April 2020
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey
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Creativity, talent, lots of ambition and big dreams: Tess Higgins
Cover photo by Bob Higgins at Madison Mud in Madison, NJ
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Dear Residents, Filled with an abundance of creativity and talent, lots of ambition and big dreams, 15-year-old Tess Higgins has been creating things for as long as she can remember. This entrepreneurial teen sells her handmade pottery, candles, jewelry and t-shirts at Chatham's downtown businesses Purple Aardvark and Scooch a Mi. Tess is a Chatham teen to watch. Start by turning to page 6, following her on Instagram: bytess.co, liking her on Facebook and visiting www.by-tess.com.
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Our orthodontics expert contributor Dr. Barbara Fodero of Chatham Orthodontics helps you decide if lingual braces, as opposed to traditionally placed metal braces or Invisalign, are right for you on page 8. Brian McGeough of Chatham Wealth Management, our wealth management expert contributor, writes an informative piece "The key to a Balanced Portfolio is Re-balancing…" on page 13. "It’s All in the Hips" Our physical therapy expert contributor Matthew Riordan of Professional Physical Therapy discusses how the root of pains in different parts of your body might actually be a problem with your hips! Turn to page 16 to find out more. You're in for a treat! Nine-year-old Jack White of Chatham Township sat down with Madison preschool teacher Travis Samuels to talk about Travis's recent appearance on FOX's "Lego Masters." Page 14 features Jack's Q&A. The New Jersey State League of Municipalities and the Mayor and Borough Council of Chatham invite residents of all ages to participate in the 2nd Annual NJ Local Government Week April 19-25. Find out more about the schedule during that week on page 18. And, save the date! Sign up for the 8th Annual Spring Clean on Sat., May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Spring! Stacey and John
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact John White at jwhite@bestversionmedia.com or 973-964-6446. 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
Whether we come to your home, meet in a convenient location for you, or you come to our Springfield, NJ showroom, we help you find high-quality flooring that fits your lifestyle at prices that fit your budget.
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.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS Madison Area YMCA Family Center 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940 973-822-YMCA (9622) www.madisonareaymca.org marketing@madisonymca.org The Madison Area YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With quality programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind and body at any age, we believe everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
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.
FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Jacqueline S. Reid DDS 390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-9456 www.jacquelinesreiddds.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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Law Offices of Rosemary Stone-Dougherty A Limited Liability Company
LEGAL REAL ESTATE Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq. NJ & FL Bar Member 54 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0300
rsdlawfirm@aol.com • www.rsdlawfirm.org Legal Services offered: • Real Estate Purchases/Sales • Estate Planning • Refinancesoffers exceptional Based in Chatham, Rosemary proudly • Landlord/Tenant Disputes • Land Use/Variance Applications • Probate• Collection
legal assistance for your real estate transactions. To Rosemary, the key to success is keeping 973-635-0300 • 54 Main Chatham, NJ 07928 you informed and St., educated, while protecting you as you move forward www.rsdlawfirm.org rsdlawfirm@aol.com through the legal•processes of buying, selling, or making improvements to your home.
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.
NURSING HOME Garden Terrace Nursing Home 361 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0899 info@gardenterracenursinghome.com www.gardenterracenursinghome.com Garden Terrace has been family owned and operated for over five decades by the Flemming family. We are a private, thirty bed, skilled nursing facility that specializes in long term care for individuals with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
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.
PHARMACY Liberty Drug 195 Main Street Chatham, NJ Phone: 877-836-0111 • Fax: 973-635-6208 www.libertydrug.com Liberty Drug and Surgical serving the Chatham area since 1965 has evolved into a premier compounding center as well as a full service pharmacy. Our state-of-the-art compounding lab enables us to provide customized medications in a variety of dosage forms for adult, pediatric, and veterinary patients.
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.
REAL ESTATE Marianne Slamm, ABR, SRES Sales Associate Keller Williams Premier Properties marianneslamm@gmail.com www.Marianne-Slamm.kw.com M - 973-216-1912 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.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Chatham Wealth Management 10 Town Square #100, Chatham, NJ 800-472-8086 www.chathamwealth.com Chatham Wealth Management is a SEC registered investment advisor serving high net worth individuals, retirement plans and trusts. Our expert portfolio managers and financial planners average more than 25 years of investment experience.
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RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET TESS HIGGINS By Stacey McEvoy Photos by Christine Loy Photography and courtesy of Tess Higgins
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believe it is the mission of every person to create something. Perhaps you create physical things, like buildings or paintings, or create serenity and beauty in the melodies you write, or create memories with the people you care about. Perhaps you simply create joy by smiling at a stranger or giving a compliment. These beautiful words written by Tess Higgins can be found on her website www.by-tess.com where the 15-year-old Chatham Township resident sells her handmade treasures. Filled with an abundance of creativity and talent, lots of ambition and big dreams, Tess has been creating things for as long as she can remember. “When I thought of starting a business, I thought I might have to open up lots of separate ones. Then, talking with my mom, she helped me realize that the connection that runs through all of my creations is me,” she says, explaining how she came up with the name of her business. Tess designs motifs on her iPad that she applies by hand to t-shirts and tank tops in her family’s basement. “My brothers get mad at me because their ping-pong table is covered with ink,” she says with a little laugh. A hiker, skier and adventurer who is scuba-certified, Tess draws inspiration for many of her creations from Mother Nature. One of her tank top designs called "Ocean Locks" has an image of a woman with hair made of waves. Another design called "Head in the Clouds" has an image of a woman with clouds for hair. Handmade pieces of pottery that include hand-sculpted clay candle containers that she fills with hand-poured scented wax candles in the fragrances of lavender,
vanilla and cinnamon are one of Tess’s specialties. Her passion for pottery started at 11 when she started “throwing pots” –a term that describes the process of forming a pot out of clay on a potter’s wheel—at Madison Mud’s Wheel Camp. “I fell in love,” says the sophomore, a student at Morris County School of Technology, a vocational magnet public high school in Denville where she is enrolled in the Culinary Academy—one of 13 highly competitive academies within the school. Tess’s handmade ceramic jewelry—necklaces and earrings—are one-of-a-kind pieces. (The ceramic paper airplane and ceramic/glass whale tail pendants are especially cute). Last year, Tess struck gold with a couple of downtown Chatham businesses. Purple Aardvark owners Carolyn Cherry and Sandy Casey, who sell hand-made and re-purposed products made by American artisans, welcomed Tess’s shirt creations to their merchandise floor. Her candles and jewelry are also sold at Scooch a Mi Boutique. Asked how that started, Tess said, “Last spring, I went into Scooch a Mi, and Ellen Eppie, the owner, said, ‘I like your necklace.’” The rest, as they say, is history. Juggling school, a social life and her entrepreneurial pursuits keep Tess busy. She spends about 12 hours per week, much of it during the weekends, working on her craft. She views her business as an open opportunity to allow herself to share with the world “whatever my passion is at this point in my life, without any preconceived notions or labels of what I am expected to sell.” She acknowledges that it’s great to be her own boss.
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Things Tess has learned during this process? “Patience--waiting for things to happen, working with other people—a lot of things in the business world are slow going,” she says, adding that it’s interesting being a business owner at her age. “When I’m visiting a store or going on an interview, sometimes I forget that I’m still 15,” she says. Right now, Tess enjoys spending time and traveling with her parents Michelle and Bob, two brothers Charlie, a
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Chatham High School senior who will attend Virginia Tech in the fall, and Ian, a sophomore at Virginia Tech, and the family’s 3-year-old Lab-Pitbull Oscar. When she’s not hanging out with friends in her spare time, she can be found working on art. “One day, I hope to have my own store that is also a café to sell baked goods,” she says, noting that her plans include selling other local artists’ creations. Tess says that she doesn’t know what her immediate next step is—but Tess Higgins is a Chatham teen to watch. Start by following her on Instagram: bytess.co, liking her on Facebook or visiting her website www.by-tess.com.
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
THE PROS AND CONS OF LINGUAL BRACES. ARE THEY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Contributed by Dr. Barbara Fodero, Chatham Orthodontics
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f the thought of traditional metal braces or invisible aligners, such as Invisalign, to straighten your teeth don’t sound appealing, you’ll be glad to know you aren’t out of options. Lingual braces provide an alternative to visible braces or contending with taking clear aligners in and out throughout the day. Simply put, lingual braces look very similar to traditional metal ones, but are placed behind your teeth out of the public eye to give you a more discreet smile-correcting experience. But, as appealing as it sounds to avoid flashing a metal-filled smile while your teeth get straight, are lingual braces the right choice for you? Though still not as popular as traditional braces or Invisalign, lingual braces were first introduced in the 1970s. Lingual braces started to gain more popularity in the new millennium when advances in digital technology allowed them to be customized to each patient’s mouth, thereby making them less bulky and more comfortable for the patient. From a technical standpoint, working with braces on the inside of the teeth can be more challenging for the orthodontist and why many orthodontists are reluctant to offer lingual braces. Lingual braces require additional training and certification to become proficient at using them. Not every person is a
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candidate for lingual braces, as more complicated bites or severely crowded teeth cannot be corrected with this form of treatment. In addition, lingual braces cost more than traditional braces because of the additional technology that goes into making a custom fit appliance. Lingual braces require a lot more adjustment of the tongue. It can take a week or two for the tongue to toughen up to the hardware applied to the back surfaces of the teeth. Additionally, one’s speech may temporarily change for a few weeks until one gets adjusted. This isn’t an issue with conventional braces. In the past lingual braces created significant hygiene issues because they were difficult to clean. This was one of the major reasons I was reluctant to offer lingual braces in my practice until now. INBRACE is the latest version of lingual braces that uses computer designed wires that are custom fit to a patient’s dental arch so the patient can brush and floss normally. To make the best decision, make sure you weigh your options. Know what benefits other options provide, along with associated costs and the time it takes to correct your problem. If you think you will struggle with the compliance needed for Invisalign or don’t like the idea of removing a plastic aligner for every meal, every cup of coffee, every snack, that important meeting, or a night out with your friends, consider scheduling a consultation with an orthodontist to see if lingual braces would be a good option for you!
NOE SCHOOL Contributed by Patricia Wells, Chatham Township Historical Society
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etween 1900 and 1910 the population of Chatham Township increased from 620 to 812 persons. A number of the new residents were employed by Noe Farm, which had expanded its greenhouse ranges and established a large dairy. Some of these employees rented homes on the farm and sent their children to Mt. Vernon School (the Red Brick Schoolhouse). This resulted in overcrowding. In April 1910 a special school ballot determined that another school was needed. Four acres of land were purchased on Southern Boulevard where Chatham Hills Care Home now stands, and construction started. The building was 40’ x 40’, with one classroom and two cloak rooms. It was unusual in that its large windows were all on the south side which unfortunately limited ventilation and light on the north side of the classroom. However, the school had central heating and running water, making it the most modern of the township’s schools. Chatham Township Public School #3, sometimes called Noe School, opened for the fall session in 1910. Most of the students came from Noe Farm, and several from the Hickory Tree area. All the students walked to school regardless of the weather. One teacher taught grades 1 through 5, usually 25 to 30 children. Students in grades 6 and above went to Madison schools. In October 1911 the Union Sunday School of South Madison was established and began meeting in the school. Schools in this period often hosted Sunday schools. Although all
A photo taken in 1929: South side of Noe School with the only windows that provided light to the classroom. (Photo donated by Gladys Blazier Bahoosian)
of Noe Farm was located in Chatham Township, the businesses used a Madison address and the residents shopped in Madison. So many saw themselves as citizens of both towns, hence the “South Madison” name. The non-denomination Sunday School provided Bible study classes for children, women and men. At the time there were no churches in Chatham Township, although Green Village Methodist Church sat just over the town line. By the end of 1916, the Sunday School classes had all moved to the Noe Farm Neighborhood House on Noe Avenue. In 1982 the Chatham Township Historical Society recorded an oral history with Marion Turner, who taught at Noe School from 1922 to 1924. Marion lived in Basking Ridge but did not drive, so she took a train to Summit and then switched to the Madison line. One of Mr. Noe’s delivery trucks would pick her up at the station and get her to the school by 9 AM. She usually walked to the station in the afternoon as she said she enjoyed it. She was paid $1500 per year (equivalent to $22,800 today). In 1929 Chatham Township School, now called Southern Boulevard School, opened and the three remaining country schools closed. Noe School was sold to the DeLoughy Family, whose children had attended school there. Old Mrs. DeLoughy monitored the use of the Noe Pond swimming hole in the summer and was rather unpopular with the children. The DeLoughy Family sold the property in 1968 to the developer who built King James Nursing Home (now Chatham Hills Care Home). The school building was torn down and now only exists in old photographs.
A photo taken in 1920: The single classroom in Noe School serving grades 1-5. (Photo donated by Gladys Blazier Bahoosian)
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CHATHAMS SPOTLIGHT: 21ST CENTURY WORLD LANGUAGES Contributed by the School District of the Chathams
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he School District of the Chathams continues to focus on World Languages. Students interested in learning a new language have no shortage of opportunity with growing World Language programs in Chatham. Students are seizing the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultures by mastering one or more world languages. This not only helps students learn academic skills, but exposes them to diverse cultural experiences and helps them become global citizens. The World Language Program strives to provide students with real life experiences and opportunities while they are learning technical skills. Chatham High School (CHS) introduced virtual reality goggles into the classroom this year, courtesy of a grant from the Chatham Education Foundation. These glasses allow students to explore cities, museums, and landmarks in ways that would not otherwise be possible. CHS student Emma Frohnaphel expressed, “The use of virtual reality has helped me discover the complexity of the world because I saw many different places and saw how and where different people live.” Students taking German at CHS and Chatham Middle School (CMS) were visited in the fall by the German Consul General David Gill to learn first-hand about his role and experience when the Berlin Wall fell. Chatham was selected as one of five local schools because of the strength of our program.
German Consul General David Gill visited Chatham High School.
The Chinese Language program is so popular that CHS offered seven sections this year. CHS Chinese language students had the unique opportunity to practice their conversational language skills by acting as tour guides and translators when a Chinese delegation of teachers from Kean University visited to learn about K-12 STEM programs. In February, CMS
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CHS students to receive Biliteracy Seal 2 multiple languages L-R: Remi Ufheil, Alberto Thomas, Marcel Kripzak, Annika Neumann-Loreck, Lucianne Ortega Reyes and Serena DiDio Not pictured: Bozena Jaworska
students learned about and played table tennis, the Chinese National Sport, at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center in Dunellen. The American Sign Language (ASL) program continues to grow with ASL expanding to 7th grade as a world language option. ASL students at CHS have the privilege of a full immersion experience with the onboarding of teacher Carolyn Woods, who is Deaf. CHS ASL students will also have the opportunity to sign a song in the spring musical, Godspell, and are going on a field trip to Gallaudet University, a university for deaf students, in Washington D.C. later this year. Dr. Michael LaSusa, superintendent and former world language teacher, said, “ASL is a unique language offering that allows students when they graduate to almost immediately be put into use." The strength and dedication of students in the world language program is evidenced by the number who strive to obtain the distinguished Seal of Biliteracy. Sixty-eight CHS students will receive the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy at graduation with seven students receiving the Seal in more than one language. CHS students earned the Seal in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Polish and German. World Languages Supervisor Tamar Spitzer said, “These results exemplify the outstanding world language opportunities at Chatham High School and the diverse talents and achievements of our students and teachers.The number of students earning the Seal across the language program signifies the quality and depth of the world language program.”
LATEST CHATHAM HOME SALES STATS FROM THE SPELKER REAL ESTATE TEAM ADDRESS 51 LINDEN LN 12 CANDACE LANE 173 NOE AVE 35 STERLING DRIVE 129 NOE AVE 46 ROWAN RD 82 WESTON AVE 45 OAK DR 104 PINE ST 82 SUNSET DR 73 N PASSAIC AVE 647 FAIRMOUNT AVE 24 ROSE TER 38 UNIVERSITY AVE 26 LUM AVE 28 N HILLSIDE AVE 63 LAFAYETTE AVE 14 KENSINGTON RD
ORIG LIST PRICE $2,650,000 $2,595,000 $2,199,000 $1,450,000 $1,125,000 $1,095,000 $1,250,000 $995,000 $1,199,000 $700,000 $649,900 $645,000 $599,900 $670,000 $699,000 $599,000 $575,000 $315,000
LIST PRICE $2,650,000 $2,545,000 $2,199,000 $1,450,000 $1,125,000 $1,095,000 $999,999 $995,000 $949,000 $700,000 $649,900 $645,000 $599,900 $670,000 $659,000 $599,000 $530,000 $315,000
SALES PRICE $2,650,000 $2,365,000 $2,050,000 $1,450,000 $1,010,000 $1,000,000 $999,900 $985,000 $935,000 $665,000 $640,000 $640,000 $632,000 $625,000 $600,000 $565,000 $515,000 $325,000
DAYS ON MARKET 0 219 30 9 0 92 249 29 144 31 39 10 8 30 77 66 100 23
Year to date up to March 1. Market Data as per Garden State Multiple Listing Service Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the entire real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April Fri., March 27-Sept. 27 FOUR SEASONS TWO CAMERAS ONE WORLD
@Art League of the Chathams Spring & Summer Show A joint show of photography by Lisa DeSimone Cohn and Joanne Petuchovas opens with a reception Fri., March 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lundt-Glover Gallery, Township of Chatham Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Rd. Free. (Handicapped accessible). Strolling gallery; members’ art for sale. www.artleagueofthechathams.org Wed. April 1 – April 15 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE @Library of the Chathams Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), appointments for this free service may be made in person or by calling the library at (973) 635-0603. Please bring all your financial records from 2019, copies of your 2018 federal and state tax returns, all printed and blank forms from internal revenue service, picture identification and proof of Social Security for all dependents filing. www.chathamlibrary.org Wed. April 1 & 15 MEMOIR WRITING
@Senior Center of the Chathams Time: 10:30 a.m. Learn the process of writing and learn how to begin your personal narrative. Each 90-minute session will include lessons in understanding what makes a captivating story. No previous writing experience is necessary. Facilitator: Jenny Tananbaum, writer and novelist. Fee $7 per individual class. Please call Center to sign up.
hulk, including experts from Rutgers, the Smithsonian and Oslo Norway. Fran will explain what was learned about her family’s great discovery. Time: 7 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org
Fri., April 3 & 24 TEEN SCENE
@Madison Area YMCA Teen Scene is the Madison Area YMCA’s Friday Night Program for 6-9 graders! Teens must register by noon and check in by 8 p.m. Teen and parents must fill out a one-time waiver and information form to participate. It is limited to first 60 participants. Please register online to secure your spot. Registration closes at 8 p.m. Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. www.madisonareaymca.org Sun., April 5 GREAT PIANO IMPROVISERS: JEREMY JORDAN PLAYS MOZART, CHOPIN AND JORDAN
Tues., April 7 & Fri., April 17 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams
Brush up on your Italian language skills. Time: April 7 at 7:15 & April 17 at 1 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Wed., April 8 & 22 CHINESE CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams
This group will help anyone practice daily conversation, learn new words and become introduced to Chinese culture and crafts. Please register online or call the library. Time: 7:15
@Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, 240 Southern Blvd.
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Celebrated multi-genre artist Jeremy will play works by some of the great keyboard improvisers: Mozart and Chopin, followed by a second half of original arrangements, along with special guests Dan Asher and Jake Robinson.
Thurs., April 9 & 23 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
Time: 3-5 p.m. Cost: General: $30; Senior: $25; Students/ children: free Sat., April 4, 11, 18 & 25 MEDITATION CLASSES WITH JEAN LEIGH @Library of the Chathams
Jean Leigh, a meditation teacher from Morristown, will present guided meditation classes. Benefits of meditation include relief from stress, enhancement of focus, increased memory and a sense of peace. You may sign up online or call the library at (973) 635-0603.
@Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Thurs., April 9 SPRING GARDENING WITH BILL MORAN, RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER @Library of the Chathams
Planting a spring garden will be discussed. Pre-registration is requested online or by calling the library. Time: 7 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org
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Mon., April 13 & 27
Sun., April 5
@Chatham Borough Hall
CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
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DREW ART SHOW RECEPTION
Time: 7:30 p.m.
@Library of the Chathams
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Thurs., April 2 A CONVERSATION WITH REPRESENTATIVE MIKIE SHERRILL
Members of the Drew Art Association will hold a “Fabulous Fakes”show featuring their own interpretations of paintings by famous artists. The reception is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All are welcome to attend.
Thurs. April 16 “THE GREAT PRETENDER” AND SUSAN CHALAN
@Library of the Chathams
Congresswomen Mikie Sherrill represents New Jersey’s 11thCongressional District. She sits on the House Armed Services Committee as well as the Space Science and Technology Committee. She also served as a Russian policy officer, working on the implementation of our nuclear treaty obligations. Pre-registration is requested to attend this event. You may sign up on line or by calling the library at (973) 635-0603. Time: 6:15 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org
Time: 2:15 - 4 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Mon., April 6 VIKINGS IN NEW JERSEY @Library of the Chathams
On Manasquan Beach Fran Drew and her family found the wreckage of an ancient ship. Hundreds of people came to see the
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@The Library of the Chathams NY Times best selling author of “Brian On Fire” Susan Chalan will discuss her most recent book, “The Great Pretender.” In the 1970 Psychologist David Rosenthal and seven others did a study on asylums to determine the validity of psychiatric diagnoses. Miss Chalan will explain the findings of the study and what it means for our understanding of mental illness today. Time: 7 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org
THE KEY TO A BALANCED PORTFOLIO IS RE-BALANCING‌
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Contributed by Brian McGeough, Chatham Wealth Management
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nvestors should have a goal in mind before they decide how much of each asset class they would like to make up their total investments. Key inputs to help create goals are an investor’s risk tolerance, time horizon, life expectancy, and estimated income needs. If a person has a longer time horizon and higher risk tolerance, their investments should be more weighted towards equities. An investor with a lower risk tolerance or shorter time horizon should generally have more fixed income assets in their portfolios. This is because a younger person can generally handle a big market pull back better than a person that is approaching retirement years. Younger investors have more time in the work force to recover from short to medium term declines in the market. After 2019, when the S&P 500 stock index was up over 30%, investors tend to get excited about the high returns. They overlook that fact the such a big run up in equities will most likely put their equity allocation way above their target percentage. The average yearly return on the S&P 500 since 1926 is about 9.8% a year. The return of the S&P 500 over the last 10 years is averaging over 14% per year. It would be realistic to expect returns to revert to the long-term average. To use a recent (but extreme) example, at the low of the financial crisis in March 2009, the S&P 500 was at 666. Today the S&P 500 is at 3220. That is an increase of 384%. Over the same time period, the aggregate bond index is up 45%. What was a 70% equity portfolio 10 years ago is now 86% equities if no adjustments were made. There is a lot more risk in this portfolio today
than there was 10 years ago due to the higher level of equity exposure. It is time to think about re-balancing! One way to re-balance a portfolio, would be to look at your asset allocation every 3-6 months. If stocks have increased to 5% over your target allocation, take some profits and re-allocate to other asset classes. On the other hand, if the equity part of your portfolio drops to 5% below your target due to a hiccup in the market, then sell some fixed income assets and re-allocate to equities. Along with maintaining a balance that you are comfortable with, this approach also makes sure that you are selling equities when they are high and buying them on pull-backs. At Chatham Wealth Management, we work with clients to identify their long-term goals, time horizon and risk tolerance in order to create a comprehensive financial plan and construct a portfolio with the appropriate asset allocation. We monitor and update the financial plan as well as the asset allocation within the portfolio. Call us at 973-635-4275 or email us at info@ chathamwealth.comif we can be of assistance in re-balance your investment portfolios.
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MADISON PRESCHOOL TEACHER TRAVIS SAMUELS TALKS ABOUT BEING ON "LEGO MASTERS"
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Contributed by LEGO’s Biggest Fan Jack White ine-year-old Jack White of Chatham Township sat down with Irvington resident Travis Samuels, an assistant/enrichment teacher who oversees STEM activities, garden works, art classes, cooking clubs, and summer sports at Bright Horizons child development center at Giralda Farms in Madison, who competed with his brother Corey in "LEGO Masters." “LEGO Masters, which airs on FOX, puts contestants to the test in constructing the best builds with LEGO.
a LEGO business. We make brooches out of LEGO, and they saw a lot of his work, reached out to me and we started building together on the show. Jack: Do you like to build sets or be creative?
Travis: I little a bit of both. When I am here with the kids I like to be creative because they get to express themselves and build what they want to do. When I am at home I like to build sets. It’s a good way to practice and it’s a good way to learn what piece goes where and also how to manipulate them and use the pieces differently than the actual book.
Jack: How did it feel to be on LEGO Masters?
Travis: I felt so excited. It was awesome, a lot of fun…I love building, so it was fun to build with my brother. It was awesome to build with some one you know – a friend. It was a great experience. Jack: How long have you loved LEGO?
Travis: All my life. When I was 6, I started playing LEGO and I was able to build with my brother a lot of these creations. A long time-over 20 years now.
Jack: Do you have a favorite series or theme of LEGO sets?
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Jack: Was it scary being on the show?
Jack: What does your brother do?
Travis: He works for Play-Well, a company that also works alongside LEGO. They help kids engineer different Lego products using STEM. (Editor’s note: STEM is an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math)
Travis: I think the check-in series is my favorite series with the race cars…also I like Star Wars, who doesn’t? A lot of my pieces that I have now come from Star Wars sets.
Travis and Corey Samuels
Jack: What is the hardest Lego set you’ve ever built and how long did it take you? Travis: I like the Creative sets, they are awesome and there is one where there is a ship in a bottle on a stand, it took me about 6 hours to make that one. Jack: How did you get picked to be on the show? Travis: I got picked with my brother. He has
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Travis: It was scary. It was scary meeting the brick masters because they work for LEGO, so they have seen everything. How do you impress people who work at LEGO? But they loved what we did. They gave us good criticism. They gave us positive reenforcement. So once I met the brick masters and talked to them the first time all my fears just washed away. Jack: Do you build LEGO every day? Do you have a favorite mini figure? Travis: I build LEGO every day. My favorite mini fig so far is probably Yoda. Jack: Where was the show filmed?
Travis: Burbank, California – filming was late October to January. Jack: Do you know who wins?
Travis: I do know who wins....it’s top secret. I wish I could tell you, but I really can’t tell you.
CHATHAM FISH & GAME DEBUTS TWO SALTWATER POOLS AND SIX BOWLING LANES
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Contributed by Chatham Fish & Game hatham Fish & Game, located just off Chatham’s Main Street and steps from the town’s train station, has been busy making vast improvements for its members and prospective new families.
The club’s main and children’s pools were fully redone with a state-of-the-art coating which will retain more heat for warmer water in the early summer months. Both pools are now salt treated, making them nearly chemical free, a unique feature for clubs in our area. The club, founded in 1891, also just debuted six restored bowling lanes, adding to Fish & Game’s year-round social and sporting activities. Members can book lanes for birthday parties or for fun competition with family and friends. The club’s recently renewed bowling league is expected to continue throughout the year. Fish & Game’s many paddle tennis players compete yearround in area leagues and intra-club events. The club’s paddle program is so strong that Fish & Game won the highly-soughtafter Chatham Cup in 2019. Competitive and social tennis is played on the club’s four clay courts as well.
Chatham Fish & Game is currently offering a new member incentive program through May 1, 2020. Additionally, members receive early access and discounts for both the club’s summer camp and for the parking spots the club rents to commuters. Prospective members interested in the club’s casual atmosphere, welcoming community, and year-round social and sporting experiences are encouraged to contact membership@ fishngame.org for more information.
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IT’S ALL IN THE HIPS Contributed by Matthew Riordan, Professional Physical Therapy & Training
Have you or a loved one ever suffered from: • Sciatica, low back pain or just a nagging pain in the butt? • Hip bursitis, groin pain or piriformis syndrome? • Deep sharp hip pain when you first stand up? • Limitations with running or walking due to pain in the side of your knee knee (IT Band Syndrome) or low back back? • Difficulty getting up from the ground or even going up stairs? What is the common factor in all of these conditions? The answers are all in the hips. The hips play three major roles. 1) They provide power to propel your body forward or upwards. 2) They create stability to be able to hold your ground against gravity, other outside forces or to lower you down safely. 3)They allow range of motion to offer you mobility to travel over ground or to get up and down from it.
These amazing yet contradictory features of the hip are what allow us to be able to participate in sports, dancing, gardening, walking, running, balancing and basically any form of activities. Those two hips, that we often take for granted, have so many responsibilities! It is exactly that these major responsibilities are the reason why having healthy hips is directly related to being able to maintain our human movement in our day to day activities, sports, hobbies and just basic mobility needs for life which keeps our whole body healthy! Causes of hip problems and what you can do: Do you sit for work or school > 4 hours per day? Sitting tightens the front side of the hip and also weakens the muscles on the back side of the hip leading to inability to participate in activities which can literally be a pain in the butt! Any little bit of standing can help such as spend some of the time standing on your train commute, get a standing desk or at least do a walk through the office every 45 minutes. With so many directions and movements of the hips, strengthening all of those muscles can be confusing. The basics of squats, bridges and lunges are good, but there’s so much more than these single plane exercises. A little
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effort working on hip rotation can have a major impact on how you feel and move. Maintain range of motion through stretches and self joint mobilization. To see how to do some of these things visit www.HealthyHips.net. Hip issues can be extremely complex due to their massive and detailed muscular attachments, extremely large range of motion and connections to the spine, knee and pelvis. In my clinical experience, I have uncovered issues previously diagnosed as knee or back problems, even with positive MRI findings to support it, to then in fact ultimately determine the prime issue to be originating in the hip--in some cases the opposite hip away from the pain. If you are concerned or curious how your hips stack up and if they may be creating some limitations for you, there are a few tests that we can send you through videos as well as a more specific information and self-assessment. To get this information visit www.HealthyHips. net. Also, feel free to stop by our office located within the Madison Area YMCA.
STANLEY PRESCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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By Megan Schaaf and Katie Hogan
tanley Preschool, one of the oldest preschools in Chatham, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The school will be holding a carnival-themed celebration on Sat., April 18 from 3-5 p.m. on the Stanley Preschool front lawn with games and activities such as face painting, yoga with teacher Karen Rasmussen, sports games with Proventus Kids and music and dancing with Carolyn Dempsey from Music Together and Miss Carol from Inner Grace Dance Studio. Stanley families, teachers and alumni are all invited to join the celebration! In 1969, Stanley Preschool opened its doors. It has grown and changed with expanded facilities and programs over the years, but its core values and approach to education — letting children learn through play — have remained the constant. As teacher Cindy Viola explained, “The location may have changed, but the amazing teachers, staff, students and parents who make it special continue to do so year after year.” Seeking to provide an atmosphere that fosters positive self-esteem, a lifelong enthusiasm for learning, and a respect for others, teacher Mary Jane Switekshares, "Stanley is a place of WONDER. No matter how many times you cut into an apple to find the hidden star, combine finger paint colors, or erupt a baking soda volcano, the squeals of excitement and look of wonder on the faces of the children is priceless." As Stanley Preschool marks its 50th anniversary, director Marie Nealis said the reason for the school’s longevity is that it’s such a special place – one that instills a sense of community that is passed down through generations. Parent Candace Hewit agreed, saying, "When we walked in the classroom first day of school, the teacher approached my 4-year old daughter and said, ‘Do you want to hear something special? I taught your uncle when he was 4 and I have the funniest stories about him!’ My daughter's nerves melted away and she wore a huge smile on her face! Stanley is not only 50 years of excellence in teaching, but also 50 years of memories, family and community." Information about the school and its programs can be found at www.stanleypreschool.com.
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CHATHAM BOROUGH HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE; SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SPRING CLEAN
NJ Local Government Week 2019: Goody bags of municipal information. (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
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Spring Clean 2019: The Chatham Station sign near Fairmount Avenue is a Turpin Real Estate adopt-aspace, and cared for by Turpin Realtors year long, annually.
he New Jersey State League of Municipalities and the Mayor and Borough Council of Chatham invite residents of all ages to participate in the 2nd Annual NJ Local Government Week, April 19-25. Chatham Borough Council member Carolyn Dempsey emphasizes the importance of local government stating, "It has the most direct effect on residents’ lives and we are thrilled to be able to invite students and residents to learn more about our municipality.” Chatham Borough Hall will, again, host a student tour. Young residents can meet the mayor, tour police headquarters, explore the fire trucks and more. “How many Council members are there? What does a borough engineer do? How big is our jail? Answers to these questions and more can be found during our open house!” notes Dempsey. New this year is Conversation of Your Life (COYL) – a public advanced care planning initiative – organized by the Mayors’ Wellness Committee of the Chathams. Committee Chairman Brian George explains, “Advanced care planning is not an easy conversation, but a crucial one to have with your loved ones and physician. It provides clarity about end of life care and makes your wishes known on how you would like to be cared for, if you cannot communicate them yourself.” George, who is also the vice president of Musculoskeletal and Spine Services at RWJBarnabas Health, continues, “Too many times families are left to guess what decisions their loved one would have made for their end of life care. We urge everyone to have advanced care planning discussions and make your wishes known.” Other activities include “Walking the Historic Riverside Trail” and “Coffee and Conversation” with a Borough Council member. “Our Historic Riverside Trail at Shepard Kollock Park is one of the wonderful amenities in Chatham Borough. Inviting residents on a guided tour gives us an opportunity to highlight the beauty along the Passaic and to premiere our new, informative kiosks at different, historic points along the trail,” adds Dempsey. The kiosks pay tribute to significant events in Chatham's history, including “Crossing of the Fishawack”, “Site of Continental Army Bread Ovens” and the “Mills of Chatham.” Fri., April 24, Borough Hall Walking Tour 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find out more about your local government through a meet and greet with Chatham Borough’s governing body and members of the administration; enjoy interactions with the Fire and Police Departments, Community Services, Finance, Emergency Squad, Library of The Chathams, Public Works, Recreation and Zoning/Engineering. 18 | Chatham Living
NJ Local Government Week 2019: First Responders. (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
Sat., April 25, Riverside Trail Walk; Coffee and Conversation 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Walk the Historic Riverside Trail with Borough Council members (dogs welcome). Meet at Shepard Kollock Field. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Coffee with a Council member at Drip Coffee. Bring your ideas. For additional details or program updates, please visit: www. chathamborough.org; and #njlocalgovt, #ChathamSpotlight, #ChathamLife to post your involvement on social media. Annual Spring Clean Join fellow community volunteers at the 8th Annual Spring Clean on Sat., May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Focus projects for 2020 include landscaping beds beneath each of the five Chatham “welcome” signs, pruning, trash removal, edging and mulching the common areas downtown. Meet at Reasoner Park Gazebo, adjacent to Fire House Plaza. Wear boots or work shoes, work gloves and dress for the weather. Register today and receive a free reusable shopping bag (while supplies last). Contact Community Services Director Janice Piccolo: jpiccolo@chathmborough.org or (973) 635-0674 x200.
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GETTING TO KNOW JIMMY LITTLEJOHN THROUGH DECADES OF DIARIES Contributed by Marianne Ivers, Chatham Historical Society
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ebbie Fabian first found out about the Littlejohn Diaries at a Chatham Historical Society event several years ago. She spent six years reading and transcribing the diary collection written by James Robert (Jimmy) Littlejohn spanning from 1887 to 1942. “I think I know him better than some of my relatives,” Debbie said. In his diaries Littlejohn depicted his daily life as a rose grower in Chatham, his interactions with local residents and establishments, as well as his activities beyond his business. “This is a very dear town to live in,” he wrote in his diary on Aug. 9, 1936. Littlejohn was born in England and he came to this country with his parents. The elder Littlejohn was a gardener and later became a rose grower. Jimmy Littlejohn, eldest of four siblings, never married. Littlejohn followed in his father’s footsteps as a rose grower. He purchased a property on South Passaic Avenue and build six greenhouses. He built a small hut adjacent to the greenhouses. The hut had no water or electricity, but Littlejohn lived in it until he sold the property in late 1930’s. Littlejohn would cultivate his roses and ship the “buds” - as he called them - to New York City. He kept meticulous calculations of his modest earnings in his diaries. In his diaries Littlejohn describes meeting fellow Chatham residents at parks or restaurants. He was one of the librarians of the Village Library as well as a writer for the Chatham Herald. He was also a cartographer who drew maps of different towns. He was an avid reader who enjoyed plays and movies. He also enjoyed baseball games between Madison and Chatham. When he wasn’t tending his flowers, Littlejohn enjoyed riding his bike, which he always referred to as the “wheel”. Sometimes his road trips took days to complete. He was one of the founding members of the Chatham Wheelmen, a bicycle club for young men. “Went to Center Moriches on Long Island on wheel got there about 6 oclock It was good riding,” he wrote on August 5, 1896 with his typical short sentences void of punctuation. The outdoorsy man kept records of the weather and temperature each day. He marked the moon cycles and Debbie Fabian with one of the diaries. Debbie has typed/ transcribed nearly all of the diaries as Littlejohn wrote them with errors and without punctuation. She types four spaces between each of the sentences to keep the writing authentic. She has also kept notes of interesting findings throughout the transcribing process. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society) 20 | Chatham Living
James Robert Littlejohn in an undated picture. He was known as “Jimmy”, but he signed his diaries always as Robert Littlejohn. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
sometimes used colored pencils to make a point with pictures. He recorded the Feb. 17, 1902 blizzard which resulted in a “good sleighing” opportunity for Chatham residents. The spring must have come early that same year, since Littlejohn recorded “frogs and lizards singing” on March 16. “He was very much in tune with nature noticing when the birds would start singing in the spring and would announce when the different flowers would start growing,” Debbie explained. In his later years Debbie detected a changed man as his business dwindled. “Rose business is dead,” he wrote and lamented the cost of labor at 30-40 cents per hour. “Times are getting worse all the time,” he wrote in 1939 as many of his fellow residents were unable to find work. Eventually Littlejohn sold the property housing the greenhouses, but did not stop working. He worked for other local gardeners and continued to look for work at age 83. Littlejohn passed away at the age of 90 on April 23, 1943.
SPRING IS IN THE AIR WITH CHATHAM NEWCOMERS AND SOCIAL CLUB! Contributed by Chatham Newcomers and Social Club
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ur members showed their spring excitement during March events. We gathered at our monthly board meeting on the first Tuesday of the month to plan the upcoming spring and summer calendar. The men had a lively night of paddleball competition, drinks and light bites at Noe Pond Club. The ladies also gathered for floral design at Fairview Farm in Morristown. Last but not least, we had a memorable book club where local author Lisa Tognola, who wrote As Long As It's Perfect, joined us. Members heard more from Lisa, participated in active conversation and had their books personally signed. Look out for more events like these in April. 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.
Chatham Newcomers and Social Club members at 54 Main Bar & Grille in Madison during a February night out.
Also check our website athttps://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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ADOPT-A-PET
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center provides services that support the human-animal bond and seeks to foster an environment in which people respect all living creatures. Learn how you can volunteer, foster, and adopt at sthuberts.org. You can meet and adopt any of the following animals at our Madison Campus, 575 Woodland Avenue.
Contributed by St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center Photos by St. Hubert’s
Meet Darla! This super sweet girl loves going on walks – but she loves curling up on the couch, too. She’s looking for a quiet, calm home to call her own. She really likes hanging out with other dogs. In fact, she would do best in a house with a social, confident dog to show her the ropes. You can visit Darla at St. Hubert’s in Madison.
Say hello to Butters! Her laid-back, easygoing personality makes her a great fit for first-time cat owners. She’d thrive in a tranquil house where the vibe is mellow – and there’s lots of treats! If she could share a home with another, more outgoing cat, that would be fantastic. Come meet Butters at St. Hubert’s Madison location.
Vincent is a fun, goofy guy who loves everyone he meets. He loves toys. He loves to run. He loves to give hugs and kisses! He's got tons of energy, but will cuddle in your lap. He's also great with kids. Come visit Vincent at St. Hubert’s Madison location!
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These handsome fellows are Philip and Hogarth. Philip (pictured on the left) can be a little shy at first, but warms up once he’s comfortable. A home with lots of toys (and plenty of places to climb and hide) would be purr-fect for Philip. Hogarth (on the right) enjoys a good petting – and he could chase a laser pointer all day long! This dynamic duo is available for adoption as a pair from St. Hubert’s Madison location.
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