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Pequannock High Grad Named ECAC All American for Hockey

By Evan Wechman ole Maier is hoping to play in the National Hockey League one day. However, his journey started in the small town of Pequannock, where he discovered his passion for hockey. He played many

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sports in his teens from surfing to soccer, but his love of hockey brought him to Union College in NY. He was recently named an ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) All American and has captured the attention of hockey fans in the Albany area as well as scouts for professional hockey leagues. As a center on the team, he netted four game winners and also contributed 23 assists. Though such exposure might have

led others to become cocky, this young man’s strong character and down to earth mentality has remained intact. “He’s really grounded,” states his Union hockey coach, Rick Bennett. According to Bennett who has watched Maier mature both on and off the ice, his well-balanced composure starts at home. The coach describes his first meeting with Maier’s parents, Bill and continued on page 14

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The Bargain Box: A Local Thrift Boutique That Goes Beyond the Bottom Line

By Melissa Krenek pring has officially sprung, and if you’re looking for a local thrift boutique that offers great merchandise and a friendly atmosphere, head to the Bargain Box in Harding Township. This community staple, located on Route 202 in a large blue building adorned with red doors, has been providing new and gently-used merchandise to Morristown and the surrounding area since 1960. They carry fashionable clothing for men, women, and children, as well as shoes, handbags, jewelry, household goods and vintage items. They pride themselves on offering customers designer brands at affordable prices, including vintage Gucci, Tiffany, Jimmy

Choo, and leather goods. The best part is that all sales benefit the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center, so shoppers can feel extra good about every purchase. Maggie Moffitt, the Store Manager explained that she works with “over 60 volunteers, who come in and make the place feel like home.” This past August, after over 30 years of being across from Atlantic Rehabilitation in Morristown, they decided to move and start a new chapter. It wasn’t a huge move, in fact they moved approximately five miles down the road into Harding Township. The new shop has a more modern feel with tons of natural sunlight and includes two floors of re-

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Lincoln Park Food Pantry Helps Those in Need

By Dawn M Chiossi elping fight hunger in the community, where hunger and food insecurity is an ever-present and growing concern, The Lincoln Park Food Pantry has been in business a long time. For over 30 years

they have been assisting in the shocking problem of hunger. Currently they are assisting approximately 55 families and over 100 individuals. The food pantry is located at 10 Boonton Turnpike behind the community center in the

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here are many reasons for you to lease a car versus buy a car, but too often it is the auto dealer’s profit motive that determines which method you use rather than what’s best for your budget and lifestyle. To help you make an informed decision, here are some things to consider: When to lease • You want a car with lower down payments and monthly costs. • You don’t like making your own vehicle repairs. • You prefer a new car every couple of years. • You don’t drive many miles each year. • You are not hard on your vehicle. When to buy • You plan to have the vehicle for many years. • You are willing to drive a used car. • You drive more miles than a lease allows. • You are worried about keeping the car

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Food Pantry Helps... continued from page 5 try is open to all. Their clients can be from any town, not just Lincoln Park. “Sometimes people are too embarrassed to go to their own food pantry, so they come to us. We never turn anyone away.” “I love working here,” Castaneda enthuses. “Our families and individuals are referred to as clients and they are assigned a number to ensure anonymity.” For Castaneda and the rest of the members of the Lincoln Park Food Pantry, it’s all about helping others in such insecure times. “I feel the food pantry is a necessity in this current economy and special circumstances that individuals are going through whether permanent or temporary. Our clients are mostly young families, single mothers, the elderly, individuals who have lost their jobs, or people with illness.” Hunger and food insecurity can affect anyone, it’s a universal problem and at the Lincoln Park Food Pantry, they recognize that fact. They seek to destigmatize the issue, focusing on the clients themselves. “We treat everyone with kindness and respect,” Castaneda remarks. “I’m big on hugs.” The community has rallied around the Lincoln Park Food Pantry, doing all they can to help. “It’s always a collaborative effort. It takes a village,” Castaneda asserts. She mentions that they can literally receive truckloads full of donations, and they have regular drop off locations for non-perishable food items at the Lincoln Park Borough Hall, Lincoln Park Library, Lincoln Park PAL, St. Joseph’s Church, and the First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park.

“Our food drives are ongoing projects either from our churches, schools, scouts, sports teams, PAL and so many more. We always have some kind of project going with the scouts. They are so enthusiastic, they feel like they can change the world. It’s very exciting working with them,” she says. “The Boy Scouts donated a full turkey dinner to all of the client families at Thanksgiving.” With a plethora of other efforts out there to help end hunger in the community, such as the Girl Scout Cookie purchase, Boonton High School’s various fundraisers, there’s so much going on to aid the pantry. “The thing that inspires me the most about the Lincoln Park Food Pantry is the kindness that I see,” Castaneda prides. “People want to get involved. They want to help. In a society where all we hear about is negativity, this is certainly a positive inspiring aspect of human nature.” When asked about her favorite moments regarding the food pantry, Castaneda has a particular one. “One of my favorite moments happened just last month,” she says. “A little 10-year-old girl named Payton baked cookies for each family. She baked and packaged up over 50 bags of cookies. How sweet is that?” Additionally, she tells that many people who have utilized the food pantry in the past are now paying it forward to help others. “They are very appreciative that we played a small role in helping them get back on their feet,” she shares. For further information or details, please contact 973694-2890 or visit www.lincolnpark.org/186/Food-Pantry.

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continued from front page Madeline, as an insightful look into the make-up of this young man. The family has a “supper table mentality,” says the coach, where they eat dinner together most nights, keeping family and friends as their primary concerns. Maier also attributes much of his collegiate success to family and friends. He comments that “my group of friends were especially competitive from little league to soccer.” Maier and his peers’ competitive spirit has led him to work hard to achieve the level he is at now. Bennett also adds that the rigorous combination of academics and playing hockey at a premier school is not easy. However, the coach states that he has made “time to be both the best student and athlete he can be.” Maier, knows the road to

reach his “ultimate goal” of playing in the NHL, the world’s most competitive professional league, is a difficult path. He recognizes that to play for his favorite team, whether it be the N.J. Devils or another squad, he has to put in an immense amount of effort. Maier states that “if you want something, you have to work pretty hard, while believing in yourself through the high and low points.” This young star has therefore spent the off seasons while at Union honing his craft rather than resting. He was often in the weight room working to be in optimal condition and trying to improve his speed on the ice to be the best player he can be. Coach Bennett recognizes not only the young man’s drive and talent, but his character as well. “The really admirable thing is his character and we are going

to miss him” when he moves on. The coach has seen many great players during his tenure at Union but states that “not only is he one of the most talented players” he has coached, but his commitment to family, teammates, and academics is unparalleled. His character was displayed this past week when he found time to talk to the Hometown News while about to board a plane to meet with professional hockey executives. He had just landed a contract to play in

Canada for the Manitoba Moose, an affiliate of the NHL professional team, the Winnipeg Jets. Maier finished a rigorous final exam earlier that afternoon but wanted to give back to the local Jersey community that helped him get to where he is at now. Regarding other students from the area who might want to play competitively in any sport, Maier recognizes that one should stay “grounded and believe in yourself and be willing to work for it.”

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A.D.O.P.T. a Great Friend in Pequannock

By Steve Sears nimal Dignity Organization of Pequannock Township, lovingly known by the acronym A.D.O.P.T., was established in 1991 by a private group of citizens, and for a good reason. “The organization was formed to help the homeless and abandoned animals of Pequannock Township,” says an A.D.O.P.T. representative. “A.D.O.P.T. works in partnership with the Pequannock Animal Shelter (the Shelter is owned and operated by the Township of Pequannock). Our goal is to enhance the adoptability of the pets waiting to be adopted.” The organization, a 501(c) (3) non-profit, exists solely for the benefit of Pequannock/ Pompton Plains.

A.D.O.P.T. covers the cost of Spay/Neuter as well as vaccines and blood tests the cats and dogs may need. A.D.O.P.T. has also recently started microchipping the dogs as part of the routine care they get when they are at the vet. Through their fundraising efforts, the adoption costs are kept very low (adoption fees are only $25.00), at no cost to the tax payers of the town. According to the representative, there is a misconception regarding shelter animals. “Many people think a shelter animal is somehow damaged or did something to deserve being abandoned. Some people have the misguided notion that a quality pet can only come from an expensive breeder. The truth is that many homeless pets are actually the

expensive designer breed pets that people have gotten tired of, too busy for and a million other reasons that a once coveted pet gets discarded like yesterday’s trash.” A.D.O.P.T. has many supporters. “All we need to do is

post the shelter’s needs on our Social Media and the shelter will have that need met. So many of the families that adopt Pequannock Township Shelter pets, cannot thank the staff and volunteers enough continued on page 18

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Local Financial Professional Earns Reputable Designation

Mark Charnet of American Prosperity Group becomes a Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF)

ark Charnet, founder and CEO of American Prosperity Group, has earned the Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF) designation from the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries. Charnet joins a growing group of financial professionals who have earned the (CFF) designation and can immediately and clearly demonstrate how they practice a fundamental obligation to always put their client’s best interest first. “Helping my clients to protect and grow their wealth for their retirement needs has always been my top priority as a financial professional,” said Charnet. “I’ve always done what is in the client’s best interest, and now the CCF designation is an easy way for the public to understand that I have an additional organization to be in compliance with when I am handling their finances.” Charnet founded American Prosperity Group in 2003 after 25 years of experience in the retirement and financial estate planning industry. American Prosperity Group’s expertise and ser-

vices range from wealth management for people of all age brackets and net-worth to retirement and estate planning, coupled with long-term care protection strategies. Now that Charnet has successfully completed the rigorous certification and training process established by the NACFF and The American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA), he will uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to potential or existing clients. The National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries (NACFF) was created to provide all the information, tools, and resources needed for financial professionals to ensure they are compliant with fiduciary standards. They have taken it a step further by providing a comprehensive fiduciary training program and certification process that will further establish qualified financial professionals as a Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF). For more information about Mark Charnet and American Prosperity Group, please visit www.1apg.com. For more information about the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries™ visit www.nationalcffassociation.org.

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Garden State Yacht Club to Host Open House & Boating Safety Course

he Garden State Yacht Club on Lake Hopatcong will offer a US Coast Guard-sanctioned boating safety course on Sat. May 4. Given in one day, students are eligible to receive the NJ Boating Safety Certificate at the completion of the course and passing the exam. All boaters are required by New Jersey law to have this certificate. Students do not have to be a member of the club to take the course. The fee for the course is $75 which covers materials, the exam,

and lunch. Sign in at the GSYC Clubhouse, 33 Point Pleasant Road, Hopatcong at 7:30 a.m. The class runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register online at f.federico@att. net. Or call 973-398-0022. Visit www. GSYC.org for further details. The Garden State Yacht Club is also hosting an open house at their clubhouse on Lake Hopatcong for prospective members on Sun. April 28 and Sat. June 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the facilities, in-

cluding heated pool, playground, fire pit, tennis and pickle ball courts and docks. (A boat not needed for membership). Club members will be in attendance to talk about the extensive summer and year round activities. Some of these include dining, dancing, parties, trips and entertainment that are available to Garden Sate Yacht Club members. For more information and to reserve a spot at the open house, please call 973398-0022 or visit www.GSYC.org.

popular time for them, but “Lilly and Tommy,” their Lilly Pulitzer and Tommy Bahama annual event, is a very close second. This year’s event will take place on June 3rd and will include all the bright colored florals both designers are known for. Locals also enjoy throwing Derby Day parties, and with the Kentucky Derby fast approaching in May, Moffitt plans on featuring some fabulous “Southern Belle” style hats. “We are so appreciative of customers who come here to support both sales and donations, we couldn’t do it without them,” Moffitt exclaimed. Many shoppers turn into donators, purchasing items for one-time events and coming back to re-donate them. Volunteers are also a pivotal part of the process, many of them traveling long distances to make a difference. “Many people have been volunteering for over 25 years, they tend to come on board

and make lifelong friends.” The Bargain Box currently has a waiting list for volunteers, but don’t let this deter you from volunteering, because the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center has tons of other opportunities! To learn more about volunteering opportunities at both the Bargain Box and the hospital, check out www.wammc.org. The Bargain Box is located at 1117 Mt. Kemble Avenue in Morristown and accepts donations for new and gently-used apparel, shoes, jewelry, home goods, china and crystal, puzzles, games, toys, new stuffed animals and collectibles. Donations are accepted on Mon. Tues. and Sat. from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. All donations are tax deductible. For further information concerning donations, call Moffitt at 908 766 0745, or drop by and she’ll be happy to give you a tour.

often held. A dinner benefitting A.D.O.P.T. was held at the popular eatery, Bardi’s, on March 29. Other events include an upcoming Dine to Donate evening at Ameti’s Pizza possibly in April, and a garage sale was held April 13 at the Pequannock Animal Shelter in Pompton Plains. In addition to events that aid A.D.O.P.T. (and more fundraisers may be added during the rest of 2019) there are also community events that the group attends, including a special October 5th Animal Blessing and Novem-

ber 2nd Rabies Clinic. At the heart of the A.D.O.P.T. mission is like that of the Pequannock Animal Shelter: finding that healthy, loving pet a good home. “When a pet is adopted, the family can be confident they are getting a fully vetted pet that has been well loved and cared for while at the shelter. A.D.O.P.T.’s partnership with the shelter keeps the pets healthy and happy, at no extra cost to the taxpayers of our town.”

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continued from page 2 fresh, new ideas. For example, Moffitt was excited to share that the Bargain Box has started carrying activewear, and it’s flying off the shelves. “Sales for activewear are surpassing denim in the U.S.,” Moffitt explained (And she’s right). According to an article published in 2018 by the Los Angeles Times, U.S. imports of women’s elastic knit pants have surpassed those of jeans for the first time, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “We carry brands like Lululemon, and it never stays on the shelf for very long,” Moffitt added. Along with activewear and everyday clothing, The Bargain Box features some cool seasonal and themed sales, including Black Tie, Prom wear, and swimsuits for the warmer months, and back-to-school, Halloween, and of course Christmas for the colder ones. The holidays are the most

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continued from page 15 for their newest family member.” A.D.O.P.T., which is 100% volunteer, is always looking for new members, and the invitation is there to attend a meeting at the Senior House, 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. Upcoming meeting dates are April 24, May 22, June 26, September 25, October 23, and November 20. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. The group also seeks donations, which goes to benefit the animals, and fundraisers are

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Point Man International Ministry Aids Veterans

By Steve Sears hen Barry Jensen returned home from the United States Army in 1969, there was no orientation for a soldier suffering the effects

of PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). The first thing he did when landing was buy a hamburger, something he hadn’t had in a few years. “I didn’t have one of them in a long time,” he says with a laugh.

“And there’s some guy arguing, ‘I didn’t want this on there (referring to the topping on his burger). I wanted it this way!’ I was ready to grab him and throw him out continued on page 20

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Ministry Aids Veterans... continued from page 19 of line, you know?” He pauses, then continues. “I wasn’t in party mode. You go from a flier base which had just gotten attacked the day before, and now all of the sudden your home.” “It’s very traumatic, and that’s what everybody goes through today, also.” Jensen, 73, is a Vietnam veteran, and through Point Man International Ministries he is spiritually aiding those who have returned from battle. Jensen learned of the ministry via the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1988 in Virginia Beach, who held Vietnam Veterans conferences. “These were all Vietnam veterans. These were the worst looking guys you wouldn’t want to run into in an alley, and they were down in the middle of the place praying. I was introduced there to Point Man International Ministries.” In 1990, Jensen became an Outpost Leader for the state of New Jersey, a title he still holds. Jensen, who currently holds Point Man International Ministries meetings the second Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. with an orientation to a meeting from 7:30 p.m.

to 9 or 9:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Church (620 Route 23, Pompton Plains), initially held meetings at Calvary Temple in Wayne. “I have a basic core group of Christian veterans, but we have people coming and going, and it’s been getting bigger the past couple of months. It’s to see people’s lives changed – even Christian veteran’s lives changed.” The group starts with prayer and continues with a topic to be discussed, usually a symptom related to PTSD and what the Veterans Administration and scripture say about the symptom. Discussion is non-intrusive. If you wish to sit and listen, you are welcome to. If you want to speak, you may. “It’s comfortable,” says Jensen. “What is said in the room stays in the room. If someone opens up, cries, it stays there. It usually makes for a pretty good night for each individual. Sometimes the teacher gets more help than the student.” Jensen, who is also the New Jersey State Chaplain for the Military Order of Purple Hearts as well as an artist and offers Tuesday art classes for veterans at the Vet Center in Secaucus, says Cornerstone Chapel Pastor Damian Mericka, himself an Army veteran,

welcomes the group and what it accomplishes. “He loves it. Even when you go into the church on Sunday mornings, you’ll see a big sign there that reads ‘Point Man International Ministries”, so he promotes it. For more information about Cornerstone Chapel,

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Pequannock Township High School Takes Part in Empty Bowls 2019 Project

By Steve Sears equannock Township High School, in conjunction with WHIM (Woman’s Hands in Mission), are seeking to assure that bowls of the poor go from empty to full. “This was our 7th Empty Bowls Dinner,” says Eileen Ciavarella, who teaches and is Head of the Art Department at the school. “I had read about the Empty Bowls project on my art teacher blogs. I was very interested in getting my students involved (I was at the high school at the time) but didn’t know how to go about creating the dinner event. One day, someone from WHIM (Woman’s Hands in Mission) approached me. They were looking for people to make the bowls and thought of asking the art department at the high school. I was thrilled. They would take care of the dinner event and we would create the bowls.” Ciavarella worked in collaboration with Bonnie Holmes and Charlene Mason, members of WHIM, on a special project which was a huge undertaking.” Ciavarella explains the process. “Before we start making the bowls in class, we talk about how artists have different reasons for making art and sometimes artists use their art to address a social issue. We look at a variety of art that does this and then I demonstrate how to make bowls. Students then make their own bowls. The middle school doesn’t have its own kiln, so I bring them to the high school for firing. Once fired, the students donate their undecorated bowls to the Empty Bowls project. In the meantime, my colleague at the high school, Rhett Eveland, will spin about 50 additional bowls on the pottery wheel to supplement our supply. Then a date is set up for a “glazing event”, it’s usually set for the first Saturday in January. Community members are invited to sign up to decorate a bowl with glaze. We have all age groups participating. Once the bowls are decorated, I fire them again and they are ready to be given out at the dinner.” Ciavarella reserves the high school cafeteria for the date, sets up and decorates

the night of the evening, and facilitates giving out the bowls. The WHIM group decides where the money goes to, choosing a cause that addresses food instability. The end result of Empty Hands 2019 is very gratifying. “For me personally,” says Ciavarella, “being able to connect my love of art with a worthy cause is a perfect way to do service for others. I believe it’s important to show my students that they can help others using art. The kids

learn that art can be used as a vehicle to address social issues and they learn how to make ceramic bowls in the process. Students enjoy the project and feel good about donating a bowl to the event.” “It is a huge undertaking, but my favorite part of this is that there are so many people of all ages in the community involved and we all work toward one worthwhile goal.”

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Morris County Releases Municipal Profiles

By Kimberly Redmond hat’s your town’s unemployment rate? Or the average commute length of people who live in your community? Or how many residents are over the age of 65? The answer to those questions – and many more – are at your fingertips, thanks to the Morris County Economic Development Corporation and Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation. In a press release announcing their newly-completed initiative, the agencies said they compiled profiles for all 39 towns in Morris County “for marketing purposes as part of its continuing effort to bring new businesses and jobs to the county or help keep existing employers here.” Each four-page profile includes sections on demographics, land use, school district enrollment, housing, economic indicators, education and crime. Data was pulled from various sources, such as the U.S. Census, County Health Department and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, according to the sheets. The sheets can be accessed by visiting www.planning. morriscountynj.gov/data and scrolling down to “Municipal Profile Sheets.” Countywide and statewide data was also compiled, to allow residents and businesses to compare and contrast across Morris, as well as with the rest of New Jersey. Just a few of the key numbers reported include: Morris median housing price: $438,100 State’s median housing price: $321,100 Morris average residential

property tax: $10,262 State average residential property tax: $8,960 Morris median household income: $107,034 State median household income: $76,475 Morris average commute length: 30.9 minutes State average commute length: 31.5 minutes Morris percentage of residents below poverty level: 4.6 State percentage of residents below poverty level: 10.7 Morris total crime rate: 8.8 percent State total crime rate: 17.9 percent Percentage of Morris County residents who use public transportation: 5.4 Percentage of New Jersey residents who use public transportation: 11.5 Morris average family size: 3.19 people State average family size: 3.22 people Other Morris numbers of note Of the county’s 257,135 member workforce, about 57 percent work in Morris. About nine percent travel to Essex County everyday, 5.5 percent to New York City and 5.2 percent to Bergen County. Of that number, 80 percent commute using their own car each day. Some of the lengthiest commutes are made by residents in Chatham Borough (39.3 minutes), Chester Township (39.8 minutes), Jefferson (37 minutes) and Mount Arlington (37.6 minutes). The county’s top employers include Picatinny Arsenal, with 6,400 full-time employees, followed by Atlantic Health System with 6,350 employees and Novartis, with 4,607 employees.

Of the county’s 347,344 residents age 25 and older, 106,544 have earned bachelor’s degrees, making Morris one of the most educated places in the state. Of that number, 76,125 have received a master’s degree or higher. Within Morris, towns with the highest concentration of residents with master’s degrees include Denville, Madison, Montville, Morris Township, Morristown, Parsippany, Randolph and Rockaway Township. The county’s population has grown from 492,276 in 2010 to 499,693, a 1.5 percent increase. Towns that reported gains include: Hanover (6.9 percent), Mountain Lakes (4.4 percent), Mount Arlington (16.2 percent), Mount Olive (4.0 percent), Riverdale (19.3

percent) and Rockaway Township (5.5 percent). Population declines were reported since 2010 in Victory Gardens (-0.3 percent), Pequannock (-0.8 percent), Parsippany (-0.1 percent), Mine Hill (-1.6 percent), Mendham Township (-0.4 percent), Mendham Borough (-0.1 percent), Lincoln Park (-0.5 percent), Kinnelon (-0.3 percent), Chatham Township (-0.2 percent), Chatham Borough (-0.4 percent) and Netcong (-0.1 percent). The county’s birth rate, like the statewide one, has also generally declined since 2007. In Morris, the 2017 birth rate was 4,680, down from 5,501 a decade earlier. The most births that year occurred in Dover, Jefferson, Morristown, Rockaway Township, Mount Olive and Morris Township.

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Jeff Zaun Announced as Sports Factory Club’s Technical Director

By Aaron Krepel eff will work with both Lee Bakewell (Boys DoC) and Patrick O’Connor (Girls DoC) to fine-tune and manage the coaching and future pathway structure for the club. Using his knowledge of professional academy systems, Zaun will be tasked with improving the club’s current curriculum to offer the best methods in developing our youth players as well as educating the staff and guiding them in their professional development. Zaun comes to TSF Academy as a former professional player for both the Metro Stars alongside Tim Howard, Tab Ramos, Tony Meola and Alexi Lalas, before a brief stay with Chicago Fire under Bob Bradley. Following his retirement from professional soccer, Zaun went on to become the Rutgers University Assistant Head Soccer Coach, while taking on a role as a scout with the United States Soccer Federation. Zaun’s scouting responsibilities extended beyond players, as he was tasked with also sourcing the best coaches and referees in the region. Zaun then took on a role with the New York Red Bull Soccer Academy exhibiting his skills in both coaching and recruiting. While working with the club, Zaun’s U19 team finished 15-0 and ranked first in the country, seeing their top player, Ben Mines eventually sign with the first team. Zaun has seen a total of twelve of his Red Bull recruits make the first team, including US National

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Climbing Beyond Cancer:

Randolph Climbing Center Hosts Fundraiser No. 17 Vol. 1 for Epic Experience

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. S c h wa b 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

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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 says that theyone arewith merriment and fun. 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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team players Matt Miazga, Tim Weah and Tyler Adams, a testament to a career of hard work and dedication on and off the field. In January 2018, Zaun was appointed Director of Youth Scouting for the Red Bull Soccer Academy, building an extensive player evaluation system for the Northeast region while coordinating all scouting efforts in the area. When asked, Zaun described the opportunity with TSF Academy as, “a perfect fit. The club’s commitment to developing players; its coaches; and the facilities and programs it offers are at the forefront of the youth soccer community in New Jersey. I look forward to being a part of that commitment to excellence and sharing my experience with the clubs coaches, families and players. After speaking with the club about the direction they wanted to go I was excited about the opportunity to work alongside the current management team to help execute on our shared vision for TSF.” “Honestly, we’ve had some major challenges over the past 12 months, but they are a learning tool for all of us. We will always benefit from these experiences and challenges. We will look to learn from them and use those to make the club stronger. Jeff is the perfect person for this job. His demeanor, experience, and professionalism will definitely help TSF return to its roots in developing young coaches and players better than any other club out there,” added Bakewell.

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Volunteers Help to Beautify Laurelwood Arboretum

pril is National Volunteer Month, and the volunteer season will begin at Laurelwood Arboretum on Tues. April 9 at 9 a.m. at the arboretum’s pavilion. Anyone who is interested in volunteering is welcome. Laurelwood Arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne. On kickoff day, the volunteers will work until 11:30 a.m. and then enjoy refreshments and a welcome event starting at noon. Mary Jo Sichak will present, “What’s in Bloom,” a slide show of all the flowering plants, trees and shrubs in the arboretum that she recorded and labeled last year. Sichak is a Master Gardener, a member of the Board of Directors of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, and an accomplished gardener and photographer. “The arboretum would not be beautiful and healthy without the hours of work

put in by our volunteers,” said Elaine Fogerty, Executive Director of Laurelwood Arboretum “Our volunteers prune, thin and propagate; divide and replant perennials; plant bulbs; mulch the gardens; and eliminate invasive weeds. There is always work to do, something new to learn and someone new to meet.” Volunteers are welcome to work in the park any Tues. or Fri. from April 10 through October. Individuals can drop in anytime and do not need to sign up in advance. They should bring water, small hand tools and gardening gloves if they have them. Groups are asked to call 973831-5675 or send an email to info@laurelwodarboretum.org to make arrangements in advance. In addition to gardening, there are a number of construction projects to maintain the bridges, paths, and other

structures in the arboretum. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum also welcomes volunteers to join a committee or share special skills in writing, marketing, fundraising, publicity, computers or any other area. Volunteers include students, scouts, corporate groups, Passaic County Master Gardeners and people of all ages. For further information about volunteering and to be directed to the area that best fits your interests and talents, please send an email to info@laurelwoodarboretum.org or call 973-831-5675. Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is the nonprofit organization that helps preserve and manage the 30-acre property in partnership with Wayne Township. To learn more, visit the website www.laurelwoodarboretum.org.

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Danielle Fiorina Ranks in the Top 50 For CENTURY 21 Real Estate,

New Jersey/Delaware Region And Receives President’s Producer Award

atricia Wojtyszyn, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to announce that in recognition of her outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Danielle Fiorina, sales associate with CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Inc. with the CENTURY 21® President’s Producer Award for the seventh consecutive year. The annual award is bestowed upon those CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn the CENTURY 21 CENTURION® award and the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award in the same calendar year. The CENTURION® Producer award honors CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn a minimum of $280,000 in gross commission sales or 70 closed transactions sides within the calendar year. To earn CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award, a C21® sales affiliate must receive completed customer surveys for their transaction between January 1 – October 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percentage or

better for two consecutive years. “We are thrilled to recognize Danielle’s work for this momentous achievement,” says Mike Miedler, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “This is an outstanding honor since only a small percentage of affiliated agents in the United States receive this award for sales.” Danielle Fiorina is ranked in the top 50 CENTURY 21 agents in the New Jersey/ Delaware Region, is a NJ REALTOR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award winner for the past 13 consecutive years and a member of the CENTURION® HONOR SOCIETY. Fiorina has been a professional realtor and top producer in the industry since 2006. Danielle Fiorina has built her reputation on professionalism and honesty. As a former business owner and controller, she is very innovative and promotes her client’s needs to successfully reach their goal. She is a full-time realtor and has been a top producer in the industry for 13 years. To put Danielle’s experience to work for you and for all of your real estate

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Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains Learn the History of Maple Sugaring

ecently, members of the Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains traveled to Tenafly to visit the Tenafly Nature Center where they learned about Maple Sugaring. Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, member-supported nature preserve. Since 1961, TNC has nurtured an appreciation for nature, been a leader in open-space preservation and in environmental education for the community. The two-hour presentation highlighted the history of maple sugaring, identifying maple trees, and included a demonstration of tapping trees, collecting and boiling down sap to make maple syrup. Sap, which is 98% water and only 2% maple syrup, is only collected during the months of February and March when the sap from the trees starts running again after the winter and before leaves start to bud. “The presentation was so interesting and we learned so much about the maple sugaring process,” said Conservation Chairperson, Erin Marzella. “We enjoyed the taste test between real maple syrup and the pancake syrup you buy at the grocery store (which actually has no maple syrup in it all!” The Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains is part of the New Jersey State Federation of Woman’s Clubs, the largest

Members of the Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains visit the Tenafly Nature Center. Pictured l-r: Erin Marzella, Michelle Larsen, Fran Myklusch and Barbara Ciampa.

volunteer women’s service organization in the state. The club meets on the first Thursday of the month, October through June in Friendship Hall at the First Reformed Church, 529 Newark Pompton

Turnpike, Pompton Plains. Women in local communities are invited to stop in to learn more about them. More information can be found on their Facebook page.

Morris County Seeking Volunteer “Veterans’ Ambassadors’’ at County VA Clinic

he Morris County Veteran Services Office is seeking volunteers to serve in the Morris County Ambassadors Program, offering assistance to military veterans who visit the county agency or the adjacent Veterans’ Administration clinic, both located in Morris Township. The job of the Ambassadors would be to greet arriving veteran, make them comfortable, and escort them either on foot or using wheelchairs to the county office or the second floor veterans’ clinic, which are housed in the rears section of the

Morris View Healthcare Center. It also could include meeting veterans in the parking lot and helping them get in and out of the building. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, mostly during clinic hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is not necessary to have a military background, though it could be helpful in assisting the veterans who visit the county offices and VA clinic. Volunteers must be able to do some walking and be able to push a person in a wheelchair.

Interested persons should contact Veterans Services Clerk Bertha Cornejo-More at 973-285-6865 or bcornejomore@ co.morris.nj.us to provide contact information and availability. The Veterans Services Office, which provides information and assistance to Morris County veterans and their families in obtaining VA benefits and other assistance, and the VA Clinic are located at It is located at 540 West Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960.

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Laura Piccoli Joins Realty Executives

ealty Executives President Doug Radford is pleased to announce that Realtor® Associate Laura Piccoli has joined the Company. “Laura is an experienced, extremely knowledgeable, well respected and conscientious Realtor®, who always puts her clients first. She is a fantastic addition to our company and we are proud to have Laura on our team,” states Radford. According to Laura, “I pride myself on the relationships that I build with all of my clients. Realty Executives is an innovative and progressive real estate company that provides the finest multifaceted marketing to their clients. The company has a strong support center, which allows me to

he New Jersey Highlands Coalition, in association with the Morris Museum, is proud to announce its 6th Highlands Juried Art Exhibit featuring the landscapes, flora, fauna, natural, cultural and historic resources of the Highlands of NY, NJ, PA and CT. Artists are invited to submit work for an exhibit at the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey, from August through October 2019. New this year will be the addition of a Youth Category for artists under the age of 18, and a Sculpture/3-D category. Selected entries will be featured in the Morris Museum’s spacious Hedley Gallery and

provide the best possible service to all of my clients. I am excited to be part of such a great team of Realtors®.” Laura has earned Realtor® accolades by achieving the Multi-Million Dollar Club, the New Jersey Realtors® Circle of Excellence, the New Jersey Realtors® Distinguished Sales Club and President’s Club. Laura services all of the area towns, and in 2018 was the number one Selling Agent in Lincoln Park, outselling the closest Realtor® two to one. A life - long area resident, Laura loves her community of Lincoln Park where she has raised her children and has resided for over 35 years. Laura was the former chairperson of the Lincoln Park Raiders Cheer-

leading Program and former coach of the “A” squad for many years. Laura is also an active member of the Pompton Plains Reformed Church. To contact Laura, please call her directly at 973-865-4109 or at the Realty Executives Pompton Plains Branch Office located at 363 Route 23 South at 973-3055880. Visit the company website: www. RealtyExecutives.com or go to Facebook at Facebook.com/RealtyExecutivesNJ.

The New Jersey Highlands Coalition Announces Its 6th Highlands Juried Art Exhibit the three top prize winners also will be shown at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery in Bernardsville. There will be a reception at the Morris Museum on September 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. where prizes will be awarded. Thanks to generous donors, there will be a Grand Prize of $500, in addition to Second Place and Third Place awards of $300 and $200 respectively. Other prizes will include

gift certificates for framing, printing and local events. Selections from the exhibit will be featured on the New Jersey Highlands Coalition website and social media sites. Prize-winning images will accompany press releases to be sent to prominent NJ publications. Two-dimensional painting, drawing, pastel, mixed-media and photography featuring the land-

scapes, flora, fauna, natural, cultural, or historic resources of the Highlands of NY, NJ, PA and CT will be accepted for jurying, as will 3-D, small sculpture and carving. Abstract images and sculpture are also accepted as long as they are inspired by the Highlands. For more infor-

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