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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 Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington,

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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

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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 continued on page 2

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he Riverdale Library has announced its schedule of adult programs for the month of June. Below is a list of upcoming events. To register for any events, or for more information, call the library at 973-835-5044 or visit the library website at www.riverdalelibrary.org. Decoupage Candle Jar, Sat., June 10, 11 a.m. Join Agnes Majewska-Sydoryk as she demonstrates how to use a mason jar to create

Riverdale Library Announces Adult Programming Schedule a beautiful candle that will light up summer nights. DIY Night - Seven-Layer Dip, Wed., June 14, 7 p.m. Danielle Colombo, registered dietitian at ShopRite of Lincoln Park, will teach how to make a healthy seven-layer dip in a reusable mason jar. Danielle will also be speaking about other healthy foods that can be made in mason jars. Lincoln Center Local: Screening of “Curtain Up:

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Program,Mon., June 26 – Fri., Aug. 4, Thanks to the support of the Friends of the Riverdale Public Library, the library will once again offer an adult summer reading program, which features the theme “Build a Better World.” Read the

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continued from front page 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 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 unwritten 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 freedom 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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By Jane Primerano tray dogs and cats from seven municipalities could have an easier time finding forever homes thanks to 23 members of the Butler High School National Honor Society. NHS members raised money to install a gazebo at the North Jersey Community Animal Shelter in Bloomingdale where families can meet and interact with their potential new family member. The shelter serves several towns, NHE Secretary Megan Dranow said. It is a no-skill shelter that brings in animals from other shelters where they might be put down. The gazebo and surrounding area which was landscaped by the students

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can also be used for training, NHS President Christian Kulp said. Kulp got his own dog from the shelter five years ago. “It was good to go back and give back,” he said. “We went to local businesses and had collection cans outside of Wal-Mart,” Amber VanderGoot, NHS treasurer, said. VanderGoot admitted she fell in love with a dog at the shelter and was tempted to adopt, but her father pointed out since she’s going away to college in the fall, that might not be a good idea. NHS Advisor Ryan Groeger said the students raised $5,500. He said faculty members were generous with their donations as

well. Glenwild Garden Center, a Bloomingdale business for more than 100 years, saw the community effort and stepped in, Kulp said. They tested soil and helped the students decide what should be planted in the areas around the gazebo and the shelter building. “We want the plants to last,” Kulp said. Also very generous was Mike’s Feed Farm. Butler High foods teacher Lynne Ormay and her husband, Steve, were also a big help, the teens said. The gazebo came as a kit and was assembled by the Bloomingdale Department of Public Works. They also helped the students mulch the area and do the plantings, although the four

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By Cheryl Conway embers of The Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library recently gathered at the Pompton Lakes Emanuel Einstein Public Library to celebrate the 105th birthday since the building was founded. Established in April 1912, the Pompton Lakes Emanuel Einstein Public Library has become a staple in the community for its historic value and multi-purpose use in times past. The Friends group hosted the celebration on Wed., April 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., attracting some local officials and residents to share in the library’s milestone. Those joining in the celebration included Pompton Lakes Mayor Mike Serra; former Mayor Katie Cole; Anne Keating, president of the Pompton Lakes Library

Board of Trustees; Councilmembers Bill Baig, Frank Jaconetta, Ekamon Venin; and Director of the Library Michael Drazek. “The establishment of a friends group in 2016 is really starting to take effect,” says Steve Edgeller, president of the Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library, “And we’re really encouraged by the turn out for our events, including the 105th Birthday Party. It was a pleasure to see the community turn out for the 105th birthday celebration and to receive their support as well as the mayor and councilmen of the town. “We look forward to providing an ongoing program of community involvement to support the function of the library,” says Edgeller. Founded in June 2016, the Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library is an inde-

pendent non-profit 501©(3) volunteer organization working to further the educational and informational needs of the community through its support of the Emanuel Einstein Memorial Library, also known as The Pompton Lakes Library. The group was established by Edgeller and Michael Braznek, director of the Pompton Lakes Public Library, explains Lisa Ciancarelli, public coordinator of the Friends of the Pompton Lakes Public Library and wife of Edgeller. The idea to form a friends group had sprouted about nine months prior as “the town wanted to have more community support of the library,” explains Ciancarelli, “and to give more visibility of the library to the community. “The usage of the library was starting to diminish a

Celebrating 105 years, from left, were Michael Drazek, director of Pompton Lakes Library; Frank Jaconetta, Pompton Lakes councilmember; Anne Keating, president of the Pompton Lakes Library Board of Trustees; Ekamon Venin, Pompton Lakes councilmember; Steve Edgeller, president of Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library; Katie Cole, former mayor of Pompton Lakes; Bill Baig, Pompton Lakes councilmember.

little bit,” says Ciancarelli. Forming a Friends group was a way to get more subsidiaries, put more of a spotlight on the history of the library and to help fundraise for the library to support programs and bring more awareness to its programs. Other groups had ex-

isted to support the library prior but not organized as non-profit groups with bylaws, says Ciancarelli. Those groups focused more on organizing speakers and author visits. “We are putting a lot more structure to the friends group,” says Ciancarelli, to

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A Century Gone By... continued from page 10 birthday. Each librarian received a gift basket as a ‘thank-you.’ The timing worked well for the recognition as it was also National Library Week, says Ciancarelli. Cupcakes, cookies and coffee were served while patrons checked out a display of book titles from 1912, when the library was founded. Titles were also displayed by “local literary celebrities” such as author Albert Payson Terhune, who lived from 1872-1942, published 13 titles in 1912, and a “Lad: A Dog” in 1919. Ciancarelli also provided a detailed history of the library as well as some significant dates in history during the library’s founding such as electric starters first began appearing in automobiles; Fenway

Park held its first exhibition baseball game with the Red Sox vs. Harvard; Titanic set sail for its final fateful journey on April 10, 2012; British Pilot Harriett Quimby made history as the first woman to fly across the English Channel; NJ Governor Thomas Woodrow Wilson elected as the 28th President of the United States; The Girl Scouts of America is founded; The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is founded in New York City; Universal Studios opened its doors in June of 1912; readers were introduced to “Tarzan of the Apes” and “The Lost World.” “The Pompton Lakes Public Library began as a gift to the people of Pompton Lakes from Mrs. Emanuel Einstein in memory of her late husband, who

passed in 1909,” the history describes. “Mr. and Mrs. Einstein were residents of New York City and spent their summers in Pompton Lakes. Mrs. Einstein supplied the town with the plot, building, equipment, and a stock of books, which were all dedicated in April of 1912 when the library first opened to the public.” The library’s exterior has been referred to as 17th century “tudor-style” and was built to look like a manor. Its exterior has a diamond pattern in the bricks, which extended to windows. Cost was $75,000, according to historic records. Einstein had specified that the building be used as a social center. While the building’s first floor contained a reading room and a reference section, the second floor had a

variety of uses as it served as a librarian quarters, a weekly clinic for infants, gymnasium, meeting place for non-profit organizations and dance hall. During World War II, the Red Cross occupied the space for classes in first aid. In 1954, part of the second floor was converted into a children’s room. When Einstein died, her daughter, Alice E. Van Orden, maintained the library until 1953. Passed by referendum, the voters elected to have the library become a municipal library. Declared a local historic landmark on July 19, 1999, the large red-brick building has undergone a number of renovations such as new doors and windows and restoration of the library’s front entrance, which now includes an ADA compliant ramp.

Over the years, there had been plans to expand the building such as the addition of an elevator, restrooms on the main level and an expansion for a larger library area on the second floor as well as meeting rooms on the first floor but “it was a matter of funding the projects that was not realized,” organizers say. We would certainly love to be able to expand the library and offer more services, but it all comes down to being able to fund the initial project and continuing to fund the changes going forward.” Regarding renovations, there are plans being developed for potential projects involving a new first floor air conditioner, parking lot refinishing, elevator addition, repairs and maintenance of doors, interior painting, and miscellaneous

maintenance and repairs. Next step will be locating and prioritizing funding for these projects. Over the years, the library has had eleven directors from Mrs. Thomas Wood, the library’s first librarian, to present day, current Director Michael Drazek. The Friends of the Pompton Lakes Library is looking for more participants to get involved and help support the library. Membership to join varies from $10 to $100. The group meets at the library every first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact The Pompton Lakes Library at 973-835-0482; friends@friendsofpomptonlakeslibrary.org.

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tories, crafts and movies are on tap this summer at the Riverdale Public Library. Below is a listing of upcoming events. To register, call the library at 973-835-5044 or visit the library website at www.riverdalelibrary.org. Stuffed Animal Storytime- ages 2-5. Thurs., June 1, 7 p.m. Bring a stuffed friend and wear PJs at this evening storytime, which will feature all things dinosaurs. Pigeon Pranks Storytime- ages 2 and up. Tues., June 6, 11 a.m. Come for favorite pigeon stories by Mo Willems and enjoy all sorts of silliness as well as a not-tobe-missed photo shoot with a special bus, just like the one from, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” Jewelry Making- ages 6 and up. Weds., June 7, 4 p.m. They provide the beads and string. Bring creativity. Paws to Read: Tales to Tails -grades K-5. Wed., June 14, 4 p.m. Readers of all levels get to read to a friendly canine listener. Drop-In Movie -all ages welcome. Thurs., June 15, 5 p.m. Swing by the library for a showing of a recent family-friendly blockbuster , rated PG, 1 hr. 48 min. No registration necessary. Drop-In Craft: Father’s Day Crafts- all ages

welcome. Sat., June 17, 11 a.m. Join in for crafts with or for Dad! Just bring creativity and love for Dad. No registration necessary. Minute To Win It- ages 6 and up. Monday, June 19, 4 p.m. Compete and try a hand at challenges to complete in a mere 60 seconds. Pinkalicious Party-ages 3 and up. Tues., June 20, 11 a.m. Love pink? Love Pinkalicious? Ms. Kate’s favorite color might not pink but she doesn’t want patrons to miss this particularly pink and princess-y party! Stories and lots of pink guaranteed. LegoLab- grades K-5. Wed., June 21, 4:00 p.m. Building with friends has never been so much fun! Bring imagination; LEGOs and a great story will be supplied! Summer Reading Kick-off Party, for all ages, and Bash the Trash Concert, ages 4 and up. Mon., June 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, crafts and more! Don’t miss the kick-off party for the annual Summer Reading Club, and stay to welcome Bash the Trash to Riverdale for the first time. Using musical instruments made from trash and other repurposed material, this concert at 4 p.m. will be full of fabu-

lous sing-and-dance-along songs and science fun. Participants will learn how to build an instrument from recycled material after the show. Touch the Music: Drums around the Worldages 3-5. Tues., June 27, 11 a.m. Enjoy another of Ms. Claudia’s exceptional music programs when she brings drums from around the world for everyone to try! Yoga with Ms. Michele -ages 4-8. Wed., June 28, 11:30 a.m. Ms. Michele returns for stretches and exercise for older kids this summer! Confetti Launcher Craft- ages 3 and up. Wed., June 28, 4 p.m. Make a confetti launcher just in time for the Fourth of July! Drop-In: Tabletop City Building- all ages. Every Thursday, June 29 – Aug. 3, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Decorate a mini house using library supplies and recyclable material, and populate a paper town that will be displayed in the library all summer! No registration necessary Constellation Boxesages 9-12. Thurs., June 29, 5 p.m. Learn how to make a constellation box with just a few simple materials, circuits on paper, and creativity.

June 22. There will be be a small prize. This free program is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. Father’s Day Kids Craft On June 10, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., a free Father’s Day craft will be offered to 15 participants in grades kindergarten through 7. Registration is required. S.T.E.A.M. Book Paper Folding Fold a book into an animal and add decorations to bring the animal to life. This class, offered June 12 and June 19, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., is limited to 15

participants in grades three through eight. All materials are provided for this twoday event. Registration is required. Participants will need to attend both days in order to complete the project. A Thousand Books Before Kindergarten Visitors should come to the library, see Ms. Arlene or Ms. Lisa, and register children for a program that promotes literacy. Monday Night Book Clubs The Jr. Book Club is for children aged 5 to 7. The Kids Book Club is for children aged 8 to 13.

Advance registration is required. Story Time Story time is held each Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for children age 3 to 5. Story time is a 30-minute session with a story and other fun activities. Parents must remain in the library. Toddler Time Toddler time offers a 30-minute session with a story and a small craft for children and caretakers. It is held on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and is appropriate for children ages 2 to 3 years.

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Bold Honey Barbecue Burger Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3-4 tablespoons steak seasoning 4 hamburger buns 1/2 stick melted butter 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon honey 4 slices Borden Cheese American Singles 8 slices thick bacon, cooked until crispy 8 frozen onion rings 4 slices tomato fresh lettuce Combine ground beef, green onions, garlic pow-

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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 auditions were being held for “The Voice” – a television show where the strongest vocalists from across the country compete with one another for a chance to win a recording contract. While Fletcher stood in line with thousands of other hopefuls, he heard everyone around him practicing. He said, “I think I’m okay, but I heard people in front of me singing Etta James better than Etta James.” After waiting five hours, he was chosen for an audition with 10 other people. Each person got to sing one minute of a song. Fletcher sang “Jolene” by Ray LaMontagne. He was asked to sing another song, then got called

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Waltz, Rumba Classes Offered At Kinnelon Library

ongtime Kinnelon resident and ballroom/Latin dancer Lekha Keister will teach couples to dance the Waltz, Rumba, Foxstrot and Salsa when the Kinnelon Library

hosts its Ballroom and Latin Dance Nights this summer. The eight sessions will be held on Mondays, from June 5 through July 24, and classes will be limited to

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continued from page 18 ists. Since then Fletcher’s rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” hit No. 2 on the iTunes overall chart; and his cover of “Whipping Post” by The Allman Brothers hit No. 1 on the iTunes rock chart. “It feels amazing,” said Fletcher, adding, “If it wasn’t for my family, I couldn’t have done it. I’m very blessed to have them.”

Still inspired by the same music he listened to growing up, Fletcher said, “Bob Dylan and Neil Young write such beautiful, meaningful lyrics. They have made a career that says, ‘I never really compromised who I was.’ That’s an admirable trait.” As of now, Fletcher is recording an EP which should be out before the show at MPAC and wants to keep writing. “I want to

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stay creative and pursue the thing I always loved,” he said, regarding his musical career. In his free time, Fletcher likes to bowl, play pool, and hang out with his friends. “I have a great group of friends,” he said. For more information on Brendan Fletcher, visit: https://www.brendanfletchermusic.com/.

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Kinnelon Library Class Will Teach Others To ‘Like’ Facebook

on’t fear Facebook. Amanda Calderone will teach everything that is needed to know to get up and running

on Facebook, June 1 at the Kinnelon Library. Participants will learn how to make an account, add friends, upload and

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Disposing Of Dangerous Prescription Medications Just Got Easier

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Join Bergen County As They Go The Distance For Autism

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

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

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.”

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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ake memories at the Garden State Yacht Club, a beautiful gem on Lake Hopatcong. It’s a very special place so come for a tour on Sun., June 4, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The GSYC is a friendly place. Every year, new members are welcomed by all and soon feel at home. Family members and guests are encouraged to visit and share in the fun. The club bustles with summer sports and activities seven days a week. Try personal favorite activities or try something new. Boat in the morning and float in

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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.

Elks Events Slated For Summertime Fun

ining and comedy are on the itinerary for the Wayne Elks this summer, as the group has added several new events to its calendar. A Beefsteak Dinner is set to be held June 10 at 7:30 p.m., catered by Nightingales. A donation of $55 is required and the event is expected to sell out, so res-

ervations are required. Call Tom at 973-725-7326. The Elks Auxiliary plans to hold a dinner dance, “Step Back to the Fifties,’’ on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Chef Bob Fisher will prepare the menu and music will be provided by DJ Joe Mongiardo. A donation of $35 is required. The event is being chaired by Terry

Naklicki. A Western Night Dinner Dance is planned for Sat., Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m., with music by DJ Ken. A donation of $35 is required. The event will be chaired by Buddy Veesart. For reservations for all activities, call Joyce at 973956-8956.

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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

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Meticulous Craftsmanship Defines this Exquisite Custom 4 Bedroom, 3 and ½ Bath Home in a Very Prestigious Neighborhood. Elegant Imported Materials, Beautifully Crafted Woodwork, Dramatic Architecture and an Abundance of Windows to Enjoy the Scenic Lake View. Formal and Informal Rooms. Open for Entertaining. A Two-Story Great Room with Floor to Ceiling Stone Gas Fireplace, Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry, Marble Countertops & Large Center Island. Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room & Main Level Office. The Master Bedroom Offers a Fabulous Walk-In Closet with a Center Island and Luxurious Master Bath with Double Sink Vanity, Jetted Tub & Stall Shower. Second Level Laundry Room. Large Deck Overlooks Beautiful Lake & Sports Court/ Winter Ice Skating Rink. Main Level Three Car Garage, Walk-Out Lower Level with Patio. Natural Rock Formations in a Quiet Setting Close to Schools, Major Highways, Restaurants, Parks, Golf Courses and Very Close to New York City. Kinnelon # 3 Rated High School in New Jersey. GSMLS#3386417

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This Spectacular Architecturally Designed Custom 5Bedroom, 4 and 1/2 Bath 5,151 Sq. Ft. Home Boasts Soaring Cathedral Ceilings that Offer Multi Storied Windows for the Sun to Come Beaming Through. “Private” Surrounded by Conservation Land. Features Include Fireplace in the Living Room, Family Room, & Great Room with a Wet Bar. A Main Level Bedroom or Office For Your Convenience. Modern Eat-In Kitchen with Granite. Master Bedroom Ensuite with Private Balcony. Hardwood Floors, Multi-Tiered Deck with Hot Tub to Enjoy Fabulous Sunsets. Open Spacious Rooms for Entertaining. Finished Walk-Out Lower Level with Separate Entrance, Kitchenette, Recreation Room, Office, Full Bathroom, Possible In-Law Suite. GSMLS#3364248

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Beautiful 5 Bedroom 3 Bath Colonial Home in a Million Dollar Neighborhood that Encompasses 4,398 Sq.Ft. of Very Functional Space and Features. Main Level Office, Bedroom & Full Bath Off the Spacious Kitchen Offering Cherry Cabinets & Dining Area Open to the Two-Story Great Room with Stone Fireplace & Skylights, Living Room & Dining Room with Crown Moldings. The Second Level Offers a Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet and Master Bath with Jetted Tub & Stall Shower. Three Additional Bedrooms and Another Full Bath. The Finished WalkOut Lower Level with a Recreation Room, Exercise Room & Storage Room. Three Car Garage, Paver Driveway, Hardwood Floors & In-Ground Sprinklers System. A Gasoline Generator, Close to Schools & Major Highways. Kinnelon Offers an Excellent School System. Kinnelon # 3 Rated High School in New Jersey. Approximately 25 Miles From New York City. GSMLS#3356516

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