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Singing to the radio ever since she can remember, fifthgrader Julia Kourpas of Long Valley has been select-ed to perform with the New Jersey Youth Chorus.

Julia, 11, attends Flocktown Kossman Elementary Schoolin Long Valley. She auditioned in June 2012 for the statechoir and got accepted in July.Joining about 60 boys and girls in grades fourth through

seventh in the NJYC- Intermediate level, Julia is lookingforward to singing on stage in the upcoming concerts."I'd like to sing with the radio ever since I was little,"

says Julia. Without any prior voice lessons or other familymembers noted for singing abilities, Julia may have a gift."I always love to sing," she continues. "Everyone says

that my voice is very good and that I should get lessons tosing even better and show off my voice. My family doesn'tknow where I got it from."When Julia sang in a play last year at her elementary

school, others were impressed by her voice, explains Julia'smother, Heather Kourpas. Every year, the fifth graders singsongs as a group but there is no separate choir offered forstudents to sign up.Julia's elementary school music teacher, Tara Postigo,

encouraged Julia to try out for the NJYC. During the audi-tion at Delbarton High School in Morristown, Julia had topick a song to perform and sing notes as part of a warm-upexercise.Julia sang the song, "Gong Xi," a Chinese New Year

song that Julia performed in the fourth grade play last year.Founded in 1992, the NJYC promotes musical excel-

lence with its five youth choirs involving more than 200singers ages six to 18. The season goes from Septemberuntil May and performers must try out annually. One othergirl from Long Valley, a middle school student, also madethe NJYC for the 2012/2013 season.Every Monday for two hours, Julia attends practice with

the NJYC. Since making the group, Julia has performed atRutgers University on Oct. 13, 2012; and the MayoPerforming Arts Center in Morristown on Dec. 9 for its hol-iday concert.The next concert is slated for Sunday, Jan. 27, at the

Chocolate Festival in Basking Ridge; followed by a four-day symposium and performance at Carnegie Hall in NewYork from March 22-26.Julia has been impressed with the different languages

used in the songs such as Latin, Italian, Hebrew and NativeAmerican.Since joining the group, Julia's mom has seen improve-

ment with her daughter.Besides working on posture, breathing and annunciation,

Julia has learned to feel more comfortable singing in frontof others, says Heather Kourpas."It's really helped her confidence," says Kourpas. "She

will sing one on one in front of others" now. She may even

Long Valley Fifth Grader Sings for State Youth Choir

tryout for her school's talent show."It's fun to sing," says Julia, who hopes to one day try out

for the television reality show, American Idol. "I just likesinging. I definitely want to be on stage and on TV.When Julia is not singing, she is involved with girl

scouts and playing soccer for the Green Township TravelSoccer U-11 Girl's Team.

Washington Township Recreation Department issponsoring a trip to The Bethwood, in Totowa NJto see “Shut up Sit down & Eat” a comedy show

and Luncheon on April 18, 2013. We will be departing fromthe Senior Center at 10:15am and returning at approximate-ly 4:30pm.Each participant needs to obtain a trip form that includes

travel waiver information from the Washington Twp. SeniorCenter or from our township website, wtmorris.org.Please send a completed form with your check for

$51.00 resident or $54.00 non-resident. Seats are limited!!So hurry and ask a friend to join in the fun!All checks and forms should be made out and mailed to

Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Rd. LongValley, NJ 07853. For more information please call RuthSpace at 908-876-5941. Sorry no refunds.

Washington Twp. Rec Sponsoring A Trip “Shut up Sit down & Eat”

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The arrival of the New Year bringsnew beginnings and a great opportu-nity to get organized. Have you

always wanted to get organized, but find itis a challenge for you? Why not get organ-ized right in your home by hosting a CleverContainer Organizing party? You and yourfriends will: learn about an organizing topicof your choice, have fun and, as a hostess,earn free organizing products to help youput what you learn into action. As anIndependent Consultant for CleverContainer, Sherry Onweller offers organiz-ing parties / learning sessions and hashelped hundreds of people begin their jour-ney toward organization.To get started, all you need to do is pick

a topic / organizing theme. Some populartopics for parties are: Household Paperworkand Bill Organization, OrganizingChildren’s School Papers and Artwork,Closet Organization, Office Organization,General Organizing Tips, and more. Next,invite some friends to the party, prepare abit of food and then sit back and have funand learn. You and your friends will leavethe party with new ideas and strategies forgetting organized.

Also, if you are looking for an easy wayto start a business with a flexible schedule,consider joining Sherry’s team. CleverContainer offers a wonderful startup kit andgreat support; with all of the training youwill need to start your own organizing prod-ucts business.

Sherry’s Organizing Solutions now offersproducts and parties by Clever Container. Ifyou like fun, parties, earning free organiz-ing products and learning how to get organ-ized, call Sherry to host a Clever ContainerParty or to join her team. Sherry Onweller:908-619-4561 or [email protected] Web Site: www.mycleverbiz.com/sherry397Consultant #397

Sherry’s Organizing Solutions providessympathetic and nonjudgmental organizingand de-cluttering services to residential andbusiness clients, as well as helping femaleadults with ADD get their physicalspace/time management in order and help-ing children and teens to get organized.Sherry can be reached at Sherry’sOrganizing Solutions: [email protected] 908-619-4561

Announcing A New Way to Get Organized

Please join Washington Township Recreation Department in an EdibleArt Workshop- Theme “Love is in the air” on February 12, 2013 forages 5-11 at the Senior Center (Rock Spring Park), Long Valley. The

fee for this program is $10 per person. Deadline to register is February 5th .For more information about these workshops and there dates please con-

tact the office at (908) 876-5941, email at [email protected] or visit orwebsite at www.wtmorris.org. Space is very limited so please register early.

Love Is In The Air

Tell Them You Saw It In The Black River News, January 2012, Page 3



The New Spirit Booster Club, a nonfor profit, parent club is pleased toannounce they are holding a Tricky

Tray on Saturday, March 9, 2013 (Snowdate, Friday, March 15) at the Benedict A.Cucinella Elementary School, 470Naughright Road, Long Valley, NJ. Doorswill open at 6:00 pm with drawings to beginat 7:15 pm. Advanced tickets to the eventwill be $10 which includes one sheet oftickets and a door prize drawing ticket. Ifany tickets remain, they will be $15 at thedoor.The following is a sampling of some of

the terrific trays that are expected to beoffered: computer lap top, flat screen TV,granite counter top, restaurant and servicegift certificates, theater/amusement parktickets, tuition to summer camps, sportsmemorabilia, theme baskets, Yankee can-

dles and MORE. We expect over 200 itemsto be given away.Concessions (pizza, hot dogs, chili,

nachos, snacks, desserts, coffee/tea, softdrinks, water, etc.) will be available soJOIN US FOR DINNER!!The proceeds of the event will be used to

support the cheerleaders cost of participat-ing in their quest for a Nationals Title at theReach the Beach Competition on April 5-7,2013 in Ocean City, Maryland.Ticket availability is limited, so be sure

to reserve your tickets TODAY. To purchaseadvanced tickets or if you need additionalinformation please contact us at: [email protected]. The event is handicapaccessibleThis is a MUST ATTEND for serious

Tricky Trayers!!!

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

would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instrumentswould build cars; you may not have believed it. By the sametoken would you believe that chiropractic treatments could beperformed using a special hand-held instrument developed byNASA scientists; all while you were sitting in an upright posi-tion without turning or twisting movements? Advances in computers and engineering technologies have

been able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to bothanalyze and treat the human body in such a way that was neverbefore realized.According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, “This new form of com-

puterized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazeseven the most skeptical patients. It’s called the ProAdjuster andis the latest, state-of-the-art technology in existence today, andthe only one in the Long Valley area”The ProAdjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat the

spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that isoften the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and else-where in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular con-ditions to loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Manypatients say that it’s like getting a mini-massage.It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any

joint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such asplantar fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most in-surance companies including medicare.Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, “the secret to the ProAdjuster lies in

its advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slight-est amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremelyprecise adjustment.” He says that “Even though traditionalforms of adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new tech-

nique because of how gentle it is and does not in-volve any twisting, especially in the neck. Manypeople love getting adjusted with traditional man-ual techniques, all of which are safe and effective,but there are a large number of people who neverget to experience the amazing benefits of chiro-practic because they are scared to have their

spines adjusted in that way,” says Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, Now,there is no longer a reason for anyone to be weary. TheProAdjuster is perfect for anyone who has been thinkingabout going to a chiropractor, but hasn’t yet made that deci-sion. Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, wants everyone to be able to ex-perience these same benefits and if you have any of thefollowing conditions, the ProAdjuster may be the answeryou’ve been looking for…• Low back discomfort • Fibromyalgia• Sciatic nerve pain * Planter Fascitis• Neck and shoulder pain • Knee or hip pain• TMJ dysfunction • Scoliosis• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritis• Headaches • Sports injuriesTreatment with the ProAdjuster is consistent, measurable

and extremely gentle. There is no guesswork, and it’s safe forindividuals of all ages. Call our office today and mention thisarticle to receive a FREE ProAdjuster analysis to pin-pointyour problem area and see how the ProAdjuster can help. Callwithin the next 7 days and you will also receive a complimen-tary nerve stress scan and computerized muscle test that canshow the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your body.Call 908-876-8777 today to reserve your free ProAdjusterAnalysis Scan. (Reg. $125)This technological marvel can help you return to a health-

ier lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent,painful condition. Call us today.Dr. Michael S. Hyjek2 Mountain View Ave., Long Valley, NJ [email protected]

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek uses the ProAdjuster to analyze apatient’s spine and pin-point areas of nerve impinge-ment syndrome causing malfunction and pain.



Boy Scout Troop 139 held its annualfall Court of Honor to recognize theachievements of its scouts. Scouts

along with their families gathered for thisevent which began with a dinner that wasprepared by the scout families followed bythe ceremony itself. Each scout who hadearned merit badges and who had advanced

to their next rank in scouting was recog-nized.“The fall Court of Honor is an award cer-

emony which recognizes achievements thescouts have made over the past 6 months,”stated Spencer Keiser, the troop’s SeniorPatrol Leader. The troop comes together togive recognition for their achievements.

Chester Boy Scout Troop 139 Court of Honor Recognizes The Achievements of Its Scouts

Each achievement is a step on the rung of aladder, toward bigger things in life,” statedKeiser. Every troop meeting is run by “Patrol

Leaders” and the Court of Honor is noexception. The Senior Patrol Leaders ranthe ceremony by calling up each scout indi-vidually who had earned merit badges andwho had advanced in scout rank. The meritbadges that were earned and advancement

in rank were announced for each scout.“When the scout is called up, he is asked toexplain something he learned while work-ing on his badges,” stated Assistant SeniorPatrol Leader Eric Stiner. “The support thescout receives from the troop encouragesthe scout and motivates him to do more inlife,” added Keiser. After the scout is recog-nized, the scout shakes hands with each of

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Pictured from left to right: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) Michael Persau, ASPL Eric Stiner,Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Spencer Keiser, and ASPL Jeff Houston. Photo by Annette Jeffers


LVCCA is hostingtheir "5th AnnualTaste of the Town",

the Long ValleyCompetition CheerleadingSquad's largest fundraiser,will be held on Friday,January 25th, at HoffmannHall (Chester Fire House)on Main Street in Chester,NJ from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.(Snow Date, Friday,February 1st.) This "Tasteof the Town" promises to be

LVCCA is Hosting Their "5th Annual Taste of the Town"

a culinary extravaganza.The list of participatingrestaurants includes FrescoMexican Restaurant,Schooley’s MountainGeneral Store, Piggy’s Deliand Catering, Mama’s &Café Baci, Starbucks ofChester, J. EmanuelChocolatier, ValleyRestaurant and Pub,Lepore’s Italian Market,Frank’s pizza, Bensi, TheMarketplace, Redwood Bar& Grill and Sweet Creationsby Max. The list of partici-pating restaurants is grow-ing every day. A cash bar isavailable.The evening events will

include door prizes, a 50/50raffle, a silent auction, andthe restaurant competitionwhere the attendees selectthe winning restaurants.Auction items are availablein all price ranges. A sam-pling of the offerings arefine jewelry donated by J.Thomas Jewelers, an auto-graphed Devils HockeyPuck, Jets posters, spa pack-ages, restaurant gift certifi-cates, theatre tickets, localyouth sports team registra-tions, automotive services,personal grooming services,shopping gift certificates, awine party package, attrac-tion tickets, home décoritems, summer camptuition, gym gift certifi-cates, an American girl doll,

large flat screen TV, plusmany other items.If you are interested in

participating as a chef,would like to make a dona-tion, or have any questions,please [email protected] or contactMichelle Wineburgh at973-219-9611. Tickets are$30 in advance and $35 atthe door, if tickets stillremain. We also have areserve a table of 10 optionthat must be purchased andreserved in advance- ticketsare $25 per person when anentire table is purchased.Advance purchase is highlyrecommended due to seat-ing capacity and last year’ssell out event. Check outthe LVCA website,www.lvcanj.com, for themost up-to-date listing ofrestaurants and silent auc-tion items.The Long Valley

Cheerleading Competitionsquad consists of 32 girlswhom practice 3 times aweek and attend numerouscompetitions through outthe state from Decemberthrough March.Proceeds from this event

will help in supporting thegirls quest for a NationalChampionship, the girls willbe competing this March inVirginia Beach in hopes ofwinning another NationalTitle this year.

Nationally famous Hypnotist Comedian Dan Candellwill be doing a benefit for West Morris CentralProject Graduation ’13 on THURSDAY, January

31st at the West Morris Central Auditorium at 7 PM. Theshow is a family friendly show with tickets going for $8.00in advance or $10.00 at the door. For information on obtain-ing tickets please contact Linda Guldner [email protected] OR purchase them at the door. Noreservations needed. Dan is known for bringing hypnosis back with style and

class!

West Morris Central High School

Project Graduation 2013


the Senior Patrol Leaders. The scout handshake uses theleft hand as it symbolizes the hand closest to the heart. Scouts develop the necessary skills and knowledge to

earn merit badges throughout the year and at summer camp.They meet with badge counselors to authorize that theycompleted the requirements of the badge and when allrequirements are fulfilled, the badge is then signed off ascompleted. In addition to completing merit badges, advancement

workshops are held by the troop throughout the scout yearto help the younger scouts complete other requirementsnecessary to advance in scout rank. “Older scouts sign upto be instructors. They learn leadership skills and help theyounger scouts understand what they need to work on andwhat they need to know to progress to their next rank,” stat-ed Stiner.Merit badges for swimming, leatherwork, finger print-

ing, and space exploration, as well as Eagle Scout requiredbadges for first aid, emergency preparedness and environ-mental science are just a few of the merit badges that wereawarded at the Court of Honor. The troop’s scoutsadvanced in rank to Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class,and to Star and Life Scout rank. In addition to the scoutsthat were recognized during the fall Court of Honor, Troop139 is also proud of its scouts who recently achieved thehighest award in scouting, namely the rank of Eagle Scout.Separate Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremonies were heldthis year for each of these Troop 139 scouts. The troopawarded the rank of Eagle Scout this year to Jacob Aloia,Philip DeCastro, Jared Pelech, and Wally McNaught.

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By Kate Halse

When he was just eight years old, Glenn Lightnerof Long Valley was diagnosed with anaplasticependymoma grade III brain cancer. According

to the Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network(CERN) Foundation, “Ependymoma is a rare type of brainand spinal cord tumor that arises from one of the supportivecells of the central nervous system.” Glenn’s was a cancerof the lining of his brain and proved difficult to treat, oftenreappearing in scans only a short time despite numerousrounds of treatment. For this type of cancer, availableoptions for treatment can include radiation therapy andchemotherapy regimens. As his cancer progressed, Glennand his family visited with experts in the U.S. and Europe.Glenn’s battle with cancer ended on December 12, 2012. Hewas 14 years old. During the last five years, the Lightner family endured

long trips to treatment centers and arduous periods of wait-ing and hoping for better news as their son’s cancer persist-ed. As Glenn’s fight continued, the community ralliedtogether to hold events and fundraisers to help offset thefinancial costs of his medical needs. In the past year alone,an array of fundraisers from athletic events to concerts andeven lemonade stands were created to help the Lightnerfamily. A bus trip to the Mount Airy Casino inPennsylvania, a “tough mudder” event and a 5k run, walkor bike event sponsored by the Washington TownshipPatrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) and co-spon-sored by the Long Valley Middle School were held to raisemoney. The hard work of the community paid off as theyultimately raised over $100,000 for the Lightner family. Mr.Lightner was struck by the overwhelming amount of sup-

port he received from his neighbors, and knows that with-out their generous aid the family would be in a differentposition. Lightner explains that just as he was getting readyto sell his house to help pay for Glenn’s treatments, resi-dents from Long Valley and neighboring towns began topool their money together. Lightner states that this is “oneof the most incredible things” he has ever seen.Glenn and his parents tried an experimental approach

when the cancer moved beyond the realm of possible treat-ment options in the U.S. Doctors at the Frankfurt UniversityHospital in Germany treated Glenn with immuno vaccinesand aggressive hyperthermic treatments, a more assertivechemotherapy option than what is currently available in theUS. The website cancer.gov describes this as an option that“may make some cancer cells more sensitive to radiation orharm other cancer cells that radiation cannot damage.” Fora brief period of time during the summer of 2012, theLightner family rejoiced over an MRI taken shortly afterGlenn returned home from one of these treatments. TheMRI showed that the cancer appeared to be gone, with Mr.Lightner declaring that “This is the first time in three yearswe have heard the word ‘clear’ used.” While their joy was ultimately short-lived, as an MRI

taken shortly after revealed the return of Glenn’s cancer, theLightner’s continued with their trips to Europe for moreadvanced treatments as the Long Valley community contin-ued to show their unwavering support. Although Glenn’shealth continued to decline, his strength and determinationcontinued to inspire those around him. Despite his passing,Glenn’s inspirational battle will be fondly remembered,along with memories of the Long Valley middle school stu-dent who enjoyed Legos, video games, sports and math.

Long Valley Teen Dies After Long and Courageous Battle with Brain Cancer


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,classroom and extracurricular activities,community activities, individual interestsand hobbies and outstanding accomplish-ments in activities that demonstrate leader-ship and service. Financial need is also aconsideration.These scholarships are available not only

to public high school students, but thoseattending private schools as well.Applications may be obtained in the

College Resource Center at both WestMorris Mendham and West Morris CentralHigh Schools. The completed form must bereturned to the College Resource Center atthe high school by April 10 th. 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 1st.The Chester Lioness Club is a service

club that takes an active interest in the civic,cultural and social welfare of the communi-ty. For more information about the ChesterLioness Club, contact Holly Simmenroth,Publicity Chairperson at 908-879-5932.

The Chester Lioness Club will meet fordinner on Thursday, February 7th,2013 at 6:30 PM in the Lamplighter

Restaurant, 190 West Main Street, Chester,NJ. 07930. Dr. Jeffrey Culbert, owner ofSchooley's Mountain Chiropractic Centerwill present a program: "The 10 Keys toLongevity" which includes the ten mostimportant healthy habits leading to a longhealthful life.Dr. Culbert graduated in 1986 from the

National College of Chiropractic; practicedas an associate for 6 years with the BerkeleyHeights Chiropractic Center before takingover the Schooley's Mountain ChiropracticCenter. Through techniques utilizingapplied kinesiology and traditional adjust-

ments by hand and S.O.T. (sacro-occipitaltechnique) Dr Culbert has helped manypatients suffering from various injuries anddisorders, pain, colds, digestive distur-bances and allergies. He is a National BoardCertified Chiropractic Physician and aCertified Chiropractic Sports Physician(C.C.S.P.) A father of four children, Dr.Culbert is a strong influence in the commu-nity, and is a firm believer of giving back tohis community. He offers "in office" talkson wellness, as well as community outreachprograms.Area community residents are invited to

attend this meeting by reservation only. Formore information call Holly Simmenroth908-879-5932

Chester Lioness Club Offers Scholarships

Chester Lioness Club Dinner Meeting:"The 10 Keys to Longevity"


The West Morris Red Fury, a U10 girlsteam run by the West Morris SoccerClub and made up of 9 & 10 year old

girls from Chester and Mendham (and onefrom Long Valley). The team won this pastseason's Flight 1 Championship (the top

flight) in the Morris County Youth SoccerAssociation. The team's in-league record was 8-2,

overall record (including four tournaments)was 18 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie.

West Morris Red Fury U10 Girls Soccer Champions


Q. Tell me about your prac-tice?

A. I am a neurosurgeon whospecializes in minimally invasiveendoscopic spine surgery at Ex-ecutive Spine Surgery in Hack-ettstown, NJ. I completed twofellowships in complex spinesurgery at Stanford University inCalifornia and interventional andminimally invasive spine surgeryat Semmes-Murphey Neurologicand Spine Institute in Ten-nessee. I focus on treatment ofspinal disorders through pain in-jections and minimally invasivespine surgery.

Q. What is minimally invasivespine surger y?

A. It is spine surgery with askin incision less than 1-inch,but it is more than just a smallincision. The surgery is donethrough a tube in between backmuscles to decrease muscledamage and weakness causedby muscle retraction. Do notconfuse minimally invasive sur-gery with the term “micro-surgery”. “Microsurgery” onlyrefers to the use of a micro-scope not the size of the inci-sion or the amount of muscledamage.

Q. How is endoscopic laserspine surger y dif ferent thanminimally invasive surger y?

A. Endoscopic spine surgery

Q. What types of conditionscan endoscopic spine surger ytreat?

A. Treatment is effective forconditions that cause back pain,leg pain, numbness and weak-ness, such as arthritis, bonespurs, bulging discs, stenosis,herniated disc, facet joint dis-ease, sciatica, scoliosis,spondylolisthesis (slippedspine), instability and others.

Q. What are the surger y options?

A. Endoscopic Rhizotomytreats back and leg pain originat-

ing fromfacetjoints andmedialbranchnerves.The me-dialbranchnerves arefound andcut

through the endoscope. Patientsusually have almost immediatepain relief lasting for years. Ra-diofrequency ablation (RFA) onlydamages the nerve and usuallyprovides pain relief for six tonine months. Recovery timeranges from one to three weeks.

Endoscopic Discectomytreats back and leg pain result-ing fromherniatedor torndiscspinchingthe legnervescausingsciatica.The discis foundand removed through the endo-scope, providing quick pain re-

lief. Recovery timeranges from two to 6weeks.

Endoscopic Fusiontreats degenerative diskdisease, spondylolysis(pars fracture), spondy-lolithesis and instabilitythat cause back pain.The disk is removedthrough the endoscope andspinal endplates are preparedfor fusion under direct visualiza-tion.

Endoscopic fusion is doneunder general anesthetic withnerve monitoring to facilitate in-sertion of a cage and spinal in-strumentation. Recovery timeranges from one to threemonths.

Q. Why can you help peopleothers say they cannot?

A. Traditional surgery is lim-ited because the surgeon re-quires direct vision of thepathology with their eye or mi-croscope. The endoscope cam-era visualizes areas that are notusually accessible, through fora-men and around corners. Thisgreater visualization combinedwith less damage and surgicalrisk increases the spectrum ofpathology that can be treatedsafely. This allows treatment ofspinal disorders others say theycannot treat. This happenedmany years ago in orthopedicswith introduction of endoscopeto knee surgery. Today no onedoubts the incredible benefits ofendoscopy of the knee. We areseeing this happen with spinesurgery.

Q. Can you help everyone?A. Not everyone can be

helped or will be satisfied. Thisis still spine surgery. I do sin-cerely believe that in those that

are not improved, the negativeconse-quencesof theopen tech-niques areat leastavoided.Endo-scopicspine sur-gery is the next advance in thetreatment of spinal disorders.

Q. Why doesn’t everyone dothis surgery?

A. These procedures requirea unique combination of skillsthat take time to acquire; it is ahybrid procedure that falls in be-tween interventional pain andminimally invasive spine sur-gery. They are cutting-edge tech-niques. I believe that with timethese procedures will replacemost open surgeries of thespine similar to orthopedic, urol-ogy, general and gynecologicalsurgery. Endoscopic spine sur-gery is the future.

is state-of-the-art minimally inva-sive spine surgery. A microvideo camera is insertedthrough a small incision to thedamaged area of the spine. Thecamera projects the imagesonto a video screen so the sur-geon can easily visualize thepathology. Tiny instruments areinserted through the camera toremove herniated disks, fixarthritis or fuse the spine underdirect visualization. The mediaoften emphasizes lasers butthey are only one of the manyendoscopic instruments.

Q. Why is endoscopic spinesurgery better than traditionalsurgery?

A. Traditional surgery is moredestructive in its approach tothe spine for the problem beingtreated. The larger the incisionthe more collateral tissue dam-age and consequential scar tis-sue that forms. This scar tissuemay result in future difficulties.

Endoscopic spine surgery isextremely minimally invasive,even for minimally invasivespine surgery. The incision isvery small (the size of a finger-nail) and there is minimal dam-age to blood vessels, muscle,ligaments and bone producingvery little blood loss. No generalanesthesia is required decreas-ing medical risks and improvingaccess to surgery for high-riskpatients. These benefits resultin less post-operative pain andquicker recovery.

By Kate Halse

The new year started off on a high note for the mem-bers of West Morris Central’s swim team, who werepaired against Hanover Park high school for an

exciting and challenging meet on January 3. Although thegirl’s team did not win the meet, many individuals earnedtop places and set personal bests. The boy’s team won themeet, fighting back against their opponents to secure thelead and seal their first victory of the year. Both girls andboys swam well, with several members of each team earn-ing a personal best time at the meet. Individual accomplishments were the high point of the

meet for the girl’s team. In the 200 meter Free race, fresh-man Kowalewski won first place, while fellow classmateCastaneda secured a first place finish in both the 200 meterIM and 400 meter Free races. The two freshmen each post-ed a new personal best time, with Kowalewski’s in the 200meter Free and Castaneda’s in the 400 meter Free.Freshman swimmer Cowley also had notable performances,

cruising to a third place finish in both the 50 and 100 meterFree races. Seniors on the team also had noteworthy per-formances, with Ungemach swimming to a third place fin-ish in the 100 meter Back while fellow team memberShannon came in first place in the 100 meter Breast. Theteam truly shined in their 200 meter Free Relay, with swim-mers Crowley (Fr), Lamperti (Sr), Kowalewski (Fr) andCastadena (Fr) earning a first place finish, nearly eight sec-onds ahead of their rivals. At the conclusion of the meet,Hanover Park finished with 111 points while Central had59. The boy’s team also had several thrilling moments of

their own, with great team and individual performances thathelped propel the team into the lead. A dominating perform-ance by a team consisting of Antonucci (Jr), Donnelly (Jr),Holm (Sr) and A. Vinh (Jr) captured a first place victory andwas followed by a number of outstanding individual per-formances. Although he posted the highest score in the 200 meter

Free, Schommer, junior class member, ultimately came insecond place. Schommer finished just short of first placeagain with a strong performance in the 400 meter Free.Classmate Beyerl finished third in the 200 meter Free event.In a thrilling dash for the finish line in the 200 meters IM,Ambrose, freshman, snuck up from behind in the final 25meters of the race to capture a first place finish. He also didwell in the 400 meter Free, finishing in third place. Dlouhy,also a junior, swam his best time in the 200 meter IM race,earning third place. The team had an eventful and victorious50 meter Free race in which the first three finishers were A.Vinh (Jr), Antonucci (Jr) and Tamburrino (Sr), respectively.A second sweep was accomplished in the 100 meter Free,where A. Vinh came in first place and was followed byHolm and Waters (Sr). With a number of great performances already behind

them, it looks to be an exciting year for the members of theWest Morris Central swim team.

West Morris Central Swim Team Makes a Splash at First Meet of 2013


Arthur Murray

By Ejvind Boccolini

Chester Borough Mayor Robert Davissaid 2012 was a year of change, ayear of accomplishments, and a year

of service to borough residents. Davis said there were two retirements in

the police department in 2012, SergeantPete Taylor and Detective Keith Anderson.They are both long-time members of thepolice department. New police officers thisyear are Louise Capone, Jay Hardy, andSean Horst. Previous retirements (in 2011)were Joe Campbell and Bill Kanen. In the department of public works,

Superintendent Bill Harm retired and KevinEskow was hired full time.Also, the court and court administrator

moved to the 50 North Road municipaloffices. The new court room was completedhere and all meetings are now held here forcouncil, court, boards and commissions,Davis said.The Chester Borough Department of

Public Works was honored by the AmericanPublic Works Association for this project.The DPW received a first runner-up awardin New Jersey for saving taxpayer's moneywith the construction of the new courtroom. Councilman Matt Finney designed the

courtroom and the DPW, led by Bill Harm,built it and saved the taxpayers about

$60,000. This achievement is something theborough should be proud of, because it is ajob well done.Also, as Davis mentioned earlier this

year, sewer rates have been reduced by 11percent for all users. This was due to thesuccessful settling of a long dispute with theborough sewer operator.Davis also said the borough completed

its second year of successfully working withChester Township on Chester Day. ChesterDay is a combination effort which includescleaning up both municipalities and a cele-bration as well. These activities occur onthe second Satruday in May of each year. Also, the summer at the Chester Area

Pool "was very positive," Davis said. Headded that after spending $200,000 to resur-face the pool in the spring, without borrow-ing funds, "we had a warm summer, fullmembership, happy patrons, good food andmany activites." Citizens know there was anexcellent turnout at the pool this year, andthe kids had a great time as well.Davis also spoke about the continued

financial successes in the borough. "With a lot of diligent work from our

chief financial officer, we bonded our debtover 20 years, he said."This gives us long-term payment stabil-

ity and a low, locked-in interest rate," he

Chester Borough Mayor Recaps 2012, Proud About Dpw, Police, Volunteer Servicesadded.Davis also said the borough contracted

for a solar project to be constructed behindmunicipal offices on 50 North Road. This isa useful endeavor - one that will translate tocost savings."This capital project will cost residents

nothing but will provide nearly all of theelectric power for our facilities, and shouldsave the taxpayers over $200,000 for thenext 15 years," Davis said.Davis also reported that the borough is

doing well with respecting to meetingrequirements for the New Jersey CouncilOn Affordable Housing. He said the governing body, with the

hard work of the Affordable HousingSubcommittee, completed its state requiredCOAH spending plan. He said they alsocontracted with a property seller to purchasea borough property - the Little ItalianKitchen Site - and also contracted to donate



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Wa s h i n g t o nTownship (MorrisCounty) Mayor

Kenneth Short said at theJan. 2 township reorganiza-tion meeting that the localmunicipal budget had a mere1.39 percent increase in2012, and that emergencyresponse efforts in 2012 were"performed brilliantly" dur-ing storm Sandy, as he con-tinued to meet with utiliyofficials in these subsequentmonths to let them know that

Washington Twp. Mayor Calls 2012'Extremely Difficult'; Proud Of Excellent

Emergency Response Efforts And Financesprolonged power outageswill not be tolerated.Short, who was sworn in

as mayor, thanked the town-ship committee for placingthe confidence in him to des-ignate him as mayor. He saidhe will continue to accept"the praises and complaintsfrom our constituents."He reminded them, how-

ever, that they all have anequal vote and that they areall responsible for the deci-sions being made inWashington Township. "We volunteer for the love

of the community," he said inhis speech to the public at themeeting.Short noted that 2012 was

a difficult year, and thatstorm Sandy added to the dif-ficulties.He said the the commmit-

tee had to make the hard butnecessary decisions to keepthe municipal budget underthe two percent mandatedcap."I am proud to say the the

increase was a mere 1.39%,"he said, adding that hebelieves that was the lowestin the last five years. He alsosaid that this included alldebt and pension paymentsthat could be excluded."I do want to remind you

that only 15 percent of thetaxes you pay go to themunicipal government," hesaid. "Despite an extremely

tight budget, severalimprovements were madethroughout this past year," headded. Short said that in 2012,

approximately five miles ofroads were resurfaced, a newambulance was purchased(which will be delivered in2013), and additional radiocommunications equipmentwas purchased to complywith the mandated January2013 narrow bandingrequirement, which takeseffect this month. Also the township pur-

chased two new police cars, anew senior bus, and sevenacres of land with the openspace fund, to provide for theconnection of two large pre-served parcels off ofFairview Avenue - one parcelis 400 acres and another is125 acres. Short said that

14,500 acres out of the29,000 acres were preservedso far in the township. "Let the public enjoy the

open space we've been pur-chasing over the last 15years," he said. The township also bud-

geted for a "fire reviewstudy" to analyze the threevolunteer fire departments asto their equipment, training,and personnel. The studyshould be completed thismonth, he said. Also, the township

worked jointly with the K-8board of education as to theconstruction of a bus mainte-nance facility to be located atthe DPW location on RockRoad. Scott Frech hasbecome the project managerfor this and constructionshould be completed by2013, Short said. The facility is projected to

save the taxpayers approxi-mately $125,000 per year inmaintenance costs that arecurrently being outsourced.Short said, "this savingsalong with a decrease in ourK-8 student population hope-fully should show a decreasein our local school budget,"he said. This budget year, 2013,

will prove to be challenging,Short said. The effects of theHighlands Act, the stagnatedeconomy and recent loss ofrevenue due to commercialtax appeals, will require thatthe township make some sac-rifices. He said that increasedhealth insurance costs andpension payments will alsobe a detriment to the 2013budget. Short added that the town-

ship committee once againasked that all the municipaldepartments submit "flat"budgets for 2013 - meaning'no increase.'Short said in his speech

that "the municipal budgethas decreased by over$900,000 over the past fouryears. However, revenueshave also dropped," at amuch greater pace. He saidhe can assure the public thatthe committee will do every-thing possible to keep themunicipal budget flat or at aminimal increase in 2013. He also invited all resi-



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one acre from the previous municipal officesite at 300 Main Street. "For these two sites we contracted with

two providers to actually develop affordablehousing in Chester Borough to begin tomeet NJ state-mandated requirements," hesaid.Davis also calls 2012 "a year of service

to our residents." He said the variousboards and commisions and people thatserved on committees, "essentially all of ourvolunteers," did an excellent service to res-idents."Thank you for your service," he said."You have done well this year in serving

the needs of Chester," he added.This year the employees and many vol-

unteers also went "above and beyond" inoffering service to the community. He said they worked to meet their needs

during this time of turmoil."When (storm) Sandy came to town, all

employees and many volunteers served inone way or another as we opened a warm-ing station in our municipal offices follow-ing the devastation from the hurricane," hesaid."They helped our residents find the

showers in our building, making coffee andquesadillas, listening to their stories andtheir concerns. My thanks to all the volun-teers and employees that stood tall when the

need was great," he added.The DPW and police department also

deserve a 'thank you' for their great effortsduring the storm, and in its aftermath. He said, the DPW and police served by

keeping our streets open during the storm toallow other first responders to attend totransformer fires, live electric lines, andother emergency calls. Subsequently, in theensuing weeks after the storm the DPW"diligently worked to bring our town backto normal by clearing away the stormdebris, chipping the branches, removinglarge trees and generally getting our bor-ough back to normal."Davis also said the area businesses and

churches did an excellent deed by dedicat-ing their efforts toward serving the commu-nity. Finally, the churches and businessesthat opened their doors "both warmed ourhearts and fed those in need(myself includ-ed)." "My greatet appreciation for all thatwas done," he said. This was all much appreciated by the

residents of the borough.Davis said that as he reviews the year

2012 in Chester Borough, I can proudly saywe have met storm Sandy and we havemade it through. Chester Borough Cametogether as neighbors should in times ofgreat need and we are better for it," Davissaid.

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The “Smarty Cat Kidz JuniorScientist” program is scheduled forThursdays February 7th through

March 7th from 6pm – 7pm. The “BakersWorkshop” program is scheduled forFridays February 8th through March 8th6pm to 7pm. Both programs have nonrefundable fee of $75.00. “Creatable Edible Art” workshops are

also planned.All ages and abilities are welcomed with

an adult caregiver. All are welcome to par-ticipate in any program sponsored by theRecreation Dept.For more information contact the recre-

ation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us [email protected] or visit our web-site at www.wtmorris.org.

Discount Card Program Support theClass of 2013 by purchasing creditcard size discount cards for 20+

local merchants!You will receive great dis-counts each time you use the card throughOctober 2013.All Proceeds benefit ProjectGraduation 2013!!!Participating Local Merchants Include:Applebee’s, Bagel Spot II, Bensi, BrewPub, Chester Diner, Cold Stone,Cornerstone Tavern & Grill, Dairy Queen,Dunkin Donuts, Family HaircuttersBarbershop, Farmview Golf Center,Flanders Bagels, Formosa ChineseRestaurant, Frank’s Pizza, IHOP, Mama’sPizza, McDonald’s, Phil’s Pizza, Rita’s,

Piggy’s Deli, River Star Diner, SchooleysMountain General Store, Subway ofChester, Szechuan Royale, The NeighborHouse B&B, The Old Mill Tavern, ValleyRestaurant & Pub, Yophoric, and MORE!Discount Card Order Form_____ card(s) ordered @ $10 each -$__________ (amount enclosed)Send Name, Address, Phone Number ANDEmail. Please make checks payable to:Project Graduation 2013Please mail check, order form and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: WMCProject Graduation 2013 c/o Laura Ellis 10Sandt LaneLong Valley, NJ 07953

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Chester First AidSquad (CFAS)announced its Line

and Administrative Officersfor 2013:Administrative Officers:

President: Russi Champi;Vice President; MaryRobinson; RecordingSecretary: Michael Mastro;Treasurer: Julia Robinson.Administrative officers areresponsible for the businessaspect of the squad, includ-ing facilitating meetings,and maintaining finances. Line Officers: Chief:

Cris Champi; Deputy Chief:Michael Mastro; Lieutenant:Stephen Ilnitzki; Sargeant:Skyler Fraenkel. LineOfficers are responsible formanaging all emergencyresponses and the overalloperational function of thesquad. Other appointed Officers

include: Quartermaster:Samuel Rosenfeld; ChiefEngineer: Eric Kaleda;Training Officer: BeckyBanzon; CommunityRelations: SophieRosenfeld.This year marks the first

that a mother-daughter teamwill take the reins at CFAS.Russi Champi, a 15-yearsquad veteran, assumes therole of President after serv-ing in various administrativeand line officer positions inprior years. Daughter CrisChampi, a 6-year squad vet-eran, assumes the role ofChief after previously serv-ing in various line officerpositions. Cris continues tobe one of CFAS’ busiestmembers, logging a record670 calls in 2012 alone.

Chester First Aid Squad Announces 2013 Officers; Mother-Daughter Team to Serve in Key Roles

To learn more about theChester First Aid Squad,inquire about becoming amember, or make a dona-tion, visit: www.chester-firstaid.org or call the CFASOffice at: (908) 879-5560.CFAS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization: all dona-tions are tax deductible tothe extent allowed by lawand are greatly appreciated.

About Chester First AidSquadThe Chester First Aid

Squad (CFAS) located inChester, NJ is a volunteer,nonprofit, organization thatprovides emergency medicalservices to sick and injuredresidents of Chester and sur-rounding towns. CFAS wasestablished in 1945 andbecame independent fromthe Chester Volunteer FireCompany in 1987. CFAScurrently operates three

ambulances and a supportunit and consists of approxi-mately 40 members, manyof whom are certifiedEmergency MedicalTechnicians (EMTs). Onaverage CFAS runs over 800emergency calls a year.CFAS works closely withthe Chester Vol. FireCompany, and ChesterBorough and ChesterTownship Police Depts. Inaddition to these localorganizations, CFAS workswith other mutual aid squadsin the area, hospital-basedparamedics, and state andprivate aeromedical helicop-ters. For more informationabout the Chester First AidSquad, visit: www.chester-firstaid.org.CFAS Media Contact:Sophie Rosenfeld,

Community RelationsOfficer: [email protected], 908-879-3811

Come and see what a differenceCatholic education at STS can make!St. Therese School, located at 135

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Washington TownshipRecreationBrushes & Bisquesfrom painting bisque, to clay

hand building, this class is designed to chal-lenge, as well as develop the skills andknowledge of our students, based on ageand experience level!Brushes & Bisques is a six week pro-

gram and will be held on Wednesday’s fromFebruary 6 – March 13, 2013 at WashingtonTownship Senior Center, Long Valley forages 10-14 from 4-5pm with a non refund-able fee of $105. Space is limited so regis-ter no later than January 28, 2013.For more information contact the recre-

ation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us [email protected] or visit our web-site at www.wtmorris.org.CHEF IT UP 2 GO is going kid show

crazy!! We will have our little chefs andtheir mom, dad, grandparent, etc.. preparesome fun foods from one of our favorite KidShows or Movies!! Chef it up 2 go is for ages 2-5 and will be

held on Wednesday’s February 6, 2013-March 13, 2013 from 12pm-1pm atWashington Township Senior Center, LongValley with a non-refundable fee of $75.Space is limited so register no later thanJanuary 28, 2013.

For more information contact the recre-ation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us [email protected] or visit our web-site at www.wtmorris.org.Washington Township Recreation Junior

Scientist program scheduled for Ages 4-10on Thursday’s February 7, 2013 – March 7,2013. Time is based on age group. The costfor this 5 week program is a non-refundablefee of $75.00. This workshop will takeplace at the Senior Center-East SpringtownRd. (Rock Spring Park), Long Valley, NJ07853. This program is all about making learn-

ing science fun! Using fully hands-onactivities and experiments, we explore thebasics of biology, chemistry, physics, engi-neering, technology, earth science and greenscience. If your child would enjoy makingliquids bubble, fog, ooze, or erupt; launch-ing miniature gas powered rockets; design-ing and constructing model structures;building solar-powered robots; eruptingmodel volcanoes; studying animals orgrowing a plant in a test tube; or many otherfun and exciting experiments, than this isthe program for them!Deadline to register is January 28, 2013.

For more information contact the recreationoffice at (908) 876-5941 or email us at

Washington Township Recreation [email protected] or visit our web-site at www.wtmorris.org.March 8, 2013. Time is based on age

group. The cost for this 5 week program isa non refundable fee of $75.00. This work-shop will take place at the Senior Center-East Springtown Rd. (Rock Spring Park),Long Valley, NJ 07853. Become the next great Cake Boss-in-

training! During our Bakers Workshops, we

will learn not only how to measure, mix,and bake as we follow fun recipes, but wealso explore a variety of decorating toolsand techniques that transform our cupcakesand mini cakes into edible works of art!Deadline to register is January 28, 2013.

For more information contact the recreationoffice at (908) 876-5941 or email us [email protected] or visit our web-site at www.wtmorris.org.


Valley Arts is a 501 C3 charity formed tohelp support the Washington TownshipTeen Center. The Teen Center is open up

on Friday evenings form 7 to 11 for all teens inthe area. It is a drug and alcohol free facility withparent volunteers where the teens can come andhave a free, fun evening with their friends undersupervision. LVA runs classes to support this.LVA holds classes at the Teen Center which islocated at 214 West Mill Road, Long Valley NJ07853.Our new director is Tracy Witko. Tracy is arecent grad of The College of New Jersey whereshe studied music. Her full training is in instru-mental, vocal and theatrical education/perfor-mance and creative writing. Her goal and thegoal of LVA is to make the arts a fundamentalpart of our Long Valley community.MUSIC LESSONS Always available! 12months a year! Piano – Voice – Guitar - Bass –Winds – Brass. All Ages / Levels / Genres. Thefollowing SPECIAL LVA Classes will be 5weeks – February through March once a weekTEEN BROADWAY MASTERCLASS Ages13-18 Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm & Private LessonTimes - 5 February to 5 March $85/person, 5classes & 2 private, 30-minute lessons. CastingCall for all musical theatre singers! Do you loveto sing and perform but want to improve yourskills? Each Tuesday will provide a Masterclasswhere the student body will listen to a public les-son. You will gain knowledge and experienceeach week in the peer-growth setting, as well asgetting personal attention in your three private

lessons. The final class will be a concert of allperformers!CREATIVE WRITING Ages 16+ -Mondays4:00-5:30 pm 4 February to 4 March - $85/per-son, 5 classes. Join me in the quest of finding anddefining your inner voice! This class is a freespirited, mature place for artists to express them-selves. Each week a new piece will be assignedfrom a variety of different genres of poetry andprose. Group sharing will be encouraged. Thefinal class will be a Coffeehouseperformance of each student’s favorite piece.STORIES & SONG Ages 4-6 Mondays A:9:30-10:30 am OR B : 12:30-1:30 pm 4 Februaryto 4 March $60/person, 5 classes (Please specifyA or B). Come before or after yourKindergarten/Pre-School class for an hour of sto-ries, music and creativity! To begin each session,a story will be read aloud. Afterwards, the chil-dren will either learn a song and dance or build acraft. Both of these activities will be directlyassociated with the plot or themes of the story. Itis a wonderful extra-curricular.SONGWRITING Ages 13-18 Wednesdays4:00-5:00 pm 6 February to 6 March $60/person,5 classes. Do you want to try your own creativeskills in the field of songwriting? Become one ofyour own favorite recording artists! The basicsof “song poetry” will be discussed and the stu-dents will write and perform their own creationsfor the class. The class will end with a chance torecord a song to share with the world! Prior skillson piano or guitar required.

Classes Offered


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SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES

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

If headlines are any indication of what's hot and what'snot, it's easy to believe that infertility treatment is strict-ly a modern day science, made possible solely through

the courtesy of high-tech medicine.But as good as modern science is, many couples trying

to get pregnant find themselves turning to an age-old treat-ment for help -- one so steeped in tradition it's about as farfrom life in the 21st century as one can get. That treatmentis Acupuncture, and today, even high-tech reproductive spe-cialists are looking to the somewhat mysterious world ofChinese Medicine to help those fertility patients for whomwestern medicine alone is not quite enough.Many of our patients come to us because they have gone

through one or more failed IUI’s and IVF’s (in-vitro fertil-ization) treatments to no avail. Others come because theirreproductive Dr. suggested acupuncture because they knowthat acupuncture can help increase the success of their treat-ment, over and above what the protocols alone can accom-plish. Other patients’ come to Skyland’s Acupuncturebecause they don’t want to use the drugs at all to conceive.We have had tremendous success with either decision.Come to see us for a visit and see all the baby pictures andread the letters from all our happy parents.Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine treatment

that relies on the painless but strategic placement of tinyneedles into a "grid-like" pattern that spans the body, fromhead to toe. The needles are used to stimulate certain key"energy points" believed to regulate spiritual, mental, emo-tional, and physical balance. And, for many women, it'soften just what the doctor ordered."It can allow you to cross the line from infertile to fertile

by helping your body function more efficiently, which inturn allows other, more modern reproductive treatments,like IVF, to also work more efficiently," says James Dillard,MD, assistant clinical professor, Columbia UniversityCollege of Physicians and Surgeons, and clinical adviser toColumbia's Rosenthal Center for Complementary andAlternative Medicine. Indeed, in a study of 160 women, published April 2002

in the reproductive journal Fertility and Sterility, a group ofGerman researchers found that adding acupuncture to thetraditional IVF treatment protocols substantially increased

pregnancy success.In this study one group of 80 patients received two, 25-

minute acupuncture treatments -- one prior to having fertil-ized embryos transferred into their uterus, and one directlyafterwards. The second group of 80, who also underwentembryo transfer, received no acupuncture treatments.The result: While women in both groups got pregnant,

the rate was significantly higher in the acupuncture group -- 34 pregnancies, compared with 21 in the women whoreceived IVF alone.But increasing the odds of IVF is not the only way

acupuncture can help. Acupuncture works effectively as astand-alone medicine for Infertility and does work to stim-ulate egg production in women who can't -- or don't want to-- use fertility medications or spend exorbitant amounts ofmoney to help them get pregnant.A study showed that when you compare the pregnancy

rates for an egg producing drug such as clomid to acupunc-ture treatments alone, the rates are equal – a 50% chance ofpregnancy in 3 – 5 months for general patient – to those notundergoing IVF. How Acupuncture WorksAlthough acupuncture is fast becoming an accepted fer-

tility protocol, not everyone agrees on how -- or why -- itworks in the Western World.According to the Traditional Chinese medicine explana-

tion, acupuncture stimulates and moves Qi (pronounced"Chee") a form of life energy that ancient wisdom saysmust flow through the body unhampered from head to toe,24/7. When it does not flow unimpeded pain or illness canoccur. Infertility can arise from restricted Qi flow, whichcan cause blood deficiency, liver Qi stasis and a host ofother conditions contributing to the inability to conceive.In addition to restoring the flow of Qi, Acupuncture has

a calming, restorative effect that promotes an overall senseof well-being and ultimately helps the body to conceive.By placing needles into specific acupuncture points linkedto the reproductive organs, hormones become normalizedand often there is an increase in the number of follicles;improves ovarian function; increases blood flow to theuterus; and diminishes the chances of miscarriage.A slightly more Western way of looking at the effects of

The Ancient Art Of Infertility TreatmentsAcupuncture points less to the mystical Qi and moretowards the solid science of brain chemistry. In studiespublished in the journal Fertility and Sterility in 2002, Dr.Chang, along with noted Cornell University reproductiveendocrinologist Zev Rosenwaks, MD, found a clear linkbetween Acupuncture treatment and the brain hormonesinvolved in conception.More specifically their research noted that acupuncture

increases production of endorphins, the body's natural "feelgood" brain chemical that also plays a role in regulating themenstrual cycle.Chang says acupuncture also appears to have a neuro-

endocrine effect, impacting a three-way axis between thetwo areas of the brain involved with hormone production(the hypothalamus, the pituitary glands and the ovaries, akaas the HPO Axis), a constellation that ultimately impactsegg production and possibly ovulation.In still another research paper published in the journal

Medical Acupuncture in 2000, Sandra Emmons, MD, assis-tant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at OregonHealth Sciences University, reports that acupuncture maydirectly impact the number of egg follicles available for fer-tilization in women undergoing IVF."My guess is that acupuncture is changing the blood sup-

ply to the ovaries, possibly dilating the arteries and increas-ing blood flow, so that ultimately, the ovaries are receivinggreater amounts of hormonal stimulation," says Emmons,who also uses acupuncture in her traditional medical prac-tice.Chang says acupuncture may also help when the lining

of the uterus is too weak to sustain a pregnancy -- a prob-lem that is also known to increase the risk of chronic mis-carriage. By increasing blood flow to this area, the liningmay be better able to absorb the nutrients and hormonesnecessary to help it grow strong enough to hold onto animplanted embryo, says Chang.Resourced from WebMDHere at Skyland’s Acupuncture and Wellness Center, we

have been helping couples conceive for over 10 years.Chinese herbal formulas and Chinese Dietary Therapy arealso used to increase your fertility quotient. Please feel freeto visit our website (www.skylandsacupuncture.com) for amore detailed explanation of how acupuncture helpsenhance your fertility and read the many testimonials.Additionally, we welcome you to come to our office and seethe many baby pictures and letters from our happy parents.References are available by request as well. My greatest joy in life has been helping couples realize

their dream of having a child. I have been truly blessedwith the opportunity to help both men and women enhancetheir fertility. I look forward to answering any question youmay have, so feel free to contact our office at 908-876-3643.Deborah Waddell completed her Master’s level

degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certificationfrom the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners(C.A.) and from the National Commission for theCertification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah alsohas a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa cumlaude Honors from Felician College.-


On Saturday, January26, 2013 at 6:30pmat the Netcong

Knights of Columbus willbe hosting a Beef SteakDinner.Come meet - New York

Giants Super BowlChampion running backLee Rouson #22 of the NewYork Giants runs with theball against the DenverBroncos during Super BowlXXI at the Rose Bowl onJanuary 25, 1987 in

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dents to attend the budget meetings as well as the board ofeducation budget meetings. "They're open," he said, adding that, "They're very infor-

mal," and that the opinion of residents is very much valued.In additional budgetary news, he said that Washington

Township was recently selected as a "model community" forshared services, by the State of New Jersey. He said that cur-rently the township's shared services arrangements are bring-ing in approximately $500,000 annually in revenue to themunicipality. He said the township committee will continue to work

smarter and more efficiently with the surrounding communi-ties to consolidate operations to save money, adding that thereis no need for the duplication in services. A shared servicesmeeting has already been scheduled for this month. Short also said in his speech that there will be some major

personnal changes in 2013. Administrator Debbie Burd andPolice Chief Michael Bailey have announced their intentionsto retire this year. "We will be very diligent in selecting replacement person-

nel for these positions," he said.Some goals for 2013 will be the continued paving of road-

ways; purchasing of generators for the municipal building andother municipal facilities; purchasing of digital sign boards foremergency situations; upgrading of communication systems(radio equipment was purchased so the department of publicworks and the police department can better communicate);creating public access and trails to township municipal openspace/recreation parcels; completing the downtown commer-cial sidewalks; and looking into the possible relocation of theLong Valley Fire Department to perhaps a better facility. Shortsaid they will look at available land that will have good park-ing possibilities and better access to the roads and the rest ofthe municipality that they cover.

Short also noted that 2013 is the 275th Anniversary ofWashington Township, and monthly events have been sched-uled throughout the year. In addition, plans are currently beingworked on for a festival, parade, and a fireworks display inSeptember. Short also noted that storm Sandy "reminded us of how

humble we are to nature's forces." The continued interruptionof power and prolonged power outages "will not be tolerated,"he said. Short said at the meeting that he would be giving testimo-

ny at a Board of Public Utilites meeting on Jan. 3, and that hewould also be meeting privately with Jersey Central Power &Light representatives on January 10th to discuss power issuesand how these may be mitigated in the future. Short said hereceived valuable input from the public, DPW, police, emer-gency services, and OEM (Office of EmergencyManagement) representatives and will relate these ideas to getpositive results. He said he will also concentrate heavily on communication

issues as well as expanding the township CERT team(Civilian Emergency Response Team). This will help restorepower much faster, he said. Short said all this is very important because we have to let

people know "what is going on." He said township residentslost cell phone and internet capabilities during Sandy and itsaftermath. He added, however, that "we're one of the fewcommunities in the county that has a CERT team," and notedthat the township needs to be better prepared with respect tocommunication and facilites. He said that residents can alsobe better prepared by having food, supplies, cash andmedecine. Short said, "I am proud of how our community came

together during the power outages that followed HurricaneSandy," and added that township OEM, DPW, police, fire, andfirst aid squad officials "performed brilliantly," as did our

CERT team and volunteers. "But most of all, I am most proud of our residents," Short

said, adding that "they opened their homes to neighbors, fam-ily, and complete strangers in a time of need." He said foodwas offered as well as sanitary facilites and shower facilities.He said, "Volunteers stepped up, churches opened theirdoors." Short said St. Luke's Church offered over 1,000 meals at

no charge; neighbors removed downed trees from homes andto allow for access; meals were served by community groups;and generators were shared with others. He said the commu-nity came together and "we all survived."He said despite all the preparation, "we must be more pre-

pared in the future. We must all take more personal responsi-bility." Many residents also became aware of the local radiostation (WRNJ) which provided updated communicationsover the 14 days of power outages, he said, adding that it isnot a matter of asking will we have prolonged power outagesin the future, but rather when. Short said his committment isthat township committee will take the necessary positive stepsfor better communication and preparedness in the future.

He said the township will have power outages again,adding that "we live in a rural part of Morris County....but wehave to be prepared for them."

"I want to thank all the volunteers that dedicate their per-sonal time for the benefit of the community," he said, addingthat these individuals are not the complainers, but rather thefolks that leave their own families to help others in time ofneed. On behalf of the elected officials of WashingtonTownship, "I want to wish you a healthy, happy and prosper-ous 2013."

There were also two new police offcers hired, DanielParrish, of Wharton, and Derek Heymer, of Blairstown, whowere sworn in at the Jan. 2 meeting. Fire department and firstaid squad officials were sworn in as well.

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The last reigning king of Hawaii lovedtechnology and had futuristic plansfor his Kingdom. In 1881,The

Merrie Monarch - Hawaii’s King DavidKalakaua and his Attorney General set offto meet with Thomas Edison in Menlo Park,NJ during his around the world tour in1881. Thomas Edison gave the king ademonstration of electricity at his legendryelectric powered laboratory in Menlo Park.

King Kalakaua in 1881 even conceivedof the possibilities of geothermal energythat could power this electricity to his Islandnation. He and Thomas Edison conversedabout using the energy from Hawaii's volca-noes to produce electricity to light Hawaii'scapital, and transmit this power via subma-rine cable to the other islands. Five years later in 1886, Edison sent an

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In 1886 Thomas Edison Brought Electricity to the Palace of the Last King of Hawaii

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Kalakaua’s vision of geothermal energy atthe Thomas Edison’s Glenmont Estate inWest Orange, New Jersey. It has a thermalheating and cooling system and a behind-

the-scene tour of this system is given duringspecial events by appointment. It is part ofour National Park Service and is a nationaltreasure and part of our modern heritagelocated here in New Jersey. You can still see the exact model wax

cylinder phonograph-recorder that the lastKing of Hawaii used in his final daysorchestrated by Hawaii's extraordinaryinventive advisor to the king -Thomas AlvaEdison.

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North Jersey Federal Credit Unionwill sponsor a scholarship for thefirst place winner of the student

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