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No. 13 Vol. 10 • October 2017

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BLACK RIVER Chester, Long Valley, Gladstone, Peapack

Local Communities Reach Out To Help Hurricane-Torn Texas Story page 2 An employee at Pet Supplies Plus in Chester shows the items donated which will go to Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston, Texas.

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Local Communities Reach Out To Help Hurricane-Torn Texas

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By Elsie Walker at Fricke of Mendham, and her parents Russel and Marie Duryea of Chester, had watched the TV accounts of the devastation Hurricane Harvey left in Texas.

They wondered, “how can we help [these people]?”

The Duryeas, are owners of R & R Construction Co. Inc, in Chester which is managed by Fricke and her husband, Rusty.

The software used by the company is made by HCSS which is based in Houston, Texas. That company was affected by Hurricane Harvey, but not badly.

HCSS started to organize and mobilize a relief effort, first reaching out to its employees and then the community to see where help was needed. HCSS put out a blog to let its clients and customers know what was going on and about the relief effort.

“We have a truck; we have

a trailer,” was what Fricke’s family thought. They decided to help. They would get out the word of the items needed.

HCSS would be their contact in Houston, knowing where the need is and getting the collected items there. R & R construction Co. Inc. even set up a website where people could find out about the effort and how to help.

More than three weeks, goods were collected for a truck leaving this month to their Houston contact.

A variety of businesses and groups became sponsors, helping to get the word out and collecting goods. Among those that helped were Chester Lions Club, which serves the Chester-Mendham-Long Valley; Community Presbyterian Church in Chester; Ashley Farms in Flanders; Alstede Farms in Chester; Ort Farms in Long Valley; and Turpin Real-

tors at all its locations.

Marie Messina of Long Valley led the outreach effort for one group: the Lion’s Club.

Messina said that the Lions had been involved in relief efforts during past tragedies, in Louisiana and Arkansas. She explained that R & R construction has been helpful to the Lion’s club over the years and so it made sense to partner with it on this effort. Like Fricke, Messina said that reports had made it clear of the need in Texas.

Messina noted that need included things other might not think about as relief items.

Messina noted they are “essentials,” things for which there is “immediate need, things people don’t think about, things we take for granted” until di-

saster hits.

“Diapers, shampoo, hygiene items, water, pet supplies, coffee,” said Messina in giving just an example of some of the things collected. In addition, she noted that the truck was also taking non- perishable food.

Like Fricke, Messina noted that other groups and organizations were involved in helping out. Messina noted that in answer to the Lion’s drive, schools collected items. She shared that those schools that helped the Lions included, “Central High in Chester, Villa Walsh, and the Bernard school.”

Messina said, “people were really, really generous. It was a community effort.”

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Chester Theatre Group Rings In Jubilee Season fore reading a proclamation to commemorate the CTG’s 50th Anniversary. During the reading, Hoven noted the history of the playhouse, acknowledged the theatre group’s accomplishments and thanked the CTG at the Black River Playhouse “for providing and nurturing cultural arts within our borough of Chester.”

The Black River Playhouse itself has a remarkable history.

Originally a church in Bedminster in the 1800s, it was disassembled and transported to Chester by a mule team in the early 1900s to be used as the town’s municipal building.

It was the “stage” for dances, fundraisers and picture shows before it settled into its role as the home of the Chester Theatre Group in 1967.

One step inside and it will be continued on page 6

Diane Butler and Roseann Ruggiero at Opening Night.

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By Lisa McNamara hinking about enjoying a night at the theater?

Think that can only happen on Broadway in New York City?

Think again. A one-of-a kind theatre experience is practically around the corner at the Black River Playhouse in Chester where the Chester Theatre Group has been entertaining

and enthralling audiences since 1967.

A late summer evening under the glow of soft lights was the perfect backdrop for Mayor Janet Hoven to open Chester Theatre Group’s Jubilee Season on September 15.

“What a great tradition it was 50 years ago for our community and continues to be today,” announced Hoven be-

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Chester Theatre Group... continued from page 4 clear that this is not an ordinary theater; its intimate and unique in-the-round space is sure to capture anyone’s attention.

There is no true stage and the area where the actors perform is less than five feet away from the audience creating a rare ex-

perience for both theatergoers and the performers.

“It is such a gem,” boasts Diane Butler, co-vice president of CTG. “You can see good acting, connect with the actors and make eye contact. It’s thrilling.”

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Lioness Club Presents “Our Town,’’ In Chester

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he Chester Lioness Club will sponsor a fundraising, Gala Evening at the Show, featuring “Our Town,’’ a landmark American drama, on Friday, Nov. 3.

The 8 p.m. production will take place in the Black River Playhouse, Chester.

Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Our Town” tells the story of a small town, Grover’s Corners, N.H., in order to tell the story of every town the whole world over. Narrated by the Stage Manager, the scenes

follow the Gibbs and Webb families, residents of Grover’s Corners, through twelve years of life changes.

The $20 ticket includes refreshments of cheese, crackers, fruit, wine, soda and bottled water. There will also be a meet and greet with the play’s cast members.

The performance will help benefit the Chester Lioness Club’s charity projects. For tickets, contact Sue Youngman at 908-852-1238, or any Lioness member.

stage for a production requires close attention to detail.

“You have to be very precise in what you’re presenting on stage,” explains Ellen Fraker-Glasscock, treasurer of CTG. The props matter. If the play takes place in 1973 and the actor is holding up a newspaper, “We can’t fake it with just any newspaper.”

Fraker-Glasscock recalls a play where the actors were holding a bottle of Budweiser beer; she contacted the Budweiser archive to get the right label, drew it by hand and reproduced it for each bottle that was displayed during the performance.

The space presents a challenge for the director as well.

“We have to reconsider each play and how it will be performed,” says Roseann Ruggiero, director of CTG’s production of “Shows for Days.”

Ruggiero came to CTG with her mom who was auditioning for “Animal Farm” when Ruggiero

was 14. Her mom didn’t get the part, but Ruggiero did and has been involved with the CTG ever since. A production at the Black River Playhouse requires directing four times for four sides, notes Ruggiero, who also tells her actors, “Don’t act; just be. They have to always be in the moment here.”

She says, “There is nowhere else that has the same sense of magic as this place.”

Experience the magic in person and see a show during their Jubilee season. Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” directed

by Kate Lyn Reiter will be performed on Nov. 3-19; and Dec. 8-10 brings “And Everything in-Between.” The season continues in 2018 with “Seminar” in February; “Venus in Fur” in March; and “It Shoulda Been You” closes the season in May. For more information about auditions and/or events, please contact the CTG at chestertheatregroup.org.

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Local Vacuum, Sewing Machine Dealer Sweeps In 50 Years Of Business

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By Cheryl Conway ith 50 years behind its belt, one specialty store in Chester is making some noise and it’s not just the sound of its vacuums and sewing machines.

Chester Vacuum & Sewing Machine Center is ringing in its anniversary with its Golden Jubilee sale, offering 60 percent off selected items. Located at the Chester Shopping Mall on Route 24 in Chester for the past 40 years, a banner now decorates the store-front highlighting its milestone.

“We will keep it [the banner] there probably through the rest of the year,” says Proprietor Phil Castellani of Long Valley, where he has lived for the past 45 years.

Established in October 1967, the vacuum and sewing machine store first opened on West Main Street, where it remained for 10 years before moving to its current location.

Castellani has kept his business local and managed to survive all these years as many of his competitors “went by the wayside,” he says.

“It’s where I had the store and the lease and built the clientele,” says Castellani, with customers from Morris, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset and Essex counties.

By offering customers “good services, fair prices, excellent service,” and fair treatment, Castellani says “that’s how we managed to survive.”

Chester Vacuum & Sewing is a sell and service vacuum cleaner and sewing machine company featuring the latest and greatest brands, as well as central vacuum cleaner systems. Clients can choose from quality brands, as well as repairs and upgrades.

Current selections include seven different vacuum cleaners, three sewing machines and two different brands of central vacuum systems. Most selections are in stock but “if we don’t have a particular model, we order and get them in a day or two,” says Castellani.

Miele, German made and number one rated from a 100year old company, is popular at his shop, along with other brands such as Simplicity, Fuller Brush, Oreck, Hoover and Electrolux.

“We are an exclusive diamond dealer; we get their top of the line exclusive models that other people can’t handle,” says Castellani. “They are lightweight, very powerful, quiet,” he says, and don’t distribute any dirt and carry a lifetime guarantee. Prices range from $299 to $1,099.

His competitors are the department stores or “big box stores,” he calls them, such as Walmart or Target.

As far as sewing machines he carries Toyota, “they make a wonderful sewing machine;” and the “reliable brand,” American Home.

Going into the sales profession was only natural for Castellani as his father worked in home improvement sales.

“When I came out of the Marine Corp. in 1963, I started working with Electrolux for several years,” explains Castellani.

Provided with job training, he worked as a sales rep in Jersey City for five to six years before opening his own shop.

He decided to stick with vacuum and sewing machine sales as he appreciated the value the

product brings to the customers.

“It’s something people need,” says Castellani, a former boxer.

“I like tangible, something you can demonstrate. I like something you can put your hands on; helps people clean their homes. Clean and healthy, I like that.”

He decided on vacuums and sewing machines for his business because that has been the common thread over the years since Isaac Singer sewing machines hit the market.

“Two products have seemed to get married,” says Castellani, adding that 90 percent of stores like his have sold both products. Out of the “8,000 stores like mine throughout America, continued on page 10

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Fall In Love With The Black River News’ New Magazine-Style

By Cheryl Conway

nicipalities, mailed for free to more than 190K homes and businesses.

The Flanders couple began their newspaper company MJ (My Jersey) Media back in 2004, starting with the Mt. Olive Weekly. That grew to eight papers, to 15 in 2015 when they added seven new publications in the Eastern part of N.J. and changed their name to New View Media with an idea to “have a new view on media,” says Nicastro.

Since then, they added on four more bi-monthlies in the northeastern region of N.J. stretching into Passaic County with the publication of the Hometown News.

“I am always looking for ways to improve the product,” says Nicastro regarding the recent style change of his papers.

“After discussion with many

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elcome to the new Black River News publication.

Readers can expect the same great positive stories local to the area, but at the same time enjoy the smaller, compact paper easier to take along and even keep intact without pages falling out. The new format is really a blend between a newspaper and magazine.

“The only difference is the size and the cover,” says Joe Nicastro, co-publisher of New View Media Group LLC along with Mary Lalama. “We still will have news and local articles.

In fact the actual size of the image area is exactly the same in length at 10” just the width is 7.5” instead of 10.”

New View Media Group currently publishes 14 monthly newspapers and four bi-monthlies, covering stories in 42 mu-

readers over a period of time the same suggestion was being said. They wanted a magazine type publication that would not have pages fall out when moved and something smaller that is easier to handle. This was a tough decision as the printing costs are about 15 percent higher than the large size.

But I wanted to make sure the readers get what they want to keep the papers longer which will help advertisers.”

While photos have always been included, the publications attract readers with a larger colorful photo on the front cover.

“It allows us to feature a large local photo on the front cover and as well as offer our advertisers some other advertising options,” says Nicastro, adding that he is pleased with all the positive feedback he has received so far.

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Castellani’s son, Anthony also followed his dad as a salesman, first with Electrolux and is now in the water conditioning business, says Castellani.

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New Magazine-Style... continued from page 10 of publishing I have received more positive responses to the magazine format than anything else I have done,” he says. “I even received calls from many small businesses looking to advertise.”

Here are a couple of the emails received applauding the change: “ I love the new look of paper, so much easier for people to take with them! Awesome! Liz M, Mt.Olive.

Dear Editor: Thank you for such a wonderful Wayne Hometown News booklet. It ‘s so convenient to hold and very legible. The articles are interesting and quite informative, the advertisers are great. Keep up the good work. Camille.

While style has changed, content will still focus on all positive news local to the community- from schools to

government, people, organizations, places of worship, libraries, non-profit groups, volunteer services, children’s programs, scouts and fundraisers.

Each issue hopes to draw in more input from readers and timely topics.

For example, “For our Valentines issue I would like to have readers submit letters on how they met their loved ones,” he says. For Memorial Day, readers will be encouraged to send in photos of loved ones lost in the service; and for Veterans Day, readers can submit photos of their family members who served.

Readers are welcome to send in photos from Halloween to be posted online at www. mypaperonline.com.

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To see the survey online, go to https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/ZXWPMZC. Hard copies are also available in the Chester Library. Mail hard copies to Planning and Zoning Department, 1 Parker Road, Chester, N.J. 07930.

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Morris Libraries Expand Its Digital Library Program ready reside in the MAIN public libraries service area.

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world Library users may access TumbleBooks by visiting a participating library’s website or installing the app on their smartphone. Users will be asked for their library card number to verify their access. Visit your library’s website for a link or go to: http://bit.ly/maintumblebooks Emily Weisenstein, head of youth services at Madison Public Library, who co‐chairs the MAIN Youth Services Committee, feels this new app is a step in the right direction.

“It is a fantastic resource for our patrons,” Weisenstein said.

“They offer a wide range of juvenile eBooks that children can access at anytime, anywhere – all they need is an Internet connection and a library card. I especially like their selection of interactive picture books, which allows children to read along with some of their favorite titles. It’s fun, easy to use, and popular.”

MAIN libraries joined the rest of the country in celebrating September as National Library Card Signup Month.

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By Jason Cohen n order to keep up with the ever evolving technological times, libraries have had to adapt. Now, residents and teachers in Morris County can access books on their personal devices, without leaving home.

Now that the school year has started, MAIN (The Morris Automated Information Network) consortium libraries are making things more appealing for youngsters and even adults who are tech savvy. MAIN consortium library card holders now have the opportunity to use the TumbleBooks Library to access digital children’s story books, read along eBooks, videos, games and more. In order to help grant access to services like Tumblebooks.

MAIN Executive Director Phillip Berg feels this will not only help library membership, but enhance education.

“The MAIN member libraries felt it important to help support the efforts of teachers and school libraries by not just offering a limited courtesy library card to teachers, but a full access one,” Berg said.“ Educating our young people is an important endeavor which (public libraries) can and should help as members of the greater local community.”

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Chester Lioness Club To Hear About Blind Camp

he Chester Lioness Club will meet for dinner on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lamplighter Restaurant, Chester.

Lion Paula Tarantino, a member of the board of directors and vice president of development for Camp Marcella, a New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, will present an overview of the current status and programs of the camp.

Marcella has been a Lion for 33 years and is a current member of the Harrison Lions Club.

She served as the first female cabinet secretary in her district (then District 16A), and the first female District Governor during 1999-2000 in District A. She first became involved with Camp Marcella in 1982, before she was a Lion, when she drove a blind friend to the club picnic.

Camp Marcella, established in 1947, is located in Rockaway Township. It is a place where blind and visually challenged children, ages 6 to 18, have been able to experience the same camping activities offered to non-challenged campers at other facilities thus giving them the self- confidence to know they can do everything their sighted peers can do.

Programs include swimming in the salt water pool, canoeing and fishing in their own Mitten Lake, arts and crafts, sports and competitive team activities, nature walks, talent shows, and daily living skills.

To learn more about the Chester Lioness Club, or to make a reservation for the meeting, phone Holly Simmenroth at 908-879-5932.

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Long Valley Knights To Hold Benefit Auction

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he Long Valley Knights of Columbus will hold its 26th Annual Community Benefit Live and Silent Auction with Dinner on Dec. 2 at St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley.

This is a fun charity event, led by auctioneer Col. Dennis Cassidy, and auctions of a variety of professional services, art items, jewelry, vacation time shares, an electronic entertainment device, restaurant gift certificates, sporting/musical

event tickets, golf outings, recreational equipment and much more.

There is also a silent auction which begins at 6 p.m. The live auction begins at 8 p.m. The ticket price includes a delicious dinner catered by Valley Caterers in Long Valley, desserts and beer and wine. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at door. For tickets call 908-441-8540 or go to www.lvkoc.charity.auction@ gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Meal, Music For Seniors In Long Valley

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he Washington Township Recreation Department is celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.

The event will take place at the Senior Center in Rock Spring Park, Long Valley.

The entertainment for this annual event is Harpist Patrice Turse. All seniors are welcome to attend the traditional Thanksgiving luncheon, catered

by Tony’s Luncheonette and Valley Restaurant. Meals can be made “to go” for those unable to attend.

The cost of this event is a non-refundable fee of $10 for residents and $11.50 for non-residents. To register, send checks made payable to Washington Township Recreation to: WT Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, N.J. 07853 before Nov. 6.

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An invitation is extended to children ages 3 to 14 to celebrate the news of the birth of Christ at a Christmas for Kids celebration Dec. 9 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Long Valley.

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stories, games, songs, and snack. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call the church at 908-867-7179 or e-mail churchoffice@immanuelnj.net. The event is free, but donations to the Long Valley Food Pantry will be accepted.

Festival Of Trees Coming To Chester For Holidays

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he Senior Resource Center of Chester will sponsor its 15th annual Festival of Trees, beginning Saturday, Dec. 2.

It is the main fundraiser which helps support all exercise, informational programs and other services to seniors.

The tree sale will be held Dec. 2 through Dec. 9, on Monday and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be trees on display, floor to tabletop trees for purchase, an expansive gift table and a silent auction.

Pictures with Santa will take place on Dec. 2 and Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Caroling and Wassail will take place Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All activities will take place in The Barn. Tickets are $10 for adults. Senior and student tickets are $5. For more information, call 908-879-2202.

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t times, spending hours in the kitchen can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience. However, even for avid home cooks, a busy weeknight isn’t one of those times. Fortunately, solutions like sheet pan suppers make it easy to create dishes with exceptional flavor depth that come together quickly and clean up just as fast.

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Sheet Pan-Style Buddha Bowls Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho Eastern-Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 2 yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 head of red or purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 red potatoes, cut into 1/2inch wedges 1 small butternut squash, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions Tahini sauce: 1 tablespoon tahini 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard continued on page 18

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• While it may seem like time to swap the tiki drinks and frozen cocktails for hot toddies and spiked ciders, fall doesn’t mean you must say goodbye to warm-weather favorites. Put an autumn twist on go-to drinks by adding in fall spices. This easy mulled sangria recipe is perfect for sharing with friends at outdoor celebrations.

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Park Project Earns Eagle Scout Award For Long Valley Student

oseph Radwan, of Boy Scout Troop 436 in Long Valley, was recently honored for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, in a Court of Honor ceremony in Our Lady of The Mountain Church. He is the 96th Eagle from Troop 436.

In attendance at the ceremony were Congressman Leonard J. Lance; Bill Roehrich, the mayor of Washington Township; Matt Murello, vice mayor of Washington Township; Sergeant Michael Hade of the Washington Township Police Department, Police Officer Daniel Hudspith of the Washington Township Police Department and Tom Alcock, first vice commander of Post 542, American Legion Chester; Scouts from Troop 436; friends and family members. Radwan also received congratulatory letters from many national leaders, dignitaries and organizations.

Radwan’s Eagle Scout Service Project entailed the revamping of the main picnic

area in the front of Palmer Park. He achieved this with a team of scouts, volunteers and adult leaders. First, the team dug up the designated plot and filled it in with new mulch. This served two purposes. It made mowing easier and provided a larger space for park goers.

He also constructed four brand new picnic tables.

Radwan’s scouting experience began in 2007 as a Tiger Scout when he joined Pack 236, Long Valley. After earning the Arrow of Light, he bridged to Boy Scout Troop 436. As an active member for more than six years, he moved up through the ranks, earning 21 merit badges and was elected by the troop to the Order of the Arrow in 2014.

He attended a High Adventure Camp in 2013 at Pamlico Sea Base in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and completed a 50-mile Kayak journey.

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School, which provides technology assistance to students and teachers; a senior technician for West Morris Central Theater and has been a member of the Ski Club for the past six years.

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Thomas Edison National Park Creates Economic Boom For West Orange

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By Jennifer Walkup recent report from the National Park Service revealed that Thomas Edison National Historic Park’s nearly 58 thousand visitors in 2016 spent $3.4 million dollars in communities local to the park.

“Thomas Edison National Park welcomes visitors from both the community as well as from across the country and the world,” said Superintendent Thomas Ross. “People typically spend a few hours here at the park, and then often in the community after leaving, which can include spending money for food, lodging, gas or at retail stores. Park employees also spend in the local community.

All of these circumstances have a positive economic benefit on the community.”

Along with the monetary benefit, this spending also has a positive impact by supporting jobs in the local area. According to the study, the community spending by visitors to the Thomas Edison National Park supports 44 local jobs and has a cumulative benefit of 4.7 million dollars to the local economy.

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local spending and overall increase in visitors to the area, Thomas Edison Park visitors supports 44 new jobs across various sectors of the economy,” Ross said. “These jobs would not exist without our park visitors. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service. We appreciate our West Orange community partnerships and are glad to help support the local economy along the downtown Main Street corridor and beyond.”

The visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological Survey and Lynne Koonz of the National Park Service. According to the report, most victors spending fell in the categories of lodging, food and beverages, gas and oil, admissions and fees, souvenirs and other expenses, and local transportation.

“Many people don’t realize that in addition to preserving and protecting national heritage and the country’s natural spaces for this and future generations, National Parks also continued on page 25

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Authors, Actors And Experts Coming To Washington Township Library

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he Washington Township Library has actors, authors, appraisers on its schedule through the month of November.

All programs are free and open to the public, but registration is requested at wtpl.org or by calling 908-876-3596.

On Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., the American Historical Theatre will present “Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” an all-new adaptation of this classic horror story by Washington Irving. The interactive one-man interpretation of the story of the headless horseman draws the audience into the schoolmaster’s world in sleepy Tarry Town. Registration is requested. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a

state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

On Wednesday, Nov.1 at 7 p.m., professional appraiser Michael Ivankovich will present “Antiques Road Show: What Are Your Treasures Worth?”

Registration is required and Washington Township residents and members of the Friends have priority.

On Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., certified holistic health and lifestyle counselor Marian Carroll will present the workshop, “What Chemicals Are Lurking in Your Grocery Cart?”

On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., Dr. Douglas Simon, emeritus professor of political science at Drew University, will present “U.S. Concerns Along the Pacific Rim.” This presentation will seek to explain America’s economic and security

concerns and put them into some perspective.

On Saturday, Nov. 11, local author Reyna Favis will give a search dog demonstration and sign his books, “Soul Search,” and “Soul Scent.” They are modern tales of the psychopomp, a mythical creature responsible for escorting the dead to the afterlife.

Due to popular demand, the library will be repeating the “Getting Started in Genealogy” workshop on two dates: Saturday, Nov. 11, from noon – 3 p.m., and Monday, Nov.14, from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

November is National Novel Writing Month, in which writers are encouraged to complete

a 50,000 work manuscript in 30 days. Writers who have accepted the challenge and are looking for a quiet place to write their novel are welcome at the library anytime, including two group “write-ins” scheduled for Saturdays, Nov. 11 and Nov. 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., the library will host “Drafting the U.S. Constitution.” Why did 55 prominent men from 12 of the 13 former colonies meet in Philadelphia in May 1787? Why did it take four months to reach any sort of consensus on the “Philadelphia Toilet Paper,” as it was called by some.

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continued from page 23 provide economic benefit on both a community and state level. The parks are not just for visiting. There is a vital component that has a significant impact on our local economy,” Ross said.

More information on the report can be found by using the interactive tool available on The NPS Social Science Program web site (go.nps.gov/ vse). Here, users can view current year visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added and output effects by sector for national, state, and local economies as well as year-by-year trend data. The report includes data for visitor spending at both individual parks and by state.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park is dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of the life and extraordinary achievements of Thomas Edison by preserving,

protecting, and interpreting the Park’s extensive historic artifact and archive collections at the Edison Laboratory Complex and Glenmont, the Edison family estate. The site preserves the last and largest of Edison’s laboratories, home of the perfected phonograph, motion pictures, the nickel-iron alkaline storage battery, and other products.

The museum collection, one of the largest in the National Park Service, has more than 400,000 artifacts including Edison products, laboratory equipment, and personal belongings of the Edisons. The Edison Archives contains an estimated five million documents, 48,000 sound recordings, 10,000 rare books, 4,000 laboratory notebooks and 60,000 photographic images, among the largest collections in the National Park Service. Glenmont, the 29room mansion built in 1880 is the Edison estate in nearby Llewellyn Park, West Orange.

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