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

By Cheryl Conway

Ever since he was little, James ‘Jim’

Schmitt of Mendham Twp. has

enjoyed drawing maps and learning

about New York City.

Little did he know that his knowledge

and skill would lead him to writing a guide

currently rated five stars and listed number

one on Amazon in the NY Travel Category.

Self-published in April 2014, "Knowing

Where You're Going: New York City” is a

colorful New York City guidebook that

explores America's number one travel desti-

nation with a visual map-based format.

Every neighborhood in Manhattan is cov-

ered in detail, with maps that feature key

streets and highlights shopping, dining, and

nightlife districts to visit.Different than other guidebooks of New

York City, Schmitt says that his goal was to

provide much more detail and provide a

clearer view of the city to tourists, visitors,

and even city residents who may not know

the best places to shop or eat because they

live there, go into their job then back into

their neighborhood.

“This one is much more detailed,” says

Schmitt, about his book referred to as “the

Ultimate Manhattan Map Guide. “It’s very

neighborhood focused. All the maps arehand-drawn. Anyone who doesn’t know

New York City or even those who do

know,” will appreciate the guidebook.

Each chapter focuses on a certain section

of the city such as South Street Seaport,

Times Square, Hells Kitchen, China Town,

Little Italy. “It’s very zoomed in and

detailed.” People from New Jersey like to

go into the city for dinner or they go to the

theater district or the village, “but they

never explore other areas of Manhattan that

are really interesting,” he says.

Along with each map is informative

information about neighborhood attractions

and seasonal events. Streets are colorfully

highlighted where restaurants or retail

stores can be found, simplifying visits to the

city. Points of interest, parking, and mass

transportation options are also clearly des-ignated.

“You can look at a street and its all jew-

elry stores; another street is all shoe stores.

This is a very New York phenomenon. I

wanted to make maps of each neighborhood

and mark where all the book stores are.”

Detailed diagrams of some of NY’s most

confusing underground places such as Penn

Station, Grand Central Terminal, Times

Square Subway Station, Fulton Street

Subway Station, Rockefeller Center Lower

Level Concourse, are included, as well asuseful information regarding city trans-

portation by car, taxi, bus, subway, and foot.

Even the city parks are mapped out, depict-

ing paths, athletic fields, points of interest,

and restrooms.

“Central Park was given special treat-

ment, with all 840 acres drawn in exquisite

detail right down to the last walking path,

playground, and garden.”

Schmitt, 46, has lived in Mendham for

the past four years and grew up in SouthJersey. His roots to New York stem from his

mother who grew up in Long Island and his

maternal grandparents who are from

Manhattan.

His grandfather, Alfred Bowden,

believed that it was very important “that

people understood how to get around New

York,” so “we would play games,” Schmitt

says, ever since he was five years old. He

would quiz his grandson every visit with

him in NYC until he was a teenager, asking

Mendham Author Shares Big Apple in NY Guide

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It's that time of year again. Spring is final-ly here and we can all focus less on shov-eling snow and more on beautifying our

homes. The Patio, Flower & HomeRemodeling Show in Morristown should be

the perfect place to get all your creative juices flowing.Running from March 20-22 at the NationalGuard Armory in Morristown, the show fea-tures a total home remodeling showcase,with fully designed patio, pond, and gardenexhibits as well. It's the perfect combinationof interior and exterior displays. For three

days the Hall will be filled with beautifulgardens, floral arrangements, lush shrubberyand bubbling water features.

Visitors will be dazzled by the colorfulcreations from talented designers. Feature

displays will offer something for everyone,from distinctive gardens to serene meditativesanctuaries. Water displays will feature Koifilled ponds, gentle falls and relaxing foun-tains.

Visitors will also learn how to create theirown private retreat or ultimate outdoor cook-ing and entertainment area. Professionals

The Patio, Flower & Home Remodeling Show will be on hand to guide you through thewhole creative and constructive process. So,regardless of the size space you have to workwith, you can enjoy the rewards of your ownspecial place.

Explore aisles and aisles of HomeImprovement ideas and get the expert adviceyou need. Would you like an addition or sec-ond level added? This is place to get all youranswers. The Show will feature beautifulkitchen and bath displays, marble, granite,windows, doors, roofing, siding, stucco,security, sunrooms, flooring, interior deco-rating, faux painting, home entertainmentand custom closets to name a few.

Energy conservation will include, homeenergy monitoring, hi efficiency energy bar-riers, heating, cooling, insulation, windows,solar power, geo-thermal and other alterna-tives. There’s also home ventilation, air fil-

tration and passive solar.Exterior displays will include the latest in

awnings, siding, custom decks, paverdesigns, patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits,recreational and outdoor entertainment areas.

There’s also a full service Food Courtoffering everything from hot dinners, soups,salads & sandwiches and a variety of desserts.

Hilltop Fire Co. #2 in Netcong plans

to hold it's annual Fish-N-Chips

dinner on March 27, from 4:30 p.m.

until 7:30 p.m. Cost is $13 and includes

two pieces of hand battered Cod,

French fries, homemade coleslaw,

dessert and beverage. Take out is available

as well as eat in.

Fish N Chips

H

oly Trinity Orthodox Church in

Randolph plans to hold its annual

wine tasting on Fri., April 17, at 7

p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. This year’s

theme is "A Taste of Italy,” serving Italian

wine and food. Contact Sandra at 973-691-

2653 for tickets. Seating is limited. Please

bring your own glass.

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fiction writer Dan Gutman was also there

signing books. One family friend bought 100

copies of Ben’s books and sent them to hos-

pitals and special needs schools.At the upcoming gaming event, Ben

hopes to raise $500 to $600, “inspire kids”

and show them that they too can do some-

thing “to start their own causes.”

All soft cover copies, Ben sells his books

for $5. His good friend, George Csatlos, 10,

is his illustrator; and other 10-year old friend

Henrik Hamilton, writes his comics.

To get ready for the gaming event, Ben

and his mom are making many copies of his

books, atleast 50 copies for each; some com-

panies are donating copies to print as well.They are also looking for a sponsor to help

print copies.

A few days later, Ben plans to attend an

awards dinner with Family Promise of

Morris County on Thurs., March 26, at the

Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, 6:30

p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More than 300 people are

expected to attend. Ben’s books will be sold

and he is expected to receive the Creative

Impact Award. Open to the public, cost is

$65 per ticket.

Looking ahead, Ben’s mom is hoping to

create a 501 non-profit organization with

Ben’s books. He has more biographies he

would like to write, but may expand his

genre down the road.

“I’ve always been into biographies and

people,” says Ben. “I thought biographieswould be efficient and good quality. I do lots

and lots of research. I sit with four or five

books about the topic then reveal what I

recall.”

Ben also wrote a book about sharks, plans

to write one about Halloween and even

attempt some fiction books.

“I’m hoping to write more books as I go

along,” says Ben. When his is not writing or

researching, you will find Ben active in

sports whether it is baseball, football or bas-

ketball.Ben’s books are available at the gaming

event, awards dinner, and two stores: Short

Stories or Tons of Toys, both in Madison; or

email Ben at [email protected] to

order.

Serving Morris County since 1988,

Family Promise of Morris County

(www.familypromisemorris.org) is dedicated

to ending the crisis of homelessness by part-

nering with public and private agencies, con-

gregations and community volunteers to pro-

vide shelter, case management, and mentor-

ing services leading to self-sufficiency.

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Angels proclaimed God’s Good News

at Christmas. Again, on Easter

morning they stand at the empty

tomb to joyfully declare “He is not here – He

is risen!” Join us at Immanuel to hear of

Jesus’ victory and His gift of eternal life.

Children ages 3 to 14, join Immanuel

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Long

Valley on Sat., March 28, 9 a.m. to noon to

hear Bible Stories, play games, learn songs,

and have some snacks! And we will also be

holding an Easter Egg Hunt! Registration

begins at 8:45 AM. Sign up by visiting

www.immanuelnj.net. For more information

call the church at 908-867-7179 or e-mail

[email protected]. There is no

cost but donations to our food pantry will be

accepted.

Easter For Kids

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send

Your Press Releases to [email protected]


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By Cheryl Conway

As one of the oldest and largest of the Habitat for

Humanities in New Jersey, the Morris affiliation

has made great strides in building and providing

homes to many in the local area.

The Morris Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its

30th anniversary this year since its inception in Oct.

1985. More than 300 people were expected to attend the

anniversary gala on Sat., Feb. 28, at Meadow Wood

Manor in Randolph.

The Morris Habitat for Humanity Anniversary

Committee is planning other events throughout the year

to celebrate this milestone, including a Boy Scouts

Jamboree in October. About 5,000 boy scouts are invited

to Liberty State Park in NY, to frame houses to be used

for future buildings by the habitat. The educational event

to teach others how to build house frames is open to the

public.

“It was amazing to realize just how much has been

accomplished,” stated Blair Schleicher Bravo of

Mountain Lakes, Morris Habitat’s chief executive officer,

“and we are committed to continue to build on the solid

foundation our founders have provided.”

As stated in a recent press release, “From small but

determined beginnings, the affiliate has grown and pros-

pered thanks to the generosity of local corporations,

municipalities, individual donors and thousands of volun-

teers.”

Bravo said, “It is overwhelming at times to see how all

these projects come together. It takes so many people put-ting their talents to work and we are always pleased and

thrilled with the results.”

Morris Habitat for Humanity started in Oct. 1985 by

four leaders of various churches in Morristown who heard

about Habitat for Humanity International, which had been

founded nine years earlier in 1976.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical

Christian ministry that builds homes for people in need. It

has grown to 1,500 local affiliates in the U.S. and 100

national organizations in 90 countries in the world. More

than one million families, representing five million peo-

ple, have found improved living conditions through

Habitat for Humanity.

The founders, Millard and Linda Fuller- a married

couple from Alabama- had organized a walk in 1984 with

former U.S. President Jimmy Carter- from Maine to

Atlanta, stopping in New York, to gain visibility and

spark interest in the habitat. The four local leaders from

Morristown went to see Pres. Carter in N.Y. to learn moreabout the habitat’s mission, and then just one year later

started the local affiliate.

“There are a lot of people that weren’t able to take

advantage of job or education opportunities,” explained

Bravo, who has been involved with the Morris Habitat for

the past 15 years. The goal is to provide lower income

families who cannot get a mortgage an opportunity to

become a homeowner.

Morris Habitat for Humanity is one of 24 active habi-

tat humanities in NJ, says Bravo. “We are one of the older

ones,” next to Patterson who recently celebrated their

30th too. “We are one of the largest ‘and we also operateone of the largest ReStores.”

As volunteers, the organization works with municipal-

ities on affordable housing obligations through the

Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), she explains.“They help us find property and housing trust funds. It’s

a partnership; we are a non-profit developer.”

Many larger developments set aside ten percent of

their building space for affordable housing, she says.

“We offer ourselves as a partner to municipalities and

developers to offset this obligation,” says Bravo. They

also work with many agencies to identify families in need

of a home.

Through a selection process, the habitat builds homes

for families. It markets in a four county area every time a

property becomes available for low income development.

Individuals being considered are required to attend four

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“These are not homeless people,” says

Bravo. “They want an opportunity for the

American dream. We have a goal of ensur-

ing that everybody has a safe, decent,

affordable place to live and along the wayother people are assisted too. It’s about the

journey,” in the end to provide a quality

home.

To date, Morris Habitat has served 305

families though home ownership opportu-

nities, home preservation, and internation-

al home building programs.

Since it was started in October of 1985,

Morris Habitat has completed 68 homes.

The first home project (a fourplex) was

finished in 1990. Since then, 48 of the

homes built were new construction proj-ects, 19 were home rehabilitation projects

and two were what is called a “home is a

box” projects (premade home sections

sent to a build site for Hurricane Katrina

victims).

Currently, there are eight projects

underway in Morris County. In the cover-

age area of MJ Media, 25 unit projects in

Randolph plan to begin in 2017/2018;

three projects in Roxbury that include a

fourplex in Port Murray, a duplex on Edith

Drive, and two sixplexes on Main Street inSuccasunna to begin in 2016/ 2018; two

single family homes in Mt. Olive expect-

ing to break ground this year at Wallman

Way in Budd Lake; a fiveplex in Morris

Twp. known as the Carlton Project is

underway; two duplexes in Morristown

with a third duplex on Willow Street to

begin later this year.

Despite the cold, “we build all year

round,” says Bravo. “We try to get a home

enclosed by winter so we put up a warm-

ing station.”

In 2014, Morris Habitat closed on five

homes, started eight homes and preserved

ten homes through home repair.

Volunteers go in and fix leaky windows

and other improvements through its home

repair program. For 2015, it plans to close

on six more homes, start another sixhomes and work on 12 home repair proj-

ects.

Besides local projects, the organization

plans to lead another trip to Armenia in

June for about ten days with 20 volunteers

to repair low-income housing units “that

are in major disrepair,” she says. Every

habitat affiliate must dedicate ten percent

to international homebuilding, she says,

“so we partner with another country.”

Over the years they have worked with

Honduras, where they have become a “sis-ter affiliate” and built 35 homes in La

Celba, Honduras, as well as in Armenia.

“It’s a wonderful way to see what’s

happening around the world, not as a

tourist but as a partner to help in issues

such as housing,” says Bravo. “Many are

living in conditions that are shocking tosay the least.”

The accomplishments of Morris

Habitat for Humanity could not have been

made without the volunteers, generous

corporate and private donations and sup-

port from municipalities.

In 2014 alone more than $2,400,000

was raised.

It takes about three years to identify a

property and get a building permit, says

Bravo, adding that some towns have been

very supportive. She plans to attend anupcoming council meeting in Mt. Olive

Twp. to recognize its support.

“Mt. Olive has been a terrific partner

with Morris Habitat,” she says, from its

administrative leaders, government offi-

cials and community. “They understand a

community is made up of all types of peo-

ple. They help us identify property. They

are just very helpful and supportive of

people who need a place to live,” as well

as Roxbury and Randolph too. “The whole

community is a pleasure to work with.”Besides donations, Morris Habitat also

gets funds through its ReStore program, a

retail organization in Randolph that has

raised $1.5 million to offset the building

program, says Bravo. New and slightly

used items, including furnishings, appli-

ances and building materials that wouldotherwise be donated to landfills, are col-

lected and sold at ReStore.

Morris Habitat for Humanity is the

recipient of the “Making Lives Brighter

Award” by Capitol Lighting; and “Best

Affordable Housing Award” by Metro

Builders.

Moms are invited to come out on May

9, the day before Mother’s Day, with sis-

ters and grandmothers to help with the

build at the Hazel Street Duplex in

Morristown.In June, come out for Hammer for

Habitat at Morris Habitat for Humanity in

Randolph to build a wall that will be used

as frames for upcoming builds. School

groups, churches, scouting groups and

families can host, support or learn how to

build a wall by Home Depot experts who

will be on site.

For more information on Morris

Habitat and its activities, or to join as a

volunteer, go to www.morrishabitat.org or

call 973-891-1934.

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By Elsie Walker

While a Requiem is about death, composer Gabriel

Faure put a special twist on his that is reflective of

Christians’ marking of Palm Sunday and the

beginning of Holy Week. A program note from the

Symphony Silicon Valley states, “Rather than taking a pre-

dominantly fearful or mournful tone, the work reflects his

belief that death releases us into harmony with all creation.”

Faure’s Requiem, along with other pieces, will be per-

formed Palm Sunday, March 29, at 4 p.m., by a Unity Choir

made up of people from a variety of area churches. Held at

the First United Methodist Church of Newton, the choir will

be directed by Henry Repp of Netcong, who is also the

organist. The soloists will Tom Carle of Randolph, tenor;

Rev. David Young, Newton, bass; Cassandra Marie Lambros,

Artist-in-Residence at Westfield Presbyterian Church, sopra-

no and violin soloist; and playing the harp will be André

Tarantiles of New York City.

All are welcome to attend. A free will offering will be

taken and there will be a reception following the concert.

While the main work is the Requiem (with Lambros and

Young as soloists), a number of other pieces will be per-

formed. Those include “Cantique de Jean Racine,” which is

also by Faure and will be sung by the choir with harp and

organ accompaniment. Another Faure work performed will

be “Tantum,” sung by the choir with solo by Carle and harp

and organ. An instrumental piece, “Elegy” by Harold

Friedell will feature organ, harp, and violin. Anthems per-

formed will be “Evening Hymn” by Gardiner and Abide With

Me” arranged by Bertalot.

The members of the Unity Choir represent 27 different

churches. Those nearby churches include Christ Episcopal

Church, Budd Lake; Community Presbyterian Church,

Chester; First Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dover; Hilltop

Presbyterian Church, Mendham; First Presbyterian Church,

Succasunna; Succasunna United Methodist Church,

Succasunna; Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Randolph;

Grace Church on the Mount, Netcong; Holy Trinity

Orthodox Church, Randolph; Our Lady of the Lake Roman

Catholic Church, Mt. Arlington; Panther Valley Ecumenical

Church, Hackettstown; Sacred Heart Roman Catholic

Church, Dover; St. Matthew the Apostle Roman Catholic

Church, Randolph; and Trinity United Methodist Church,

Hackettstown.

Ed and Karen Burkhart of Budd Lakes sing in the choir.

Ed Burkhart is a tenor, while Karen Burkhart is an alto. She

shared, “We enjoy singing in this choir because it gives us theopportunity to sing more classically-oriented church music,

which we hadn't really done since our college days many

years ago, now. [Also,] we like this year's pieces because

they are challenging, without being frustrating, and [are]

beautiful as well.”

The Burkharts also shared that they enjoy singing with

people from “all over the area,” and that the experience has

lead them to meet and sing with “many excellent musicians.”

That sentiment was echoed by Audrey Schultz of

Randolph. Schultz, an alto in the choir and music director of

the Succasunna United Methodist Church, said “I love get-

ting together with fellow musicians to do major choral works

like the Faure Requiem.”

Henry Repp, besides being a top-notch organist, recruits

wonderful soloists and other instrumentalists. When you add

to that experienced choral singers from various churches and

other choral groups, a work of art comes to life rather quick-

ly. Being able to present this in performance, giving enjoy-

ment to other music lovers, is a plus.

The concert’s director, Repp, has been a church organist

for 48 years as well the director of several choral groups.

That experience is appreciated by those in the choir.

“Having the opportunity to sing classical sacred music

with the Unity Choir under the direction of Henry Repp is a

wish fulfillment of many years for me,” said Marilyn

Gunther, a soprano from Trinity United Methodist Church in

Hackettstown. “I have sung the Requiem in the past, many

years ago. Doing it now with this excellent choir under

Henry’s precise and disciplineddirection has been exhilarating and humbling. Henry

requires excellence. The face he shows his choir is always

smiling with a touch of benevolence peeking through. I am

blessed by this experience.”

Repp’s experience takes in a variety of venues. He began

his organ studies with Alfred Mayer of

Morristown and continued with Dorothe Lanning at First

Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dover. He pursued

advanced study with Robert MacDonald at the Riverside

Church in New York City and the Cathedral Basilica of the

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by Elsie Walker

It was Mardi Gras Sunday! The sounds of jazz filled the

Fellowship Hall and sanctuary of the Stanhope United

Methodist Church in late February. Worship at the

Netcong church included an upbeat tempo provided bysome local musicians; while before and after in the

Fellowship Hall, a fundraising breakfast filled up those who

attended with a hearty breakfast and toe-tapping music.

This third annual Mardi Gras- themed Sunday raised $400

for Hurricane Sandy Relief. The idea for a Mardi Gras was

the brainchild of Scott Lefurge of Byram. After Hurricane

Sandy, the church had wanted to come up with a fundrais-

ing event that would both help in the relief and in promot-

ing church events and reaching out to the community.

Lefurge, the president of the church’s United Methodist

Men, is a music teacher and knew some jazz versions of

church hymns.Why jazz?

“The devastation of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey

reminded me of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in

New Orleans, Louisiana, many years ago,” said Lefurge.

“New Orleans made me think of Jazz Music and Mardi

Gras. I wanted to find a way that we could incorporate those

ideas into a fundraising event. We came up with the idea to

have a pancake breakfast with live jazz music at the church.

We planned on scheduling our fundraiser breakfast before

and after worship on the Sunday before Fat Tuesday - Mardi

Gras."

Even though the effects of Hurricane Sandy may be amemory to many in this area, parts of New Jersey are still

rebuilding; that’s why the event has become an annual one.

“There are so many families that are still waiting to go

home,” said Lynn Zaremba, church pastor. “The United

Methodist Church continues to rebuild homes and lives.

Losing your home is so much more than just the building,it's a feeling of loss and sadness. Many items that were in

their homes can never be replaced like photos, family heir-

looms, mementos from a first date, etc. Memories of the

precious moments of their life are all they have. With God's

help we try to alleviate some of their stress and sadness, and

bring them "A Future With Hope."

“A Future with Hope" is a United Methodist program

that was initiated to help with the Hurricane Sandy relief

efforts. According to its site, http://www.afuturewithhope.

org/about, 250,000 homes were affected by Hurricane

Sandy, 82,000 homes sustained major damage and 161,000

people were displaced, A Future With Hope helps with longterm recovery.

“A Future with Hope gets people back home by provid-

ing case managers, professional construction supervisors,

and thousands of volunteers to work together to repair,

rebuild, and renew.”

The free will offering from the Stanhope United

Methodist Mardi Gras breakfast and one taken at worship

that day, went to that program. Wanting 100 percent of the

monies raised to go to Sandy Relief, the church and its

members donated all the food and items to cover the cost of

holding the fundraiser.

The live music for the day was provided by a variety of area musicians.

Angelo Benincasa of Green Township, the church organ-

ist, played piano. On drums was Jared Scaturo, of Byram,a Lenape Valley High School junior. From Stanhope, was

vocalist Gabrielle Worthington, another Lenape High

School student. One of Lefurge’s students, Carter Prince

from Bernardsville, played tenor sax.

For Lefurge, playing music was a family affair. Lefurge

played alto and tenor sax. His son, Zachary, who came

from Kutztown, Pennsylvania for the event, played trumpet.

His other

son, Jeremy Lefurge, a Lenape Valley High School sen-

ior played alto and baritone sax. Rosalie Lefurge, mother

and wife, completed the Lefurge family Jazz Ensemble,

playing her clarinet when she joined her family in the jazz

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classic "American Patrol."

“It means a great deal to be able to use

the gifts and talents that God has given you

to share with and inspire others,” said

Lefurge. “Having my sons and wife play

music with me and share it in church wor-ship or at church events means so much. It

is one very meaningful way we can bless

our church and community by sharing of

ourselves.”

Worship that Sunday was as lively as

was the breakfast. For Zaremba, who

arrived last

July, this was her first church Mardi

Gras. She admitted that she didn’t know

what to expect.

“I loved it!” said Zaremba. “I grew up

with big bands, jazz music so the music

brought back wonderful memories. My dad

had played with the Glenn Miller bands for

a short time in his late teens or early 20's. I

loved that Scott Lefurge would read to us

the history of the hymn and then the five

piece band would jazz it up!”

The congregation was invited to feel the

music: sing, clap, sway, dance….whatever

the Holy Spirit moved them to do. Among

those there was the District Superintendent

of the Skylands District of the United

Methodist Church, The Rev. Dr. Stephen

Bechtold, who had stopped by, not knowing

that Sunday Jazz was in the air. The songs

that Sunday included two of Lefurge’sfavorites: "Just a Closer Walk With Thee"

and "What a Wonderful World" made

famous by Louis Armstrong. Even the frigid

temperature and snow could not keep peo-

ple away and Lefurge said the church was

happy so many came out.

For those that couldn’t make it this year,

Lefurge hopes they’ll mark down the

Sunday before Ash Wednesday next year

and come to the Mardi Gras.

“Stanhope United Methodist Church

tries to bring the love of God to all we

meet,” said Zaremba. “The Mardi Gras

breakfast and Jazz Worship Service are

ways we share God's love with our commu-

nity.”

For those interesting in knowing more

about Sandy Relief and A Future With

Hope, please visit www.afuturewithhope.

org

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Uncertain about what to buy family,

friends, or co-workers for a holi-

day or special event?

Looking for the perfect way to honor a

loved one, celebrate a birthday, wedding,

or graduation? Let Morris Habitat for

Humanity help!

Morris Habitat can provide a unique

gift-giving alternative. Select from the

“Uncommon Gifts” listed on their web

site. http://www.morrishabitat.org/donat-

ing/uncommon_gift/. Choose from a listof items needed to help build a new home

for a hard-working family in need.

This is a great way to show support for

helping others. Morris Habitat will even

send a gift card to the person(s) announc-

ing the gift made to Morris Habitat on

their behalf.

The tax deductible contribution to

Morris Habitat will help provide safe,

decent homes for families in need and the

intended recipient will know that the gift

was a gift from the heart. Choose from a

window, water heater, insulation and

more. Go to the web page and see all the

options.

It’s easy to do. Just print and fill out the

“Uncommon Gifts” form then mail it to

Morris Habitat with payment and they will

do the rest.

To make the donation online, the

instructions are listed on the “Uncommon

Gift” web page. To learn more about

Morris Habitat and how to help, go to

www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of

a global, nonprofit housing organization

operated on Christian principles by build-

ing homes, communities and hope. Morris

Habitat is dedicated to eliminating sub-

standard housing locally and worldwide

through constructing, rehabilitating and

preserving homes; advocating for fair and

just housing pol icies; and providing t rain-

ing and access to resources to help fami-

lies improve their living conditions.

Morris Habitat for Humanity Urges

To Give An “Uncommon Gift”

New Jersey Blood Services, a divi-

sion of New York Blood Center,

which supplies blood products and

services to 60 hospitals throughout the state,

is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The

blood service volunteer is an integral mem-ber of the collection team whose task it is

assist donors with registration, escorting

and canteen duties, and to watch for post

donation reactions. Volunteers should have

the ability to relate to the public, be able to

perform different jobs as needed and have

the willingness to follow the rules. For addi-

tional information contact, Manager of Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732-

616-8741 [email protected].

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E

very day I meet people who come to

me seeking solutions for missing

teeth, infected teeth, dentures, or whosimply want to improve their smile. Dental

implants almost always come into the discus-

sion. Over the years, I regularly see certain

misconceptions repeat themselves.

Myth #1: My dentist told me I have to see

a specialist / implant specialist.

Dental implants may be placed by any

dentist who holds a license. They are not a

specialty. Typically, they are placed by gen-

eral dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and

prosthodontists.

It’s not so important as to what type of dentist places them, but rather how much

training and experience they have. Also,

don’t forget that there is a second part to the

implant once it is placed, one or more teeth

have to be placed on top of the implant. If an

implant is placed while ignoring this second

part of the treatment, disastrous results may

follow, such as bone loss, implant loss, frac-

ture, and poor esthetics. I have had to correct

situations like this too often.

Myth #2: My friend had an implant

placed for a certain amount, and your quote is

much more!

When comparing fees, be sure you are

comparing apples to apples. Your situation

may be different than your friend’s. Some

conditions to evaluate include: 1) Is a tooth

already present where the implant needs to be

placed? This will require more work and

materials. 2) Is there enough bone present, or

is grafting required to grow the bone? 3)

Location in the mouth is very important. An

implant in the front of the mouth has a much

higher esthetic demand than the back of the

mouth. This will affect cost as well. The

more ideal the situation, the lower the cost.

Myth #3: It’s always better to keep a nat-

ural tooth than to remove it and place an

implant.

When a tooth has been diagnosed with avery poor prognosis, it is not always better to

hang onto it. Recurring infections can devel-

op which cost time and money, the disease

can affect adjacent teeth, and over time, they

can cause additional bone loss. Removing

infected teeth and placing an implant can

eliminate the recurring infections, restore

health to adjacent teeth, and preserve bone in

your jaw.

Myth #4: Once I have an implant, I don’t

have to see the dentist anymore.

This is not true. Although problems withimplants are rare, they require observation

and maintenance. Most of the time problems

will develop within the first two years.

Failure to recognize and correct these prob-

lems often leads to implant loss, and worse,

loss of adjacent teeth. Expect to return to the

dentist 3 to 4 times within the first two years

for maintenance.

The office of Dr. Goldberg offers free con-

sultations. If you’d like to speak with Dr.

Goldberg personally and determine the best

course of action for your specific situation,

please give the office a call.

Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist located in

the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna, NJ. He

provides general dentistry for the entire fami-

ly, including: cleanings, check-ups, whiten-

ing, veneers, crowns, root canals, dentures,

periodontal (gum) services, dental implants,

and much more. He is a Diplomate of the

American Board of Implantology/Implant

Dentistry, holds multiple degrees and is rec-

ognized as an expert in dental implants. You

can find additional information on his web-

site:www.morriscountydentist.com. The

office can be reached at: (973) 328-1225 or

via email: [email protected].

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Registration for the Summer NatureProgram at Schiff Nature Preserve hasbegun. In its 12th year, the program

offers eight different one-week sessionsbetween June and July for children ages 4-17.

The program is held at Schiff’s NaturePreserve in Mendham. Online registration isavailable at www.schiffnaturepreserve.org.

Schiff’s Summer Nature Program featureshands-on nature exploration with changingthemes each week, tailored for the differentage groups. Every week of camp includesnature games and crafts, trips to the stream,shelter building and plenty of opportunities toexplore the varied terrain of Schiff Nature

Preserve. Several weeks include the popularWineberry jelly activity, when the berries areripe.

“Playing outdoors has been called the anti-dote to anxiety, depression and obesity,” said

Tina Miller, the program’s director. “We haveover 14 miles of trails that cross forest, mead-ow and stream environments. Catching frogsand butterflies, playing in our native gardenand spending quality time exploring the out-doors helps the kids develop a deeper connec-tion to nature, meet new friends, and creatememories that last a lifetime.”

According to the National WildlifeFederation’s website, “Studies show outdoor

The Chester Lioness Club annuallyoffers two scholarships to studentsresiding in Chester, Mendham or

Washington Township in Morris County.Each scholarship may be up to $1,000.Criteria for selection of candidates for thesescholarships include academic record, class-room and extracurricular activities, commu-nity activities, individual interests and hob-bies and outstanding accomplishments inactivities that demonstrate leadership andservice. Financial need is also a considera-tion.

These scholarships are available not onlyto public high school students, but thoseattending private schools as well.

Applications may be obtained in the

College Resource Center at both West MorrisMendham and West Morris Central highschools. The completed form must bereturned to the College Resource Center atthe high school by March 27. A letterrequesting an application may be sent to theChester Lioness Club in care of AnneMacMillan, 15 Cora Lane, Chester, NJ.07930. Her telephone number is: 908-879-7621. Completed applications must be for-warded to the Lioness Club by May 1.

The Chester Lioness Club is a service clubthat takes an active interest in the civic, cul-

tural and social welfare of the community.For more information about the ChesterLioness Club, contact Holly Simmenroth,publicity chair at 908-879-5932.

Scholarships Being Offered

Schiff’s Summer Nature Program Introduces Kids To Great Outdoorstime helps children grow lean and strong,enhances imaginations and attention span,decreases aggression, and boosts classroomperformance. In addition, children who spendtime in nature regularly are shown to become

better stewards of the environment.”Schiff’s Summer Nature Program isoffered as two identical sessions per day: 9a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Cost per session is $185. The TeenNaturalists program and an introductoryPreschool Explorers program are each fourhalf-days, and cost $155.

Schiff’s Summer Nature Programs for2015 include: Preschool Explorers (Ages 4 &5) – June 29- July 2. Morning only, includesa story, nature-themed art project, trail trek,snack and the great outdoors.

Teen Naturalists (Ages 13+) – June 29-July 2. Afternoon only, for older naturalists,includes some favorites like bluebird moni-toring, trailblazing projects, adventure racesand more.

Wild About Wildlife (Ages 6-12) – July 6 – 10. Discover the different types of wildlifeliving in our own backyards, from animalsthat fly to those that hop and even the onesthat slither!

All Things Connect (Ages 6-12) – July 13-17. Explore how all things are connected onthe nature preserve; from the soil to the air tothe animals that call Schiff home, including

humans! This programs fosters a sense of stewardship and a lasting respect for nature.

Awesome Adventures (Ages 6-12) – July20-24. For those who love adventure, turnover rocks, follow trails or blaze your own.This week has something for everyone andincludes making Wineberry jelly and a treas-

ure hunt!The Nature of Science (Ages 6-12) – July27- July 31. Does building shelters andexploring stream beds sound like fun? Thencome be part of Schiff ’s Science, Technology,Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) week toexperiment with all types of fun science-based activities. Discover the science of mak-ing Wineberry jelly, too!

Special Electives – During the afternoonsin July, limited to 10 participants: Artists of the Forest-Handmade arts and crafts inspiredby nature, culminating with an art showexhibit. July 13-17 for ages 6-12; Playwrightsof the Preserve- Write, produce and performnature-themed plays and perform them in ourown amphitheater, July 27-31, for ages 9+only.

Registration is available on-line andaccepted on a first-come basis. Registration isconfirmed only after health forms are submit-ted and full payment is received. Schiff’sSummer Nature Program registration can befound on Schiff’s website at www.schiffna-turepreserve.org. For questions, contactSummer Nature Program Director TinaMiller at SNPdirector@schiffnaturepre-

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One freezing morning down at the bus stop, a day

after one of the storms…with so many piled on topof the other they all blended in after a while… my

two little boys and I were quite entertained watching our

neighbor try to push up another neighbor’s car stuck in the

driveway.

While pushing her car from behind, she pressed on the

gas pedal; he would stop, shovel under her tires attempting

to get the car to budge.

After my boys got on the bus, I turn my car around to

drive back up my street, but stop in the middle of the road

to watch my neighbor continue his quest to get that car up

the driveway. With my coffee brewing at home, I was eager

to get my day started but felt bad just leaving the two out in

the cold stuck in the snow.

As hesitant as I was, I rolled down my window and

asked if he needed my help, thinking how would feeble, lit-

tle me make a difference helping to push a car up a snow-

covered icy driveway? He replied, with a smirk as I recall,

saying ‘you can help if you want’ but then continued on his

mission. So I sat there a few more minutes with my heat

blasting, window rolled down, thinking ‘Ok, I’m wearing

my slip on sneakers, no gloves, I will have no value add

whatsoever.’ But how do I just drive off- isn’t that plain

rude?

A few more minutes go by. My neighbor had to be out

there for at least 30 minutes, working up a sweat, pushing,

shoveling, trying to help the neighbor’s nanny. So I ask

again, “you want me to help? I can try.”I get out of my car, walk on over and warn him of my

slip on sneakers so I will probably slide. With me on the

right, and he on the left, we push from the rear of the car,

and with one push, the nanny presses on the gas, and vwah

la.. the car is up her driveway! I throw my hands up like I

just won a 5K. It was thrilling! The nanny gets out of the

car, introductions are exchanged, she gives me a hug and

I’m on my way.

So what? Some of you may be thinking.

Many women my age may feel a sense of weakness or

insecurity that their muscles do not matter. I often feel that

way, especially when I can’t open a jar of mayonnaise, and

then with one try my 14-year old cranks it open. But, after

this one experience, I am certain more than ever that our

muscles do matter, no matter how weak we think we may

be. My little push, support from the right side, made all the

difference.

As an aerobics instructor and student at the Mt. Olive

Recreation Exercise Program, I keep my heart strong

through regular cardiovascular exercise, as well as my mus-

cles with repeated weight training exercises. Studies have

shown that more muscle helps to burn more fat; and experts

suggest that every 30 minutes of cardio exercise should be

matched with weight bearing exercise.

Working out with weights strengthens muscles, helps

prevent osteoporosis, and can surely build self-esteem.

While walking is great, or running, jumping rope andaerobics to burn calories and fat, using hand held weights

will build muscles to keep the body strong. Find an exer-

cise program that incorporates hand held weights during

workout routines, or takes the time for push-ups.

I personally prefer the exercise program through Mt.

Olive Recreation because my workouts surround me with

my peers, ladies my age, with similar interests and exercise

goals, and at the same time, I’m supporting the town as pro-

ceeds from recreational programs fund various town proj-

ects and programs.

Check out http://mountolivetownship.com/rec_fitness

_sports.html#exercise. Click on the link for the “Mt Olive

Exercise Program” www.mtoliverecreation.com to sign up.

The best part of my weight bearing story was when the

nanny knocked on my front door later that day. When I

answered, she asked me, “Is the woman here who helped

push up my car?” I looked at her, dumbfounded and said,

“yes, hi, that was me.” Guess I looked a little different from

the morning when I had on my big, dark sunglasses, hat and

oversized fleece coat. Who would believe that the person

under that disguise was a five-foot, one third inch, 120-

pound (give or take a few) woman? As she hands me a box

of chocolates, I say “you shouldn’t have,” thanks me again,

and is on her way.

by Cheryl Conway

Our Muscles Do Matter

Editorial


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Mendham Author...

him “little kid questions” like name five

bridges into Manhattan, or what subway is

underneath Lexington Ave. “He’d ask me

city questions and it would become a game

we would play,” describes Schmitt.The fact that his friends often ask him

how to get into the city or where to go when

they get there also motivated Schmitt to cre-

ate his guide.

“I was always the person to call if a

friend was going to New York,” says

Schmitt. I would draw a map.”

His goal is “to show people who don’t

know the city well how to see it from a

native.” By highlighting streets, Schmitt

says “you can go with confidence some-

place new.”Besides his knowledge of NYC,

Schmitt’s favorite hobby has been cartogra-

phy. “I always loved maps and drawing,”

says Schmitt, “since I can hold a crayon, I

would draw maps of everything, my house,

my room. I loved drawing these detailed

maps; it’s just something I did.”

In college, Schmitt even started out tak-

ing course in architecture as he loved tech-

nical art, but then switched his major and

received his degree in English in 1988 from

Brookdale Community College inMonmouth.

“I was always a good writer,” says

Schmitt. “I always enjoyed writing and

English.”

Skilled as a writer and cartographer,

Schmitt’s book is on the map as a number

one guide. Self-published through his wife’sdesign company, Tinfoil Rose Design,

Schmitt and his spouse, Donna worked

together to complete the finished product.

The couple frequented NY often to research

and learn all they could about the neighbor-

hoods and streets of Manhattan.

“I wanted to explore the whole thing,”

says Schmitt. “I’ve walked every street in

Manhattan,” living and working there since

he was a teenager, whether in construction,

fragrance industry and even music, he says.

He has worked as a subway musician for thepast four years, playing during the winter

months traditional Irish music on his man-

dolin with his friend who sings, at several

locations such as West Fourth Street

Station, Greenwich Village and Times

Square station.

“In between songs people would always

come up to us and ask directions,” says

Schmitt. “They weren’t afraid to ask. How

dangerous could you be, this man holding

this mandolin. We are constantly handing

out directions and advice in betweensongs.”

Schmitt, who works full-time as a per-

fumer creating fragrances for companies

such as Bath and Body Works and Yankee

Candle, spent four years with his wife

researching in NY for the guide “making

sure the details were right. We spent a lot of time walking the streets and taking notes.

We mapped out all of the major subway sta-

tions. It’s huge; it’s easy to get lost. It’s like

a massive underground world.

“I wanted to alleviate anything that

makes people nervous or confused,” when it

comes to NYC, Schmitt says, adding that he

dedicated the book to his brother-in-law

who is “phobic” and “terrified” of going to

the city.

“It’s not the scary place it once was,”

says Schmitt. “New York crime rate is down75 percent since the 80’s. Manhattan is so

safe, even Harlem and Washington

Heights.” The guide “doesn’t tell you where

not to go; it does tell you highlights where

to go.

“This is my passion,” Schmitt continues.

“It’s designed to not make you afraid any-

more. There’s nothing to fear if you know

where you are going.”

In the course of their research, Schmitt

says I was deeply affected by the homeless-

ness that I saw in New York City. “Wewalked through every subway section,

every transit hub.” As a way “to give back a

little bit, Schmitt has decided to donate a

dollar from every book that he sells and

give to the Doe Fund, a charity that helps

homeless people integrate back into society.

The charity’s motto is “a hand up not a handdown.”

He also researched on the internet histor-

ical information about areas in the city and

incorporates interesting facts in his guide-

book.

While he is a NJ native, Schmitt admits

to his fascination with NYC. “My family is

from there; I’ve always been connected. It’s

always something that was mysterious and

big and a little scary.” But drawing maps of

the city made it easier for him to not fear it,

he says.“New York, there’s this pull,” concludes

Schmitt. “Everything is there; all your

dreams are there,” whether it is to be a jour-

nalist, perfumist, actor, singer. “It’s a place

of dreams. A prerequisite for your dreams to

come true is getting over the fear of making

your dreams come true. If you can go there,

you can go everywhere.”

Available in paperback, the 288 page

book is available at Amazon.com for

$19.95. For more information, go to

www.knowingwhereyouregoing.com.

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