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April 2016

Easter Fun Fest Gathers Families

he Madison Chamber of Commerce held its annual Easter Fun Fest on Sat., March 19. Families
gathered in the downtown and enjoyed exchanging greetings and spending time with the Easter Bunny
while collecting Easter eggs around town.
Children were given the opportunity to win a Trek Jet
Series bicycle donated by Peter Daniele of Rose City
Collision and supplied by The Bicycle Store in Florham
Park, along with many other donated items.
“This event always brings the community together and
this year we welcomed many families from nearby
towns,” said Peter Danielle, the Chamber’s Easter Fun
Fest chair. “It was wonderful to hear the many compliments our out of town visitors gave about Madison and
we hope that these types of events continue to bring new
people into our community and to the downtown area.”
The winner of the bicycle was Enzo Leonardis of
Madison. In addition to the bicycle, the family received

a toy and candy filled Easter basket donated by Walgreens; a beautiful bouquet of flowers arranged by
Coviello Brothers; and car wash coupons donated by Ken
Maietta, owner of Madison Car Wash.
The second prize winner received an Easter basket full
of candy and toys also donated by Walgreens.
This year’s jelly bean contest was once again a highlight of the event with the winner receiving a custom
gourmet basket donated by event sponsor Whole Foods
Market and car wash coupons donated by the Madison
Car Wash. The runner up received an LED Halfmoon
fish aquarium and gift certificate donated by Ned Finn,
owner of The Madison Pet Shop and a gift bag donated
by the Morris Animal Inn in Morristown.
“Each year we have more families come and join us
for this fun community event,” said the Madison Chamber’s Executive Director Karen Giambra. “It’s an event
we all look forward to each spring.”

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Enzo Leonardis of Madison wins the grand prize bicycle and
other prizes.

Rotary Offers Scholarships
To Those With Service Above Self

he Rotary Club of Madison will provide four $1,000
scholarship awards to graduating seniors who exemplify this motto through their volunteer service activities and actions. Examples would include but not
limited to participation in a service club like Interact or Key
Club, participating in organized mission trips, volunteering
to help others, volunteering at a community organization
like the YMCA or food bank, scouting, shoveling sidewalks

for seniors, raising money to benefit others.
Graduating seniors who live in Madison and attend an
accredited high school are eligible to apply. Financial need
is not a consideration.
Three scholarships are based on citizenship and "Service
above Self" for students attending college. One scholarship
is based on citizenship and "Service above Self" for a student planning to attend business, vocational or technical
school. Scholarships may be redirected to others if there
are not applicants from both categories.
Students apply by completing an application and answering the questions regarding their volunteer and community service activities in and out of school. Be as
thorough and complete as possible describing the activities
and or services provided. If served in a leadership capacity,
include that information.
Send to Barry Kroll, scholarship chair, 27 Laurel Way,
Madison, NJ 07940; or email [email protected]. Deadline for submission is Sun., May 1.
Applicants selected for consideration will have a personal interview with members of the Scholarship Committee on Tues., May 10.

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Enjoy Summer On Lake Hopatcong, Social And Boating Club
To Hold Open House

he Garden State Yacht Club on scenic Lake Hopatcong invites the public to visit their waterfront facilities.
In just a few minutes’ drive, experience the
fun that this private club offers.
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activities at the Garden State Yacht Club,
which offers Full Equity and Associate
memberships for families and singles.
An open house is scheduled for prospective members to see its heated swimming
pool, tennis courts, playground, docks, and

locker rooms. In addition to these facilities,
Equity Members have full use of the luxurious clubhouse, catered deck and clubhouse dining, weekend and midweek
entertainment, dancing, and year-round ac-

tivities.
Tour the GSYC on Sun., May 1, from 1
p.m.-3 p.m. Please RSVP. Not a convenient
date or time? Call 973-398-0022; visit
www.gsyc.org.

Seniors Invited To
Conduct Survey

hatham Township residents age 55
and older are encouraged to complete a survey from the Madison
Health Department, which also serves
Chatham Township.

Seniors are invited to share their
thoughts about transportation, housing,
community activities and health services.
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County Offers Wrap Recycling Program To Boat Owners

orris County’s annual boat shrinkwrap program is being conducted
once again to give boaters and
marina owners a program that allows them
to protect the environment while caring for
their vessels.
The eighth annual joint Morris County
MUA and Park Commission shrink wrap recycling program will be held at Lee’s Marina County Park in Mount Arlington, on
Lake Hopatcong until June 13.
The Park Commission will have a specially marked roll-off collection container
for boat shrink-wrap at Lee’s Marina, located at 443 Howard Boulevard, Mount Arlington.
Plastic shrink-wrap is a popular and costeffective material used by marinas and boat
owners to protect boats and other marine
vessels from harsh winter weather condi-

tions, sunshine and other harmful elements.
However, the material does not degrade
and usually winds up in landfills where it
may take up space for years, said Liz
Sweedy, senior recycling specialist with the
MUA.
“Dumping the shrink-wrap in a landfill
simply adds to our trash problem,” Sweedy
said. “Recycling keeps the material out of
landfills and is a much better option. We’ve
found boaters and marina owners want to
help protect the environment and have welcomed this program.”
Since this Morris County program began
in 2008, more than 103 tons of boat shrinkwrap has been collected and kept out of
landfills.
To prepare the shrink-wrap, all doors,
vents, rope, ribbon strapping, labels and any
other non-shrink-wrap materials should be

removed. When dry, the shrink-wrap should
be rolled up on a clean surface and tied into
a bundle using a strip cut from the end of the
wrap as a tie.
The shrink-wrap may be placed into the
recycling container between 9 a.m. and 1
p.m. each day of the collection program.
Owners of boats or watercraft that are stored

or docked elsewhere also can take their
shrink-wrap to Lee’s Marina County Park
for recycling.
More information about the program
may be obtained by calling the MCMUA at
973-285-8394
or
visit
http://www.mcmua.com/sw_recy_boatshrinkwraprecycling.asp.

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Morris County
Visitors’ Guide Available

he new Official Morris County
Visitors Guide for 2016-2017 is
now available through the Morris
County Tourism Bureau, the destination
marketing organization for Morris
County.
This comprehensive guide compiles all
there is to see and do in Morris County,
including historical, cultural and recreational sites. To obtain a free copy call
973-6321-5151, email to [email protected] or download a copy from
www.morristourism.org.
“As you can see from this, our 10th
edition of the Guide, there are enough historic, cultural and recreational opportunities in Morris County to keep you and
your family busy all year round,’’ said
Morris County Tourism Bureau Executive
Director Leslie Bensley. “And if you are

seeking great food and welcoming pubs,
comfortable inns and hotels, and world
class attractions, there is something for
every preference and budget.’’
The Guide highlights that 2016 is
going to be a year of historic, local celebrations. The Trustees of the Morristown
Green are celebrating 200 years of their
stewardship of the beloved Green. There
will be a public salute to the Trustees on
July 4th at the annual Revolutionary
Times event, with a public tree planting
dedication ceremony on Oct. 16.
The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th anniversary as well, and the
Park Service is inviting th public to “find
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here was a steady flow throughout
the day at the Madison Chamber of
Commerce Home Expo held Sat.,
March 5, at the Madison Community
House.
This second annual event, sponsored by
Pipe Works Services in Chatham; Lakeland
Bank and Weichert Realtors, gathered
nearly 20 local contractors and home professionals who displayed superior products
and explained their services to homeowners
looking to renovate, decorate, or enhance
the appearance and value of their homes.
"The expo’s participating contractors
were committed in helping consumers
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Home Expo Showcases Businesses
energy efficient," said Chamber Executive
Director Karen Giambra.
Community shoppers who attended
were interested in everything from replacement windows and siding and roofing to
better air/water quality in their home and
organizing. Those who were interested in
real estate and financing could also speak
to a professional.
"The Madison Chamber of Commerce is
happy to work with the many service businesses on our area," said Giambra. This
event provided a terrific opportunity for
them to introduce and showcase their wonderful products and offerings to the community."

Centenary’s Spring Fashion Show
To Present New Unique Clothing

entenary College’s Spring Fashion
Show, managed by the Fashion Coordination and Promotion class, is
set to be held at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., April 21,
at the John M. Reeves Student Recreation
Center. The event is open to the public.
“Jennifer Turcios, who serves as co-coordinator, and I wanted do something a little different this year,” says Crystal Ruiz,
Centenary College student and a public relations and advertising co-coordinator for
the event. It will be an exciting event.”
Pre-sale tickets cost $5 for members of
the community with discounted rates for
Centenary faculty, staff and students. Tickets are available at the Business Office at
Centenary College in Hackettstown. The

cost per ticket at the door is $8 with a discount to Centenary faculty, staff and students. Door prizes will include baskets
from various companies, such as T-Mobile,
New York Sports Club, Fitness Factory,
Nordstrom, Sephora and more!
“This project is an example of experiential learning at its best,” says Kristen McKitish, assistant professor of fashion at
Centenary College. “Our students receive
real world experience, plus members of our
community can attend an event that will be
unforgettable.”
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MHS Auditorium To Be Renamed After Music Teacher

By Jason Cohen
he man who dedicated more than 30 years of his life
to Madison High School will now be remembered
at the school forever. On May 14, the school will rename its auditorium “The John H. Bunnell Auditorium,” in
honor of longtime music teacher Dr. John Bunnell.
Bunnell, 89, of Florham Park, led the music program in
the Madison public schools for 31 years, from 1959 to
1990. Bunnell told the “Madison News” he is blessed and
privileged to have worked in Madison. He has many fond
memories of his time there and hopes he impacted his students as much as they affected him.
Although he retired 26 years ago, he continues to be involved in music every day. In 2006, he obtained his doctorate at The Institute for Worship Studies in Orange Park,
Fla., a program designed for ministers of music.
“It’s a very great, and unexpected, honor to have it
named after me,” Bunnell said.
“I had a very professional and warm relationship with
the school and the students. I am proud that many of my
students went on to pursue successful careers in music.
I continue to keep in touch with many former students
from the 60’s all the way to the 90’s.”
John Gulisano, who graduated from MHS in 1989,
played the trumpet, sang in choir and participated in the
shows both in the pit and on stage. In July, he posted on

Facebook about renaming the auditorium and immediately
people replied.
He then started an online petition and quickly received
more than 700 signatures from former students, parents,
colleagues and friends. It was then presented to the Madison Board of Education and it passed the resolution.
Gulisano’s entire family was taught by Bunnell, including his mother Linda Sawyer.
“Growing up, I think the first words in our house were
something like, “mom, dad, milk, ball and Mr. Bunnell,”
he said. “Maybe not even in that order. Mr. Bunnell most
definitely was a teacher and mentor, but also a very profound positive male role model and influence in my life
along with my entire family.”
He reminisced about playing the trumpet in the pit for
Hello Dolly in the 80s and coming down with the flu. However, he was determined to play and afterwards went to the
cast party before Bunnell made him go home after 20 minutes.
Gulisano admired how he looked after him like a father,
but what he doesn’t know, is that he snuck back to the party.
“Sorry, Mr. Bunnell, I had to do it!” he said.
Gulisano said he was a fair person, but always wanted
the best for his students.
“He made you believe that you could actually achieve
things that when you first attempted seemed impossible,”

Gulisano said. “I learned a tremendous amount from Mr.
Bunnell about commitment to self and others as well as perseverance.
“If you were to look him up on Wiki, I should think
there would be a line saying something like, “Simply the
best,” he added. “So for me, as it should read on Wikipedia,
Mr. Bunnell is simply the best!”
One of his classmates who has helped organize the renaming is Kathy DeVico.
She has known him since she did her first play at the
age of 10 and continued to perform with him throughout
high school and summers during college. She still sees him
on occasion.
She noted, no matter how much time has passed since
she last saw him, his first question after “How are you?”
is: “You’re still singing--right?!”
“I am beyond thrilled that the Board of Education is renaming the auditorium after Dr. Bunnell,” DeVico said.
“The scope of his positive influence over so many young
people in the Madison music department is truly something
to be celebrated. I have loved working on the committee of
alumni planning the event—we are a passionate group and
have been friends for years because of our common ties to
music at MHS. We want to honor the man who was the
heart of the department for so many years.”
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Morris County MUA Starts Mulch Delivery

he Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has begun its spring
2016 program of home deliveries of
Screened Compost and Double-ground
Wood Mulch available from mid-April
through the end of September.
These deliveries are available only to Morris County residents.
The 2016 cost for delivery of screened

compost from the MUA is $135 for a half–
truck load (or about five cubic yards) and
$200 for a full truck load (about 10 cubic
yards). The price for wood mulch is $130
for a half-truck load and $190 for a full
truck load.
To place an order, call: 973-285-8389 or
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deliveries to the driveway. The driver also
must stay on paved surfaces when delivering.
The MUA owns and operates two vegetative compost facilities, in Mt. Olive and
Parsippany, where locally generated waste,
including leaves, grass, and brush, is delivered and recycled into compost and mulch
sold by the MUA.
Using wood mulch can reduce weeds,

save water, moderate soil temperatures, and
make an attractive groundcover throughout
the home landscape. Individuals can get
free mulch if they pick it up.
The MUA’s Solid Waste Division implements recycling and solid and hazardous
waste programs throughout Morris County.
Visit www.mcmua.com to learn more about
composting and other MUA programs.

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over the years about how important it was
for me to practice and hone my basic
skills,” she exclaimed. “I had a tendency to
depend on my natural ear for music, and to
not practice or learn theory as much as I
should. He would remind me, “Even [Luciano] Pavaratti still takes voice lessons and
has to practice!
“He is quite a humble person,” she continued. “I am sure while reading this article
he will grumble in protest of “the fuss” we
are making. Deep down [it’s my hope] he’ll
be smiling.”

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According to DeVico, he didn’t just
teach them about music, but about life. As
a member of Triple Trio, a select girls’ chorus, Bunnell would not only have them perform at school, but they would also venture
out to sing for the Rotary Club and nursing
homes in the community. He really instilled
the value of community and giving back.
Bunnell was also big on practicing, she
stressed. On numerous occasions he lectured her about rehearsing.
“He and I had several conversations

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Look Inside Noe Pond Club’s Rich History In New Book

By Cheryl Conway
ix decades of memories are nestled inside the private Noe
Pond Club in Chatham
Township.
The public is invited to
take a peek inside and
learn about all those wonderful moments with photos shared in a new
paperback book, “Noe
Pond Club: 60 Years of
Family Fun: 1955-2015.”
The book, available on
Amazon, was published by
William Westhoven, in
conjunction with the club’s
founders, Taz and Bailey
Brower Jr.
Noe Pond is a private
swim and racquets club in
Chatham Township. This
past summer, the club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a big catered
party, with music, dancing,
fireworks display and children’s events on June 20,
2015, in which 315 people
attended.
“We are very proud of
our long history as a private club in Morris
County,” says George Ross
of Chatham Borough, general manager of Noe Pond
Club. “Our founders, Taz
and Bailey Brower, are
still involved in many of
the activities and daily op-

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erations of the club.”
The Noe Pond Club is
located on property that
has been owned by the
Brower family since the
mid 1700’s, says Ross.
Bailey Brower is a descendant of Lewis Noe, an officer in the Revolutionary
War and early settler of
Chatham, in the 1740’s.
Noe Pond Club has been
an on-going business in
Morris County since 1955.
Previously the land was
used as a dairy farm,
greenhouses and provided
water and ice for the Noe
farm, adds Ross.
The Browers “established a unique haven for
families desiring a pleasant, safe and clean place to
swim,” the book cover describes. “Over the years, it
became so much more. Six
decades later, second and
third generations of families enjoy tennis, paddle
tennis and a variety of
water sports on and around
this crystal-clear pond, surrounded by park-like
amenities that tempt members to stay and play all
day.”
Noe Pond is a year
round recreational private
club with 10 tennis courts;
three and half acres of a
fresh water swimming

pond; four platform, paddle tennis courts; grass
playing
fields;
playgrounds and picnic areas.
“Noe Pond is a place
where families can be together and create lasting
memories,” says Ross.
Currently, there are approximately 350 family
memberships plus an additional 200 memberships
comprised of other classifications such as: lifetime,
senior, individual, family
of two, family paddle and
individual paddle. The
bulk of the membership
comes from Chatham and

Madison and other nearby
communities, says Ross,
varying in age “from the
very young to seniors.”
Unlike other clubs, Noe
Pond Club is for private
members. The club requires two letters of recommendation from current
or past members plus deposits, initiation fees,
yearly dues and approval
of membership by a membership committee.
Every summer there are
various events planned
such as Fun Day, DJ Night,
Teen and Adult parties,
Ladies Night, a Petting

Zoo, Bingo Night, a Junior
Biathlon, Family Entertainment on many Sunday
evenings, a Movie Night
and a Water Show.
“This summer we are
introducing Pickle Ball, a
popular game played by
both young and old that is
similar to tennis but on a
smaller court,” says Ross.
“We are also adding an additional Adult Beach
Party.”
While there are several
other local swim, tennis
and paddle tennis clubs in
Chatham, such as Chatham
Fish and Game Club and

the Minisink Swim and
Tennis Club, Noe Pond
Club prides itself in its rich
history and “outstanding”
facility.
“Noe Pond promotes
and encourages family values and maintains an outstanding facility that offers
excellent instruction for all
ages in swimming, tennis
and paddle tennis,” says
Ross.
The club is open year
round and every day during the summer from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Go to
www.noepondclub.org for
more information.

Clean Out Closet For A Cause With Employment Horizons’ Drive

lothing and fashion accessories for men, women
and children will be collected as Employment
Horizons plans to hold its annual spring clothing
drive April 20 – 22. The spring clothing drive offers an
opportunity to get a fresh start for fall while helping to
raise money to assist people with disabilities.
Items to be collected also include stuffed animals and
hard toys, such as dolls and action figures, must be below
14 inches in size; as well as household linens such as
blankets, sheets and curtains. All items should be placed
in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots and sneakers will

also be accepted. No single shoes, winter coats or winter
boots. All donated items will be distributed to needy families overseas. The clothing will be turned over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each
pound collected. The goal is to collect 5,000 lbs!
Bags may be dropped off at Employment Horizons,
Inc. at 10 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls April 20 22, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Donations
are to be placed in a box truck marked “Clothing Drive”
located in the Employment Horizons rear parking lot.
Items may not be dropped off until Wednesday.

Employment Horizons also has an on-site book bin to
drop off books, text books, CDs, DVDs, and video
games. No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes or
water damaged items.
Employment Horizons is a local not-for-profit organization which serves individuals with disabilities, empowering them to earn a paycheck and live as productive
citizens in the greater Morris County area. For more information, contact Maria Florio, director of Community
Relations at 973-538-8822 ext. 240 or at
[email protected].

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Heard, Business Owner, Community
Leader, Runs For Congress

raig P. Heard of
Succasunna is running as a Republican in New Jersey’s 7th
Congressional
District.
Heard’s campaign is built
upon a lifetime of accomplishment in business, education, community service,
charitable fundraising and
an unwavering commitment
to Conservative values.
For 34 years, Heard has
forged a successful business
career in the outdoor advertising industry. In 1989,
after nine years as CEO and
President of Winston Network (now CBS Outdoor),
the Heard family purchased
Gateway Outdoor Advertising of Pittsburgh, PA., now
based in Long Valley with
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ing clients throughout the
U.S., with advertising
media on transit, bus, bus
shelter, trolley, rail, billboards and the largest convenience store advertising
networks.
While building a business and raising a family,
Heard immersed himself in
Republican fundraising and
supported
Conservative
candidates. His personal
and corporate commitment
always has been to be involved with important
causes that support education, advocate for military
and veterans, help fight
Drug Abuse, aid missing
and exploited children and
reduce taxes for residents
and seniors.
His commitment to im-

proving education included
several years on the Board
of Trustees at County College of Morris in Randolph
and as its chair was in the
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Lance Running For Reelection
For Congress

ongressman
Leonard Lance currently
represents
New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District and is
running for reelection on a
platform of smaller government, less spending and real
reform in Washington
Called a, “leading lowtax, limited government
conservative from New Jersey” by Americans for Tax
Reform, Lance has consistently stood up for conservative
Republican
principles like defunding
Obamacare, stopping President Obama’s lawless executive actions and promoting
fiscal and personal responsibility.
Having been involved in
running a small family law

practice with his twin
brother Jim, Lance understands first-hand the importance of eliminating red
tape and regulations burdens on small businesses.
He has been endorsed by
leading business groups for
championing policies that
encourage
economic
growth, job creation and a
less intrusive federal government.
As the only NJ Republican on the House Energy
and Commerce Committee,
Lance has voted to take full
advantage of the nation’s
energy potential, supporting
the Keystone Pipeline bill,
ending the ban on oil exports and stopping the
Obama Administration’s
unprecedented regulatory

attack on affordable and reliable electricity.
Lance currently serves
as co-chair of the Republican Israel Caucus where he
has been a staunch supporter of Israel and one of
the leading opponents of the
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200 Club Prepares Its Awards Dinner
And Continued Growth In Membership And Purpose

By Cheryl Conway
ecruiting new members, spreading the word about
the club and protecting lives of those who help others are some of the current goals of the 200 Club of
Morris County.
Established 45 years ago in Morris County, the 200 Club
of Morris County is gearing up for its 44th Annual Valor
Meritorious Awards Dinner set for Thurs., April 28, starting
with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by awards and dinner
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. Advance registration is required.
At this year’s fundraising dinner 39 first responders of
Morris County, whether volunteer or professional, will be

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spected institutions of higher learning in the state. For his
accomplishments, Heard received the Community College Northeast Trustee of the Year Award.
He has also served on the Roxbury Board of Education,
the Board of Directors for Anna Marie College, MA, and
he is a Life Member of the NJ State Parent-Teacher Association. Over the years, Heard has led and supported
fundraising campaigns to help the homeless, children’s hospitals and veterans.
Heard’s charitable and community work has gained the
recognition and praise of U.S. presidents, cabinet members,
governors and a long list of national and state charitable organizations.
Born and raised in NJ, Heard said that he owes his commitment to helping his community to his mother, a single
mom, who raised him and his four siblings.
Heard is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University,
with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and mater’s in taxation and finance. He resides in Succasunna with his wife,
Madeline. They have three children and one grandchild.

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President’s dangerous nuclear deal with Iran.
Lance was raised in Hunterdon County, where he attended public schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree from
Lehigh University; a law degree from Vanderbilt University; and a master’s degree from the Woodrow Wilson
School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University.
Prior to coming to Congress, Lance served as a member
of the NJ State Senate where he took on Gov. Whitman
over borrowing without voter approval. He is the author
of the 2008 Lance Amendment that prohibits further state
borrowing without voter approval.
Lance is married to Heidi A. Rohrbach and they have a
son, Peter Frank.

recognized and honored for their bravery by the 200 Club,
an organization of individuals that support public safety
professionals. Firefighters, police and emergency medical
providers risked their lives in 11 incidents involving fires,
car accidents, gas-filled homes and other emergencies in
Morris County towns.
First responders who put their lives at risk earn the Valor
Award; those who go beyond the call of duty are awarded
the Meritorious Award.
“We’re very lucky to have individuals like these keeping
us safe here in Morris County,” said James M. Gannon,
president of the 200 Club, in a press release. “It’s an honor
to recognize their good work.”
When citizens are in Morris County “running away from
crime, these first responders are running toward the fire,”
says Gannon during an interview with New View Media
Group. “It’s time to put them on a pedal stool and say
‘thanks’ for what they are doing.”
Each recipient will be recognized, receive a plaque and
a 200 Club Bar to wear below their badge on their uniform,
explains Gannon, a member for the past eight years.
With 37 different police departments in Morris County,
submissions can be numerous. A review committee of the
200 Club meets to determine who is worthy of a valor
award or meritorious award.
“People selected are the cream of the crop,” says Gannon of Boonton Twp. The Morris County Chief’s Association, Medical Service Alliance and State Police provide
candidates to the 200 Club for consideration.
The 200 Club of Morris County was formed in 1971 by
a group of 19 concerned business and political leaders; the
group doubled by the end of the year and today involves
more than 1,100 members. The Morris County club was an
outgrowth of the Essex County Club, which was the first
200 Club in NJ that began in 1967.
Each member pays $200 in annual dues, thus, the 200
designation.
The first 200 Club developed in 1952 in response to the
fatal shooting of Arthur Meyers, a Detroit, Michigan police
officer, according to the club website. Following the shooting, a local businessman, William Packer, asked his friends
to donate to a fund in memory of the fallen officer and met
with the officer’s widow to support her finances and setup
an education account for their unborn child.
Since that time, 118 of these clubs have been established
in 28 states with additional clubs in Puerto Rico and Central
America. There are currently 18, 200 Clubs in NJ.
A non-profit, 501c3 organization, the 200 Club of Morris County supports local police officers, fire fighters, first
aid squad members, and NJ state police serving Morris
County who die in the line of duty.
When a public safety official loses their life in the line
of duty, the Action Committee of The 200 Club of Morris
County reaches out to the widow to offer emotional support
and financial assistance in the form of a death benefit to

help manage the financial burden during this difficult time.
The current benefit is $30,000.
The 200 Club of Morris County also awards an annual
benefit to each eligible child of the public safety official in
an effort to help ease the financial concerns created by the
loss of their loved one, as stated on the website. At present,
the annual benefit is $10,000 per child per year until age
18. Should the child continue onto college, the benefit is
increased to $15,000 per year until age 23 or graduation.
Since its inception in 1971, the 200 Club of Morris
County has distributed more than $4.3 million in survivor
benefits and scholarships to families. For 2016, the club is
nearing $1,100 that will be awarded in college scholarships
to high school seniors serving in a branch of public safety
or whose a parent is actively serving or retired from a public safety capacity in Morris County.
The scholarship committee voted to award 20 scholarships of $5,000 each. The scholarship awards dinner will
be May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Zeris Inn.
The 200 Club is supported by membership dues and private donations.
“Every year that money goes out to help first responders,” says Lou Nisivoccia of Randolph, previous president
of the 200 Club. “If we can recruit more members, we can
increase the money given to those lost in the line of duty.
We’ve been slowly increasing the membership. We need to
get the word out.”
Last year, Nisivoccia implemented a Power of One program in which each member is encouraged to bring in one
new member.
A member for 15 years, Nisivoccia and his wife support
several charities and with the 200 Club “We are helping
our neighbors right here in Morris County. I want to take
care of those people who take care of me every single day.”
In March, the 200 Club of Morris County started its
$15,000 Billboard Campaign for the Move Over law, in an
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Hirniak, Valori And King Run As Team For Morris County Freeholder

graduate of Marquette University
and The John Marshall Law School, Roman
Hirniak is a vice president
and senior counsel with Santander Bank, N.A. An active
participant in the community,
he is a member of the Randolph Rotary Club, attends
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in
Whippany and serves as a
Pedagogical Advisor to the
Ukrainian
Educational
Council.
Hirniak was elected to the
Randolph Township Council
in Nov. 2012, after having
served two terms on the
Planning Board and one term
each on both the Recreation
Advisory Committee and the
Traffic Advisory Committee.
During calendar year 2015,
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ouglas R. “Doug”
Cabana is the
longest serving
member of the Board of
Chosen Freeholders, having joined the board in
April 1997.
He is a former freeholder director who was
elected by his colleagues
to that post in 2000 and
again in 2001. He served
as deputy director in 1998,
1999, 2011 and 2012.
A past president of the
New Jersey Association of
Counties, it was under his
leadership in 2006 that the
association became an initial driving force behind
the now popular concept of
“shared services.” Cabana
has served as Morris
County’s representative to
that statewide association
since 1999.
Cabana was mayor of

Deputy Mayor and currently
serves as Mayor of Randolph
Township.
Hirniak is also an elected
member of the Morris
County Republican Committee, representing Randolph’s
10th Voting District. His son
is a freshman at Rutgers University, studying biomedical
engineering and his daughters are a junior and a freshman at Randolph High
School.

graduate of Seton
Hall University,
with a doctorate in
education, Lou Valori of
Parsipanny retired from the
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 2012 as
a Detective Sergeant. Valori also served on the Parsippany
Board
of
Education, and is currently
council president in Parsippany.
He serves as a member
of the Morris County Park
Commission and the Morris County Human Services
Council on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans.
Valori served with distinction in the U.S. Army
Reserves for 28 years and

retired as a Lieutenant
Colonel. He was deployed
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He is married to Ivette
and has three daughters. He
is a member of the Notre
Dame of Mount Carmel
Church in Whippany.

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graduate
of
LaSalle University
and Benjamin Cardozo Law School, Peter
King, of Denville, is a
partner in the King and Petracca law firm in Parsippany, focusing primarily in
municipal law. The firm
serves as the municipal
prosecutor for Morris
Plains Borough, Morris,
Randolph and Rockaway
townships.
A former Captain in the
U.S. Army, King was in
active combat during the
Persian Gulf War, earning
various medals for his
service, including the
Bronze Star.

He is married to Catharina and has two daughters.
King is a member of The
Assumption
of
The
Blessed Virgin Mary
Parish in Morristown and a
life member of the VFW
and the National Rifle Association.

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Election Day - June 7, 2016 - Get Out and Vote!

Freeholders Cabana, Mastrangleo And DeFillippo
Vie For Another Term On Freeholder Board

Boonton Township for six
years and a member of the
township’s governing body
for 11 years. He is a member of the 200 Club of
Morris County and a former president of the Morris County League of
Municipalities.
Cabana is an attorney
who received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He
also has a degree in business management from
Ithaca College.

athy DeFillippo currently serves on the
freeholder board and
is in her second year as freeholder director.
She was a councilwoman
in Roxbury Township from
2006 through Dec. 2013.
She served as mayor in 2009
and deputy mayor in 201213 and was also a member of
the town’s Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
DeFillippo has a long history of public and community service. She is a past
president of the Roxbury
Area Chamber of Commerce
and is currently on the board
of the NJ Metro Chapter of
the National MS Society.
She was the driving force behind bringing the Walk MS
to Roxbury in 2006 and has
raised tens of thousands of
dollars to help find a cure
and to raise awareness for
people afflicted with this
devastating disease.
A graduate of SUNY
New Paltz with a bachelor’s

in education and special education, DeFillippo is a retired Certified Vocational
Rehabilitation counselor.
She was the director of a
sheltered workshop for physically and mentally handicapped adults in New York
before working in the insurance industry in the Washington, D.C., area, providing
medical management and
vocational
rehabilitation
services to injured workers.
Kathy and her husband,
Bob, have lived in Roxbury
since 1994 with their three
children, Scott, Laura Jean
and Rob.

homas (Tommy) J.
Mastrangelo
of
Montville has a stellar
career as an executive in
sales and leadership management experience in the information technology industry.
He is recognized as a top executive sales leader in IT and
is president of an IT consulting firm based in Parsippany.
Through encouragement
by family and friends, Mastrangelo ran for his first public office as a candidate for
Morris County Freeholder
and did so as a “property taxpayer advocate” to reduce
taxes and government spending with the goal of providing taxpayer relief for his
fellow Morris County. Mastrangelo was elected in Nov.
2010 and re-elected in Nov.
2013. For two consecutive
years, Mastrangelo was
elected as director of the
Morris County Board of
Chosen Freeholders by his
six Freeholder colleagues.
Under Mastrangelo’s di-

rection and leadership,
county property taxes and
spending have been reduced
and in 2014 implemented a
five-year $ 60 million debt
reduction plan, while at the
same time, maintaining the
good quality of life in Morris
County to live, work and
raise a family. As a Freeholder, Mastrangelo is a
member of the budget subcommittee, chair of the
Board of School Estimate at
CCM Vo-Tech, liaison to
County Clerk , Board of
Elections, Superintendent of
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Krickus To Run Again For Freeholder

ohn Krickus of Long Valley is running
for Morris County Freeholder.

He served as mayor and committee-person in Washington Township for 12 years
and served a three-year term as Morris
County Freeholder, during which time he
had a zero tax increase policy, reduced
county debt, and championed a policy
which doubled the miles of county roads
repaved.

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A product manager and former CPA,
Krickus is a Madison native who served in
the Marine Corps Reserves at Picattiny Arsenal. He received his bachelor’s degree
from Drew University and his master’s in
business administration from Lehigh University.
Krickus and his wife, Carolyn, have two
daughters in college, Kelly and Casey. Carolyn, Kelly and Casey are all volunteer
members of the Long Valley First Squad.

Gannon Runs For Morris County Sheriff
In June Primary

he growing momentum behind Republican Jim Gannon’s campaign for
Morris County Sheriff is driven by
his unmatched law enforcement and security experience, overwhelming support
from Morris conservative and Republican
leaders, and a fiscal reform agenda that puts
taxpayers first.
Before ever considering running for
elected office, Gannon of Boonton Twp.,
enjoyed a 33 year career in law enforcement and global security, starting as a patrolman in Boonton and Boonton
Township, followed by tenure as Deputy
Chief of Investigations at the Morris
County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI's elite
Joint Terrorism Task Force and Morris
County¬ based Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
During his decorated career, Gannon
also served as commander of the FuncoLand Homicide Task Force and the Walter Contreras Homicide Task Force, formed
the Morris County Cold Case Unit, co-authored the “Morris County Counter Terrorism Task Force Manual,” and has lectured
and trained fellow professionals, and conducted investigations, in places like Russia,
Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Thailand
and Uzbekistan, uniquely preparing him for
the day-to-day battle to protect Morris
County citizens from terror attacks by radical groups like ISIS.
Gannon grew up in large Irish and Polish
Catholic family in Boonton Twp. with two
brothers and one sister. His passion for law
enforcement came from his father, who was
NYPD detective. Gannon graduated Boonton High School where he played multiple
sports and also was a member of the Boonton Township Fire Service.
Gannon earned his associate’s degree in

law enforcement from County College of
Morris in 1981 and his bachelor’s degree in
criminal justice administration from
William Paterson University in 1983. After
graduation, Gannon started out in his career
in law enforcement as a patrolman in his
hometown.
Gannon has given back to the surrounding communities as current president of the
200 Club of Morris County; adjunct professor at Centenary College; life member of
the NJ State PBA # 327; co-founder of the
Morris County Chapter of the Emerald Society of the State of NJ; and as a drum
major in the Police Pipes & Drums of Morris County.
Gannon was married to his wife, Lisa,
for 26 years before losing her in 2010 after
a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Jim and Lisa had one daughter, Kate
DeSantis who, along with her husband
Matt, are expecting their first child and
Jim’s first grandchild this summer.

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tive Extension Service, Office of Information Technology,
Labor Relations , Economic Development and a voting member on the New Jersey Association of Counties.
Mastrangelo holds a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall
University, a master’s in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Juris Doctorate of Law
from Seton Hall University School of Law.
Mastrangelo is a member of the Sons of Italy and is a
member of the NRA.
Mastrangelo is married to Debbie and has three children,
Christopher, Brittney, and Michael.

Sierchio Enters Race
For Morris County Sheriff

ith nearly three decades of law
enforcement service and proven
experience as a fiscal conservative who has saved millions of taxpayer
dollars, John Sierchio is uniquely qualified
to protect the families and taxpayers of
Morris County as its next sheriff.
Sierchio of Boonton Twp. has more than
27 years of law enforcement experience as
both an officer and supervisor of his peers.
He served in the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, the Essex County and Bloomfield police departments. During his time on the
Bloomfield Police Department, Sierchio
served in the Patrol Division, Emergency
Medical Service Unit, and Detective Bureau before being promoted to sergeant, an
assignment he continued until reassigned to
the Internal Affairs Division.
Sierchio has received dozens of meritorious awards during his service in law enforcement. He volunteered at Ground Zero
during the aftermath of 9/11 and received a
proclamation from the Los Angeles, California City Council in recognition of his
courageous work. Sierchio received a
proclamation from the Newark City Council for saving the lives of several residents
by entering a burning building before the
arrival of the fire department. He also received a proclamation from the Bloomfield
Township Council for his work in apprehending a suspect wanted for murder.
In 2004, he was named “PBA Officer of
the Year” by the Essex County Conference
of PBA’s. In 1995, Sierchio was elected to
represent the PBA as the vice-president of
Bloomfield PBA Local 32, a position he
held until he was elected as State Delegate
in 1997, a role he served for nearly 15 years
until his promotion to the rank of sergeant.

He has served as a member of the Board
of Trustees for the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System in 2002. In his role as
chair, he saved millions of dollars for taxpayers and protected the savings of law
abiding citizens by exposing fraudulent
pension claims.
In Nov. 2009, Sierchio was asked by
then Governor-Elect Chris Christie to serve
on his Gubernatorial Transition Team. He
was appointed by Governor Christie to
serve as a member of his Law and Public
Safety Subcommittee and was assigned the
task of reviewing and providing his recommendations regarding reforms to the Division of NJ State Police, the Division of
Highway Traffic Safety, and the Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Sierchio is serving his seventh year as a
member of the Boonton Township Board of
Education; is active in many clubs and organizations and is a life member of the National Rifle Association. He is married to
Lisa and they have four children: Ashley,
John, Jordyn and Teresa.

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effort to protect public safety individuals from accidents.
When approaching lights, vehicles need to move over one
lane “so people don’t get struck by your car,” says Gannon.
Highway workers, those helping in crashes, tow truck
drivers, “these people need to be protected too,” says Gannon, who is running for Morris County Sheriff after retiring
from a 33 year career in law enforcement and global security. The project consists of 13 billboards going up on major
roadways in the county to raise awareness of the Move
Over Law “to get people to slow down a little bit.”
Gannon says, “It’s a dangerous, dangerous job in the
public safety world. We don’t want to be giving benefits to
widows and widowers. Our mission is that we save the
lives of these emergency public employees.” The public
safety community,
“These people are really important to us, these highway
workers. It’s nice to keep them safe on the roads.”
Information about membership in the 200 Club and its
various programs is available by calling 973-630-7933 or
by clicking on http://200clubofmorriscounty.com.
A member must be a “person of good character”
whether subject-matter experts, business person, finance,
media, retired police officers or firefighters to name a few.
“It’s a passionate group of people,” says Gannon of the
club members. “We are able to do good and meet people.
It’s really a neat group to belong to.”

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CCM To Hold Spring Open House

ounty College of Morris (CCM) plans to hold its
Spring Open House on Sat., April 23, for high
school students and their parents, students attending
other colleges who are looking to transfer, and adults interested in returning to school.
The Open House takes place in the Student Community
Center on CCM’s Randolph campus at 10 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. Those who attend and apply for admission will have
the $30 application fee waived.
The Open House features academic breakout sessions
so students can explore the areas of study they are most interested in pursuing. A special breakout session also will

be offered for adults who are looking to return to school to
take continuing education courses, earn a certificate or
work on an associate degree.
Faculty and representatives from admissions, financial
aid, career services and student life will be on hand to answer questions. Participants also can take a self-guided tour
of campus.
The Open House offers the opportunity to learn about
CCM’s more than 50 associate degree programs, athletics
and student organizations.
Registration is required and can be completed online at
www.ccm.edu/oh.

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Freeholders Declare Red Cross Month And Recognize Volunteers

he Morris County
Freeholders
have
proclaimed March
2016 as American Red
Cross Month in Morris
County, asking residents to
recognize and thank “Everyday Heroes’’ – the selfless
Red Cross volunteers and
donors who give of their
time and resources to help
the community.
“The Red Cross responds
to disasters big and small;
and, in fact, every eight
minutes the organization responds to a community disaster by providing shelter,
food, emotional support and
other necessities to those affected,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo.
The proclamation was issued at the March 9 freeholder
meeting
in
Morristown to Christy
Hodde, executive director of
the New Jersey Crossroads
Chapter of the American
Red Cross.
“Morris County is full of
every day heroes,” said
Hodde. “They are our compassionate Red Cross volunteers, selfless blood donors
and generous supporters
who help their neighbors
when they need it most.”
The New Jersey Cross-

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roads Chapter serves a population of 1.1 million people
in Morris, Union and Warren Counties, and Millburn
and Short Hills in Essex
County. Some 2015 statistics for the Red Cross in NJ
included responding to 889
local disasters, helping
1,820 families displaced by
fires, collecting 89,000 units
of blood through blood
drives and donation centers,
training 117,000 people
with life-saving skills, such
as CPR, providing assistance to 4,000 military families.
This was made possible
by the generous contribution
of time by 5,800 volunteers,
including many in Morris
County.
Hodde explained that
Red Cross volunteers help
families find shelter after a
home fire, give blood to
help trauma victims and
cancer patients, deliver
comfort items to military
members in the hospital, use
lifesaving skills to save
someone from a heart attack, drowning, or choking;
and enable children to be
vaccinated from measles
and rubella, among many of
their contributions.
“Whereas, the American

Pictured, from left, are Freeholders John Cesaro, Doug Cabana, Deborah Smith, Christy Hodde of the American Red Cross, and
Freeholders Kathy DeFillippo, Christine Myers and Hank Lyon.

Red Cross depends on local
heroes to deliver help and
hope during a disaster, we
applaud our heroes here in
Morris County who give of
themselves to assist their
neighbors,’’ stated the freeholders’ resolution.
For more information on
the American Red Cross visit
the Crossroads Chapter at:
http://www.redcross.org/loca
l/nj/locations/summit.

Volunteers Needed

ew Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center,
which supplies blood products and
services to 60 hospitals throughout the
state, is in need of volunteers at blood
drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose
task it is assist donors with registration, es-

corting and canteen duties, and to watch for
post donation reactions. Volunteers should
have the ability to relate to the public, be
able to perform different jobs as needed and
have the willingness to follow the rules. For
additional information contact, Manager of
Community Relations, R. Jan Zepka at 732616-8741 or [email protected].

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Handbags For Charity Carry Mission To Help Children And End Violence

By Cheryl Conway
andbags from Lucy’s Gift in Morristown carry much more weight than
a wallet, checkbook, lipstick and
other miscellaneous items.
With every purchase, customers carry on
their shoulders an effort to help children with
special needs and end violence. The pain of
losing her husband five years ago lingers for
owner Marisa Spagnoletti of Morristown, but
six months ago she found a way to channel
her loss by opening a non-profit boutique to
raise money for various charities such at the
P.G. Chambers School in Cedar Knolls.
Spagnoletti opened Lucy’s Gift boutique
in Morristown in Oct. 2015 and donates 100
percent of the proceeds to honor her late husband Maurice Spagnoletti, a prominent New
Jersey banker tragically killed in June 2011,
while working in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
As the founder of Lucy’s Gift, as well as
the Maurice J. Spagnoletti Foundation
(MJSF), the former Florham Park widow has
made it her mission to help children in need,
victims of crime and honor those who serve
and protect others.
Named after their 10-year old daughter,
Lucy, Spagnoletti says “Lucy’s Gift is our gift
back to the world. It’s just what I wanted to
do. It has grown beyond my dreams. I don’t
have a website or a Facebook page. I have
emails from people all over the country,” and
plans to open a second boutique in a “major
retail strip mall.”
With a background in sales marketingbrand management, Spagnoletti had worked
as a marketing director for Crowe Horwath
accounting firm in New York for 13 years,
but when her husband was killed, her world
changed.
Her business “started haphazardly” because of her husband’s death. It began from
helping a small charity and blossomed into a
non-profit business.
Maurice had been good friends with their
daughter’s doctor, John Connor. It was
through that friendship that Maurice came to
support the Children of China Pediatric
Foundation (CCPF), a charity Dr. Connor
supports by performing free surgeries for orphans.
“When my husband was murdered my
daughter was very sick,” explains Spagnoletti. “The day after he was buried, we met
Dr. Connor in Morristown” to take care of
Lucy who has been faced with health issues.
“Upon our return to NJ, Dr. Connor was

there and will always be there for us,” Spagnoletti says. “I told Dr. Connor I would keep
my husband’s promise” as he labeled the
doctor their ‘hero.’
Instead of taking money for Lucy from
those who sent donations after her tragic loss,
Spagnoletti directed donations be sent to the
CCPF in her husband’s memory.
As donations increased, CCPF opened a
rehabilitation training program for chronically disabled and post-surgical orphans in
his honor – the Maurice Journey of love support and hope J. Spagnoletti Rehabilitation
Program. After three years, when she got
back on her feet, Spagnoletti supported these
efforts by holding small handbag auctions.
In 2012, “I started doing handbag events;
women in large numbers started buying
handbags,” she says. By 2014, this grew to a
sold out crowd. This led to an annual event
in June, raising tens of thousands of dollars
for charity.
After setting enough money aside, Spagnoletti decided to open Lucy’s Gift to sell
handbags on a regular basis for charity.
“My idea for selling handbags for charity
has exploded,” says Spagnoletti. “I put the
seed money in for the boutique,” in hopes to
get money back to cover her salary and health
insurance. After that, all proceeds will go toward helping others.
“I don’t have wealth,” explains Spagnoletti. “I created a business where all the net
profits will go to the foundation, which go to
our charities.”
Inside her boutique, Spagnoletti decorated
using pink, blue and purple hues. She explains the pink represents children in need;
blue for the victims of crime; and purple for
the purple heart.
Through her foundation, MJSF has expanded its charity to children with special
needs at P.G. Chambers School in Cedar
Knolls to support children in need; is helping
victims of crime by supporting domestic violence and sexual assault safe houses such as
SAFE in Hunterdon; and aid charities that
support the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
whose agents – and families – “inspire
Marisa with their heroic efforts to protect us
domestically,” as explained in the MJSF mission statement.
“When you buy something, you want to
know where your money is going,” she explains.
Spagnoletti selected P.G. Chambers as a
charity recipient after meeting one of the

mothers who sends both of her kids who are
in wheelchairs to the school, which provides
the most comprehensive education and therapy programs for children with disabilities.
“We met by chance,” says Spagnoletti
about Annabella Rossi, the mother of the two
students at P.G. Chambers. “At that moment
she was having a bad day; I was having a bad
day.”
Out of the 35 volunteers at MJSF, Rossi
became her eighth volunteer.
“She started coming to my house; we became friends.” Spagnoletti honored Rossi in
2013 when she presented her with the Maurice Spagnoletti Foundation Caregiver
Award. “Annabella is a role model to me.”
Every year, Spagnoletti presents the caregiver award to an individual, a teacher,
mother or nurse. In June 2015, she gave the
award to a woman named Tiffany who created a park for disabled children near the Jets
Training Facility. Tiffany’s daughter also attends the P.G. Chambers School.
Lucy’s Gift specializes in mostly handbags, and jewelry. Featured are 200 handbags
on display varying in color, price and function, from popular name brands like Gucci,
authentic lines, fake leather to unheard labels.
Prices of bags range from $50 to $2,000.
“Handbags are my life,” she says. “The
sky is the limit for us; we even carry men’s
wallets,” and bags for men. “Within two
months, we were able to triple our inventory.”
Customers can also find unique costume
jewelry pieces and accesories, ranging from
$18 to $350, as well as distinct unique items
such as a wine tote, her number one seller
found in a Texas boutique.
“I travel the country and find really neat

boutiques,” she says, bringing back those rare
items, such as a little mirror that attaches to
an iphone, to resell.
“When you come to my boutique, everything is sacred,” says Spagnoletti. “Our
dream is to bring luxury to all women. I grew
up lower income; I didn’t have money to
spend. I always dreamed I’d be able to provide fashion to everyone.”
Instead of a bow or ribbon, every bag or
purchase is adorned with a barrette.
To her surprise, Spagnoletti’s mission is
taking off. Concert-singer Naomi Miller, who
was singing in Italian on the streets in Morristown, attended her grand opening; Spagnoletti has been getting emails of support
from around the country; and she recently appeared on the NBC Today Show with Al
Roker.
“After five years, I’m finding peace. My
husband was brutally assassinated. Honoring
him was my life mission. The FBI is still investigating the case, she adds.”
A prominent banker for Doral Financial,
Maurice was shot and killed at the age of 57
by unknown assailants, June 15, 2011, while
sitting in his car in traffic on the highway.
Employed with the company for just one
year, he had been assigned to work in Puerto
Rico in Jan. 2011, says Spagnoletti.
“Justice is coming I believe that. The people who killed my husband will be brought
to justice. We seek justice for all. Hope is
something we have and something we have
to work for. Hope with positive action prevails. The men and women I’ve come to
know are beyond extraordinary; they are the
real heroes. ”
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Part of Spagnoletti’s mission is to put an end to violence.
“My husband was everything to me,” says Spagnoletti.
“You don’t heal from violence. It is prevention, awareness
and treatment that will lead to end violence. In my very small
way I’m going to make an impact. It’s my mission to end violence and I will. I want my husband’s memory honored.
Nothing brings my husband back; my daughter needed her
father.”
She says, “My husband died a hero.” To honor him, MJSF
plans to award a $1,500 Future Hero scholarship to a junior
college student in need from Morris County who aspires a
career in preventing or stopping violence. Eric Mohberg,
whose fiancé was brutally murdered 26 years ago, joined her
MJSF board and is helping her create the scholarship.
At last year’s annual Handbag Auction held in June at the
Hanover Manor in East Hanover, $30,000 was raised for the
charities. Participants paid $75 for all “you can eat,” dancing,
raffles, silent auction of handbags and other items, and presentations by charity organizations.
Through her mission, Spagnoletti has rechanneled her
anger to provide a healthy environment for her daughter. She
explains, “I can only focus on positive so she can grow up
and be positive.”
“It’s amazing what could be done for the memory of one
hero. Through all of this I’m really finding peace. I was so
low and so sad, but now I’m back. If I’m working 24 hours a

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day, it’s not work, it’s what I love to do. I know I never let
him down. I feel my husband smiling when I can do things
like this. I do my little part in helping them; every year I feel
like I’m doing more.”
On her boutique wall hangs a framed poem titled “Life
Does Not Frighten Me At All.” A girl that Spagnoletti met
one year ago at P.G. Chambers School read her that poem.
“Honestly they teach me more,” she says. Since then, Spagnoletti has adopted a class there and “I go and visit her. Nothing frightens this little girl who has all these issues. I would
sell my life for her.”
Spagnoletti has come up with a program in which companies pay people to volunteer.
“Corporations can give not to the foundation, but to the
P.G. Chambers School. For that donation, we will train that
staff. Let’s get people to commit to volunteer work.”
As a way to market and add new revenue source for her
boutique, Spagnoletti recently started Lucy’s Gift Treasure
Chest, in which she provides non-profits, fair priced tricky
tray or auction items. Her idea came about after she gave a
handbag to a church who asked her for a tricky tray donation.
Lucy’s Gift is open Tues. and Wed., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Sun. 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit mauricejspagnoletti.com or
email [email protected].

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Storage Place And Low Interest Mortgage Needed To Save Shelter

By Cheryl Conway
rateful for some monetary and furniture donations in
her last call for help, the founder of a battered
women’s shelter organization continues her search
for a hero to hold the mortgage.
Sandra Ramos of Ringwood, a pioneer advocate for battered women who has sheltered and strengthened women and
children for more than four decades is reaching out to others
to help save the shelter at risk for foreclosure.
The founder and director of Strengthen Our Sisters (SOS)
is looking for someone to hold the mortgage at a lower interest rate so she can continue to provide housing for 155
women and children in shelters located in New Foundland,
Wanaque and West Milford. SOS is a grassroots, community
based non-profit, program serving homeless/battered women
and children since 1977.
“They are working with us,” says Ramos about Rialto
Capital Management Advisors in Florida which currently
holds the mortgage bridge loan. She says she has six more
months to raise $15,000 to avoid a foreclosure.
Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sisters - the first shelter
for battered women in North America- the organization
changed its name to Strengthen Our Sisters and has since
grown to eight houses, two day care centers, a food pantry
and a thrift store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5 million,
with $580,000 left to be paid.
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“Lots of people donated food and Easter baskets but if they
don’t have a place to live where are they going to keep their
Easter baskets?” she asks. The same holds true with the furniture donations.
About 20 people recently have called offering to donate
furniture. Although grateful for all of the donations, Ramos
says the next hurdle is trying to find or afford a storage place
to hold the furniture.
“People called to donate furniture,” says Ramos. “We
don’t have room to store the furniture. We need a storage
place. People donating beautiful furniture.”
Ramos says the furniture “will come in handy for women”
when they are able to move into an apartment or a place of
their own to live.
Through her shelter program, Ramos says “thousands
have been saved” during the past 46 years. Many of the
women and children her organization helps “don’t have families,” are on section eight, have families or friends “who
don’t like them; who don’t want to help them. We have a lot
of dysfunctional families.
“We are the only shelter who will take people,” says
Ramos. “No one else takes these people from social services.”
With two hotline numbers, Ramos has made herself available to help others- women who could have been forced to
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Thomas Edison – His Hallmark Of Personal Success – A Super Garage

By Michele Guttenberger
he hallmark of every successful businessman is to own a family mansion
and to have a state of the art garage.
Thomas Edison had both.
His Glenmont estate home in West Orange that he purchased in 1886 was the decorating and design concept of the former
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garage was his own innovative design and
creation that he built in 1908. Edison oversaw
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entirely new creation in building construction.
Building his private garage helped him to
launch his new business venture – a patented
technique of constructing mass-produced,
poured-cement houses using iron molds. His
garage and the original Yankee stadium became the same cement poured by his own
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and Charles on home built motorized projects. At the age of 10, Charles Edison, future
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a drive belt.
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