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Ancient Headstones Uncovered In Township Burying Yard ebrate the Whippany Burying Yard Tercentennial in 2018. In preparation for this 300th anniversary, Hanover intends to make the historic, two-acres into a tourist showplace. Hanover seeks the help of the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust to make this a reality. The Whippany Burying Yard is rightly called a “Burying Yard,” because it predates the use of the word “Cemetery.” It is the oldest colonial graveyard in Morris County, in fact the oldest in all of north central New Jersey. The first schoolhouse and first church in what came to be Morris County stood here, long before NJ or

he Hanover Township Landmark Commission gathered on the last day of winter in the town’s old, colonial burying yard. They came to find, uncover, discover, and preserve fallen headstones that lie on, and underground. The project included excavating fallen, broken, and buried stones and placing them onto concrete block beds. Work that is more extensive is being planned to ameliorate the effects of time and the elements, including planting a hedgerow to screen the noise and exhaust pollution from Route 10. Hanover is proud of its rich history and plans to cel-

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the United States of America were founded. Many settlers rest in the Whippany graveyard. They lived, worked, and birthed our nation. Their number includes Schoolmaster Richards, who bequeathed property along the bank of the Whippanong River. He sleeps in the first marked grave of our region. His 1718 headstone is our oldest settler relic. Many Revolutionary War heroes and notable political figures also rest in the Whippany Burying Yard. Members of the Landmark Commission that actively participated in the project included Chair Mike Czuchnicki and members Hinck, Petrillo, Blumenfeld, Loughlin, Sieka, Polo, Conte and Fariello. While working the rear corner of the yard, the ladies noticed a few square inches of brown sandstone and an hour of carefully excavating sod revealed an old, forgotten headstone. They called all the Commissioners for the unveiling. The excitement of the Commission members at uncovering the inscription was exhilarating. Hinck helped Fariello carefully flip the stone to display – for the first time in howmany-years – the 214 yearold inscription, “…died in 1802…” Many stones were found in pieces and carefully uncovered and pieced together like pieces of a puzzle to reveal their identity, but

unfortunately, some of the oldest, long-buried, eighteenth century brownstones have lost their epitaphs and their history is now lost forever. If interested in learning more, visit the Whippany Burying Yard and take a selfguided tour; park at JR Tobacco and cross the wooden bridge. The Whippany Burying Yard Restoration Project is enriching the soon to be released “Journey through History,” the path through Hanover Township from Newark to Morristown. It passes through what Czuchnicki describes as the “Whippany Historic Town Center.” In 500 yards, a dozen of these historic sites span 300 years of history, more if including the earliest residents, the Lenape Indians.

The Whippany Burying Yard is between the Whippany River and NJ Route 10. Beyond the Yard’s fence, cars unthinkingly follow the old Indian Trail along the Whippany River valley. Fifteen thousand years ago, a half-mile thick glacier covered the area. The glacier receded and formed Ancient Lake Passaic. A vast remnant of the ancient lake skirts Hanover Township – “Black Meadows” (where the Morristown Airport is located) and “Troy Meadows” from Route 10 north across Troy Road, to Routes 80 and 280; south is the Great Swamp. Whippany is rich in industrial history. The river drops 65 feet in just a half mile, so waterpower made Whippany a mill town and the industrial hub of Morris County. Industry began in

1715 with the “Ye Olde Iron Forge.” It smelted iron ore from the hills for delivery to the market cities to the east. Bell Labs’ inventors saw NYC from atop the rise, leading to television’s first broadcast, between Whippany and New York City. The Hanover Landmark Commission, plans several more “enrichment” projects, beginning with re-creating the old forge and waterwheel near its original site along the river, and to opening a walking tour along one of our forgotten railroad spurs between the old Hanover mill raceway and the Whippany River. The Hanover Township Landmark Commission is looking for more volunteers to help with the many historic projects it is undertaking throughout Hanover Township.

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Residents Invited To Shred Items

anover Township Community Shred Day is set for Sat., April 30, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls. A limit of 30 lbs. of paper per resident/municipal employee will be shred for free while one waits. Home businesses are not eligible. Larger quantities and Hanover businesses will incur a .50 cent/lb. fee and will not be shred while one waits. A Book Bin is available on site for donations of used books, CDs and DVDs. No Encyclopedias, VHS tapes, or water damaged items please.

Items that will be accepted include personal papers/documents from residents and municipal employees. Place documents in paper shopping bags or cardboard boxes only. Documents must be free of paper clips, rubber bands, metal and other “non-shreddable” materials. No wet paper, newspapers, cardboard, magazines, books or other bound items. For questions or more information, contact Maria Florio at 973-538-8822 ext. 240 or mariaflorio@ ehorizons.org.

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Players needed for every age and playing level. Games are played Tuesday or Saturday mornings, or week nights. The group is looking for players ages 50 to 80. Check out www.northjerseyseniormenssoftballleague.com for more information; or call Gene Stracco at 973-229-4910; genestracco@optimum. net.

Run To Support Whippany Fire Company

hippany Fire Company’s Second Annual 5k Race/Grand Prix is set for Sun., May 1, at Bee Meadow Park in Whippany. Registration is at 7 a.m.; race time is a 8:30 a.m.; and awards are at 9:45 a.m. The course is USATF certified 5K on flat and incline township roads. Start and finish at Bee Meadow Park. Entry fee is $25 if pre-registered by April 21; $30 after and day of race. Students 18 and under and USATF-NJ, $22 pre-registered by April 23. Awards will be presented to male and female according to

age groups. Custom designed t-shirts guaranteed to pre-registrants in adult sizes; post registrants while supplies last. For race application go to whippanyfire.com; on-line registration http://register.compuscore.com/whippany-fire-company-5k/. All proceeds go to the Whippany FireCompany. For more information or to become a sponsor, e-mail dcowley@whippanyfire.com.

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Wasko Connects With Kids As New Hanover Superintendent

By Jason Cohen ike most children, Michael Wasko wanted to be a professional athlete. While his love for sports never faded, his true love is educating children. The man who was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic men’s four-man bobsled team that finished .002 seconds out of the

medals is now about take over as superintendent of the Hanover Township K-8 School District. Wasko, 51, who is the principal at Memorial Junior School Principal in Whippany, was appointed superintendent by the Board of Education on March 1 with a fouryear contract, taking over for Interim

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Schools Superintendent Robert Mooney. He will begin in his new role starting July 1. “I always seemed to take the road less traveled,” he said. Wasko grew up in Sayreville, raised by his mother Joan, who was a nurse in Bayonne and his father, Mickey, a boilermaker. He loved football, baseball and basketball and dreamed winning the Heisman at the University of Pennsylvania. Still eager to pursue athletics, he wanted to join the 1988 Olympic track team as a hurdler, but instead switched to a faster colder sport, bobsledding. Even after he almost won a medal, he knew he had to have a “plan B” and start a career. “I can’t become a billionaire bobsledding,” he said. So, in 1990 he made the transition from the field to the classroom. He started out teaching business education classes at Manchester Regional High School and four years later, joined Paramus High School. His life as an educator began to take

shape when he was hired as the assistant principal for Memorial Junior School in Whippany in 1998. The man, who spent his days wanting to be on the gridiron, now doesn’t think twice about his career change. Working with students is one of the best decisions he has ever made, he said. For more than a quarter of his life he has impacted and molded young minds and he is ready for the next step forward. “Hanover Township is an outstanding community,” Wasko said. “One of the things that make me who I am is having the ability to make connections with kids.” As he looks ahead to his duties as superintendent, he feels the district is in a good place. The only major challenge is finding a way to keep the budget at or below the two percent cap. Otherwise, the parents and teachers really want what’s best for the kids, he stressed. “I’m very happy that I’m able to take over,” he said. “Very few careers provide you with the opportunity that you can make a difference in a child’s life.”

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Lou Vanaria From A Bronx Tale Headlines Annual Rock Out Lung Cancer Benefit

ctor-Singer-Songwriter Lou Vanaria from the 1990s movie favorite “A Bronx Tale” will emcee and perform at the fourth annual “Rock Out Lung Cancer” event on Sun., April 24 at Calandra’s Il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell. Vanaria will headline an all-star North Jersey lineup that includes A Cappella Group “Cool Change;” Singing Police Officer Tommy Scala from “America’s Got Talent;” and local favorite Singer/Songwriter John Monnecka. “Lung cancer isn’t just a Bronx tale,” Vanaria said. “From Manhattan to Long Island, Staten Island to New Jersey, lung cancer is blight on all our communities. It is an honor and privilege to come together with all these great musicians to lend our time and talents in the fight against this dreadful disease.” Rock Out Lung Cancer is the inspiration of Prelude to a Cure founder and West Caldwell resident Claire Mattern, a cancer survivor and classically trained pianist who wanted to combine her love of music with her strong desire to help other cancer patients. “We are incredibly excited by the amaz-

ing array of musical talent that will perform at this year’s event,” Mattern said. “From a cappella, to Rock n’ Roll, to classic crooning, there will be something for everyone.” In addition to the musical talent, the fun and food-filled event, which will run from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. will include a large silent auction, a sumptuous buffet and a number of special, surprise guests. “It is incredibly gratifying how the buzz around Rock Out Lung Cancer has increased every year,” Mattern said. “Great fun, great food and a great cause – you can’t beat that.” The one thing that has not changed over the four years of Rock Out Lung Cancer is the deadliness of the disease. According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer by far—killing more than 160,000 people each year, three times more than any other cancer. “The lung cancer statistics really struck home this year, as the Prelude family lost a major source of courage, hope and inspiration last summer,” Mattern said. “Lung cancer survivor Bonnie Walsh, who has spoken so well and poignantly at our past Rock Out

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funded. We can change that. The reality is that the more dollars we raise for research, the faster the progress toward a cure. Prelude was founded to address the tremendous shortfall in research funding and to support the search for promising new treatments.” Mattern said that 100 percent of the proceeds from Rock Out Lung Cancer 2016 will continued on next page

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“Every year at this time, I am reminded of the line sung by the late, great English singer and musician Joe Cocker, who, ironically enough, died of lung cancer in 2014 – ‘We get by with a little help from our friends,’” Mattern said. “We hope all our friends, new and old, will join us on April 24 and offer a little help in the fight against this all-too-common and devastating disease.”

Get Set To “Run the Palisades” For Diabetes

unners and walkers, of all ages, are encouraged to participate in the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.’s (DFI) eighth annual “Run the Palisades” 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sun., May 15. Beginning at the Fort Lee Community Center, this USATF certified course travels through Fort Lee and Cliffside Park. Run the Palisades originated in collaboration with the late Gerald Calabrese, mayor of Cliffside Park for 50 years, who was committed to helping residents dealing with diabetes in New Jersey. Calabrese enlisted the assistance of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who willingly agreed to support the cause. Awards will be given in all age categories and all participants will receive goody bags and refreshments. Additional activities include health screenings: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes

risk assessment, and vision; massages; healthy cooking demonstrations; diabetes health education; and fitness assessments. Groups and individuals interested in participating in Run the Palisades can register by visiting www.runthepalisades.org or calling 201-444-0337. For additional information about services and programs Diabetes Foundation, Inc. offers throughout the year, visit www.diabetesfoundationinc.org. Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured NJ children and adults with diabetes. DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support: medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education, and Camp Nejeda scholarships.

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Storage Place And Low Interest Mortgage Needed To Save Shelter

By Cheryl Conway rateful for some monetary and furniture donations in her last call for help, the founder of a battered women’s shelter organization continues her search for a hero to hold the mortgage. Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, a pioneer advocate for battered women who has sheltered and strengthened women and children for more than four decades is reaching out to others to help save the shelter at risk for foreclosure. The founder and director of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS) is looking for someone to hold the mortgage at a lower interest rate so she can continue to provide housing for 155 women and children in shelters located in New Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford. SOS is a grassroots, community based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women and children since 1977. “They are working with us,” says Ramos about Rialto Capital Management Advisors in Florida which currently holds the mortgage bridge loan. She says she has six more months to raise $15,000 to avoid a foreclosure. Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter for battered women in North America- the organization changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5 million, with $580,000 left to be paid. A woman from Chatham recently donated $2,500; others

gave holiday baskets and furniture. “Lots of people donated food and Easter baskets but if they don’t have a place to live where are they going to keep their Easter baskets?” she asks. The same holds true with the furniture donations. About 20 people recently have called offering to donate furniture. Although grateful for all of the donations, Ramos says the next hurdle is trying to find or afford a storage place to hold the furniture. “People called to donate furniture,” says Ramos. “We don’t have room to store the furniture. We need a storage place. People donating beautiful furniture.” Ramos says the furniture “will come in handy for women” when they are able to move into an apartment or a place of their own to live. Through her shelter program, Ramos says “thousands have been saved” during the past 46 years. Many of the women and children her organization helps “don’t have families,” are on section eight, have families or friends “who don’t like them; who don’t want to help them. We have a lot of dysfunctional families. “We are the only shelter who will take people,” says Ramos. “No one else takes these people from social services.” With two hotline numbers, Ramos has made herself available to help others- women who could have been forced to live on the streets facing prostitution, living in cars, some having epilepsy or breathing disorders, she describes.

Ramos started her first shelter in 1970 in her three bedroom home in Hackensack. She had three small children at the time, was facing divorce after ten years of marriage and was in need of a roommate, she explains. One roommate turned into 23 women in her house at one point, she admits. Over the years, in 1977, her initiative became Shelter Our Sisters. The mission of SOS is to break the cycle of domestic violence, poverty and abuse by restoring balance and harmony through individual empowerment. To support her organization, Ramos receives some money from the Passaic County Dept. of Human Services, private donations, counties and social services, “but not enough to keep it going. We have a transportation grant but they took it away. We have five vans; we need help. We’ve been running for three and a half years with a non-paid staff,” down from a paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS lost funding, she says. Ramos currently has 17 non-paid volunteers who drive the shelter residents to look for jobs, to court, doctor appointments, social services, schools; they fix things, watch children. SOS recently held a tricky tray and dinner fundraiser and in May plans to host a 3K run/walk and later that month, a Mother’s Day fundraising event. For more details about these events and SOS, go to http://www.strengthenoursisters.org/. To make a donation or to help, email scb@optonline.net or call Ramos at 973-831-0898 or 973-831-6156.

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By Cheryl Conway hile they are not being rewarded financially for their time, it pays to volunteer at least to those students needing someone who will listen. There are 30 students within the Livingston School District who have been meeting once a week with a trained adult volunteer to share concerns in their life. The program called Listen To Children is sponsored by the Jewish Family Service (JFS) of MetroWest, with funding from Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC) and the Township of Livingston. The program was brought to Livingston 13 years ago and involves students in the district’s five elementary and two middle schools, explains Suzanne Berman, director of Volunteer Services of JFS of MetroWest. "The program was adopted from the state of Florida in 2003 to give Livingston students an opportunity to meet with a trained volunteer in a non-judgmental environment to express their concerns of family and school life and other feelings they may have," organizers explain. The listen program pairs a warm accepting older adult volunteer with a school aged child on a one-to-one basis. The Child-Listener friendship allows a child to share conversations, joys, experiences and even concerns. Students can sign up for the program through their teacher or guidance counselor. Each is matched with a trained volunteer who then meets with the student for one hour during recess or lunch “to share their feelings in a safe environment,” says Berman, who works closely with each guidance department. “They refer student to me; they describe their personality,” she says. “I try to make the match with my volunteers.” Volunteers go through a selection process involving a criminal background check, three reference letters, interviews and training sessions, says Berman. A social worker then holds bi-monthly training sessions with the volunteers to discuss different topics such as loss of a pet or siblings leaving for college. Currently there are 19 volunteer listeners in the Listen To Children program, says Berman. The majority of the listeners are retired teachers. “Some work part-time and wanted to do something meaningful.” The goal of the volunteer is to problem solve, model positive behaviors and give individual attention to the child, she says. While issues these students are dealing with are not “serious issues,” students benefit by “having positive role models in their lives,” says Berman. Some children signed up for the program

because they do not have a grandparent; some have working parents who are not always around to listen. Through the program, “they are getting extra attention and encouragement,” she says. Some listener activities include developing a friendly and supportive relationship with participating students; planning activities that will lead to increased communications; listening to the student’s thoughts, feelings and ideas without judgment. Bob Gebroe of Livingston has been a listener volunteer since 2006. “Listeners quite often are reminded at our monthly meetings what an impact we have on the students that we meet with on a weekly basis,” says Gebrow. “From time to time, parents or teachers have thanked me for the job that we do with their kids. Recently, while I was meeting with a student, he told me that he really looks forward to getting together with me each week and it helps him get through his day. I was so taken back by the thought of hearing it directly from a student. I will never forget that experience." The greatest challenge faced by the program is the need for more volunteers, says Berman, adding that JFS is currently accepting applications for the next school year for more volunteers. Some people turn away from volunteering because “it’s a lot of paperwork” with required background checks and references “but it’s necessary,” she says. Volunteers are also required to be available for most of the school year since each volunteer is matched up with a student. “Consistency is crucial for the students,” Berman explains. Some retired individuals like to go away for three months at a time during the year, which “is not fair to the student.” Berman says, “One week vacation is fine. Students look forward to their time together.” To get involved in Listen To Children, volunteers should contact Berman at sberman@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973-6371747. Applications are requested by Aug. 15 to be matched with a student by Sept. Parents wanting to sign their child up for the program should contact their teacher or guidance counselor. JFS is always in need for other volunteers, such as assisting seniors who live independently with tasks such as reading mail or paying bills, through its Friends Advocate Program; delivering holiday packages to homebound seniors in Essex and Morris counties; and other programs for teenagers and families. Go to jfsmetrowest.org for other volunteer opportunities.

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Students Help Keep Morris County Litter Free

By Jane Primerano hildren who spend a few hours picking up litter on their school yard don’t ever think the same way about litter again. Liz Sweedy, Morris County Clean Communities coordinator, explained the benefit from public school litter cleanups funded through the Keep Morris County Litter Free grants. The school must conduct a littler cleanup on at least two acres of school property. The property may include ball fields and wooded areas. The cleanup must be held between April 15 and June 6 with participation of a minimum of 20 students with their adult supervisors. “The students who do the cleanups are pretty grossed out,” Sweedy said. The $500 grants may be used for outdoor receptacles for recyclables or trash or indoor receptacles for recyclables only, according to the county’s press release. These grants are awarded after the school submits required paperwork to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. The county press release quotes Freeholder Christine Myers, the freeholder liaison to the MUA. “This is a great opportunity to reinforce how important it is for them to care for their own environment and will show how it also improves our communities and our entire county.” A second part of the Litter Free program is a poster contest for public school students in grades six through 12, Sweedy explained. The posters illustrate the ill effects of littering and each school displays the posters drawn by its students, she

said. Each school chooses the two considered best and submits them to the county. The four county-wide winners are duplicated on recycling containers with the students’ names and the date of the contest. They are distributed to the schools of the four winners. “They are heavy-duty metal containers and they look gorgeous at the schools,” Sweedy said, adding each winning student receives a $200 gift card. Sweedy is hoping more schools participate this year. In 2015, 15 schools participated, but in 2014, 21 schools were part of the contest. During the cleanup portion of the Litter Free initiative in 2015, 495 students and adult supervisors cleaned up 148 acres and collected 45 bags of trash, 52 bags of recyclables, 66 pounds of scrap metal and 56 pounds of construction debris. Not all litter is created equal, Sweedy concedes. Litter dumped near the headwaters of the Raritan River is damaging to birds and fish. The Raritan Headwaters Association pulled nearly two tons of objects, mostly plastic, from the headwaters last year, Sweedy said. Clean Communities works closely with the RHA. “Tiny pieces of plastic, plastic ties and similar things, get cut off and become brittle, birds and fish ingest them,” she said. Clean Communities also works with the Morris County Mosquito Control Department collecting tires. “Last year they collected 966 tires,” Sweedy said. Some municipalities sell stickers for tire disposal and the

Parsippany Transfer Station takes them on certain days. But the state tire grant is no longer in place, so many county residents don’t have a convenient place to get rid of them. Some tire dealers do take old tires for a small fee, but not all do, she added. Additional information on the grants is available from Sweedy at 973-285-8393.

Enjoy Summer On Lake Hopatcong, Social And Boating Club To Hold Open House

he Garden State Yacht Club on scenic Lake Hopatcong invites the public to visit their waterfront facilities. In just a few minutes’ drive, experience the fun that this private club offers. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor and social activities at the Garden State Yacht Club, which offers Full Equity and Associate memberships for families and singles. An open house is scheduled for prospective members to see its heated swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, docks, and locker rooms. In addition to these facilities, Equity Members have full use of the luxurious clubhouse, catered deck and clubhouse dining, weekend and midweek entertainment, dancing, and year-round activities. Tour the GSYC on Sun., May 1, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Please RSVP. Not a convenient date or time? Call 973-398-0022; visit www.gsyc.org.

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200 Club Prepares Its Awards Dinner And Continued Growth In Membership And Purpose

By Cheryl Conway ecruiting new members, spreading the word about the club and protecting lives of those who help others are some of the current goals of the 200 Club of Morris County. Established 45 years ago in Morris County, the 200 Club of Morris County is gearing up for its 44th Annual Valor Meritorious Awards Dinner set for Thurs., April 28, starting with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by awards and dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. Advance registration is required. At this year’s fundraising dinner 39 first responders of Morris County, whether volunteer or professional, will be recognized and honored for their bravery by the 200 Club, an organization of individuals that support public safety professionals. Firefighters, police and emergency medical providers risked their lives in 11 incidents involving fires, car accidents, gas-filled homes and other emergencies in Morris County towns. First responders who put their lives at risk earn the Valor Award; those who go beyond the call of duty are awarded the Meritorious Award. “We’re very lucky to have individuals like these keeping us safe here in Morris County,” said James M. Gannon,

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president of the 200 Club, in a press release. “It’s an honor to recognize their good work.” When citizens are in Morris County “running away from crime, these first responders are running toward the fire,” says Gannon during an interview with New View Media Group. “It’s time to put them on a pedal stool and say ‘thanks’ for what they are doing.” Each recipient will be recognized, receive a plaque and a 200 Club Bar to wear below their badge on their uniform, explains Gannon, a member for the past eight years. With 37 different police departments in Morris County, submissions can be numerous. A review committee of the 200 Club meets to determine who is worthy of a valor award or meritorious award. “People selected are the cream of the crop,” says Gannon of Boonton Twp. The Morris County Chief’s Association, Medical Service Alliance and State Police provide candidates to the 200 Club for consideration. The 200 Club of Morris County was formed in 1971 by a group of 19 concerned business and political leaders; the group doubled by the end of the year and today involves more than 1,100 members. The Morris County club was an outgrowth of the Essex County Club, which was the first 200 Club in NJ that began in 1967.

Each member pays $200 in annual dues, thus, the 200 designation. The first 200 Club developed in 1952 in response to the fatal shooting of Arthur Meyers, a Detroit, Michigan police officer, according to the club website. Following the shooting, a local businessman, William Packer, asked his friends continued on next page

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continued from previous page to donate to a fund in memory of the fallen officer and met with the officer’s widow to support her finances and setup an education account for their unborn child. Since that time, 118 of these clubs have been established in 28 states with additional clubs in Puerto Rico and Central America. There are currently 18, 200 Clubs in NJ. A non-profit, 501c3 organization, the 200 Club of Morris County supports local police officers, fire fighters, first aid squad members, and NJ state police serving Morris County who die in the line of duty. When a public safety official loses their life in the line of duty, the Action Committee of The 200 Club of Morris County reaches out to the widow to offer emotional support and financial assistance in the form of a death benefit to help manage the financial burden during this difficult time. The current benefit is $30,000. The 200 Club of Morris County also awards an annual benefit to each eligible child of the public safety official in an effort to help ease the financial concerns created

by the loss of their loved one, as stated on the website. At present, the annual benefit is $10,000 per child per year until age 18. Should the child continue onto college, the benefit is increased to $15,000 per year until age 23 or graduation. Since its inception in 1971, the 200 Club of Morris County has distributed more than $4.3 million in survivor benefits and scholarships to families. For 2016, the club is nearing $1,100 that will be awarded in college scholarships to high school seniors serving in a branch of public safety or whose a parent is actively serving or retired from a public safety capacity in Morris County. The scholarship committee voted to award 20 scholarships of $5,000 each. The scholarship awards dinner will be May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Zeris Inn. The 200 Club is supported by membership dues and private donations. “Every year that money goes out to help first responders,” says Lou Nisivoccia of Randolph, previous president of the 200 Club. “If we can recruit more members, we

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can increase the money given to those lost in the line of duty. We’ve been slowly increasing the membership. We need to get the word out.” Last year, Nisivoccia implemented a Power of One program in which each member is encouraged to bring in one new member. A member for 15 years, Nisivoccia and his wife support several charities and with the 200 Club “We are helping our neighbors right here in Morris County. I want to take care of those people who take care of me every single day.” In March, the 200 Club of Morris County started its $15,000 Billboard Campaign for the Move Over law, in an effort to protect public safety individuals from accidents. When approaching lights, vehicles need to move over one lane “so people don’t get struck by your car,” says Gannon. Highway workers, those helping in crashes, tow truck drivers, “these people need to be protected too,” says Gannon, who is running for Morris County Sheriff after retiring from a 33 year career in law

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enforcement and global security. The project consists of 13 billboards going up on major roadways in the county to raise awareness of the Move Over Law “to get people to slow down a little bit.” Gannon says, “It’s a dangerous, dangerous job in the public safety world. We don’t want to be giving benefits to widows and widowers. Our mission is that we save the lives of these emergency public employees.” The public safety community, “These people are really important to us, these highway workers. It’s nice to keep them safe on the roads.” Information about membership in the 200 Club and its various programs is available by calling 973-630-7933 or by clicking on http://200clubofmorriscounty.com. A member must be a “person of good character” whether subject-matter experts, business person, finance, media, retired police officers or firefighters to name a few. “It’s a passionate group of people,” says Gannon of the club members. “We are able to do good and meet people. It’s really a neat group to belong to.”

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Hirniak, Valori And King Run As Team For Morris County Freeholder

graduate of Marquette University and The John Marshall Law School, Roman Hirniak is a vice president and senior counsel with Santander Bank, N.A. An active participant in the community, he is a member of the Randolph Rotary Club, attends St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whippany and serves as a Pedagogical Advisor to the Ukrainian Educational Council. Hirniak was elected to the Randolph Township Council in Nov. 2012, after having served two terms on the Planning Board and one term each on both the Recreation Advisory Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee. During calendar year 2015, he was the Township’s

ouglas R. “Doug” Cabana is the longest serving member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, having joined the board in April 1997. He is a former freeholder director who was elected by his colleagues to that post in 2000 and again in 2001. He served as deputy director in 1998, 1999, 2011 and 2012. A past president of the New Jersey Association of Counties, it was under his leadership in 2006 that the association became an initial driving force behind the now popular concept of “shared services.” Cabana has served as Morris County’s representative to that statewide association since 1999. Cabana was mayor of

Deputy Mayor and currently serves as Mayor of Randolph Township. Roman is also an elected member of the Morris County Republican Committee, representing Randolph’s 10th Voting District. His son is a freshman at Rutgers University, studying biomedical engineering and his daughters are a junior and a freshman at Randolph High School.

graduate of Seton Hall University, with a doctorate in education, Lou Valori of Parsipanny retired from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 2012 as a Detective Sergeant. Valori also served on the Parsippany Board of Education, and is currently council president in Parsippany. He serves as a member of the Morris County Park Commission and the Morris County Human Services Council on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans. Valori served with distinction in the U.S. Army Reserves for 28 years and

retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is married to Ivette and has three daughters. He is a member of the Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in Whippany.

graduate of LaSalle University and Benjamin Cardozo Law School, Peter King, of Denville, is a partner in the King and Petracca law firm in Parsippany, focusing primarily in municipal law. The firm serves as the municipal prosecutor for Morris Plains Borough, Morris, Randolph and Rockaway townships. A former Captain in the U.S. Army, King was in active combat during the Persian Gulf War, earning various medals for his service, including the Bronze Star.

He is married to Catharina and has two daughters. King is a member of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Morristown and a life member of the VFW and the National Rifle Association.

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Boonton Township for six years and a member of the township’s governing body for 11 years. He is a member of the 200 Club of Morris County and a former president of the Morris County League of Municipalities. Cabana is an attorney who received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He also has a degree in business management from Ithaca College.

athy DeFillippo currently serves on the freeholder board and is in her second year as freeholder director. She was a councilwoman in Roxbury Township from 2006 through Dec. 2013. She served as mayor in 2009 and deputy mayor in 201213 and was also a member of the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. DeFillippo has a long history of public and community service. She is a past president of the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently on the board of the NJ Metro Chapter of the National MS Society. She was the driving force behind bringing the Walk MS to Roxbury in 2006 and has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help find a cure and to raise awareness for people afflicted with this devastating disease. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor’s

in education and special education, DeFillippo is a retired Certified Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. She was the director of a sheltered workshop for physically and mentally handicapped adults in New York before working in the insurance industry in the Washington, D.C., area, providing medical management and vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers. Kathy and her husband, Bob, have lived in Roxbury since 1994 with their three children, Scott, Laura Jean and Rob.

homas (Tommy) J. Mastrangelo of Montville has a stellar career as an executive in sales and leadership management experience in the information technology industry. He is recognized as a top executive sales leader in IT and is president of an IT consulting firm based in Parsippany. Through encouragement by family and friends, Mastrangelo ran for his first public office as a candidate for Morris County Freeholder and did so as a “property taxpayer advocate” to reduce taxes and government spending with the goal of providing taxpayer relief for his fellow Morris County. Mastrangelo was elected in Nov. 2010 and re-elected in Nov. 2013. For two consecutive years, Mastrangelo was elected as director of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders by his six Freeholder colleagues. Under Mastrangelo’s di-

rection and leadership, county property taxes and spending have been reduced and in 2014 implemented a five-year $ 60 million debt reduction plan, while at the same time, maintaining the good quality of life in Morris County to live, work and raise a family. As a Freeholder, Mastrangelo is a member of the budget subcommittee, chair of the Board of School Estimate at CCM Vo-Tech, liaison to County Clerk , Board of Elections, Superintendent of Elections, Rutgers Cooperacontinued on next page

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Krickus To Run Again For Freeholder

ohn Krickus of Long Valley is running for Morris County Freeholder.

He served as mayor and committee-person in Washington Township for 12 years and served a three-year term as Morris County Freeholder, during which time he had a zero tax increase policy, reduced county debt, and championed a policy which doubled the miles of county roads repaved.

A product manager and former CPA, Krickus is a Madison native who served in the Marine Corps Reserves at Picattiny Arsenal. He received his bachelor’s degree from Drew University and his master’s in business administration from Lehigh University. Krickus and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters in college, Kelly and Casey. Carolyn, Kelly and Casey are all volunteer members of the Long Valley First Squad.

Gannon Runs For Morris County Sheriff In June Primary

he growing momentum behind Republican Jim Gannon’s campaign for Morris County Sheriff is driven by his unmatched law enforcement and security experience, overwhelming support from Morris conservative and Republican leaders, and a fiscal reform agenda that puts taxpayers first. Before ever considering running for elected office, Gannon of Boonton Twp., enjoyed a 33 year career in law enforcement and global security, starting as a patrolman in Boonton and Boonton Township, followed by tenure as Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI's elite Joint Terrorism Task Force and Morris County¬ based Novartis Pharmaceuticals. During his decorated career, Gannon also served as commander of the FuncoLand Homicide Task Force and the Walter Contreras Homicide Task Force, formed the Morris County Cold Case Unit, co-authored the “Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,” and has lectured and trained fellow professionals, and conducted investigations, in places like Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Thailand and Uzbekistan, uniquely preparing him for the day-to-day battle to protect Morris County citizens from terror attacks by radical groups like ISIS. Gannon grew up in large Irish and Polish Catholic family in Boonton Twp. with two brothers and one sister. His passion for law enforcement came from his father, who was NYPD detective. Gannon graduated Boonton High School where he played multiple sports and also was a member of the Boonton Township Fire Service. Gannon earned his associate’s degree in

law enforcement from County College of Morris in 1981 and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from William Paterson University in 1983. After graduation, Gannon started out in his career in law enforcement as a patrolman in his hometown. Gannon has given back to the surrounding communities as current president of the 200 Club of Morris County; adjunct professor at Centenary College; life member of the NJ State PBA # 327; co-founder of the Morris County Chapter of the Emerald Society of the State of NJ; and as a drum major in the Police Pipes & Drums of Morris County. Gannon was married to his wife, Lisa, for 26 years before losing her in 2010 after a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Jim and Lisa had one daughter, Kate DeSantis who, along with her husband Matt, are expecting their first child and Jim’s first grandchild this summer.

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tive Extension Service, Office of Information Technology, Labor Relations , Economic Development and a voting member on the New Jersey Association of Counties. Mastrangelo holds a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University, a master’s in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Juris Doctorate of Law from Seton Hall University School of Law. Mastrangelo is a member of the Sons of Italy and is a member of the NRA. Mastrangelo is married to Debbie and has three children, Christopher, Brittney, and Michael.

Sierchio Enters Race For Morris County Sheriff

ith nearly three decades of law enforcement service and proven experience as a fiscal conservative who has saved millions of taxpayer dollars, John Sierchio is uniquely qualified to protect the families and taxpayers of Morris County as its next sheriff. Sierchio of Boonton Twp. has more than 27 years of law enforcement experience as both an officer and supervisor of his peers. He served in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County and Bloomfield police departments. During his time on the Bloomfield Police Department, Sierchio served in the Patrol Division, Emergency Medical Service Unit, and Detective Bureau before being promoted to sergeant, an assignment he continued until reassigned to the Internal Affairs Division. Sierchio has received dozens of meritorious awards during his service in law enforcement. He volunteered at Ground Zero during the aftermath of 9/11 and received a proclamation from the Los Angeles, California City Council in recognition of his courageous work. Sierchio received a proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving the lives of several residents by entering a burning building before the arrival of the fire department. He also received a proclamation from the Bloomfield Township Council for his work in apprehending a suspect wanted for murder. In 2004, he was named “PBA Officer of the Year” by the Essex County Conference of PBA’s. In 1995, Sierchio was elected to represent the PBA as the vice-president of Bloomfield PBA Local 32, a position he held until he was elected as State Delegate in 1997, a role he served for nearly 15 years until his promotion to the rank of sergeant.

He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System in 2002. In his role as chair, he saved millions of dollars for taxpayers and protected the savings of law abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent pension claims. In Nov. 2009, Sierchio was asked by then Governor-Elect Chris Christie to serve on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. He was appointed by Governor Christie to serve as a member of his Law and Public Safety Subcommittee and was assigned the task of reviewing and providing his recommendations regarding reforms to the Division of NJ State Police, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Sierchio is serving his seventh year as a member of the Boonton Township Board of Education; is active in many clubs and organizations and is a life member of the National Rifle Association. He is married to Lisa and they have four children: Ashley, John, Jordyn and Teresa.

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Week For Women Invited To Build House

omen, come on out to build for Morris Habitat for Humanity!

This years’ Morris Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is set for Tues., May 3 through Fri., May 6 and it is open to the public. Groups of women will be formed to work at the Harding Avenue, Dover build site. In the morning there will be a workshop to teach needed skills and then they will work at the site for the remainder of the day. Women Build aims to be the model program for engaging volunteers and partners to address challenges faced by women and children — lack of opportunity, training and education are three examples — close to home and around the world. In the United States, Women Build promotes the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat houses. About 450 Women Build projects a year provide an opportunity for 40,000 women to learn construction skills in a supportive environment, empowering them as they address the problem of substandard housing. Additionally, Women Build brings together women from all walks of life to advocate for affordable housing and safer, stronger communities. Globally, the Women Build program equips female heads

of household with business skills, helping to stabilize their finances and ensuring they have decent, safe places to live. Last year the response to this special day, the first time Morris Habitat has participated in Habitat International's National Women Build, was overwhelming where work was done at the Hazel Street, Morristown build site. Not only were all the slots available filled, in fact, there were 15 women who were placed on a waiting list. It was a very spirited and lively group and Morris Habitat hopes to see many of them back volunteering again this year. When asked how she felt about this “Women Build,” Stephanie Buonarota, director of Volunteer Services, said "Fantastic! These women showed you don't have to have brawn and muscle to build. They all came together...different ages...different walks of life...all united in one goal, to build a home for a family in need. This year we’re even more excited and look forward to a wonderful week." For more information about the Women’s Build contact Stephanie.Buonarota@morrishabitat.org. To learn more about Morris Habitat and to help, go to www.MorrisHabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

Clean Out Closet For A Cause With Employment Horizons’ Drive

lothing and fashion accessories for men, women and children will be collected as Employment Horizons plans to hold its annual spring clothing drive April 20 – 22. The spring clothing drive offers an opportunity to get a fresh start for fall while helping to raise money to assist people with disabilities. Items to be collected also include stuffed animals and hard toys, such as dolls and action figures, must be below 14 inches in size; as well as household linens such as blankets, sheets and curtains. All items should be placed in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots and sneakers will also be accepted. No single shoes, winter coats or winter boots. All donated items will be distributed to needy families overseas. The clothing will be turned over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each pound collected. The goal is to collect 5,000 lbs!

Bags may be dropped off at Employment Horizons, Inc. at 10 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls April 20 - 22, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Donations are to be placed in a box truck marked “Clothing Drive” located in the Employment Horizons rear parking lot. Items may not be dropped off until Wednesday. Employment Horizons also has an on-site book bin to drop off books, text books, CDs, DVDs, and video games. No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes or water damaged items. Employment Horizons is a local not-forprofit organization which serves individuals with disabilities, empowering them to earn a paycheck and live as productive citizens in the greater Morris County area. For more information, contact Maria Florio, director of Community Relations at 973-538-8822 ext. 240 or at mariaflorio@ehorizons.org.

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Cook Up a Mother’s Day to Remember

other’s Day is a time for wining, dining and celebrating moms everywhere. Make this Mother’s Day one to remember by hosting a special brunch get-together for the special ladies in your life. Although quality time together is the true purpose of the day, you can add some special touches to help create a one-of-a-kind brunch to share old memories while you make new ones. Plan your tablescape. Colorful, fragrant flowers and luxurious linens make your everyday table shine. Use plates in complementing shades and sparkling glassware for an elegant touch. If you have room, add personal touches to the centerpiece, such as mementoes from shared trips or small picture frames with pictures of the two of you through the years. Prepare a sophisticated menu. Give a nod to the importance of the day with dishes that are a step above standard brunch fare. A richly flavored entree such as this Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart looks elegant but is surprisingly easy to make. For a cohesive spread, remember to give the basics a boost, too, such as a homemade flavored whipped butter. Offer a gift with meaning. To truly elevate the occasion, serve (or gift) your mom with a deliciously meaningful wine, such as Cambria Benchbreak Chardonnay or Pinot Noir from the famed Santa Maria bench in Santa Barbara County. Cambria is a family-owned winery that believes in honoring women

Easy Brunch Omelet

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Makes: 4 portions Toppings: mushrooms, chorizo, bacon or ham, cherry tomatoes, spring onions, herbs Omelet: 8 eggs, 8 tablespoons water or milk salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices Jarlsberg Cheese 8 slices ham Prepare toppings. Fry mushrooms and chorizo, bacon or ham; cut cherry tomatoes and spring onions. To make omelet, crack eggs in bowl and add water, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs until they turn a pale yellow color, about 25-35 whisks. Heat frying pan on medium heat and melt butter. When butter is bubbly, add about one

8 ounces thin green beans 2 beets, thinly sliced 4 mini zucchinis, thinly sliced 1 egg white, beaten until slightly foamy Heat oven to 350 F. On well-greased baking sheet, arrange one puff pastry sheet. Crumble chevre across pastry. Lay tomato slices then green beans, zucchini and beets over chevre, leaving a 1-inch border around all edges. Crumble second half of chevre on top. Lightly wet edges of pastry. Slice four 1inch strips of second sheet of pastry and lay over edges of bottom sheet. (Optional: create basket-weave pattern with remaining pastry dough). Brush pastry with egg white and bake until pastry is deep golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

across the United States and globally. Each year, the winery gives $100,000 to women making a difference in their communities through their Seeds of Empowerment program. For more recipes and ideas to enhance your celebrations, visit cambriawines.com.

Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart

Recipe courtesy of Courtney O’Dell of Sweet C’s Designs 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry 1 cup chevre, divided 1 large beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced

quarter of the egg batter. This will make one of four omelets. When batter starts setting, move hardened parts toward the middle, enabling the rest to get direct heat as well. Use a gentle hand to avoid scrambled eggs. When batter starts to look cooked, add cheese and meat and flip omelet over. The omelet should be slightly golden on fried side and a little runny and soft in the middle. Finally, put omelet on plate and add garnish before serving.

Puff Pastry Swirls

Makes: 4 portions 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets 1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped & pepper Heat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry sheets into 8-by-

Pinot Noir Rosemary Butter

Homemade Whipped Butter

Recipe courtesy of Erin Kennedy of My Thirty Spot Blog

1/2 quart heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt (up to 3/4 teaspoon, to taste) In food processor, mix butter until cream turns to consistency of cottage cheese and starts to separate from buttermilk, about 3-5 minutes of constant mixing. Strain butter from buttermilk. Use wooden spoon to knead butter in water (just like dough) to remove all remaining buttermilk. Drain and repeat until water is clear. Remaining whipped butter is ready to serve or for adding flavoring ingredients.

4-inch rectangles. Mix grated cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff pastry. Roll up each pastry rectangle from short end. Press edges firmly together to seal roll. Slice each roll into 2-inch thick slices. Place face down on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

3 tablespoons parsley 4 tablespoons cream Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, mix butter, flour, water and salt together. Knead thoroughly to make firm dough. Pack dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Press dough into full surface of pie plate and cover with aluminum foil. Prebake in oven 10 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in frying pan on medium heat, saute bacon. Add leek at end of cooking time. In bowl, whisk eggs and cream together and add grated cheese, parsley, bacon and leek. Pour filling into crust and top with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edge is golden brown and center is set.

1 cup salted homemade whipped butter (recipe below) 3/4 cup Cambria Benchbreak Pinot Noir 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Fill shallow saucepan with wine and simmer until consistency becomes syrupy (reducing to about 1/8 cup). Let syrup cool completely. Add syrup and rosemary to whipped butter and mix. Serve chilled.

Cheesy Bacon Quiche

Makes: 4 portions Crust: 1 cup butter, 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons water and salt Filling: 1 cup bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 leek 4 eggs 1/2 cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional for topping, grated

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ew Jersey Blood Services plans to conduct local blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled: Sun., April 17, White Meadow Lake Clubhouse, Rockaway, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wed., April 20, St. Francis Health Resort, Denville, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs., April 21, First Presbyterian Church, Whippany, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., April 23, Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Mountain Lakes, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., April 25, St. Vincent DePaul Church, Stirling, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon., April 25, Knights of Columbus, Netcong, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tues., April 26, Senior House, Pompton Plains, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs., April 28, Morris Minute Men Emergency Medical Services, Morris Plains, 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addi-

tion, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.” “This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.” Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call 1-800-

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rea residents can file their taxes for online through free MyFreeTaxes.com, the first free national online tax preparation program. A safe, easy way to file state and federal taxes, MyFreeTaxes is free for anyone earning $62,000 or less. Residents earning more than $62,000 can use the site at a discounted rate. United Way of Northern New Jersey is encouraging those who fall below the ALICE line – households earning above the poverty level, but less than what it takes to afford the basics – to take advantage of this free service this tax season. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. There are some 100,000 families in Morris, Somerset, Suburban Essex, Sussex and Warren counties who fall below the ALICE line and could benefit from using MyFreeTaxes. “For households struggling to survive, every dollar counts,” said United Way Manager Monica Conover. “Trying to come up with the average $200 that tax preparers

charge is not an option for ALICE, which is why MyFreeTaxes is a welcomed option.” With free English and Spanish tax support, MyFreeTaxes offers a simple process that includes free telephone, email and online chat supports from IRS-certified specialists. MyFreeTaxes is sponsored by United Way Worldwide and uses tax filing software provided by H&R Block. In addition to MyFreeTaxes, area residents who are struggling to make ends meet also have the option of free in-person tax preparation. United Way, in conjunction with local partners and the IRS, offers a free tax preparation program at various sites throughout the region. Residents meet oneon-one with IRS-certified volunteers who prepare and file both state and federal returns for free. “Residents who are living paycheck to paycheck have two free, high-quality options when it comes to filing their taxes, allowing them to save their hard-earned money,” said Conover.

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Rotary Club Consignment Shop Reorganized

illing Hearts Consignment Shop, sponsored by The Rotary Club of the Caldwells, has recently been reorganized to better serve the community. Under the leadership of new co-managers, Susan Skalsky and Susan McIntosh, with the support of Rotarians, the shop is enjoying renewed success. Staffed solely by volunteers, the shop is providing better service with new and streamlined systems. New inventory by consignment and donation arrives daily. Consignment is scheduled five days per week and is available by appointment and walk-in. All the proceeds are dis-

persed by the Rotary Club for a variety of charitable projects. The shop is located

at 491 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell. Go to willinghearts.com for more details.

Harmonium Chamber Singers Present Music Of Our Muses

elect Chamber Singers from Harmonium Choral Society plans to present a full concert program at 3 p.m., Sun., April 24, at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison. The concert, titled “Music of our Muses,” features Benjamin Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia and an encore performance of Velo Tormis’ dramatic and seldom-performed Curse Upon Iron, which the Chamber Singers performed at Harmonium's March concert "Why Do the Nations Rage." The concert is rounded out with an

array of works from Josquin, Peter Schickele, Marenzio, Hatfield, and more. The 20member Chamber Singers are a select subset of the acclaimed Harmonium Choral Society, conducted by Dr. Anne Matlack, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary as music director at Grace Church. General admission tickets are $25 and $20 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit https://harmonium.yapsody.com/; email to sales@harmonium.org; or call 973-538-6969 for more information.

Volunteers Needed

ew Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and

to watch for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed and have the willingness to follow the rules. For additional information contact, Manager of Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or zepka@nybloodcenter.org.

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