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10 Questions with Kara Sibilia
By Stacey McEvoy
This month, our featured resident in "10 Questions" is Kara Sibilia!
I've lived in Chatham for 14 years (wow! where did that time go?) with my husband and three boys, ages 11, 9 and 4. I worked in marketing and public relations until my oldest son was born. Now, I freelance write whenever I can, do volunteer work at my sons’ schools and at Chatham Borough’s Department of Community Services. Recently, I became the Editor of Elegant Lifestyles magazine - a bimontly publication printed through New Jersey Hills Media Group (the publisher of the Chatham Courier, Madison Eagle and other local newspapers).
What is a perfect day in Chatham for you?
During the summer, my boys love to go fishing on the bridge at Stanley/Passaic River Park. Though we haven’t caught any fish yet, they still have fun! An ideal day would be the park, then a stop at the farmers’ market, lunch downtown and finish at the Fish & Game pool. Favorite family spots in Chatham are D’Oro Ristorante, Noah’s Bagels and Mitsuba.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
The power to heal - sickness, injuries, anything.
What are your hobbies?
Gardening, yoga, reading and writing
Are you a dog or cat person?
Cat - much to the chagrin of my kids - they really want a puppy!
If you were shipped off to a deserted island for six months, what album would you bring?
That’s a tough one! I’m a Beatles fan, so it would be a toss-up between Rubber Soul and Abbey Road. Also, I would bring as many books as I could.
If you could have coffee with one famous person, alive or dead, who would it be?
Estée Lauder. A friend, who worked directly for Lauder, told me a story: In the early days of the company, Lauder was trying to sell her first perfumed oil to the upscale Galleries Lafayette in Paris - the store manager declined. So, one day, Lauder “accidentally” spilled her perfume in the store, and customers, smelling the fragrance, started asking where they could get it. Galleries Lafayette immediately ordered Lauder’s perfume, thus propelling the beauty empire that exists today. I loved that story of Estée Lauder’s resourcefulness and tenacity – her autobiography, Estée: A Success Story, is on my reading list.
What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I knew how to play the piano.
Where is the most interesting place you have visited?
Pompeii, Italy (and climbing Mt. Vesuvius).
You are the chairperson of MyChathamNJ. Tell us about it.
Started in 2013 by a group of Chatham residents, business owners and employees, MyChathamNJ works in conjunction with Chatham Borough’s Community Services Department to organize community events including the Farmers’ Market, Fishawack Festival, Holiday White Lights, Spring Clean and Sustainability Fair.
Are you open for new MyChathamNJ members? How do people get involved?
Yes! Volunteers are critical to the success of the community programs that make Chatham so special. To volunteer, please contact Janice Piccolo, Director, Community Services: jpiccolo@chathmborough.org or (973) 635-0674 x2000.
390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 ~ 973-635-9456 ~ www.jacquelinesreiddds.com
