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By Dawn M Chiossi hen the weather cools, and brisk breezes start to stir, it is a sure sign that autumn is in the air. Can Halloween be far behind? Some people just revel in the holidays; their decorated homes can be a spooky treat for the season--even a can’t-miss tradition. Take Roxbury’s Heard family for example. Celebrating 30 years of Halloween thrills, Craig, Madeline, and the Heard family invite everyone to their annual Halloween House display. Taking place on Halloween night, October 31st, hours will be from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Located at 2 Alcott Way in Succasunna, this amazing Halloween tradition has been
thrilling friends and neighbors since the 1980s. An indoor and outdoor display, the Halloween House is completely free, and perfect for all ages. “There are no jump-out and scare techniques, we make our display family-friendly like a Disney Display with animation,” Heard shares. “It’s a great chance for families to enjoy and leave the wallet at home.” Additionally, the Heard’s hire a police officer to watch traffic and families to keep the event safe. Their goal is to bring a funfilled day to others and simply see the joy and smiles on other people’s faces. Letting his creativity soar, Heard and his family brainstorm for ideas all year long, continued on page 2
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continued from front page even having design meetings in the summer. Decorations are mostly homemade by the Heard’s themselves, and they hunt for animated characters throughout the year. A resident of Roxbury since 1983, Heard’s Halloween House display fits right in with his work, a family-owned media outdoor advertising company. In fact, the whole Heard family gets involved in the Halloween spirit, it is in their genes. For them, it’s all about fun, props, and letting the artistry flow. Heard’s son, Craig Jr, is “co-producer/creative director and my right hand,” he says. A real family affair, Heard, his three adult children, cousins, and close family friends are also involved in the six-week setup. Heard explains that they started out with carved pumpkins in their front hallway in the ’80s, then to children Melissa, Craig, and Kristen dangling skeletons in the front hall, to hand painted tombstones in the front yard with fun sayings on them. Adding to it, everyone was relishing the Halloween decorating. “As we developed more ideas, we would build more props, and seek online displays,” he tells. “Thanks to our son-in-law Rusty he ended up building the horse-drawn hearse, the small pirate ship, front cemetery gate, hangman’s noose, and
many more tombstones.” Growing and expanding throughout the years, Heard explains that the pirate theme has been the dominating one of his Halloween House display. Large, intricate, and extensive, this is an entertaining time for all; a true sensory experience. “The base theme is Pirates of the Caribbean, the large ship is a model of the Black Pearl,” Heard prides. “The pirate theme is often expanded on throughout the years. There are ship attacks, cannons being shot off of the bridge, an Egyptian Rain Forest theme, and dinosaurs attacking the pirates.” Heard explains, “This theme started about four years ago and expands each year when they were caged and escaped last year. Now, all the dinosaurs will surround the Black Pearl.” The Halloween House has even expanded to the inside with three room themes, including a funeral site in the front hall, a Rogan master and funeral viewing guests on the right side of the hall, an operating room on the left side of the hall, as well as displays in the dining room and living room. Heard explains that the themes are a wonderful 50/50 mixture of favorites and the innovative new. Attendees will love keeping an eye out to see what has changed
from last year’s Halloween House. This year he is thrilled to announce they will have a fun light show along with smoke machines and black lights. Bigger and better than ever, Heard quips that his Halloween House has gone from pumpkins to theme park, and he is only half-joking. “Last year we had over 6,000 visitors,” he prides. “Families just love it and tell their friends to come. I love the challenge of engaging (the display) in new layouts, and dressing it up. We now have three generations coming from many of the same families. It is always fun to hear kids and fami-
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By Connie Schultz t was a wonderful birthday dinner, the kind we friends have come to expect whenever we arrive to celebrate the person who is about to blow out the candles. We leave feeling lucky to be alive, every last one of us. This dinner, however, took an interesting turn after the guest of honor broke character and raised her hand to silence us. This is not her practice. She had a question. What does it mean, to each of us, to be an American? We were about a dozen women, all of us over 50, sitting around her dining room table in the city of Cleveland. Our abrupt silence was unusual, not counting the times we have bowed our heads together in prayer, ever so briefly. We are used to one another and the laughter we bring to any room in which we are gathered. And yet here we were, suddenly quiet and perhaps a bit sullen as we mulled the issue at hand. Who are we now, as Americans? Implicit in the question is the acknowledgment that we are no longer who we used to be. If age has anything to do with it, it›s only in the depth and breadth of our experience, which we can›t ignore. We›ve never lived in a time such as this. Watergate feels so manageable now, a scary diagnosis with a positive outcome. Life with Donald Trump is triage, and no one has the necessary training to predict our odds. One by one, we shared our thoughts. Each of us has our own definitions of citizenship and patriotism, but a universal theme unspooled. We feel differently about America, and our role in it. We are not an insulated group. Four in attendance are members of the LGBTQ community, with long memories of lives,
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By Ben Shapiro t’s now been nearly a full generation since Sept. 11, 2001. There are people currently serving in the U.S. military who weren›t born when that act of evil took place -- and the military still has thousands of troops in Afghanistan, the home base of the Taliban-supported al Qaida attack on the United States that took nearly 3,000 American lives. With time comes forgetfulness. The same period of time has now elapsed since Sept. 11 that elapsed between the end of World War I (1918) and the German re-occupation of the Rhineland in contravention of the Treaty of Versailles (1936). Believing that World Connie Schultz War I had ended all war, the Allied powers did nothing. That same year, Gerand loves, kept secret. Several of us have many concluded its Axis alliance with divorced and lived, at least for a time, as Italy, as well as its Anti-Comintern Pact single mothers. A few of us are lucky to with Japan. Less than three years later, have married again, this time for the right the world would be at war. reasons -- or maybe «better reasons» is Forgetfulness is easy, because imthe way to put it. We now understand mediate costs are painful and steep. that no marriage can meet our every American foreign policy nearly always need, nor should it. One woman is an im- vacillates between two poles: isolamigrant who became a U.S. citizen and tionism and reactive interventionism. a journalist, and then a novelist. Anoth- The American people (correctly) don›t er was a journalist and is now an artist. like the consequences of isolationism Our birthday girl -- we have permis- -- increased attacks on America and sion to her call that, so don›t start with her allies, maximization of influence by me -- is a long-ago Catholic who became our enemies -- but we also dislike (coran ordained minister and a leader in the rectly) the consequences of maintaining United Church of Christ. (She will ob- a global military presence. It was easy ject to this description as grandiose, but to tear into the Clinton administration›s she›s not the one writing this column. weakness on defense in the aftermath Plus, I am right.) One of the women grew of the Cold War, but there was almost up in an alcoholic home but found early no political cost in it for Clinton at the salvation in Broadway musicals. There›s time. The sepia glow of media coverage not a problem that exists that she can›t regarding Barack Obama hasn›t been pair with the perfect song lyrics. If some- darkened by his single-minded quest one can find a way to sing about it, we to minimize American influence around can get through it. the world. But every so often, we›re reminded continued on page 6
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continued from page 4 These small snapshots don›t begin to describe all the living we had done before we sat down at that table at that moment. Every woman has her stories, and isn›t it a shame not everyone knows that? Defining ourselves as Americans requires a distancing from those who think their residency-at-birth was an act of divine intervention. We have no control over where we are born, and to credit God for our geography is to cast doubt on his motives for everyone else. We are lucky, perhaps, but not the chosen. That evening, we couldn›t talk about being Americans without veering into a discussion about what it means to be a patriot. Knowing the words to the Pledge of Allegiance and flying an American flag on Independence Day is showmanship, not stewardship. If we define activism as a refusal to sit on the sidelines,
then so many women of my generation have become activists in ways they never thought they would be. They refuse to be invisible when so many want us to believe our time has passed. They speak up at family gatherings and refuse to apologize for the awkward silence. They write letters to editors and share their views on social media, and show up for one another when any one of them is under attack. One of my closest friends, who has spent much of her life keeping the peace, now calls her Republican U.S. senator almost daily to demand that he stand up to Trump›s racism and violent rhetoric. She provides her name and address, and is never insulting or rude. When a live voice answers the phone, she assures the staffer that her outrage is directed at the senator because he is the one selected to serve the American people, and he is letting his country down. On that night, at that birthday dinner, we talked about
all of this, and so much more, filled with hope no matter what. That›s what happens when women gather. We draw strength from one another, and then we go back out into the world, for the world. Isn’t it a shame not everyone knows that? Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and professional in residence at Kent State University’s school of journalism. She is the author of two non-fiction books, including “...and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate. Her novel, “Erietown,” will be published by Random House in Spring 2020. To find out more about Connie Schultz (schultz.connie@gmail.com) and read her past columns, please visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM
withdrawal is followed by peace and security. All of which means that American troops are likely to remain in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. Few politicians will be bold enough to simply state that truth. After all, when John McCain said as much in 2008, he was roundly mocked by Barack Obama -- the same Obama who escalated the war in Afghanistan and retained thousands of troops there, despite promising withdrawal repeatedly. But our politicians should be brave enough to recognize that a weaker America on the world stage means a more vulnerable America at home. If we didn›t learn that lesson on 9/11,
we›re bound to repeat it. Ben Shapiro, 35, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. He is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “The Right Side Of History.” He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles. To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM
Did We Learn the Lesson... continued from page 4 there are no easy solutions when it comes to foreign policy in the worst parts of the world. Everyone of good heart wants American soldiers out of Afghanistan and home. But how many Americans are willing to risk the increase in terrorism likely to follow such a withdrawal? So long as we remember 9/11, the answer will be: very few. Now, perhaps we should withdraw from Afghanistan. Perhaps the withdrawal is worth the risk. But American history isn›t replete with circumstances in which precipitous
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By Steve Sears aelvision, the Roxbury High School Student Media Group, in 2019 is celebrating 30 years in broadcasting. Deborah Burleigh, certified to teach TV and AV Broadcasting and Elementary Education, has been the advisor to Gaelvision since 2010, and Roxana Caivano, Gaelvision Media Specialist, joined Burleigh in 2011 as co-advisor. “Mrs. Caivano is the glue that keeps it all together,” attests Burleigh. “She manages the operations of our program and has been an incredible addition to our team. It’s hard for us to be everywhere but having someone to manage the busy schedule of RHS which makes it easier. We have a great relationship, and both love the program and students. We probably have just as much fun as they do covering events, because we are both big fans of our Gaels, and Roxana is a Gael alum!” Gaelvision had its genesis in 1989 as Prime Time Roxbury. Burleigh speaks about the early days. “Rich Cooper was the long-time teacher connected with Prime Time Roxbury as well as Bill Martin who was our Media Specialist. They had a full studio where shows were created on a monthly basis. Bill had a tremendous background in technology and Rich had such a great rapport with the students they built a great program.” Burleigh came on board in 2005 as Director of Community Relations & Community School and worked with both teachers to create a district wide show that appeared on the cable network channel
77. “We had a 30-minute show,” recalls Burleigh, “that highlighted events happening in all of our schools.” The name was changed to Gaelvision in 2012. “During this time,” says Burleigh, “we refocused on what we felt was needed, and with media releases being more challenging at the elementary level, we had more control of the program if we focused at the high school. It was also easier for students to cover events here, and when we went to block scheduling it became challenging to release students from class to cover events at the other schools. The key focus was Everything RHS! We had a relationship with MSG Varsity that promoted content for them, then their program was eliminated, so we created our own. We use many media platforms - Twitter, Facebook and YouTube and Instagram - to share the story of RHS.” Gaelvision is a dedicated group that, In Burleigh’s words, “helps tell our story. They live stream football games, wrestling, soccer, and other sporting events, as well as scholarly programs such as NHS (National Honor Society) induction ceremonies and many fine arts programs. Our students away at college tune in, they miss it and it’s a great way to keep them connected. We have many families with out of town friends and relatives who would not be able to see games and special events without our live streaming service.” Among the challenges faced by Gaelvision are changing technology and staying current to meet the needs continued on page 10
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Student-Produced Content... continued from page 8 of the community – and something else. “Challenges? We have students that are so involved, and the fan section is so fun that at times it’s hard to get students to want to come out of the fan section to cover events. That’s a good challenge having such an active student body. We make it work, though.” Burleigh also gives credit to the deserved. “We have grown tremendously, and I am incredibly grateful for the support of our former Principal and Administration who helped us get this far. We don’t have a studio with all the bells and whistles but have students covering real events on site, and that’s a great experience for them. The future looks bright for a group that, every May, celebrates the success of the program at their annual Media Conference,
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415 Naughright Rd, Washington Township $319,000
Gorgeous CHC ready to move right in! Impeccably maintained with service contracts from time built by original owners. Wonderful floor plan utilizes an efficient, open floorplan with spacious rooms. The huge kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space includes a breakfast bar/center island, double ovens and gas cook top. BR’s are generously sized, inc the MABR w/ sitting room, tray ceiling and abundant MA bath. The walk-in closet is a ‘wow’ factor with built-in organizers. Attic space is entered from the closet and perfect for easy-access storage. The ‘daylight’ basement is a phenomenal space that lends itself perfectly to entertaining. A two-tiered deck with built-in pergola overlooks beautiful green space. A new driveway was expanded and the house has been prof landscaped. Front and back sprinklers.
Welcome to this spacious bi-level located on 5.71 acres in Long Valley with Top Rated Schools! This 10 room home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large sunken family room w/ beamed ceilings, living room, formal dining room, updated eat in kitchen w/breakfast bar, and a lower level featuring a rec room, office, workshop, laundry room, and 4th bedroom! The main bath has been beautifully updated and there is some fresh paint throughout the main level, in addition to hardwood underneath the carpets. Other updates include a 3 year old roof & the exterior has been painted within the past 2 years. Payment plan for electric: $170/month (heat & electric) Do not pass this one up!
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129 Cedar Dr, Andover Township $265,000
Enjoy the peaceful beauty and tranquility of this 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath custom home. This property will delight you with scenic views of Lake Lenape. The large kitchen boasts granite counter tops with a large peninsula and an open concept that opens onto the deck and patio. Walk to Lake Lenape! Radiant floor heating makes this home cozy for winter nights in front of the fireplace.
DEVON is one of the largest and most standout of models. Home offers 3bdrms/2full baths/LR-DR/Den/ Kitchen/Laundry/2 car Garage. The Kitchen offers quality Cherry Cabinetry with Phenomenal Storage. Spacious Master Bdrm w/En Suite Master Bath:Soaking Tub/Huge Stall Shower/Dbl Sink Vanity/Walk-In Closet/Linen Closet. Homeowners enjoy the Open Concept the Devon offers. Formal LR-DR for easy entertaining, nearby Kitchen, Den w/Gas Fireplace (w/Marble Surround and Beautiful Mantle). Sliders to your patio with views of a Treed Yard w/Arbovitae can be enjoyed all seasons.. To enjoy even the sunniest days,on your patio, there is a retractable awning. Home Fully Applianced (washer is 1 year) and recent AO SMith H2O. Enjoy the front Porch. Devon offers good design - open concept - that go hand in hand.
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New construction, 2019! ‘Waterville A’ floorplan can be built on this lot or buyer can match a different available floorplan and lot to customize their brand new home. Village on Ridge is a beautiful development of 49 homes to be built and includes many wooded lots and gorgeous views. These Colonial-style homes range in size from 3,121 - 3,556 sq ft and have 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 car attached side-load garages. Public sewers and natural gas utilities are highlighted in this development. Home exteriors will be a combination of vinyl siding and either brick or stone. First floors have 9’ ceilings and may have cathedral or vaulted ceilings as well. Full 12-course basements are included. 2-zone baseboard hot water heat, central A/C. Exterior wood decks.
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Gold’s Gym Hackettstown Hosts “Help for Henry”
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n October 26, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m/, Gold’s Gym Hackettstown will host a fundraiser for a local resident, Henry Aulenbach, who is a 7 year old boy with brain cancer. The fundraiser will include 3 class combinations of Spin, Zumba and Bootcamp. We will also have member competitions in Pushups, Situps and Pull-ups. WRNJ Radio will be here live and it will end with a Tricky Tray and 50/50. Gold’s Gym welcomes all who would like to come in for this event. Several sponsorships are still available to local businesses. If you would like more information or
would like to donate a basket, please reach out to Donna Francisco at Gold’s Gym at 908852-4141 or email at dfrancisco@goldsgym. net. You can also find updates on the Gold’s Gym Hackettstown website or facebook page or on Henry’s facebook page at www. facebook.com/hopeforhen/. Like his page and you will get updates on how he is doing. Donations have been coming in from many local businesses. Please help us make this event a success. Come in and participate in all the events and the Tricky Tray. Donations for all the events will go directly to Henry Aulenbach.
International Pain Foundation Announces Our 2019 Hero of Hope Award Winners, New View Media Group Editor Among Those to be Honored
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he International Pain Foundation (iPain) is proud to announce our 2019 Hero of Hope Award Winners. NERVE TO BE HEARD AWARD, Kevin Schlehuber, Reality Star, Model, and Mental Health Coach, PATIENT ADVOCACY AWARD, Daniel G. Garza and Teresa Wright-Johnson (tie), CAREGIVER AWARD, John Garrett, MEDIA-JOURNALIST, Megan Roche, Multimedia Journalist, My Paper Online, CORPORATE SUPPORT AWARD, HealtheVoices by Janssen. The International Pain Foundation presents the Hero of Hope Awards annually. Celebrating our 13-year anniversary we have 5 award categories; The Nerve to Be Heard, Corporate; Caregiver; Media-Journalist and Patient Advocacy, recognizing exceptional winners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to assisting and advocating for people with chronic pain diseases. Nominations were solicited from the pain community of those who are making a significant contribution within the field of research, education, awareness, or patient assistance for each category. Finalists were then chosen from the nominations by the International Pain Foundation board of directors and collaborative and hero partners. Winners were chosen by public vote. This was our third
year having the public choose the winners and more than 33,500 public votes were cast. “I’m truly honored and humbled to have received enough support from the public to come out on top as the 2019 Hero of Hope Award Winner in the Media/Journalist category for 2019,” Megan Roche, Editor for New View Media Group, shared. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted for me and supported me along the way. This award win would not have been possible without all of your support.” The award winners will be honored live at the Comic Pain Relief show on November 15 in Los Angeles, CA. The show entertainment will include national touring comedian Tommy Savitt with the Tommy Lama Experience. Opening comedian, Daniel G. Garza, is also a 2019 Hero of Hope Winner. The award winners will be recognized in the event program as well as receive an award trophy during the presentation. Comic Pain Relief is hosted by the International Pain Foundation. Thank you to all our 2019 award nominees, finalists and winners for all you do to put a spotlight on chronic pain diseases and other chronic pain conditions.
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Fantastic Mendham Commons End unit offers natural light to filter in! This community boasts walking, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, exercise room, clubhouse, playground & so close to town! This home boasts open floor plan w/ dining rm open to the living room w/ gas fireplace. Outdoor deck is private & overlooks plush grounds! Second level features two large bedrooms w/ private full baths & upstairs laundry. Hardwood floors under carpets on second level. Basement is finished to allow for more living space! Do not miss this opportunity to own in Mendham Commons - public utilities, close to all local shopping, & so much more!
Fantastic Col. home boasts 5 bedrms & 3 full baths on over an acre of level & flat property. Over 3900 sq. ft of living space with an additional 1000 sq ft in the full finished basement w/ game room! Oversized kitchen feat. newer Quartz c-tops, large center island, & new applcs. Thru SGD off of kitchen, enjoy the three season room overlooking this fabulous backyard! Four well appointed bedrms on 2nd level w/ library on loft area. Master bedrm. offers large w/in closet, private sitting rm, & master bath w/ jet tub & sep stall shower. 5th bedrm on main level w/ full bath. Combination wood/gas fireplace in fam. rm. Hardwood floors & crown molding accent the craftsmanship of this home. Enjoy the three car garage, excellent location in town, & the care this home has received! Do not miss this one!
Spectacular views of NYC skyline! This pristine, well cared for home located in Puddingstone offers elegance & style! This remodeled home boasts gleaming hdwd flrs, freshly painted, & move in ready! Beautiful entry foyer welcomes all in to this special home.....main floor boasts wet bar, 2 fireplaces, updated kit w/ pantry, gran. c-tops, subway tile backsplash & windows thru out to enjoy views! 2nd level offers 4 well appointed bedrms. Master bedrm feat. w-in closet, new master bath & large sitting rm. Walk-out lower level w/ new floor in rec rm, new powder rm, & large storage area! Do not miss the barn in back which houses 5/6 cars! 36’x24’ lower level & 36’x19’ upper level! 1.68 Acres, 3467 Sq.Ft, Estate setting, minutes to Morristown, train, & of course the NYC skyline views! This one is special!
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Welcome to the beautiful Heritage VIII neighborhood in the Ironia section of Randolph! Spectacular CH brick front Colonial home boasts an acre of flat & level property backing to the tree line woods! Southern exposure allows for natural light in to this magnificent & well cared for home! Main floor offers an open floor plan as well as a private office. 2 story fam rm w/ gas fireplace is open to the crisp white kitchen w/ large center island, gran c-tops, custom tile stone backsplash, pantry, & butlers pantry leading to formal dining rm. 2nd level feat a magnificent mstr bedrm w/ tray ceiling, his/her w-in closets & luxurious master bath w/ jettub & sep stall shower. “Princess Suite” bedrm w/ priv. bath, two more bedrms & a fantastic bonus room! Do not miss the backyard w/ deck, private patio & hot tub!
Spectacular 2017 Construction CH Col. home boasts almost 3.5 acres of flat & level property! Prof. landscape lighting & gorgeous double story foyer invites you to this open floor plan design! Tray ceiling lighting thru-out. Fam rm offers granite faced gas fplc open to the custom designed kitchen offering solid gran.c-tops & backsplash. 11’x4’ center island, S/S high end applcs include, exhaust hood, ice maker, wine refrig, 6 burner gas range, oversized convection oven & more! 2nd level feat 4 well appointed bedrms. 2 bedrms share the “Jack&Jill” bath, 1 bedrm w/ private bath & then the master bedroom Suite....Sitting room, walk-in closet, & luxurious mstr bath w/ soaking tub & shower! W/O bsmt offers rec rm, 5th bedrm, full bath & plenty of storage! Horses are grandfathered to live here! Do not miss!!!
Spectacular Heritage CH Col home on 1.84 level & flat wooded property on culde-sac street! Main floor boasts open floor plan, stone flooring in fam. rm w/ gas fplc, open to kitchen w/ S/S applcs. Second level offers four bedrms, four full baths & an amazing bonus rm w/ 2nd stairway to downstairs laundry/mud rm. Master bedrm feat. sitting rm w/ gas fplc, oversized two sided walk/in closet & luxurious mstr bath. Do not miss the other bedrms. w/ own w/in closets & priv full baths! Fin. Full bsmt is a WOW! 28’x18’ Billiard rm w/ wet bar, newer bath,18’x13’ gym, & fantastic 25’x15’ media rm. for those movie nights at home! Office on main floor also offers a wet bar! Backyard privacy w/ wooded tree line back, plenty of grass for play, oversized deck & built in firepit! Randolph trails at end of cul-de sac too!
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Randolph High School Athletics Will Induct Eight Members Into its Hall of Fame in October
Len Pietrewicz
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By Jerry Del Priore n Saturday, October 19, at the Randolph High School Commons, the Randolph High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee (RHOF) will induct eight members into the Randolph High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Leading the luminary of inductees is Len Pietrewicz, a decorated and well-respected coach, who has been at the helm of the girls cross country and winter track teams for 48 years, and has been guiding the girls spring track team since 1982. He has captured an unprecedented 15 state, nine county, and 13 conference cross country championships, while winning seven state, 35 county, and nine conference titles in winter track, and 10 state, 43 county, and 19 conference
Anne Standridge
Rob Tomaino
crowns in spring track. Following Pietrewicz is Dr. Matthew Wainer, who was the first superintendent of Randolph Schools, starting in 1963 up until 1981. He was instrumental in the expansion of the Field House (1968), Fernbrook School (1971), Shongum School (1969), and New High School (1975). Anne Standridge has enjoyed thirty plus years of service for Randolph Athletics, contributing on several committees and was the President of the Randolph Track Booster Club, and has been the Recreation Booster Club Treasurer since 2006. Rob Tomaino was All-State in winter and spring track in 1981 and was a four-time pole vaulting County Champion and four-time Conference Champion.
Tim Hakim
Pam Hovliaras
Additionally, Tomaino holds the RHS record in the pole vault at 14’ 6”. Tim Hakim had a historic wrestling career at RHS, winning the 1994 State Championship at 160 pounds. Plus, he was a three-time Regional Champion in 1992, 1993, 1994 (one of only 3 RHS three-time region champions), and District Title Holder in 1992, 1993, and 1994. Hakim finished with an overall record of 121 wins and 10 losses, with only three defeats after his freshman year. Pam Hovliaras was part of the 1983 All-State RHS Girls Cross Country Team, and a two-time Conference Champion and two-time State Sectional Winner. The 1993 Wrestling Team is one of two non-individuals continued on page 15
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Hall of Fame... continued from page 14 being inducted into the RHS Athletic HOF. The Ram grapplers were the 1993 Undefeated Group IV Champions (the only group wrestling champion in Ram history). Also, RHS was undefeated in dual meets, with an 18-0 record (only the 1969 and 1970 teams were also undefeated); the Star Ledger ranked the Rams third in the state, as well as NJSIAA Coaches’ Poll; State Section Champs (North 2, Group IV); District Champions (seven individual champions); Dover Tournament Champions (five individual champions); Iron Hills Conference Champs; Morris County Tournament second place finish, behind Jefferson, and ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, with four individual title holders. 1987 RHS Football Team was a powerhouse, to say the least. The Rams enjoyed their first undefeated season, took home the North 2, Group 3 Sectional Title, and
were the Conference Champions as well. RHS continued “the streak,” which began in 1986 and eventually reached a remarkable 55 games. The Star Ledger ranked the Rams No. 5 in New Jersey and were the Daily Record’s Team of the Year. The Randolph High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee (RHOF) was formed by the Randolph Athletic Council (RAM RAC) in 2013.The first “class” was inducted into the RHOF in October 2014. There have been annual inductions every October since then. To be eligible for induction into the RHOF, the following criteria must be met, candidates must have maintained a record of good citizenship, athletes, coaches, teams, athletic trainers and contributors who have made distinctive contributions to the athletic program are eligible candidates and candidates must be in good standing with the Randolph Board of Education, Randolph High School and Rams Athletic Council.
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Roxbury’s Tito Santana to Wrestle for IWF Wounded Vets Charitable Card
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By Jerry Del Priore hen it comes to lending a helping hand to the less fortunate, professional wrestlers Tito Santana, a Roxbury resident, and Kevin Knight always like to do what they can to help a worthy cause. On Friday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m., the Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF) will hold a special wrestling card in Nutley, called FIREPOWER, to raise funds for the Semper Fi Fund. The Semper Fi Fund is a non-profit 501c organization that provides a variety of programs to assist wounded veterans in all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Santana, whose real name is Merced Solis, will wrestle on the card. Solis, 66, is an accomplished grappler, wrestling with the World Wrestling Federation from 1979 to 1993. He twice held the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship and was a two-time WWF Tag Team Title holder. He also won the 1989 prestigious King of the Ring tournament, and WWE inducted Santana into its Hall of Fame in 2004, honoring his storied career in the squared circle. In addition to Santana, Knight, Mr. USA and Hall of Famer Tony Atlas, former NXT star Bull James Dempsey, Fifth Element Roman Zachary, Heartless Hellraiser Dracko, Dark Dragon Kareem West and First-Class Justin Adams and world-renowned ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta will appear on the card. A group of military spouses laid the groundwork for Semper Fi in 2003 after seeing first-
hand the dire circumstances returning wounded marines and sailors faced. Thus, they began to organize welcome home activities at the hospital and arranged travel for family members who couldn’t afford airfare, among other crucial services. After 15 years, Semper Fi offers direct financial assistance and vital programing for combat wounded, critically ill and devastatingly injured service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families during hospital stays and throughout the recovery process. Knight trains wrestlers and runs IWF, which has put on several live pro wrestling events in the Northeast to benefit countless charitable efforts across the years. “Over the past 22 years, IWF has produced hundreds of live event fundraisers for a variety of charities and civic organizations throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, including American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tomorrows Children’s Fund, Twin Towers Orphan Fund and American Red Cross,” Knight said. “IWF’s FIREPOWER Live Event on October 11 may be our most meaningful event yet, as proceeds benefit Semper Fi Fund, which is one of America’s highest rated charities. It’s great to partner with such a wonderful organization that provides urgently needed resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.” For more information on the event, and to purchase tickets, log onto to www.CampIWF. com.
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Hauntings Around the Area for Halloween
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by Elsie Walker alloween will soon be here. Many times on Halloween, or around camp fires, stories of ghosts; strange, creepy or haunted places; and recollections of strange occurrences are shared. Some people pass stories on from generation to generation until they become legend. However, others, like members of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS), investigate strange occurrences to see if there is a paranormal presence involved. Recently, people from around the coverage area shared stories and sightings of local ghosts, rumors of haunted locations, and experiences with the paranormal. Members of the online, “You Know You’re From Roxbury Township….” group recalled ghost tales and scary
sights. One popular ghost story was the Hooker Man. It is about a ghost seen by the Succasunna railroad tracks. “The Hooker Man lost his hand in some freak train accident, and now searches for it with a lantern,” shared Mike Stark, Roxbury. However, it appears the Hooker Man has not only been seen in Roxbury, but Netcong, Flanders, Chester, and Long Valley also lay claim to the legend. Cheryl McClung, a former area resident, who now lives in Georgia, shared, “At night, people see his [the Hooker Man’s] lantern bouncing along the tracks in Flanders on the west side of [Route} 206. Dawn Traetta Hair, of Florida, another former Roxbury resident, remembers the stories of the former location of the Church of the Mystic Light in Flanders. The building is
closed, but there had been claims that witches had hung chickens and have had seances there. People still stop by it, out of curiosity, if not scared away. Kim Howell Candore shared that there have been ghost sightings at her childhood home, “I was raised at 11 Meeker Street [in] Succasunna, next to the cemetery. There has been many spottings of two men in Civil War uniforms smoking, sitting on a tree stump in front of our old house,” said Candore, who now lives in Tennessee. Candore remembers that the two churches on Main Street, adjacent to the cemetery, used to be a military hospital. Also shared, was that Roxbury has its very own “haunted house” in the form of the Halloween House, a tremencontinued on page 20
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the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, creators of the National Family Meals Movement, which aims to help families reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. Or you can find inspiration to make one extra family meal happen each week with recipes like these Meatballs from the family-focused cookbook “Family Table by Robert Irvine.” Plan ahead. Prepare staples or extras of your favorite recipes that you can refrigerate or freeze to use when you’re rushed for time. Mix and match. Challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use a grocery item until it’s gone. Embrace convenience. Grocery stores have many time-saving solutions, and frozen and canned produce can be quick additions to many recipes. Incorporate the kids. Involve your children in shopping, meal planning and meal preparation whenever possible. continued on page 19
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continued from page 18 Make nutritional balance easy. Plan your family’s plates by making sure you are getting all the food groups over the course of the day. “By quieting the noise and being truly present with the people around us, simple tasks you might normally take for granted – like putting a good meal on the table – take on a deeper meaning,” Irvine writes in his book. “The meal ceases to be a time for physical nourishment and becomes something that feeds your family’s soul. It’s not possible to forge that kind of a connection if you’ve got one eye fixed on your smartphone at the dinner table.” Look for more tips and meal planning resources at your favorite grocery store. Meatballs Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 6 1 Spanish white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups diced bread (such as baguette) water
2 large eggs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 cups basic tomato sauce In small saucepan over medium heat, sweat onion and garlic. In large bowl, soak bread in water 1-2 minutes. Strain excess liquid. In separate large bowl, add eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and onion-garlic mixture. Combine then add ground meat, soaked bread, extra-virgin olive oil, parsley and oregano. Mix thoroughly. Divide mixture evenly to form 10-12 meatballs and use hands to roll into shape. In large saute pan over high heat, brown meatballs in grapeseed oil on all sides. Place browned meatballs in separate saucepot with basic tomato sauce. Bring to simmer and finish cooking, about 1 hour.
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Hauntings Around the Area... girl who was living at the hotel when her family owned it. She snuck down to the kitchen in the middle of the night for some ice cream. When she was headed out of the kitchen and into the dining room to sneak back upstairs, she was met with this bright, sparkling light and out of the light stepped a young girl – about the same age of the girl sneaking the ice cream – and the ghost girl was dressed from a different time period and clutching her teddy bear. The ice cream girl screamed, dropped the ice cream and ran up to her room. The next day when her parents confronted her
continued from page 17 dous display put on by the Heard family in Roxbury. Hackettstown is the meeting site of the NJ Ghost Hunters Society. The society’s mission statement is “To search out definitive proof of life beyond the grave. To provide paranormal investigations to those who request them, free of charge. To train those individuals, who so desire and become members of the NJGHS, in the protocols of professional, ethical and scientific paranormal investigating..” L’aura Hladik Hoffman is the society’s founder
and director. She is the author of Ghosthunting New Jersey, Ghosthunting New York City, and Ghosts of the Poconos and has a variety of presentations on the paranormal which will be given at area libraries this month (listed on the bottom of www. njghs.net/presentations.html). Recently, Hoffman recalled stories she was told of two ghosts who are said to haunt Bea McNally’s (formerly Charlie Brown Restaurant). In 1878, the place was the Clarendon House (hotel) and from 1926-1947 it was the Hackettstown Inn. “The ghost girl appeared to a young
about the mess in the dining room, they did not believe her about the ghost girl she saw. However, a couple weeks later, the father saw the ghost girl, too.” As for the other ghost, Hoffman said there are various origin stories as to who he is. Most have to do with drowning. Two versions have him as a child who was staying upstairs and died while unattended in the bathtub. Hoffman shared that in another version of the story, “A Lady of the Evening was distraught over unrequited love of one of her clients and she took a continued on page 21
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Hauntings Around the Area... continued from page 20 bath and drank a bottle of gin and passed out and drowned.” However, most seem to think the ghost is a child as they have got the sensation of someone wanting to ride on their shoulders or putting a small hand into theirs. Over the years there have been other stories of ghostly presence at the location, such as unexplained footsteps and, when there was a pool hall at the location, how when it was unlocked for business one day, instead of the cleaned pool hall, cues, etc. were strung all over. In Pompton Lakes, Laura Jennings, a member of the historic commission there, shared about some caring spirits at the Schuyler Colfax house ( Hamburg turnpike, Wayne) “Dr. Jane Colfax Young grew up in the house with her father (Dr. Richard S. Colfax) and Aunt (also Dr. Jane Colfax). Katherine Young, daughter to Jane Colfax Young, shared that she spent a lot of time in the home until he was ten years old. Both her and her father felt and saw things in the house that they are sure were the spirits of their ancestors watching over them. The Colfax family is one of the founding families in the area.” Jennings also shared that she had heard reports of ghost sightings at the Lenox School in Pompton Plains. Morristown has had its own dealing with the paranormal. Pat Goodfriend, Membership & Volunteer Coordinator for the Morris County Historical Society
shared a short 2016 article by Y. McGreevy on Ford Mansion. The mansion at the Morristown National Historical Park is over 200 years old. Once the home of George Washington (briefly during 1780), the mansion drew the interest of Gordon Thomas Ward, a paranormal investigator, who in 2016, did a presentation on the Mansion and his two-year study of it, including the noises said to be coming from inside its walls. An article by B. LaMuraglia the same year shows that during the time of his investigation, Ward heard the voices of three male and two female spirits. None were Washington; Ward felt at least one could have been a kitchen servant. Bells Mansion, near the Netcong-Stanhope border has also been the subject of a paranormal study. That was shared by Tom Lupo of Hopatcong, a producer who followed the NJ Ghost Hunters Society when it investigated the restaurant six years ago. The segment includes a worker recalling seeing the spirit of a woman. He was cleaning up after the restaurant had closed. There are windows between the rooms. He looked up and saw a woman, seated in the next room, looking out at the road. He watched her for about 10 seconds and then went to approach her. When he walked into that room, she was gone. This Halloween, will the Hooker Man or the little girl ghost at Bea McNally’s be seen? Will voices whisper through Ford Mansion or the Lenox School? Perhaps, this year, a new spirit will be seen and its legend begun.
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Mayo Performing Arts Center Celebrates 25 Years of Prosperity feel the opening of the performing arts center was part of the rebuilding of Morristown. It’s been an anchor for improvement.” Top musical and comedic acts have performed at MPAC over the years, from Foreigner and Daughtry to Melissa Ethridge and Wayne Brady, and every great entertainer in between. Moreover, MPAC doesn’t have any
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Kirchdoerffer said some of the ways MPAC will be celebrating its 25 years in Morristown are by holding a few free concerts, ask its performance-goers, on social media, to name their favorite moments since its opening, and have a number of $25 ticket offers, to name a few. However, MPAC is more than a concert hall for some of today’s greatest acts. It also offers a Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, which now serves approximately 700 students per year with over 20 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere. Students ages five to 18 come from all over Northern New Jersey to learn performance technique while building confidence and having a great time. Classes are offered in musical theatre, acting, singing technique, song presentation, improvisation, private voice and adult cabaret. “The emphasis isn’t placed on being a star,” Kirchdoerffer explained. “It’s placed on being part of a team, being part of the creative process. They really get a full immersive experience. Everyone’s so encour-
aging of everyone else.” While most of the kids don’t enter the entertainment world, Kirchdoerffer noted that they will gain valuable skills that will help them succeed in life. “Most won’t go on to become performers,” he said, “but they will learn important life skills that will go a long way, whether it’s in the boardroom or other areas of work.” Additionally, MPAC offers The Miracle Project, a fully inclusive music and theatre program for children with autism of all levels. “It’s been a very powerful program,” Kirchdoerffer said. “This is a program that grew organically. Many parents have spoken about (their experiences) and are happy to see their kids enjoy themselves. This (program) gives them a safe haven. They get to have fun while being themselves.” There’s also an Art Upstairs Gallery, located in the balcony lobby of MPAC, which showcases visual artists from a variety of disciplines, including watercolor, oils, photography, sculpture and more. Each year, the works of over 200 artists are show-
cased in group exhibits. Each display hangs from six to eight weeks. With all the success MPAC has experienced over the last 25 years, Kirchdoerffer said he hopes to see more prosperous years ahead for the Morristown institution, which has been a staple in the thriving town.
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nited States Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and seven of her staff members were trained Monday, August 26, by Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon’s Hope One team on how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid addiction. Sheriff Gannon and partners in the Hope One mobile substance use resource and recovery program met at the Congresswoman’s 11th Legislative District office in Parsippany after she, earlier in the day, had met with substance use treatment providers in Sussex and Morris counties. Sheriff Gannon was joined by Robert Davison, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties; MHA Director of Self-Help, Advocacy and Education Madine Despeine-Udoh, MHA Board of Directors Vice President Barbara Small; Kelly LaBar, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for the Rockaway-based Center for Addiction Recovery, Education & Success (CARES); and Morris County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ashley Craig. The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties and CARES are partners with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office on Hope One, which was launched on April 3, 2017, to bring critical recovery options and resources to Morris County communities.
Kelly LaBar gave the Congresswoman and her staff a detailed power point presentation on how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer the nasal spray Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, to reverse an overdose. Peer Recovery Specialist LaBar used a mannequin to demonstrate the correct way to administer a 4 milligram dose of Narcan and described how substance use disorders imperil not only the users but their families and friends. Addiction is not a source of shame since it affects people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, she said. “People don’t get better if they have to hide,” Specialist LaBar said. The Congresswoman told the Sheriff she knows police choose law enforcement careers out of a genuine desire to help people and protect communities. Hope One, she said, has carried that work further by not only teaching the use of Narcan but assisting people with accessing resources. “To simply give somebody Narcan without more feels a little defeating,” she said. “To really have other programming that you’re focused on to actually help someone through recovery is really helpful.” Sheriff Gannon applauded the Congresswoman for her interest and compassion on
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it, knows a family that is. No one is spared. It’s part of the human condition,” Director Davison said. Through its partnership with CARES and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office’s receipt of a $332,658 grant from the United States Justice Department, Hope One is able to give individuals who are trained in Narcan a free kit of the antidote to use if and when the emergency arises. The Hope One team, since April 3, 2017, has made contact with more than 8,065 individuals, assisted 147 people in obtaining recovery or rehabilitation treatment, connected 105 people with mental health services, and trained at least 1,891 people on how to use Narcan.
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Roxbury Strategic Plan: You’re Invited to Help Roxbury Schools Prepare for the Future
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oxbury Township Public Schools begins its new school year planning to “prepare the children of today for tomorrow” with the beginning of its strategic planning process. The Roxbury Board of Education will spend the next few months with more than a dozen parents, students, educators, community leaders, entrepreneurs, township officials, local nonprofits, and other Roxbury representatives as part of the strategic planning process. The developed strategic plan should reflect the partnership between the community and the school district and community participation is imperative to make this process a success. Community members and organizations are invited to attend the Strategic Planning meetings on Monday, October 14th at the Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Lincoln/Roosevelt School (34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna) Please help us better prepare for this event by RSVPing via our online survey at www.roxbury.org/StratPlanRSVP. “The strategic plan will guide our work over the next several years, providing us with a roadmap to foster student achievement, meet the needs of the 21st century and take classroom learning to another level,” shared Loretta Radulic, Superintendent of Schools.
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By Henry M. Holden he Morristown Festival of Books is an annual two-day event that takes place this year on October 11 and 12. According to Rachel Barry, Director of the Morristown Festival of Books, “The 6-year-old event is modeled after successful book festivals in other communities throughout the world. Each autumn, the festival brings together authors with readers and book lovers. The Festival is New Jersey’s premier book festival, celebrating the written word’s power to challenge, transport and transform.” Barry says the festival is growing each year. “We started with about 1,500 visitors six years ago and last year we hosted over 8,000.” The opening night is a ticketed Keynote Event featuring Preet Bharara who served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2009 to 2017. In 2017, Bharara joined the NYU School of Law faculty as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence. Bharara will speak on Friday evening at the Mayo Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available through the MPAC box office and on the festival website. Tickets are also available at the door on the night of the event, as availability allows. The Main Festival takes place all day on Saturday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), rain or shine. This year’s festival features more than 50 authors. Author selections featuring various genres are designed to appeal to a variety of ages and reading interests. “Authors will be speaking and answering questions in informal one-hour indoor sessions at five festival venues
throughout the day,” said Barry. “Immediately following his or her talk, you will have the opportunity to speak with your favorite authors and have your books personalized at the Author Signing Tent, on the Vail Mansion lawn.” These sessions are free, no tickets required; general seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be portable restrooms at the Vail Mansion lawn. “The Festival center is on the lawn in front of the historic Vail Mansion (110 South Street), where there is an Information Tent, a Book Tent selling copies of the visiting authors’ books, the Signing Tent where authors will greet visitors and sign books, and concession stands selling refreshments.” “This year’s closing event is an exciting interactive event called Pitchapalooza,” said Barry. “It’s like American Idol for books (only without Simon). Anyone with an idea for a book has the chance to pitch it to a panel of judges. But they get only one minute.” The hosts, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry (a.k.a. The Book Doctors) team up with guest industry insiders to
form the judging panel. The Judges critique everything from idea to style to potential in the marketplace and much more. Whether potential authors pitch themselves, or simply listen to trained professionals critique each presentation, Pitchapaloozas are educational and entertaining for all. All attendees come away with concrete advice on how to improve their pitch as well as a greater understanding of the ins and outs of the publishing industry. At the end of each Pitchapalooza, the judges come together to pick a winner. That winner receives an introduction by Eckstut and Sterry to an agent or publisher who is appropriate for their work. The Festival audience will also have a chance to pick a winning pitch. That Audience Choice winner will be voted on by the audience and will receive a 30-minute phone consultation from Eckstut and Sterry (a $150 value). KidFest @ MFOB includes author talks, signings, and fun activities all day for children up to 12 years old. Additionally, concessions will be available in the KidFest outdoor area outside the Presbyterian Church Parish House at 65 South Street. Please note, the festival is not held on the Morristown Green. There are several public parking garages within walking distance of the Festival center. This is a casual event. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for cool weather. It is a rain or shine event, so please bring an umbrella if the day’s weather warrants it. For more information and a list of authors attending see: www.morristownbooks.org
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By Elise Phillips Margulis with, he knew from medical hristopher Caccavella, school that 17, was when a person’s face is purple, they are cydriving to Morris County School of anotic--suffering from oxygen deprivation. Technology when he encountered The man had a car that was blocking no pulse but his body was his lane 80. He saw that the driver’s on Route warm so Mazpule knew that the man had body was recently suffered slumped over the steering a cardiac arrest. wheel, pulled The surgeon started doing over immediately and chest comcalled driver was barely breathing. #77. The pressions and explained to Troiano how to Just then administer oxygen. another driver, Denville Soon the police arrived attorney Matthew and gave the motorist Narcan, an Troiano, pulled over. opioid antagonist that partially Caccavella said he was nervous or completely because reverses an opioid he had never been in a overdose. situation like that The driver began to regain but knew he had to do conscioussomething. “I was ness and started moving a bit, but just at the right place at Mazpule the right time. I knew they had to continue the CPR knew the driver needed help so I decided while. for a Mazpule took the oxygen to help him. I didn’t know from the how condition was when I stopped.” serious his police officers’ emergency kit and administered it to the motorist. Fortunately, Dr. George By applying an Mazpule, a Automated External Defibrillator, Mazpule over to see what was wrong. All three gastrointestinal robotic surgeon at HUMC determine were modest and just d and The Valley Hospital, happy they could also stopped to in- defibrillati that the man did not need play a part in helping the man. He’s also on. vestigate the situation. The car doors were fortunate that one of the After ten to twenty seconds locked so they broke the concerned fellow the victim motorists car window with a had a was a doctor. pulse and began coughing golf club that Mazpule had so Mazin his car, pulled pule pulled Caccavella doesn’t see him up into a sitting positi the man out through the himself as a on. window hero but is glad he was During questioning, the formed CPR on the unconsciou and perthere to assist police learned the s motorist surgeon. By pulling his that the man had taken until the paramedics arrived. car over Kratom which is calling #77, he was able to summon and a psychoactive herbal extract The motorist who was that stimu- ambulance the slouched over lates the (and Mazpule) quickly. same opioid brain receptors his steering wheel is a The 24-year-old deliv- morphine as doctors at the hospital does. The effect of the herb eryman for Hansel ‘n Griddle agreed that the mowas torist would have in Denville. still apparent. died if he hadn’t received Although Mazpule’s positi on as a robotic Clare’s HospitalThe victim was taken to St. treatment when he did. surgeon doesn’t involve in Denville. CPR and reviving The Roxbury police The motorist was very patients like the one he officers called fortunate that was presented Caccavella, Troiano and Mazpule pulled his school to explain why he would be late for class.
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The Morristown CraftMarket
he Morristown CraftMarket, now celebrating its 43rd consecutive year as a nationally acclaimed and charitable fine art and craft show featuring 150 gifted artists from over 25 states throughout the country, will be held Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 at the Morristown Armory, 430 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ. The show hours are Friday, October 18, 4pm to 8pm (new hours); Saturday, October 19, 10am to 6pm; and Sunday, October 20, 10am to 5pm. “For 43 years, the Morristown CraftMarket has received acclaim as a major cultural and charitable event not only in New Jersey but throughout our nation,” said Show Director Geoffrey Price, a member of the not-forprofit and all-volunteer Kiwanis Club of Randolph Township, NJ which sponsors and runs the Morristown CraftMarket. “The thousands of patrons who come each year to our show at the Morristown Armory know that we showcase extraordinary, one-of-a-kind and limited edition fine arts and crafts - all made in America by American hands - and that all our profits go to charities,” said Price. The exhibiting artists will display and sell their original and magnificent creations in jewelry, leather, ceramics, metal, glass, wood, furniture, mixed media, wearable fiber and more. Opening Night Reception The Morristown CraftMarket will host an Opening Night Reception on Friday, October 18 from 4pm - 7pm
for patrons who are at least 21 years old. Beer and wine will be sold. Silent Auction to Benefit Sam’s NICU For the fourth consecutive year, the Show will hold a Silent Auction in loving memory of Robert James (“RJ”) Nelson, III, a brave baby boy who was born 13 1/2 weeks premature and fought hard for the right to live for 82 days. The Silent Auction will put the spotlight on premature birth, which is a national health crisis. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Morristown Medical Center (“Sam’s NICU”), which helps premature babies and their families. The Silent Auction will conclude at 5pm on Sunday, October 20. Winners will be notified and need not be pres-
ent. Tickets to Show A coupon for $2 off the $10 admission price is available online at www.MorristownCraftMarket.org. Children under 12 with an adult are free. The show is barrier free for disabled persons and pet-friendly so well-behaved dogs and cats on a leash are welcome. There is plenty of free parking.
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n the evening of Saturday December 15, Randolph Climbing Center (RCC) hosted an event Climbing Beyond Cancer to fundraise for the organization Epic Experience. Epic Experience provides free weeklong adventure ex-
periences to adults who have been diagnosed with canacer. “Most organizations that existed at the time when Epic Experience was founded focused on kids or young adults. Epic Experience is the only one who does adults and all stages of Cancer, both
those currently in treatment and survivors,” says Sabine Schwab, who organized the event. Schwab, 36, of Roxbury, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 at age 32, shortly after giving birth to her daughter. Her tumor was about the size of a golf
ball. “I had open brain surgery, six weeks of daily radiation, and a year of chemotherapy,” says Schwab. She is a brain cancer survivor of almost five years now and devotes much of her time volunteering. “I have dedicated my life to the cancer community. I serve on various boards, and I’m a speaker and advocate in the brain tumor community,” says Schwab. Schwab a ttended an Epic Experience camp in May 2015. Schwab’s experience brought her white water rafting on the Colorado River, among other activities. “It’s not just the adventures that bring the healing,” says Schwab, “they also make time for group discussions with commonly shared fears and questions along the cancer journey.” Schwab joined the
Alumni Board of Epic Experience as an Outreach Specialist in June 2015. In 2017, she became the Alumni Team lead, and in 2018 joined the Board of Directors. Schwab enjoys climbing at Randolph Climbing Center and thought it would be the perfect place to fundraise for Epic
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Experience. Joe Auriemma III, one of By Dawn M Chiossi the managers and Eve is often a huge night ew Year’s the event for coordithe masses. People from all over nator of Randolph say goodbye (or in some cases, good riddance) to the old year and welcome in Climbing Center, the new with merriment and fun. says that theyone are one of New the York’s great Time Square is perhaps the most famous, kept secrets of the but every location has its own traditions, local climbing com- and Morristown is a prime munity. The Epic Experience event was the first fundraising event at RCC. Now, “we are looking cont. on page 9
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Chief Kelley Zienowicz Becomes Highest Ranking Woman in Morris County Sheriff’s Office
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orris County Sheriff James M. Gannon has selected Kelley Zienowicz as the person to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the future. Kelley Zienowicz, a graduate of the elite FBI National Academy, will be promoted to the rank of Chief Morris County Sheriff’s Officer, the highest-level Officer position in the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Law Enforcement.
Chief Zienowicz’s promotion will formally take place on Sept. 3, 2019, during a swearing-in ceremony, making her the highest-ranking woman in the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the sole female chief in Morris County. “I am so proud to announce the promotion of Kelley Zienowicz to Chief Sheriff’s Officer of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office,”
Sheriff James M. Gannon said. “Chief Zienowicz has a temperament that motivates and energizes others. She is highly-educated, a graduate of the elite FBI National Academy, and a true leader with an impeccable work ethic.” “With Chief Zienowicz at the helm of day-to-day operations overseeing all divisions in the Sheriff’s Office
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of Detective Lieutenant. Chief Zienowicz grew up in Chester and attended Villa Walsh Academy. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Boston College in 1999, and a master of arts degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College in New York City in 2003. She began her career
with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 as a civilian clerk-typist assigned to the Internal Affairs Section. Within a year, she was hired as a Sheriff’s Investigator and in 2001, she attended and completed training at the Morris County Police Academy. Chief Zienowicz was first continued on page 34
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t wasn’t too long ago that drivers pulled into filling stations and rest stops to pick up maps to help them find their way. But nowadays global positioning systems have rendered paper maps and atlases somewhat obsolete. GPS systems are now so advanced that many even help drivers avoid traffic and/or toll roads. Navigation systems can be used from smartphones or technology built into cars. GPS systems are convenient and often very accurate. But drivers run the risk of accident anytime their attention is diverted from the road — even during momentary glances at GPS devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says distracted driving is dangerous and claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. The Ontario Provincial Police say distracted driving continues to be the No. 1 cause of accidents in the province, causing more fatal accidents than any other factor. How can drivers safely use navigation systems while operating a vehicle? The following tips can help. • Set the address destination and plot the course while the vehicle is parked. GPS should not be tinkered with while driving. If new directions are needed, or if you need a look ahead at the route, pull over to do so
safely. • Engage vocal guidance. Allow the navigation system to speak directions to you so you can keep your eyes on the road as much as possible. • Familiarize yourself with the route prior to your trip. GPS systems are not infallible, so you should have a basic understanding of where you are going even if you plan to use GPS. This way you can anticipate turns or highway exits before the alerts and stay attuned to the traffic ahead. Navigation systems may sometimes direct drivers down the wrong side of one-way streets, so common sense should always prevail. • Know how to operate the device before driving. Learning the tools and features of the device while the car is in motion is a recipe for an accident. Instead, learn how to use it before hitting the road so you can engage the screen or navigation system as minimally as possible while on the move. • Enlist the help of a co-pilot. Ask a passenger to take charge and help with directions so you can keep your eyes on the road. GPS navigation systems come in handy, but they should always be used with safety in mind.
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Chief Kelley Zienowicz Becomes Highest Ranking Woman... continued from page 33 assigned to the Protective Services Division, which provides security and judicial protection at the courthouse complex. In August 2001, she was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section – now called Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) – and spent 11 years in the Unit, assisting in multiple criminal investigations throughout Morris County. She was called as a witness for the prosecution in several high-profile criminal cases in Superior Court between 2003 and 2014. She was qualified as an expert fingerprint witness in the sexual assault trial and retrial of Andrew Pena, and testified about evidence in the murder trials of Jose Feliciano, convicted of murdering the Rev. Edward Hinds in Chatham in 2009; Anthony Novellino, convicted of killing his former wife, Judith, in Denville; and Carlos Rojas, found guilty of bludgeoning Esteban Hernandez Vazquez and leaving his body in the trunk of a car abandoned in Lincoln Park. Chief Zienowicz was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in April 2012 and assigned to the Legal Services Division as the Executions and Foreclosure Section Supervisor. That promotion was followed on March 1, 2016, by another advancement to the rank of Detective Lieutenant. She was assigned the post of Division Commander in the Administrative Division,
overseeing Internal Affairs and the Special Operations Section. She then was transferred to the Protective Services Division in September 2016, where she oversaw the courthouse complex and operations and security at the Dover Probation Office. One of her most profound pleasures was her nomination to attend the 273rd Session of the prestigious FBI National Academy, a 10-week course of study in Quantico, Virginia, in the summer of 2018. Sheriff Gannon, who backed the nomination, is an FBI National Academy Graduate, as well. The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers who are nominated by their agency heads because of their demonstrated leadership abilities. The program provides coursework on intelligence theory, terrorism, terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, communication and forensic science to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies. Upon returning from the FBI National Academy, Chief Zienowicz in September 2018 was transferred to the Special Services Division, overseeing CSI, Evidence Section, and the Bomb Unit. Assisting in the implementation of new technologies at the Sheriff’s Office, Chief Zienowicz was a member of the Evidence
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She has received the Sheriff’s Achievement Award, Exceptional Duty Award, Unit Citation Medal, Professional Service Medal, Educational Achievement Medal-Masters Degree, Morris County Detective’s Association Distinguished Achievement Unit Award, and the NJ Women in Law Enforcement Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award, which is awarded to women who achieve a law enforcement rank of lieutenant or higher. Chief Zienowicz is a three-time Police Unity Tour rider and participates annually in the Special Olympics Torch Run.
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