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ne man in Hackettstown came across a unique item as he was gardening. Bob Bodine was moving around a flowerpot and doing yard work. As he was smoothing out some dirt, a white object caught his eye. After examining it more closely, Bodine called for his wife to check out his find. “Something white was just laying in the ground and I thought ‘what the heck is that?’ I looked closer and it really struck me that it was in the shape of an arrow. I picked it up out of the dirt and when I turned it over, it knocked my socks off,” Bodine said. What he thought was an arrowhead originally, Bodine thinks he has found a spearhead. The white object has very ornate carvings on it. There is an Indian woman that is carved out with much attention to detail. He’s unsure of how long it has been on his property and he is desperately seeking answers. He’s talked with folks at the Hackettstown Library, local historical societies, and even a Centenary University professor. Someone even suggested contacting the Museum of Natural History. “This has been driving me crazy ever since I found it,” Bodine said. Bodine happily shows his find to anyone.

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BY TINA PAPPAS ub Scout Pack 31 conducted its fourth annual advancement ceremony, awarding badges of rank and other awards to the Cub Scouts at the Woodland

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Families Behind the Badge

hile COVID may have stopped the annual Families Behind the Badge softball tournament last year, the event was back in full force this year and was a great success, raising the highest amount ever. Ten teams of North Jersey law enforcement officers battled it out for the title, which was won this year by the Paterson PBA. The tournament honors officers that have given their lives in the line of duty and their families, and raises funds to assist those surviving families via the State PBA Survivors Fund. Over $16,000 was raised at the event, which will be given to the NJ State PBA Survivors Fund and the family of the late Francesco “Frank” Scorpo Sr., who succumbed to COVID on passed April 12, 2020 at age 34. Raised in West Paterson, Frank served as a police officer with the City of Paterson. He served in both the Patrol and Traffic Divisions. He is survived by his wife Kristina, sons Francesco S. Jr and Santino, his parents Sebastiano and Anna and brothers Paolo Scorpo, among others. Event organizers Woodland Park Councilwoman Tracy Kallert and Councilman Vincent DeCesare received Silver Cards from the State PBA at the event for their six years of organizing and hosting this event. The Silver card is the highest honor that could be bestowed to a civilian who has demonstrated their continued support to the local and the community which it serves. Special thanks go to Kaitlyn Kallert for her support and assistance, as well as event sponsors Schumacher Chevy, Ottomanelli’s Sporting Arms, PIA, Steven Wielkotz,

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massage creates room for tissues that may be trapped by distortions or fascial adhesions, freeing them from constriction. Therapeutic massage promotes tissue healing, so you can get back to your sport of choice as quickly as possible. Sports massage therapy can also be used before you even begin your rigorous exercise regimen, targeting the specific muscles and tissues that see the most use for your sport. As stated by Harvard Health Publishing, “Therapeutic massage may relieve pain by way of several mechanisms, including relaxing painful muscles, tendons, and joints; relieving stress and anxiety; and

possibly helping to “close the pain gate” by stimulating competing nerve fibers and impeding pain messages to and from the brain.” By working to mobilize, loosen, and relax these muscles before you train, you can help them stay limber throughout the process. This will decrease your risk of strains, sprains, and ruptures. What do the soft tissues do? Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective continued on page 21

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What is Gout?

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On the Road to Retirement

Courtesy Terry Fierro, MA here’s nothing like going back to work to improve your retirement years. I recently accepted a part time gig at a brand-new Assisted Living facility close to my home. What a nest. I mean we’re talking ombre designed cozy nooks. Furniture, book spines and ceramics all in hues of warm colored oranges and yellows. While another area features the beige, white and gray varieties. Not to mention crackling fireplaces, cougar hair salons, “arrrgh”, and piano lounges with Frank Sinatra crooning to the tunes of the 40s. I quickly realized I didn’t want to work there, I wanted to live there. Some of my new job responsibilities, as an activities assistant, include leading karaoke, bingo, exercise and arts and crafts. They will soon see that my enthusiasm far exceeds my abilities in any one of these domains but until then... I’m even going to be trained to drive the sixteen passenger bus to local restaurants and attractions. In other words it’s like kindergarten all over again. Without the disciplinary problems. Mine, not the residents’. Anyway, to stay on point, on the first day, after I suited up, co-vid style, I visited with each of the residents in their rooms. Mostly women and mostly older. Ruby and I sat and chatted about the good old days while watching Golden Girl reruns and scrolling through her old photo albums. Did I say scrolling? How 2021 of me. I meant reminiscing. In my new job, I’m also required to take computer training on various aspects of aging. This week the topic was dementia. I scored a perfect 100% on the exam. Mainly

because I can relate to many of the symptoms. Wandering with no known purpose throughout the house while talking to myself, rummaging through drawers to find God knows what, having a hard time making sense of the world around me and feeling stressed by my environment. Wait a minute, is that dementia or life with teenagers? Please tell me I’m not alone. I even learned a new word - “elopement”. Wandering that takes a person away from a safe setting. In my new role I need to keep an eye out for residents who elope. If anyone looks like George Clooney, I’ll elope with them. Before I transitioned to Julie McCoy, your Cruise Director, I spent over 25 years in Education. I promised myself that if I ever decided to return to work, even part-time, it would have to be something low tech, include lots of movement to channel my ADD, and make a contribution to my community. Which is a lot more fun than house cleaning. I mean, seriously, who doesn’t want to part with dust bunnies on a daily basis. In the past, I used working full time as an excuse as to why my home decor wasn’t Zen inspired. Why the heady aroma of time-consuming homemade bread wasn’t wafting through my neighborhood and why I couldn’t help my daughters with their homework. I’m looking at you Algebra II. In any event, you can see where this is going. It was a bad year to retire. After a while the rinse and repeat of webinars, meet-ups, and podcasts felt like eating the same meal every day. Not something you want to do unless it’s spaghetti. With meatballs and lots of parmesan.

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Little Falls Celebrates 105 Anniversary

BY TINA PAPPAS some programming will remain virtual. There is no he Little Falls Public Library held their 105th indoor programming as of yet. anniversary with lots of activities and much “As far as COVID restrictions, we are now also fanfare on June 12. Staffers and patrons alike allowing patrons to come and sit, whether it is to celebrated on the front lawn of the library, adhering study or read the newspaper, but we do have the to eased COVID-19 restrictions. seats socially distanced,” Blumberg added. They celebrated with Story Time and Crafts with According to Blumberg, the library is allowing Children’s Librarian Linda Belen, and offered cupcakes masks to be optional to those patrons who are and refreshments for patrons. Staffers also provided vaccinated. Children under 12 and adults who are assistance to children during crafts. not vaccinated are still required to wear a mask. According to Library Director Kristin Blumberg, the Socially distanced computers will be available to the library, located at 8 Warren Street, first opened its public also. doors in 1916 when it became incorporated. It was Anne Kahwaty added that if residents do not yet a constructed as a Carnegie-style building, identical to have a library card, they should consider getting one. the Civic Center building, which sat on the curb. That The process, she added, will take them less than two original building was torn down and the current minutes. building was built in 1968. “Residents can then have access to everything “You only turn 105 once!” said Blumberg, “So we offer, such as tablets and hot spots, museum happy to see so many library patrons come out here passes, our summer reading program, Tails and today. We had a good turnout of approximately Tales, Story Time in the Park, all right on our front 60 people who out came to celebrate the library’s lawn,” she explained, adding that the jobs and career milestone with us today.” Pictured are children taking part in Story Time and Crafts at the Little Falls Public accelerator tool, books, and DVDs are also available. Library Board President Anne Kahwaty echoed Library’s 105th anniversary celebration on June 12. «All of it is free!» she emphasized. the sentiment and said libraries aren’t just for books Additionally, the Little Falls Public Library will be anymore. at the Little Falls Farmers Market every other weekend this season. “We’re proud of the history of the last 105 years, and we’re looking forward to serving “So look for us and we can sign you up for a library card on the spot. Once you have the residents of Little Falls in new and exciting ways,” she said. a card, you’ll have access to everything we offer, inside the library, as well as online,” she The library had turned virtual-only in March 2020 due to the quarantine, and reopened noted. July 6 with virtual options. Blumberg said the library is now open for its full hours, however Kahwaty also said that library launched a new and improved website on June 21. most of the summer programming will be held outside, weather permitting, although

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Legion Ruck

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Poetry Contest

oodland Park’s Alfred Baumann Library saluted the winners of its annual poetry contest at a reading event at Dowling Gardens. The staff sends its thanks to all those that submitted poems. Winners in attendance at the event read their poems. All winning poems will be published and bound in a library book. Prizes were also awarded. School district winners are: Category A (K-2nd) – first place Veronica Murphy, “The Bee That Stung!” Category B (3rd-4th grade) - first place: Greg Marousis, “Ode to Grandma Helen;” second place: Marc Gutierrez, “Pigs Can Fly,” third place: Sean McGovern, “Where Do I Go?” Category C (5th- 6th grade) – first place: Lena Preziosi, “My Reflection;” second place: Loujain Fayez

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PVHS Track Has Stand Out Season

n what has been a tremendous school year for Passaic Valley High athletics, the Hornets boys track and field team made a big-time contribution to that success. Led by head coach Joel Thornton, the team put together a solid spring campaign. “We concluded our season last week, at the state group championships in Pennsauken,” said Thornton, “It was an awesome experience for the team, and a great way to end the spring season.” According to Thornton, the boys finished undefeated in dual meets, captured a league title, finished second in the Passaic County Championships, won the Mustang Relays (aka the county relays), won the Season Opener for large schools and placed fifth at the state sectional championships. Thornton was also named Coach of the Year in the Big North Conference’s Independence Division. “It was a memorable season that I will never forget,” said Thornton. PV advanced six individuals and three relay teams to the Group 3 championships, after doing well at the state sectionals a week earlier. “To earn the opportunity of competing at the Group 3 championships, athletes needed to place in the top six in their event,” said Thornton. “It was an incredible honor, competing at the group championships, and being ranked among all Group 3 schools in New Jersey. “ Jessier Soriano excelled in the 400 meter hurdles and the 800 meters. “Jessier also missed out on the Meet of Champions by less than a second,” said Thornton. Junior Nehemiah Redden did well in the high jump and triple jump. Javoun Bloomfield, a senior, was ranked in the triple jump while another senior, William Tomes, was among the top performers in the groups, in the high hurdles. The 4×800 relay team was led by seniors Elliot Whitney, Eduardo Rodas, Steven Garrity and Soriano. The 4×100 relay team was paced by seniors Hasan Bhuiyan, Vincent Muoio and juniors Eddy Gonzalez and Nehemiah Redden. The 4×400 relay team also did a good job, as Muoio, Nicolas Iacovo, Soriano and

Redden, led the way. “A special note to Jessier Soriano and Nehemiah Redden for advancing to the Group 3 Championships in four events,” said Thornton. “This is the maximum amount of events an athlete can do, and they advanced in all four. This is an amazing fate. I could not be prouder of them, and all the athletes last weekend, as well as the entire season.” The post-season accolades for PV athletes were also well received. First team All-Conference honors went to Bloomfield, Whitney, Redden, Soriano, Tomes and the 4×400 Relay team of Muoio, Gonzalez, Iacovo and Antonio Bargiel. Second team, All-Conference was awarded to Tavi Victoria, Iacovo, Muoio, and Bhuiyan. Honorable Mention was afforded to Rodas. The Passaic County Coaches named the following Hornets to its All-County team. Tomes (high hurdles), Whitney (high jump), Bloomfield (long jump), Bargiel (discus), Soriano and Redden (All-Round) garnered first team while second team honors went to the 4×800 relay team of Whitney, Rodas, Garrity and Soriano, and the 4×400 relay team of Muoio, Bloomfield, Redden and Soriano. Iacovo and Gonzalez were named Honorable Mention. School records were also shattered. “We have a new school record in the 4×200 Relay of 1:34.4,” said Thornton, referring to the team of Redden, Muoio, Bhuiyan and Gonzalez. “We have a new school record in the 4×800 Relay of 8:31.35 (Whitney, Rodas, Garrity and Soriano).” School records were also attained by the 3×400 intermediate hurdles, which ran 3:07.3. (Iacovo, Anthony Scielzo and Victoria) while Whitney tied the winter high jump record of 6’2″. Bloomfield set a new record in the winter triple jump of 43’1″ and the three-man triple jump relay team cleared 122’5 1/2″, led by Bloomfield, Bhuiyan and Redden. “It was a memorable season, and I am so happy for the team and their success,” said Thornton. “They set a goal and achieved it. They deserve it. “I’d like to thank the team for a great and amazing year, one that I will never forget.”

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The Valley Echo Celebrates Standout Female Hornet Achievements

By Carissa Canzona, Devyn DiPasquale n honor of Women›s History Month in March, the Valley Echo embarked on a project to highlight standout Passaic Valley female achievements in various subjects. The following article is culmination of that project. Whether students or staff members, these women inspire their classmates, colleagues, and future generations. The women featured in this article are just a few of the incredible, strong, and hard-working women who walk the halls of Passaic Valley. Brianna Getzoff ’21 - STEM:

The Valley Echo wants to spotlight Brianna Getzoff for her outstanding work in the STEM field, specifically in Dr. Susanne Iobst’s

Anatomy and Physiology course. She is an exceptional student who plans on majoring in Biology with a potential minor in Psychology or concentration in Neuroscience as well as Pre-Med. Brianna wants to be a doctor in the future. “I enjoy this subject because there is always evolution to it. Science isn’t a definitive subject, but one that is always changing when there are new advancements and studies and this concept is the same with medicine,” said Getzoff. “I will always have something to learn and something new to experience, which is why it is so enjoyable”. Brianna is extremely dedicated to her passion for becoming a doctor. She acknowledges other females in this field as paving the way for young women like herself. “Teachers at PV have set a great example for young women, because they are passionate at their jobs and they worked hard for their students. Dr. Iobst is a remarkable woman, not only because of the rigorous courses she teaches, but because she is an inspiration to all young women,” said Getzoff. “She reminds us that anything is possible when we set our minds to it, no matter what people say or what others believe. The only thing that matters is what we believe and what we know we are capable of achieving.” Brianna is confident that she will be able to achieve her future goals with her work ethic alongside the example that has been

set by other women in the field. “The advice I can give to other females not only during National Women’s Month but during every month is to be confident with yourself. Don’t doubt yourself because doubt doesn’t bring success,” said Getzoff. “Success comes from your desire and drive to achieve your goals. If you work hard and keep your goals always in mind, you will do amazing things. What the world holds for each individual is unknown, but you can make it beautiful if you let yourself.” Gabby Cielo ’22 - Theater:

Gabby Cielo, has made a positive impact on the Theater Program, while also being inspired by her female peers and mentors. Ms. Jennifer Shue, Guidance Counselor and PV

Theater Director, is a big inspiration for her passions in theater. “Ms. Shue has taken her role and shown young women that directors are not just men, that women too can lead a production whether it is in high school or on Broadway,” said Cielo. Cielo is proud to have been cast as a leading role in this year’s Spring Musical Mamma Mia!, which consists of a cast of predominantly female leads and sees the stage as a place where feminism shines. “The Theater Program has been a place where young girls like myself are put on the same level as men. Unlike sports, there is no girls team and boys team. We are a part of one Theater Program, where everyone’s talents and abilities are seen equally,” Cielo added. Ms. Shue believes Mama Mia! “shows the true meaning of female empowerment” as its main character, Donna, is a single parent raising her daughter while also running her own hotel. Ms. Shue has witnessed many of her former female students come back to Passaic Valley to serve as further inspirations to young women. “Being at PV for such a long time, my students have become role models: Erin Wilks, Jamie Picarelli, Kathleen McMaster, and Reem Mikhail are a few to recognize.” continued on page 34

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Lily Zamora uses her artwork to express herself. She sees Women’s History Month as “a great time to spread awareness over the obstacles faced by all women, especially women of color and trans women,” said Zamora. “It represents unity between women of all different backgrounds. Sharing our opinions and experiences will hopefully continue to empower women in the future.” Zamora considers Art Teacher Ms. Carrie Ingraham as one of her biggest role models. “Her compassion for art, particularly her students’ art, will forever live on past high school,” said Zamora. “Every artist needs a role model, every woman needs at least one role model, and Ms. Ingraham is definitely a role model for me.”

Alina Ajdini is a student in Mrs. Arianna Robeson’s Principles of Engineering class. Ajdini is already an outstanding student in STEM. “At PV, I am constantly in awe of my female teachers and all that they do, especially Mrs. Robeson. Engineering is a male-dominated field and 10 out of the 13 students were males in our class. But, Mrs. Robeson is constantly showing me and the other girls in our class that a female can do it too,” said Ajdini. “She is an amazing teacher and is part of breaking the societal stigma that engineering isn’t for girls. She inspires me every day and shows me that if engineering is something that I want to do, that opportunity is there for me.” Ajdini wishes to lead other young women in S.T.E.M. with this advice: “Remember that there was a time when girls were told that they could never be doctors, scientists,

leaders, and politicians. But here they are doing all of those things. So, if you want to do something, put your mind to it and do it, National Women’s Month or not. That is how women of the past have paved the way for us and how we will continue to pave the way for women after us.” Superintendent Dr. JoAnn Cardillo:

Dr. Cardillo is the first female Superintendent at Passaic Valley. In her six years here, she has worked with some of her female collaborators and colleagues in order to make Passaic Valley the best it could be for all students. “I’m proud to be the first woman superintendent and I hope that I am not going to be the last,” said Dr. Cardillo. “When I first came to Passaic Valley, I quickly understood that it would be a great fit for me, because there was a lot of work to be done and I was ready to take it on.” Dr. Cardillo acknowledges the importance of women in education. All four superintendents of schools in the sending districts and

Passaic Valley have been female since 2014. “None of us knew each other at the beginning, but we came together and formed a very tight bond. We did our best to figure out how to give our students a smooth transition from middle school to PV. Having the all-female dynamic was really important to the collaborative relationships that exist in the districts,” said Dr. Cardillo. “We also have some outstanding female teachers and staff at PV. Ms. Palmiere is relatively new, yet she has made an immense impact already. She started our Career and Technical Education Program, helped to really establish PVTV, and is working to build up our engineering program. She is truly a hard worker and really contributes a lot. Ms. Torres, as well, really speaks for herself. She an absolute powerhouse. There isn’t a thing you can ask her to do that she can’t handle. She has a wealth of knowledge and she is great for the students and Passaic Valley.” Being in the field of education for 40 years, Dr. Cardillo is a role model for young women. “Knowing that seven out of our top ten are female in my last year as Superintendent makes me so happy. There are at least five to six female seniors looking to go into the field of education, which really excites me,” said Dr. Cardillo. “I think that it’s time to really think about the fact that without female teachers and administrators, without having that point of view, and without having women work alongside men as equals, we’re not going to have the kind of schools that we should have and that we need.”

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