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feature discussions and input about a plan to best utilize the land for purposes of public recreation will be explored.” Former Jackson Councilman and 12th District Assemblyman select Alex Sauickie will present a brief introduction at 1 p.m. Sauickie previously served on the Township’s Rova Farms Advisory Committee while serving as councilman. Entertainment will include: 1:30 p.m. - Galina Moroz will be performing original songs in the style of Belarusian Folklore 2:30 p.m. – The dancing ensemble Inspiration will perform 3:30 p.m. - Singer Tatyana Halitskaya The event will also feature a last chance to view the building that once served as a popular nightclub/restaurant. Singer Bruce Springsteen and his band were among those who performed at that site in the 1970s. This unsafe building will be demolished at a later date. The day’s program will feature some of the history of Rova Farms along with some early designs for what the vision is for the park. The property site dates back to its settling by Russian immigrants nearly a century ago. The Advisory Board was tasked with researching options on how the recreational property could best be utilized by members of the public. Resident Elenor Hannum previous stated during a council meeting that Rova Farms and the surrounding area, “has a very, very strong and deep culture especially for the Russian population. Many of them have moved since but the culture and the history that goes back is very precious to me.” Hannum recalled the Russian migration to the area came when Russia was under Soviet control and led by Lenin and “Some of these Russians sold themselves into indentured servitude to finally make their way to Jackson and settle here.” Members of the governing body said the advisory committee was not only looking at the natural resources of the property but at ways that the property’s history could also be preserved. They are looking to make it an educational location.

-Photo courtesy Rova Farms Historic District Association The historic Rova Farms property is being reviewed for future recreational purposes. This stone monument can be found in the cemetery near Rova Farms.