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Long Valley Rated Fourth Safest City In Country

By Jason Cohen ashington Township is the lone city in New Jersey with a population of more than 10,000 to crack the top 20 of safewise.com’s annual safest town rankings. It was rated number four and Chatham Township 22. According to its website, “SafeWise is an independent

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whose family has lived in the township since 1928, is not surprised about the recognition. “We’re certainly very happy to have the endorsement and proud of our police and emergency

responders,” the mayor said. “We’ve certainly seen a lot of change, but it’s nice to see that we maintain our safe neighborhood and the fact that our community cares about each other.” Police Chief Jeffrey

Almer is pleased the township received the high ranking. He noted this is a reflection of not only the police department, but also the hard work of citizens. Since becoming chief

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Gentle Yoga Offered Through Recreation

ashington Township Recreation Summer Gentle Mat Yoga classes are now forming. This class is opened to ages 13-adult.

This hour yoga class is a growing population and anyone can greatly benefit from gentle stretches, guided breathing techniques and assisted strength building.

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cers are always out patrolling, checking the roads, businesses and developments. Our call volume, most of which is self-generated and pro-active, is higher than it has ever been. That in conjunction with the community groups within town and the pro-active measures taken there has propelled us to such a high ranking.” “We need to continue to work together and support our community to ensure that we continue to have one of the safest communities in the country,” Almer continued. “Overall, the department has taken on a more positive, community oriented mindset which I plan on expanding as we go. We are doing more training than ever to prepare for all situations and to better serve the people of the township.”

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eight months ago, the department has promoted community involvement and is continuing to do so. Officers are always walking the schools, businesses and residential areas. Almer also has assigned police officers to different community groups and activities. Additionally, there is now a school resource officer at West Morris Central High School and the department is using social media to promote not only safety and precautionary information, but to keep the residents informed of things occurring in the township and ways to protect themselves. “From a department’s standpoint, we work on being very proactive, all hours of the day and night,” Almer said. “My offi-

Summer Gentle Mat Yoga is a six week program and will be held on Wed. from June 22 – July 27 at Washington Township Senior Center from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of $70 is due before June 20. Both sessions

have limited space available, so register early. For more information contact the recreation office at (908) 876-5941; email at recreation@wtmorris.net; or visit www.wtmorris.org.

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Learn About Nature At ‘Coffee And Conservation’ Walks

njoy a hot cup of java and a morning nature walk with New Jersey Conservation Foundation during the “Coffee & Conservation” series at the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center at 170 Longview Road. Events will begin with hot coffee provided by Black River Roasters and a brief talk about migrating and breeding birds. The group will then take off for leisurely-paced walks. “Coffee & Conservation” is a series of morning walks and talks that are free and open to the public. Advance registration is

requested for planning purposes. To register online, go to http://njconservation.org/ njcfevents.cfm. Here is the rest of the schedule: Fri., June 17, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. – Butterflies in the Meadow 1 - Early Summer; Fri., July 22, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Butterflies in the Meadow 2 – Mid Summer; Fri., Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Butterflies in the Meadow 3 - Late Summer; Wed., Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. – Wayward Warblers; Wed., Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. - Fall Migration Bird Walk; Wed., Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Searching for Sparrows.

The Coffee & Conservation walks are part of New Jersey Conservation’s “Step Into Nature” series of walks, talks and fun outdoor events throughout the state. To learn more, go to www.njconservation.org/CoffeeandConservation.htm or contact blynch@njconservation.org or 908-997-0725. New Jersey Conservation Foundation is

a private non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve land and natural resources throughout New Jersey. Since 1960, the Foundation has protected 125,000 acres of open space, farmland and parks. For more information about New Jersey Conservation Foundation and its programs and preserves, visit www.njconservation.org.

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ummer VBS: Immanuel Lutheran Church invites all children ages three-14 to circle ‘round the campfire at Circle J Ranch! Hear Jesus’ word, sing songs and saddle up as Jesus leads us to His Father’s heavenly ranch. Immanuel

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By Jason Cohen he Washington Township Education Association recently showed children it's not only important to work hard in school, but to be good people. In April, the WTEA made its annual holiday donation to the Long Valley Community Assistance Program (LCVAP), a food pantry in Long Valley that currently aids 70 local families who need food and financial assistance. According to WTEA President Patti Ressland, the organization has donated $3,175 since it began LVCAP

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three years ago. "This donation is something we do that goes above and beyond the ways we help our students each day," Ressland said. According to Ressland, the WTEA represents the school districts' secretaries, custodians and teachers and it helps the schools financially throughout the year. The money allocated for LVCAP comes from its philanthropic fund, where employees make direct donations through payroll and extra voluntary donations. She explained to the “Black River

Knitting And Book Sale At Library

ay was filled with programs at the Washington Township Public Library. The following is what’s remaining. All programs are free of charge. Visit www.wtpl.org. Evening Knitting Group, Thurs., May 26, 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Whether a beginning or experienced knitter, come join the fun to learn together. Friends of the Library Annual Book

Sale, Thurs., May 26 – Sat., May 28. Something for everyone! A preview for current WTPL Friends of the Library members I set for Wed., May 25, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Disney Draws is a program set for Tues., May 31, at 4:30 p.m., for students in grades first through third. Join LVMS student Alex, in character as legendary Walt Disney, and learn to draw Mickey Mouse. Please register online at info@wtpl.org.

News” that the WTEA chose LVCAP because it saw how important its mission was. This is one of several donations it makes each year. It also hosts an annual Mother’s Day project, where a donation is made to the New Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter. The group provides breakfast at the shelter and purchases items for the women. It also sponsors 13 eighth grade scholarships at Long Valley Middle School every year. Ressland noted that the district does

several food drives throughout the year for LVCAP, but those fundraisers are separate from theirs. "This is something that we will keep doing because it is what is right and beneficial to our students’ success as learners," Ressland explained. "They need to know that they live in a warm and caring community. That their community will do anything it can for their students to succeed." For more information on the WTEA, email Ressland at moxieizzymama14@ gmail.com; or go to washintontwpea.org.

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ashington Township Recreation is gearing up this summer for Complete Player Baseball Camp for grades two to eight to be held at Palmer Park from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Players will be grouped according to grade and ability level. Skills will be taught based on each group's ability level. Baseball camp will be held from June 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 30, with a non-refundable fee of $160 due before June 20. A late fee will apply after deadline date. Washington Township Recreation and West Morris Central Head Baseball Coach, Tom Reindel is introducing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wolfpack Baseball Campâ&#x20AC;? for the month of July. The series of camps are for ages seven-14 and will be held at Palmer Park from 9 a.m. to

1 p.m. This is a great opportunity for ballplayers to advance their skills in different aspects of the game. The experienced staff will teach players through a hands-on approach. Week one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Skills Camp from July 5-July 8. Week two- Pitching and Catching Camp from July 11-July 14. Week threeHitting Camp from July 18-July 21. Week four- All skills camp July 25-July 28. A non-refundable fee of $200 is due for each week. A player who attends multiply weeks of camp are awarded a discount, refer to registration form. For more information, call the recreation office at (908) 876-5941; email at recreation@wtmorris.net; or visit www.wtmorris.org.

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Highlands Presbyterian Church To Host Summer Vacation Bible Camp

ighlands Presbyterian Church plans to host a Summer Vacation Bible Camp from June 27 to July 1, for ages four through grade five. The full day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Schooley’s Mountain. Camp Counselors have been employed from the nearby Johnsonburg Camp and Conference Center, and will team with Highlands Presbyterian Church Volunteers

to host children for a week of activities, games, crafts, and worship. The cost of the Vacation Bible Camp Week is $50 per child. Tuition assistance is available by emailing Highlands Presbyterian Church at hpcmainoffice@gmail.com. Registration forms are available on the church website, hpchurch.net, or at the church office located at 12 Pleasant Grove Road in Long Valley. All are invited to attend.

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talion and class of 1989 West Morris Central graduate. Come join in to salute the brave veterans and fallen heroes. Rock Spring Park is dedicated to this program and will be closed to all other activities on this day. Please remember there are no dogs allowed in township parks. Any questions regarding this event, contact the recreation office at 908876-5941.

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Children’s Art And Recreation Education Program Accepting In-Person Registration

he Long Valley Junior Women’s Club C.A.R.E program has opened its in-person registration for their 2016/2017 school year classes on Tues., June 7, at the Old Farmers Road School in Long Valley. The CARE Program classes are open for children who reside in Long Valley, as well as the surrounding towns and communities. Current C.A.R.E families may register from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., and families new to the program or who did not have a student enrolled during the 2015/2016 school year may register from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuition that is paid in full during the in-person registration will be discounted. Registration will continue on a rolling basis throughout the summer for all classes that still have availability after the in-person registration. For questions or registrations after June 7, leave a message on the C.A.R.E hotline and a representative will re-

turn your call promptly. The Children’s Art and Recreational Enrichment program provides a myriad of after-school classes for boys and girls ages three-14. Some of the popular offerings include dance, karate, cooking and piano. Other classes will be offered as well. Classes are extremely affordable with all proceeds being allocated out into the community annually, through the Junior Women’s Club. These sought after classes fill fast as they are often referred to as “the best deal in town.” Contact and general information on the CARE program can be found by clicking on the C.A.R.E tab at www.lvjuniors.org. The CARE program is currently still interviewing teachers in the areas of art, science and guitar. Send an email to mselvaggi12@comcast.net or contact Donna at 908- 5077434.

Celebrate Eighth Grade Promotion In Long Valley

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Pioneer For Battered Women’s Shelter Finds Creative Ways To Carry On Her Mission

By Cheryl Conway any more have heard her cries for help, and although wonderful, the need in affording a storage place to house all of the generous furniture donations is that much greater. Founder and Director Sandra Ramos of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) has found a vacant store at 1621 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne and has a vision of opening a store

there to keep all of the furniture donations much needed by the women she shelters through her organization. The 6,000 square foot space used to be a florist shop, she says. “It’s a great location; has a lot of room; it’s long,” says Ramos of Ringwood. “We get so much stuff that we have to turn it down. We have nowhere to keep it.” Since her call for help a few months

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ago seeking contributors to help pay for the mortgage at a lower interest rate to keep SOS afloat, Ramos has received close to 30 calls from people who have furniture donations. “Some of it we took,” she says. If donations continue to come in, Ramos says “we could sell it” at the store and help support SOS. Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter for battered women in North America- the community-based non-profit organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. Through SOS, Ramos provides housing for 155 women and children in shelters located in New Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford. The store in Wayne would be rented to her for $5,000 per month, she says. With ideas already sprouting, she has creative ways to use the space in addition to furniture storage. She was thinking it could be used as a jazz café to feature some students who

perform; or even as a craft store, as a place for the women in her shelter to show off their many talents such as artistic ability and sell items for profit. “We have so many women with talents who are living poverty stricken,” says Ramos. “We have women who are artistic. They can make dolls and pictures, handmade clothes and ceramics.” One of her houses is for older women and “they owned businesses,” she says. “We want to be economically independent rather than dependent,” she adds. “The women can become economically sufficient.” Ramos’ experience in working 15 years as a waitress in a jazz place, Mikell’s in NY, can now come into play if her plans carry to fruition. For those who would like to help by either continuing to donate furniture, as well as money to offset the mortgage, or who has an idea for a better and yet more affordable store location, call Ramos at 973-831-6156.

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Lioness Club Seeks Restaurant Support In Fundraiser

he Chester Lioness Club is requesting the participation of all restaurant owners in the club's bi-annual fund raising activity. The Chester Lioness Club is sponsoring Culinary Adventures 2016, a restaurant raffle that will include dining certificates to many restaurants located in Morris, Somerset and Warren counties. The Chester Lioness Club welcomes support as part of this fundraiser. Posters identifying the participating restaurants will be displayed at all public sale sites in the area. Establishment's name will appear in the advertising in local papers for more than three months, and more than 5,000 small posters will be hand distributed thru out the area. The raffle drawing will be held on Dec. 1 at the Lamplighter Restaurant in Chester. Twelve hundred tickets will be printed and sold for $10 each, with a small advertising poster. Tickets will be sold beginning in Sept. and dining certificates should be

made for the 2017 year. Receipt of a certificate by late June is required in order to secure the necessary raffle licenses. Contact Event Chair Anne MacMillan at 908-879-7621 or co-chair Holly Simmenroth at 908-879-5932 for details regarding participation. Support is greatly appreciated and will assist the Chester Lioness Club in continuing its many charitable activities and community services. The Club is a non-profit organization that has served Chester and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. Charitable activities include annual scholarships for local high school graduating seniors; Operation Chill Out (homeless veterans); Operation Jersey Cares (Overseas Troops); The Jersey Battered Women's Shelter; the Long Valley and the Chester Food Pantries, Homeless Solutions Inc., Morristown; Matheny Medical and Educational Center, Peapack; Community Hope Inc.; The Chester Theater

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Schiff Nature Preserve Hosts Annual Environmental Film Festival

chiff Nature Preserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh annual Environmental Film Festival is planned for Sat., June 4, at 8 p.m., and will include one feature film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shellshocked: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves.â&#x20AC;? The festival will include a short film, as well as a guest speaker from the feature filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast, Meredith Comi, director of the NY/NJ Baykeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oyster restoration program. Comi will lead a discussion about the importance of oysters in cleaning water and rebuilding fragile local ecosystems. The films will be shown in Schiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodbadge Lodge, which is transformed into a woodland theater each year for this special event. Festival attendees may choose to walk from the Nature Center in Mendham along marked trails to the theatre

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Women Club Members Recognized For Creativity

ix members of the Long Valley Woman's Club entered items in the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs Highlands District Achievement Day Creative Arts competition at Zeri's Inn in Mountain Lakes on Wed., April 13. The date was a lucky one for Joan Canonico who took a gold for her cookies; Louise Merkooloff, a gold for her scarf; Mary Fiorello, a gold for her knitted cap; Dorothy Walter, a gold for her pie, and a blue for her fudge. Janice Carruth took home two blues for her painting and her computer generated announcement; and Mary Lou Slowinski, a

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Manhattan Colorist Rosario DeMeo, Hair Is A Work Of Art

here is a good reason that Manhattan colorist Rosario DeMeo's customers have followed him throughout the years. From Manhattan, Bergen County, South Jersey,they come because DeMeo is not just a hairstylist: they consider him an artist. And now, he is bringing his acclaimed work to a new location, Rosario Boutique, in

Chester, NJ. DeMeo has helped create custom color formulations for television and magazine advertisements for top celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker,Beyonce Knowles and Andie MacDowell,as well as highly renowned models. DeMeo recently attended a two week intensive training program run by Vidal Sas-

ccording to the Defense Manpower Data Center, which serves under the Office of the Secretary of Defense to collate personnel, manpower, training, financial, and other data for the Department of Defense, as of January 31, 2016, the United States military had 1,347,232 active duty members. Those active duty personnel serve in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard. No branch had more active duty members than the Army (482,816). The Navy was

next, with the 328,662 members serving on active duty, followed by the Air Force (311,590), the Marines (184,418), and the Coast Guard (39,746). Each branch experienced a slight uptick in active duty personnel from the month prior, when the total number of active duty military was 1,344,258. The increase in active duty personnel between the end of December 2015 and the end of January 2016 marked the first time since the end of August that the number of active duty personnel had increased since the previous month.

soon for haircutting. When it comes to DeMeo and his career with hair."I truly care what goes out the door of my shop," said DeMeo. "I 'read' hair like a doctor would check your health. I'm not about getting it done and goodbye. I am not greedy. I want to make sure my clients are happy with the work. I'm like an artist and hair is my canvas."DeMeo, who was one of the key players in the development of hair color for Matrix and L’Oreal Paris, first meets with a client for a free consultation where he and the client agree on what needs to be done going forward."I'd rather have a client happy in the long run than in the short run," he said."We can achieve anything that a woman wants, but I do want to make sure it's not a quick fix."DeMeo's formulas are still used in some of the best salons in the world. In fact, L’Oreal considers him a member of theTop 10 percent of colorists in the United States.He brings with him a level of expertise and attention to detail that is nearly unmatched. “I develop a unique color formula for each and every client I work on,tak-

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ing into consideration everything from eye color, to skin tone, to the shape of the face for the cut,” DeMeo explained, noting that he has eight different categories of hair coloring using an array of different lines. his attention to every aspect of the hair’s look and health has made him one of the most sought after master colorists in the industry. He’s been featured at elite modeling events, in Elle magazine, and represented L’Oreal Paris at the famous Vanity Fair suite at the Golden Globe Awards. DeMeo is not just a master colorist; he’s also a classic hair cutter, preferring the timeless styles that he perfected in New York salons. DeMeo also attended the Vidal Sassoon Academy . "It’s not just about the color,it’s about the integrity of the hair," said DeMeo. He is proud of his roots, having started his career at the famous Beth Minardi Salon in Manhattan. "Beautiful hair color is achieved through consistency," says DeMeo. ”I love working with hair, and creating the perfect look for someone. For further information about the shop, call 908-888-2113

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SHERIFF ROCHFORD, “I fully vetted out both candidates. Here’s why I emphatically endorse John Sierchio for Morris County Sheriff.”

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• Combat our Heroin crisis by immediately forming Sheriff ’s Committee to fight the epidemic.

2. SIERCHIO spearheaded pension reform to filter out fraudulent claims saving taxpayers millions of dollars. FISCALLY STRONG

• Combat our Child/Spousal/ Senior Abuse by immediately forming Sheriff ’s Committee

3. SIERCHIO has a firm platform and real game plan to further protect Morris County in these more dangerous times. FAMILY ORIENTED 4. SIERCHIO will not allow the agency to be dismantled which would throw the responsibility and respective cost of the specialized law enforcement units to the municipalities. SUPPORTIVE OF SHARED SERVICES

• Enhance the Community Outreach Programs John, his wife Lisa, Ashley 23, John 14, Jordyn 12, Teresa 11, and Max.

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• Return the Morris County Jail to Law Enforcement Professional • Conduct Forensic Audit of Sheriff ’s Office to find ways to better serve the taxpayers • Save Taxpayer dollars by accepting only the minimum salary required by law. Saving the taxpayers $141,000 in my first term. • Establishing a Volunteer Deputy Sheriff ’s program to assist local communities in their time of need.

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Spectrum Works As Partners To Provide Employment Opportunities For Autistic Individuals

By Cheryl Conway t’s all about partnerships at Spectrum Works in Secaucus. A non-profit company, Spectrum Works has teamed up with a for-profit company while the student employees gain skills by working alongside a mentor or coach. The strategy has so far been a success. The pilot program that started almost three years ago recently ended and is growing to include a partnership with a another forprofit company- a large international distribution company also in Secaucus- with talks to expand with a third company in NJ. The goal is to eventually branch out into New York and then around the country. “They [Spectrum] are branching out into other partner companies,” says Ann Marie Sullivan of Wayne, chief executive officer and founder of Spectrum Works. The mission of Spectrum Works is to give employment opportunities to individuals with autism. Sullivan had been working as a for-profit

entrepreneur with publishing companies in Europe when she stumbled across a working environment that put some things in a different perspective. “I wanted to do something entrepreneurial” but with a “non-profit social enterprise,” she explains. “I was volunteering as a non-profit consultant in New York City,” she explains. “We were asked by an organization in New York to evaluate a program. I was asked to come in to make it better.” When she walked in the door of a building in NY, she noticed a small screen printing company with employees faced with developmental or intellectual disabilities. “I didn’t have any association with anyone with different abilities,” she admits, so seeing such a productive group caught her attention. “They were productive and talking like any other environment or business. It was a special place.” When Sullivan found out that this business was going to shut down, she realized

that the concept of providing job opportunities for individuals that face challenges “could be larger.” She thought, “What could we do; what model could we put in place? What vision can we change; changing the perception of people; not only the awareness but the understanding of that?” Sullivan decided that people with autism need greater support in the work place. “Everybody knows someone with autism,” says Sullivan. “I don’t have any connection,” she adds, but the statistics are troubling. According to research, 500,000 people with autism are scheduled to graduate from high school in the next 10 years throughout the U.S. Also, NJ has the highest number of individuals with autism in the U.S., with a 12 percent increase in NJ for kids with autism. Statistics reveal that one in 68 individuals in the U.S. have autism, in which one out of 42 is boys. Out of those individuals with autism, 80

percent are unemployed, she cites. It is encouraged that students with autism stay in high school until they are 21 “so they can learn more things and stay in programs for development,” says Sullivan. Some question, “can people with autism work in a competitive environment? Answer is ‘no’,” says Sullivan. “There’s nothing really out there for them. We believe it is possible.” Her idea was to have individuals with autism work alongside those in competitive employment, a term used by government which means people who are neuro-typical or without autism, she explains. “How can we create a supportive environment for individuals to work in competitive employment?” she challenged. “Idea is to make them independent.” By working alongside a mentor or coach, “they will become more independent. “We encourage integrated employment,” she says. “They have potential and can work. continued on next page

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continued from previous page They have average or higher than average IQ’s. They just need opportunities.” Sullivan was going to start her own manufacturing company so decided to visit Green Distribution, a for-profit screen printing, company to get some ideas and see its machinery. “When I met the owner [Robert Butters] and I told him what we were going to do, he said ‘Why don’t you partner with us?’” An opportunity she could not refuse, Sullivan began her company, Spectrum Works, which stems from autism spectrum disorders. She started out as a pilot program almost three years ago, in August 2013. “This organization is unique,” says Sullivan. “We partner with for-profit companies. Students who attend high school come to work at the business with all arrangements made through their school including selection approval and transportation, she says. For the pilot program, Spectrum Works partnered with Green Distribution from 2013 to 2015; since that ended, she has continued the partnership and even Green has hired

some of her interns to join his workforce, she says. Spectrum Works helps to manufacture custom printed screen apparel. Students have been involved with helping to print 65,000 t-shirts a day, as well as other promotional items through a distributor such as water bottles, pens, polo shirts, sweatshirts. “It’s a very large factory,” says Sullivan. Many of the orders are universal music tshirts; other orders have been for Shoprite, towns, recreation programs and some corporate deals. Students get paid a salary, minimum wage, to work alongside people without autism who serve as coaches. The environment has been helping the employees who have autism “to be prepared for the work experience,” says Sullivan. “We partner with high schools in five counties in NJ,” she says. Schools handle transportation in getting the students to the one large facility in Secaucus, with some coming as far as Short Hills and Millburn. Spectrum is now in the

process of expanding and adding a second facility, but Sullivan said it was too soon to reveal the for-profit company name. Currently, 40 students are involved in the internship program. Employees must be at least 16 years; most work three days a week, four hours a day-typically 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.- and are involved in manual labor to office work. “They are part of the production team,” says Sullivan. Some work tasks include after-screen printing like putting tags on, bagging, making and filling boxes, sorting sizes, putting orders together by finding, folding and packing. Work is done in an assembly line. There are also administrative tasks, graphic design, creating spreadsheets on database, making packing lists. “We find out what they are interested in and gear them toward that,” she says. The partnership works as “we fund ourselves out of the product at a competitive price.” Companies can support the program and help young adults with autism by placing

orders for t-shirts and other items through Spectrum Works. So far 80 companies have placed orders throughout the tri-state area, says Sullivan. Sponsoring fundraisers is another option to help fund the program. Mission Fitness in Livingston raised $10,000 in its April fundraiser with its cross-fit gym to support Spectrum. Sullivan plans to look into some grants and plans to start a crowd-raising campaign with Rutgers in the near future. Spectrum’s program for students extends into the summer as it also employs college students and other employees. Sullivan says they will be adding courses as well such as job writing skills, interview strategies and resume building. Enrollment is continuous. Students can contact their high school now for consideration into next school year’s program. For more information, to fundraise, donate or place orders, visit spectrumworks.org or email annmarie@spectrumworks.org or email annmarie@spectrumworks.org.

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Heath Village Retirement Community Celebrates Arbor Day With Friendship Center

loom where you are planted is a theme that resonates everyday throughout Heath Village Retirement Community and the Friendship Center at Schooley’s Mountain, the Intergenerational Child Care Center located adjacent to the Heath Village campus. However, at no time of the year is this more apparent then during our joint annual celebration of Arbor Day. Fri., April 29, marked the 144th anniversary of the first Arbor Day Observance; 42 of which have been celebrated at Heath Village Retirement Community which founded in 1966, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. During the 42 years, more than 50 trees have been planted in honor of Arbor Day at the retirement community. The Arbor Day ceremony took on even greater significance when nearly 25 years ago, the Friendship Center students became a part of this annual celebration. The Friendship Center at Schooley's Mountain was the very first Intergenerational Child Care Center in Northwest New Jersey. It was conceived in 1990 when members of the Heath Village Board of Trustees saw a promising opportunity – a chance to provide a unique learning and development experience for the children while enriching the lives of Heath Village residents at the same time. That opportu-

nity was intergenerational childcare in a retirement community setting. At the time it was conceived, no one had any idea of how wildly successful the Center would become. Since opening its doors to the first students in 1992, The Friendship Center has touched the lives of more than 1,000 pre-school age students. Helping to nourish these young students is the rich pool of caring adults at Heath Village who are eager to volunteer their time to make each child seem special. Residents regularly visit with the students to teach a variety of topics, including music and foreign language. They also read to the students, expose them to their first library experience, and share other special talents such as wood working and sewing. Likewise, the unique Pen Pal experience between Heath Village residents and the Friendship Center students has helped grow and enrich the lives of countless Heath Village residents. Central to its mission, is Heath Village’s belief that retired persons have a living environment that fosters a meaningful life with security, dignity, fellowship and personal and spiritual wellbeing. The intergenerational relationship between residents and the Friendship Center students has become a key part to creating such an environment. The success of the program can best be summarized with this quote from one of

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the dedicated Friendship Center volunteers, “Enjoying young children, interacting with them, their exuberance and spontaneity brings pleasure, smiles and helps me stay young at heart.” This Arbor Day, the two groups planted of a sugar maple, acer saccharum, near the

large playground of the Friendship Center. This special day further represents an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to making sure that retired residents, young children, and, yes, even the 50 plus special Arbor Day trees continue to bloom where they are planted.

Summer Camp Offered For Area Teens

he Departments of Recreation in Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Chester Borough and Chester Township are teaming up to offer a pilot teen summer trip camp this summer. This camp is a brainchild of the collaborative efforts of these towns recreation directors to fill a need in the community of offering a summer program for older teens who age out of traditional camps. The camp is being offered and organized by Peter Wright, Recreation director of Mendham Twp. and the camp is open to area

teens of the Mendham's and Chester's entering sixth-tenth grade in 2016-2017 school year. There are four sessions to get teens out of the house and having fun this summer. Session one begins July 5; session two begins July 11; session three begins July 18; and session four begins July 25. Teens will enjoy visiting such area attractions as Hurricane Harbor, DorneyPark, Six Flags, Mountain Creek Water Park, Camelbeach and more. To register or for more info., e-mail pwright@mendhamtownship.org.

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Local Farmers’ Markets Ready For 2016 Season

By Jane Primerano or one day every year, Chatham Borough turns from an upscale, sophisticated bastion of Morris County wealth into the epitome of small-town America. The Fishawack Festival, to be held this year on Sat., June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features vendors, not-for-profit groups, children running around in gaudy face paint, folks walking their dogs, everything that makes a tight community. This year, Fishawack coincides with opening day of the Farmers’ Market. The market, starting its 10th season at the railroad station parking lot is run by a volunteer committee and, for the past seven years, a Youth Volunteer League. According to the borough website, in 2014, volunteers worked more than 2,000 hours keeping the market going. Volunteer John Ball is known for being on site by 5:30 a.m. each Saturday during the season to greet and assist the vendors, according to the

website. Community volunteers, including teens, are on site for the duration of the market, which runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. each week. Chatham’s is not the only super-organized farmers market. The Chester Farmers Market, which will run this year on Sundays from June 19 to Oct. 2 is sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club. It is held on Perry Street in the heart of the borough shopping district. Long-time Rotary member Bill McGuire is in charge. He said 13 of the 2015 vendors will be back in 2016, with a total of 16 vendors. Chester always features music. McGuire said Rotary was still working on confirming the acts. A Grateful Dead cover band often plays, but McGuire said they also look for other performers, “something quieter than a rock band so vendors can communicate with their customers.” An a capella group from West Morris Mendham High School performed a few years ago, he said.

Perry Street is closed for the Chester Farmers’ Market. Photo by Jane Primerano.

The Hopatcong Farmers’ Market will also open Sun., June 19, in the municipal building parking lot. Hopatcong is noted for brightly colored tote bags and t-shirts, music over the municipal public address system and a nice, shady spot for visiting alpacas. Various alpaca farms rotate coming to the market. Councilwoman Marie Galate is in charge and she and other elected officials are always there to help out. They are known for watching customers’ dogs while they shop. The market runs through Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Like many markets, Hopat-

cong welcomes bakers, wood carvers and other local vendors along with farmers. Another Sunday market is in Morristown on Spring Street from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of this year’s vendors will be returning and the town is not accepting any new vendors, according to a spokeswoman at Town Hall. A former mainstay, the Netcong Farmers’ Market will not be open this year. No one at the borough hall could give an explanation. The market was at the railroad station parking lot and often featured cat adoption days from Netcong Trap, Neuter, Release.

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Union Influence, Morris View Key Topics For Freeholder Hopefuls

By Lynn Adamo aybe John Sette’s admonition that “we’ve had problems with civility” struck a chord, or candidates themselves just needed a break from the cantankerous tone, but May 9’s debate among Morris County’s Republican freeholder and sheriff candidates likely wasn’t the fireworks display some anticipated. Spectators hoping to hear the kind of incendiary comments that have punctuated portions of this year’s race might’ve been left wondering what happened during what was, by this cycle’s definitions, a tame debate at The Chandelier at Flanders Valley, formerly known at Flanders Valley Wedding & Banquets. The evening was sponsored by Republican clubs in the Chesters, Mendhams, Mt. Olive and Washington Township and attended by about 125. The Republican primary is Tues., June 7. Sette, chair of the county’s Republican Committee, urged candidates to observe a level of decorum during the discussion, and the nine participants largely obliged. “I’ve been doing this 34 years, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said in his introduction. “We need to talk about issues and do the right thing for Morris County.” The evening began with moderator Guy Gregg, former state assemblyman for New Jersey’s 24th District, posing questions to the two Republicans, both residents of Boonton Township, seeking to replace outgoing Sheriff Edward V. Rochford, who took office in 1993. James Gannon spent 33 years in law enforcement and global security, including as deputy chief of investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and Novartis. He coauthored the “Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,” which underscores one philosophical divide with his rival. John Sierchio, endorsed by Rochford, served 27 years in law enforcement in Essex County Sheriff’s Office and police department, and as detective sergeant with the Bloomfield Police Department. He also served as chair of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System and is a member of the Boonton Township Board of

Education. Their divisions on homeland security, the sheriff’s salary and their own pensions came into focus, as did respective plans for the Morris County Correctional Facility, which the freeholder board assumed responsibility for last September. Previously, it had been the sheriff’s, but escalating overtime and other costs prompted the takeover. Gannon said he would look closely and thoughtfully at proposed salary increases at the facility, which will “go through labor, legal and administrative review first. We’re not going to be arbitrarily signing contracts.” Sierchio suggested his place “on both sides of the table” offers a unique perspective. “We need to sit down with the unions and see what’s needed, what’s deserved,” he said. “Dialogue first — I’ve always been a firm believer in that.” The pair disagreed on the county’s homeland security responsibilities, with Sierchio believing responses to terroristic threats or attacks rest with the federal government, not the sheriff’s office. “We don’t have the resources to respond,” he said. He pledged greater focus on fighting the county’s heroin epidemic. Gannon countered that “a multidisciplinary response” and close collaboration between the county, sheriff’s and prosecutor’s offices, Office of Emergency Management and FBI is required to combat terrorism close to home and is a greater threat than substance abuse. “I can connect the dots very simply,” Gannon said. Both agreed collaboration and shared services are important for police forces across the county. Freeholder hopefuls debate Morris View The seven Republican freeholder candidates agreed deciding the fate of Morris View Nursing Home, which has chronically operated at less-than capacity and is one of a handful of county-owned facilities of its kind in the state, is crucial in the coming term. “We didn’t wake up this morning and say, ‘My God, what happened at Morris View?’ This has been going on for quite some time. The can keeps getting kicked continued on next page

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continued from previous page down the road. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Let a successive freeholder board deal with it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to deal with it,â&#x20AC;? Randolph Township Mayor Roman Hirniak said of himself and running mates Louis Valori and Peter King. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to maintain Morris View for those individuals who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford private care,â&#x20AC;? Hirniak added. Incumbent Kathryn DeFillippo balked at the charge she and other freeholders havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken time to study the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been living this for years,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To suggest we have not done our homework is a joke. We have to find the right fitâ&#x20AC;? and ultimately, she stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not for sale.â&#x20AC;? Douglas Cabana, running with fellow freeholders DeFillippo and Thomas Mastrangelo, was equally adamant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will always be a Morris View for the residents of Morris County,â&#x20AC;? Cabana said, adding that the sitting board received findings of a study it ordered in February and will make â&#x20AC;&#x153;a definitive decisionâ&#x20AC;? on the facility by the end of 2016. Former Freeholder John Krickus, running independently, emphasized â&#x20AC;&#x153;there will always be a need for indigent residents of Morris County to have a facility to go toâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we need to ensure that that need is met.â&#x20AC;? Krickus and others suggested close study of the three models county administrators have already recommended, including outright sale of the facility, leasing it or leasing it while managing on-site services. Adult day care is one program to consider expanding to fill unused portions of the facility, King suggested.

Union influence debated Gregg asked candidates to outline unions with whom theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d met, and while candidates acknowledged sitting down with teachers and other labor unions, Carpenters Local 254 seemed the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest political lightning rod. King and his running mates did not support Local 254â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apprenticeship program because â&#x20AC;&#x153;it took away a municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and in this instance, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to negotiate with smaller businesses,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It conflicted with the contracts law that wants as many people (possible) at the table.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter which four points of the compass of this county you visit, this apprenticeship program is identified as something that will destroy business and is reviled by Republicans,â&#x20AC;? Hirniak said. Krickus, who said he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t met with the carpenters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;My invitation mustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten lost in the mailâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pointed out that the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political director, Anthony Abrantes, was recently appointed to an alternateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on the county planning board, a board upon which DeFillippo also serves. Valori and Hirniak deemed the appointment â&#x20AC;&#x153;quid pro quo.â&#x20AC;? The Edison-based union represents 4,000 carpenters across the state and requires five years of combined on-the-job and school training. It has endorsed Cabana, DeFillippo and Mastrangelo in the coming primary â&#x20AC;&#x153;because we support economic development,â&#x20AC;? Cabana said. After a round of debate on the topic, Gregg asked the field to signal if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ultimately pledge to reject the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apprenticeship program, to which each candidate raised a hand.

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Community Outreach And Combatting Heroin Crises Leading Issues For Sheriff Contender

By Cheryl Conway unning for sheriff was always in John Sierchio’s radar once he retired from law enforcement, but the Boonton Twp. resident admits that having a standoff against the current sheriff was out of the question. “I’ve always respected his career,” Sierchio says about Sheriff Edward Rochford who has been sheriff since 1993. “This year he didn’t announce it,” early on if he would be running for a ninth term. “This guy’s an icon; he’s doing a great job. I was waiting to see what the sheriff would do.” At the same time, “I said if he’s not going to run, I’m going to run.” Then Sierchio received a phone call from Rochford who told him he would endorse him as the next sheriff if he ran. Rochford told him, “This is my family here; these are my babies. I don’t trust them with these other people. You fight with what you believe in.” Sierchio’s response was, “If you endorse me, I’m in. There’s no better endorsement than from someone who’s had the position for 24 years. When I do something, I dive in; I don’t just put my toe in.” In a press release, Rochford says, “With 24 years of experience as sheriff, I know exactly what it takes to protect the safety of Morris County residents and the wallets of taxpayers. I also know this: there is no one better qualified than John Sierchio to fight for the families, seniors, and taxpayers of Morris County as our next sheriff, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse his candidacy today.” After 27 years of working in law enforcement, Sierchio, 52, retired in June 2014. A republican, he faces Jim Gannon in the June election for Morris County Sheriff. “I think I can do a good independent job,” says Sierchio. With “my law enforcement experience, I didn’t work behind a desk; I worked on the street with the people,” says Sierchio. “I understand the problems; I know how to deal with them.” Combatting the heroin crises in Morris County, increasing community outreach and improving moral between community leaders and the sheriff’s office, while being fiscally responsible, are Sierchio’s key points in his campaign. “I’ve always been a big proponent of community outreach,” says Sierchio. “To let these people know we are there to help them.” Sierchio says that “perception of police needs to be changed.” More than 80 percent of the time “it’s going to be negative.” Only time it is really positive is when police come to a resident’s house to help with a medical call. Parents are always telling their kids ‘police are going to arrest you if you don’t stop,’ he says. As a police officer, “that was my job, locking people up,” he says. But the best part of his job was when he was able to help people “in a positive light,” like going to charity events, community outreach events or helping people by raising money for families when they needed it.

Combatting the heroin crises in Morris County is on the top of Sierchio’s goals if elected sheriff. He had just attended a heroin summit-one woman from Rockaway stood up and spoke how she just buried her son “37 days ago.” Another woman from Denville shared how her daughter has been in jail for five months, was in and out of jail for eight years, and then will be off to rehab. “Why don’t they bring rehab into the jail?” Sierchio asks. While the prosecutor’s office has a task force to deal with the heroin crises, Sierchio says “the hard thing to do is solve the problem. I want committees,” he suggests, including community leaders, law enforcement, counselors and former addicts. He also suggests seminars “on what to look for” when it comes to heroin; and a hotline in the sheriff’s office that would keep callers anonymous. Parents, who feel that their son or daughter is using heroin, can call the hotline. “We will put you in touch with a counselor. We want to point them toward counseling.” Many parents are afraid to call police as they “fear” their child will be arrested then they’ll need an attorney. “We want to leave it out of the judicial system,” says Sierchio. “We are not going to put them in the judicial system; we are going to put them in counseling.” For those who are in jail, Sierchio suggests that inmates attend classes while in jail such as anger management classes for those charged with domestic violence crimes. “There’s so much grant money out there,” says Sierchio to offset costs for such classes for those in jail. Having a hot line for child abuse, spouse abuse and senior abuse as well as a separate committee dealing with those issues is another idea so people can seek the help they need. “They are afraid to call the local PD,” says Sierchio. “People are afraid of being labeled; towns are so small, they are embarrassed.” Promoting the Project Lifesaver program that the county does offer is also on Sierchio’s to do list. Used as a GPS system, users wear bracelets so authorities are able to find individuals who can get lost if they have dementia, Alzheimer’s and other conditions. Bringing back the moral between the sheriff’s department and the Morris County Freeholders is an obstacle Sierchio knows he needs to face if elected. “You got to work the problem out,” he says. “I’m a firm believer in diologue.” Sierchio says, “I want to bring in the real aspect of the sheriff’s department,” that being community outreach. “The people have had enough. They want to be part of it. They are tired of being told what to do. They want to be heard. They want to sit at the table. “I’m not going to be that career politician,” he adds. “I want to be working with the people. I want to be the community outreach sheriff; I want to be the people’s sheriff.

I’m their guy, I’m one of them.” Sierchio points to his background, work experience and volunteering that have shaped him to being an ideal sheriff. “I got the law enforcement experience we need and the fiscal conservative we deserve.” Sierchio, who grew up in Bloomfield, started his law enforcement career in 1986 with the Essex County Sheriff’s office. “I always wanted to go into law enforcement; always wanted to go into FBI,” he says. He had an uncle who was a Newark police officer and a cousin too who served as role models. He chose local police rather than FBI, as “I really wanted to stay close to my family,” he says. He attended Montclair State University for criminal justice and when he was 22 started his career at the Essex County Sheriff’s department, where he stayed until 1989. “I wanted to get on the street, so I went to Essex County police department. I worked in Newark; the experience I got in Newark in two and a half years, you won’t see in Morris County.” In 1991, he moved over to Bloomfield Police Department and worked the “4 to 12 shift for 20 years.” He was a union representative for 12 years, vice president of the Bloomfield PBA Local 32 for two years and PBA State delegate for 15 years until promoted to sergeant. In 2001, he ran for the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees, a non-paid position, in which he served for 12 years. In his four-year role as chair, he saved millions of dollars for taxpayers and protected the continued on page 28

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Keeping People Safe Top Priority For Sheriff Candidate

By Cheryl Conway e walked the local beat, investigated and solved major crimes, mentored newer detectives and traveled the world in a head security job for a top pharmaceutical company- the time is now for Jim Gannon to top off his career as the next sheriff of Morris County. As a life-long resident of Morris County with 33 years working in law enforcement and global security, Gannon has laid out his plans to confront current challenges facing law enforcement and to lead Morris County families into a safer future. Two republicans running for the seat which had been taken by Sheriff Edward Rochford since 1993, Gannon will face John Sierchio in the June 7 election. Confident that he has what it takes to wear that sheriff’s badge, Gannon, 54, points to his leadership, education and “heart” for being the best candidate for the position. “I have the leadership, the integrity, the education and the heart to be the next Morris County sheriff,” says Gannon, who resides in the Town of Boonton. “I’ve walked the walk,” he says from a local beat cop in his hometown of Boonton and Boonton Twp., deputy chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, FBI’s elite Joint Terrorism Task Force and then global head of Security Risk for Novartis Pharmaceuticals. “Thirty three years of experience, that is very unique. The time is now for that leadership. It’s an exciting time to take the Morris County Sheriff’s Office to the next level. The time is now to do that.” Regarding his leadership, Gannon says “I came up the ranks in Morris County; I was born here,” 1961 in St. Claire’s Hospital in Denville. “I was educated here; I worked here. I know the county like the back of my hand.” Not only did Gannon work his way up through the ranks, but he was introduced to law enforcement as a young child since his father worked as a NYPD detective for 32 years specializing in Missing Persons investigations. “My father would take me to work sometimes,” he describes. “I found it intriguing. I saw it up close and personal,” since the age of seven, teaching him “things at a young age.”

When Gannon turned 18, he started to get involved with the Boonton Police Department and after college graduation, officially began his career in law enforcement as a patrolman. He received his associate’s degree in law enforcement from the County College of Morris in 1981; bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from William Paterson University in 1983; and a master’s degree in administrative science from Fairleigh Dickinson. Gannon has been involved in so many cases over the years, from sex crimes, to child abuse, narcotic and domestic violence. He was also commander of the FuncoLand Homicide Task Force and the Walter Contreras Homicide Task Force. While he says he had a “spectacular experience” working eight years at Novartis, “very lucky” and “blessed” in that position which allowed him to travel the world, he retired Jan. 1, and decided that “I just want to circle back into government” in order “to give back. We are in tough times. We are in dangerous times in America.” His plan is to “bring a modern approach” to the sheriff’s post which provides a lot of services to Morris County such as Canine, Bomb Services, Crime Scene Investigations, SWAT and even security at the court house. He says “people should be able to present their case in court without intimidation.” In the courthouse, “The mission should be to keep people safe,” says Gannon. “There’s a real responsibility there. You have to develop a plan to deal with risk,” like knowing which cases are going on the courtroom during the day. “The more we can improve on the levels of communication the better we will be.” Gannon questions, “How is the security in the sheriff’s office? Are we doing everything we can to keep people safe? These are all plans that need to be developed.” Creating partnerships with police, sheriff’s office and prosecutor’s office is a good place to start. “You can do tremendous things.” Security goes outside the courthouse into schools and the community, and making the county safer is one of Gannon’s key points. "We live in extraordinarily dangerous times, where even places like Morris County can become a target for violent

crime and acts of terrorism,” says Gannon. His idea is to “work with local, county, state and federal law enforcement and public safety communities to keep Morris County’s neighborhoods, schools, and businesses safe and secure, and to strengthen the county’s preparedness in light of the increased threat of terrorism. “We live in a great county, but vigilance and preparedness are absolutely essential to keeping us safe and secure,” Gannon says. “I have the experience – both foreign and domestic – to work with law enforcement at all levels of government to protect our citizens.” Gannon’s next goal is to “promote programs that help seniors identify and avoid consumer fraud, keep children safe, crack down on gangs, and combat the use and sale of illegal drugs. “Heroin, it’s a real issue in Morris County and throughout the state,” says Gannon, with more than 700 people dying from usage last year in NJ. “The scourge of heroin and other powerfully addictive drugs are a constant threat to our children and families,” he said. “We need to aggressively attack gangs and drug dealers, while helping those who become addicted get help and treatment.” Gannon says, “we have a jail; we have great services here and great police officers; no reason why we can’t develop a better plan.” Creating partnerships with local,

county, state and federal law enforcement should be part of that plan. “We need to strengthen relationships and stance on preparedness,” he says. “We have to train together; first time meeting should not be at the scene. We’ll be able to do that under my watch; building bridges.” Protecting seniors is also a stronghold for Gannon. “They are constantly being targeted by unscrupulous criminals trying to separate them from their life savings,” he says. “I will work to educate our seniors and pursue punishment to the fullest extent of the law for fraudsters out there trying to prey on innocent people.” Another part of Gannon’s plan as sheriff is “to restore a productive and respectful relationship with the freeholder board, and recommit the sheriff’s office to financial accountability and responsibility in these challenging economic times. “We all need to work together; people want that; they don’t want the banter. Do what’s right for the people of Morris County. That’s what I will do.” He says, “People are sick and tired of elected officials fighting with each other and worried more about scoring political points than solving problem. I will run an independent sheriff’s office in line with my constitutional obligations, while at the same time working with the freeholders and other duly elected representatives throughout continued on page 28

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continued from page 26 savings of law abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent pension claims. “In 2007, I was calling for pension reform. It wasn’t popular with the unions but it was the right thing to do,” he says, as there was a 20 billion dollar pension system at that time. “I was calling for pension reform. There’s more than just a funding issue; there’s abuses.” When Chris Christie was elected governor, he named Sierchio to serve on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. In Nov. 2009, Sierchio was appointed to serve as a member of his Law and Public Safety Subcommittee to review and provide recommendations regarding reforms to the division of NJ State Police, Highway Traffic Safety and Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Sierchio has received dozens of awards such as a proclamation in recognition of his courageous work as a volunteer at Ground Zero; a proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving lives of several residents by entering a burning building before fire department arrival; named “PBA Officer of the Year” by the Essex County Conference of PBA’s in 2004. “No one has a background like me,” says Sierchio, who is serving his seventh year on the Boonton Twp. Board of Education. “Seventeen years on labor side, 19 years on administrative side. Very rarely you get someone like me.” Married to Lisa and raising four children, Ashley, John, Jordyn and Teresa- Sierchio currently works in medical sales and pension consulting.

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continued from page 27 Morris County to ensure that government answers to the will of the people, not political bosses and special interests who try to pull strings from behind-the-scenes.” As far as being fiscally responsible, Gannon plans to do his part. “It’s not about the money for me,” says Gannon, who plans to forego his police pension as Morris County sheriff. “My heart is in it. It’s an important position. We can do good things. I’m the protector of the people. I’m for the people. That’s where we

need to go. Need to do it without a drain on the taxpayer.” He has also given back to the community as current president of the 200 Club of Morris County and adjunct professor at Centenary College teaching Death Investigation, among other involvements. Gannon was married for 26 years to his wife, Lisa, who died in 2010 after battling Multiple Sclerosis. They have one daughter, Kate DeSantis, who is expecting to bring Gannon’s first grandchild into the world this summer.

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Long Valley Boy Scout Troop 236 Assists With River Clean-up Effort

n Sat., April 16, Boy Scout Troop 236 from Long Valley participated in the annual Raritan Headwaters Association stream clean-up event. This event involves hundreds of volunteers removing trash from the streams and tributaries that feed into the Raritan River from 39 different locations throughout Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon counties. Troop 236 was assigned the “Claremont Stretch” of the Raritan River’s South Branch located in Washington Township. This was Troop 236’s fourth consecutive year of participation in this river clean-up effort. For this year’s clean-up 19 volunteers from the Troop removed 18 garbage-size bags of trash and recyclable

from a one-and- a-half mile stretch of the river. In addition, the Troop’s clean-up

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Troop 236 please visit:http://troop236bsa.org/. Photo taken by Bob Falcone.

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Raised In the Business, Siblings Offer Best Perks At Berk’s Furniture

By Cheryl Conway or those who don’t know, there is a furniture store in the near vicinity that not only provides quality but affordability. With roots that date back to 1943, Berk’s Furniture & Mattress in Hackettstown provides the best in brand name furniture all at a discounted price. With 22,000 square feet of space, the store features “a huge mattress department,” as well as a brand new reclining gallery. Why travel east, to other parts of New Jersey, or to other states’ furniture stores if a local business can provide the same product, provide quicker delivery and all for a lower price? “I truly believe shopping local is important,” says Amy Berkowitz of Green Twp., co-owner of Berk’s Furniture & Mattress along with her brother and business partner, Justin Berkowitz of Andover. “Everyone we employ is local. It goes back straight into the community. You don’t have to travel to get the same deals; they’re right here in your backyard.” Shopping at Berk’s has its perks. “We are your local discount furniture store,” says Berkowitz. “We have the same thing at better pricing; 100 percent satisfaction is our goal.” Formerly called HTP Clearance and Consignment in business for the past four years, the Berk’s changed its store name to Berk’s Furniture & Mattress and rebranded itself a year ago, says Berkowitz. Before it’s rebranding, the store focused mostly on consignment furniture. Now, it specializes in all brand name furniture, mattresses, recliners and even a “big area rug department,” for a great value. Berkowitz says “We carry everything for immediate delivery, all brand name, at discount prices.” Pieces to fill in any living room, dining room and bedroom, reclining as well, are on display at Berk’s. It specializes in “top of the line mattresses made by one of the top five biggest companies in the world, Bedding Industries of America, “all made in NJ, made to order” for sale at “a fraction of the price.” A main company they get their merchandise from is Southern Motion. “We’re constantly growing,” says

Berkowitz, adding that they plan to expand the list of manufacturers they currently work with. Some other names they currently order from are Jofran, Vaughan-Bassett, Hooker, Ashley. “Berk’s is all about value,” says Berkowitz. “That’s all we do is discount. Customers who shop at Berk’s Furniture & Mattress value the in-house delivery available six days a week from delivery guys who are courteous, polite and on-time. With a warehouse attached, and another warehouse right in Pennsylvania, Berkowitz says “all furniture takes a week to come in.” “We are growing and changing,” says Berkowitz. It just added 6,000 sq. feet to the showroom floor two months ago to display its new reclining department. Berk’s carries all American-made recliners, all hardwood frame, padding, memory foam seats in the cushion. The store even offers Lift Chairs for senior citizens. Sold for $499, the chair features power recline and power lift which raises an individual from sitting to standing. Like an antique piece of furniture that needs to be reupholstered rather than thrown out, Berk’s Furniture & Mattress has a decorative history that dates back almost 75 years. Their grandfather, Joseph Berkowitz of Washington, owned a farm then opened up his first retail store, The Trading Post, on Route 57 from 1943 to 1965. A Burger King now owns that store space. A second location opened in 1963, called the County Trading Post, and that was located on Main Street in Hackettstown. That store changed its name to the Hackettstown Trading Post in 1988 and was owned by Joel Berkowitz, son of Joseph and father of Amy and Justin Berkowitz. Joel Berkowitz retired after 53 years and that store is currently vacant, says Berkowitz. Through the years, the family business evolved from a hardware store with “knick knacks” in the 1940’s, to appliances, carpeting, stereos and electronics. Then in 1990, it began to sell recliners at the Hackettstown Trading Post, “then became a full-fledged furniture store.” Amy and Justin were employees of the Hackettstown Trading Post, working there for 15 years before and after college.

“Our whole lives, we worked on and off there,” says Berkowitz. “Justin started on delivery trucks when he was a freshman. I cleaned the appliances; we did the sidewalk sales. We grew up in the business,” and eventually found their way back to start their own company in 2011. Four years apart in age, they both attended Pope John High School. Amy attended University of Georgia, receiving her degree in marketing and communication, and then volunteered in Africa. Justin attended Rutgers University, received a master’s degree in environmental economics before returning to the furniture business. Like a comfortable piece of furniture, sometimes it’s just too hard to get up and walk away. “I truly, truly love this business,” says

Berkowitz, who spends most of her time on the sales floor. “I enjoy dealing with customers, meeting new people. I love furniture; I like the trends. I like pleasing the customer,” like getting them the furniture “immediately.” From the buying, to the floor planning, helping customers to delivery- Berkowitz says “I like being busy and doing different things every day. Located on Mountain Ave., next to the Paintpourri, before Route 57, “We are there every single day and looking forward to meeting new customers.” Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon.Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. Specials through Memorial Day include 48 months interest free on any purchases and the company will pay the customer’s sales tax.

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The History Of Memorial Day

hough many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country. The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y. as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. However, the roots of Memorial Day likely run much deeper, as researchers at Duke University note that during the Civil War, organized women's groups in the south had begun to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Memorial Day as we know it today can likely be traced to Charleston, S.C., where teachers, missionaries and some members of the press gathered on May 1, 1865 to honor fallen soldiers. During the Civil War, captured Union soldiers were held at the Charleston Race Course and hundreds died during captivity. Upon their deaths, soldiers were buried in unmarked graves. When the Civil War ended, the May Day gathering was organized as a memorial to all the men who had died during captivity. The burial ground was landscaped, and those freed as a result of the Civil War played an integral role in the event at the Charleston Race Course. While the event in Charleston might

have been the first Memorial Day-type celebration in the southern United States, General John A. Logan is often cited as inspiring similar events in the north. As commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization for men who served in the Civil War, General Logan issued a proclamation just five days after the Charleston event that called for Decoration Day to be observed annually across the country. Logan preferred the event not be held on the anniversary of any particular battle, and thus the day was observed for the first time on May 30. Celebrating the day in May also was significant to event organizers because May is a month when flowers are in bloom, making it easier for observers of the holiday to place flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. In 1868, events were held at more than 180 cemeteries in 27 states, and those figures nearly doubled in 1869. By 1890, every northern state officially recognized Decoration Day as a state holiday. But southern states honored their dead on a different day until after World War I, when the holiday was changed to recognize Americans who died in any war and not just the Civil War. Nearly every state now celebrates Memorial Day, a name for the holiday first used in 1882, on the last Monday in May.

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eet Alvie Texas from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Alvie is a Hound/Pointer mix with a beautiful coat. This handsome guy is a little over one year old and weighs 41 pounds. Alvie is a very friendly dog who loves everyone he meets. He likes running around the yard and playing with other dogs. Alvie is leash-trained and enjoys going for walks. He is also crate-trained and housetrained. Alvie is very playful, affectionate and just wants a permanent home to call his own. To read more about Alvie, to complete an application for him, or to see all of the adoptable pets, visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call 973-664-0865.

eet Lucy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Lucy is a Boxer mix who is about three years old and weighs about 40 pounds. This beautiful girl is cautious upon meeting new people, but once she gets to know people she will shower them with love. She loves going for walks and playing outside. Lucy has had some training and knows basic commands. She rides nicely in the car and loves going to the park. Lucy has a strong personality so she would do best with an experienced dog owner. She also prefers to be the only dog in the house. To read more about Lucy, to complete an application for her, or to see all of the adoptable pets, visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call 973-664-0865.

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eet Piglet from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Piglet is a very sweet Chihuahua who is about five years old. This affectionate little guy has had a rough life, and was at a shelter for a long time before he came to Eleventh Hour. Piglet has no bottom front teeth and his lower jaw is shorter than the top, so he prefers to eat a mixture of canned and dry food. He is a big lover in a tiny body, and is happy with everyone he meets. Piglet is quite an enthusiastic kisser as well and his favorite thing to do is be in a lap! Please consider giving this gentle, older fella the forever home he deserves. To read more about Piglet, to complete an application for him, or to see all of the adoptable pets, visit: www.ehrdogs.org or call 973-664-0865.

Houseplants Can Clean Indoor Air

ardening is a rewarding hobby that can pay a host of dividends, both for the planet and the people doing the gardening. Healthy plant life can help clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and various air pollutants, while the act of gardening can help gardeners combat stress. Published in 2011 in the Journal of Health Psychology, a study from researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening promotes relief from acute stress. In the study, two groups of participants were asked to complete a stressful task and then instructed to either read indoors or garden outdoors for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the latter group had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and even reported being in a better mood than the group instructed to read indoors. But gardening does more than just provide gardeners with a reason to spend some time relaxing outdoors in an effort to relieve stress. Gardeners who raise certain plants may be able to bring those benefits with them when going inside as well. According to an article published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives in October 2011, houseplants can work wonders when it comes to improving overall health, removing toxins

from air, soil and water by metabolizing some toxic chemicals and releasing harmless byproducts while sequestering such toxins by incorporating them into plant tissues. Clean indoor air is important for everyone, but especially so for those people who suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma. In fact, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology considers indoor air filtration an essential part of any strategy to improve respiratory health. But filtration systems and air purifiers are often not enough, and those who want the air in their homes to be as clean as possible may benefit from introducing certain houseplants into their homes. The following are a handful of plants that can help to improve indoor air quality. • Aloe vera: Aloe vera might be most often associated with hand creams and hand soaps, but the aloe vera plant, a succulent that even novice gardeners should have no problem growing, can clear indoor air of formaldehyde and benzene, two common byproducts of chemical-based cleaners many people use in their homes. • Spider plant: Spider plants are resilient, and that makes them great houseplants for

busy men and women who tend to be forgetful when caring for their plants. In addition, spider plants are pet-friendly and can be used to combat benzene, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and xylene. • English ivy: NASA researchers exploring the possibilities of long-term space habitation found that certain houseplants were more effective at cleaning air inside energyefficient, nonventilated buildings than others. One such plant was English ivy, which can

effectively combat the formaldehyde found in certain household cleaning products. • Bamboo palm: Bamboo palms also found their way onto NASA’s list. Bamboo palm plants thrive indoors, where they are especially effective at filtering out the chemicals benzene and trichloroethylene. Gardening has been proven to be a soothing hobby that can help gardeners reduce stress. But the health benefits of gardening can extend indoors as well.

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New Awards Present At Science Fair

t was a stellar year for the Long Valley Junior Women’s Club Science Fair held March 19 at the Long Valley Middle School. This year the LVJWC fair had an increase in registrants and exhibits as well as a host of new awards which allowed the community to participate. With 105 registrants and 60 projects, there was much for the judges to ponder this year. Adding to the excitement were several new awards from community organizations. The Kids4Kindness 4-H Club sponsored the “Environmental Kindness” award which was created and judged solely by group members. The three judges for the club,

Kaitlyn Cheung, Sophie Felix and Maddie Boyd presented the award this year to Hershelle Bumrah and Donald Signorelli for their project "Lord Kelvin's Water Dropper Generator" The “Girl Power in Science,” Award sponsored by the Long Valley Juniorettes was awarded to Natalia Wolinski for her exhibit "Family Tree of Inherited Traits." Homework Helpers of Long Valley also got in the game with their award “Most Likely to Change the World” which went to Julia Ciccone and Julia Rojas for their project "Solar vs. Electric."

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RE/MAX Heritage Properties Welcomes New Community Minded Associates

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Black Oak Golf Club: A Dream Come True

he story of Black Oak Golf Club began more than 30 years ago, but a lot had to happen before becoming the idyllic vision of golf that it is today. The most compelling part of the story is not the wetlands, the movement of dirt or the dedication of the membership – it is the story of those who brought it to life. You would be hard pressed to find another golf club in the state that has taken more vision, time, energy, and sweat from a core group of dedicated owners. From Joe Hays, who acquired the property more than a quarter century ago as a working farm, to his son Pete Hays who led the development of the course, to Pete Rochelle, who built both the course and the exquisite clubhouse that was finally completed in 2015, each owner partner has provided and continues to provide invaluable contributions to the club. Owner, Black Oak Course Architect and PGA legend David Glenz is likely the only golf course architect who is on property day in and day out, years after completion of the course. Local businessman and managing partner Bob Vreeland keeps an eye on the day to day finances of the

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Pasternak himself is a PGA of America Board Member and award winner. A more accomplished golf staff would be hard to find. 2015 was a transition season for the club that has become the talk of the town. Their long awaited clubhouse opened mid-season to rave reviews from the members. “The dream is finally a reality,” says Pasternak. “Until this year, Black Oak has been a work in progress. The 2016 season will be the first time members and their

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Friendship Center At Heath Village Holds Pen Pal Party

he Friendship Center in Washington Township, an Intergenerational Child Care Center adjacent to the Heath Village campus, recently held a thank you party for their Heath Village Resident Pen Pals. The students had a wonderful time with their Heath Village Pen Pals. They sang songs they learn each week with the Heath Village resident volunteers during their

weekly music class as well as “Alle Meine Enthcen,” a German song they have been practicing with one of Heath Village’s German speaking residents. There was cake, ice cream, cookies, punch and tons of laughter. Fun times for all!! Heath Village is a full-service retirement community. For further information, call 908-852-4801 or visit at www.heathvillage.com.

Donations Sought For Book Sale

The Washington Township Public Library in Long Valley is accepting donations for its annual Book Sale, set to take place at the library May 26-28. Donations being sought are books, both paperback and hard cover, for adults, young adults and children; CDs, both music and spoken word; DVDs, and electronic games. Also accepted will be complete jigsaw puzzles. Materials should be in good condition. Textbooks, encyclopedias or condensed books (such as Reader’s Digest collections), or obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes

and audio cassettes will not be accepted. The library is open to accept donations Mon.-Thurs., from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Please do not leave donations outside the building when it is closed. The book sale is a fund-raiser for Friends of Washington Township Public Library, a volunteer group that supports many library programs. There will be a special preview sale on May 25, from 5 to 9 p.m., for members of Friends of WTPL. For more information, call 908-876-3596 or visit the library’s website, www.wtpl.org.

Getting ready to cut the cake, from left, are Heath Village Resident Pen Pal David Dingley with his Friendship Center Pen Pal Dean Jones from Long Valley; and Heath Village Resident Pen Pal Hope Dingley with her Pen Pal Olivia Clark from Stanhope.

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Long Valley Woman Of The Year

t the Spring Luncheon of the Long Valley Woman's Club held on Thurs., April 21, at Tony's Bistro in Califon, Mary Ann Kordys, center, was presented with her pendant for being selected Woman of the Year 2015-2016.

From left, Popy Holl, Dale Reyes, Marie Bohn, Janice Carruth, Shirley Daniels, Millicent Palmer and Dorothy Walter. Not pictured, Mary Gustafson. These are all previous recipients of the Woman of the Year for the Long Valley Woman's Club.

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hether hitting the road for a vacation, enjoying the great outdoors and warm weather or simply spending time with family and friends, your summer schedule is likely anything but slow. An on-the-go summer lifestyle requires energy, and portable meals and in-season ingredients are keys to a healthy eating strategy that can power you through the season. You can start by identifying foods that will keep you satisfied and energetic – and foods that are low in carbohydrates are a perfect fit. If you are looking for recipes and tips, Atkins is a good place to turn to as it offers a balanced diet, with reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars, and is rich in protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables and good fats. These recipes show how deliciously simple it can be to enjoy low-carb eating with fresh fruits and vegetables, such as blackberries, cucumber and avocado, in flavorful salads and refreshing beverages perfect for a break in a busy summer day. Find more recipes and tips to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle at Atkins.com. Power Up with Protein Whether you’re headed to the gym or trying to power through a busy summer day, protein bars and drinks provide a steady fuel source. Many high-protein and high-fiber snacks can create sugar spikes and crashes, so it’s important to look for a protein boost that is low in carbs and sugar, such as Atkins Lift protein bars and drinks. Lift contains high-quality ingredients, including whey protein and coconut oil in the bars and whey protein, no sugar and no artificial color or flavors in the drinks. The bars range from 20 to 21 grams of protein and contain five grams of net carbs, while each beverage has 20 grams of protein and two or less grams of net carbs. Crab and Avocado Salad Prep time: 20 minutes

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Experience Wine & BBQ At Schooley’s Mountain Park Memorial Day Weekend

he Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), a coalition of 43 member wineries across the state of New Jersey, will kick-off its festival season on Memorial Day weekend with the “Wine & BBQ Experience” returning to Schooley’s Mountain Park in Long Valley on Sat., May 28 and Sun., May 29 from noon to 5 p.m.; rain date Mon., May 30. This will be New Jersey’s biggest wine and barbeque holiday extravaganza. Tickets are priced at $25 in advance and $30 on-site and can be purchased at www.newjerseywines.com. Sampling will take place from noon – 4:30 p.m. each day. Those 21 and over that show proper ID will receive a wine glass and wristband with their admission. Those that do not want to sample will pay a $5 admission fee. The Admission Tent will open at 11:30 a.m. each day. Twenty-one of the state’s finest wineries will be sampling more than 200 wines at the event. NJ wines continue to be regularly recognized as high quality in national and international wine competitions. The two-day event will also feature award-winning pit masters selling their barbeque including Ben’s BBQ, Texas Smoke, Spanky's BBQ

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