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By Josh Lashley
any high school
softball teams
start the regular
season full of promise only
to falter for many reasons.
Maybe a teams lack of
depth and experience
becomes apparent and they
are unable to sustain a winning streak. Or its possible
that the veteran players on
the roster dont live up to
their responsibilities and
the program as a whole
suffers as a result.
Then there are those
squads, such as the Verona
High School softball program, who continue make

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Verona Softball Captains Lead By Example

great strides as the spring
progresses. The Hillbillies
are playing at its best with
the
playoffs
quickly
approaching, having won
nine of their first 11 games.
While there are many
contributing factors to the
Hillbillies success, at the
top of the list is the dedication and maturity displayed
by the captains on the team
Olivia Feiger, Paige Ferrell
and Caroline Chivily, all of
whom are members of the
senior class.
Angela Salisbury, the
head coach for Verona,
feels that the trio was the
correct selections for such

important roles because of

the commitment they have
shown to the program over
the past several years.
They each came into
the season with three years
of varsity softball experience, Salisbury said.
They always lead by
example, both during the
school day and on the softball field. All three are
admired and respected by
their teammates.
Salisbury mentioned
some of the significant statistics that the captains
have produced through the
first three weeks of AprilChivily a .481 batting
average, Feiger a .467 batting average and Ferrell a
6-2 pitching record with a
2.042 earned run average.
They have improved in
all areas of softball but
have also improved as
leaders, Salisbury said.
[They have] gained confidence and are the gobetween for coaches to
players.
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the
National
Honor
Society, all three girls have
been accepted into colleges, Salisbury said.
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consistent basis to help

their teammates in a variety of areas.
They push their teammates to do their best, stay
focused and put the team
ahead of the individual,
Salisbury said.
After losing the opening
game of the regular season
to Cedar Grove, the
Hillbillies responded by
reeling off four consecutive wins by an average of
just over eight runs per
game. After a one-run loss
to Caldwell, Verona went
on a five-game winning
streak to conclude the
month of April, this time
by an average of six runs
per game. The loss to
Caldwell was the only suf-

fered by Verona in the

Super Essex Conference
Liberty Division through
April.
Last
spring,
the
Hillbillies advanced to the
NJSIAA North I Group I
Sectional
Tournament
where they were defeated
in the opening round by
Belvidere. Butler won the
North I Group I title in
2014.
Verona is scheduled to
complete the regular season with a road game at
Morris Catholic on Wed.,
May 13. The cutoff date
for teams to qualify for the
NJSIAA
Sectional
Tournaments was May 9
and the bracket seedings
take place on May 12.

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Master Storyteller/Rabbi To Present

Two-Part Series

abbi Mark Biller,

spiritual leader of
Congregation Beth
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16, at noon, at the Morris
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Whippany. The series is
coordinated by National
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Judaism fit into the corporate culture; how to characterize the Torah's personality
type, rigid, open-ended or

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Judaism help us handle the
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your own views, and
become familiar with some
pivotal biblical texts touching on these questions," says
Biller.
Biller's third year participating in the Our Jewish
World lecture series, he is a
master storyteller, thoroughly enjoys teaching these
classes and brings a fresh,
bright outlook to Judaism's
traditional texts.
Biller specializes in
counseling Jews of all ritual
levels looking to find meaning in both modern life and
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Verona Schools Visit The Renaissance

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the Renaissance Faire festivities at F.N.
Browns auditorium on Thurs., April 16. The
story is about a modern day girl getting lost in
time and having an adventure as she gets back
to the present.
The Medieval theme was tied in with this
years book, Kenny and The Dragon (by Tony
DiTerlizzi) for One District, One Book-a program which all Verona Elementary students
read a chapter every night and participated in a
daily blog. The Renaissance Faire was also
performed at Forest Elementary with
Brookdale Elementary school present on Fri.,
April 17.
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Local Woman Wins Big On Wheel Of Fortune

By Anastasia Marchese
ots of people enjoy watching "Wheel of Fortune"
on television and imagining what it would be like
to walk away the big winner. Now, Lisa Joseph of
West Orange doesn't have to imagine anymore.
Last December she flew out to California where the
show is filmed in studio. The air date was Feb. 24 of this
year and millions of people watched as she wheeled her
way to the bonus round and then won it.
This 26-year-old hadn't planned on doing this, it started out as kind of a whim.
"Well first I just signed up online, the Wheel Watchers
Club. Then I got this random email telling me that they
were having auditions in New York and asking if I'd want
to try out," said Lisa. She decided to go for it. First she had
to send in a one minute audition video online. Then she
received a live audition in NYC. When asked what the
auditions were like she said "You do a couple of rounds
like it would be on the show. They are looking to see if
you watch the show and know the rules. Since I watch the
show, it was pretty easy for me."
Lisa also does acting on the side, between her other two
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"I didn't do anything crazy to prepare," said Lisa. She
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For her bonus round she had some help
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she appeared on the show. This article suggested picking letters "that I never would
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All in all she finished the night with
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Some of her prize money she wants to
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Her family roots are in Haiti and she wants
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Art Exhibit Next Month

ocal artists from both Cedar Grove

and the surrounding area are having an exhibit at the Totowa
Library in Totowa through June 11. Art

work will be displayed in the

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Annual Golf Event Assists Those

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event is sponsored by My Limo of East
Hanover, serving as Premier Sponsor with
Vision Real Estate Partners and the Steven
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Foundation serving as Associate Sponsors.
The Provident Bank Foundation will serve
as our Tote Bag Sponsor.
In our community, hundreds of hardworking people with disabilities dream of
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productive members of society. The Golf
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fund the agencys services, which give

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Golfer registrations and sponsorships
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Founded in 1957, Employment
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Ladies Host Spring Banquet

With Special Speaker

adies Fellowship of Chapel on the

Hill in Cedar Grove will hold its
Annual Spring Banquet on Tues.,
June 9 at 6:15 p.m. Women of all ages
and denominations are invited to attend;
however reservations are required by
calling Lillian: 973-239-4194 by Fri.,
May 29.
Guest speaker will be Patsy Perrotti
who will share how "A Moment Can
Change Everything."
"Behind every moment in each person's life, there is a story, says Perrotti.
My life is so accidental...filled with
moments...good, bad, happy, some I
wish I could re-live and some I want to
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Taste Buds Bloom With Variety Offered At Farmers Markets

selection of annuals and perennials to plant. Spring offerings turn to summer offerings delivering a wide variety of
flavorful, colorful sweet fruits and ample vegetables.
Summer farmers markets are a great way to spend a
weekend afternoon or lazy evening after a day at work.
Summer is when produce such as tomatoes, sweet corn and
cucumbers are grown and enjoyed in abundance. As the
summer ends, fall is a beautiful time of year. The
air is crisp and local farm stands are brimming with
autumn goodies from pumpkins to root vegetables, cider,
hay rides and corn mazes. Hearty prepared meals, holiday
pies, hand knit sweaters and seasonal wreaths are alongside
mums, corn stalks and hay barrels used to decorate our
homes.
As the winter approaches, dont discount the selection at
your local outdoor markets. Beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts,
cabbage and cauliflower are grown most of the year, even
through November and December. Its a great time to stock
up on homemade jams, jellies and local honey. Think gift
giving for the holidays. Most farmers markets stay open
until December and will additionally offer fresh cut greenery and Christmas trees.
Most fruits and vegetables travel 1500-2500 miles to
land in the grocery store. If each consumer ate just one meal
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armers markets provide visitors with a window to see
into the world of the people and places that grow our
farm foods, baked goods, artisans chesses, local
honey and hand crafted products.
Once considered more of a novelty, farmers markets
today provide consumers with an alternative to traditional
grocery markets, specialty food stores and unique gift
shops. Visitors to local farmers markets can purchase locally grown and made items all with the convenience of one
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Different farmers, bakers, craftsmen and unique shop
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Farmers markets expose consumers to different seasonal foods and products. They offer more than typical supermarket or gift shop products and often include herbs, plants,
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The Golden Pineapple, Open Again At 14 Pine Street

ind old favorites and lots that is new

and wonderful at The Golden
Pineapple. Browse hundreds of
unique and desirable things you will
loveso glad this store is back in town!
For nearly two decades, The Golden
Pineapple was the centerpiece of the Shops
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The store is smaller, so you'll know
every item in it was chosen carefully
theres no room anything ordinary. As
always, there are unique gifts and accessories for the home, elegant and affordable.
The store still offers the areas largest
selections of customers favorite lines
including chic recycled- aluminum
Mariposa serveware, frames and gifts (on
every brides registry and wish list); the
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beautifully-scented Panier des Sens soaps
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Customers will delight in finding distinctive handmade jewelry, handcrafted
capes, scarves and personal accessories;
Austrian crystal and enamel frames, hinged
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downsized homes.
There are treasures at every turn! Handpainted Florentine glass, art glass and crystal sparkle year round. Additionally, the

store offers unique items for each holiday

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The Golden Pineapples caring, experienced staff will help you find the perfect
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will be thrilled with the stores personal
services including beautiful gift wrapping,
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Environmentally Sensible Treatment for Termites

ermite Treatments are one of the most regulated

areas of pest control in New Jersey. The reason is
simple- the toxicity of the chemicals used in this
type of pest control treatment.
One of the traditional methods for treatment of subterranean termites is to dig a six-inch by six-inch trench
around the foundation of the home. This is kind of like a
mote around the castle. A chemical solution is mixed
usually on site of "water and termiticide." The solution is
poured into the newly dug trench and allowed to soak
into the ground.
The process is actually a protective chemical barrier.
The chemicals used in this application are known as "termiticides. A typical single family home can easily
require 100 to 150 gallons of a mixed termiticide and
water solution.
When treating for termites by NJ State Regulations
the entire perimeter of the home has to be done, meaning
treatment is supposed to surround all sides of the home's
foundation.
In some of the treatments, where there is a solid
ground surface and the termite solution cannot penetrate
the ground, holes are drilled every 12 inches. The home's
foundation, front stoop, concrete walkways, patios or
slabs are drilled and the chemical solution is inserted

into the holes. The holes are then plugged and sealed
with new concrete.
Termiticides are designed with agents allowing them
to bond with the soil and remain intact. The potency
could remain in the ground for seven to ten years or
longer. One of the concerns with this type of treatment is
that the barrier needs to be continuous surrounding the
foundation to be effective. Any break in this barrier and
termites may infiltrate the structure. A termite only needs
an opening of 1/32 of an inch in mortar or concrete to
enter a structure.
Another concern is the toxicity of the chemicals.
Termite treatments on properties with wells or cisterns
have a specific set of regulations and rules due to the toxicity of these treatments. The other thing is that these
chemical treatments do not address the termite colony,
therefore, may not be affected.
We use a better way to address "Termites and their
Colonies" without the heavy toxicity of the traditional
methods of trenching and mixing termiticide.
Our treatment is a "Termite Baiting System". We lure
the termites to our in-ground bait stations with a wood
by-product that attracts the termites and then treat that
area with a chemical as needed.
The first step is to install our baiting stations around

the perimeter of the home. We then monitor eachbaited

station on a regular/periodic schedule throughout the
year. At some point, the termites will find our bait. It
may be a few weeks or months, but they do eventually
find it.
Once the baited station(s) indicate that there is an
active presence of live termites we swap our initial Bait
Cartridge and install new bait that is actually a low dose
termite chemical, which has less of an impact on the
ground. This bait is brought back to the colony and
shared with the nest mates.
Instead of using the traditional method as discussed
above and contaminating the entire perimeter of the
home, we take an approach to termite treatment that is
"environmentally sensible".
Registered under the Reduced Risk Pesticide
Initiative with the EPA, the active ingredient is "hexaflumuron," that is the actual termite treatment and bait. This
is scientifically developed bait with an insect growth
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'Kosher Lite' Cooking Class

ooking for ways to make kosher

dishes with fewer calories but just
as tasty as the originals? Want to recreate dishes your grandmother made, but
with a 21st-century twist? Then come to
the National Council of Jewish Women
(NCJW), West Morris Section's "Kosher
Lite" cooking class. The class will be held
on Sun., June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at
the Village Food Garden Culinary Center
at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown.
This hands-on workshop is designed for
everyone who appreciates good food, from
novices to experienced cooks.
Chef Danny Arturo, an executive chef
certified by the American Culinary
Federation, will lead an interactive class
on how to make knishes, health salad, and
tzimmes. Participants will help chop, mix,
and cook. Then everyone will savor the
results!
Chef Danny has served as executive
chef at several notable restaurants and he
has received acclaim from critics in such
prestigious publications as Zagat and
Atlanta magazine.
The National Council of Jewish Women

(NCJW) is a grassroots organization of

volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by
Jewish values, NCJW strives for social
justice by improving the quality of life for
women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
For further information about NCJW,
West Morris Section, visit www.ncjwwestmorris.org.
The three-hour class costs $35 a person.
For more information and to register, email
stellahart@optimum.net.

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (at right) dedicated a bronze plaque honoring
the life and legacy of the late Raymond M. Durkin of Maplewood, who served as chair of the New
Jersey and Essex County Democratic parties, on Wed., April 22. Pictured are Durkins family members, friends and elected officials. The plaque was placed on the promenade in the Essex County
Government Complex to raise awareness about Durkin's contributions to Essex County. (Photo by
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Furniture Patriarch
To Visit Local Store For Charity

By Kenny Luthy
ohn D. Bassett III, shown above standing on one of his Made in America
bedroom nightstands, is coming to
Suburban Furniture in Succasunna Thurs.,
May 21, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to sign
copies of the book, Factory Man.
The New York Times best seller, written
by Beth Macy, gives a detailed history of
the Basset Family and their rise to domination of wood furniture manufacturing in the
USA throughout the 20th century. It also
addresses American furniture manufacturers brush with extinction as global capitalism led to outsourcing and the massive loss
of 73,000 jobs, as well as the crippling of
many southern furniture towns. It finally
details John D. Bassett IIIs years long
Capital Hill fight to save these American
jobs from Chinese takeover. The book is
getting special treatment as Tom Hanks and
Gary Goetzman plan its production as a
miniseries for HBO.

Suburban Furniture on Rt. 10 in

Succasunna has long been a Made in
America bedroom gallery by VaughanBassett, Bassetts bedroom manufacturing
company. Vaughan-Bassett is known for
its quick delivery in the customers choice
of many finishes and sizes. Like VaughanBassett, Suburban Furniture has been family owned and operated for over 50 years.
Suburban will be hosting Bassett for a discussion on Factory Man, saving
American jobs, and the future of manufacturing in the USA. Along with the meet
and greet, Bassett will sign copies of the
book, which will be available for a discounted purchase of $20. All proceeds from
the book sales will go to the Dean Michael
Clarizio Cancer Foundation, a New Jersey
charity. Suburban Furniture will also be
matching the donation to the foundation.
For more information, go to
JBIIIevent@suburbanfurn.com or call 973927-7100.

Go Fishing In Essex County

ssex Countys 2015 Fishing

Derbies are going on now through
June. Sponsored by the Essex
County Department of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs, the free events will
be held in six locations in the Essex
County Park System.
Essex County Executive Joseph N.
DiVincenzo, Jr. says Our fishing derbies
are an excellent opportunity for our children to enjoy the historic Essex County
Park System in a different and fun way.
Youll have a great time creating your
own big fish stories and spending some
quality time with your friends and family
in some of the most beautiful parks in the
area. I invite everyone to come out, cast
their lines, Experience Essex and take a
look at the improvements we are making
to revitalize our parks.
Open to children ages 15 and younger,
all children must be accompanied by an
adult and bring their own fishing pole,
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ining outdoors when the weather is

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change of pace. While certain
aspects of eating outside can be enticing,
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plastic cups on windy afternoons or
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The fishing derbies will be held
Thurs., May 14, at the Essex County
Verona Park Boathouse, Bloomfield
Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona.
On-site registration begins at 5 p.m.;
derby begins at 6 p.m.; and awards will be
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Historical Walking Tours This Spring

he Morris County Tourism

Bureau (MCTB) has planned its
perennial walking tour series.
Experience the rich history Morris
County has to offer with a knowledgeable guide. Spring tours are offered on
various Saturday mornings during May
and June. All tours begin at 10 a.m.
Tickets are $15 - $20 depending upon the
program length. Please pre-register and
pre-pay online at morristourism.org.
For additional information call 973631-5151.
The Many Monuments of Morristown
Tour, new this year, is set for Sat., May
16, at 10 a.m. Take a walk through
Morristown with an American veteran to
view the various monuments built to
honor our servicemen and women. The
tour begins at 6 Court Street, winds
through the heart of Morristown and concludes with a picnic at the Thomas Paine
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The Seeing Eyes Training Ground,
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Maple Avenue, between Market and
DeHart Streets, Morristown. North
Americas first guide dog training school,
the Seeing Eye of Morris Township, was
founded in 1929 by Morris Frank.
Tourists will learn about the history of
The Seeing Eye, walk the streets where
the dogs train, and see how Seeing Eye
dogs respond to their owners. The tour
begins at their in-town training center,
passes sites important to the history of
the organization and concludes at the
statue of Morris and Buddy for a photo
op. Husband and wife, Jim and Ginger
Kutsch, lead this unique tour. Jim serves
as the president and CEO of The Seeing
Eye; Ginger is a volunteer with the
organization. Both are graduates of The
Seeing Eye. This tour sells out fast, so
book early. This tour will only be given

once this year. Tour size is limited to 30.

Cost is $15.
The CCC and the Creation of
Morristown National Historical Park,
also new, is Sat., June 13, at 10 a.m., to
begin in the lobby of the Washingtons
Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington
Place, Morristown. In 1933 Americas
first National Historical Park was created
by law, to be built at Morristown to preserve and interpret the two winter
encampments here by General George
Washington and the Continental Army.
Young men hired by the Civilian
Conservation Corps camped in town and
built the park and the museum. Tour the
national park with a park ranger and hear
the story of how the park was created.
Cost is $20, includes admission to the
park.
Trial of the 19th Century: Antoine
LeBlanc, Sat., June 20, at 10 a.m. Meet
at 6 Court Street, Morristown. Learn all
about Morristowns most famous murder

trial as you sit in the actual courtroom

where Antoine LeBlanc was tried in 1833
for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Sayre and their servant Phoebe. The
triple murder shocked the entire state and
resulted in LeBlancs execution by hanging on the Morristown Green. The program will be in lecture format and take
place in Courtroom One, preserved to
look as it did then.
The story will be told by the
Honorable Kenneth C. MacKenzie,
retired judge of the Superior Court of NJ,
historian, and member of the Board of
Trustees of Historic Speedwell. He will
share his legal insights into one of Morris
Countys most notorious trials. This tour
will only be given once this year. Cost is
$15.
The Spring 2015 historical walking
tours from the Morris County Tourism
Bureau are being sponsored by Robert
Lloyd Coutts and Sons, Insurors and by
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Essex County Environmental Center Offers May Programs

variety of programs are being

offered at the Essex County
Environmental Center this May to
teach children and adults about nature and
help them gain a greater appreciation and
understanding of the environment. Essex
County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo,
Jr. invites children and adults to visit the
Environmental Center where they can enjoy
an enriching recreational experience
through nature and conservation activities.
Our Environmental Center has become
the premiere location for environmental
education and nature appreciation, said
DiVincenzo. With the help of our partner
groups, our dynamic schedule of events and
activities will captivate all ages. Walk in our
woods, discover habitats, get pointers on
gardening, learn about nature photography
and much more. Its all about nature and its
all at our Environmental Center.
Friday Morning Yoga for adults, Fri.,
May 29, at 4 p.m., at the Essex County
Environmental Center in Roseland. This
class will explore the many joys of yoga.
Breathing synchronized with movement
will warm the body and relax the mind. All
levels are welcome. Cost is $10. Advance
registration is required. For information,
call 973-228-8776. Dress comfortably and
bring mat.
Tuesday Afternoon Yoga with
Meditation for adults, Tues., May 26,
3:30 p.m., at Essex County Environmental
Center in Roseland. The focus of this class
is on the many benefits of long-held, seated
poses. Participants will lengthen tissues that
connect, wrap and interweave muscles,
helping to increase their range of motion
and free up areas of limitation. They will
cultivate a meditative state in each pose, as
well as sit for a meditation at the end of
class. All levels are welcome. Cost is $10.
Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Dress comfortably and bring mat.
Chair Yoga Series, Thurs., May 28, at 3
p.m., Essex County Environmental Center,
Roseland.
Bug Club for children ages six to ten,
Tues., May 12, at 4 p.m., Essex County
Environmental Center in Roseland. The
Bug Club is devoted to young people who
want to explore the wonders of insects
through field walks, games, stories and
crafts. This club meets year-round. Cost is
$8 per child. Advance registration and payment are required. Minimum number of

participants needed. For information, call

973-228-8776.
Birding Hike in Essex County
Becker Farm, Thurs., May 14, at 8 a.m.,
Essex County Environmental Center in
Roseland. Envois presented by New Jersey
Audubon. Explore both field and forest
while enjoying beautiful vistas of the
Passaic River Valley. This is the right time
to discover spring migrants in all their glory,
including warblers in full song. Cost is $6
for NJA members and $8 for non-members.
Please call 908-766-5787 or e-mail
kelly.wenzel@ njaudubon.org to register.
Native Pollinator Conservation
Workshop, Thurs., May 14, at 6 p.m.,
Essex County Environmental Center in
Roseland. Adults and children ages 12 and
older will make and take their own uniquely designed bee nest block to attract and
provide shelter for native pollinators. Cost
is $8 per child and $10 per adult. Advance
registration is required. For information,
call 973-228-8776. Minimum number of
participants is required.
Honey Bees: Who They Are, What
They Do and Why They Are Important,
Sat., May 16, at 10:30 a.m., Essex County
Environmental Center, Roseland. For adults
and children ages 8 and up. The health of
honey bees has been in the news a lot lately. Learn why the state insect of NJ is having such a difficult time surviving and what
to do around at home to help bees survive
and thrive. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Cost is
$8 per child, $10 per adult. Advance registration required. For information, call 973228-8776. Minimum number of participants
is required.
Horticulture for Seniors, Mon., May
18, at 1 p.m., Essex County Environmental
Center, Roseland, is a specially designed
class for senior citizens that is presented by
the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex
County. This months topic is A Garden is
Home to Many. Meet in Garibaldi Hall.
This is a free program. Advance registration
is required one week prior to program. For
information, call 973-379-5488 or 973-7310717.
4-H Young Gardeners Club, Tues.,
May 19, at 4 p.m., Essex County
Environmental Center, Roseland. Children
in grades one through ten can learn how
vegetables and flowers grow, where
spaghetti sauce comes from, how to find a
rainbow in a garden. Meet in Garibaldi
Hall. Advance registration required. For

information, call 973-353-1338, Ext. 109.

Birding Hike in Essex County
Hilltop Reservation is presented by New
Jersey Audubon, Thurs., May 21, at 8 a.m.,
at Mountain Avenue and Courter Lane,
North Caldwell. Explore edge and meadow
habitats for spring migrants with an easy
walk through the reservation. This is a free
event. Please call 908-766-5787 or e-mail
kelly.wenzel@njaudubon.org to register.
Little Sprouts Spring Gardening
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soil and light, students will be growing
plants in no time. Each week, the children
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number of participants is required. Advance
registration and payment are required. For
information, call 973-228-8776.
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slowly at the pace of the river. The session
includes paddling safety and techniques and
all equipment. Cost is $30 per canoe or $15
per person. Advance registration is
required. For information, call 973-2288776.
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Annual Essex County Jewish Heritage Celebration Held

ssex County Executive Joseph N.

DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted Essex
Countys Annual Jewish Heritage
Celebration on Wed., April 29 to recognize
the influence and positive impact that
Jewish people have had, and continue to
have, on the economy and culture of Essex
County. During the ceremony, DiVincenzo
presented Star of Essex Awards to Nomi
Colton-Max,
board
president
of
Congregation Beth El in South Orange,
and Harold Colton-Max, CEO of the
Jewish Community Housing Corporation
of Metropolitan New Jersey.
Harold and Nomi Colton-Max have
both enjoyed tremendous personal success
in their respective careers, DiVincenzo
said. Their commitment to serving the
Jewish community and improving the lives
of Essex County residents, their leadership, and dedication to public service is to
be commended, he added.
Charity, philanthropy and doing for
others are the things that both Harold and
Nomi Colton-Max have committed to
doing every day of their lives and these are
strong principles within the Jewish com-

Roofing

munity, said Assemblywoman Sheila Y.

Oliver.
This is always a wonderful event.
Thank you to County Executive
DiVincenzo for recognizing our citizens,
because it is the community leaders like
todays honorees that make Essex County
the best it can be, said Assemblywoman
Mila M. Jasey
A volunteer at Congregation Beth El
since her family moved to South Orange
13 years ago, Nomi has been active on a
variety of committees and served on Beth
Els Board of Trustees for 11 years, the last
two as president of the egalitarian conservative synagogue. Trained as a foreign policy analyst, specializing in the Arab World
and the Persian Gulf, Nomi previously
worked at the Council on Foreign
Relations and a private energy consulting
firm. She holds degrees from McGill
University and Johns Hopkins School of
Advanced International Studies. She has
lived, worked and traveled throughout the
region and speaks Hebrew, Arabic and
French. Colton-Max also previously
served a three-year term on the Supreme

Star of Essex Awards Presented to Nomi Colton-Max, board president of Congregation Beth El in
South Orange, and Harold Colton-Max, CEO of the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of
Metropolitan New Jersey.

Court of New Jersey District Ethics

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haq loves everyone and is a wonderful family dog.

He is losing his home because his family is no
longer able to care for him and he needs a new home
urgently. Shaq is a very healthy 11 years old, loves all people and children and is very submissive with other dogs.
Like all beagles Shaq's favorite activity is walking outside
and smelling all the good things there are to smell, especially in spring. Shaq is hoping more than anything to find
a new home where he can go for walks and be loved and
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eet Jimmy from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Jimmy

is a beautiful black Labrador mix who is about
eight months old. He was surrendered to a shelter when he was just eight weeks old and now he is looking for his forever family. Jimmy currently lives in a foster home with three children and another dog. He loves
people and other dogs and is a quick learner. He is housebroken and crate-trained. Jimmy is affectionate and playful and always ready for a game of fetch! He is still a
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Essex County Jewish Heritage...

continued from page 17

Slate of the World Zionist Congress, and

she speaks frequently on current events in
the Middle East and Israel.
To be recognized for something you
love makes this recognition really special.
My husband and I belong to many different communities simultaneously, but
working in each of them gives us a great
opportunity to serve and we instill these
values in our children, said Nomi.
Harold Colton-Max has dedicated his
efforts to the Jewish principle of Tikkun
Olam, which means to repair the world. He
currently serves as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Jewish Community Housing
Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey, a
non-profit organization devoted to providing housing with supportive services for
senior citizens in the Greater MetroWest
Community. In this capacity, he oversees
the organizations four apartment buildings with 470 units of independent living
and assisted living options for those 62

years or older.
Max has been president for the past
three years of the Affordable Housing
Professionals of NJ, was a founding member and president of the Jersey City
Affordable Housing Coalition and is a
long-time member of the Housing and
Community Development Network of NJ.
As a South Orange resident, Max has
been involved with the South Orange
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee,
board of adjustment, is current chair of the
planning board, and is a member of the
Villages Senior Citizen Advisory
Committee and is a member of
Congregation Beth El.
The Essex County Jewish Heritage
Celebration is part of a yearlong series of
programs initiated by County Executive
DiVincenzo to recognize and celebrate the
diversity of Essex County. Other cultural
celebrations celebrate African American
Heritage, Irish Heritage, Italian Heritage,

mma is a happy and friendly pup. She is about is

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