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Inside this Issue: • Best Kept Secret: Morgan’s Farm • Coffee with a Cop Program • Woodland Park Stigma Free Harry Kumburis, former Cedar Grove councilman and John Sotering, Morgan’s Farm manager, stand-ing in front of the barn which houses the indoor organic market.

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The celebration included a “Toy Story” theme bounce house for Library Card Signup Month. There were games, ice cream, ice pops, cotton candy, a rocket ship for photos, face painting, spin art, and lots of prizes. There were sack races and a water balloon toss, even the parents had a water balloon toss. This year, Cub Scout Pack 31 and their leaders created a giant dice game for children to play.

The summer reading program this year had 2,846 children and 554 teen participants in 107 summer programs. They read approximately 3,500 books and 179,760 minutes (or 2,996 hours.) Additionally, the library staff attended 14 outreach events

throughout the community engaging over 1,100 children. The library was fortunate to have 24 Junior Ambassadors and Teen Volunteers assist with programs, technology, program preparation, and a Passaic Valley High School student created, planned and assisted with the Kids Mindfulness program. Collectively, they volunteered 106 hours over the summer and did an outstanding job running all of the games at the End of Summer Celebration.

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Ankle Injuries Common During Turkey Day Family Football Fun Foot and ankle surgeons warn not to underestimate the seriousness of ankle sprains

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As one of the most common joint injuries, with more than three million occurring annually, many people perceive ankle sprains to be nonserious injuries that can be treated at home with rest and ice.

However according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), not seeking proper treatment can have serious long-term effects on a person’s return to functionality and can increase the likelihood of a future serious sprain.

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Researchers at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia have found that more than half of patients with the disease skip these exams. They also discovered that patients who smoke – and those with less severe diabetes and no eye problems – were most likely to neglect having these checks.

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he Woodland Park Stigma Free Task Force recently had a very colorful and successful first annual color run at Zaccaria Park. Nearly 100 kids and adults came out to support the event and have a fun, quick run on the field while getting splattered with an assortment of powdery colors.

Organizers send their appreciation to the WP Municipal Alliance for partnering in the event. Many thanks also are sent to Mayor Kazmark and the Borough Council, the WP Police Department, and the WP First Aid Squad.

The Task Force is comprised of various residents, health care providers, educators, business owners, elected officials, clergy, law enforce​ment, fire and first aid volunteers, library staff, and others working together to bring awareness to the conditions of mental health. The group aims to also provide education, information and assistance to those who suffer with mental illness.

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Cedar Grove’s Best Kept Secret: Morgan’s Farm

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By Tina Pappas he best kept secret in Cedar Grove just may be Morgan’s Farm. Located at 903 Pompton Avenue (Route 23 north) in the township, the 14-acre site is an organic farm that was continuously cultivated and maintained by two families from 1845 through 1985. Today, the property is protected and still used to farm locally grown organic produce and other products, including offering a museum to the public at the Morgan House, which functions as it did in the early 1900’s. The Cedar Grove Historical Society keeps its headquarters at the house and continues to work towards preserving the history of the township.

According to John Ostering, farm manager who volunteers his time maintaining the grounds as a member of the Cedar Grove Historical Society, the Canfield family first owned the property beginning from the mid-1800’s. In 1910, the family sold the property to the Morgan family. Courtenay Morgan ultimately left his property to the township in 1985.

“When Courtenay donated the property to the township, it was his hope that his house would become the home of the Cedar Grove Historical Society,” said Ostering. “So he added a stipulation that the organization would create a museum to preserve Cedar Grove’s past. We are a one hundred percent volunteer run organization and we look to preserve everything

Pictured is John Sotering displaying his homegrown organic specialty honey and jam collections.

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Ostering added that the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While the barn was renovated several times, it’s base foundation and some walls are still original.

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Pictured is the Morgan House as seen today. Photo credit by Harry Kumburis.

Pictured is John Sotering in front of the Morgan’s Farm organic garden.

Photo credit by Harry Kumburis.

he said, adding that the barn provides locally grown, organic products to the public Ostering said among the items the indoor market sells is raw organic honey, made right on the grounds of property, maple syrup and specialty jams. Raspberries, onions, peppers, kale, eggplants, beans, lettuces, melons, squash, cucumbers, romaine, tomatoes, radishes, arugula, corn, scallions, zucchini, and berries are among the locally grown produce. Also sold are Ostering’s handmade wood board creations, which contain a food grade seal and are ready to use.

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buris, fields that are cultivated and maintained by hand are become more and more scarce in agriculture today, particularly those that are entirely organic.

“John has continued to preserve this type of farming and it’s wonderful to know that this is one of the few places where it’s still being done, and it’s being done right here in the township!”

Additionally, Ostering expanded the original small garden seven years ago in order to have a vegetable stand, located in the indoor market on the property. Besides produce, the lush garden also offers a variety of fragrant flowers, including zinnias, lavender, and even cafe au lait dahlias, including

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spices such as parsley. The honey production is located behind the flower beds. There is also milkweed grown to feed Monarch butterflies during their life cycle. It addition to milkweed, this area of the garden provides nectar sources and shelter needed to sustain the butterflies as they migrate through North America, and is certified and registered

by Monarch Watch as an official Monarch Waystation.

“I built the garden over Thanksgiving Weekend around seven years ago,” he added. “It consists of all organic soil and it took me three years to build the 11 beds. In farming, you’re constantly replanting, directly seeding or transplanting so that’s why I have a greenhouse.

You’re always thinking about four weeks ahead and where you’re going to be down the road with you plantings.

Ostering said the fencing on the garden was updated recently. He added that the society has invested into the farm to create many necessary updates.

Local florist owner George Cuellar,

owner of Coqui Designs, feels the farm was the best thing that ever happened to the township.

“They have a very organic product here with no chemicals whatsoever,” Cuellar explained, “John is amazing and we love him. He does this strictly on a volunteer basis and has put his own money into the grounds. He manages the barn and field by hand. I learned so much from him and we’ve exchanged mutually beneficial ideas over the years.”

Gala Belfer, a Verona resident, said she discovered the barn and its organic items fairly recently.

“I just moved here and I noticed it when I drove by,” she said. “John and other volunteers were so welcoming and they explained everything they do. I brought my husband here and we walked around the garden area. It’s quite beautiful and very pristine.”

Kumburis also added that the township floods the bottom of the field area by the gazebo during the winter season to create a makeshift outdoor ice-skating

rink and during the summer it’s host to the township’s Concert in the Park series.

Ostering emphasized that the township was very fortunate to have this barn, garden and museum, “We sell products all year long, and we have honey all throughout the year,” he noted, adding that the organic farm stand main season runs from May through to October. The hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The inside season begins Dec. 1 through to the spring.

The museum is open all year long by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ostering said that the Historical Society and museum continues to dedicate its mission to the preservation of the township’s history.

“It’s really been a labor of love for me and I hope this property continues to be preserved and maintained organically.

The society is dedicated to preserving this history in Cedar Grove.”

For more information, visit the Morgan’s Farm website, morgansfarm.org.

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A native of Woodland Park, Modica knows the Passaic County area well. He visited CENTURY 21 Cedarcrest, Little Falls with Malatesta and was impressed immediately with the environment, from the team to the technology.

“Visiting there made my decision a lot easier,” said Modica. He noticed right away—and has experienced firsthand—how friendly and helpful everyone is. “They want you to succeed and everyone is willing to lend a hand. John Sass has been great and there are so many opportunities and resources there. I can build a more fulfilling future with endless possibilities here at CENTURY 21 Cedarcrest Realty.”” He

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Start with Hello at Charles Olbon and Beatrice Gilmore Schools

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The programs were led under the direction of guidance counselors Danielle Indri at Charles Olbon and Donna Farraye at Beatrice Gilmore. “Start With Hello” teaches students the skills they need to reach out to those who may feel alone or isolated. It helps create a culture of inclusion and connectedness in the classroom

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Activities included “Smile Power Day,” learning how to say hello in another language and the use of fun questions to learn something new about someone at your lunch table. All staff and students were green in unity the final day, as the Sandy Hook School color is green.

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Summer Shoes Can Cause Fall Foot Pain

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Flip-flops are the summer footwear of choice for many students. But while these sandals are inexpensive and stylish, they don’t cushion or support the foot, leading to problems. After wearing flip-flops all summer, some students will head back to school this fall with foot pain and even injuries. Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon in Cedar Grove, NJ explains to parents and students that foot pain isn’t normal and can be reduced or eliminated.

People may not realize that even into your mid-teens, there’s new bone growth in your heel. Flip-flops don’t cushion the heel, so repetitive stress from walking can inflame that heel bone growth area and cause pain and tenderness.

Heel pain and arch pain rank among the most common complaints among students who wear flip-flops. Other flip-flop feet problems students can take back to school include inflammation of the Achilles tendon, painful pinched nerves, sprained ankles, broken or sprained toes, cuts and scrapes, plantar warts, Athlete’s foot, and callus build-up on the heels and toes.

Foot and ankle surgeons can usually reduce or eliminate students’ foot pain with simple treatment methods including stretching exercises, ice massage, anti-inflammatory medications, and custom or over-the-counter shoe inserts.

Back to school season will always be painful for some students, but it doesn’t need to involve foot pain.

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By Tina Pappas t’s definitely a passion for Paula Salierno when it comes to giving people the world so-to-speak. The Verona resident has travel in her blood. She started her popular travel tour company “Ti Amo Tours” ten years ago, while she worked as a Newark teacher. The rest is history.

“I started tours of Italy in February of 2010,” Salierno said. “I plan custom and group tours. We also work with cruise lines all over the world. Our tours are planned one at a time and they’re amazing. My clients recommend us because of the personal and customized service they receive. Whatever your dream, we can make it happen. I have worked with larger groups - 20 or more, to planning a tour with a single traveler.”

Salierno said she has “a first-class network of drivers, guides and hotels” all through Italy, Her destinations keep growing as well. Her tours have included Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Rome, Dolomites, Verona, Cinque Terre, Puglia, Bari,Sorrento Napoli. She offers tours through winerys in the Tuscan region to Mt. Vesuvio, including regional cooking classes. She also offers swimming off private boats in Capri, Ischia, Sicily, and other locations.

“We’re very excited that this year for the first time we’re planning tours for the island of Sardinia,” she added.

Born in Newark, Salierno grew up in West Caldwell. Her love of Italy and travel began when her father was transferred to the U.S. Consulate in Naples, while she was still in high school.

“While my father worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, we lived in Napoli,” she explained. “Once you’ve lived there it becomes part of your soul. When we returned to the states, I attend-

ed college and then began my career as a teacher. As a teacher, you’re always looking for ways to open the world to your students.

To this means, I planned to take a group of my middle school students on a tour of Italy. Unfortunately, there were insurmountable road blocks put in on our way. This did, however, open my eyes to taking the steps needed to start my own travel agency.”

As her tour business continued to grow, Salierno began planning tours for notable people, such as professional athletes and actors. She also plans tours for honeymooners and does many cruises as well. Some of the destinations have been to Alaska, the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

She said the quality service she offers begins with treating her clients right.

“It’s my passion to give all my clients the absolute best experience possible,” she emphasized.. “I treat everyone like family and that includes my clients and all the people that work for me. If you treat people right, they work for you with joy. They appreciate you.”

Salierno added that many times her clients will visit the hometown of their grandparents and wind up meeting many of their relatives.

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John Paulson, American investor billionaire, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist said it best, “If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own one home, buy another one, and if you own two homes buy a third and lend your relatives the money to buy a home.”

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National Winter Activity Center Announces Rebrand as Winter4Kids

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head of the winter season, the National Winter Activity Center is Winter4Kids. Winter4Kids is programs, a facility (National Winter Activity Center) and the most committed and passionate team of individuals. It offers mentoring, meals, equipment and experiential winter learning for school age youth.

Still located in Vernon, NJ, The National Winter Activity Center is the nation’s only 501(c)(3) nonprofit winter facility, dedicated to improving the lives of youth through winter activity. The aim is to leverage the “dark days of winter” and challenge the children to be much more active. This season Winter4Kids will accommodate almost 3,100 youth.

From new lifts and trails, to an upgraded lodge along with state of the art, fully automated snowmaking, Winter4Kids welcomes a host of new upgrades. With the addition of a Nordic Center in 2019 and a 27,700 square foot lodge addition complete with full kitchens, expanded equipment rooms and a cafeteria coming online during the summer of 2020, the program and venue will be poised to accommodate 10,000 kids annually by 2023.

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Refacing Vs. Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets

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by Natalie Marsella ew and current homeowners alike are always looking for ways to update their home, especially their kitchen. While doing a complete overhaul can be quite expensive, there are other ways to achieve the look, one being refinishing your cabinets. Changing the look of your cabinets can give this active space in your home a whole new feel.

While the most expensive option if refacing your cabinets (changing out hardware and all the doors and cabinets with new ones or applying a laminate), the most effective option is refinishing. This can be achieved by either painting or staining the fronts and either cleaning and installing the previous hardware or upgrading. This option also offers your best return on investment.

Just as the painted wood work and doors in your home need periodic painting, so the kitchen cabinets will also need maintenance. An advantage to painted cabinets is that any nicks or worn areas can easily be touched-up, thereby extending the life of the paint job.

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To Find Her Daughter, Pamela’s Determined Search

By Richard Mabey Jr. have the honor and pleasure of knowing Pamela Reynolds Ross, since the first grade.

For the most part, we were in each other’s classes all through grade school. We were very good friends. We stayed friends all through high school, but in attending a regional high school, sadly we lost a bit of the close friendship that we shared in grade school. Truly, Pamela is one of the kindest individuals whom I have ever known in my entire life.

Pamela has been working very hard, for several decades, to find her biological daughter, whom Pamela gave up for adoption when she was only 17 years old. This was back in 1971. It was a different time then, a different culture. Nobly, Pamela signed adoption papers, thinking that would be best for her baby daughter.

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In a room, the size of a whom Pamela had fallen deeply closet, Pamela signed the in love with. Dreams of marriage, adoption papers. Then, in a cottage, a white picket fence, a matter of seconds, her were shattered, when the love of precious baby was whisked Pamela’s life, left her and shirked away from her, never to be his responsibilities to help Pamela seen by Pamela ever again. raise her beloved baby girl. Sadly, The biological father of Pamela’s boyfriend at the time, Pamela’s beloved baby girl suffered from a serious case of was a 24 year old Vietnam Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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mela raise her beloved baby girl. Sadly, Pamela’s boyfriend at the time, suffered from a serious case of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Fast forward to the present time. Pamela simply wants her biological daughter to have the option to have the opportunity to meet her, if she wants. Pamela’s daughter is now 48 years old and would be capable of making that decision on her own. In Pamela’s own words, here is her perspective in a nutshell.

“The whole point is this: I’m not trying to replace the adoption family or win custody. I never wanted to put my daughter through a tug-a-war. I simply would love to know she is well. Importantly, she should have her vital health history. I’ve asked if someone would kindly contact her and let her know our contact information. At the age of 48, she can choose what she wants to do with that informa-

tion.”

So without further ado, here are the essential clues to the identity of Pamela’s biological daughter, whom Pamela relinquished for adoption back in 1971: Pamela gave birth to her baby girl on January 18th of 1971, at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The adoptive father was an accountant. The adoptive mother was a registered nurse.

The couple had a six year old son, at the time they adopted Pamela’s baby girl.

Sadly, Pamela has not been able to find a court or agency that will attempt to contact the woman who Pamela gave birth to and relinquished for adoption.

The adoption process took place on November 16th of 1971 at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown, New Jersey. The Adoption Agency, Department of Children and Families, was also located in Morristown. The adoptive

couple were both of the Roman Catholic faith. From all indications, it appears that this couple lived in Morris County in 1971.

Sadly, these are the only clues that Pamela has, in her search to locate her biological daughter. Pamela is now 66 years old. Her biological daughter, whom she gave up for adoption, is now 48 years old.

Pamela is more determined than ever to find her daughter. Pamela is emotionally prepared, if her biological daughter does not want to talk to her or see her. But for Pamela, she just longs to know if her daughter is healthy, safe and sound.

If any of these clues ring a bell for you, please do contact Pamela. Her email address is: paross@visuallink.com. Regardless of how far reaching it may seem, if you know anyone for whom these few clues fit, please do contact Pamela. It would mean so very much to Pamela.

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portive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark and established a stakeholders group.

“That has grown now from Passaic County into 10 counties and entails clothing closets for veterans, unmet needs fund and we help those that are really are in need,” he says.

Harris took over the Passaic office in 2012 after 32 years with the Paterson Fire Department.

He’s been a member and vice president of the Paterson Veteran’s Council for many years, along with president Tony Vancheri.

“And we’ve always been advocating for the benefits for veterans,” Harris says. “When this position was available, I took it and I am an accredited veteran’s service officer.”

Reaction to veterans has changed with the times.

“Drastically,” says Harris. “I know when I came back (he was in the Marines from 1966 to 1970), there was no homecoming, just put on your civilian clothes and stay low-key.

“And the VA didn’t want any part of us back then either,” he says. “It was like ‘you’re done with your services here, that’s it; have a good life.’”

According to Harris, what happened next is everybody started falling ill.

“Between the agent orange that was used in Vietnam and

the dioxins that were a part of that, all the cancers I’m seeing — so many of those,” he says. “I mean, 40 and 50 years later guys are getting sick because the dioxins hide in your fat cells. And that’s where I start coming in and helping them get their claims filed and get the medical help they need.”

By the time American forces finally withdrew in 1973, roughly 2.7 million US soldiers had fought in Vietnam, and more than 58,000 had died, according to history.com.

“I think there’s about 750,000 left, that’s it,” Harris says.

“And you always ask, ‘what did they do to us.’ And then we had contaminated water.”

We can each do our part to make a difference when we come across a veteran.

“If you see a veteran who is in dire need of help — because we have so many veterans that are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, from multiple deployments, even as far back as World War II, you can volunteer to help out in different programs within your own communities,” Harris says.

With everything veterans faced once they returned home, they were often told to ‘suck it up and get over it,’ but he says you don’t.

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nam veterans,” he says. “One of the biggest things that came about in 1979 because of Vietnam veterans is the vet centers.”

They’re part of the VA but separate from them in freestanding buildings, away from the big VA. “They deal strictly with PTSD, a lot of our female veterans are suffering, they have help for them — whether it’s military sexual trauma (and more); they save lives,” Harris says.

According to the Veterans’ Officer, we’re very lucky in North Jersey since we have a center in Bloomfield and another one in Secaucus.

“I do numerous referrals,” Harris says. “I probably refer people there every week and I know that’s a place where they can get help.”

He says veterans tend to isolate themselves when they’re suffering and with that comes self-medication, which really gets them in trouble. Suicide rates among vets are dangerously high.

“We did a veterans suicide initiative because they say the average is 22 a day,” Harris says. “Even one is too many.”

That data was from a 2012 report, while 2014 analysis reflects an average of 20 veterans a day died from suicide.

And they’re not going to reach out and ask for help, so Harris says they hold gatherings and seminars to connect with the veterans to make sure to get information out there.

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cause that’s the key.

“Sometimes with that little helping hand you could save a life,” he says. “I’ve seen it happen numerous times.”

They want to prevent letting it get to the point where a veteran doesn’t see any other way.

“I’ve had a couple who’ve taken their lives and it does a lifetime of damage to the family because they start blaming themselves (even though) it’s not their fault,” Harris says.

If you do see someone suffering, the Veterans’ Officer says to give him a call, give the VA a call — and if it’s really imminent, call 9-1-1.

“Better to call than not to,” Harris says. “But there is a lot of help out there and a lot of services being offered by the VA.” They have clinics now in Paterson and Hackensack. Specialty medical procedures have to be done at the VA Medical Center in East Orange.

“But for general practice, primary care and all that — the VA clinics are outstanding,” Harris says. “I get a lot of people that say they’ve never signed up for the VA and I give them the direction on how to do it the quick way instead of filling out some form, sending it in and waiting for an answer. I send them in person to get in the system.”

He finds out exactly how they are suffering, when they served — and what they did when they served.

“That answers a lot of questions as to whether they’re going to have a service connected disability; whether it’s an illness, injury, wounds, they need psychological help — and that’s what we do here.”

How one contributes during Veteran’s Day is an individual preference; if you volunteer at a veteran’s clinic, visit veterans who are hospitalized or in nursing homes.

“Pay them a visit ‘cause a lot of them are lonely; get a little group together,” Harris says. “If you want to help financially, make a donation to one of your local groups — the VFW, the American Legion, the Marine Corp. League, they all do things to help veterans.”

Whether it’s having bingo at the veteran’s home in Paramus or in Lyons, it’s something to say, ‘you’re not forgotten.’

“Just come out and support, especially in the towns, the cities,” Harris says. “We’ve actually brought most of the monuments to McBride Ave in Paterson and made the Hayden Heights Veterans Memorial Park. On Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day we have services there and actually get a good turnout.”

It’s so important to get the word out about these events, the Veteran’s Officer suggests announcing it in the local papers and radio station.

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veterans,” Harris says. “You have to remember all the freedoms that we have are because of veterans.”

And the sense of camaraderie among vets is everything.

“I think that’s what keeps us going,” Harris says. “I belong to the VFW, DAV, American Legion, I’m a life member of the Marine Corp. League and like my fellow marines; it’s a brotherhood, there’s no two ways about it.”

He calls it his ‘lifetime sentence’ and says they respect each other for what they accomplished.

“One thing I notice when we’re together we never talk about the war, never tell war stories,” the Vietnam vet says. “Those who’ve been into combat don’t tell war stories. We just remember the funny things and try to keep each other up.”

He says they attend reunions of those they served with, a group of vets who Harris grew up with in Paterson head to Veteran’s Day services every year, and they all go out to lunch afterwards.

“A lot of the restaurants, big chain outfits now give veterans a free dinner or lunch on Veteran’s Day and that’s a great thing,” Harris says. “More businesses should do this. Makes you feel proud that you did serve.”

From a young age, he says he knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, a World War II veteran.

“He was a draftee at 30-years-old,” Harris says. “That’s a little bit old at the time but he was proud of his service. He served in France during the war and I was proud of him; I used to see

his uniform hanging in the closet.”

The Veterans’ Officer also had a lot of friends enlisting in the Marine Corp. from Paterson at the time. He was only 17-yearsold and had to have his parents sign for him.

“I could still remember bringing the recruiter home and my father looking at me, ‘are you out of your mind,’” Harris says.

The Vietnam War was starting to escalate — this was 1966, but Harris stood firm and told his father this is what he wanted to do.

“He reluctantly signed for me and I went,” he says. “The war part of it we could have done without, but the rest of it was a pretty good experience.”

According to Harris, many veterans are able to run on adrenaline — it comes from being a combat vet, but after a while they crash and may even fall through the cracks. That’s what makes him especially proud to be part of the Passaic County Veterans.

“Not that I’m looking for a pat on the back because I’m not into that, but I feel good that I helped somebody today and I helped somebody that was probably looking for help years ago and never got it,” Harris says.

“Getting somebody into VA healthcare, getting them their benefits, getting them a compensation award for injuries or illnesses changes lives,” he says.

So if you do one thing this Veteran’s Day, go up to a veteran and say, ‘thank you for your service.’

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