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Remembering 9/11 18 Years Later

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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.”

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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 second thought. They had little babies at high up – but this really shook the whole Donna SHalala). home, they had wives and families like I floor,” he recalls. “It kind of stopped the did – I had young children at the time – and they were in peril, so floor for a moment, but we went back to what we were doing.”

A man from the other side of the floor came running over to 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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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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me hope, and I never forgot it.’ And he suggested I join.”

She worked with the Salvation Army on Thursdays, noon – midnight. And when Weiner, who prepared meals as a volunteer, and her entourage first arrived at the sight, she was shocked. “It was an absolute disaster. It looked like a nuclear explosion. It was like nothing I’ve ever seen, and the smell…I’ll never forget it. It was like decay, decomp. It goes in your nostrils and you never forget it for the rest of your life. The ash would be up to your knee when you walked through it.” She then adds, “You would think from such large office buildings, you would find desks and other things…nothing, it was like a giant crematorium. Another thing: we were not allowed to cry in front of the people. If you had to cry, you had to go in the back.”

However, it was a period Weiner would not regret. “It was cathartic and healing for me. It was healing for them and healing for me. Instead of feeling helpless and important, I was doing something. I was helping somebody hurting.”

After serving at Ground Zero and the “other” Ground Zero

(a morgue) with the Salvation Army from September 2001 to May 30, 2002, she then became a tour guide for World Trade Center Tribute Tours from October 2005 until 2018. She eventually received an award from the center for doing 500 tours, and even got her first tattoo ever…on her back, which has the 9/11 symbol and reads, “Remember and pray”. “It was in my DNA,” she says.

The whole experience changed her. “There’s pre9/11 Rita, and there’s post9/11 Rita. Pre-9/11 was good; you never saw tragedy, you heard about Pearl Harbor, but you weren’t really a part of it. Post-9/11, I lived it personally; this was the first on my soil, in my town. I had hatred, and that bothered me, because I am a loving, giving person, and I don’t like having hatred in my heart. And I do believe when you have bitterness and hatred it kills you.” Serving with others fought the hatred. “I needed to express myself somehow to help others. The Salvation Army was the perfect way.’

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In Mt. Olive, Open Space Development Complements Historic Preservation

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he township of Mt. Olive is unique in several aspects, its early tendency towards land and water preservation perhaps one of the more remarkable. In 1999, when the concept of water stewardship was no more than a buzzword to many municipalities, Mt. Olive had provided for it in the newly created Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The ambitious goals of the OSRP, which ranged from preserving existing open spaces to securing watershed and aquifer protection, sought to make use of a special tax that had been approved by Mt. Olive residents in 1996 for the express purpose of open space development.

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The Open Space Committee is a volunteer board appointed by the township council. Its primary purpose is to advise the governing body about the use of the Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) as it relates to land acquisitions. The Committee is inclined towards acquiring properties that demonstrate a mixed use of outdoor recreation activities, connecting with existing preserved lands and a potential for attracting funding partners.

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“It’s truly remarkable the way that the township residents have leveraged the grant to preserve acres of land,” Davis said. “For example, within the first few years [of OSRP’s implementation], they bought the Kantor property.” work, and it has been an important partner for the Open Space Committee in this endeavor. Additionally, the Conservancy strives to ensure plentiful supply of safe, clean drinking water, productive land for agriculture, sustainable land for wildlife and forests to thrive, and neighborhood parks and natural areas for people to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

The Conservancy’s staff and Board of Trustees is a group of dedicated experts that include certified planners, wetland scientists, GIS mapping professionals, project managers and land preservation specialists.

Davis joined the Conservancy staff in 1999, and currently leads the nonprofit organization’s award-winning municipal services program, Partners for Greener Communities. This program has helped New Jersey towns receive $232 million in federal, state and county grants for land preservation, and preserve 16,000 acres in their communities. Davis’ responsibilities include the supervision and completion of Open Space and Recreation Plans, Farmland Preservation Plans, Trail and Greenway Plans and Environmental Resource Inventories for towns and counties. Davis is a licensed planner certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

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“It’s truly remarkable the way that the township residents have leveraged the grant to preserve acres of land,” Davis said.

“For example, within the first few years [of OSRP’s implementation], they bought the Kantor property.”

The Kantor purchase that Davis refers to effectively expanded the Budd Lake Bog Natural Area in 1998, one year after the creation of the Open Space Committee and the trust fund for land preservation. Budd Lake is New Jersey’s largest natural lake and contains a bog that is one of the state’s most unique natural features. The lake is the headwaters of the South Branch Raritan River, a drinking water resource for over a million residents downstream. Acquisition of lands around the north end of the lake maintains a natural buffer around the bog, protecting the natural resources.

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Some of the more notable expenditures of the OSTF resulted in a dog park for Mt. Olive pets and their owners in Turkey Brook Park, and a property on Budd Lake that will provide a place for residents to enjoy all that the unique lake has to offer. Throughout the history of the OSTF, the township has purchased a total of 17 properties, nine of which are located in Budd Lake and seven in Flanders. The remaining property, Turkey Brook Greenway, is in the geographic center of Mt. Olive.

The properties acquired by the OSTF over the years are diverse, with the largest being 600 acres (the hillside overlooking Budd Lake) and the smallest 12 acres. Significantly, the trust has allowed some of Mt. Olive’s most treasured natural and historical landmarks to remain a part of the community in perpetuity. This integration of historical and geographical preservation is a point specifically outlined in the original OSRP. Mt. Olive and its incorporated areas have a history of being primarily farming communities balanced by a number of wooded preserves and bodies of water. Notable structures that speak to the township’s scenic farmland are the Charters Farm on Stephens State Park Road, the Devlin Farm and the Church of Illumination Farm.

The township is also home to the Mount Olive Village Historic District, located along Mount Olive Road and Flanders-Drakestown Road. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 and includes the Mount Olive Baptist Church and Schoolhouse. The OSTF paid for renovations to the 18th century church and adjoining cemetery, as well as a roof on the Seward Mansion - Mt. Olive’s premier historic site located in Turkey Brook Park.

“Some of the areas are not what you would traditionally consider ‘open space’; there are a lot of historic spaces, as well as churches and farms,” Davis said.

Historical preservation in the township has been almost synonymous with its environmental efforts. Written into the original OSRP is a plan to “save scenic landscapes and features that evoke memories of Mt. Olive’s natural and cultural heritage.” The township open space is likewise meant to “complement historic and cultural areas.”

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Other goals of the original plan include the establishing of a park within a 10-minute walk or bike ride of every resident; ensuring an adequate supply of recreation lands for residents of all ages; protecting water quality and quantity by keeping streambanks and their shores in a natural state; safeguarding landscape diversity by encouraging farmland preservation; and creating incentives for regional resource protection by extending Patriots’ Path through Mt. Olive.

The importance of open space preservation was underscored at the township council meeting when a young town resident spoke up to say that he had moved to Mt. Olive specifically for its community garden. The participation of the entire township community in open space preservation is something Davis recognizes.

“Mt. Olive has a very engaged community, with a very robust volunteer base,” the licensed planner said. “They have always been ahead of their time in terms of land and water preservation.”

The trust, which had started as a one cent levy for every $100 at its inception and increased to three cents within a couple of years has been an advantageous deal, economically, for Mt. Olive residents. For every dollar used by the trust taxpayers to preserve land in Mt. Olive, other partners have contributed $8. According to the Open Space Committee, if this land had not been preserved, over 800 new homes could have been built, further taxing stretched educational and municipal service budgets.

Partners in Mt. Olive land preservation have included the State

Green Acres Program, Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust, Federal Forest Legacy Program, and nonprofit conservation organizations - particularly the Land Conservancy of New Jersey. Historically, about 57 percent of expenditures from the OSTF have purchased land, with 40 percent of the funds being used to develop recreation facilities, primarily in Turkey Brook Park. The remaining three percent have been spent towards historic preservation in recent years.

The next steps for the Land Conservancy, as outlined by Davis at the July meeting, include conducting an open space tour of the township, reviewing the Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) and private Homeowner Association, updating goals and submitting a draft report to the Open Space Committee and the township planning board. The report will then be finalized and adopted as an element of the master plan, before finally being submitted to NJDEP Green Acres.

“Right now we are getting a good lay of the land – that is where we’re at [in regard to the OSRP],” Davis said. “The question now is ‘Where do we go from here?’”

Lately, the Land Conservancy has been at work on South Branch Preserve along Wolfe Road. The property is owned by the Conservancy and recently saw a farmer from CityGreen farming part of the land.

“We are restoring land for a butterfly/pollinator meadow, and in addition to the garden we have goats helping to eat all of the invasive plant species (our ‘Chew Crew’!),” Davis said.

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Dr. Robert Zywicki Reflects on His First Year as Mount Olive Superintendent of Schools

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Zywicki, who has a B.A. in English from Rutgers University, and an M.A. and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, grew up in Bayonne, after college worked in Finance, and then went, in his words, “an alternate route – I always had a passion for teaching, coming from a family of educators” – through different opportunities, moving throughout the Garden State, lived in Clinton for ten years, then lived in Sussex County when he was Assistant Superintendent of Schools in High Point.

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His job, in his words. “I’m the chief school administrator, and I’ve been hired by the Board (of Education) to administer the school district. You’re part instructional leader, you manage the day-to-day operations of the district – there’s a fiscal component to that, there’s a political component to that. I serve a Board of Education; they are the elected representatives of the constituents of the school district, so I am in constant dialogue with the Board. The function of the Board is to make policy, and to evaluate me and to provide insight into my administration of the district. So, all of that being said, my philosophy is that it’s a team philosophy: the Board and Superintendent have to be a team, and I’m very happy to say I have that.”

Zywicki also claims he is not a “top-down” guy. He wants all in the district – teachers, aides, custodians, bus drivers, et al – to know and see that he represents them, works on their behalf. “As a student-centered organization, it’s not me and them; it’s all of us working for the kids, and everyone has to pitch in. That’s the philosophy that I bring to it, that’s the message that I try to send, and also demonstrate in my actions since I arrived here.”

He entered the system as Mount Olive High School was again ranked as a top New Jersey school. “And it’s going to get better,” he exclaims. “It is a Top 100 high school, definitely. One of the things that myself and Mr. (Kevin) Stansberry (MOHS Principal) discussed when we first met

was an area we could improve upon was increasing access to APs, to college level sources (hence the recent dual enrollment agreement with County College of Morris), and giving kids those opportunities. I think another thing is looking at how we support our most at-risk kids. A key indicator for me is our graduation rate. We are in the low 90s; I want to see that number at 98. One of the things I’ve worked a lot on is implementing response to intervention, which is a series Perhaps the biggest achievement in of tiered interventions that Zywicki’s first year is the signed Dual gets more intense as kids Enrollment agreement with CCM, but he need more help, to really tosses credit where most due. focus on and keep the kids who really are struggling to make sure that they graduate. It’s a combination of one, opening opportunities and serving the kids who take more APs and beyond at the college level, and then also to support kids who for a variety of reasons, maybe even things outside of their control, where they’re struggling to stay in school. I think we need to do both those things. Those two data points – graduation rate and AP participation – attending to those might improve rankings.”

Perhaps the biggest achievement in Zywicki’s first year is the signed Dual Enrollment agreement with CCM, but he tosses credit where most due. “I have to give full credit to our Board President, Elizabeth Ouimet. This

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was her brainchild. Liz has been pushing for this for a very long time. Even when I gave my little speech, I said, ‘We’re here because of Liz.’ So, Liz was a big piece of it, and then Susan Breton, who is our Director of Social and Emotional Learning. We reached out to CCM, had some really critical meetings in the fall and the winter about how we’re going to move beyond talking about this and we’re going to make this a reality by this summer (of 2019), and how we wanted it to be basically three things. One, programs that we have now with CCM (the Challenger program), that we expand them and really let parents know about those; the second thing, that we have these dual enrollment offerings where kids can earn college credit while they’re here; and then the third thing, in that we are actually a host for CCM classes (a calculus class, although not a dual enrollment class, was held during this summer with MOHS being the satellite campus). What’s unique about our situation is that we have kids taking CCM classes here, basically as CCM students; we have kids dual-enrolled on (MOHS) campus, and we have kids dual-enrolled

on CCM’s campus.”

He applauds his new location and the people. “The thing about Mount Olive that has always attracted me to this district is the amazing opportunities afforded. I don’t know of any other district that offers these many opportunities. That ‘next level” was really cementing this dual enrollment agreement and I think it’s indicative to providing access to all kids.” The agreement calls for four fall courses, with expansion from there.

Zywicki’s first challenge was getting to know everybody, sense of culture, traditions, “‘Why do we do things this way?’ Anytime you enter someplace new, there’s the challenge of finding how things are done, getting to know everyone, and everyone’s been really, really receptive. Dr. (Larrie) Reynolds was an excellent Superintendent; anytime you follow someone who’s had a fantastic track record, you have to download a decade of institutional history pretty quickly and see what’s going on. I think that’s a given. Other challenges we had to go through are state monitoring this year, QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum), and we did really well with that.

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It’s an intense amount of work, and we had to jump right into that. I think the other thing, too, is we are so high performing, it is sometimes hard to make the case to go from ‘really great’ to ‘truly exceptional.’ How do you make that next leap? One of the things to make sure that we maintain this amazing school district and continue to enhance it, the Board and I have worked to put together six district goals about things we want to attend to that will keep things going in that direction.”

With regard to the goals, it serves as roadmap for what Zywicki and team are doing from 2019 – 2023. One of his key initiatives, which falls under the first goal, is increasing security, especially at the elementary schools. There is a whole new lockdown system, cameras at all the entrances and in every door. The six goals are accompanied by annual action steps underneath them, with developed metrics to make sure all is on schedule and happens.

Per Zywicki, communication can always be better – and he’s working on that, too. “We’re on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram, each of the Principals put out a digital newsletter (a Smore) every Friday, and we still have our hardcopy newsletter which

we’re never going to abandon. You cast a wide net and meet people where they’re at. So, if people want traditional media, we’re going to try and give you as much traditional print media as possible.

If people like the weekly digital newsletter, they get that. If they want to go the Facebook, we’re now on Facebook. When we reach everyone, then they feel more connected, then they also have a path of communication back to us.”

Another key component of the above is the Future Ready Schools Certification program, of which Zywicki has much experience. “In New Jersey, it’s a certification program that’s administered between the Department of Education, the New Jersey School Boards Association, and NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology). It’s a self-assessment that says, ‘How are we putting resources in the hands of kids?’ particularly with technology but not just with technology, to really create a personalized learning environment. I’m very happy to say that all of our schools went through that process, and we’re waiting to see how we made out with that.”

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His biggest influence in education is Melvin Klein, legendary Superintendent of Schools in New Jersey who Zywicki interned under and was mentored by when he was in graduate school. “Mel Klein wound up being Superintendent in 19 districts. I’ll never forget, he said that, ‘When you get to the Superintendency, this job is about trust. People are trusting you.’ That is the most important thing, because we’re entrusted with kids, so safety is first and foremost before we educate them, and then we’re trusted to educate them and grow. The Board has placed trust in me to steer a course that maintains and takes us forward, and then also among the staff, when I say, ‘We need to push forward and try this,’ it’s what’s best, and also trust that they can try new things, and I’m not going to play, ‘Gotcha!’ They can try new teaching techniques; they can try new pedagogies and we’re going to reward that risk-taking. So, I think that’s was one of the biggest things for me and it’s one of the things I reflect on daily.”

One of the big things to happen in the 2019-2020 school year is the conversion of a MOHS classroom into a B-STEAM lab: how STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) gets applied in business. “Financial services, AI (Artificial Intelligence) – so we’re converting one of our classrooms where we teach economics into a Finance B-STEAM lab.” Also new is the Barcode of Life Program, which is a DNA research program, and to also be proactive and not relying on test data which arrives in July to discover which kids need enrichment or intervention, but instead looking at internal data to focus on (especially at the el-

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Professional development amongst staff is important as well for Zywicki, and this summer established was the Professional Learning Academy which offers many professional development courses for teachers, the teachers turnkeying it with their staff going forward. Another thing Zywicki continues this year is his Parent University, where he presents and discusses important topics in education for folks who don’t work in the realm and would like to know more. Six events were held last year, and he plans seven this year. Parental participation is highly encouraged.

So, with all this going on, he has time to enjoy Lacrosse? Absolutely. When asked how his job is related to Lacrosse, he beams.

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Saint Jude Parish: A Family Above All

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By Danielle Incognito t. Jude Parish Church, located in Budd Lake, is a parish of the Paterson Diocese. They serve a diverse population of people who vary in age and ethnicity, and they value the importance of each person “formed in the image of Christ.” What makes this church special is that they invite the public to “seek and to know the love of the Savior Jesus.” They boast that their message and beliefs are deeply rooted in the Gospel of Christ, and they are committed to serving the Universal Church which begins with local community. Their ultimate vision as seen on their website is “to welcome everyone to become one Catholic family, with fullness of life, living the Paschal Mystery, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary as the companion.”

St. Jude Parish had its origin as a mission church of Saint Michael’s Parish in Netcong, and it began as a summer visiting spot for the people who vacationed in Budd Lake. Even though few people drove, there was enough demand to have a priest come from St. Michael’s. Mass there began with a portable altar, and soon the demand for something bigger emerged. World War II made the progress halt, and they did not push on until 1946 with plans for the new church.

Soon after, Monsignor Edwin E. Lange of St. Michael’s gave permission for a committee to form which would raise money for a new church. On February 19,1946 Bishop Thomas McLaughlin, Bishop of the Paterson Diocese, gave permission for those funds to be utilized to build a church. “The Little Church” building, originally standing at the edge of Mount Olive Road was completed before the end of 1946. Catholic families had raised the funds through card games, picnics, and other ways which helped bring the community together.

On June 12, 1967, Father Leo Carey was appointed the first resident pastor of St. Jude Church, and it no longer needed the

support of St. Michaels. It became its own, independent church.

It was able to celebrate baptism and marriage in its walls in 1967.

The Reverend John White was appointed as the second pastor of St. Jude Parish in 1970, and in 1979 Father Joseph Cassidy was appointed the third pastor by Bishop Frank Rodimer.

In 1972, Sunday masses were moved to a new parish as a result of the parish’s growth. Special celebrations were still held at the “Little Church,” but it could not hold the large groups of people for mass. A rectory was built in 1979 for the clergy.

The town began to grow rapidly, and in November 1986, the need for a new parish church was clear. On March 13, 1988, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, and Bishop Frank Rodimer turned over its first dirt. A large turnout of clergy, town dignitaries and parishioners came to witness the momentous occasion.

The construction began in April 1988. This became possible with the help of a fund drive which pledged $1, 500,000 by the end of it. With the help of generous parishioners, the church was completed in May of 1990. Bishop Rodimer set the day of dedication for June 10, 1990 at 3:00 p.m.

Today, Reverend Jesus Antonio Gaviria is Pastor of the church.

He began his training in Colombia with the Vincentian priests, and eventually came to learn English in the Diocese of Paterson where he became ordained. Father Antonio’s first assignment as a priest was at Sacred Heart Church in Dover. He later became the associate pastor of both Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Church in Dover.

In January of 2010, he was transferred to Saint Vincent Martyr in Madison. Father Antonio said he had the grace and the privilege to celebrate his fifth anniversary as a priest at Saint Vincent Martyr parish.

St. Jude’s Church is very proud to acknowledge all of the contributions made to their food collection for those in need, and Rev. Antonio invites his parish to participate in them. Parishioners brag about their experience with Reverend Antonio and his

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church. One follower on Facebook posted, “I was raised catholic but never really attended a church. I never had that call to come back to the same church twice. I went to St. Jude Church once just to thank God for some graces and I could NEVER stop going back. We feel loved and welcomed. Father Antonio and Father Ben are amazing human beings with a big heart. Our two church singers make me tear the entire service. I now feel connected to God more than ever. God brought me back to praise in communion with others that care for each other.”

Along with Rev. Antonio, Deacon John Sanker, member of the parish since 1982, now serves as the pastoral assistant. Laurice Bonanella currently runs the Christian Faith Formation. Its philosophy is that, “The family is our first community and the most basic way in which the Lord gathers us, forms us and acts in the Take One FREE, Please

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world. The Faith Formation Program can only enhance and encourage what is presented in our homes. Only parents can create a God-centered home where behavior is guided by godly living, where there is continuity between faith at home, faith at church, and faith in everyday life. It is our duty as parents to try our best to represent the Christian ideal to our children. In the short number of class meetings each year, we try to teach the message of Jesus, the Good News, and present the basic teachings of our Catholic faith. We need to support each other in this very important effort.”

St. Jude’s also offers a comprehensive Adult Baptism/Eucharist Confirmation which is run by Dr. Deb Kuzma. This allows for those adults who have not yet received sacraments in the Catholic faith to learn and do so. They explain that, “The RCIA process is open to those who have never been baptized as well as those bap-

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tized into a different faith. For persons who embark on the process it is a time of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation. The candidates, or catechumens who enter the process are expected to attend Mass on Sunday, attend a weekly RCIA session, and become involved in the activities of the parish.”

The church community also offers a Rosary Altar Society, a garden club, and a popular Men’s and Women’s Cornerstone.

One of the church’s Facebook followers posted, “Please, if you have ever thought of going to a Retreat, give yourself the 27 hours to reflect, meet friends, make new ones, or join our community. Don’t miss this experience.”

With anticipation, the church looks toward its future. Father Antonio will be leading a Pilgrimage leaving on September

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17, 2020. It will be a 10-day trip featuring Italian Renaissance and the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. All this latest news and current bulletins with information on the church’s plans and activities can be seen on their website.

St. Jude Thaddeus Church offers mass times for all who want to enter its doors and become a part of their Catholic community. Mass is held Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m.

Your 2nd Look Takes A 2nd Look, At Your Radiology Study

ere’s a shocker: Up to 30% of radiology reports may not be correct or complete. Crunched for time, or lacking advanced sub-specialty radiology training, your radiologist may have misread your MRI, CT or PET scan, Cardiology CTA, mammogram, x-ray or ultrasound.

So, you might not need that surgery after all. Or that drug. Or that injection.

Serious stuff, right?

Wouldn’t another pair of professional eyes give peace of mind? But too often we don’t get second opinions. We don’t know whom to ask. Or we simply don’t want to second guess our doctors.

Your 2nd Look Takes A 2nd Look, At Your Radiology Study This new web-based service, Your 2nd Look, makes it easy for patients to get another pair of professional eyes on radiology studies.

Patients simply upload images to the website (your imaging center has to provide them upon request), and a radiologist will send a comprehensive report back within 48 hours. No computer? You can send your CD to Your 2nd Look and they will upload it for you, return it to you and pay your postage.

Your 2nd Look radiologists view the same images but never see the first report. So your images are studied with fresh eyes.

Your 2nd Look’s radiologists are chosen because of their many honors; some graduated AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) at the top of their medical school class. Knowledge and experience matter in radiology just as much as in other fields of medicine, and Your 2nd Look assures you that you will have the best.

Fees, which are not covered by insurance, are $69 – $249

depending on the type of study. Your 2nd Look offers military, veteran, clergy, senior (and all immediate family members) discounts, and is negotiating with membership-based organizations and retailers for group deals.

One of the founders of Your 2nd Look shares a personal story. His 89-year old mom had had a series of strokes and the ER doctor, looking at her CT scan, thought there was no hope and did not see the value of giving her a clot-busting injection. The son insisted on the injection and had a highly trained neuro radiologist read the CT scan. The second radiologist disagreed with the ER physician. It was a complicated case with the strokes located at the base of the brain, and this neuro radiologist spent the time to go through all the scenarios. It’s just sometimes not the way an 89 year old woman is handled in an ER room with all the pressures of the moment. Well his mom recovered and lived a wonderful four more years with her son and her family. So for that family the use of a second radiologist (albeit a very highly trained neuro radiologist) saved a wonderful life for his family.

As with other areas of medicine it is usually advised that the patient try to get a 2nd opinion. Certainly for cases involving surgery or major treatments and, now, radiology. Is it not worth peace of mine for a family faced with serious medical decisions?

Be an advocate and always consider all of your options for yourself and for your family.

For more information visit the company’s website at www. your2ndlook.com or email info@your2ndlook.com or call 833226-3566. Courtesy of Your 2nd Look.

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Pathways of History: Ten Years of Memories of the Past

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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 changes that are must-sees, including the 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 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

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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 di-

Sandy and Len Goodman.

David and Jennifer Goodman.

agnosed 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 cancer-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,

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David Goodman.

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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.

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 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

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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. 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 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.

19th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Whippany Railway Museum

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pend the day at the Whippany Railway Museum and Celebrate the Fall Harvest and the Season of the Witch, during the Museum’s 19th Annual Pumpkin Festival. Walk among the pumpkins, corn shocks and grinning scarecrows. Enjoy the wares of local craft merchants and railroad memorabilia dealers at the “Pumpkin Market Place Crafts Fair”. Enter the cab of 112 year-old steam locomotive No. 385 where you can sit in the engineer’s seat and blow the whistle and ring the bell. View two operating model railroad layouts. Climb aboard the “Pumpkinliner” excursion train

and relax as the train follows the route of the historic “Whippanong Trail”.

For full details and online tickets, visit www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net or call: 973-887-8177.

Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 12 Noon to 5:30 p.m., Rain or Shine.

Trains depart every 45 minutes beginning at 12:30 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Trains depart from 1 Railroad Plaza (intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road) in Whippany. The cost is Adults: $16.; Children (under 12): $11.; Infants (1 year & under): Free (*NOTE: Train Fare includes admission to Museum Building & grounds) For Tickets and More Info: www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum. net 973-887-8177

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

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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.

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