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Montville Fifth-Grader Donates Business Proceeds To Soldiers

By Julie Ross oming from a military family, Douggie Larsen recognizes the sacrifices involved in enlisting in any branch of U.S. military service. So it came as no surprise to many people when the fifth-grade student at Montville’s William Mason Elementary School recently donated $100 from selling handmade wooden American flags to Hope For The Warriors, a national non-profit organization dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family, and hope for veterans, service members, and military families. Larsen developed, created, and sold the flags while participating in his school’s TREP$ program, a national program that teaches youngsters in grades four to eight how to start their own businesses in six to eight weeks. Budding entrepreneurs apply the lessons learned during weekly workshops to building their businesses at

home with the help of their families. Along with fellow TREP$ participants who exhibited their own creations, Larsen sold his wares at a TREP$ marketplace held at William Mason Elementary School once the lessons had concluded. Larsen said thankfulness to all who serve or have served in the mili ta r y — i n c l u d i n g his U.S. Marines veteran grandfather, for whom he is named, and his father’s best friend, who was killed in action while on active duty in Iraq— inspired him to choose American flags as the product he would make and TEASE SALON sell for his TREP$ project, as well as Is A One on One Treatment to donate the profrom Start to Finish. ceeds from the We Block Out The Background sale. The youngster So We Can Focus On Your Hair. was born in 2007. One week later, his father, Doug Larsen, was deployed B A Y A L A G E & for a year-long stint C O L O R S P E C I A L I S T of military service 208 Myrtle Ave • Boonton with the U.S. Army 973.588.7111 in Iraq. www.TeaseSalonNj.com “I know that it’s Follow us on Facebook @TeaseSalonNj because of military Instagram @TeaseSalonNj members that we

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have our freedoms and luxuries,” Larsen said. “I wanted to help families of wounded service members, and also because my dad was a soldier.” Both Doug Larsen and David Melucci, principal of William Mason Elementary School, told the “HomeTown News” they were very impressed by Larsen’s decision to donate the funds to Hope For The Warriors. “I couldn’t be prouder of him,” Doug Larsen said, adding that although his son “could have spent

the money on video games, or something else that was self-serving, he donated to the people who sacrifice most, our soldiers.” He added that while trying to figure out what type of product to make and sell at the marketplace, the youngster expressed a wish to “do something with a greater meaning rather than just earn money.” Doug Larsen’s suggestion that the boy dedicate his efforts to Hope For The Warriors was met with great enthusiasm.

“He loves the Army football team, and he loves soldiers,” Doug Larsen said. “He loved the fact that he could be successful at the project and help a greater cause.” Melucci said learning how Larsen had used his TREP$ profits confirmed what a n“o u t sta n d i n g young man” he is. “Donating his hardearned money was an extremely generous and selfless act,” Melucci said. Our entire school community is proud of Douggie and his family’s cont. on page 4

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May Declared Celiac Disease Awareness Month In Montville

By Steve Sears long Montville Township’s Changebridge Road, lamp posts are decorated with lime green ribbons, signifying that May is “Celiac Disease Awareness Month,” and residents Grace Sumka and her 9-year-old daughter Elly are wearing the like colored t-shirts, socks and bracelets declaring the same. Mayor Richard Conklin was approached by Sumka, whose daughter was diagnosed with the autoimmune celiac disease, which affects people who eat wheat, barley, and rye, and other items containing gluten, causing gradual damage to the small intestine. The results are nutrients not being properly processed into the bloodstream, which can lead to serious health issues currently and in the future. “It was a lifestyle change for my entire family,” says Sumka. “It’s in so many foods. The hard part is it’s in a lot of cereals, in brownies, in pasta, everywhere you go. But the hard part is the cross- contamination.” The Sumkas were forced at home to change their pots and their toaster. If the rest of her family touched something that had gluten, they couldn’t touch food that Elly would eat. “It’s very difficult,” continues Sumka, “and it’s even more difficult out of the house. I’ve gone gluten free so she’s not alone, but out of the house is what’s really hard.”

The reason: At home one can control food preparation; at eateries, proper gluten-free prep is a concern. Another problem is lack of public knowledge. “People don’t understand what celiac is. They think, ‘Okay, so don’t eat gluten. It’s not a big deal, so what.’ They don’t take it seriously, and that part is a little hard, so that’s why I’m trying to create awareness. That’s my number one thing is to do that, even over raising money,” adds Sumka. Two events were recently planned, under the “Be a Celiac Warrior and help find a cure” umbrella. On Sunday, May 20, visitors to Curlys Boonton Ice Cream in Boonton let the counter person know that they were there for Celiac Disease awareness, and on Saturday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m., the public is invited to take a $20 Celiac fundraiser class at The Max Challenge in Pine Brook. Deadline to sign up is May 24; email Sumka at gracesumka@gmail. com to sign up or offer separate donations. Entire proceeds from both events will be going to the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. Initially, Elly cried about having the disease, and occasionally still does. Her mom, showing tough love, told her that this is part of her life, she had to deal with it. It worked. Since then, Elly is doing much better. continued on page 3 100% Mailed, Bi-Weekly Newspaper 1 Old Wolfe Road Budd Lake, NJ 07828

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Celiac Disease Awareness... continued from page 2 “I’m so proud of her,” says Sumka. “It’s a very hard thing to deal with.” Elly’s big sister, Gabby, has been extremely strong arm of support, consoling her and making her feel better.

“I am,” says Sumka, “blessed with my two kids. I am trying to figure out my path at this point. Right now, I am doing small where I’m working on awareness in my town and working on making my child happy, and trying to create that

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comfort in my community, and then we’ll take it further out.” As for her daughter, Sumka

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Montville Town-Wide Garage Sale Donates Proceeds To Soldiers... continued from front page and military families with a vaJune 3 And June 4 contribution to Hope for War- riety of programming, including

he Montville town-wide garage sale will be held June 3 and June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps are available at the Montville Municipal Building,

Public Safety Building and the Montville Public Library. For more information, contact Marguerite Corazza at 973335-7350.

Children’s Author Dan Gutman Coming To Montville Library

pcoming family programs at the Montville Library include knitting, children’s bingo and a visit from children’s author Dan Gutman. Gutman, author of popular children’s books, including “My Weird School,’’ will visit June 11 at 5 p.m. The program is appropriate for children in kindergarten and older. Storytimes are held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Also, children’s Picture Bingo will be held on Fridays at 4

p.m. in the library. Miss Nina’s Knitting will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Participants should bring a size 8 needle. Yarn will be provided. Yoga for Kids will be held Wednesday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 5. The children will learn poses, sing songs and read a book. To register for any program, visit montvillelibrary.org or call 973-402-0900.

riors.” Meanwhile, Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors’ co-founder and president, said the organization was gratified, but not surprised, to receive Larsen’s donation. “The Larsen family has supported Hope For The Warriors for many years, so we’re thrilled to see Douggie join in the ranks,” she stated. “Coming from a military family, Douggie truly understands the service and sacrifice of our veterans, service members, and families.” Established 11 years ago, Hope For The Warriors assists veterans, service members,

clinical health and wellness and sports and recreation. Since its inception, the organization has served more than 19,000 individuals through these programs. To date, Warrior’s Wish, Hope For The Warriors’ first program, has granted wishes to fulfill a desire for a better quality of life or support a quest for gratifying endeavors to more than 180 U.S. military service personnel. The organization’s Run For The Warriors, a race dedicated to U.S. military service personnel injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and the families of the fallen, has impacted 23,500 individuals since 2010.

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May Is American Stroke Month: What To Know Now

or patients experiencing ischemic stroke -- the leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the time it takes to receive treatment is critically important for avoiding irreversible brain damage. While getting evaluated by a specialist used to take up to several hours, new in-ambulance technology being tested by hospitals nationwide is helping patients get evaluated within minutes. May is American Stroke Month, and a good opportunity to learn how a new technology known as In-Transit Telestroke (ITTS) may transform the field of stroke treatment. With ITTS, stroke neurologists can examine patients by using video technology from ambulances, decreasing the time

between a patient’s onset of symptoms and crucial treatment. “In the case of strokes, every moment counts, and thanks to ITTS, we’re able to deliver treatment faster than ever before,” says Gary Belt, M.D., stroke neurologist at Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J., a not-for-profit multihospital system and the first in the country to implement ITTS technology. Recent research highlights the benefits of this technology: patients evaluated with ITTS in ambulances while in-transit to the hospital can be treated with the brain saving drug alteplase 13 minutes faster than those patients not assessed until they are in the emergency department (referred to as door-to-needle, or DTN, time),

according to a recent study by researchers at Overlook Medical Center and Atlantic Health System and published by the journal “Stroke.” The first-of-its-kind study assessed 89 presumptive stroke patients in ambulances over 15 months from January 2015 through March 2016. Atlantic Health System paramedics responding to neurological emergencies used an InTouch Xpress device -- a portable unit with a high-definition camera, microphone and screen -- allowing video communication with a stroke neurologist who performed a neurological evaluation of the patient while in-transit to the emergency department. Once the patients arrived at the participating hospital’s emergency department, the neurologist assumed care and,

when indicated, administered alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) that breaks down blood clots to restore blood flow to the brain. “We are constantly looking for ways to treat stroke patients as quickly as possible, as each passing minute of lost blood supply translates to more brain damage,” says John J. Halperin, M.D., senior study investigator and chair, department of neurosciences at Overlook Medical Center. “Our observations suggest that pre-hospital evaluation with telestroke may provide a scalable, affordable way to speed stroke treatment, as well as more rapidly direct patients to the centers capable of performing the procedures that will serve their needs best.” (StatePoint)

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Towaco Civic Association Seeks New Members

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Church To Host Strawberry Festival

he Missionary Circle of the Montville Reformed Church plans to hold its Annual Strawberry Festival on Friday June 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The proceeds from this event are used to finance their monthly meatloaf dinners at the Morristown Shelter. Come and enjoy fresh

strawberries over vanilla ice cream and an assortment of fresh baked cakes and desserts. Bring family and friends. Tickets are available at the door. Cost is $6 adults; children ages 3-12, $3; under 3 free. Take out is available. For information call the church office at 973-263-0530.

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Morris County Provides Hope To Residents With Broad Range Of Outreach Services

By Cheryl Conway here there is a will, there is a way, the familiar saying goes, and with hope, anything is possible. Especially with two vehicles making appearances throughout Morris County bringing services to the people, from treating individuals with drug addiction to providing outreach in a wide range of areas such as homelessness, unemployment, aging, child care and veterans’ services. Hope One vehicle has been in motion for the past year; joining the tandem this fall will be a second vehicle, Navigating Hope. “The impact of the Morris County Sheriff’s Hope One program on the addiction and mental health communities of Morris County has been tremendous!” says Jennifer Carpinteri, director of Human Services for Morris County since Oct. 2014. “It is now time to offer a broader range of services to expand upon those currently offered by Hope One, the county’s Department of Human Services and the Morris County Community Provider Network. While the specific details of the Navigating Hope vehicle are still being finalized, Carpinteri says “the outreach vehicle will provide a comfortable, confidential way to deliver services and connect with individuals who have had difficulty navigating and accessing services through the traditional means of provision. Use of mobile technology will be an important component to this work, as it provides for the greatest access to resources. “All human service related resources will be made available to provide on-site services as scheduled or requested by a municipality, business, school

or provider,” she adds. “Navigating Hope, the mobile community assistance access center, will travel to different locations throughout Morris County, bringing services out into communities to help residents identify their short-term needs and provide additional case management supports necessary to navigate the complex systems of care to achieve long-term sustained well-being,” she explains. Areas that will be addressed include: homeless service & affordable housing; employment services; emergency shelter; aging service; veterans services; Medicaid; food stamps; child support; transportation; and linkages to The Family Justice Center/Domestic Violence Needs, educational services, literacy/ESL classes, health screenings, HIV/AIDS services, legal services, faith based supports and numerous other critical resources identified on an individualized basis. Cost of the new vehicle is about $100K. The Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved funding to support the Navigating Hope Initiative within the 2018 Operating Budget. The Hope One vehicle is funded and maintained by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, she adds. “While these are two separately funded vehicles, they represent the strong partnership between the county Department of Human Services and the sheriff’s office in reaching our most vulnerable residents by breaking down barriers and bringing hope into each municipality,” she says. Professionals will be on site in each vehicle and visit. “The Navigating Hope vehicle will be staffed by a specialized Human Service team of

professionals,” she says. “The positions that will comprise the team, through on-site and via skype capabilities are: Morris Care Navigator; OTA Generic Interviewer; OTA Social Worker; veterans’ staff; aging staff; and child support. In addition, “Development of a volunteer component will be a goal during the first year of operation,” she adds. Navigating Hope is targeted “to serve thousands of residents per year. The expanded array of services offered will ultimately draw additional people and reach the most vulnerable, hard to serve residents.” The county has always offered these services, but some residents either do not know they exist or choose not to utilize them. “These are not new services, rather a new way of delivering them,” says Carpinteri. “We expect to reach people who are hesitant to reach out to the county for help.” The county is hoping to launch Navigating Hope this fall. It will travel in tandem as well as separately from Hope One, with plans to visit all 39 municipalities, says Carpinteri. “The autonomy of Navigating Hope allows us to utilize it as a mobile outstation model for residents seeking short term and long term benefits, reaching all municipalities in the county when not support-

ing the work of Hope One,” she explains. “Two vehicles provides more capacity to bring an array of services into the community and reach more people. “This program has the potential to serve thousands of residents per year,” and if it follows in Hope One’s path, progress is likely. “The success of the sheriff’s one-of-a-kind idea that came to life just a year ago is now looked as a statewide model!” she says about Hope One’s first year. “With the growing addiction epidemic nationwide, and especially here in Morris County, partnerships and collaborations are now the future of combatting addiction and saving lives. The opportunity for our Department of Human Services to work in concert with law enforcement is a welcome paradigm shift on both sides. I am humbled to be a small part of the program!” She has high hopes for Navigating Hope as well. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to better connect and serve Morris County residents,” she says. “Many of whom are our most vulnerable and hard to serve! Like Hope One, Navigating Hope also will be a mobile community assistance outreach program. It is my sincere belief that soon, both Hope One and Navigating Hope will be symbols of recovcontinued on page 10

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Motorcycle Ride To Cruise Through Jersey Towns To Fight Bullying

By Cheryl Conway undreds of motorcycles plan to hit the streets on Saturday, June 2, throughout Morris County. Far from its stereotype of being a tough motorcycle gang, the group will represent the complete opposite as their mission will be to Blue Out Bullying. The initiative, The Ride for Mallory’s Army, is a charity ride to raise awareness and funds to fight against bullying. Organized to be held almost one year after the death of 12-year old Mallory Rose Grossman of Rockaway, the ride will generate proceeds to support the Mallory’s Army Foundation. The organization was founded by the Grossman family after the sixth grader committed suicide on June 14, 2017 because of “horrific bullying,” as it states on the foundation website. The ride is being organized by Garden State Harley Davidson in Morris Plains. Registration is planned for 9 a.m. at the dealership and the ride is set to begin 11 a.m. Participants will begin the 50-mile motorcycle drive from the dealership and cruise throughout Morris County in towns such as Rockaway, Butler and Denville. While the dealership com-

petes in charity rides every year, the idea for The Ride For Mallory’s Army came out of a request. “Mallory’s babysitter is a customer of ours and she came in and asked us to host a ride,” says Randi Kolano, marketing manager for Garden State Harley Davidson. This was back in January. Supporting the cause is an opportunity too important to pass up. “We always go over and above especially with children and helping out the community,” says Kolano. “We want to teach everyone to be kind. It’s going to be something special to witness something so large riding through. I encourage people to come out and support the riders cause you don’t always see hundreds of riders passing through every day.” Cost to participate in the ride is $20 for motorcyclists; $15 for passengers. To attend the barbecue following the ride, $10 donations are being requested. Participants can pre-register before June 1 at eventbrite.com, or the morning of the ride at the dealership. Motorcyclists are expected to cruise 30 mph to 40 mph while spectators line the streets for support. As of press time more than 100 riders throughout the local area had

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registered for the ride. Blue Out Bullying bracelets are also being sold for $3 to support the cause. Go to mallorysarmy.org to purchase. All proceeds will support the Mallory’s Army Foundation. “Gosh, we want to raise as much as we can, but mostly we want to raise awareness for their cause,” says Kolano. “The motorcycle community has one of the most generous and kind people. When you see us watch out for us. They paid to ride to raise money for charity. Instead of getting upset that we are causing traf-

fic or a slight delay, just know they’re doing it for a very good cause.” With about six to 10 charity rides held every year, averaging about two a month during May through October, the Garden State Harley Davidson in Morris Plains has supported multiple causes such as autism, the police department, fallen police officer and children with cancer. It also holds a Casino Night every year to support the fire department, says Kolano. For more information on the Mallory’s Army Foundation, visit mallorysarmy.org.

Outreach Services... continued from page 8 ery, inclusion and a pathway to a better tomorrow!’ To know in advance when these vehicles will be visiting the area, a schedule will be provided on websites and publications. In its first year of service, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon’s Hope One program travels twice a week to locations throughout Morris County, bringing services to persons in need. A sheriff’s offi-

cer, licensed clinician, and a certified peer recovery specialist staff the vehicle with a goal to prevent drug overdoses and deaths by reaching out to those in need. Since its inception, Hope One had nearly 3,000 residents in need visit the mobile unit and nearly 850 county residents received life-saving Narcan training to be employed in emergencies. Stops have included supermarket shopping centers, libraries, churches and malls.

Hope One is able to provide clients immediate access to services and treatment facilities, putting them on the road to recovery and wellness; Narcan training and kits are provided to family members and friends of individuals with opiate addiction. For more information, visit: https// sheriff.morriscountynj.gov/community/ hope-one/.

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ally, the air movement can help deter flies and other pests that can quickly ruin guests’ appetites. Provide ample seating options, including patio furniture, pillows and even blankets on the lawn. Also ensure there are spaces for guests to cool off, whether that’s under a shade tree or a portable canopy or umbrella. Provide sturdy tableware Some popular cookout foods can be a greasy nightmare without the right tableware to keep the mess to a minimum. Upgrade your outdoor dining experience with tableware like Chinet Classic White premium-strength plates, platters and napkins so you don’t have to worry about spills and leaks. They also make for easy cleanup when the party comes to a close. Prepare seasonal sides Let the grilled fare serve as the star of the show and keep the side dishes simple. Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and staples like potato or pasta salads and coleslaw, make for a well-rounded meal without a lot of fuss. Also opt on the lighter side for dessert. Fresh

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Local PBA Rallies Around Police Chief Diagnosed With MDS

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ease Spring’s burden, because no one should have to worry about money while struggling with illness. Acting Chief Chris DePuyt, who has known Spring for approximately seven years, puts it perfectly: “We want to give him one less thing to worry about.” According to DePuyt the feedback for the chief and the fundraiser has been overwhelmingly positive and supportive. He expects that all 300 tickets for the fundraiser will sell out. He describes how everyone in the community is pitching in to help with the fundraiser, from the police department to the town, making it a real community event. DePuyt says he has been receiving a large volume of phone calls showing an overwhelming sense of support for Spring. “Ever since we have heard about the chief’s illness, everyone is volunteering to do whatever they can do to help him,” he shares. A past event to help Spring included a car show,

and the PBA will be hosting an upcoming fundraising dinner to be held in the fall. When asked about Spring, DePuyt describes a man who is deeply rooted in home, community and caring for others. “There is no effort in supporting Brian,” DePuyt says warmly. “He and his family are so well known. He grew up in town, went to school, and worked in the town he loves. He’s a special guy.” Additionally he mentions that Spring is a man who makes a warm and positive impression on anyone he had ever come across. “I’ve never known anyone who did not like Brian,” he said. For further information or details, call 973835-1700 ext. 113 or email glane@ peqtwp.com.

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Employment Horizons Holds Taste Of Spring Event

mployment Horizons’ “A Taste of Spring” event took place on April 11, with help from Beverage Sponsor Solix, Inc. and Culinary Sponsors Birds Eye, FirstEnergy Foundation, and Mandelbaum Salsburg, P.C. The organization partnered with chefs representing area restaurants and businesses to raise money for Employment Horizons’ Culinary Arts Training Program. Held at the Birchwood Manor, Whippany, attendees had the opportunity to taste featured small plates from restaurants, including Morris Tap & Grill, Auld Shabeen Pub, Ava’s Cupcakes, Birds Eye, Hibiscus, Ninety Acres, Piattino, Pig & Prince, Rock Island Lake Club & Bear Brook Valley, Rod’s Steak House & Seafood Grille & GK’s Red Dog Tavern, Smoke Rise Village Inn, South Street

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services to the business community through its commercial operations while, at the same time, furthering its mission to assist people with special needs to achieve their vocational objectives and establish self-sufficiency in the community. To learn more, visit www. ehorizons.org.

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