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A PUBLICATION OF THE SUSSEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2019-2020 “TWO GREAT HOSPITALS WORKED TOGETHER TO SAVE MY LIFE.”

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JAY’S STORY

When Jay collapsed in the parking lot outside of Newton Medical Center, members of the ER sprang into action to stabilize him. They arranged for air transfer to Morristown Medical Center, NJ’s #1 hospital for heart care. Because both hospitals are part of Atlantic Health System, the Morristown cardiologists were able to review Jay’s test results even before he arrived. By the time Jay landed on the helipad, the heart team was ready and waiting for him in the cardiac catherization lab while also preparing a cooling technique to cool his entire body and protect his brain. Jay’s life was saved by the coordinated expertise of countless professionals at Newton and Morristown medical centers. “My family and I,” Jay said, “are eternally grateful.”

Learn more about Jay’s story at AtlanticHealth.org/JayStory

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For a referral to an Atlantic Health Heart Care Specialist call 973-829-4270 RoNetco has been proud to serve the community for over 90 years

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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

11 Making Headlines Chamber members awards and accomplishments 13 Business Excellence Honored Nominees and winners were recognized at the Toast to the Star Awards Dinner 16 Chamber to Celebrate 40 Years in 2020 25 Planning underway for anniversary festivities DENNIS BECKER PHOTO:

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32 Sussex County Day Brings the Community Together Free annual festival features new activities PHOTO: DENNIS BECKER PHOTO: 35 A Final Resting Place Close to Home Vietnam Vet never gave up dream of establishing veterans cemetery in Sussex 39 Sussex County’s Social Services Available to Those in Need 16 Network of agencies lend helping hand 42 Peters Valley School of Craft Celebrating 50TH Anniversary in 2020 QUALITY IN BUSINESS Enriching lives through the learning, appreciation and practice of the art of fine craft 19 Ambitious New Projects Changing County Landscape 44 Miners 2018 Can—Am League Champions Planned development includes a walkable community, Expectations high for 2019 season corporate expansion and downtown redevelopment

23 Shoppes Get A Boost Retail Hub in Lafayette Draws Customers 25 Economic Impact Strong as Area Wedding Business and Locations Grow The North Shore House is Sussex County’s newest venue

28 The Man Behind The NJ Wine & Food Festival Crystal Springs Resort’s Robby Younes is committed to excellence 30 Chamber Helps Connect Area Companies with Student Interns 42 Win-win for employers and students 62 Celebrating Milestones RESOURCE GUIDE

ON THE COVER: 45 2019-2020 Sussex County Chamber of The Sussex County Day municipal egg toss. Commerce Member Listing Photo credit: Daniel Freel/New Jersey Herald

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©2019 The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. WE BELIEVE IN BUILDING BETTER TOMORROWS. Selective and our employees are proud to support the unique communities where we live and work.

©2019 Selective Ins. Group, Inc., Branchville, NJ. Products vary by jurisdiction, terms, and conditions and are provided by Selective Ins. Co. of America and its insurer affiliates. Details at selective.com/who-we-are/selectives-affiliated-insurers. INST-19-020 SUSSEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEMBERS 2019 Celebrating EXECUTIVE COMMITTTEE 50 Years

T Love, Chairwoman Buffie Dobbs, Vice-Chairwoman Giving back to the communities Lidia Zdunek, Secretary we serve has been one of our Cathy Kut, Treasurer top priorities for the past five Jacqueline Espinoza, Past Chairwoman decades. Tammie Horsfield, President

BOARD TRUSTEES

Joesph DiPaolo You can count on us to keep our Newton Medical Center-Atlantic Health System local towns and neighborhoods Buffie Dobbs strong and thriving. Biondo Investment Advisors, LLC Jackie Espinoza JCP&L a First Energy Co.

Rocky Gott Independent Trail Consultant

Lynn Groves Kittatinny Valley State Park

Don Hall RoNetco Supermarkets, Inc.

Beth Hofgesang Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc.

Cathy Kut Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors

LakelandBank.com 862-224-1379 T Love Quantum Wellness and Sojihuggles Children’s Foundation

Gus Modla Sussex County Technical School

Thomas N. Ryan, Esq. Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP

Rabih Younes Crystal Springs Resort

Lidia Zdunek Lakeland Bank Letter from the President

he theme of this year’s Sussex County magazine is “We Are Sussex County.” What exactly does WE ARE that mean? To people from Tother parts of New Jersey, it often means SUSSEX an unspoiled, rural area and a fun place to come and enjoy the outdoors. Others COUNTY! connect Sussex County to its agricultural heritage picturing fields overflowing with bountiful harvests and remembering a time when there were more cows here than people. And others see Sussex County merely as a short cut to Pennsylvania from New York.

I’m here to say that yes, we are all those things, and a lot more too.

We are growing, as evidenced in the area’s multiple new and planned construction projects. We are reinventing as the metamorphosis of The Shoppes at Lafayette shows. We are becoming a destination for weddings, and as our number of venues expands, so does the economic impact that goes with all the “I do’s.”

“We are Sussex County” is not merely a theme that runs through the magazine. It’s the feeling you get when you’re here and you see in action how we are different from other areas; you can feel that we are a very close knit community. We are inclusive to all - residents, businesses, visitors and those just passing through.

Our ability to join arm-in-arm to advance our quality of life and quality in business is evident in so many ways. From service industries, to agriculture, non-profit organizations, tourism and more, we provide an environment that is so different from many other areas. Visitors often comment about how friendly, courteous and caring everyone here is. “We” here in Sussex County go the extra mile to make you feel welcome, cared for and appreciated.

We stand proud that “We are Sussex County.” With our rolling hills and beautiful vistas, our farms, lakes, golf courses, charming villages and shopping areas, we’re sure you’ll find Sussex County a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family or simply pay a visit.

Sincerely,

Tammie Horsfield President CHAMBER COMMITTEES 2019 CHAMBER AFFILIATES 2019

Education Technology Branchville-Frankford-Lafayette Chair: Craig Hutcheson Chair: Trevor Current Chamber Council Superintendent, Kittatinny Current Media Group, LLC Chair: Cindy Nolte, A Fresh Look on Life Regional School District Co-Chair: Gregory A. Stetzel Tourism Co-Chair: Gus Modla Branchville Family Chiropractic Chair: Lynn Groves Sussex County Technical School Kittatinny Valley State Park Central Sussex County Chamber Council Government/Legislative Chair: Robert Charlton, Nisivoccia LLP Wellness Chair: Jackie Espinoza Co-Chair: Elise McGaughran JCP&L, First Energy Co. Franklin-Hardyston Chamber Council The Center for Prevention Chair: Beckie Sajban, Painted Grape and Counseling Human Resources Development Co-Chair: Karen McDougal, Lakeland Bank Chair: Thomas N. Ryan, Esq. Co-Chair: Greg Stetzel Laddey, Clark and Ryan, LLP Branchville Family Chiropractic Southern Sussex County Chamber Council Chair: Cathy Kut Co-Chair: Connie Meehan Women in Business Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors Lakeland Bank Chair: Tammie Horsfield Sparta Chamber Council Non-Profit Sussex County Chamber Chair: William P. Askin Chair: Jamie Bernard of Commerce Askin & Hooker LLC Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Young Professionals Intervention Services Chair: Lidia Zdunek Sussex Wantage Chamber Council Lakeland Bank Chair: Tom Madsen, Tom Madsen LLC Sussex County Trails Partnership Chair: Rocky Gott Co-Chair: Tim Dinan Co-Chair: Claudia Raffay Unaffiliated Trail Consultant Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative

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Selective Insurance

CHAMBER MEMBERS AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Making Headlines

SELECTIVE Award which recognizes a select few, BARN HILL CARE INSURANCE peer-nominated industry leaders who are CENTER was was named one ascending in their careers and show no sign voted Best Nursing of “America’s of stopping. Home Short-Stay Best Mid-Size Rehabilitation for Employers” by SUSSEX RURAL 2018– 2019 by US Forbes magazine. ELECTRIC News & World Report. Selective’s debut at number 79 among COOPERATIVE It’s tops in Sussex America’s best mid-size employers is (SREC) garnered County too, within the top 20% of the 500 featured a Spotlight receiving a New companies and the second highest on Excellence Jersey Herald property and casualty insurance company Award given Readers’ Choice on the list. by the National GOLD award for Best Rehabilitation Association of Center. The facility also achieved Mountain Creek’s Vice Rural Electric Claudia Raffay Partner Level Two certification, and is President of Sales & Cooperatives currently working towards Level Three Marketing, HUGH for a lineman-themed with the We Honor Veterans program, REYNOLDS, picked trucker hat, designed a program of the National Hospice up a prestigious by CLAUDIA RAFFAY, and Palliative Care Organization ski industry honor Director of Marketing (NHPCO) in collaboration with the this year, winning a and Member Services at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). SAMMY Leadership Hugh Reynolds SREC, and SREC’s team of linemen. continued on the next page

T F THE OWN O O F N AL E E W S T E O H N T TOWN OF NEWTON NEW JERSEY sussexcountychamber.org 11 SETTL ED I N 1751 CHAMBER HAPPENINGS Making Headlines CONTINUED • NICK SARINELLI, Named by CPA, Partner NJBiz as one at Nisivoccia of New Jersey’s LLP, was named Fastest Growing Metropolitan Companies, Ellen Lalwani Builders & Nick Sarinelli Lakeland Bank also snagged the Contractors Association’s 2018 Best Bank in Sussex County Associate of the Year. honor for the 14th year in a row in the NJ Herald’s Readers’ Choice • RAYMOND Awards. ELLEN LALWANI, EV P, NISIVOCCIA, Chief Retail Officer for Lakeland Founding Partner Bank, picked up an accolade as of Nisivoccia well, being named to NJBIZ’s LLP, was honored Best 50 Women in Business list. by the Morris Raymond Nisivoccia County Organization The New Jersey Law Journal for Hispanic Affairs, receiving announced its 2019 Professional the 2018 MCOHA Outstanding As a teacher, Katie Vesper Excellence honorees. Among Leadership Award. Raymond seven attorneys singled out as was also honored at the always looks after our kids. premier mentors in the state’s 2018 NJBIZ ICON Honors legal community was ANDREW Celebration. The ICON When her own child, Addie, FRASER, a senior partner at Honors recognize New Jersey Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP. business leaders over the age was born 6 weeks early, it was of 60 for their notable success THOMAS N. RYAN, an attorney and demonstration of strong Dr. Cem Omay’s and nurse and Managing Partner of Laddey, leadership both within and Clark & Ryan, LLP, was honored outside of their chosen field, his Teresa Tonzola’s turn to look by the SCARC Foundation at leadership inside and outside the its annual Honors Awards Gala accounting firm and his vision Dinner. after both of them. for the firm. For the seventh consecutive year The VISITING NURSE in a row, NISIVOCCIA LLP ASSOCIATION OF landed on the NJBIZ Best Places Call for a tour: 973-625-6387 NORTHERN NJ was honored to Work in New Jersey 2019 list. with a Silver Award for the second Company associates also received consecutive year in the New various honors in the past year as Jersey Herald 14th Annual well including: Readers’ Choice Awards poll. • RYAN HYNSON, CPA, won R. POUST, INC. was honored the “Rising Star Award” at the with a number of dealer awards for 2019 Sussex County Chamber its district by Lennox including of Commerce Toast to the Dealer of the Year, Training Stars Awards Dinner. Ryan was Excellence , and the Centurion recognized for this award for his Award, which recognizes dealers dedication to both the Sussex who are community leaders saintclares.com County Chamber of Commerce setting the standard in their and Nisivoccia LLP’s Young market for customer service Professionals Groups, his and installation. The company involvement in the community was also the recipient of Sussex and his achievements at County Chamber of Commerce Member of Prime Healthcare Nisivoccia LLP. 2019 Quality in Business award. CHAMBER HAPPENINGS Descriptions of Annual Chamber Awards

BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD Awarded in recognition of a company initiating new ideas or approaches to doing business and challenging the status quo with outside-the-box thinking.

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Awarded in recognition of a distinguished business leader with an established track record of significant accomplishments in business and/or community Business Excellence Honored service.

very day Sussex County companies, organizations and individuals do amazing things. CHAIRMAN’S AWARD Some you may hear about but many you don’t. Each year the Sussex County Chamber Awarded in recognition of an of Commerce seeks out these special people and businesses to recognize and honor individual or organization that E has made an extraordinary their innovation, commitment, vision and sometimes plain old stick-to-itiveness. The 2019 contribution to Sussex County in nominees and winners were celebrated at the Toast to the Stars Awards Dinner on Thursday, at least the past 12 months. March 28, at Perona Farms. CHAMBER CHAMPION AWARD Awarded to a Chamber member BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD bison, Berkshire hogs, and pasture-raised who continuously goes above and Roaming Acres Farm, Lafayette, NJ chickens are humanely raised and free- beyond in contributing their time roaming. Don’t think you’re seeing things and talent to the organization. Room Acres offers a unique alternative when you spot a herd of ostrich running to factory farmed products. Ostrich, through the field on Big Spring Road. CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD Awarded in recognition of a BUSINESS PERSON business/organization that best OF THE YEAR demonstrates that it has the AWARD customer at the heart of the Joseph DiPaolo business.

Joseph DiPaolo of DAVID C. HERZENBERG AWARD Newton Medical Center Joseph DiPaolo This award is a tribute to an - Atlantic Health System organization or individual making a has held several senior hospital operations significant contribution to the health and corporate roles. He is a Fellow in and welfare of area residents. the American College of Healthcare Executives, an officer of Atlantic Health ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR System, and serves on the Board of the Awarded to an individual New Jersey Hospital Association. demonstrating outstanding enterprise, innovation and Roaming Acres Farm continued on the next page entrepreneurial flair. continued on page 15

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year providing everything from classic diner dishes to in-house specialties like homemade Chamber Awards cheesecake, and everything in between. Continued from page 13 DAVID C. HERZENBERG AWARD Performance Pediatrics CHAIRMAN’S AWARD The Shoppes at Lafayette Performance Pediatrics specializes in working with children with special needs It began with the purchase of a run down, and unique learning styles offering a myriad almost forgotten, shopping village, formerly of programs to encourage and support client known as Olde Lafayette Village. The development in all contexts. new owners, Lafayette Village Associates, The Shoppes envisioned the retail memory brought back to at Lafayette its former glory and hence the transformation ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR of The Shoppes at Lafayette began. events and graciously provides the PSS John Kweselait (CWF, Inc.) Community Center to the Chamber for numerous activities throughout the year. Thirty years ago, this entrepreneur made CHAMBER CHAMPION AWARD the decision to start Custom Wood Deborah Berry Toon CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD Furniture, a one-man business designing, Deborah Berry Toon juggles a full schedule Yetter’s Diner producing and installing high end custom as the Executive Director at Project Self furniture. Today, John Kweselait has grown Closing only on Christmas, Yetter’s Diner Sufficiency (PSS) but still finds time the company into a multimillion dollar serves up delicious food complimented by to attend most Chamber of Commerce enterprise which includes community excellent service 7 days a week, 364 days a redevelopment, now called CWF, Inc. CHAMBER HAPPENINGS Descriptions CONTINUED Craft Fairs in the nation showcasing HEALTHY LIVING AWARD beautiful American Craft made by 150+ Awarded in recognition of an exhibiting artists from across the country innovative business that supports and offering visitors a chance to shop for the health of its consumers and unique items with the added bonus of community within its core business meeting the artists. model and mission. Sussex County YMCA

QUALITY IN BUSINESS AWARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HEALTHY LIVING AWARD R. Poust Inc. Awarded in recognition of Sussex County YMCA an individual that has made For over 60 years, the Poust name has been an extraordinary, long-term The Sussex County YMCA provides synonymous with serving the community contribution to the community. a full slate of wellness activities to its starting with Ralph Poust, Sr., who owned 10,000+ members of all ages. A recent Poust Oil Company; Ralph Poust, Jr. who NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF facility expansion added 9,000 square owned Poust Appliances; and since 1974, R. THE YEAR AWARD feet housing a gymnasium, children’s Poust Heating & Cooling, Inc. Awarded in recognition of play structure, and dedicated spin studio. outstanding accomplishments by a nonprofit organization with a QUALITY IN LIVING AWARD reputation for excellence. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SCARC, Inc. Reverend Ernest Kosa and Charles Tice SCARC is dedicated to the empowerment OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY Reverend Ernest Kosa worked tirelessly and support of individuals with EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD at many causes during his lifetime developmental disabilities and their Awarded in recognition of conceiving, including numerous efforts to support families. The organization operates 22 planning, and implementing an Veterans programs throughout the area. group homes, 7 community apartments, outstanding event for the Sussex He was an Army Chaplain and served as and 8 day programs and provides County area. Sussex County’s Mental Health, Alcohol supported employment, pre-vocational and Drug Administrator for 20 years. training, and career planning. QUALITY IN BUSINESS AWARD Awarded in recognition of a business Over his lifetime, Charles Tice was organization which began as a small RISING STAR enterprise and has continued in frequently honored for his philanthropic AWARD efforts to improve the quality of life in its original form for many years or Ryan Hynson grown larger as a result exceptional Sussex County. A fierce advocate for both quality of service. the formation of a community college Ryan Hynson, a and community health care, he donated management level $1 million dollars to Newton Memorial CPA at Nisivoccia QUALITY IN LIVING AWARD Ryan Hynson Hospital (now Newton Medical Center). LLP, makes it a priority Awarded in recognition of a non- to mentor younger staff at the firm. profit organization or agency whose activities produce broad personal He serves on both the Chamber of NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD benefits for large numbers of Project Self-Sufficiency Commerce Young Professionals Steering County residents. Committee and the Nisivoccia LLP Project Self-Sufficiency is a private, non- Young Professionals Group. profit, community base organization RISING STAR AWARD providing a variety of services for Awarded to an emerging leader WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD whose achievements reflect single parents, teen parents, displaced Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP exceptional growth in their homemakers, other low-income families profession and high potential for and the general public. Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP creates a future impact. strong community for its 36 attorneys and staff, beginning with a strong OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY EVENT WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD personnel policy manual, generous OF THE YEAR Awarded in recognition of a Peter’s Valley Craft Fair benefits, and fair and reasonable time company that exhibits outstanding off. Fun events coordinated by the firm, commitment to workplace quality Celebrating its 49th year, this annual including a St. Patrick’s Day lunch, and strives to create the best weekend event is one of the top Fine regularly bring the staff together. possible workplace for its employees.

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Over 200 members of the local business community attend a monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Chamber to Celebrate 40 Years in 2020 PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES

n 2020, the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce will The hiring of the celebrate 40 years of service to the Sussex County business Sussex County Chamber’s first community. Since there’s so much to celebrate, a host of executive director, special events are planned for the entire year. The organization Donald W. Holmes, Iis keeping most of the details under wraps for the moment, but was big news. Chamber President Tammie Horsfield promises it will be exciting. The retired IBM exec “We’re going to celebrate the anniversary all year,” she said. took the helm in 1988. “We’re pulling everything together and gearing up for it now.”

THE EARLY YEARS While the Chamber marks 1980 as its official birth year, its foundation was laid years earlier by a group of area businessmen renamed the Sussex County Chamber with an expanded focus that who formed the Kittatinny Recreation & Tourist Association – included all commercial, industrial, retail and tourism entities in “KRTA” as the organization was referred to then. It was comprised Sussex County and adjacent areas. principally of area recreation and tourism operators with the goal of The Chamber hired its first co-directors, Jack and Pam Prather, promoting travel to the area. in the mid 80’s followed by its first executive director, Donald W. In its first year of operation, KRTA membership totaled Holmes, in 1988. Holmes was a retired IBM executive with 33 years approximately 40, many of whom are still members of the Sussex of experience in business and financial planning. Until that time, the County Chamber of Commerce today. In 1980 the group was Chamber was operated by its Board of Trustees on a volunteer basis.

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A ribbon cutting and dedication were held for Sussex County’s first permanent Visitor Center located at Olde Lafayette Village (now The Shoppes at Lafayette).

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Above: Construction continues on new housing at North Village at Sparta; Below: 80,000 square feet ShopRite expected to open fall 2019. Ambitious New Projects Changing County Landscape PLANNED DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES A WALKABLE COMMUNITY, CORPORATE EXPANSION AND DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT

NORTH VILLAGE AT SPARTA apartments. Also planned is Modern Farmer Sparta, NJ bar and grill, an offspring of the popular Mohawk House located about a mile away. his highly anticipated North Village at Sparta, a walkable community and THORLABS T shopping center located on Route 15, Newton, NJ continues to progress towards completion. A 80,000 square foot supermarket along with ess than a decade has passed since an assorted mix of retail, housing and dining Thorlabs broke ground in 2010 for its now sprouts where corn grew only a few L new corporate headquarters on Sparta short years ago. Avenue. Now the company is planning PHOTOS: DANIEL FREEL/NEW JERSEY HERALD JERSEY FREEL/NEW DANIEL PHOTOS: The Center’s anchor, ShopRite of Sparta, additional facilities, set to be completed will include a ShopRite from Home online by the end of 2020, to make room for the shopping and delivery service. The full-service expected doubling of Thorlabs’ Newton supermarket will include an in-store bakery, workforce over the next decade. seafood department, and many hot and cold At the end of April 2019, the Newton prepared food options. Planning Board granted preliminary Other parts of the village will open in and final site plan approval for Thorlabs’ phases and ultimately include a Starbucks, Quantum Leap development project. assorted small retailers, The Chelsea at Sparta Plans include the construction of a 158,000 assisted living facility and a mix of 92 single square-foot manufacturing complex in family homes along with townhouse and rental continued on the next page

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Above left: Thorlabs construction project in Newton to accomodate doubling of employee count; Above right: CWF, Inc. increases footprint on Spring Street adding 5-story apartment building to current project list; Below: McGuire Technical Education Center. Ambitious New Projects Continued from page 19 County Economic Development Partnership. • Took the historic building known as addition to the renovation of the existing Kweselait, President and Founder of Custom the Style Shop on Spring Street and 12,000 square foot Camp Iliff building. Wood Furniture, grew his company in converted the structure into ten high- The new facility will house Thorlabs’ Newton from a one man operation building end units with eight apartments and machine shop on the first floor, the remainder high end custom furniture into a multimillion two storefronts. of the Mechanics Business Unit (MBU) dollar company, now known as CWF, Inc. • Purchased 60 Water Street, now on the second, and the Advanced Systems In his acceptance speech he referenced the company’s main office and Technology (AST) Business Unit plus some Alex Cable, Thorlabs founder, saying “I saw manufacturing location. administrative groups on the third. what Alex Cable was doing (in Newton) and The construction of an entirely new jumped on his coattails five years ago.” building will allow Thorlabs’ departments That was the impetus Kweselait needed to to maximize manufacturing efficiency, begin giving back to the town that had given improve production flow, and maintain so much to him and his family for 25 years. space for future growth. He began investing in its development by Thorlabs, a vertically integrated photonics redeveloping older buildings into high-end, products manufacturer, was founded in 1989 beautifully designed properties. by Alex Cable to serve the laser and electro- The company’s most recent project optics research market. As that market has includes several partners and is located at SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY spawned a multitude of technical innovations, 134 Spring Street in Newton (the former COLLEGE – MCGUIRE CENTER Thorlabs extended its core competencies in an Bula Building). Planned for the site is a Newton, NJ effort to play an ever increasing role serving state-of-the-art five-story building with the Photonics Industry at the research end, a gastro pub/sports bar on the ground he McGuire property, located in the as well as the industrial, life science, medical, floor. The upper four floors will be 36- heart of Newton, is presently being and defense segments. 40 market-value apartments sized from T leased by Sussex County Community studio to two-bedroom. The investment is College as a downtown campus. Known as CFW, INC. expected to top $5 million. the McGuire Technical Education Center, Newton, NJ the space is currently being used to hold To date, CWF, Inc. has: classes in Automotive Services Technology, ohn Kweselait “The love of • Renovated and Diesel Service Technology and Welding. smiled broadly my local community upgraded a The college hopes to purchase the 2.5 acre J when 3-unit property property where it’s projected to eventually he received is what inspired me to be a at 81 Main Street have 300 students regularly attending the Business part of the continuing growth offering high- technical and culinary classes there. The Investment award end apartments campus is expected a benefit local businesses in June 2019 of the town of Newton and to in Newton. and stimulate further development of the from the Sussex ensure its preservation and downtown.

history.” — John Kweselait sussexcountychamber.org 21

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A Farmers Market, held in the community green space at the center of the shopping village each Sunday, features local products. Shoppes Get a Boost RETAIL HUB IN LAFAYETTE DRAWS CUSTOMERS

lde Lafayette Village had for roofs, siding, lighting, heating and air line the path to a patio area where visitors years been a collection of empty conditioning, windows, doors, exterior can gather and enjoy the atmosphere. On storefronts with only a handful walks, landscaping, upgrades of all major top of the chapel is a new decorative clock of exceptions in the likes of systems, and working with existing tenants that boasts a sound system that has more OG.H. Bass & Co., Maidenform and Van to make the improvements they needed. than 5,000 pre-loaded songs, ready to chime Heusen. Once a destination and retail hub, Paving the parking lot, which had been in with the spirit of every holiday and event it slowly lost retailers and a popular café that disrepair for many years, followed the initial throughout the year. imbibed it with charm and settled into a improvements. The project was a boon Since the redevelopment about a dozen period of steady decline. to local contractors with the new new stores have opened including a Having been purchased by the Lafayette owners making it a point salon, pet boutique, multiple gift Village Associates LLC in 2017, this iconic to hire local businesses shops, a stationary store and a shopping destination has been completely whenever possible. full-service fly fishing shop. reinvented. With its new name — The In addition to They join Village Sweets Shoppes at Lafayette — and a slew of the renovations, candy store, a former renovations complete, the shopping visitors will find a few tenant who relocated complex offers a park-like setting and other surprises too. and then returned to the family-oriented atmosphere. Decorative lamp posts village; Lafayette House Rehabilitation began with new and new landscaping continued on the next page

sussexcountychamber.org 23 QUALITY IN BUSINESS Shoppes at Lafayette Continued from page 23 adoptions, art shows, and even a Wizards restaurant, a mainstay in the village for three and Witches Festival. decades; and Nicola Jane Interiors which A Sunday Farmer’s Market has been added too, running until November 17, offers full interior design services, high quality Jersey Pickles paints and wallpapers, furniture, lighting, 2019. Coordinated by Ken Olsen, of entice customers at window treatments, soft Olsen’s Honey & Spice and the Farmers Market furnishings and décor. Patti Singer, The Shoppes at The owners and Lafayette manager, the market management of The runs every Sunday, from 10:30 and Italian cheese), Rosie’s Empanadas, and Shoppes at Lafayette’s a.m. to 3 p.m. Olsen’s Honey & Spice (honey). Safe & philosophy is Their Vendors include: Jersey Sound Pet Rescue also hosts pet adoptions of Success is Our Success Pickle (pickles, olives, etc.), dogs and cats on certain weeks. and hope to quickly fill Krakus Deli (polish meats, While events draw patrons and create remaining retail space. In perogies), Churutabis Farms a sense of place and identity for the the meantime, numerous (fresh eggs , poultry and pork community, the goal of the village is not events draw patrons and products), Ghiggeri’s Fine Olive to recreate some flashy entertainment keep interest high. Pop Oils and Balsamics, Kariba destination, but instead to curate a Up Shops occur every second Saturday Farms (dried fruits and vegetables), Arley collection of stores and eateries that will of the month with assorted vendors and Farms (produce and beef), Savour (baked draw locals and visitors alike. The 1.5 on any given weekend you might find a goods), M.A.C. Gardens (fresh vegetables and million people living within a 30 minute classic car show, musical entertainment, pet greens), Bello Pane (Italian and artisan breads drive are waiting!

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Lakeside at the North Shore House is a favorite spot for couples to say “I do.” Economic Impact Strong as Area Wedding Business and Locations Grow NORTH SHORE HOUSE IS SUSSEX COUNTY’S NEWEST VENUE

etting married? It’s a big as both the president of the Sussex include the fact that weddings bring decision and often, an County Chamber of Commerce and the thousands of people to Sussex County expensive one. Weddings are Sussex County Economic Development every year,” says Horsfield, “most of which big investments and in Partnership, notes that the are spending money at hotels, restaurants, GSussex County, big business $24,000 price tag only shopping and more. As the area continues for the local economy. includes the dollars spent to grow into a wedding destination, the According to The SUSSEX with wedding vendors, economic impact of the wedding industry on Wedding Report, the cost from bands and DJs the county is significant.” of the average nuptial COUNTY to floral designers, Another benefit, notes Horsfield, lies celebration nationwide A photographers and with the tourism impact when wedding tops $24,000. DESTIN TION! wedding venues. guests start another kind of love affair – Tammie Horsfield, “This figure doesn’t continued on the next page

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with Sussex County. “Many times the short visit to this beautiful county creates a visitor that returns again and again to enjoy all the area has to offer.” Sussex County’s newest wedding venue, The North Shore House, sits on Swartswood Lake outside of Newton, NJ. While it may be new on the wedding scene, it’s no stranger to the hospitality industry, having begun as a hotel in the 1930’s. It joins a distinguished list of available locations throughout the county where couples can tie the knot and celebrate.

THE NORTH SHORE HOUSE The Beginning

ohn and Andrew Rivera bought the property upon which North J Shore House resides in 1930 and subsequently built a hotel, which they Beautiful views of Swartswood Lake enhance opened in 1938. Back then, the property the events held at the North Shore House. stretched for 96 acres along the north shore of Swartswood Lake, so the name, North Shore House, was a natural choice for the beautiful new lakeside resort. The structure was built using some of the most innovative technologies and building practices of its time, from a poured concrete foundation and steel I-beam construction. Featuring a bar, dining room, ballroom, and porch, the 35-room hotel even had two bathrooms on each of the building’s two floors. With dark cypress- paneled walls and wide-planked oak floors, the house had a cozy, rustic appeal that resonated with the resort’s many guests.

THE RESORT ERA

or the next 15 years, couples and plenty of fresh air. Hotel rooms were fare. For $1.25, you could purchase an families flocked to the lakeside available from Friday to Sunday at a rate entire steak or chicken dinner, or, if you F hotel, especially during the summer of $3.50 per night. A restaurant and were looking for something a bit lighter, months, eager to enjoy shuffleboard, tap room that were also opened on the you could try a roast beef sandwich for horseshoes, swimming, sailing, and property sold a selection of tavern-style $0.45, washing it down with a $0.25 beer.

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PHOTOS: DENNIS BECKER

FROM ONE FAMILY TO ANOTHER enthusiasts, the remodeled the campground house and ventually, business began to decline. remained open grounds with The hotel stayed open, serving as a until 2017. a nod to the E haven for local hunters, fishermen, and past and the occasional vacationer until 1975, when eye on the its current owners, the van der Haeghens, NORTH SHORE future, taking bought the property. HOUSE: AN painstaking Joseph van der Haeghen and his sons, ALL-INCLUSIVE care to ensure Steve and Norman, kept the hotel open for a WEDDING VENUE every detail few more years as they set about revitalizing Steven and Louise is perfect. Van der Haeghen the property, and soon after, they reopened n 2001, while Now, nearly 100 the estate as an entertainment venue, first continuing to operate years after it was built, for dinner theater productions, and later, for I the campground, Steve van the North Shore House is a rock concerts. der Haeghen and his wife, Louise, began charming, rustic estate, ideal for hosting In 1979, the family, wanting to enable working toward a long-held dream of theirs elegant affairs that emphasize fresh food others to enjoy more of the lakeside to restore North Shore House to its former and exceptional service. Located on 27 property, converted the estate into a private glory. The couple’s goal was to transform acres of lakefront property, it has overnight camping resort, offering RV and tent the estate into an all-inclusive venue for accommodations for up to 30 people, a sites as well as fishing, boating, and other hosting rustic, elegant weddings and other restaurant and bar, and an array of leisure activities. A popular haven for outdoor special events. For the next 16 years, they activities available to guests. QUALITY IN BUSINESS

A tasty bite at the 11th annual New Jersey Food & Wine Festival held April 12-14, 2019 at Crystal Springs Resort

SUSSEX COUNTY SPIRE PHOTO: ROB YASKOVIC IN S! The Man Behind the NJ Wine & Food Festival CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT’S ROBBY YOUNES IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

he 11th annual New Jersey Food It is no easy task to throw one of the finest Not satisfied with just farm-to-table, The & Wine Festival was held April food and wine events in the country, and to Resort pioneered the unique idea of foraged 12-14, 2019 at Crystal Springs attract the nation’s top chefs and vintners is foods from local fields and forests. The Resort. This prestigious event an enormous accomplishment. But there is critics from The New York Times were Tallows food and wine connoisseurs to meet a reason these renowned professionals flock so impressedby what Restaurant Latour and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and to The Resort’s event and it didn’t come did with this concept that they gave the winemakers. Over the past eleven years, the quick or easy. It begins with one of the finest restaurant an‘Excellent’ rating. Festival has grown in stature as a showcase for wine cellars in the country that took Gene Taking the steps to establish such a culinary talent with a who’s who of attending Mulvihill decades to assemble. It continues reputation has come under the guidance of chefs including Jose Andres, Daniel Boulud, with running the finest restaurant in New Robby Younes, a dynamic, accomplished David Bouley, Thomas Keller, David Kinch, Jersey, Restaurant Latour. senior hospitality executive and industry Michael White and more. Not to mention Crystal Springs Resort expert. A successful background in Many ask how a resort in northern New is located in the heart of the garden state and international fine dining and hotel Jersey can attract such a renowned list of was one of the first resorts in the country to management has laid the foundation for his vintners and chefs. In a word, reputation. fully embrace the farm-to-table movement role as Chief Operating Officer at Crystal In a name, Mr. Robby Younes. with its Chef’s Garden dining experience. Springs Resort.

28 sussexcountychamber.org QUALITY IN BUSINESS PHOTO:ROBYASKOVIC

Chefs Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller

SUSSEX COUNTY SPIRES IN ! Robby Younes

As Chief Operating Officer, Robby throughout his hospitality career and has exclusive Les Chevaliers du Grand Vin. Younes is charged with continuing Crystal been imperative to his success. As Wine Director, Younes immediately Springs Resort’s extraordinary growth and French educated and fluent in four invigorated the wine program and under The Resort’s commitment to excellence in languages, Younes spent years working his direction, the prestigious Wine Cellar hospitality and the culinary arts. in renowned boutique hotels as well as for has continued to amass an enviable and Originally from Lebanon, Younes Starwood and Hilton hotels. He rose quickly impressive collection of rare and prized wines. experienced many hardships in his youth through the ranks of their exclusive dining In 2009, he created the New Jersey as the country went rooms, becoming an Wine and Food Festival to showcase the through a period of executive in his mid- culinary bounty of New Jersey’s burgeoning turmoil. However, twenties. The year 2008 restaurant scene and bring worldclass it was through these marks a pivotal point in winemakers and chefs to the Resort. hardships that he came his career, as Younes joined In his current role, Robby’s vision is to understand that with Crystal Springs Resort pushing The Resort into the future. He hard work, ambition and as the Food & Beverage oversaw the renovation of Minerals Hotel resilience you can achieve Director of Grand Cascades and the four-star Restaurant Latour in the unimaginable. Lodge. Due to his success 2018 and Grand Cascades Lodge is next. Hospitality is an inherent in the role, he quickly He is also revamping the renowned Wine part of Mediterranean advanced to the position of Cellar to update and expand its offerings to culture and the art of Regional Food & Beverage include unique spirits, house-aged cheeses honoring your guests Director. Leading the and charcuterie. has been passed down culinary division with Robby Younes continues to be an through his family for entrepreneurial vigor, he advocate for fostering a culture of generations. His family conceived and opened the innovation, collaboration and a shared never failed to display generosity towards their Chef’s Garden with the vision of creating a vision that embraces hospitality from guests and instilled this in Younes. As a boy, garden-to-table experience. the heart, ultimately dedicated to guest he was taught about the concept of seasonality Keen to expand his repertoire, he explored satisfaction. A true hotelier, guest and the importance of using quality his love of fine wine and attained sommelier satisfaction and team motivation remain products. This education has stayed with him certification, as well as membership to the paramount as indicators of success.

sussexcountychamber.org 29 QUALITY IN BUSINESS Chamber Helps Connect Area Companies with Student Interns WIN-WIN FOR EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS

ussex County businesses are concerned, as are many businesses throughout the State of NJ, about young people leaving the state Sat a higher rate than other groups. This is causing businesses of all sizes to work harder at finding ways to keep young people from leaving the county. One way to encourage this “migration” back to the area is to educate students about local companies and the kinds of jobs that are available. S SUS EX Interns form friendships while on the job. The Sussex County Chamber of Com- COUNTY merce, through its “Student” tab). Educators too, have been enlisted in the Education Committee, TO Listings are from effort and asked to inspire students to think reached out to area MEN RS! businesses of all about their career path and consider local companies encourag- sizes throughout the options for internships and employment. ing them to share their county and include In an open letter to area schools, Tammie internship opportunities internship descriptions, Horsfield, Chamber President, encouraged with the Chamber for promotion job responsibilities, necessary a push for “students to discover what’s to students at local high schools, technical qualifications, whether the internship is paid behind textbook theory by taking them out schools and colleges. The initiative’s goal is to or unpaid, and how to apply. of the classroom and into area businesses to encourage students to learn more about local experience the real world of business.” employment opportunities so that they remain Companies were also asked to consider Ideally, the partnership between the business in Sussex County after they graduate from high additional options for student learning and education sectors, forged by the Chamber’s school or return to the area with their advanced including: Education Committee, will result in learning degrees after college. experiences that excite students and inspire them Internships are a win-win. Students put OPERATIONAL TOURS: Students can visit to consider employment opportunities close to their education to work in real-life, making an area business for a company tour exposing home when the time comes to decide. them more employable and better prepared them to the company culture and helping for full-time work. Plus, they get to see what them to learn what the company is all about. it’s like to work for a company from the inside Students interested in acquiring a out. Companies test out potential future JOB SHADOWING: Students can spend local internship, touring an area hires, provide management training for 3 to 4 hours with a professional working in company or job shadowing should visit current employees, and enhance current work the student’s career of interest, which helps sussexcountychamber.org for more with fresh perspectives. them learn what they might expect in the information on available opportunities. Typically students find out about “real world.” This can lead to better-informed Companies, organizations, and agencies internships from their schools’ guidance career (and post-high school) choices. interested in learning more about this or career counselors. Now, they also Chamber program or submitting a student have the option of checking out available WORK STUDY: Students engage in both opportunity can call 973-579-1811 or internships in a centralized location at classroom study and paid employment in a inquire at [email protected]. sussexcountychamber.org (under the related field.

30 sussexcountychamber.org Selective Insurance QUALITY IN BUSINESS Internship Program

elective’s Summer Internship Program, also called 67 Years of Family Fun in Sussex County! “Ignite,” offers current college students the opportunity S to learn new skills, gain valuable business experience and develop themselves as young professionals. Participants in this summer program become part of the team in a corporate department and also collaborate with other interns on a structured group project. The end result is the chance to gain exposure to the insurance industry and learn why Selective is a great place to work.

• How many interns does Selective typically accept into the program? Selective has 22 interns at our Branchville, NJ headquarters this summer.

• At what stage in the student’s college career can they participate in the program (sophomore, junior)? Students in Selective’s internship program are going into either their junior or senior year of college.

• Is it a paid internship? Yes

• How long does it last (weeks, months)? 11 weeks

• Do many local students apply to participate? The majority of the interns at our Branchville, NJ headquarters either live locally, or have ties to the area.

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Visitors to Sussex County Day line up to buy delicious beef brisket and pulled pork from vendor and Champion of the Grill competitor Texas Smoke BBQ. Sussex County Day Brings The Community Together FREE ANNUAL FESTIVAL FEATURES NEW ACTIVITIES

ussex County Day, the Chamber’s an- Masih was the contest winner. nual celebration of everything Sussex All the cooking took place under the County continues to add new activities attentive eyes of the general public, gath- to the September 15, 2019 event which ered on bleachers to watch and cheer on Salready includes a BBQ competition, Sussex their favorite contestants. County Idol singing contest, chicken wing 2018 heralded the exciting arrival of “We came to support the two chefs eating contest for law enforcement personnel, the inaugural Chopped Sussex Cooking from our hometown of Sparta,” said Ted a municipal egg toss, mechanical bull riding, Challenge, modeled after Food Network’s and Sheryl Kelly, who admit to conduct- apple pie contest, classic car show, and assorted “Chopped,” where chefs are given unpre- ing similar competitions between the two vendors and exhibitors. dictable ingredients and have limited time of them when they cook together at home. Sound a little quirky? It is, but that’s what to prepare an appetizer, entrée and dessert. “We’ve held some family celebrations at makes it so much fun. A formidable group of local pros Tanti Baci Caffe and the food is always New in 2019 will be a Cake Decorating grabbed their knives and headed to the delicious. We’re really happy for Sam, that Contest, which joins the crowd pleasing Apple Sussex County Fairgrounds for the face- he won the competition.” Pie Contest. Plus, for the first time, adults will off: James Young of the Lake Mohawk Each contestant was provided a work be able to participate in the Sussex County Golf Club; Mountain Creek’s Donald station area with 2 tables and a propane Idol singing competition, until now open to Ross; Eric Pearson of Pearson’s Crawdad- grill as their heating and cooking source. kids k-12 only. dy’s; and Tanti Baci Caffe’s Sam Masih. They had to bring all their own cook-

32 sussexcountychamber.org Sparta Police Officer QUALITY IN LIVING SUSSEX Taylor May retains his title as Chicken Wing Eating COUNTY Challenge winner for 2nd year. FUN DAY!

Culinary students from Sussex County Technical School compete in the grilling competition.

Sussex County Day Evolution

The first Sussex County Day was held in 2015 at Sussex County Community College. The Chamber couldn’t have ordered up nicer weather for the inaugural event.

PHOTOS: DANIEL FREEL/NEW JERSEY HERALD JERSEY FREEL/NEW DANIEL PHOTOS: Early May can be tricky, but this first Sunday of the month dawned bright and warm.

Not so much the second year, when rainy weather forced two May reschedules and an ultimate combining of Sussex County Child enjoys mechanical bull Day with the Chamber’s popular ride at Sussex County day. Champion of the Grill festival in September 2016.

ing supplies including utensils, cutting While the first fusing of events boards, blenders, food processors, towels Here’s a peak into the was by chance, the success of the and even dishwashing supplies. There chefs mystery baskets: two together couldn’t be denied. was a farmers market and pantry provided They joined permanently in 2017 under the name Sussex County with vegetables, produce, spices and fresh APPETIZER BASKET Day at Champion of the Grill and herbs along with other some other items in Game Salami in 2018 the festival became simply a refrigerator. Chick Peas Sussex County Day, the Champion The Chamber is currently accepting Grapefruit of the Grill dropped from the applications from professional chefs for its Table Water Herb & Garlic Crackers name but not from the event. 2nd annual Chopped Sussex Challenge While the grilling competition being held during Sussex County Day ENTRÉE BASKET remains, in 2019 it will be for on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Grape Jelly fairgrounds. Potential competitors as well amateurs only; pros are being Bison sidelined to the judging room as interested vendors and exhibitors, can Snap Peas where their expertise will get more information at sussexcounty- Pancetta be used to determine which chamber.org. backyard “que” deserves the “Sussex County is a great place to DESSERT BASKET Champion of the Grill trophy. live, work and play and that’s worth Ostrich Egg Visitors will still be able to celebrating,” says Tammie Horsfield, Gummy Bears enjoy tasting and voting for the Sussex County Chamber President. “The Physalys (Ground cherries) “People’s Choice” favorite. Chamber is really proud to present this Tarragon free family fun day to the community.”

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ussex County cares about its military veterans and Sis grateful to the men and women who served and continue to serve our nation through its armed forces. A variety of programs specifically for veterans is offered locally by county offices, area businesses, and non-profit organizations.

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Newton VA Outpatient Clinic Close To Home 222 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860 973-756-1504 VIETNAM VET NEVER GAVE UP DREAM OF www.newjersey.va.gov/locations/ ESTABLISHING VETERANS CEMETERY IN SUSSEX Sussex.asp

The clinic provides primary care he Northern New Jersey paid off; they located 66 acres USSEX services for veterans in Sussex Veterans Memorial S in Sparta designated in 1988 County and the surrounding areas. Cemetery is the result COUNTY for a Veterans Park or a Police Services include primary care, of the dream of. O firing range that had never laboratory services, prescription TIn 2008, while traveling HON RS! come to fruition. monitoring as well as all other home from upstate N.Y., Vietnam Harrigan communicated standard VA services including Veteran John Harrigan noticed a his findings with the County Teleheath. sign for the Orange County Veterans Memo- and while it was not willing to establish the rial Cemetery in Goshen, NY. “We need a cemetery, an agreement was reached to turn Newton Medical Center Veterans Cemetery in Sussex County,” Har- over the title to the property for one dollar to 175 High St., Newton, NJ 07860 rigan said to his wife Bea, who was traveling the newly formed, non-profit, Northern New 1-888-247-1400 with him. “The closest one is 150 miles away Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery. www.atlantichealth.org/conditions- from Sussex County.” It was this serendipitous Since the cemetery opened in November treatments/behavioral-health/true- encounter that led to the creation of a veterans’ 2015, there have been 180 burials. Phase one north-veterans.html cemetery for Sussex County. will hold 1,500 graves and when fully devel- Harrigan shared his vision with fellow oped, the Cemetery will hold approximately The True North program, designed members of Chapter 1002 Vietnam Veterans 16,000 graves. by Atlantic Behavioral Health, of America and together they attended a Harrigan isn’t done yet. A ground breaking provides clinical services to veterans Freeholder meeting to ask the County of ceremony held in May 2019 heralded the start and their families in Sussex and Sussex if it could provide any land for the of construction on a 1,000 square feet building Morris Counties. The program offers cemetery. No property was available, but that will include an indoor area to hold funeral individual outpatient counseling services for veterans and their that didn’t deter Harrigan, who took up a services in the case of inclement weather along family members to address a range search with fellow Chapter 1002 member with a small office and bathroom. Completion of issues including; mental health, Owen Martin at the Hall of Records. It is expected within the next two months. readjustment, trauma, substance abuse and PTSD. All veterans are welcome regardless of discharge Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Inc. status and/or insurance. 75 North Church Road, Sparta, NJ 07871 • 973-896-2460 www.nnjveteransmemorialcemetery.org continued on the next page

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Veteran Services Continued from page 35

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) PTS (post-traumatic stress) Connection Support Group This is a free recovery support group for veterans, police and first responders recovering from post-traumatic stress as a result of their service and is led by trained veterans and first responders in recovery themselves. The Sussex County Clerk’s Office offers free, Veteran’s ID Meeting Location: Cards to eligible Sussex County residents. The Veteran ID Bridgeway, 93 Stickles Pond Rd., Newton NJ 07860 Card gives vets access to special discounts on various goods Dates: 4th Tuesday of each month and services at participating businesses in the county. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. www.nami-sussex-nj.org/support 973-865-0605 or 973-729-6534 Sussex County Community College One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860 973-300-2109 www.sussex.edu/studentservices/veteranstudents/ ADDITIONAL SERVICES John Finocchiaro, Veteran Service Coordinator ([email protected]) Center for Prevention and Counseling Military Family Nights Program The Change of Mission program at Sussex County Community 61 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07821 College helps veterans transition from military service to 973-383-4787 college. The Veterans Services Office works personally with Ayla Bower, Military Family Coordinator (ayla@ veterans to help them navigate and maximize VA benefits. centerforprevention.org) www.centerforprevention.org Sussex County Skylands Ride - Veteran Transportation 201 Wheatsworth Rd., Hardyston, NJ 07419 The Center for Prevention and Counseling sponsors a free 973-579-0480 Military Family Nights Program for Veterans and Active Service Members. This is for all branches of the military and families who have a loved one that is deployed. The Program Skylands Ride provides transportation for veterans in Sussex will provide family support, connections with other military County to the three New Jersey VA Medical Hospitals and two families and community services, foster family interaction clinic sites on a regular scheduled basis in fully accessible fleet, and assist with acquiring new ideas for daily living. all lift-equipped.

The Kosa Veteran Support Center, Inc. Veteran Service Officer (VSO) (Catholic Family and Community Services) Bill Robinson (973-366-0245 or 973-827-4020) 48 Wyker Rd. Franklin, NJ [email protected] 973-361-5555, EXT. 3008 Call or email to schedule an appointment Open Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free assistance with writing and submitting a benefits claim to the VA including assisting with gathering information that The Center works in partnership with Catholic Family supports the claim(s), keeping track of the claim through the & Community Services to meet the needs of Sussex system, and filing an appeal for any denied claims. County veterans by providing a safe place for veterans to access support and resource services. Counseling services are provided by trained clinicians for both Veterans can meet with the VSO Bill Robinson at either of veterans and their families. two locations. Sussex County Administrative Center, Second Floor One Spring Street, Newton, New Jersey Sussex County Clerk’s Office - Veteran ID Cards Second Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 83 Spring Street, Suite 304 Newton, NJ 07860 Franklin Armory www.sussexcountyclerk.org 12 Munsonhurst Rd.,Franklin, NJ 07416 973-579-0900 Thursday and alternating Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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ell-fed families, safely SUBSTANCE ABUSE Department to provide emergen- housed residents, positive ASSISTANCE: Provides cy relief to street homeless in- role models for kids, and help for people struggling SUSSEX dividuals who do not meet suitably employed workers with addition. N eligibility requirements for Ware some of the mainstays that make up a COU TY other existing shelter pro- MENTAL HEALTH grams,” explains Chris strong community. While this might seem ASSISTANCE: Offers ARES Butto, FPSC’s executive obvious, you may have witnessed or experi- counseling and psychol- C ! director.” According to enced the challenges of acquiring a job that ogist services to those who Butto, the long-range goal provides a livable wage, struggling to offer are struggling with various of the agency is to move the healthy food choices for your family, scrap- mental challenges. ing together what was left from a paycheck overnight Warming Center shelter SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE: Ensures services out of the police department and into for rent or worrying about childcare options. opportunities for those with special needs or a static location that would allow for greater Maybe someone in your family struggles developmental disabilities. access to services and supports and remove the with substance abuse or is a veteran gripped As example of housing assistance can be potential stigma of criminalization of poverty by PTSD. found with Family Promise of Sussex County and homelessness. Where do people turn in Sussex County (FPSC), an agency that currently provides In addition to its other services, FPSC pro- when they face these kinds of issues? Often, an emergency shelter program, intensive case vides a daytime Drop-In Day Center, Mondays they reach out to area service agencies for help, management services, rapid rehousing, home- through Fridays to support the critical needs of be it public services provided by the govern- less prevention, and permanent supportive county residents who are experiencing periods ment or non-profit organizations. housing programs. of no access to shelter, heat, or air conditioning Many people in Sussex County might be during extreme weather situations. The following examples offer an understand- surprised to discover that even a rural, low The social services network in Sussex ing of what they look like in action: crime, close knit community like Sussex Coun- County often works together to help clients as ty has a homeless population which unfortu- they journey to overcome present difficulties, HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Provides shelter nately has grown in recent years. access resources and assistance, or become for the homeless and supports those who need “And even though there currently is no self-sufficient. For a list of area organizations rental assistance or help in purchasing a home. drop-in shelter available to homeless persons in and agencies, see the COMMUNITY SER- FOOD ASSISTANCE: Provides support for Sussex County, a Code Blue Warming Center VICES listing in the Chamber Resource Guide people in need of food. was facilitated through the Newton Police that begins on page 45.

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JEWEL! Peters Valley School of Craft’s Ceramic Studio Peters Valley School of Craft Celebrating TH50 Anniversary in 2020 ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE LEARNING, APPRECIATION AND PRACTICE OF THE ART OF FINE CRAFT

eters Valley School of Craft, nestled curious novice to the professional artist, environment to immerse oneself in making within the picturesque Delaware spend from two to eight days learning from by hand. The school maintains and operates Water Gap National Recreation eminent teachers from around the globe. out of 38 historic structures on the property Area, is a unique jewel not only The school also mentors and supports which was once the hamlet of Bevans. The Pwithin New Jersey, but indeed the nation. fledgling and emerging artists whose paths structures are now used as studios, dorms, Founded in 1970, the school offers unique lead them into fulfilling professions and offices, and galleries. immersion learning opportunities for adults leadership opportunities. They provide artist Peters Valley maintains seasonal hours, in various studio disciplines, including residencies, community outreach and youth and visitors are welcome to take self-guided ceramics, blacksmithing, fibers, fine metals, art programs for ages 7-17, and opportunities tours during the summer workshop season photography, woodworking, and special topics. for working artists to teach and participate using campus maps provided by the Peters Since incorporating as a non-profit in an annual craft fair, retail, and exhibition Valley Gallery, which is open year round. nearly 50 years ago, Peters Valley has hosted galleries showcasing beautiful examples of Today, Peters Valley is considered a thousands of professional and emerging American craft. thought leader in the field of craft and one artists on its campus during spring, summer, Part of Peters Valley’s mission is to provide of the top five institutions of its kind in the and fall workshops. Participants from the an inspiring natural setting and a supportive United States. People come from around

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From left to right: students gather for a demo in the Fine Metals studio; Elizabeth Tokoly teaching “Basic Bling”; student at work in the Blacksmithing Studio during a Youth Art class; Ceramic work from the wood-fired kiln made during Shiro Otani’s course, “Firing the Noborigama”

the globe to 28 & 29th and will for its future. Approaching its 50th participate celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2020, the school has begun in the craft Anniversary September a series of significant investments to campus programming. 26 & 27, 2020. infrastructure and facilities in order to enhance The school also Awarded “Outstanding the student, instructor, and visitor experience. hosts an annual Open Community Event” by the Over the next few years, the school plans to House the first Sunday Sussex County Chamber of expand into year-round programming, increase in May, which provides an Commerce in 2019, the Craft their full scholarship offerings, and invest in excellent opportunity to see the Fair brings 5,000 visitors, mostly from new technologies and equipment in order to studios first-hand before the workshop season the tri-state area, to the juried event, which serve the growing national interest in making gets underway. features 150 exhibiting artists from across objects by hand. The Peters Valley Annual Craft Fair, held the region. Ongoing craft demos at the Fair at the end of September at the Sussex County engage attendees and help to further Peters For more information visit PetersValley.org Fairgrounds, is an annual regional highlight. Valley’s educational mission. or call 973-948-5200. The 2019 Craft Fair will be held September Peters Valley has an ambitious vision

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veryone loves a winner and the Sussex County Miners won big in 2018 clinching the Can-Am League Championship. EFor all of the 2018 season, the Sussex County Miners found ways to score runs DENNIS MARK PHOTO: with two outs in an inning. And in Game 4 of the Can-Am League Championship Series, they would find a way one more time to get the timely hit and the win that would mark the Miners first championship in franchise history in just their fourth season. Martin Figueroa‘s three-run home run—his second home run of the game— capped one last two out rally as the Miners became the Can-Am League Champions with a 6-5, come- from-behind victory over SSE the defending champions, SU X the Québec Capitales at UNT Skylands Stadium on CO Y Smiles all around as the Miners team celebrates its championship win. September 15, 2018. RIDE P ! field to cut the Québec would be next, and he would pull a ball to Didn’t see that big game last lead down to 4-2 as the the right side. White would make a fine year? Here’s how the Miners two teams went to the diving stop deep in the hole, but could not put the win together: seventh. complete the throw and the Miners had As was the case in Game 3, Québec got The Miners would pull yet another run runners at first and second base for Figueroa. on the board first. Yordan Manduley hit a back in the seventh when playoff stalwart There would be one more pitch in the sacrifice fly and a David Salgueiro single Daniel Mateo would get an RBI single off of 2018 season. gave the Capitales a 2-0 lead. Sussex County Capitales reliever Brett Lee to cut the score to Figueroa swung at the first pitch he saw would claw one run back on a Christian 4-3. Lee came on for Bobby Blevins, who used and sent the ball deep over the wall in right Correa RBI double, but Québec would get his veteran experience to give the Capitales 6 field for a three run home run and sent his that run right back on a solo home run by TJ 2/3 innings of solid pitching. Québec would teammates—as well as the raucous crowd White. And through the first three innings, get an insurance run in the ninth when Nick of 1,391 fans on hand—into delirium as the the Capitales had a 3-1 lead. Van Stratten would hit a solo home run off of Miners would walk off with a 6-5 win, and a Québec would stretch the lead to 4-1 Miners reliever Kevin Grendell. The home three games to one series victory. The walk- in the fourth when Miners starter Cory run was the only hit Grendell would allow all off home run, which was reminiscent of Joe Jones would get into a bases loaded jam postseason, but with it the Miners were down Carter’s home run or the Toronto Blue Jays in and then walk White on a full count pitch. 5-3 going to the bottom of the ninth. the 1993 World Series, was only the second Undeterred, the Miners would again start Enter the two out, late game heroics one walk-off home run in Miners history, with to scratch their way back into the game. last time. the other coming in their inaugural season of Figueroa would hit the first of his two home Audy Ciriaco would pull a two out pitch 2015. Grendell earned the win for the Miners, runs on a high fly ball over the wall in right through the left side for a base hit. Mateo while Bayless took the loss for Québec.

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62 sussexcountychamber.org 2019-2020 Sussex County Chamber of Commerce At 600 members strong, we’re able to reach across the table and meet some of our fellow members and future customers at regular networking events. Here’s a partial list of the benefits we enjoy as members:

Free listing in annual Piggyback Mailing Service Sussex County Magazine Free Website listing and Web link Service Discounted Advertising Opportunities Ten Committees and six Chamber Affiliates Member to member discounts Free Monthly Business to Free copy of the member list Business Breakfast

Free distribution of company brochures Free Quarterly Business After Hours, through the Chamber office and the Many special events such as Visitor’s center Business Expo, Annual Awards Dinner, Free referrals from the Chamber office Sussex County Day and more . . .

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2019

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Complete this form and General Business Rate (FOR 10 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES) mail with full payment to: is $266.00 per year. Please call for other rates.

Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Yearly Dues: $ 120 Hampton House Road New Member Registration Fee: $25.00 Newton NJ 07860 Total Enclosed: $

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