By coaching soccer, volunteers … get their kicks    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Ed Coppola has been coaching within the Florham Park Soccer Association for 10 years and currently serves as the program's travel director, while his wife, Lynn, has been the association's president for the past three... Full Story...

Children learning to play as one    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Sylvia Földes-Berman developed her passion for the violin when she was just 2 years old. A Parsippany native, Sylvia said that after hearing a family friend play the violin for the first time, she knew that it was something... Full Story...

Children learning to play as one    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Nicholas Fortunato of Denville started playing in the Lakeland Youth Symphony at his mother's urging nine years ago. He enjoyed the program immediately. "I just love it," he said. "It's not something you go to for... Full Story...

Art as charity    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Ann Light has been creating masks and "Pod Head" figures made of dried gourds for nine years and selling them at the Morristown Craft Market for seven. Her organic creations use only natural products -- such as sticks, feathers... Full Story...

DRTW: What I’m Reading    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Joshua Calafiore Age: 6Hometown: RockawayOccupation: 1st grade studentLived here since: 2001What was the name of the last book you purchased or borrowed? Zoobooks "Alligators & Crocodiles"Would you recommend it? Why?... Full Story...

11th District candidates tackle issues hurting voters    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
The difference between running for U.S. Congress in 2006 and now, said Democrat Tom Wyka, is a sense that voters are truly fed up with the way the federal government has operated under the Republican Bush administration. It... Full Story...

Foundation aids cancer research    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
MADISON -- The T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, Aids & Leukemia Research recently held its 14th annual walkathon and family fun day at the Madison Area YMCA. This year's Foundation's Honoree was David R. Epstein... Full Story...

Ladies’ night    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Playwrights Theatre in Madison recently launched a new event bringing local women and businesswomen together for a night of shopping and theater -- Ladies' Night. Women attending Ladies' Night received a 25 percent... Full Story...

RRTW Eats: New look with an updated menu    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROXBURY -- Since 1972, a meal at Ruby Tuesday meant Tiffany-style lamps, polished brass, striped awnings, and plenty of antiques and curios on the walls. They're gone. Ruby Tuesday on Route 10 East in the Ledgewood Mall... Full Story...

Family, staff build strong defense    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: Brighton Cromwell, LLC Type of business: Supply chain integratorOwners: Rob Van Etten, Glenn Van Etten, Don YoukerAddress: 111 Canfield Ave, C 1-5; RandolphPhone: (973) 252-4100Web site: Hours of operation: Standard... Full Story...

RRTW Pet: Kobie    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Age: 3½ years old. Kobie's birthday is Nov. 2. Personality: Kobie also is known as "The Mayor" because he keeps an eye on things.Favorite Activity: Watching people walk by the house.Silliest Moment: When I had to wear... Full Story...

Roxbury ranch offers easy living    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
This custom, all-brick ranch home in Roxbury is set on .69 acres of private property on a dead-end street. Beautifully maintained and updated throughout, this home features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two... Full Story...

Fighting fires with ‘Fireman’ Bill Wagner    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Every October, fire trucks visit Randolph schools, preschools and daycare centers for fire education month. Young children come home demonstrating "stop, drop and roll." Older kids ask about family fire plans and meeting places... Full Story...

Service just a game for Scouts    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
When Charley Lukov of the Beautification Committee for Mendham Township Elementary School needed volunteers to help her create games for the school's playground, the Scouts of Mendham Township jumped at the opportunity... Full Story...

MCWTW: Why I Live Here    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Name: Kathy Reidinger Age: 44Hometown: Long ValleyOccupation: Silpada Designs representative and distributor for Sendoutcards.comLived here since: Nov. 1, 2007Local organizations: PTA for Long Valley Middle School and Old Farmers... Full Story...

Hit the links at home golf course    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
This home in Mendham has its own two-green, six-hole private golf course designed by renowned architect Ken Dye, designer of the highly-rated Pan-Ko Ridge Golf Club in New Mexico and Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Texas. Stately... Full Story...

Meet the Neighbors    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
When Lynne Connor and her family moved to Chester from Atlanta two years ago, they didn't know anyone in town. Connor's real estate agent encouraged her to join Neighbors and Newcomers of Chester -- a local, nonprofit... Full Story...

Mendham Rotary greets foreign-exchange student    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
At a recent meeting, the Mendham Rotary Club welcomed an exchange student from Belgium for the 2008-09 school year. Representing Rotary Liege-Nord-EST District 1630, Gauthier Stainier, who lives in the town of Fexhe-Slins,... Full Story...

Sound of success: Music students honored    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Nine area music students, including some from Mendham and Chester, were recently honored as the Community Theatre's Music Students of the Month. They were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the theater'... Full Story...

Towns: Let us decide on PSE&G power line    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
MONTVILLE -- Officials from three towns and several environmental groups on Tuesday claimed Public Service Electric & Gas is trying to circumvent local planning boards by seeking state approval for a power line that would cut... Full Story...

MySport: Molding athletes    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
What are your responsibilities as sports performance director at Velocity Sports Performance? My job is to make sure we are providing the most up to date, quality and safe sports performance training to all our athletes. Our... Full Story...

FPHTW Eats: Italian spot is cozy, congenial    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
FLORHAM PARK -- When customers walk into Puleo's Brick Oven, there is no mistaking that this Italian trattoria serves up real brick oven pizza. Customers can't miss the main focal point of the dining room, the large... Full Story...

DRTW Eats: Get dressed up for a great dinner    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
ROCKAWAY -- A piano bar, a bar and lounge, entertainment, a selection of multiple rooms to dine in, plus homemade southern Italian cooking right out of Mom's kitchen and all under one roof. Where does one go to find all... Full Story...

MCTW Eats: The place to go for Oktoberfest    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
MADISON -- Kevin Stender, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, is a young man making strides to fulfill his dreams in the restaurant business. Growing up in a family that owned a restaurant in Montclair, Stender... Full Story...

MySport: Reliable in Randolph    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
What sports did you participate in while growing up? While I was growing up, I played the usual kid games popular in the 1960s: baseball, swimming and soccer. In high school, I was on the wrestling team. In college, I played... Full Story...

MySport: Giant opportunity    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
Do you play football? How long have you been playing football? I've played football since kindergarten, it's my favorite sport. What position do you play? I play fullback on offense and linebacker on defense.What... Full Story...

MySport: NFL agent man    Posted on 10/29/08
Source: Daily Record.
What sports did you play growing up? Growing up I played soccer and baseball until high school and then I played football in high school and at the College of New Jersey. Have you always been a football fan? What was your favorite... Full Story...