December 2019
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey
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Meet the Napolitanos and Mejias All in the Family at Hickory Tree Deli
Cover photo by Christine Loy Photography
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Dear Residents, Forty-two years ago when Lou and Joann Napolitano were 23 years old, they opened Chatham Township's beloved Hickory Tree Deli. It's all in the family--10 years ago, their daughter Stephanie and her husband John Mejia made a career change and joined the family business. Meet the families of Hickory Tree Deli, our cover story, on page 6 and make a stop at the deli for their renowned Sloppy Joe and famous coleslaw, both old family recipes!
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The Carpet Girl is back with great ideas for how to choose carpet or flooring and textures and colors for every room in your house. See page 9. Our wealth management expert contributor Chatham Wealth Management discusses dividends on page 23. Alopecia Areata is caused when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles causing hair loss. On page 13, Dana Noblett of Liberty Drug & Surgical provides an introduction to this autoimmune disease. On page 19, our family law expert contributor Donahue, Hagan, Klein, and Weisberg, LLC, discusses what people should know and expect if they are considering divorce, and how they can navigate through the process so that the best resolution to their legal issues can be achieved. Parties, reunions and numerous holiday events fill our social calendars this month and everyone wants to look their best. Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, our cosmetic non-invasive and invasive skin procedures expert contributor, provides multiple rejuvenation treatment options available that can help achieve a more refreshed, rejuvenated and natural appearance on page 17. Lastly, on page 18, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center has a furry bunch of cuties that would love to come home for the holidays. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a peaceful New Year, Stacey and John
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Jacqueline S. Reid DDS 390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-9456 www.jacquelinesreiddds.com
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ACUPUNCTURE Morgan Reade, NJ Advanced Acupuncture Downtown Madison 6 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ 201-400-2261 www.njadvancedacupuncture.com Morgan Reade L.Ac., M.S. Morgan is Board Certified through NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine). As a practicing Acupuncture Physician he perfected his acupuncture skills on a broad spectrum of patients including sports injuries, autoimmune thyroid, digestive and infertility. He is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, science and practice of Oriental Medicine in an ethical manner, enhancing the health and well-being of the general public and his patients.
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CARPET & FLOORING Dianne Grossman The Carpet Girl 1 Cornell Pkwy, Springfield Township, NJ 973-218-1155 • dianne@thecarpetgirl.com www.thecarpetgirl.com
Since 1998 our office has proudly provided high quality dentistry in Chatham and surrounding areas. Services include all aspects of modern dentistry as well implant restorations and prosthetics, cosmetic restorations. Dr. Reid is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as director of the dental residency training program.
KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Alan Archuleta, Archuleta Builders 973.986.6656 alan@archuletabuilders.com https://archuletabuilders.com/ Whether you are a homeowner, architect or real estate investor, finding the right contractor is key to the quality and success of your home renovation project. With attention to detail and a stylized eye, Alan Archuleta has his name on every home renovation project his team undertakes.
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LEGAL REAL ESTATE Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq. NJ & FL Bar Member 54 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0300
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COSMETIC NON-INVASIVE AND INVASIVE SKIN PROCEDURES Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS Chatham MediSpa 552 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-966-1000 www.facechange.org/medispa/ Chatham MediSpa is a full service medical spa offering non-invasive services such as Botox, Dermal Fillers, Skin Laser treatments, SculpSure, and more. Led by renowned facial plastics specialist, Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, we are at the cutting-edge of facial anti-aging techniques, such as Fat Transfers and NonSurgical Facelifts.
EDUCATION Breakaway Prep Test Prep & College Admissions Rick Michalak, Owner 268 Green Village Rd, Suite 2, Downstairs, Chatham, NJ and 18 Bank St. Downstairs, Summit, NJ 07901 973-457-1150 • rickm@breakawayprep.com breakawayprep.com We are a collective of top-notch teachers and counselors who have all have spent more time than we should admit with SATs, ACTs, Subject tests, college essays, college lists: You name it, we’ve worked with it. We offer one of the most deeply resourced and experienced teams in the world of test prep and college admissions. 4 | Chatham Living
LEGAL: DIVORCE MEDIATION AND LITIGATION Phyllis S. Klein, Esq. and Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ (973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com Legal disputes involving marriage and children are among the most difficult situations a family can face. Phyllis Klein and Stephanie Hagan have been practicing family law for over 30 years. Their goal is to help clients through this challenging experience with compassion and understanding- advocating for favorable resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible, but always with total preparation to litigate successfully, if necessary.
ORTHODONTICS Dr. Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS Chatham Orthodontics 33 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-701-2200 www.chathambraces.com Dr. Barbara Fodero has provided orthodontic treatment for children and adults for over 17 years. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan, graduating first in her class, and continued there to complete three years of training in the specialty of orthodontics.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY Matthew Riordan Professional Physical Therapy & Training 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 973-270-7417 matthew@professionalptandtraining.com Matthew Riordan holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. He is the founder of Professional Physical Therapy & Training and has been conveniently located within the Madison and Summit Area YMCAs for more than 14 years. Matthew and his staff of Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy provide One-on-One specialized treatments to help people prevent as well as recover from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. He and his staff are also active members in the community.
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RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET THE NAPOLITANOS AND MEJIAS By Stacey McEvoy
Photos by Christine Loy Photography and courtesy of the Napolitanos/ Mejias families
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t’s the holiday season and Hickory Tree Deli in the Chatham Mall at 650 Shunpike Road is ready to take your order!
A staple in the Chatham Township community for 42 years, Hickory Tree Deli was started by Lou and Joann Napolitano in 1978 when they were 23 years old, a few months after they were married. Lou’s parents Ralph and Dolly were also there from the start to help open the business. It’s a known fact that Lou’s love for cooking and excellent execution came from his mother who was an amazing and admired chef. One of the couple’s daughters, Stephanie, and her husband John Mejia joined the family business 10 years ago after they celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary. “Our store has always been a family-run place,” said Lou, noting that his sisters
as well as Joann’s parents helped in the store for many years. The deli’s famous coleslaw recipe was created by Joann’s father, Nunzio “Sonny” Chiarolanzio, who came daily in the early years to help mix the delicious dressing. Growing up, Stephanie and her sister Lori worked in the store. Lori and her husband Chris live in Florham Park with their three children, Patrick, 10, Connor, 9 and Maggie, 4.
Stephanie and Lori when they were younger working with their mom's father in the kitchen together at the store. 6 | Chatham Living
Stephanie and John live in Madison with their sons Michael and Mark and their 3-year-old yellow lab, Duke. Michael, 9, plays football, basketball and baseball. Mark, 7, plays football, soccer, basketball and baseball. The boys also can be found playing on the links with their dad and grandfather Lou—as both men love to play golf. Lou and Joann both grew up in Madison, graduated from Madison High School
Lou and Joann's fathers working in the kitchen of the store. The man with the hat on is Lou's father Ralph and the one holding the butcher knife is Joann's father Nunzio "Sonny."
in 1972 and began dating at 19. At the time, Lou was working at C&J’s Deli in Madison which was owned by Joann’s cousins, Carl and Joe Chiarolanzio. These days, Lou and Joann are kept pretty busy serving the community at the deli and attending the sports and activities of their five grandchildren. Lou also keeps busy cooking and making up his own recipes. John and Stephanie met in middle school and dated while attending Madison High School and on and off through
college. In 2004, Stephanie graduated from Lafayette College and John graduated from Farleigh Dickenson University. They married four years later. At the time, John worked in compliance at UBS, travelling a lot for business, and Stephanie had her own personal training business. In 2009, they both made career changes and joined the family business. It was perfect timing for the Napolitanos who happily welcomed them on board. Stephanie says that the best part of working with December 2019 | 7
RESIDENT FEATURE family is that they are all there for one another and can count on each other when needed. “We really do just make a good team together,” she says. “We pride ourselves with mostly everything being homemade, says Stephanie. “Daily, we cook our own roast beef and fresh turkey off the bone and we’re well-known for our Sloppy Joe sandwich, which is an old family recipe, passed down by my grandfather on my mom’s side.” The deli offers an expansive menu of soups, quiches, chili, sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch as well as prepared fresh and frozen dinners for busy on-the-go families and holiday specialties such as Easter meat pies. They also offer a full catering menu for parties and corporate office functions that consist of hot dishes, sandwich platters, antipasto trays and pasta salads. “We value building good relationships with our customers. We have some of the same customers since the day we opened,” says Joann. “We’ve made wonderful friends through the deli and are grateful and happy to serve the community.” Looking to the future, John says, “Stephanie and I hope to continue to do the same in the many years to come.”
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PICKING THE RIGHT CARPET OR FLOOR AND COLORS FOR ROOMS
Contributed by Dianne Grossman, The Carpet Girl Dear Carpet Girl,
We are in the process of redoing our daughter’s bedroom and playroom, need help. We want to pick the right carpet or floor for each room, and we need some help with paint colors. We’ve read that colors and fibers can affect mood and behavior. Our goal is to create the perfect environment for sleeping and playing. We’ve received conflicting information about our choices. Where do we start? Dear Moods, Fibers and Color Fun,
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Texture and color are essential to our way of life. Here at The Carpet Girl, we believe color can save the day, inspiring creativity and soothing the soul after a rough day at school. Let’s start with carpet or flooring, since the style you choose may have a limited color selection, while paint has many different shades and variations. We believe picking the foundation first sets the stage for the next decision. We call it “building from the ground up.” In her bedroom, we suggest making the space soft, inviting, and calming. Soft doesn’t mean giving up on stain protection or durability — quite the opposite. Many fibers used in today’s carpet manufacturing have advanced yarn technology to service your daughter’s potential stain needs. Our flooring design team would suggest creating a space for leisure, reading, down time and, most importantly, a space for much needed rest for children at any age. We suggest a plush style carpet, providing a feel of luxury. Today’s plush carpets don’t necessarily mean thick; a lowprofile carpet can create this mood for the floor and make vacuuming easy. Warm colors inspire happiness and comfort. They can also make a large space feel more intimate for young people. Do not limit yourself to brown or tan; think calming green, which has been scientifically linked to reading and comprehension. A warm yellow is associated with feelings of happiness and cheerfulness. Deep orange, a misunderstood color, is great for encouraging confidence and independence. Don’t be afraid to pick one of these colors for the carpet and a shade darker or lighter for the walls, one of our favorite looks. Make sure you address the lighting as well. Dimmer switches are one of our favorite suggestions! Don't forget a chalkboard wall!
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These same principles can be applied to the playroom. However, for a messy space, may we suggest a commercial style carpet, carpet tile, or vinyl floor. Look for a floor that can withstand her various styles of play! Create different spaces, perhaps one for arts and crafts and another for imaginary play. We often put carpet in one area where children sit on the floor and make a separate area for indoor messy days. How do you feel about red? This color can energize the mind and body, but maybe only on one accent wall. Blue is an all-around great color, often used in spaces with children who experience temper tantrums. Purple is a deep and emotive color known to inspire sensitivity and compassion in children and works well with the red accent wall or a dark teal family. Bottom line, use color and texture the way they were meant to be used, children of all ages love color. Bring it into her space and allow it to be her own from the floor to walls. The Carpet Girl offers paint and color selection in our beautiful showroom, perfect pairing is key to a great room. Your Friend in Floors, The Carpet Girl team To learn more visit www.thecarpetgirl.com 973-218-1155 A proud sponsor of Mallory's Army December 2019 | 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sat., Dec. 7 BLOOD DRIVE
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Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm Mon., Dec. 2 ACRYLIC PAINTING: POINSETTIA @Senior Center of the Chathams
Sat., Dec. 7 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HOLIDAY BOOK SALE @Library of the Chathams
All levels of ability welcome and all supplies provided. Fee $17.50
Browse a wonderful selection of holiday books, children’s hardcover picture books, cookbooks and gift books.
Instructor: Annette Lissy. Limited class size; must sign up.
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Time: 10:30 a.m. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Wed, Dec. 4 BOOK GROUP – “CIRCE” BY MADELINE MILLER @Library of the Chathams Time: 1 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and 18 GEN Y AND OTHER JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING GROUP @Library of the Chathams
Gen Y Networking Group is a forum dedicated to Generation Y young adults and others interested in job search, networking and career development. Time: 7 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Wed., Dec. 4 INTRODUCTION TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SMILE
This workshop will provide an overview of positive psychology with the goal of living happier, healthier, longer and more positive lives. Lecturer: Cara Maksimow, LCSW. Please call to sign up. @Senior Center of the Chathams Time: 10:30 a.m. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Fri., Dec. 6 WE BOUNCE BECAUSE WE CARE: BOUNCE HOUSE/OBSTACLE COURSE @Madison Area YMCA
Fundraiser to benefit the Madison Area YMCA's Annual Fund Time: 6 – 7 p.m. www.madisonareaymca.org
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Tues., Dec. 10 NUTRITION SERIES PRESENTED BY TORY STOKER, IN-STOREDIETICIAN, SHOPRITE OF CHATHAM @Senior Center of the Chathams
Time: 12:30 p.m. Please call to sign up. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Thurs., Dec. 12
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA
@Chatham Township Municipal Building
Time: 5 p.m.
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@ Reasoner Park
www.chathamborough.org Sat., Dec. 7 HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH IAN GALLAGHER @Library of the Chathams
Singer/Guitarist Ian Gallagher will perform holiday songs to get you into the spirit of the season. Time: 1 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Sunday, Dec. 8 NEW JERSEY ART ASSOCIATION SHOW AND RECEPTION @Library of the Chathams Time: 2:15-4:00 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Sun., Dec. 8 THE ART LEAGUE OF THE CHATHAMS: OPENING RECEPTION FOR WINTER, FRIENDS N FAMILY EXHIBIT
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 20 MADISON AREA YMCA BLOOD DRIVE Time: 1 – 7 p.m.
www.madisonareaymca.org Sat., Dec. 21 HOLIDAY HOOPLA
@Madison Area YMCA Time: 3-5 p.m. The Holiday Hoopla is a community event that brings families and friends together for a great afternoon of holiday fun. Festive crafts, holiday snacks, Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, Kids Central Open Play, games in the basketball gym and kids-only gymnastics circuit. Free for Y members/$10 per family for nonmembers www.madisonareaymca.org Tues., Dec. 24 SANTA ARRIVES!
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Solo Show by Celeste Fondaco; Gifts by artist vendors will be for sale. www.artleagueofthechathams.org Mon. Dec. 9 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamborough.org
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Mon., Dec. 30 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE @Library of the Chathams Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org
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AN INTRODUCTION TO ALOPECIA AREATA Contributed by Dana Noblett, RPH, Liberty Drug & Surgical
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lopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that is caused when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles causing hair loss. One or more bald patches suddenly appear on the scalp in characteristic circular patches about the size of a quarter. Dermatologists aren't sure why some people have immune systems which go into over drive causing Alopecia Areata, but it is suspected that genetics play a large role. Roughly 20% of people affected by Alopecia Areata have a family member who is also affected indicating a strong genetic component. Alopecia Areata affects as many as 6.8 million people in the United States with a lifetime risk of 2.1%. People of all ages, sexes and ethnic groups are at risk. It is also common for patients to have one or more recurrences throughout their lifetime. While Alopecia Areata is not life threatening or contagious, the psychological impact of the disease is enormous. The effect of sudden baldness on a patient's self esteem can cause an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Patients can become socially isolated because of their Alopecia Areata and will go to
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n Friday, October 4, more than 100 guests attended the 36th annual fall benefit for the Covenant House Auxiliary of Morris County. This year’s theme, “Party at the Pond”, held at the Noe Pond Club in Chatham Township, raised funds of over $60,000 for Covenant House New Jersey. Twinkling lights, tiki torches, delicious food catered by Harvest Bistro in Madison, and music by Madison band Half Step Down, all helped create the setting for a very magical evening. The festivities quieted when Colette and Michael, the guests of honor at this year’s Covenant House benefit, gave moving accounts on how they have been able to forge a new path in life with the help of CHNJ’s services. Colette detailed how she turned to Rafael’s Life House when she found herself unable to provide for her daughter. Raphael’s Life House is Covenant House New Jersey’s Mother and Child program, created to help homeless and pregnant young women secure a brighter, more stable future for themselves and their newborn babies. Michael thanked everyone profusely for their love and support while he was transitioning out of the CH crisis center to independent living. Our CHNJ community rallied around him to furnish his apartment last spring. He wanted everyone to know how incredibly grateful he was for this help, and what an impact CHNJ has made on his life. Board member Kathleen Boyd thanked everyone at the event who participated in “Fund A Need”, an opportunity to donate to the immediate needs of residents in the Newark Crisis Center. For those who still wish to donate, please go to www.cbo.io/CH/tix or text CH to 56651. Each year, Covenant House New Jersey shelters 2000 homeless and at-risk youths between the ages of 18-21, by first responding to their immediate and basic needs of food, shelter, clothing and healthcare; and then, by giving them the support they need to become self-sufficient and independent young
adults. The non-profit organization has statewide residential programs that offer education, vocation, medical, and legal services to the young people who walk through their doors. The $60,000 that was raised for Covenant House New Jersey includes the generous support of all of our sponsors including title sponsor, etfmg, Sam Masucci, and corporate sponsors: Keller Williams, Premiere Properties, Michele Carey; S+J Home; Smyth Electric; Foley Cat; Spearhead; Chipperson Law Group; Macro Consulting Group; Smythe Volvo, Boyd Eckhardt Homes of KL Sotheby’s; Air Group; Chatham Day School; Sanford Insurance Group; British Home Emporium; Jaeger Lumber; The Haralampoudis Family; Wexford Custom Renovations & Homes, Inc.; ShopRite; Davino Family Foundation; with additional support from Half Step Down Band; Noe Pond Club who donated the venue; Harvest Bistro; Command Financial; Flowers from Hannah; Main Street Wine Cellars; Lanca Sales; and Tivoli Creative Design. The Covenant House Auxiliary of Morris County began in the early 80’s when a small group of Madison women decided
to do something about the growing issue of youth homelessness in the greater New York City area. Today, the Morris County Auxiliary is a passionate group of 31 volunteers dedicated to providing support to the homeless youth who turn to CHNJ for help. Through its fundraising efforts, the Auxiliary is able to provide financial assistance to CHNJ for operational expenses and much needed expansion. Additionally, it connects with residents on a more personal level throughout the year, for holidays, and as help is needed. In addition to the annual fall benefit, the Covenant House Auxiliary of Morris County hosts a Baby Shower each May for the young, formerly homeless mothers and their babies, who now reside in Raphael’s Life House in Elizabeth. At Halloween, the board members and their families carve pumpkins with Covenant House Newark residents. In early December, the group visits the Newark center to help decorate for Christmas. To learn more aboutCovenant House New Jersey or to get involved, go to www.covenanthousenj.orgor like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ CovHouseNJMorrisCounty/. December 2019 | 13
THE JOY OF TOYS Contributed by Sheila Goggins, Chatham Township Historical Society
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t seems that toys have always been a part of childhood since ancient times. Rocks, sticks and water can conjure up a game in a creative young mind. Through the years, toys have changed to adapt to time and to the interests of children.
At the Red Brick Schoolhouse Museum in Chatham Township, The Chatham Township Historical Society has a small collection of toys. The main inhabitants of the Red Brick Schoolhouse were children. Toys certainly were a part of their life. Undoubtedly, toys were on the children’s minds at holiday time. While toys could be made out of wood and other materials, an important source for the ordering of toys was the Sears Roebuck Catalog. The catalog was a source for clothing, farm equipment and household needs and started to market toys in 1894. The Sear’s Roebuck Catalog lists toy drums and trumpets as being two of the most popular toys in the1901 catalog toy pages. Children played with toy drums, toy muskets, uniformed dolls and bugles. Clearly, the interests of the children were affected by the Civil War. A red, blue and brass drum that was 7 inches in diameter with sticks included sold for 25 cents in 1901. Magic lanterns were also being ordered from the catalog. The lantern could project Vintage red pressed steel milk and cream hand painted slides on truck c. 1930. (Courtesy of Tom Salvas) a wall. Magic lanterns had been used for entertainment and teaching purposes in the past and they also became a popular adult parlor game. In 1905, Sear’s advertised them as “The Home Magic Lantern Outfit.”
A Jolly Pastime story book reproduction wood puzzle (McLaughlin Brothers c.1930) with a Merrythought Teddy Bear (Made in England c. 1930). (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
with tracks sold for $6.98 cents. The toy train became a sought after toy. Children who owned Lionel trains were able to play with toy trains and make deliveries, carry passengers and figure out the best way to set up their tracks so their passengers and goods could get to their stations. In the 1920s educational toys such as chemistry sets appeared in the catalog. The Gilbert Chemistry Outfit was advertised as “Three Chemistry Outfits with instructions for performing many interesting experiments.” In 1934, the Buck Rogers Rocket Pistol sold for 45 cents in the catalog. Buck Roger’s was a hero of American radio and newspaper comics. The Buck Roger’s pistol was a ray gun. The pistol was 9 and a half inches long and was made out of steel. The pistol is advertised as “Be the first in your gang to have a Buck Roger’s Pistol.” Toys are credited with teaching children about luck, social skills, fortune, odds, diplomacy, risk management, patience, geography and counting and math skills. However, as most notice at holiday time, joy and happiness occur when children play with toys.
“Interesting, Instructive and Profitable” dolls, tea sets, spinning tops, hoops, chess and checker sets, board games, puzzles, cars, trucks and the kaleidoscope were in great demand. Historically, dolls have always been a favorite toy for children and can be found throughout history in paintings and on pottery. Dolls can be made from paper, cornhusks, fabric, wood and other materials. Dolls date back to the early civilizations of Greece and Egypt. Today most dolls are made out of cloth or plastic. Tea sets, toy stoves and toy sewing machines were also popular. These toys let children and their dolls do daily tasks. In 1900, “a 16 inch kid doll”, with bisque hair and moveable eyes sold for 50 cents. The catalog also had costumes, tiny furniture and strollers for the dolls. In the 1907 catalog teddy bears were advertised as “the best plaything ever invented.” In 1910, Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry G. Grant co-founded the Lionel Manufacturing Company that produced Lionel trains. Cowan and Grant sold their first electric train to a retailer who thought if he set up the train around a Christmas tree it would call attention to his window displays. Instead the next day he had many orders for the toy train set. In the 1911 catalog, a train 14 | Chatham Living
Vintage black miniature Singer child’s sewing machineTrademark- c. 1930 (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
SOME HISTORY, MOSTLY HOPS EQUALS GOOD “CHEERS” HAD BY ALL
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Contributed by Marianne Ivers, Chatham Historical Society he Chatham Historical Society’s 4th Annual History & Hops event held on Friday, October 25 turned out to be a delightful evening with more than 160 attendees. The focus of the evening was to celebrate Chatham’s Main Street and its past and present business establishments which all help to maintain the health and vibrancy of the downtown area. Along with vintage Chatham photos and historic information about Main Street, delicious food, wine and, of course, beer, both imported and local, including beer from Chatham’s Twin Elephant Brewing Company, were served. Live entertainment was provided by “Unplugged,” – the band of Chatham’s own Mike McLaughlin, Sal Arnuk, and Chris Tomaino. Among the Chatham businesses that contributed to the successful soiree were Chatham Bagel, Sorriso Kitchen, Purple Aadvark, Village Paint and Hardware, as well as 233 Main and Catering.
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“The Historical Society would like to thank all the people who attended our History & Hops event. There were old friends and new, council members and Main Street proprietors. The theme was historic Main Street. A number of Main Street business contributed door prizes which helped to make the event extra special. It was a fun evening and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 5th Annual History & Hops next year and encourage everyone to shop locally,” said Helen Ann Rosenfeld, president of the Chatham Historical Society.
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GET TO KNOW THE TOWN AND COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB Contributed by Kara Sibilia, MyChathamNJ
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Photos courtesy of MyChathamNJ f you take a stroll through downtown Chatham Borough, no matter the time of year, you’ll be greeted with lovely containers full of ornamental plants and flowers. The seasonal planters are one of the things that make Chatham so charming, but have you ever wondered who helps to maintain them? It is the quiet but voluminous effort by the Town and Country Garden Club that works to achieve the seamless transition annually. This enthusiastic group of volunteers has been around for almost 70 years–its mission to “aid in the protection and conservation of the environment and to encourage civic beauty and roadside beautification” primarily in the Chathams. The Red Brick Schoolhouse in Chatham Township is where you can see the majority of the club’s work – they landscape the grounds using historically correct plantings and decorate with wreaths and greenery for the holidays. Beyond beautification, there are many other ways the club contributes to the community, including education and conservation. One new endeavor they are particularly excited about is creating a pollinator garden in the Loantaka Brook Reservation.
Library of The Chathams Christmas tree 2018. Town and Country Garden Club volunteers: Back row (L-R): Kaoru Steward, Anne Noser, Kathy Woodward, Joyce Kern, Dinah Berntsen and Irmgard Geddes. Front Row (L-R): Virginia Hofler, Barbara Whitmore, Mary Keselica, Sandy Salvas, Crary Reynolds and Gina Smith.
Chatham Living recently spoke with Town and Country Garden Club co-presidents Donna Keenan and Barbara Whitmore about the different projects in which the club is involved: Please tell us a little about the Town and Country Garden Club. Since 1952, our club has actively engaged in activities to add beauty to our community through projects that involve gardening and/or protecting our local habitat. Our club also strives to educate our members in the fine art of gardening and new ways to protect and conserve our environment. What are some details about the pollinator garden project? Using funds generously donated to us by the Chatham Jaycees, we will plant milkweed and other plants that attract pollinators at Loantaka Brook Reservation. We hope this will help stem the serious statewide decline of the Monarch butterfly.
What is the process for decorating the planters? Each year, we are honored and pleased to plant pansies and begonias in the planters. The Borough supplies the plants and members then meet downtown and plant them along Main Street. Tell us about the Library Christmas Tree decorating and the “little critters” that you create. We are especially proud of the all-natural Christmas tree we assemble for the Library of the Chathams. In keeping with our mission to protect and enhance the natural beauty of our environment, we decorate this tree using natural materials. The cute ornamental critters are made by our members using pinecones, acorns, dried leaves and dried hydrangeas from former president of the Club, Virginia Hofler’s garden. Are you looking for new members? If so, how can people get involved?
Town and Country Garden Club member Mia Craig working on the grounds of the Red Brick Schoolhouse. 16 | Chatham Living
Yes! We love visitors to come to see what we’re all about! For those interested, please contact a member or visit our website townandcountrygardenclubofthecha.weebly.com for more information.
REJUVENATION TREATMENTS FOR YOUR FACE
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any of our patients in New York and New Jersey see the winter season as a time for reuniting with family, friends, and loved ones. Parties, reunions and numerous holiday events fill their social calendars. As can be expected, our patients wish to look their best at these important annual events. There are multiple rejuvenation treatments available which can help achieve a more refreshed, rejuvenated and natural appearance. BOTOX® Because You’re Busy A big hurdle to plastic surgery is the amount of downtime that can be required. With juggling family and work commitments, finding free time to allow for surgical recovery may be nearimpossible. BOTOX® treatments can have you in and out in a half hour with no downtime required. This treatment is perfect for busy patients who are constantly on the go, but love to look great with a natural, youthful appearance. The results last from four to six months depending on areas treated and your body’s natural response. Because results are visible within a couple of weeks (if not sooner) it’s the perfect treatment for that event which is just around the corner. After your initial injections, you can enjoy longer lasting results with quick, convenient maintenance treatments to keep those dynamic wrinkles like forehead creases, crow’s feet and glabellar lines at bay. Dermal Fillers for Loosening Skin and Loss of Volume Loss of volume in the midface and cheek area naturally occurs over time. Loosening skin does not have to become a concern and can be effectively treated. Dermal Fillers are an optimal
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DIVORCE: ISSUES TO ADDRESS AND HOW TO PREPARE
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Child Support: Support for the children. Equitable Distribution: Division of assets and liabilities. In preparation for a discussion of these issues, we recommend as follows: Copy Important Documents Make copies of important documents such as the last 5 years of tax returns and Social Security statements, the last year of bank statements, check registers, investment statements, retirement account statements and credit card statements, as well as the most recent business related documents, life insurance policies, mortgage documents, wills, automobile titles, etc. Review Documents and Determine the State of Family Income, Assets and Liabilities
WHERE FAMILIES ARE FIRST Families matter to the attorneys at DHKW, who recognize that family law cases require sensitivity and financial sophistication. DHKW provides both support for the emotional and psychological impact of divorce and the expertise to plan for their clients’ financial wellbeing. DHKW has vast experience in negotiating, mediating, arbitrating, and litigating cases involving divorce, custody, parenting time, alimony, division of assets, and liabilities, as well as domestic violence and appeals. The firm’s partners include former and current chairs of the Essex and Morris County Bar Associations’ family law committees, a former Morris County Bar Association president and Morris County Bar Foundation president, and a current officer of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Executive committee and the Morris County Bar Association. Three of the firm’s partners are New Jersey court-approved mediators and three are AAML-certified family law arbitrators. Phyllis S. Klein, Esq. and Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Road Morristown, New Jersey 07960 (973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com 18 | Chatham Living
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Albert is a happy 2-year-old lab mix who loves to run, play with toys and have fun. Along with getting belly rubs, he is quite smart and enjoys learning new tricks. He loves attending training classes with our staff and his grades were so good, his adopter will receive a scholarship to our training and behavior center. This spirited young dog is very affectionate and ready to settle down. Come meet him at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Joey is a super cool 2-year-old cat who loves to be around both people and other felines. If you’re looking for a friend who is a great mix of playful and affectionate, Joey might be the cat for you. He is also FeLV+, meaning he has Feline Leukemia Virus. He can only live with other FeLV+ kitties, dogs and other non-cat animals. Come meet Joey, heis available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Proudly serving Chatham and Morris County for over 10 years. This gentle, charming boy is 2 year old Freddie. He is a calm, loving cat who enjoys nothing more than spending his time with the people he loves most. He is a dedicated lap cat who will curl up and snuggle with you all day. Throw in some snacks, a sun beam and some pets, and he will be as happy as can be. He also happens to be FIV+, meaning he has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. He shows no symptoms and can live a long, happy life with regular vet checkups and a clean living environment. He can even live with other cats as long as they get along! Freddie is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Handsome Sawyer is a 2-year-old hound mix who is a typical curious, lively hound dog! He loves giving kisses and licks, exploring and hiking through the woods, and snuggling up on the couch after a long day. He also enjoys being with other dogs and playing with toys of all kinds. Sawyer is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
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ART CLUB OF THE CHATHAMS
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By the Art Club of the Chathams he Art League of the Chathams is hosting a Winter Friends n Family Exhibit. A solo show of paintings "Tribute to Nature" by Celeste Fondaco of Chatham Twp. opens with a reception on Sun., Dec. 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Lundt-Glover Gallery at the Township of Chatham's Municipal Building. Celeste has been painting her entire life; however, her active participation in the art community began with her retirement from the corporate world in 1999. She was a programmer and worked in various computer-based positions. Afterward, she went on to earn both Associate and Bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts from County College of Morris (summa cum laude) and Farleigh Dickinson University (magna cum laude). She is a former president of the Art League of the Chathams and has been president of the Drew Art Association for more than 10 years. Most of her paintings are large florals and tributes to the Great Swamp. Many hang in private collections throughout the tri-state area. A beekeeper for more than 10 years, she is a member of the Morris and Somerset County Beekeepers Association. She has run 70 marathons and ultra marathons. In addition to the member artists’ work in the strolling gallery, the popular wall of 6x6 small pieces will be for sale. This gives people an opportunity to buy a small piece of art by their favorite artist at a modest price. Artist venders will be selling their art and handicrafts hoping to aid holiday shoppers. The Winter Show runs from December 8, 2019 through mid March 2020 during normal business hours. Art is available for sale. The building is handicapped accessible. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call 973-635-0845.
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COUPLES', LADIES’, CHILDREN’S, BOOK CLUB EVENTS AND SO MUCH MORE! Contributed by Chatham Newcomers and Social Club
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Photos courtesy of CNSC hatham Newcomers and Social Club continued with lots of fall fun in November! The month kicked off with our November Board meeting where we discussed upcoming events, planned, enjoyed networking and lite bites. All members and potential members who are interested are welcome! Our next board meeting will be a holiday celebration on Tues., Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Couples’ Night Out was a lively gathering at Harlee’s Tap and
Grill in New Providence. Then it was another exciting Ladies’ Night Out at Primo Mercato at The Mall at Short Hills. The children were also able to utilize their STEM skills at Genius Gems in Millburn by exploring over 30,000 magnetic tiles, plus Ozobots, Cubelets, and more! Our monthly book club focused on The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. Joining and registering for events like these is easy and can be done online: https://www.meetup.com/Chatham-Newcomersand-Social-Club/events. Even if you’ve been in town for only a few days or for many years, we have many new as well as seasoned Chatham residents in our membership. Annual fees are only $45/FAMILY. Also check our our website at https://www.chathamnewcomers. com, follow us on Instagram (search: chathamnewcomerssocial) and like our Facebook page (search: Chatham Newcomers and Social Club) to see our upcoming events and photos.
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PADDLE IN CHATHAM By Chatham Living
Chatham has been my home for 25+ years. As your local agent, I’d welcome the opportunity to help you, your family and friends fulfill their dreams of buying, selling or investing in real estate in Chatham and the nearby towns.
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here’s no question that the popularity of paddle has skyrocketed in Chatham in the last few years. The community has 14 paddle courts across Chatham Fish & Game Club, Noe Pond Club, Minisink Club and Fairmount Country Club that play competitively against one another. In 2016, Duane Lapus and Mark Polemeni created the inaugural Chatham Cup tournament to institute an organized paddle community in Chatham where participants would have more opportunities to play paddle matches locally with other clubs, continue to grow participation in the sport and help make Chatham an appealing town for new families moving in. Platform tennis, commonly referred to as paddle was createdin 1928 as a winter racquet sport for tennis players, but is now played year round—on a smaller court surrounded by wire screensand always played as a doubles sport. The four clubs in Chatham compete against each other for the Scott “Pa” Estes Cup, which is in honor of Pa Estes, a revered player who has lived in Chatham with his wife Janice for 45 years. The Head Platform Tennis Professional at Noe Pond Club, Pa, as he is known by the Chatham paddle community, is currently ranked #1 in the 70s age group and has won 28 Senior American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) National Championships. Pa and Janice’s children Scott Estes Jr. and Jill Feher are also nationally ranked paddle players. Jill is currently director of racquets at the Noe Pond Club.
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In 2015, the Chatham High School Varsity Paddle Tennis team was founded as a club by students Paul Ivans, Heather Ivans and Colin Schroeder. It was the first high school varsity paddle program in the US when it was approved as a varsity team by the School District of the Chathams for the 20172018 winter sports season. CHS plays in the APTA MidAtlantic HS Paddle League (NJ, PA, CT, NY, DE). The team had 95 students on last year’s team and won the inaugural 2019 NJ State High School Paddle Tennis championships. 22 | Chatham Living
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DISCUSSING DIVIDENDS
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Contributed by John Lui, Chatham Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist
…As this bull market advances in age Historically, dividends have been 40% to 50% of the total return for the stock market with price appreciation making up the remaining 50% to 60%. So a 7% return for the stock market in normal times can be derived from a dividend return of 2.8% (40% of the total return of 7%) and price appreciation of 4.2% (60% of the 7%). In the early phases of a bull market recovery, price appreciation can make up 70% to 80% of the total return as stock prices/ valuations are at very depressed levels. So a 20% total return during a bull market recovery can be made up of 16% (80% of the 20%) from price appreciation and only 4% (20% of the 20%) from dividends. As the bull market advances in age and valuations have risen from cheap to fair value, the price appreciation portion of total return will shrink back to its historic norms, with the dividend portion rising and becoming more prominent. …As market volatility increases Stock market corrections are normal and many corrections occur during every bull market. These corrections usually take many months to unfold can now occur within weeks/days as we have seen in December 2018 and May 2019. Stocks with dividends weather these quick down drafts much better than stocks without dividends because of the following reasons: • The dividend component of total return is always positive and the largest portion of the total return. Investors will get paid quarterly even if the price component drops.
• The majority of the shareholder base of dividend stocks are investors (not traders) that buy and hold the stock for quarterly income.This stable shareholder base leads to lower volatility. Investing into high quality dividend stocks is a core element of our investment process. We have always deployed this discipline in managing your investments, but now see dividend investing becoming more prominent under the current market environment. We send these investment commentaries out as it is a quick way to get our thoughts to all our clients. As all our clients’ investments are customized, we would be glad to meet with you to discuss your investments in person.
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