Inspired Magazine Sussex/Warren County Edition issue 1

Clean Eating

St. Baldrick’sGoing BALD fora Great Cause

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As April approaches I’ve found myself looking eagerly for the first signs of spring to appear. Will the Daffodilsor Hyacinth poke through the ground first? When will I see those little red buds on the tips of the tree branches?When will I see my lawn again?

I have a feeling I’ll have to wait a little longer this year for my tell-tale signs of spring’s arrival, but my growingsense of rejuvenation in anticipation of the warmer months ahead, and all the coming seasons have to offer,helped me realize that this was the perfect time to introduce INSPIRED.

y goal for INSPIRED is simple: To provide a source ofpositive and inspirational content to those interested inhealthy, thoughtful and deliberate living. Each issue will

As a lifelong resident of Sussex County, now raising my own family here, I’ve had the opportunity to experiencefirsthand all our county has to offer and the wonderful people that truly make this county a community. Partof our commitment at INSPIRED, to the local community, will include giving back a portion of our proceeds tofund local projects, organizations, individuals, and families that have inspired us throughout the year.

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Mfeature four sections: healthy BODY, healthy MIND, healthy HEARTand the Community Calendar. Of course, each issue will also bepacked with tidbits just for fun. By taking a down-to-earth approachto living a healthier and enriched lifestyle (because let’s face it,sometimes we all eat junk food, forget about the laundry for aweek, and skip the local art show to watch the latest episode of our

favorite reality t.v. show) we can make ourselves and our community a little better each day.

The 9 Phases of Clean Eatingby CHRISTINA ELSAYED, Holistic Health Counselor and Vegan Coach

You may have heard the term ‘Clean Eating’, but what does it really mean?

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Although it is best to eat only unprocessed wholefoods, sometimes we crave prepared snacks and mealsor we just don’t have the time to make them ourselves.Seek out health food stores or the healthy aisle of yourlocal food store. You will find less damaging alterna-tives there. I found this to be a great way to transitionto a healthier lifestyle.

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Both are red flags for low quality foods. Artificialflavors are less expensive than natural flavors, so foodmanufacturers prefer them, but it’s not really food, isit?

3.

Although sugar as a whole is not good for us, if youfeel you need some sweetness in your life you aremuch better off with molasses, maple syrup (rich inzinc) and local honey (remedy for seasonal allergies).Even better, sweeten foods and beverages with naturalStevia and Xylitol. They can even be used in combina-tions!

4.

Get plenty of healthy plant-based fat from avocadoand coconut. Use flax and olive oils, rich in Omega-3and Omega-6. Enjoy nuts and seeds. Your skin andhair will thank you!

5.

Just say no to white bread and the like! Milled grainslose their protective bran and the protein-rich germ.These milled grains are also robbed of their vitamins,minerals and fatty acids. They simply become justanother form of sugar. Stick with whole grains such asquinoa, millet, rice, teff, buckwheat, amaranth, speltand sorghum for your breads, cereals, and meals.

lean eating may mean different things to differentpeople because we have varying beliefs about whatit means to be healthy. To me, clean eating is a

lifestyle where we put nothing unnatural in our bodies, onlythe best stuff to help us live a happy, healthy, long life.

Ridding the body of toxins and fueling it with high qualityfoods is easy if it is done in phases. The hardest part will bechanging your mind-set and reading labels when food shop-ping. The rest is easy and actually fun. You will discoverdelicious new foods that make you feel good!

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Unlike canned and even frozen produce, fresh vegeta-bles have more life and energy that you absorb whenyou eat them. As you probably know, but maybesometimes forget, fruits and veggies are loaded withvitamins and minerals. They have ample fiber to sweepyour intestines clean. They are also made primarily ofwater to keep your organs, including your skin, hydrat-ed, healthy and functioning properly.

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Spices and grains that have been sitting in your cup-board for months are devoid of nutritional value andmay be growing mold, worms and bugs...ewww! As forthe stuff in your fridge, that has a shelf life too. Payattention to expiration dates. And when in doubt,throw in out!

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You can go ‘cold turkey’ and do all phases at once oryou can do them one at a time. You can do the phasesin any order you wish as long as you do them. Everylittle bit helps improve the quality of your life!

THE DIRTY DOZEN LIST

1. Corn*2. Onions3. Pineapples4. Avocado5. Cabbage6. Sweet Peas7. Papayas

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This applies to everything, but especially the mostabundant of the Genetically Modified Organisms(GMO’s), corn and soy, which are in almost everypackaged food. You will find these corn and soy deriv-atives in the form of high fructose corn syrup, cornchips, corn meal, tofu, tempeh and soy lecithin.

Organic produce, dairy and meat gets a bad rep forbeing pricey, but understand that because herbicidesand pesticides are not used, organic farmers produceand harvest less than those with conventional crops, sothey need to charge more.

*While corn is considered to be one of the least pesti-cide contaminated vegetables, author Christina El-sayed points out that corn is one of the most abundantGMO’s and feels that this item should be purchasedorganically.

1. Apples2. Celery3. Cherry Tomatoes4. Cucumbers5. Grapes6. Peppers

These foods are sprayed with pesticides moreheavily and more often than most other edible

plants.

THE CLEAN 15 LIST

According to the Environmental Working Group 2013 study.

7. Nectarines (imported) 8. Peaches 9. Potatoes10. Spinach11. Strawberries12. Kale and Collards

9. Asparagus10. Eggplant11. Kiwi12. Grapefruit13. Cantaloupe14. Sweet Potatoes15. Mushrooms

These foods are the least likely contaminated bypesticides.

According to the Environmental Working Group 2013 study.

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The 9 Phases Of Clean Eating

Christina Elsayed is a Holistic Health Counselor andVegan Coach in Andover, NJ.March/April 2014

From The Kitchen

Mash bananas in medium sized mixing bowl. Add oats, sea salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughlyuntil the oats are coated. Drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Enjoy!

n easy, versatile and delicious cookie! This quicklybecame one of Christina’s favorite breakfast treats. Sherecommends personalizing the recipe by adding pecans,

photos by JENNY DEUEL

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min

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Banana plants are commonly called trees, but they are actually HERBS. The stem of the “tree”is actually made up of tightly twisted leaves, not woody tissue, which also makes the banana aBERRY not a fruit • Because bananas are rich in potassium, they are also slightly radioactive• The inside of a banana peel can be used to polish leather shoes and your silverware •The average American eats 27 pounds of bananas a year • David Evans Stricklerinvented the banana split in 1904 in Latrobe, PA • A single banana is called a finger,but a bunch is called a hand • Why do bananas wear suntan lotion? Because they peel!

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Crafting is not only fun, it can have a positive impact on your mind.

Interested in learning a new hobby or craft?Check out Peters Valley School of Craft inLayton, NJ. They offer youth programs andadult workshops. If you’re adventurous con-sider blacksmithing or metalworking. To findout more visit www.petersvalley.org

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Painting, stringing beads, and molding shapes from clayare fun ways to develop fine motor skills in children.Developing fine motor skills has an added benefit;recent research has shown a connection between thedevelopment of strong motor skills and math andreading success. So, go and get your paint on!

Select a recipient and then craft something you think theywould love! A study by the director of the Center for Neuro-economics Studies at Claremont Graduate University in Cali-fornia discovered that when we share with a purpose our

brains release the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin increases trust,reduces fear and can help us feel happier!

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Craft! Just For The Health Of It!

Activities that in-volve repetitive motions,

such as knitting and crocheting,cause the participant to experi-ence a period of decreasedblood pressure and heart ratecausing a relaxation response.It’s like a form of mediation. Itreduces tension and allows you

to focus on the task at handclearing your mind.

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master atDIY projects?

Share your skillswith others! When

your work is admiredand copied by others, it

will increase your sense ofself-worth and pride!

Feeling angry orupset? Express yourself!

Grab a canvas, watercolors,pencils, chalk, crayons, or pens.The images you create can help

you release your negative thoughtsby expressing what you’re feeling

inside. Using bright colors caninvoke a sense of hope and

forward thinking.

Kids Rock!

Most people celebrate March 17th each year with corned beef, cabbage and sodabread. For two big-hearted boys, however, Saint Patrick’s Day means a great deal

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Kids Rock! features children who are committed to giving back to their community through volunteerism, fundraising, andsocial service projects.

t all began 14 years agowith three friends, a lushhead of hair, and a chal-lenge. Could these three

friends raise $17,000 for pe-diatric cancer research by con-vincing 17 people to shavetheir heads? The answer wasa resounding YES! Not onlydid they meet their goal, theyfar exceeded their expecta-tions.

By 2005, head-shavingevents, called Shave-A-Thons, held across the coun-try had generated over $5 million in funds and theSaint Baldrick’s Foundation was born. Since thistime, $207 millionhas been raised forchildhood cancer re-search through thededication of349,000 head-shav-ing volunteers fromaround the world.

If the number of individuals willing to shave theirheads to support the efforts of the Saint Baldrick’sFoundation isn’t astounding enough, you may find itsurprising that the list of volunteers willing to shavetheir heads includes over 40,000 women and14,540 children under the age of 18.

eet John DeFazio andA.J. Debski, twoyounger “shavees” of

John DeFazio may have justturned 12, but he’s already a vet-eran of the awe inspiring Shave-A-Thon fundraisers. At the age oftwo, John participated along sidehis father and grandmother at hisvery first event in Atlantic City, NJ.

“John wasn’t nervous the first time, but when he finallysat in the chair, the razor freaked him out. It took many,

many months for him tocut his hair again.” hismother, Jennifer joked.

Even though the firstexperience was a littlenerve-racking, John hasparticipated four addi-

tional times over the past 10 years in Shave-A-Thonevents hosted by his school in Mountain Lakes, NewJersey. As part of the 4th Grade Baldies in 2012, Johnraised $345 which helped his classmates reach theirgoal of $28,000 and just last year John was proud toraise $200 which helped achieve their 2013 goal of$25,000.

A.J. DEBSKIJOHN DEFAZIO

I Mthe volunteer-driven head-shavingevents that benefit the SaintBaldrick’s Foundation.

John and A.J. are EXTRAORDINARY boys thatprove KIDS can make a BIG difference in the lives

of others through small meaningful actions.

The amount of money bothboys have raised is amazing, buttheir decision to participate rep-resents something far greater.These EXTRAORDINARY boysprove that KIDS can make a BIGdifference in the lives of othersthrough small meaningful ac-tions.

Even though the events are fun,at the core of their participationis compassion. A.J. wants thechildren battling cancer to knowhe cares, “Stay strong! I’m herefighting for you!” Echoing A.J.’ssentiment, John’s says, “Staystrong! Your spirit is inspiring toeveryone!”

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Going Bald For A Great Cause

Like John, 13-year-old A.J.Debski of Andover, New Jersey isalso a veteran of the SaintBaldrick’s head-shaving fundrais-ers with three years under hisbelt. A.J., however, was excitedfor his first haircut and thought itwas fun. Following in the found-ers footsteps he’s tried to con-vince his friends to join in the allof the excitement, but no one hasbeen brave enough to accept hischallenge.

Going it alone, A.J. raised $460during his previous fundraisersand this year raised an impressive$570. His efforts even earned hima top 10 ranking among regis-tered participants for this year’s

According to the World HealthOrganization, 14 million peopleworldwide are diagnosed withcancer each year including175,000 children. That means achild is diagnosed with cancerevery three minutes. This alsomeans there is a strong probabil-ity that you know someone withcancer.

“The first year we did it mymom's best friend was battlingcancer at the time and lost allher hair. It was our way beingthere for her, but also raisingmoney for a great charity. Mymom's friend battled it on andoff for years before finally pass-ing away from it in 2012. “John’sfather shared.

For A.J.’s family, the 2013 fund-raiser held a special place in theirhearts. “Last year meant a littlemore to us.  Our cousin was diag-nosed with Leukemia.” said Ker-ry, A.J.’s mother. Today theircousin is in remission.” That waswonderful news.” she continued.

Contribute to A.J.’s fundraiser byvisiting:www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/673284/2014

1 A.J. admirs the barbers work. 2. John(age 2), John Sr., and grandmother Karinshowing off their new haircuts. 3. A.J.goes green to show his support., whileJohn (4) accessories with a shamrock.

event held at the Irish CottageInn located in Franklin, NJ.

Community Spotlight

ary, Mary quite contrary. How does your gardengrow? Ask Mary this question today and she is

What began as a unique child care service in Andover,New Jersey has developed into a non-profit organizationoffering 100 organic garden plots for public lease.Known as a CSG, or Community Supported Garden,gardeners of all ages and experience tend to 15 x 30plots from early April through October 31.

From the moment you pull into the meandering dirtdrive and catch a glimpse of the bucolic setting andpostcard like views, it’s easy to see the appeal of SunsetVista (and how easy it must have been to select a namefor the organization). The views are simply breathtaking!

It’s interesting to look around and observe how eachplot has been personalized by the gardeners. No two arealike. Wind chimes, flags, benches, and rustic gates arejust some of the unique touches that welcome visitors ateach plot.

Clinton makes the 25 minute trip from his home inMount Arlington several times a week to tend his plot,mentoring less experienced gardeners, and volunteeringto help maintain the grounds. When asked why he iswilling to travel so far to garden, he said, “The soil hereis good, the view is great and the gardeners are the best.The picnic/harvest dinner at the end of the season wherewe all get together is great, too.”

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In Andover, New Jersey a little garden is growingbig within the community.

likely to answer, “Organically, of course!” This is exactlyhow the gardeners at Sunset Vista Community Garden &Learning Center grow their gardens, too.

Worn out work boots neatly placed at the entrance ofClinton Hill’s plot act as a whimsical planter for flowersand represent just one way he has personalized his plot.Unlike most of the current gardeners at Sunset Vista,Clinton has opted to build raised garden beds whichmaximize his seasonal harvests by making the mostefficient use of space.

Director, Linda Grinthal credits a core group of volun-teers, such as Hill, for making her dream a reality. Withtheir help, Linda was able to build a coop that houses thechickens that provide members with organic eggs, erectover 1000 feet of fencing around the CSG, and makenecessary renovations to the activities barn where work-shops are held throughout the season.

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n addition to the workshops, Kindness Kitchen, agroup of individuals who prepare and serve commu-nity dinners free of cost to those in need, will host

instructional classes on growing gardens on the threeplots they will be leasing this season. The plots willprovide the Kitchen and local food pantries with fresh,natural food.

In fact, Sustainable Andover, a volunteer group on amission to "bring people, businesses and the communitytogether to develop policies and practices to create asustainable Andover Township for all to enjoy" also leasesplots at the CSG to supply the Bodhi Monastery foodpantry in Andover with fresh produce.

Building upon the efforts of Sustainable Andover, Lindabegan The Garden Plot Sponsorship Program in 2013.This program raises funds to allow low-income familiesand individuals from within the community to obtaintheir own plots free of charge.

Although the garden is not organically certified, onlyorganic gardening practices (growing without the use ofherbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or fungicides)are permit-ted. Don’t let this intimidate you though. You don’t needa green thumb to grow a great garden, just the desire anddedication.

“We get better every year as we learn how to betterintegrate our gardeners and volunteers, and to be surethey feel rewarded with their efforts at the end of a dayhere. We are a growing community and we welcomenewcomers each garden season.” Linda continued, “Wewelcome experienced gardeners as well as completenovices, and we welcome people from all types of back-grounds to come share in our vision and mission.”

Sunset Vista Community Garden & Learning Center hastruly put the COMMUNITY in gardening.

If you are interested in learning more about workshops,programs, or leasing a plot at Sunset Vista CommunityGarden & Learning Center, please call Linda Grinthal at(973) 579-7382 or visit www.sunsetvista.org.

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“Our workshops are designed to give step-by-stepinstruction with an opportunity for the attendees to sharetheir experiences with the group. There is time to tour thefarm and Community Garden and to interact and getacquainted with other like-minded people from our com-munity.” added Linda.

Sunset Vista Community Garden& Learning Center

Those who still feel a little unsure can always rely onMike Beese, CSG manager and Master Gardener. Mike isalways available to answer questions or provide support.Beginners will also discover that the more experiencedgardeners are always excited to share their knowledgeand lend a hand whenever possible.

Linda Grinthal, Director/Owner

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WORKSHOPS AT THE FARMOpen to the Public. $10 fee at door, $7 paid in advance.

All workshops are held from 11am - 12pm.

April 12 - Planning Your Survival GardenMay 10 - Building with Natural MaterialsJune 14 - Cheese Making Demonstration

July 12 - Surviving Without ElectricityAugust 9 - Canning and Drying to Preserve the Harvest

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One College Hill Road, Newton973-875-2068

125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford862-266-1754

1243 Rte 23 North, Wantage973-702-7770(Drop off location only)

4 pm– 6:30 pm. Bring your PokemonCards and or DS and learn how to playPokemon in a safe, friendly environ-ment. For kids grade school to juniorhigh school age kids.

6 pm. Individuals can help by donatinggently worn and new shoes. Fundsraised will help maintain OperationalCost of the refuge while benefitingmicroenterprise ventures in develop-ing nations and keeping old shoes outof local landfills.

8 am. $30. To benefit Mt. AllamuchyScout Reservation and Boy ScoutTroop 85. Free t-shirt, camping avail-able for runners. BBQ lunch availablefor purchase. Registration begins @ 8am. Races start promptly at 10:30.

10:30 –11:30 am. Free screening ofthe documentary atrue account of a tent city in Lake-wood, NJ. Registration Required.

15 Wits End Road, Hardyston973-209-9622

400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown908-852-1400 ext. 2345

6 pm. Centenary College will be host-ing a Youth Art Month exhibition,displaying the artwork of many ofWarren County's K-12 students.

7:30 pm. Workshops taught by regis-tered dietitians. Theme: "Virtual Shop-ping Tour."Held by Sussex CountyYMCA in partnership with NewtonMedical Center's Community HealthDepartment.

One College Hill Road, Newton973-383-68477:30 - 9:00 pm. $40. This is a charityPast Life Regression lecture and expe-rience event. Proceeds are to benefitDonna Scheibner, a local woman whowas diagnosed with PVOD, and inneed of a double lung transplant.

,750 Waterloo Road, Stanhope973-579-2694

60 Munsonhurst Road, Franklin973-810-561712- 5 pm. Local artisans, crafters,will be vending, while the cafeserves up sweet treats and healthymeals. Enjoy the best area musi-cians, performing throughout theday while you chat, shop and in-dulge in all the local goodness.

1502 Route 57,Washington908-689-7922

1 pm. April showers bring Mayflowers! Make your own rain stickat the Franklin Branch. For ages5-8.

538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry570-828-23191:00- 4:00 pm. $2. Climb into abald eagle’s nest, crawl into a batcave, and dig in a fossil pit! Ex-plore this indoor discovery roomand enjoy hands-on exhibits.

199 Goodale Road, Andover973-786-64451-2 pm. $3 12 & up, $1 children7-11. Pre-registration Required.For Adults & Children Ages 7 &Up. Learn all about New Jersey’sawesome amphibians, explore avernal pool to meet its inhabit-ants. Discover how you can helpprotect this unique and vital re-source.

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4 pm. Join us for one the area'sLargest Tricky Trays!! Hundreds ofBaskets in four tiers, grand raffle andmore! Doors open at 4pm / Callingstarts at 6pm. Free Admission. ForPre-Sale Tickets, contact: Denise at:[email protected] .

234 Spring Street, Newton973-383-3700Box Office Mon-Sat 10 am - 4 pm

400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown973-579-2694

6 pm. $1-3 donation. "Mary Jane Barry& David Turrisi-Chung" BonemarrowMatch charity volleyball match. Thematch is College Staff vs. Jelena Mark-ovic and Dinu Dan. Attendees will beasked to get swabbed as potentialmatches for those in need of a bonemarrow transplant. Attendees will alsobe asked for a small donation of $3 atthe door. All proceeds will go to the"Be the Match Foundation." Music andGiveaways will be available.

538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry570-828-2319

783 County Road 519, Belvidere908-475-367112- 6 pm. $5 each trail. Travel theTriple Trail to Warren County wineries.Taste award-winning NJ wines and testyour knowledge at each. You couldwin a Hot air Balloon ride at the War-ren County Fair! Your tastebuds willbe won over by the delicious wines atBrook Hollow Winey in Columbia,Four Sisters Winery in Belvidere andVilla Milagro Vineyards in Finesville.Receive a embossed wine glass fromeach winery.

69 Mackerley Road, Greendell973-300-3800

10 - 4 pm. $5 per car. Help us cele-brate the Earth! There will be hands-on learning stations, interpretivehikes, conservation exhibits, animals,crafts, food, music, and much more!Pre-registration is NOT required

10:50 - 12:05 pm. $12 public. Free tostudents and staff w/SCCC ID. Thisengaging and entertaining one-womanshow deftly portrays the insidiousness,sometimes fun, but essentially devas-tating effects of alcoholism. Tara Han-dron tells the stories of over 15women, some in active alcoholism andsome in recovery.

One College Hill Road, Newton973-875-2068

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199 Goodale Road, Andover973-786-64456:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fee: $10 adults;pre-registration required. Note:ForAdultsWind down your busy day with a yogasession at sunset. This Hatha yogaclass will help develop strength andflexibility while relaxing your bodyand quieting your mind with guidedmeditation, gentle stretching, easypostures, and breathing techniques.

Route 57, Washington908-689-480010 - 4 pm. The Washington Busi-ness Improvement District is pre-senting its Third Annual "WarrenCounty Arts Festival" in DowntownWashington this year on SaturdayApril 26 (rain date April 27)

3 pm. $20 Adults / $10 Child.Over 20 acts from all genres willperform for a panel of judges for achance to win great prizes! Join usfor an entertaining afternoon greatfor the whole family! All proceedswill benefit Autism related organi-zations.

37 Plains Road, Augusta973-882.0700March for Babies is the March ofDimes premier fundraising event.It supports research and otherprograms nationwide and in ourcommunity to help babies bornhealthy and those who need helpto survive and thrive. When youwalk in March for Babies, you givehope to the more than half amillion babies born too soon eachyear. The money you raise sup-ports programs in your communitythat help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it fundsresearch to find answers to theproblems that threaten our ba-bies. Register to walk atmarchforbabies.org.

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EARTH DAY 2014APRIL 22

The first Earth Day celebrated was on April 22,1970. The event was organized by Gaylord Nel-son, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.

The first celebration led to the creation of theEnvironmental Protection Agency which passedthe Clean Air, Clean Water, and EndangeredSpecies Acts.

April 22, 1990 - Earth Day goes global.

Earth Day is the third largest celebrated holidayin schools. Only Christmas and Halloween rankhigher.

The foil used to wrap the 20,000,000 Hersey’sKisses made each day is recyclable. That addsup to 133 square miles of foil used each day.

The average student produces 67 pounds oflunch waste a year. Try having everyone in yourfamily pack a lunch that produces zero trash.Use recycled fast food containers, reusablestainless steel thermoses and silverware insteadof plastic utensils.

Now is the perfect time to “spring clean” yourclosets and sell your items at a local thrift shop,have a yard sale or donate your items to a localnon-profit organization.

Enjoy the fresh air. Plant a backyard gardenfilled with native plants. For a complete list offlowers, trees, bushes,and shrubs native to Sus-sex and Warren Counties visit The Native PlantSociety of NJ at www.npsnj.org

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Join the world this April 22 by celebrating Earth Day. Reduce, reuse, recycle your way through the day withfun activities and projects that help reinforce the importance of keeping our planet clean! Make the daymemorable by participating with friends to enhance your community and local surroundings. You can keep itsimple by visiting a local state park for a hike or go big and build a rain garden with a group of volunteers.

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As part of our commitment to the com-munity, gives back a portionof our proceeds to fund local projects,organizations, individuals, and familiesthat have inspired us throughout theyear.

PO Box 8Andover, NJ 07821