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Boy Scout Troop 139
held its spring Court
of Honor to recog-
nize the achievements of its
Scouts. We meet semi-
annually to honor our
Scouts and give them
awards that theyve earned
since our last Court of
Honor, stated Troop
Committee Chair Larry
Martin. Over the past half
year, the Scouts have
worked hard to complete
their merit badges and
advance in rank, and we
acknowledge their accom-
plishments tonight at the
Court of Honor. Tonight we
also come together to thank
Scoutmaster Jim Pelech for
his years of dedication to
our Troop and to welcome
our new Scoutmaster SteveDavis, added Martin.
Emcees and First Class
Scouts Michael Fox and
Ethan Hamilton began the
celebration with an opening
prayer which was followed
by dinner. Tonight is about
a night of recognition and to
have fun with our entire
Troop and for the Scout
families to eat dinner
together as we celebrate,said Fox. When asked what
his plans are for summer
camp, Fox said that he looks
forward to working together
with Hamilton on merit
badges offered at camp and
hopes to complete some of
the merit badges required
for the Eagle Scout rank.
The Troop plans to attend
camp at Winnebago Scout
Reservation in Rockaway,
Chester Boy Scout Troop 139 Court of HonorRecognizes Its Scouts and Scoutmaster
for Years of Service
Pictured from left to right: Boy Scout Troop 139 Scoutmaster Steve Davis presents a gift of appreci-ation on behalf of the Troop to former Scoutmaster Jim Pelech to thank him for his years of dedica-
tion. Photo by Annette Jeffers
NJ this summer.
The dinner was followed
by the awards ceremony.
Senior Patrol Leaders called
up each Scout individually
who earned merit badges
and each Scout was asked to
explain something that they
learned while working ontheir badges. Scouts who
advanced in rank were rec-
ognized and were given
their new rank badge. The
Troops Scouts advanced in
rank to Scout, Tenderfoot,
Second Class, First Class,
Star and to Life Scout rank.
A total of 38 merit badges
were earned by the Scouts,
and 49 Scouts advanced to
their next Scout rank.
The awards ceremony
concluded with a special
award, called the Irving B.
Kahn Scholarship Award,
presented to Eagle Scout
Jared Pelech. The Troop
Committee selects a scout to
receive this award based on
a scouts dedication andinvolvement in the Troop.
In addition, the scout must
be a high school senior who
plans to attend college and
must have submitted an
essay entitled What
Scouting Means to Me
explaining the impact scout-
ing has made on his life.
Jared Pelech was also
awarded the Troop 139
Scholarship Award which is
given to graduating high
school seniors.
Recognition in scouting
also went to Scoutmaster
Jim Pelech for his 5 years of
service as Troop 139s
Scoutmaster. As Jim Pelech
stepped down from his role
of Scoutmaster, the troopwelcomed its new
Scoutmaster Steve Davis.
"Only a few people realize
just how much time and
energy Jim has dedicated to
the Troop between meet-
ings, campouts, advance-
ment workshops, and sum-
mer camp, said the Troops
new Scoutmaster Davis as
he addressed the Troop.
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Helping people that have been devas-
tated by natural disasters is nothing
new to the Chester Lions Club.
When the Chester Lions heard about the
devastation in Oklahoma, the Club immedi-
ately wanted to do something to help.Because of the network that Lions
International provides, we were able to get
in touch with other Lions Clubs in the
Oklahoma City area who were providing
relief efforts to the area, said Lion Marie
Messina, chair-person of the Stuff-a-Truck
for Oklahoma drive. In the past, the Clubhas supported relief efforts for Hurricane
Lending a Helping Hand
(l. to r.) Lions Jim Messina, Mike Russo, Marie Messina, Gerri LoSapio, Jaime Goodrich and RichLucy pose in front of a few pallets.
Sandy, Katrina, the Tsunami, the tornadoes
in Tuscaloosa, and others. Whenever possi-
ble the Club tries to coordinate with other
Lions Clubs to get supplies and funds
directly in the hands of those who needthem.
On June 21st to the 23rd, the Chester
Lions held a Stuff-a-Truck to help the vic-
tims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. When the
Club contacted Troy Jenkins, Oklahoma
Lions District 3-H Disaster Relief
Chairperson, he asked for cleaning supplies,
non-perishable food items, personal
hygiene items, baby items, and tools. The
Chester Lions goal was to fill an 18-wheel-
er with donated goods from the community
and send it swiftly on its way. Because ofthe outpouring of generosity by local resi-
dents, businesses, and organizations the
club was able to fill a truck with 13 pallets
full of much needed supplies.
Before the drive even started in New
Jersey, Lysol sent a truck to our contact in
Oklahoma and delivered a pallet of cleaning
wipes, cleaning solutions, and other prod-
ucts in the name of the Chester Lions.
Additionally, several corporate employees
were on hand to talk to the Lions about
Lionism and their relief efforts. The Clubalso received large donations of books, non-
perishable foods, and boxes from various
companies.
But it wasn't the big donations that were
the most meaningful to the Lions. We were
so pleased to see the number of communitymembers who came out to support this
effort. Every little bit helps, and we couldn't
have filled the amount of boxes that we did
without the help of so many individuals,
said Buddy Casillo, member of the Chester
Lions Club and Chester resident.
The Chester Lions Club is extremely
thankful for the help of the community in
getting the word out about the event and
making donations, and the Chester
Township Mayor, Bill Cogger, the Chester
Township Parks Commission, and theChester Department Roads Department for
the use of their facilities and help. The
schools, churches, and community groups
were invaluable resources in helping to pub-
licize the Clubs efforts. The Club sends a
big thank you to local businesses and organ-
izations like Operation N.J. Cares and
Reckitt Benckiser, parent company of
Franks Red Hot, Frenchs Mustard, and
Lysol Company, for their generous dona-
tions of goods.
The truck left for Oklahoma Friday, June28.
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"When Jim took over as Scoutmaster, our
Troop had only 12 active boys. Now we
have 69 Scouts in our Troop. Look around
you now, this is Jim's legacy. I know thatJim and I will do things differently as we
both have different areas of interest and
expertise but my hope is that I can continue
and build on what he has done to make our
Troop even stronger for the future, added
Davis.
Jim plans to continue to support the
Troop in his new role chairing the Troops
high adventure program which promotes
scout participation in high adventure activi-
ties such as mountain biking, deep sea fish-
ing, skiing, and hiking, as well as participa-
tion in Boy Scouts of Americas high adven-
ture camps such as Philmont Scout Ranch in
New Mexico. In addition, Jim will stay on
as Eagle Scout Adviser for the Troop, work-
ing with the scouts to help them understand
what an Eagle Scout project entails, and
helping the scouts through the process of
reaching the goal of becoming an Eagle
Scout.
Jim and his family have been very active
in scouting in Chester. Jim started his
involvement in scouting as a den leader and
then became Cubmaster for Chesters Cub
Scout Pack 139. Jims wife Teresa partici-pated as co-den leader and treasurer for the
Pack. After supporting cub scouting, Jim
transitioned into Boy Scout Troop 139 as
Assistant Scoutmaster and then became
Scoutmaster, and Teresa became the
Troops treasurer. Jared, their son, achieved
his Eagle Scout Rank this past year. Their
daughter Sabrina was a member of Chester
Girl Scout Troop 153 and was awarded her
Gold Award in November 2005. Teresa was
also involved in Girl Scout Troop 153 as
Troop leader, and Silver and Gold Award
supervisor. Chester scouts owe a great deal
of gratitude to Jim and Teresa for their lead-
ership in scouting.
Scoutmaster Davis, an Eagle Scout, was
previously Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop
139 and before that Davis was a Cubmaster
of Pack 130 in Geneva, Switzerland. Troop
139 welcomes Scoutmaster Davis and looks
forward to his leadership in the Troop.
Chester Boy Scout Troop 139...continued from front page
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Abrams, who has lived in the Schooleys
Mountain section of Washington Township,
Morris County, since 1977, has been active
in Friends of the Library for several years,
serving as secretary and publicity commit-
tee member for the past three. She will suc-
ceed Mindy Burbridge, who recently
resigned the post of president. Abrams, a
retired journalist, holds the degree Master
of Library Science from Pratt Institute in
New York City.Friends of the Library is a group of local
residents who work in conjunction with the
librarys professional staff, to support
library programs with financial and other
resources. Among many recent initiative
supported by Friends are museum member-
ships which enable library card holders to
take advantage of member privileges at a
variety of museums. Friends helped to initi-
ate and underwrites the Lifetime Learning
adult enrichment program and offers
monthly movies aimed at grown-ups, which
include free refreshments. The group spon-
sored popular yoga classes last year and hasmore recently supported Tai-Chi classes.
The Friends group, which receives sup-
port from membership dues, income from
an annual two-day book sale, and other
fund-raising activities, helps the library
with prizes for the summer reading clubs for
children, teens and adults. It sponsors an
annual holiday concert and luncheon open
to all local residents. It purchased a button-
making machine for the childrens depart-
ment as well as video games and other
materials which can be borrowed. Due tonormal attrition, there are several positions
on the Friends board that need to be filled,
and new members are enthusiastically wel-
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By Kate Halse
For Timothy Taverna and his family,
this year's graduation was filled with
pride and emotions. The 20-year-oldhas Down Syndrome, and recently graduat-
ed from ECLC, a private non-profit school
in Chatham for children with special needs.
Achieving this year's graduation is just
one of the many obstacles that Timothy has
successfully overcome. During the ceremo-
ny, Timothy had a chance to address the
audience and his peers. Timothy talked
about his long-term goals, which include
getting married and living in Long Valley.
His mother, Laura, was part of the audience.
The entire experience has been very posi-tive for herself and her husband, Tom.
Throughout the ceremony, Laura notes,
Timothy cried, "and it made all of us cry
too."
When Timothy enrolled in the school in
2001, he was finally able to interact with
and relate to others who had similar disabil-
ities. Before he enrolled, he was a fourth
grader in 2001 at the Old Farmers Road
School in Long Valley, a public school that
serves students in grades PK through 5.
However, his elementary school years wereoften difficult, as he could not relate to
many of the other children.
ECLC proved to be a positive choice for
Timothy and his family. The school pro-
vides education and necessary skills forchildren ages 5 to 21, who are grouped by
their abilities. From severe learning and lan-
guage disabilities to various levels on the
autism spectrum, the school offers educa-
tion for a variety of students. His mother
recalls that during his time at ECLC,
Timothy was able to connect with others
and make friends, and that his full potential
was realized and appreciated.
Along the way, Timothy participated in
critical events both inside and outside of
school. He ran for the school's student coun-cil in 2011, learning valuable lessons even
though he lost in the end. The students have
also learned tasks such as purchasing tickets
for the train from Summit to New York City.
Other events have included weekly trips
such as visiting a bowling alley and going to
Burger King.
In addition to these key life experiences,
Timothy also learned various employment
skills that have helped him make the transi-
tion from student to adult. During this time,
outside companies came into the school tohelp teach students various skills they
Long Valley Student with Down Syndrome Graduateswith a Bright Future Ahead of Him
would need in the future. While the students
have access to such services during their
years at ECLC, once they turn 21 it is up to
individual families to find these services.For Timothy, who turned 21 on June 29,
finding employment and funding after grad-
uation is a necessity. Once special needs
students in the state turn 21, they are no
longer eligible for various forms of aid,
including transportation. In many cases, it is
up to the families to cover the cost on their
own.
Timothy is beginning a full-time
employment program at Employment
Horizons that runs for five days each week.For now, his family has hired a private
transportation company to take Timothy to
and from the program. Timothy is looking
forward to his future as he spends his free
time with his girlfriend and lives at home
with his parents and brother.
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By Kate Halse
F
or Black River Middle School educa-
tor Kenneth Piascik, teaching is more
than just a rewarding experience.
Piascik, instrumental music director at theschool in Chester, has been nominated for
the prestigious GRAMMY award.
Piascik, who has worked at the school
for the last 26 years, enjoys teaching stu-
dents not only about music, but also about
life. He says that while he does teach music,
his lessons are really focused on life in gen-
eral. The goal is not for his students to
become musicians, but for them to become
well-rounded and respected individuals. He
notes that his true job is to teach his studentsto achieve their goals and have some fun in
the process. In addition, he wants them to
understand that hard work brings success.
While his thoughtful ideas and ways of
teaching have been recognized among his
students and the community, they are begin-
Black River Middle School Teacher Nominated for Grammy Awardning to earn national attention as well. In
May, the GRAMMY foundation released a
list of quarter-finalists for the Music
Educator Award, which is the first of its
kind. The award strives to honor individualswho have made memorable and outstanding
contributions to music education.
Initially, there were over 30,000 nomi-
nees for the award, including 217 teaches
from around the nation. In New Jersey, 16
teachers made the cut, and Piascik was one
of them. Piascik admits that he was hum-
bled when he first saw the list with his name
on it. While he does not care if he wins, he
is "already satisfied" and is "honored to be
recognized as a reputable, serious educator"
who focuses on the use of music to teachlife skills and lessons.
His GRAMMY journey began when one
of his students, a sixth grader, nominated
him. While he wasn't initially thinking of
applying, this nomination encouraged him
to take a chance at the award. The award is
important for a variety of reasons, including
the recognition that it brings to music and
the necessity of continuing to use music as
part of a well-rounded education.
Piascik has also taken this opportunity to
emphasize the current struggle of trying to
keep music programs alive and thriving in
schools. He equates this task to a battle, in
which an intense focus on test scores and
academics in general has caused schools to
focus less on music and the arts in general.Before his teaching career began, Piascik
was determined to just be a performer, not a
musical educator. However, his interest in
education was sparked when a young boy
accidentally approached him for lessons.
Piascik guided and taught the boy through
to concerts and other performances. This
experience led Piascik to pursue a doctor-
ate, as he truly enjoyed the boy's happiness
and enthusiasm. Piascik enrolled in a mas-
ter's program at the State University of New
York (SUNY). Although he relocated toCalifornia shortly afterwards with his fami-
ly, he eventually returned to New Jersey.
While he continues to teach at the Black
River Middle School, Piascik stays busy
with his private music studio in
Morristown, AmusiK studio, where he
teaches percussion. Additionally, he is the
percussion director at the New Jersey
Symphony Orchestra, and teaches music as
an adjunct professor at the New Jersey City
University.
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T
he Chester Borough and Chester Township Green
Teams have received a 2012 Sustainable Jersey
Grant to develop a Community Vision for the
Chesters. Through a public participation process, the GreenTeams will develop a consensus-based vision statement of
goals and aspirations for the future of the Chesters. This
vision statement could be used by the Chesters to inform
and promote sustainable quality of life enhancements for
the two communities.
As part of the public outreach process, the Green Teams
have developed surveys for Chester residents, local busi-
ness owners and visitors. The surveys solicit opinions and
perceptions from respondents that highlight concerns for
the communities and offer a chance to voice desired
changes within the community. Please add your voice to
this exciting project by filling out a Community VisionSurvey.
There are several ways to access the survey:
Fill in an online survey at http://www.chestervision-
ing.org/community/
If you prefer to fill in a paper copy, surveys and a drop
off box are located at the Chester Library, 250 West Main
St. 07930
If you would like us to mail you a survey please call
(908) 782-0835 and provide your address and whether you
need a resident/visitors survey or a business survey.
For more information please visit our website at
http://www.chestervisioning.org/community/ or contact theproject consultant:
David Banisch, PP/AIC - Tel. 908.782.0835 - davidban-
Community Visioning Project Team members:
Julie Gause, Bill Kay, Marykathryn Kopec, Peter Maddi,
Edward Ng & Sarah Jane Noll ation please visit our website
at http://www.chestervisioning.org/community/
The Long Valley Village Association (LVVA) will hold
the 4th Annual Columbia Trail Tromp, A Memorial for Bill
Harrington Sr, to raise money for pancreatic cancer research
and patient support services. The event will take place on
Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Schooleys Mountain
Entrance in Long Valley beginning at 7:00am for riders and8:30am for walkers and runners.
Online registration is available at www.thetromp.com.
This rain or shine event will start at Somerset Hills Bank
in Long Valley. Parking is available at Toll Brothers
Regency on Fairview Avenue in Long Valley. The route
will go through Califon and finish in High Bridge before
heading back to Long Valley for a total distance of 24 miles.
A shuttle bus from Califon and High Bridge is available if
necessary, you only go as far as youd like.
Pre-registration to Bike, Walk, Run or stroll is required
at www.thetromp.com . The donation is $20 per person or
$50 per family (up to 4 participants) seniors $10 per person.Each participant will receive a t-shirt and goody bag .
4th Annual Columbia Trail Tromp 2013 Raises Funds For Pancreatic Cancer
Chester 2025 CommunityVision Project ReleasesSurveys for Residents,
Visitors, and Business Owners
For the most up to date information, like us on facebook or
log on to www.thetromp.com.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer
death in the United States, yet it is the most under-funded,
under-recognized and least-studied of the leading cancer
killers. Currently, less than 2 percent of the National CancerInstitutes federal research funding is allocated to pancreat-
ic cancer. This year an estimated 43,140 Americans will be
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 36,800 will die.
All net proceeds will be donated to pancreatic cancer
research r to advance research, support patients and create
hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer
For information regarding sponsorship and volunteering
please email [email protected] or call 908-672-2458.
Thank you in advance for your support. See you there!Sponsored in part by the Long Valley Village
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Our Jumping for Jayden Event was held on Thursday June 20, 2013. We raised $450.00
Thanks to all those who came out and thanks to Little Cake Bakehouse for donating
Cupcakes to participants.
Pictured are volunteers : Morgan Magistro, Nicole Harrington and Emma Rossilli
The Chester Lioness Club donated
more than $100. worth of Clorox,
paper goods and cleaning supplies to
the "Stuff A Truck" sponsored by the
Chester Lions Club to assist the victims of
the Oklahoma hurricane disaster.
The donations will be forwarded to a Lion's
Club in the area for distribution: The
Stillwater Noon Lions Club District 3H,
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cific items.
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Chester Library hits a home run with a
new exhibit featuring former outfield-
er for the 1950 Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Chicks, Lois Tommie Barker. Chesters
Tommie Barker a Year in Professional
Womens Baseball, a Lifetime of Memories,
includes items from her own collection
including sweater and uniform patches, team
and personal portraits, and baseball cards.
The Library also will present a companion
program on the history of womens profes-
sional baseball, featuring Leslie Heaphy,
author of Encyclopedia of Women and
Baseball, on Thursday, July 25 at 7 pm.
Barker played for only one year because
her father became ill, and she returned home
to Chester to care for him. The League sent
her a contract renewal for 1951, but she
returned it unsigned due to her devotion to
her father. She later played softball for the
Chester Farmerettes until 1961 when shebegan working for the aerospace industry at
Operative Industries in Chester.
Until the film, A League of Their Own
was released in 1992, according to Barker,
My friends never believed I played profes-
sional baseball. But when she began speak-
ing at events honoring the female baseball
pioneers, they were quickly convinced.
The League was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. Barkers cer-
tificate from that ceremony is displayed in the
Chester Library Spotlights Local Womens Professional Baseball PioneerLois Tommie Barker in New Exhibit
exhibit. The exhibit is located in the new
Rossney E. Smyth Memorial Display Case.
The Local History Department of the
Chester Library in Chester, New Jersey is a
resource for reference and original materials
that document Chester, Morris County, and
N.J. history. The purpose of the Local History
Department is to collect, preserve, describe,
and make accessible these materials to the
local community, as well as to visiting and
online researchers.
The Chester Library serves the residents
of Chester Borough and Chester Township,
New Jersey. The library houses a collection of
over 70,000 books, DVDs, CDs, video
games, audio books and e-books. In addition,
it offers a wide array of adult, teen and chil-
dren's programs, public computers, online
research services and community meeting
rooms.
Vacation Bible School August 5-9 -
Take a road trip across the USA on
Route 3:16!
Get behind the wheel, and follow Gods
Word across the country! At the Grand
Canyon, learn how Jesus closed the gap
between sinners and God. At the Statue of
Liberty, learn about sharing the freedom we
have through Jesus. Hear God's Word, playgames, sing songs, make some souvenirs and
stop for snacks along the way!
Children ages 3-14. August 5 through 9,
2013 Time: 9 AM to Noon. Registration
begins at 8:45 AM. There is no cost to you.
Hope to see you there!
If you would like more information,
please call Immanuel Lutheran Church, 40
Coleman Road, Long Valley, NJ at 908-867-
7179 or 908-876-5429 or e-mail [email protected]
Vacation Bible Schoolat Immanuel Lutheran Church
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One of the great yearly events at the popular
German/Continental restaurant, Black Forest Inn,
will be held Saturday, July 27th from 5 to 10pm. Its
the German Heritage Festival a fun filled event with live
German music, some of Germanys best beers, and a specialGerman-style menu with the Black Forest Inns award-win-
ning cuisine.
Some of the featured favorites include appetizers like
Schwabishe Maultaschen, Pan-roasted Schupfnudeln with
sauerkraut & bacon, the Black Forest Inns own German-
style pizza Flamkuchen, Assorted Hors dOeuvres Black
Forest, Matjes Herring with apples & sour cream, Sulze in
Vinaigrette, and Game Pt Garni with Cumberland Sauce.
Some of the German entrees to be featured include:
Traditional Wienerschnitzel, Braised Wild Boar in Riesling,
House-made Bratwurst with sauerkraut, Free range Roasted
Pork, Traditional Buchelsteiner, Veal Schnitzelette Gruyere,Jagerschnitzel in a wine-mushroom cream sauce, Marinated
German Sauerbraten in red wine & ginger, Schwbischer
Maultaschen, and more. Of course, entrees feature several
side items consisting of Homemade Spatzle, Potato
Dumplings, Potato Pancakes, their popular Red Cabbage,
plus other side dishes.
The Black Forest Inn has a wide array of delicious
German desserts such as Apple Strudel, Black Forest Cake
and other tasty delights.
Celebrating German heritage surely must include the
best imported German draft beer that will be served at the
festival.
Black Forest Inn Schedules Its German Heritage Festival for July 27th
Live German Music during the Black Forest Inn's German
Heritage Festival will feature Werner Goebel singing all the old
time favorites.
Live Sing-along German music will be performed by
Werner Goebel, who will sing old German favorites,
German folk songs, plus many American and German hits
that have been popular over the years.
The Black Forest Inn is located at 249 Route 206 North
in Stanhope, about a minute off Route 80. For reservations,
call 973-347-3344. Visit their website at
www.BlackForestInn.com.
The Little League World Series traces its origins back to
1947, when the board of directors presiding over the
original Little League organized a tournament for the
17 Little League programs in existence at the time. This tour-
nament was initially called the National Little League
Tournament, but the name was eventually changed to the
Little League Baseball World Series. Eleven teams participat-ed in the inaugural Little League tournament, 10 of which
were based in Pennsylvania, where the tournament is still
played to this day. New Jersey's Hammonton All-Stars were
the lone team from outside the Keystone State to participate in
the tournament. Accounts of the championship game, in
which the Lock Haven All-Stars were defeated by
Williamsport's own Maynard Midget League, were printed in
newspapers across the country. That publicity would prove
beneficial to Little League, which soon had programs in every
state. Nowadays the tournament has expanded even further,
with teams fromacross the globe traveling to Pennsylvania to
compete for a championship.
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DoSomething.org, a national not-for-profit that helps
young people change the world, announced todaythat Samantha Rizzuto, age 16, has been named a
2013 Seed Grant winner. This grant will help fund STEM-
CAMs efforts to spark an interest in young students, espe-
cially girls, in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics) related subjects.
Its important for Americas youth to foster a passion
for STEM, since it will have a strong influence on our coun-
trys future, said Samantha Rizzuto, When I heard my
program STEMCAM was the recipient of a $500 grant
from DoSomething.org, I was so excited. I plan on using the
grant money for equipment, such as microscopes, whichwill help me inspire students to take part in STEM.
STEM-CAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics through building Confidence, changing
Attitudes, and Mentoring) was founded by Samantha
Rizzuto in 2012. Samantha will be a junior at the Academy
for Math, Science, and Engineering this fall. While
Samantha always excelled and enjoyed math and science,
many of her friends said I just cant do it. This statement
perplexed Samantha and inspired her to show students who
struggled in STEM related subjects how much fun STEM
is. She decided to target a younger age group so the students
she teaches wont grow up with the I just cant mentality.
This was the birth of STEM-CAM. Through STEM-CAM,
Samantha Rizzuto along with several other mentors havebeen able to present science lessons to students between
the ages of 5 and 12 at local libraries. Each lesson consists
of hands on activities and encourages students to observe
and question. Through this approach, Samantha hopes to
instill a passion for STEM in young students and in turn
raise the percentage of young American students entering
STEM fields. Historically, Americas ingenuity for inven-
tion and innovation has strengthened our economic growth,
global competitiveness, and our standard of living.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, one million
new STEM-related jobs will become available this year but
only 200,000 American college graduates will be qualified
to fill these positions.
You are doing a great thing here. We are all very proud
of you and are certain you have a very bright and exciting
future ahead of you. Fadila Gathers, parent of a student
participating in STEM-CAM.
Seed grants, awarded by DoSomething.org, can be used
towards project ideas and programs that are just getting
started, or to jump-start your program and realize your ideas
for the first time. These grants can also be used towards
projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards
the next steps of your project and organization to help you
as you look to expand your program and grow your impact.
DoSomething.org is one of the largest funders directly toyoung people in the US. The grant winners, age 25 and
under, are chosen based on overall impact and creativity.
For more information about the Do Something Grants,
go to www.DoSomething.org/grants. To find out more
about Samanthas Project, go to stem-cam.com.
About DoSomething.org
DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in
the US that helps young people rock causes they care about.
A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism,
DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young
people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile,
and pop culture, DoSomethng.org inspires, empowers and
celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize
the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it
done, and then take action. Plug in at
www.DoSomething.org.
DoSomething.org has helped STEM-CAM with its
endeavors to inspire young students to pursue STEM relat-
ed fields. Being a recipient of the Seed Grant means STEM-
CAM, a not-for-profit Organization, will be able to pay for
equipment that will aide mentors and encourage young stu-
dents to love the sciences.
Local Long Valley Teen Wins $500 For World-Chaning EffortsSamantha Rizzuto Named as DoSomething.org and Sponsor Seed Grant Winner,
Aiding Her Efforts to Interest Our Youth in STEM
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Ask Drs. Michael W. Freda and
Anthony T. Suriano what they love
about their orthodontic practice and
theyll tell you its the enhanced pride and
self-esteem that a beautiful smile brings to
their patients of all ages. Seeing patients infour offices in Essex, Morris and Sussex
counties, they have been creating great
smiles and improving patients dental health
for 27 years. Collectively, Freda and
Suriano have treated thousands of cases of
all types, using a variety of treatment
modalities that do more than straighten
teeth they improve the health, esthetics,
and function associated with your bite.
Our patients leave with healthy, confi-
dence-boosting smiles that change the waythey view the world, says Freda. They
light up when they look in the mirror, which
is so gratifying for us.
The partners vast experience and clini-
cal expertise assure superior results over the
Welcome to Freda & Suriano Orthodonticslong term for each patient. Freda and
Suriano advocate for early orthodontic
screenings so children can start treatment
proactively and minimize the need for more
extensive treatment later on. They advise
patients and their families on the impor-tance of maintaining the condition of teeth,
gums, and supporting bone to improve your
smile and dental health. In fact, healthy
teeth, bones and gums of any age respond
well to orthodontic treatment, and Freda
and Suriano treat many adults.
A popular orthodontic option for adults
is the Invisalign system, the virtually
invisible way to straighten teeth without
braces. Invisaligns series of clear, remov-
able aligners progressively move your teeth
into a more desirable position withimproved esthetics. Both orthodontists are
Invisalign Premier Providers. Staying
abreast of all the latest treatment options
and modalities, Freda and Suriano also offer
the Damon system, the most advanced
bracket design for braces.
Drs. Freda and Suriano have established
an outstanding reputation and rapport in the
community, and are proud to be recognized
by both New Jersey Monthly and New
Jersey Family magazines as outstanding
orthodontic practitioners. They attribute thisrecognition in part to their emphasis on
patient education and open communication.
We enjoy connecting with patients person-
ally so they feel comfortable in our office,
says Suriano.
This summer, all new patients may take
advantage of a special offer: 10% off the
cost of active treatment (Invisalign or
braces), for those patients who commit to
treatment by August 31, 2013. Some exclu-
sions apply so be sure to call the office for
details at 908-852-1252. The office acceptsmany insurance plans and the professional
staff will work with you regarding benefits
and to establish a flexible payment plan.
You can find out more about the practice,
services, and treatment options available at
www.fsorthodontics.com.
Attention Schools, Churches, OrganizationsSend Your Press Releases to
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Homework Helpers of Long Valley is
hosting a college trip to LEHIGH
UNIVERSITY and MUHLEN-
BERG COLLEGE on TUESDAY, 20THAUGUST.
Our goal is to offer college bound high
school students the opportunity to walk on
college and university campuses, as they
see and hear first hand what the college
experience is all about. Students are given
an opportunity to ask questions and hear
from current students during a 1-hour infor-
mation session followed by a guided tour
around the campus. Limited spots are avail-
able and filling up quickly! We encourage
all high school students, freshman through
senior year, to attend. Please contact Josh
Goodkin by phone at (908) 876-1776 or by
for more information! Discounts are avail-
able for groups of 3 or more!"
At their annual induction ceremony
held at Meadow Woods Manor in
Randolph, Andy Balysky continued
his roll as leader of the Chester Lions Club.
President for the second year in a row,
Andy will guide the club through another
year of accomplishment.
We Serve the motto of Lionism will be
Andys. A local optometrist who has served
the Chester area for many years he is a ded-
icated lion who will carry on the LionsMission Statement To empower volunteers
to serve their community, meet humanitari-
an needs, encourage peace and promote
international understanding through Lions
Clubs.
The executive committee will also con-
sist of secretary Richard Lucy of
Plainsboro and Elizabeth Anger of Chester.
For further information regarding
Lionism please contact Phil Savell at 908
879 6543 or visit our website at chesterlion-
sclubnj.com
New President Roarsfor the Chester Lions Club
Visit 2 Colleges In One Day WithHomework Helpers Of Long Valley
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Shakespeares Henry V
The Next Stage Ensemble, in a one hour
abridged performance of Shakespeare's
"Henry V" brings history to life in the grip-
ping coming-of-age story of a new king and
his nation. The young ,inexperienced Henry
of England, threatened by rebellious nobles
and the military might of France, leads a
ragtag band of soldiers in a desperate
attempt to save his throne and consolidate
his power. Shakespeare's play is a stirring
commentary on patriotism, courage and
qualities that make a great leader and
nation.
Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go
to www.wtpl.org to sign up for the above
programs.
Washington Twp. Public LibraryAdult Program
Attention Schools, Churches, OrganizationsSend Your Press Releases to [email protected]
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By Julia Lawlor
There are plenty of perfect summer
days at Margaret Noons School
Lunch Farm this season, with the sunbeaming down on rows of heirloom vegeta-
bles, a cool breeze blowing, and a full crew
of interns and volunteers helping with the
planting, harvesting, and weeding of her 70-
acre spread in Mt. Olive.
But what is most heartening for Noon --
who came to farming after more than 20
years in advertising -- is the way the com-
munity has embraced her. There have been
days when, short an employee or faced with
a deadline shes not sure she can make --
help simply appears. This summer one ofmy interns read a help-wanted ad Id placed
two months earlier and called me, Noon
said. He dropped from the heavens. I find
when I need help, it shows up.
School Lunch Farm operates through a
system called Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA), in which customers buy
shares in advance and receive bags full of
vegetables weekly throughout the growing
season (with the option of a weekly addi-
tional egg share and monthly grass-fed beef
shares). The upfront payments offset the
considerable pre-season costs incurred by
the farmer, including purchases of seeds and
equipment. The CSA model is based on a
shared commitment to a local, equitablefarm system that encourages owners of
small farms to be good stewards of the land
and at the same time helps them to be pro-
ductive and profitable.
This year, School Lunch Farm also has a
stand at the Branchburg Farmers Market,
and is supplying produce to Arturos
Restaurant in Maplewood.
Noon bought her land a little more than a
year ago at auction, and is in her second sea-
son at the farm. While she works towards
organic certification, she uses organic prac-tices -- no chemical fertilizers or pesticides
-- to grow a wide variety of vegetables that
includes all types of greens, squashes, root
vegetables, lettuces, tomatoes, peppers,
eggplants and annual and perennial herbs,
among many other vegetable crops.
We plant almost every vegetable you
can grow in northern New Jersey, she said.
The number of shares sold has increased 50
percent from last year, and there are still
weekly shares available. Im growing
enough food for 100 families, said Noon.
Children and Their Parents ShareA Healthier Way to Eat at School Lunch Farm
CSA members receive their first share of the season.
This year she plans to donate extras to a
food pantry in Mt. Olive and a soup kitchen
in Plainfield.
Noon, 53 and single, is part of a growing
trend in U.S. agriculture: the number of
female-operated farms more than doubled
between 1982 and 2007, according to the
U.S. Department of Agricultures Economic
Research Service, to 306,000. In 2007,
women were the principal operators of 14
percent of the nations 2.2 million farms, a
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Margaret in a buckwheat field, a green manure grown to improve the farm's soil
jump of almost 30 percent from 2002.
While School Lunch Farm might look
like many small farms scattered throughout
rural areas of the Garden State, there is an
important difference: Noon apprenticed at a
biodynamic farm in northern New Jersey
for two years, and has carried those prac-
tices onto her own land. She is dedicated to
building healthy soil and enhancing biodi-
versity, two practices that have suffered in
the era of industrial farming.
Noon has also made School Lunch Farm
a focus of her involvement in the interna-
tional organization Slow Food, which advo-
cates for good, clean, fair food raised on
small, local farms using sustainable meth-
ods. She is leader of the northern NJ chap-
ter of Slow Food, which in the last five
years has awarded grants to start vegetablegardens at 25 schools in New Jersey. She
often invites school groups out to the farm,
where children can learn about farming and
taste freshly harvested vegetables.
When she first started farming in Mt.
Olive, she had no expectations that help was
just down the road. Shes been pleasantly
surprised. A lot of people have been really
helpful, she said. Many neighbors told her
stories about the history of her land. A few
have gone to work rebuilding her tractor
implements and tools. The family thatoriginally owned and farmed this property
still has relatives in the area, and they want
to help me bring the farm back to its full
potential and beauty, she said.
Noons vision for the future is two-fold:
As the name of the farm implies, she even-
tually wants to supply vegetables to school
cafeterias, so that children can be exposed
to healthy, minimally processed meals. She
also dreams of creating a lasting communi-
ty on her farm, perhaps by having young
farmers use some of her land for other agri-
cultural pursuits. I have one CSA member
who wants to raise alpacas, she said, and
another who wants to have goats.
Already, her farm is a gathering place for
friends, family and shareholders. Last year,
about a dozen volunteers helped erect a
greenhouse on the property, struggling to
secure huge sheets of plastic over a metalframe as they billowed in the wind. Their
reward: a potluck lunch, and armfuls of
just-harvested mint to take home. Recently,
she held a pick-your-own weekend for
shareholders who came out in force, little
kids in tow, to pick sugar snap and snow
peas.
On days when it seems the work will
never be done, Noon thinks back to those
moments. This farm, she said. Is the best
thing that ever happened to me.
Shares of School Lunch Farm cost $700(or less than $35 a week), and provide sus-
tainably-grown vegetables every week for
20 weeks, July through Thanksgiving (those
who join later will have their cost pro-
rated). There are also options for weekly
shares of local eggs and monthly deliveries
of local grass-fed organic beef.
If youd like to buy a share or volunteer
at the farm, contact Noon at margaretm-
[email protected]; or phone 908-451-0051.
To learn more about the farm, go to
www.schoollunchfam.com
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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.
The Physician learns that disease must be cured by
prescribing drugs or by surgery. Although there is
nothing inherently wrong with this approach. It
often works. But why does Chinese Medicine succeed
where conventional Western medicine sometimes fails?
What is it about Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
that can result in relief of symptoms, helping couples con-
ceive when they were told there is no hope, or even a cure
that is often lacking in conventional Western Medicine?
Although the ultimate result of Chinese Medicine is to
cure the patient, the Practitioner of Chinese medicine
attempts to do this by treating the whole person, taking intoaccount the various attributes of an individual that, when
combined, account for an individuals health status. A per-
son, according to the tenets of Chinese Medicine, is more
than their condition. To treat just the condition may yield
some results, but, however impressive, these results are
usually temporary.
People are not, according to Chinese Medicine, repre-
sented solely by their illness, but by the culmination of
every human interaction engaged in from the moment of
their birth and by the culture they are exposed to. The emo-
tional experiences, eating habits, work habits, work and liv-
ing environment, personal habits, and social network allcontribute to their disease, and are factors that, when
changed, may lead to regained health.
The power and effectiveness of Chinese Medicine is evi-
denced by its very long history of over 3,000 years of con-
tinued practice and success. Did you know that more than
of the worlds population uses some form of alternative
medicine as their health care treatment? Chinese medicine
however, is the only form of alternative medicine that has
been regularly and continuously used outside of its country
of origin.
The experienced Chinese medical practitioner is trainedto observe ones tone of voice, complexion, eyes, facial
expression, overall demeanor, and how one walks, sits and
stands, and to use these observations along with a detailed
health history to arrive at a diagnosis. Before the patient
says one word, the practitioner already has some idea of
who this person is, clinically, simply by observing them.
A great Practitioner is one who can process a mix of
medical knowledge with a personal sensitivity based on
experience. The practitioner of Chinese medicine special-
izes not just in inserting needles or prescribing herbal reme-
dies, but in being able to see hidden or subtle conditions
that may not been seen or understood by Western trained
Doctors. The ability to see these subtle conditions takes
years of training and is done without the benefit of modern
technology. How many of you reading this had or do have
pain, or are unable to conceive but all your test results are
negative? Many of these types of patients are given anti-depressants and are made to feel that their pain is all in their
head.
The only diagnostic tools used by Practitioners of
Chinese Medicine are the Four Examinations. 1.
Observing, 2. Listening/Smelling, 3. Questioning, and 4
Palpating. This method of diagnosis dates back over 3,000
years. Each of these examinations can take years to master
and the intelligent and judicious Practitioner uses them to
arrive at a differential diagnosis. With the advent of tech-
nology-based diagnostics, necessary and beneficial as they
are, there is a definitive correlation between advances in
technology and a decline in doctor sensitivity to the patient,and thus, misdiagnosis. The ability to truly listen and
observe clearly, yields amazing clues to the cause of many
diseases. This is what Chinese Medicine is all about. In
addition to attacking a factor that is contributing to the dis-
ease process, it is the responsibility of the Chinese
Practitioner to support the individual in his or her goal of
achieving overall total health, which includes the physical,
psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the
patient. This multidimensional approach is crucial to the
process of true healing.
The key to cure is to not view curing the disease itself
without regard to side effects from the treatment, but rather
to treat the root of the disease, the anxiety and depression
that causes the insomnia, which facilitates exhaustion,
which lowers the immune function, which leads to chronic
illnesses.
Prescribe Drugs or Worse Yet, Surgery!As far as fertility is concerned, one and six couples today
are unable to conceive and with all the technology avail-
able, many couples are still childless. Many of these
women are pumped full of hormones and even steroids,
baby aspirin and birth control pills, yes, you read right. You
might be asking yourself if one is trying to have a baby, then
why put them on birth control pills. Yet, Chinese medicine
helps these couples conceive without the use of these harm-
ful drugs. Rather, the Chinese Practitioner utilizes the Four
Examinations mentioned earlier in this article and Chinese
herbal formulas. One of our patients, just this week
became pregnant after 2 months of treatment, yet was toldshe would need invitro-fertilization, because although her
hormone levels were within the normal range, they were a
little high for her age indicating she may have poor egg
quality.
So what would you choose drugs, surgery or
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine?
I have been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese for over
25 years, with a strong intention to help my patients get
well and to empower them to take care of and maintain their
own health. As always, Skylands Acupunctures doors are
always open to drop by and see all our baby pictures and
thank you letters on the wall and/or just to drop by and seeour facility. If you have any questions on this article or on
acupuncture in general please do not hesitate to contact our
office at 908-876-2643.
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.-
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By Diane Sori
George Zimmerman has been found
NOT guilty in the self-defense shoot-
ing of Trayvon Martin yet two very
important ramifications have occurred
because off this verdict.
First, while this case was NEVER about
'Stand Your Ground'...it was always a case
about self-defense...Barack HUSSEIN
Obama and crew tried to make it just that sothey could use the tie-in to work towards get-
ting Floridas Stand Your Ground law
repealedwhich is something Obama des-
perately wants as doing so would accomplish
what his failed gun control law
couldntthat is disarm We the the People
because if Floridas Stand Your Ground law
is repealed the other 30 states that have a form
of this law will also most likely face repeal.
Passed by the Florida legislature in 2005,
Stand Your Ground allows Floridians to use,
if necessary, deadly force in cases of self-
defense when they believe their lives are at
risk or their person is at risk of severe bodily
harm. But the main difference between
Stand Your Ground and whats known as
common-law self-defense is the matter of
retreat. While Stand Your Ground
removed the necessity to retreat (pull back),
common-law self-defense does require an
individual to retreat if its safe to do so to
avoid violence, especially to avoid the need to
use deadly force.So simply, Stand Your Ground means
that a person may justifiably use deadly force
in self-defense if theres a reasonable belief of
a threat being made against their life or per-
son without having to pull back first, and
common-law self-defense means you must
pull back if you can.
Thirty states besides Florida have some
form of Stand Your Ground laws, including
those that have adopted the so-called com-
panion Castle Doctrine statutes (a legal doc-
trine that states a persons home is where theuse of force, including deadly force to defend
against an intruder is allowed, and where one
is free from legal responsibility or prosecu-
tion for the consequences of any force used),
and three other states are considering either
Stand Your Ground or Castle Doctrine laws
of their own.
So take away the right to defend yourself
or your home from 34 states and We the
People are in deep trouble.
Second, isnt it odd that suddenly Stand
Your Ground is in the forefront since the
small but vocal, militant black minority did-
nt get the verdict they wanted against George
Zimmerman. And isnt it odd that those
peacefully protesting and even those NOT so
peacefully protesting are overlooking that the
media willfully turned what should have been
a simple self-defense case into OJ revisited.
And isnt it quite hypocritical that those
who are using this case for race-baiting...those like Barack HUSSEIN
Obama, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Louis
Farrakhan, and their ilkhappily looked
away when a totally guilty black man accused
of killing two white people walked with a
verdict of NOT guilty. Where was the outrage
for everyone knew OJ was guilty, the evi-
dence was there ten-fold, yet through legal
wrangling he was found NOT guilty simply
because the media turned the case into an
issue of race and racial inequality.
And supposed racial inequality is the
calling card of vile men like Jesse Jackson
who said on FOX News right before the ver-
dict was read that he would only accept a ver-
dict of second-degree murder or manslaugh-
ter. Guess what Jesse, we dont give a damn
what you will or wont accept.
And yesterday one of the biggest racists of
them all, Attorney General Eric Holder, call-
ing the shooting death of black teenager
Trayvon Martin tragic and unnecessary,
had the audacity to say on national televisionthat since the trial in Florida failed to serve
justice, he and the DOJ would continue to
investigate the evidence in this case as a civil
rights case of racial hatred NO matter that the
jury verdict was already adjudicatedas in
George Zimmerman according to our rules of
law was found NOT guilty of all charges by a
jury of his peers, but the jury verdict be
damned as this was NOT the verdict he and
his racist ilk wanted.
Placating Obamas allies and echoing the
NAACP accusations that the verdict was anoutrage, Holder will cater to the small but
very vocal militant black minoritythe very
ones who if any verdict comes down against
any black personeven if they are
guiltyyells racism. Claiming George
Zimmerman supposedly criminally violated
the civil rights of Trayvon Martin, Holder
could care less that right after the shooting the
FBI investigated and found NO evidence of
racial bias or that a hate crime of any kind had
Barry Goldwater famously, or infa-
mously, said, I would remind you
that extremism in the defense of lib-
erty is no vice! And let me remind you also
that moderation in the pursuit of justice is
no virtue! And of course we all know how
that worked out for Mr. Goldwater and his
party.
It seems to me that todays Tea Partiers
have a slightly different take. Clearly theTea Partiers and their fellow fringe right
wingers would admonish us that extrem-
ism in the defense of our narrow and rigid
views is no vice and that cooperation and
compromise in pursuit of a functioning gov-
ernment is no virtue!!
The United States today is no melting
pot. Not by a long shot. There are wildly
divergent views held by many Americans
on a multitude of issues. We dont have to
enumerate them here. For people of good
will, holding a range of views is actually agood thing. We can understand any issue
better when were not all looking at it the
same way. What we do need to do, though,
is to find a way to accommodate each other
so that we can govern ourselves. However
imperfectly, we had been doing a reason-
ably acceptable job of doing so for many
years. With the advent of the Tea Partiers
during the years of the Obama administra-
tion, governing has become impossible and
we are all paying a huge price.
Governing is not for the weak. It takes a
strong stomach to deal with the sausage
making that is the legislative process in our
democracy. We all want to believe, and we
do believe, that our particular views are cor-
rect and that the positions of those who
oppose us are, well, just wrong. But at
some point we all know that accommodat-
ing the views of our opponents must be
done in order for a civil society to move for-
ward in peace. For without compromise,
what? War? Weve already had one civilwar in this country. That should be enough.
The Tea Partiers, though, will have none
of this nonsense. Along with their strongly
held views, they have shown us a level of
arrogance which blinds them. They are
unable to see any other viewpoint. They are
unable to give even a modicum of respect to
any view not their own. They are con-
vinced, to the point of near religious faith,
in the innate rightness of their positions.
And given the chance, they tell us repeated-
ly that G-d is on their side.
Over the past several years, in Congress
and in state legislatures, the Tea Partiers
have coupled their strict and narrow ideolo-
gy with the stubbornness of a toddler who
wants what he wants what he wants. You
can practically see them all with their arms
crossed, stamping their feet with a scowl on
their faces. Legislative tactics which were
used rarely in the past are now routine. Allaround us, no issue is too mundane.
Governing has become impossible.
As much as I disagree with Rand Paul
and as much as you may disagree with
Texas state senator Wendy Davis, they at
least went ahead and actually did their fili-
busters. Hours of talking and holding the
floor. In todays United States Senate, fili-
busters are phoned in. Theyre not even
real. Nobody actually does them and often-
times we dont even know what particular
senator is behind the threat. The result is adysfunctional system where simple majori-
ty rule, as directed in the Constitution, is out
and super majority rule is in. And with that,
the dog is no longer waging the tail. The
tail now wags the dog. A small minority of
ideologues thwarts the will of the people.
The good news is that the rest of the
country is watching. Tea Partiers are not
unlike the last defenders of the Antebellum
South. They seem convinced that all they
need to do is scare white people enough so
that they will vote in unison. I dont think it
is any accident that most of the radical
fringe right wingers so dominant in todays
Republican Party, who hold sway in state
legislatures, do so predominately in the
states of the old Confederacy. But be that as
it may, America itself is moving forward.
Young people are for the most part free of
the prejudices and intolerance and rigid ide-
ology that so animates the Tea Partiers.
So go on Tea Partiers! Moan and groan
all you want. Try your best to muck up ourCongress and our state governments. Try to
thwart the will of reasonable people wher-
ever you find them, even the heretics of
your own Republican Party. Remember,
nobody can be too pure. The Whigs knew
that. And if it was good enough for them
then, what? Who were the Whigs? The
Republicans of their day. Why do you ask?
Send comments to
'Stand Your Ground', Racism, and Eric HolderOnward Tea Partiers!!
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