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Much-loved Denville String Band Surprises and Delights

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By Jillian Risberg or 66 years, Denville String Band has thrilled parade and concert crowds throughout Northern New Jersey, where they are our sole Mummers-style band.

“There’s nothing like the cheers as we parade in Mummers costumes,” Music Director/sax player, Brian Janosy says people around here don’t typically get to see Mummers — so everyone appreciates the experience.

Manager/banjo player Jim Cassella echoed that sentiment “People constantly compliment and take pictures of us at the parade sites,” says the banjo player, of the costume and feather prop excitement.

Though Janosy says it’s tough for people to understand they’re not professionals, rather an open club of musical buddies.

Other challenges: find the bus at the end of the parade, and make sure they have all the hats, shoes, horns, banner before their truck leaves the band house.

The band is happy to be back out there and play uplifting American Music together.

The backbone is its suite of saxophones, drums, accordion, and strummed four-string banjos. Clarinets, guitars, fiddles, tam-

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Mummers don’t include such brass instruments as trumpets or trombones.

About 50 individuals receive member notices and updates, several have moved away or become inactive — but want to stay in touch.

“Weekly rehearsals at the DSB band house at-

tract 12-16 musicians,” says Mike Lyon, Master of Ceremonies/sax player. “For parades and concerts this often swells to 18 or so.

Most members are within a 30-minute drive of the band house, including several who live in Denville or nearby.”

They also make time for socials that provide fun and fellowship.

Regardless of where DSB

performs and how many people attend — they commit to much entertainment under a musical umbrella, and work hard to ensure the audience enjoys themselves.

When it comes to bookings: their mix of concerts and parades has shifted over the years.

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prior to 2010: 48 concerts and 261 parades or about three concerts and 19 parades per year,” Board Member & banjo player Andy Bulfer says. “Since 2010: 131 concerts and 98 parades or about 10 concerts and eight parades per year. So we have gone from about 16% concerts to 57% concerts.”

Their musical journey includes some sacrifices: “Made by the spouses as they allow their partners to indulge in their hobby,” says Bulfer. “Shuffling schedules, skipping a family gathering, rushing back from a trip to make a band job — and we appreciate it.”

None of the members consider music to be their profession, according to President/ sax player, Tom Burtnett.

“All consider music to be an important hobby and an escape from their line of work,” says Burtnett. “While our members may have other hobbies and passions, it is the music and DSB organization common among us all.”

Most of their arrangements come from the Philly string bands through their personal relationships with members of some

of those bands. They also have some unique to the DSB, or not widely shared, due to generous arrangers like George Estes and Brian Reed.

George is a versatile woodwind player in a variety of bands in our area, and Brian is an active musician and arranger for the Philly bands.

“Brian Reed is the son of one of the DSB’s original members, Ky Reed. Ky spent many years organizing groups from North Jersey to help Philadelphia bands in need of more musicians.” Janosy says Ky was the reason many current DSB members were involved with the Mummers Parade over the past 30+ years.

Their songs come from various musical eras: Tin Pan Alley through the 1960s. Almost all are classics/well-known today and recognized by audiences (they sing along or tap their feet).

Denville String Band was founded in 1951 in Denville.

“To my knowledge, fact or fable, it started with a group of men who didn’t want to travel to Philly to play in a string band,”

Janosy says they played in the neighborhood and marched in local area parades.

While all the Philly string bands started with men, the DSB became coed in its early years and has had women members ever since.

“Although we prefer that new musicians let us know in advance they plan to attend a rehearsal,” the music director says they have had people show up for 7:30 pm Monday rehearsals, walk in and start playing with them. These walk-ins have been lucky they did not pick a rare Monday when it was canceled.

One of the Band’s most popular ditties: Bye, Bye Blues has its own backstory.

For some reason Steve Richvalsy; DSB’s longtime treasurer, frequent vocalist and accomplished banjo player, had great affection for the piece.

Without fail, after the band finished playing he would declare in a happy falsetto voice: ‘I love that song.’

“To keep him happy we began playing it as the last song of every rehearsal and have been for many years,” says Cassella. “Even

though Steve has developed some health issues that keep him from attending rehearsals, we continue to this day in recognition of Steve’s previous many contributions to the DSB.” According to the banjo player, the band’s fan base tends to be older.

“We are popular with the senior living circuit and invited back regularly for concerts,” the banjo player says they play familiar music from their era. “We have top notch musicians/music arrangements, firstrate vocalist, and an emcee who adds to the entertainment with his jokes.”

The under-30 crowd has also developed a fondness for the music.

“Giving us optimism that we will be around for years to come,” says Cassella.

DSB is always on the lookout for opportunities to share the Mummer’s tradition with new audiences and new volunteer musicians of varying abilities. Want to hire the band, or interested in learning more or joining, contact them via their website at www. denvillestringband.com.

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Local Women Attend NJSFWC 128th Annual Convention

ix members of the GFWC Woman’s Club of the Denville-Rockaway area recently joined 350 Clubwomen, from 83 clubs across the state for the 128th Annual New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of GFWC’s Convention.

Pictured, from right are club members Barbara McCloskey, from Rockaway who was elected NJSFWC President –Elect and Nancy Levy, from Rockaway, who was appointed the NJSFWC Advocates for Children Chairman.

The Convention theme “The Power of Excellent Women” paid tribute to the accomplishments of its members. Three days of friendship, informational workshops, and the annual business meeting of the NJSFWC was held, including the installation of the new NJSFWC President, Shirley Holly, of Barnegat.

The Special State Project for the past two years was Operation Chillout. Based

in Long Valley, it is New Jersey’s oldest allvolunteer mobile outreach for homeless men and women veterans. Ray Chimileski, founder and Executive Director was on hand to receive a check for the total funds raised over the past two years by New Jersey Clubwomen. The NJSFWC proudly presented a check to Ray for over $63,000.

Janet Walker, GFWC Woman’s Club of Denville-Rockaway’s President, who attended the convention stated, “It is amazing that even during a pandemic clubs across the state were able to fundraise and support this amazing nonprofit organization.”

The Woman’s Club of DenvilleRockaway area is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), a nonprofit, community service organization that was established in 1894, and founded the New Jersey College for Women, now Douglass Residential College in 1918. For more information, visit our

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Former Morris County Woman Dedicated to Veterans and Their Stories

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By Steve Sears ne day while sitting in her office, Susan Hunter recalled when she was 14-years-old, entertaining thoughts of one day entering the military. She back then approached her dad, and she remembers the ensuing discussion, especially one key sentence her dad uttered.

“He said to me, ‘You know, there are other ways to serve your country. Just find that other way.’ And I said, ‘This is it!”

Hunter travels the United States doing interviews with and produces documentaries about Vietnam veterans.

Her series is titled Take Me There: Vietnam, and those resulting documentaries which she produces and directs were initially inspired by her book, 77 Letters, Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam, which was inspired by a loving project her mom, Joan, had done in 1966.

“It started very organically,” Hunter says of her documentaries. “I found some letters my mom had written during the Vietnam War, so that prompted me to write the book, and then the book has just had such an impact of healing.” During the Vietnam War, Hunter’s mom, Joan, began a mission called “Operation Morale Booster,” which ensured that each American G.I. would receive mail weekly, which is where her relationship via mail with Sergeant Robert Johnson comes in. “The tone of it, the fact that it really portrayed a Vietnam veteran more accurately than they tend to be portrayed, and the fact that you’re in Ser-

Above: Susan Hunter with Vietnam Veteran, Scott Baty, at Veterans Row outside of Los Angeles.

Right: Susan Hunter’s book, 77 Letters, Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam. Photos courtesy of Susan Hunter.

geant Johnson’s head from age 24 to 32 - because he had four tours over there - a few people have said this is akin to the Diary of Anne Frank, where that was two years of one person writing to herself during wartime. This is seven years of a dialogue between two people during war time, so it really has made an impact.”

“Impact” perhaps is the best way to describe Hunter’s current work as well. “I get an email from a reader every day - mostly veterans, but not all - just saying how continued on page 7

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They just open up to me.”

Hunter, originally from Massachusetts, eventually moved to Parsippany for 25 years, and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. She was contacted by a Massachusetts man who said he’d like to join her in the project and be a co-producer and director. “I had all the contacts in the Vietnam community, and it’s a community that they’re very close to the chest, very guarded and for good reason,” she says.

“So, to break into this community with this type of trust is an honor, and I take it as such. So, he knew I had already established this, and he asked me if I wanted to join in, and I said, ‘Sure.” Hunter and he have since gone separate ways, but she has continued her work. “I saw the healing even just in the interviews. The healing that happens, you visibly see it, and at the end they tell me, and that felt really good.” And those interviews with the veterans have led to further introductions to

others she has interviewed. “What I really try to do is get all the perspectives of this war. My whole mission is to get people to understand who a Vietnam veteran is. Not just what they did and what they are, but who they are.”

Among the Vietnam vets that Hunter has interviewed are former Pittsburgh Steeler, four-time Super Bowl champion running back, Rocky Bleier. “He often gives a tip of the hat to his fellow Vietnam vets,” Hunter says. “He said to me, ‘When I came back, I was a story, and so I was going to share my story.’ But for those who just came back, they didn’t share it. They’ve had to suppress it for 50 years.’ He was a great guy.” Hunter also sat down with Captain William Robinson, who was the longest held prisoner of war, held captive for seven and a half years in Vietnam.

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The Rich History of Iron Mining in Morris County

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By Henry M. Holden he Appalachian Mountains stretch from central Alabama to Labrador, Canada. Along this 1,500-mile path, the system is split up into seven different physiographic provinces that contain distinct geologic backgrounds. New Jersey is one of them.

The Appalachian Mountains are an estimated 480 million years old and were once much taller than they are now.

Geologists say the ancient mountains once stood as high as the Alps. Over time, they became eroded due to forces of nature such as the wind and rain. All that remains visible are the still impressive ridges of the worn and misshapen granite that continues as the Highlands of New Jersey.

While nature was shaving away the ancient mountains, she thoughtfully tucked into its foundation stone pockets of iron ore, and lens-shaped bodies of iron oxide called magnetite. Most iron ore is red or brown, but magnetite is black.

These ore bodies are found in various places along this range of mountains and were one of the chief economic resources of America during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The richest of these deposits

was found in Morris County.

The mining industry of New Jersey dates to the late 1600’s when copper was first mined by Dutch settlers along the Delaware River, in Warren County. One of the first iron mines in the United States was in the Mt. Hope section of Rockaway Township, in Morris County.

It was iron ore mining that brought the earliest permanent settlers into the area, around 1710. There are indications that some copper mining had been done perhaps 25 years earlier, most likely by the Dutch. Nearly 92-percent of the state’s mines collected iron.

According to the Encyclopedia of New Jersey (2004), the earliest miners in New Jersey were Dutch and English (primarily Welsh), migrating to the new world in the 1700s.

Later, the Irish, followed by eastern European peoples came to dominate Morris County’s mining labor force. The mining industry in Morris County helped to establish North Jersey as a major producer of essential minerals beginning in the early 18th century.

The New Jersey Geological Survey (NJGS) has scanned the mine maps in its

A trainload of miners on their way to a 12–14-hour day. (Credit Hibernia Mine, Mt. Hope)

collection. There are 622 published and unpublished mine maps that date from 1867 to 1983. The figures may be higher since there is a 150-year gap where no records have been found.

As the reputation of vast iron resources grew, it helped to establish New Jersey’s importance to the mining industry.

The British took note of the increasing

popularity of iron products and the British Parliament enacted a law that forced the colonies to ship all pig and bar iron to England for processing, then returned as nails, horseshoes, axes, and cook ware.

The returning products were affixed a Duty which further reduced any profit to the citizens. continued on page 9

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History of Iron Mining... continued from page 8 One area that showed a high density of black ore was Succasunna, from the LenniLenape Native American word for “Black Rock,” most likely due to the rich iron-ore deposits in the area.

Tradition has it that the Native Americans knew of these deposits and told the colonists of the black stones. It is also said that the Native Americans worked the iron and that arrowheads and other articles of iron made by the Native Americans had been found around Morristown. This seems extremely unlikely. The Native Americans never learn to smelt iron. If they had any iron implements, these must have been made for them by the colonists.

The first iron forge of which there is a definite record was built at Whippany in 1710, by Judge Budd and John Ford. It marks the beginning of the industrial era, and it was to make the Ford family one of the wealthiest and most influential in the country.

These early ironworks were simple affairs. They used local wood and waterpower, the latter required to work the huge bellows above the hearth to carry off the fumes and smoke. The forge was a hearth with a hood and earlier forges were made of stone or brick. Iron ore and coal were piled on the hearth. The heat of the fire was increased by the air coming from the bellows above.

More ore and more charcoal were added. The operators stirred the hot mass using a stick of green wood which gave off more carbon monoxide as it charred. More and more of the growing iron particles came together and formed a spongy mass of iron, interlaced with veins of slag. This mass is called a bloom and the forgers often spoke of the bloomery.

When the bloom was removed from the hearth, and while still hot, it

was hammered. In the early days with sledgehammers, later with a trip hammer driven by waterpower. Still later, powerdriven rollers and squeezes were devised which would do the job faster and more evenly.

What slag was left were thread-like strands which were usually too small to cause flaws in the metal. This was wrought iron, a relatively soft, but easily worked and suitable for most of the usage of the day.

Remnants and markers of Morris County’s mining history can still be found in many northern towns, obviously including Mine Hill. Boonton grew around the Ironworks built there in 1830. Ironia, Denville, Randolph and Rockway were also heavily into iron mining.

Mining was extremely dangerous.

There were crushing disabling injuries, cave-ins, deadly gasses, and disease. The 600+ abandoned mines of northern New Jersey represent a legacy of achievement in the face of often fatal accidents.

Iron mining in New Jersey was mostly shut down around 1883 when the iron could be imported for less cost. However, the Beach Glen mine was one of the exceptions.

The mine was worked on and off from 1851 on when two openings were made 400 feet apart. In 1900, at a depth of 475 feet, a rich magnetite vein was discovered 14 feet wide yielding 56 to 60-percent iron.

Up to this point, only lean ore had been found. 7,000 tons of ore were removed but the plummeting price of ore closed the mine again in 1903. The mine reopened in 1923, working sporadically until 1930.

It is estimated that there is at least 600,000 tons of ore still buried in the mountains of New Jersey.

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Denville Area NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs Celebrates 75 years of Benevolence

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By Jillian Risberg or seventy-five years they’ve been a powerful and positive force for good.

The Denville-Rockaway New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs unprecedented level of altruism has long changed lives in the area for the better.

“It is exciting to know we have been able to continue supporting the community in so many ways over the years,” says PresidentElect Barbara McCloskey. “I am proud to be part of an organization that feels so strongly about supporting others.”

It’s remarkable how far reaching the benefits can be.

According to McCloskey, many of the non profits they support, including domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, food pantries and veterans homes depend on donations from the NJSFWC. “For over twenty years our club has supported Denville and Rockaway with back to school supplies, holiday wish trees and Easter baskets to local families,” she says.

“Minutes as far back as the 1950s show support to the local social service agencies and beautification efforts in town.”

Over a ten-year period the Denville area NJSFWC collected and donated over 35,000 new and like-new children’s books that reached many schools in northern New Jersey and as far away as India, China and Israel.

The club supports many New Jersey communities, individually and as a Federation with Days of Service, Operation Holiday Stockings, Special State project (SSP).

As a Federation they donated more than 2,000 stockings and raised over $63,000 for the 2020-2022 SSP (Operation Chillout) during the pandemic.

Each SSP runs for two years, and clubs are encouraged to raise funds or donations by districts and with various state fundraisers.

There is a SSP chairman (district

chairman), who provides information on monthly events, such as Child Abuse Awareness month, Wreaths Across America or assists their domestic violence shelters.

“Although it is important to support our town individually, knowing we can make a big difference by combining efforts with other clubs in the state makes the efforts so worthwhile,” says McCloskey.

Day of Service is an annual event, and a different organization or project is chosen each year.

Clubs offer diverse enterprises, social events and lifelong friendships. Project ideas come through the members, other clubs, State Chairman and even General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

The members discuss and vote on projects (Denville Rid Litter Day, District Civic Engagement, Child Abuse Month) they would like to work on.

“One of the benefits of belonging to a federated club is it offers a state website with materials shared with all members, weekly emails and a monthly newsletter sent to all clubs with project and fundraising ideas,” the president-elect says.

For local projects, members contact social service agencies… such as food pantries.

There are 55 current members, who participate in various ways.

“By contributing time, monetary or inkind donation. Many will chair or form a committee to oversee a project,” McCloskey says a large percentage are active, and some have a favorite project or fundraiser they like to take the lead on. “We encourage everyone to volunteer, and suggest a project or fundraiser they feel strongly about supporting.”

The Woman’s Club of Denville was organized in March1932 to fill a need for an impartial, non-political group to dispense relief to the unemployed and needy in town.

Records indicate there were 76 original members.

Early Club projects included promotion of a town Welfare Department, working to get local mail delivery for Denville residents, house to house solicitation for funds and books to establish the first public library in Denville.

“We have minutes dating back to the 1950s and records show they supported camperships and beautification efforts in Denville,” says the president-elect. “In 2010, the Club changed its name to the GFWC Woman’s Club of the Denville-Rockaway area to better reflect the scope of its membership and service.”

As far back as 1952, they uncovered reference to the clubwomen aiding educational programs and offering scholarships to local students, such as Girls Career Institute (GCI), a three-day college experience held at Douglass Residential College for Junior girls in high school.

“The early clubwomen supported the town welfare department and food pantry, which is something we still support today, in both Denville and Rockaway,” McCloskey says although it is not called the ‘welfare department’ anymore, the idea of supporting local needy families is still important to their mission. continued on page 12

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Federation of Women’s Clubs... continued from page 10 Anyone is welcome to become a member, according to the presidentelect and the Club is all about ‘Unity In Diversity.’

“While we may be diverse in age, background, interests, experience and age, we all come together to create positive change in our communities,” she says.

“Without joining a club, in most cases we would not have met the women (with whom) we end up making lasting friendships.”

And the president-elect adds that the women in the Denville-Rockaway club are wonderful and they have developed a great camaraderie among them.

“We go out for breakfast, lunch, go on hikes and meet monthly for book discussions,’ says McCloskey.

The Club looks forward to their new Special State Project (Emmanuel Cancer Foundation) for the next

Administration and will continue to support past organizations, while they seek fresh avenues to fundraise and spread their message.

Another goal and challenge of the Club and the NJSFWC is to recruit new members.

Many women work fulltime and do not have much free time to volunteer.

“We need younger and more diverse members so we can reach a different population and find out about their interests and needs,” says the presidentelect.

McCloskey always wanted to give back, and after her son was born she joined the Junior Woman’s club, which enabled her to interact with young mothers

and volunteer.

“That was 35 years ago — and I still have the same passion, enthusiasm and intensity to make a difference, especially with other women who feel the same way I do about serving our communities.”

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Fr. Paul Manning Receives an “Education Award” from Assumption College of Sisters

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By Steve Sears r. Paul Manning was the recipient of an “Education Award” from the Assumption College for Sisters at their virtually-hosted 21st Annual Caring Basket Gala, which was held on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Fr. Manning has a love of nature and wildlife courtesy of his early years growing up in rural Morris County, and for him the spirit of nature, the spirit of God, and teaching and learning have been fond partners in his life.

Fr. Manning spent 19 years as a chaplain, theology teacher, and President at Morris Catholic High School in Denville. He is the current Vicar for Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Paterson and Executive Director of Madison’s St. Paul Inside the Walls. “I worked in the field of education for the Diocese of Paterson for many years,” Fr. Manning says. “I was a chaplain and teacher, and the President of Morris Catholic High School for 14 years, and I was the Vicar for Education for a number of years as well.”

He served also in the latter role while pastor of St. Philip’s Parish in Clifton. As Vicar for Education, he worked closely with the school offices and superintendents in overseeing all of diocesan schools.

His time at Morris Catholic is very special

to Fr. Manning. He was initially surprised when then Archdiocese of Paterson Bishop Frank Rodimer assigned him to the school. “I had not been educated with Catholic schools until the seminary, but I quickly grew to be convinced of the value of a Catholic education. I found Morris Catholic to be big enough to provide many academic and extracurricular activities and opportunities to students, but small enough to create a close community. A really positive environment in which to learn and grow, and it was the right size in my opinion. I think what’s important about Catholic schools in general and Morris Catholic in particular is that we educate the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Being attentive to the spirit and being attentive to the soul is one of the most important things we can do.” Working at Morris Catholic also put him in touch with the Sisters of Christian Charity, who then staffed the school and still do. “I worked with them closely over 14 years, and the convent where the Assumption College for Sisters is, once housed the Sisters that work at the high school. I’ve had a long relationship with the Sisters of Christian Charity, which was why I was happy and humbled to be honored with the “Education Award,” because it’s going towards a cause that the Sisters of Christian

Charity promote, and it’s a cause that is very dear to them, obviously.”

Fr. Manning grew up on the front pasture of his grandparents’ farm in Ironia, in an area that is now owned by Morris County.

“We grew up with fields and woods, and so I from an early age had a great interest in wildlife, decided I wanted to pursue that as a career at Virginia Tech, so I went there to major in forestry and wildlife management,” he explains. “While I was there, I became in touch with a number of evangelical and born-again Christians who really challenged my faith. As a result of that, my faith deepened, and ultimately I discerned a call to the priesthood.”

The love of nature has never left him.

“If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be doing that,” Fr. Manning says, who adds that he is proud of the “Education Award,” but is even more proud of what and whom he has taught over the years, as well as his own continuing education. “I think what makes a good educator is someone who always loves to be a learner,” he says.

Soon to be 36 years a priest, Fr. Manning calls his ordination day the happiest of his life, and he’s carried that joy with him to the present. “I often say, I see more beauty, love, and life in one year of my life being a priest

Fr. Paul Manning. Photos courtesy of St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison.

than most people see in their whole lifetime.

It’s just a wonderful, wonderful experience. I would not change my life for anything.”

Assumption College for Sisters (founded in 1953, www.acs350.org) and Morris Catholic High School (founded in 1957, www.morriscatholic.org) are located sideby-side on Morris Avenue in Denville, and St. Paul Inside the Walls is located at 377 Madison Avenue in Madison. Visit www. insidethewalls.org for more information.

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Ice Cream Made with Love for Dad

ew relationships are as special as a bond between a mother and her child. There is often so much laughter, so much love and so many good times spent around food and family over the years.

From trying new foods together and cooking lessons at a young age to time-honored family recipes, there are few things better than mom’s cooking.

This delicious Very Berry and Creamy Coconut Ice Cream was created with mothers in mind. It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious, especially when it’s made with fresh ingredients right at home for a perfect addition to Mother’s Day festivities.

This ice cream features the rich tartness of frozen fruit and a sweet creaminess from the coconut milk. The two flavors of ice cream create a unique combination that’s outof-this-world delicious.

To make the Berry Ice Cream, blend 2 pounds of frozen berries, sweetened condensed milk, honey and salt until smooth then freeze for four hours.

To make the Coconut Ice Cream, beat 2 cups of whipping cream in a mixer until stiff peaks form. In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, salt and 1 cup of the whipped cream. Whisk then add remaining whipped cream and whisk until combined. Place in a dish and freeze for four hours.

Once properly chilled, both ice creams are ready to scoop and serve. Garnish with mint leaves for an extra pop of color, if desired.

Enjoy a delightful treat with your mom as you make memories year after year. This time it may be mom’s turn to ask for the recipe.

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Very Berry and Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Yield: 11 cups Berry Ice Cream: 2 pounds frozen berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Coconut Ice Cream: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt mint leaves, for garnish (optional) To make berry ice cream: In blender, pulse frozen berries, sweetened condensed milk, honey and salt until smooth, scraping down sides.

Pour mixture into 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Freeze uncovered 4 hours, or until set.

To make coconut ice cream: In large mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

In medium bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, salt and 1 cup whipped cream until combined.

Add remaining whipped cream and whisk until combined.

Pour into 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Freeze uncovered 4 hours, or until set.

Scoop desired amount of each ice cream into bowls to serve. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. (Culinary.net)

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3 Grilling Hacks for Delicious, Plant-Based Summer Menus

ooking and entertaining outdoors can bring friends and family back together, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, flavorful recipes can be easy on the home chef yet still tasty and enjoyable for those at the table.

One of the best parts of the season is grilled fare like burgers, hot dogs and fresh vegetables. This year, consider adding a plant-based option to your menu. Made with simple, recognizable ingredients, Lightlife offers vegan, non-GMO options that are made for the grill, like Plant-Based Burgers, Smart Dogs and Italian Smart Sausage. These products can help satisfy the craving for protein and are made with ingredients you can feel good about serving your friends and family.

“Food brings people together, and now more than ever, grilling season and dining al fresco is one of the best ways to do that,” said Tommy McDonald, executive chef at Greenleaf Foods. “Think of the grill as an additional seasoning element – a zero-fuss way to add miles of flavor. One of my favorite products is Lightlife’s Smart

Dogs, which have been reformulated to taste better than ever. Try topping them with a freshly made onion jam or quickpickled relish.”

Consider these tips from McDonald to properly grill plant-based variations of your favorite meals: Be mindful of cook times. Plant-based protein products typically taste best when cooked properly, usually over a low, open flame. When you’re almost ready to dish them out in recipes like Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce or Avocado Toast Dogs, give them a quick sear. If you’re unsure, reference the recommended cook times on the packaging.

Keep it separate. During these seasonal celebrations, there’s often some people who want traditional meat and others who crave plant-based options. To satisfy your group, drop a cast-iron skillet on the grill and allow it to heat up. Put your favorite plant-based proteins in the skillet, along with veggies, to keep the grill organized.

Top it off. Don’t skimp on the toppings.

The next time you’re looking to jazz up burgers, sausages or hot dogs, make an easy DIY onion jam to spread on top. While the burgers and dogs are on the grates, prepare some extra coals; once they’ve burned down a bit, bury foil-wrapped onions in the coals. After the onions are soft and warmed through, pull them out and enjoy a smokey onion jam.

For more simple summer recipes, visit Lightlife.com/Recipes.

Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce Total time: 30 minutes Serving: 2 2 rings freshly cored pineapple 2 Lightlife Plant-Based Burger patties salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 sesame seed burger buns, lightly toasted 1 cup baby arugula 1/4 cup crispy fried onions 2 tablespoons honey garlic barbecue sauce Heat grill to medium. Grill pineapple slices 4-5 minutes per side until grillmarked and slightly caramelized. Cut slices

in half and set aside. Wipe down grill.

Season burger patties with salt and pepper, to taste. To grill burgers from refrigerator, grill 4-5 minutes per side until evenly browned with internal temperature of 165 F. To assemble burgers, layer toasted bottom buns with arugula then top each with burger patty and two slices grilled pineapple. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and drizzle with barbecue sauce.

Top each with top bun. continued on page 16

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continued from page 15 Avocado Toast Dogs Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Oil 2 medium avocados 1/2 lemon, juice only 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 Lightlife Smart Dogs 4 hot dog buns 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning sriracha

Lightly coat grill grates with oil and preheat to medium heat.

In small bowl, mash avocados, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and rest in refrigerator.

Grill dogs 6-7 minutes, turning frequently.

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From the Mayor’s Desk...

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n April 5, 2022, the Township Council voted to approve the annual municipal budget.

As it customary, once the budget is approved, the capital and open space ordinance are introduced and advertised for public hearing. This has taken place and the capital funds will be available in early-June.

As it relates to the capital budget, road resurfacing is always a top interest. We have approximately 104 miles of roads in Denville.

Over the last 11 years, the amount of money we have invested in our road resurfacing program has creeped up gradually from about $500,000 annually to $1,075,000 in 2022. As it makes no sense to put fresh pavement over a deteriorated base, we now mill most all roads prior to paving, which ultimately adds to their live expectancy.

Moreover, the DPW attempts to crack seal and

skim coat roads wherever possible to further extend their useful life. Finally, every road that is paved has all their catch basin rebuild prior to resurfacing, which typically adds upwards of 100 additional basins the DPW is rebuilding each year.

Denville Township has an aggressive grant writing program and each year we seek funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (“NJDOT”) to help offset our paving costs.

The NJDOT only provide funding for roads that meet certain criteria and this year we were awarded $255,000 to resurface Pocono Road.

Last year, Denville received a $150,000 NJDOT grant to resurface the roadway in front of Clock Tower at the intersection of Main Street, Broadway and Diamond Spring Road. It includes the upgrade of the crosswalks and sidewalk along Main Street to ensure they meet all ADA crosswalk standards.

Due to some approval delays at the State level, the project was pushed into 2022. And, to avoid traffic issues at one of our busiest intersection, paving of this area will be done overnight.

The Township Administrator maintains a list of roads that have not been resurfaced in more than 10 years. We seek input from the DPW Director, the Township Engineer, the Police Chief, a Council Members and citizens. I even take a drive around town to make sure no road that might be eligible is inadvertently missed. In November or December each year, the Township Engineer evaluates each of the roads on the list based upon their condition and traffic volume and assigns a rating. Once we receive the road rating, the Administrator and I review the road list and will ultimately make a recommendation to the

Town Council as part of the annual budget process. After reviewing the list with the engineer, the selected roads are included in the capital ordinance in order to set up funding.

This year we will finish the resurfacing of East Shore Rd, Freeman Ave., and Mt. Pleasant Tpk. On our multiyear list, we will resurface the first part of Astro Pl. off of Franklin Avenue. In circumstances where we have extraordinarily long and/or wide roads, that might unto themselves consume the lion’s share of the total annual paving budget, we typically break them into multiple sections in order to stretch the paving dollar. Otherwise a handful of roads might take up the entire budget in any given year.

We will perform complete paves of the following roads: Watchtower Rd, Bald Knob Rd, Vanderhoof Ave, Coolidge Ave, Hornbeck

Rd, Dock Rd, Seminole Tl, Oak Ave, Berdone Ct, Kennedy Dr, Sue Ct, Snyder Ave, Crestview Dr, Wilson Ave., Belaire Ct., Corey Rd., Spruce Rd., Birchwood Drive and a portion of Hill Rd, and Warren Tl. Funding is also in place for the paving of the Lower Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot. Which will bring all of our downtown parking lots into excellent condition.

While discussing roads, New Jersey Natural Gas (“NJNG”) has been following the directives of the Board of Public Utilities and doing the main replacements necessary by their required deadline.

The Township Ordinance we implemented several years ago requires them to repave the paving machine width of the roadway once settlement has occurred. This is typically done 3 seasons after work has been completed to ensure the road has properly settled. Our Engineers work closely with NJNG on which

roads and how they pave each road to maximize the results for our community.

On some narrow roads the machine will pave the entire road. On other roads, we strike a deal with NJNG and they pave both sides half the length and we pave the remainder.

This year NJNG will be paving Full width of Whaleback Waddy, Canyon Road, Hillview Terrace, Winding Way, Edgewater Dr, Gardner Rd, and a section of Cedar Lake East, Zeek RD, and Chestnut Hill Dr. and half of parts Hillcrest Drive, Diamond Spring Road, continued on page 19

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Never Give Up, Never Ever Give Up!

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By Richard Mabey Jr. n 1983, I began working at AT&T in the Waterview Plaza Building, located near Route 287 in Parsippany. When I would step outside of my cubicle, I could see a most beautiful, panoramic view of the Jersey City Reservoir. I worked in the Billing Department. It was very meticulous work, I would spend long hours sitting in front of a computer screen, entering billing data.

It’s funny the things that you remember. There was a fellow Lou, who worked in the cubicle next to mine. He was a few years older than me. I was just 29 years old back in the Spring of 1983. It seemed as though Lou took a bath in cologne in every morning. I have yet to meet an individual that had the overpowering scent of cologne or perfume on them as Lou did. I remember that just before entering Lou’s cubicle, I would take a deep breath, fill my lungs with air that wasn’t filled with the vapors of cologne and then I would try not to breathe too deeply in the short time that I was in Lou’s cubicle.

I remember that there was a Roy Rogers roast beef restaurant, on Route 46, just a stone’s throw from the Waterview Plaza Building.

It was where Route 46 met Route 202. I think that it’s a Wendy’s now. Well, Lou and I would go to lunch there, every Friday, rain or shine.

Lou was an eternal, dogmatic, staunch realist. Lou was a most practical man. There was no room for idealistic thinking in Lou’s universe.

I remember one time, sitting at the Roy Rogers restaurant with Lou, chopping down a roast beef sandwich, and sharing my dream to work as a writer in the Public Relations Department. Lou would frown, take a sip of his soda, eat one of his French fries, then say to me, “forget it kid! You’ll be entering numbers down on that old computer screen for

the rest of your life. Ya’ gotta face facts kid, ya’ gotta accept your fate. I know I have.

I tell my wife all the time, I’m never gonna get ahead in life. Just accept your fate, kid!”

Lou was only about five years older than me, but he took on this older brother rapport with me, that he felt gave him license to call him “kid” as if it were my name.

I never really liked it all that much, but it was all part of Lou’s big brother rapport with me.

For one year of my life, I endured the drudgery of plugging numbers into little boxes on my computer screen. Five minutes would seem like an hour. I remember how much I dreaded Monday mornings. But, as Lou would often tell me, “hey, at least ya’ got a job, kid! That’s how I look at it.”

It was the world according to Lou. Lou was the ultimate realist.

Then something happened that changed my life.

In the Spring of 1984, I came down with a sore throat that led to strep throat, that unfortunately led to Rheumatic Fever. It was my second bout with the dreadful disease.

My doctor got the results of the lab work for my sedimentation rate, and had me go to the hospital right away.

I knew the drill all so well, back from when I was but 12 years old. It meant 24 hours of intravenous penicillin.

For one year of my life, I was in and out of the hospital. And, for one year of my life, my feet never touched the ground. Something very special happened in that year. I read Claude Bristol’s book, “The Magic of Believing” three or four times. I read the Holy Bible, cover to cover. And, I read Napoleon Hill’s book, “Think and Grow Rich” a couple of times.

Lou’s philosophy of “accept your fate, kid” was rapidly fading from the fibers of my heart and evaporating from my consciousness.

Yours truly at my desk at AT&T in Morristown, back in 1989.

About three or four times a day, I would close my eyes and for a good half-hour, I would repeat to myself, “I’m going to work in Public Relations. I’m going to work as a writer in Public Relations.” Then, after saying my prayers at night, I would close my eyes and as I fell asleep, I would keep saying the same thing to myself that no matter what, I was going to work as a writer in the Public Relations Department.

In that year, I wrote and submitted well over a hundred articles to local newspapers. A lot of them reflected and focused on the hidden potential that lies dormant in each and every living soul. I also wrote articles about social events in my church, from spaghetti dinners to rummage sales.

None of which I attended, but based my articles on reflections that my minister shared with me, when he would visit me in the hospital or at home. And, the same was true with dozens of articles that I wrote and were published in local newspapers, about the events of Boy Scout Troop 170. These were based upon the stories that my dad, who was the Scoutmaster of Troop 170 at the time, shared with me.

Here’s the amazing thing.

A modern miracle, if you will.

After one full year of battling Rheumatic Fever, my doctor gave me the okay to literally put my feet back on continued on page 19

From the Mayor’s Desk... continued from page 17 Smith Rd, Franklin Ave, West Glen Rd, Hinchman Ave, Cherokee Tl, Indian Spring Tl, and Cedar Lake East, and Kitchell Road.

Finally, an additional $50,000 will be included in the capital request for Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Specifically, these funds will primarily serve as a grant funding match should our pending application for Phase IV of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement project (Diamond Spring Road) be funded.

Last year, we started the Gardner Field Tennis Court and Basketball Court project. I was very disappointed that due to supply chain and skilled labor shortages, we were not able to finish the project prior to May 1st this year. Our staff is back to work on it and everything is lined up for the project to be completed this season. During the delay, in an effort to maximize our recreational facility, it was decided that two Pickle Ball Courts would be added, which will be welcomed by our Senior Citizens.

Funding was approved from our Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the next phase of the Veteran Field expansion project.

The public bid opening is scheduled for June 23rd, with a contract anticipated to be awarded in July 2022. The project includes an additional parking lot, a synthetic turf field with lights and a lawn area which could be used for many things initially but ultimately is being cleared to prepare for the final phase of development.

Funding was approved to hire an architect to plan

AL’S

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the necessary work at the two room school house at the corner of Openaki and Mt Pleasant Tpk. The Township bought the school house several years ago and we are now taking the preliminary steps to put it to use for the community.

The Main Street Fire House, the Library and Town Hall each have roof issues that need to be addressed and we have allocated funds to have them addressed this year.

The Federal Government allocated $890,000 in ARPA funds to the Township last September. At the time we had very narrow parameters on how we could spend it. One need we had that met the criteria perfectly was refurbishment and painting of the inside and outside of the Beacon Hill Water tank, the largest tank in our system. This is a massive project that will shut down the tank for months. Once notified the tank is offline, the Township will greatly appreciate everyone’s compliance with water restrictions that will be necessary. This federal funding used to offset water utility customers costs of refurbishing the water tank will go a long way in stabilizing our water rates into the future.

The article provides a brief snap shots into the 2022 Capital project budget. As I mentioned in past articles, each year we have been paying down debt, borrowing less, paying for more in cash instead of borrowing which has been enabling us to do more due to the fact that we are paying less interest on loans.

the ground. I typed up my resume and made an appointment to see a Personnel Agent in Parsippany. As if the odds were a million to one, this lady lived in Lincoln Park. Her son had been in Boy Scout Troop 170. And, she had read mostly every one of the articles that I had recently written, in the past year, that were published in local newspapers.

I shall never forget the words of that kind lady, as she looked at my resume and told me that her son was in Troop 170 and that she enjoyed reading my articles. “I think you might be a fit for a Public Relations Department. There’s an opening in the P. R. Department at AT&T in Morristown. Do you mind the commute?” I remember telling her that I didn’t mind the commute at all.

This kind lady faxed my resume with some of my writing samples to the Personnel Department at the AT&T office in Morristown. I got an appointment for an interview. My Guardian Angel blessed me with a miracle. I did get the job!

I was destined to work in the Public

Relations Department of AT&T, for well over a decade.

Yes, you will meet plenty of people like Lou in your journey in life.

Yes, you will have moments where you’ll have doubts about your talents and skills. But, first and foremost, you absolutely must believe that you are capable of accomplishing great things in life. That you have real talent. That you can climb any mountain, not halfway up, but all the way to the tippy-top and wave your own flag of success.

You must believe it’s possible.

Read every book you can find on positive thinking. Read books of spiritual insight, read and reread the books of your faith or the religion that you follow. Constantly tell yourself that doors are opening for you, doors leading to greater success in your life. And never, never, never give up! Never ever give up!!!!!!!

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: “Never Give Up.”

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Morris County Delivers Grants for National Small Business Week

or National Small Business Week, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners observed the annual event by personally delivering checks to small businesses and nonprofits who qualified for grants of up to $15,000 under the Morris County Small Business Grant Program.

Mara’s Café & Bakery at 23 Main St., Denville was visited and issued a check under a program designed to help small businesses and nonprofits cope with some of the setbacks caused by the pandemic.

“It’s definitely worth it,” said Allison Kohler at Mara’s, after getting a check for more than $9,000.

Commissioners Deborah Smith and Thomas Mastrangelo presented the grant after touring her bakery and interviewing her about her experience applying for the grant.

“It was some of the best customer service I ever had, and you don’t expect that from government. Honestly, it was a process, but (the customer service representative) held my hand every step of the way,” Kohler explained Her bakery suffered business losses and difficulty maintaining personnel, but she is hopeful the business will survive as her unique offerings of bakery goods keep customers returning.

The Morris County Small Business program, launched on Valentine’s Day under the slogan “Morris County Loves Small Business,” has received over 575 applications to date, with many already approved and most others still under review.

The Commissioners dedicated $10 million to the effort.

Most of applications heading for final approval will provide each of the qualified businesses and nonprofits the maximum grant amount of $15,000. While the remaining applications are still being Celebrating 50 Years

reviewed, the program remains open to new applications. Businesses as well as non-profits are urged to take advantage of the grant offer.

There is no cost to apply.

The program is financed through Morris County’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and it is designed to provide grants of up to $15,000 to reimburse small businesses and nonprofit organizations for specific pandemic recovery expenses. The expenses must have been incurred on or after March 3, 2021 – a timeline established under ARPA guidelines.

The Small Business Grant Program eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to: • Business has 25 or fewer full-time employees (or equivalent) • In operation since Jan. 1, 2019 • Located within Morris County • Less than $5 million in sales/revenue • Proof of a decline in sales/increased expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic Read the Qualifications & Apply: morriscountysmallbusinessgrant. com Federal guidelines covering the grant program will determine exactly which expenses qualify for coverage under the grant program and which applications may be approved.

The grants are capped at $15,000 per applicant. However, business owners and nonprofits are encouraged to submit applications that include all costs they believe may qualify for the grant, even if the total amount of a single claim exceeds $15,000.

A final review may determine that some costs submitted for consideration are not covered under the program guidelines.

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American Pickers to Film in NJ

Denville Eighth Graders Art Featured in 2023 NOAA Calendar

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he American Pickers are excited to return to New Jersey! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in August 2022.

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along

the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

We at American Pickers continue to take the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state and CDC. Nevertheless, we are excited to continue reaching the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of

picking and are eager to hear their memorable stories!

The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cineflix. com or call (646) 493-2184 facebook: @GotAPick.

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he NOAA Marine Debris Program holds an annual art contest to reach K-8 students and help raise awareness about marine debris. Marine debris is a global issue and we believe that engaging our youth is an important part of addressing the problem. The resulting calendar, featuring the winning artwork, provides

a daily reminder of how important it is for us to be responsible stewards of the ocean.

Students are highly encouraged to check out resources on this website for information about marine debris. Mary Yap, an eighth grader at Valleyview Middle School, will have her art featured in the 2023 NOAA Calendar.

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with Saint Clare’s Let’s Talk The Journey of Prostate Cancer The Story of John Crans

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By Mark J. Bonamo he distance between downtown Boonton and Saint Clare’s Health in Denville is about five miles and ten minutes by car. For longtime Boonton residents John Crans with his wife Wendy, that trip was one of the most important ones that they have made during their 51 years of marriage. Together, they faced John’s prostate cancer diagnosis. And together, they found what they needed at Saint Clare’s Health: compassionate and stateof-the-art care, all close to home, to help them through their journey managing prostate cancer.

The Crans’ cancer journey began with a regular medical checkup.

“During the course of time, my PSA numbers continued to climb, so my General Practioner said I should schedule an appointment with an urologist. After a number of tests, the results came back with an 83 percent chance of cancer, so my doctor suggested a biopsy as the next step,” said John Crans, a volunteer with the Boonton Fire Department. “Out of twelve biopsy samples, seven were cancerous, so it was time to do something.”

The Crans decided to consult with the medical staff at nearby Saint Clare’s Health.

“My thoughts were that if it’s cancer, I want it out and removed. I have had friends who had prostate cancer, and if you catch it early enough, it’s the most treatable. We met with a surgeon, and he said due to my weight and my age, he would not recommend removing it. The next step was to meet with a radiation oncologist, Dr. Chandra at Saint Clare’s Health to discuss options with radiation therapy. We ultimately decided to go that route.”

After investigating several radiotherapy systems, the Crans decided on Saint Clare’s TrueBeam, a non-invasive, non-surgical method for treatment of prostate and many types of cancer. TrueBeam is an advanced radiotherapy system designed to deliver more powerful cancer treatments with pinpoint accuracy and precision. It uses advanced imaging and motion management technologies that makes it possible to deliver treatments more quickly.

TrueBeam is also very flexible in terms of number of treatments, a factor that Crans considered very important.

“My doctor gave me a choice of having my treatment over a 45-day period rather than five days. However, I had a friend who did it over 45 days, and he was beaten up by it. So I elected the TrueBeam program,” Crans said. “When

I went in for the first of only five treatments, everybody was awesome, from the lady downstairs who signed me in, to the nurses, to the technicians and my doctor, Dr. Anurag Chandra.”

“Dr. Chandra would meet with me regularly to see if there were any after-effects,” Crans added. “Knock on wood, I was very lucky and had no problems with the True Beam. And I didn’t have to go to New York to get it. I was able to have all my treatments right here, close to home, at Saint Clare’s Health in New Jersey.”

John Crans is also fortunate that his wife, Wendy was an active partner throughout his treatment, a process that can be quite disconcerting at the start.

“When we received the diagnosis, John and I were going into the unknown. Dr. Chandra helped us get through it by walking us through the procedure every step of the way.

I think my daughters and I were more sacred than John was,” Wendy said. “When the doctor told us that one of the treatment options would make him incontinent for life, my husband was not going to do that. Dr. Chandra assured us that if we used TrueBeam, twenty years from now we would have the same 98 percent effective treatment rate.

TrueBeam also offered the treatments in just five visits!”

Wendy did her research going into the beginning of her husband’s treatment, reading information on the websites of respected and acknowledged medical institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic and the American Cancer Society. On a more informal level, she found another way to learn more about prostate cancer: a Facebook page set up specifically as a men’s prostate cancer support group After Wendy completed her research, consulted with doctors at Saint Clare’s, and interacted with men through the support group who had gone through prostate cancer treatment, she received another unexpected benefit during this time of crisis: peace of mind.

With the added benefits of being close to home at Saint Clare’s Health, it was also reassuring to know that from the moment the treatments started, John and Wendy were among friends and neighbors, cared by exceptional physicians, as well as receiving state-of-the-art radiation treatment.

“When John walked in on the first day, he saw the technician, who we’ve known since his kids and our grandkids were in Little League together,” Wendy said.

“The convenience of Saint Clare’s Health has always been

John and Wendy Crans

our top priority. When you’re sick, or your loved one is sick, it makes a significant difference to be able to travel just down the road. It was also reassuring that John would only require five radiation treatments.”

John is now well on the road to recovery. According to him, he would not have taken any detours on his trip towards getting better.

“I could’ve chosen other nearby hospitals or one in New York, but everything I’ve done has been at Saint Clare’ Health, where I always have had exceptional care.”

John said. “My daughters were born here, and anything I needed, it was here. That’s true more than ever.”

He was also more than ready to give advice to anybody else facing prostate cancer.

“If you catch it early enough, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers. If you let it go, and the cancer gets out of the prostate, you could be done. It could go anywhere,” John said. “We have friends who let it go, and they’re not here anymore. So definitely don’t hesitate to deal with it as soon as possible.”

John Crans now has the possibility of having many more days ahead with his family and friends, including his firehouse buddies. The short trip he took with Wendy by his side to Saint Clare’s has given him a chance for a longer life.

“Your family is important, and God was good to us,” John said, smiling as he wore a hat inscribed with the word ‘Grumpa’, a joking reference to one of his favorite roles in life. “We’re good to go.”

For more information about cancer care and radiation therapy at Saint Clare’s Health, please call Saint Clare’s Health Center for Cancer Care at 973-983-7300 or visit www.saintclare’s.com.

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The Morris County Library Celebrates 100 years explains. “We’ve maintained this collection for a

By Steve Sears number of years, and today we have quite a few he Morris County Library has come a long prestigious authors who live around here. Many way in 100 years. years ago, we had a very large get together and Initially operating out of three rooms gathering for all of our authors to come in and at Morristown’s Morris County Courthouse, meet one another. The person who ran that and and with a book truck that delivered reading curated the collection retired, and it took a few material to various locations throughout the days to find somebody to take over, but thankfully county, the memories are a lot to celebrate with we have and she put together this event for Library Director, Darren O’Neill, his staff, and the Saturday, June 4.” At the end of June, the library residents who enjoy the library’s vast array of The Morris County Library (credit: Darren O’Neill) kicks off its annual summer reading program. “Every summer we have a summer reading current services.

O’Neill first started as a supervising librarian in 2006, was named chief librarian in 2014, program that’s run through our children’s department, and it’s basically two months long became Assistant Director in 2017, and since 2020 has served as Library Director. On average, and we have a number of events where performers who come in. In addition, the children about 15,000 people annually stream through the doors of the Morris County Library, but log reading hours, and at the end of the summer, whoever has the most reading hours gets a that number has been slightly lower as the pandemic slowly moves out of the area. “People prize. All of this is supported through the Morris County Library Foundation. So that’s a great are just getting themselves acclimated to coming back out and being comfortable in public thing for the kids over the summer, and on Friday the 24th is the kickoff celebration for that. spaces,” O’Neill says. “But up until the time of the pandemic, we had on average about 15,000 As we roll into September, we’re going to continue with the kids programming, but then by visitors per year, and that would be a mix of people coming in to pick up their holds, borrow the time we get into October, we’re going to return to some adult music.”

The music will continue into the big month of November, and on Saturday, November material directly, maybe to use our meeting room facilities or study rooms, or whatever. But 19, the library will hold its all-day event gala at the library itself. O’Neill adds, “We’ll have a lot of activity.”

“In the fall of 1921, the voters of Morris County decided to put their own forth to support a some guest speakers; the president of our library foundation, and hopefully one of the county library,” O’Neill says. “And at that time, Morris County was predominantly rural. There commissioners will come and speak.” One thing O’Neill would like to see is the public at the were very few public libraries. Most of them were reading rooms, if you will, that were staffed library, to make sure that they are aware of the fact that it is the centennial year. “November by volunteers. There was a real need to have a central source to provide library services, and is the month here, historically speaking, in regard to the voters of Morris County deciding so that vote in 1921 was an important one. By the time everything was settled and a director that they wanted to support a county library,” he says. “We actually opened our doors at this was hired in July of 1922 is when the county library kind of first came into being. That need, facility on November 18, 1968, so it’ll be a nice time in November to bring all that together. as it was 100 years ago, is still critical, because the scope of the collection that we have here That afternoon, as part of the adult performance, I’ve got a string quintet coming in from and the scope of the services that we offer, the size of our staff, the facility itself, all of it, in my New York City, and they’re going to perform Franz Schubert’s ‘Cello Quintet.’”

The Morris County Library is located at 30 East Hanover Avenue in Whippany. Visit www. humble estimation, far outshines anything that you would find elsewhere.”

For the first five months of the year, the Morris County Library devoted its space to mclib.info for information about the library as well as a schedule of events for its centennial. adult music programming, and a special Morris Authors Day was held on Saturday, June 4. To view photos of the library through the years, visit its hosted “The Archive Project” page, “We maintain a collection here of material written by authors from Morris County,” O’Neill www.mcldig6930.omeka.net/.

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