June 2019
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Our feature family is the Semioli family. Jen and Mark are familiar faces in the community—most especially to children in Chatham and surrounding towns—as basketball and soccer coaches. Jen played basketball for Duke University and Mark played professional soccer for the LA Galaxy and New York/New Jersey Metro Stars, now known as The New York Red Bulls. Meet the couple and their two children Mia and Milo on page 6. Our Expert Contributor Matthew Riordan of Professional Physical Therapy & Training shares some insight on the differences between fitness workouts and real activities such as gardening, playing a full 18 holes of golf, six sets of tennis or even keeping up with coaching the kids' sports in "Spring Has Sprung and So Have Your Sprains and Strains" on page 13. The Chatham Historical Society tells us all about the grocery stores that used to dot Main Street in "Groceries on Main" on page 9 and the Chatham Township Historical Society continues the story of Madame Bey in "Bey’s Training Camp: A Lady & Her Boxers" on page 19. On page 16, we have a fun "10 Questions" piece with Nancy Renzulli who is a school crossing guard at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Kings Road. Rain or shine, Nancy crosses Chatham children to get them to school safely-always with a smile and her signature wave to EVERYONE that passes by her post. Happy Father's Day to all the dads and grandfathers in Chatham! Stacey
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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.
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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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.
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RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET THE SEMIOLI FAMILY By Stacey McEvoy Photos courtesy of the Semioli family
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en and Mark Semioli are familiar faces in the community— most especially to children in Chatham and surrounding towns—as basketball and soccer coaches. Jen played basketball for Duke University and Mark played professional soccer for the LA Galaxy and the New York/New Jersey Metro Stars, now known as The New York Red Bulls. After spending a year after graduation playing basketball in Sweden followed by two years as an assistant basketball coach at Princeton University, Jen became a teacher in New York City. Before going pro, Mark played soccer for Stanford University. Having a bit of fun during the conversation, the couple note that each was recruited by the other’s alma mater! Mark also played professionally in the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles. While on the West Coast, he found time to earn a law degree from Santa Clara Law School. The couple married in 2004 during July 4th weekend in Saratoga Springs. Jen,
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from Ballston Lake, NY, and Mark, from Hauppauge, NY, met through a mutual friend who was a good friend of Jen’s from high school and was a roommate of Mark’s when the men were playing professional soccer. While living in New York City, Jen and Mark started their family. Mia is now 12 and Milo, who was named after his parents’ matchmaker, is now 9. After retiring from soccer, Mark enrolled at Mercy College School of Education in the Master Teacher Fellows program in New York and taught for five years in Scarsdale and New York City. The couple moved their family to Chatham six years ago. Mark has been a middle school
history teacher at Kent Place School in Summit for the past 9 years and is the History Department Chair. Jen is in her sixth year teaching physical education and health at Far Brook School in Short Hills. A travel coach for the Chatham Basketball Club for three years, most recently as a 6th grade coach for Mia’s team, Jen says her coaching experience with the Club has been one of the most rewarding. “There are so many great athletes in this grade,” says Jen. “They are hard-working, nice kids. I knew when I was coaching them in 4th grade that something special was going on. The girls allow me to coach them like
athletes. I don’t have to manage. I just coach,” she says, noting how wellmannered the girls are. “They line up to thank me after practices and games! Any success they’ve had is really well deserved,” says Jen, who also offers basketball clinics in town and has coached Madison Area YMCA Y Winners basketball teams. Chatham Middle School 6th grader Mia also plays soccer for Chatham United, travel basketball for Corpus Christi Church, rec lacrosse
for the Chatham Lacrosse Club and Chatham rec Cross Country. Mark is a boys’ soccer coach with the Madison Area YMCA’s Travel Soccer program for U9 and U10 teams for the past three years. Milton Avenue School 3rd grader Milo plays on a Y team and also participates in Chatham recreation flag football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse and wrestling. Mark appreciates that Milo can have fun and experience so many different sports because of all
the parent volunteers who help make the opportunities happen in the town’s rec program. Mark has also helped coach Chatham rec soccer teams and served as an assistant coach with rec baseball. The Semiolis try to keep a balanced perspective when it comes to sports. “It’s important to not get caught up,” says Jen, pointing out that the kids play for local teams. The couple say they believe the same as their parents did: You can get all the experience you need close to home. “It’s practicing on your own all the time—that’s how you get better,” says Jen, referencing an anecdote from her father who was the men’s basketball coach at Union College in New York. “He told me that he could give me advice, but he couldn’t practice for me. You get better by playing more.’” Jen added, “I wanted to play all the time and that’s what I did--even in my spare time.” “Sports taught us discipline and about gratitude,” says Jen. “We’ve gone all over the world playing and it opened a lot of doors, but the best part about the experiences were the relationships.” Mark still gets together with friends from high school, college and his pro days. Jen still gets together with Duke teammates. “It’s more about the friendships and relationships that you make,” she says. Some of the family’s closest Chatham friends are from their early days in town when they enrolled their kids at their church’s preschool at Chatham United Methodist Church. “It’s been a great community to part of,” says Jen, noting the family’s involvement with the church.
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RESIDENT FEATURE Mia and Milo play the bells and chimes with the Youth Ringers and have attended Vacation Bible Camp during the summer. “Chatham is a really tight community. It’s been a really good fit for us,� says Jen, noting that their neighbors were welcoming the minute they moved in. “Friends become part of your family in Chatham,� she says. Semioli family favorites in town are the Library of The Chathams, Gregorio’s, Arminio’s, Yo Lotta Luv, The River Grille and Charley’s Aunt—the place where they made the decision to buy their house and call Chatham home. Plans for the summer? “Maybe the kids might participate in a few local sports camps, but we are going to keep the summer open for lots of family time. Not just sports, but traveling and relaxing,� says Jen, adding that they plan on spending plenty of quality time on a lake in Charlottesville, VA, where her parents live. Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at smcevoy@bestversionmedia.com.
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Contributed by Liz Holler, Chatham Historical Society icture late afternoon in the 1960s, when the sidewalks of Chatham Main Street were alive with homemakers shopping for last minute items and bargains for the perfect dinner. During that decade, Chatham’s downtown had a number of smaller food stores. The Good Deal and the Acme on the western side of Main Street were going full steam. However, there were smaller, colorful markets with their own following. Falls & Cahalan, Inc., a small butcher store, began business in July 1965 at 231 Main Street. Leo Cahalan was a quiet but very friendly and helpful storekeeper. Pictures of clipper ships adorned the walls of his store. At times, Mr. Cahalan would employ high school boys to help at the counter. “Mr. Cahalan’s meats were simply delicious, of excellent quality,” recalled former Mayor Nelson Vaughan. Another butcher store was the Cedar Post Market at 255 Main Street. Two brothers, Herb and Al Wetter, ran the Cedar Post, which opened in 1955. This meat store had its origins in Madison, New Jersey. An actual cedar post, to hitch up the horses, had been installed near the earlier Madison butcher store. Originally focusing on retail trade, the
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Chatham Cedar Post Market branched into wholesale trade in the late 1960s on into the 1970s. One early December morning in 1965, Herb Wetter and his assistant, Mike, were alone in the store, preparing for a hectic day of holiday shoppers. A silent customer entered from the store’s rear door. Glancing up, Mr. Wetter observed a tall, dark, mustached man placing a six-inch barrel revolver on the counter with an empty bag. Following the man’s instructions, Mr. Wetter emptied the contents of his cash register into the bag, totaling $1,364.06 as well as a package of cold cuts, chicken, and pork chops. He ordered Mr. Wetter and his assistant to stay in the store’s walk-in cooler for three minutes or else they would be shot. As a final blow, the intruder helped himself to a loaf of fruitcake before leaving. After waiting the allotted time in the cooler, Mr. Wetter and Mike ran out of the store and flagged down Patrolman Bill Waller. Unfortunately, the thief made a wellplanned escape. The money, the meat, and the fruitcake were never recovered. Some Chathamites remember the A&P at 275 Main Street. The A&P’s double front doors still exist. The store maintained an
Chatham Deli was located at 253 Main Street and Cedar Post Market was located at 255 Main Street. (Courtesy of Chatham Historical Society)
old country store atmosphere with worn, wooden floors, ceiling fans, and a large coffee grinder at the checkout counter. Dating from the 1920s, the A&P closed in the mid-1970s. Wearing the official A&P aprons, employees would stock the canned goods, replenish fresh produce, and stack liquor bottles. There was no telephone in the store. The phone at the store next door had to be used. There were other fine food stores during that decade: The Food Manor Market at 434 Main Street, the Chatham Delicatessen at 253 Main Street, and The Chatham Bake Shop at 234 Main Street. All these stores are gone but not forgotten.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Now through June 9 “NARRATIVE THREADS – NEW JERSEY QUILTS AND TEXTS” @Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main St., Madison www.metc.org June 1-Aug. 1 SUMMER TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS @MADISON AREA YMCA, 111 Kings Road, Madison
Special one-month trial memberships www.madisonareaymca.org Tues., June 4 RUTGERS MASTER GARDENING: CONTAINER GARDENING @LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS Time: 7 pm Rutgers Master Gardener – Wing-Yee Pavlosky will present a lecture on container gardening. If you have a small yard, small budget or limited time to garden, try container gardening. Spend as much time, energy and space as desired to create a beautiful flower plant or vegetable plant. You will learn how to assemble an impressive spectacle involving many containers or just one container to place in your window, on your deck or on your porch. www.chathamlibrary.org Weds., June 5 & 19 GEN Y AND OTHERS NETWORKING GROUP
@LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS Gen Y Networking Group is a forum for Generation Y and other adults interested in job searching, networking and career development. All are welcome to attend. www.chathamlibrary.org Thurs., June 6 STAGING AND SELLING YOUR HOME @LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS Time: 7 pm Sue Adler, a real estate agent from Short Hills, will speak at the library about staging and selling your home. Sue and her team will discuss tips from the area’s top home inspection negotiator on how to set you
up for a hassle-free transaction from the start. You will learn about what repairs are necessary for a home inspection, how to get the best price for your home, how to attract the right buyers to your home and help them envision living there, staging tips from a professional stager and easy solutions to get rid of your “stuff.” Sign up online at or call the library at (973) 635-0603. www.chathamlibrary.org Fri., June 7 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org Sat., June 8 POP HOP FATHER’S DAY DANCE @Madison Area YMCA Time: 6 to 8 pm New! Have dinner and dance at this special event. Join us for a great night of performances as we celebrate dad, grandpa, an uncle or another important male in your life. Put on your dancing shoes and swing over to the Y. Dress to impress! Please register online at www.madisonareaymca. org or in person by Wednesday, June 5. Sign up early, as space is limited. This event is open to both members and non-members. Registration is required. www.madisonareaymca.org Sat., June 8 DROP AND SHOP
@MADISON AREA YMCA Time: 2 to 6 pm $25 per child for members/$35 per child for non-members. Contact Kids Central and Family Manager Erin Holt at (973) 822-9622, ext. 2222. Need to get shopping done or run errands without the kids? Drop and Shop is now open to both members and nonmembers. In this 4-hour mini-camp, under the supervision of trusted and qualified Kids Central instructors, your child will enjoy our Kids Central playground, burn some energy and get creative with a craft. The day will conclude with dinner and a movie. Sign up early. Registration deadline Thurs., June 6, 7:30 p.m. www.madisonareaymca.org
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Sat., June 8 SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS @LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS
Tell us about the books you are reading! Write and submit a brief review about a book you have read to become eligible to win prizes at the end of July and August. Sign-ups for this program will be held at the library’s table during the Fishawack Festival, and also at the library www.chathamlibrary.org Sat., June 8 GEORGE WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY AND THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR @LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS Time: 2 pm Joel Farkas, docent at Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown, will present a lecture on George Washington’s service during the French and Indian War, his involvement in New Jersey battles and living through harsh winters in Morristown. In addition, a visual tour of the Ford Mansion will show some historical artifacts, relate their stories, and in many cases, their connection to George Washington. www.chathamlibrary.org Sat., June 8 FISHAWACK FESTIVAL @Downtown Chatham Time: 10am www.chathamborough.org Sat., June 8 THE CHATHAM EMERGENCY SQUAD’S BLOOD DRIVE IN THE BLOODMOBILE
@Chatham Fishawack Festival Time: 8:30am-2:30 pm
Donors, ages 17-76, should be in good health and have some form of identification. 16-year-old donors welcome with parental permission--forms will be available at the Bloodmobile. Questions about donating? Call New Jersey Blood Services at (800) 933-2566. Mon., June 10 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30p.m. www.chathamborough.org Mon., June 10 MADISON AREA YMCA ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC DINNER RECEPTION @Morris County Golf Club, 36 Punch Bowl Road, Morristown. Time: 5:30 pm Reception: cocktails, buffet dinner, awards, prizes and raffles. For more information,
email Melissa DeSalvo at mdesalvo@ madisonymca.org or call (973) 822-9622, ext. 2248 www.madisonareaymca.org Mon., June 10 AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE @Senior Center of the Chathams, 58 Meyersville Road Time: 9:30 am. – 3:30 p.m. Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. This driving program is geared for the “over 50” population by offering help with age-related changes. Course completion could earn you a discount on car insurance. Course will be completed in a 6-hour session with breaks. Bring your lunch. You must reserve a spot by calling the senior center at (973) 635-4565. Limited class size. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Checks only, payable to AAARP – must be paid in advance. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Wed., June 12 CAR FIT
@Senior Center of the Chathams, 58 Meyersville Road Time: 12 to 3 pm (rain date June 19) A free, educational program that teaches participants how to make their vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility. Each checkup takes about 20 minutes. This is not a driving test or mechanical inspection. To schedule an appointment call the center at (973) 635-4565. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Thurs., June 13 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
@Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 pm www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Fri., June 14 CHATHAM BOROUGH RECYCLING PICKUP www.chathamborough.org
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Sat., June 15 (Opening Day), 22 & 29 FARMERS' MARKET
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Fri., June 21 & Tues., June 25 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP @LIBRARY OF THE CHATHAMS
Are you a bit rusty with your Italian language skills?Luciana Santoriello and other fluent speakers will moderate Italian discussion groups.Join us at either time and these fluent speakers will help you and others get a conversation going. www.chathamlibrary.org Thurs., June 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CHATHAMS – EARLY DISMISSAL/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/ HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION www.chatham-nj.org
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dream home. The first floor is the place we always hang out but now that it’s time to redesign the rooms, I‘m having a hard time making one large space two defined rooms. The kitchen is tile and the family room has one step down to all carpet. I’d like to be up-to-date with the latest trends but still stay classic. Everyone tells us to put down all wood, but I think it’s too cold and formal. We have a tendency to buy things that are safe and neutral so how do we decide what’s best for our home today, thinking about future design styles? We want a real change and statement, so what are your top suggestions? Sincerely, Open Floor
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Dear Open Floor, Paint! Let’s start with my favorite question, what’s your favorite color? Blue? Green? No one ever says brown or gray, yet, that is the color found in most homes. Neutrals come in many shades, for example a very faint blue paint color can be a beautiful choice for the kitchen, and, just a shade deeper for the family room. The first way to define an open space is to surround yourself in colors you love. Next, let’s think outside the “flooring box” instead of installing wall to wall wood in two rooms. How about installing wood planks on the wall in the family room; it’s a great way to bring in the wood but puts a new spin on an accent wall. Using wall to wall carpet with a bold pattern and soft fiber makes a statement in the family room as a cozy place for everyone to enjoy. Now that you’ve chosen wall to wall carpet, this avoids an area rug investment later on. Lastly, the kitchen let’s keep the tile floor and install a new floor right over it, if possible. I personally love the idea of a cork floor. This design will install over what you have, therefore lowering the investment and minimizing the time under construction. The easy click design will definitely allow the kitchen to stand alone with a hot, new unique product available in many colors and styles. These three simple changes can make a big difference in the home; using paint and flooring to redesign and revive an open space to two spaces. One open floor is now two stylish, unique rooms. Your friend in floors, The Carpet Girl
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MELINA PANAGAKOS TO EARN GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD WITH PROJECT: CHATHAM STOP THE BLEED By Chatham Living
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elina Panagakos, a Chatham High School 11th grader, is earning her Girl Scout Gold Award with Chatham Stop the Bleed, a project that is designed to teach, empower and provide tools for an emergency situation which requires bleeding control. Bleeding Control is the actions taken to control bleeding from someone who has suffered a traumatic injury. By the use of tourniquets, gauze, bandages, direct pressure etc., bleeding is able to be lessened, if not stopped, to better the chances of survival. To carry out her project, Melina, along with her project advisor, Tim Brown, a local EMT and flight nurse, held training classes with the community as well as teachers and staff at Lafayette Avenue School, Chatham Middle School and Chatham High School. She hopes to hold trainings at the district's elementary schools. Classes included hands on practice with tourniquets and wound packing. Attendees received bleeding certification upon completion.
"I chose this community issue because of the rise of school shootings in this country, I thought something should be done," said Melina. "Legislation for gun control has been pushed for, but it is a lengthy process and has been met by resistance. Instead of waiting for legislation, I thought that bringing bleeding control awareness to the community would help in giving people the ability to react and save a life if an emergency situation ever came up. If teachers, students, and community members can go into the world feeling able and ready to handle a traumatic bleeding situation they can save lives in multiple different scenarios which is a meaningful and important asset to have."
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• The genesis of Stop the Bleed dates to 2013, following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The idea was to expand beyond first responders the number of people who know what to do when faced with people who have traumatic bleeding injuries that could result from any kind of accident such as: car accidents, injuries at home, while at work, on a playground, at a gym, etc. • Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, it's a national awareness campaign and call-toaction. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. • A person can bleed to death in less than five minutes, which makes it difficult for emergency medical responders to arrive fast enough to control bleeding and save lives.
Melina's goal is to provide each school in the district with bleeding control kits that would be placed by the AEDs, offices, gyms and any other place the principals would like to have the kits. Each kit includes a tourniquet, gauze, trauma dressing, gloves, sharpie and an instruction card. She is raising money through donations from a Go Fund Me campaign, with all donations going toward the purchase of kits. The kits range from $45 for the kit to $115 for the kit with a wall mounted box. Girl Scout Gold Award projects, which must focus on a community issue, requires a minimum of 80 hours and must have a sustainability element. Melina began researching, training, and working on the project last summer and hopes to complete it by the end of the school year or summer, if more time or training is needed or requested.
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ou might be like me and may have spent the seemingly long months of short winter days awaiting the time to get outdoors again to run, play, work in the yard and just feel good moving your body. Well the longer warmer days of spring are officially here. It comes along with a sense of new possibilities and ambition to resume outdoor activities where you had left off in the fall. Although, the buds on the branches come out much faster than we can shake off the stiffness in our joints and muscles. Of course, you have been working out in the gym all Winter, right? Well even if you have, there are many differences between fitness workouts and real activities such as gardening, playing a full 18 holes of golf, six sets of tennis or even keeping up with coaching the kids' sports. One of those differences is that in the gym we often follow a regiment based on reps, sets and intensity that is steadily and progressively built up over time. If you stopped your fitness workout in November and then tried to resume them again at the same intensity in May, you would be setting yourself up for injury. Although this sounds like common sense, your body in a pursuit to resume the enjoyment of participating in outdoor activities, moving and playing again, overrides the brain and keeps pushing for more and more. In some scenarios, the brain is complicit with this as it pushes the body too and ignores what the body is telling you. For example, trying to complete a chore in the yard before the days end even when you’re beyond fatigued, you just want to get it done. Another common example might be your surprise that the nagging pain from last fall which went away with some rest over the winter is suddenly back again after your first mile of running or having a catch with your kids. You rationalize that you can work through it and carry on. Unfortunately, this speeds the process right into an injury that is now persistent all through the summer. It’s very common. Even with my years of experience helping patients recover from such ailments, I too have fallen into this trap. I awake early on a beautiful June Saturday morning feeling like I can conquer all only to end up with pain on Sunday night having to pay for it over time. Luckily for me, I’m surrounded by an expert team of physical therapists who can help me undo this and recover from my weekend warrior miscues or over ambition with household DIY projects. These great physical therapists can quickly identify what I might have done to myself and quickly get back on track, so I don’t miss out on any more of those great spring and summer days with the family, team or just enjoying some work out in the yard.
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given to towns where “mayors have made healthy lifestyles a top priority and are actively engaging all the members of their community,” according to the MWC. The six categories considered when selecting healthy towns are: • Defining Health Broadly – addressing the social and economic factors that impact health outcomes. • Measurement and Data Sharing – identifying measurable health indicators and establishing shared goals with partners.
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t’s no secret that the Chathams are rooted in community – engaging residents and business owners through all types of activities. Whether it’s fostering hometown pride with the annual Spring Clean, instituting a rideshare program for the Senior Center or supporting the towns’ volunteer firemen and emergency responders with various fundraisers, both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township are dedicated to the health and happiness of its residents, employees and business owners. So much so in fact, that Chatham’s governing bodies and volunteer groups are winning awards for their efforts. This past year, Chatham Borough and Chatham Township were jointly recognized by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s Mayor’s Wellness Campaign (MWC) as a “Top Healthy Town” in New Jersey. The Chathams were one of eight municipalities in the state to earn this honor; the others included Bergenfield, Morristown, Montclair, Plainfield, Princeton, Stone Harbor and Westwood. The distinction is
• Health Equity – reducing, and ultimately eliminating, health disparities by focusing programming on those most affected by poor health outcomes. • Procurement of Resources – harnessing the collective power of MWC committee members and local business partners to efficiently align resources that maximize community health. • Collaboration – building partnerships across sectors. • Commitment to Sustainability – developing programs that are designed to last. In 2018, both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township led MWC committee efforts to improve the health of residents. Identifying mental health stigmas as a top concern for the community, Chatham implemented the following programs: • STAY– An adult education program on suicide prevention offered through the library that provides parents and caregivers with information on how to help loved ones cope with crisis situations.
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Come for the food, stay for the fun! See live entertainment at the New Grand Lawn Stage on Lower Lum Field; visit the Coffeehouse in the morning and the Outdoor Pub later on (it’s open until 6pm). Fun activities for all ages, including the return of the PBA Car Show and a new Game Truck! SATURDAY, JUNE 15: FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING DAY
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10 QUESTIONS WITH. . . . NANCY RENZULLI By Chatham Living
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his month, our "10 Questions" feature is with Nancy Renzulli who is a school crossing guard at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Kings Road. A Berkeley Heights resident, Nancy is very much a part of the Chatham community, having worked for the Borough of Chatham for 33 years and counting! Her children also graduated from St. Patrick School. Rain or shine, Nancy crosses Chatham children to get them to school safely--always with a smile, her signature wave and looking festive during the holidays--whether wearing a turkey hat or reindeer antlers with jingle bells and lights. Nancy summed it up simply: "I love Chatham and for me it's like family." It's clear that you love your job as a school crossing guard. What is your favorite part about being a crossing guard in Chatham? My favorite part of my job is the people. I enjoy wishing all to have a great day. I also like waving to all the cars. For me, it's like family. I hope a smile, kind words, and a wave make for a better day. You wave to EVERYONE who passes you on the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Kings Road. How did that start? Some years back a few children were sad and asked me why I didn't wave to them after school. I missed them due to the fact they were in their grandparents' cars. I didn't know the car and felt bad. From that point on I waved to everyone that drove by. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would love to be like Iron Man and be powerful, flying through the skies. Iron Man may not have true super powers but I think it's cool that he has the intelligence to construct everything he needs to protect all. What are your hobbies? I don't know if they are true hobbies but I enjoy volunteering. I volunteer at the National 9/11 Museum, One World Trade NYC. There, I assist visitors while always honoring the lost souls of the day. I also volunteer with Newark Fire Department Bell and Siren Club. There, I serve nutritious food and drink to firefighters over a second alarm. I have also been on several award winning grant teams aiding fire departments to be safe. Are you a dog person or a cat person? Both - I have two dogs and two cats that I love.
Chatham school crossing guard Nancy Renzulli pictured on Crossing Guard Day 2018.
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Instead of one album I would bring my current playlist of: "Uncle John's Band" (Grateful Dead), "My Sweet Lord" (George Harrison) "Let it Be" (Beatles) "Brandy" (Looking Glass) "My Hero" (Foo Fighters) "Learn to Fly" (Foo Fighters) "'O Sole Mio"
The most interesting place I visited was Italy. I went there with my mom, dad and grandmother. My dad showed us where he was stationed in Italy during World War II. That, to me, was cool.
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CHATHAM EMERGENCY SQUAD WELCOMES ITS NEWEST CADET CLASS: SIX CHATHAM SOPHOMORES JOIN Contributed by Craig Alperowitz, Chatham Emergency Squad
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he Chatham Emergency Squad, an allvolunteer first aid emergency services providing pre-hospital care to residents and visitors of the Chathams, is delighted to announce it has accepted the applications of six highly motivated and impressive students to join its membership base as part of its cadet EMT training program, effective June 23. Chosen from a field of highly qualified and passionate applicants, the cadets include: • Hailey Baumgardner, Chatham High School • Sam Cooperman, Chatham High School • Tanay Malla, Chatham High School • Claire Silverstein, Chatham High School • Amelie Srinivas, Chatham High School • Mary Kate Vowells, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child The new cadet class will begin their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training upon the completion of their Sophomore year and spend their Junior and Senior years of high school helping residents in need as part of an active weekly crew, either after school or during the early part of the evening shifts. They join five other returning cadets who will be entering their senior year of high school to make up the full cadet program. These members include Caroline Hannon, who attends Mount St. Mary’s Academy, Peter Hughes, Mikayla Meyler, Katie O’Malley and Ivan Rozhkov, all of whom attend Chatham High School. “This is an outstanding program which teaches life-saving skills and provides hands-on experience to students, and we are thrilled to have these exceptionally bright, motivated individuals join the squad,” said Nicole DiMaggio, Cadet Manager for the Chatham Emergency Squad. “They stood out for their remarkable maturity and record of accomplishments,
Chatham Emergency Squad Cadet Class 2019 (Back row: L-R) Tanay Malla, Sam Cooperman, Claire Silverstein (Front row, L-R): Amelie Srinivas, Mary Kate Vowells, Hailey Baumgardner (Courtesy of the Chatham Emergency Squad)
and we look forward to them making a positive impact within the Chatham community.” The Chatham Emergency Squad is an all-volunteer organization funded almost exclusively by donations. CES never charges for its services. In 2018 they responded to over 1,200 emergency calls and provided free training in CPR to more than 400 residents, teachers, coaches and emergency personnel. To learn more, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.chathamemergencysquad.org.
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BEY’S TRAINING CAMP: A LADY & HER BOXERS
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Contributed by Patricia Wells, Chatham Township Historical Society n 1923, Madam Hranoush Bey was managing HeavyWeight World Champion boxer Freddie Welsh’s Health Farm on Fairmount Avenue while Welsh was away in the army. She was achieving the success that had eluded him by concentrating on boxers rather than rich businessmen. She quickly established her reputation. She provided the boxers, their trainers and support staff with facilities, good food, a schedule, and a few simple rules: no alcohol, no swearing, no women, stick to the schedule, and show respect. She never interfered with the training but was always available after dinner to listen and advise. She became a mother figure to many of the tough young men. When Welsh asked Bey to vacate the Health Farm following a disagreement, all the boxers went with her to her farm one mile down River Road. Because she was short on money, boxer Johnny Wilson, pitched in and bought the supplies needed to convert the garage to a gym and build housing for the men. Then the boxers and their staff built what was needed. Bey’s Training Camp was born with the boxers themselves as midwives. The people of Chatham Township enjoyed having the camp in town. Boxers jogged daily on the local roads. One was known
Madame Bey with Welsh boxer Tommy Farr who held championship titles in Great Britain, but never US or world titles. c.1938 (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)
for hitching a ride on the morning school bus to avoid the steep climb up the south end of Fairmount Avenue. An outdoor sparring ring gave locals a chance to see great boxers training for a small admission fee. Young boys were allowed to sneak in for free. World champion fighters including Gene Tunney, Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, and Max Schmeling trained at Bey’s. Madame Bey was particularly fond of Tunney, “her polished emerald” and Schmeling, from whom she learned German, her sixth language. She helped fund his early career in the US. Bey told reporters all her boys were gentleman and she enjoyed their company. She admired their prowess but could never stand to watch them in a professional fight. It was too brutal, and she cared for them too much.
Outdoor sparring ring at Bey's Training Camp, River Road in Chatham Township (Courtesy of Chatham Township Historical Society)
Madame Bey ran her camp until her death of heart failure in January 1942. She was buried next to her husband in Fairmount Cemetery. A headstone was never placed on the grave. The Chatham Township Historical Society is now raising funds to provide a headstone for this remarkable woman.
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ART LEAGUE OF THE CHATHAMS HAPPENINGS Contributed by Ann Frommer, Art League of the Chathams
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he Art League of the Chathams (ALC) will hold a June exhibit at the Library of the Chathams, kicking off with a reception on Sun., June 9, from 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. in the Lundt Meeting Room at the Chatham Township Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Rd. Refreshments will be served. The art work will be displayed at the library through Fri., June 28. For questions about the exhibit, call (973) 635-0603 or email librarian@chathamlibrary. org.
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The extended display of “Sally Abbott: Recent Work�, a solo show of paintings by Sally Abbott, Chatham painter and world traveler, will run from June 11 through September 6, during normal business hours at the Lundt-Glover Gallery located in the Township of Chatham Municipal Building. Admission is free and open to the public. In addition, the work by member artists from The Art League of the Chathams will continue to be displayed in the strolling gallery of the Chatham Municipal Building. Art is available for sale. For more information or to make arrangements to pick up any purchased artwork, please call 973-6350845. The building is handicapped accessible. Visit www. ArtLeagueOfTheChathams.org.
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Contributed by Chatham Newcomers and Social Club hese ladies know how to ‘cook’ie decorate! In April, CNSC members enjoyed one of the club’s most popular events: hand
decorating sugar cookies under the direction of Courtney Walker. Mrs. Walker, a Chatham resident who owns The Party Prep, led the ladies in a step by step decorating process and the results were fantastic! See some of the photo highlights below! Does this event sound fun to you? Join us! We have something for every member of the family. We accept new members and volunteers year-round. Not new to town? We have many new as well as seasoned Chatham residents in our membership. Annual fees are $45/family. Joining is easy and can be done online: https://www.meetup.com/Chatham-Newcomers-andSocial-Club/events Also, check out our website at https://www.chathamnewcomers. com/ and like our Facebook page (search: Chatham Newcomers and Social Club) to see our upcoming events and photos.
Newcomers' members Lisa Matheson and Ginny Dorflinger concentrate on decorating their cookies. (Courtesy of Chatham Newcomers and Social Club)
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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
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• 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!
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