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The Golden Eagles secured the NJSIAA/NJ

Devils Public A championship over top-seeded

Hillsborough on March 4th, 2019. This was

their third State Championship Win. “This win

was bittersweet because of how our season

began,” said Tim Kepler, the Eagles head

coach. “It was a result of a lot of hard work and

coming together as a family and then a team.”

Kepler has been a hockey coach at Morris

Knolls High School for the past fourteen years,

but this is only his third year as head coach.

“Knolls won their first state championship in

2005, and I came the following year,” stated

Kepler. Knolls won the state championship

again in 2014 and now in 2019. This is his first

state championship as a head coach.

“I have been a Rockaway Township Police

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says Kepler. Kepler leads by example both on

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Kepler.

The team captains were Tikhon Ryerson and

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leading by example both on and off the ice.

Kieran had broken his collar bone prior to the

season but worked tremendously hard to get

back on the ice. With unfortunate luck, he

broke it once again early in the season and was

able to come back just before the playoffs.

work to do. The coaching staff knew from the

individuals on our team and the talent we

possessed that we still had a chance at making

the playoffs,” stated Kepler.

The coaching staff got together and re-orga-

nized and made adjustments to the forward

lines and defense pairings. “We knew if we

wanted to make the playoffs we were going to

have to buckle down and become a family and

play together as a team,” said Kepler. The

coaches went to the team and made them

aware of the situation and the changes that

they felt needed to be made. “We told them it

was up to them to play together as a family and

to fix the little things, and good things will

happen,” said Kepler. “We reference our 2014

team that was under .500 and got into the

playoffs using an at-large bid, and they won the

state championship. Never before has this

occurred in the state of New Jersey.”

Our first game after the coaches meeting

was Morristown, and we beat them 5-1 proving

a strong win for us. The next team was

Roxbury, and we defeated them 6-1. We then

took on Morristown Beard and skated to a 5-1

victory and shut out Red Bank Catholic 6-0.

These four wins put us at .500 with only three

games remaining. We felt confident that we had

a good shot at making the playoffs.

Two of the next three games were against

top 20 teams in the state, and we know we had

to work harder than ever. We played Madison

and Summit and tied them both which in our

mind was outstanding because they were both

top teams with Summit winning the Public C

Championship. We knew that after these two

ties, we had to beat a very tough Vernon to win

a playoff spot. We rallied as a team skating past

Vernon 6-0 and made the playoffs. We were

seeded number two in the playoffs which

surprised all of us because of our overall

record. However, you have to take the strength

of our schedule into consideration.

The first round of the playoffs we faced off

against Old Bridge the number eighteen seed

and defeated them in OT 2-1. Jason Miese-

gaes scored the winning goal in OT. Our next

opponent was Hunterdon Central the number

seven seed and Public A Division returning

state champions. We defeated them 3-2 again

in OT. The winning goal came from Jacob

Walsh.

The Morris Knolls Golden Eagles

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Win Third State Championship

Tikhon was an all-around solid player that

helped keep the team together through thick

and thin.

“Early in the season we started out 4 – 2;

then we hit a seven-game winless streak of

0-6-1. After our loss to Westfield, we were

4-8-1. To make the playoffs we had to be at

.500. With approximately seven games remain-

ing we knew we had a significant amount of

We knew if we wanted to make the playoffs we were

going to have to buckle down and become a family and play together as a team.

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1 Franchi Ty 12 GOAL 6'1 180

2 Walsh Gavin 11 DEF 5'9 160

4 Eckoff Gehrig 10 FWD 5'7 120

6 Betz James 11 FWD 6'0 170

7 DiLoreto Jake 10 FWD 5'7 130

10 Murray Sean 12 FWD 5'9 140

11 Ryan Andrew 10 FWD 5'8 170

14 Singley Robbie 12 DEF 5'10 135

15 Kepler Tim 10 DEF 6'1 175

18 Moskowitz Jason 11 FWD 6'1 220

19 Rabeno Joe 12 DEF 6'1 215

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36 Kwestel Jason 10 FWD 5'7 155

40 Rush Andrew 12 GOAL 5'9 140

42 Coleman Derek 11 DEF 6'2 150

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COACHES & STAFF

Head Coach Tim Kepler

Assistant Coach Bruce McCarter

Assistant Coach Bart Battista

Assistant Coach Zach Lancaster

Head JV Coach John O'Dell

Assistant Coach Anthony Sholz

Goalie Coach Trevor Tironi

Stats Kay-Lee Treier

Win Third State Championship

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This brought us up against Paramus/Lynd-

hurst/Hackensack the number six seed in the

semi-finals who we defeated 4-1. This secured

our birth in the state championship game. We

skated into the championship game at The

Rock against the number 1 seed and heavily

favored Hillsborough. The momentum that we

had going into this game clearly showed in the

final score of 6-1. In the beginning, we took on

two penalties, however, with a couple of

outstanding saves from our goalie Ty Franchi

and an excellent job from our penalty killers, we

held them scoreless through the end of the first

period.

We came out on the ice for the second

period on fire and scored (4) goals, (2) from

Sean Murray, (1) from Gehrig Eckoff, and (1)

from Jason Kwestel. They scored on us as well

in the second period making it 4-1. We entered

the third and final period, and Sean Murray

scored (2) more goals to seal our 6-1 victory.

Jacob Walsh’s outstanding performance on the

ice was instrumental in assisting Sean Murray to

secure his (4) goals. Overall our defense led by

Robbie Singley, Timmy Kepler, Tik Ryerson,

Derek Coleman, Joe Rabeno and Gavin Walsh

shut down the states leading scorer by holding

him to only one goal the entire game.

I cannot express the feeling and sense of

pride that I have for this team and how lucky I

am to have the privilege of coaching them. My

coaching staff is tremendous with the amount

of time they dedicate to our program. Our

players embraced the coaching staff and the

strategies we implemented by coming together

as a family. We are looking forward to another

exciting year.

I cannot express the feeling and

sense of pride that I have

for this team and how

lucky I am to have the

privilege of coaching

them.

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How to Rehydrate Your Hair:The Olive Oil ApproachBecause shampoos can strip your hair of its natural moisture over time, it can be beneficial to rehydrate your hair on a periodic basis. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to rehydrate your hair is known as the olive oil approach. By simply massaging a generous amount of olive oil onto your hair and scalp, you will be well on your way to rehydrated, healthy looking hair.

Some people prefer to use the olive oil at room temperature, letting their natural body heat warm up the oil, while other people prefer to start with an already heated oil. If you’d prefer to use a heated oil treatment, simply warm up the oil in the microwave, taking care not to overheat it. Oil can become very hot, so it’s important that you cautiously feel the oil before applying it to your scalp to prevent a burn.

Once the olive oil has been applied, it’s time to wrap your hair with a warm towel or plastic shower cap. A plastic shower cap is typically best because it will help to lock in your body’s natural heat, which will help to keep the olive oil warm during the treatment. You should let your wrapped hair absorb the oil for at least 30 to 60 minutes before sham-pooing.

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Autism is a behavioral disorder that affects the way

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personnel.

The disorder usually appears during the first three

years of a child's life and is typically diagnosed soon

afterward. Behaviorally, it's a syndrome of abnormali-

ties involving language, social reciprocity, hyperfocus,

and reduced behavioral flexibility.

The Facts About AutismBy Ed White

The symptoms of autism tend to change throughout

the course of a child's life. Although the diagnosis

may not be made until a child reaches preschool or

school age, the signs and symptoms may be appar-

ent by the time they are 12 to 18 months old and are

almost always evident by the time they are around 3

years old.

Doctors will want to combine these symptoms

with research of the family's medical history and a

physical examination. Autism families are often

multi-generational and children with autism frequently

have family members who share some autistic traits,

but not enough for a diagnosis. According to the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

autism is roughly five times more common in boys

than girls.

Experts have traditionally blamed abnormal gene-

ics for the development of autism. There seems to

be an obvious genetic component and there's a

great deal of research being conducted to figure out

which genes may be involved. However, there are

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also signs of a deeper connection to the body's metabol-

ic processes. For instance, researchers have noticed

that the effects of autism often involve the immune

system and the digestive tract. It's not uncommon for autis-

tic kids to also have problems with allergies, eczema or

diarrhea.

Sometimes when children are told not to eat or drink

anything prior to going in for certain tests, parents are quick to

report that their symptoms actually improved during that

period of time. This leads some experts to conclude that

autism is part of a larger and more complex problem that may

require treating not just the brain, but also the body.

Autism is reaching epidemic levels in the United States.

Statistics show that it affects as many as 1 of every 500

children. These numbers are rising because the medical

community is getting better at identifying autism and becom-

ing more aware of those with it who have always been around.

However, this also makes it a tremendous financial drain on

the healthcare system.

Autism has been around for many years, but hasn't always

been well understood by the medical community. This has led

to a significant number of people being misdiagnosed. It's a

lifelong, complex disorder that impairs a child's ability to

communicate and interact with others. Although there is

currently no documented cure, it can be treated with therapy,

education plans, and medication. The earlier kids are

diagnosed with the disorder, the sooner they can begin

getting help with language and learning skills.

Common signs to look out for include:

• Avoiding eye contact

• Not smiling when smiled at

• Unresponsive to cuddling

• Does not use gestures or respond to them

• Displays a lack of interest in others

• Does not imitate movements

• Does not respond to familiar voices or their own name

• Unusual or abnormal reactions

• Acts cold or "robot-like"

• Abnormal posture or clumsiness

• Obsessive with the orderly arrangement of objects

• Preoccupation with numbers, symbols or mundane facts

• Repetitive movements

• Staring at lights or other objects

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the hours of 6:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. They can be reached by calling 973-625-2800 or visit their

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The First Inclusive Preschool Little Learner Academy is nestled in the heart of Denville, serving residents and surrounding families with trusted Preschool and childcare for over ten years. Little Learner currently teaches over 160 children within its bright blue building, accepting students from ages six weeks to twelve years.

The school is owned and run by past Rockaway Township Rotary president, Scott Lerner who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Scott was former-ly the Regional Director for �ive Little Learner Academy locations that were initially started in 1989 by his mother, Harriet Lerner.

As a Rockaway Township Rotary Presi-dent, Scott was the lead on the Dictionary Project - ensuring that every child entering the third grade received a dictionary. He currently holds volunteer of�icer positions in both the Rockaway Township Fire Depart-ment, as well as the New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, and continues to give back in any way he can.

Since taking over the Denville Little Learner Academy, Scott and his wife, Jaime, have made many changes. Scott has always struggled with having to turn children away

“for no good reason” and sought to change his situation. He began researching ways to be an inclu-sive school and afford every child the same opportunities.

In 2016, Jaime met the owner of Hand Over Hand, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in home program for Autistic children. “I just asked, would you be interested in coming into our school?” said Jaime, know-ing that her husband had been

trying to invent an inclusive program.

The Hand Over Hand at Little Learner Academy program launched in September of 2016 and has grown ever since. “Now we can offer a different teaching method to include even more children. This specialized method has helped our teachers be better teachers, and all of our students who may not all learn the same way!” Scott boasted of the program. The ABA Therapists work one on one with the Hand Over Hand children in Little Learn-

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New Jersey has the highest rate of autism in the nation, with 1 out of every 41 eight year olds having autism. Autism is charac-terized by impaired communication and social interaction, therefore catching it early, and changing our teaching techniques to better re�lect a child's type of learning can signi�icantly reduce these characteristics allowing them to attend public school with their peers.

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An Apple A DayKeeps Cholesterol Away?Though an apple a day may not completely keep cholesterol away, a recent study by researchers at Florida State University has discovered a possible link between eating an apple a day and lowering bad cholesterol in women.

The study included 160 post-menopausal women ranging in age from 45 to 65 who were randomly selected to join one of two groups – the first of which ate dried apples for a year, while the second group ate dried prunes. At three, six, and twelve months, fasting blood samples were taken from each of the participants in the study.

Results from these blood tests have indicated a 14% reduction in total cholesterol, including a 23% drop in low-density lipoproteins, better known as LDL-C or bad cholesterol. A 33% reduction in the serum level of lipid hydroperoxide, which is known to cause internal cell damage, was also seen amongst the apple-eating participants.

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