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Bees, Worms And Dirt Explored At MHHM Garden Day example of which is worms, and all those flowering plants and trees need to be pollinated. Honey bees may be humankind’s favorite pollinator because they give us something no synthetic process can, honey. Throughout history honey has been prized for it’s incredible flavor and medicinal properties. Today science is showing more and more of the amazing health benefits of honey and other products from the hive. At the same time, scientists, beekeepers and farmers alike are noticing considerable drops in bee

By Anastasia Marchese hen many people think of public gardens, their mind may imagine pictures of pristine manicured lawns, brick pathways, elegantly laid out flower beds of the most delicate species, and arbors over hanging with beautifully pruned wisteria. While most public gardens are all of these things and more, there is more than meets the eye. Most gardens grow in dirt or soil. That soil is aerated and compost created by organisms that live in the soil, an

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populations and unexplained hive collapse. Now more than ever, humans need to understand the complex interactions between soil health, the organisms that live in it, and the insects that pollinate for productive crops. A recent event at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum focused on these three components of a healthy garden; soil, honey bees, and worms. The event was scheduled on National Public Gardens Day which occurs on the Friday before Mother’s Day. First celebrated in 2009, it was instituted by American Public Gardens Association, a Pennsylvania non-profit organization, which supports and draws attention to public gardens, arboretums and zoos. The MHHM has a beautiful public garden which includes an orchard. Unfortunately, the weather was not commodious for out-

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seemed slightly stunned by the fact that she has bees living in her dining room. She has observation hives, which have glass sides, so that she can watch the hives activity. No, the bees don’t fly freely in her home, but have tubes which connect the hive to an opening attached to her window frame. In the photograph she showed there were different markings around the holes, to serve as signposts to the bees to see which entrance leads to their hive. Bees can discern patterns, and perform a mysterious dance to communicate the location of flowers that are

a good pollen and nectar source for the hive. The major way that bees recognize their own hive is through pheromones, a special scent that is put off by their queen. The intricacies of bee community life, the mysteries of how they communicate and the wonderful medicinal powers of hive products are still being researched. Demmer certainly does not consider herself an expert in the field, as she considers the complexities of bee science too great for anyone to know completely. “If I have bees, I have continued on next page

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continued from front page gold,” she told the group, and was happy to remember the day that she got her first hive. “I just sat next to my hive and read.” It was interesting to find out that a lot of honey that is available in the store, although touted as a “natural” product, “may be tainted by lead, have corn syrup added, or be tainted by other chemicals.” If someone is interested in purchasing honey that is pure, they should consider finding a local beekeeper and buying direct. The beekeeper can tell them about the honey’s source and tell how the bees are raised and cared for. Raw honey is honey that has been extracted from the hive without being heated or changed from the state in which it exists in the hive. Raw honey can help people get relief from seasonal allergies, boost immune function and help heal burns. Some of the other hive products are wax, pollen pellets, propolis and royal jelly. All of these hive products are continuing to be studied by scientists and are being found to have various medicinal properties. Another shocker was bee sting therapy.

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Some people will use bees to help deal with various arthritic and muscular problems, by having them sting them! Apparently a bee sting can have similar beneficial effects to steroid shots, but this is not something that Demmer recommends trying out. Cynthia Winslow the museum educator, had an interactive worm exhibit, where composting worms could be seen up close and handled, by those not too squeamish to do so. There is amazing complexity even to these apparently simple creatures. The importance of worms in maintaining soil health cannot be overstated, and the presence of worms can be a sign of a healthy soil environment. The children really enjoyed seeing the worms up close under a microscope and seeing them wiggle in their palm. There was also a worm pamphlet with a diagram illustrating worm anatomy. One interesting fact is that worms need to eat grit, just like chickens, because like those birds they also have a gizzard instead of a stomach. The third main display and presentation

comprised of tables showing samples of different types of soil components. A soil scientist, Fred Schoenagel who works for the USDA- NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), was on hand to discuss the different soil types present in Northern New Jersey and to help gardeners understand how to nourish the soil type present

in their own backyards. As concern grows around the loss of honeybees and indigenous pollinators, as well as the potential impact on the food chain, it is more important than ever that citizens be informed to best garden in harmony with nature by keeping the soil, composters and pollinators in balance.

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Psychiatrist To Lecture On Strategies For Mood Disorders

n Wed., May 25, at 7:45 p.m, the Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) plans to feature at its monthly meeting Dr. Satish Reddy, who specializes in difficult to treat mood and anxiety disorders. He is trained in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, internal med-

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Strategies for Mood Disorders,” followed by an extensive “Ask the Doctor” with the audience on all mood disorder questions. These educational meetings take place monthly at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship in Morristown. The public is invited to attend all meetings. Free literature is available to all attendees and there is an extensive lending library of educational audiotapes, CD’s and videotapes, also free. Peer group support sessions led by experienced facilitators are held every Tuesday evening of the

month, also using the facilities of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Separate groups for young adults are held every Tuesday evening and separate groups for friends and family are held periodically. All are always welcomed. Visit the Website of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance/Morristown Area at http://dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea to learn more about the support group and to view links to other sources of helpful information. For further local information, call (973) 994-1143.

Ecuador Relief Efforts

he Town of Morristown is assisting with collecting donations to help with relief efforts due to the 7.8 Magnitude earthquake in Ecuador. Donations can be made at the following locations:

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Morris Plains Fire Association's 2016 Fund Drive Underway

he Morris Plains Fire Association is accepting monetary donations for its 2016 Fund Drive. Go to the website www.MorrisPlainsFire.com for more information and news about the organization and

official fund drive letter. Send donations to Morris Plains Fire Association, P.O. Box 281, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950.

Friends Of Fosterfields Celebrates 30th Anniversary

n Sat., April 23, the Friends of Fosterfields held a 30th anniversary celebration honoring past volunteers at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown. In 1986, the Friends of Fosterfields & Cooper Mill was formed to support the operations and funding of the 213-acre farm donated by Miss Caroline Foster to the Morris County Park Commission in 1979. Foster wanted to preserve her beloved home and open it to visitors. Today at Fosterfields, anyone can experience the rich agricultural history of the farm and cultural programs that recreate life in the late Victorian era. In partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, the Friends of Fosterfields & Cooper Mill volunteer their time, funds, and experience to preserve and enhance Morris Township’s very own living historical farm. The 30th Anniversary celebration honored all those past volunteers, including Marilyn Franey of Morristown,

Terry Kenneweg of Randolph, Kathy Cirelli of New Providence, Betty Spencer, Becky Hoskins of Morristown, Gioia Weber of Morristown and Ralph Iacobelli of Morris Plains. Speakers at the event gave tribute to the contributions of the Friends over the past 30 years, which include restoration of The Willows mansion and Temple of Abiding Peace, both on the Fosterfields property; restoration of Miss Foster’s Model T Ford; furnishing of the property’s farmhouse; re-planting of the Cottage Garden; purchase and restoration of farm machinery; and the creation of a documentary, “Caroline Foster: A Life and Legacy,” among countless other efforts. To become a Friend of Fosterfield & Cooper Mill, email fofosterfields @gmail.com or visit the Fosterfields Vistors Center. For more information, go to http://friendsoffosterfieldsandcoopermill.org.

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

ENDORSED BY SHERIFF ED ROCHFORD

“After 36 years of volunteering, I am convinced that there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” ~ John Sierchio

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

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

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

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

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

5. JOHN SIERCHIO will be a SHERIFF of Morris County and not a puppet to the establishment! CREDIBILITY

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

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CAP Cadet Program Offers Summer Youth Opportunities

By J. L. Shively n exciting opportunity for young adults continues to soar at the Chatham High School with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Program. The CAP was founded back in Dec. 1941, “one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,” says Aerospace Education Officer Jose Vergara. CAP provided coastal patrol for submarine activity during World War II and is now a part of the Air Force Auxiliary and is represented in many squadrons all across the country. The three main missions of the CAP, Vergara states are emergency services, the youth cadet programs and Aerospace education. Beginning in 2014 the local CAP Squadron, the Capt. “Bud” Jackson Composite Squadron “initiated the Cadet Program for the youth at Chatham High School,” says Vergara. This gives local teens the unique opportunity to “serve communities, participate in leadership development training, and acquire new skills that benefit personal and professional growth.” The Cadet Program is geared towards ages 12 to 18 and is open to adults 21 or older to join as senior members. “Adults are essential in the support of the Cadet Program,” Vergara says. Currently this squadron serves towns such as Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, East Hanover and Morristown. Interested individuals living outside these areas may contact CAP to locate a squadron closer to them. To become a Cadet, members must meet the required age limit, pay the annual fee of $45, meet attendance requirements and continue to show a commitment to the CAP missions and core values, explains Vergara. Squadrons meet once a week. The Capt. “Bud” Jackson Squadron meets on Tues. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chatham High School. Cadets are required to attend at least 70 percent of the meetings to remain in good standing. Cadets go through different phases of their training including in-classroom lessons in Aerospace Education, STEM activities, character development as well as leadership and safety skills. The out-of-classroom experience consists of basic physical training, drills on military customs, volunteer work and even orientation flights in powered aircraft and gliders. An exciting upcoming out-of-classroom

experience for cadets are the summer camps offered both nationally and internationally. “One of the main summer events that cadets across NJ attend is the annual basic training encampment during the summer,” says Vergara. The cost of this camp is $150 and is not mandatory but is required if a cadet wishes to move up the CAP ranks. The summer encampment is a nine day long camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Encampment assists in the development of a cadet’s leadership skills, allows for further investigation into aerospace technology and incorporates a focus on STEM education as well as establishing a commitment to a regular exercise routine. “Encampment presents the five key traits of cadet life,” says Vergara, “the uniform, aerospace themes, opportunities to lead, challenges and having fun.” Cadets who wish to move beyond the basic encampment are encouraged to attend other summer camps across the nation including Leadership Schools, Flight Academy, Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Academy, Cyber Defense Training Academy, Para rescue and Survival Orientation Course and many other specific interest camps. The International Air Cadet Exchange, Vergara notes, offers summer programs for cadets to become “ambassadors of goodwill for three weeks” in a country of their choice. Some of the countries cadets are able to travel to include Australia, China, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Korea. “Selected cadets for the international program have a reputation of being the best of the best,” says Vergara and even receive special access to “factories, airports, engineering laboratories and government agencies.” Cadets traveling abroad will obtain a unique and lasting experience interacting with cadets from other countries and learning about the aviation community of the host

country. “One day you may find yourself in the latest fighter simulator, the next day meeting high government officials at an official banquet, and then hiking through pristine wilderness on yet another day,” says Vergara. In addition to the skills and experience gained through this program, cadets also have an opportunity to receive academic scholarships to be used for tuition, books and room and board for any accredited post-secondary school.

For more information about CAP and the Cadet Program contact Mary Romany at mary.romany@njwg.cap.gov or call 732424-6484. Interested individuals are also welcome to visit the weekly meetings at the Chatham High School in room L10 by contacting Romany beforehand. Visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ how_to_join for more information about membership.

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Lifeguards Needed In Morristown

orristown Recreation is calling for lifeguards for the 2016 Summer Season. Part time and full time availability. Contact the Morristown Recreation Division if interested at rec@townofmorristown.org; call 973-2926717. Lifeguards for Burnham Park Pool are needed from May 28 Sept., Mon. through Sun., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lifeguard training, Minimum age: 16 for full-time; age 15 for substitute lifeguard. First aid, CPR & AED for the professional required. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety

and wellbeing of individuals using the pool. This includes being alert; preventing situations that may result in accidents or injury; administering first aid and rescues appropriately and promptly; and tactfully enforcing pool rules and regulations. Lifeguards are responsible for assisting with routine pool maintenance, custodial duties, and other tasks as assigned by supervisors. Good customer relations skills must be exhibited at all times. Work schedules will vary. Swim Instructors teach weekday group swimming instructional programs and also serve as shift lifeguards.

Community To Converse On Rising Tide Of Opioid Abuse

n Wed., May 25, The League of Woman Voters plans to hold a presentation on Stemming the Rising Tide Of Opioid Abuse. The presentation

New Sandwich Shop Opens In Morristown

orristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty was planning to attend the grand opening on Sat., May 21, at 11 a.m., at one of Morristown’s newest businesses, Pascarella Bros. Delicatessen. Pascarella Bros. Delicatessen of Chatham has announced the Grand Opening of its second location, Pascarella Bros. Sandwich Shoppe, in Morristown. Conve-

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Morristown National Historical Park Tourism Creates $17.6 Million In Economic Benefits

new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 218,000 visitors to Morristown National Historical Park in 2015 spent $12.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 166 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit

to the local economy of $17.6 million. “Morristown National Historical Park welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Thomas Ross. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides. We also feature the park as a

way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service, and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.” The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological Survey and Lynne Koontz of the National Park Service. The report shows $16.9 billion of direct spending by 307.2 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 295,000 jobs nationally; 252,000 of those jobs are found in

these gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $32 billion. According to the 2015 report, most park visitor spending was for lodging, followed by food and beverages, gas and oil, admissions and fees, souvenirs and other expenses. Morristown National Historical Park, the very first “national historical park,” preserves, protects, and commemorates the landscapes, structures, features, and museum collections of the Continental Army winter encampments, the headquarters of General George Washington, and related Revolutionary War sites at Morristown, NJ for the benefit and inspiration of the public. For more information about the park, call 973-539-2016 ext. 210 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/morr.

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Morristown Church Holds Electronics Recycling Event

n Sun., April 24, The Presbyterian Church in Morristown held an Electronics Recycling Drive-Through Drop-Off event helping members to responsibly dispose of unused personal electronic equipment, from cell phones to coffee makers. More than 853 pounds of electronic waste had been delivered to Green Vision, Inc., in Randolph, with more drop-offs expected. The effort is a result of The Presbyterian Church in Morristown’s acceptance into the GreenFaith Certification Program, the nation’s first interfaith environmental certification

program for houses of worship. The program is designed to help churches, synagogues, mosques and temples earn recognition as environmental leaders by carrying out over two dozen environmental activities. Dr. David Smazik, senior pastor of PCM, states, "It's clear that we need to actively engage in a united concern for sustaining the created, natural world in which we live. Doing ministry from within the historic buildings of our church has encouraged us to think long-term about the issues of sustainability. Providing a pathway for our members to do that on a

Woman’s Club Of Morristown Seeks Rummage Items

he Woman's Club of Morristown is accepting donations of gently used or new merchandise for its annual Rummage Sale, to be held Aug. 25-28. Since all unsold merchandise is donated to other charities at the end of each year's sale, the club must gather new inventory every year. Consequently, the WCM is asking the public to donate suitable items for sale. Of particular interest are clothing and accessories, jewelry, house wares, small appliances, artwork, antiques and collectibles, linens, lamps, toys, bric-a-brac, and holiday items. Donors will gain space in their houses or storage areas, keep items out of landfills and support worthy charitable causes all at the same time. Items should be clean, undamaged, complete, and in work-

ing order. The WCM is unable to accept large furniture, electronic devices, CRT/tube televisions, or books. Items may be left in the pantry of the Woman's Club at 51 South Street, Morristown, during regular business hours, Mon. through Fri., until Aug. 1. Donors wishing a letter of acknowledgment should include a written inventory of donated items and their name and address. The WCM is a 501(c)(3) organization. One hundred percent of the sale's proceeds support the Club's charitable programs. The members of the Woman’s Club of Morristown are dedicated to serving their community through civic, cultural, and educational projects. More information is available at http://www.wcomt.org/.

personal level - such as responsibly disposing of electronics - is one piece of our effort to remain eco-conscious." Each year, Americans discard more than 400 million units of e-waste of which less than 12 percent is recycled. Green Vision is a nationally recognized program that teaches adolescent students and adults with autism how to properly dismantle and recycle the various materials of unwanted electronics. All of the recyclable materials go to federally licensed facilities. Green Vision provides both meaningful job skill training and an environmentally sound “green” solution to the local community.

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Preschool Advantage Places Six Children At Morristown Preschools

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time.” During the past 20 years, Preschool Advantage has funded more than 800 children at its partner schools throughout the area. Disadvantaged families cannot afford to pay for their children to attend quality preschool and they arrive at kindergarten with a significant achievement gap in knowledge, vocabulary and social skills. Preschool Advantage partners with 17 area preschools that provide a quality education for children. Together with donors, supporters and community partners, the non-profit organization is providing opportunities for a lifetime of learning. To sponsor a child or learn more about Preschool Advantage, visit www.preschooladvantage.org or call 973532-2501.

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

By Jane Primerano or one day every year, Chatham Borough turns from an upscale, sophisticated bastion of Morris County wealth into the epitome of small-town America. The Fishawack Festival, to be held this year on Sat., June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features vendors, not-for-profit groups, children running around in gaudy face paint, folks walking their dogs, everything that makes a tight community. This year, Fishawack coincides with opening day of the Farmers’ Market. The market, starting its 10th season at the railroad station parking lot is run by a volunteer committee and, for the past seven years, a Youth Volunteer League. According to the borough website, in 2014, volunteers worked more than 2,000 hours keeping the market going. Volunteer John Ball is known for being on site by 5:30 a.m. each Saturday during the season to greet and assist the vendors, according to the website. Community volunteers, including teens, are on site for the duration of the market, which runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. each week. Chatham’s is not the only super-organized farmers market. The Chester Farmers Market, which will run this year on Sundays from June 19 to Oct. 2 is sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club. It is held on Perry Street in the heart of the borough shopping district. Long-time Rotary member Bill McGuire is in charge. He said 13 of the 2015 vendors will be back in 2016, with a total of 16 ven-

dors. Chester always features music. McGuire said Rotary was still working on confirming the acts. A Grateful Dead cover band often plays, but McGuire said they also look for other performers, “something quieter than a rock band so vendors can communicate with their customers.” An a capella group from West Morris Mendham High School performed a few years ago, he said. The Hopatcong Farmers’ Market will also open Sun., June 19, in the municipal building parking lot. Hopatcong is noted for brightly colored tote bags and t-shirts, music over the municipal public address system and a nice, shady spot for visiting alpacas. Various alpaca farms rotate coming to the market. Councilwoman Marie Galate is in charge and she and other elected officials are always there to help out. They are known for watching customers’ dogs while they shop. The market runs through Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Like many markets, Hopatcong welcomes bakers, wood carvers and other local vendors along with farmers. Another Sunday market is in Morristown on Spring Street from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of this year’s vendors will be returning and the town is not accepting any new vendors, according to a spokeswoman at Town Hall. A former mainstay, the Netcong Farmers’ Market will not be open this year. No one at the borough hall could give an explanation. The market was at the railroad station parking lot and often featured cat adoption days from Netcong Trap, Neuter, Release.

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graph wagons followed the troops into the field and relayed important messages. It has been stated that more than 15,000 miles of military telegraph lines were constructed during the Civil War,” said Mark Sutherland, manager of Historic Sites for the Morris County Park Commission. “The technological innovation of the telegraph changed the way wars were fought, and also the way people lived,” Sutherland continued. Historic Speedwell is the ‘Birthplace of the Telegraph.’ Take a tour of The Factory Building, a National Historic Landmark, where Samuel F.B. Morse and Alfred Vail worked to perfect the telegraph and where it was first publicly demonstrated in 1838. Admission to ‘Civil War Weekend’ is $7 for adults, $6 per senior, $5 per child age four to 16, and free for children under age four. Light picnic fare is available for purchase. For more information and directions to Historic Speedwell in Morristown, visit morrisparks.net or call 973-285-6550.

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Keeping People Safe Top Priority For Sheriff Candidate

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

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

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

county, state and federal law enforcement should be part of that plan. “We need to strengthen relationships and stance on preparedness,” he says. “We have to train together; first time meeting should not be at the scene. We’ll be able to do that under my watch; building bridges.” Protecting seniors is also a stronghold for Gannon. “They are constantly being targeted by unscrupulous criminals trying to separate them from their life savings,” he says. “I will work to educate our seniors and pursue punishment to the fullest extent of the law for fraudsters out there trying to prey on innocent people.” Another part of Gannon’s plan as sheriff is “to restore a productive and respectful relationship with the freeholder board, and recommit the sheriff’s office to financial accountability and responsibility in these challenging economic times. “We all need to work together; people want that; they don’t want the banter. Do what’s right for the people of Morris County. That’s what I will do.” He says, “People are sick and tired of elected officials fighting with each other and worried more about scoring political points than solving problem. I will run an independent sheriff’s office in line with my constitutional obligations, while at the same time working with the freeholders and other duly elected representatives throughout continued onpage 21

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Community Outreach And Combatting Heroin Crises Leading Issues For Sheriff Contender

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

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

I’m their guy, I’m one of them.” Sierchio points to his background, work experience and volunteering that have shaped him to being an ideal sheriff. “I got the law enforcement experience we need and the fiscal conservative we deserve.” Sierchio, who grew up in Bloomfield, started his law enforcement career in 1986 with the Essex County Sheriff’s office. “I always wanted to go into law enforcement; always wanted to go into FBI,” he says. He had an uncle who was a Newark police officer and a cousin too who served as role models. He chose local police rather than FBI, as “I really wanted to stay close to my family,” he says. He attended Montclair State University for criminal justice and when he was 22 started his career at the Essex County Sheriff’s department, where he stayed until 1989. “I wanted to get on the street, so I went to Essex County police department. I worked in Newark; the experience I got in Newark in two and a half years, you won’t see in Morris County.” In 1991, he moved over to Bloomfield Police Department and worked the “4 to 12 shift for 20 years.” He was a union representative for 12 years, vice president of the Bloomfield PBA Local 32 for two years and PBA State delegate for 15 years until promoted to sergeant. In 2001, he ran for the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees, a non-paid position, in which he served for 12 years. In his four-year role as chair, he saved millions of dollars for taxpayers and protected the continued on page 21

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continued from page 18 savings of law abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent pension claims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2007, I was calling for pension reform. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t popular with the unions but it was the right thing to do,â&#x20AC;? he says, as there was a 20 billion dollar pension system at that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was calling for pension reform. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just a funding issue; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abuses.â&#x20AC;? When Chris Christie was elected governor, he named Sierchio to serve on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. In Nov. 2009, Sierchio was appointed to serve as a member of his Law and Public Safety Subcommittee to review and provide recommendations regarding reforms to the division of NJ State Police, Highway Traffic Safety and Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Sierchio has received dozens of awards such as a proclamation in recognition of his courageous work as a volunteer at Ground Zero; a proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving lives of several residents by entering a burning building before fire department arrival; named â&#x20AC;&#x153;PBA Officer of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? by the Essex County Conference of PBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2004. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one has a background like me,â&#x20AC;? says Sierchio, who is serving his seventh year on the Boonton Twp. Board of Education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seventeen years on labor side, 19 years on administrative side. Very rarely you get someone like me.â&#x20AC;? Married to Lisa and raising four children, Ashley, John, Jordyn and Teresa- Sierchio currently works in medical sales and pension consulting.

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continued from previous page Morris County to ensure that government answers to the will of the people, not political bosses and special interests who try to pull strings from behind-the-scenes.â&#x20AC;? As far as being fiscally responsible, Gannon plans to do his part. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the money for me,â&#x20AC;? says Gannon, who plans to forego his police pension as Morris County sheriff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My heart is in it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important position. We can do good things. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the protector of the people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m for the people. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we

need to go. Need to do it without a drain on the taxpayer.â&#x20AC;? He has also given back to the community as current president of the 200 Club of Morris County and adjunct professor at Centenary College teaching Death Investigation, among other involvements. Gannon was married for 26 years to his wife, Lisa, who died in 2010 after battling Multiple Sclerosis. They have one daughter, Kate DeSantis, who is expecting to bring Gannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first grandchild into the world this summer.

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Union Influence, Morris View Key Topics For Freeholder Hopefuls

By Lynn Adamo aybe John Setteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admonition that â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had problems with civilityâ&#x20AC;? struck a chord, or candidates themselves just needed a break from the cantankerous tone, but May 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debate among Morris Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republican freeholder and sheriff candidates likely wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the fireworks display some anticipated. Spectators hoping to hear the kind of incendiary comments that have punctuated portions of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race mightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been left wondering what happened during what was, by this cycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitions, a tame debate at The Chandelier at Flanders Valley, formerly known at Flanders Valley Wedding & Banquets. The evening was sponsored by Republican clubs of Mt. Olive, the Chesters-Mendhams, and Washington Township and attended by about 125. The event opened with Mt. Olive Council President Joe Nicastro welcoming the crowd. The Republican primary is Tues., June 7. Sette, chair of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republican Committee, urged candidates to observe a level of decorum during the discussion, and the nine participants largely obliged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this 34 years, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anything like it,â&#x20AC;? he said in his introduction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to talk about issues and do the right thing for Morris County.â&#x20AC;? The evening began with moderator Guy Gregg, former state assemblyman for New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24th District, posing questions to the two Republicans, both residents of Boonton Township, seeking to replace outgoing Sheriff Edward V. Rochford, who took office in 1993. James Gannon spent 33 years in law enforcement and global security, including as deputy chief of investigations at the Morris County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and Novartis. He coauthored the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,â&#x20AC;? which underscores one philosophical divide with his rival. John Sierchio, endorsed by Rochford, served 27 years in law enforcement in Essex County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and police department, and as detective sergeant with the Bloomfield Police Department. He also served as chair of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Police and

Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retirement System and is a member of the Boonton Township Board of Education. Their divisions on homeland security, the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary and their own pensions came into focus, as did respective plans for the Morris County Correctional Facility, which the freeholder board assumed responsibility for last September. Previously, it had been the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but escalating overtime and other costs prompted the takeover. Gannon said he would look closely and thoughtfully at proposed salary increases at the facility, which will â&#x20AC;&#x153;go through labor, legal and administrative review first. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be arbitrarily signing contracts.â&#x20AC;? Sierchio suggested his place â&#x20AC;&#x153;on both sides of the tableâ&#x20AC;? offers a unique perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to sit down with the unions and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deserved,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dialogue first â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been a firm believer in that.â&#x20AC;? The pair disagreed on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homeland security responsibilities, with Sierchio believing responses to terroristic threats or attacks rest with the federal government, not the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the resources to respond,â&#x20AC;? he said. He pledged greater focus on fighting the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroin epidemic. Gannon countered that â&#x20AC;&#x153;a multidisciplinary responseâ&#x20AC;? and close collaboration between the county, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices, Office of Emergency Management and FBI is required to combat terrorism close to home and is a greater threat than substance abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can connect the dots very simply,â&#x20AC;? Gannon said. Both agreed collaboration and shared services are important for police forces across the county. Freeholder hopefuls debate Morris View The seven Republican freeholder candidates agreed deciding the fate of Morris View Nursing Home, which has chronically operated at less-than capacity and is one of a handful of county-owned facilities of its kind in the state, is crucial in the coming term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wake up this morning and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My God, what happened at Morris continued on next page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spectrum Works As Partners To Provide Employment Opportunities For Autistic Individuals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Local Farmers’ Markets Ready For 2016 Season

According to the borough website, in 2014, volunteers worked more than 2,000 hours keeping the market going. Volunteer John Ball is known for being on site by 5:30 a.m. each Saturday during the season to greet and assist the vendors, according to the website. Community volunteers, including teens, are on site for the duration of the market, which runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. each week. Chatham’s is not the only super-organized farmers market. The Chester Farmers Market, which will run this year on Sundays from June 19 to Oct. 2 is sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club. It is held on Perry Street in the heart of the borough shopping district.

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Auditions Open For Chatham Playhouse 22nd Annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival

he Chatham Community Players plans to hold open auditions for its 22nd annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival, Thurs., June 2 and Wed., June 8, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm., at the Chatham Playhouse, in Chatham. Performances will take place on July 29 and 30, and Aug. 5-7. Jersey Voices has provided a venue for New Jersey playwrights to showcase their work since 1995. They are looking for men and women, ages 20 to 50, and one Iowa farm boy – late teens to early 20s - to fill roles for seven oneact plays. Actors may read from sides available at the auditions or they may present a monologue. For those who are interested in becoming familiar with the one-acts, full scripts will be available for reading at the Library of The Chathams - across the street from the Playhouse. Presented One-Act Plays are: “Bottle for a Special Occasion” by Bill Kovacsik: “What do you choose when you want a gift that keeps on giving?” A drama/comedy that needs one man, early 50’s, medium build and one woman, early

50’s, slight build. “Paper Bell” by Ralph Greco, Jr.: “It’s the little moments that we share in life that are often the best.” A drama that needs one man, late 40's- 50's, soundman/assistant; one woman, mezzo-soprano with the Edison Phonograph Company, between mid 40’s to early 50’s; and one man late teens/early twenties, Iowa farm boy. “Not Enough” by Chip Bolcik: “When in a marriage is anything enough?” A drama/comedy needed one man, one woman late 40’s to mid 50’s. In a long term marriage. “One, Three, Two” by Michael Weems: “It’s a number’s game or is it?” A drama/comedy that needs one male in his early 30’s - late 40’s. Shut out from reality and doesn’t seem to care and one woman in her late 20’s – late 30’s. Caring and confused. “Happily Ever After” by Jeanne Johnston: “It sounds like a good idea but how do you go from “will you marry me” to “happily ever after.” A drama/comedy needing one

man - The Prince, 20s to 30s and one woman - The Princess, 20s. “What Every Grown Son Wants his Mother To Know” by Joann Scanlon: “A birthday celebration becomes an educational event.” A comedy needing thee women 40s to 50’s and one man - 20’s.

The Chatham Players have an open call casting policy. All roles are open, none are precast, and everyone is encouraged to audition. Any questions, call Leslie Williams at (973) 769-3886 or email her at ccpcasting@gmail.com. For additional information, visit www.chathamplayers.org.

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abor costs can account for a substantial amount of the cost of a home improvement project. Estimates regarding the average labor costs of such projects range from 25 to 60 percent. Such a wide range can make it hard for homeowners to determine their budgets, and high labor costs may compel some homeowners to tackle projects on their own. While DIY projects can be rewarding and cost-effective, the potential for costly mistakes is considerable, especially for homeowners with little or no DIY experience. Labor costs should be included in contractors’ estimates, but homeowners can ask around to

get an idea of how much they will spend on labor when hiring professional contractors. Various factors, such as geographic location and the level of customization a project requires, influence labor costs. Homeowners can expect to pay a lot for labor on projects that require considerable customization. Though that can be a tough pill to swallow, complex projects may stretch if not exceed homeowners’ own abilities, making the cost of customized labor well worth it. Solicit estimates from numerous contractors before making your final decision, recognizing that the least expensive estimate is not necessarily the best option.

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Black Oak Golf Club: A Dream Come True

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

club. At its core, Black Oak Golf Club is a local club where local individuals and families gather with golf as the center of activity,” says General Manager and Director of Golf Dan Pasternak. “Certainly this is one of the finest and most beautiful 18-hole championship courses in the state,” he continues, “and it wasn’t that long ago that it was just a dream in the minds of the owners.” In addition to its owners, Pasternak believes that there are several factors that make the club, located in Long Valley, the unique oasis that it has become. One is the relaxed nature of its membership, as opposed to the stuffiness you may find at older traditional clubs. Another is the incredible staff that includes Glenz, a legendary PGA player and instructor, PGA Tour winner and multiple winner of NJPGA major championships. Head Golf Professional Brian Jones is a former NJPGA Teacher of the Year and an expert in the rules of golf. Jones has acted as an official at The Masters, Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship, and is Vice Chairman of the PGA of America Rules Committee.

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

guests will experience a club with complete amenities – terrific golf, events, parties and first rate culinary experiences.” Some of the best amateur players from across the region choose to play at Black Oak, yet the majority of the membership is made up of local residents, many of whom don’t play golf. For them, it has become the center of their social universe. A range of memberships are available to fit every situation, with families at the heart of the offerings.

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Art Center To Host Fence Show Art Sale

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

By Cheryl Conway or those who don’t know, there is a furniture store in the near vicinity that not only provides quality but affordability. With roots that date back to 1943, Berk’s Furniture & Mattress in Hackettstown provides the best in brand name furniture all at a discounted price. With 22,000 square feet of space, the store features “a huge mattress department,” as well as a brand new reclining gallery. Why travel east, to other parts of New Jersey, or to other states’ furniture stores if a local business can provide the same product, provide quicker delivery and all for a lower price? “I truly believe shopping local is important,” says Amy Berkowitz of Green Twp., co-owner of Berk’s Furniture & Mattress along with her brother and business partner, Justin Berkowitz of Andover. “Everyone we employ is local. It goes back straight

into the community. You don’t have to travel to get the same deals; they’re right here in your backyard.” Shopping at Berk’s has its perks. “We are your local discount furniture store,” says Berkowitz. “We have the same thing at better pricing; 100 percent satisfaction is our goal.” Formerly called HTP Clearance and Consignment in business for the past four years, the Berk’s changed its store name to Berk’s Furniture & Mattress and rebranded itself a year ago, says Berkowitz. Before it’s rebranding, the store focused mostly on consignment furniture. Now, it specializes in all brand name furniture, mattresses, recliners and even a “big area rug department,” for a great value. Berkowitz says “We carry everything for immediate delivery, all brand name, at discount prices.” Pieces to fill in any living room, dining room and bedroom, reclining continued on page 38

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Family Activities For A Fun-filled Summer

re you running out of ideas for entertaining your family this summer? Here are a few that may well inspire you and give you and your children a summer to remember. Learn more about the animal kingdom There are lots of places to visit that will allow you to get up close and learn more about small and large animals from here and around the world. Maybe you can even discover a few from the past — mammoths and dinosaurs are always fascinating. Aquariums, zoos, insectariums, interpretation centres and museums will impress the whole family. Hiking is also a great way to meet lots of furry and feathered animals. And what about boat trips that give you the opportunity to see some marine animals up close?

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Discover some local flavours Discovering how cheese, honey or chocolate is made or visiting a farm offering local produce or pick-your-own fruit are just some of the many fun and yummy activities you can do. And with the many agritourist circuits now on offer, planning a gourmet itinerary has never been so easy. Enjoy!

Some culture, perhaps? Science, the arts, history and culture: whatever interests your family has, you’ll definitely find something for everyone at the exhibitions, shows and festivals that are put on during the summer months. So, would you like to watch the stars, spend a

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Pools And Spas Equal Pleasure And Relaxation

ome of us are pool people and some are spa people; others are a bit of both. But, whichever group you belong to, there’s nothing quite like a splendid summer day for spending time in the water, having fun or just lazing around. Ah, the pool: source of a thousand small pleasures and a delicious, blissful coolness on a hot, sunny day. It’s just the thing to fill young and old alike with a real sense of joy. Sure, the family swimming pool is the children’s favourite playground — or maybe even the whole neighbourhood’s — but it’s also a great place to exercise. There’s nothing to stop you from indulging in an aqua-fitness session in the morning and a romantic swim at midnight. In addition, the pool allows children to learn how to swim. And what would you do without a pool during family barbecues? And the spa? What a great place for animated conversations. It’s so comfortable and relaxing, especially when the evenings

are a bit cooler. And don’t forget that the therapeutic benefits of spas are a proven fact. You’d like to enjoy the advantages of a pool as well as the benefits of a spa? A swim spa lets you exercise by swimming against a current, offering you the best of both worlds and at a better price than buying one of each.

Soak Up The Joys Of The Great Outdoors This Summer

hy not make the most of the joys of nature by spending a day outside in glorious nature? There are all sorts of possibilities open to you. Whether you prefer hiking or mountain biking, you could tackle the perfect trail for you (there are trails for all levels of ability) and discover beautiful scenery, while enjoying all that wonderful fresh air. With family, friends or as a couple, you could enjoy watching wildlife in its natural habitat. Don’t forget your binoculars! You’ll need them to see every detail of the birds in their co-

lourful summer plumage. Of course, some places even give you the opportunity to combine land and water activities — how about a leisurely outing in a kayak or canoe, or even a canoe-camping trip? Love challenges? The great outdoors has more than a few to offer. Put your agility and endurance to the test by tackling an obstacle course — on the ground or in the trees — or organize a friendly geocaching competition. Will you be the first to discover the “treasure”? If you want a real adrenaline rush, rock climbing will give you an unforgettable experience. What could be better than the song of cascading waterfalls, babbling brooks, chirping birds or rustling leaves to help you escape your daily routine and recharge your batteries? With so many small pleasures at your fingertips, you certainly won’t have time to feel bored this summer. Go on, throw yourself into the arms of Mother Nature.

All Kinds Of Sports For A Fun-filled Summer

here’s nothing like sunshine and the summer holidays for getting — or staying — in shape while having lots of fun. In fact, summer is the ideal time of year for practising all kinds of sports, whether you’re discovering or rediscovering them. Here are some ideas for activities that will keep you on the move all summer long. Are you a fan of soccer, baseball, volleyball, football or ultimate frisbee? If yes, gather some friends and family members, form two teams and play a few games. Or, if you’re up for it, you could join a neighbourhood team and even participate in a local tournament. If you’re really pumped, why not organize a mini Olympiad? Take inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games and host competitions in events like swimming and the long jump. If you like good company but team sports aren’t your cup of tea, don’t worry; lots of individual sports let you spend quality time with your loved ones. Con-

sider, for example, a hard-fought tennis game, horse riding, cycling, rollerblading or golf. Have you ever tried foot-golf, the new game that combines golf and soccer? Water sports such as kayaking, water skiing and kite surfing are also great choices for people who prefer individual sports. You’d like to take on a personal challenge? Start training for a marathon or half-marathon. In short, there’s no lack of opportunity to have fun with sports. Which ones will you be trying this summer?

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Stay-At-Home Dads

aternity leave was unthinkable not so long ago. However, society is changing quickly and everyone’s roles are being redefined. Women have an established place in the job market and are able to make a good living; men are increasingly involved in childrearing and take on some of the household chores. Because of this, Mom is no longer the default caregiver, and more and more fathers are now putting their careers on hold to take on the role of stay-at-home dad. Not only do men want to be more involved in their children’s upbringing, but they also want to spend quality time with them. And that’s great news. Even though their childrearing methods may differ from those of women, men are equally proficient in watching over their children, who are the true beneficiaries of both parents’ involvement. Of course, choosing to stay at home for a few months or for several years isn’t always an easy decision to make. Despite the changing face of society, many couples still face prejudice because the notion of the father as the provider remains strong. And stay-at-home dads often have to cope with social isolation; most of the time they are surrounded by mothers at the park or in play groups. Similarly, their male friends’ topics of conversation are largely focused on work and the professional world. However, it is possible for stay-at-home dads to remedy this situation by having a personal project that gives them value and purpose, such as working from home or writing a blog. So, why shouldn’t Dad stay at home if he wants to?

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Single Fathers: A Rarely Mentioned Reality

Whether you’re a man or a woman, raising children alone is never easy.

he image of the single parent is still usually associated with that of the single mother who raises her children alone. Of course, it’s true that mothers are still usually given custody, especially of very young children. However, single fathers, although in the minority, are no longer an exception to the rule. In fact, in 2011, there were 1,527,845 single-parent families in Canada, of which 327,545 (21.4 per cent) were headed by men. According to current research, single fathers are generally better educated than single mothers and are better off financially. However, they tend to suffer more psychological distress, as few of them are prepared to raise their children alone, and social recognition is often more difficult to obtain for a father living as a single parent than for a mother. One common problem is that daycare or hospital staff usually ask to talk to the mother first. Men also face some persistent prejudices; an example is the general acceptance of a mother’s need to miss work for a sick child, while a father’s decision to stay home is dimly viewed. In addition, most services for single-parent families are oriented towards mothers. Whether you’re a man or a woman, raising children alone is never easy. But despite all the obstacles, being a single father is an especially rewarding experience that’s made up of the thousand and one little joys of family life.

Why Dads Need To Spend Time With Their Kids

s a father, you didn’t get the chance to experience the symbiotic relationship with your child during pregnancy the same way your partner did, but feeling the baby move in the womb certainly created a bond. And this connection can only increase by spending time with the baby after birth, as you change diapers, give the baby a bath and rock her to sleep. But apart from caring for them, there are many other ways you can spend quality time with your children. Many mothers exercise with their toddlers in order to get back in shape — why can’t fathers do the same? You’re not really interested in going for a run with a jogging stroller or taking yoga classes together? You could exercise by using your baby as a weight. And when your children are old enough, you could enjoy some parent-child workshops, or take a karate or swimming class together. Of course, you don’t need to sign up for a class in order to spend quality time together. Take a bike ride, go for a picnic in the park or spend a day at the pool; small shared pleasures are valuable too. If the kids are interested, you could also pass on your own particular passions by teaching them to play the guitar, cook, play sports, etc. Research shows that the father’s presence is just as important as the mother’s. For example, it’s often Dad who helps his children discover the outside world and encourages them to move beyond their comfort zone, thus promoting their independence and initiative. In other words, children and their fathers have nothing to lose and everything to gain from spending time together.

Spending time with your kids doesn’t have to be complicated. What counts most is simply the togetherness.

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continued from page 32 as well, are on display at Berk’s. It specializes in “top of the line mattresses made by one of the top five biggest companies in the world, Bedding Industries of America, “all made in NJ, made to order” for sale at “a fraction of the price.” A main company they get their merchandise from is Southern Motion. “We’re constantly growing,” says Berkowitz, adding that they plan to expand the list of manufacturers they currently work with. Some other names they currently order from are Jofran, Vaughan-Bassett, Hooker, Ashley. “Berk’s is all about value,” says Berkowitz. “That’s all we do is discount. Customers who shop at Berk’s Furniture & Mattress value the in-house delivery available six days a week from delivery guys who are courteous, polite and on-time. With a warehouse attached, and another warehouse right in Pennsylvania, Berkowitz says “all furniture takes a week to come in.” “We are growing and changing,” says

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Berkowitz. It just added 6,000 sq. feet to the showroom floor two months ago to display its new reclining department. Berk’s carries all American-made recliners, all hardwood frame, padding, memory foam seats in the cushion. The store even offers Lift Chairs for senior citizens. Sold for $499, the chair features power recline and power lift which raises an individual from sitting to standing. Like an antique piece of furniture that needs to be reupholstered rather than thrown out, Berk’s Furniture & Mattress has a decorative history that dates back almost 75 years. Their grandfather, Joseph Berkowitz of Washington, owned a farm then opened up his first retail store, The Trading Post, on Route 57 from 1943 to 1965. A Burger King now owns that store space. A second location opened in 1963, called the County Trading Post, and that was located on Main Street in Hackettstown. That store changed its name to the Hackettstown Trading Post in 1988 and was owned by Joel Berkowitz, son of Joseph

and father of Amy and Justin Berkowitz. Joel Berkowitz retired after 53 years and that store is currently vacant, says Berkowitz. Through the years, the family business evolved from a hardware store with “knick knacks” in the 1940’s, to appliances, carpeting, stereos and electronics. Then in 1990, it began to sell recliners at the Hackettstown Trading Post, “then became a full-fledged furniture store.” Amy and Justin were employees of the Hackettstown Trading Post, working there for 15 years before and after college. “Our whole lives, we worked on and off there,” says Berkowitz. “Justin started on delivery trucks when he was a freshman. I cleaned the appliances; we did the sidewalk sales. We grew up in the business,” and eventually found their way back to start their own company in 2011. Four years apart in age, they both attended Pope John High School. Amy attended University of Georgia, receiving her degree in marketing and communication, and then volunteered in Africa. Justin at-

tended Rutgers University, received a master’s degree in environmental economics before returning to the furniture business. Like a comfortable piece of furniture, sometimes it’s just too hard to get up and walk away. “I truly, truly love this business,” says Berkowitz, who spends most of her time on the sales floor. “I enjoy dealing with customers, meeting new people. I love furniture; I like the trends. I like pleasing the customer,” like getting them the furniture “immediately.” From the buying, to the floor planning, helping customers to delivery- Berkowitz says “I like being busy and doing different things every day. Located on Mountain Ave., next to the Paintpourri, before Route 57, “We are there every single day and looking forward to meeting new customers.” Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon.Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. Specials through Memorial Day include 48 months interest free on any purchases and the company will pay the customer’s sales tax.

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