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Chester Brownie Troop 94908 just completed a community project for their Journey. The girls collected gently worn shoes to donate to

Soles4Souls. This is an organization that brings shoes to individuals all around the world, any where from New Orlenes, Mexico to India.

Many of these donated shoes will be the first pair of shoes for individuals around the world. For a small troop of only 9 girls they col-

lected over 75 pairs of shoes.

By Cheryl Conway

Tweeting, texting, emailing and linking may be the in,

but nothing compares to the face to face networking

with a solid handshake and an exchange of a busi-

ness card.

Marketing in the Morning is a premier event of the Mt.

Olive Area Chamber of Commerce (MOACC) and has been

the best tool to connect businesses and share ideas. Heldonce a month, every third Wed. from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.,

Marketing in the Morning celebrates its third year anniver-

sary next month in April.

The in-person business marketing meeting is open to all

businesses and attracts atleast 50 businesses per meeting.

The program allows businesses to network with other local

businesses in a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas and meth-

ods of improving their service.

Its all about building the network, says Greg Stewart,

past president of the MOACC. We want folks to know

what people do. We go out and meet with people. We try to

promote businesses doing business together.

Stewart says, We do push the fact of getting to know the

people from other businesses rather than communicating

through an email. Business owners swap cards at the

Marketing in the Morning Program so they can connect and

find ways to work together, talk about businesses and them-

selves.

You dont have to be scared to network, says Stewart,

with the loose but formal atmosphere of Marketing in theMorning program, which is at a different location every

month. We try to break down the walls; dont be afraid;

networking can be a good thing.

The MOACC was formed in the 1950s and has grown

in its membership and programs. What began with 15 mem-

bers involved in Marketing in the Morning three years ago,

has grown to 50 members.

We are now over 100 members, says Stewart. The

MOACC is one of the largest in the state, incorporating

the greater Mt. Olive area as well as drawing in members

from three other counties including Morris, Sussex and

Warren.

Local Businesses Make It their Business toInterconnect With Area Chamber of Commerce

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Mad Science After School Science

Club presents NASA Academy of

Future Space Explorers for grades

2-5 scheduled for Tuesdays April 22 - May

27, 2014 (six weeks) from 4:30-5:30pm.

The cost for this program is $105 and will

be held at Long Valley Senior Center 35

East Springtown Rd., Long Valley.

From our Earths atmosphere to the outer

reaches of our solar system, this hands-on

program for children sends them on a questfor exploration! Comets, planets, stars and

more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn

about the four forces of flight, the chal-

lenges of space travel, and participate in a

rocket launch!

Topics include: Planets & Moons,

Rocket Science, Atmosphere & Beyond,

Space Phenomena, Sun & Stars, Space

Travel, Living in Space, Space Technology.

The deadline to register is April 15,

2014. For more information please contact

the office at (908) 876-5941 or visit ourwebsite at www.wtmorris.org

The Edible Book Festival is a free

open to the publicevent, sponsored

by the Food for Thought Cookbook

Club of the Washington Twp. Public

Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley,NJ, in celebration of National Library

Week. It will take place on Saturday, April

12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Judging from the public will take place to

from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. From 2:00 p.m.

to 3:00 p.m. Awards and prizes and eating

of entries will take place after 2:00 p.m.

What is the Edible Book Festival?

Around April 1st, bibliophiles, book

artists, and food lovers around the world

gather to celebrate the book arts and the (lit-

eral!) ingestion of culture. Participants cre-

ate an "edible book," which can be inspired

by a favorite tale, involve a pun on a famoustitle, or simply be in the shape of a book (or

scroll, or tablet, etc). All entries will be

exhibited, documented, then EATEN!

Photographs of all edible books will appear

in the Edible Book Festival gallery

(http://www.books2eat.com/) and on the

Library website (www.wtpl.org).

Over the years, "edible books" have been

made across the country at different institu-

First Edible Book Festival at the Washington Twp. Public Librarytions from cake, breadsticks, chocolate,

veggies, and matzo meal. Every entry pro-

vides not only some artsy good fun with a

dash of creativity, but the promotion of

libraries through community engagement.You don't have to be a food artist to sign-up!

Adults, families and any group of any size

are encouraged to enter. Members of the

community are encouraged to attend, ogle

the edible art, and vote for their favorite

entries. This is a family-friendly event, so

bring the kids! Shoprite Certificates and

other prizes will be awarded in multiple cat-

egories. Categories to be judged this year

include Best Use of Chocolate, Most

Literary, Most Creative, Most Unusual Useof Food, Best Non-Cake Book. Entry forms

may be picked up at the Library and soon

will be online at the Library website,

www.wtpl.org. Go to www.books2eat.com

for ideas! Please contact Mrs. Gold at the

Library at 908-876-3596.

Mad Science After School Science ClubAt Washington Twp. Rec


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The Chester Library is offering the

following upcoming programs.

Register for all programs online at

chesterlib.org or call 908-879-7612.

"John and Abigail Adams: A Love Storywill be presented by Glenn LeBoeuf on

Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm. One of the great

love stories of American history is set

against the back-drop of war, political

intrigue and the building of a new, fragile

and fractious government. Hear about their

courtship, marriage, family life and the

friendship that endured through many trials.

Classic Hatha Yoga is offered on

Wednesdays at 9 am. It is a gentle style of

Yoga, well suited for everyone including the

newcomer and those who want to continuefocusing on the fundamentals of the basic

Yoga poses and correct breathing. There is

no fee but registration is requested.

Seniors can learn how to partner with

health care professionals and get the most of

their doctors visit at this months Senior

Lunch and Learn on Monday, April 7 at 12pm. A complimentary lunch is served.

Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center.

If you enjoy shopping and bargain hunt-

ing from the comfort of your home or think

you just might want to sell a few things in

your spare time, Cindy Gilbert, an accom-

plished eBay seller and instructor will show

you the basics of buying and selling on

eBay on Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm.

Ron Weiss, M.D., diplomat of the

American Board of Internal Medicine and

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine atUMDNJ, will present his Food is

Medicine talk at the Chester Library on

Chester Library Programs for MarchTuesday, April 1 at 7 pm. Dr. Weiss will

discuss how plant-based whole foods are

the most powerful disease modifying tools

available to the medical practitioner and

how chronic illness is prevented andreversed using these foods. He will also

discuss his farm-based healthcare project in

Long Valley and how the project combines

Community Supported Agriculture with the

prevention and treatment of illness.

Celebrate Community Family Night at

the library with a special showing of the

movie, FROZEN on Wednesday, March19

at 6:30 pm. Free popcorn and refreshments

will be served. Community Family Night is

a special night without homework and

scheduled activities when families canspend quality time together. Sponsored by

Chester Recreation, Chester Library & the

Chester/Mendham Municipal Alliance.

Children will have fun building their

own Lego creation with friends on

Saturday, March 29 at 11 am. We supply the

Legos -- all ages welcome!

Long Valley Townwide Garage SaleSaturday, April 26, 2014

9:00am to 3:00pm, Rain or ShineLong Valley residents signup at

www.wmchs.org

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The Chester Lioness Club annually

offers two scholarships to students

residing in Chester, Mendham or

Washington Township in Morris County.

Each scholarship may be up to $1,000.Criteria for selection of candidates for these

scholarships include academic record,

classroom and extracurricular activities,

community activities, individual interests

and hobbies and outstanding accomplish-

ments in activities that demonstrate leader-

ship and service. Financial need is also a

consideration.

These scholarships are available not only

to public high school students, but those

attending private schools as well.Applications may be obtained in the

College Resource Center at both West

Morris Mendham and West Morris Central

High Schools. The completed form must be

returned to the College Resource Center at

the high school by April 10th. A letter

Chester Lioness Club Annually Offering Two Scholarshipsrequesting an application may be sent to the

Chester Lioness Club in care of Anne

MacMillan, 15 Cora Lane, Chester, NJ.

07930. Her telephone number is: 908-879-

7621. Completed applications must be for-warded to the Lioness Club by May 1st.

The Chester Lioness Club is a service

club that takes an active interest in the civic,

cultural and social welfare of the communi-

ty. For more information about the Chester

Lioness Club, contact Holly Simmenroth,Publicity Chairperson at 908-879-5932.

Calling all Beginning Comedians and

the Comically Curious....The

Chester Theatre Group and comedi-

enne Kate Lyn Reiter's Humor in the Midstare back with comedy workshops.

Starting on Saturday, March 22, 2014,

Ms. Reiter will be conducting a 6-week

comedy workshop at CTGs Black River

Playhouse in Chester, NJ, for all Beginners

and the Comically Curious. Whether you

are a wanna-be comedian or just want to

lighten up your life, the Comedy Workshop

will be a rewarding, positive and calorie-

free cure for the winter blues.

Kate Lyn Reiter is a MFA Yale School of

Drama graduate with 12 years experience as

a comedienne in NYC. The sessions will befrom 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. The total cost

is $150 and all students will have an oppor-

tunity to perform.

For information and registration call

908-892-5458, or go to www.humori

nthemidst.com.

The CTG theater is located at 54 Grove

Street in downtown Chester, NJ at the cor-

ner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue.

Calling All Comedians!Comedy Workshop begins March 22 at

Chester Theatre Group

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A

pril is a big month for West Morris

Central High School Project

Graduation with three big eventsbeing in full swing. WMC Project

Graduation is a fun, drug and alcohol free

celebration on graduation night each year.

No student is ever left behind as we

fundraise to make sure all graduates are able

to participate and to cover additional costs

not covered by fees. To learn more about

Project Graduation and our events please go

to our website which is www.wmchspro-

jectgraduation.co or email us at the address

below.

The Clothing, Household Items and Toy

Drive will take place on Saturday, April 5th,

2014. We accept clothing and shoes, acces-

sories, household items such as blankets,

towels, quilts, soft toys, hard toys and

kitchen items to just name a few. Just bring

your items to the gravel lot at West Morris

Central High School at your convenience

anytime from 9 am to 2pm.

Time to clean out those closets, drawers

and garages! We are sponsoring our annual

spring town wide garage sale on April 26th,

2014. Be a part of the map and advertising

that goes out to businesses and towns all

WMCHS Project Graduation 2014 Announces The Spring Garage Sale,Clothing Drive, And First Aid Kit Sale

around. We make it so they know exactly

where to find you. Go on the website and

click on the tab for the Garage Sale.Download the form and follow the instruc-

tions to be included on the advertising and

the map that is dispersed locally.

Are you prepared in any emergency? The

First Aid Kit sale starts now offering a zip-

pered soft kit, a personal safety pack, out-

door zip kit and a pet zip kit. All are afford-

ably priced and convenient for any emer-

gency.For more information on all of these

events go to our website at www.wmch-

sprojectgraduation.com or email PROJECT

GRADUATION 2014 at the following:

[email protected].

Panther Valley Ecumenical Church,

located at 1490 Route 517,

Hackettstown, is holding a Rummage

Sale at the church on Friday, May 2 from 9

am to 3 pm and Saturday, May 3 from 9 am

to 1 pm. Donations may be brought to the

church on Monday, April 28 to Wednesday,

April 30 from 9 am to 2 pm and Monday

and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. We

will accept all clothing for men, women,

and children, household items, glassware,

baskets, small appliances, sporting goods,

jewelry, and seasonal items.

Saturday will be Bag Day for $5.00 a

bag. There will also be a Bake Sale on

Friday, May 2 along with the rummage sale.

Please contact Cylvia Ultz at 908-852-

1482.

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Washington Township Senior

Transportation provides bus and

car service for Long Valley sen-

iors needing transportation. Seniors living

with family members are also eligible for

this service. It is a curb to curb service

requiring at least two weeks prior notice for

medical appointments and grocery shop-

ping. For an application and to reserve a

seat please call 908-876-9496 and leave a

detailed message and your call will be

promptly returned or feel free to email

Donna Daly, Senior Transportation

Coordinator at [email protected].

Dear Editor,

We wanted to take this moment to thank all

those who have assisted us the past 4 weeks

since a fire took place in our house and

made it uninhabitable to live in for now.

Since, that day in January there have beenso many people who have helped out and

we have been unable to thank everyone.

Whether it be opening your house for a

place to sleep, a meal to share, new cloth-

ing, new belongings, gift cards to help us, or

even a friendly hello. It has been appreciat-

ed tremendously.

Many of you have helped out and we dont

know who you are but, we especially want

to thank the following people and organiza-

tions. Our Neighbor who called the fire

department, the Comcast gentleman whofound the fire when we werent at home, the

Long Valley, Fairmount, and Schooleys

Mountain Fire Departments, the Long

Valley Police, the Long Valley First Aid

Squad, Old Famers Road School Families

PTA and Staff, Long Valley Middle School

families and staff, Cucinella school familiesand Staff, Flocktown Kossman school fam-

ilies and staff, Heartworks of Long Valley,

kids4kindness, Long Valley Junior

Womens club and our neighbors. We know

we are forgetting several people so, thank

you. The outpouring of help that those of

you in Long Valley have given us shows us

how wonderful of a community we live in

and for that we are forever grateful.

Thank you again.

John, Nicole, Carlo, and Anthony

Lichtenberger

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Chef Lisa Crock Pot Cooking Class

Chef Lisa Crock Pot Cooking Class is

for the fix it and forget it crowd! They

will show you how to prepare (and of

course have you taste) what we think are

the best meals for the crock pot.

Washington Township Recreation

Department is sponsoring this Adult

Cooking Class on Crock Pot Cooking

on Friday March 28, 2014 at 5pm at

the Senior Center in Rock Spring Park,

Long Valley.

Deadline to register is March 21,

2014. You must pre-register for this

class. For more information contact the

recreation office at (908) 876-5941 or

email us at [email protected] or

visit our website at www.wtmorris.org.Soccer Skill Clinic


presents Kickz Soccer Skill Clinic to be

held at Rock Spring Park on Saturdays

from April 5th to May 17th. The times

are based on the childs age, players

from ages 3-5 9am-10am, Ages 6-10 10-

11am, and Ages 11-15 11am-12pm.

Soccer skill camp will be held at Rock

Spring Park Soccer field. A nonrefund-

able fee of $125 is due before the dead-

line date March 31, 2014. After that

date the fee is $140.

Kickz Soccer Skill Clinic


presents Kickz Soccer Skill Clinic to be

held at Rock Spring Park on Saturdays

from April 5th to May 17th. The times

are based on the childs age, players

from ages 3-59am-10am, Ages 6-10 10-

11am, and Ages 11-15 11am-12pm.

Soccer skill camp will be held at Rock

Spring Park Soccer field. A nonrefund-

able fee of $125 is due before the dead-

line date March 31, 2014. After that

date the fee is $140.

For more information please contactthe office at (908) 876-5941 or visit our

website at www.wtmorris.org

Tennis Program

Washington Township Spring Tennis

program introduces tennis to Ages 5-

Adults. Groups will be formed based on

age and ability. Low student to teacher

ratio! Fully certified, and in association

with USTA Eastern (United States

Washington Township Recreation Upcoming ProgramsTennis Association). Space is limited;

filled on a first come, first serve basis.

The program starts on April 23, 2014

and will run for 7 weeks on Wednesdays

or Saturdays at Rock Spring Park

Tennis Courts, Long Valley NJ. There is

a non-refundable fee of $130 for this

program. Deadline date April 16th after

that date the fee is $155

T-Ball


introduces t-ball squirts for ages 3-5

year old boys and girls is scheduled to

be held on Fridays April 25th June 6th

from 9:15am-10:15am. This 7 week

class will take place at Rock Spring Park

for a non-refundable fee of $130.

Deadline date to register is April 16th.

Any registration form received after

16th is subject to a late fee. For more

information on registration please con-

tact the office at (908) 876-5941 or visit

our website at www.wtmorris.org.

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Plans are underway for shopping in Mendham the

weekend of April 5 and 6 while supporting one of the

oldest service organizations at the Mendham Rotary

Clubs 33rd annual Antiques Show.

Held at West Morris Mendham High School, the

antiques show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and from 11 a.m. to

4 p.m. Sunday with a suggested donation of $7.00.

Please visit our website at www.mendhamrotaryclub.org to

download discount card of $1. Lunch is available both days

and Mendham High School has free parking.

The Rotary Club of the Mendhams is all volunteer and

none of the revenue earned at the Antiques Show go to sup-

port the internal Club functions in any way. The lunch is

prepared by Rotary volunteers and the set up work on

Friday afternoon is done by the Service Club at the High

School.

The 50 dealer show will offer visitors the opportunity topurchase a variety of antiques including furniture, jewelry,

books, arts, rugs, silver, linens, paper, photography, etc. The

antiques show is managed by Dr. David Cowell, at Lovely

Living Antiques in Caldwell, who also manages the Tunis-

Ellicks House, Harding Township show and the same qual-

ity and many of the dealers will be at the Rotary show.

At this writing dealers participating include: CJ Brown,

linens; Stonehouse Antiques, furniture; Linda CowanAntiques, porcelain, silver and glass; Lovely Living

Antiques, Staffordshire wares, early lighting devices and

sterling; Diane Freedman, estate jewelry and dressing

accessories; Lady Js Vintage Treasures, jewelry and small

antiques; accessories and Colophon Books, rare and histor-

ical books, maps and scientific instruments; Sabina Wood,

vintage 19th century prints, antiques; Jean Torrie, 19th cen-

tury American country furniture, quilts; Carol Barkhorn,

traditional primitives; Joan Benoit, lighting, jewelry, bath-

room accessories; Michael Brailove, antique prints; Robert

Schieke, oak furniture; and Carol Petraglia, primitives,

stoneware; Cindikit Collectibles; Toni Baudoin Antiques;Bonnys Vintage Jewelry, silver smalls; Becoming

Antiques, glass and ceramics 1880-1920; Beneva, military,

glass, sterling silver; Ros-Al Floral and Antiques, Turquoise

Mountain East; and Kathy Jansen.

The revenue from the show will be used locally to pro-

vide scholarships for high school students, birthday parties

at Mendham Area Senior Housing, contributing to the

Interfaith Food Pantry as well as exchange students incom-ing and outgoing. The funds will also support the organiza-

tions Gift of Knowledge program which provides a dic-

tionary to every third grade student in the Mendham public

school as well as St. Josephs School.

Internationally the Rotary Club continues to support

Polio Plus as well as clean water projects and the Kopila

Valley Childrens School in Surkhet, Nepal (started by

Maggie Doyne, a graduate of West Morris Mendham High

School). Through the Seeds of Light support is given to the

Hloaia Primary School in Acornhoek, South Africa for well

pump and irrigation for the schools garden.

Plan to visit the show enjoying the antiquing experience!

Rotary Club of Mendhams 33rd Antiques Show and Sale


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It was disappointing to read Tom Lotitos

factually inaccurate opinions about

Congressman Leonard Lance. Leonard

has consistently and tirelessly fought

against the reckless policies of the Obama

Administration. He is a perfect fit forMorris County voters residing in New

Jerseys 7th Congressional District.

Influential conservative groups like Club

for Growth, Heritage Action and the

American Conservative Union have rated

Leonard Lance and Scott Garrett as New

Jerseys top two most conservative mem-

bers of Congress. National Right to Life has

endorsed Leonard Lance for his pro-life

votes in Washington. The National Rifle

Association also endorsed Lance for his

strong Second Amendment record.Despite Mr. Lotitos assertions, Leonard

Lance never voted for Obamas Farm bill

he voted against it. And not only did Lance

oppose the trillion dollar farm bill but he

voted for an amendment that would have

eliminated the so-called Christmas tree tax.

Tom Lotito is just dead-wrong on this issue.

As New Jerseys only Republican on the

House Energy and Commerce Committee,

Leonard Lance has consistently supported

an all-of-the-above energy policy that

will help lower energy costs, create jobs and

reduce our dependence on foreign sourcesof oil.

Leonard has voted repeatedly to expedite

the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline,

twice voted to stop Obamas cap-and-trade

proposals, voted against a carbon tax, voted

to expand on-shore and off-shore U.S. ener-

gy production, create new jobs and stream-

line government red tape and regulations

and voted to expedite natural gas pipeline

approvals that will help lower energy bills

for New Jersey households and businesses.

Leonard recently voted against Obamasrequest to raise the debt limit. He has voted

more than 50 times against Obamacare. He

voted against pay raises for members of

Congress and federal employees. And

Leonard Lance has returned nearly

$250,000 in unspent office funds for deficit

reductions. Thats putting YOUR money

A Letter to the Editor:where your mouth is.

Leonard Lance has joined fellow conser-

vative lawmakers in support of the STOP

Act (H. Res. 442) to rein in an out-of-con-

trol executive branch who has far exceeded

its constitutional limits at nearly every turn.Just last week, Leonard voted to stop

Obamas Internal Revenue Service from

attempting to silence American citizens

who merely seek to exercise their constitu-

tionally-protected right to freedom of

speech.

His consistent conservative record is

exactly why voters in the 7th Congressional

District have overwhelmingly reelected

Leonard Lance for Congress in both 2010and 2012.

Todd Mitchell

Chief of Staff

Rep. Leonard Lance

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Breakthrough Treatment Now Available In Long ValleyImagine thirty to forty years ago if you were told that lasers

would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments

would build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token

would you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed

using a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scien-

tists; all while you were sitting in an upright position without turn-ing or twisting movements?

Advances in computers and engineering technologies have

been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to both ana-

lyze and treat the human body in such a way that was never before

realized.

According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, This new form of comput-

erized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazes even the

most skeptical patients. Its called the ProAdjuster and is the latest,

state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the only one in

the Long Valley area

The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the

spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that isoften the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and else-

where in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular condi-

tions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients

say that its like getting a mini-massage.

It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any

joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plan-

tar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance

companies including medicare.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, the secret to the ProAdjuster lies in its

advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest

amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely pre-

cise adjustment. He says that Even though traditional forms ofadjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique

because of how gentle it is and does not involve

any twisting, especially in the neck. Many peo-

ple love getting adjusted with traditional manual

techniques, all of which are safe and effective,

but there are a large number of people who never

get to experience the amazing benefits of chiro-practic because they are scared to have their

spines adjusted in that way, says Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, Now,

there is no longer a reason for anyone to be weary. The

ProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinking about

going to a chiropractor, but hasnt yet made that decision. Dr.

Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to be able to experience these

same benefits and if you have any of the following conditions,

the ProAdjuster may be the answer youve been looking for

Low back discomfort Fibromyalgia

Sciatic nerve pain * Planter Fascitis

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Four years ago, MOACC leaders changed focus to our

members, explains Stewart. Its all about bringing value to

the members.

MOACC President Peter King says, the shift came and

we looked at it as a business, came up with ideas and

through that came the growth. The whole attitude

changed, What can we do for you? Thats how you should

run life. How can we help? Its going to come back to you.

If you are going to help others, its going to come back to

you.

The MOACC turned its focus on how it can help the

small businesses, start-up companies and larger corpora-

tions.

Based in Mt. Olive, the Chamber then pushed out to

reach businesses in Long Valley and Chester.

A monthly Lunch and Learn business education series,

held every fourth Tuesday, was added two years ago to dis-cuss issues such as taxes and social media.

A young Professionals Group began last year and is held

monthly every second Thursday to help those under 40 to

establish their business network.

The MOACC found out what the larger employers need-

ed and thus last year established the Business Executive

Council, which is held quarterly for larger business execu-

tives to discuss businesses and projects, such as waste man-

agement, recycling, ride sharing and community service

projects.

Other events include an annual Breakfast with the

Mayor; Annual Awards Dinner to recognize business person

and humanitarian of the year, and present $1,000 scholar-

ship to an outstanding Mt. Olive High School senior in the

business program, set for June 10, at Centenary College in

Hackettstown; Legislative Dinner with congressman and

state senators in Sept.; and Holiday Dinner in December.

While other local area chambers do exist, Stewart says

the MOACC offers more events.

Our focus is different, says Stewart, owner of Nexben

Management business consulting firm in Mt. Olive. We

have a wide variety of events. We work together as a busi-

ness community. We work together business to business.

We are small business owners and we try to promote that.

Competitors could be complimentary, says Stewart.

They could be of value to you. Web developers have part-

nered up to do business together; they refer to each other.

As an all volunteer chamber, the MOACC volunteers its

time to make it happen, says Stewart. We dont charge alot of money to be a member, with basic membership costs

of $100.

The challenge with volunteers is to make it succeed

and continue on that path, says Stewart who chairs the

MOACC Executive Business Council. The work the 11

board members put in is a little hidden; all that volunteer

time that goes unrecognized.

Goals are to continue the growth of Young Professionals,

attract larger businesses, sustain membership and increase

from 100 members to 140, says Stewart, who has been

involved with the MOACC for seven years, and the Morris

County Chamber of Commerce for nine years.

Although Stewart says, Im giving up business time to

make this successful, all of his volunteer time with the

MOACC has been worth it.

Stewart had started his business in Morris Township and

says I didnt know the talent we have in my backyard. He

says he has found a very effective network through

MOACC, and its now become a primary resource. There

are some outstanding people out here that without having a

chamber I wouldnt have known about it. There are so many

great folks I can partner with out here.

With Marketing in the Morning businesses within the

Mt. Olive area are finding business in the Mt. Olive area,

and are tagging up to build web sites and enhance public

relations, says King. You think you are working in a bub-

ble. The recognition we get when we go outside, has been

worth all the effort.

Weve always been a member of the town, says King,Director of Marketing at Paragon Village in Hackettstown.

Being involved in the MOACC, gives us another avenue to

reaching into the town.

As president, King says the plan for the MOACC is to

continue the growth and the strength and tweak what we

need to tweak. People want to learn what they dont know,

what they dont know, they want to find out.

The next Marketing In the Morning Program is set for

March 19 at the Corner Pub in Flanders, and April 16 at the

Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. To get involved

with the MOACC, go to Mountolivechambernj.com or visit

the group on Facebook or linked-in.

Interconnect With Area Chamber...continued from front page


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V.P, Connie Lott, our Travel

Chairperson, has presented a great

agenda for 2014. This year we will

range quite a bit farther than in the past sev-

eral years. The following discribes when

and where we will be traveling.

In addition to the trips described below,

the Club has two meetings each month, the

2nd and 4th Tuesday. This gives you an

opportunity to get out of the house and meet

others and learn valuable information from

the speakers and entertainers at our meet-

ings. And we always welcome new mem-

bers. Meetings are held at the Presbyterian

Church, Main Street, Chester Boro.

The day trips are:

March 27 - An Italian Fest at the Staaten

in Staten Island, NY

Featured is Frank Sinatra Stylist Steve

Maglio and an entertaining comedian. Also

a fine Italian meal and great music

for dancing. So get aboard to enjoy a good

time.

Sign up date March 11.

April 23 - Jukebox Saturday Night at

LaNeves in Haledon, NJ

A good time is always had when Joe Zisa is

on the stage. Join us for a trip back in time

with dancing and singing to the old

tunes. Sign up date April 8

May 28 A Mardi Gras - The Jefferson

House, Lake Hopatcong

Wear your brightest attire and celebrate a

Mardi Gras with us. The trip includes:

Luncheon Buffet, Boat tour on the lake,

Festive entertainment. Sign up date May 13

June 12, Peddler Village in Bucks

County, PA

Enjoy a full day of fun, food, shopping and

a chance to ride an old fashioned

carousel....Breakfast Buffet

10 games of Bingo with fashions from the

local shops (9:30 - 11:30)

Shopping (11:30 - 12:30)

Mystery Theatre Luncheon (the Golden

Girls Murder Mystery 2:30 - 3:00)

Wine tasting or a visit to the Gardens (3:00)

Bus departs at 5:00pm. Sign up date May 27

September 2 - MONHONK In New Paltz,

NY

Come with us and enjoy a day in Music

Week at the Monhonk. In addition to two

musicals you will receive:

Buffet Luncheon, 15 % discount coupons

for the gift shops, Complimentary lemonade

and cookies for the ride home, Souvenirs to

take home

Sign up date August 12 - 35 persons

required.

October 15 - OKTOBERFEST - PLATZL

BRAUHAUS In Pomona, NY

Back by popular demand. Enjoy a day of

real German fun and great food at a genuine

German restaurant. You can make pretzels

and beer. Entertainment includes real

German dancers and UM Pa Pa music. Sign

up date September 23

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NYC -

Date has yet to be determined

Bring in the Christmas Season with a trip to

New York City and see the famous

Rockettes and their delightful Christmas

show. We will enjoy Lunch at Carmines

prior to the Rockettes. The details to fol-

low.

The overnight trips are:

May 4 - 8, 5 days 4 nights - WHITE

MOUNTAIN RESORT AND QUEBEC

AT THE CHATEAU FRONTENAC

We will experience the natural beauty of the

White Mountains and the culture and old

world charm of Quebec City. First class

luxurious accomodations at the White

Mountain Hotel and the Fairmont Le

Chateau Frontenac. The best French and

American cuisine; breathtaking views of

both areas. A trip to be remembered.

Deluxe, climate controlled motorcoach,

Welcome reception, 2 nights at Chateau

Frontenac, Special cocktail pricing at the

White Mountain, An evening of entertain-

ment, Guided sight-seeing tour of Quebec

City, Round trip baggage handling, All

room and meal taxes and gratuties

Prices: $825 double, $1115 single, $765

triple. Sign up now with payment.

September 13 - 21 (9 days, 4 in Branson)

- BRANSON SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA

in Branson, MO

Spacious, video, restroom equipped

Motorcoach, 6 nights lodging with 4 in

Branson, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners,

Casino visits in St. Louis, MO while travel-

ing to and from Branson, Admissions to 7

Fabulous Branson shows: 3 morning shows;

Cassandre-Voice of an Angel Show, George

Dyer Show and Dublin's Irish Tenors with

special guests, The Celtic Ladies

3 evening shows: The Haygoods Show, The

Dutton Family Show and the "IT" Show

Showboat Branson Belles.

Sign up date April 22 with $100 deposit

For more information about the Club,

you may contact Bob Jones, President 908-

879-5355 or Fred Weippert Vice President

908-876-3737.

Chester's 50 Plus Club Is On The Move Again

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Let Freedom Ring The Coretta Scott

King Story

Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 P.M.

Actress/Singer Carmen Artis brings the his-

toric legacy of the legendary Coretta Scoot

King to life through the concept of a

"Freedom Concert' which Ms. King

Performed all over the United States and

Europe. She chronicles the Civil Rights

Struggle through music and narrative.

From Ms. King's humble upbringing in

rural Alabama and partnership with Martin

Luther King Jr., this living biography will

fascinate, inform and entertain all.

Lunch n Learn

Monday, March 24, 2014 at noon

Topic to be announced

Chess Club for All Ages

Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

All ages, join us to play on the LEGO chess

board and challenge a friend to a game -

play for points/prizes. No registration

required - must know how to play.

*Freedom Riders Saturday, March

29th at 1 p.m.

Film excerpts and Discussion with Dr.

Christopher Fisher, Associate History

Professor at the College of New Jersey.

Freedom Riders tells the terrifying, moving,

and suspenseful story of a time when white

and black volunteers riding a bus into the

Deep South risked being jailed, beaten, or

killed, as white local and state authorities

ignored or encouraged violent attacks. The

Adult March 2014 Library Programsfilm includes previously unseen amateur

8mm footage of the burning bus on which

some Freedom Riders were temporarily

trapped, taken by a local twelve-year-old

and held as evidence since 1961 by the FBI.

Introduction to the iPad

Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Did you just get a new iPad for the holidays

and not quite sure how to navigate around

the device and use it to its fully capacity?

If so, join us and find out how to navigate,

organize and download apps from the Apple

app store. Learn some tips and tricks to

make your life easier when using the iPad

for personal or business use. Learn about

some great apps for reading, writing and for

having fun. Find out what accessories you

can purchase that adds even more function-

ality to your iPad.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to

www.wtpl.org to sign up for the above pro-

grams, EXCEPT LIFETIME LEARNING -

THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES PREPAY-

MENT!

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By Ejvind Boccolini

The brand new Morris County

Sheriffs Emergency Response Team

is now a county-wide effort, includ-

ing law enforcement officials not only from

within the Sheriffs Office, but those select-

ed from law enforcement agencies around

the county.

Those individuals with the highest quali-

fications and skill level earned their place

on this elite team, which now includes 16

selected officers, in addition to the 17 from

the Sheriff's Office (from two different

bureaus - the Bureau of Law Enforcement

and the Bureau of Corrections) that were

selected prior to the recent testing.

The S.E.R.T (Sheriff's Emergency

Response Team) Commander Eugene Fluri,was interviewed recently by the Morristown

News about his background and philoso-

phies behind this difficult law enforcement

work.

Fluri served 26 years with the state

police, and retired as the regional com-

mander (captain) in Troop B (northern New

Jersey). Before that he was the station com-

mander with the Marine Service Unit, in

Port Newark, NJ, and previously a member

of an elite emergency response unit in

another region of New Jersey. He started hiscareer by serving 10 years on the road as a

New Jersey State Trooper.

His extensive experience and training

will lend itself well to the S.E.R.T. unit, and

now Sheriff Edward Rochford is mention-

ing how honored he is to have Fluri as

Commander.

Fluri calls it a "unique opportunity"

because this is a now county-wide effort

and the first time Morris County has an

emergency response unit like this one.

"This team is brand new," Fluri said,adding that he likes the mentoring aspect.

Fluri said his team has an excellent mix

of veteran officers; individuals with military

experience; young, aspiring officers; and

former tactical officers all with the strength,

stamina, and know-how to make for a

superb team.

Im really happy with the selection, he

said.

These individuals chosen for the team

have endured some of the most rigorousworkouts and nurtured courage and deter-

mination for what can be, quite simply, very

high-risk work. And the training is, indeed,

continuous for members of this team.

The selection process includes physical

testing; firearm's testing; a verbal test;

SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) train-

ing course; and a medical screening. All

current members succeeded through these

phases before being chosen, and then

recently a ceremony was held in which they

were officially sworn in.They perform search and rescue mis-

sions, respond to crimes, emergencies, nat-

ural disasters, high-risk arrests, and threats

of all kinds to the community. They provide

dignitary protection as well, and work with

the secret service upon request.

Fluri explained that sometimes, nothing

much happens during certain portions of the

day. But other times, a true emergency

exists - or great danger exists - and SERT

members put their high level of physical,

mental and intuitive skills to work.Fluri said, with the individuals on the

SERT team, "integrity has to be a huge,

huge part of our personnel." They have to

want the job for the right reasons, he said.

In the course of providing their service to

the county, they are continuing to train, and

provide coverage in discreet ways as

SERT members did for the Super Bowl

though they were in plain clothes and not

known to members of the public.

In Morris County, the emergency

response team dates back to the early 1990s,though this is now the first time that all

agencies in the county can participate, if

selected.

The team is on the path of continuous

learning, Fluri said, noting that there are

Sheriffs Emergency Response Team Is Elite, And Now, County-Wide

always new factors in our community and

our world, and they have to continue to

branch out, and observe and study what is

new.

SWAT teams have been around since the

1920s, but became more prominent in met-

ropolitan areas and cities during times of

civil unrest, particularly in the 1960s. In the

past, they were referred to a riot squads.

Fluri said there is a need for these teams,

and they have to be governed and stay with-

in the constitution.

Fluri said his team trains for "all threats,

all emergencies, all crimes."

In addition some tasks mentioned in this

article, SERT members provide local law

enforcement agencies with assistance

against active shooters, search and rescue

operations, floods and other natural disas-

ters, and train weekly for responding to

these calls.

continued on page 4


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CS Gymnastics Shadows Team flex their muscles at States March 15-16.

Pictured are: Lucas, Vedh, Scott, Ryan, Jack.

CS Gymnastics Shadows Team

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AT, SPAY, LOVEAND EAT

SOME MORE Join us for

Eleventh Hour Rescues 2nd AnnualSpay-Ghetti Dinner and enjoy carbs and

comfort food for a great cause!

Attendees will feast on spaghetti, meat-

balls and other treats prepared by Eleventh

Hour Rescues volunteer chefs. The pro-

ceeds for this important fund raising event

will help raise much-needed funds to cover

the costs of spaying and neutering for the

thousands of rescued animals Eleventh

Hour Rescue has under their care each year.

The Spay-ghetti Dinner will also be an

opportunity to promote the importance of

spay and neuter to the local community.

This is a people only event so leave the 4

legged family members at home.

Each ticket includes delicious, unlimited

salad, bread, spaghetti, and meatballs. Due

to the regulations at the venue, all bever-

ages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, are

available for additional cash purchase each.

Delicious home-made desserts too will beavailable for additional cash purchase as

well. In addition to the scrumptious meal,

there will be a 50-50 raffle, an extensive

tricky tray assortment to place your bids,

and more for your enjoyment. Winners

need not be present.

This important event will be held at the

Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge, 201 Howard

Blvd, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856, on Sunday,

March 16, 2014. There will be 3 separate

seatings: 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm.

Advanced ticket purchase is: $15 per adult

and $10 per child 12 and under. Tickets

purchased at the door are: $20 per adult and

$15 per child 12 and under.

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2nd Annual Spay-Ghetti DinnerPresented by Eleventh Hour Rescue

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

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

Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues

Musculo-skeletal and Neurological

Upper Respiratory Tract

Gastrointestinal Disorders Reproductive System

SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES

Deborah Torrance,Dipl. Ac., C.A.

Increasingly, people are looking for more naturalapproaches to help relieve painful conditions rather thanrelying on pain medications with their myriad of side

effects. Acupuncture has no side effects and can be helpfulfor treating all types of pain, regardless of what is causingthe pain or where it is located. Some studies show that thepain relief Acupuncture provides can last for months oreven indefinitely.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain beforeand after Acupuncture treatment for pain shows dramaticdecreases in brain activity up to 70%. This decrease inbrain activity in certain areas of the brain is thought to bethe reason for the reduction of pain caused the Acupuncturetreatments. Other studies have shown that the levels ofendorphins dramatically increase after Acupuncture treat-ments. Endorphins are our bodys natural pain killers. Inaddition to reducing pain, Acupuncture also hastens thehealing process by increasing circulation and attractingwhite blood cells to an injured area.

The basis of Acupuncture is expressed in this famousChinese saying: Bu tong ze tong, tong ze bu tong whichmeans free flow: no pain, no free flow: pain. In otherwords, any kind of pain or illness represents an obstructionin the normal flow of Qi or life force (energy). Simply put,

Acupuncture moves Qi, hence flow is restored and healingbegins.

Lets take a look at Acupuncture and low back pain. Didyou know that low back pain affects approximately 75 90% of people in this country at some point in their lives?The common cold holds the number one position as themost common ailment causing lost work days. Most peo-ple seek out Acupuncture to treat low back pain more thanany other illness.

How Chinese Medicine Views Low Back PainAlmost 85% of the low back cases are classified by

Western physicians as non-specific. When a patient isseen by an Acupuncturist, the back pain is looked at from

Oriental medical perspective and is seen as a disruption ofthe flow of Qi within the area, associated with a specificimbalance and then treated according to the individualssigns and symptoms.

The disruption or obstruction of the flow of Qi thatresults in low back pain is usually associated with the fol-lowing three imbalances or disharmonies within the body:

1. Weak or deficient Kidney Qi In oriental medi-cine, the lower back is referred to as the dwelling of theKidneys. The majority of chronic low back pain conditionsare associated with Kidney deficiency. This type of condi-tion usually manifests as a dull pain that comes and goesand is aggravated by overuse and overtiredness andimproves with rest.

2. Stagnation of Qi and Blood When the flow of Qiwithin the channels or meridians along the back that tra-verse the lumbar region becomes congested or obstructed, itis referred to as the stagnation of Qi and blood. Stagnationof Qi and blood causes a stabbing fixed pain that is oftenworse with rest and better with movement.

3. Invasion of Cold and Dampness Cold, damp typelow back pain is often worse in the morning and when theweather is cold and damp. Contrary to what Western med-icine believes, weather can definitely affect pain when it isderived from an invasion of Cold and Dampness. This typeof pain improves with movement and the application ofheat.

Now there are studies that support the efficacy ofAcupuncture for low back pain. While acupuncture hasbeen readily accepted as a viable option for low back painin modern mainstream medicine, there had been little

research to prove that it works. That is no longer the case.In a German study, published in the Archives of InternalMedicine, 1,162 adults with chronic, lower back pain weredivided into groups treated with the standard pharmaceuti-cal and exercise therapy commonly used in Western medi-cine and Acupuncture. The researchers reported thatAcupuncture provided relief and lasting benefit to nearlytwice as many lower back pain patients as drugs and exer-cise. Forty-eight percent of the Acupuncture patientsreported at least a 1/3 decrease in pain along with improve-ment in their ability to function, versus only 27% of thepatients treated with conventional Western methods. As weall know, it is very easy to become addicted to pain medica-

tions particularly when taking these medications for longterm use, which is often the case with back pain patients.

In another recent study published in the Annals ofInternal Medicine, researchers from the University OfMaryland School Of Medicine analyzed 33 studies cover-ing more than 2,100 patients from around the world onAcupuncture for low back pain. They found Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Pain Managementprovided definite pain relief in the both the short and longterm after the end of Acupuncture treatment.

Are you plagued by back pain, have you consideredAcupuncture? If you or someone you love suffers fromacute and chronic back pain, call Skylands Acupuncture &Wellness Center to find out more about how Acupunctureand Oriental medicine can help you.

Deborah Waddell completed her Master s level

degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-

clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certification

from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners

(C.A.) and from the National Commission for the

Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah also

has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa cum

laude Honors from Felician College.-

When considering the threat of air pollution, manypeople immediately note the damage done byexcessive emissions from vehicles and factories.

However, the air inside a home is susceptible to pol lution aswell. The following are some of the more common sources

of indoor air pollution that can prove just as harmful tohuman beings as those sources emanating from outside ourhomes.

* Carpet: Some materials in carpet emit volatile organiccompounds, or VOCs, which are emitted as gases and canhave both short- and long-term adverse health effects. Theconcentration of many VOCs is as much as 10 times higherindoors than outdoors. When purchasing new carpet, home-owners can choose low-VOC adhesives that do not containformaldehyde. It's also ideal to install new carpet in springor early summer, when windows can be opened to air outthe carpet for several hours without compromising comfortfor those people inside the home.

* Glue: Glue is widely considered a handy cure-all forminor problems around the house, but glue may also becompromising your health. Certain glues and adhesives likerubber cement emit VOCs, which can irritate the eyes andeven the nervous system, and some may even emit toxicformaldehyde. When purchasing glues and other adhesives,opt for water-based products and avoid using glues andadhesives in smaller, poorly ventilated areas of your home.

* Air fresheners: The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency notes that many household air fresheners almostcontinuously release pollutants. While some air freshenersare safe, the best way to freshen air in a home is to open the

windows and let fresh air inside. When possible, open thewindows to let fresh air in rather than relying on potential-ly harmful store-bought air fresheners.

* Older appliances: Old or malfunctioning stoves, fur-naces and space heaters pose both safety and health risksaround a home. Old or malfunctioning stoves increase therisk of fire around a home. But such products also intermit-tently release pollutants, putting residents' health in jeop-ardy. Homeowners should look into replacing especially oldappliances, as today's newer products are both more effi-cient and liable to emit fewer pollutants than older products.Malfunctioning products should be fixed immediately orreplaced if repairs are unlikely to significantly extend the

life expectancy of the product.

Common Sourcesof Indoor Air Pollution


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7 Days/6 Nights:

THE TWO ISLANDER

3 Nights - Deluxe Hyatt Regency Waikiki

3 Nights - Deluxe Hyatt Regency Maui

Flower Lei Greeting

11 meals

Complimentary Wine or Soft Drinks

with Dinners

All Bellman & Restaurant Gratuities Inter-Island Airfares

Sightseeing Tour of Pear Harbor Arizona

Memorial and Downtown Honolulu

Polynesian Cultural Center

with Dinner & Show

Society of Seven Cocktail Show

Authentic Hawaiian Luau

Haleakala Crater Tour on Maui

Sunset Catamaran Cruise o Maui

Baggage Handling Including Gratuities

Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class &deluxe hotels, exclusively.

Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour.

More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-artmotorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.

Airport Transfers. Arrival and departuretransfer in Italy.

Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start toeach day!

6 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup,

choice of entrees, vegetables, dessert, coffee,wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink.

Full Day Venice Excursion including lunch.

Wireless Headset to hear your guide clearlyand distinctly in public places.

1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and traveldocuments included.

Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag!(except at airports)

Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charge and All Tipsfor hotel and restaurant personnel.

Professional Tour Directors and licensed localguides.

5 Star Deluxe Hotels throughout.

Professional Tour Director

and licensed local guides.

All Transfers and sightseeing in Greece.

All Ferries in Business Class between islands.

Buffet Breakfast Daily

6 Dinners with Wine

including one dine-around.

3 Lunches

Traditional Ouzo Tasting with meze at a

traditional tavern in Santorini.

Boat Trip of Santorini with private

catamaran, including lunch on board.

Cooking Demonstration

Greek Language Lesson

Grand Evzone Changing of the Guards

in Syntagma Square.

Athens City Sightseeing including entrance

into the Acropolis & museum.

Tour of Knossos & Arolithos

Half-day Tour to Delos

Visit of Local Wine Museum

including wine tasting.

1 Deluxe Backpack & Document Wallet p/p

Baggage Handling throughout

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By Ejvind Boccolini

New Morris County Clerk Ann F.

Grossi was surprised when she

learned about a job opening for

county clerk, but her ability to successfully

earn this title was no surprise, due to her

great legal and management experience.

In an interview with the Morristown

News recently, Grossi, who is serving a five-

year term as clerk until Dec. 31, 1018, said

she did not know that previous clerk Joan

Bramhall (who served from 1999 to 2013)

was going to retire, but instead thought that

Bramhall may serve another five years as

clerk.

Grossi previously thought about the pos-

sibility of serving as county clerk, but noted

that she had plans to run for freeholder again

a job which she enjoyed very much. But

when Bramhall retired, Grossi noted that the

opportunity presented itself and came out

of left field.

Now, Grossi thanks her helpful and

impressive staff for its efficiency, and will

continue to offer strong, and excellent public

service. Grossi also wants to bring the

clerks office to a new level of technology

and open a satellite office perhaps in the

Rockaway Townsquare Mall.

Grossi said the clerks office is deposito-

ry for legal documents - deeds, mortgages,

trade names, and maps. It also issues pass-

ports, county ids, and veteran ids.

Grossi herself has a strong legal back-

ground, having worked as an attorney with a

private practice, and was a freeholder for 3

years in Morris County, on council in

Parsippany, and served as council vice pres-

ident.

Grossi also worked for the state as Chief

Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi Brings Strong Management,And Excellent Legal Background To County

of Enforcement of the New Jersey

Department of Law and Public Safety, over-

seeing 5 offices and also 3 satellite offices.

As an attorney, she is very well-versed in

civil service, and union contracts negotiation

and arbitration. She also served as counsel

for several libraries in Morris County.

As a freeholder in Morris County, she

said the position gave me a full back-

ground for what the county does.

Now, she has 34 individuals on staff not

including the deputy.

Grossi notes that the county performs a

myriad of functions for its residents, some of

which may be unknown to its community

members. The many departments operate in

a most effective way, working to keep mat-

ters in balance at all times.

Things get done because the county gets

them done, said Grossi, adding that some-

times not everyone knows that tasks are

being successfully completed and that it is

the county officials and employees that

achieve this for its residents.

I have a great staff here, Grossi said,

thanking her officials and employees.

Grossi noted that she wants to enhance

and automate, within reason, more facets of

the county.

She also wants the community to know

they are open for business. The hours are

8 am to 4:30 pm, Mondaythrough Friday,

with Registry recording offered until 4 pm.

There are hours on Wednesday until 7 pm

for passports only, and the location of the

County Clerks office is the first floor of the

Administration and Records Building on

Court Street in Morristown. Residents of

any New Jersey county can use the passport

service.

Grossi said there are many ancient docu-

ments on file in the clerks office, and gave

an example by showing the 1906 Morris

County Manual. It lists towns, legislative

districts, county offices, commissions, and

newspapers.

I think a lot of people call us about pass-

ports, she said, adding that the office col-

lects recording and filing fees. She said,

through our fees the state gets the lion's

share, and added that the clerks office

receives a fee for every document they file.

In 2012, the clerks office generated $36

million, and in 2013, $50 million. The coun-

ty received about 7 or 8 million dollars in

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2012, for example, and that is one tax point.

The clerks office also has an online doc-

ument research facility, in which communi-

ty members can perform an official records

public search, and Grossi said the clerksoffice is launching facebook page.

Grossi said she wants to move the clerks

office into a new level of technology, and

this will include electronic transmissions

with respect to additional services that the

clerks office offers.

The clerks office is not yet ready to do

deeds with e-filing, but otherwise the clerks

office is operational with respect to e-filing.

Were looking forward to getting that

done, Grossi said, referring to the e-filing

of deeds.Grossi also wants to have a satellite

office in, perhaps the Rockaway

Townsquare Mall, and wants to implement

outreach passport services. They will look to

have a caravan schedule advertised, in

which there will be a mobile unit out in the

field where people can take advantage of the

services.

Grossi said the clerks office was estab-

lished in 1739, and is one of three constitu-

tional offices (county, sheriff and surrogate).

It is established by statute, meaning that it is

in the N.J. Constitution. As clerk, Grossi

also performs weddings, and the clerks

office tabulates the results of the election

process.

This is tradition, as is the way they decide

what order the names of candidates within agiven contest will appear on a ballot. They

have a "hat box in which they put the name

of each candidate (written on a piece of

paper) inside its own tiny glass container.

Containers are handpicked, randomly, and

the first one handpicked gets on the ballot

first, and so on.

Visit website www.morriscountyclerk.

org/ and residents will notice that the top

paragraph of the page conveniently lists

some important services that are offered.

There are clickable links in blue type todirect community members to the proper

destination to get all the information they

need.

The paragraph reads: Visit our office to

get a passport, record and file land transac-

tions, apply to become a Notary Public, get

a County ID Card, or during election time,

vote in person. Our goal is to continue the

excellent public service youve come to

expect from the Morris County Clerks

Office.

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Morris County Clerk...

The fifth-annual cross country race,

Tackle the Trail 5K & 1-Mile

Fitness/Dog Walk will be held onSunday, April 13, 2014. This event takes

place at Central Park of Morris County in

Parsippany on a course featuring varying

terrain with beautiful views. Registrants

enjoy long sleeve wicking t-shirts, awards,

giveaways, music, and refreshments. Pre-

registration is only $20; $25 for race day

registration. Pre-registration ends April 9.

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration and

packet pick up

9:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Fitness/Dog Walk start

9:15 a.m. - 5K start

10:00 a.m. - Awards (approximate time)Last year, Tackle the Trail attracted over

200 runners and walkers, ranging in age

from 6 to 72, from New Jersey, New York,

and Pennsylvania.

The Morris County Park Commission

features one of the regions best park sys-

tems in the state of New Jersey. It currently

protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38

distinct sites plus offers a year-round calen-

dar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

Tackle the Trail 5K & 1-MileFitness/Dog Walk at Central Park

of Morris County

Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser on April,

20 from 8:00am-11:30am at the

Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM,

located at Rt. 46 and International Dr., Budd

Lake.

Breakfast is served buffet style menu

scrambled eggs, pancakes, Belgian waffles,

Texas French toast, bacon, sausage, pork

roll, home fries, OJ, apple juice, coffee, tea,

milk and chocolate milk.

So come and enjoy a delicious breakfast

at a reasonable price . Adults $7.00 Sr. $6.00

Children $4.00 Pay at door. Questions call.

908-303-2457.

Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser

Next Issue Date April 15, 2014, Deadline April 4Call for info. 973-252-9889

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Thomas Lotito reporting

2014 is a congressional election year.

Washington Twp., 7th district

Representative Leonard Lance, is

being challenged in the primary by

Businessman David Larsen of Tewsksbury.

Inside word is, the 7th district doesn't sup-

port establishment Republicans ideals and

Leonard Lance is nervous about Larsen'sbid, causing Lance to almost double the

amount of money he'll spend on the race

than he spent in 2012.

Fact: Rep. Lance lost in Washington

Twp. and Morris County primaries by more

than a 2-1 margin in 2012, and the word is

he is very concerned about this portion of

the district. Lance represents himself in

political mailers as a conservative but he's

not. His voting record tells a different story.

Lance votes more with Obama and

Democrats then he does for conservativecauses. Lance was given cover by the house

leadership to vote against his own provision

in the Farm Bill to raise oil prices to con-

sumers because it's an election year. The

Farm Bill passed and is a massive corporate

and welfare giveaway of almost a trillion

dollars.($956.4 billion)

Lance's provision in the Farm Bill will

ad three cents a gallon to the price of home

heating oil to give nearly 50 million to

"National Oilheat Research Alliance" (

NORA)Dave Larsen of Tewksbury, a Ronald

Regan Conservative with a strong faith in

God, believes in the sanctity of the family

and is a pro-life advocate. Dave Larsen is

also a strong supporter of the second

amendment, is also pro-busisness and

believes the country is headed in the wrong

direction under the current administration.

Larsen believes in a strong dollar and that

you should keep more of the money you

earn, not the government. Larsen will not

vote to raise taxes and will support a bal-anced budget. Larsen will never vote to

fund Obamacare and you can count on him

to vote to repeal it.

Now onto the Senate Race, starring Cory

Booker. Republicans are running scared, no

one in the N.J. Republican party wants to

run against Corrie Booker because they

know Booker will win hands down, even if

he doesn't campaign or run TV ads. During

the Senate Race last year against Steve

Lonnegan, Booker never once campaigned

in South of Woodbridge and beat Steve

Lonnegan soundly.

I've stayed away from criticizing Gov.

Chris Christie's exploits up until this point

because of close personal ties to my local

Republican party, but no more. The gloves

are off.

Christie has made a mess of the

Republican party. First by stabbing Romneyin the back in 2012 by inviting Obama to

N.J. for a photo op during the aftermath of

Hurricane Sandy just before the election.

Christie, with his N.J. Soprano's style of

bullying and governing, was not happy with

the way he was treated by the Romney cam-

paign. His Kubuki dance with president

Obama, besides being an embarrassment,

was a payback to the Romney Campaign for

being turned down for the vice president

slot. The Romeny Campaign saw Christie

as a loose cannon and did not want to soiltheir reputation having Christie as a VP.

But where was the president when his

dance partner, Chris Christie was being

attacked by the media for his administra-

tion's closing the George Washington bridge

as a political payback for not receiving the

endorsement of Fort Lee's Democratic

Mayor? I believe that Christie knew about

the bridge closing because no one inside a

political campaign or an administration

does anything on their own or they would

immediately be fired because of the prob-lems that it would cause.

Yes, there are no emails to prove my

assertion but often operatives inside an

administration are told not to email the can-

didate or office holder directly because it

wold distract them. What I'm saying is there

are no emails because Christie was told or

ordered the bridge closing verbally in a pri-

vate meeting. That's my opinion, take it for

what it's worth.

Christie's pandering to the president

however did cause him to win by an over-whelming margin in his reelection for

Governor. But bear in mind, Christie had no

coat tails in the legislature and is caving in

to every liberal Democrat progressive

dream by approving same sex marriage and

common core in our schools. I don't want

Christie to do this to America and the

Congress if elected president.

I digress, I voted for a Republican

Governor in 2009 and I expected Chris

Christie to appoint a strong Republican to

by Harlin Parker

Politicians on the right hate govern-

ment. We all get that. But politicians

of all stripes bemoan taxes. Rare is

the politician who comes right out and

advocates for raising taxes. Of course we

all know that the right wingers, in their dis-

dain for government, would rather plunge a

knife into their own hearts before theyd

ever vote for a raise in anyones taxes.

Well, at least thats the party line even

though it is not true. Youll remember that

Governor Christie and his flock have voted

a number of times, with no problem, to raise

taxes, mostly hitting the least well off in our

state. That little trick entailed repealing

property tax rebates. Since the wealthiest in

New Jersey no longer receive these rebates,

Im thinking it was much easier for the

Republicans to vote for this. OK no, theytechnically did not vote for a raise in taxes.

Thats true. And thats what they keep

telling us. But the only, and direct, result of

the vote was to raise taxes on those of us

least able to afford those additional proper-

ty taxes. And here we see the old slight of

hand, the dissembling that goes on, as

politicians say one thing while they do the

polar opposite. Youre shocked?

Surprised? I certainly hope not.

So along with all the other shenanigansour well fed Governor has been up to, many

of which are finally seeing the light of day,

comes the revelation that last years rise of

bridge and tunnel tolls was somehow stage

managed to make our governor, and New

Yorks governor, look like heroes as they

stood strong for us, the meek little taxpayers

and motorists, as they did battle for us

against the rapacious Port Authority board.

It was an epic battle. Yes, it was. The two

governors fought hard, fought the good

fight, and were able to beat back the raise intolls although they were unable to prevent

them.

Our former governor, or acting governor,

whichever youd prefer, Richard Cody, in

response to the news reports about the kabu-

ki dance between the governors and the Port

Authority, proclaimed that he was shocked!

Yes indeed, shocked! And surprised! I

think he was really, really disappointed too.

What an outrageous thing to do to the good

people of New Jersey, and even those of

New York! Why, this is not how things are

supposed to work. Oh where is the hon-

esty? Oh where is the transparency? Oh,

this will not do. No, this will not do. Were

you shocked? Were you surprised? I cer-

tainly hope not.

And now come reports of 50 or so peo-

ple Christie placed on the Port Authority

payroll. No aptitude or experience for the

jobs required. Just a connection. I dont

believe these new reports include the gover-

nors high school pal, David Wildstein,

who, shortly after Christie became gover-

nor, was given a job at the Port Authority

that had never existed before and, since

Wildsteins less-than-glamorous departure,

exists again no more. Are you shocked?

Are you surprised? I certainly hope not.

Lets understand something. New Jerseyisnt unique in this but we clearly do it up to

an extreme. Many years ago, all of these

authorities and commissions did not

exist. The ports, the water systems, the

highways, all were run by government, state

and even local. But some time ago our

political leaders learned how delightfully

magical these quasi-governmental entities

could be. No longer would our government,

run by people we get to elect, run things.

No, by establishing a separate authority, youcan raise money by borrowing (with no

politician voting to borrow a dime) and

imposing fees (which are not taxes, and

again with no politician voting for any

fees). Plus, these authorities and commis-

sions are wonderful places to employ the

ner do well supporters, family members,

and hangers on of politicians and political

parties. A three-fer. What joy! No politi-

cian has to take any responsibility for any-

thing!

So when money needs to be raised to payfor, oh, a bridge repair, no politician