March 2019
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey
www.ChathamLivingNJ.com Tri-Town 55+ Coalition members Laura Sostak, Executive Director, Karen O'Keeffe, Coalition Volunteer; John Hoover; Vice President; Thomas Honohan, Secretary; John Crouthamel, President.
Tri-Town 55+ Coalition: Making Our Communities Shine for Seniors
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Dear Residents, March! The beginning of Spring is March 20th, got to love it! We have a lot of great articles this month….this is our largest issue to date!
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In Chatham and Madison, we are so lucky to have dedicated organizations working to address the quality of life and diverse needs and interests of older adults and their families. This month’s cover story is about Tri-Town 55+ a non-profit, community-based organization that partners with representatives of business, non-profit, and public agencies to address the quality of life and diverse needs and interests of older adults and their families in the communities of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison Borough. Check out all their great work starting on page 6, and how you can get involved. We’ve added three new Expert Contributors this month! In the home renovation category for Kitchen’s & Bath’s we welcome Alan Archuleta from Archuleta Builders. Alan has been working in our area for quite some time, and he’s also the president of the Metropolitan Builders and Contractors Association of New Jersey. Matthew Riordan is our Expert Contributor for Physical Therapy. Matthew is the founder of Professional Physical Therapy & Training conveniently located in the Madison Area YMCA and the Summit Area YMCA for more than 14 years. His first article entitled “Decoding Back Pain” is on page 12. Dianne Grossman from The Carpet Girl in Springfield joins us as a Carpeting/ Flooring expert. Dianne’s unique advertising approach will be in the form of “Ask the Carpet Girl” columns in her ads! Be on the lookout and send in those carpet & flooring questions! Due to popular demand, I’m particularly happy to write that we are starting a “Sports Spotlight” section this month! Cole Ekert, a Chatham High School sophomore and nationally ranked Junior Golfer, co-chairs the kids golf tournament “Junior’s Fore Goryeb.” Turn to page 15. And nominations for future Sports Spotlight stories are welcome! E-mail Stacey McEvoy at smcevoy@bestverisonmedia.com We’re also publishing a column written by my long-time friend Mark Standen who is the executive director of Camp Kawanhee in Weld, Maine. “The Case for Sleep Away Camp” makes a compelling case for why getting our kids out into the woods of Maine for camp is a great idea. Read more on page 20. Remember--you can also read Chatham Living online at www.chathamlivingnj.com either on desktop, tablet or mobile.
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CARPET & FLOORING Dianne Grossman The Carpet Girl 1 Cornell Pkwy, Springfield Township, NJ 07081 973-218-1155 • dianne@thecarpetgirl.com www.thecarpetgirl.com
FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Jacqueline S. Reid DDS 390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-9456 www.jacquelinesreiddds.com Since 1998 our office has proudly provided high quality dentistry in Chatham and surrounding areas. Services include all aspects of modern dentistry as well implant restorations and prosthetics, cosmetic restorations. Dr. Reid is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as director of the dental residency training program.
Whether we come to your home, meet in a convenient location for you, or you come to our Springfield, NJ showroom, we help you find high-quality flooring that fits your lifestyle at prices that fit your budget.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS Madison Area YMCA Family Center 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940 973-822-YMCA (9622) www.madisonareaymca.org marketing@madisonymca.org The Madison Area YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With quality programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body at any age, we believe everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
COSMETIC NON-INVASIVE AND INVASIVE SKIN PROCEDURES Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS Chatham MediSpa 552 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-966-1000 www.facechange.org/medispa/ Chatham MediSpa is a full service medical spa offering non-invasive services such as Botox, Dermal Fillers, Skin Laser treatments, SculpSure, and more. Led by renowned facial plastics specialist, Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, we are at the cutting-edge of facial anti-aging techniques, such as Fat Transfers and NonSurgical Facelifts.
EDUCATION Academic Journeys 227 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-564-5220 www.academicjourneys.us • maureen@academicjourneys.us Maureen McGovern, Owner Academic Journeys is a leading test prep, academic tutoring and admissions counseling provider located in Millburn. Our specialty is assessing where your student’s needs lie. We offer services ranging from test prep for private school and college admission, college essay guidance, subject matter tutoring, effective organizational and study practices.
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KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Alan Archuleta, Archuleta Builders 973.986.6656 alan@archuletabuilders.com https://archuletabuilders.com/ Whether you are a homeowner, architect or real estate investor, finding the right contractor is key to the quality and success of your home renovation project. With attention to detail and a stylized eye, Alan Archuleta has his name on every home renovation project his team undertakes.
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LEGAL REAL ESTATE Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq. NJ & FL Bar Member 54 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0300
rsdlawfirm@aol.com • www.rsdlawfirm.org Based in Chatham, Rosemary proudly offers exceptional legal assistance for your real estate transactions. To Rosemary, the key to success is keeping you informed and educated, while protecting you as you move forward through the legal processes of buying, selling, or making improvements to your home.
ORTHODONTICS Dr. Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS Chatham Orthodontics 33 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-701-2200 www.chathambraces.com Dr. Barbara Fodero has provided orthodontic treatment for children and adults for over 17 years. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan, graduating first in her class, and continued there to complete three years of training in the specialty of orthodontics.
PHARMACY Liberty Drug 195 Main Street Chatham, NJ
973-714-3986
Phone: 877-836-0111 • Fax: 973-635-6208 www.libertydrug.com Liberty Drug and Surgical serving the Chatham area since 1965 has evolved into a premier compounding center as well as a full service pharmacy. Our state-of-the-art compounding lab enables us to provide customized medications in a variety of dosage forms for adult, pediatric, and veterinary patients.
PHYSICAL THERAPY Matthew Riordan Professional Physical Therapy & Training 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 973-270-7417 matthew@professionalptandtraining.com Matthew Riordan holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. He is the founder of Professional Physical Therapy & Training and has been conveniently located within the Madison and Summit Area YMCAs for more than 14 years. Matthew and his staff of Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy provide One-on-One specialized treatments to help people prevent as well as recover from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. He and his staff are also active members in the community.
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REAL ESTATE Victoria & Peter Fife Turpin Realtors 973-462-6057 Fifeandfife.com
We live here, we work here, we play here. Full-time, local real estate agents with Turpin Realtors in Chatham, representing buyers and sellers in the community we love since 1990.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Chatham Wealth Management 10 Town Square #100, Chatham, NJ 800-472-8086 www.chathamwealth.com Chatham Wealth Management is a SEC registered investment advisor serving high net worth individuals, retirement plans and trusts. Our expert portfolio managers and financial planners average more than 25 years of investment experience.
- Since 1998 - providing quality dentistry to our patients in Chatham and the surrounding area. - Comprehensive family dentistry Our dentist and team are thrilled to treat the whole family. • Our services include all aspects of modern dentisty such as implant restorations and prosthetics, cosmetic restorations, as well as routine maintenance and care. • Dr. Reid is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, as director of the dental residency training program she is exposed to, and treats all manner of medically compromised patients. • Our experienced dental team has worked together for many years. • The office is located only 2 blocks from the train station, and we have evening hours to accommodate commuters in and out of the city.
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RESIDENT FEATURE
The Tri-Town 55+ Coalition celebrated it's first anniversary in May 2018. Photo by Tom Salvas.
TRI-TOWN 55+ COALITION: MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES SHINE FOR SENIORS By Rachel Barry
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very single day ten thousand Americans turn 65. The Baby Boomers are aging and retiring—and now is the time communities all over the world need to prepare for a seismic demographic shift that’s well on its way.
Here in Madison and the Chathams, we’re lucky to have a dedicated organization working to address the quality of life and diverse needs and interests of older adults and their families. Tri-Town 55+ is a non-profit, community-based organization that partners with representatives of business, non-profit, and public agencies to address the quality of life and diverse needs and interests of older adults and their families in the communities of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison Borough. John Crouthamel, president of the Tri-Town 55+ Coalition and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Senior Services Center of the Chathams, is a passionate advocate for the group’s mission. “A recent study found that New Jersey is the most moved-out-of state in the nation. Many older people in our communities don’t want to move, but they can’t afford to stay here. Part of our work is to help make it viable for them to stay by addressing their needs.” Vice President of the Tri-Town 55+ Coalition and Madison Councilman John Hoover, agrees: “We’re looking at life-long living for seniors—and that needs to be an integrated effort. There are many groups providing services to seniors, like our senior centers in Madison and Chatham that offer many activities, trips and educational programming. We are working 6 | Chatham Living
to coordinate those services and make them all easier to find and use.” The Tri-Town 55+ Coalition started in January 2016 with the help of a grant from the Grotta Fund for Senior Care. From January to July 2016, the Coalition, with the help of Montclair State University, conducted an extensive needs assessment survey in Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Madison. The Coalition is now working to create sustainable projects to address the top priority areas of need: accessible transportation, increased communication and information sharing for senior resources and events and collaborating with existing organizations in the community to support the Tri-Town 55+ mission of building lifelong communities. One of the group’s biggest success stories is the Rides for Seniors program. Since launching in the spring of 2017, the program has provided over4000 subsidized rides for residents 65 and older living in Madison, Chatham Borough, and Chatham Township. More than 320 registered seniors have taken advantage of the on-demand car service to run errands, get to doctor’s appointments, go shopping or visit loved ones. The Tri-Town 55+ Coalition started the program in partnership with GoGoGrandparent, a national company based in California which accesses Uber and Lyft using an 800 number without a cell phone. That’s right—older adults can bypass the apps and handle ride requests with a simple call from their home phone. This simple switch takes any potential confusion out of the equation, especially for those who aren’t technically inclined.
And while GoGoGrandparent is available nationwide, the Rides for Seniors program is the only one of its kind to offer a subsidy. Eligible riders receive $5 off each ride up to four rides per month. The subsidy is made possible through grant funding and sponsorship support, including a grant from the Grotta Fund for Senior Care. Chatham resident Ruth Mirrer appreciates the ease of the service: “I am a very grateful senior who has used this wonderful service that enables me to live safely and independently in my home. The Tri-Town Coalition has transformed transportation for the Seniors in our community. Using Go Go Grandparent has helped to eliminate the stress for aging Seniors living in the suburbs, dealing with diminishing eyesight and depending on others for their transportation.” And it’s not only local seniors who are applauding the service— the group has received the 2018 Sustainable New Jersey’s Collaboration Award and has received proclamations from the Madison Borough Council and Chatham Borough Council.. The Rides for Seniors programs is just one of the programs this group of dedicated volunteers has tackled. You may have also noticed the bright blue Tri-Town 55+ logo stickers in the windows and doors of business across the area. These were part of a joint effort with the Madison-Area Chamber of Commerce to identify age-friendly businesses. Chamber president Karen Giambra says, “By focusing on key components such as physical environment, staffing, marketing,
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Madison Mayor Robert Conley talks to a group of seniors celebrating the oneyear anniversary of the Tri-Town 55+ Coalition. Photo by Tom Salvas.
and customer experience, businesses are not only catering to this growing population but to the entire community. It’s a winwin for everyone involved.” Other big initiatives include a thoughtful review of each town’s Master Plan with an eye toward the needs of the senior population. They also continue to share and learn with other communities. “Montclair and South Orange-Maplewood have strong programs in place. We continue to learn from ...continued on next page
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RESIDENT FEATURE neighboring groups, nationwide groups, and worldwide initiatives, like the United Nations work on aging,” adds Hoover. “ Of course, all this great work requires volunteers and sustainable funding. “We’d love to increase our circle of volunteers. We’re looking for people with many talents—from grant writers to anyone interested in the work we’re doing. This is a huge undertaking but it’s vitally important. We have big plans and we need the community’s help to make them a reality,” says Laura Sostak, the Executive Director of Tri-Town 55+. “We’d love to get some of the younger seniors helping the older seniors,” adds Karen O’Keeffe, a volunteer. “There’s that stage in life where the kids have left for college, and it’s suddenly isolating— no more school events, PTO meetings, and sporting events to attend. With TriTown 55+ you can seamlessly continue your community engagement,” adds O’Keeffe. To volunteer or learn more about Tri-Town 55+, visit their website: www.tritown55plus.org.
Chatham resident Ruth Mirrer is a satisfied customer of the Rides for Seniors program. Photo by Tom Salvas
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Keeping seniors engaged in downtown life is part of the Tri-Town 55+ Coalition's mission. Photo by Matthew Barry.
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“BUMP THE BUMPS” Contributed by Jessica Crandall, Chatham Historical Society
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he house that stood at 100 Fairmount Avenue, now the site of the Stanley Church School, was originally owned by town councilman Frederick Boyle, who made his mark on the early development of the town of Chatham in many ways. Most notably, Councilman Boyle was a sponsor of the “Bump the Bumps” legislation, which provided funds for the construction of speed bumps on various local roads within the town. The legislation was proposed in 1906, after townspeople began to complain about visitors speeding on local roads. These visitors were dubbed “scorchers”, and they drove at 30 to 40 miles an hour, despite the 10 mile an hour speed limit that was enforced on local roads. These scorchers represented a disturbance to the peace of the locals, as well as a danger to the community, which was home to many families with small children. Councilman Boyle proposed the installment of speed bumps as a response to these local concerns, which attracted a lot of attention. The speed bumps where not the invention of Councilman Boyle, nor were they original to the town of Chatham, but when installed here they gathered unprecedented global attention.
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The bumps were first installed on Main Street, and generated a great deal of buzz. Crowds gathered and New York Times reporters were on hand to witness the first trial runs. Everyone cheered and applauded as cars jumped into the air upon hitting the bumps.
The home of Councilman Fredrick Boyle, now the site of the Stanley Church School (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
After the Times article was printed, Chatham’s then mayor, Frank Kelly, received inquiries from politicians all across the United States, and even as far as England, who were curious about the installment of these new inventions. However, the “Bump the Bumps” legislation was short lived for many reasons, not the least of which being that it slowed down the response time of emergency vehicles responding to calls. While the enactment of the legislation was brief, its effects on town history and lore are long-standing. Celebrating our 20th Year in Chatham
This cartoon appeared in the March 1906 issue of the Chatham Press. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March Now through March 15
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 10
THE ART LEAGUE OF THE CHATHAMS
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
@Chatham Twp. Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Road
@Library of The Chathams
Continuing art show “Winter, Friends and Family,” exhibit with solo show of Betsy Mirabelli’s watercolors, small works exhibit through March 15 www.ArtLeagueOfTheChathams.org Now through June 9 “NARRATIVE THREADS – NEW JERSEY QUILTS AND TEXTILES”
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be held on Wednesdays through April 10. Appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at (973) 635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2018, copies of your 2017 federal and state tax returns, photo ID, all printed and blank forms from the Internal Revenue Service and proof of social security number for all dependents.
Fri., March 8 CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL PTO FASHION SHOW "ROAD TRIP" @Chatham High School Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Online auction opens March 1: www. fashionshow.cbo.io Cost: $45 Register at: www.register. communitypass.net/chatham www.chathamfashionshow.org
@Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main St., Madison
www.chathamlibrary.org
Sat., March 9 MADISON AREA YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSE
$3 seniors and students, $13 family.
Wed., March 6
Textiles from the collection and pieces made by contemporary New Jersey artists.
“KISS ME KATE” ON BROADWAY
@Madison Area YMCA Family Center, Boszhardt Family Teen Center
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Time: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $240
Morris County Historical Society exhibit
Head to the Great White Way with The Adult School of the Chathams to see a matinee preview performance of the new, highly anticipated revival of Cole Porter’s 1948 musical comedy from orchestra seating at the glamorous Studio 54 Theatre.
@Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave.
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Now through June 16 ICONIC CULTURE: FROM THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS TO BELL BOTTOMS
www.acornhall.org Wednesdays, March 6 and 20 Sat., March 2 YMCA TOGETHERHOOD PROJECT: ASSEMBLE TOILETRY KITS FOR THE NEEDY
GEN Y NETWORKING GROUP
@Madison Area YMCA Family Center, Buttenheim Hall
Gen Y Networking Group is a forum dedicated to job searching, networking and career development. The group is open to all job seekers.
Volunteer along with the Madison Area YMCA’s TOGETHERHOOD® Committee to assemble toiletry kits to distribute to the homeless through Bridges Outreach Inc. Each year, more than 2,000 Bridges Outreach Inc. volunteers deliver 65,000 brown bag meals, 10,000 pairs of socks and underwear, 7,500 toiletry kits, 49,000 cups of soup, and tons of donated clothing to more than 21,000 people in New York City, Newark and Irvington, New Jersey. For more information, contact Engagement Manager: Community, Member & Volunteer Gwen Riddick at 973.822.9622 x2235. Time: 1-2 pm www.madisonareaymca.org
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@Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m.
www.chathamlibrary.org
Meet our camp staff including the camp director, KidsQuest coordinator and camp counselors.KidsQuest (children entering grades 3-5) campers will tour the camp grounds and building to learn about a typical day at camp. SummerQuest campers (children entering grades 6-10) will learn about some of our upcoming trips and overnight spots. Our Boszhardt Family Teen Center will be open for camp games, crafts and giveaways. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to participate in fun activities. Time: 11 am – 1 pm www.madisonareaymca.org Fri., March 9 - Sun., March 12 ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE @Library of the Chathams Sat., March 9 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (early entry 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Fee: $25)
Fri., March 8
Sun., March 10
CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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March 11 and 12 Time: During regular library hours
Fri., March 8 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamtownship-nj.gov
Thousands of books and movies for all ages at bargain prices! www.chathamlibrary.org
Mon., March 11 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 pm www.chathamborough.org
Fri., March 22 WOW, WHAT AN “INCREDIBLE” FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!
Thurs., March 28 A TRIP TO ANTARCTICA WITH FRAN DREW
@Chatham High School gymnasium
@Library of The Chathams
Time: 7 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. for fun games)
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The Chatham Key Club is having a great year so far, filled with car washes and bake sales and more! But what happens when it gets too cold to have a car wash or a bake sale stand? Everyone grabs a blanket and heads over to the CHS Key Club’s second annual Family Movie Night! Kids and adults welcome. Feast on popcorn, stretch out on a blanket (or chair), and watch the wellknown family favorite, The Incredibles! Tickets are available online at www. incrediblesmovienight.weebly.com or at the door! All proceeds go to help hungry families in need, so it’s a win-win! Contact Talia Miller, at taliamiller@chatham-nj.org with questions.
In 1973 Lars-Eric Lindblad offered a trip on his ship, the Lindblad Explorer, to the Antarctic, a place no company had ever taken tourists before. Chatham resident Fran Drew and her sister Rosanne Maraziti were among 60 residents from eleven countries who traveled as far south as possible, crossing the “roaring forties,” the roughest passage in the world where three oceans meet and waves are 40 feet high. It took two days to get across from the trip of South America to the Antarctic Peninsula to view a landscape previously seen only seasoned explorers and researchers. Fran will share that experience and show a short film she made in Antarctica.
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Fridays, March 15 & March 22 MOMMY & ME LANGUAGE CLASSES (SPANISH & MANDARIN)
Fri., March 22
@Library of The Chathams
www.chathamborough.org
Fri., March 29 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP
Thurs., March 14 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING @Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 pm www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Fri., March 15 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org
Fri., March 15 (Spanish) Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Fri., March 22 (Mandarin) Time: 10 to 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months - 3 years. No registration required. Led by native speaking and experienced preschool teachers at HudsonWay Immersion School, these 100% immersion classes will introduce you and your child to the fun of learning a second language! Through stories, songs, movement and games we provide the most effective environment to put your child on the path to bilingual development. No prior knowledge of either language is required. A dad, grandparent or other caregiver may also accompany the children. www.chathamlibrary.org Sat., March 16 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY @St. Patrick Gymnasium Time: 7 p.m. Food, fun, beverages and live music (All included in the fee for admission) www.st-pats.org Sat., March 16 SPRING BLOOD DRIVE
CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP
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Fri., March 22 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PICKUP
Sat., March 30
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Mon., March 25 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 pm www.chathamborough.org Wed,. March 27 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP VAPING PRESENTATION @Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Thurs., March 28 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING @Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 pm www.chathamtownship-nj.gov
FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Arrive 9:45 a.m. with a calculator and #2 pencils) Registration required. Not sure where to start or if the SAT or ACT is right for you? Princeton Review administers these free, full-length practice tests. See how you would do if you took the ACT without its appearing on your official record. You will get your score in two weeks. www.chathamlibrary.org Sun., March 31 INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC WITH ERIC GENIUS @St. Patrick Church Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free will offering accepted An afternoon of inspirational music with world-renowned pianist and composer Eric Genius www.st-pats.org
@Chatham Emergency Squad Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. www.chathamemergencysquad.org/blooddrives/
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DECODING BACK PAIN Contributed by Matthew Riordan, Professional Physical Therapy & Training
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n alarming 80% of adults suffer from some sort of back pain. If the source of your low back pain is a mystery, you’re not alone: 9 out of 10 people with back pain don’t know the primary cause of it. Hearing or reading the diagnoses like “Herniated Disc”, “Spinal Stenosis”, “Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)” and to top it off, “Spondylolisthesis” (spon-di-lo-lis-thesis) can almost make your back hurt even worse!! The fear or misunderstanding of these terms can lead you down some dangerous paths, including uses of opioid medications, losing your mobility, loss of fitness and sport participation, missing time with family and friends, sleep loss and can often lead to depression. Knowledge is power!! You may avoid these things with some understanding of the basics. Here are some myths or misunderstandings that we will try to explain:
I personally have benefitted from may websites and videos for home DIY projects like building a deck, but I would not recommend trying to self diagnose and treat your own specific back pain condition. Doing the wrong thing may make your condition significantly worse. 6. Physical Therapists (PTs) are front line providers who can diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and injuries - TRUE. Physical therapists are functionally based and can help you
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1. “I blew my back out” or “I slipped a disc” – People sometimes exclaim. They view this as an isolated event. Often there are many factors that have created this condition over time even though the symptoms have come on suddenly. These factors may include sitting too long at work or while commuting, repetitively straining activities or even improper form with exercises. Regular changes of position or strategic stretches throughout the day and making form your first priority with exercise can both significantly reduce the potential for back pain. 2. “I should probably rest in bed until it gets better” - FALSE. Although strategic and relative rest from some activities are important, in many cases the cause for your back pain could be muscle imbalances creating uneven pull on the spinal segments. Rest may temporarily ease the symptoms, but the imbalances will become worse and having an even more painful and longer episode in the near future is likely. 3. Back Pain always radiates pain into the legs - FALSE. Since the source of pain in the back can vary, the direction or location of pain symptoms can vary. In some cases, problems in the hips could actually be causing back pain. 4. Which is better, ice or heat? – I am personally a big fan of using ice. Ice actually slows down the conduction of pain signals to the brain as well as limits any localized inflammation. I tend to reserve heat for when there is just general joint or muscular stiffness and not pain. 5. Doing exercises for back pain you found on Youtube and Google are good methods for treating back pain - FALSE. 12 | Chatham Living
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RUSTEM BEY, CHATHAM TOWNSHIP’S FIRST OFFICIAL POLICE CHIEF Contributed by Patricia Wells, Chatham Township Historical Society
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n his time, Rustem Bey was known to every resident of Chatham Township. First as the son of Madame Bey, second as the Chief of Police. Rustem was born into an exotic life. His father, Sidkey Bey, was a Turkish diplomate stationed in Washington, D.C. His mother, Hranoush, was an elegant, multilingual, opera singer. The couple counted many of Washington’s politicians, including President McKinley, as friends. Rustem was born a Turkish citizen in 1899 in the Turkish embassy, technically, Turkish soil. He did not take up U.S. citizenship until he was in his twenties. The family moved first to New York City and later to Chatham Township when Sidkey left his diplomatic post and became a rug merchant. In 1920 Hranoush established a training camp for boxers on the family’s River Road farm. Rustem attended a year of dental school, but decided dentistry was not his destiny. He was hired as a salesman for H. & D. Folsom Arms Co. In 1927 he was appointed as a part-time special police officer under part-time Police Chief Herbert Rowe. The township’s population was about 1,000 then and only part-time staff were needed. At the
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time officers used their own cars and supplied their own guns. In time, Bey was promoted to sergeant. When Herb Rowe died in 1937, Rustem was promoted to chief. It was not until 1941 that the Township Committee officially created the Chatham Township Police Department with Bey as its first official chief. In 1924 Rustem married Mildred High of New Providence. She grew up on Passaic Street within easy walking distance of the Bey home and Training Camp. The couple made their home next to the Camp. They had two daughters, Bette Ann and Muriel. Upon marriage Mildred gave up her job as a clerk at an insurance office and became a homemaker as was typical of the time. Mildred’s brother, Harry C. High,
became Police Chief of New Providence. Bette Ann married local boy, George Smithbauer, who became a Township police officer. In 1953 Bey headed a committee to establish the Township Chapter of the Police Athletic League (PAL) and became its first president. He was also a member of the Long Hill Fire Department, serving as president in the 1930s. Rustem’s health began to decline in 1960 and he passed away in April 1961 at age 62. He had served on the police force for 34 years. He was buried in St. Vincent’s Cemetery on Shunpike Road. Mildred was buried next to him when she passed away in 1977. Bette Ann, Muriel, and their families left the area, and no family members now live in the Township.
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10 QUESTIONS WITH. . . . SALLI MCMORROW By Stacey McEvoy
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e are delighted to welcome Chatham resident Salli McMorrow to the staff of Chatham Living and Madison Living magazines. Salli is pictured at one of her favorite places in Chatham--The Library of the Chathams. Stop by the library's book sale this month to say hello to Salli, a member of the Friends of the Library of the Chathams--she's been working hard helping to prepare for the much anticipated book sale! What is a perfect day in Chatham for you?
I think a perfect day here for me would be a good round of golf in the morning, followed by a visit to Fish & Game in the afternoon and then time spent with my family – my husband, daughter and her husband and three wonderful teenage children and my son and his wife and darling 4 ½ year old. If you could have one super power, what would it be? The power to bring on a lasting peace in the world, with no one hating anyone else and everyone, happy, well fed and loved. What are your hobbies? Well, I love to read! I probably spend more time doing that than anything else. I belong to a knitting group, but am the least productive person in it. I
enjoy being with people and belong to a couple of very active reading groups. I also spend an inordinate amount of time playing “Words With Friends,” a really addicting pastime. Are you a dog or cat person? Both!
What is a piece of advice you would give your younger self? Give yourself a chance to become an actress. Just try it – it might be the right thing for you. If you were shipped off to a deserted island for six months, what album would you bring? Probably not an album, but a large bag full of books! If you could have coffee with one famous person, alive or dead, who would it be? I gave this one a lot of thought and I think I would choose Doris Kearns Goodwin – one of my favorite writers. We both grew up on Long Island and are about four years apart in age. She writes clearly and beautifully and is a joy to read. I would ask her when she discovered her marvelous talent for writing non-fiction and what especially interested her in history? What was your favorite subject in school? An easy question to answer – English!
What talent do you wish you had? Probably more talent in writing – words have always fascinated me. Where is the most interesting place you have visited? I would have to say Moscow. When I was a child the thought of going to Russia was the same as going to Mars – almost impossible. – Russia was our enemy in the cold war and how could I have imagined that I would get to Moscow 20 years ago and be totally fascinated by actually being there.
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s your year end mutual fund statements and tax documents arrive you should make sure that you take a close look at the performance of your funds AND whether you have a sizeable capital gains distribution. Often the fourth quarter is when mutual fund companies inform their investors of capital gains distributions. Investors will have to pay capital gains taxes on these distributions regardless of whether they have sold their fund holdings or not (unless your income is below $38,600 for individuals and $77,200 for married tax filers where the cap gains tax rate is 0%). Furthermore, depending on when you invested in a fund your performance may show that you are losing money on the investment but still owe capital gains tax. These distributions are caused by capital gains that the mutual fund has from selling appreciated stocks over the year as well as dividends and interest from investments. Some reasons why the fund would sell are: 1) a new portfolio manager which results in a change of the stocks in the portfolio to align with the new manager’s views; 2) redemptions which result in the fund having to sell stocks to raise money; 3) market volatility could cause a portfolio manager to reduce equity positions. Capital gains distributions of 2-3% are not a big deal, however, a 20-30% distribution is more painful. Capgainsvalet. com publishes a list of funds that have 20%+ capital gains distributions.
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THE ART LEAGUE OF THE CHATHAMS SPRING EXHIBIT FEATURING “SALLY ABBOTT: RECENT WORK”
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Contributed by Ann Frommer, Art League of the Chathams “Sally Abbott: Recent Work,” a solo show of paintings by Sally Abbott, Chatham painter and world traveler, opens with a reception on Fri., March 15, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Lundt-Glover Gallery at the Chatham Township Municipal Building. The show runs until June 7. “My paintings are all interpretations of my travels through the lens as I see vistas of land, sea and sky to photograph and then to paint. They tell the story of my own personal observations, and how I translate them onto canvas – the world as I see it,” Sally explained. Her landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes and still life paintings focus on light and textures. The Rooster Series, a fun and whimsical series, is inspired by Andy Warhol’s Elizabeth Taylor series and can be enjoyed as single paintings or hung in groupings. Sally Abbott’s work comes from a lifetime of rich art experiences. Studying art at Purdue University, collecting regional art, curating while dealing with NY galleries and museums, serving as a museum board member, fundraising for
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esilient Performance Physical Therapy, located at The Annex Sports Performance Center on Passaic Avenue in Chatham, offers individualized, 1-on-1, 60-minute sports medicine and physical therapy sessions to the community. Resilient Doctors of Physical Therapy bring to the Chatham and Madison areas their professional experience with teams and individuals from the MLB, NBA, NFL, Olympics, MLL, NCAA, FBI, US Special Forces, and more. Established in 2015 and growing from its first location in midtown Manhattan, Resilient’s team members each began their careers first in strength and conditioning which led them to their current roles as performance-based physical therapists. Competing in college athletics including baseball, football, and tennis, Resilient’s staff found themselves each battling various injuries rising through the ranks which piqued their interest in sports medicine early on. Their desire to improve their athletic performance strongly influenced their path of study as strength and conditioning professionals before attending Columbia University's Physical Therapy school.
Resilient's mission is to build independence and confidence in each patient’s ability to help achieve their physical goals. They believe a therapist’s role is to both educate and guide every individual to build a better, more resilient version of themselves to avoid injury and succeed in any physical goal they have. They get to the bottom of any problem and build you up to turn your weaknesses into strengths. Whether it’s seeing themselves in their young athletic population or feeling a sense of pride in caring for members of the military and law enforcement, they draw inspiration from the great people we are privileged to influence each day. Not only with the above populations, they enjoy the chance to positively affect any person’s enjoyment of life through movement and find a calling to improve the overall wellbeing of the communities they feel lucky to be a part of. Whether the goal is rehabbing post surgery or prehabbing to avoid it, they love the opportunity to help all people move better with less pain and with greater ability than they originally had. Though they welcome all new patients, owners Greg and Trevor believe it’s important that no matter who you choose for your care you shouldn’t be focused on all the negatives and things “wrong with you.” The human body is
not so fragile and most patients have more positives going for them than they believe. Some of the most fun they have at work is simply getting to know the people they encounter from the community. Just about 18 months ago they were warmly welcomed into the community at The Annex Sports Performance Center where they operate Resilient’s NJ location. The kind staff and membership quickly made the new business relationship into a friendly and personal one and they now join them for seasonal get-togethers each year. Hanging out and meeting new members at the gym is always enjoyable. Resilient accepts most major medical insurances while striving to be as cost and time effective for our clients as possible. Free consults are also offered when you are currently dealing with an injury or would like to learn more about what we can do to help avoid an injury.
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THE CASE FOR SLEEP-AWAY CAMP Contributed by Mark Standen, co-executive director of Camp Kawanhee for Boys in Weld, Maine
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’ve been involved in youth camping in one way or another since 1960, when I arrived at a traditional boys’ camp in western Maine as one of its youngest campers. Since then, I’ve observed the camp experience from many different angles, as camper, counselor, trip leader, parent, camp board member, and now as a co-executive director. Camp is, first and foremost, a fun time. It is a welcome release from school and the pressures that attend it (and, in some cases, from school friends and the pressures that attend them). It is fun in its own pure way, perhaps in a way that is only possible when children are keeping their own company, guided by college-age mentors who live with them and give them much to aspire to, surrounded by abundant opportunities for play and adventure. Friends are made quickly at camp, as though kids are as keenly aware as grown-ups that summer is indeed short and they’d better get on with it. Once camp friends are made, they tend to last, often long after a camp career has given way to college, a livelihood and a family of one’s own. Although I cannot claim to be objective, I have always been partial to camps that provide experiences that are difficult to realize back home. Sports camps certainly have their place, but they tend to provide more (Courtesy of Camp Kawanhee) of what kids are already doing at their schools and rec programs. The most worthwhile camps, in my view, are those that provide kids with the opportunity to experiment in trying out new things, pushing beyond the familiar, taking a dare to struggle and to succeed. There are countless ways to struggle and succeed at camp, the footrace, the tennis match, the clay piece turned on the lathe, the model sailboat chiseled and rigged by hand, the biscuits baked in a reflector oven, navigating a tough rapid in a canoe or kayak, and on and on. It is an integral part of the culture of the liberal arts camp that all of these pursuits are affirmed and respected. Camp is a fertile place for finding new passions, and some of those discoveries are profoundly life-changing. Free time is also essential to the mission of camp. Children are busy, and their schedules at home and at school are often tightly-packed. Although a typical day at camp conforms to a schedule and has a predictable rhythm, camp is at its best when each day affords campers the opportunity to manage their own time and make their own choices. These are the spaces in which kids can figure out what makes them tick, what gratifies them, what matters to them. Learning to keep one’s own company and the company of one’s peers, deciding on the spur of the moment to shoot hoops or go fishing, having an uninterrupted hour or two to talk with friends, these are tremendously important ingredients of a day spent at camp. It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. Camp is a village, populated with people of different ages, from different places and backgrounds. If camp is a village, a camper’s family 20 | Chatham Living
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consists of a camper’s bunkmates and counselors, those eight or ten people with whom a child lives in close quarters, eats meals, solves problems, learns to get along. The influence of a young adult counselor upon his or her campers is powerful and overwhelmingly positive. We live in a time of cell phones, computer-generated images and other manifestations of a virtual world. Summer camp reminds campers and counselors alike that there’s something so much better out there in the threedimensional world. That a text is a poor substitute for a face-to-face conversation around a campfire, that star-gazing from a sleeping bag can inspire more awe than a computerized fantasy, that a spontaneous pick-up game can be at least as fun and instructive as a game that requires uniforms and coaches. Kids need camp now more than ever, and so, I believe, do the rest of us. Publisher Note: I went to Camp Kawanhee for seven years - loved every minute of it. It is a special place in Weld, Maine, on beautiful Lake Webb about 1.5 hours northwest of Portland - surrounded by the mountains of Mt. Blue State Park. Kawanhee is run by a non-profit foundation and will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year. If you would like to learn more about it go to www.kawanhee. com or you can call me at 973 964 6446, happy to tell you more. By the way, the The Kawanhee Inn is close to the camp. A fantastic place owned by a former camper and NJ resident. See http://www.kawanheeinn.com for more information.
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My husband’s aging father is moving into our family home. We’re concerned about the hardwood floors being slippery and too cold for him. The home health aide suggested we purchase new carpet for his bedroom, hallway and steps. We’ve done some research on our own about the differences between hardwood and carpet, but still are unsure of whether or not hardwood or carpet is the safer flooring. We need your help to find the best flooring for our family. Sincerely, Safety First
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Caryl Anne McBride, co-president, Woman's Club of Chatham; Tim Brown, past immediate president, Chatham Emergency Squad; Evan Skinner, president, Chatham Emergency Squad and Terry Kandalaft, president, Woman's Club of Chatham (Courtesy of Chatham Emergency Squad).
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or more than 100 years, the Woman’s Club of Chatham has been positively impacting the educational and civic enrichment of the Chatham community through humanitarian activities and charitable grants. At its annual holiday celebration, the organization’s co-presidents Terry Kandalaft and Caryl Anne McBride provided a check in the amount of $50,000 to the Chatham Emergency Squad in recognition and gratitude for its 80+ years of service to the community. The donation, one of the largest financial gifts bestowed upon the Chatham Emergency Squad in its history, will be put to immediate use. In keeping with the request of the Woman’s Club of Chatham, the money will be used to pay off the remaining debt for its Stryker Power Cots which have been installed on each of its three ambulances, with remaining funds used for other equipment. First purchased 3 years ago, each state-of-the-art cot is equipped with hydraulic lifts so that EMTs can easily lift and transport patients comfortably and safely, without risking injury to themselves or others. “The Woman’s Club of Chatham has done incredible things to improve and enhance the Chatham community and the life of its residents over the years, and this donation further exemplifies their commitment,” said Tim Brown, immediate past president of the Chatham Emergency Squad. “When you think about it - paying off our debt against these cots is a metaphor – it lifted a tremendous burden off our backs just in time for the holidays, and we are incredibly honored and grateful for their generosity.” “Donations such as these are real game-changers,” said Evan Skinner, president of the Chatham Emergency Squad. “But it’s the generosity of our Chatham residents which allows us to provide 100% of our services at no charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” The Chatham Emergency Squad is an all-volunteer organization funded almost exclusively by donations. CES never charges for its services. In 2018 they responded to over 1,200 emergency calls and provided free training in CPR to more than 400 residents, teachers, coaches and emergency personnel. To learn more, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.chathamemergencysquad.org. March 2019 | 21
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Puddles was in a short-term foster and here is what her foster reported. “Puddles is a sweet older lady who loves to be gently pet in a warm cozy spot! She doesn’t mind other animals much as long as they keep their space. She’s a great hang out pal and loves to be loved.”
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DON’T FEEL LEFT OUT IN THE COLD! JOIN CHATHAM NEWCOMERS AND SOCIAL CLUB Contributed by Chatham Newcomers and Social Club
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inter’s full blast was felt in January, but Chatham Newcomers and Social Club (CNSC) didn’t let the cold slow us down. We hosted our annual social event at Vanderbilt’s Sports & Spirits in Florham Park. More than 60 members attended to enjoy pool, football, food, an open bar and a casual atmosphere to catch up with friends, new and old.
New Year’s Resolutions were kept at our Ladies Night Out at Studio Allegro. Li Marone, Jessica Purcell, Tiffany Levato, Michelle Kean, MaryAlice Guralchuk, Shannon Newman, Bridget Shanley and Zumba instructor Caroline Panico (Courtesy of Chatham Newcomers and Social Club)
We rounded out the month with our men’s poker night, monthly book club and a Ladies’ “New Year’s Resolution” Night Out that included a Zumba fitness class at Studio Allegro in Madison, massages and healthy shakes. 2019 is off to a great start for CNSC and we would love to have you join us. Chatham Newcomers has events for babies, children, ladies, men, couples, book lovers, coffee drinkers and MORE! Annual dues are $45/FAMILY. Joining is easy and can be done online: https://www.meetup.com/Chatham-Newcomers-andSocial-Club/events. Also, check out our Facebook page (search: Chatham Newcomers and Social Club) to see our upcoming events and photos.
More than 30 couples attended our annual winter social event on Jan. 12 (Courtesy of Chatham Newcomers and Social Club)
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