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Memorial Day History Explains Origins Of National Holiday
hree years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with
flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cem-
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etery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns. Local Observances Claim To Be First Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the first occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well. Today, cities in the north and the south claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Both Macon and Columbus, Ga., claim the title, as well as Richmond, Va.
The village of Boalsburg, Pa., claims it began there two years earlier. A stone in a Carbondale, Ill., cemetery carries the statement that the first Decoration Day ceremony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen. Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried. Official Birthplace Declared In 1966, congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. Supporters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were informal, not community-wide or onetime events. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died
in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays. Some States Have Confederate Observances Many Southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead. Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day on the last Monday of April, Alabama on the fourth Monday of April, and Georgia on April 26. North and South Carolina observe it on May 10, Louisiana on June 3 and Tennessee calls that date Confederate Decoration Day. Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day January 19 and Virginia calls the last Monday in May Confederate Memorial Day.
Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of springtime” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was approximately the same size as those that attend today’s observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American flags were placed on each grave — a tradition followed at many national cemeteries today. In recent continued on page 2
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Montville Middle School Principal Retires From Education After Three Decades
By Henry M. Holden haron Carr has been in education for 33 years and has been the principal at Lazar Middle School for six years. “Montville has been very good to me,” she says. “I’ve been so fortunate I’ve had a lot of support from the Board of Education members. I love it here.” She started out as a Spanish teacher in Randolph intermediate school. “I worked there until I had my children and then I took 11 years off to be a stay at home mom. I went back part time in my school district until both my children were in school “When they graduated, I decided to look for an administrative job. I came to Montville and have loved
Montville ever since.” Her reason to retire was a family decision. “I get these little pangs of heartache because the decision to retire was difficult,” she explains. “It was a family decision, and I have five grandchildren waiting for grandma to retire. Once I retire, I want to travel and play with my grandchildren. “I’ve been blessed with good health and my husband as well,” she adds. “My husband and I have both have a lot of energy. We’re married 40 years and are ready for the next 40 with a very large bucket list to work on. “Between our children and our grandchildren, I don’t want to miss any softball games, and I don’t
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continued from front page years, the custom has grown in many families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones. The origins of special services to honor those who die in war can be found in antiquity. The Athenian leader Pericles offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Peloponnesian War more than 24 centuries ago that could be applied today to the 1.1 million Americans who have died in the nation’s wars: “Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an un-
written memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.” To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much free-
want to miss any more soccer games if I don’t have to,” she says. “I think from now on my degree in grandmother-hood will kick in.” Her grandkids are at that age where milestones are being reached. “They’re all young enough that they’re starting sports,” said Carr. “Our grandchildren are just getting to some of the childhood milestones and I want to be there for them.” As she looks back at her contributions at the school, Carr says, “I feel like I’m leaving Lazar in very good shape. It’s a wonderful place and I’m comforted on how I’m leaving it. The staff is amazing, and the kids are incredible, and the parents have been wonderful over the years. I don’t
dom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance. The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”
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think it could’ve gotten any better than this. “The building is such a kind and caring building,” said Carr. “It is not my accomplishment, it is the chemistry of this building. It’s the people we have hired. It’s the positive energy and the way we feed off each other. This is an unbelievable building and I think that is why it has been difficult for me to leave. Part of it is the staff. I’m almost afraid to ask for a volunteer because if I do I’ll get 100 to step forward. It is just so collaborative. “I’ve been responsible, in some capacity, for the hire of probably 90 percent+ of the staff and truly love everyday watching them do their magic in the classroom; their passion,
energy, enthusiasm, and creativity is boundless. I feel that I’m the lucky one who gets to work here every day.” She is proud of the school’s special education programs. “I think educationally some of the programs that we’ve brought into the building with our Spe-
cial Ed population have set the climate. We brought in a Structured Integrated Learning Program, in which special education children who were previously being taught out-ofdistrict are now back here at Lazar. It’s wonderful to see how these children are embraced. Any kind continued on page 3
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continued from page 4 of diversity, disability, or ethnicity is embraced. We don’t have the problems that, I’m sure, exist elsewhere. It sets a tone in this building that separates us from others. The program isn’t so much ‘integrated’ – as it is inclusive. Being accepting of others is a trait Carr has encouraged at the school. “It’s a climate where nobody makes fun of each other,” says Carr. “When you think of a middle school and the potential for what could happen, and what could go on, it’s minimal here. Kids are kids, and they do kid things, but we are very fortunate here because they are good kids.
“We are a family here,” says Carr. “We consider ourselves the Lazar family. I have said before, we try our best, we do everything with programs, with counseling, I have incredible counselors. I have been a mother first in this job because this could be my little one sitting in front of me.” Just like she tells the students, life is a about choices, her decision to retire is her choice. “I tell the children, you are going to have choices to make and you’re going to have to live with every single choice you make,” she says. “If you stop and think of the consequences, it’s
not your mother, not your father, not anybody else but you that will save you from possibly making a bad choice. You’re going to be filled with choices, whether it’s to do something good, or bad, or whether it’s a college to choose, or a job to take. It’s a choice after choice after choice for the rest of your life. Take your time, take a deep breath and make sure you never let somebody else make that choice for you because you must live with it. And you’re going to live a long time. Think about your choice. If you could do it over again what would you do?”
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Teaching Kids To Swim
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the water early on. Parents should make sure their children grow accustomed to playing in the water. Many kids start to like the water around the time they become toddlers, when bathing introduces them to splashing and bobbing toys. Use these opportunities to take your child into the water, so he or she acclimates to feeling the water on his or her body and face. Kids can sit with adults on pool steps or retrieve toys from within reach. An adult always should be nearby. Wait before submerging mom and dad in the pool. The following are some tips for parents as they start to develop a plan to teach their kids to swim. Wait until the child is developmentally ready. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents wait until after a child’s fourth birthday to
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County Residents Turn In Hundreds Of Medications In National Initiative
ome came with overflowing bags; others with one prescription bottle. No matter the quantity, Morris County residents recently turned in 724 pounds of unused and unwanted medications during Prescription Drug TakeBack Day, a nationwide initiative to safely dispose of unneeded medication. A total of 372 pounds was turned in at three locations run by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp in Morris Township, Morris Plains and Randolph. Some 166 pounds of drugs were disposed at the Morris Plains location, 148 pounds in Randolph and 58 in Morris Township. Drugs turned in at other county
locations run by municipal police departments brought the overall Morris County total to 724 pounds. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is a creation of the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Justice Department. It offers the public a convenient and safe way to dispose of unneeded drugs and to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic. The program enables individuals to turn in expired prescriptions and over-thecounter medications into secure drop boxes. The method is a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of drugs. The collected medication gets incinerated by the DEA. Another take-back day will be scheduled in the
fall. The initiative not only gave people a chance to clean out their medicine cabinets, it got unneeded drugs out of circulation and lessened the risk of addiction. Prosecutor Knapp said, “This program has proven to be an effective method for the appropriate discarding of unused and unwanted medications. Curbing the abuse of medications not only benefits individuals, but benefits society as a whole.” "We appreciate the efforts of the prosecutor and his staff and local police departments to organize this effective program,'' said Morris County Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo, the county governing
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board's liaison on law and public safety issues. "Getting these drugs out of circulation means there is less chance of them falling into the wrong hands.'' Knapp and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations
John R. Speirs offered thanks to Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Morris Plains Police Chief Jason A. Kohn, Morris Township Police Chief John McGuinness and Randolph Police Chief David Stokoe for their depart-
ments’ participation in this program. For more information, contact Public Information Officer Fred Snowflack at pressinquiry@co.morris. nj.us or at (973) 829-8159.
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Robert R. Lazar Middle School Speller Heading To Texas For Nationals
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eventh-grade student Agranya Ketha of the Robert R. Lazar Middle School won the North South Foundation Regional Spelling Bee April 29 and will head to the national championships in August. Ketha, a member of the Mahwah Rockland chapter, competed against dozens of students in grades four to eight from chapters across the tri-state area. According to the website, the North South Foundation is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to developing educational excellence by providing scholarships for students in need in India, organizing educational contests for students in the U.S., and helping people succeed “regardless
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Agranya Ketha has won a regional spelling bee and will head to national competition in August.
of religion, gender, caste or geographic origin.” Ketha’s win qualifies him to participate in the national championships,
which will be held Aug.12 and Aug. 13, at the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business in Houston, Texas.
Speakers, Vendors, Displays Set For Seniors In Montville
he Montville Township Chamber of Commerce and the Law Office of Casha and Casha, LLC will co-sponsor their 24th Annual Senior Seminar on Fri., June 9 in the Montville Senior House, Montville. The program will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seniors will experience a full day of speakers, display vendors, door prizes and a box lunch. This year’s theme is “Prescription for a Bright Future.” Speakers include local pharmacist Barry Braverman, who will give an update on prescription drugs called, “Mom,
Grandma’s Got Good Drugs.” Robert Parker, chief executive officer of NewBridge Services, and Claudia Mattson, team leader SAIL, will present “Help Us, Help You.” Mental Health Players and Tracy Klingener, will perform an interactive learning experience called, “An Every-Day Occurrence?” Kimberly Donnenberg, director, psychiatric screening for Morris County, and Dr. Ginger Grancagnolo, author, lecturer and motivational speaker, will hold a panel discussion, “Brighten Your Future.” All senior citizens are invited to attend. Admis-
sion is free, but requires a ticket and advance registration. Seating is limited. To register, call the chamber at 973-263-3310 with name, address and phone number, to receive a registration form by mail. A form can also be downloaded from the chamber website news page at http://www. montvillechamber.org/ register-now-senior-seminar-june-9-2017. For information about being a sponsor of the event or contributing a door prize, call the the Montville Chamber of Commerce at 973-263-3310 or email info@montvillechamber. org.
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Deadline Nears For Fairfield Youth Soccer Program
he deadline looms for the Fairfield Recreation Department’s youth soccer program, for children in first and second grades. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program, which will group first and second graders together. The deadline for registra-
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tion is June 23 and the fee is $75. Practices will begin the week of Aug. 14 and will take place once weekly. Depending upon enrollment, teams may travel to nearby towns for games. Each player will receive a t-shirt. Shin guards are mandatory and cleats are
recommended, though neither will be provided. Registration forms are available online at www. fairfieldnj.org or at the Fairfield Recreation Department office at 221 Hollywood Avenue. For more information, call 973-8822510.
Fall Soccer Clinic Planned For Kindergarteners In Fairfield
airfield Recreation, in conjunction with Sticks N Kicks, will offer a soccer clinic this fall for children in kindergarten The clinic is set to be held Oct. 7 and Oct 14 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Turf Field. The $85 fee is due Aug. 14.
Kicks N Sticks coaching staff will introduce the children to the game of soccer. Children will be taught soccer through games and activities. The objective is to introduce skills, discuss the rules of the game and provide a positive learning experience for the children.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Shin guards are required. Cleats are optional. Registrations forms available online at www. fairfieldnj.org under Parks & Rec. Call Recreation for further information at 973882-2700, Ext 2510.
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Montville Women’s Club To Host Town-Wide Garage Sale
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It’s Time To Sign Up For Busy Hands Summer Camp
egistration is now open for Fairfield Recreation’s Busy Hands Summer Camp, to be held weekly, June 23 through July 28. The camp is held from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on weekdays. Activities may include sports, games, swim days, bullying programs and clean communities programs. The fee for the program is $225, $175 for each additional child. Registration must be complete by June
7 to avoid a $50 late fee per camper. On-site and off-site programs will be offered for an extra fee. Buses need to be reserved. Venues and instructors needs head counts as well. Group assignments are based on the grade entering in September. Boys and girls are separated by grade. There may be instances where grades may be combined, but boys and girls will not be mixed with the exception of kindergarten. An afternoon program
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Shop At Vendor Day To Benefit Employment Horizons
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LaRoe, Stella & Dot, Thirty One, Tupperware, and more. Baked goods from Cafe Horizons and refreshments will be available for purchase as well. Proceeds raised will benefit the agency’s Culinary Arts Training Program, which provides job skills training to people with disabilities interested in employment in the food service industry. Employ-
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The Voice Semi-Finalist To Perform Benefit At MPAC
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
rendan Fletcher, a semi-finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” last year, is lined up to perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Mon., June 12. All proceeds will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It wasn’t too long ago that Fletcher was performing at a small bar across the street from MPAC. He’d pass the theatre, look up at the marquee and wonder if he’d ever play “a place like that.” One year later, it’s a dream come true for singer, guitarist, songwriter, Fletcher, who is now touring all over the United States, and in other countries. Fletcher grew up in Randolph and is now living in Ridgewood, Queens. While his parents weren’t musicians, they were no strangers to good music. Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, and Simon & Garfunkel were always played on the home stereo system. But the main reason Fletcher got into music was because of his older brother Steve, who performed in
high school bands. Steve gave Fletcher the opportunity to play rhythm guitar in the band. Each year the brothers were in the high school’s Battle of the Bands. “It [performing] was a consistent in my life,” said Fletcher. When Fletcher went off to college at Boston University, he no longer had his brother as his support system. “I had to do it on my own,” he said. And for the first time, he found his voice. With Steve, he played heavier music like hard rock and punk. Once that got out of his system, he went on the singer/songwriter kick. At college he studied film and television, but when he came back to Randolph, he’d play gigs at local venues doing cover songs. When Fletcher got an internship in New York at a writing room, writing scripts, it wasn’t his true passion – music was. “The internship wasn’t what I expected,” said Fletcher, who realized he had to do something if he didn’t want to do film. That’s when he decided to pursue music seriously. In Philadelphia audi-
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By: J.L. Shively rab a bike and get ready to cycle as residents near and far gather for a bicycling fundraiser to benefit schools for learners with autism. Go the Distance for Autism, GTD4Autism, is now the largest charity bike event in northern NJ, according to Mary Jane Bray, director of Development at The Alpine Learning Group who is also in charge of marketing and press for GTD4Autism. The event set to be held this June will mark the eighth year for this fundraiser which first began at the Garden State Plaza. The event has since grown from its beginning, explains Bray, and “we
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needed to find a venue that could accommodate.” Bergen Community College campus in Paramus will be hosting the event. So far, this event has raised more than $5 million for both children and adults with autism in northern NJ. The funds raised from this event is dispersed between The Alpine Learning Group, The EPIC School, REED Academy, the Institute for Educational Achievement and Garden Academy. All of these are schools for learners with autism. Bray explains, “GTD4Autism is a unique event as it bands five programs together with one goal— raise money for children and adults with autism in NJ.”
The event is set to be held on Sun., June 4 with starting times varied depending on the length of route chosen by riders. All riders will begin their cycle at Bergen Community College and follow one of four routes which “accommodate every lever of rider; three mile Family Ride, 10 miles, 25 miles and a 62.5 mile,” states Bray. The day will begin early for the 62.5 mile riders at 7 a.m. and the day will conclude with all riders finished around 2 p.m. Rest stops for riders are provided along the route along with signage marking the route and alerting motorists to be cautious. Roadways and intersections are not planned to be
closed for the event. All interested cyclists can register for the event online by June 1. The fee for signing up for the event is as follows; adults 18 and older $50, youth 11 to 17 $35, child 10 and under $15. There is also a Family Bundle option for two adults and two youth for $125. Riders of all levels are welcomed but riders under 11 years of age must ride with a parent or guardian. All riders are then expected to fundraise for their ride, goals vary by age, minimum $250 for adults
and $100 for youth riders. “The proceeds benefit the children and adults enrolled in one of the five programs hosting the event,” states Bray and “we are confident that everyone who attends GTD4Autism will have a wonderful experience.” GTD4Autism needs volunteers as well as riders and any person interested in registering to volunteer can also visit the website for more information and to sign up. This year GTD4Autism is excited to include an expanded Family Fun Fes-
tival. “After your ride you can enjoy a day of games, activities, music, food, bounce houses and even an authentic professional race car, all in a supportive and save atmosphere,” states Bray. The entrance to the Family Fun Festival is included in rider registrations but non-riders are also invited for a fee of $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more information on GTD4Autism or to register for the event or to become a volunteer, visit the website at www.gtd4Autism.org.
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he Emmy award-winning television show “Classroom Closeup NJ,” has been busy filming in Montville Township Public Schools, and segments are scheduled to air this summer and fall.
Montville Public Schools To Be Featured On TV Show On Sun., June 11, “Brick by Brick” will be among the featured educational programs on “Classroom Close-up, NJ.” The “Brick by Brick” segment will air at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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chance there is to sleep and be lazy. Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400.
at Woodmont Elementary School in the Pine Brook area of Montville Township. “Brick by Brick -- Laying the Foundations for Learning” received the New Jersey Education Association’s (NJEA) Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education Award for the 2014-2015 academic year. “Classroom Close-up, NJ” is produced by NJEA and NJTV. It highlights innovative and extraordinary educational programs and educators across the state. Another education program filmed by “Classroom Close-up” during the 2016-2017 school year was developed by seventh-grade science teacher Marisa Castronova-Wos, of Robert R. Lazar Middle School. Castronova-Wos is also an NJEA Hipp Award recipient for 2016-2017. She partnered with third grade teacher Jess Shackil of Parsippany’s Intervale Elementary School to create “STEM Pals,” a cross-graded, cross-district project de-
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signed to connect students and teachers to a larger scientific community. “STEM Pals” will be featured on “Classroom Close-up, NJ” on Sun., June 25 at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The segment will also air on Sun., July 2 at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Both the Woodmont and the Lazar segments were filmed in March. On Sun., May 14, the first of the three 2016-2017 segments aired on NJTV, or local Cablevision channel 8 Just over a dozen HIPP Grants are awarded across NJ annually. According to the NJEA website, the Hipp Grant is in place to help educators “Bring creative ideas to life,” and “Promote excellence in education.” The “Brick by Brick” educational program also includes “Brick Buddies,” a kindergarten component where fourth grade students mentor kindergarteners in Woodmont teacher Jennifer Kelly’s class. On May 3 Valley View
Elementary School was also the site of a segment for “Classroom Close-up, NJ.” The segment, entitled “ACES” highlights the 29th anniversary of Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously). Developed by Valley View Physical Education Teacher Len Saunders, “ACES” was launched to instill in students a passion for physical fitness. What began as a way to encourage an entire school to get up, get moving and get healthy, has grown into the world’s largest exercise class, where millions of students around the globe exercise simultaneously. Highlighted throughout its 29-year history by such media outlets as “Sports Illustrated” and “CBS News, “ACES” will air on the NJTV NJEA “Classroom Close-up, NJ,” program on Sun., Oct. 22 and again on Sun., Nov. 26. The show will be broadcast at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on both dates.
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the heated pool when the lake gets busy. Learn to sail or kayak. Play tennis. Eat lunch on the deck and relax later at happy hour. On Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer enjoy the best food and entertainment Lake Hopatcong has to offer. Watch the local eagles soar overhead and the boats cruise by below. Ride to the docks in a historic tram. Listen to live music by the pool Sunday afternoons or spend time with friends and guests. Many great memories are made here. Every year, summer days fly by and Labor Day
arrives too soon. Fortunately, GSYC parties and activities continue all year long. Members will be able to enjoy the club 12 months a year. All of this is possible due to the dedication and hard work of flag officers, board members, committee chairs and members, whose contributions make the GSYC a unique place of fun and friendship. The Garden State Yacht Club is located in Hopatcong. To RSVP for the June 4 tour, go to www.gsyc.org or call 973-398-0022.
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More Than A Century Later, Electric Cars Come Full Circle At Thomas Edison National Park
By Jennifer Walkup brand new electric car charging station opened at Thomas Edison National Park in West Orange on April 19. More than a century after inventor Thomas Edison parked his own 1914 Detroit Electric car at his factory on Main Street, a new technological innovation was implemented with the installation of this electric car charging station. This project was made possible by a partnership between the National Park - FREE Lawn Service, the National Park Foundation, the US Energy Department and BMW. One hundred electric charging stations will be
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itor parking area. The program’s first charging station installation was chosen for the Thomas Edison National Park because of Edison’s inventive nature and his work with electric cars. “We were proud to
launch the national program here in West Orange,” said Ross. “We have two level-two charging stations at the laboratory complex on Main Street. There is a great historical connection. Thomas Edison was very interested in electric
cars. It really has come full circle.” In the mid-1890s, Edison worked on an electric storage battery for use in electric cars. The park has three of his electric cars in its collection, two Detroit continued on page 13
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Electric Cars Come Full Circle... continued from page 12 electric vehicles from 1913 and a loco mobile from 1905 which was converted from steam to electric. At Glenmont, Edison’s home, which is also open to visitors, Edison’s own original car charging station resides in the garage. This charging station was built by Edison in 1904. “We want to offer the
charging station to visitors of the park but also to our community in West Orange,” said Ross. “We worked closely with the town and with the West Orange environmental committee as well.” Most stations are two to three miles away in Montclair and near Turtleback Zoo. This new charging station is right in
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to strengthen and enhance the future of America’s natural, historical and cultural treasures for the next 100 years. The mission aspires to do so by protecting America’s treasured places, connecting everyone from all backgrounds with the country’s incomparable natural landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, as well as inspiring lifelong relationships with national parks, and creating the next great generation of park visitors and stewards. The NPS is responsible for the stewardship of America’s natural treasures and historic sites. Innovation, entrepreneurship and technology are key parts of its mission and story. Modern transportation produces emis-
sions that affect clear skies and scenic views and make it challenging for the NPS to fulfill its mission to preserve natural, historic, and cultural resources unimpaired for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS has more than 20,000 employees that care for America’s 417 national parks. The National Park Foundation is the charity and philanthropic arm of the NPS. This nonprofit foundation aims to protect the more than 84 million acres of national parks through conservation and preservation. The NPS has worked with The US Department of energy on this and other projects in support of the
DOE’s Clean cities program by supporting local actions to reduce energy, emissions and petroleum use in transportation. The benefits of these projects will be far reaching for the nation. Visitors of The Thomas Edison National Historical Park will be able to view the new charging station along with the large variety of other offerings at the park. The site preserves the last and largest of Edison’s laboratories, home of the perfected phonograph, motion pictures and the nickel-iron alkaline storage battery. The museum collection has more than 400,000 artifacts including Edison products, laboratory equipment, and personal belongings of the Edisons.
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Disposing Of Dangerous Prescription Medications Just Got Easier
By Ann Marie Barron ow, it has become even easier for New Jersey residents to safely and anonymously dispose of dangerous prescription medications, thanks to a new interactive website and 24-hour dropoff locations. Gov. Chris Christie
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s men and women retire or approach retirement age, many opt to downsize their homes. Such a decision can save older adults substantial amounts of money while also liberating them from the hassle of maintaining large homes they no longer need. Downsizing to smaller homes or apartments is a significant step, one that homeowners should give ample consideration before making their final decisions. The following are a handful of tips to help homeowners determine if downsizing to smaller homes is the right move. • Get a grip on the real estate market. Downsizing is not solely about money, but it’s important that homeowners consider the real estate market before putting their homes up for sale. Speak with a local realtor or your financial advisor about the current state of your real estate market. Downsizing can help homeowners save money on utilities, taxes and mortgage payments, but those savings may be negated if you sell your house in a buyer’s market instead of a seller’s market. If you think
the current market won’t get you the price you are hoping for, delay your downsize until the market rebounds. • Take inventory of what’s in your house. Empty nesters often find that their homes are still filled with their children’s possessions, even long after those children have entered adulthood and left home. If the storage in your home is dominated by items that belong to your children and not you, then downsizing might be right for you. Tell your children you are thinking of downsizing and invite them over to pick through any items still in your home. Once they have done so and taken what they want, you can host a yard sale, ultimately donating or discarding what you cannot sell. Once all of the items are gone, you may realize that moving into a smaller place is the financially prudent decision. • Examine your own items as well. Your children’s items are likely not the only items taking up space in your home. Take inventory of your own possessions as well, making note of items you can live without and those you want to keep. If the list of items
you can live without is extensive, then you probably won’t have a problem moving into a smaller home. If you aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to many of your possessions, then you might benefit from staying put for a little while longer. • Consider your retirement lifestyle. If you have already retired or on the verge of retirement and plan to spend lots of time traveling, then downsizing to a smaller home may free up money you can spend on trips. And if you really do see yourself as a silver-haired jetsetter, then you likely won’t miss your current home because you won’t be home frequently enough to enjoy it. If travel is not high on your retirement to-do list but you have a hobby, such as crafting, restoring classic cars or woodworking, that you hope to turn into a second profession, then you might benefit from staying put and converting your existing space into a workshop. Many retirees downsize their homes, but this decision requires careful consideration of a variety of factors.
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est drug disposal location. Project Medicine Drop secured drop boxes are located at the headquarters of local police departments. Consumers from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week, to drop off unneeded and expired medications - and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them. The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids. For the hours of availability and other information, contact the police departments or call the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at (800) 242-5846. A complete list of all locations in the state
is available at the state Consumer Affairs website, http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/Pages/ Locations.aspx. Drop off locations in Morris County: Chatham Township Police Department, 401 Southern Boulevard, (973) 3770100. Kinnelon Borough Police, 130 Kinnelon Road, (973) 838-5400. New Jersey State Police, 85 Route 206 South, Netcong, (973) 347-1001. Pequannock Township Police Department, 530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains (973) 8351700. Riverdale Police Department, 91 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale (973) 835-0034.
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20% OFF
• Norway Spruce • Blue Spruce • Douglas Fir • Hemlock • White Pine
MULCH SALE! Reg. $3.99
LONG ISLAND COLOR ENHANCED MULCH (2cu.) All Colors: Red, Brown & Black
$2.99 each
FREE PROPANE TANK WITH WEBER GRILL PURCHASE
Jack Petting Zoo, Farm Market, Vendors, Food & More
Emerald Green Arborvitaes 4-5’ - $39.99 ea. 5-6’ -$49.99 ea.
(24 Plants)
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL
TROPICALS Hibiscus, Mandevilla, Palm Trees & Ferns
Great Selection of Perennials, Trees & Shrubs
10” Mandevilla Hanging Basket Reg. $19.99
SALE $16.99
$10 Off
any purchase of $100 or more gro-rite • 973-694-7495 With coupon. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Some exclusions apply, see store for details.Expires June 15, 2017
30 Hillview Road • Lincoln Park NJ, 07035 973-694-7495 • grorite.com HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8am-8pm • Sat. 8am-6pm • Closed Sunday
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