“After the attacks, people spontaneously came to Eagle Rock Reservation to view the tragedy unfold at the Twin Towers and leave cards, letters, photos and flowers in an impromptu memorial in honor of their loved ones,” says Essex County Executive, Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. “I knew immediately that this was the natural location for a memorial because of the public attraction to this site and the unparalleled view of the World Trade Center from the lookout area. Our September 11th Memorial is a special place for people to come for solace and comfort because of its unique location and its powerful message of peace and hope.” The Essex County September 11th Eagle Rock Memorial is located in Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation off of Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange. Morris County Following the attacks in which 64 people from Morris County perished, a committee was formed which included the family members of people who died, to help locate a site for the memorial, raise funding for its construction, and select a sculptor to design it. The Morris County 9/11 Memorial was constructed on county-owned property in 2003 and dedicated on September 10 of that same year during a candlelight vigil. The memorial is located at 460 West Hanover Avenue, at Morris County 9/11 Memorial Park. continued on page 22
Bergen County’s 9/11 Memorial
By Steve Sears My Life Publications remembers and honors those who died in the attacks of September 11, 2001. We reached out to each county in our publishing area for information about their dedicated 9/11 memorials. Bergen County 147 county residents were among the almost 3,000 who died during the 9/11 attacks.
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A 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial is located in the Henry Hoebel Area of Overpeck Park next to Fort Lee Road in Leonia. Essex County On Sunday, October 20, 2002, the Essex County September 11th Eagle Rock Memorial was dedicated and unveiled. Added in 2009 was the Flight Crew Memorial, a tribute to the pilots and flight attendants on the four airplanes that crashed that day, and in 2011, a 7,400-pound steel and concrete artifact from the World Trade Center site and a bronze plaque recognizing the heroism of EMS personnel was added. In 2016, the Essex County Search and Rescue Dog Statue was then dedicated at the site to commemorate the role that dogs had in the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center and Pentagon after the attacks.
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6 Tips to Protect Kids in Fall Sports –Back-to-School Sports Season Linked to Ankle Injuries
Courtesy Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to six tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries. Every fall, Cedar Grove NJ foot and ankle surgeon Matthew F. Wachtler, DPM, FACFAS notices an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes. Football, soccer and basketball are the sports most likely to lead to sprains, broken bones and other problems. What seems like a sprain is not always a sprain; in addition to cartilage injuries, your son or daughter might have injured other bones in the foot without knowing it. Have a qualified doctor examine the injury. The sooner rehabilitation starts, the sooner we can prevent long-term problems like instability or arthritis, and the sooner your child can get back into competition. Dr. Wachtler’s top recommendation is for parents is to get ankle injuries treated right away. Other tips include: Have old sprains checked by a doctor before the season starts. A medical check-up can reveal whether your child’s previously injured ankle might be vulnerable to sprains, and could possibly benefit from wearing a supportive ankle brace during competition. Buy the right shoe for the sport. Different sports require different shoe gear. Players shouldn’t mix baseball cleats with football shoes.
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Cedar Grove Elks Survives Fire That Cancels Fundraiser
The Special Children’s Committee (SCC) of the Cedar Grove Elks had to cancel a Tricky Tray Fundraiser back in June. The Gifts baskets they had for this event were stored in a locked storage unit, off campus of the lodge, and an adjacent unit caught fire. All the Elks baskets were destroyed due to fire, smoke and water. The Elks received numerous calls of support for the lost baskets, and the SCC will be holding another Tricky Tray in November of this year at the Cedar Grove Community Center on Fairview Ave. Anyone interested in the upcoming November event can contact Member Diane Pierce at 973.985.0497 or dcjpierce.1@comcast.net.
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By Tina Pappas T he Little Falls Farmers Market had a special visit on July 24. The market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain of shine, through Oct. 30 and is held in the parking lot of the municipal building, located at 225 Main Street. Patrons waited on lines to get their hands on food items from Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, which offered savory meals on the go such as the Maine Roll, are patrons waiting on line for the Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, which was a featured vendor at the Little Falls Farmers Market on July 24. courtesy of the Township of Little Falls continued on page
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I n June of 1973, at the age of 19, I graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from County College of Morris. It was a tough two years for me. But, it was also a very fulfilling time. I had been stretched like a rubber band. And, I came through it all a wiser and stronger individual. All through my time at County College of Morris, I worked 29 hours a week at the A&P grocery store in Whippany. There were times when I worked the night shift, from 11:00 at night till 7:00 in the morning. I would punch out from work, climb up the stairs to the rest room, wash my face, wash up a bit and change my shirt. Then, I would buy a cinnamon bun at the A&P and drive off to CCM for an 8:00 class. I remember my class would end at 9:30. I didn’t have another class till 11:00, so I would go to the library, find an isolated corner, and put my face on my forearms on the desk and fall asleep. I kept a little travel alarm clock in my attaché case, that I also carried my books in. I took my studies very seriously and managed to make the Dean’s List, for all four semesters at CCM. I also wrote weekly columns and articles for Youngtown Edition, the official college newspaper of CCM. It was a tough time. But I enjoyed every minute of it. During my time at CCM, I went to a local chiropractor to get my spine adjusted on a regular basis. My chiropractor encouraged me to go to chiropractic school, so I applied to Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. I was accepted and made plans to begin chiropractic college in September. That summer, I worked full time at the A&P. I saved every penny that I could. And, as the dawn of September became closer, I prepared myself to depart from the old Mabey Homestead. To live away from loved ones and good friends. It was an emotional time, filled with a bit of sadness and yet also a time of hope for new adventures waiting to unfold. I confess that I did not find chiropractic school easy. Specifically, I had a tough time with chemistry. In chiropractic college, a student is required to take one semester of inorganic chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry, and two semesters of biochemistry. I did get some grades of B’s on my tests, but I mostly got C’s on many of my tests. However, a few times, I actually did ace some of my chemistry exams. I worked at a grocery store, during my years at Sherman College. Like my days at CCM, I found it all so tough, but also very rewarding. I did practice chiropractic for a few years, in a small town in West Virginia. But I was not very successful at it. I will write more about that, in a future article for this newspaper. Fate and destiny called me home to become a writer. It is strange how the angels will set a path for your life. If you’re facing a tough challenge, please do not give up. There were times, when I was in college, when I thought I wasn’t going to make it. Both at County College of Morris and at Sherman College of Chiropractic. But I did my absolute best to stay tough and be positive. Please, if you are going through a tough time to accomplish a goal that is important to you, do not give up! Never, ever give
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If your mattress was once comfortable but now seems to be at the root of your aches and pains, it may be time to replace it. Physical changes like injuries, surgery, and weight change can also change your body’s position as you sleep, necessitating a faster change in your mattress.
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The level of support you need from your mattress will depend on your typical sleep position. People who sleep predominantly on their back will find they have low back pain if their hips rest on top of the mattress. Side sleepers may experience aches and pains in their hips and low back if their knees rest below their hips. Stomach sleepers may wake up with back pain because their shoulders are resting behind their hips. While properly positioned pillows can do a lot to alleviate morning aches, they cannot take the place of a mattress that supports your natural sleeping position. Beating those aches and pains
According to Spine Health, “Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain. Lack of support from a mattress reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles, and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which contribute to low back pain. Sleep comfort is also sacrificed if a mattress does not match one’s individual preferences. A mattress that provides both comfort and back support helps reduce low back pain, allowing the structures in the spine to really rest and rejuvenate during the night.”
Your mattress may be to blame. Don’t believe us? Call AIM Orthopedics for a free consultation with our physical therapist and find out how your mattress impacts your morning aches and pains. Physical therapy and pain relief While it may seem strange to consult a physical therapist for aches and pains that may be caused by your mattress, their expertise may be just what you need. As experts in posture and movement, a physical therapists can assess your body’s position while you sleep and make recommendations for the type of mattress that best supports your body. They will also assess your posture and movement for any underlying conditions that may be contributing to your morning aches and pains. The physical therapist may develop a physical therapy treatment plan aimed at improving your posture, strengthening your body, and improving your sleep.
A 2008 study found that 1 in 15 to 20 cases of chronic pain can be attributed to sleep problems. One of the biggest causes is something called long-term malpositioning. In short, your body is in the wrong position for too long. Bad posture, poor workstation positioning, even continued on page 17
While the Better Sleep Council recommends replacing your mattress every 7 to 10 years, the way you feel in the morning is a better indicator that it’s time to replace your sleep surface.
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Colleen added that this past year while the team was in fourth grade and one team member was in first grade, they won the core values award at the MidAtlantic Regional competition, which was held virtually in December. This award is given to the team that displays overall outstanding achievement in the FIRST Core Values: Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Fun. They were also invited to participate in the FIRST Robotics World Championship this past April.“We went to Houston where they participated and they won the core values award there as well,” she explained. “They were honored by Mayor Damiano and council. Now they’re actually moving into the middle school level and expanding their program as well.”
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The Girl Power Robotics team of Little Falls show their exhibit booth at the FIRST Robotics World Championship. Photos courtesy of Colleen Larionoff
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By Tina Pappas S ome technologically-inclined girls got to strut their stuff recently when they took part in the FIRST Lego League Explore World Festival at the FIRST Robotics Championship, held in Houston this past April. The international competition hosted over 450 student teams in various divisions from early elementary through highThisschool.year’s season was “Cargo Connect,” where students were challenged to think of new ways to overcome transportation challenges. The team members Madelyn Larionoff, Ella Larionoff, Evelyn Chichester, Camilla Petracca and Payton Culver, were recently honored by Mayor James Damiano and council members during their Township Council meeting. According to Colleen Larionoff, Girl Scout troop co-leader and robotics coach, her daughter Madelyn, who is a founding member of the team, got turned on to Robotics in kindergarten.
For right now it’s running as an offshoot of our Girl Scouts Troop,” she noted. Madelyn said she and her friends who are involved with Girl Power Robotics really love what they do. “My friends and I started in kindergarten and now most of us are going into fifth grade,” she said. “We love it so much that we’re taking part in competitions every continued on page 20
The girls are currently in the Girl Scouts’ Juniors Troop 97322 and there is one girl is in the Girls Scouts’ Daisies Troop 98180, but most of the girls started taking part in robotics when they were all in the Daisies, Colleen said. She added that girls are considering whether they want to start a program officially through the town.
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“Our robotics team is called ‘Girl Power Robotics,’” she said. “Our Girl Scout troop completed an engineering badge in kindergarten and a robotics badge in first grade. They really enjoyed it so Madelyn asked if we could start a team when they were in first grade and they did. They’ve done this for past few years.”
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“This upcoming year’s theme has to do with sustainable energy and last year’s theme was problems with cargo transport,” she noted. “They learn a about real world problems, solving it and working together as a team. In the Challenge level they also build and code a robot to navigate obstacles and solve issues on a game field.
The competitive aspect is really minimal, it’s more about skill-building and problemsolving activity.”
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“The reason why I like it because the adventure of coding and robotics never ends and it’s a lot of fun,” Ella said. Colleen said that a good amount of the type of robotics the team focuses on is creative problem solving.
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Colleen’s younger daughter Ella, who is the youngest of the group and entering second grade, also enjoys competing and has started her own elementary level “Explore” team since the her teammates will be moving up to the middle school “Challenge” level.
year. This year we made it to worlds and it’s so fun. It’s nice to compete with other teams and meet everyone. It was a fun trip and we also went to NASA.” Team member Evelyn echoed the sentiment.“Houston was the best time of my life because we got to meet people from all over the world,” she added. Team member Payton agreed and commented that robotics requires a lot of teamwork. “We had to solve a problem related to the transportation of cargo,” she explained. “This year we have to solve problems about energy.” Team member Camilla also said the team needed to use creativity to think up ideas. “We also had to work hard to make our structures better,” she added.
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“Everyone in Morris County came together to site, fund and build our 9/11 memorial after that terrible day in 2001,” says Morris County Commissioner, Douglas Cabana. “Every bit of it symbolizes our grief for those lost, our resolve to continue living as a free nation and stand up to oppression, and our hope that future Americans will find a bright future. To this day, more than 20 years after the attacks, the memorial remains an important part of life here. Every week, Morris County tends to that memorial. We have people cleaning the walkways and the pool, replacing the flowers and wiping down the plaques. It is visited almost daily by residents and visitors from outside our county. We will never forget.”
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According to Warren County Fire Marshal Joseph Lake, Jr., a memorial committee member, the memorial is a place of peace and rememberance. “It gives the residents of Warren County, particularly the ones who lost friends and loved ones, a place to go to and remember.”
Warren County The Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial site was dedicated in 2011, and the monument itself was completed for September 11, 2012 in memory of the four Warren County residents who died on September 11, 2001.The memorial consists of a large steel girder from the Twin Towers, and two granite towers representing the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. On either side are black granite memorials with the names of those from law enforcement, and the firefighters and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. There are four smaller round pillars topped with brass disks, one memorializing Flight 93, one for the Pentagon, one for the World Trade Center, and the fourth for all of the locations that were attackedThecombined.Memorial is located at 1500 State Highway 57 in Washington, on the driveway between the Warren County Technical School and the Warren County Community College, and near the county Public Safety Department and 911 Communications center.
Union County Dedicated on Sept. 13, 2003, the Union County September 11 Memorial is located on a hilltop at the border of Mountainside and Springfield in Union County’s Echo Lake Park.Two girders recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center are arranged within a five-sided area representing The Union County September 11 Memorial Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial the Pentagon, and an Eternal Flame represents those who died in Pennsylvania along with members of the Armed Services and emergency responders. The names of the 60 deceased Union County residents are etched into the memorial.
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By supporting local business you help to sustain our community Police Academy, Bob Lyons. The rock with the plaque was donated by Sam Braen, owner of Braen Stone. Commissioner Director Bruce James says, “The events of September 11 changed our lives as individuals, and as a nation. In the 20 years since the attack, there is so much to reflect on – the lessons we have learned and where we, as a nation, are headed. The tragic events that unfolded on 9/11 have molded us to find strength and hope in the face of crisis.” Somerset County 40 people from Somerset County died in the 9/11 attacks on our nation, and on September 11, 2004, the 9/11 Memorial was dedicated in Somerset County. It is located on the courthouse complex lawn in Somerville at the corner of Main and Bridge streets. County Surrogate Frank Bruno was able to obtain a piece steel from the World Trade Center, which is a permanent part of the memorial. The design, featuring a clock tower which reads, “Time to Remember,” was developed by county staff artist Linda Brady. The concept was converted into architectural drawings produced by The Musial Group of Mountainside. Construction was by Skinner & Cook of Roselle Park, and Michael Mills of Ford, Farewell, Mills & Gatsch in Princeton provided advice on the design’s relationship to the historic nature of the courthouse green, which is on the state and national historic registers.
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Courtesy Dr. Anant Joshi Many things are happening in August, but we have one more fun thing to share. Did you know August is also National Golf Month? For the golfers out there or those who know and love golfers, now is your time! As we celebrate the love of all-things golf, we can’t forget some of the foot problems that may come along — even for our favorite players.
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The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse’s annual National Night Out was a true community celebration. The event, which included all facets of the community, allowed the Borough’s volunteer first responders to be in the spotlight and showcase what they do. The West Paterson Volunteer Fire Department did two demonstrations. On Memorial Field, they showed how differently a home burns with or without a sprinkler system. It also demonstrated the importance of why you should keep your bedroom door closed when you sleep. The second was a demo of the Jaws of Life to remove a double door on a pickup truck to free victims. They also provided a water relay race activity for kids. The event also offered a number of bounce attractions for the kids, free food, give-a-ways, music, and tables from community groups and businesses.
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Little Falls EMS technicians are pictured during National Night Out on Aug. 2. Pictured (center) is Deputy Chief Bryan Prall and Corporal Jon Vanak, along with members of the Little Falls Police Department. Photos courtesy of the Township of Little Falls
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Prall also highlighted the launching of the Officer Playing Card Program in the LFPD, a unique program for kids 14 years of age and younger to get to know their local police officers. “It’s to engage our youth and give our police a chance to introduce themselves,” he explained, adding that it’s similar to collecting baseball cards. “Once they collect an entire set, they can receive a prize tickets for a raffle. All of these programs are super important because they helps foster positive interactions between today’s youth and police. It’s all about building and maintaining the trust and seeing officers in a positive light.”
“Little Falls may be a small town but our police and emergency services have such a big presence in our town,” she explained. “It’s so nice to see them out like tonight and just having a great time with their families along with all of our neighbors.” Her sister Veronica agreed and said it’s important to show gratitude to those who look out for others. “It was great to see everyone come together and show some appreciation for the people who help keep us safe.”
Local resident Maria Hofmann said the event is a nice way to spend a summer evening by getting to know those in local public service entities in a causal setting.
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parking lot housed the LFPD, New Jersey Transit Police, the Army Coast Guard and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department C.E.R.T. program. The Little Falls Fire Department and EMS were also represented. Children enjoyed a bouncy house and magician entertainment. DJ music was also featured. Other entities at the event representing services and business included Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. and Visions Federal Credit Union. According to Prall, community events like National Night Out are more vital today than ever before. “It gives the police department and other entities in town the ability to meet the community without an incident necessarily,” he said. “It’s the chance to get on a personal level and engage in conversation and see our capability. Events like these help to dispel any negative image when it come to police.”
The National Cancer Institute notes that many cancer survivors have indicated that information and support was abundant during their treatment. However, once treatment stopped, a new wave of questions and uncertainty soon emerged. For example, the NCI points out that many cancer survivors recognize that life after treatment is less about “getting back to normal” than it is about discovering the new normal. In fact, the Memorial Sloan Ketting Cancer Center reports that most people indicate it takes between six and 12 months after they complete chemotherapy before they truly feel like themselves again. Follow-up care also is a vital part of recovering from cancer. The NCI notes that cancer survivors typically return to the doctor every three to four months during the first two to three years after treatment. After that, survivors may see their doctors once or twice a year. Follow-up care is vital for cancer survivors, as it provides their doctors an opportunity to determine if patients are experiencing any side effects from treatment. These appointments also allow doctors to determine if the cancer has returned or spread to other parts of the body. In addition, follow-up visits provide an opportunity for cancer survivors to bring up any symptoms or questions they might have. Patients can ask about ways to reduce their risk of cancer recurrence and seek advice on getting back to normal, including how quickly they can begin exercising and how to approach new fitness regimens if they were inactive prior to diagnosis. The road to recovery from cancer may be filled with uncertainty. But cancer survivors should recognize that millions before them have survived the disease and gone on to live full, happy lives. A patient approach to recovery can help cancer survivors overcome any obstacles they may encounter along the way.
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Awoman had two cigarettes, her kid in the car, nowhere to live and didn’t know where to go. Another woman, who had left her job to be a stayat-home mom and was suddenly abandoned by her husband, needed to get back into the workforce and was looking for help. Struggling students at Sussex County Community College needed tutoring and other support, and low-income families were missing out on tax refunds because they needed guidance in completing their tax returns. These are just a few of the examples of people helped by Norwescap, a non-profit organization. Started as part of the war on poverty during the Johnson administration, Norwescap is a $22,000,000 comprehensive non-profit social service organization dedicated to serving people and moving them from a place of being in poverty, or on the verge of poverty, to the point where they and their families are thriving. It also helps people advocate for their communities and much more. Serving Hunterdon, Warren, Morris, Somerset and Sussex counties, Norwescap ’s corporate office is at 350 Marshall Street in Phillipsburg. Recently, Mark Valli, Norwescap’s CEO, talked about the organization and gave just a few examples of the services provided through the six strategic areas which Norwescap helps: education, employment, health and nutrition, financial capacity building, housing and energy service, and volunteer and civic engagement.Whilethe organization helps those in poverty, Valli noted that a large percentage of those it helps are ALICEs: Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. That means that they are people who are working but are just one payment, one illness, one pay check away from struggling. Valli noted that though people may come to the organization with one need, their situation is such that they usually have more needs. Norwescap is not just one program but a portfolio of ser vices. About 90% of its funding comes from the government (federal, state, county, and municipal) and 10% from donors and grants.
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Begin holding in a tripod position Cut out age appropriate shapes 4-5 Draws a cross Begin to copy name Start to color in lines Draw a recognizable person Cutting skills are more complex Begin to draw diagonal lines and a triangle Occupational Therapy can help increase a child’s upper body and core strength to assist with building a “foundation” for better handwriting skills.
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nity college students are struggling financially.” Norwescap provides a computer lounge, volunteers who tutor and provide a willing ear to listen (when needed), an on-site food pantry and information on Norwescap services. Valli shared that analysis done has shown that those who participate in the Degree Up program are much more likely than their counterparts to complete their studies and matriculate. “It shows you that sometimes you really just need a little support to help you get through….. most community college kids are probably holding a job somewhere. They have other things going on, so having a little bit of support to get them through the rough patches really helps improve their outcome,” said Valli. Another area Norwescap addresses is employment. Valli talked about the Career and Life Transitions Center and the Pathways 2 Prosperity program. A Career and Life Transitions Center helps those who haven’t been in the workforce for a while or are entering it for the first time or need to upscale. Valli noted that one example of a person who graduated the program is a woman now on the Norwescap board. “She had three kids, all of whom had special needs. Her husband, at some point, decided that that was too much for him and he left, and then she had a struggle…[to] figure out on her own [what to do]. She had left a career in New York to raise her family and now she’s on her own, and so she didn’t know where to turn. She called her Career and Life Transitions Center, didn’t do anything for a few months, and then called again.” Valli notes that the woman, though shy at first, completed the program and built her network (through peer-to-peer sharing and support) and is now pursuing a career in corporate America.
Another program, Pathways 2 Prosperity, in Sussex County, is peer-networking where a group meets once a week for dinner to work on personal and professional goals and to help each Norwescapother.also helps with financial capacity building, improving the financial well-being of low income individuals and families. Valli shared two of the programs that fall under that. One program, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), offers free tax help to low-moderate income individuals and families, including young adults, adults, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and those with limited English. Another program helps participants to open a savings account, with Norwescap matching the funds put into it, to save for a purchase of a major asset like a home.Health and nutrition are areas many know Norwescap for. It has a food bank, which means that it is a distribution center. It supplies food to food pantries and soup kitchens in Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon counties. Norwescap provides about two million pounds of food per year. Another example of what it does in the area of health and nutrition is WIC. “We are the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) provider in four counties,” shared Valli. Norwecap provides supplemental nutritional assistance to women who are either pregnant or who have kids all the way through age five. Additional services include health screenings, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, including lactation consultant services, and referrals to health and social services. Another of the ways Norwescap helps is by providing education on chronic diseases and access to free cancer screenings and other healthcare resources through its Health Connections program.
A fifth area Norwescap helps with is housing and community development. Valli said this area touches on everything to do with housing from homeless prevention programs to rental assistance and much more. He noted that in the borough of Sussex, Norwescap runs an 11 -unit senior housing from page 36 complex. It also does housing counseling, helping people save for a home, providing them with information on how to get to that point where they’re able to purchase their own home. Also, Norwescap provides supplemental support to help those having problems paying utility bills, getting a tank of oil, air conditioning, etc. “When a community is engaged, you get better health outcomes,” shared Valli as he started to talk about the last strategic area in which Norwescap offers help: Volunteerism and Civic Engagement. “We help people to advocate for themselves, advocate for their communities.” He noted that through a tax credit program, Norwescap was able to purchase a single-family home which had been an abandoned lodgings bar, renovate it and will be turning it over in a couple of months to a low income family. “So that’s taking what was a vacant home for over a dozen years in downtown Phillipsburg …on the main track, by the way, making it into a viable home, helping to improve not just the family’s asset but also to help improve the neighborhood,” said Valli. In addition, he shared, “We did more than that. We’ve been able to purchase banners and flags to help market businesses and put planters in downtown Phillipsburg.” Norwescap has also organized community get- togethers and organized community events. Right now, the focus has been on Phillipsburg but that will be expanded. One of Valli’s favorite stories is how Norwescap was able to help small businesses when they were shut down due to COVID-19. “We were able to access funding from the state to provide direct grants, over $500,000 in direct grants, to small businesses to keep them afloat…. to pay their utility bills, to be able to help pay their rent, able to help pay for PPE and other things, so we literally invested half a million dollars in small businesses …to keep them alive during COVID-19.” In addition, some of that money went to helping businesses establish an online presence and e-commerce so they could pivot the way they were doing business. Also, Norwescap has a variety of volunteer opportunities including ones through Americorps and AmeriCorps seniors. People can find out more about those by looking at the Norwescap website. Valli noted that for those in need, it is easy to get help. All they have to do is click on the green “Get Assistance” button the homepage of the website. Norwescap’s website is www.norwescap.org
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Councilman Al Kahwaty welcomes attendees at the Outdoor Movie Night event in Little Falls.
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The remaining movie schedule dates are “The Addams Family” on Aug. 3, “Encanto” on Aug. 10, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on Aug. 17, and “Ratatouille” on Aug. 24.
Little Falls Outdoor Movie Nights Return with ‘A Christmas Story,’ Santa Visit for Xmas in July of inclement weather.” Kahwaty has been involved with movie nights since 2019, along with Councilwoman Christine Hablitz. The goal is to make movie night bigger and better with movie choices for all ages, and some fun themed evenings. In keeping theme with Christmas in July, kids lined up to get a chance to see Santa where they took photos and received a present from him prior to the start of the movie. “This is exactly the kind of thing we look to do,” said Recreation Director John Pace. “We look for opportunities to bring people together and enjoy the summer outdoors.” Local resident Maria Karoullas said she enjoys attending all events being held at the Sports and Recreation Complex turf field in recent years. “I love all the great activities this town has to offer,” she said. “And it’s wonderful I get to enjoy them with my granddaughter now.”
Local resident Maria Karoullas and her granddaughter Alexandra get a photo op with Santa. Photos courtesy of the Township of Little Falls.
The Township is running its Outdoor Movie Night program again this summer. The movie nights kicked off with “A Christmas Story” on July 27, and a special appearance made by Santa to celebrate Christmas in July. The movies will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning on July 27 through Aug. 24 and shown at the Little Falls Sports and Recreation Complex turf field, located at 160 Paterson Ave. Films begin at dusk. According to Councilman Al Kahwaty, movie nights are a big hit with local residents, where they get an opportunity to enjoy the turf field even if they aren’t athletes.“Wedid five nights last year and we’re again doing five nights this year,” he said. “Having it at the turf field gives us a chance to move it indoors just in case
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T he Woodland Park Police Department recently promoted three officers. Sgt. Daniel Aguilera and Sgt. Joseph Domicolo were promoted to lieutenant and Det. Omaira Carino was promoted to Sergeant. Lt. Aguilera is a lifelong Borough resident who attended local public schools and graduated Passaic Valley High School in 2004. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 2006 to 2014 with one deployment to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) from 2008-2009 as an 0311 infantryman. Aguilera joined the Paterson Police Department in 2009, serving in the Community Policing Unit and Patrol Division before joining the Woodland Park Police in May 2012. He was sworn in before his girlfriend and daughter Viviana Aguilera.Lt.Domicolo grew up in Woodland Park and graduated Passaic Valley High School in 2005. He immediately enlisted into the U.S. Air Force Reserves and holds the rank of Master Sergeant. During his enlistment, he was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2008. Domicolo was hired by the then Woodland Park Police Department in July 2008 and attended the Passaic County Police Academy. He was activated and deployed to Iraq in 2010 and to Kuwait in 2016. Domicolo was promoted to Sergeant in 2018. His duties have included Patrol Sergeant, Scheduling Manager, Accreditation Manager, Power DMS Training and Policy Assistant Manager, TAC Officer, and OEM Director. He and his wife Erica have two children, Dante, 2, and Luciana, 9 months old. After graduating John F. Kennedy High School in June 1996, Det. Carino enlisted in U.S. Navy. After completing basic training and receiving fireman certification, she was stationed in La Maddalena, Italy, serving on the USS Simon Lake, at which time she was promoted to Yeoman 3rd class. On Sept. 11, 2001, Carino was stationed in Manama, Bahrain to assist with the front-line troops during Iraqi Freedom. As a result of her efforts, she received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Award, Letter of commendation, and several other medals and awards. Carino served the U.S. Navy from July 1996 to September 2003 and was Honorably Discharged as a Yeoman 2nd Class. In May 2007, she was sworn in as a Paterson Police officer, where she worked for four years before moving to the Waldwick Police Department. She was hired by Woodland Park in March 2012, where she worked in the patrol and traffic division. In October 2019, she was promoted to the detective bureau. Carino is one of the Department’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Officers, is certified in crisis intervention, and is active in Community Policing initiatives. She lives in Woodland Park with her Osmani Allison, 17.
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Kahwaty, who began the yearly event last summer, said the turf field provided a safer and cleaner venue than that of the original grass field, which would have resulted Little Falls held the second annual Water Fun Fest on July 23. The event offered an afternoon of cooling down from the recent heat wave with water slides and super soakers. Photos courtesy of the Township of Little Falls Little Falls held the second annual Water Fun Fest on July 23.
Pictured is the McGinn family enjoying the afternoon on the Sports and Recreation Complex turf field.
Pictured is the Montes family having fun at the event with the LFFD ladder truck in the backdrop. in muddy and slippery conditions arising from excess water.
Second Annual Little Falls Water Fun Fest Helps Attendees Beat the Heat While Having Fun
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It was a wet and refreshing afternoon during the Township’s annual Water Fun Fest on July 23. The event came at a welcomed time due to the recent heat wave in the northeast where the temperature pushed the 100 degree mark during a sunny and hot summer day. Several water slides and a dunk tank provided a treat for families on the Sports and Recreation Complex turf field. They also had fun with super soakers and other water devices. The LFFD’s ladder truck was also on-hand to help soak and cool off the Councilmancrowd.Al
“The turf field was the perfect venue for this event, and it was a great time,” he said, “It gave us the opportunity to plan a fun outdoor event where residents could find relief from the heat right here in Little Falls. John Pace and Tyler Passero did a terrific job, and we planned this together for months.” 11-year-old Evelyn Montes attended the event with her family and said it was a perfect opportunity to bring people together and cool down as well. “We live in town and I think this was such a great opportunity for everyone to share the day with each other instead of just sitting at home by an air conditioner on a hot day like today,” she said. “It was so much fun.”
For me, the turning point came when as a young adult, my father confided in me that he had OCD and was still able to make a good life for himself. He also told me he would always love me and believed I could get better. That changed everything and, in my book, “Family Ill ness,” this beautiful story is told. My father passed away from Covid in 2020 and I never got the chance to present him with a copy. This book was intended to be my way of letting my Dad know he was my hero, and that I never would have survived without his love. My father who taught at several universities through out New Jersey including Ramapo College and Saint Peters University grew up in a time when mental health was not discussed and was forced to live in silence for a great period of time. I believe our society has made significant progress, but we still have great strides to make. The love a family can provide to someone suffering from OCD or any mental illness can help immensely. This book is aimed primarily at those who are in pain, their families, and professionals serving this population as well. I am trying to tell a good story but at the same time, provide comfort as well. I have been touched by the outpouring of support from therapists who specialize in OCD treatment. One such local psychotherapist said “Evan’s writing style makes his book enjoyable and eye opening for people strug gling with OCD, their family members and clinicians in mental health. Evan’s sto ry can resonate with thousands of people suffering from OCD.”In the past, I have worked with a variety of families throughout New Jersey, forming and working with them in support groups. There is no magic pill, and this book is not going to solve all problems associated with the illness. However, I sincerely hope it lends a compassionate and compelling voice to the mental health community.
To give back more to the community, a portion of these sales will go towards mental health groups fighting stigma. If anyone would like to purchase an autographed copy, I can be emailed at evanmwechman@gmail.com. My books can also be found online at ness-Evan-Wechman/dp/1647503485.www.amazon.com/Family-Ill Writes Moving Book on
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