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Vol. 3 No. 12 www.mypaperonline.com December 13, 2011
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At St. Michael's School in Netcong, Ms. Lisa Grabowski's Full Day PreK Students celebrated Thanksgiving by having a Thanksgiving
Feast in their classroom. The children dressed up as Native American Indians and Pilgrims and parents were invited to hear the chil-
dren tell the story of the First Thanksgiving. The children also sang some Turkey Songs anddanced for their parents. It was a wonder-
ful and exciting day which was enjoyed by all!
by Elsie Walker
It was chilly outside and there was chili inside.
InNovember, theStanhopeUnitedMethodistChurchheldits first
annualchili cook-off.About60 peoplecameout toenjoya variety
ofchilis andvotefor theirfavorite.
The contestants included Jen Savarin, Stanhope; Ken and
Martha Shoup, Sparta; Dottie Wolfe, Stanhope; Pam Wootton
Stanhope, Bill Rosequist, Netcong; Marie Wach, and Jason
Worthington. The MC was the Rev. Tom Kinter, pastor of the
church.
Ken Shoup, helped to create the festive atmosphere.Ken did a great job of providing our decorations, with the
centerpieces being balloons held down by Mexican hats, bot-
tles of hot sauce and Tums, said Kinter. He shared that idea
for the event came from the church wanting to offer a time
when the church and community could come together for fel-
lowship, a time just to eat and have fun.
Those in attendance did have fun and good food, with
many going back for seconds.
A few of the cooks shared their thoughts on chili making.
Our entry was White Chili made with ground chicken. The
secret to our chili is the butter beans and lots of stirring, said
Martha Shoup. I don't have any"secret to a good pot of chili. I make it
the way I like it, that's all. I don't like highly seasoned foods,
so I don't use any extra pepper, and I keep it as simple as pos-
sible. I am only feeding myself, so I cook enough to last for
several meals, and freeze the leftovers in individual contain-
ers, shared Dottie Wolfe.
Even though he didnt compete, Kinter will tell you that he
makes a good pot of chili. His secret?
A good sauce - the right spices, let the meat and sauce
simmer/slow cook for several hours, he said.
Kinter, also shared about the event, It was a good night
of fun that just cost the time and energy to show up and eat.We had some door prizes to add to the excitement. Good to
see people sitting around and enjoying the company. It was
great to see how each contestant presented their pot of chili,
some providing extra toppings. The side dishes were great,
with some outstanding corn bread and homemade mac and
cheese, with great desserts to top off the evening.
When the chili dust settled, so to speak, Pam Wootton was
crowned the Stanhope United Methodist Churchs first annu-
al Chili Cookoff Champ.
The Chili Cookoff was just one of a number of events
planned by the church. Upcoming, it is making plans to hold
a Sweetheart dinner/dance around Valentine Day and aGerman Night in the Spring.
1st Annual Chili Cook-off
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Dear Stanhope Community Member,
We are in the process of forming the
STANHOPE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDA-TION, whose mission will be to promote
the excellence of the Stanhope schools, and
are seeking up to 10 individuals to serve as
members of the Foundations Board of
Trustees. The Trustees will be the
Foundations leaders and will spearhead
this important way for the community to
support our schools in the years ahead.
As school budgets have become more
constrained in recent years, communities
around the country have created school
foundations that independently raise moneyto support the missions of their schools. In
New Jersey, there are close to 100 school
foundations.
Our Foundation needs committed indi-
viduals to chart its course, to organize
fundraising activities, and to establish the
process for making grants to specific proj-
ects within the Stanhope schools. The best
Board for the Foundation is one both thatincludes representatives of our community
as a whole (parents, teachers, retired per-
sons) as well as individuals with special
skills who would be willing to lend to their
expertise to the Foundation (an accountant,
a media or public relations expert, an attor-
ney, someone one with non-profit or
fundraising experience).
This is an opportunity to make a differ-
ence and to be a leader of something great.
If you are interested in being a Trustee of
the Stanhope Educational Foundation,please send an email by no later than Friday,
December 9 to [email protected],
and include Stanhope Educational
Foundation in the subject line.
Sincerely,
Stanhope Board of Education
Open Letterto Stanhope Residents
A
last chance to shop for exquisite
holiday antiques, collectibles and
handmade crafts will take place on
Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 9 a.m. to3 p.m. The event will be held at the Lake
Mohawk Country Club, in the Mohawk
Room, located at 21 The Boardwalk,
Sparta, N.J. Special vintage items, includ-
ing silver, home and personal accessories,
antique jewelry, Christmas and winter
theme figurals, sports memorabilia and toys
will be available at the Holiday Stocking
Stuffer Show. This year, newly, beautiful
hand-crafted items will also be for sale.Come and connect with many local dealers
who will be present. The sale is open to the
public, and admission is free. The room is
handicap accessible. Vendor space is avail-
able at $50 per 8 ft. table. Call (201) 213-
2146 for more information.
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Jon Klein, owner of The Stanhope House,
www.stanhopehousenj.com, adds another great name
to the long list of fantastic blues artists to play at the
club since re-opening in 2010. Guitar Legend Johnny
Winter returns to The Stanhope House on December 15,
2010.
From his earliest days, owner Jon Klein has been a blues
enthusiast. Whether he was cutting class as a teenager to go
to Greenwich Village to see Ray Charles, or singing with
his own blues band he has always held the blues in the
highest regard. In re-opening The Stanhope House, Kleins
primary goal was to restore the club to its former standing
as a hub for the blues and for great music in general.
The Stanhope House was many things in its long histo-
ry (cc 1791). A former private home, stagecoach stop, gen-eral store, post office, tavern, rooming house (some say
brothel) and hotel became well-known in the early 1970s
for featuring a list of performers that reads like a whos who
of Blues-Rock history; Paul Butterfield, Charlie
Musselwhite, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hubert Sumlin,
Johnny Copeland, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Albert
King and Buddy Guy rocked the stage, most more than
once.
Since re-opening in 2010, The Stanhope House has had
had such blues and blues derivative artists as Shemekia
Copeland, Chris Duarte, Cold Blood, Billy Hector, Jimmy
Thackery, Guitar Shorty, John Hammond, Sonny Rhodes
and Matt Guitar Murphy take the stage. In addition to
theses nationally recognized greats, The Stanhope House
has also featured other top quality blues acts such as Lance
Lopez, Mikey Jr., Michael Powers, Dave Fields and many
more.
Returning for a second performance, Johnny Winter has
always been one of the most respected singers and guitar
players in rock and the clear link between British Blues-
Rock and American Southern Rock (Allman Brothers and
Lynyrd Skynyrd.). Throughout the 1970s and 1980s,
Johnny was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, cham-
pioning and aiding the careers of idols like Muddy Waters
and John Lee Hooker.
Today Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resur-
gence performing to sold out shows worldwide including atriumphant appearance at Eric Claptons Crossroads
Festival with Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and Clapton that
has been immortalized on the Emmy award winning DVD.
In a ceremony with Slash presenting in Nashville, Gibson
Guitars released the signature Johnny Winter Firebird gui-
tar that has been his beloved trademark for years. Always
one for special appearances, Johnny recently performed
with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in
Manhattan on the 40th anniversary of their debut.
With a list of accomplishments a mile long and talent
that is unparalleled, Johnny Winter is sure to put on a show
at The Stanhope House that is not to be missed!
Blues guitarist Johnny Winter performs at a live show. Submitted
photo.
Johnny Winter returnsto Stanhope House, Dec. 15th!
For more information or to purchase advance tickets
(while available), go to www.stanhopehousenj.com or call
(973) 347-7777.
General admission tickets are $40. Limited preferred
seating tickets (up-close and personal) which includes the
price of admission and a three course prefix meal range
from $75 to $100.
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Food Banks are in continuous need of
non-perishable food items and the
Womens Club has four Hopatcong
locations at which donations are currently
being accepted: The Hopatcong Post Office,
Borough Hall, Skylands Medical Group,
and Sovereign Bank (no glass please). We
would like to thank the local community for
the over 1,900 lbs. of food that has been col-
lected so far, and look forward to providing
for those in need throughout the upcoming
Holiday season through the West Side
Methodist Church.The Hopatcong Womens Club next
meeting will be held at 10:30 am onWednesday, December14th at the
Hopatcong Civic Center
All local women looking to form new
friendships and to find a special niche or pet
project of interest to them are encouraged to
contact Membership Chairperson Selma
Reichert at (973) 770-4989. To learn more
about the NJSFWC (New Jersey State
Federation of Women's Clubs), visit the
Federation Web site at www.njsfwc.org and
to learn more about the GFWC (General
Federation of Women's Clubs), visitwww.gfwc.org
Hopatcong Womens ClubHelps Food Banks
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011 has been a great year for our dealer-
ship, and it couldnt have been done
without the hard work of our team, a
great manufacturer, and most of all, our loyalclients. Thats The Acura of Denville Family.
Much more than a sappy slogan, its a living,
breathing thing. Our in-store environment.
Our staff, many of whom have been with us
well over 10 years. Its the fact that we truly
area family-run business started andstill oper-
ated by my father Jerry, who has always put
the customers needs first. Most of all, The
Acura of Denville Family is the result of our
dedication to our clientele and their loyalty to
our business. Isnt that what family is reallyabout? Maybe that sounds a little bit mushy,
but tis the season
We wish you and your families a great
holiday and a happy and a healthy New
Year!
Steven Lustig, Vice President
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Acura of Denville Celebrates 23YearsServing Morris County and Beyond
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The Hopatcong Womens Club is active-
ly participating in a pillowcase project for
local community hospital childrensbenefit.
ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerrs
son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and
she began making pillowcases to brightenup his hospital room and to put a smile on
his face. He loved it and so she began mak-
ing pillowcases for other children on the
Oncology Unit at Childrens Hospital of
Philadelphia. Since then the pillowcase
project, A Case for Smiles, has grown in
amazing ways. The pillowcase project has
fostered a spirit of community and volun-
teer service in communities across North
America, and the Hopatcong Womens Club
is proud to be a part of that effort, already
delivering over a few dozen pillowcases and
helping to fulfill the organizations goal ofmaking hospital stays as pleasant as possi-
ble for chronically ill children and their par-
ents. For information on how to help with
purchasing, cutting, or sewing of pillowcas-
es, contact Monica Cavano at (973) 601-
3521 or visit www.conkerrcancer.org.
Hopatcong Woman's Club Pillow Project
The Stanhope Chamber of Commerce in
conjunction with Bell's MansionRestaurant announcesa major booksign-
ing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at Bell's Mansion,
11Main Street,Stanhope, NJ07874, phone (973)
426-9977 .
The eventwillbeheldbetween2 p.m.and 4 p.m.
Rozanne Gold, chef, author and international
restaurant consultant, is considered one of the
most prominent woman in food. Gold is a four-
time winnerof theJamesBeardAwardandis the
authorof 12 cookbooks.
Her most recent book "Radically Simple"
has been selected as one of the most impor-tant cookbooks of the last 25 years.
Arthur Schwartz was called by the New
York Times Magazine a "Walking Google offood and restaurant knowledge." In his 40-
yearcareer,he has written six award-winning
cookbooks. His "New York City Food" was
named cookbook of the year for 2005. He
also served as the restaurant critic and food
editor for the New York Daily News for 18
years. For 13 years, he hosted the fastest
hour on radio, his daily radio food program
for WOR in New York City. He was also
named cooking teacher of the year.
Both will be signing their books. This
occasion provides a special holiday gift for afamily member or friend.
Culinary Pros To Be Featured at Book Signing
Thu, Dec 15
Theater:A Christmas Carol, adapted by Paul
MeachamNewton. Sussex County
Community College, Performing Arts
Center at SCCC, One College Hill. Open to
public. $20-$28. 2 & 7 pm; call for
dates/times. Sponsored by Tri-State Actors
Theater. (973) 875-2950. A Christmas clas-
sic by Charles Dickens tells the story of the
miserly Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim,
the ghosts of past, present and future.
Fri, Dec 16
Music: Unit 1 (Mark Egan, John Hart and
Karl Latham)Blairstown. Blairstown
Theatre, 30 Main Street. Tickets $15. 8 pm.
(908) 362-1399. Enjoy a night of rock, jazz
and jamming by three accomplished musi-
cians.
Theater: The Christmas Carol
MurdersBelvidere. American Legion Hall
of Belvidere, 122 Greenwich Street.
Intended for adult audiences. Tickets $35,
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ew Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a
division of the New York Blood
Center (NYBC), is calling upon the
communities it serves to please donateblood. Donations of type O-negative are
particularly needed immediately. While
NJBS calls upon blood donors to help
achieve its goal of a 5-7 day supply of all
types, healthy people of all blood types and
ethnicities are also encouraged to donate to
help save lives.
People with O-negative blood are known
as universal donors because their blood
can be transfused into anyone. Type O-neg-
ative blood is found in just 6 percent of the
population, but is used more often bypatients with other blood types, especially
in emergency rooms and trauma situations.
We must remember that the need for
blood is constant. Hospital use of blood
products remains high -- due to surgeries,
emergencies and care of cancer patients.
About one in seven people entering a hospi-
tal needs blood.
With the school season well underway,
NJBS would like to encourage students,
teachers and faculty to please organizeblood drives, a process that teaches commu-
nity service and leadership skills, and
engages the surrounding community. To
date, about 600 elementary and middle
schools have sponsored Little Doctors
Program blood drives. NYBC and NJBS
also offer scholarships for high school and
college students who initiate and coordinate
successful community blood drives.
Donating blood or organizing a blood
drive can be a thoughtful way of honoring
or remembering someone special within thecommunity. Over the years, hundreds of
blood drives have been dedicated to stu-
dents, faculty and community members.
To donate blood, please call toll free at 1-
800-933-BLOOD (2566). For more infor-
mation, visit the Web at
www.nybloodcenter.org.
Blood Donations NeededDuring the Holidays
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includes dinner and show. 6 pm. (908) 475-
1104. Enjoy a night of suspense, food and
fun.
Sat, Dec 17Christmas ExtravaganzaStroudsburg.
Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street. Tickets
$15. 7:30 pm. (570) 420-2808. Bring the
family to the Shermans annual holiday
show, featuring the Sherman Theater
Shermettes. Come and dance and prance
with Santa and all of your favorite reindeers.
Holiday Stocking Stuffer ShowSparta.
Lake Mohawk Country Club, 21 The
Boardwalk, Mohawk Room. Open to public.
Free admission. 9-3 pm. Call Joyce at (201)
213-2146. Show features special vintage
items, including silver, home and personal
accessories, antique jewelry, Christmas and
winter theme figurals, sports memorabilia,
toys and hand-crafted items.
Mt Olive Library Book SaleFlanders. Mt
Olive Public Library, 202 Flanders-
Drakestown Rd. Open to public. Free admis-
sion. 10-2 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the
Library. (973) 691-8686.
Music: Chaz DePaoloHackettstown.
Hackettstown High School, 701 Warren
Street. Open to public. Free. Noon to 1:30
pm. Sponsored by United Way of Northern
Jersey. (908) 835-3550 or
[email protected]. Concert
offers a fun, stress-free afternoon for fami-
lies to spend time together during the bustle
of the holiday season.
Music: Duke RobillardBlairstown.
Blairstown Theatre, 30 Main Street. Tickets
$20 advance, $25 at door. 8 pm. (908) 362-
1399. Regarded as one of the greatest blues
guitarists of all time, Robillard has per-
formed with some of the best musicians,
including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Jay
McShann, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and
John Hammond, among others.
Music: Jon HiginbothamLong Valley. The
Studio at Valley Music Center, 62 East Mill
Rd. Tickets $10. 7 pm. (908) 892-8581 or
[email protected]. Join in a CD Release
Party for Bobby Hollar's newest proj-
ect..."Debt Crisis," along with songwriters
Gil LeDuc, Jon Higinbotham and Matt
Mikkelsen.
Theater: The Christmas
StationHackettstown. Trinity United
Methodist Church, 213 Main St. Open to
public. Free. 4:30 & 7:30 pm. (908) 852-
3020 or www.catchthespirit.org. This unique
Christmas drama is set in Grand Central
Station, New York City, and features a
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In order to celebrate Veterans Day in a
special way this year, the students of St.
Michael School, in Netcong, NJ invited
seven veterans to visit on Nov. 15. The
panel members included U.S. Navy Petty
Officer Harold Tejecta, Air Force Technical
Sergeant Victor Carmona, Father Joseph
Orlandi, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Budd
Lake, who served as an Army colonel and
chaplain in both Iraq and Afghanistan; and
William Dobbins, who served in the Army
during the Vietnam War. Two parents and
one grandparent of St. Michael students
also participated. Paul Gennaro who served
as a Navy photographer, John Meyer who
served in the Marines, and Joseph Trinkle
served as a Navy paymaster.
Each veteran was kind enough to answer
many questions concerning his service to
our country. Students learned much about
the veterans military experience from their
favorite foods to their most difficult memo-
Veterans Visit St. Michael School Honors Local Heroes
PicturedLt to Rt.: Joseph Trinkle, PaulGennaro, Technical SergeantVictor Carmona , Father Joseph
Orlandi, William Dobbins , John Meyer, Petty Officer Harold Tejecta.
ries. The veterans were all truly inspira-
tional!
The patriotic program concluded with a
group of full-day preschoolers singing, Im
Proud to Be an American, and a round of
applause as a heartfelt Thank you to all
our service men and women. Clara Bajc,
the Social Studies Teacher read a poem to
honor all the brave men and women who
have fought and continue to fight to pre-
serve our freedom. May God protect all
service members and keep them and their
families always in His care.
Schools, Churches, Organizations Send YourPress Releases to [email protected]
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young professional who is consumed with
work and doesnt seem to have time for
Christmas.
Theater: NJCYBs Nutcracker (Dec. 17 &
18) Hackettstown. Centenary College,Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center, 715
Grand Ave. Tickets $22.50-$25. Sat, 2 & 7
pm; Sun, 3 pm. (908) 979-0900. New Jersey
Civic Youth Ballet's rendition of The
Nutcracker tells the story from the perspec-
tive of young Clara Stahlbaum as narrated
through the voice of Janine Byrnes. Over 60
talented dancers from Morris, Sussex and
Warren counties are featured in this holiday
classic.
Thu, Dec 22
Bus Trip: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concertat Prudential CenterFlanders. Bus leaves
from parking lot of Wal-Mart of Flanders, 40
International Dr South. Open to public.
Tickets $105. Bus leaves at 5:45 pm, show
at 8 pm. Sponsored by Mt. Olive Recreation.
(973) 691-0900 x7264.
Tue, Dec 27
College Men's Basketball: Centenary
College vs. College of New
JerseyHackettstown. Centenary College,
John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center,
400 Jefferson St. Adults, $3; children, $1;Centenary College students, free. 2 pm.
(908) 852-1400 ext 6.
Thu, Dec 29
College Men's Basketball: Centenary
College vs. St. Joe's of Brooklyn (Comfort
Inn Holiday Classic)Hackettstown.
Centenary College, John M. Reeves StudentRecreation Center, 400 Jefferson St. Adults,
$3; children, $1; Centenary College stu-
dents, free. 7:30 pm. (908) 852-1400 ext 6.
Fri, Dec 30
College Men's Basketball: Comfort Inn
Holiday Classic FinalsHackettstown.
Centenary College, John M. Reeves Student
Recreation Center, 400 Jefferson St. Adults,
$3; children, $1; Centenary College stu-
dents, free. Consolation game 2 pm; cham-
pionship 4 pm. (908) 852-1400 x2296 or rut-
[email protected], Dec 31
First Night Morris 2012 Morristown.
Morristown Downtown. Visit
www.firstnightmorris.com for list of venues.
Open to public. Admission $20 or $25 per
person, $70 or $90 for value 4-pack; chil-
dren aged 4 & under, free. 7 pm to midnight.
(973) 455-0708. Celebrate the end of 2011
and the start of the new year with fireworks,
live music and a cornucopia of entertain-
ment venues. Past events featured more than
400 artists in over 80 performances, ranging
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by Michele Guttenberger
G
rowing up as a child
with Polish ancestry
probably makes one
more aware that our right tovote can easily be taken
away. After World War II,
Poland fell under one party
rule the Communist Party.
Terms like -behind the Iron
Curtain and Radio Free
Europe were words dropped
in family adult conversa-
tions. Mom told me people
living in Poland received
censored news from the
government. During
German occupation, my
Grandmothers brother and
sister were taken away by
the Gestapo for providing
refuge to Jewish school
children. So maybe thesestories instilled in me the
seeds of social activism.
Being a blogger for a
town internet news site
made me more attuned to
my towns issues. One dis-
turbing thought was that
there was not going to be a
contested race for Mayor
and the two Council posi-
tions were also running
under the same Party ticketuncontested. The incum-
bent Mayors first term was
blemished with controversy
when the garbage collection
became privatized. Many
people felt they did not have
a fair say in this decision
and some petitioned to
recall the Mayor. Reading
the only news posted about
our town on the internet
revealed that important
information was sometimes
buried in the not- as
important town topics. A
few savvy viewers would
comment on the important
topics they found buried inthe story. And so getting
unfiltered news of our town
could only be found in the
casual comment section of
the web page. Some people
made mindless comments,
but other comments seemed
to be knowledgeable on the
financial health of our town.
Their conclusions werent
very good and it certainly
was not the picture ourMayor and Council were
presenting to the public.
Our Borough is not an afflu-
ent one, but we are now
spending $17,000 per child
to educate them in our unex-
ceptional borough public
schools. Also transparency
is slowly becoming a prac-
tice that appears to be
optional with our town gov-
ernment.
Why I Became A Write-in Candidate for MayorMy blogging months
were ticking by and I was
writing about the right to
petition, our towns low
quality of life ratings from
New Jersey MonthlyMagazine and what will
happen when our one
Councilwoman who ques-
tioned the Mayors posi-
tions was truly not going to
run again. But, the biggest
scare did not come from the
webs comment section. It
was in my outside metal
mailbox. There it was - a
first class stamp on a
Municipal envelope with atyped letter on fine sta-
tionery. The Mayor was urg-
ing me to vote yes on a ref-
erendum that would give the
Mayor control over two
boards. It was actually hand
signed by the Mayor so I
could feel real special. The
web site was buzzing with a
full web page on the down-
side of voting Yes to the
referendum. But, it was tono avail, because not every-
one in town is connected to
the internet and those that
do may not read it every
day. It seemed our Town
was doomed to fall under
one party control and even
more power to the Mayor
with an effective Yes vote
mail campaign. My faithful
blog buddies beseeched me
to be a write-in mayoralcandidate. It was then that
my childhood Polish history
lessons hit me when the
war ended the People of
Poland fell under one party
control.
I became a Write-In can-
didate for mayor with Mr.
Roll Back Our Taxes as
councilman. This team of 3
included a previous candi-
date for Councilwomanwho attends almost every
town meeting and makes
full use of OPRA -Open
Public Records Act
http://www.nj.gov/opra/.
She flags every question-
able meeting minute item.
We did a 2 day campaign
before Election Day and got
8 percent of the town votes.
All the incumbents were
reelected and the Yes ref-erendum vote passed. But,
our intrepid trio will not
give up, because there is
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jobs, happier community.
908-850-0050. www.htownhyundai.com
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by Kearstin Saya, L.Ac.
Theholidaysaremeanttobefull oflove,cheerandspendingtimewithfam-
ilyand friends.Despite thejoy-ful picture that the media por-trays of the holidays, everyonefeels the extra stress leading upto all of the events. All of thehoopla that goes along withtheholidays canputextra pres-sureson us physically, mentallyand financially. During the lastfew weeks of the year we areoften overbooking our sched-ules with shopping, holidayparties andeventplanning.Thisalso entails more traffic on theroads, waiting in longer linesand rushing to make ourengagements on time. With allof these added activities andinconveniences, our normalroutines are disrupted, makingus less likely to exercise, eathealthy and get the adequaterest that we need. This lethalcombination can lead to stress,anxietyanddepression.Acom-bination that prevents us fromfeeling the love and goodcheer and can even make usresent theholiday traditionsandprevent us from taking part inthe festivities.
The hectic lifestyle thatwe live leading up to the hol-idays goes completely
against the Acupuncture andChinese medical perspec-tive, which believes that weshould actually be conserv-ing our energy during the
winter months. Much likemost of nature goes dormantin the winter; we shouldactually be resting more dur-ing the cold months. Instead,we do the exact opposite andexhaust our internal energyreserves leaving us anxious,stressed and depressed.
Anxiety and stress mani-fests differently in each oneof us and ranges from mildreactions like worry to moresevere symptoms like nau-sea, insomnia, shortness ofbreath, palpitations andpanic attacks. During astressful situation, our bod-ies react involuntarily. Thenervous system responds byreleasing different stress hor-mones like Cortisol andAdrenaline, engaging thebodys fight or flightresponse. In ancient times,this was an advantage forsurvival when stressesincluded fleeing from wildanimals that could kill you.The fight or fl ightresponse is a process thattriggers an increase in heartrate, blood pressure and res-piration. So, this responsewas necessary for survivaland could actually save yourlife. The senses are alsoheightened as a response.
Unfortunately, this responsestill kicks in from stress thatwe experience in everydaylife that may not be lifethreatening. Things like traf-
fic, an angry boss or a fami-ly fight is much differentthan getting chasedby a hun-gry bear, but our bodiesinvoluntarily respond in thesame way. The repeatedactivation of these involun-tary processes puts greatstrain on bodies.
Froman Acupuncture andChinese medical perspec-tive, anxiety and stress isrelated to an imbalance ofenergy in the body. In ahealthy person, energy flowssmoothly throughout thebody. Healthy people experi-ence different emotionseveryday, which is a normalpart of life. No one canescape being stressed, wor-ried, angry or sad at certaintimes, but it is when theseemotions are too intense orwhen they are prolongedover a long period of timethat they disrupt the balanceof energy within the bodyand become the cause of dis-ease. This is especially trueif the emotions are notexpressedand arekept insidefor a long period of time.Signs & symptoms of anoveractive response to stress:- Anger - Anxiety -Asthma -Depression - Depressedimmune system - Digestive
disorders - Headaches -Heart disease - High bloodpressure - Joint pain - Weightproblems
If you are someone who
experiences anyof thesymp-toms above or is simply juststressed out...there is hope.Acupuncture and Chinesemedicine has been helpingpeopleto cope with stressforthousands of years. It canhelp to balance the mentaland physical symptoms ofstress, anxiety and depres-sion. Acupuncture andChinese medicine aims attreating the root cause of theissue,as well.Bestof all, it isa safe, effective and drug-free treatment!
In addition, here are someways to help combat stressthis holiday seasonas well asin your everyday lifethroughout the year:
1.) Manage your stresswith Acupuncture & herbs!Acupuncture and herbsreduce stress hormones likeCortisol, relax muscle ten-sion and help restore thebodys balance so that yourbody calms down and evenresponds better to stress inthe future.
2.) Get enough sleep! Tryto get at least 8 hours of rest-ful sleep. Our bodies handlestress much better when weare well rested.
3.) Start your day withmeditation. You dont have
to be an expert to meditate...but here is a simple tech-nique that will only take afew minutes a day. Inhaleslowly for 10 seconds,
pause, then exhale slowly for10 seconds. Repeat for 5-10minutes each day. You canalso play calming music toenhance relaxation duringyour meditation. Meditationcalms the nerves, reduces therelease of stress hormones inyour body andprevents adre-nal exhaustion.
4.) Drink your stressaway....with Green Tea thisis! Green tea reducesCortisol, the hormone thatyour body releases inresponse to stress.
5.) Boost your mood withDiet & Exercise! Increasingyour intake of leafy greenveggies helps your body tostay healthy and deal withstress better. Daily exercisealso helps to reduce Cortisollevels and increases the lev-els of the happy chemicalsin the brain.
6.) Beat Stress WithPositiveThinking!Your con-scious mind can help to con-trol the way that your bodyresponds to stressful situa-tions. Instead of gettingdown on yourself, repeataffirmations like I am fullycapable of handling theobstacles that cross my pathand nothing can stand in myway. Repeating positive
affirmations also reduces thelevels of Cortisol that arereleased from the adrenalglands.
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Away. Writing in a journalcan help to get your feelingson paper, relieving any builtup tension.
8.) Have Fun! Do some-thing you enjoy or watch afunny movie. Laughingreleases the feel goodchemicals in the brain.
For more information onstress reduct ion andAcupuncture, call KearstinR. Saya (Licensed
Acupuncturist at SkylandsAcupuncture) at 908-876-3643 for a Free phone con-sultation. Kearstin R. Saya isa licensed Acupuncturist inthe State of New Jersey anda diplomat of the NationalCertification Commissionfor Acupuncture andOriental Medicine. Kearstinstudied at The EasternSchool of Acupuncture andOriental Medicine, anACOM (AccreditationCommission forAcupuncture and OrientalMedicine) accredited school.Her training includesTraditional ChineseMedicine, Dr. Richard TansBalance Method, KiikoMatsumotos s tyle of Acupuncture, Five ElementStyle Acupuncture, Tuina,Chinese Dietary therapy andChinese Herbal Medicine.She completed her clinicalexternship at the VAHospital in East Orange,New Jersey where she treat-ed a variety of pain and psy-cho emotional issues.Kearstin holds a Bachelor ofScience degree in Biologyfrom Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity. In addition toformal education, Kearstinapprenticed under DeborahWaddell L.Ac, an experi-enced and highly trainedacupuncturist, for 5 years.During her apprenticeship,Kearstin has been trainedextensively on the tech-niques and procedures usedfor the treatment of Pain andInfertility with Acupunctureand Chinese Herbs. She hasalso received her certifica-tion for Acupuncture FacialRejuvenation.
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Mitsubishi Dealership HasGrand Opening in Hackettstown D
uringthis seasonof giving, wouldyou like
your gifts tobespecialandnot foundany-
whereelse?Whatdo youbuyforsomeone
who already has everything? Wouldnt it be nice if
holiday presents were more personal than catalog
numbers?Considerartasa gift.
From November 19 to January 7, 2012,
the Sussex CountyArts and Heritage Council
is hosting Art is a Gift, a holiday show and
saleof affordable art.The artworksand artists
cover the spectrum of fine art and quality
crafts: raku pottery, hand-knitted mittens, felt-
ed alpaca scarves, realistic paintings, photog-
raphy, and abstract acrylic paintings are some
of works of art being shown. All are for sale,
with some under $50. With such a diverse
selection, finding a distinctive gift for all on a
buy-for list is not an exhausting feat. Besides,
its also a great art show. You can browse,
enjoy, and feel the holiday spirit captured by
the artists and displayed in their work.
The show is in the Council's gallery at 133Spring Street in Newton, NJ. The gallery is
open during normal office hours: Tuesday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and
Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. More infor-
mation about these and other events can be
found on the Web at www.scahc.org, or by
calling (973) 383-0027.
Art Show Offers Unique Gifts for The Holiday
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from dance and comedy to music and children's performers.
NationalAssociation of Canine ScentWork (NACSW) Nose
Work Trial (Dec 31 & Jan 1) Hackettstown. Centenary
College, John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center, 400
Jefferson St. Open to public. 9-6 pm. (908) 852-1400.
Competition showcases dogs' smelling skills to find odors
hidden in different obstacles. Such skills are in demand in a
variety of applications, including as a search and rescue,
explosives and narcotics. Event is the first canine nose work
trial to take place in New Jersey.
New Year's Eve at NoonDover. Community Children's
Museum, 77 East Blackwell St.. Open to children and their
family. $ . 10:30-2 pm. (973) 366-9060 or
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org. Children count
down and celebrate as the clock strikes NOON a great
solution for kids who dont want to miss out on the fun!
Crafts, noise makers and a New Year Parade around themuseum will add to the holiday excitement.
Thu, Jan 5
Class: Introduction to Guitar (Jan 5 to 26; 4 sessions) Budd
Lake. Sanshore School, 498 Sand Shore Road. Open to chil-
dren in grades K-5. $. 2 sessions: 5-5:30 and 5:45-6:30,
depending on grade level. Sponsored by Mt Olive
Recreation. (973) 691-0900 x7264 or
www.mountolivetownship.com/recreation.html. Class is
designed to give a young child an opportunity to learn fun-
damental skills of playing a guitar.
Sat, Jan 7
College Men's Basketball: Centenary College vs. Neumann
U.Hackettstown. Centenary College, John M. Reeves
Student Recreation Center, 400 Jefferson St. Adults, $3;
children, $1; Centenary College students, free. 2 pm. (908)
852-1400 ext 6.
Fri, Jan 13Comedy: Bobby CollinsMorristown. Community Theatre,
Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Main. Mature
themes, language. $37-$57. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Collins is
a storyteller whose heartfelt humor engages audiences with
a hilarious blend of characterizations to which everyone can
relate.
Music: Chelsea CarlsonLong Valley. The Studio at Valley
Music Center, 62 East Mill Rd. Tickets $7. 7 pm. (908) 892-
8581 or [email protected]. Chelsea returns to the Studio for
a night of fun music and friends.
Sat, Jan 14
Music: Denise King SextetHackettstown. Centenary
College, Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave.
Tickts $22.50 advance, $27.50 at door. 4-6 pm. (908) 979-
0900. King has a way to turn listeners into believers! A tal-
ented singer, King has a way of mesmerizing audiences with
her soulful voice, impeccable phrasing, and total control.
Music: Frankie Gavin and De DannanMorristown.
Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100
South Main. $32-$52. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008. Since the
1970s, De Dannan has been on the forefront of the revival of
traditional Irish music. Led by fiddler Frankie Gavin, the
band performs upbeat jigs, reels and emotional ballads that
speak to the spirit and soul of Ireland.
Sun, Jan 15
Theater: Clifford the Big Red DogMorristown. Community
Theatre, Mayo PerformingArts Center, 100 South Main. For
children and families. $20-$30. 1:30 & 4 pm. (973) 539-
8008. Join Clifford and his friends Emily Elizabeth, Cleoand T-Bone as they embark on fun and exciting adventures
in this all-new musical celebrating Cliffords 50th anniver-
sary.
Mon, Jan 16
College Men's Basketball: Centenary College vs. Baptist
Bible CollegeHackettstown. Centenary College, John M.
Reeves Student Recreation Center, 400 Jefferson St.Adults,
$3; children, $1; Centenary College students, free. 8 pm.
(908) 852-1400 ext 6.
Tue, Jan 17
Music: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (Jan. 17-19)
Morristown. Community Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts
Center, 100 South Main. $77-$117. 8 pm. (973) 539-8008.
The original Jersey Boys are back! Frankie Valli and the
Four Seasons sing their greatest hits including "Sherry,"
"Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like A Man" and "Rag Doll."
Wed, Jan 18
Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooksBudd Lake. Mt
Olive Middle School, 160 Wolfe Road. Open to public. $. 6-
9 pm. Sponsored by Mt Olive Recreation. (973) 691-0900,
ext. 7264. Learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks, including
setting up accounts and customers, creating invoices, paying
bills and receiving payments. Class is for those who have
never used the software.
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By Janice C. Molinari
Ok, so admittedly, Im a nut about
yoga. I love handstands and will
pop upside down anywhere at any
given moment. Quite frankly, Lisa (my sis-
ter and business partner) is probably getting
a little tired of rounding the corner in the
office and seeing me inverted! Recently,
Ive made it my goal to try and accomplish
a handstand, in the middle of the room,
unsupported. Its ambitious for me and
requires not only strength and proper align-
ment, but a type of fearlessness and trust in
my own body. The first two Im getting bet-
ter at. The third, hmmmwell, lets just
say, Im learning. To go upside down with-
out a wall behind me, or a person to spot
me, makes the handstand an entirely differ-
ent experience.
In an effort to accomplish this, without
killing myself, Ive been taking a few pri-
vate sessions. Today, I walked into my
hour at the studio and said with great brava-
do, I want to learn how to fall. I knew it
was a critical part of the learning process on
the path to this goal and I was ready to take
it on! The teacher, who happens to be a
friend, looked at me skeptically (as she
often does) and then after the first half of
our session decided to humor me (as she
often does). Pick a side. She said.
Really? I thought. Maybe, Im not ready
for this. After all, Im in my forties, Im not
great at balancing my handstand away from
the wall, I didnt even have lunch yet!Every excuse I could think of was suddenly
racing through my head. Instead I what
came out of my mouth was, My left.
So there I was, kicking up into hand-
stands and making an effort to topple to my
left. The teacher told me, You have todecide in your head which way youre
falling before you even go up. Ok, back up
a second there. That one didnt sit well with
me, simply because it was assessing and
conceding failure even before the attempt.
But I get the importance of acknowledging
potential (and in this case, probable) col-
lapse, its the plan thats going to keep me
safe. And after all, this was my idea to
begin with! So over and over I went. And
to tell you the truth, I wasnt quite getting
the hang of it. It was new, I was a little
apprehensive, and quite frankly, the look on
her face was a good indicator as well.
So why am I thinking of this as a life les-
son? Its simple. We all have to learn to fall
if we want to help save ourselves from
greater injury.
The biggest fall Ive ever taken in my
life was when my mother died. Next month
will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of
that life-changing event for me. It wasnt
just a fall, it was a catastrophic, twisting,
horrific crash. And I didnt get to pick a
side before it happened. I was fully unpre-
pared. In that moment, I began the process
of learning how to fall, because, up until
that moment, I didnt know how.
My mom was the center of my universe.
It took me years to reassemble my heart
after her death. Still more years on top of
that to put it all into a place where I could
just breathe again and trust that the world
wouldnt cave in with every breath. Andmany years after that, I only started to
understand that this was part of life. My
mothers passing forged me to become
more resilient, more focused on savoring
the moment and most importantly, it made
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Learning To Fallme truly appreciate the beauty and the valueof EVERY relationship I engage in.
When my dad passed away eight years
ago, I was ready for the fall. I didnt want
him to leave us, but I was prepared. And
having already chosen my side, it made
me more awake to his presence in my life. I
experienced the time I had with him so
fully, that when it was time for him to go,
there was sadness, but there was sweetness
as well. I knew what we had together had
been good.
I know theres much more falling to do
in life, little tumbles and big hurtling
plunges, but Im getting better at being
more prepared and I think this helps make
each recovery a little easier and the lessons
a little clearer.
We always hear about getting back up
after being knocked down, and thats cer-tainly an enormous part of life. But learn-
ing how to fall with grace is what failure
challenges us with every time.
So, did I learn how to fall properly out of
my handstands? Not quite yet. In an effort
to keep me in one piece, my teacher helped
me to see that I wasnt really ready for that
next step yet. Its a little humbling knowing
youre not even ready to fallin the inter-
im, Ill just take my place solidly at the
wall, flip up onto my hands and savor the
view of an upturned world.
Janice C. Molinari is the owner of
Ananda Yoga in Mendham, NJ
www.anandayogamendham.com and can be
reached at Janice@anandayogamedham.
com
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Calling all holiday party planners:
You can hear those sleigh bells ring-
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Alongside the wintertime warm-ups like hot
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cinnamon, nutmeg or apple cider.
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Festivi-Tea Cosmopolitan
3 servingsPrep time: 5 minutes
1 bottle 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea with
Pomegranate Blueberry
3 tablespoons 100% cranberry juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled
with ice. Shake well and pour into chilled
martini glasses.
Tip: For an adult version, use 2 tablespoons
vodka and 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Mixing Up Holiday Cheer
with Iced Tea
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instead of orange juice.
Cinnamon, Spice and Iced Tea
This recipe offers a tasty twist on a long-
standing holiday drink tradition: grog. Spice
up each cup by bringing together sweet-
scented cinnamon and crisp apple cider.
Tea-Spiced Grog
6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutesStand time: 20 minutes
2 bottles 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea
with Lemon
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Bring all ingredients to a boil over high heat
in a 2-quart saucepan. Remove from heat
and let stand 20 minutes. Strain out spices
and serve warm. If desired, garnish with
sliced apples.
Tip: For spiked grog, add 1/4 cup light rumor brandy.
For more holiday recipe ideas, visit
www.facebook.com/LiptonIcedTea.
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Sweet, succulent and with a caramel-like flavor,
Medjool dates were once reserved for royalty. But
now, you can delight in these luscious fruits any
time, giving your holiday and everyday occasions the
royal treatment.
Whether youre hosting your own holiday feast, or bring-
ing a special dish to family and friends, Medjools make a
regal addition to many recipes. These dishes incorporate
Bard Valley Natural Delights, the popular Medjool datesgrown by a small group of family farmers in the south-
west. They are all-natural, contain no added sugar and
are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants.
For more holiday recipes fit for a king, visit
www.naturaldelights.com.
Medjool Date Nut-Stuffed Chicken
Prep Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Serves: 2
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 medium onion, finely diced
6 to 8 Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pit-
ted and chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, sage,
thyme, rosemary, etc.)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
Heat oven to 400F. Melt butter in a saut pan over
medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft 5 min-
utes.
Mix dates, breadcrumbs, nuts, herbs and onion together.
Using a sharp, non-serrated knife, cut a pocket into the
thickest part of each chicken breast being careful not
to cut through. Leave approximately 1/2 inch on all
sides.
Fill pockets with date mixture, season with salt and pep-
per and brush both sides with olive oil. Place in a shal-
low baking dish and pour in the wine. Bake 30 to 35
minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
A Royal Holiday Feast
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be a movie star! Hes got that scruffy, cute look thats so adorable
and he knows it too. Hes very affectionate and he is both laid
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His eyes have that pleading look of please take me home now, Im
ready to go. He loves kids, people and other dogs too. If this is
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this wonderful dog. To read more about Clyde, to see all of our
adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a donation,
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This is Mack from Eleventh Hour Rescue. He is a young Pit Bull
Terrier mix puppy, abandoned and found as a stray. His ears
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owner wanting to use him as a bait dog for fighting. Fortunately,
this little chunky monkey of a puppy is now under the care of
Eleventh Hour Rescue and he is currently at the newly opened
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all puppy and all about playing with his toys. Hes a very active
young boy on the go and will need lots of fun, love, and play time
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Heres Charlotte and Rosie from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Both
girls are Shepherd mixes and they are still puppies at just under 1
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By Michele Guttenberger
It was Thomas Edison who gave the
world electric Christmas tree lights andfestive outdoor lighting manufactured
from the Edison Illumination Company.
Edward H. Johnson was both a partner and
friend of Edison and was also the Vice
President of the Edisons Illumination
Company. Johnsons home became the first
home in 1882 to have electric tree lights.
But a few train commuters got to see an
electric light show a few years before the
Johnson family tree was lit. In 1880, these
same strands of electrical lights were strung
around the outside perimeter of EdisonsMenlo Park Laboratory. Lucky New Jersey
train passengers got to experience the
worlds first electrical Holiday light display
as the trains traveled pass his laboratory
location.
The first electric Christmas tree at the
Johnsons home had a patriotic color
scheme of red, white and blue and it also
rotated.The American public was not eager to
use electric lights for their trees because
they feared the safety on this new technolo-
gy. It took a President to start an American
electric tree lighting tradition. In 1895,
President Cleveland had the White House
family Christmas tree illuminated with elec-
tric light bulbs. The tree was decked with
hundreds of multi-colored lights.
Although electric Christmas tree lighting
may have taken over forty years from its
inception to become an American house-hold tradition, this was not true with the
phonograph industry. Realizing the love of
recorded music in American households
(another holiday tradition), was discovered
by accident. In 1890 Edison's Talking Doll
with a pre-recorded cylinder became a mar-
Thomas Edison Brought Modern Day HolidayCelebration to the American Household
keting marvel. It was the first home enter-
tainment prerecorded sound device. The
talking doll industry proved to be a disasterwith more broken dolls returned than sold
making the Edison Phonograph Toy
Manufacturing Co a short lived venture.
However, it helped inspire the launch of a
new market for the household phonograph
and record industry.
By 1902, having a record phonograph
and prerecorded music in your home was on
the To Santa Wish List for many American
households. In 1902 Edison had perfected
his music cylinder records with the Edison
Gold Moulded Records, an improved hardblack wax cylinder that could be played
hundreds of times before wearing out. This
music was brought to the American house-
hold through Edisons recording studio in
New Jersey. It is this studio that concentrat-
ed the USA recording industry in the New
York City - New Jersey area, making it the
record capital of the nation.
Another American Holiday tradition is
watching Holiday themed movies. This is
still another credit we can give to Thomas
Edison. Besides a recording studio in New
Jersey, he also produced cinema at the New
Jersey movie studio in West Orange. Thisstudio was affectionately nicknamed the
Black Maria and was erected in 1892. One
of the first family Christmas movies was
produced by the Thomas Edison Company.
It was the Charles Dickens' 1843 classic
novel A Christmas Carol which was
released for the 1910 Holiday Season.
Technical limitations forced this story to be
condensed into a 17 minute film. However,
the special effects were the pioneering mas-
tery of double exposure techniques.
Today you can still visit the recordingstudio, see the Talking Doll, watch a silent
movie or tour the outdoor movie studio at
West Orange, NJ where so many modern
American holiday traditions were started.
Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison
Museum- NPS Open Wednesday through
Sunday. Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm Fee is
$7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ
07052 Visit website for more details
http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
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