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anover Township Recreation announces that Hanover Township Day 2019 is scheduled Saturday, September 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls. The rain date is Sunday, Sep-tember 8 at the same time, same location. This “empty pockets” event for Hanover Township residents means all food, beverage, entertain-ment, and activities are complimentary. This is possible through the generous donations by spon-sors including Wegmans, Hartz Mountain Industries, Dorsey & Samrau, and Pepsi Bottling. Throughout the day, there will be displays and give-aways provided Hanover Township-based mu-nicipal, civic, religious and youth sports organizations Hanover Township Recreation’s Summer Concert Series Sponsors will be featured at the display table hosted by Hanover Township Recreation. Whippany Park and Hanover Park musicians and select Hanover Township middle school musicians will perform on the stage throughout the day. This is part of the Teen Concert Series sponsored by The New Jersey Coalition for Education and Positives Choices and Hanover Township Recreation. As part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Roberta and Allen Foster will lead a “Discover Hanover” Walk around the area surrounding Malapardis Park Activities, Professional Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Bounce Houses, High Striker (Test your strength) , Trackless Train, Food and Beverage. For more information contact Hanover Township Recreation at 973-4282463 or go to our web site: www.hanovertownship.com. You don’t want to miss a minute of fun! Mark your calendar today!

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Remembering 9/11 18 Years Later

S By Steve Sears

eptember 11, 2001 started out like a gorgeous late summer day. The beautiful day soon turned ugly, as the biggest attack against the United States of America on home soil claimed 2,977 lives combined in New York City at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. New View Media Group reached out to various community members, seeking their remembrance of that fateful day. Alex Roman Township of Mount Olive Councilman Alex Roman lost his Mom, 49-year-old Arcelia Castillo, on September 11, 2001. Instead of her normal 9:00 a.m., she had arrived early to work that morning at 7:45 a.m. to the World Trade Center North Tower. American Airlines Flight 11 hit the tower at 8:48 a.m. “I prefer to be left alone on 9/11,” says Roman. “Much like my mother, I’m not comfortable with being viewed as a victim. My kids also spend the day quietly reflecting. We have attended several 9/11 ceremonies in New York City in the past, but mostly we prefer to go to the 9/11 Memorial at different times of the year.” Roman celebrates his Mom’s life just like anyone else that has lost a loved one. “I never assume my loss is greater than anyone else’s,” he says. “I keep a picture of her at my shop along with a framed United States flag that was presented to us by President (George W) Bush. I routinely talk about her to my wife and kids and how each of them have some of her qualities. Her name regularly comes up at family gatherings.” “As 9/11 approaches, I feel guilty being happy (my birthday is Sept. 8). It’s like a rollercoaster ride.” Ray Perkins Former Township of Mount Olive Town Council President Ray Perkins was on the West Side Highway of Manhattan on the morning of September 11, 2001. “I was in the city that day that the attack happened, and I was on my way into midtown, and a plane probably hit a few

minutes after I passed by there. I’m on my way to attend a meeting up near Grand Central, and I get a call from one of my colleagues, and he says, ‘Hey, a plane just hit the (World) Trade Center – and it was a commercial plane!’ I said, “You’re kidding me!’ I get up to my appointment – and I’m passing ambulances and fire trucks like crazy, they’re sailing down towards this place – and I get to where I’ve got to go, and everybody is sitting there looking at the television. Out the window you could see the buildings. I then said, ‘I can’t believe this – oh my God!” Perkins headed to a pay phone (cell phone connections were knocked out that morning) line of about 200 people to wait and make a call, and then the second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into the South Tower. Perkins then exited the line and started running towards downtown, reached 23rd Street, then headed into a store to buy 12-packs of water, giving it to those who’d just experienced the most terrifying moments of their lives. “These people walking towards me look like someone had dumped flour on them, because now the buildings had collapsed.” Perkins knew that Mount Olive needed to remember the lives that were lost that day, and he kicked a memorial idea in motion. “On (United Airlines) Flight 93 that went down (in Shanksville, Pennsylvania), was Hilda Marcin, a woman from town, was employed through the Board of Education as a teacher. I had met Hilda; what a pleasant lady. She was moving out to live with her other daughter in California.” Mayor Rob Greenbaum got involved, donations gathered, and current Council President Joe Nicastro’s stepson, Michael Lalama, came up with the design rendition. Perkins then forwarded the design to a Canadian company called Picture This in Granite, who took care of the final product. “We got an amazing amount of support,” says Perkins. “It was tremendous. It was heartwarming to see the community members and the township employees that dedicated their time and expertise to getting this done.” Bruno Varano “Before it all happened, the day was incredibly beautiful.” Bruno Varano officially became a United States citizen

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in 1961. The morning of 9/11, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge was at his office in Fairfield, New Jersey. Varano, currently President of the Local 121 of the Federal Agent PBA, got a call that morning from one of his New York agents. “He said, ‘Listen, we got attacked.’ I said, ‘What are you talking about?’ I told him to cut it out and he said, ‘No, I’m telling you – we got attacked.” Ray Perkins at 911 Memorial dedication. “I then got a call from D.C. and realized it did happen.” “It was right after the second tower fell that I got in there (to the city),” he remembers. “I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen that Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, The Terminator, and one scene

showed that in the future there was a huge war, and there are atomic bombs, it was like hell – everything was gray, everything was cloudy, there was smoke and everything was destroyed. That’s what it looked like. It was incredible.” Varano checked into his office several blocks north of the area, and he and his team tried to see what they could do. “It was just a mess; so chaotic. Nobody knew what the hell was going on. Sirens – ambulances and fire trucks – were still going back and forth, and then at one point you couldn’t go anywhere. The soot, the dust, and the metal…you couldn’t move in cars, you had to go on foot. There were still fires going on there, the State police

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we’re in the fog, but this was a beautiful were there, they were bringing in the milday.” itary. It took a day or so to get acclimated The smell of jet fuel was very strong, to what was going on.” and Katz felt that the situation was un“But that first day – I don’t know how comfortable. He and 16 other people to explain it,” he states. “I guess try to left the floor to start their descent and walk into a volcano without getting cut, exit the building. Once he exited the without getting burned, without getting building and was about fifty yards, he killed. There was no ground to walk on. It heard another big roar. It was another was nothing but debris.” commercial jet, this time striking the Joel Katz very building he had minutes before deJoel Katz, an investment banking firm parted. employee of Sandler O’Neill and Part“17 people who were at work at my ners, was on the 104th floor of the South company escaped, and 66 people died,” Tower that fateful morning. he says. “I was on the trading floor, we had all As Katz walked up the street, he the window shades down on the winthought about his coworkers. “I told dows because of the glare, so we can’t them I was going downstairs, and they really see outside, and we hear a big roar Bruno Varano (with former Cabinet Secretary said, ‘Okay, see ya,’ and never gave it – and we had heard roars before that high second thought. They had little babies up – but this really shook the whole floor,” Donna SHalala). at home, they had wives and families he recalls. “It kind of stopped the floor for a like I did – I had young children at the time – and they were in moment, but we went back to what we were doing.” A man from the other side of the floor came running over to peril, so I thought of them. I thought of my family, obviously.” Eventually Katz made it to a friend’s home in Ridgewood, New inform Katz and others that a commercial plane had just struck tower one. Katz started thinking. “It was a beautiful, crisp day. It Jersey, where he met his family. “This became a congregation didn’t add up that a pilot would do that. We had plenty of cloudy area for us, and we were getting calls from the wives of coworkdays when you wondered if that was going to happen, where ers asking if we had seen their husbands. They (the calls)

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were very hard and I didn’t know.” A few days later, Katz and his team were stationed temporarily at a new location, and all the surviving employees hugged. “We helped each other, spent the next two months going to funerals – sometimes three to four a day – and the company provided counseling services if we needed it.” Katz, who now teaches Finance as an adjunct professor at County College of Morris, occasionally gives talks regarding 9/11. “The people who died were innocent people going to work like I, who had young families, who went to work and didn’t come home. I think that’s obviously a tragedy, and I think in honor of them and the lives they led, the love they had and it was an injustice to them, their families and their country -- I think it’s important to remember the lives they led, the spirit that they shared, and I don’t ever want to forget that I knew these people.”

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Rita Weiner to get into the city, asked the Morris When 9/11 occurred, a big piece of County sheriffs to take me in, but they Rita Weiner’s heart was ripped apart. couldn’t.” That morning, she was preparLearning that the towers had fell ing to head into New York City with during the class, Miller started going her daughter, Michele. “My husband to work on his 9/11 artwork. He has called me and told me something roughly 65 pieces, and he still creates had hit the World Trade Center. Then, them. His creations are given to first while watching television, I saw the responders. second plane hit.” Miller, 78, lost a neighbor, Michael “We didn’t go in; no one went in. Sorresse, in the attacks. “He was a 9/11 was horrendous.” She pauses, neighbor and a friend. I would say he then continues. “I was angry. I’m a was in his 30s, just had gotten marNew Yorker at heart and have always ried, worked for Marsh USA Agencies lived in the tri-state area. This is my up on the 101st floor of tower one. I heart, just like if you’re from France, really liked him. He was a really nice Paris is yours. I grew up in the area -kid. Then there was Giovanna GalletRockefeller Center, skating over there, ta “Gennie” Gambale (of Cantor FitzTimes Square, the whole bit - and to gerald). I did a ceramic sculpture of see it demolished like this… it was her missing poster – I got her family’s very, very hard.” okay.” The next day, Weiner saw a SalvaHe then deeply reflects. “It (9/11) tion Army ad asking for help at Ground was as important as when my partner Rita Weiner 500 tours award. Zero. Her Dad was alive at the time, died in my arms (during an Operation Harvest Moon battle in 1965),” says Miller. “So many people, and he saw the same ad. “He said, ‘When I was in World War II, the Salvation Army brought me blankets, they brought such a senseless thing, and because Mike died, too.”

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Recycling: Tag-it and Leave-it Inspection Program Begins Late Summer

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ber of 2016 One of its most instrumental and influential members had been Reverend Cannon Owen Moran, better known to Father Owen to all who loved him. In his final goodbye he explained that he was assigned to St. Luke’s Parish in Long Valley, where Bishop Seratelli thought he could do more of God’s work. Father Owen left impressions that would last a lifeIn reading about Saint Rose, time. Father Owen stands out as a driving Angelo Giambatforce in getting people to have wanted to tista, a 17-year parishattend church and make it their home. ioner commented on Mr. Giambattista explained that Father its page, “Only when I Owen taught him to pray through song. entered St. Rose, did I realize I did not really know how to pray. And thus, I did not really know how to talk to God. Of course, the catalyst to this realization was Father Owen. I remember the day he mentioned in mass that song is a form of prayer. I had always struggled to find a meaningful way to reach God. And now I had one.” He as an architect had always marveled over the church’s structure and beams, but now he said, “I’ve learned that the true strength of our parish comes from its people, its family and most importantly, its love.” In reading about Saint Rose, Father Owen stands out as a driving force in getting people to have wanted to at-

tend church and make it their home. Mr. Giambattista explained that Father Owen taught him to pray through song. Another parishioner, Jim Giordano posted that, “We attended mass at St Rose a number of times before we moved and felt so comfortable with some of the parishioners that we decided to register here. It was summertime and we enjoyed meeting Father Owen and Deacon Vince. They knew we were looking for a home and they gave us various leads. Another wonderful parishioner invited my wife to pray with her and we became very good friends. All of the parishioners that we subsequently met, especially those from the daily 9:00 a.m. mass, have embraced us with sincere love and comradery. They reinforce our strong love of God and our faith in our fellow man. Father Owen remembered our names even though we attended mass only a few times. His spirituality impressed me so much, that when I mentioned it to him, he claimed it was the Holy Spirit. I firmly believe that, because he subsequently recruited me for several ministries.” Kathy Magnifico, another parishioner who was looking for a home when she moved to East Hanover explained in her letter to the church, “It was during that time, Father Owen came to our church bringing his fresh energy. I was so compelled to get to that mass and hear him

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speak. And it always seemed like he knew exactly how I was feeling, and that he was actually speaking directly to me. Like never before, the homily became more than just a paraphrase of the scripture. It related to life as we see it today in our real world. Through the years, I have come to admire his strength to do all that he does for us, with a caring smile. Clearly, it is his passion for us, his parishioners, that makes him carry on. How blessed are we!” Clearly, Father Owen had always been heavily involved with all his church families in mass and on a more personal level. He’d especially always been enthusiastic about welcoming the children into his parish. Moreover, he had always found time to develop personal relationships with families, even checking on loved ones in the hospital, even if just with a call. He had been seen asking the people at church about their illnesses, their relatives, or even their trips. It was always joyous for the parishioners to experience Father Owen’s performance, especially in the sacrament of baptism. He would involve everyone in the congregation. He also found time to visit the CCD classes, as he wanted to show his love and appreciation he had for the children of his parish. Lisa Jo Ann, current coordinator of the Youth Ministry, recalled him saying “Why would I come to a Parish with a school if I did not care about the children? Over time, I witnessed his love for all of the

children and his ability to connect with them. They felt as if they belonged and wanted to participate in Mass. My own children answered the call to volunteer, and they continue to be part of the Parish community.” She summed him up best when she explained, “Fr. Owen has set an example by showing his love and concern for all the people of his Parish. Those beautiful actions have filtered She summed him up best when she exdown and have creplained, “Fr. Owen has set an example ated an environment by showing his love and concern for all the that makes the compeople of his Parish. Those beautiful actions munity want to be have filtered down and have created an there for each other.” environment that makes the community Additionally, Fawant to be there for each other.” ther Owen has continued to be successful in his relationship with Bishop Serratelli by bringing to St. Rose several seminarians and Deacons, including Alex, Andrew, Michael and Kamil. Each and every one of them is the foundation upon which the church will continue to grow and thrive. Deacon Vincent Leo is currently the permanent Deacon. The actions will most certainly filter down to the others Father Owen had touched. Kathy Magnifico also shed light on the others there who inspire the people of Saint Rose of Lima Church. She acknowledged, “Father

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For those interested, mass is held on a weekly basis. Currently mass is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with children’s mass at 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Monday through Fri. at 9:00 a.m. Matthew for his light jokes that remind me that we are all good people, our Deacon Michael for his kind smile and guidance through Krakow, Deacon Andrew, and Seminarians Alex and Kamil.” The church welcomed a new priest as well as Father Matthew Kranc, who will be their administrator for one year. He will then become the Pastor of the church. Father Matthew, however, is no stranger to Saint Rose of Lima as touched upon by Kathy Magnifico in her testimonial. He had been at the church for four years, and he had worked closely with Father Owen, which in turn, had helped the church remain so successful. He will, no doubt, continue to build upon the programs and relationships that Saint Rose of Lima Church boasts. Mr. Giordano commented, “I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Father Matthew, our fantastic Parochial Vicar. Since coming to our parish, he has touched the hearts of all the parishioners. He is a wonderful, interesting teacher to the children, especially at mass when you never know what he will pull out of one of his bags.” When Father Matthew was recently asked to comment on his parish, he shared the news with a parishioner who wrote the following letter.

“It is with great pleasure that I write a brief account of my experience in St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover. We were parishioners in 9 parishes in 5 countries before we settled in New Jersey. I write this not only as a Trustee, but as a daily communicant who worships along with 50-60 people at the 9 a.m. daily mass, who have enriched my life in so many ways. It is a very welcoming church from friendly and gracious staff; to helpful, caring ushers. Holy Mass is always a glorious and joyous celebration and we have many beautiful Ministries and Devotions for all generations. At the conclusion of Mass daily and on week-ends, there is always time for conversation and good cheer when exiting church. My out-of-state family enjoy attending mass with us, they said they are touched, interested and uplifted in the teachings and homilies and that it is most “refreshing” to worship with us. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to shine a light on our beloved St. Rose of Lima Church.” Anne Marie Gillespie shared. For those interested, mass is held on a weekly basis. Currently mass is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with children’s mass at 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Monday through Fri. at 9:00 a.m.

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Hanover Rotary Donates to Maasai Girls Fund

n August 8, 2019 the Hanover Rotary Club presented a check for $1,000 dollars to The Maasai Girls Fund (MGF). Avery Hart and Paul Mantell founders of the Maasai Girls Fund recently talked to the Hanover Rotary Club about their organization. It is a 501 (c)3 public charity, and focuses on the village of En’gong Narok in Kenya. En’gong Narok is a typical Maasai village with a population of about 450. It is a circular village surrounded by two wide rings of thorn bushes to keep out lions and hyenas. The huts are hand-made by the women. Because they have no electricity or running water, the women have to walk great distances to collect firewood, and find water. Families strive to send boys to school, but girls are traditionally forced to undergo female genital mutilation, and married off at an early age. The MGF started by sponsoring a few young girls education at a boarding school. Within a few years all young girls of school age wanted to be educated, and the village chief and elders have agreed to end female mutilation and end forced marriages. MGF is now sponsoring the education of all 29 girls of school age in the village. The MGF has expanded their focus to include other problems the village has. Because of worsening drought conditions the single old hand pump was bringing up brackish water. So villagers had to resort to collecting drinking water from a swamp as the only nearby source of water. The MGF raised money to pay for installation of a 10,000 liter storage tank at the village, and for a pipe to be run several miles to a new well at a government clinic being constructed. The MGF has recently installed a few solar

Paul Mantell and Avery Hart of the Maasai Girls Fund receiving a check from Jim Colavito, President of the Hanover Rotary Club. Photo by Ken Lemanowicz.

cookers to see if that can dramatically reduce the amount of time collecting firewood. They are installing some solar panels to supply limited electricity and lights to help keep wild animals away from their livestock at night. The MGF has several more ideas they want to investigate. They are making plans to construct outhouses to improve sanitation in the village. They are also investigating the installation of a bee fence around the village. The bees will discourage elephants, who sometimes crash through the thorn fence, and also will give the women of the village a possible source of income through the sale of honey. More information about The Maasai Girls Fund and their activities and future plans is available on the internet at www.MaasaiGirlsFund.org Rotary is an international service organization that brings together business and professional leaders, and community members who gain satisfaction from serving others and sharing the rewards of working together to achieve the goals of humanitarian and community service. They support service projects at the local, US, and international level. The Hanover Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30am at Bin 37 Public House, 178 E. Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls. More information about club activities and membership is available on their website at www.HanoverRotaryClub.org.

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East Hanover Knights of Columbus: Always There with A Helping Hand

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term care products to its members and their spouses and children, along with many other fraternal benefits. “The East Hanover Knights of Columbus also supports many social events for the community, like the annual St. Rose parish picnic, the East Hanover Easter egg hunt, and big participation in the Memorial Day and Columbus Day parades,” shared East Hanover KOC Grand Knight Andrew Liebhauser. “Some of our events this coming Fall and Winter season are a fundraising Texas Hold-Em poker tournament on Sunday, October 6, 2019, and an annual East Hanover Christmas tree lighting with Toys for Kids on Sunday, December 1, 2019,” he said. The Knights of Columbus began on October 2, 1881, when a small group of men and their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. This group would form a fraternal society that would one day become the world’s largest Catholic family/fraternal service organizations known throughout the world. The Knights of Columbus, while still searching for a name for their organization, felt that they were compelled by the quintessential representative of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of North and South America, and the one who brought Chris-

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tianity to the then “New World.” This title of the group would emphasize that it was a Catholic who discovered, explored, and colonized the North American continent. Simultaneously, “Knights” would signify that the membership embodied knightly ideals of spirituality and service to Church, country, and most importantly, to fellow men, women, and children in need. The group was officially incorporated “The Knights of Columbus” on March 29, 1882, and has been praised by popes, presidents, and other world leaders for their support of programs of civic involvement, aid to those in need, and Catholic education. By the end of 1897, the KOC was thoroughly rooted in New England, along the upper Atlantic seaboard, and into Canada. Within the next eight years, it branched out even more, including to Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Poland, Cuba, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. All the members belong to many races and speak many different languages, yet they are of one mind and purpose and

have dedicated themselves to the ideals of charity, fraternity, patriotism, and unity. The Knights’ work is all about numerous programs and projects directed to the benefit of their fellow man. They also maintain that the involvement of the widows and children of deceased members in the activities of the KOC are crucial to the benefit of the organization. To that end, a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus in 1977 which called for the establishment of a committee in every unit of the KOC to be held responsible for keeping in contact with widows and dependent children of deceased members. Said children remain eligible for all educational benefits of the Knights of Columbus, such as student loans, and all the society’s fellowships and trusts. The Knights of Columbus has a long and enviable tradition of providing aid for furthering Catholic education. As early as 1904, the KOC endowed a chair in American History at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and later, the Knights

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of Columbus provided an endowment of $500,000 for graduate fellowships which still reap benefits today. Presently, there are many charitable works the KOC are involved in. Since 2014, the Knights of Columbus Christian Refugee Relief Fund has committed more than $17 million to aid persecuted Christians in Iraq, Syria, and the surrounding regions. In 2016, the Knights of Columbus led a major advocacy and publicity campaign to support the U.S. congressional and state department declarations of ISIS’s genocide against Christians and gathered 140,000 signatures for a petition calling for the declaration of the genocide. The Knights of Columbus has also advocated for U.S. government relief funds to be directed to those communities targeted for genocide by ISIS, which has executed thousands of Christians by barbaric methods, including crucifixions and beheadings. An ISIS-affiliated group had declared that Christians are their “favorite prey,” and ISIS members have organized the kidnapping and sale of Christian women into sexual slavery, while mass graves of Christians have been documented in Syria, and the KOC is committed

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Pathways of History: Ten Years of Memories of the Past

T By Melissa A. Kay

ake a tour to remember as you experience and engage in history this September 21st and 22nd. As the 10th anniversary of Pathways of History delights participants as they travel back in time, the excitement is encouraging, proving that the concept of covering iconic landmarks and museums of all sizes is something people are curious about. This year’s theme: A 10th anniversary celebration of the Pathways tour, participating museums/historic properties and their local histories, volunteerism, and community. Morris County has a rich near-300 year history which deserves attention and admiration. As the Pathways of History tour has evolved over the past ten years, this year’s version will feature 18 groups and 20 historic properties to peruse with passion at each “pit stop.” Each year, the tour has become more expansive and educational, with surprises along the way, as well as a sense of strength in community pride as the path is covered. As you make it to and through each venue, you will

Mt Tabor - Richardson History House - 2019.

follow the handy tour map to help you reach the next destination and plan your tour most efficiently. This year’s guide is a ‘quad-fold,’ so it fits conveniently into your pocket or purse. Pathways of History Coordinator and member of the Publicity Team, Gretchen Longo is hard at work along with Jennifer M. Coultas and Donna West making things go as smoothly and successfully as possible. Longo excitedly explains the original concept and creativity behind the Pathways of History tour, “The

idea for the Pathways of History tour began as the offshoot of a project at the Oscar A. Kincaid House of History in Boonton Township. In 2009, I was chair of the committee to prepare a grant-funded ‘museum use plan’ for our unique 1785/1837 farmhouse. It was an eclectic group – an architect, an engineer/ artist, a master gardener, a museum volunteer, a retired businessman, and me. At our first meeting, I was shocked to learn that most of the committee had never visited the historical museums in our neighboring communities. So, we embarked on a field trip! The idea for a tour developed that Saturday in November. At each stop, I asked the museum volunteers if they would be interested in putting together a ‘Museum Loop Tour’ to bring attention to the fabulous historical gems my group saw on that trip of discovery. All of the museums were enthusiastic and interested, and plans for a 2010 September event began. The Pathways of History is the little tour that grew! The yearly line-up of participants has changed from year to year – keeping the tour fresh and incredibly unique.” She continues, “Pathways of History has provided a decade of access to some of Morris County’s most unique and interest-

Mine Hill - Bridget Smith House

ing small, volunteer-run, and always admission-free historical museum properties. Some are privately owned and supported, some are municipally owned and run by local historical societies, others are operated by historical commissions, but whatever the makeup, they are proudly managed and staffed by savvy, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic volunteers.” Such spirit is what keeps Pathways of History going strong year after year, and this 10th milestone experience is sure to make way for many more tours to come in the future, perhaps incorporating new sights and stops along the tour. As more people take the tour, they’ll share their experiences, prompting others to look into the past. The participating venues along the Pathways of History tour cover the communities of Boonton, Boonton Township, Denville, Dover, Florham Park, Kinnelon, Lake Hopatcong, Mine Hill,

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Head over to the Pathways of History website for more information at www.pathwaysofhistorynj.net and see the tours from previous events as well as this year’s lineup. The past is full of milestones and memories, making the heritage tour a to-do this September.

nock Township, Randolph, Rockaway Township, Roxbury Township, and Washington Township. The majority of the museum buildings along the tour are listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - these various venues showcasing a variety of architectural periods and styles are renowned for their unmatched anthology. The interest in these particular places goes far beyond Morris County, making the tour all the more special. For those who have taken the Pathways of History tour before, there is no reason to skip out on the 2019 event, as there is more to see, learn, and share. There are considerable chang-

remarkable restorations at Boonton Township’s Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History, L’Ecole Kinnelon Museum, Florham Park’s Little Red Schoolhouse, Rockaway Township’s Ford-Faesch Ironmaster’s House, Mine Hill’s Bridget Smith House, Montville’s Museum, and Washington Township Land Trust’s Obadiah LaTourette Grist Mill. Two of the founding groups – the Historical Society of Boonton Township and L’Ecole Kinnelon Museum have the distinct honor of having participated in every Pathways of History tour for the past ten years, an accomplishment in itself. From still-standing 18th century structures to old-time schoolhouses and railway stations to church ruins, there will be plenty of the past to see and explore. The Pathways of History tour is billed as family-friendly, with something to interest everyone along the self-guided auto tour. Expect to see enthusiastic docents along the tour to guide and welcome you, some even dressed in on point period costume for an extra picture of the past. For those with young children coming along, kid-friendly activities throughout will make the tour more fun, as they learn with wide-eyed enrichment and feel entertained all the while. While every stop and subject matter to see will be a delight, some extra-special things to take note of include New Jersey’s es that are must-sees, including the

original inhabitants - the Lenape people, evidence and exhibitions of Morris County’s important involvement in the American Revolution, iron mine recreations and forges, an early 20th century doctor’s examination room, and old-fashioned hearthside cooking ware. Don’t miss the Richardson History House or how the Morris Canal along with industry, mining, railways, commerce, and agriculture have impacted the local communities throughout the generations. Longo shares the important Pathways of History mission

The Pathways of History self-guided tour, featuring historic places in Morris County, was created to broaden the marketing and educational exposure of small, volunteer-run museums which are self-sustaining, and always admission free. statement:

Montville Museum - 2019

Her personal sentiment on the Pathways of History experience is summed up as such, “For me, one of the happiest and most satisfying products of the Pathways of History tour is that it proves that all of the historic groups continue to be ‘linked to each other and to the past.’ The Pathways group has benefited immensely from the tours – not only through visitor interest, but through friendship, sharing and the exchange of ideas and advice. Our history link travels through cyberspace now: social media from Sioux City, South Dakota and the webmaster/ graphics designer and part of the publicity team from Canandaigua, New York! Those volunteers have moved from Morris County, but still hold fast to their ‘link.’ The 2019 10th anniversary Pathways of History tour is going to be really fun this year. We have so much to celebrate! And the groups want the visitors to celebrate, too.” Head over to the Pathways of History website for more information at www.pathwaysofhistorynj.net and see the tours from previous events as well as this year’s lineup. The past is full of milestones and memories, making the heritage tour a to-do this September. Tours will operate on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon until 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

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Cycle for Survival Battles Still Against Rare Cancers

T By Steve Sears

he numbers are astounding. In 2018, $39 million raised to fight rare cancers. Over $222 million raised since inception in 2007. 100% of all donations go to rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering, all monies released to the healthcare organization within 6 months. Cycle for Survival, birthed as Spin4Survibal by Jennifer Goodman Linn and her husband, David, in 2007, survives this day and only becomes more beneficial because the movement started by a loving, fiery individual with no giving up in her being refused to quit. Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) now owns Cycle for Survival, and Equinox is a founding partner. Equinox instructors lead high-energy, spin cycle rides at Equinox locations across the country in January, February and March. All can participate, no matter your athletic ability. It’s all about funding the fight against rare cancers. Sandy and Len Goodman reflect about their daughter. “Jennifer was raised here in Livingston, she’s a member of the Livingston High School Hall of Fame,” Len says. “One thing about Jennifer that I think is important to know is that she was philanthropic throughout her whole life. When she started Cycle for Survival, it wasn’t the first time she was philanthropic. While she was in high school, she was President of her Key Club, and the Key Club has a Single Service Event every year. When she was the President, they took over the Codey Arena (in West Orange) and they ran an event for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and raised $20,000 which, at that time, was the largest Single Service project they ever had.” Jennifer then attended Duke University and graduated with honors, eventually going on to receive her MBA at Harvard University, where she met her husband. After departing Harvard, she worked as a Senior Executive for several companies. She and David married, and a year into the marriage she was diagnosed with MFH (Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma) Sarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer which plagues the soft muscle tissue of the abdomen. She didn’t drink or smoke, and was in the gym every day a 6:00 a.m. An operation was performed to remove a football-sized tumor from her abdomen, and she was immediately sent over to Memorial Sloan Kettering. “I always remember the two of us sitting in the doctor’s office, and we received the diagnosis,” recalls Linn. “We both made a very conscious decision. We were, of course, scared, frightened, whatever word you want to use, and we had no idea what the future would hold. But I remember us both consciously deciding to take that fear and put it to the side and try to do everything we could to help Jen, and then help other cancer patients as well.” There was a short window where Jennifer was declared can-

David and Jennifer Goodman.

cer-free, and in Linn’s words, “we naively thought the worst was behind us.” Both decided in that moment that it was a good time to try and give back to the doctors, nurses, and rest of the medical staff that had done so much to help her. “That was really the beginning of Cycle for Survival. Even during her chemotherapy, Jen enjoyed getting up for her 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. indoor cycling class at Equinox, and we thought about it and realized this would be perfect as a way to give back, it would be perfect as a fundraiser because it’s not a triathlon or marathon that requires months of training. Anyone can get on a stationary bike and ride a little bit, and we started to encourage friends and family to join us for this small, little fundraiser that we were putting on.” Spin4Survival in 2007 was held at the Equinox Columbus Circle location in New York City. A second successful event was held thereafter, the name was changed to Cycle for Survival, and in 2009 the Linns engaged MSK and Equinox for further, official involvement. Equinox is a huge part of Cycle for Survival’s success. Jennifer had stated from the beginning that Memorial Sloan Kettering was responsible for her physical well-being and physical health but looked to Equinox for the emotional aspect. “She would get strength from being in those classes,” says Linn, “so when we first had this idea, all of these instructors at Equinox who had become Jen’s friends over the years didn’t hesitate for a second, and basically said, ‘Whatever we can do to help.’ In those early years, it was a grass roots type of effort with all Equinox employees just volunteering their time to help us on this, and what’s been really great to see is as the partnership has formalized over time and Equinox has become the founding partner, it seems like each year they’ve become a bigger and bigger part of the success for Cycle for Survival. It’s been fantastic.” “One of the best ways to describe Jen is that her

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Sandy and Len Goodman.

personality and spirit comes alive,” adds Linn, describing the evident feeling during a Cycle for Survival spin. “What I mean by that is, when you go to one of these events, there are people dancing – she loved to dance. There are people who are in tough health situations that, despite those challenges, they’re filled with hope and optimism, and that’s the type of person she was; she was filled with positive feelings. There is that feeling in the air that something is a bit magical, special, that anything can happen. And when Jen would enter a room, she would give that feeling to everyone in the room. There was the little extra, that little extra bit of energy, that extra feeling that something special is happening here and anything is possible. The events themselves mirror her personality.” One thing that’s important is that Jennifer always wanted it to be bigger than her, wanted it to be about others, and so all the choices made along the way bore that fruit. “It was not named after her, it was not all about her, it was about, ‘How can we help as many cancer patients as possible?’ And that you can see at the events as well, because while there are many people who are inspired by Jen, there are far more people at the events who don’t know her and they’re inspired by somebody else – a friend or family member – who may be a survivor or maybe going through treatment. It was always in her mind to be bigger than her, and that has played out.” Katie Klein is the Director of Cycle for Survival for MSK. “One of the things I think that Cycle for Survival has provided and kind of the nature of what the event is, it’s a big community coming together and the beautiful Equinox clubs that we take over, and people participating as a team. There’s a really very strong kind of community aspect to it. I really think for people facing these rare diseases like Jen did, having an outlet where you can channel whatever you’re feeling – whether you are feeling strong or sad or mad, or you want to sing and dance to the music in a real joyful way – really all of those things can happen at Cycle for Survival. That’s very intentional. It’s such a personal experience.” MSK shares treatment results with other healthcare organizations, all in the interest of curing those battling rare cancers, and as well is very open with how funds are utilized. “Our ability to track that and to report back to our supporters and participants in a very transparent way has been really key to

Photo Credit MSK

David Goodman.

the growth and success of this movement.” Available links to visit are www.cycleforsurvival.org/what-you-fund, and the following page breaks down the funding allocation from 2018, with 2019 soon to come: www.cycleforsurvival.org/2018-funding-allocations. For Klein and MSK, they search for every opportunity to make everything better, whether it be a user experience on the website or an opportunity to improve the event experience. “I think we owe it to everybody that we’re continuing to evolve this event. One of the things we’re trying to do, and that we’re very fortunate in, is that we are very close to the participants. They over the years really have been our partners in the evolution of this event and this movement, so that really helps us continue to make this the best thing that it can be because people are pouring their heart and soul into this. They deserve to walk into the doors and have it exceed every expectation they can have. They give so much, and we’re grateful for that.” Klein is also grateful for the working relationship with the Goodmans. “It has been amazing with all of us to be able to partner with them in building Jen’s legacy, and all the years in between when she was still with us. They‘ve always just been there for everything and we cannot be more grateful for all that they have done over the years.” “Spinning is symbolic,” says Sandy, dispelling worthwhile wisdom. “Everybody can do it; all ages, all races, all educational levels. Rare cancers are not rare. Also, sometimes -- and I’ve heard this from different places -- people feel at this point that the charity is so successful that their contribution is insignificant. But it isn’t. It’s all important. Don’t think you’re not helping.” Len and Sandy Goodman welcome the opportunity to speak to businesses and groups (please call 973-994-9440 to schedule), and are seeking entertainers (face painters, balloon twisters, dancers) to volunteer their time at events. Cycle for Survival events will be held in 17 cities across the country in 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At the February 1, 2020 Summit, New Jersey event, teenagers 14 years to 18 years can spin and enjoy a special teen event from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (*Note: a special ½ day event has been added in Summit on February 2). For more information, or to register or donate, visit at www.CycleForSurvival.org. You can also call 888-72-CYCLE.

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Improve Academic Outcomes Through Access to Health Care Coverage

ith each school year, parents dust off their annual checklists that help them organize their needs as their kids head back to the classroom. This school season, make sure one priority at the top of your to-do list is ensuring your children have health insurance. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, studies have shown that children who have health coverage miss fewer classes and perform better in school than those who are uninsured. With the proper health coverage, children can get the immunizations, check-ups, eye exams, dental visits and preventive care they may need to fully participate in school and remain engaged both in the classroom and extracurricular activities. Health coverage can also prove beneficial when a child is sick or injured. In fact, millions of children and teens already qualify for free or low-cost health coverage, including dental coverage, through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These programs can help those who qualify get the coverage they need to excel in the classroom. To help ensure their kids make the Photos courtesy of Getty Images grade, parents need to first do their homework when it comes to health covfy. You’ll need to renew their coverage once a year. erage. To make sure you have assessed your coverage options, How do I apply? keep in mind these health care coverage questions and answers: You can apply online, over the phone, by mail or in-person What do Medicaid and CHIP cover? with your state’s Medicaid or CHIP agency or visit the “Find CovMedicaid and CHIP provide comprehensive coverage for chil- erage for Your Family” section on InsureKidsNow.gov. For more dren and teens nationwide who qualify. This includes routine information, call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669). check-ups, doctor visits, prescriptions and immunizations, den- When can I apply for enrollment? tal and vision care, and emergency services, all at little or no cost Since there is no special open enrollment period for Medicaid to you or your family. or CHIP, you can enroll at any time. How do I know if my child is eligible? For more information, and to learn about the coverage opIn most states, children and teens up to age 19 are eligible to tions available for you and your family, visit InsureKidsNow.gov enroll. Depending on your income, many families qualify for free or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669). or low-cost health coverage. Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & HuOnce enrolled, how long is my child eligible for coverage? man Services. Children and teens can stay covered for as long as they quali(Family Features)

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Veteran Affairs: Service Members Make Business Ownership a Post-Military Career

fter they leave the military, veterans often look to start a second career. For many, owning a business is an attractive career path because they have honed many of the skills needed to be successful entrepreneurs, such as ambition and a drive to succeed, during their time in the military. “There are many unique qualities veterans possess that simply aren’t found anywhere else and make them a great fit for business ownership,” said Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store, Inc., and former U.S. Marine Corps captain and Gulf War Veteran. Skills that transfer Veterans are uniquely suited for solving pressing challenges life can present, which is part of the reason they can make successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Franchising, in particular, can be a building block for veterans’ careers as they transition from military service. “Franchising is an opportunity where veterans can empower and be empowered, adding value to the brands they represent,” Davis said. “I have seen firsthand how the drive and discipline gained in the military can be a great advantage for veterans looking to own their own businesses and open franchises.” Leadership. Work ethic. Discipline. These qualities are exactly what help the more than 200 veteran The UPS Store franchisees succeed. Working as a team: Veterans often know the success of an organization relies on every member working together to build a team, or a business, that’s greater than the sum of its parts. In the case of a franchise, the franchisee must embrace teamwork at multiple levels, not only among the employees of the local franchise location, but also with the franchise’s leadership team on a national and regional basis. Executing a plan: A franchise business typically provides its owners with a proven business model and ongoing support. However, executing the plan is up to the franchisee. All of the pieces are provided, but putting them together and creating a working business plan requires a degree of entrepreneurship. It’s an approach that is similar to the training veterans experience in the military. Acquiring new skills: Franchisees typically complete a comprehensive training program to develop the knowledge and dayto-day operational skills needed to own and operate their own businesses. The training focuses on everything from marketing and operations to human resources and staff management. Thriving under pressure: Veterans know things don’t always go according to plan. The military provides service members the training and discipline needed to remain calm and thrive under the most pressure-filled situations. Particularly when it comes to navigating tricky situations like disgruntled customers or em-

ployees, a level-headed approach can earn more satisfying results. Working hard to accomplish a goal: Business owners typically dream of self-made lives, but not all have the commitment and work ethic needed to accomplish their goals. Service members are trained to understand the requirements of a mission and work tirelessly until they achieve them. Accepting responsibility: Operating a business is no small job and it requires a strong sense of responsibility akin to the role service members take in their chosen fields. Business owners assume a hefty burden to ensure the business and its employees grow and thrive. Getting started As a participant in the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran), a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation, The UPS Store, Inc., allows veterans the opportunity to fulfill their desires for second careers. The Mission: Veteran Entrepreneurship program offers significant financial incentives – valued at nearly $300,000 – for a select group of qualified U.S. military veterans to help open their own franchise locations. In addition, the first 10 eligible veterans to submit a complete buyer’s application packet and initial application fee by Nov. 11 will be awarded $29,950 in waived franchise fees. To learn more about franchise opportunities and special incentives for veterans, visit theupsstorefranchise.com/veteran. Franchising vs. Starting a Business Solo For entrepreneurs exploring business ownership, there are a multitude of options to consider, but one of the first is to determine whether to invest in a franchise or start their own business. There are pros and cons to each path. One of the biggest differences between investing in a franchise and starting a business from scratch is the initial startup process. When you start your own business, everything is on you. As a new business owner, you have to develop branding elements and positioning, your product and service offerings and logistics, such as a physical store layout. With a franchise, those elements are captured as part of the franchising fee. If you’re attracted to the idea of a proven business model to help get your business positioned to grow quickly, having the support of a franchise brand can be helpful. In the end, your decision depends on what business ownership style best fits your personality. Starting your own business can allow you the freedom to explore any venture you want, but it comes with the risks and responsibility of being completely on your own. Investing in a franchise provides the framework within an existing business model while still enabling you to be your own boss, expressing your creative side within the structure of a proven system. (Family Features)

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Start the School Year Off Right s kids head back t o

school, it’s important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year. To help your children put the best foot forward, consider these suggestions from The Salvation Army, which operates hundreds of low-cost after-school programs for kids of all ages in low-income neighborhoods across the country and understands the importance of setting children up for success all year. Get back into a routine. During the summer months, family routines tend to slide, especially morning rituals and bedtime habits. A few weeks before school starts, begin transitioning your way back to a normal school schedule. A gentle progression toward earlier bed and wake-up times is easier on kids physically and mentally. Try adjusting by 15 minutes each day until you reach the optimal schedule for your family. Remember that routines aren’t just about the clock, though. If there are certain steps that are part of the school year routine, such as packing lunches and laying out clothes for the next day before bed, make those part of your transition plan, too. Set a good example. Kids learn important behavioral lessons by watching the adults in their lives. The back-to-school season provides many opportunities to demonstrate compassion and social responsibility. For example, giving back to an organization like The Salvation Army helps provide funding for programs that support the educational needs of children who otherwise may not have access to the same resources. Research resources for homework help. Discovering your child is struggling in school can be overwhelming. You’ll want to be able to pull in help as quickly as possible, so it’s a good idea to research resources in your area that can help provide

support outside the classroom. Your school likely has some options available, but it’s a good idea to also look into tutoring programs and other community services that encourage literacy and study skills as well as provide one-on-one assistance with homework and school assignments. Get organized. The first few weeks of school typically bring plenty of change and adjustment. You can help manage the stress by creating some structure. Use a wall calendar to keep track of school start and dismissal times, bus pick-up and drop-off times, after school activities and other appointments. Review lunch menus and plan ahead so you’re not finding out at bedtime that you need to pack a home lunch in the morning. Stock up on breakfast foods and make time to catch up on laundry before school begins so hunger and wayward socks don’t derail your mornings. Explore extra-curricular programs. With the new school year comes numerous ways to enrich your kids’ social and cognitive development. Extra-curricular activities let kids continue practicing skills even after the school bell rings, but in a fun environment so they may not even realize they’re still learning and cultivating healthy, safe relationships with friends. In addition to sports and clubs, a wide array of music and art education activities may be available that focus on everything from choir, band and dancing to drawing, writing and acting. Set goals. Begin the school year by encouraging your children to take ownership and pride in their learning. Talk about goals like reading a certain number of books each month or earning grades that reflect their highest potential. Get kids motivated by designing goal boards or charts that can serve as daily reminders and track their progress. For larger goals, consider setting milestones so they can celebrate progress along the way and stay motivated for a big finish. Learn more about educational and giving opportunities in your community at SalvationArmyUSA.org. (Family Features)