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award-winning ener- spread the message that distributed more than
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Program ™ and the Board ronment in Morris County. dents, reached more than
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ties, registered and trained
more than 2,600 volunteers,
and created savings of 78
million for New Jersey resi-
dents on their electricity Hunter Good of Oakridge, youth winner.
bill. As a result, New Jersey
families and individuals are Results Knee Deep Club's Hybrid
making smarter and better
energy-efficient choices, Striped Bass Contest
realizing that their Simple Fifty one anglers participated
Actions Matter? in helping in this event, the winners are
to protect the environment. listed below.
We will be hosting a vol- First Place: Tommy Fernandez
unteer training session on of Hopatcong, 7lb 1oz Striper,
Wednesday, July 14 at The $408
Borough of Netcong, 23 Second Place: Ed Mackin of
Fairlield, 6lb 9oz Striper, $245
Maple Avenue, Netcong, NJ
Third Place: Eddie Mackin of
07857. To volunteer and
Lake Hopatcong, 6lb 4oz,
learn more about this excit- Striper $164
ing initiative, please contact Youth winner: Hunter Good of
Jill Zajac, Volunteer Oakridge, 3lb 1 oz, Striper Rod
Outreach & Coordinator, at & Reel Combo
(973) 226-5020 or visit Additional photo on page 10
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spending their days outside in the sun. of sun-related illnesses. Proper sun protec-
Although the sun can be fun, it can also be tion includes wearing sunscreen, a hat, sun-
harmful to your health. July is UV Safety glasses, and protective clothing. Use a
Month and a good time to remember to pro- broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun pro-
tect yourself from damaging ultraviolet tection factor (SPF) of at least 30 that pro-
The Hopatcong Jr. Chiefs radiation (UV). Excessive amounts of UV tects against both UVA and UVB rays. Your
wrestling club held a car can cause cancer, eye damage, and other sunscreen should be waterproof, but always
wash on Sunday, June 27 to health problems. According to the American reapply after swimming or sweating and
help the club raise money Academy of Ophthalmology, "the level of approximately every two hours. Also wear a
for a new wrestling mat. ultraviolet radiation is three times greater in wide-brimmed hat that covers the ears and
The Jr. Chiefs would like to the summer months than during the winter." neck, sunglasses with UV protection, and
thank the community for Some exposure to UV is necessary for the protective clothing that covers the skin.
their continued support in body's production of Vitamin D, but other Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4
making this event a success. sources of the vitamin are available through p.m. and seek shade whenever possible.
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njoy top entertainment this summer concert lighting and state-of-the-art sound
without spending a fortune on tick- on a grand 52-foot stage! The amphitheatre
ets, food, and gas. The award-win- is a non-smoking and alcohol-free venue
ning outdoor amphitheater at Camp and coolers are not permitted. Camp
Jefferson will again host seven Saturday Jefferson Amphitheatre is located at 81
shows with performances appealing to a Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849.
variety of musical tastes. Concerts are sponsored by Jefferson
Saving money doesn’t have to mean giv- Highlights, a non-profit organization. For
ing up a fun evening out! Tickets for the live more information or to order tickets, please
concerts are only $10 (ages 10-15 and 60+) call 973-663-5590, send an e-mail to jhcon-
or $20 (adult). Kids up through age 9 will be certs@optonline.net, or visit
admitted absolutely free when accompanied http://www.jeffersonhighlightsconcerts.co
by a ticket-holding parent or adult guardian. m to order tickets online. Tickets can also
Some of your favorite artists from the be purchased at Jefferson Township Day on
first three seasons will be back on the stage July 10th and at Jefferson Dairy, Awards
– Beatlemania Again, the Johnny Cash trib- Worth Winning, Espanong Market, Curves
ute for country music fans, and The Poets Rt.15, and Ding Dong Deli.
with Frankie and the Corvettes, performing Summer concert schedule: gates open
hits from the 1950s and 1960s. As always, one hour before the concert.
parking is free. Food, snacks, drinks, and July 31 – JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE!
homemade ice cream will be available for with The Mahoney Brothers 7:30
purchase. Seating options include tradition- Aug. 7 – BEATLEMANIA AGAIN
al benches, stadium seats with backs, space 8:00
for personal lawn chairs, and a wooden Aug. 14 – Tribute to ‘JOURNEY’ with
deck for wheelchairs. All concerts end by “EVOLUTION” 7:30
10 p.m. Aug. 21 – Tribute to ‘JOHNNY CASH’
Enjoy major theatrical groups that per- with Michael Patrick and “The Ring of Fire
form at the country’s top theaters and are- Band” 7:30
nas. The beautifully restored lakefront Aug. 28 – Tribute to ‘BON JOVI’ with
amphitheatre at Camp Jefferson boasts full “BAD MEDICINE” 7:30
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Results of Knee Deep Club’s Lake
Hopatcong Challenge Fishing Contest Calendar of Events!
Wednesday, Jul 21 Hackettstown, NJ. Open to public; 8 pm; $;
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irst Place: Gene Rutkoski of Lake Kenilworth; total of 8 points; first place The Gizmo Guys – Be awed by amazing (908) 979-0900.
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place Walleye, 8 lb, 8 oz (5 pts); and second place Largemouth Bass, 3 lb, 7oz (3 the world’s great performers for children Outdoor World Music Concert: East
first place Smallmouth Bass, 2 lb, 1oz (5 pts); $144 and family audiences. Community Theatre, Winds Ensemble / Taikoza – Enjoy a dra-
pts), $360 Winners of the rod & reel combos for 100 South Main, Morristown, NJ. ; 10:30 matic and powerful taiko drumming and
Second Place: Lou Marcucci of Mount first place fish were: Edward Payne, 8 lb, 11 am; tickets $10; (973) 539-8008. Japanese flute performance by internation-
Arlington; total of 10 points; first place oz Hybrid Striped Bass; Gene Rutkoski 8 Thursday, Jul 22 ally acclaimed The East Winds Ensemble.
Pickerel, 2 lb, 13oz (5pts); second place lb, 8oz Walleye; Howard Gibson, 4 lb, 1 oz Jazz in the Garden:Dominick Farinacci – Community Theatre, 100 South Main,
Walleye, 5 lb, 5 oz (3 pts); and third place Largemouth Bass; Lou Marcucci, 2 lb, 13 This 25-year-old trumpet-playing Julliard Morristown, NJ. Open to public; 6 pm; free;
Hybrid Striped Bass, 6 lb, 9 oz (2pts); $216 oz Pickerel; and Frank Schweiger, 2 lb, 1 oz graduate was discovered by Wynton (973) 539-8008.
(tie was broken by largest fish caught) Smallmouth Bass. Marsalis in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of Wednesday, Jul 28
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continued from page 8 $12; (973) 691-2100. Guided Tours of The Willows Historic Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road,
many more. New Jersey Expo Center Children’s Camp at Genesis Farm (July House Museum – Take a guided tour of the Morristown, NJ. Open to public; $; (973)
(Raritan Center), 97 Sunfield Avenue, 26-30, August 2-6) – Genesis Farm, an eco- Gothic Revival-style mansion on 326-7645.
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ONGOING EVENTS
“Greener Pastures: A Sustainable explore the beautiful scenery of Genesis Results Knee Deep Club's Hybrid
Farm, including the forests, fields and
Approach” Exhibit (thru Oct 2010) –
Learn about sustainable farming methods ponds, while gaining a greater appreciation Striped Bass Contest
and how those methods improve environ- of nature. 41A Silver Lake Ave, Blairstown,
mental stewardship, farm profitability, and NJ. Open to children age 5-12; 9 am to noon
rural communities. Fosterfields Living each day; $140 per week; $260 for 2 weeks;
Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, , (908) 362-6735 or lori@genesisfarm.org.
Morristown, NJ. Open to public; $; (973) Dine to Donate, Cause for Paws (Aug 22-
326-7645. 28) – A portion price of your meal at The
Art Association in Roxbury 43rd Annual County Seat will be donated to Noah’s Ark
Art Exhibit (thru Sep 2010) – Enjoy an by the restaurant if you mention to your
exhibit of 100 paintings in oil, watercolor, server that you are dining on behalf of
acrylic, pastel, mixed media, pencil, char- Noah’s Ark. August 22-28 from 11:30 a.m.
coal, and sculpture, as well as photographs, to 9 p.m. Call 973-383-0235 for more infor-
which showcase members’ talents. Atrium mation. The County Seat, 62 Water Street,
Art Gallery, 5 Court Street, Morristown, NJ. Newton, NJ.
Free. Endless Pursuits Art Exhibit (May 2 to
Beauty and the Beast (July 12 - 23) – See July 31) – View paintings and ceramics art-
one of the world’s most famous fairy tales. works by students of JCC Metrowest
This is the story of Beauty, her two greedy School of the Arts. Gaelen Gallery East,
sisters, her loving father, and an enchanted Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, 760
prince under a spell that can only be broken Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ. Open
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ment and houseplants. Cooperative Extension Office, 12i9 Secret Gardens, located at 35 Rt.206 & Waterloo
2010) – Celebrate the centennial of the Mexican Revolution Road, Stanhope will be having their annual CORN-
(1910-1920) by attending this exhibit which showcases Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ. Open to public; Wednesdays,
FEST. The CORNFEST celebrates the arrival of Local
works by Alfredo Ramos Martínez, Diego Rivera, Carlos 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Call Brian Oleksak at 973-948-3040. Corn. There will be sampling of Donaldson Farms fresh
Merida, Martín Ramirez, and many others. Newark Spring/Summer Art Exhibit (thru Sep 15, 2010) – cooked sweet corn and a variety of Preserves, Salsas and
Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ. Open to pub- Atrium Art Gallery, Morris County Administration and Condiments.
lic; $; (973) 596-6550. Records Building, 12 Court Street, Morristown, NJ. Open Promising fun for the entire family! Featured attractions
Judy Helderman Photo Exhibit (May 2 to July 31) – to public; free; (973) 285-5115. are: Jack’s Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 11:30-4, Face
View award-winning works from photographer and current The Rocky Horror Show (Jul 22-31) – Brundage Park Painting and Balloon Art by MerriLoons the Clown 12-3
president of NJ Federation of Camera Clubs. Gaelen Playhouse, Randolph, NJ. Call for times and dates; $20 for and Kidz Play, Inc. will provide an inflatable ride from 11-
Gallery East, Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, 760 adults and $15 for children under 12 and seniors; (973) 989- 4. Also, don’t forget DJ Mike will playing summer tunes all
7092. day long and Cliff’s serving their Homemade Ice Cream!
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n 2002, Hopatcong resident, Chris Margo had no idea Most of the group’s felines come from high kill shelters.
what she was getting into when she decided to help Firmly believing in “rescue at home first’, the group rarely
some feral cats living near her workplace. She was just goes outside a 50 mile radius to take in a cat. Besides tak-
planning to trap the cats, have them neutered, and then ing those from shelters, other kittens come from being sur-
returned to the wild. However, that’s when she discovered rendered, whether they were found outdoors or belonged to
there were a number of kittens, too. She felt the kittens, who people.
could be socialized, deserved a chance to be adopted into “We are constantly educating the public on why pets
loving homes and decided to help them. By chance, Margo should be spayed and neutered. There are times we have to
met another woman who was basically helping cats in the say no [to taking in a feline] because we do not have room.
same way in the same area. They decided to work together We then wonder what will happen to these kittens,” said
to help homeless felines. A few more people got involved Margo.
and K.I.S.S. was born. KISS holds adoptions every other weekend in PetSmart
Since 2002, (K.I.S.S.) Kitties In need of Someone at the Rockaway Mall. Occasionally, the group is also at
Special has placed (through adoptions) about 2,000 cats. Petco in Roxbury Mall. See the K.I.S.S. website,
Margo is the group’s president and founder. www.kiss.petfinder.com for full details on adoption
“I basically run the group full time. I oversee the office, days/times, fees, and pictures of adoptable cats.
the foster homes and make sure all the kittens in foster care Margo noted that the group is always ready to accommo-
are adoption -ready by time they are 8-9 weeks old,” she date private appointments.
said. “There is nothing more important than finding that lov-
K.I.S.S has a number of dedicated volunteers who do ing forever homes for our kitties!” said Margo.
everything from fostering adoptable cats in their homes to When a person adopts a cat or kitten from K.I.S.S., that
creating kitty blankets that are given out when cats are feline comes with a K.I.S.S. adoption package. The K.I.S.S.
adopted. adoption package consists of full medical records for the
“We have a base of about a dozen volunteers. There are kitty, a brand new toy and “blankie” or quilt, a DVD on pet-
five “foster” moms, another five adoption counselors and care, different “handouts “, samples from pet food compa-
three- four people who make the kitty adoption “blankies” nies, and a cardboard carrier(if needed).
. Ann Marie Lupia and her mom, who is in her 80 ‘s, start- When asked what it means to Margo to be able to help
ed doing KISS blankies in 2006. A few other volunteers homeless cats and kittens, she said: Chris Margo
have also contributed and it has become quite a competition “It is the greatest feeling in the world to save a cat or kit-
leading to some very colorful adoption blankies! Donations ten and place them in a “forever” home! The general public ly reaching out to them to help us help these kitties. We do
of yarn are always welcome. We also have a volunteer who is not aware of the number of homeless cats that exist out need their help! These bad economic times make our job
makes authentic “patchwork” quilts for the kitties, “shared there. They do not know what we know . We are constant- even harder; it is taxing mentally and physically.”
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hat June night was the moment that graduation classes, 12 while working there
they had been looking toward for a as a teacher and six since becoming the
while. Donning their caps and owner. Kidworks’ early childhood learning
gowns, the graduates walked on the stage program is for children age ages 6 weeks –
and looked out into the audience at the faces five years. In some cases, Murray-Beers
of their proud families. All this…diplo- has known the children since before they
mas….and lemonade and cake, too! could walk.
It was graduation night at Kidworks of “It is the most amazing experience see-
Netcong, an early childhood learning center ing the children grow from infants to
located in the Stanhope United Methodist Kindergartners! This particular group[grad-
Church. The children graduating will be uating class], I have had D'Angelo since he
entering Kindergarten in the fall. was 15 months old. The rest of my kids I
The graduating class of 2010, included: have known since they were two, almost
Erin Yanavok, Alexander Bickley, D'Angelo three, years old. I'm so glad that half the
Castellana, and Nicholas Proulx. graduating classes have, or will have, sib-
The ceremony started with the tradition- lings attending the school for the next cou-
al pomp and circumstance as the graduates ple of years. However, I know my other
entered. Then Yanavok led her fellow grad- graduates will always pop in and visit, and
uates in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. even attend my summer camp program in
The children entertained those in attendance the years ahead. Erin even mentioned she
with a number of songs, including a “good- wants to work for me when she is in high
bye” song which Kidworks owner-director school!” shared Murray-Beers.
Kelly Murray-Beers noted was “a real tear- In reflecting on the graduating class, “The most important things that my kids also am confident that we instilled a sense
jerker”. their experiences (such as a trikeathon ben- take with them when they go off to of good citizenship [in them] as they have
The graduates also got to relive their efiting St. Judes Children’s Research Kindergarten are the long lasting friend- been participating in various fundraisers
final year at Kidworks via a slideshow, and Hospital)and what they’ve learned at ships and that we will always be their ‘home throughout the year to benefit sick children,
received a copy to keep. Kidworks, Murray-Beers noted that it isn’t away from home’ atmosphere. I am confi- “ said Murray-Beers.
After the diplomas were awarded, the just knowledge that they take with them dent sending these children to kindergarten Congratulations Kidworks of Netcong
children recited a poem for the audience. when they leave. knowing their letters and numbers, but I Graduating class of 2010!
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penny. To some, it is just a cooper coin. To the Church. She had a special way of letting each member of ed it. If there is such a thing
congregation of the Port Morris United Methodist the congregation know that they were truly cared for and as 110%, which I know there
Church and friends, it means that they share a loved. Her outreach extended beyond our congregation into isn’t, Judy gave it day in and
guardian angel with Pastor Judy Todt. With the children our surrounding community with a special focus on caring day out to bring the word of
gathered around her during her last young disciple’s mes- for the homeless. We will miss Judy's warmth and under- God and the love of Jesus to
sage at the church, Todt noted the pennies lying on the standing, her voice in our choir loft and experiencing her all with whom she came in
floor. She’d put them there. She explained that her grand- share God's Word through her ministry. On behalf of our contact.” said DeKolf
father told her that when you see a penny, it’s been put there congregation, I wish Judy the best in life as she continues Following the service, at
by an angel to remind you an angel is looking out for you. on her faith journey.” which she gave communion
She told the children (of all ages) present, that when they And, the Port Morris church was not the only one Todt one last time at the church,
saw a penny to remember how much she loved them and touched. Before becoming a minister, Todt and her husband there was a celebration pic-
that her guardian angel would be watching over them. attended the nearly Stanhope United Methodist Church. It nic in Todt’s honor. . Family
Pastor Todt retired on June 27th.She had served the Port was there that she felt a dream re-awakened. and friends, members of both the churches that she’d
Morris church twice. The first time, she left it to care for Raised during a time when women were not encouraged touched, came to wish her well.
her husband, Carl, who was stricken with cancer. Later, to be part of the ministry, her interest in it seemed put on “It was heartwarming and touching to attend and cele-
after her husband’s death, she was offered the chance to hold until she got to the Stanhope United Methodist brate Pastor Judy Todt's last Sunday in ministry as she led
pastor the church again….and she took it. At the time, she Church. While she attended there, she felt called to the her last worship service in Port Morris. It felt like home-
was living in Florida. ministry and that call nurtured by those around her. coming or family reunion to see many familiar friends from
Todt recalled getting the call asking if she’d like the One of those who nurtured that call was the Rev. Harry the "sister churches" of Stanhope UMC and Port Morris
position, turning to her cats, and saying, “We’re going DeKolf. Now retired and living in Pennsylvania, DeKolf UMC. For Judy Todt, becoming a pastor and serving the
home!” came to Todt’s last service at Port Morris. Lord was always a dream. It was beautiful to see God work
Todt was interwoven into the life of the church. “. It has been my privilege to mentor Judy in her dis- in her life and help her fulfill that dream. It's been an even
Congregation member, Robbie Post, of Landing, noted that cernment process of whether or not she was being called greater joy seeing the lives she has impacted and touched
Todt sang in the choir, helped make the church’s well into the pastoral ministry and then to mentor her throughout with the love of Jesus Christ., “said Scott Lefurge, of
known pasties, was always helping someone, participated her time serving as a pastor. Judy was devoted to Jesus, the Andover, a member of the Stanhope church.
in the Queen Esther’s Circle, and loved putting together the church, Port Morris UMC, and to the folks she served. She A penny, to some is just a coin , but to those who know
weekly children’s message. has a deep and abiding faith that enabled her to listen for Pastor Judy Todt, it is now a special remembrance.
“We will really miss her,” said Post. God's word and then to share it in a down to earth way that Lefurge shared, “Since that Sunday, whenever I find a
Richard Boyer, Jr., of Budd Lake, Lay Leader and Choir everyone could understand. Judy was more then a pastor. penny, I think of Pastor Judy and how important she has
Director of the church, echoed Post’s feelings, “Judy She was also a friend to young and old alike who will be been, and still is, in my life and the lives of so many other
brought a true sense of family, commitment and compas- missed by her entire congregation. Judy was not afraid to people.”
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ince we ultimately want our beloved companions to and tone, overcome separation anxiety and noise phobias, and work-
remain healthy and vibrant for as long as possible, the • Relieves muscle spasms of tired, tense muscles and ing with senior dogs to help retain their ability to be active
question ultimately becomes “What can I do to help relieves aches and pains, dogs. Within a few treatments, most dogs will give me very
my dog live longer and healthier, and be happier, so I have • Increases joint flexibility and range of motion; reduces clear indication and guidance regarding the acupressure
the most quality time with him that I can possibly have?” swelling in the joints caused by arthritis, points that need attention.
The answer is often found in complementary and alterna- • Helps with allergies; maintains a shiny coat and healthy You as an owner can play a vital role in helping your dog
tive care. skin, cope with chronic degenerative disease and during conva-
Acupressure and other forms of Traditional Chinese • Speeds recovery from surgery, illness or injury, lescence from some acute disease or surgery. By integrating
Medicine (TCM) have been used in animals over thousands • Aides athletic ability and helps to improve performance Eastern and Western Medicine, you can take advantage of
of years to treat a variety of problems, including pain, of your show, service or competition dog, the strengths of each while minimizing the weaknesses.
arthritis, heart, lung, kidney, digestive, hormone, allergic, • Lessons behavioral issues, decreases fear, anxiety and Combination of both brings better results than either one
reproductive and mental illness. stress, calms nervous animals, and relieves emotional pain alone. While acupressure is not substitute for the compas-
What is Acupressure? (such as separation anxiety), and sionate care of your dog’s veterinarian, this healing therapy
Acupressure is one of the many ancient and trusted TCM • Improves the quality of life for both you and your dog. can be a wonderful complement to that care. This can be
healing modalities. It is a complex system of examination, In practicing acupressure, the practitioner considers all just as important as good nutrition, regular exercise, and
diagnosis and treatment. In its inception it was thought of as aspects of your dog’s life and physical characteristics when companionship.
preventative medicine, that is, the creation and maintenance assessing his condition. When a disease pattern is identi- My goal as a Certified Small Animal Acupressure
of health. In fact, it can be used to treat almost any imbal- fied, balance and health is restored by helping the body to Practitioner is to enhance the flow between Eastern and
ance except those requiring surgery. regulate itself. Western Medicine and to support balanced health. I am
Acupressure replenishes and maintains the health of ani- By balancing your dog’s energetics you can prevent ill- offering on-site service in the convenience of your home or
mals using non-invasive touch techniques to move and bal- ness, maintain his sense of well-being, and resolve health facility of your choosing, which provides a familiar, stress
ance life force energy (so called Chi). Acupressure points issues that might arise from injuries or aging. The goal is to free environment for healing and will feel most comfortable
are specific spots on the body surface where a practitioner prevent problems before they occur, leading to better health for your dog.
applies stimulation for the diagnosis and treatment of dis- and longevity. To find out more about the power of acupressure and
ease. Each point has a unique location and physiological Case work has consistently shown that acupressure can how to bring the benefits of acupressure to you and your
effect. enhance your dog’s comfort, emotional stability, and over- dog, please contact me: Sylvia Nickel, MSc & CAAP
Benefits of Acupressure all health. Using acupressure, I have had great success in Phone: 908-879-2113 or E-mail: mysmartdog@com-
• Maintains and improves overall and long term health, helping dogs that were paralyzed to start walking again, cast.net
• Strengthens the immune system; increases circulation, managing pain and difficulty of arthritis, helping to rehabil-
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homas Edison may be well known for this inventions plastic was not a petroleum based plastic. This plastic was
but his biggest passion was in chemistry. When he made from Formaldehyde - a naturally occurring substance
built his chemistry laboratory in 1887 at his site in in the environment consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxy-
West Orange New Jersey it became one of the best gen. The other ingredient for this plastic was Carboxylic
equipped chemistry laboratories in the world. “Grand sci- acids a common type of organic acid. Among the simplest
ence, chemistry,” Edison once said, “I like it best of all the examples are the formic acid secreted by ants, and acetic
sciences.” acid found in vinegar which gives it the sour taste. A hun-
Edison was not only interested in creating new inven- dred years ago this mix of formaldehyde with Carboxylic
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that went into his inventions. Thus, he spent much of his pounds.
time in the chemistry lab to: find better materials for his Although, Thomas Edison experimented and patented
phonograph records, compounds for synthetic rubber and different chemical compounds for his Gramophone records
the right chemistry for electric auto storage batteries. It was it was Dr. Leo Baekeland and his Bakelite plastic com-
important to Edison to have total control over the supply of pound and process that he chose for his records and electri-
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supply dependency risks from environmental or global ucts. cent latex yield. But, this would be the last of his research
trade maelstroms that would jeopardize the production of Edison’s final experiment was finding other plant and experimentation. Edison became gravely ill in the sum-
his factory industries. species that could produce rubber. During 1924-25, a mer of 1929 from kidney malfunction and possible dia-
Edison would analyze material compound qualities that British rubber restriction scheme inflated the cost of rubber. betes. However, from his sick bed Edison said: “Give me
naturally occurred in nature. In visiting his laboratories in This was very damaging to the automobile industry. So, five years and the United States will have a rubber crop.”
West Orange, you will find an odd collection of rhino horns Ford and Firestone financed Edison to investigate domestic But, Edison never got those five years. He died October 21,
and tortoise shells. After all, in Edison’s day the high gloss sources of rubber. Edison’s research had collected 3,227 1931.
shellac resin used for electrical insulation and Gramophone wild plants and shrubs from New Jersey to Key West. The You can visit Thomas Edison’s chemistry lab at the
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Thailand’s female Lac bug. This insect resin was sold in contained five percent latex. Through multiple root dividing are 9:00am - 5:00pm. Regular Entry Fee is $7.00 - 211
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ne day an infant will transform from a relatively studies indicate more than 2,000 children die every year due
sedentary little person content to stare at the crib to to home-related injuries. Many of these children are under Choking can also occur when babies try to eat foods that
an active adventurer satisfying his or her curiosity the age of 1. are too sophisticated for undeveloped teeth. Pieces of food
with just about everything in the home. Making sure the Taking safety precautions around the house first requires should be no larger than a dime to help prevent against
home is safe for baby's travels becomes essential. knowledge of the top dangers. Here is a list of known safe- choking. Children under 10 months old should only be
While every child develops at his or her own pace, most ty hazards around the home. given pureed food, or soft foods until molars for chewing
parents can expect the day will soon come when their son 1. Choking hazards: Infants and toddlers are often enam- and mashing develop.
or daughter will be exploring the home. While that notion ored with their older sibling's toys. These toys may have 2. Stairs: Falls account for many childhood injuries.
can be exciting, it can also be a bit scary. That's because small parts or magnets, and can be choking hazards for lit- Falls down stairs can be especially dangerous. Be sure to
block stairs with sturdy gates from investigative children.
There are gates that are designed for the top and bottom of
stairs to make it easier to open and navigate for adults.
3. Water: It takes only a few inches of water to drown a
young child. Never leave a baby unattended when water is
around. Secure toilet seats and be sure to keep within arm's
reach of the child when he or she is bathing.
4. Tipped-over furniture:There were 31 deaths in 2006
Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues (and 3,000 injuries) resulting from furniture and other
• Musculo-skeletal and Neurological • Upper Respiratory Tract household items, like TVs, tipping over and crushing chil-
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