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MHS Raises Funds For NJ’s Make A Wish Foundation

By Dawn M. Chiossi ontville Township High School is raising funds for the Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey. The Make a Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life threatening medical con-

ditions and makes it their mission to help. The folks there believe that one wish can change lives. Granting a wish, fostering a dream or ambition is so much more than giving a gift; it is about giving hope. There is power in a wish. A simple wish can create

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the most wonderful of ripple effects: It can empower sick children; it can give them the strength to handle what challenges lie ahead; it can give them back carefree joys; it can create hope and resilience for the children and loved ones. Perhaps the best of all, a wish can resonate. Sometimes a wish can even inspire strangers such as the Montville Township High School Make a Wish club. This extremely popular club has approximately 160 students from all grade levels as members. Affiliated with the New Jersey Make a Wish Foundation, MHS Make a Wish Club turns the thought of seriously ill children upside down: they envision empowering steps and take action. Armed only with a desire to help and make a difference in the lives of Make-A Wish- children, the members of this extracurricular club enthusiastically raise funds for the Foundation. As Advisor Wendy Zwoboda remarks, “It’s all about raising money for this wonderful cause.” Funds, donations and amounts vary, but the goal is always the same: to donate even more to the Make a Wish Foundation, all just to give children a chance at a wish. Always searching for new and creative ways to raise the money, the club’s calendars are filled

with bake sales, restaurant nights, fundraisers, clothing drives, candy sales, holiday candy cane sales and so much more. Some of their successes include selling their own T-shirts at school. Created with the Make a Wish logo, they even sell them online. Impressed with their generosity and spirit, Michael Dominick, director of Communications for Make a Wish NJ, can’t say enough about the MHS’s commitment to the organization. “This is great,” he enthuses. “It’s inspiring, compelling. A teenager’s life is busy. They have clubs, they have jobs, but this is so selfless. It’s kids helping kids.” Zwoboda adds, “We have kids from every walk of life, from athletes to artists. They join because they want to do good things in the world and make a difference.” The energy of the wish can even touch the masses,

even inspire communities. Tirelessly working to raise money, the club gets the community involved to embrace this worthy cause. Often, the club runs an event called Can Shakes, donations collected outside of stores and restaurants just by holding out a can. At one time, Can Shakes alone collected approximately $100. Restaurants such as California Pizza Kitchen eagerly give a percentage of sales to Make a Wish. Additional restaurants that have participated in this wonderful cause include Chipolte and Buffalo Wild Wings. Zwoboda praises everyone involved. “I am so grateful,” she says. “Everyone from the school, to the administration to the community has been so supportive. “I just am so blessed. This is a great group of boys and girls from grades from nine-12. It’s all about them. It’s wonderful.” Dominick is overjoyed with the ripple effect he

sees. “Everyone wants to be part of something good,” Dominick remarks. All they have to do is ask.” The MHS’s devotion to the Make a Wish Foundation is limitless. They are even thinking about the wish kids on graduation day. Their latest special fundraiser entails that when a $5 donation is made to Make-a Wish, a graduate’s name will appear in the school’s marquee. The Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey was founded in 1983 and has been granting more than wishes to gravely ill children-they grant hope. Now in its fourth decade, its generosity and hard work have helped more than 9,000 children NJ alone. Dominick, who has been involved with Make a Wish Foundation for seven years, states he was simply, “moved by the mission of Make a Wish” continued on page 2

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n May 18, the Montville Educational Foundation sponsored Rev. Sharon Risher at Montville Township Lazar Middle School’s Living Lessons Program. Risher’s beloved mother along with eight others were shot in an African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina. Risher shared her struggles with accepting the senseless shooting and the process of forgiveness that she is going through.

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continued from front page In discussing the foundation, he asserts that these are more than wishes. “They are a necessary thing,” he affirms, “an urgent thing.” Granting wishes gives the children and the families “the will to fight.” In addition to strength, it gives them hope. “A light at the end of the tunnel,” Dominick adds. The wishes granted by the Make a Wish Foundation are amazing to say the least, and it’s easy to realize that there is a child on the end of that wish, not just a

disease. Dominick recalls a wish from a teen who wanted to meet a video gaming crew that was famous on YouTube. The teen had previously been in isolation because he was so sick and could only communicate with his friends via X Box Live. “The teen simply wanted to thank them that he could be a normal teenager,” Dominick shares. It is a common misconception that all wish kids are terminal, but luckily, this is not always the case. Many

kids go on to flourish, thrive and lead healthy wonderful lives. Many even still keep in touch with the folks from Make a Wish. When asked his goals and aspirations for the foundation, Dominick does not hesitate. He seeks to grant all of the children’s wishes, “no matter what.” Dominick sums it up perfectly and the folks from MHS surely agree, “It’s a great feeling to know you’ve changed a child’s life,” he states. “Especially at a time when you know they needed it the most.”

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By Anastasia Marchese his year marks a decade of service for the nonprofit, “Push to Walk.” For ten years the organization has been helping people with spinal cord injuries reach beyond their diagnosis to become more independent and strong, both physically and mentally. The past year has brought some big changes to the nonprofit as they recently relocated and also hired a new Executive Director David Font. In 2007, “Push to Walk” (PTW) first opened in Bloomingdale; 18 months later they already needed to expand to meet their growing client base and relocated to a larger facility in Riverdale. Then just last year they once again moved to an even larger facility to be better able to serve their clients. According to their website, “Since 2007, Push to Walk has served more than 370 families and 176 clients, all motivated to work to enhance their quality of life.” Often insurance companies will only cover a predetermined amount of physical therapy sessions a

year, or will choose to stop paying for treatment if it seems the patient’s progress has reached medical expectations. PTW thinks beyond predetermined expectations to what can be possible. Its motto is “Redefining possibilities for the spinal cord injury and paralysis community,” and it really speaks to its mission to support and encourage those with paralysis and help them to become their fullest selves and not to let them be defined by their condition. Cynthia Templeton founded PTW with her son Darren after he had suffered an injury to his spinal cord back in 2004. During his treatment and recovery process Darren had found that he benefited greatly from a gym based one-onone personal training program located in California. Participating in that program gave them the idea to start a similar one in NJ. Last year Templeton chose to move out of the director position in favor of her new role. Font has now been with PTW for the past seventh months and is pleased to be organizing the 10th

anniversary events taking place throughout 2017. Every month of 2017 PTW has hosted an Open House where the public can come in and see their facility and clients at work. The June Open House is set to be held on June 22 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. People can call ahead and sign up for a tour or just come over during those hours. Other events and fundraisers coming up this year are also listed on their website. According to Font, “Once their benefits run out and if they wouldn’t benefit from a traditional gym or can’t participate in a traditional gym,” many clients find their way to “Push to Walk” where they are encouraged to keep growing with the help of one on one trainers. When speaking of who can benefit from their services, “Our clients one unifying condition is paralysis,” said Font. Not everyone can afford this type of treatment, so PTW has formed a scholarship fund as well as organized a Fund Raising Kit, to help clients and their families have ac-

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Students Learn From Those Who Have Survived The Odds

By Henry M. Holden n Thursday, May 18 the Robert R. Lazar Middle School, in Montville hosted a “Living Lessons: Voices, Visions, and Values” program with more than 50 speakers recounting their heroic, diverse and powerful stories of dealing with adversity. Woven throughout the presentations was the theme “surviving the odds.” From genocide in Rwanda, the Holocaust, 9/11 survivors, or physical challenges, the speakers of “Living Lessons” shared with students in grades six to eight, their experiences in overcoming challenges, prejudices and discrimination. With messages of fortitude, and accounts of courage and hope, Living Lessons was an extraordinary event held for the seventh time in 14 years. “This program is designed to promote tolerance, compassion, and acceptance, among the school community,” said Mrs. Sharon Carr, principal of the middle school. “It is our goal to provide students with the courage and strength to make a difference in today’s world. Over the past year, we have worked hard to find speakers to share powerful stories of their life’s events, and explore adversity, overcoming challenges, and discrimination.” Living Lessons segments lasted 40 minutes allowing students time to discuss a variety of contemporary issues such as bullying, racism and surviving war. Lou Stiegelmayer joined the Marines right out of high school in 1966. He served three years, with one of those years in Viet-

nam where he was wounded three times, and awarded three purple hearts among other medals. “Picture yourself not quite 19 years old, and you’re in the jungles of Vietnam,” said Stiegelmayer. “The enemy is throwing hand grenades and trying to kill you. My squad leader was standing up when a grenade went off. He was killed instantly, and since I was laying down I got hit with less shrapnel and earned my first Purple Heart. Then suddenly, I was in charge of the squad of 17 to 19-year-old Marines, just as frightened as I was,” said Stiegelmayer to his audience of eighth-graders. “No matter how much training you get, no one can prepare you for the reality of war,” he said. “It is brutal, it is savage, and often unethical and immoral.” Stiegelmayer had to grow up fast or he would likely get killed. “People were getting killed all around me, and I wanted to survive. “War does horrible things to people. Some are killed, many come home carrying physical injuries, or invisible scars of mental and emotional anguish that will last for the rest of their lives.” In additional to shrapnel still in his body, Stiegelmayer is dealing with the nearly always fatal aftermath of exposure to Agent Orange. “Many people come back with major issues. I had them, and it took me a long time to work through them. You can carry emotional or physical problems with you all your life. If you do, they will drag you down and you will never reach your true potential, or

enjoy life.” Stiegelmayer didn’t let his wounds or Agent Orange control his life. When he returned to civilian life he went to school at night, earned a degree in business, and got married to his wife Mary Lou, 44 years ago. “You don’t have to be a victim of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” said Stiegelmayer, “to carry emotional and physical issues, and you can get help. If it’s depression, or bullying, or discrimination, talk to a friend or a teacher or a parent, talk to anyone who will listen. There are people out there who can help you, but you must be willing to reach out to them. You don’t have to face your issue alone. “You can take control of your future by taking control of the present,” he advised. “Become a leader in sports or academics and get an education. Education is the key to controlling your life in the way you wish it to be.” Prejudice, dealing with a physical disability and stereotyping were subjects discussed. One of those speakers was Dave Stevens. Because of the morning sickness drug, Thalidomide, Dave Stevens was born without legs in 1966. While still in the hospital he was adopted and raised by two loving and supportive parents who instilled core values. “I learned early on that it is better to have tried and failed, than to have never tried at all,” said Stevens. In the years before adaptive sports, Stevens played able bodied sports and became an athletic pioneer in his home state of Arizona. Without the use of prosthet-

ic legs, he went to Wickenburg High School in Arizona, and became the first and only 3-sport athlete in football, baseball and wrestling. “It was tough in the beginning,” said Stevens. “Nobody like me had ever done anything like this before. The state tried to keep me away from the sports thinking I was going to get hurt. They gave me special physicals, and special tests, and at one point I said, ‘can I just get on the field and play?’ “The first game they put me in there was a guy trying to run past me and I tackled him. He went down and I thought to myself, hey, I can really do this!” Stevens became a champion wrestler winning several state tournaments. He

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Students Learn... continued from page 6 nesota, where he lettered in baseball and football. It was there that he became the only legless football player in college football history. This led to a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys. His love for baseball never stopped and he continued to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball. After tryouts with the 1984 Olympic baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Minnesota Twins, Stevens secured a threeweek contract with the St. Paul Saints, in 1996. Stevens not only started a game at second base but even pinch hit for former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry. Stevens continues to work out with MLB and minor league teams around the country. To date Stevens is the only congenital amputee to ever play college football or minor league baseball. “This is my normal,” Stevens said as he effortlessly transitioned from his wheelchair to the top of the teacher’s desk, in one smooth motion. “I live in your world, you don’t live in mine, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. You can choose how you see people. Look at me, and you realize that you can do anything you want to, no excuses.” In addition to getting married, raising three sports-minded children Stevens also has won seven Emmy Awards for his many contributions to ESPN shows such a Sports Center, NFL Countdown and Baseball Tonight. He is now the assignment desk manager at ESPN where his team is responsible for coordinating coverage of

all sports teams in the US. The students at Lazar Middle School have been fortunate over the past few years. They have learned many valuable lessons of life by listening to the firsthand accounts of people who have worked hard to overcome their own challenges. One of those lessons came from Sally Alexander, who demystified disability. Alexander grew up a normal person. She had high school friends and as a young woman, she was as normal as thousands of other young women. Then, one day, everything changed. She started bleeding from her eyes. It was called retinal hemorrhaging, and at the age of 26, she was totally blind. But, that wasn’t the worst of it. She soon started losing her hearing. “This was a shock beyond what I had ever experienced or thought was possible,” said Alexander. “There were no signs something was coming. It just happened! I was not prepared for this. I didn’t know where to begin. I had one fabulous friend who was there for me during some of my darkest moments.” Alexander had to relearn everything; how to read, how to interact with people and how to become independent. “I discovered the more I learned, the more it took away my sorrow,” said Alexander. “I didn’t want people leading me around by the arm, so I first learned to use a cane. Then I learned to use my senses, in a different more sensitive way. My cane became an extension of me, like a longer arm, but I even had to learn how to hold the cane in a certain way. I would listen

to the echoes my cane made and to other noises around me. “Then I got my service dog “Dave” and life became easier and safer, but the life I knew was changed forever.” Eventually Alexander earned a master’s degree, married, worked full-time, and raised two children. She also began swimming, kayaking and living a full life. “I couldn’t read any more except for braille, but I could still listen to books,” she said. “But, the books were all about sighted persons. None related to sightless people. “I decided to write a book hoping to expose readers to differences as well as the values of diversity.” In five of her books Alexander writes about blindness with candor and humor, dispelling fears and demystifying disability. In 1995, her autobiography, “Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness,” Alexander received the Christopher Medal for “artistic excellence and for affirming the highest values of the human spirit.” Today Alexander teaches in the MFA program, at Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA., and leads critique groups is out of her home. Organizers received feedback from the program. Living Lessons” has changed the lives of students. A sample of letters written to guest speakers illustrate the power behind the messages sent on the day of the program taken from previous students. “You inspired me because you showed no matter how difficult times will be, you can get through

them,” one student wrote. “I learned that you have to be aware of what you’re doing every moment because you never know when that moment will become important,” was another comment. These words clearly tell the story of their life changing experiences.

“Living Lessons” has helped our students learn to embrace and celebrate our differences and has given them the tools to use when faced with difficult times,” said Carr. These powerful lessons are those that can only be taught by the ones who have lived through some of the most difficult

times in our world’s history. By the end of the day, people from all walks of life shared lessons of survival and perseverance with more than 900 middle school students in Montville Township Public Schools.

Fairfield Falcons Youth Football Opens Tryouts

egistration is now open for Fairfield Recreation’s Falcons football program. The program is open to children in grades three through eight. They must be 7 years old, and not be 15 before July 31. The season begins Aug. 14 and concludes in

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families of Robert R. Lazar Middle School.” Pasciuto plays sports in his downtime as well. He and his family live in a lake community, so therefore they try to spend their time outdoors as much as possible. Pasciuto participates in co-ed soccer, co-ed kickball and men’s softball within the community. He is also a member of his lake’s athletic board and commissions their T-ball league. “I am very active along with my family,” he says. “Both my wife and I volunteer to coach multiple sports within the lake as well as working with other events in our community.

In addition, my wife and I enjoy taking day trips with our children. I am also a fitness enthusiast and avid reader.” Pasciuto will be replacing retiring Principal Sharon Carr. “Robert R. Lazar Middle School is a very dynamic school in the very high performing school district of Montville Township Public Schools,” says Pasciuto. “I plan on taking some time to learn about the Lazar culture and to really get to know the staff, students, and community. Once I have the opportunity to work with all the stakeholders and build relationships with the com-

munity, I am confident new goals and areas of exploration will be identified and new initiatives implemented. I believe this is an exciting and organic process that is based on evolving student and community needs as well as collective strengths.” Pasciuto leaves some parting words with Glen Rock High School. “I will miss working with the staff, my direct assistant, and Principal John Arlotta the most. He is truly a major influence and friend. Of course, I will miss many of the students and families that I’ve worked with over the last two years.”

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Cedar Hill Elementary School Celebrates Eighth TREP$ Program

By Henry M. Holden edar Hill Elementary School, located in the Towaco section of Montville Township, has a mission statement that says, “Every stakeholder in our learning community unites in an effort to engage children in the joy of learning.” The school recognizes that children learn in a variety of ways, so they discuss all learning styles, using cooperative learning, interdisciplinary connections and multiple intelligences. One of those methods is TREP$, now in its eighth year at Cedar Hill. “TREP$ offers an after-school, hands-on program to young potential entrepreneurs,” said Sheri Dragone, one of three co-chairs for this year’s TREP$. “In it, the children learn how to start and oper-

ate their own businesses.” TREP$, an acronym derived from en-TREP-reneur, is a program that shows young people how to market their own hand-made products or services. “While TREP$ is a company open to all fourth through eighth graders, we only conduct it for the fourth and fifth grades,” said Dragone. In a series of weekly after-school classes the students are taught about marketing, advertising and pricing, but perhaps the most important part of this learning experience is creating their own business plan. “TREP$ begins with five, one-to one-and-a-half hour workshops over a fiveweek period in February and March,” said Dragone. “We had 21 kids out of 38 from last year’s fourth grade come back this year as fifth

graders. “While we try, and get the parents involved, we went into the fourth grade during a break and talked to the kids about TREP$,” said Dragone. “Our fourth grade is small this year; 37 kids total so, it was a good turn-out for the fourth graders.” Adult volunteers and specific topics lead the hands-on activities such as product development, marketing, sales, customer service and handling money. “Two of our volunteers are actually entrepreneurs,” said Dragone. “One has her own daycare business, and the other owns a computer software company. The TREP$ classroom work ends with a TREP$ Marketplace, held in the gymnasium where each child, or team will set up a table and sell their products

or services. After a long, cold winter of after-school workshops, the young entrepreneurs emerged from their cocoons on Sat., April 22, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. ready to show the world their entrepreneurial creations at the annual Cedar Hill Elementary School TREP$ Marketplace. “This year we had 52 students having fun and creating and sharing booths at which they sold cookies, candy, pickles, games, stress balls, slime, chocolates, brownies and cupcakes. Others resold jewelry, Lego figures, bath bombs or bubble bath tablets, and one kid even made a fake bow and arrow.” TREP$ is meant to be a fun activity where the children are learning through doing, and having fun at the same time.

“One boy was selling moss in a jar,” said Dragone. “It was sort of like algae in an aquarium in a jar.” TREP$ is also a confidence and self-esteem builder for children, and it seems to work. “All the young entrepreneurs were motivated by TREP$,” said Dragone. “All the kids said they made money.” My daughter, who is in the fifth grade, made over $100 selling

homemade stress balls,” said Dragone. “They cost about 25-30 cents to make so that was a pretty good profit, I think. The TREP$ workshops teach business skills through innovative techniques that focus on filling a consumer need, knowing the customer and product, being creative and inventive and empowering each child to believe in themselves.

New Book Offers Insight And Life Changing Advice For Fathers

ust in time for father’s day, dads can appreciate a new book “Father’s Say,” written by two authors. Men who have abdicated their role as fathers are the single greatest problem in society today. But fathers who speak of encouragement and love to their children, mixed in with some common sense, sow into their children’s hearts and minds the necessary ingredients for reaping healthy identities and self-images that propel them toward success in life. Wayne resident Joe Pellegrino joins in with

author Joe Battaglia to complete their new book, “Father’s Say,” published May 16 by BroadStreet Publishing. In their 192-page hardcover book, Pellegrino and Battaglia share moving stories and life lessons from men and women who testify to the power of a father’s influence. Readers will learn the qualities of being a good dad; what happens to a society that lacks fathers or strong male leadership; the importance of forgiveness toward others, especially the absent or abusive father; powerful and practical truths that help men answer

the question, “How do I become that dad?” “Fathers Say” beautifully demonstrates the power of a father’s words, and the difference they make not only in families, but society, as well. “In “Fathers Say,” Joe Battaglia and Joe Pellegrino have brilliantly woven together keen Biblical insights and wise nuggets of life-changing advice from a variety of fathers who have inspired their now well-known daughters and sons on their roads to success,” says Rita Cosby, Emmy-winning TV host and best-selling author. Battaglia of Oak-

land is a broadcaster, author of “The Politically Incorrect Jesus,” “That’s My Dad!” and president of Renaissance Communications, a company whose mission is to provide media platforms for gifted communicators of biblical truth. Battaglia is also an executive producer and general manager of “Keep the Faith,” the number one faith-based radio program in the country with a weekly audience of more than two million. Battaglia and his wife, LuAnn, have been married for 35 years and have one daughter. Pellegrino is an au-

thor of several books such as “Safe at Home,” “That’s My Dad!” and “Transformed;” a speaker, consultant and entrepreneur. He is president and founder of Legacy Minded Men, whose mission is to “transform lives by engaging, encouraging and equipping men to build a Christ centered legacy.” Pellegrino has also developed and presents several workshops and seminars, including “Standing in the Gap,” “Not Just an Average Joe,” “The 5.5 Questions Everyone Must Answer,” and “Transformed.” Joe and his wife, Bethanne, have three children.

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Stevenson School Student Takes First At Tri-State Martial Arts Tournament

eyton Cifelli of Fairfield, an Adlai Stevenson School first grader, has won First Place in the Future Kick Youth Martial Arts competition. “Peyton is a fierce, little girl!” states Peaches Vizzio, instructor. “She meets every expectation with determination and focus. She is going to be one very special martial artist.” After competing in the Twin Towers tournament last year and coming home empty handed, Peyton trained harder than ever and performed her traditional Kung-Fu form against over 40 other competitors. Her division was made up of more than 40 six to seven year old beginner boys and girls from many different martial arts backgrounds including Korean Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Karate and Chinese KungFu. Students from all over the tri-state area represented their styles in this tournament.

“She practiced a lot, and even though I have no clue what she is doing, Peyton practiced by performing her form for me over and over,” states Tricia Cifelli, Peyton’s mother. “She did awesome! I am very proud of her.” Vizzio’s Institute of Martial Arts brought four-

teen competitors to compete in the Future Kick Youth Tournament. All fourteen competitors performed well. Overall, Vizzio’s students took home six first place trophies, three second place trophies and three third place trophies. Four students also competed for Grand Champion.

Preschool Registration Open In Fairfield Township

he Township of Fairfield’s Busy Hands preschool program is now accepting registrations. The program is a 30week Pre-K program beginning in mid-September and ending in May for Fairfield children. All enrollees must be fully toilet trained. No pullups are permitted. The program is a fun, educational program,

which includes free social play and organized activities. As weather permits, the program will make use of outdoor exploration and play. Class size will be approximately 10-13 participants. The number of classes depends on the number of registered children. If enrollment numbers permit, an 11 a.m. class will be added. Registrations will be considered on a first come-first served basis.

A program for 3-yearolds is set for Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., or 11 a.m. to 12:45 a.m., and will start on Sept. 13. A 4-year-old program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and will begin Sept. 14. For more information, call the Fairfield Township Department of Recreation at 973-882-2700.

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Montville Township Public Schools Recognized For Outstanding Character Education Initiatives

haracter.org has recognized Montville Township Public Schools for its creation of an inclusion and acceptance program. The organization honored 300 promising practices within schools, districts and youth-serving organizations across the United States – as well as from China and Mexico. In the Districts category, Montville Township was recognized for OneMontville, a community-based organization led by business owners, clergy, faculty, residents, students, parents, politicians and other members of the Montville Township community.

Launched in 2015 by district Superintendent Dr. René Rovtar, the mission of OneMontville is: “to create and promote a climate of acceptance, inclusion and kindness which teaches and celebrates respect for one another by embracing and being enriched by the diversity that comprises the Montville Township Community.” OneMontville is a separate non-profit that works in cooperation with the Montville Township Public Schools and other organizations throughout the Montville Township community, including places of worship, youth organizations and community programs.

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Now in its second year, OneMontville celebrated its OneMontville Green In Day on May 19. All residents of Montville Township were encouraged to wear green in support of #AcceptanceKindnessRespect. On May 19, Montville schools and businesses were a sea of green attire, including OneMontville Green In Day T-shirts. The creation of OneMontville also paved the way for the Montville Township High School Culture Club, a student-led initiative that organizes events promoting #AcceptanceKindnessRespect within the school and across the community.

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Make A July 4 Wreath At Fairfield Recreation

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Rhino Theatre Presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid

ome under the sea and explore a magical kingdom where a beautiful and adventurous young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the classic Disney animated feature, Rhino Theatre presents “The Little Mermaid,” which will be the full length Broadway musical version in June and July. Come witness this extravaganza, complete with high tech sets, dazzling costumes and the most beautiful music by Alan Menken. This live musical will truly be an event for the

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