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Lake Hopatcong Museum Taking A New Tack To Keep Interest High

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By Jane Primerano mall historical society museums aren’t getting the traffic they used to and are trying new ways to remedy that. Some are having special events like craft beer nights. The Lake Hopatcong Historical Society Museum isn’t there yet, but the museum trustees decided to make some changes. For years the museum was open Sunday afternoons in the spring and fall, avoiding the summer months when the parking lot would be full of people visiting Hopatcong State Park. This year, the board decided to open the museum one Friday night and one Sunday afternoon a month, Trustees President Martin Kane explained. The second innovation is having a theme for each Friday the museum is open. The first theme was

“Bertrand Island Night” on May 6. In spite of torrential rain, attendance was good, Kane said. “We got some children who grew up at the park,” he said, explaining they were the offspring of vendors. The museum has an extensive Bertrand Island collection, including a carousel horse that was a subject of the Lake Hopatcong Foun-

dation Block Party scavenger hunt. The next Friday theme night will be June 3 when Hank Shapiro, who played piano at many lakeside restaurants for years, will play Joe Cook’s piano, which is also at the museum. Cook was a comedian whose lakeside property “Sleepless Hollow” was famous for its raucous parties and

celebrity guests, many of whom autographed the piano. A third theme night will be July 15. The museum is inviting postcard vendors and will be open for interested collectors and residents to peruse them. Aug.12 will be “Antique Boat Photo Theme Night.” The Lake Hopatcong Antique and Classic Boat continued on page 4

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Strawberry Festival Offers Something For Everyone

By Elsie Walker ummer is not far away and with it comes a Netcong tradition: the Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong. This year the festival will be held on June 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. While “strawberry” will be the flavor of the day with many homemade strawberry goodies to buy, this annual event offers much more. For thrifty treasure hunters, there is a rummage sale and for those who like to curl up with a book, there will be plenty at bargain prices. There will be hot dogs and burgers and vendors selling a variety of products and hand-crafted items. Vendor spaces are still available. The fee for each 10 foot space is $30. For more information, contact the church at 973-347-0247. Co-event chairperson, Lynn Gremmo of Hopatcong said, “There will be lots of good food including scrumptious strawberry shortcakes made with Cliff’s delicious vanilla ice cream and strawberry topping.” There will be homemade jams made by church member Roxie Benbow of Budd Lake as well as strawberry or strawberry-rhubarb pies. While some people may have heard of rhubarb, but aren’t sure what it is, Janett Gibbons of Stanhope explained, “rhubarb is a vegetable, easily grown and needing virtually no maintenance. It is often almost considered a fruit since it's used in combination with strawberries for pies, compotes, jam, or by itself for those same things. If you grew up in the Midwest as I did, it was common for the kids to get a salt shaker and eat rhubarb picked and salted from the patch.” Rhubarb provides a tart, tangy flavor.

Nick Stein and Brian Owens made the grill table at last year's Strawberry festival.

President of the church’s United Methodist Men, Scott Lefurge of Byram, said, “This wonderful community event has been taking place for many years at the Stanhope United Methodist Church. People look forward to it returning every spring.” Church members estimate that the festival has been going on for a few decades. One of the things that draws people back every year is the shopping, Helen Talley –Stein of Hopatcong shared, “If you are a “thriftier,” a garage sale lover, an arts and craft lover or just a plain old regular shopper, the festival is for you. I have been going to it for many years now and enjoy the hunt for treasures I might find at the church rummage sale.” In addition to the rummage sale, there will be a variety of

vendors on hand including Mary Kay, Thirty-One purses, totes, and more, Kristen’s Creations beaded jewelry, handmade crocheted items, greeting cards and paper crafts, and more. For those who want to take a break, eat, and enjoy the view of Lake Musconetcong across the street there will be grilled items and seating in the church’s patio area. Lefurge shared that the grill chef for this year's Strawberry Festival will be Nick Stein of Hopatcong. “Nick will be cooking up his delicious hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs,” Lefurge said. Chips, soda and water will also be available to purchase. Proceeds from the festival benefit the mission and ministries of the church. For more information, call the church at 973-347– 0247.

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continued from front page Show group and other owners of antique boats often collect photos as do some people who don’t have boats. The LHACBS holds cruise nights on the fourth Wednesday of each month May through September, rendezvousing near the yacht club at 6:30 p.m. Other open Fridays will be Sept. 9 and 30, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Themes will be announced. “We’ll try this for a year,” Kane said. Another innovation is a history cruise on the Miss Lotta which sails out of Nolan’s Point. The shakedown cruise will be May 21 at which point Kane will try to project old photos of the places the Miss Lotta passes. He acknowledged the technology is easy, but said it needs to be tested on the water. He would like to narrate a weekly history cruise. He said the museum had more than 200 visitors for the Lake Hopatcong Block Party, helped by being a site on the scavenger hunt. He said many visitors did ask a lot of questions about the history of the

lake. “We got parents in to see what’s in the museum,” he said of the adults who accompanied children on the scavenger hunt. “Half the battle is getting people in the door,” he added. Kane said he speaks to other curators of historic museums and all say the same thing, attendance is down. “People get their history fix on the internet,” he said. Kane is happy the schools are doing more local history and that Jessica Murphy of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation is pushing more history education and a floating classroom. “We deal with kids who live two blocks from the lake and have never been on the lake,” he said. “Every kid we turn on to history or the environment pays dividends in years ahead.” Other options for future programs could include an Indian history program or a simple dig outside the museum. Costume programs are another possibility.

National Trails Day Hike Encourages Outdoors

he Hopatcong Environmental Commission is sponsoring a guided/narrated hike on Sat., June 4, 10 a.m. to noon at Eves Mountain Inlet Sanctuary/Northwood in celebration of National Trails Day.

National Trails Day is held annually to encourage awareness of outdoor life and the trail systems available in our community, the use of which can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Call 973-770-0461 to sign up.

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etcong Recreation has planned a bus trip to go see “Beautiful, The Carole King Story,” Sat., Aug. 6, 2 p.m. matinee. Cost is $85, ticket includes bus ride from Netcong Train Station to and from city. Departure 10:30 a.m. sharp, returning approximately 6 p.m. For tickets, call 201-874-9634. On Sat., June 11, it has planned Junk In Your Trunk, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rain date for June 12. Set up 8 a.m. Junk In Your Trunk is a small scale flea market. Load cars with items no longer needed at home and drive to the Netcong Train Station. Open the trunks and set up a table if preferred. Vendors will open up cars to the buyers who have come looking for bargains.

Restrictions include no food or alcohol to be sold. Items sold must be appropriate and compatible for a family event. Items deemed inappropriate will be asked to be removed. Reserve a spot now. Email recreation@netcong.org for registration form, then send along with payment made out to Netcong Recreation, 23 Maple Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857, no later than June 1. Once registration is received, confirmation will be sent via email. Cost to reserve a space is $10. Vendors are responsible for their own sales as well as managing merchandise. Netcong Recreation is not liable for any items that are lost or stolen.

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Tulsa Trail School’s Holds Autism Speaks Walk-a-Thon organize this event with the help of other Tulsa trail staff. But it was the compassion of the students that was the driving force in the success of this Walk-a-Thon. Principle Brian Byrne said “This month its Autism Awareness, but next month and the month to come it might be something else; the thing we all need to remember is

ulsa Trail School held an Autism Walk-A-Thon on April 21 at the Hopatcong High School Track. Each student was provided with a pledge form which they all used to help raise money for Autism Speaks since April was

that to give, whether it’s very little, or a whole lot, it makes a difference. You have all done something today to help people and I hope when you leave today you carry away not just the good feeling of just how fun today was but what you guys accomplished, we couldn’t have done this without you.

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Netcong Students Visit Netcong Police Department

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moved from the police department to the council room where they learned about the many important town-wide decisions made there. At the end of the tour, Police Officer Joseph Matits demonstrated the many functions of his police car. He also gave each student the opportunity to sit in the front seat of the car. At the conclusion of the tours, the students

cong, then gave a tour of a borough fire truck. He explained the gear and equipment used in the trucks. Schelhammer passed around a fire hat to show the kids how heavy it is. The students learned that they use different size fire trucks for smaller vs. larger areas, as well as, how there are different hoses for different jobs. Police Chief Jim Blesson then gave the students a tour of the Netcong Police Department. They were given the opportunity to sit inside the jail, be handcuffed, and have their fingerprints taken traditionally, with ink. Each student was able to take their fingerprints home as a souvenir. The group then

walked to Netcong Firehouse One where they enjoyed a pizza lunch donated by the Netcong-Stanhope Rotary. The students were also given Netcong Junior Police Officer t-shirts donated by the Netcong Police Department. This class trip was exciting as well as very educational for the fifth through eighth graders that attended.

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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 next page

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continued from previous page 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

Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Musconetcong News, May 2016, Page 11 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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The Little Chiefs Preschool Gearing Up For Next Year toilet trained children three and half to four years of age and will be at no cost to Hopatcong residents. Transportation will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian. The Little Chiefs Preschool application is available online, as well as in the Hopatcong High School Main Office. Applications are due by June 30 and will be

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Morris County Superintendents Honor Middle School Leadership Awards

he Morris County S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ’s Middle School Leadership Award is presented annually to a graduating middle school student whose actions and deeds represent a model of citizenship and leadership in their respective school community. Each district may select one student from each middle school in its district to receive this honor. Recipients should be a student who’s academic, extracurricular, and community leadership has had a positive impact on their school environment and who serve as role models for others. This year’s ceremony took place at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany on Tues., May 3. Par-

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Union Influence, Morris View Key Topics For Freeholder Hopefuls

By Lynn Adamo aybe John Sette’s admonition that “we’ve had problems with civility” struck a chord, or candidates themselves just needed a break from the cantankerous tone, but May 9’s debate among Morris County’s Republican freeholder and sheriff candidates likely wasn’t the fireworks display some anticipated. Spectators hoping to hear the kind of incendiary comments that have punctuated portions of this year’s race might’ve been left wondering what happened during what was, by this cycle’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 county’s Republican Committee, urged candidates to observe a level of decorum during the discussion, and the nine participants largely obliged. “I’ve been doing this 34 years, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said in his introduction. “We need to talk about issues and do the right thing for Morris County.” The evening began with moderator Guy Gregg, former state assemblyman for New Jersey’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 Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and Novartis. He coauthored the “Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,” which underscores one philosophical divide with his rival. John Sierchio, endorsed by Rochford, served 27 years in law enforcement in Essex County Sheriff’s Office and police department, and as detective sergeant with the Bloomfield Police Department. He also

served as chair of the state’s Police and Fireman’s Retirement System and is a member of the Boonton Township Board of Education. Their divisions on homeland security, the sheriff’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 sheriff’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 “go through labor, legal and administrative review first. We’re not going to be arbitrarily signing contracts.” Sierchio suggested his place “on both sides of the table” offers a unique perspective. “We need to sit down with the unions and see what’s needed, what’s deserved,” he said. “Dialogue first — I’ve always been a firm believer in that.” The pair disagreed on the county’s homeland security responsibilities, with Sierchio believing responses to terroristic threats or attacks rest with the federal government, not the sheriff’s office. “We don’t have the resources to respond,” he said. He pledged greater focus on fighting the county’s heroin epidemic. Gannon countered that “a multidisciplinary response” and close collaboration between the county, sheriff’s and prosecutor’s offices, Office of Emergency Management and FBI is required to combat terrorism close to home and is a greater threat than substance abuse. “I can connect the dots very simply,” 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. “We didn’t wake up this morning and continued on next page

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continued from previous page say, ‘My God, what happened at Morris 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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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 22

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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 on next page

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continued from page 20 savings of law abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent pension claims. “In 2007, I was calling for pension reform. It wasn’t popular with the unions but it was the right thing to do,” he says, as there was a 20 billion dollar pension system at that time. “I was calling for pension reform. There’s more than just a funding issue; there’s abuses.” 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 “PBA Officer of the Year” by the Essex County Conference of PBA’s in 2004. “No one has a background like me,” says Sierchio, who is serving his seventh year on the Boonton Twp. Board of Education. “Seventeen years on labor side, 19 years on administrative side. Very rarely you get someone like me.” 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.” As far as being fiscally responsible, Gannon plans to do his part. “It’s not about the money for me,” says Gannon, who plans to forego his police pension as Morris County sheriff. “My heart is in it. It’s an important position. We can do good things. I’m the protector of the people. I’m for the people. That’s where we

need to go. Need to do it without a drain on the taxpayer.” 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 Gannon’s first grandchild into the world this summer.

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dition, 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.” 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 1-800933-2566; visit: www.nybloodcenter.org.

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he students at Hudson Maxim School in Hopatcong are reminded of the pledge they made for healthy life choices during Red Ribbon Week back in October when they look at the beautiful red tulips that are in bloom. All of the Pre-K through first grade students had the opportunity to plant more than five hundred red tulip bulbs as part of

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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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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?

More and more men are deciding to stay at home to look after their children.

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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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, notfor-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.

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