Television News Broadcast

An Uphill Battle - The Geico Weekend Wrap-up with Scott Stanford, WWOR - my9 News, August. 19, 2007 (2,802 kb)
   Jerod Minich and Barry Rusnock discuss adaptive adventures in climbing with Scott Stanford, Channel 9
   Sports Anchor/Reporter for Fox TV. Watch their video below:

  Newspaper Articles

Counselor: When Adversity Hits, Strong Self Survive - The Daily Record, January 20, 2008
   Human Interest Column by Lorraine Ash. Photo: Ada Rosen at her home in New Jersey. Mary-Michael is
   quoted in the article talking abour her mentor:  "As a mentor, Rosen is outrageously giving. You can count on
   her to be truthful if she thinks you are making a mistake, and she always will offer a clear perspective from a
   loving place." Watch Ada's video

Climbing Clinics Offer More than Rocky Day of Fun - The Warren Reporter, September 14, 2007
   Entertainment Section by Jacqueline Lindsay. Photo: Mary-Michael demonstrating how to rack gear.

Climber determined to top the Matterhorn on his prosthetic legs - Daily Record, May 17, 2007  (418 kb)
   View article from media source: Jerod Minich learned to walk on two prosthetic legs. Diagnosed at 11 months
   with Type 1 diabetes which resulted in both of his legs being amputated, Jerod dreams of the day when one of
   his disabilities can be erased. Reporter Interviews both Jerod and Barry.

Washington Township Volunteers Distribute Bags Filled With Necessities Of Life - Daily Record
    Dec. 22, 2006 (295 kb).  View article from media source: 2nd Photo: Mary-Michael volunteering with the drive.

Face Their Fears One Step At A Time - Daily Record, Oct. 25, 2006 (214 kb)
    View article from media source: Women On The Rocks - "It was exciting, scary but a lot of fun, very liberating."

Clinic Gives Women First Had Experience At Rock Climbing - New Jersey Herald, Oct. 18, 2006   (157 kb)
    View article from media source: Women On The Rocks - "Seven women Saturday who took on the Salty     Tears rock face in the woods near Waterloo Village."

  Online News Articles

Associated Press Photos by Steve Klaver - Yahoo News, Jan. 28, 2007   (157 kb)
    View article from media source: 2nd and 3rd Photo: Barry Rusnock ice climbing near Kittnersville, PA.

Album Name: Rock Climbers - New Jersey Herald, Oct. 14, 2006   (70 kb)
   View images from media source: Women On The Rocks - Photos taken by the newspaper from the
   "Women On The Rocks"clinic.

  Other News

Winter 2008

January 14, 2008 - The first annual Conscious Connections retreat weekend held at the Villa Pauline
Retreat House in Mendham, NJ concluded with excellent reviews from the participants who came from Michigan, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Hampshire, New York State and New Jersey. Facilitated by Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy, "Ken" and Mary-Michael Levitt, Ed.S LPC,LMFT "Mike" the group of 20 studied, connected, celebrated, rested, questioned, networked, read, risked and learned together over a period of 3 days. We are currently planning the second annual retreat.

Fall 2007

• December 2007 - Starting in December, The Riverview is offering two new therapeutic services to our clients. Dawn M. Bell, owner /therapist of Attentive Touch, will be available every other Wednesday for a variety of massage therapys. Danielle Merk, an art therapist is now available for art therapy sessions.
  

• October 14, 2007 - Barry passes AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Certification test. This summer, Barry underwent intensive guide training from the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). To read more about the AMGA, visit their web site at www.amga.com . Special thanks to Peter Hovling, AMGA Examiner.
  

• September, 2007 - Additional web pages and content! We are constantly creating new content pages as we add new programs and special events. Visit our site frequently to view the updates.