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By Chelsea Opong-Wadeer

Ever wonder what po-

lice officers are re-

ally like behind their

uniforms? The Chester Bor-

ough Police Department isgiving it's members of the

community the chance to

learn more.

Chief David Jara and

other members of theChester Borough Police De-

partment recently began its

newest community pro-

gram, Coffee with a Cop.

Coffee with a Cop is a na-tional program that

launched in Hawthorne,

CA, in 2011. The purpose

of the program is to help

cops and community mem-

bers build relationships andtrust with one another "one

cup of coffee at a time."

"Our purpose is for this

program to be a continuous

on-going program," Chief Jara said. "To see new faces

so people can feel like theycan call us by our first

names when they see us

around."Jara and the Chester

Borough Police Department

held its first Coffee with a

Cop earlier in January at the

Chester Borough Municipal

Hall. Although only a few

members from the commu-

nity attended, it still was ahuge success for their first

one of the year.

"I think what our officers

are doing here is just won-

derful," said MaxineFinney, department head for

Chester Borough Recre-

ation.

Finney identified herself

as a strong supporter for themen and women who serve

on the Chester Borough Po-

lice Department. She hopes

that more and more com-

munity members will con-

tinue to come out to theseevents to get to know their

fellow Chester Borough Po-

lice Department.

The Chester Borough

Police Department allowedresidents to address ques-

tions or concerns they hadabout specific issues in the

area. One resident asked the

department how the town'srobbery and theft ranked

compared to previous years.

In response to this ques-

tion, Detective Shaun Horst

said most of the crime in the

area is self-initiated and the

town's robbery and theft

rankings haven't been veryhigh. He advised for resi-

dents, to avoid any rob-

beries, steps they can take

are to lock their cars, even

when they leave their vehi-cle to go in the grocery store

or when they go inside their

homes.

He explained that most

thefts take place duringthose times when residents

leave their cars unlocked

with valuable items in open

areas such as their center

consuls or passenger seat.

Ways residents can protectthemselves from robberies

are to inform the borough

clerk when they are plan-

ning on going on vacation

and for how long."This is good because it

allows us to know ourarea," Horst said. "So if

one of us is driving around

and see someone's garageis open and they’re on va-

cation that week I will dou-

Members of the Chester Borough Police Dept., from left, participate in Coffee With A Cop, Daryl

Zavala, Shaun Horst, Louis Capone, Kristen Cebo, Police Chief David Jara, Ryan Durkin, Timothy

Carley, Edd Robinson, Jason Kreideweis.

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ble check on it."Another resident asked

how the town's drunk driv-

ing is. The department as a

whole is involved in the

Click it or Ticket programand the Drive Sober or get

Pulled Over program. Chief

Jara said between 20 to 25drunk drivers came through

the Chester area last year.He added that based on

being close to 206 North

and South that will bring in

drivers that are from outsideareas such as South Jersey.

Overall each of the men

and women who make up

the Chester Borough Police

Department dedicate theirlives daily to ensure the

safety of its residents. Offi-

cer Edd Robinson and manyof the others said "the thing

most of us love here is thatwe all have great cama-

raderie."

If interested in hosting at

Coffee with a Cop eventwith The Chester Borough

Police Department contact

Chief Jara at 908-879-7162

or email him at

[email protected] on the look out for more

Coffee with a Cop events on

the Chester Borough PoliceDepartments Facebook

page at https://www.face-b o o k . c o m / C h e s t e r -

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By Cheryl Conway

There is a beautiful, new mentoringprogram in Chester that is boostingconfidence and self-esteem in girls

and inspiring them to reach their highest po-tential.

Sponsored by Chester Township Recre-ation, Beautiful Me, is currently being of-fered to girls ages 11 to 15 at the HighlandsRidge Barn from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The five

session program began Jan. 25 and ends Feb.29, with a performance night featuring a run-away show for family and friends.

Through a variety of exercises and activ-ities as well as speakers by influentialwomen, the program’s purpose is to promotea positive self-image in girls.

“This isn’t about hair and makeup,” saysMaxine Finney, recreation director forChester Township and Borough. More about

One of the girls in the friendship circle works on a group pledge.

Chester Program To Guide Girls To Be Beautiful In Every Way inner beauty, “It’s about making girls feel bet-ter about oneself.”

Finney explains, “It’s a difficult time inschool for young women. They’re seeingthemselves in a different light.” Teens can be

faced with so many issues dealing with peerpressure, self-image, bullying, drug or alco-hol addiction. The goal of the program is toinstill a “positive self-image.”

The mentoring program has been de-signed to help inspire, develop and grow theself-esteem and strengths of tween and teengirls, from fifth grade through tenth grade.Participants will be encouraged to learn what

makes them happy and how to be a strong,confident person through public speaking andstage presence, influencing fashion, hair,

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make-up and photography, as explained inthe program description.

Finney and some recreation committeemembers came up with the name of the pro-

gram, Beautiful Me, as “it represents what wedo,” says Finney. “You are beautiful just theway you are.”

Part of the program’s focus is to encour-age these girls to do well in school, excel infitness, a hobby, self-expression and art or getinvolved in the community either throughschool or civic organization.

Inspirational women from the community,whether involved in business or politics, wereslated to attend some of the sessions to speakto the girls to inspire them by sharing their

personal success stories and serving as rolemodels. Chester Borough Mayor JanetHoven and Chester Twp. CouncilwomanJackie Spinelli were among those womenscheduled to attend a session.

Part of the program was to encourage pub-lic speaking, “how to carry yourself withgrace and dignity,” explains Finney. Byspeaking to these girls, the speakers will talkabout what inspired them and offer ideas andtips for success, as well as “how to be an in-dividual and be true to yourself along the

way,” explains Finney.The program is hosted by Melinda Scott

who has been working in theater and thefashion industry for more than 20 years; and

Olivia DeMattio, A West Morris MendhamHigh School graduate who went on to beMiss New Jersey Supranational 2015, run-away fashion model, recording artist and mo-tivational speaker.

The program will end with a runawayfashion show presented by the participants.Girls will have different roles like creatingthe show’s brochure, acting as photographers,be in charge of lighting, music, announce-ments, read poetry or some other act of self-expression, and of course, modeling fashions.

“We will give them different roles so theycan put on a production together,” saysFinney. Just another key part of the programwhich goes to show “how they can do any-thing they can put their minds to.”

For more information about the program,go to www.chestertownship.org or call 908-879-5100, ext. 825. If it is successful, anothersession will be scheduled. As far as other pro-grams, Finney says the recreation committeeis always looking for new ideas, public inputand volunteers.

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Looking for a great place to hear livemusic that is close to home, drug

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Students in middle school and high

school now have an ideal location to hang

out and hear live music right in Chester.Chester Recreation held its first Chester

Rocks session last month at the newly ren-

ovated Highlands Ridge Barn in Chester.About 80 students from Chester and Mend-ham rocked out on Sat., Jan. 16, from 6

p.m. to 9 p.m.

“Our Chester Rocks the barn teen event

was an overwhelming success with over 80

teenagers in attendance,” says Chester

Recreation Director Maxine Finney. “Theevent was free, hosted by Chester Recre-

ation as a safe place to kids to hang out and

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The first session featured four live music

band performances from local teens who

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“Chester Recreation had the cooperation

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and drugs,” says Finney.

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be safe,” says Kinney. “All kids who want

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Junior Women’s Club’s Casino Night. Thisannual extravaganza will feature profession-

ally run Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, andTexas Hold’em tables, as well as raffles, asilent auction and plenty of donated prizes.This year's event benefits the Washington

Township Fire Department and Long ValleyFirst Aid Squad.

Tickets are available through Jan. 31. A$75 contribution will garner play money, raf-fle tickets, two drinks tickets as well as

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Help support the Jersey IMPACT soft-ball team by donating usable clothing,

shoes, accessories such as purses, belts,hats, backpacks, scarves; linens such ascurtains, blankets, sheets; toys, soft orhard below 14 inches; dishes and glasses,in sets, in useable condition; and bicycles.Please bag shoes separately.

To drop off bags earlier or can not makethe date, email [email protected] make special arrangements.

Long Valley Junior Women’s Club Hosts Casino Nightsales – Julie Adams [email protected]; table sponsor, donations andadvertising – Kate Nelson [email protected].

Register online at lvjuniors.org by Jan. 31.

All checks should be made payable toLVJWC and mailed to: LVJWC P.O. Box 98,Long Valley, NJ 07853.

All guests must be 21 or older.

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Long Valley Knights of ColumbusCouncil 10419 plans to hold a Veter-ans Benefit Barn Dance on Sat., Feb.

20, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at St. Mark theEvangelist Church in Long Valley.

The Barn Dance is a charity event withnet proceeds to benefit the veterans at var-ious VA facilities. Tickets are $15 per per-

son. The affair is a BYOB and snacks eventonly for adults. There will be a professionalbarn dance caller, Dan Tapper, who willprovide instructions at all levels of experi-ence.

For more information, call John at 908-852-8840; Charles at 908-832-5313; oremail [email protected].

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By J. L. Shively

Students in the Chester School District are learning avery important lesson this month that they are all indi-viduals with unique and interesting abilities.

The lesson was brought to them by the U Matter Move-

ment which started for grades K through eight on the weekof Jan. 25.

Elizabeth Grasso, a Guidance Counselor at Black RiverMiddle School, explains the details of this ongoing move-ment, “U Matter is a self-esteem building, kindness based ini-tiative all about Y-O-U.”

The movement was originally founded by Tara Kelly, aparent of two children in the Chester school district. Kellybegan the movement five years ago in the school district of her previous home in Mass.

“She [Kelly] introduced me to the idea and we boththought that the students, staff, and community would fullyembrace this movement,” says Grasso. “We were correct!”

The movement has certainly caught on in the school dis-trict, allowing students a chance to reflect on themselves aswell as their peers.

“What makes this program unique is it is about the stu-dents looking at themselves and others,” says Grasso. “In aworld of selfies and students texting everything about them-selves, Mrs. Kelly wanted to create a movement and a culturethat would get young people attention.”

The program began with a presentation by gifted artist,Robert Surette, the artist behind Amazing Hero Art, on Tues.,Jan. 26 at Bragg and Black River Middle schools.

“Mr. Surette left the audiences in awe as he combined hisincredible talents to touch the lives of everyone present,” saysGrasso.

Surette left a lasting impression on the students after speedpainting gigantic portraits of important heroes such as Abra-

ham Lincoln and Albert Einstein, driving home the messagethat everyone matters and they are important for different butunique reasons.

According to Surette’s website, www.amazingheroart.com, his “Be Somebody” presentation has reachedhundreds of thousands of audience members in a show that“celebrates the magic of life” and “meets the deeper needs of kids, helps them make sense of the world and fills the empti-ness which many have inside” through an appreciation of allvocations such as science and history.

According to Grasso, both students and staff expressedthat Surette’s show was one of the “best assemblies they hadever witnessed.” This opportunity was arranged for the school

by Kelly and funded by the Chester Municipal Alliance andthe Chester School district combined.

The Dickerson School began its U Matter movement witha visit from Black River Middle School student ambassadors.These selected students met with the kindergarten, first andsecond grades to explain the U Matter Movement to them.

The program was introduced to these young learnersthrough a combination of activities, stories and the initiationof a compliment circle, an activity where students are seatedin a circle and take turns thinking of something kind to sayabout the person seated on their right.

U Matter: Chester Schools Introduce The Movement Of A Lifetime

Ambassadors also passed out boxes of crayons for eachstudent labeled with the message, “U Matter – Color theWorld with Kindness,” a message for children to bring home

and share with the world.All the schools in the district currently sport bulletinboards to remind students of the message for the movement.These boards have crayon boxes which are filled with papercrayons. On each crayon a student has been instructed towrite something positive about themselves; a one word de-scription of a way they matter as an individual.

“The exercise is to tie together the inspirational messagefrom the U Matter kick-off assembly, that we all have giftsand talents that we can share with others in an effort to colorthe world with kindness,” Grasso explains.



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The following week, beginning Feb. 1,students began an exercise of passing arounda cut out paper handprint in their classrooms.Not only are handprints part of the U Matter

logo but the passing of these handprints isdone in “an effort to promote random acts of kindness and to pay kindness forward in aneffort to show that kindness is contagious,”

Grasso states.The handprint cut out is unique to the per-

son who made it and represents an under-standing that it is important to lend a hand toothers in order to make a difference.

During the week of Feb. 15 to 19, desig-nated as Random Acts of Kindness Week,students are continuing other activities thatpromote self-awareness and kindness to oth-

ers. Students have been given kindness cardsand are encouraged to now take the U MatterMovement outside of their classroom and outinto the community.

Kindness coins have also been given out

to the students as a symbol to pay it forward.“[The coins help] them remember to enrichthe lives of others through a kind act,” Grassoexplains.

The following school months are beingfilled with may activities to continue the UMatter Movement. A group of about 40 in-spired students at Black River Middle Schoolhave formed a team to help keep the move-ment going.

The team “is so invested in this move-ment, they wake up earlier to be at school by7 a.m.,” Grasso exclaims. “A few teacherswho have been at Black River for over 15years have said this is one of the most inspir-ing programs they have ever seen.”

The students and staff of the school areuniting to keep this movement ongoing evenafter this school year passes and a new onebegins.

With the movement still growing, U Mat-ter is invested in changing the way that stu-dents think about their peers and themselves.

The goal, Grasso explains, “is to create a cul-ture of kindness within a school community.”

This strong community will allow stu-dents to build an inner confidence that can beused as a powerful ally in the continuation of

a more understanding and compassionateworld.

This way of thinking, to understand thatthey matter and what they say and do mattersto others, will challenge them to think beforethey act. U Matter has implemented a lessonreferred to as T.H.I.N.K. The next time a stu-dent speaks, acts or texts, they are encour-aged to ask if what they are about to do or sayis Thoughtful, Helpful, Interesting, Neces-sary and Kind.

If children respect themselves they under-

stand that what they say and do has an impacton others. If a person feels as if they matter,that is the kind of thinking which will inspirethem to help others realize that they mattertoo.

The number of student ambassadors isgrowing.

“As far as we are concerned, the moreteam members, the better to continue tospread the word,” Grasso concludes.

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can Girls Sock Hop.” Go back

to the era of 1950’s and learn about the new

American Girl, Mary Ellen Larkin, as she

would make crafts and eat delicious foodsduring those times. Come help the nine

year old plan/prepare and celebrate with her

friends for the big “Sock Hop Party.” Don’t

forget to wear poodle skirts, special socks,

and also bring a special doll!

American Girl Sock Hop Party is sched-

uled for ages six-12 on Fri., March 11, from

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fundable fee of $15 is due before March 4.For more information contact the recre-

ation office at (908) 876-5941; email at

[email protected]; or visit our web-

site at www.wtmorris.org.

The Friends of the Chester Library is

accepting used books for its upcom-

ing book sale. Fiction and non-fic-tion books, hard cover and paperback, for

adults, young adults and children are mostwanted. CDs, DVDs and video games may

also be donated, but no out-of-date media.

Books must be clean and in good condition.

Computer, financial and travel books more

than two years old as well as musty, stained

and water damaged books will not be ac-cepted.

The book sale is set to take place at theChester Library on Sat., April 16, from 9

a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call

the library at 908-879-7612.

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Chester, plans to host its St. Patrick’s Charity

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p.m. to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by

the Peter McKiernan Irish Band and Irish

Dinner catered by Charlotte’s Web in Dover.Beer, wine and soda is included with the cost

of a ticket and a 50/50 Raffle will be con-

ducted to benefit area charities. Tickets are

$40 per person. For information and to pur-

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On Easter morning, angels stand atthe empty tomb to joyfully declare

“He is not here – He is risen!” Join

in at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran

Church in Long Valley. to hear of Jesus’

victory and his gift of eternal life.Children ages three-14, will learn about

the Jesus' Easter Resurrection, play games,

learn songs, search for Easter Eggs, and

have some snacks! The program runs from9 a.m. to noon on Sat., March 19. Registra-

tion begins at 8:45 a.m.

Visit immanuelnj.net for more informa-

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tions to the food pantry will be gathered.

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American Girl Party In Long Valley

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ighlands Presbyterian Church inLong Valley has announced its Sun-

day Morning Family Service dates.The service is a casual and relaxed family

event that takes place each month. Families

with children are invited to attend a servicein the Church’s Fellowship Hall beginning

at 8:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each

month. Upcoming dates are: March 13,

April 10, and May 8. The service will last

about 45 minutes. Kids play and familieslearn with a bible lesson, video and craft.

The new service attempts to answer aneed for young families in the community

who wish to attend church services in a re-

laxed environment with their young chil-dren. All are invited to attend.

Additional information can be found at

www.hpchurch.net or by emailing hpmain-

[email protected].

Highlands Presbyterian ChurchOffers Family Services

Ever wondered the difference be-tween a healthy and not so healthy

food? Well find out by participating

in this hands-on program!

The Washington Township Recreation

Dept., along with certified NutritionalCoach Kiera Mitchell, is offering children

from fifth thru seventh grade to put their

health and taste to the test! The program is

scheduled for three consecutive sessions

taking place on Tues., starting March 8 andfinishing on March 22. The sessions are

scheduled to be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at

Washington Township Senior Center in

Long Valley.

Cost is $60 per participant before theregistration deadline March 1. Call the

recreation office at 908-876-5941 or email

at [email protected] for more infor-

mation.

Learn About Healthy Food


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The Chester Lioness Club annually of-fers two scholarships to students inthe Class of 2016 residing in Chester,

Mendham or Washington Township. Eachscholarship may be up to $1,000. Criteria

for selection of candidates for these schol-arships include academic record, classroomand extracurricular activities, communityactivities, individual interests and hobbiesand outstanding accomplishments in activi-ties that demonstrate leadership and service.Financial need is also a consideration.

These scholarships are available not onlyto public high school students, but those at-tending private schools or have home tutor-ing as well.

Applications may be obtained in the Col-lege Resource Center at both West MorrisMendham and West Morris Central HighSchools. The completed form must be re-turned to the College Resource Center at the

high school by March 21. A letter request-ing an application may be sent to theChester Lioness Club in care of AnneMacMillan, 15 Cora Lane, Chester, NJ.07930. Call 908-879-7621 for more infor-mation. Completed applications must beforwarded to the Lioness Club by April 4.

The Chester Lioness Club is a serviceclub that takes an active interest in the civic,cultural and social welfare of the commu-nity.

Boy Scouts from Long Valley Troop

236 attended the STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math)

Jamboree on Jan. 16, at the US Naval Acad-emy in Annapolis, MD. Sponsored by the

National Eagle Scout Association, The

Scouts had the opportunity to earn merit

badges in the fields of engineering, avia-

tion, chemistry, programming, radio, robot-

ics, electronics and nuclear science as well

as participate in Military Skills and High

Adventure training. While there, the Scoutsalso viewed morning colors and took a tour

of the campus.

For more information about Troop 236

visit: http://troop236bsa.org/.

Long Valley Boy Scout Troop 236 AttendsSTEM Jamboree At Naval Academy

Lioness Club Offers Scholarships

The luck of the Irish will be experi-enced at 11 a.m. on Thurs., March17, at Washington Township Senior

Center located in Rock Spring Park forWashington Township’s annual St.Patrick’s Day Luncheon.

The Valley Restaurant will cater anAmerican-Irish Traditional Luncheon.

Featured entertainment is the famous IanGallagher. Ian has heart and soul deeplyrooted in Irish tradition and talent as eclec-

tic and bright as tomorrow. Ian is a favoredentertainer of many Celebrities. A very finevoice deeply imbued with his Irish roots.

This popular program fills quickly soplease send non-refundable fee of $9.50 forresidents and $10.50 for non-residents. Allchecks should be sent to Washington Town-ship Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Val-ley, NJ, 07853. For questions, call908-876-5941 before the deadline date of March 10.

Recreation To Host Traditional Luncheon


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

would replace scalpels in surgery or that robotic instruments would

build cars; you may not have believed it. By the same token would

you believe that chiropractic treatments could be performed using

a special hand-held instrument developed by NASA scientists; all

while you were sitting in an upright position without turning or

twisting movements?Advances in computers and engineering technologies have been

able to uniquely blend with chiropractic in order to both analyze

and treat the human body in such a way that was never before real-

ized.

According to Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, “This new form of comput-

erized treatment is so gentle and effective, that it amazes even the

most skeptical patients. It’s called the Impulse IQ Adjuster and is

the latest, state-of-the-art technology in existence today, and the

only one in the Long Valley area”

The Impulse IQ Adjuster can safely and gently analyze and treat

the spine and other joints to remove the nerve impingement that is

often the cause of pains in the low back, neck, shoulder and else-

where in the body. It also works on a variety of muscular conditionsto loosen tight muscles with ease and comfort. Many patients say

that it’s like getting a mini-massage.

It can also help increase the amount of motion in almost any

oint. Even patients with knee, hip and foot problems such as plantar

fasciitis are being helped. It is also covered by most insurance com-

panies including medicare.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, “the secret to the Impulse IQ Adjuster lies

in its advanced piezoelectric sensor that is able to detect the slightest

amount of restriction in a joint and then deliver an extremely pre-

cise adjustment.” He says that “Even though traditional forms of

adjusting also work, people are drawn to this new technique because

of how gentle it is and does not involve any twist-

ing, especially in the neck. Many people love get-

ting adjusted with traditional manual techniques,

all of which are safe and effective, but there are a

large number of people who never get to experi-

ence the amazing benefits of chiropractic 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. The Impulse IQ Adjuster is perfect

for anyone who has been thinking about going to a chiropractor,

but hasn’t yet made that decision. Dr. Michael S. Hyjek, wants

everyone to be able to experience these same benefits and if you

have any of the following conditions, the Impulse IQ Adjuster

may be the answer you’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 injuries

Treatment with the Impulse IQ Adjuster is consistent, meas-

urable and extremely gentle. There is no guesswork, and it’s safe

for individuals of all ages. Call our office today and mention this

article to receive a FREE Impulse IQ adjuster analysis to pin-

point your problem area and see how the Impulse IQ Adjuster

can help. Call within the next 7 days and you will also receive a

complimentary nerve stress scan and computerized muscle testthat can show the areas of your stress and how it’s affecting your

body. Call 908-876-8777 today to reserve your free Impulse IQ

Adjuster Analysis Scan. (Reg. $125)

This technological marvel can help you return to a healthier

lifestyle. You may no longer have to live with a persistent, painful

condition. Call us today.

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek

2 Mountain View Ave., Long Valley, NJ 07853

[email protected]

www.provalleychiro.com

Dr. Michael S. Hyjek uses the Impulse IQ Adjuster toanalyze a patient’s spine and pin-point areas of nerveimpingement syndrome causing malfunction and pain.



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Chester First Aid Squad recently an-

nounced its line and administrative

Officers for 2016.

This year, CFAS celebrates 70 years of

service to the Chester community andwould like to recognize and congratulate

Sandy Smith who celebrates 45 with the

squad this year.

CFAS President Cassie Cline has held

every elected position during her 23 yearsas a member of the squad. Cline is a third

generation CFAS squad member, with nu-

merous family members also serving as

Life Members, including grandfather

Reuben Thompson, mother Sandra Smith,

sister Debbie Dore and husband Rob Cline.

“I am honored to serve as President of the Chester First Aid Squad this year,” said

Cline. “My family is proud to have served

with CFAS for generations. We have an

awesome team of dedicated volunteers, andit’s going to be an exciting year for us.”

CFAS is in the process of planning and

purchasing a custom 2016 Type One ambu-

lance mounted on a Ford F-450 4X4 pick-

up truck chassis. The ambulance will have

four-wheel drive for better access to pa-

tients in inclement weather. I t will also fea-

ture a bariatric stretcher with automatic

loading capabilities to eliminate potential

back injuries associated with lifting pa-tients.

“EMS 53” as it is called will be pur-

chased using funds from donations to the

squad, plus possible funding from a FEMA

grant is being investigated. In addition, avery generous donation from Offray Fab-

rics will go towards the new stretcher load-

ing system.

The new ambulance will replace a 2006

Ford E-450 built by Horton which had me-

chanical problems and will be retired.

CFAS serves as a Northern New JerseySafe Kids Car Seat Inspection Station. Par-

ents can stop by the station on the first

Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

and the third Thursday of the month from 7a.m.-noon, and the certified technicians will

ensure children’s safety seats are the correct

type and properly installed.

To learn more about the Chester First

Aid Squad, inquire about becoming a mem-

Chester First Aid Squad Announces Officers; Celebrates 70 Years Of Service

ber, or make a donation, visit:

www.chesterfirstaid.org or call the CFAS

Office at: 908-879-5560. CFAS is a

501(c)(3) non-profit organization: all dona-

tions are tax deductible to the extent al-

lowed by law and are greatly appreciated.


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Morris Hills School of Adult and

Continuing Education Provides a

pathway to lifelong learning. Reg-istration is now open for spring evening

classes.

Visit at www.mhcontinuingedu.com or

call (973) 664-2295 for details and to register.

Most courses are held at Morris Hills HighSchool with several being held at Morris

Knolls High School or offsite.

Some courses offered include: basics of

organic gardening, couponing 101, crochet

for beginners, watercolor painting, resume

basics, social media, pilates, yoga, guitar, vol-

leyball, writing and publishing, tennis, golf.

Online classes are also offered. Visitwww.ed2go.com/mhrd and view more than

250 courses in areas such as computers, web

design, accounting, business administration,

career development, courses for teaching

professionals, database management, digitalphotography, graphic design, languages, legal

careers, personal enrichment, starting your

own business, writing/publishing and more!

Most courses start at $95 and run six weeks.

Non-Profit Community SchoolOffers Classes In Spring

Learn how to take control and respon-sibility of the body, mind and spirit

as certified Qigong therapist, Renee

Dorn, helps others understand and alleviate

energetic blockages that, if not addressed,can manifest disease in the body, discom-

fort in the spirit and distress to the mind.

Held every Monday at 11 a.m. in TheSenior Resource Center in Chester, located

inside the Church of the Messiah). For

more information or a schedule of all

events, visit www.SRCNJ.org; or call 908-879-2202.

Senior Resource Center Offers Qigong Session

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Joseph Harmon of Boy Scout Troop 236

in Schooley's Mountain, on right, was

among the Scouts recognized at the

Morris County Board of Freeholders meet-

ing in Morristown on Jan. 27 and to receive

certificates of achievement for their Eagle

Scout projects, hard work and positive ef-

forts in their community.

C

hester Recreation is

hosting another sea-

sonal photo contest.

Enter the 'Chester inWinter' photo contest byemailing a best photo, taken

in Chester this winter, to

recreation@chestertown-

ship.org. Photos will be

posted on the ChesterTownship Facebook page.

The photo with the most

'Likes' by the end of Febru-

ary will be the winner!

Chester Recreation is

also looking for some vol-unteers to maintain the ice

at the pond at Chubb Park

so ice-skating fans can

make the most of the winter

season.

A few volunteers areneeded to shovel or sweep

snow off of the ice at the

Chubb Park pond to keep

conditions safe for skating.If interested, contact Max-

ine at (908) 879-5100 x825or recreation@chestertown-

ship.org. What a great com-

munity service opportunity

for hockey players or figureskaters!

Hard Work Recognized

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations! Send us your press releases and photos to [email protected]

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Are politics on the mind? Or are

movies or music providing a great

escape from what seems like an

endless presidential campaign?

In any case, the Washington Township

Public Library in Long Valley has it cov-ered. Beginning Fri., March 18, music is the

subject of the first Lifetime Learning adult

enrichment series of the spring. Dr. Robert

Butts makes an encore appearance with aseries on “Four Composers of Romantic

Passion.”

Butts, an educator, composer, musicolo-

gist and conductor of the Baroque Orches-

tra of NJ, will be discussing the music of

four beloved composers, Schubert,Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak,

who represent the Romantic period of the19th century.

The next series is set for April 22, with

Prof. Krista Jenkins of the Department of Political Science, Fairleigh Dickinson Uni-

versity. Her subject will be “American

Identity and the Political Process.” Jenkins

also serves as director PublicMind, FDU’s

survey research institute.

Jenkins will talk about the political

process in our rapidly-changing world. She

will bring to the subject scholarly objectiv-ity and deep insight into the subjects that

consume so much of our national attention.

As an expert on polling, she will provide in-

sight to at the contradictory and confusing

information seen in the news media everyday.

Third, Joseph Geddes, a member of the

faculty at West Morris Central High School,

will share his insight into one of the most

Washington Twp. Public Library Offers Adult Learning Seriespopular movie genres: the Romantic Com-

edy. This series will be held on consecutiveThursdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., begin-

ning April 7.

Films to be covered will be “His Girl

Friday,” “The Graduate,” “Annie Hall,” and“The Eternal Sunshine of the SpotlessMind.” All these may be borrowed from the

library.

Lifetime Learning is supported and un-

derwritten by Friends of the WashingtonTwp. Public Library, a not-for-profit volun-

teer organization.

Each series costs $25. There are no geo-

graphic restrictions on who may attend.This program is aimed at adults. For regis-tration forms and more information, contact

the library at 908-850-0617.


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Central Theatre, of West Morris Cen-

tral High School (WMCHS) inChester, has hit the stage in prepara-

tion for a new theatre "high" running March

17-19. This spring's musical is the Tony

Award winning show, “In the Heights.” Themusical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda,

was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2008.

The director is theatre/English teacher,

Jeff Hogan, with choreography by math

teacher, Dana Harrington, and musical direc-

tion by music teachers Mark Stingle and

Margaret Schaffer. Long Valley residentsSusan Thompson and Ron Kadri return to

lend their talents in costumes and set con-

struction. With this talented staff leading the

way, this production looks to be as smart,savvy, and as thoroughly enjoyable as the

previous musicals this dynamic group has

produced over the past few years, “Urine-

town,” “Evita,” and “Children of Eden.”

On selecting this production, Hogan said,

Central Theatre Hits New High With Spring Musical

“We are seeking to bring a voice demandingto be heard to our community. This notion—

the very idea of bringing voice and engaging

human connection—has always been our

purpose.”The show will features 42 cast members

from various grades.“In the Heights” tells the universal story

of a vibrant community in New York’s Wash-

ington Heights neighborhood – a place

where the coffee from the corner bodega is

light and sweet, the windows are alwaysopen and the breeze carries the rhythm of

three generations of music. It’s a community

on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams,

and pressures, where the biggest struggles

can be deciding which traditions to take andwhich ones to leave behind.

Complete with music derived from hip-

hop, salsa, merengue, soul, and pop, “In the

Heights” sets a new course for the direction

of musical theatre, one that is both breath-

taking and exhilarating.“In the Heights” conveys the message that

a home is not a physical place, but a place in

the heart. What defines a home is not mate-

rial wealth or possession, but family and thesurrounding people. All have goals, all have

ambitions, but everything that matters lies

within the stories of, and experiences with

family and friends.“In the Heights” has scheduled perform-

ances for Thurs., March 17, at 7:30 p.m.; Fri.,March 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., March 19 at 2

p.m.; and Sat., March 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are $15 for reserved seats,

$12 for general admission, and $10 for stu-

dents. Advance ticket reservations may bemade by emailing [email protected].

Email ticket orders will be held at the door

for pick up beginning one hour prior to show

time. Tickets may also be purchased at the

door prior to each performance.Central Theatre is WMCHS's theatre

troupe which produces two shows each year,

a play in the fall and a musical in the spring.

On-stage participation is selected based on

auditions and all students are eligible and en-

couraged to audition.For general inquiries about Central The-

atre, send an email to

[email protected].


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Deborah Waddell,Dipl. Ac., C.A.

Valley Professional Center, 59 East Mill Road (Rt. 24),Suite 2-201-A, Long Valley, New Jersey, 07853 • (908) 876-3643

Treating: Mental and Emotional Issues

• Musculo-skeletal and Neurological

• Upper Respiratory Tract

• Gastrointestinal Disorders • Reproductive System

SPECIALIZING IN INFERTILITY IN FEMALES & MALES

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

Acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicinehas been used for over 2,500 years to treat manycases of infertility. There are certain cases where

Acupuncture will not reverse some conditions such as tubaladhesions which results in blocked tubes and pelvic inflam-matory disease or severe cases of endometriosis. That beingsaid, an individual could still benefit greatly from Acupunc-ture and Chinese medicine because of the effect on improvedovarian and follicular function. Additionally, Acupuncturecan increase blood flow to the endometrium, thereby helpingto facilitate a thick, rich lining. Many women have becomepregnant once their endometriosis was removed and tubes

were opened who had Acupuncture.When Should You Start Acupuncture for Enhancing Your

Fertility?

Acupuncture is a process oriented medicine and takestime, hence patients who have had the most success are thosewho have had treatment for three months before progressingto western reproductive therapy. I strongly recommend 3months of treatment to all my patients going for either insem-ination (IUI), in vitro-fertilization (IVF), or donor egg trans-

fer. I like to use the analogy of we must “nourish the soil be-fore we plant our seeds.” This pacing of treatments takes intoaccount that it takes three months to make new follicles andbuild the endometrium to the proper thickness. Many times,my patients became pregnant and never needed to do theWestern treatment, thereby eliminating all the risks associatedwith using high concentration of hormones.

In a study completed by Stener-Victorin et al from the De-partments of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fertility Centre,Scandinavia and University of Gothenburg, women are en-couraged to receive Acupuncture treatment pre and post em-bryo transfer. Clinical observations that the most effective

fertility treatments were from those who combined Acupunc-ture with their traditional medical interventions. Hence, youcan see that Acupuncture treatments for infertility is a win,win because it can be used alone or in conjunction with West-ern medicine.

Other research is showing Acupuncture’s effectivenesswith men. A study published in 2005 demonstrated thatsperm motility and quality improved after the men receivedtreatment with Acupuncture.

As further proof that Acupuncture and Chinese medicinehas gained acceptance an success in Sept. 2005, the Univer-sity of Maryland received $400,000 from The National Cen-ter for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, a division of the NIH, to research the benefits of Acupuncture combinedwith IVF.Why Does Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Work?

Why? “Acupuncture provides better circulation and betterblood flow to the womb, said Dr. Raymond Chang, directorof New York’s Meridian Medical Group, who has been in-corporating Acupuncture into fertility treatments for the pastdecade. Acupuncture will give a better chance for the eggs

to be nourished and therefore carried. It aids ovarian stimu-lation, improves the thickness of uterine lining and thereforecan help with implantation. Acupuncture also is very relax-ing, which helps to lower your cortisol levels and increaseprogesterone output, an important factor in decreasing yourchance of having a miscarriage.

Please contact Skylands Acupuncture if you have anyquestions or would like to stop by and see our facility.

Have You Thought Of Using Acupuncture For Infertility?

Exercising consistently is a great way to get healthy.For those who find their workout routines monoto-nous, switching up exercises and embracing some of

the newer, trendier fitness regimens may be a way to main-tain your momentum at the gym.High-intensity workouts

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a concept be-hind some of today's most popular exercise programs. HIITcombines cardiovascular and strength-training movementsinto a concentrated workout designed to keep your heartrate elevated. HIIT workouts blend bouts of intense exer-cise with either rest or low-intensity activity. These work-outs seem to promote faster weight loss than prolonged

workouts at moderate paces.

While HIIT is functional, it is not best for those whohave preexisting orthopedic injuries or serious cardiovas-cular conditions. But many people enjoy a stronger heartand improved muscle tone from HIIT workouts.Kettlebells

These weighted cast-iron workout tools can be an inter-esting addition to strength-training workouts. But their util-ity does not stop there. Using kettlebells during anyphysical activity will increase the amount of fat burned andcan provide a full-body workout. Kettlebells come in dif-ferent weights, and newcomers are urged to start out grad-ually and build up in weight as they become more familiarand toned.

Trampoline cardio

For those who want to both shake up their workouts andlift their moods, jumping on a trampoline can do just that.It's difficult to be in a bad mood when bouncing aroundlike a kid on a trampoline. Trampoline classes are turningup in some upscale gyms, where each participant has hisown individual trampoline. Routines mix in different cho-reography and small hand weights to promote a fun and ef-fective cardio experience.Water aerobics

Swimming isn't the only thing you can do in a pool.Water workouts are ideal for those with muscle and jointpain because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress onthese areas, while providing enough resistance for a deep

workout. Workouts may begin in chest-deep water andprogress to deeper water for added resistance. Some gymsnow offer aqua cycling classes that combine water aerobicswith spinning.Dance and hip-hop classes

ZUMBA® classes have been popular for quite sometime. But many health clubs offer additional classes thatemploy dance to burn calories and tone muscles. Somegyms have developed their own cardio-based dance classesthat get people moving to music in a fun way. Routines arefun and fast-moving, which may make them feel less likea workout and more like a social event.Recess classes

Adults who want to feel like kids again need only to en-roll in a fitness class that borrows activities from the play-grounds of our youth. From walking like a crab to runningdrills to balance beams, these workouts take school recessand bring it to the health club.

Trendy Exercises To Rev Up Workouts


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By J. L. Shively

With winter finally rearing its

head, spring feels very far

away indeed. But with some-

thing to look forward to, perhaps winterwill not feel so very far after all. On Sun.

April 10, Dan Exter is set to be hosting the

second annual Layups 4 Life challenge

and registration for the event is now open.

Exter, a Roxbury High School alumni,

always had a passion for the game of bas-

ketball and his passion did not fade when

he was diagnosed with Acute Lym-

phoblastic Leukemia in the summer of

2013. Having fought his cancer and won,

Exter explains, “I wanted to give back andhelp the place which inevitably saved my

life.”

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen-

ter (MSKCC) is where Exter received his

treatments and it is this center where the

money raised from the Layups 4 Life chal-

lenge will be donated. Having had his

share of varsity court time at RHS, Exter

decided it would be the perfect place to

hold his challenge. “I wanted to combine

my passion with a cause and that is howLayups 4 Life was born,” Exter explains.

Cancer research is a long and ongoing

process which is why funds are always

needed for the research as well as clinical

trials which will aid in working towards a

cure. Exter explains that after last year’s

challenge he divided the donations up into

three different categories all within

MSKCC. The categories were General

Leukemia, Pediatric Leukemia and a Bone

Marrow Research Foundation. Althoughdisbursement of funds has not yet been de-

cided for this year, it is likely that the

money raised from the challenge will

again go to the same categories within

MSKCC.

The Layups 4 Life main challenge con-

sists of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament

open to both boys and girls ages 15 and

up. This challenge invites Roxbury resi-

dents to compete and, as Exter explains,

the challenge is “open to the Roxburycommunity and beyond,” having stated

that lasts year’s event consisted of teams

from all over the east coast such as partic-

ipants from New York, Connecticut and

Massachusetts.

The teams can be co-ed and in the past

had members from ages 15 up to 50. The

cost for registration is $25 per team mem-

ber and teams consist of four members.The cost of registration goes up to $30 per

team member after April 4.

This tournament gives a chance for

anyone and everyone to show their skills

on the court as well as an opportunity to

honor family and friends who continue

their battle with cancer. Exter recalls that

many teams make t-shirts with their team

name and one team last year had shirts to

honor their friend still fighting cancer.

This tournament is a great reminder of thestrides that have been made to combat

cancer, with Exter being living proof, but

it is also proof that the battle has not yet

won for everyone.

An overall winner of the tournament

will be chosen at the end of the event.

Last year the winners were presented with

a gym bag with the Layups 4 Life logo on

it and spectators who participated in the

raffle and silent auction were able to win

an array of gift certificates donated bylocal businesses as well as professional

sports memorabilia. Exter says a prize is

hopefully in the works for this year’s win-

ners as well.

With last year’s tournament the Layups

4 Life challenge raised more than $10,000

with 40 teams registered to play and 300

spectators in the stands, the Layups event

had quite the draw. With this year’s event

drawing closer challengers, seasoned and

rookie, are invited to come out and regis-ter.

There is more than one way to partici-

pate. A group can register a team to take

part in the tournament. Teams consists of

four members, giving the 3-on-3 chal-

lengers a one substitute.

Even for those who wish to stay off the

court there is a place to help out, Exter ex-

plains that making a donation, becoming

a sponsor or even just coming by on the

day of the event to take part in the silentauction and raffle as well as cheering on

the teams helps out just as much.

The event is scheduled to be held at the

ROHS on Sun. April 10; doors open at

Layups 4 Life Continues To Fight Cancer On The Court

10:30 a.m.; team registration confirmation

is at 10 a.m.

For more information about Layups 4

Life or to become a sponsor email Exter

at [email protected]. To donate to

the program or to register for the event go

to www.layups4life.org. To stay in the

loop follow Layups 4 Life on Twitter and

Instagram @layups4life and on Face-

book.com/layups4life.

The 36th Annual Chester Science Fairis set for Sat., March 5, from 9 a.m.-

2 p.m., at the Black River MiddleSchool. The fair is free and open to the pub-

lic.

The fair provides K-8 students living in

Chester Borough and Chester Township an

opportunity to create and present projectsto a panel of judges in STEAM fields and

educators from the community.

Students also have the option to com-

pete for special awards presented by inde-

pendent judges provided by the awardsponsor. This year’s special awards are Al-stede Agricultural Achievement, Bayer Sci-

ence for a Better Life, Chandler

Engineering Design, Chemistry and

Physics, Chester Twp. Police Forensic Sci-

ence, College of St. Elizabeth Food Sci-ence, Environmental, NJ State Nurse

Association, Psychology and Veterinary

Scholar.

There will be special exhibitors through-

out the day such as Animal Skull Collection

from Daneen Aromando, adjunct of veteri-nary technology at Bergen Community

College; Chester Garden Club and Envi-

ronmental Commission; Close Encounter

with Birds of Prey from the Delaware Val-

ley Raptor Center; Chester Twp. Police De-partment’s Crime Scene Investigation;

Morris County 4H Youth Development Ex-periment; Liquid Nitrogen Magic Show

with Dr. Hwang; Nature of Science from

Schiff Nature Preserve; Rutgers University

Food Science; Optics and Mirrors activity

zone; and STEM Experiments and Activi-ties with the STEM teachers from various

schools.

Dr. Papathomas, a professor from Rut-

gers University Department of Biomedical

Engineering and the director of the Labo-ratory of Vision Research, plans to demon-strate a collection of 3D scenes and

hollow-mask illusions, and explain how 3D

visual illusions relate to current brain re-

search.

Another special guest, Katie Munro, aformer Chester Science Fair medal-win-

ning student and Mendham High School

graduate, will be at the fair talking about

her work in Alzheimer’s research and her

perspective on the importance of science

education and the role of science fairs.Registration is now open and will close

Feb. 22. Students may register at

www.chestersciencefair.org.

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Seven-year old Chester

resident, Kate Shaw,

was among the hon-

orees at the annual USATrack & Field New Jersey

awards banquet in Edison

on Jan. 16. She was pre-

sented with a plaque recog-nizing her achievement as

the female eight-and-under

Cross Country Athlete of

the Year.

Shaw is a member of the

Chester Cross Country pro-gram which competes on

Sundays in September andOctober as part of the Lake-

land League. This was her

second year competing.Highlights from her season

include setting a new 8U

girl’s record for the 1,720

meter course at Central

Park of Morris County andwinning the USATF 2015

NJ Association Junior

Olympic Cross Country

Championship for 8U girls

on Nov. 1, also held at Cen-

tral Park in Morris Town-

ship.

Seven Year Old AwardedYouth Athlete Of The Year

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It is important to incorporate positive

emotions and actions during the

course of daily activities. An example

is the act of laughing - a positive habit thatis known to be the best medicine for a joy-

ful, and fulfilling life. This is because lifeis 10 percent what happens to you and 90

percent how to respond to it.

Most people do not take humor seri-

ously enough. New research suggests thatpatients with cardiovascular disease who

have unresolved anger problems may find

themselves vulnerable for recurrent heart

attacks. On the other hand, when people

laugh, their major blood vessels get di-lated, improving blood flow, a surrogate

marker for a reduced risk of cardiac

events. For example, the participants'blood vessels opened wider when volun-

teers watched scenes from the farce“There's Something About Mary.” But

blood vessels tended to constrict when

participants watched the graphic violence

of the drama “Saving Private Ryan.” The

difference ranged from 30 percent to 50

percent in diameter.

"The magnitude of change we saw in

the endothelium after laughing was con-

sistent and similar to the benefit we might

see with aerobic exercise or statin use,"said Dr. Michael Miller from the Univer-

sity of Maryland.A recent study where the patients were

shown 30 minutes. of a favorite funny sit-

com and blood as drawn before and after

revealed that there was a 26 percent in-crease in HDL (good cholesterol) com-

pared with three percent increase among

patients in the control group. And levels

of C-reactive protein, a marker of heart-

harming inflammation, dropped by 66percent compared with a 26 percent de-

crease in the other patients. Because

laughter suppresses stress hormones, it re-ally is the best medicine for those under

stress.It is said that children laugh on average

of about 400 times per day, and by the

time they are adults, that number falls to

only 15 times per day. In reality, laughing

is a habit that can only be developed with

Laughter, The Best Medicine

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