No. 2 Vol. 2 mypaperonline.com February 2016 The Kiwanis Club Of Caldwell-West Essex Hosts New Diaper-Drive By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Two months ago, The Ki- child. Diaper rash is not any- iapers are in de- wanis Club of Caldwell- thing to sneeze at. It can be mand. When little West Essex began their quite traumatic. I had a ones go through Diaper Drive after Andrea friend who was in a hospital. eight to 12 diapers a day, the Cascarano, founder of Do- She was in a terrible acci- Dcost adds up – making the Something Diaper Drive, at- dent. She couldn’t get her- annual cost about $1,000. torney at Seaton Hall Law self to the bathroom. She Families in need can’t afford School, and executive direc- ended up with diaper rash. It transportation to warehouse tor of Strategic Giving’s de- took her a long time to heal. discount stores to buy in velopment team, spoke at She now has a deeper under- bulk, leaving them no choice one of the meetings. Diapers standing and appreciation but to purchase supplies at collected are donated to for what babies go through. local convenience stores North Porch Women & In- Having clean diapers is a which can double or triple fants’ Centers, 620 Clinton good thing.” the monthly cost. Ave., Newark. According to Dixon, Due to income con- The mission of North there are more than 80 fam- straints, disposable diaper Porch is to provide critical ilies in Caldwell that need to “life” is sometimes extended supplies for babies and tod- go to food pantries. She said, by drying and re-using them. dlers in need. The first North “If you don’t live in an envi- Babies can spend a day or Porch center was incorpo- ronment where there are dif- Pictured, from left, is Andrea Castarano and Barbara Peck, Kiwanis Club president. more in one diaper, which rated in 1984 in Newark by ferent needs, you don’t often leads to diaper rash, the Episcopal Church recognize.” Public Library, 268 Bloom- p.m.). There is a cart in the Club and the club will buy staph, and urinary tract in- Women of the Diocese of So far the Kiwanis Club field Ave.; and The Caldwell foyer to leave donations as diapers to be donated to fections. Newark. has collected hundreds of di- Food Pantry, 14 Park Ave. well. The cart is checked North Porch. Most daycare providers “We are collecting them apers and the project will be The Food Pantry runs each evening and the dona- For more information, require a full week’s supply [diapers] because there’s a on-going. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tions are moved within a visit: http://www.caldwellki- of diapers and they don’t ac- lot of people who can’t af- Diaper donations can be late hours on Mon. (until 6 locked room. Or make a dol- wanis.org/. cept cloth diapers. Even free ford to buy them,” said dropped off at The Caldwell p.m.) and Thurs. (until 5:30 lar donation to the Kiwanis and subsidized, most child- JoAnn Dixon, Kiwanis past- care centers will turn away a president and current public Caldwell Mayor Shares Accomplishments Of 2015 child who arrives without a relations person. “I don’t day’s supply of disposable think people realize how im- aldwell Mayor Ann work with in the event they dence and put forth a and new signage were done. diapers. Diapers cannot be portant a clean diaper is. It Dassing recently need to fight a fire. This budget that was again very We continue to refine the purchased with food stamps. can be very painful for a spoke about the ac- work continued on addi- low, with no reduction in programs and the facility to complishments from 2015 tional streets in town and services to our residents. be the best it can be for area Serving Caldwell Cduring the 2016 Caldwell will continue into 2016. Our Community Center residents. We do the Quality painting since 1996 re-organization meeting. We are also working was renamed the Live Well Our historic commission job right... 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Also, various ex- chosen a planner who will 973.227.9887 and our emergency person- continued to employ the terior projects such as begin the re-examination of nel better infrastructure to philosophy of fiscal pru- power washing, painting continued on page 2 Page 2, February 2016, Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline James Caldwell High School Cares Caldwell Mayor Shares... With Coat Drive continued from front page our Master Plan. Additionally, we have spections were done, plans to conduct a re-evaluation of all prop- He conducted 19 fire code complaint in- erties in town. This process was held up in vestigations; 102 home sale inspections and 2015 due to tax map work that need to be issued 31 fire permits. On the inspections, done to conform to the State’s regulations. two-thirds required re-inspections for com- The Environmental Commission em- pliance. Thank you Mark, for your tenacity braced the Personette street property and to- in keeping us all safe! gether with grant dollars and volunteer help I want to take this opportunity to thank from Home Depot, and residents, a beauti- the over 80 volunteers who serve on the fire ful paver pathway was installed. Grant dol- department, the first aid squad, and the bor- lars from ANJEC made a pollinator garden ough’s boards and commissions. Their vol- possible and trees of various types were unteer hours are most appreciated and vital planted. We hope to hold a ribbon cutting to the health and well being of our town. in the spring to what will be home of The In looking to 2016, we need to continue Caldwell Volunteer Firemen’s Park. to keep our taxes low, and provide better The Special Improvement District Fea- service, as well as increasing shared serv- sibility study has been ongoing and the core ices with other towns and the Board of Ed- group is ready to appoint a Board of stake- ucation. Additional goals are to increase irls and Boys from the James Cald- buildings. The coats were then delivered to holders and to hold their open meetings for communication to residents with a better well High School (JCHS), West the West Caldwell Police Department for public comment. This will take place in website and other tools, to step up enforce- Caldwell, basketball programs distribution as part of the annual “Jersey early 2016. ment of our property maintenance codes teamed up recently to collect and donate Cares Coat Drive.” The coat drive contin- 2015 marked the first full year for the and to continue to work with the county on Gmore than 170 coats to New Jersey Cares. ued through Dec. 31, 2015. For more infor- Caldwell Fire Prevention Bureau. the installation of a traffic light at the corner On Sat., Dec. 5, team members gathered to mation, visit http://www.Jerseycares.org. The Bureau Fire Chief, Mark Giuiliano of Bloomfield Ave. and Gould Pl. sort, pack and deliver the coats that were For additional information on JCHS, visit reported that 101 life hazard use inspections I hope you have a happy and healthy collected from the district’s six school www.cwcboe.org/jchs. were completed - 41 non-life hazard use in- New Year!

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Most litical group, it upholds similar virtues and ethics like Schools build food boxes to feed local families in need. other newspapers will fill their pages with police stories, being kind to others, helping thy neighbor, giving tzedaka The positive stories are endless and contagious really. obituaries, car accidents, suicides, murders, disasters, law or charity, doing a mitzvah or kind deed, volunteering Shared each month to inspire, motivate, reflect and chan- suits, political battles and controversial issues that busy time and sharing generously and unselfishly with those in nel others to get involved, donate, give back, participate municipal governments and school boards. need. or even just turn negative energy into one filled with op- While every journalist craves that news breaking story Looking back through the twelve months of 2015, so timism and hope, each community stands stronger and or that shocking incident for that hard-nose reporter to many stories of genuine kindness fill my mind that it united knowing that there are people out there who do capture all those details whether gory or devastating, there would be wrongful of me to not reminisce before jumping care and are making a difference every day. is nothing quite refreshing or satisfying than covering a in to share the positive moments unfolding for 2016. Nothing wrong with being humble, but do not let that feel good story that tugs at heart strings and puts a smile For Caldwell News readers, the stories that took center stop you from contacting New View Media Group to on one’s face. stage since the first issue came out in April 2015, included share your contribution of how you helped to make the My days this past year have surrounded me with stories Roseland Fire Department competed in stair climb in New world a brighter place. There is nothing wrong with shin- about the kindest people who have given their time, mind York to raise money for the American Lung Association; ing and patting yourself on the back for some well-de- and spirit to help others in need; who have gone above 12-year old North Caldwell boy sold lemonade and ran served recognition. and beyond in their endeavors or jobs; who have put other for organ donation; Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Send your press releases and story ideas to me at edi- people’s lives before theirs; or about events that bring joy Foundation hosted 5K run to raise money for education [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from to the community or raise needed funds or supplies for a programs; West Caldwell elementary school students you in 2016…until then happy, healthy New Year to all particular issue or charity; and even about communities jumped rope for heart health; Caldwell senior citizen vol- readers. 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Expires 3/31/16 Page 4, February 2016, Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Moms Helping Moms Partners With Homeless Solutions Of Morristown By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta had a large network of friends with babies.” oms Helping Moms Foundation, With an assortment of baby products Inc., a non-profit charitable or- stored in her garage, Cutler began her or- ganization has been helping fam- ganization. She said, “We’re like a food ilies who face financial distress help meet bank with diapers and babies.” Mtheir babies’ basic needs. Six months ago Moms Helping Moms Whether it’s providing access to essen- paired with Homeless Solutions, Inc., in tial baby supplies or connecting moms with Morristown, which began as Morris Shelter a variety of services to support them during Inc. in 1983, created as a private, not-for- pregnancy and the first three years of par- profit, tax-exempt organization. It ex- enthood, such as parenting support, child panded to Homeless Solutions, Inc. and development education, financial literacy, provides shelter for homeless men, women and health and wellness. and families. When founded in 2011, the idea was that Homeless Solutions sends Moms Help- no baby should have to go without life’s ing Moms a “wish list” for women with Pictured from left, are Kate O'Conner, volunteer; Megan Deaton, secretary of board; and Bridget basic needs. children ages three and under. Then Moms Cutler, president/founder. Through partnerships with community Helping Moms is able to provide the organ- organizations, schools, local government ization with diapers, strollers, and clothing; cipients of the inaugural Funds for Change grants here and there. We don’t have any and others, Moms Helping Moms has col- filling in the gap of what food stamps don’t grant. Cutler plans to use the money to re- full time employees on staff. It’s a constant lected and distributed tens of thousands of cover. organize their space, allowing for more in- work in progress.” diapers, clothing, formula, nursing supplies, “You name it, we have it,” Cutler said. ventory storage and to streamline their Time is another issue for Moms Helping and countless other baby essentials to hun- “With the exception of car seats and cribs; operational procedures. Moms since most of the volunteers at the dreds of families in New Jersey. both have legal issues, we’d need to do Money is always the biggest challenge, organization have children in pre-school or President and Founder Bridget Cutler thorough inspections.” according to Cutler. She said, “We’re a non- younger. Cutler said, “To find enough peo- started the organization “by accident” when Moms Helping Moms recently obtained profit. We’re new. We don’t have experi- ple to volunteer has been tricky. I work two she began collecting excess baby things her a $2,500 grant from National Diaper Bank ence with grant writing. Most of the money full days per week. I have to get a sitter. We friends no longer needed. Cutler said, “I Network. They were one of 29 national re- is private donations. We’ve gotten smaller continued on page 6 Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News, February 2016, Page 5 Feel Good Fridays: Caldwell Library Offers Ongoing Health Series By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Feel Good Fridays are geared towards Whether the program remains as “on- She said, “It’s [health information] eniors today are living longer and in seniors, but the programs are open to any- going” depends on budgeting. Pascale something people are always researching. better health. And for motivation, one interested. Pascale recommends reg- said, “I would like to see this as an on- Rather than find information online, it’s they don’t have to look too far. The istration, as the seats get filled quickly. going. I know there’s an interest. As long better to get information from health pro- Caldwell Library has a lot to offer for eld- Upcoming presentations include: as we can support it financially and con- fessionals. It’s a good way to provide in- Sers who strive for enhanced well-being. March 1 “How to Feel Good and Improve tinue to provide lunch.” formation to the public.” “Feel Good Fridays” is a series the li- Your Mood;” March 8 “Stroke Aware- Pascale’s passion for this program For more information, visit: brary offers, running weekly for about ness;” March 18 “Melanoma;” stems from her own interest in health top- http://www.caldwellpl.org/. four or five successions per year. All pro- In the past, the most popular program ics. grams are free and begin at 1 p.m. A light was “Healthy Sleeping: How to Fall lunch is served, comprising of sandwich Asleep and Stay Asleep.” Patrons of all Support Groups For Depression wraps, potato salad and a beverage. Some- ages came. times pizza is offered. Pascale said, “It was interesting to see “Health Benefits of Red Wine and that people across the board have trouble BSA Morristown area support with hyperactivity with Lots of Q&A.” Call Chocolate” kicks off the next series which with sleep issues.” group for people with depression 973-994-1143 after 6 p.m. for weather can- begins on Fri., Feb. 26. There will be free Another popular topic that filled the and/or bipolar disorder plans to cellation. samples of chocolate while professionals room was “Healthy Eating Made Easy.” meet March 30, at 7:45 p.m. Dr. John J. Programs are at Morristown Unitarian from St. Barnabas Hospital speak about Pascale said, “People are always looking DBenjamin Davidman plans to speak on Ob- Fellowship in Morristown. Suggested do- heart health. for ways to make healthy decisions when servations on Mood Disorders. nation for non-members for lectures is $4; Health programs began at the Caldwell it can be difficult.” On April 27, Dr. Michael Giuliano plans or $7 per family. Peer support groups are Library in 2008 when the library was in- “Healthy and Successful Aging” was to present “Comorbid Conditions with held every Tues., 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., as well volved with the LIVE (Lifelong Involve- the third most popular topic. Ways to im- Mood Disorders for Children & Adoles- as a group for young adults age 18-25. ment for Vital Elders) curriculum, which prove the diet as one gets older and exer- cents & College Age - such as anxiety, Go to http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/ began at the Parsippany Library and ex- cises to keep up strength, enticed library panic, ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder morristownarea for more information. panded to Caldwell and Verona in support patrons to learn. of the elderly community. Feel Good Fri- Pascale meticulously selects health days were offered once a month and were topics from a list provided by St. Barn- Lectures For Adults Offered discontinued in 2012. abas. “Based on speaking to library pa- he Lifelong Learning Institute at and entertainment. Library Director Claudine Pascale, and trons, what interests them,” she said. A Caldwell University offers a Friday Fee is $10 per lecture, payable at the Adult Program Coordinator Fran Larkey program outreach coordinator assists Pas- morning lecture series each semes- door. There is free campus parking. For decided to bring back the series last Octo- cale in making a decision by researching ter for adult learners. Lectures are held in additional information and a listing of lec- ber. Pascale said, “They were well re- what is popular in other libraries. “As the the Alumni Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 tures, visit www.caldwell.edu/student- ceived. Everyone has enjoyed the program continues, every few months, I’ll T a.m. Topics for the spring lecture series success/lifelong-learning-institute or call programs.” be asking more about feedback,” she said. include art, music, history, current affairs 973-618-3543 or e-mail [email protected].

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By Cheryl Conway playing soccer. information- specialists are more accurately by a medical doctor or concussion specialist. occer season will be kicking in again According to that case, nearly 50,000 high able to realize if a person’s brain is healed “If you have any question, best thing is to pull soon and with that more cases of kids school soccer players sustained concussions enough to return to an activity. them out and let them rest no matter what you getting hit with head injuries due to in 2010- more players than in baseball, bas- All high school athletes are required to do.” heading the ball, running into posts or even ketball, softball and wrestling combined, ac- complete an ImPACT test online, usually be- Putting a child back in a game puts the Sanother player. cording to a New York Times article. fore their season begins so if someone gets a player at risk of having a “second impact in- Measures have been taken by the United “That kind of contact with a ball can do concussion while playing a school sport they jury” which “can be lethal” in some cases, States Soccer Federation to create a policy to damage to the brain tissue,” says Mazzola, can retake the test and measure any improve- says Mazzola. limit head balls by youth players. The new and may only be apparent on a microscopic ment over time. Players are not supposed to To measure when a child is ready to go guidelines which may begin in the fall of level. return to play “until previous score is within back into a game, players must complete a 2016 are expected to prohibit players 10 One of the main obstacles in dealing with 10 points from baseline,” explains Mazzola. Return To Play (RTP) protocol to make sure years old and younger from heading the ball. concussion is that doctors can not diagnose a “It’s a timed test,” Mazzola explains. their balance and coordination are up to par; The regulations also aim at reducing headers concussion based on a catscan or MRI, says “You can see sometimes that people have a that they are cognitively performing well, in practice for players who are between the Mazzola. A person may have no signs of a problem with visual learning,” or verbal brain is performing well; and to make sure ages of 11 and 13. fracture or bleeding, but that does not mean skills, reaction time can be slower. Then in they are headache free, she says. Soccer organizations are not alone in tak- a child’s brain has not suffered an injury. two months, when they retake the test, the in- Some students, however, do not play a ing initiatives when it comes to concussion, Mazzola says more attention has been dividual may improve. sport and may miss the opportunity of having whether it involves minimizing or placing given on the issue of concussion than it has Five to ten percent of kids do not get better a baseline ImPACT Test conducted. Mazzola greater awareness on the impact a concussion in the past based on more studies on the im- after concussion, Mazzola says, and therefore is offering this supervised timed test for free can have on an individual, especially if the pact that concussion can have on a person’s need cognitive remediation, which requires through her office at the NJ Pediatric Neuro- brain is not allowed enough time to rest. brain, especially when not given enough time them so seek a specialist for monitored care. science Institute for any child who has had a Dr. Catherine Mazzola, the director of Pe- to heal or rest. Students can experience learning problems concussion within the past six months. diatric Neurological Surgery at Morristown “We didn’t realize how much damage is after faced with a concussion, especially if Testing began in July 2014 and will con- Medical Center and Dr. Richard Servatius at done when you have multiple concussions,” the brain is not given enough time to heal. tinue through Nov. 2016. The approved study the Rutgers’ Stress and Motivated Behavior says Mazzola. “We have more awareness of “There is a period of rest and rehabilita- will then be used to determine how quickly Institute (SMBI) are conducting a study to long-term effects of concussion.” A child tion for those with concussion,” says Maz- children recover from concussion and how understand how head injury affects brain with a concussion will almost show signs of zola. That message needs to get out to their response time improves after concus- functions such as attention, learning and slow processing. After time their cognitive teachers, parents and coaches that these indi- sion. memory. performance will function. viduals need to be given adequate time to Participants can also get a copy of their “Every year we see hundreds of kids with “We’ve realized how important and dam- rest. test results to share evaluations with teachers traumatic brain injury (TBI),” says Mazzola, aging, how repetitive or mild, brain damage “You have to give your body and brain and coaches so they can understand if a child who has been treating children with TBI is on the young brain,” she explains. “Mild time to heal,” says Mazzola. “Coaches would needs more time for brain rest. since 1995. brain injury can affect that child’s cognitive say ‘you just got dinged,’ but people are re- Anyone interested in participating in the Several young patients have come in to long-term outcome. The younger the child, ally realizing that even mild brain injury is Rutgers Concussion Study and wants a free Mazzola’s care that were concussed from the more vulnerable because the brain is not important. It’s just as important as having an ImPACT Test, should call Mazzola’s office heading a soccer ball or injured during the fully developed yet.” ankle injury or arm injury. at 973-326-9000. The test is being offered to game. Restricting head balls to younger play- Younger children who head a soccer ball “They may look alright but they may not youth between the ages of 11 and 18. ers may protect those young brains, she also have neck muscles not as strong as older be acting alright,” she continues. “When in For more information on concussion, go agrees. children and can therefore face some doubt sit them out,” and have them be seen to www.njconucssioncenter.com. “I think that’s a good thing,” says Maz- whiplash, she adds. zola. “You only have one brain; it’s a good “The younger they are the more they are idea to take care of that brain.” at risk for injury,” says Mazzola, co-founder The safety initiatives were brought on as of the New Jersey Concussion Center. a resolution from a class-action lawsuit filed With the implementation of the ImPACT by parents and players in 2014 against U.S. Test, a mini IQ test that can be taken online Soccer, FIFA and the American Youth Soccer to measure a person’s performance in certain Organization regarding negligence in treating areas - such as visual memory, auditory per- and monitoring head injuries sustained from formance, accuracy and speed of processing Moms Helping Moms... continued from page 4 annual Snow Ball fundraiser at Stone have a lot of fantastic volunteers: a volun- House at Stirling Ridge in Warren. teer bookkeeper, a volunteer coordinator; Since their first diaper distribution in we would love to be open all the time, but 2011, Moms Helping Moms has helped at this time we don’t have the funds to pay provide close to 100,000 diapers, as well as somebody full time.” other essential baby supplies, to hundreds Most of the operational work is done by of families in NJ. Cutler and Megan Deaton, who works as For more information, visit: momshelp- secretary. On Jan. 29, they had their second ingmomsfoundation.org. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News, February 2016, Page 7 JCHS Wrestling Stand Out Signs With U.S. Naval Academy

held by his father Tom Caravela set in 1986, to his state spot for his senior year before and becoming the first freshman wrestler joining the division one Navy team. from Caldwell to place in the top eight in the For more information on the US Naval states. He also placed in the top eight during Academy, visit http://www.usna.edu. For his sophomore year, and was on target to do more information on JCHS, visit www.cw- the same in his junior year prior to a shouldercboe.org/jchs. injury. The 149 l.b Caravela hopes to return Donate To Provide Education And Entertainment To Children Patients

ayla Abramowitz of North Palm books. Beach, FL., began the Kayla Local collection boxes have been set- Cares 4 Kids organization in up at Livingston Police Headquarters, March of 2013 to help children in hospi- West Essex YMCA, Livingston Commu- Ktals feel better through entertainment and nity Center, Andy's Family Music Center, education. Kayla’s goal is to donate items East Hanover Star Bucks, Florham Park to every children’s hospital and Ronald Diner, Florham Park Star Bucks, Roseland Dean Caravela (center),with JCHS principal Jim Devlin, from left, dad Thomas Caravela, Athletic McDonald House in the country. Star Bucks, PM Pediatrics on Route 10 Director Rich Porfido, mom Kris Caravela, and JCHS wrestling coach Gary Garamella. The nonprofit organization has now de- East, Dr. Anthony Quartell at 316 Eisen- livered 10,000 items to 84 hospitals in 50 hower Parkway, and Dunkin Donuts at ames Caldwell High School (JCHS) sen- level, competing for Navy. states. Kayla Cares 4 Kids has donated 464 West Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston. ior Dean Caravela has been accepted and Caravela’s wrestling career took off hundreds of video game consoles, video For more information about Kayla signed a letter with the US Naval Acad- quickly, when as a freshman at JCHS he games, Nintendo DS, DVD players, Boom Cares 4 Kids, call 561-389-4648; or visit emy. Caravela, a standout wrestler for JCHS, achieved 35 wins, the most in a single season Boxes, CDs, board games, toys, arts and www.KaylaCares4Kids.org. Jwill continue his wrestling career at the next in the program’s history, breaking the record crafts, as well as thousands of DVDs and Page 8, February 2016, Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Garden State Yacht Club Enhances Recreation On Lake Hopatcong

are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday are reserved for Equity Members and their evenings, with ladies’ luncheons every guests. Tuesday afternoon in season. The lunch- For those who enjoy having fun in the eons offer a variety of programs from cards company of warm, congenial and caring to book reviews. friends, the Garden State Yacht Club wel- Additionally, lunch, dinner, and cock- comes new members. For more information tails on the clubhouse deck, with its breath- or to set up a tour, call 973-398-0022; go taking, elevated views of Lake Hopatcong, to gsyc.org; or on Facebook. Jazz Quartet To Perform Release Concert At Caldwell University

he Eric Olsen ReVi- sion Jazz Group plans to perform the release concert for its CD T“Sea Changes” at Caldwell University 8 p.m. Thurs., or the past 60 years, area residents boating (power, sail, or kayaking), card Feb. 18, in the Alumni The- have been members of the Garden games, shuffleboard with the kids, or just atre. State Yacht Club, a member owned- relaxing, the Garden State Yacht Club has “The album combines and operated- club, in Hopatcong, where activities for everyone. In season, the pool classic melodies with jazz Fthey enjoy swimming, boating, tennis, din- is open daily. improvisations, creating an ing, dancing and more. While some mem- A boat is not needed to be a member of exciting new art experience gaging, and his playing is and leads a jazz ensemble in bers live on the lake, the vast majority of the club. Members with boats are more that transcends musical brilliant.” his own unique arrange- members come from nearby towns, includ- than happy to take others out on the lake. boundaries,” says Olsen, a The jazz group is known ments of hymns and origi- ing Livingston, Rockaway and Roxbury The marina hours are unlimited, with ample jazz and classical pianist for fusing the emotion of nal works for jazz services. Townships. lighting for evening boating. A convenient and composer. “It gives fa- classic melodies with the The snow date is Thurs., Located on the west shore of beautiful tram provides transportation from the rear miliar and beautiful fun of jazz improvisation, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. Lake Hopatcong, The GSYC is a private of the clubhouse to lakeside. The men’s and melodies a new framework transforming music from General admission for club for all ages, offering a range of outdoor women’s locker rooms, with showers and from which listeners can Chopin to Grieg to George most concerts is $20; tickets and social activities for family and single well-appointed dressing areas, make it easy find their own deeply musi- Harrison in an innovative for students and seniors are members with Equity and Associate Mem- to spend the entire day and evening at the cal connections.” way. $10. Tickets will be avail- berships. While it hosts many events club. Concert series director As music director at able online, through mail throughout the year, the club offers a com- Children are, of course, welcomed! Laura Greenwald says Union Congregational order and at the door. For plete schedule of daily activities during the There is a playground with swings and Olsen is a “superb musician Church in Montclair, Olsen more information, contact summer season, from Memorial Day to climbing apparatus. Children of all ages are whose joy of performing is has conducted and per- Greenwald at 973-618- Labor Day. permitted in the pool, which has a special, contagious. His introduc- formed many staples of the 3520. Equity Members enjoy the whole com- roped-off toddler’s area, with easy step ac- tions are interesting and en- classical choral literature plement of club events and facilities, taking cess and shallow depth. Even infants not Commercial & Residential full advantage of the club’s recreational and yet toilet-trained are permitted, provided Fully Licenced and Insured social activities. These include the newly that they wear “waterproof” diapers. 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By Cheryl Conway though it has been challenging.” house located on a church’s property in County Dept. of Human Services, private or those who agree “it’s better to Ramos, a pioneer advocate for battered Bogota. About 10 to 15 women in chil- donations, counties and social services, give than receive,” there is an op- women, started her first shelter in 1970 in dren lived there. “but not enough to keep it going. We have portunity banging on the door of a her three bedroom home in Hackensack. Her organization grew, and established a transportation grant but they took it shelter organization that could help hun- She had three small children at the time, a board of directors, but after a disagree- away. We have five vans; we need help. Fdreds of women and children who may be was facing divorce after ten years of mar- ment, the board fired Ramos in 1986. We’ve been running for three and a half left on the street if the mortgage is not riage and was in need of a roommate, she Ramos separated and formed SOS a years with a non-paid staff,” down from a paid. explains. year later. With her children grown, she paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS Secret Santas may be long gone, but “I wanted a roommate,” says Ramos, moved to her house in Ringwood “and lost funding, she says. there has to be an angel out there willing so she put the word out that she wanted to people started calling me. I let some peo- Ramos says she currently has 17 non- to hold the mortgage of Strengthen Our share her house. “The ones who came to ple stay in my house. We knew we had to paid volunteers who drive the shelter res- Sisters, a grassroots, community based me were the ones who got battered,” says get a shelter.” idents to look for jobs, to court, doctor non-profit, program serving homeless/bat- Ramos. “Women called to say ‘I can’t stay They opened a thrift store in Haskell. appointments, social services, schools; tered women and children for more than in my house.’” “We raised more money,” and even the they fix things, watch children. four decades. Faced with mortgage con- One roommate turned into 23 women board from her first organization would “They are exhausted but they believe flicts, the shelter has to come up with in her house at one point, she admits. Her send her people to help. in the shelter,” says Ramos, just like she $30,000 by Jan. 15 to avoid foreclosure. children would sleep with her in her wa- With a state regulated budget of up to does. Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sis- terbed; there would be some guests on the four million dollars, Ramos was able to “I have seen women that have come to ters - the first shelter for battered women floor, in the bathtub, in the basement. manage her organization but as state reg- me and their lives are a wreck, depressed, in North America- the organization “I would get a call and say ‘I’m sorry I ulations got stricter, operations got suicidal,” she says. changed its name to Strengthen Our Sis- have no room.’ But it was difficult to turn tougher such as paying the mortgage. “People are still calling,” continues ters (SOS) and grew to eight houses, two people away who would say ‘I finally got “I’ve always been an advocate for Ramos. “Every day I get four or five calls. day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift the courage to leave; if you don’t take me women and children,” says Ramos, who We take almost everybody. We take peo- store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5 I will die.”’ teaches social issues and dynamics of do- ple who no one else will take. We take million, with just under $600,000 left to Ramos says, “My neighbors said they mestic violence at Ramapo College in people without welfare vouchers. We be paid. With restricted monies coming in, didn’t want battered women on their Mahwah as an adjunct professor. “Every- don’t want to see them killed, beaten or the organization is at risk of closing its block, and I told them, ‘they are already body has been touched by domestic vio- frozen to death. doors to hundreds of women and children here, the question is do you want them liv- lence in one way. “Yesterday, a 70-year old woman had with no other safe place to go. ing with pain, suffering and horror or do “One woman was going to be killed by no heat, we took her,” adds Ramos. She “I don’t know what would happen to you want them living with peace, dignity a gangster guy,” explains Ramos. Other also took in another woman with five chil- these people,” says Sandra Ramos of and respect?’” women and children she brought into her dren, “who would be out in the street Ringwood, founder and executive director When the town found out that Ramos shelter were rich but their husbands were forced to live with child molesters.” of SOS. “If we don’t get help with the had too many people at her house they “molesters and child abusers. No one One of her houses is for all older mortgage people will be on the street. If “threatened to put me in jail,” she says. would take them. We reach out to people women, some in wheelchairs, others with someone wants to be an angel and save The town cited her for “overcrowding” who need help. We help a lot of pregnant oxygen. “Nobody will take them.” our mortgage that would be great.” because she had three or more unrelated women and children.” Many of the women and children her Ramos explains “if we had the $30,000 people living together. Through her shelter program, Ramos organization helps “don’t have families,” it would be the drop down money if some- “I told the town ‘If you want a place says “thousands have been saved” during are on section eight, have families or one could give it.” for them you have to drag them out kick- the past 46 years. With two hotline num- friends “who don’t like them; who don’t Rialto Capital Management Advisors ing and screaming;’ so they put them in a bers, Ramos has made herself available to want to help them. We have a lot of dys- in Florida, the company that is holding the motel,” Twin Lakes Motel in Paramus. help others. functional families.” mortgage bridge loan, did not return Ramos did not turn her back on them The mission of SOS is to break the Ramos explains, “I see them heal, get phone calls to New View Media Group as and instead continued to help them. cycle of domestic violence, poverty and strong and get their lives together. We live of press time. Valley National Bank had “We would have to pick them up and abuse by restoring balance and harmony in a violent society; there’s a lot of vio- sold the mortgage to Rialto when SOS’s take them to look for housing, counsel- through individual empowerment. lence. The work I’m doing I feel it’s a funding was reduced, says Ramos. ing,” says Ramos. “They [the town] didn’t She currently helps 155 women and mission but right now I need an angel. I “During this year and one half, they give them food or services, counseling.” children in seven shelters located in New just need someone to pay off the mortgage have seen our reliability and commitment The Catholic Church would bring food Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford; or hold it. We just really need someone to to avoid foreclosure by paying $30,000 and battered women would work together two daycare centers in Wanaque and West help.” every three months, which is directly ap- to help other women. Milford; a thrift store in a church; and one To make a donation or to help, call plied to the principal, along with a Over the years, in 1977, her initiative food pantry in Wanaque. Ramos at 973-831-0898. monthly payment of $7,000,” says became Shelter Our Sisters. She moved To support her organization, Ramos re- Ramos. “SOS has done this faithfully, al- out of her house to Bergen County in a ceives some money from the Passaic Page 14, February 2016, Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News • Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline Instant Decision Reaps College Acceptances and Scholarships

early twenty percent of the senior the day from eight to ten. It was a really class at James Caldwell High great day for the students and the schools.” School (JCHS), West Caldwell, During the day, many students were breathed a little easier this holiday season, also offered scholarships based on aca- Nfollowing the school’s annual Instant Deci- demic merit. Some of the universities re- sion day on Thurs., Dec. 3, where 35 mem- quire the students to apply for scholarships bers of the graduating class received the online, however, nearly half of the accepted news that they were accepted into one or students were also offered scholarships. more of ten area colleges or universities. For senior Brendan Peter, the event was Coordinated by Lisa Blackman, super- a complete success. Leaving the event with visor of guidance, the event included Cald- a smile on his face, Peter shared, “My first well University, East Stroudsburg choice was Montclair State University. I am University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, in and now my college searching is com- Johnson and Wales University, Kean Uni- plete.” versity, Montclair State University, Ramapo The school plans to continue with its In- College of New Jersey, Rider University, stant Decision Days, hoping to attract even Seton Hall University and William Paterson more schools to the event. “The Instant De- University. cision Days have been a huge success,” “This was the th ird annual Instant deci- added Blackman. “Senior year can be sion day and it continues to be a successful stressful when students are waiting to hear and stress-relieving event for many of our back from colleges. Instant Decisions help seniors,” said Blackman. “This year, we students make plans a little sooner, and Senior Brendan Peter (left) from James Caldwell High School, West Caldwell, shares a smile with were excited to increase the number of col- hopefully made their holidays a little representatives from Montclair State University, Jeff Bendett and Stephanie Herman, during the leges and universities who participated in brighter.” high school’s annual Instant Decision Day on Dec. 3. Caldwell University Showcases Cold Weather Tips For Pets

Art Therapy et feel cold too! To keep a pet safe dur- body temperature is between 101-102 de- ing cold winter months, PAHS shares grees and its body temperature lowers faster this information on ways that a pet’s in cold weather. owner can help get them through the winter • A very young, very old pet or a pet with Psafely and in good health. Just because pets a health problem is more vulnerable to cold. have fur, that does not mean that it can toler- • An animal with thick fur can tolerate ate long periods of cold. cold longer than a small animal and one with Forcing a pet to stay outside in cold short hair. weather could lead to serious health problems • Don’t leave any pet in an unheated ve- and visits to the veterinarian. Just like people, hicle for extended periods of time. pets who have arthritis and joint issues expe- • Make sure the animal has clean unfrozen rience more pain in cold weather. Although drinking water. Do not let pet drink from pud- every pet reacts to cold weather differently, dles where there may be deadly antifreeze or the best advice is to pay attention to them and other harmful chemicals. watch for signs of discomfort. • A pet can pick up rock salt, ice and other Here are some cold weather tips to keep melting chemicals in their foot pads. This can Left : Artist: Elizabeth Rundquist; Title: Fleeting pets safe. harm their feet. Massaging petroleum jelly Glimpse; Medium: Oil Paint. When the thermometer dips below 32 de- into paw pads before going outside helps to Above: Artist: Judy Lapides; Title : Boundaries; grees, keep pets indoors as much as possible. protect from salt and chemical agents. Mois- Medium: Oil Paint. If the animal must stay outside, provide a turizing after a good toweling off helps to warm shelter, raised a few inches off the heal chapped paws. Wipe your pet’s feet with he Caldwell University Art Therapy tunity to engage in observation of abstraction ground, with the opening facing away from a damp cloth when it comes inside to protect Programs Gallery presentd the 2016 – a formalism where color, shape, line, and the wind and covered with a burlap or plastic its pads from damage. If this is a problem for flap. The shelter should be large enough for the animal, there are boots available in all Spring Faculty Invitational exhibition texture become subject. the animal to stand and turn around, but small sizes. A dog can get used to wearing the boots located in Werner Hall, third floor, at Cald- Lapides’work may be seen as a metaphor enough to retain its body heat. indoors for short periods of time. Not all dogs Twell University in Caldwell. for the human body as well as the uncon- • If a pet is outdoors for extended periods take to them. The exhibition showcases the works of scious, where Rundquist’s work represents an when temperatures are below freezing (32 • If there are outside cats in the neighbor- Judy Lapides, an artist, teacher of art, and for- accumulation of years recording her experi- degrees Fahrenheit), be alert for signs of dis- hood, rap on the hood of the vehicle and look mer director of the Kent Place School Gallery ence in the world. Lapides and Rundquist are tress from the cold. Just like in people, shiv- under it before starting the engine and driving in Summit; and Elizabeth Rundquist, an art also psychoanalysts. Their work is on view ering is a sign that the body temperature is off. Cats sometimes curl up next to or under therapist practicing in the field for 26 years. now through March 2016. dropping. If the animal is shivering, it is prob- warm engines when they are left out in the The works of both artists provide an oppor- ably time to bring it inside. Remember, pet’s cold. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/mypaperonline • Tell Them You Saw It In The Caldwell News, February 2016, Page 15 AT YOUR SERVICE

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