July 2019
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey
www.ChathamLivingNJ.com
Meet the Boys of Summer! The River Grille Softball Team Cover photo by John White
July 2019 | 1
973-714-3986
• Full home renovations, additions and single/multi-room remodeling. • Exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and personal one-on-one service.
“We would highly recommend Shaun and his team. They are easy to work with, receptive, and extremely talented.” Rob and Karen Laferriere - Chatham, New Jersey “Best contractors I have ever worked with: on time, on budget, responsive, clean, and friendly!” Jodie & Tim Gordan - Chatham, New Jersey Shaun McGookin, Chatham Native, Proudly serving our area for over a decade!
Shaun McGookin www.mcgookinremodeling.com
WHERE DO YOU START?
Located within the Madison & Summit YMCA
After-school activities. Club Sports. Homework. Rehearsals. Part-time job. Family. How do you fit in all your child’s commitments and know they are on track academically? We have the answer to the learning side of the scale. Our assessments identify a student’s academic and non-academic strengths as well as areas to focus. We explain both the ‘what’ and the ‘why’. Learning no longer has to be a hassle. Start the academic year with insights and tools that will help your student be an efficient learner.
Contact us to get started! 973-564-5220
Maureen@academicjourneys.us 2 | Chatham Living
SPECIALISTS TO KEEP YOU MOVING
Physical Therapy The Way It Should Be. One-on-One Full Attention Every session. Experience The Difference!
Talk to a PT (973) 270-7417 www.professionalptandtraining.com
Dear Residents, Can you believe that July is here? I can't. Schools are closed, you might be packing for a vacation and your backyard grill is where it’s at. Summer is here!
Publication Team
Publisher: John White Content Coordinator: Stacey McEvoy Designer: Tom Zielinski Contributing Photography: Christine Loy www.christineloyphotography.com christineloyphotography@gmail.com
Advertising
Contact: John White Email: jwhite@bestversionmedia.com Phone: 973-964-6446 Mary Skinner Email: mskinner@bestversionmedia.com
Feedback/Ideas/Submissions:
Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 25th of each month. Go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.” You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to: smcevoy@bestversionmedia.com.
Important Phone Numbers:
Chatham Emergency Squad 973-377-1131 Chatham Borough Police Department 973-635-8000 Chatham Township Police Department 973-377-0100 Chatham Borough Fire Department 973-635-9090 Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department 973-377-0100 Green Village Fire Department 973-377-7073 Chatham Borough Hall 973-635-0674 Chatham Township Municipal Building 973-635-4600 School District of the Chathams 973-457-2500 Library of the Chathams 973-635-0603 Senior Services Center of the Chathams 973-635-4565/4556 Board of Health (Madison Health Department) 973-593-3079 Chatham Borough Recreation Coordinator 973-635-7066 Chatham Township Recreation Coordinator 973-635-3201
Content Submission Deadlines: Content Due: November 25 December 25 January 25 February 25 March 25 April 25 May 25 June 25 July 25 August 25 September 25 October 25
We are excited to welcome our summer intern Elizabeth Guckian who is home from Villanova University. We thought what better way to introduce Elizabeth than have her answer our 10 Questions on page 14. We have great advice and educational pieces from our Expert Contributors: NJ Advanced Acupuncture on page 12, Chatham Wealth Management on page 19, Chatham Orthodontics on page 16, The Carpet Girl on page 9 and Archuleta Builders on page 15. Our borough and township historical societies never disappoint. Turn to page 18 for the Chatham Borough Historical Society’s “An Avenue of Grand Homes” and page 13 for the Chatham Township Historical Society’s “Noe Farm Baseball Teams.” I hope your July is filled with time at the beach or the pool, good food on the grill (I'm trying my hand at stone fruit and salad!) enjoyed with family and friends and maybe just a little bit of laziness. Happy 4th of July! Stacey
Stacey McEvoy, Content Coordinator
John White, Publisher
Edition Date: January February March April May June July August September October November December
Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. © 2019 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.
Have you ever taken a walk to Shepard Kollock park during the summer and seen a bunch of men playing ball rather than kids? If you didn’t know it-you’ve seen the Chatham men’s softball league at play. That’s this month’s cover story: The Boys of Summer. In a casual Q&A format, Coach Doug Chase of the River Grille team shared some history, traditions and fun about the league. Turn to page 6.
July 2019 | 3
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Alan Archuleta, Archuleta Builders 973.986.6656 alan@archuletabuilders.com https://archuletabuilders.com/
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 07940 201-400-2261 www.njadvancedacupuncture.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.
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.
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
®
CARPET & FLOORING Dianne Grossman The Carpet Girl 1 Cornell Pkwy, Springfield Township, NJ 07081 973-218-1155 • dianne@thecarpetgirl.com www.thecarpetgirl.com
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.
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.
EDUCATION Academic Journeys 227 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-564-5220 www.academicjourneys.us • maureen@academicjourneys.us Maureen McGovern, Owner Academic Journeys is a leading test prep, academic tutoring and admissions counseling provider located in Millburn. Our specialty is assessing where your student’s needs lie. We offer services ranging from test prep for private school and college admission, college essay guidance, subject matter tutoring, effective organizational and study practices.
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. 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.
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
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
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.
(973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com
LOWEST GAS PRICES IN THE AREA!
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.
Purple Aardvark carries "Made in USA" gifts for all, including some custom options. Jewelry repairs, watch batteries & a full selection of jewelry are also available. We proudly sell works from local artisans of all ages.
•Tires •Alignment •Brakes •Exhaust systems •Suspensions
•Heating/Air conditioning •Engines •Tune-ups •Factory scheduled maintenance •Computer diagnostics
621 Shunpike Rd., Chatham, NJ 07928 240 Main Street, Chatham, NJ • (973) 346-2649 Check out our Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/purpleaardvarknj/
973-377-4853 tiretechandauto.com July 2019 | 5
RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET THE BOYS OF SUMMER! By Chatham Living Photos by John White & courtesy of Doug Chase
T
he Chatham men’s softball league, now called the Bull-Lehman Men’s Softball League after its two founders, has been in existence for more than 50 years. Current records trace league champions back to 1969 when the Chatham Jaycees took the title. Past champions have included Paul’s Sunoco, owned by Chatham resident Paul Ness who still plays alongside his son Mike for the Charley’s Aunt team (winner of 4 of the previous 5 years), Flynn’s Tavern which is the predecessor to Towne Tavern and now River Grille, Knights of Columbus and Charlie Brown’s. All of these recognizable Chatham institutions have sponsored hundreds of players over the years, creating a common thread that ties together the town’s many neighborhoods, families and establishments. The current league consists of seven Chatham teams of 25 players each: Charley’s Aunt, Wine Traders, Chatham All Stars, Chatham Eskies, Griffin Alexander SOS, Swingers and River Grille.
Steve Coffey--coached youth baseball in town but missed playing the game, and brought up the idea of starting a softball team while we played wiffle ball in our neighborhood on Lincoln Avenue. I took the initiative of reaching out to Carol Nauta of Chatham Rec, and she recommended that I attend the next league meeting and come prepared with a list of at least 15 guys who would want to play. We reached out to other dads we knew, and quickly had a roster of interested players. Once Chatham Rec approved our entry, the next step
River Grille player/coach Doug Chase says that when the men first joined as Towne Tavern, it was a mixed MadisonChatham league with 10 teams, but after several years the Chatham teams returned to their roots with an allChatham league, switched to wooden bats and decided to play at a single venue: Shepard Kollock Field. As a result, the teams developed friendships and rivalries that last to this day.
Chatham Living did a Q and A with Doug Chase to learn a bit more: CL: How did the Towne Tavern (TT) team ever come about? Doug: Thirteen years ago, four of us in town who had little kids of similar ages-me, Andy Bergman, Joe Greiner, and 6 | Chatham Living
was finding a sponsor. Pete Schwab of the Towne Tavern was generous enough to help us out then, and he has never stopped supporting us since. CL: How many players has the TT had over the years? Doug: The number is really quite surprising. We have actually had 52 different players put on the TT uniform, although as of this year it is the River Grille uniform. We decided to finally recognize the new bar name after about 5 or 6 years! Our softball team has
loved us as we wore our softball jerseys out to the pubs. CL: It sounds like you guys have perfected the art of entertainment, but are you actually competitive on the field?
touched the lives of so many people in this town that it is really fun to see. I get to see several current or former players at almost every social event we go to in town! We have also been able to do some things such as donate to the creation of Shunpike Field and take part in Fishawack Runs while wearing our TT jerseys! CL: What makes the TT unique compared to your typical men’s softball team? Doug: Besides the many, many unique personalities that we juggle on our team, we have always emphasized that the TT strives for excellence on and off the field. That means we seek out players who are still highly competitive but who also enjoy socializing--with a sense of adventure. As a result, the TT developed several traditions that are unique to the team. In February, we hold an off-season Bowling Night. In March, we have an annual overnight trip to Atlantic City with a team dinner at the exceptional Knife & Fork restaurant. April through July, we have a tradition of handing out an MVP award after every game that consists of a beaten up, hideous pink straw cowboy hat. In June, we have a huge party with all current and former players with their wives, nicknamed the “Spring Mixer” by current player Andrew Schroeder. In September, we have a fall awards banquet where we hand out the season MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year and any other awards we can think of. In December, we have an annual paddle tournament meticulously organized by current player Bob Crandall. We have even taken a team golf trip to Ireland, where the locals
Doug: Absolutely! While we’re still pursuing our first Bull-Lehman title, a few years ago we came within just a few outs of winning it all in the league championship series (The playoffs involve two, best-of-three rounds involving the top 4 teams). Other than a single disappointing season last year, we qualified for the post-season every year since the league went to an all-Chatham league in 2011. To help drive our competitiveness, we made a big effort to keep track of in-game stats by using an app called Game Changer that most of us learned to use while coaching our sons in youth baseball. The season stats help determine our post-season awards, and everyone on this team is competitive by nature so we work hard to play our best. This year we have re-stocked our team with some new, hungry talent and we won’t quit until we get our names on that plaque. CL: Are there any age requirements to play on this team or in the league? Are you guys concerned about Medicare coverage? Doug: Ha - yes there is a minimum age requirement--high school graduate-to play on the TT but thankfully for many of us there is no upper limit! We
have always had a few guys in their 50s playing for our team. Besides providing veteran leadership, it makes everyone else feel better about their own youthfulness when somebody else pulls a hamstring (such as me, John Fell, Mike MacAniff, and at least one or two others), breaks a collarbone (such as John Fell), pulls an oblique (such as Bob Crandall), dislocates a thumb (such as Chris Blanc), or just looks downright old on the basepaths (too many names to list here). ...continued on next page
July 2019 | 7
RESIDENT FEATURE CL: I’ve noticed you keep referring to the team as the TT. Old habits die hard, huh? Doug: Yeah, this is the first year that we are the River Grille so we are trying to call ourselves the RG but you know what they say about old dogs and new tricks. I guess that adage applies in more ways than one to this team! CL: So speaking of old dogs‌at what point do you guys decide age has gotten the best of you? Doug: That’s a tricky question. For many of us, we feel that playing softball helps to keep us young. But as the saying goes, Father Time remains undefeated! In the past few years we have made a conscious effort to restock the team roster with younger guys so that the Towne Tavern and River Grille team will live on beyond our time here. To my great pride, this is the first year that we have second generation players: my son Ryan as well as Andy Bergman’s son Chuck. I guess I would say that we all want to make graceful exits when the time is right, especially knowing that we are passing the team on to friends and family who will keep the traditions alive. And hopefully one of these years that will reward us with a championship and the team name on the Bull-Lehman plaque!
Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one
We would like to thank Salerno Duane Inc. in Summit for bringing you this month’s cover story.
of our upcoming issues! Contact us at smcevoy@bestversionmedia.com.
‡ %URDG 6W 6XPPLW 1- ‡ SalernoDuane.com
Let our family treat YOU like family!
Michael R Podell General Manager
8 | Chatham Living
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR ®
TALKING WITH THE CARPET GIRL, DIANNE GROSSMAN By Rachel Barry Photo provided by The Carpet Girl. Why this business? What inspired you to get involved in flooring?
Sizzling Summer Sale!
I came across an article that said although more than 80% of flooring decisions are made by the female consumer, more than 80% of flooring is sold by men. That’s a pretty staggering statistic. Right away I knew that my experience in the interior design business and the flooring business gave me the experience to take this on. What’s the best part of owning your own business? It’s been so important to me to show my children they can be and do anything they want if they dream big and work hard. My father worked three jobs while always dreaming of being his own boss. That instilled in me the desire to own my own business one day. I hope I’m passing that passion along to the next generation. The experience of shopping with The Carpet Girl is so different than walking into a big-box store. Why was it important for you to break from that model? I love the part of this job where I’m connecting with my customers and helping them find exactly what they want in a friendly, boutique-style environment. That’s dramatically different than the cold experience of walking into a big-box store where it’s hard to find any help, much less a salesperson with my experience and passion for flooring. Or there’s the other extreme—dealing with a salesperson focused on making a deal and making it fast. My customers can take all the time they need in a relaxed environment—no one is going to pressure them, and I genuinely want them to leave feeling happy and totally satisfied with their decisions. What are some of your most in-demand products?
FREE INSTALLATION* (on select manufacturers runners) *restrictions apply
Our specialties are custom carpet runners and upholstered shape outs, found in today’s homes to protect and highlight beautiful hardwood. We’re also known for our mix of high-end fashion carpets and budget-friendly products. We sell and install all items offered in our showroom, including commercial needs for small businesses. What advice do you have for women interested in starting their own business? Give yourself a break- be comfortable with not always being perfect. Be clear about your goals. Be prepared to make sacrifices when balancing work and life. And always go with your gut; you know what to do—go do it.
1 Cornell Pkwy, Suite 101 Springfield Township, NJ 07081 (973) 218-1155
www.thecarpetgirl.com
The Carpet Girl is a community company, believing in the power of inspiring today's children, educating parents and enrichment programs for schools but supporting Mallory's Army a 501.C(3) charitable organization named after their youngest daughter. Behavior is the one thing we can all change to live in a better world, together we can END bullying and make our community a better place for everyone we meet. For more information visit www.thecarpetgirl.com and mallorysarmy.org July 2019 | 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
July 1-31 PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW WITH JEFF ALTSCHUL
@Library of The Chathams, Lundt Room Time: During library hours Jeff Altschul worked as a professional photographer from the 1970s through the 1990s. He brings his old school artistry and know-how into the abstract and impressionistic images he shows today. www.chathamlibrary.org
most famous vacation and recreational destination in the coastal United States. James Bradley in Asbury Park and William Sandlass Jr. in Highland Beach created mass entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people. Their seaside recreation centers, along with those in Long Branch, Bradley Beach, Pleasure Bay and others lasted for years, but now have become fond and faded memories of boardwalks, saltwater taffy and exhilarating rides. www.chathamlibrary.org
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Mon., July 8 DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., July 4 @Main Street
Fireworks display and musical entertainment @Chatham Middle School Gates open at 7 p.m. at CMS for musical entertainment/Fireworks start at dark www.chathamborough.org Fri., July 5 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org
Mondays: July 1, 8, 15, 22 SOCIAL DANCING INSTRUCTION: SWING DANCE @ Senior Center of the Chathams, 68 Meyersville Road (Lower Level)
Led by Robert J. Sweeney, dance instructor, competition judge and former dance school owner. Casual, loose clothing advised. Avoid rubber-soled shoes. Partner not required. Fee $65 for 8-session class: $15 per individual class. Call Center to sign up at (973) 635-4565. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Mon., July 8 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamborough.org Mon., July 8 LOST AMUSEMENT PARKS OF THE NORTH JERSEY SHORE @Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m.
@Senior Center of the Chathams Moderated by Phyllis Fleming, former executive director of Victorian Garden Adult Day Center and experienced dementia support group leader.
Tues., July 9 NUTRITION CLASS
@Senior Center of the Chathams, 68 Myersville Road Time:12:30 p.m. Instructor Tory Striker, registered dietician of ShopRite, Chatham. Call center for topic and to sign up at (973) 635-4565 www.chathamseniorcenter.org Wednesdays, July 10, 17 and 24 COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP WITH ALISHA DAVLIN @Library of The Chathams Time: 3-5 p.m. For students entering Grade 12. Grade 11 students will be admitted if space permits Attendance at all 3 classes required. Registration opens Tuesday, June 26. Limit 12 students. Objective: Brainstorm, draft and complete the Common Application Personal Statement. As a former admissions essay reader, Ms. Davlin knows what makes for a competitive college essay. You want the reader to connect with your voice, to know you, and most importantly p to remember you. This course offers you the chance to improve your essay writing so you can stand out from the crowd.
www.chathamseniorcenter.org
www.chathamlibrary.org
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8-24
Fri., July 12 CHATHAM BOROUGH & CHATHAM TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PICKUP
CHESS FOR KIDS
@Library of The Chathams Group 1 – Players with little or no experience Time: 4 – 4:45 p.m. Suggested ages 5 to8; Limit: 12 children Group 2: Players who can finish a game with checkmate Time:5 - 5:45 p.m. Suggested ages 8 to 10; Limit: 16 children This summer’s classes are led by chess expert Sean Finn www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., July 9 ONE SMALL STEP: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING @Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m. Celebrate the 50thanniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon with astronomy educator Bob Reichman. He will chronicle the first human steps on the lunar surface and share photos from the vast library of Apollo and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images. After role-playing Earth, Sun and Moon motions, you will have a better understanding of orbits, phases, tides, eclipses and more. www.chathamlibrary.org
Rick Geffken, author of “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore,” will speak about how the Jersey shore became the 10 | Chatham Living
www.chathamborough.org Mon., July 15
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE @Senior Center of the Chathams, 68 Meyersville Road, Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. This driving program is geared to help with age-related changes. Course completion could earn you a discount on car insurance. Course will be completed in one 6-hour session with breaks. Bring your lunch. Limited class size. Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Checks only—made payable to AARP; must be paid in advance. Reserve a spot by calling (973) 635-4565. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Mon., July 15-Wed., July 17 CODING FOR KIDS—JAVASCRIPT
@Library of The Chathams Time: 4-6 p.m. Ages 10 to 14
Registration opens Monday, July 1. Register only if you can attend all 3 classes. Javascript was created to “make web pages alive.” One of the most powerful and flexible programming languages of the web, it makes websites dynamic and powerful.
In this interactive class you will learn basic Javascript concepts and fundamentals. Basic understanding of HTML and CSS is required.
Fri., July 19 SPACE RACE TO THE MOON
www.chathamlibrary.org
@Senior Center of the Chathams
Thurs., July 18 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
This year marks the 50th anniversary of America’s historic landing on the moon. At the time America and Russia were Cold War rivals. Walter Choroszewski will outline the history of this competition from Russia’s first success of Sputnik in 1957 to America’s triumphant Apollo II moon landing in 1969. He will also share surprising details of other lunar missions which were not made public at the time. Please call the center to sign up at (973) 635-4565.
@Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Mon., July 29-Wed., July 31 CODING FOR KIDS—BASIC PYTHON @Library of The Chathams Time: 4-6 p.m. Ages 8 to 12 - Limit: 10 students Registration opens Mon, July 15. Register only if you can attend all three classes. Learn how to think like a computer scientist with Python. Get hands-on coding experience. Develop applications using this versatile programming language. Basic computer understanding is required. www.chathamlibraryorg Tues., July 16 TEEN PAINTING NIGHT: A TASTE OF SUMMER
@Library of The Chathams Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up - Limit 10 students; Registration required. A juicy watermelon at a picnic is the epitome of summer. Create an acrylic painting of this notion with the step-by-step guidance of artist Erica Enger Pizza. Erica Pizza is a practicing mixed media artist whose work can be seen in galleries around New Jersey. She is also a proud high school art teacher who specializes in painting, ceramics and portfolio preparation for students who plan to pursue a career in art. All materials will be provided for you to create your masterpiece! Please wear clothes for painting or bring a smock. www.chathamlibrary.org Thurs., July 18 FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING @ Senior Center of the Chathams Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
www.chathamseniorcenter.org Fri., July 19 CHATHAM BOROUGH CURBSIDE RECYCLING www.chathamborough.org Fri., July 19 AMERICAN GIRL ICE CREAM SOCIAL @Madison Area YMCA’s Family Center Craft Room Time: 5:30- 7 p.m. Ages: 6+ Cost: Members - $40 per child; Non-members $44 per child www.madisonareaymca.org
With Joann Smith, Reiki Master. Free event. Call the center to schedule a 15 minute appointment at (973) 635-4565 @chathamseniorcenter.org
@Madison Area YMCA Time: 1-7 p.m. www.madisonareaymca.org Fri., July 26 CHATHAM BOROUGH & CHATHAM TOWNSHIP CURBSIDE RECYCLING www.chathamborough.org Mon., July 29 DECORATIVE PAINTING ON GLASS @Senior Center of the Chathams Time: 10:30 a.m. Free class. Class will paint a glass bottle with a light-up cork in a sunflower design. Instructor: Leigh Gardner from Care One Assisted Living of Livingston. All supplies provided – just bring your love of art to class. Sign-up required. Call the center at (973) 635-4565.
Ages 4 and up
www.chathamborough.org
Did you know that animals had already made the trip to space long before we humans did? Program will feature three important scientific topics: 1) how space and affects living organisms, 2) the importance of the ability to adapt to new and potentially dangerous environments and 3) how we should continue to conserve the uniquely precious resources we have here at home. Some of the animals included are tortoises, large lizards, rabbits, alligators, frogs, sugar gliders, hissing cockroaches and scorpions.
Mon., July 22 CURATIVE, PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE LECTURE
@Senior Center of the Chathams Time: 12:30 p.m. Learn the difference between curative, palliative and hospice care, and how to enhance your provision at each state of a diagnosis through medical, social, physical, emotional and spiritual services and support. Presented by Hospice of New Jersey. Program preceded by a light lunch. Call the center to sign up at (973) 635-4565.
Wed., July 24 WOODSTOCK ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH REWIND
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVE
Time: 7:30 p.m.
@Chatham Borough Hall
www.chathamseniorcenter.org
@Senior Center of the Chathams
Fri., July 26
CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Provided by The Atrium, Livingston. Walk-ins welcome
REIKI EXPERIENCE
www.chathamlibrary.org
Tues., July 30 EYES OF THE WILD: ANIMALS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Mon., July 22
www.chathamseniorcenter.org
Thurs., July 18
Clearwater Revival, The Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Johnny Winter and Jimi Hendrix on the library’s lawn. Bring a chair/ blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Lundt Meeting Room.
@Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of your favorite songs from the Woodstock era. Local rock band Rewind will perform classic rock music from the 60s featuring Tim Hardin, Arlo Guthrie, Santana, Mountain, Canned Heat, Creedence
@Library of The Chathams
www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., July 30 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING @Madison Area YMCA
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Community Mental Health Initiative of the Madison Area YMCA is offering a no-fee Mental Health First Aid training. This course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources. Free and open to the community. Register on line by Thurs., July 25 or in person at the Welcome Center. www.madisonareaymca.org July 2019 | 11
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
“ANYONE FOR TENNIS … ELBOW?” Contributed by Morgan Reade, NJ Advanced Acupuncture
“I
t’s back! The pain is back! I thought laying-off tennis for the winter would heal my elbow, by two sets in and it’s back … and it hurts!”
If you play tennis, you have probably experienced tennis elbow, an unpleasant firey little knot of pain on the inside of your arm near the elbow. The pain ranges from merely annoying to … excruciating. Your first reaction is probably to rub it, and when it doesn’t go away, to rub it really hard. And, it goes away. Usually you can finish your game, set or match without too much further discomfort until later when it will probably throb for awhile, then “settle down” and go away. Until the next time. WebMD© defines tennis elbow as: “Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis -- swelling of the tendons -- that causes pain in the elbow and arm … Despite its name, you can still get tennis elbow even if you've never been near a tennis court … Tennis elbow is the most common reason that people see their doctors for elbow pain … it's most common at about age 40.” There are many palliative treatments – usually things around the house like an ice pack or ibuprofen. In advanced cases, doctors may suggest steroid injections. Steroids can be very effective because they treat the cause of the pain & discomfort (well … the repetitive stress is the real cause) by reducing the swollen tendons and ligaments (tendons are extremely strong collagen connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones; ligaments are similar connective tissue that attaches bones to bones and forms joints such as the knee and elbow). Repetitive stressful activities such as playing tennis over-stress the tendons and ligaments which respond – the way the body usually responds to stress or injury – by swelling. Continuing to stress a swelling or swollen tendon or ligament triggers the pain you’re experiencing.
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture What Whatis Chiropractic isAcupuncture? Acupuncture? PT/OT, Family Counseling
Acupuncture is an amazing natural remedy in returning your But why is it that – even after a lay-off of several months – the body to a healthy balance. Advanced Acupuncture NJ wants pain/discomfort returns? Why doesn’t the swelling go away? to return your body to its fullest function & ability. Acupuncture Acupuncture is an amazing natural in returning your The answer is the same as why a twisted ankle takes so long to Acupuncture isthe an amazing natural remedy in certain returning your works because placement ofremedy needles in locations body to atohealthy balance. Advanced Acupuncture NJ NJ wants body a healthy balance. Advanced Acupuncture wants heal … because unlike muscles or skin, tendons and ligaments on your body assists your body in healing itself. to return your body to its function & ability. Acupuncture to return your body to fullest its fullest function & ability. Acupuncture have no direct source of blood to rebuild and restore the tissue. Acupuncture isbecause anbecause amazing natural returning your ● ● ADHD/ADD ●in ● locations works thethe placement ofremedy needles in certain locations Infertility Migraines Anxiety Depression works placement of needles in certain The damaged tendon or ligament relies on being activated on your body assists body in healing itself. body to a healthy balance. Advanced NJ wants ● your ● Tennis on your body assists your body inAcupuncture healing itself. Frozen Shoulder Carpal Tunnel Elbow or used to create enough circulation to recover and rebuild. Taking the winter off and doing nothing really doesn’t offer theto return your body to its fullest function & ability. Acupuncture works because the placement of needles in certain locations damaged tissue much activity or restorative circulation.
What is Acupuncture?
Ask about our Salt Therapy Room!
New Location in West Caldwell! AskAskabout Room! aboutour ourSaltSaltTherapy Therapy Room!
on your body assists your body in healing itself.
What to do? If you don’t like taking ibuprofen, or are allergic to it, and don’t like the side effects of steroid therapy, you may find immediate and long-term relief with acupuncture. The acupuncturist is trained in understanding the underlying causes of pain and discomfort and knows how to direct the body’s own healing power to your painful areas. In the case of tennis elbow, the acupuncturist can direct a variety of non-invasive, drug-free therapies to your problem area: no NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.), drugs, no steroids … just healing and relief.
Call NJ Advanced Acupuncture Today!
CallCall NJ Advanced Acupuncture Today! NJ201-400-2261 Advanced Acupuncture Today!
Ask about our Salt Therapy Room! 201-400-2261 201-400-2261
If you are suffering from tennis elbow, why not see an acupuncturist?
6 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ
616 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 3B, Caldwell, NJ Call NJ616Advanced Acupuncture Bloomfield Ave, Suite 3B,West Caldwell, NJToday! 616 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 3B, Caldwell, 6 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJNJ 555 Passaic Ave, Caldwell Morgan Reade L.Ac., M.S.
6 Green Village Rd,Rd, Madison, NJ NJ 6 Green Village Madison, njadvancedacupuncture.com 201-400-2261 njadvancedacupuncture.com njadvancedacupuncture.com
12 | Chatham Living
616 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 3B, Caldwell, NJ
THE NOE FARM BASEBALL TEAMS Contributed by Sheila Goggins, Chatham Township Historical Society
pennant, referred to as the Eagle Pennant designed to be presented to the winning team. The Noe Farm Boys Baseball team was coached and managed by Louis A. Noe with the assistance of Andy Gee. Noe and Gee always took the boys to Gee’s Drug Store after the games for a round of sodas. Some of the teams that the boys played against included: the Orchard Field Club, the Hillside Athletic Club, The Joseph Keating team, Madison Academy, The Prospects, The Hustlers, the James Wacco team, Grace Church Choir team, The Orioles, The Midgets and the Florham G.S. team. Some of the boys that played for the Noe Farm Boys Baseball team included George Williamson, Percy Beemer, Joe Spencer, Harold Maurer, Natty Farnham, George Totten, Harry Ziegler, Harold Jaggers, Lester Patterson, Percy Dann, Earl Bickford, Walter DeVitalis, Perry Lum and Walter Rollers. Walter DeVitalis was later a star athlete at Brown University and became a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
B
The Noe Farm Baseball team in 1909. Louis A. Noe is in the center of the photograph.(Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)
aseball as a sport in New Jersey traces it’s history back to 1845, when Alexander Cartwright, William H. Tucker and William Wheaton and the New York Baseball Club that later became known as The Knickerbockers played it’s first game on October 21, 1845, on the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, N.J. against the Brooklyn Baseball Club. Cartwright, Tucker and Wheaton revised the rules of baseball and established the 90 foot distance between bases, a diamond shaped field, nine players on a field at one time with each assigned to one position, batting lineups, innings of three outs, allowing outs to be made by throwing a player out as he runs to a base or tagging a player out, and finally they moved the pitcher into the baseball diamond. These rules remain in baseball today. By 1860, there were more than 150 teams playing baseball in New Jersey as adults, teens and boys. By 1900, just about every community in New Jersey had a baseball team. Games were usually played on Saturday afternoons. Players were recruited to play company, club and town ball. Chatham Township has its own storied baseball past.
The Noe Farm Adult baseball team was composed mostly of farm workers and men in the area that were good ball players. The team was managed and coached by Louis A. Noe. Some of the teams that the Noe Farm team played against included; The Field Club, Dover, Morristown, The Chatham Athletics, Summit, Stirling, Patterson (known as the silk socks), Parsippany, Plainfield Athletic Club, New Providence AA, Speedwell Athletic Club, Orange and The Northfield Field Club. The team also sometimes played area high school ball clubs and amateur ball clubs from New York City. Some of the men that played for the Noe Farm Team included Joe Spencer, E. Totten, B. Totten, Curtis, Daly, Bradshaw, Wascher, Miller, Evers, Beemer, Smith, Berlew and Dalton. Baseball in Chatham brought a community together to rally behind their boys and men who played for the Noe Farm Teams. An original baseball uniform from the Noe Farm Team is on display at the Red Brick Schoolhouse museum in Chatham Township. If you know of anyone who played for the Noe Farm Teams or have any information on the teams, please contact the Chatham Township Historical Society at 973-635-4911 or visit us on our web citewww.chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org. We are also on Facebook.
In 1909, Louis A. Noe, a Chatham Township resident who was a nationally known rose grower succeeded his father Louis M. Noe as the owner of Noe Farm. In the spring of 1909, Noe founded two Noe Farm Baseball teams. One team was for boys and the other team was for farm workers. Noe provided uniforms, equipment and transportation in his Buicks to the games. The Noe baseball teams played on the farm and their field was called Noe Farm Grounds. While researching baseball in Chatham Township, the Chatham Township Historical Society found newspaper articles in the Chatham Press and the Madison Eagle newspapers covering baseball games played by the Noe Farm teams. The Noe Farm Boys baseball season in 1909 began with a parade through Madison, N.J. More than 200 boys from local teams marched in an opening day parade. The league was organized and managed by the YMCA that was located in Madison, N.J. The Madison Eagle Newspaper had a handsome
The Noe Farm Baseball Team in 1912. Louis A. Noe is driving the black Buick and Joe Spencer is driving the white Buick. (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society) July 2019 | 13
10
10 QUESTIONS WITH. . . . ELIZABETH GUCKIAN By Stacey McEvoy
T
his month, our “10 Questions” feature is with Elizabeth Guckian, Chatham Living’s summer intern who will be a senior at Villanova University where she is studying English.
What is your major at Villanova and what do you hope to pursue in the future?
I’m an English major with minors in Art History and Communications. I really enjoy writing and I’m also very creative so I would ultimately love to do something to combine these skills and passions, such as working for a magazine or an art gallery. What's the perfect day in Chatham for you? The perfect day in Chatham for me is getting an iced coffee at Dunkin‘ Donuts (or brunch at Sorriso!) and then sitting outside on my patio with my dog and a good book. If you could have one super power, what would it be? Teleportation or time travel. I’d love to travel to a new place or different time period in the blink of an eye. If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life what would it be? Mexican food. I’m always down for tacos and chips and guac. Are you a dog person or a cat person? I’m a huge dog person! If you were shipped to a deserted island for six months, what album would you bring?
If you could have coffee with one famous person, alive or dead, who would it be?
Any Ed Sheeran album. He’s been one of my favorite artists for a long time now.
Queen Elizabeth, although I’d probably feel super intimidated. She’s such a cultural icon and has lived and ruled through so much history, and I’m a huge royal family fan so I’d have so much to ask her. Hopefully that would also mean I’d get an invitation to Buckingham Palace!
Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy
1-on-1, personalized care. No wasted time.
What talent do you wish you had?
Injury Prevention
Take initiative to stay healthy and in the game.
I wish I was better at photography.
Mobility Training
Target deficiencies with self-care solutions.
Training Programs
Progress your fitness while preserving health.
Chatham, NJ Location:
100 Passaic Avenue - Chatham, NJ 07928 inside The Annex Sports Performance Center
(800) 567-1891 Manhattan, NYC Location:
38 East 32nd St. - New York, NY 10016 inside Solace New York ( street level entrance)
www.resilientperformance.com Please accept our invitation for a
Complimentary Consultation
14 | Chatham Living
What is your favorite app? Pinterest. I just love pinning everything from recipes to fashion inspiration to home decor. It is a great creative outlet and also makes me feel like I’m sort of being productive, even when I’m using it to procrastinate! Where is the most interesting place you have visited? Last summer I went to Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands, while I was studying abroad in Ireland. It was one of the most naturally beautiful and rugged places I’ve ever been to, and the feeling of being on a very remote, tiny island that’s relatively untouched by modernity was truly special.
CHOOSING A REPUTABLE CONTRACTOR FOR REMODELING SUCCESS… WITH HAPPINESS
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
choice you make. If you have reservations, take a time-out and regroup before moving forward.
Contributed by Alan Archuleta, Archuleta Builders
R
emodeling your home can be a confusing, overwhelming and daunting process—and, it’s a big investment. Hiring a contractor who is reputable, dependable and skilled requires you to do your due diligence. It’s a pre-requisite to signing on that dotted line for your safety, expectation and wallet. Start by asking around—talk to friends, neighbors and coworkers. Word-of-mouth referrals give you a chance to speak with customers who hired the contractors that you are vetting. Was the timeline generally adhered to? Was the family comfortable in their home with those who worked on the project? Was the project kept reasonably neat/organized? Were the homeowners happy with the end result? It also gives you the opportunity to ask if they would use the contractor again— an answer that speaks volumes. There are a few things to keep in mind that should send up a red flag during the process of establishing the legitimacy of a contractor: • If the contractor doesn’t have insurance and state-required licenses, walk away.
Once you’ve zeroed in on who you would like to hire, request a detailed written contract, which protects both parties, that outlines the scope of the work, provides a fair payment schedule and complies with local, state and federal laws. Ensuring you have all the right tools in place to help you make your decision, based on research and knowledge, will allow you to enter into your exciting remodeling odyssey with a good working relationship with your contractor—a key component to remodeling success with happiness. Whether you are a homeowner, architect, or real estate investor, finding the right contractor is key to the quality and success of your renovation project. With attention to detail and a stylized eye, Alan Archuleta of Archuleta Builders archuletabuilders.com has been serving the area since 2008. Alan is president of the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey and a member of the 2019 NAHB Remodelers Board of Trustees. His certifications include: Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Certified Green Professional (CGP) and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). Alan is also on the Board of Directors at Morris Habitat for Humanity.
Archuleta Builders offers Custom Homes including Additions, Renovations & Remodels. Specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms & Basements. Our mission is to create that perfect space you can call home.
• If you are asked to sign something before you've decided to hire him or her, it’s a problem. • Any contractor that requires cash or payment in full before starting work is not someone to be trusted--asking for a deposit after a contract is signed is common practice. • If a contractor underbids all other contractors by a substantial amount, it should get you thinking that the work is wprobably shoddy. • Don’t take the bait of the "today only/special" pricing offer. One word: scam. • Beware of a contractor that can start right away—expect that he or she is busy and that you will join the waiting list. • Contractors that are difficult to get in touch with--no office mailing address, phone number or email—is not a good sign. • You should not be asked to handle obtaining the necessary building/remodeling permits. Contractors do that. A good contractor can provide—and will be happy to provide—customer testimonials and references. Names, addresses and phone numbers of clients are a reasonable request that contractors should have readily available. Lastly, trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right to you, it’s probably not. You have to be comfortable with the
Alan Archuleta
973.986.6656 alan@archuletabuilders.com https://archuletabuilders.com July 2019 | 15
A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A BEAUTIFUL CAUSE: THE 13TH ANNUAL JTB WALK FOR HEART
Mike Moran and Maryann Grilli take a moment for a photo at the JTB Walk for Heart
JTB Foundation registration volunteers: Jean McFadden and Brian & Mary Vohden
T
By Chatham Living
At the JTB Walk for Heart: David Babbitt, The Pingry School senior Annie Leithead, JoAnne Babbit and son Andrew.
he JTB Walk for Heart took place at Pingry on Sun., May 19, under the sunniest of skies--a beautiful day for a beautiful cause. The John Taylor Babbitt Foundation was started in 2007 by Chatham residents JoAnne and Dave Babbitt after they lost their 16-year-old son John to Sudden Cardiac Death. The Foundation is dedicated to to preventing Sudden Cardiac Death and raises funds to purchase Automatic External
Defibrillators (AEDs) and have them placed in public places. The Foundation has been instrumental in getting legislation passed: The Good Samaritan Bill was debated and passed in 2012 and the CPR in Schools Bill was debated and passed in 2014. Each year, the Foundation also awards a grant to underwrite scientific research to help identify kids who might be at risk for Sudden Cardiac Death from a genetic cardiac disorder. Thank you, Babbitts!
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS Facial Plastic Surgery • Otolarygology-ENT • Double Board Certified Free Consultation and 15% off all Botox, Juvederm, Laser Hair Removal, Coolsculpting, Sculpsure.
www.chathammedispa.com 16 | Chatham Living
WHY ARE CHILDREN STARTING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT SO EARLY?
Y
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
Contributed by Dr. Barbara Fodero, Chatham Orthodontics
ou see your child’s elementary school friend wearing braces and you think to yourself, “I thought children got braces in middle or high school”. While most children can wait and start orthodontic treatment in the middle school or high school, early orthodontic treatment may be in a child’s best interest if their problem is one that would become more serious over time if left untreated. Orthodontists can detect problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while baby teeth are still present. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child’s first check-up be performed around age 7 or 8, when enough permanent teeth are present to make an accurate prediction of any future orthodontic issues. This check-up usually is free and will reveal if your children’s teeth are fine and you can worry about something else, or if there is a problem and when and how to address it. The orthodontist may recommend treatment later and place your child on 6-month to 1-year intervals to monitor the growth of the jaws and the developing teeth until it is the right time to start. Sometimes early treatment may be recommended to prevent more serious problems from developing or to make treatment at an older age shorter in duration or less involved and complicated, and therefore easier on your child. If your child has any of these issues they may benefit from early orthodontic intervention: • Underbites—when a child’s top front teeth are behind the lower front teeth like a bulldog, early treatment can correct any skeletal disharmony and prevent future jaw surgery. • Crossbites—If the jaw shifts to one side while growing, facial asymmetry can progressively get worse and become more
difficult to correct. Unstable bites can also as cause joint issues (TMJ). • Very crowded teeth—expanders or braces can make more room for the permanent teeth, preventing the need to extract permanent teeth. • Excessively spaced teeth—may reveal issues with underlying developing permanent teeth. • Extra or missing teeth—early detection helps create a longterm plan with your dentist on what to do. • Teeth that meet abnormally, or don’t meet at all creates excessive wear and jaw issues. Early treatment can establish a proper bite and better chewing function. • Tongue thrusting--can create an open-bite, which is more difficult to correct later. • Thumb, finger or pacifier sucking habits--can change the shape of developing bones and create severe bite problems. Early treatment may take the form of braces or an appliance to move the teeth or direct the growth of the jaws. Sometimes no appliances are necessary. Rather, removal of some baby teeth may help the permanent teeth erupt better or prevent permanent teeth from becoming impacted. A child may need a second course of orthodontic treatment after all permanent teeth have come in to move those teeth into their best position. Not every child needs early intervention by an orthodontist, however, every child should be examined by an orthodontist to ensure that a window of opportunity to treat at an ideal time is not missed.
Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS Specialist in Orthodontics for Children and Adults, Permit #5268 Voted Top Dentist by NJ Monthly and New Jersey Family’s Favorite Kids’ Docs
33 Main St, Chatham, NJ
973-701-2200 • www.chathambraces.com
July 2019 | 17
AN AVENUE OF GRAND HOMES Contributed by Helen Ann Rosenfeld, Chatham Historical Society incorporated borough had a water and sewage plant, electric lights, good roads and telephones.
By 1927 many of the Martin Estate lots had yet to be sold. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society
B
y the end of the 19th Century, Chatham was a thriving community. It boasted three grocers, two drug stores, three hotels, a tailor, mills and several wholesale florists among its many businesses. Respected architects, masons, painters and other tradesmen called Chatham home. Outside the immediate community, however, Chatham had a reputation as a “primitive country village” as reported in the Chatham Press in the late 19thCentury. Real estate in other towns on the rail line was rising in value at a steady pace, but not so in Chatham. The railroad played an important part in Chatham’s development. For years it boosted the economy by allowing goods to be transported far beyond Chatham’s boundaries. The ease of train travel brought wealthy business men and their families to the area to vacation and enjoy the fresh air and year-round activities offered by the Passaic River. Many of these visitors eventually made Chatham their home and set out to change the perception of their town and better it as a whole. Due to the efforts of these citizens, Chatham Borough was incorporated in 1897 and by the beginning years of the 20th century had all the modern conveniences of the day. Maintaining all its charm and character, the newly
In 1913, an unnamed Chatham historian recalled 19th century Chatham. He characterized Fairmount Avenue as “one of the most magnificent sites for residences to be found in the world.” Others also recognized the beauty, as well as the potential of Fairmount Avenue. William Martin, a self-made man, was a tea merchant who began his career as a packer on the Brooklyn docks. By the time he retired in 1860 at the age of 40 he was a millionaire, a new plateau of wealth reached by very few at the time. In 1867, he came to Chatham and bought vast amounts of real estate, including a large parcel of land on Fairmount Avenue where he built a massive estate and plotted the rest of the land to sell. Martin was ahead of his time speculating that Chatham real estate would eventually be so desirable. He restricted the cost of a home built on his land to a minimum of $8,000, a huge sum in 1868, and required it be set on at least two lots. It wasn’t until about 40 years later, well after Martin’s death, the lots began to sell. His forward thinking, however, helped to create an avenue of grand homes.
Proudly serving Chatham and Morris County for over 10 years.
Tree Trimming & Removal Storm Damage Clean Up Stump Grinding
CERTIFIED ARBORIST
1887 map detail showing the Martin Estate and his surrounding properties. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
William Martin (in the top hat) with friends and family in his apple orchard. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
What can we create for you?
CUSTOM CABINETRY, FURNITURE & DESIGN
Showroom hours by appointment Visit our website to set up a time convenient for you!
Fully Insured
alpinetreenj.com
office@alpinetreenj.com
18 | Chatham Living
25b Commerce Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
www.SpringStreetDezigns.com 973-635-2858
"SELL IN MAY AND GO AWAY” IS MARKET TIMING… BETTER TO STAY INVESTED Contributed by Brian McGeough, Chatham Wealth Management
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR
• For the period from May thru October the market has been up 65% of time • For the period from May thru October each month has been up over 50% of the time • September is the month with the lowest percentage of positive returns at 51% of the time Digging a bit deeper at how sectors perform from May thru October during the same time period, the best sector has been consumer staples (Pepsi, Clorox, etc) - up 81% of the time with an average return of 4.5%. The worst performing sector has been transportations (United Airlines, Norfolk Southern, etc) – up 46% of the time with an average return of (.28%). The data shows that if you stayed invested in the market through the May-October timeframe, your portfolio would have increased in value 65% of the time.
“S
ell in May and go away” is an old adage on Wall Street that says that traders are better off selling their positions during the slow summer months (May 1) and buying stocks back in the fall (Nov 1). There are three major considerations to think about here: 1) This is a strategy that active/professional traders sometimes use (they don’t worry about tax rules that apply to individuals) 2) Does this strategy work? 3) Is this just a nice media soundbite? Ultimately, this is really a market timing strategy. Ultimately the strategy is slightly beneficial if you don’t have to concern yourself with capital gains taxes. If you do pay capital gains there is almost no benefit. If one were to try and exercise this strategy the hardest part is trying to determine when to put all your money back into the market. An analysis of returns of the S&P 500 going back to 1990 shows the following results:
The better strategy is to have a strategy! Put together a long-term financial plan and create an investment portfolio the helps you meet your goals. When making changes in your portfolio, don’t use a catchy saying to drive your investment actions. Sticking with your plan of holding quality investments and taking appropriate risk will serve you much better in the long term than trying to time the market. No one knows where the market will be in the short term, but over time we have confidence that holding quality securities will be rewarded. At Chatham Wealth Management we have a team that takes a measured, consistent approach to investments. We are constantly looking at the health of the economy and corporate fundamentals which enables us to build portfolios for our clients that are meant to withstand the test of time. Visit our website at www.chathamwealth.com and contact us if you would like us to perform portfolio evaluation
Chatham Wealth Management is a SEC registered investment advisor serving high net worth individuals, retirement plans and trusts. CWM is a service focused firm that strives to be your local trusted resource on all of your financial needs. We do not sell any products and have a fiduciary responsibility to put our client’s interests ahead of our own. We are happy to give unbiased advice on all financial matters Our expert portfolio managers and Certified Financial Planners® who average more than 25 years of experience will build you a truly customized investment portfolio based on the comprehensive financial plan we design to meet all of your goals.
10 Town Square, Suite 100 • Chatham, NJ 07928
(800) 472-8086 http://www.chathamwealth.com/
July 2019 | 19
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
S
Photos by St. Hubert’s
t. Hubert’s Dog Field Trip Program allows members of the public to take a dog out of the shelter and enjoy some time together. Take a dog out during your lunch break, go on a stroll through a park or downtown, take a car trip, take the dog home to watch some TV together, bring the dog to the office, or do anything else as long as it’s fun and safe for the dog! Field trip hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday to Tuesday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. No appointment needed - just stop by!
Renee traveled from Mississippi aboard St. Hubert’s Sister Shelter WayStation Program which has moved more than 10,900 at-risk dogs from crisis to care. This beautiful 4 year old Shepherd mix is super affectionate and enjoys going for walks and playing fetch. All she wants is to find a loving family to call her own. Renee is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Dudley is 9 years old and an absolute sweetheart. Not only does he have a unique face, he has a loving and easy going personality that is easy to fall in love with. Snoozing and cuddling are his favorite activities, and he even enjoys playing with wand toys in between naps. He will do well with other cats as well. Dudley is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Kubota is a 9-year-old Bulldog Mix. He is a well-mannered, smart boy who just graduated from an 8 week training course! Kubota knows a lot of commands and walks great on a leash. For a senior dog, he has a lot of pep in his step and will make a wonderful companion. This adorable guy is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Mot Mot has been at St. Hubert’s for three years, making him the longest resident cat. He is an expert at taking naps, enjoys relaxing in the sunlight and playing the occasional game of chase. He gets along with other cats and would thrive in a quiet, adult home where he can be king of the castle. Mot Mot is available for adoption at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
20 | Chatham Living
Chatham Living would like to thank Freshpet for their sponsorship of St. Hubert’s Adopt-A-Pet.
Natural Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Ring 1 Waverly Place, Madison, NJ 07940 (973) 377-2146
Law Offices of Rosemary Stone-Dougherty A Limited Liability Company Law Offices of Rosemary Stone-Dougherty A Limited Liability Company
Legal Services offered: Legal Services offered: Real Estate Purchases/Sales • Estate Planning • Refinances • Real Estate Purchases/Sales • Estate Planning • Refinances Services offered: •Legal Landlord/Tenant Disputes • Land Use/Variance Applications • Probate • Collection • Real Estate Purchases/Sales • Estate Planning • Refinances
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes • Land Use/Variance Applications • Probate
973-635-0300 • 54 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-0300 • 54 Main St., Chatham, NJ 079 www.rsdlawfirm.org • rsdlawform@aol.com www.rsdlawfirm.org • rsdlawfirm@aol.com
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes • Land Use/Variance Applications • Probate• Collection
973-635-0300 • 54 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928 www.rsdlawfirm.org • rsdlawfirm@aol.com
AT FRESHPET ®, WE BELIEVE OUR DOGS AND CATS DESERVE REAL, FRESH FOOD THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HAPPY, TAIL-WAGGING LIVES. Our goal is to do right by pets, people, and the planet every step of the way from farm to fridge. Whether it’s carefully sourcing the ingredients we use or taking extra steps to ensure the highest quality in our kitchens, we run our business with integrity, transparency, and social responsibility. See the amazing results fresh food has made in pets’ lives and learn more about us at FRESHPET.COM
July 2019 | 21
CHATHAM NEWCOMERS KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH A LUAU
Contributed by Chatham Newcomers and Social Club
Top rated on Yelp, Angie’s List & Google
Caring for homes in Chatham & Madison 13+ years. Leader in health-friendly cleaning systems and green products. As seen on George to the Rescue and Martha Stewart’s Rescue Me Martha
908-273-8774
$20 off First Clean and $30 off Third (new clients only/may not be combined)
Visit us at http://total-home-cleaning.com/
Newcomers Luau attendees: Michael and Rebecca Barber; Eric and Ginny Dorflinger; Catherine and Bryan Espino and Lisa and Adrian Matheson. (Courtesy of Chatham Newcomers and Social Club)
I
t’s heating up outside and Chatham Newcomers celebrated the kickoff of summer with a luau party on June 1 at the Chatham Township Fire Department. More than 70 guests enjoyed dinner, Hawaiian-theme drinks and dancing the night away. The club is very appreciative to the Township Fire Department for the use of its space and all the time and hard work the volunteer firefighters give to protect our community. Newcomers will continue to host a number a summer events including its annual Ladies Night Out at Stirling Hotel and book club gatherings. New members are welcome to join yearround. Annual dues are $45/FAMILY. Joining is easy and can be done online: https://www.meetup.com/Chatham-Newcomersand-Social-Club/events Also, check out our Facebook page (search: Chatham Newcomers and Social Club) to see our upcoming events and photos.
Would you like to read
ONLINE? Check out our website at:
www.chathamlivingnj.com 22 | Chatham Living
10 TRICKS TO SIMPLIFY SUMMER
I
By Emma Riehl
t’s summertime and the living’s easy. On lazy, sunny afternoons, the last thing you want to do is handle sticky popsicle messes, dig for lost sunglasses, or vacuum beach sand out of the back seat of your car. Also, who knew your ice cube tray had so many refreshing uses? Get in the summer spirit by simplifying your daily routine with these quick tips.
into a refreshing iced treat. By using pure coffee in the cubes, your chilled coffee won’t get watered down. 10. Spear fresh strawberries on a drinking straw to remove the green stem and make summer snacking simpler.
1. Use a coat hanger to store your sunglasses in your coat closet. Hook them over the base of the hanger so they don’t get lost or broken in your daily summer shuffle. 2. Clean out an old sunscreen bottle to store your valuables in at the beach. Twist off the cover and slide your items inside. Your phone, keys, and lip balm will stay sand-free. 3. Fill empty water bottles half-full with water then freeze. Add a summer beverage on top, and you have a chilled drink for the day. 4. Mix aloe gel with water and freeze in an ice cube tray. Use the aloe cubes as a refreshing sunburn treatment. 5. Use a cupcake liner as a popsicle drip tray by poking the popsicle stick through the middle of the liner. Say goodbye to sticky popsicle fingers and the mess that comes along with them. 6. Oragel (the dental gel bought at drugstores) takes the itch out of mosquito bites. Be sure to pack some on your next camping trip. 7. For easy ice cream sandwiches, slice a pint of ice cream and place the frozen discs between two cookies. Mix it up by choosing various flavors of cookies and ice cream. 8. Sprinkle baby powder on your sandy feet after a day at the beach. The sand will slough off without leaving any irritation. This is an essential tip when transporting sandy kids home from the beach. 9. Freeze coffee in an ice cube tray to turn your morning brew
Compounding Pharmacy
Customized Medications For patient’s specific Needs 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. Highly trained pharmacists and technicians. Specialties: Customized hormone replacement therapy Pain management • Hospice care • Sports medicine Pediatric dosage forms • Veterinary compounding
- Since 1998 - providing quality dentistry to our patients in Chatham and the surrounding area. - Comprehensive family dentistry Our dentist and team are thrilled to treat the whole family. • Our services include all aspects of modern dentisty such as implant restorations and prosthetics, cosmetic restorations, as well as routine maintenance and care. • Dr. Reid is on staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, as director of the dental residency training program she is exposed to, and treats all manner of medically compromised patients. • Our experienced dental team has worked together for many years. • The office is located only 2 blocks from the train station, and we have evening hours to accommodate commuters in and out of the city.
390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
973-635-9456
www.jacquelinesreiddds.com
Free 1-Month BHRT Supply for New Patients! Restore Natural Balance with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women Compounding pharmacists work together with patients and precsribers to provide customized bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in the best strength and dosage form to meet each individual’s specific needs.
libertydrug.com FREE UPS Shipping throughout NJ July 2019 | 23
2308
Keep it cool...Get a Yeti!
eep it cool... et a Yeti!
650 Shunpike Road, Chatham 973.410.1400 www.smithsacehardware.com
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.
I invite you to contact me for a free, no-obligation consultation about your home’s value, the current market or investing in real estate.
Open 7 days a week • (973) 822-1956 Chatham Mall, 650 Shunpike Road
Marianne Slamm, ABR, SRES Sales Associate Keller Williams Premier Properties mailto:marianneslamm@gmail.com www.Marianne-Slamm.kw.com
Also - Catering Make your next party or event extraordinary with our high-quality sandwiches and platters!
Www.hickorytreedeli.com
973-216-1912 m
24 | Chatham Living
www.ChathamLivingNJ.com