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ADelbarton School

senior, Patrick

Agnew of

Chatham, was chosen bythe Morristown Chapter of

the American Legion to

attend the 70th session of

the American Legion Boys

State Program held at

Rider University from

June 21-26.

Agnew was among the

1,000 delegates attending

the annual program.

Jersey Boys State is amythical 51st state organ-

ized and administered for

citizenship purposes under

the auspices of the

American Legion

Department of New

Jersey.

During the week-long

program participants elect

leaders to govern the 51st

state and learn how a stategovernment operates. A

newspaper is published

and seminars are held with

leaders in career and gov-

Chatham Teen GainsFirst Hand Government Experience

ernment fields. A college fair attended

by more than 75 colleges and universities

is offered, along with outstanding speak-

ers and intramural activities.


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Shred unwanted paper and financial

documents safely and securely at the

semiannual Paper and DocumentShred. Just in time to capitalize on the con-

clusion of tax season, there will be aCommunity Shred fundraiser on Sat., Oct.

17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the

Lafayette Avenue School, in Chatham. The

shred will benefit Senior Services of theChathams.

“The shred service is an eco-friendly

solution to purge personal and professional

documents in a confidential way,” says Pam

Mansfield, executive director. Newspapers,magazines and paperback books will be

accepted too.

The Chatham Senior Center has

scheduled a trip consisting of aCombo Tour of Radio City Music

Hall and Lincoln Center for Tues., Nov.

17, with the bus leaving the center at 8

a.m. and returning at 5 p.m.Tour two of NYC’s most iconic per-

forming arts venues for the ultimate insid-

er experience. Radio City Stage Door Tour

is a 75 min. walking tour through both pri-

vate and public spaces of this art deco

landmark. Every Lincoln Center Tour isunique. Be prepared for moderate walking

and stairs. Lunch is own around the

Lincoln Center area. Cost is $56, which

includes tours and bus.

The trip is open to area residents aged

60 and over. If interested in participating,

contact the Senior Center at 973-635-4565

as soon as possible as space is limited.

Senior Services of the Chatham is anon-profit agency serving the needs of

those aged 60 and over. It runs the

Chatham Senior Center at 58 Meyersville

Rd., support groups for men and women,transportation services for those that don't

drive and free information and referral

service. This year the agency is celebrat-

ing 25 years of running the senior center

and the transportation service.

Seniors Off To NY In Nov.

Paper Shredding Event To Benefit Senior ServicesThe public is invited to participate. Cost

is $5 per brown paper grocery bag, or $10

for a file box. Proceeds will be used to fund

wellness programs at the Senior Center.

For more information, call 973 635-4565.

Senior Services of the Chathams- whichis celebrating the 25th anniversary of the

Senior Center this year- is a 501(c)(3) organ-ization that runs fitness programs, support

groups, transportation service for those that

don’t drive, and an information and referral

service for a variety of geriatric issuesincluding home health care needs, changes

in Medicare, when to stop driving, assistedliving and government services.


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The Chatham Community Playersbegins its 94th Season of producinglocal theater with Tracy Letts’ Tony

Award & Pulitzer Prize winning play,“August: Osage County.” This play will

run through Oct 24. Jeffrey Fiorello fromMontclair directs.

"This show is both devastatingly funnyand just plain devastating all at the sametime,” says Jeffrey Fiorella of Montclair,play director. “The Story of the Westonfamily, is more than just a dark comedyabout family dysfunction, it's a tale of addiction, and what can happen to a fami-ly when they have simply lost their way.”

Winner of multiple Tony Awards,including Best Play, “August: OsageCounty” tells the story of a dysfunctionalfamily reunion. Taking place at the par-ent’s Oklahoma home during the month of August, the play follows the family forseveral weeks as it confronts the problemsand conflicts within the members’ person-al lives.

"This is the type of work that CCP hascome to be known for. It's a complex story,with rich characters,” adds Fiorello. “Theintimacy of the Chatham Playhouse onlylends itself to a heightened experience for

the audience. It should feel for the audi-ence as if they are right there in the house(at the dining room table, in the livingroom, on the porch) with the WestonFamily. As their lives unravel we are not

only spectators, we are right there withthem."

Remaining performance dates are Oct.16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18at 3 p.m. All performances are at theChatham Playhouse in Chatham. Ticketsare $25 for adults and $23 for youth/senior.Contains strong language and mature sub-

ject matter.Tickets can be purchased at the

Chatham Playhouse Box Office at 973-635-7563; or online at ccp.ticketleap.com.

The Chatham Community Players hasbeen entertaining residents of MorrisCounty and the surrounding area since1922. The organization’s mission is to pro-duce high-quality theater for a diverseaudience, while elevating its standard of excellence and providing a creative outletwith educational opportunities and out-reach programs. For more information,including details of CCP’s season, visitwww.chathamplayers.org.

Chatham Players Kickoffs 94th Season

(L-R) Sarah Pharaon from Maplewood as Ivy Weston needs to defend her romantic life to hermother, Judi Laganga from Roselle Park as Violet Weston in Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize & Tony

Award winning play, “August: Osage County”.

(L-R) Tension begins to mount around the table as Judi Laganga from Roselle Park and Violet Weston discuss the absence of Liza Harris from Mountain Lakes as Barbara Fordham and BillSchineller from Mountain Lakes as Bill Fordham in Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award win-ning play, “August: Osage County.”Photo taken by Howard Fischer


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THE ACADEMIES OF MORRIS COUNTYVOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Information Sessions

For Application Visit: WWW.MCVTS.ORG/Admissions

Additional InformationEmail: [email protected] ~ Call: 973-627-4600 ext. 277

APPLICATION DEADLINE is DECEMBER 4, 2015

Academy for Math, Science & EngineeringLocated at Morris Hills HS

520 W. Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Academy for Environmental ScienceLocated at Jefferson HS

1010 Weldon Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

ACADEMIES LOCATED IN DENVILLE

Morris County School of Technology400 E. Main St. (Route 53) ~ Denville, NJ 07834

SATELLITE ACADEMIES

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Wednesday, October 146:00 PM (Cafeteria)

Tuesday, November 17

6:00 PM (Cafeteria)

Wednesday, October 212 Information Sessions

6:00 PM & 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)

Saturday, November 1410:00 AM (Cafeteria)

Information about theAcademy will be

provided at the DenvilleCampus Sessions.

November is NaNoWri Mo

Library of the Chathams is a National

Novel Writing Month (NaNoWri Mo)

“Come Write In” space! Participants are

challenged to write a 50,000 word novel

beginning Nov. 1 and ending Nov. 30.

Throughout November there will be desig-

nated write-ins every Saturday and Sunday

in the Benigno Meeting Room for those

who wish to work on their novels.

Train Photography Show by Homer Hill

The photographs of deceased photogra-

pher Homer Hill will be on exhibit at the

library throughout November. Hill, a

Bernardsville resident, was renowned for

his black and white photographs of trains

and steam locomotives predominatelyfound in New Jersey.

Gen Y Networking Group

Gen Y Networking Group is a forum

dedicated to Generation Y young adults

interested in job search, networking and

career development. Meetings will take

place on the first and third Wed. of the

month, Nov. 4 and 18 at 7 p.m. All are

welcome.

Creative Writing Workshop with Tom

Cantillon

Tom Cantillon, creative writing teacher

at Union County College, will hold a three

session course combining information

about structuring writing, e-publishing,

finding an agent, and writing assignments

to help develop characters, conflicts and

storylines. Come prepared to share work.

The classes will be held Sat., Nov. 7, 14,

and Dec. 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The course is limited to 12 students. To

sign up stop by the library or call 973-635-

0603.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Bring your smartphone or tablet to the

library for individual training with a refer-

ence librarian. Learn how to downloadlibrary eBooks to own device. Second and

fourth Tues. of the month, Nov. 10 and

Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call for an

appointment at 973-635-0603.

Healthy Cooking for the Holidays

Monica Hansen, retail dietitian at

ShopRite of Chatham, will present a cook-

ing demonstration showing how to make

healthy yet satisfying dishes for holiday

meals. Join in, Sat., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.

Library Hosts Upcoming ProgramsLibrary Book Group

This month the library book group will

be discussing “The Storied Life of A.J.

Fikry,” by Gabriel Zevin, Wed., Nov. 18 at

1 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.Reserve a copy of the book at the

Reference Desk.

Lecture-- How to Find the Mission in

Your Life with Dr. William Stone

Dr. William Stone of Chatham is a chi-

ropractor, certified nutritional consultant,

and iridologist. He is also a member of the

Association for Research and

Enlightenment, founded by Edgar Cayce,

which teaches subjects such as holistic

health, personal spirituality, and dreaminterpretation. Stone completed an exten-

sive course, How to Find the Mission in

Your Life, using some of Edgar Cayce’s

teachings which will be shared in this lec-

ture. Join in, Sat., Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.

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A

n outdoor movie night can be a

fun way to get friends together.

Such parties produce minimalmess because the festivities take place

outdoors. Projectors, many of which can

now hook up to mobile phones capable of

streaming movies, and a “screen” are all

hosts need to host a fun outdoor movie

night. Large, white sheets or the side of a

home can work as a screen. But home-

owners can purchase screens from elec-tronics retailers as well. Arrange picnic

blankets and lawn chairs throughout the

yard so guests have somewhere to sit and

enjoy the show.

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The PTO of the Chatham Middle

School plans to present “Let’s

Celebrate!” House Tour on Thurs.,

Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event

is sponsored by Prime Construction andRemodeling. All proceeds benefit theeducational programs at Chatham

Middle School.

Enjoy the community while visiting

nine lovely Chatham houses. Celebrating

family and traditions are at the heart of

these homes. These stunning propertiesoffer something for everyone including:

amazing renovations, various architectur-

Tour Lovely Houses To Support Chatham Middle Schoolal styles and sizes, unique interior design,

and those rich in history. The houses will

be staged with varied themes – ideas andsuggestions for events that may be con-

sidered in one’s own home with familyand friends.

Docents will be available at all loca-

tions to guide and inform visitors. Door

prizes will be awarded to lucky winners –one at each house!

Advance tickets are $40 per person;

$35 for senior citizens. Visit

www.chathamhousetour.com to purchase

tickets. On the day of the tour, all ticketswill be $45. Tickets are non-refundable.

No one will be admitted to any home

without a ticket. Visitors will retrievetickets the day of the event beginning at

9:45 a.m. through noon. The ticket pickup location will be at Fairmount Country

Club in Chatham. When retrieving tick-

ets, guests will receive a tour map and

brochure. Guests will also receive a bagin which to carry their shoes through each

house, as visitors are asked to removetheir shoes at each location. Visitors may

travel at their own pace and see houses in

any order. Carpooling is strongly encour-

aged. The tour will proceed rain or shine.Please note the organizers have issued

a correction to this event as announced in

the previous publication that: There will

not be door prizes offered during the tour

as previously suggested by organizers.The houses are not handicapped acces-

sible. The following are not permitted in

any home: children, pets,photography/video.

For more information, visitwww.chathamhousetour.com.

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Jazz Ensemble is in need of more

musicians. There is a particular

need for trombone players, however the

band is open to all instrumental players,

interested in jazz and big band music.

Horns Blow For More Chatham Band MusiciansThe band performs traditional and con-

temporary big band charts, and is an all-

volunteer group. The band rehearses

every Thursday from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at

the Chatham Middle School.

To inquire, contact Ed Beales, band

director at [email protected]; 201-

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information about the band and its focus.


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Treating pain associated with cancer

Pain is not always a side effect of

cancer, but many people do

experience pain while battling

this potentially deadly disease. People

who have been diagnosed with cancershould know that they don’t have to

accept pain as a normal part of their dis-

ease, and there are plenty of options at

their disposal to alleviate their pain.

According to the American CancerSociety, all pain can be treated, and most

of it can be controlled or relieved. How

physicians treat pain will depend on the

type of pain and its cause, but the follow-

ing are some options doctors may discuss

with their patients who are experiencingpain.

Medication: The type of medication

doctors prescribe will depend on a host

of factors, including the level of pain

their patients are dealing with. Non-opi-oids like acetaminophen, aspiring or

ibuprofen may be used to treat mild to

moderate pain, though patients who are

having surgery or receiving chemothera-

py may need to steer clear of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen

because they can slow blood clotting.

Opioids, which include oxycodone and

morphine, may be prescribed for moder-

ate to severe pain. Pain caused byswelling or pressure may be treated by

prescription steroids, such as prednisone

and dexamethasone.

Surgery: The ACS notes that surgery

may be an option to reduce pain associat-

ed with cancer. Nerve pathways carrypain impulses to the brain, but when

these impulses are interrupted, they never

make it to the brain and the feelings of

pain and pressure cannot be felt. To block

these pathways, neurosurgeons may cutnerves, but such surgery is irreversible,

so cancer patients should expect their

physicians and surgeons to explore other

avenues before recommending surgery.

Epidural: An epidural is a method of pain relief in which medicine is injected

into the space around the layers of the

spine. Doctors may implant a pump so

they can get pain medicines right around

the nerves, and the treated area may

experience numbness or weakness as aresult.

Nerve block: Another way to treat pain

associated with cancer is via a nerve

block, a procedure in which a local anes-

thetic is injected into or around a nerve. If

doctors do not choose that option, theanesthetic, which is often combined with a

steroid, may be injected into the space

around the spinal cord to block pain.

While the injection makes it impossible

for the nerve to relay pain to the brain, thenerve block may cause muscle paralysis or

a loss of all feeling in the affected area.

Managing pain associated with cancer

can be difficult, but patients dealing with

such pain can discuss the many paintreatment options at their disposal with

their physicians.

Foods that help fight cancer

W

hile no single food or ingredi-

ent can prevent people from

getting cancer, research has

shown a link between excess body fatand various cancers. A poor diet that’s

high in fat can contribute to excess body

fat, which the American Institute for

Cancer Research has linked to higher

risks for developing cancers of the

esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum,

and gallbladder, among others.The AICR notes that research on foods

that fight cancer is ongoing, but the fol-

lowing are some of the foods that can

play a role in cancer prevention.

ApplesApples are a good source of fiber, which

can help men and women lower their

cancer risk. Dietary fiber can increase

feelings of fullness, which reduces the

likelihood that people will overeat. Menand women who do not overeat are less

likely to accumulate the excess body fat

that increases their risk for various can-

cers. In addition, apples’ dietary fiber

contains pectin, a polysaccharide thatbacteria in the stomach can use to pro-

duce compounds that protect colon cells.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, and

nearly all cruciferous vegetables, whichget their name because their four-petal

flowers resemble a cross, or crucifer, are

great sources of vitamin C. Broccolialso is a great source of the B vitamin

folate as well as potassium. The AICR

notes that studies have shown folate

helps to maintain healthy DNA and keep

cancer-promoting genes inactive. But

men and women should speak with theirphysicians regarding how much folate to

include in their diets, as animal studies

have suggested that high amounts of

folate may promote development of cer-

tain types of cancer, including coloncancer.

Cranberries

Like apples, cranberries are high in

dietary fiber and vitamin C. Diets highin foods containing vitamin C have been

linked to a reduced risk for cancer of theesophagus. In addition, studies have

shown that vitamin C protects cells’

DNA by trapping free radicals, which

can damage the body, and inhibiting theformation of substances called carcino-

gens, which are capable of causing can-

cer in living tissue.

Legumes

Legumes include kidney and black

beans, yellow split peas and red lentils.

Dry beans and peas are great sources of

fiber and good sources of protein, andeach also make excellent sources of

folate. In addition to their ability to con-

tribute to the protection of colon cells,

legumes also contain various phyto-

chemicals, which researchers feel maydecrease chronic inflammation, a risk

factor for many cancers. In addition,

these phytochemicals may increase the

self-destruction of cancer cells.

While there are no magic foods that canguarantee men and women won’t one

day develop cancer, there are manyfoods that research has shown are capa-

ble of reducing a person’s risk of devel-

oping this potentially deadly disease.

More information on cancer-fightingfoods is available at www.aicr.org.

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have

been linked to a lower risk for certain types of

cancer.


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How tofi

nd the right oncologist for you

The day a person is diagnosed

with cancer is a life-altering

moment. Many people rely on

support networks made up of family

and friends to help them during theircancer treatments, and such support

networks can extend to patients’ choice

of oncologists as well.

Oncology is a branch of medicine

involved in the diagnosis and treatment

of tumors. The term “oncology” isderived from the Greek word “onco,”

meaning bulk or mass. Upon diagnosing

patients with cancer, oncologists explain

the type of cancer patients have and

explain the various treatment optionsavailable to patients. Oncologists also are

on call to answer any questions and areoften the first people patients turn to

when they have questions about their dis-

ease.

Taking an active role in their cancertreatment can help patients feel more in

control of their situations, and patients’

choice of oncologist is one of the first

big decisions they must make.

Start with a referral. Begin by speak-ing with your primary care physician. He

or she may have a list of recommended

oncologists or ones affiliated with nearby

hospitals.

If a loved one has battled cancer

in the past, ask him or her for

a recommendation.Do your research. The goal is to find

an oncologist who specializes in your

form of cancer and has a good treatment

success rate. Do not be afraid to ask

about success statistics and ask for priorpatients’ names so you can get their opin-

ions on the care they received. Look upthe doctor’s credentials as well. For

example, HealthGrades.com provides

information on malpractice and discipli-

nary history.Consider a group practice. As with

other medical providers, some oncolo-

gists work together in full partnerships

with other oncologists. Choosing this

type of provider may enable you to gainthe benefit of the doctors’ collaborative

experience.

Judge communication style and com-

passion levels. Does the doctor answer

your questions in a manner that fits with

your personality? Do you feel supported

by the doctor and that he or she exudesempathy? Oncologists need to walk the

fine line between qualified medical

provider and friend.

Look into insurance coverage. While

you may want to go with one particulardoctor, you must investigate if your

insurance covers that particular oncolo-gist. Otherwise, out-of-pocket expenses

may be considerably high.

Look into the hospital. Consider the

quality of care at the hospital where theoncologist will treat you as a patient.

Hospital quality can matter based on the

type of care given, proximity to the

patient’s home and reputation.

A qualified, compassionate oncologistcan make it easier to navigate a cancer

diagnosis.

Cancer screenings men should consider

Cancer screenings play an

important role in cancer pre-

vention. Screenings may not

prevent people from getting cancer,

but they can detect the presence of

cancer before a person begins to

experience any signs or symptoms.

Screenings also can help doctors

catch cancer before it metastasizes,

or spreads, to areas of the body outside

the area where it originated.

Many women get routine mammograms

to detect for breast cancer, but women are

not the only ones who should include

cancer screenings in their healthcare rou-tines. Men also can benefit from screen-

ings, discussing the pros and cons of eachwith their physicians during routine

health examinations.

Colon cancer: Men should begin gettingscreened for colon cancer at age 50,

though those with family histories of

colon cancer or other colon issues should

begin even earlier, as family history

increases a man’s risk of developing

colon cancer. Colon cancer screeningsmay discover a type of growth known as

a polyp, which is typically benign andcan be removed before it develops into

cancer. The American Cancer Society

notes that men have various options tochoose from with regard to screening for

colon cancer. Such options include a

colonoscopy, a stool DNA test and a cam-

era pill. Speak to your physician about

these options and discuss your family his-

tory, which will influence how frequently

you need to be screened for colon cancer.

Lung cancer: Screening for lung canceris most important for men who currently

or recently smoked. The United States

Preventive Services Task Force recom-

mends annual screening for lung cancer

with low-dose computed tomography(LDCT) for men between the ages of 55

and 80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking

history and currently smoke or have quit

within the past 15 years. Screening

should be discontinued once a man has

not smoked for 15 years or has developeda health problem that substantially limits

a man’s life expectancy or his ability orwillingness to undergo curative lung sur-

gery. (Note: Pack-year history is calculat-

ed by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number

of years the person has smoked.) The

ACS notes that the risks associated with

lung cancer screenings typically outweigh

the benefits for

men who have never smoked or

quit long ago.

Prostate cancer: The National CancerInstitute notes that prostate cancer is the

most common nonskin cancer among men

in the United States. Being 50 years of

age, black and/or having a brother, son or

father who had prostate cancer increase aman’s risk of developing the disease. The

NCI notes that screening tests for prostate

cancer, which include a digital rectal

exam and a prostate-specific antigen test,

come with risks, and men should discuss

these risks and the potential benefits of prostate cancer screenings before decid-

ing to be screened.Cancer screenings can detect cancer in its

earliest stages, and as men get older, they

should discuss their screening optionswith their physicians.


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By Jason Cohen

As children get ready to dress up for

Halloween in a few weeks, it is

important to remember that

October is breast cancer awareness month.Florham Park resident Karen Casolaro,

who underwent a double mastectomy in

2009, beat breast cancer and now helps

others overcome similar obstacles.Casolaro was overwhelmed with sup-

port from the community and in 2010,

founded Halos For Angels to help those

less fortunate.

Halos For Angels, Inc. launched on Jan.

7, 2010, a 501(c) 3, a nonprofit charity thathelps community families in need due to

sudden tragedy. It offers temporary sup-port and services until the families are

back on their feet once again.

“Halos For Angels, Inc. is for the peo-ple,” Casolaro said. “A place where one

goes to give and to receive through love.

For no one should go through sudden

tragedy without personal connection, sup-

port and love of an angel.”

Casolaro, who is a mother of five chil-dren- with children in Hanover Park High

and Ridgedale Middle in Florham Park-

said the support through her children’sfriends and families and the schools, was

huge. Hanover Park High School has beenthe charity’s main support system.

The high school has a display in their

lobby that honors volunteers, promotesupcoming events, posts community out-

reach opportunities and volunteer signups.

Thomas Callanan, principal of HanoverPark High was Halos For Angels, 2015

Honorary Outstanding Volunteer Angel; hewas presented an award at the charity’s

annual “Love Is In The Air” gala. Also pre-

sented with awards that evening were:

Ginny Akhoury of Florham Park, Kaitlyn

Spada of Florham Park, Chuck Palmisano

of East Hanover and Melanie Tomiziki of Tivoli Design in Madison.

Halos for Angels will hold Fright

Factor, which runs Oct. 2-31, Fridays

through Sundays. The attraction is a zom-bie-infested walkthrough 3,000 square feetwith kid-friendly tours, a treasure hunt,

face painting, pumpkin picking and

design, festival games, prizes, music,

treats and more.

The fundraiser involves many volun-

teers, which come from Florham Park,Madison, Chatham, East Hanover,

Roseland, Livingston, West Orange,

Whippany and as far as Sparta and

Newton. The organization has helped more

than 81 families since its inception.“It has been a privilege and honor to

have been chosen to help serve our 81

recipients,” Casolaro said. “This blessing

Children Dress Up To Help The Less Fortunate

has been and continues to be supported and

serviced by our volunteers that “give

back” through community outreach effortsall for the greater good. Extending support

and services through compassion, determi-

nation, kindness, consideration, respectful,

loyalty, strong in faith, and most impor-

tantly, love.”The Fright Factor ticket booth was

designed by Casolaro’s husband, John and

built by the Morris County VoTech stu-dents. He wanted to create a haunted house

exclusively for Halos For Angels. It origi-nated as a 900 square foot structure and

three years later, he transformed the struc-

ture into what it is today, a 3,000 square

foot “pathway to terror.”“It has been a success year after year as

it grows bigger and better each year with

added “scares” that will haunt your every

move with mechanical surprises,”

Casolaro said. “Some of the brave make itout while others remain year after year.”

It is open Saturdays 3 p.m.-6 p.m.;

Sundays 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and it is located at186 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park. The

entrance fee is $10. For information, go towww.halosforangelsinc.com.

The nonprofit Adult School of the

Chathams, Madison and FlorhamPark has formed A Friends of the

Adult School group. The Friends is a non-

profit organization of volunteers providing

The Adult School with the support and sup-plemental funds it needs to continue todeliver a multitude of diverse, affordable

classes to the community. The Adult School

has been serving the community with life-

long learning opportunities since 1937.

The Friends of the Adult School plans to

will hold its first Gala on Oct. 24, from 4

p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Madison Ambulance

Corp in Madison. The event is free and

open to the public. Complimentary food

and beverages will be provided and a varietyof Adult School teachers will be there to

offer a “taste” of their classes including lan-

guages, music and gardening. Community

members will also be invited to become

Charter Members of The Friends of the

Local Adult School Offers Taste Of Classes At GalaAdult School.

The Friends of the Adult School noted

that it is through the generous support of

their students and the community that The

Adult School has been able to provide a

variety of wonderful learning opportunitiesfor many individuals. The Adult Schoolhelps makes a difference in people’s lives

by: offering affordable high quality classes

in many areas including computers, lan-

guages, finance and job skills; teaching at no

cost English as a Second Language (ESL)classes; providing thought proving lectures,

fitness and social activities like trips, cards

and games for all senior community mem-

bers to continue to live their lives to the

fullest; helping with work/life balance –

increasing enjoyment in life through enrich-ment classes in the arts, culture, photogra-

phy sports and more.

Community and corporate financial sup-

port is essential to enable The Adult School

to continue the service the community. As a

non-profit class fees only cover a portion of expenses. All donations are tax deductible

and are accepted by phone, mail and on the

website, www.theadultschool.org. The

mailing address is PO Box 125, Madison,

NJ 07940-0125.For information on how local businesses

can support the Gala and for other corporate

sponsorship opportunities contact the

Director of the Adult School, Kris Leopold.

She can be reached at 973-443-9222 or via

email at [email protected] is now open for the fall of

2015 classes. There are more than 300

diverse, affordable, high quality classes

offered during the day and evening. Online

classes are also available. Onsite classes are

available in a variety of locations includingBasking Ridge, Chatham, Florham Park,

Madison and more! Visit www.thead-

ultschool.org or call 973-443-9222 to regis-

ter or for more information.

N

ew Jersey Blood Services, a divi-

sion of New York Blood Center,which supplies blood products

and services to 60 hospitals throughoutthe state, is in need of volunteers at blood

drives. The blood service volunteer is an

integral member of the collection teamwhose task it is assist donors with regis-

tration, 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 thewillingness to follow the rules. For addi-tional information contact, Manager of

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By Cara Connelly

Halloween is a fun and festive time for children and

families but, for some pets it can be a downright

nightmare. Here are some simple steps for taking

the stress and danger out of Halloween for a hound.Candy is for people, not pets. All kinds of chocolate-

especially baking and dark chocolate can be dangerous,

even lethal for dogs. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning

may include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased

heart rate and seizures. Halloween candies containing theartificial sweetener xylitol can also be poisonous to dogs.

Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween. Vicious

pranksters have been known to tease, injure or steal pets

on Halloween night. Inexcusable certainly, but preventa-

ble.Keep pets in a quiet, confined area away from the door

and trick-or-treaters. Doorbells ringing, doors constantlyopening and closing on Halloween coupled with strangers

dressed in unusual costumes and yelling loudly for candy

are all scary for furry friends. Dogs are especially territo-

rial and may become anxious and growl at innocent trick-or-treaters. Putting a dog away isn’t being mean- it will

provide them with some quiet, ensure they won’t run off

and keep them happy and safe.

Keep Halloween plants/decorations out of reach.

Pumpkins, corn and mums are wonderful Halloween and

Fall decorations that look great but are not necessarily dog

friendly. Although, relatively nontoxic, such plants can

cause stomach upset and intestinal blockage if large piecesare ingested.

Don’t keep lit pumpkins around your dog. If a dog gets

too close to a lit pumpkin, they run the risk of burning

themselves or knocking things over and causing a fire.

Keep them out of reach.Keep wires, electric light cords and strings of lights out

of reach. Wires, electric cords and strings of lights all have

shards of glass and plastic in them. Chewed on, they are

dangerous and could even cause a possible life-threaten-

ing electric shock.Costumes- love it or leave it. If you decide that Fido

needs a costume, make sure it’s safe and not annoying. A

costume should not constrict movement, hearing, or the

ability to breathe or bark. Try on the pooch’s costumebefore the big night. If the dog seems distressed, allergic

or just plain doesn’t like it, skip it.ID for a dog. This is a good time to remind dog owners

the importance of having proper identification for a

pooch. If a dog should become lost, get spooked and

escape, having the proper identification will increase the

chances that they will be returned. Make sure tag informa-tion is up to date- better yet, get a microchip for Fido.

Halloween season can be a festive time for the whole

family, dogs included. Costume parties and trick-or-treat-

ing make much of October a fun time of the year.

Especially for a pooch, keep things more fun than fright-

ful. Dogs spook easily and can be skittish when startled.

Here’s wishing all humans and canines a happy and safeHalloween 2015- no scaredy-cats allowed!

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Fall is probably the perfect time of yearto be a dog. It’s not too hot or too cold, theair is fresh and brisk and dogs and peoplewant to spend more time outdoors. The cool-er temperatures will allow kids and Fido toenjoy more time outdoors without becomingoverheated.

It’s also the perfect season to take apooch along with family to a local pumpkinpatch or apple picking. Farms often offer

hay rides or corn mazes (not haunted- theywill probably spook younger kids or dogs)and many permit dogs. Don’t forget to berespectful and clean up after dogs, bringplenty of fresh, cool water and don’t forgetthe flea and tick prevention for the entirefamily. Getting there can be fun for Fido tooas it’s an ideal time of year for rolling downthe car windows and letting a dog’s ears flapin the wind.

There are several local farms in the area

that offer markets, activities and lots of weekend fun. Grab the family and dog,leashed of course, and head to Ort Farms inLong Valley. Opened from March toDecember, Ort is a

family owned andoperated farm thathas been serving thecommunity since1916. The 400 acrefarm offers apple andpumpkin picking-right off the vine,corn maze, pies, fallfruits and vegetablesand pasture raisedbeef and pork.

According to Nicole Ort-Moke, farmmanager and fifth generation owner, “Fall isa great time on the farm. Our weekends arebustling with activities such as train, ponyand monster truck rides, friendly farm ani-mals, picnic area and the ever popular applecannon. We also have food tents on theweekend operated by local non-profits.” OrtFarms also participates in several farmers’markets throughout Northern N.J. and hostsprivate parties.

Donaldson Farms has been a familyowned and operated farm since 1906.Located on over 100 acres, theHackettstowm farm features seasonal fresh

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bles, pumpkin pick-ing, berry picking,farm education,group tours, privatetours, birthday par-ties, corporateevents and fun forthe whole family.

D o n a l d s o nFarms also offersseasonal family funwith attractions

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Debbie Williams, market manager atDonaldson Farms says the year round mar-ket is “open and stocked with a full line of fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked pies andother delicious baked goods, dairy products,syrups, local honey, our own jellies, jam,sauce and salsa, gluten free products, and afantastic selection of local products from

local vendors – neighbors and friends in ourcommunity. Some of our selection includesArctic Meats, Byrne Dairy, Greene’s BeansCoffee, beautiful local gift boxes and bas-kets, John Deere toys and New Jersey

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all the Halloween costume contests that thekids and dogs will enter. Their costumeshould be non-restrictive and safe. For pupsthat aren’t crazy about costumes, how aboutan autumn or scary themed bandana, coloror leash? They will feel comfortable andstill involved in all the family fun.

Remember the feeling what it felt like asa care-free kid to jump in a pile of freshlyraked leaves. Help kids and dogs make those

memories too. Let everyone in on the yardwork and watch the family run through theraked up leaf pile, throw a football around,chase a ball or maybe even take the perfectoutdoor family picture and turn it into a hol-iday card.

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With many Morris County residents now enjoyingthe fall hiking season, the New JerseyDepartment of Environmental Protection is

reminding those residents of ways to reduce black bearencounters, and offering tips should they come within close

range of black bears in the county’s and region’s many nat-ural areas.

The DEP’s advice follows a recent bear-human interac-tion at Ramapo Mountain State Forest in Bergen County,when a pair of hikers, including a 7-year-old boy, wereclosely followed by a potentially aggressive black bear at theforest.

Black bears are found throughout Morris County and areoften observed in some county parks. Most encounters willresult with the bear running away but if it doesn’t leave, usecommon sense and never approach the bear. Do not attemptto take selfies with your phone camera.

If a bear is seen, in particular one that does not showmuch fear, immediately contact the Department of Environmental Protection’s hotline at 877-927-6337, or(877) WARN-DEP. If a bear encounter occurs in a MorrisCounty Park immediately contact the Park Police at 973-326-7654.

In most cases, encounters between people and blackbears end without incident. However, black bears are wildanimals and the Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds thepublic that it is very important for people who live in or visitNJ’s bear country – which includes Morris County -- to be

alert to their presence, especially when hiking.The Division of Fish and Wildlife offers the following

tips when hiking in bear country: never feed or approach abear; make presence on the trail known by speaking loudly,singing, clapping hands, or making other noises; remain

calm; do not run from it; do not make direct eye contact withthe bear, as this may be perceived as a challenge; slowlyback away; make sure the bear has an escape route; if thebear continues to follow or is otherwise undeterred, makeloud noises by yelling, blow a whistle, bang pots and pans,or use an air horn, if available; look as big as possible bywaving arms; if with someone else, stand close together witharms raised above the head.

If a bear stands on its hind legs or moves closer, it maybe trying to get a better view or detect scents in the air. It isusually not a threatening behavior.

The bear may utter a series of huffs, make popping jawsounds by snapping its jaws and swat the ground. These arewarning signs that the person is too close. Slowly backaway, avoid direct eye contact and do not run.

Black bears will sometimes “bluff charge” when cor-nered, threatened or attempting to steal food. Stand ground,avoid direct eye contact, then slowly back away and do notrun.

Black bear attacks are extremely rare. However, if onedoes attack, fight back. Do not “play dead.”

In addition, families who live in areas frequented byblack bears should have a "Bear Plan" in place for children,with an escape route and planned use.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife offers these otherimportant rules to help minimize conflicts with black bears:if a bear enters a home, provide it with an escape route bypropping all doors open; invest in certified bear-resistantgarbage containers, which offer the best protection. If not

using bear-proof garbage containers, store all garbage incontainers with tight fitting lids in a secure area where bearsare unlikely to see or smell them, such as a basement or theinside wall of a garage.

Business owners should contact their sanitation companyto acquire a bear resistant dumpster if they are having issueswith black bears; use electric fencing to protect livestock andbeehives. It is the most effective and efficient way to preventbear damage. A properly installed and baited electric fencenot only deters bears, but teaches them to keep away.

Put garbage out on collection day, not the evening before;wash garbage and recycling containers with a disinfectant atleast once a week to reduce odors; draping an ammonia- orbleach-soaked cloth over containers will help to eliminateodors; do not place meat or sweet food scraps in compostpiles; feed birds only from Dec.1 to April 1, when bears areleast active; feed outdoor pets during daylight hours only;immediately remove all food scraps and bowls after feeding;clean outdoor grills thoroughly after each use. Grease andfood residue can attract bears. Do not leave food unattendedwhile camping or picnicking.

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