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hree years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and

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Memorial Day History Explains Origins Of National Holiday members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns. Local Observances Claim To Be First Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the first occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well. Today, cities in the north and the south claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Both Macon and Columbus, Ga., claim the title, as well as Richmond, Va. The village of Boalsburg, Pa., claims it began there two years earlier. A stone in

a Carbondale, Ill., cemetery carries the statement that the first Decoration Day ceremony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen. Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried. Official Birthplace Declared In 1966, congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. Supporters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were informal, not community-wide or onetime events. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures

passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays. Some States Have Confederate Observances Many Southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead. Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day on the last Monday of April, Alabama on the fourth Monday of April, and Georgia on April 26. North and South Carolina observe it on May 10, Louisiana on June 3 and Tennessee calls that date Confederate Decoration Day. Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day Janu-

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ary 19 and Virginia calls the last Monday in May Confederate Memorial Day. Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of springtime” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the

cost of a free and undivided republic.” The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was approximately the same size as those that attend today’s observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American flags were placed on each grave — a tradition followed at many national cemeteries today. In recent years, the custom has grown in many families to decorate continued on page 2

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encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance. The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”

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Washington Township Applies For Grant To Plan Municipal Building Renovations

By Ann Marie Barron ashington Township’s historic municipal building has a story to tell, and the township has applied for a historic preservation grant to be sure future renovations don’t silence that voice. The building, on Schooley’s Mountain Road in Long Valley’s German Valley Historic District, was built as a schoolhouse in 1886, and its noteworthy history parallels changes in the American public education system since the Civil War. The Morris County Historic Preservation Program is currently considering the application for the building, which was first constructed by Apgar and Howell as the

two-room German Valley School. The turn-of-thecentury frame structure sits on a fieldstone foundation not far from the intersection of Mill Road. “The municipal building is in need of repairs and we want to do that in a manner that would preserve its historic character,’’ said Bill Roehrich, the township’s mayor. “The county grant allows us to fund a plan that would identify methods and estimated costs for short-term repairs to the building, while also planning for future work to preserve the building.” The building has endured major additions and renovations in 1916 and 2004. Having been sold by the township’s board of edu-

cation to the municipality for $1 in 1949, it has been a municipal building ever since. Because of it’s historic significance, the township applied for the Preservation Program grant to study any renovations, which would be carefully planned to preserve the building’s historic traits. The anticipated cost of the plan is $26,000 to $28,000. The grant requires a 20 percent match from the township. A preservation architect or preservation historian would prepare the plan, researching the history, so that renovations don’t damage its most historic features, said Eileen Stokes, chairof the Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission. In

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said, noting that the structure represents significant trends in the town’s history. “German immigration, trends in education, religion, they will look at all of that.’’ Stokes said even though the building has been heav-

ily altered since it was built, and the original schoolhouse is no longer visible, a preservation plan is still the way to go. “This building itself has an interesting story in the pattern of our education,” continued on page 5

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Municipal Building Renovations... continued from page 4 she said. “I’m glad they’re looking at a preservation plan.’’ Stokes said attitudes toward education changed drastically around the time of the Civil War. The de-

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Fairview Avenue, according to the Washington Township Historical Society. The bell was rehung in a new tower on the front addition in 1917. They were removed in the early 1970s, then reconstructed in 2001. The building’s original windows were removed during 1984 repairs, before certificates of appro-

priateness from the Historic Preservation Commission were required. Several other former schoolhouses still exist on Schooley’s Mountain and in the Long Valley section of the township, outside of the historic district. Most function today as private residences.

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By Jason Cohen ashington Township residents now have the opportunity to access information about their community via an app on a smartphone. The app, which is free, is available on the iPhone and the android and can be found by searching Washington Twp., Morris County in the Apple app and Google Play store. It lists many things that are on the township’s website, including a calendar of upcoming events, service requests, a map of the town, contact information for all township offices, recreation news and more. Township Administrator Andrew Coppola spoke to the “Black River News”

Washington Township Launches New Phone App about the app. Coppola explained that he attended a Sustainable NJ seminar at the end of 2015 where Joseph Kostecki, the township administrator from South Toms River, gave a presentation on the app his town created. This peaked Coppola’s interest and in the middle of 2016, he looked into its feasibility and discovered it is easy to maintain and only costs $600 a year. Coppola said that since most people have a smartphone, this is a win-win. “You don’t have to know how to write any code,” Coppola said. “You just need to know how to link your social media and calendar. It’s much easier to get information if it’s some-

thing that’s designed to be mobile friendly.” The township approved the app in February and it was rolled out in April. Mayor Bill Roerhich said this will benefit the township. “The mobile app is another tool we’ll use to communicate with the public,” the mayor said. “With the proliferation of mobile devices and social media, there’s more alternative ways than ever for people to get information and municipalities cannot rely on just one source like a website. Many people commute and cannot attend township committee meetings, others may not be sitting in front of a computer after working with one all day; with mo-

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Chester Hike To Explore Historic Furnace And Other Sites

By Stefanie Sears ith National Trails Day taking place on Sat., June 3, there is no better way to celebrate than by participating in the Free Guided Chester History Hike between Furnace Road and Tanners Brook Road, known as the Patriots’ Path. The hike is being organized by the Morris County Park Commission’s AdoptA-Trail Program, Chester Recreation, Chester Historical Society and Chester Recreational Trails. The hike’s main focus is to educate about the historical Chester Furnace, which was a “state-of-the-art facility from the late 1800’s that processed ore from local mines into rectangular

ingots of high-carbon pig iron,” according to the flyer for the event. These hikes have been taken place yearly for the past 20 years or so and were initiated by the Chester Historical Society’s official historian Len Taylor, who has since passed away. Now, another historian has taken on the torch. The Chester Recreation Department has asked local historian Bruce Clark, who has been a volunteer steward for Patriots’ Path for about seven years now, to lead the excursion. “I actually didn’t know about the Chester Furnace [also referred to as the Taylor Furnace] when I signed on, and it was only a year or so later that I went on a hike with the then president

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continued from page 8 because of its weekly output of 300 tons of pig iron and hiring nearly 100 employees. Unfortunately, this success was short-lived. Though the ore used was from the nearby Hedges Mine down Route 24, discovery of cheaper iron ore from Minnesota mines lead to the operation’s demise in 1891. In 1919, a predecessor to JCP&L, the Central Jersey Power Company, purchased the Black River marshland to build a resort for its employees. They sold multiple half-acre lots and planned to create Lake Takene. This operation too was unsuccessful due to

poor surveying, which lead to rising waters cutting off the major north-south roadway in Chester, prior to Route 206. The furnace is now just a collection of surviving artifacts, which hikers can view on the trail. Other sights will include the Lake Takene resort community and train station. Although the hike is open to all ages, “younger kids should definitely be looked after carefully by an adult given several areas along the trail that could pose a serious threat of falling,” Clark warns. It is recommended that hikers bring along bug

spray for the swampy areas and wear sturdy shoes to avoid harm from exposed rocks and piles of sharpedged slag on the trail. The hike is set to begin at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Furnace Road and Tanners Brook Road, which is marked by a “Hunter’s Parking” sign. It should last about 90 minutes or less while covering a mile and a half in total over the terrain. Participants are asked to register at https://register. communitypass.net/chestertwp and reach the Chester Recreation Center with any questions.

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Home is in mint condition, offers hardwood floors, large kitchen, newer roof and windows. MUCH larger than it appears. Enjoy breathtaking NYC views just steps from your front yard. FR or BR on lower level. Jitney/shuttle provides free service to 2 trains stations.12 miles to Newark airport,16 miles to Manhattan, Minutes from: Essex Shopping Center, Zoo, Golf courses, Library, Houses of Worship, Codey Arena, Eagle Rock Res. has unrivaled views of NYC, hiking, picnic and horseback riding. West Orange is a flourishing suburban sanctuary, the envy of Essex County. Known for its rich history as well as cosmopolitan appeal. Ginny Duenkel Pool registration is open now for residents only: 3 Pools, Water slide, Rec Center and Game Nights for all ages. Thomas Edison National Historical Park will impress you and your guests.

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You will love this recently updated Ranch home. You’ll immediately feel comfortable and at home from the minute you walk into the living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. The kitchen recently had new granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a nice complementing backsplash to make it complete. Everything you need is all on one level. Off the kitchen is a large deck that holds winter lake views. The yard has been professionally landscaped with a large wooden lot to the side adding to privacy. There is plenty of storage space in the basement. This home is the perfect size for anyone that wants their own space, yard, relaxing back deck and have everything updated. Located mins from Lk Hopatcong, rt 80 & rt 46 and the train station.

TAMBLYN ABRUSCI (C) 973-229-3322 Chester Boro. MLS#: 3367467

$689,000

Your new construction dream home awaits!! Welcome to this four bedroom “Seneca Hills” colonial is located on approx. 74 acres in Chester Twp. w/ Natural gas & Public water! This model features, 9ft ceilings, crown molding & HW floors on the first level. The eat in kitchen features granite countertops, gas cooktop, double wall ovens, a SS French Door refrigerator, & a built in microwave placed in the center island. Open to the kitchen, the family room features a gas fireplace, recessed lights, & a door to the backyard. The 2nd level hallway is hardwood, while all 4 bedrooms feature carpet, & a spacious closet. The Primary suite has a walk-in closet, tray ceiling, & full bath w/ an oversized walk in shower! Hurry!! Buyer can still make customizations! Photos are of a similar model. Home will be ready in Sept.

CYNTHIA RUGGIERO (C) 908-399-3408 Roxbury Twp. MLS#: 3387272

$839,000

Ideally located on 11.76 acres, your own private sanctuary, in a neighborhood in Chester township! Features include 2 story foyer, hardwood floors, skylights, and plenty of natural sunlight. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, center island with seating, granite counter tops, separate dining area open to the family room with gas fireplace, and a sunroom that has sliding doors to the rear deck and patio area. Formal dr and lr, powder room, laundry and office/bedroom with a full bath are all on the main level of living. The master bdr is spacious with a walk in closet and ensuite bath with jacuzzi tub and stall shower. 3 additional bdrs, and a full updated main bath complete this level. Amazing outdoor space, brick patio, pool with waterfall & spa.

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LORI BRAUER (C) 973-229-4508 Roxbury Twp. MLS#: 3385426

Chester Twp. MLS#: 3379683

$325,000

Washington Twp. MLS#: 3388017 $610,000

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Just move in to this pristine Colonial in popular “Woodfield Estates” neighborhood! This home features a well-appointed kitchen with maple cabinets, beautiful granite counters with a center island. Great for the cooks in the house! Open floor plan. Mountain views from several rooms. Master bedroom has double closets & double sinks in the Master bathroom. A great finished walk out basement. Come view this home today!

GRACE STAMPF (C) 917-716-4813 Sparta Twp.

MLS#: 3380687

Majestic brick front colonial with 6 bdrms and 3.1 baths located in desirable Hidden Hills, Long Valley. Beautiful hardwood floors, impressive two story foyer & spacious open floor plan that includes an exceptionally large kitchen which boasts a large eating area, multi-level center island with breakfast bar, granite counters, pantry & stainless appliances. Inviting family room with built-in cabinetry & gas fireplace, 1st floor bdrm/office & mudroom that is plumbed for 1st level laundry. The 2nd level features a gorgeous master suite with sitting room, 2 walk-in closets & master bath with soaking tub & stall shower, 3 additional bdrms, hall bath, laundry room & princess suite w/private bath. Partially finished bsmt, fenced/level parklike yard, public utilities, natural gas & generator hookup. Hackettstown PO.

Perfect Three Bedroom -Three Bath home in desirable Lake Mohawk. This home offers a new kitchen with granite, All three bathrooms are new. Freshly painted and original wood floors restored. Spacious Living Room with high ceilings and fireplace. Enjoy the summer months in the Lake Mohawk Community that offers boating, beach, boardwalk and wonderful restaurants. Sit on your deck that captures Lake Views. This home is truly “Move in Ready. Lower level offers large family room and full bath and Laundry Room. The seller is in the process of repairing/replacing the pavers, steps and railings.

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BARBARA KELLY (C) 908-246-2232

Washington Twp. MLS#: 3379147 $474,900

Washington Twp. MLS#: 3382676 $589,000

Don’t miss this great opportunity to live in Washington Township with highly rated schools. This home offers a recently remodeled kitchen that boasts new cabinetry and granite counter tops and a center island. The kitchen is open to the family room and to the deck that leads to the in-ground backyard pool. Pool liner was replaced two years ago. The second floor offers a recently remodeled master bathroom (2017) and laundry facilities. This home also has public utilities and natural gas. Conveniently located by shopping and highways.

FRANCO VITALI (C) 908-619-9544

Mount Olive Office 293 Route 206 North Flanders 973-598-1700

$475,000

Wonderful Colonial with rocking chair porch nestled on 1.06 acre private lot in Hampton Woods! Pride of ownership shows in this immaculate 4 BR, 2.5 bath, granite kitchen w/ breakfast area, gorgeous family rm with fireplace, formal living rm & dining rm, sliders to deck backs to woods with lots of nature! Master Bedroom Suite has sitting room with gas fireplace, sumptuous master bath with dual sink vanity, jetted tub, stall shower, 2 walk-in closets. Second floor has 3 additional bedrooms, main bath, attic. Great full basement with high ceilings can be finished for extra entertaining area. Spacious 2 car garage with workbench. Updates include 2 A/C units, new furnace, H20 softener system, gutter guards, solar exhaust fan in attic, remote chandelier in foyer, kitchen, C/VAC. Great price, lot & condition!

SHARON K. CARUSO (C) 973-945-8142 Hope Twp.

MLS#: 3377453

$379,900

Spectacular “STERLING HOMES”RANCH on 2+ private acres boasting 3 lge bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar and dining area, plus heated sunporch with french doors to rear yard. In addition, you will find a formal living room w/ bay window, formal dining room, and large family room w/ wood burning fireplace (has wood burning insert) and slider to rear yard patio, plus oversize 2 car garage, All floors are wood except for kitchen and baths which are tile. Portable generator plus all appliances included. Home is approx 2000 S FT on main level and basement is same--absolutely spacious offering many possibilities

DOUGLAS WEAVER (C) 908-797-9130 Allamuchy Twp. MLS#: 3374777 $410,000

Imagine living in your own private paradise! A Haven, not just a Home! This 4.56 acre park-like property is a gardener’s delight with organic gardens & fruit trees. Relax in the gunite pool & spa surrounded by a paver patio. A wood-burning FP warms the large Family Rm boasting a new hrdwd flr, crown molding, picture window & sliders leading to the screened porch overlooking the private yard. A wood stove warms the Den. New windows, granite counters, tile backsplash, Butler’s Pantry & large storage pantry are featured in the updated Kitchen. A just-completed luxurious Bath w/double sinks & a gorgeous tiled shower is a highlight of the Master Suite along with the Cedar-lined closet & Sitting Rm. The lower level boasts a Rec Rm, Exercise Rm w/Sauna, Office & Utility Rm. Don’t miss this well-maintained home!

Exceptional home located in the desirable Panther Valley gated community! This beautiful home, just 4 years young, includes a wonderful open floor plan with 4 bdrs, 2.1 baths. GOURMET KITCHEN with 42 inch custom wood cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances, Butler’s pantry & breakfast bar leading to a deck with magnificent views. Extensive recessed lighting, hardwood floors throughout. Elegant Master suite with his & hers walk in closet, soaking tub, stall shower & dual vanities w/granite. Laundry rm convenient located on 2nd floor. A huge walk-out finished lower level w/ sliding door to a 2nd deck for great entertainment. All Panther Valley amenities are included, such as 24hr Security Gate, 3 pools, several tennis courts, Basketball Courts, Playgrounds, fitness trail, walking paths and scenic overlook.

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DULCE RUIVO (C) 201-993-0683

Chester Office 259 Main Street Chester 908-879-4700

Beautiful level lot with private backyard facing woods. Very, clean well maintained home. New driveway 5/17. Family room & 4th bedroom freshly painted w new carpeting 5/17. Central A/C 2013; Roof 2007, Furnace 2005. Bathrooms freshly painted 5/17. Hardwood floors main level. Plenty of storage space. Great commuter location. Close to schools & beautiful Horseshoe Lake Recreation complex! Price reflects need for updates. HOME WARRANTY.

CINDY GRAHAM (C) 201-841-4747

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Tucked away in Old Town Flanders, find your new home on this tree lined cul-de-sac. Awaits you is a brick Col., Move-In Ready condition. The inviting 2-Story foyer sets the tone for this neutral color, updated home. Kit. boasts 42’ cabinets, granite countertops, even a double oven for the fussiest of chefs. Extra space at the center island with seating, or separate eat in area over-looking the beautiful scenic bkyd. Move on to the 2-Story spacious FR w/gas FP, and plenty of natural light. The formal DR boasts scones, and ceiling medallion with chandelier. Gleaming HW flrs throughout the first flr, even a room for a visiting guest with a full-size BA. Up the spiraling staircase to the master suite, including a generous W/I closet, and large BA to unwind from your busy day. The MBA includes double sinks, stall shower, and a Jacuzzi tub to relax and enjoy. Enjoy a 2nd BR w/a tropical paradise theme of bamboo or a 3rd including a fairy tale chandelier. The fourth BR completes the upstairs with access to the attic, one of the many areas for storage throughout the entire home. Down to finished basement is another gas fireplace opening to the large game room. Room easily holds full size pool table, air hockey and other game tables. Stylish powder room in basement, separate walk out to outside, den area and exercise room with French doors. Welcome to your beautiful 2.4 acres of property, including area for a firepit, paved patio, and plenty of space for you and your guests. You will truly want to call 27 Mountain Ave your home after seeing this beauty.

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Chester Lions Club Continues Its Tradition of Service

By Anastasia Marchese hen Gerd Stabbert moved to the area from Morristown he was looking for a way to be involved and to give back to the community. It was that desire which lead him to join the Chester Lions Club. “For me it was an easy decision,” remembers Stabbert, who has been a member for about three years now “once I got involved and saw how much good it does.” Stabbert now serves as the publicity chair and co-chair for the club’s annual October-fest held in Chubb Park. The Chester Lions Club was founded in 1969 and is part of The Lions Club International (L.C.I.). In 1917 the Lions Club be-

gan when a group of businessmen in Chicago, led by Melvin Jones, voted to move beyond their business concerns and to use their group to address community service needs. The Business Circle of Chicago had begun that which is now, according the Lion’s Club International website the “world’s largest service club organization, with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs and countless stories of Lions acting on the same simple idea: let’s improve our communities.” In a current hyper connected world where information can be so quickly spread and fundraising pages abound, one may question the necessity of such service clubs. “The club brings a

sense of fellowship among the members and builds community,” says Stabbert. “You have a sense of what is needed within the community.” The Chester Lions Club has long standing relationships as a support team for many local community organizations, like the local fire departments and police departments. “We can help with specific needs quickly which is an important function to serve.” On May 7, the club held its second Appraisal and Hors d’oeuvres Event at the American Legion Hall in Chester. Community members were invited to sign up for a spot to have up to four items appraised by Marilyn Visakay of M. Visakay Appraisals. Each appraisal cost $10 and was

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a great way for community members to get a feel for what it is like to be a Lion. Business meetings continue throughout the summer but the last dinner meeting until September was held earlier this month. In June they will hold the installation of new officers. Many people may have seen boxes put out by local Lions Clubs to collect unused eyeglasses. The L.C.I. has a longstanding commitment to vision based charities, dating back to 1925 when Helen Keller spoke before the L.C.I. Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. Her words to urge the organization to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” have formed one of the cornerstones of pub-

lic service for the Lions Club ever since. Lions club members not only donate their time fundraising for charitable and public service organizations, they also volunteer their time in service. Chester club members recently volunteered at Covenant House, a shelter with which the club has an ongoing relationship. It is through these ongoing relationships with community service organizations, in addition to learning about new charities that the Lions Club has become such a powerful force for good. Go to chesterlionsclubnj.com to find out more about upcoming events, the club itself, as well as supported charitable organizations.

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a fun way to raise money for the club’s community efforts. The club was recently very pleased to be able to donate $9,000 to the Chester Fire House, Washington Valley Fire Department, Fairmount Fire Department and Schooley’s Mountain Fire Department, as well as to the Long Valley First Aid Squad. It is through community events that much of the funds are raised to support local charitable groups. “At monthly business meetings we decide upon different groups and charities that we will support,” said Stabbert. The club also holds monthly dinner meetings which build community and are

ashington Township Recreation Summer Gentle Mat Yoga classes are now forming. This class is opened to ages 13 to adult. The one-hour yoga class is growing popularity, and anyone can greatly benefit from gentle stretches, guided breathing techniques and

assisted strength building. Summer Gentle Mat Yoga is a seven-week program and will be held on Wednesdays, from June 14 to July 26, at the Washington Township Senior Center. Classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A non-refundable fee of

$80 is due before June 8. Both sessions have limited space available, so early registration is advised. For more information, contact the Recreation Department office at (908) 876-5941; send email to trecreation@ wtmorris.net; visit at www. wtmorris.org. 324 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown 908-852-0704 www.hackettstownblinds.com

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Essex Offroad Claims Second Place At Wild West Chester Race

By: R.E. Wagner icking off the start of the season for both middle and high school mountain biking teams, the New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League, NJICL, held its inaugural race in Chester on Sunday, April 23. Of the 15 teams that competed, the Essex Offroad Mountain Bike Team claimed second place overall with several team riders making it all the way to the podium. Comprising of 25 riders spread out across eight townships and of all skill levels, there were many strong performances among this diverse riding group. “My team did really well,” noted Cole Smith, high school junior. “Everyone ranging from the middle school to high school rode really fast. I felt great pretty much the whole way through each lap except for the main climb.” Smith went on to claim second place in the Varsity Boys with a time of 1:09:36 during his four-lap race, 14 miles. With a course comprising of 470 feet of vertical climbing and a 3.5 mile loop, Essex Offroad was up to the challenge. Nina Machnowski, a seasoned mountain biker in her own right, took home first place in JV Girls with a time of 38:29 in a two-lap race, 7 miles. Eighth grader Jack O’Neill secured another spot on the podium in third place, while his twin brother, Frank O’Neill, followed up in fourth place with respective times of 18:28 and 19:12 for one lap.

In sixth grade boys, Peyton Livelli won second place with a time of 23:18, Logan Machnowski took third place with 23:22, and Kai Contento took fourth place in 23:24. Riding only seconds apart, the boys showed great teamwork during their lap. The girls on the team also put forth competitive efforts. Eighth grader Christine Emanuelli won first place with a 31:37 lap while Melanie Rojas took second place with 37:30. And although they didn’t officially place, eighth grade students Andrew Hunt, Edward Selimi, John McCarthy and Harper Cohen as well as sixth grade students Gavin Akersten and Niko Peppas, and Shane McGuire in JV Boys helped push the pace of the field stacked with top riders that had the largest start waves. “There’s nothing like riding and challenging yourself with a group of kids who look forward to getting together and sharing something that’s still sort of unique,” commented Coach Geordie Smith. In order to prepare for the big day, Essex Offroad coaches Stephen Machnowski, Geordie Smith, and Kristine Contento Angel were all hard at work. During the winter months, team practices were held twice weekly at local community parks for skills development when weather permitted, while supervised indoor sessions involving sprint intervals took place within Architect Studios in Montclair and Jalapeno Cycling in Bloomfield when it didn’t. “I have been enjoying

cycling for more than 40 years and hope to inspire that enjoyment in others,” added Smith. “The idea is to help normalize bike riding again and helping to get kids on bikes makes that change happen.” As the first race of the season drew closer, these dedicated coaches also provided race day prep, nutrition, and team building exercises at the Montclair Fire Department Headquarters while enlisting the help of professional bike mechanic Lou Cederberg to host lectures for the team on proper bike maintenance at Pedal Montclair. Essex Offroad has also enjoyed support from both parents and sponsors from all across the state. “It was great seeing equal cheers for boys and girls and the friendship between kids from all 15 teams across NJ,” said Gloria Machnowski, mother of two of the racers. The New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League is a chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, an organization dedicated to spreading strong positive messages

to both aspiring and veteran cyclists alike as well as the communities in which they live. In addition to their mutual love for mountain biking, many team members share a similar passion. In the beginning of April, Es-

sex Offroad joined a group of more than 70 volunteers to help clean up the West Essex Rail Trail, a location where they frequently brush up on their skills. Waiting trucks were loaded with more than six full loads of trash from years

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Add Sizzle To Your Fourth... continued from page 18 honey barbecue sauce and the finishing touch of delicious, smooth-melting Borden Cheese. Find more summer recipes to transform mealtime into memorable family time at bordencheese.com. Bold Honey Barbecue Burger Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3-4 tablespoons steak seasoning 4 hamburger buns

1/2 stick melted butter 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon honey 4 slices Borden Cheese American Singles 8 slices thick bacon, cooked until crispy 8 frozen onion rings 4 slices tomato fresh lettuce Combine ground beef, green onions, garlic pow-

der and cayenne pepper; form into four patties. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with steak seasoning. Cover and chill. (Patties can be made several hours in advance.) Brush buns with melted butter; set aside. In small bowl, mix barbecue sauce with honey; set aside. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill burgers to internal temperature of 160 F, about 4-6 minutes per side. Two minutes before burgers are finished, grill buns, butter-side down, until golden brown. Place cheese slices on burgers to melt. Serve each burger on

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Add Sizzle To Your Fourth... continued from page 19 into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/2 large green peppers, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple Coleslaw: 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix 1 cup diced red pepper 1 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup Litehouse Coleslaw dressing In mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Stir in pepper and season with

salt, if desired. Place chicken in gallon-sized re-sealable bag. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade in refrigerator then pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Soak 10 wooden skewer sticks in water 1 hour. While chicken marinates, prepare coleslaw. In medium bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, red pepper, pineapple, almonds and coleslaw dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Heat grill to 400 F. Drizzle remaining olive oil over red onion, bell pepper and pineapple; toss.

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he fourth annual 5K Tom Kitchen Memorial Run is being set for Sun., June 4, at The Field of Dreams Complex in Independence. Registration and check-in is from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Same day registration is $30 and for those participants, t-shirts and goodie bags are on a first come-first served basis. Kitchen was a valued resident of the Hackettstown Community and was a very caring and selfless man. He served in the United States Navy, was a member of the American Legion, was a former chief of the Hackettstown

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Fire Dept., co-founder of the Tiger Athletic Association, started the Girls’ Fast-Pitch Softball League in 1993 and coached softball and football for many years. Kitchen was a security guard at the high school and ran the Hackett-

stown DPW for more than 20 years before becoming the Warren County Road Supervisor. Kitchen lost his battle with cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancer, in October 2013. The 5K was set up since his death to honor Kitchen and allocate proceeds toward local scholarships. The course is now certified as a USATF course. Last year, approximately 230 participants combined with both walkers and runners. Last June, two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to deserving Hackettstown High School students past June. It is hoped to give out two more scholarships at

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Millburn Woman Records Testimonies Of Terminally Ill To Pass On Memories To Loved Ones

By Ann Marie Barron erry Glass of Millburn spends most of her days piecing together priceless memories for others to leave behind. Through her brainchild, Memories Live, a not-forprofit enterprise she runs independently in Millburn, she helps terminally ill people capture their experiences, personalities and wisdom through custom-made movies they can pass on to their loved ones. “It’s an opportunity for them to leave a piece of themselves behind, to share their personal history and family history and tell about what made them into who they are,’’ says Glass, 44, who holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a focus on videography and photography and a minor in psychology from Rutgers University as well as a master’s degree in art therapy from Pratt Institute, New York City. The idea was hatched when a young mother in a neighboring community died of lung cancer, leaving behind a husband and children under the age of five. “It struck me, as a mother of young kids, that these kids would never know the sound of their mom’s voice,’’ Glass says. “They’d never know advice she had to share. I thought, ‘what if I could help people leave a piece of themselves behind?’’’ She then reached out to

a friend who had lost his mother when he was young. What did he think of the idea? He said it would have been a wonderful thing to have and he wished he’d had something like that to remember his mother by, she recalled. A few calls to area hospitals, hospices, nursing homes in the Millburn area, and Memories Live began. That was more than six years ago. Now a full-time job for Glass, most of the work gets done while her two children are in school, during evenings and on weekends. When she first began, she handed subjects a 20page questionnaire, though people told her it was a bit too much. “Now I have one page of questions for them,’’ she says. “I have all those other questions in my head, so it’s not so overwhelming.’’ Her clients’ average age is 55, and the youngest subject she’s filmed was 22 years old. “I really only offer this to adults,’’ she says, noting that it is most valuable to those who are leaving behind very young family members. “It’s for the child who didn’t’ get to know their parents,’’ she says. “They may see parts of their parents in themselves that they might not have been able to see, a dimple, the way they like their coffee; it will hopefully fill some kind

of void, preserve a memory. Those of us who are so blessed to have our loved ones here take it for granted.’’ July will mark her seventh year in business. To date, she’s filmed more than 130 individuals. The only requirement is for a subject to have a life-limiting, terminal illness. “I don’t ask for a doctor’s note,’’ she says. “I just go with ‘”honesty is the best policy.’’’ Glass said she’s willing to travel anywhere within a two-hour radius of her Millburn home. She funds her enterprise through grants, donations and an annual fundraiser, which took place last month. There is no charge for her service. When she sits down with a subject, usually in their home, the conversation is wide-ranging. “We’ll start talking about grandparents, memories of grandparents,’’ Glass explains. “Then, we’ll talk about their childhood, fond memories, schooling, college and advice for high school, advice for them to share about college, about your first job interview. We touch on every stage of life. Then, I’ll ask them about what makes them, them – favorite foods, season, music, holiday - all the things that mold them into who they are.’’ Glass then spends hours combining the interview footage with music and family photos, creating a

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meaningful movie. The final product is delivered to the family in DVD format. The job can be at times painful and emotionally draining, she admits. “It affects me if I’m sitting across the camera from someone my age who has kids my kids’ age,’’ she says. “But, I walk into these people’s homes as a stranger and I leave as a friend. It’s really rewarding, and people are so grateful that the good outweighs the bad.’’ Glass is hoping to acquire some funding through a contest she entered with a local Keller Williams Real Estate Agency, which is offering to donate proceeds from their 100th home sale

to a local charity. Twelve non-profits are competing for $20,000 in prize money, to be divided among the top vote getters in an online contest. To vote for Memories Live, visit sueadler. com.

Anyone interested in having a movie made, should call 646-245-1698; email Glass at Kerry. glass@memorieslive.org; or visit the website, www. memorieslive.org.

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Learn About Birds At ‘Coffee And Conservation’ Walks In Chester Township

njoy a hot cup of joe and a morning bird walk as the New Jersey Conservation Foundation begins its third season of “Coffee & Conservation” events at the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, Chester Township. Naturalist Bill Lynch,

who coordinates nature education events for the foundation, will lead spring migration bird walks on May 10 and May 17 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Each event begins with hot coffee provided by Black River Roasters and a brief discussion about birds

that may be spotted. The group will then take off for a leisurely walk through the 100-acre park to look and listen for birds. The May 10 walk will concentrate on birds in the forest interior. “We hope to see scarlet tanagers, ovenbirds, wood-

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bring their own binoculars, although NJ Conservation has a few pairs that can be borrowed during the walks. Later in the summer, when wildflowers are blooming in the Bamboo Brook’s meadows, NJ Conservation Foundation will sponsor a series of “Coffee & Conservation” butterfly walks. In the fall, when birds are migrating south-

ward, there will be another series of bird walks. Coffee & Conservation is part of NJ 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 Lynch at blynch@njconservation. org or 908-997-0725.

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f you or someone you know suffers from moderate to severe depression, counseling and acupuncture could be your answers to finding real relief. A 2014 study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE found that acupuncture is at least equally as effective as counseling at treating depression symptoms and that acupuncture in particular can lead to a nearly 50 percent reduction

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on the depression scale in just three months. To arrive at this conclusion, Hugh MacPherson and his colleagues from the University of York in the U.K. evaluated 755 patients with moderate to severe depression. According to Reuters, 302 of these patients were randomly assigned to a group that received 12 weekly acupuncture sessions, while another 302 were assigned to 12 weekly

counseling sessions. The remaining 151 patients received usual care, which included antidepressants and other pharmaceuticals. At the beginning of the study, the average depression score among all patients was 16 on a scale from 0 to 27, with 27 representing extreme depression. A 16, according to reports, is considered to be moderately severe depression. But at the end of three

months, patients in the acupuncture group experienced a significant drop on the scale from an average of 16 down to nine, which is considered to be the higher end of the mild depression category. The average depression score also dropped in the counseling group, to an average of 11, while the typical care group only dropped to about 13. Even better was the fact that the benefits of

these treatments persisted, lasting an additional three months following the study’s conclusion. In other words, even after the study was over, patients in the acupuncture and counseling groups continued to experience the benefits of these treatments. “For people who have depression, who have tried various medical options, who are still not getting the benefit they want, they

should try acupuncture and counseling as options that are now known to be clinically effective,” stated MacPherson about the incredible results. Call Skylands Acupuncture for more information on how Acupuncture may help your depression at 908-876-3643 Sources for this article include: http://www.reuters.com.

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Disposing Of Dangerous Prescription Medications Just Got Easier

By Ann Marie Barron ow, it has become even easier for New Jersey residents to safely and anonymously dispose of dangerous prescription medications, thanks to a new interactive website and 24-hour dropoff locations. Gov. Chris Christie

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local police departments. Consumers from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week, to drop off unneeded and expired medications - and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them. The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids. For the hours of availability and other information, contact the police departments or call the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at (800) 242-5846. A complete list of all locations in the state is available at the state Consumer Affairs website, http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/ Pages/Locations.aspx. Drop off locations in Morris County:

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More Than A Century Later, Electric Cars Come Full Circle At Thomas Edison National Park

By Jennifer Walkup brand new electric car charging station opened at Thomas Edison National Park in West Orange on April 19. More than a century after inventor Thomas Edison parked his own 1914 Detroit Electric car at his factory on Main Street, a new technological innovation was implemented with the installation of this electric car charging station. This project was made possible by a partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, the U.S. Energy Department and BMW. One hundred electric charging stations will be installed in national parks throughout the country. “The partnership between The National Park Service, National Park Foundation, BMW, and the Department of Energy made this possible,” said Thomas Ross, National Park Service superintendent. “This will allow electric cars to travel to and around national parks.” The partnership aims to get more electric vehicles into national parks, rather than relegating electric vehicles to urban areas where charge stations are more easily accessible. This project fosters electric vehicle travel and will raise awareness about electric vehicle technology and plug-in electric vehicles for millions of park visitors. This project will reduce air pollution in national parks and gateway communities. “We are interested in supporting both electric

cars as well as having a positive impact on the environment,” said Ross. “Having the charging stations in the parks will support that. Some parks are many miles of roadways. At this time, we do not have the infrastructure to support electric vehicles in those places. This will change that.” The electric vehicle charging station in West Orange is located in the laboratory complex’s visitor parking area. The program’s first charging station installation was chosen for the Thomas Edison National Park because of Edison’s inventive nature and his work with electric cars. “We were proud to launch the national program here in West Orange,” said Ross. “We have two level-two charging stations at the laboratory complex on Main Street. There is a great historical connection. Thomas Edison was very interested in electric cars. It really has come full circle.” In the mid-1890s, Edison worked on an electric storage battery for use in electric cars. The park has three of his electric cars in its collection, two Detroit electric vehicles from 1913 and a loco mobile from 1905 which was converted from steam to electric. At Glenmont, Edison’s home, which is also open to visitors, Edison’s own original car charging station resides in the garage. This charging station was built by Edison in 1904. “We want to offer the charging station to visitors of the park but also to our community in West

Orange,” said Ross. “We worked closely with the town and with the West Orange environmental committee as well.” Most stations are two to three miles away in Montclair and near Turtleback Zoo. This new charging station is right in the center of town on Main Street and also near route 280. Courtesy of BMW, the charging station at the Thomas Edison site will operate for free for the first six months. The program will continue to add electric car charging stations throughout national parks during the next two years. They will determine where to install the charging stations based on the strength and proximity of local electric car markets, the location of other nearby charging stations, as well as various considerations regarding the landscape of the parks. This partnership supports the National Park Foundation’s Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks which aims to strengthen and enhance the future of America’s natural, historical and cultural treasures for the next 100 years. The mission aspires to do so by protecting America’s treasured places, connecting everyone from all backgrounds with the country’s incomparable natural landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, as well as inspiring lifelong relationships with national parks, and creating the next great generation of park visitors and stewards. The NPS is responsible for the stewardship of

America’s natural treasures and historic sites. Innovation, entrepreneurship and technology are key parts of its mission and story. Modern transportation produces emissions that affect clear skies and scenic views and make it challenging for the NPS to fulfill its mission to preserve natural, historic, and cultural resources unimpaired for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS has more than 20,000 employees that care for America’s 417 national parks. The National Park

Foundation is the charity and philanthropic arm of the NPS. This nonprofit foundation aims to protect the more than 84 million acres of national parks through conservation and preservation. The NPS has worked with The US Department of energy on this and other projects in support of the DOE’s Clean cities program by supporting local actions to reduce energy, emissions and petroleum use in transportation. The benefits of these projects will be far reaching for the nation.

Visitors of The Thomas Edison National Historical Park will be able to view the new charging station along with the large variety of other offerings at the park. The site preserves the last and largest of Edison’s laboratories, home of the perfected phonograph, motion pictures and the nickel-iron alkaline storage battery. The museum collection has more than 400,000 artifacts including Edison products, laboratory equipment, and personal belongings of the Edisons.

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The Voice Semi-Finalist To Perform Benefit At MPAC

By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta rendan Fletcher, a semi-finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” last year, is lined up to perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Mon., June 12. All proceeds will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It wasn’t too long ago that Fletcher was performing at a small bar across the street from MPAC. He’d pass the theatre, look up at the marquee and wonder if he’d ever play “a place like that.” One year later, it’s a dream come true for singer, guitarist, songwriter, Fletcher, who is now touring all over the United States, and in other countries. Fletcher grew up in

Randolph and is now living in Ridgewood, Queens. While his parents weren’t musicians, they were no strangers to good music. Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, and Simon & Garfunkel were always played on the home stereo system. But the main reason Fletcher got into music was because of his older brother Steve, who performed in high school bands. Steve gave Fletcher the opportunity to play rhythm guitar in the band. Each year the brothers were in the high school’s Battle of the Bands. “It [performing] was a consistent in my life,” said Fletcher. When Fletcher went off to college at Boston University, he no longer had his brother as his support

system. “I had to do it on my own,” he said. And for the first time, he found his voice. With Steve, he played heavier music like hard rock and punk. Once that got out of his system, he went on the singer/songwriter kick. At college he studied film and television, but when he came back to Randolph, he’d play gigs at local venues doing cover songs. When Fletcher got an internship in New York at a writing room, writing scripts, it wasn’t his true passion – music was. “The internship wasn’t what I expected,” said Fletcher, who realized he had to do something if he didn’t want to do film. That’s when he decided to pursue music seriously. In Philadelphia audi-

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on the iTunes rock chart. “It feels amazing,” said Fletcher, adding, “If it wasn’t for my family, I couldn’t have done it. I’m very blessed to have them.” Still inspired by the same music he listened to growing up, Fletcher said, “Bob Dylan and Neil Young write such beautiful, meaningful lyrics. They have made a career that says, ‘I never really compromised who I was.’ That’s an admirable trait.” As of now, Fletcher is

recording an EP which should be out before the show at MPAC and wants to keep writing. “I want to stay creative and pursue the thing I always loved,” he said, regarding his musical career. In his free time, Fletcher likes to bowl, play pool, and hang out with his friends. “I have a great group of friends,” he said. For more information on Brendan Fletcher, visit: https://www.brendanfletchermusic.com/.

High School Students Honored For Academics, Community Service

he 200 Club of Morris County has recognized several local high school seniors for their dedication to studies and community service. Receiving the 2017 scholarships in the local coverage area are: Catherine A. Chiarolanza, Parsippany High School, Allison R. Cortright, Whippany Park High School; Lauren N. Forstenhausler, Randolph High School; Ryan J. Howard, West Morris

Mendham High School; Andrew P. Kuzemczak, Whippany Park High School; Valentina Mattfeld, Hanover Park High School; Sean M. Moros, Lenape Valley Regional High School; Matthew Piechnik, Chatham High School; Christopher T. Rovatsos, Pope John XXIII High School; Matthew Rulon, Morristown High School; Brielle M. Runfeldt, Morris County School of Technology; Asha L. Sanderson,

Morristown High School; Kayla M. Taylor, Pequannock Township High School, and Brian L. Worts, Morristown Beard School. The students were recently presented with scholarships for their extraordinary accomplishments at a dinner. For more information about the 200 Club or its programs, contact Lori Richmond, club administrator, at 973-630-7933.

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Witness The Annual Sheep Shearing In Chester This Spring

fter a long winter, the sheep are looking forward to trading in their warm wool coat for something more lightweight and breathable. Join the skilled sheep shearer at Born to Be Shorn, and watch the annual hand-shearing of sheep at Cooper Gristmill, Chester Township. On Sat., May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a flock of sheep will receive its spring hair, fleece, cut. Witness the trust between human and animal as sheep are sheared as it was done in the past, only using a pair of hand-held shears.

“Wool continually grows, and if not sheared the fleece will become heavy and hot,” said Mark Sutherland, manager of historic sites. Following the shearing, visitors can see how fleece is processed to be made into garments, and help with the various processes by washing and carding the fleece, and spinning and weaving the yarn. They can also watch firsthand as natural fleece is dyed in a pot over an open fire, Sutherland said. Participants can join in the fun and make a sheep craft, and try other fiber crafts to take home. They

can then top off the day with a tour of the 1826 water-powered Cooper Gristmill- the only fully water-powered gristmill in New J ersey that still produces flour and meal. Admission for Born to Be Shorn is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, age 65 and OLDER, and $1 for children age 4 through 16. Children under age 4 are admitted free. Members are half-price with a current membership card. For more information and directions to Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township, visit morrisparks.net, or call 908-879-5463.

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s part of its on-going program to teach children the importance of pollinators and frogs in the environment, The Garden Club of Long Valley led a “Bee

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sion on the importance of bees and how pesticides are destroying them followed. Club members worked with each child to plant pollinator seeds to take home, grow and plant.

Long Valley Women’s Club Recognizes Members

he Long Valley Woman’s Club recently held its Spring luncheon at the Mine Brook Golf Club, Hackettstown. The 36 members in attendance honored two of the club’s members for 25 years of service. Shirley Daniels and Millicent Palmer became club members in 1992 and have been active participants in the club’s many service and community initiatives since then. Marie Bohn, president of the Long Valley Woman’s Club, presented pins to the honorees to commemorate this milestone.

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County Officials Get Wheels Rolling To Halt Drug Addiction

By Cheryl Conway new initiative launched in Morris County last month is bringing services directly to local individuals struggling with addiction. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Unit, in partnership with the Morris County Department of Human Services, the Mental Health Association of Morris County, Morris County Prevention is Key and its Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success, launched Hope One Mobile Recovery Access Center on Mon., April 3, at the Morristown Green. Hope One, a white van traveling to different locations twice weekly throughout the county, is serving as a mobile recovery access center to provide critical support for those addicted to drugs. As a means to address the rise in opioid related deaths, the goal of Hope One is to help prevent drug overdoses and deaths in Morris County, especially to individuals who are alone and do not know where to run for help. “I compare it to the model of the book mobile,” explains Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. “We are providing services into the community,” to those of all ages “who are at risk, have no place to go, have no support.” Gannon came up with the idea for Hope One while meeting with individuals in 2016 during his campaign for sheriff. “I spoke to the people in the community and one of their top concerns was the opioid epidemic. It affects all ages. It’s not an issue that just affects children; it’s an issue that affects everyone,”

with fatalities ages 17 to 79 in Morris County, says Gannon. “I said let’s take it on the road,” says Gannon. “I have a vehicle; take off police marks; let’s bring services to the people.” The priority areas include “at risk populations” such as the homeless, soup kitchens and “places where people are known” to be using opioids, says Gannon. The vehicle, which previously had been used for tactical operations, “looks like an old bread truck,” describes Gannon. It is a white van with purple ribbon. “Purple is for recovery,” says Gannon. “We go out with a few folks in plain clothes, licensed clinician, certified peer recovery specialist, someone whose walked the walk;” who is closer to the problem, can speak with people, can offer them one on one. “Our belief in recovery begins with conversation,” says Gannon. With that in mind, a licensed clinician and a certified peer recovery specialist is staffing the Hope One center. “These individuals understand the needs of those who suffer from addiction and they will be best equipped to deal one on one with members of our communities,” the press release states. Hope One staff will have pre-established services and available beds at various treatment centers for potential clients. The team will be equipped to connect the client with the appropriate services and/or facility and arrange for immediate transportation. “I’m not here to take you to jail,” says Gannon. “I’m

here to take you to the road to recovery. This is about getting those struggling with addiction off the street, and immediately connected with services, with the goal of returning them to be productive members of society and drug free. What makes this program unique is that the Hope One mobile recovery access center services are client driven. We travel to the client; they do not come to us. In addition, we are removing many of the barriers, which often times prevent our people, as well as family members, the ability to get the necessary help and into rehab. It is all about Hope.” The Hope One mobile recovery access center is equipped with various resources and pre-established connections to critical services including treatment, recovery support and behavioral health, according to a press release. On board is food, coffee, a charging station and cell phone chargers, says Gannon. Since its first trip on April 3, Hope One has contacted 250 people and has placed seven in treatment centers in Morris County and beyond, says Gannon. The van goes out for five hours a day on Mondays and Thursdays to all cities in the county. “These are cold calls; we go out into the community without knowing anyone,” says Gannon. “If it’s quiet we’ll move to another location.” The cost to run this program is about $300,000, says Gannon. Officials submitted a grant to the Federal Bureau of Justice. Until then, Hope One is being

paid for by money seized from Morris County drug dealers through the Drug Forfeiture program. “Drug dealers are paying for drug users,” says Gannon. The numbers of opioid related deaths are up considerably this year as compared to this same time in 2016, Gannon confirms. During the first three months this year in Morris County, there were 24 fatal opioid overdoses, compared to nine in the first quarter of 2016, says Gannon. In addition, during the first quarter of 2017, Narcan was administered by the police in Morris County 45 times, compared to 122 times in the calendar year of 2016, according to the press release. CARES is offering free Narcan kits and training to the public on the Hope One vehicle. People on site are being trained to save a life, explains Gannon. This could be a family member or friend of an addict. “They are getting kits and learning how to use it,” he says. Hope One is an affective program, Gannon says. “The difference is this. “It’s wonderful to have hotlines; it’s great to have programs,” but difficult for those who have an addiction to navigate, to call a hotline or find a website for help. “It’s very difficult for someone suffering an addiction,” says Gannon. “We are coming on location and providing these services, as long as the person is willing to take that first step, those willing to get treatment. We go to them, we don’t wait for them to come to us.” Gannon says the pro-

gram is successful so far because of all its supporters. “The support that I’ve received from Morris County Adminstrators, Department of Human Services, Chief of Police Association, CARES, that’s why it’s so successful.” The Morris County prosecutor, “he recognized opioids as a disease.” Louis A. Schwarz, president and CEO of the Mental Health Association of Morris County, says “Hope One is truly a unique partnership between law enforcement and the addiction and mental health communities in truly addressing the deadly problem of drug abuse in our community. We are looking forward to serving people where they are: on the streets, in shelters, in motels, and in other places where people are drinking and drugging.” Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp says, “The cost in human lives has been devastating due to the ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has been at the forefront educating the public as well as employing traditional law enforcement efforts with our municipal, county, state and federal partners in battling this scourge. We must

now, even more importantly focus our efforts on destigmatizing addiction and providing treatment for those plagued by this disease. The recovery coach program we are embarking upon is focused on that urgent need. The efforts of Sheriff Gannon are commendable in this unique approach battling addiction.” Peer Recovery Specialist Alton Robinson said, “This is a win-win for all involved. Never in Morris County has there been such an innovative initiative to give individuals the opportunity to be heard and have access to services they otherwise would not have had. We are offering individuals hope!” If a person in need of services sees the vehicle, Gannon says “flag us down. Call the sheriff’s office if you want us to come to you: 973-285-6600. Hope One welcomes anyone affected by addiction and behavioral health to look out for the truck. The folks requiring services will be brought to a treatment facility or program, and not jail. We’re here for you,” stated Gannon. For further information on CARES, contact 973625-1143.

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Film Series, Composting And Meditation Offered At Library

ashington Twp. Public Library in Long Valley offers film series and other upcoming programs. “Introduction to Composting” will be offered Tues., May 30, at 7 p.m. Marc Zukovich will teach how to harvest “black gold” from grass clippings, fall leaves and kitchen scraps. Focus will be on the basics, from how to build a compost bin and what not to compost, to the secrets of how to compost quickly and effortlessly. On Wed., May 31, at 7 p.m., Dr. Krista Jenkins, professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, will present “The ‘Fourth Branch’ of Government: The Role of the Media in Shaping our Political Discourse.” What are the challenges and opportunities in the digital

age? What can be done, if anything, to stem the tide on the downward trend in public confidence in the “fourth branch” of government? How to reconcile the need for facts in the democracy with an increased willingness to see even those as openly contested. On Thur., June 1, at 7 p.m., the library will offer a program on reiki. Reiki addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. Gina Tupaczewski is a Reiki master, teacher who has been working with the healing system since 2005. She will offer a meditation and discuss how reiki can benefit not only people but also their pets. The library’s environmental film series continues on Wed., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. with “Sourlands,” a provocative tale of ecology, energy, and agriculture that

offers a look at the environmental challenges facing ecosystems, farmers, and energy visionaries in the New Jersey Sourlands. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Caroline Katmann, executive director of the Sourland Conservancy. On Thur., June 15 at 7 p.m., longtime Meditator Jim Rose will present “Meditation for Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Rose will offer a practical technique for meditation that can positively impact a life. Through firsthand demonstrations, discover the key to deeper concentration, relaxation and profound personal growth. The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is requested online at wtpl.org or by calling the library at 908-8763596.

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ll are invited to take off to MPAC’s spring fundraiser at Morristown Airport on Wed., June 7 at 6 p.m. and help a Morris County arts venue raise critical operating funds. “Come Fly with Us” will be a unique fundraising event to be held at the FTC FBO Hangar at Morristown Airport. Event highlights include an open bar, “onboard fare” by OME Caterers, photo opportunities, dancing and entertainment, a cigar roller and a silent auction. “Individual Boarding Passes” for event admission are $125. A variety

of sponsorship opportunities are available: Jetsetter, $7,500; First Class, $5,000; and Runway, $2,500. Each sponsorship comes with a variety of benefits. Jetsetter and First Class sponsors receive a fun flying experience around the Statue of Liberty in a Beechcraft Debonair. “Last year’s ‘Come Fly with Us’ fundraiser was a blast and such a unique and fun event that we couldn’t wait to do it again this year,” said Wendy Aresty, MPAC board of trustee member and co-chair of the event. “Attendees can expect great food from

Ome Caterers, top-notch entertainment, signature cocktails and cigar rolling, all against the backdrop of Morristown Airport. This is one party you won’t want to miss!” To purchase tickets or sponsorships, call 973539-0345 X 6526. More information is available at: https://www.mayoarts. org/support/fundraising-and-special-events/ spring-fundraiser. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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Township Committee Candidate Oborn Has Big Plans For Long Valley

hen Tyler Oborn and his wife, Allison, moved to Long Valley in 2011, they knew right away there was something special about the town. They were specifically looking for a safe place that had proximity to open space, good schools, shopping and restaurants, and Long Valley had it all. They quickly put down roots, met the neighbors and signed up for a CSA at a local farm. As their family grew, the couple looked for ways to be more involved in the community. Oborn volunteered his time on the town’s Open Space Committee and his wife joined the board of their nursery school.

Now, Oborn is taking the next step and is a candidate for the Township Committee. With the primary just weeks away on June 6, Oborn has been out meeting residents and business owners. “I love talking with potential voters,’’ he said. “Serving on the Open Space committee, I feel I have gotten to know the town, various land tracts and property, really well, but now I’m finally getting to know the people and their stories – and it’s fascinating.” Washington Township has a five-member elected committee and there are one or two members up for election each year. Oborn will face another Repub-

lican in the primary election, so when asked why he’s running now, he says “there is never a ‘good’ time to run, but it is a strong desire of mine and I feel something more needs to be done to address the challenges our town is facing. I want to help breathe new life and energy into local businesses, especially those in the Historic District where I live.” After a decade of working for the federal government in Washington, D.C., Oborn now works as a public affairs consultant in the private sector helping clients grow their business in the face of complex rules and regulations. Largely referred to as economic development,

what he does is help companies understand the various incentives offered by state and local entities for capital investment and job creation. It’s this expertise that he now wants to apply at the local level for the benefit of the town. “I feel uniquely qualified to serve on the township committee and because of my professional work, I’ve established relationships with municipal, county and elected officials across the state,’’ he said. “I want to leverage those relationships and put them to work for Long Valley.” Oborn is running on a platform of “Support, Sustain and Restore.” He wants to support the efforts

to make the town a more attractive place to live and work. To do this, the looming challenge of affordability and taxes needs to be addressed. He vows to work with local leaders to ensure current funding obligations are sustained while aggressively working to promote the town as a good place to run a business. And finally, he looks to restore the Historic District so that it draws more visitors and provides a vibrant town center for residents. The candidate plans to host several events in town, including an informal meet and greet at the Washington Township Library on June 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information

about his campaign can be found on his Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ oborn4committee. Information on Oborn’s campaign can be found on his Facebook Page www. facebook.com/oborn4committee.

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