, a family

fund through NJ Sharing

Network. A student fromMillburn Middle School,

Samantha Rothman, has

organized a team forMissy’s Miracle, with plans

to join thousands in theFifth Annual Celebration of

Life 5K walk through the

NJ Sharing Network on

June 7 in New Providence

as her Bat Mitzva Project.

Proceeds from the walksupport the NJ Sharing

Network Foundation’s

commitment to increasing

the number of lives savedthrough education,research, donor family sup-

port and public awareness

about the life-saving bene-

fits of organ and tissue

donation and transplanta-

tion.On May 6, Rodriguez

held a Shopping for

Scholarship event at the

Racquets Club in Short

Hills inviting 15 vendors tosell birthday gifts, acces-

sories, teacher’s gifts,

Mother’s Day gifts, with 20continued on next page

24 2015 ll h S h i i ik f b k f b k / li


24/40


77 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. (Rt. 10) • LIVINGSTON

973-716-0400 • andysfamilymusiccenter.com

Like Us OnFacebook!

Serving Livingston & the surrounding communities for over 25 years. Voted #1 Music Store

& Music School in allof New Jersey

by NJ Monthly

“Learning the gift of music can shape the values in a persons life”

Buy 1 lesson,Get 1

FREENEW STUDENTS ONLY Limit 1 free lesson. With coupon.

Lesson must be booked by 6/15/15

NEW STUDENT PROMO

OPEN

7DAYS

PERFECT

GIFT IDEAS

• Music Lessons

• Ukuleles • Guitars

• Drum Sets • Accessories

10% OFF Accessories

Guitars • Drum Sets

Valid 4/15/15 - 6/15/15Must present coupon at time ofpurchase. Not valid with otherpromotions. Expires 6/15/15

PURCHASE COUPON

Lessons: All Instruments & Voice Daytime & Eve’s

Rock and Funk/Jazz ensemble classes

Student Performances all year round

Instrument Sales & Rentals all year round

We buy and refurbish used instruments

Expert Guitar & Instrument Repairs

Looking for a

fun activity thissummer? Start

to learn to play

an instrument!

Daytime,

Evening and

Weekend

appointments

available.

percent of the proceeds going to Missy’s Miracle.

She also has plans to raise money by participating at agolf event, 17th Annual NJ Sharing Golf Classic through

NJ Sharing Network, planned for Oct. 5 at the Baltusrol in

Springfield, home of the 2016 PGA Championship.March 4 was the 30 year anniversary of Rodriguez’s

liver transplant. She was 10 years old, living in Montvillein 1985, when she woke up feeling sick.

“It was very quick,” says Rodriguez. “I was never sick.

I woke up one morning with liver failure out of the blue.

My liver was failing. I was jaundice; I was delirious; I was

unconscious. I don’t know what caused it.”

Rodriguez recalls, “I was taken to four hospitals in fourdays, all that said there was no hope, that there was noth-

ing they could do.” She then went to Cornell Medical

Center in New York “where they stabilized me for a few

days. The idea for a liver transplant came up and the clos-est place was Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven,CT, so she was transferred there for an evaluation.

“That same night I went into liver failure,” she says, and

at the same time, in Chicago a liver became available by a

boy her same age. “If it would’ve been another minute,”

Rodriguez says she would not have survived. “When they

took the liver out it was the size of a pea pod,” which isscary since the liver is the largest organ in the body.

“It was a miracle I had this transplant, it really was a

miracle,” says Rodriguez.Three decades later, Rodriquez is celebrating that mira-

cle with Missy’s Miracle.

“I wanted to do something big,” she says. “I wanted tobe a role model and give back. I saw a lot of people in the

hospital really suffering” during her hospital stays this pastyear. “I wanted to marry my professional life,” that’s where

the scholarship comes from, “to give back to those who

want to go to college but can’t because they are paying for

medication, hospital stays.”

Raising “much more than I ever anticipated in such a

short time,” Rodriguez says “this seems like a way I canhelp.” This is also a way to educate and “bring awareness

to organ donation,” she says, especially to teenagers when

they get their license and they are asked to specify if they

are a registered donor. She is scheduled to speak atCongregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills on June 2, at9:30 a.m., through the NJ Sharing Network about organ

donation.

“I want to show how organ donation can save lives.”

To sign up for 5K Walk through NJ Sharing Network,

go to www.njsharingnetwork.org; to contribute to Missy’s

Miracle go to GoFundMe.com and keyword Missy's mira-cle. For more information, email [email protected].

Short Hills Woman Raises Funds...continued from previous page

The top five American Idol contestants are headed out

on the road, and one of the first stops on their tour

will be Mayo Performin

Documents

221652_1432198912Livingston - May 2015.pdf