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Livestock CooperativeAuction Market of North JerseyHackettstown, NJ 07840June 16, 2020Prices per lb except where noted

Total Sold: Prices per cwt except where noted. 154 total head.Calves: 20.00 –130.00Cows: 35.00 – 69.00Feeders: 10.00Steers: 43.00Heifers: 60.00 – 97.00Bulls: 84.00 – 86.00Boars: 2.00Sows: 18.00Sheep: 55.00 – 170.00Lambs:150.00 – 240.00Goats: (hd) 200.00 – 300.00Kids: (hd) 90.00 – 175.00

Sold per each except as noted:Broilers: (lb) 0.80 – 0.95Goose: 27.00Chicks: 1.50 – 5.50Roosters: 3.00 - 14.00Bantam: 2.00 - 5.00Guinea Fowl: 13.00Rabbits: 1.50 – 6.25Bunnies: 7.00 – 11.00Ducks: 5.00 – 15.00Guinea Pigs: 2.00 –4.00Heavy Fowl: 3.00 - 11.00Misc: 3.00 – 90.00Peacock: 125.00Pigeons: 3.00 – 4.50Pullets: 8.00 – 17.00Quail: 2.25Silkies: 3.0

Hay-Straw-GrainPrices by the bales, except where notedAlfalfa: 6.50Mixed: 3.25Orchard: 3.25Timothy: 3.75 – 5.50Grass: 3.00 – 5.25Mulch: 0.50Wheat Straw: 4.00Rye: 2.50 – 3.75.

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Psalms 41:1-2 Blessed is he who considers the poor, the Lord will deliver him in times of trouble. The lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth. You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies.

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Meet Biscuit from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Biscuit is a handsome Cattle Dog/American Bulldog mix who is about 10 years old. He has graduated Basic I Obedience, Basic II Obedi-ence, and he is a master on the agility course. Biscuit is extremely smart and bonds quickly with his trusted handler. He loves car rides and long walks or a jog in the park. Biscuit has great leash manners and is good with other dogs. Biscuit has been in the kennel for quite some time, so he would benefit from an adult-only, quiet home and someone who will give him time to decompress. He would love a family who is dedicated to giving him the best life possible.

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Meet Boo from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Boo is a handsome Border Collie mix who is about 10 years old. He was adopted as a puppy and recently returned because the stress of a new baby in the house made him very anxious. Boo needs a quiet, adult-only home with owners who can give him the time and attention he needs. Don’t let his age fool you, he is still very active for a senior dog, so he needs someone who will give him exercise and be active with him. Boo knows basic obedience, is housebroken, walks great on a leash and likes to ride in the car. He can be selective when meeting other dogs so he should be the only dog in the home. Boo also prefers a home with no cats.

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Katie Collins & Erin Burnette found me in the Antler Ridge book ad on pg 3 in the May issue. Kudos to them! Every-body keep on looking for me in the June issue and I’ll keep on hiding! Mailing out pack-ages soon! Please email us with your name and address if you haven’t already and indicate whether for a child or adult. thanks for your patience, I’m only one little hedgehog and this is a lot of work! Harvey says, “Please keep trying to find me! I love hiding in the paper! You never know where you might find me! :-)

lATEST WiNner “Harvey the Hedgehog”

Harvey lives in the “C” in Chronicle on the front page, but he loves to play. He likes to hide in different places all over the paper. If you find him hiding, be the first one to let us know at: harvey@thepvchronicle.com to get a prize.

Israel Bailey

Meet Israel Bailey from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Israel is a German Shepherd who is about 4 years old. He is true to his breed as a big, beautiful, protective dog. Israel bonds strongly with his immediate family and feels he has to protect them from others. His forever family would need dog and breed specific experience to guide him. Israel would make a great addition to an adult only home with minimal visitors. He is leash-trained, crate-trained, housebroken, and very obedient. Israel knows several commands and loves to play with his toys. He needs a home with structure to help him feel secure and at ease, and he would do best as the only pet.

“Trick or Treat!”

Chloe Rose Lillerbell

Lillerbell & her sister Chloe Rose are ready for Summery stuff and are doing their best to enjoy it although Chloe is recuperating from a back injury at work. So Liller had an idea.... (uh oh!)

Liller said, “Chloe, I know you’re not better yet from your back being hurt at work but maybe since you are feeling better we can go outside for a bit!” Chloe answered, “Ok as long as we are careful, I can go close to the house.” Liller replied, “Let’s make a picnic and eat by the creek. I’ll get it all ready for us!” Chloe said, “Ok but how will I get over to the creek if I can’t walk that far?” Liller said, “I have an idea!” Chloe answered in alarm, “Uh oh! You can have some pretty hairbrained ideas! What are you thinking?” Liller said, “Well, I have a great way to get you there! I borrowed a little red wagon. I’ll pull you to the creek. You won’t even have to get out. We can sit right there and enjoy ourselves!” She got their lunch and brought the wagon to the porch. Chloe got in and off they went. Everything was fine until Liller tripped when that darn groundhog from last year was crossing the grass and got in the way!! Chloe and their lunch were headed straight to the creek! Luckily the wagon just went right over her. She ran after Chloe yell-ing for help! “Somebody please help! Hang on Chloe, I’ll save you!” Liller cried. “Eeek! Somebody save me!” shrieked Chloe. And just like that the wagon stopped right before it would have fallen into the creek! Liller caught up and they both looked around and said, “What the heck?” Then they saw a rock that wasn’t a rock start to move! It was their turtle friend from last year! He was the perfect stop for a runaway wagon! So they thanked him and shared their lunch with him. What a ride that was!

The continuing adventures of Chloe Rose & Lillerbell ...

Hey Mr. Turtle! Thanks for saving me!

Yeah! We thought you were a rock! You’re our hero!

Have some of our lunch! It’s peanut

butter!“Great! All that saving

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Q - Is milk really bad for cats?A - Milk can cause diar-rhea because many cats can’t tolerate the lactose but some handle it fine. Allowing a few licks out of the bottom of the cereal or ice cream bowl usually won’t cause any harm. There are also cat-friendly milk and frozen products out there that don’t contain real milk but seem to be just as tasty.Q - My cat loves my dog’s food. Is it OK to feed it to her?A- If your cat wants to nibble some dog food it’s OK, but she should be eating mostly cat food. Cats require a number of nutrients in their diet that dogs do not, and she would start getting nutritional defi-ciencies that could become quite serious. Q - If you touch a feral cat’s kittens will it affect the mother cat with the kittens at all? How many weeks is the proper time to separate kittens from a mother cat?

A - It is an old wive’s tale that if you touch a cat’s kittens, she will abandon them. She may move them, how-ever, if she feels they are threatened. That being said, the sooner the kittens are handled, the more likely they will become tame. Typically, kittens can start to be weaned at 5-6 weeks. It is impor-tant to have them with the mother prior to that if possible so that they learn basic socializa-tion and behavior skills from her.Q - Is turkey bad for dogs?.A - In general, it’s OK in small amounts unless they have a food allergy to it. Be aware, however that any sudden change in diet can cause diarrhea. Also, some other foods prepared around Thanksgiving and Christmas such as onions, garlic, raisins, and chocolate can be toxic.My dog has been sneezing and I think he has allergies. Can I give him my allergy medication?A - Just like with people, you should never give any medica-tion not specifically

prescribed for your pet. While many medica-tions we use are also used in people, the doses are often differ-ent and some of them can actually be toxic.Q - Can I give my dog a raw egg in his food to help his coat?A - Eggs are fine but they should be cooked. Pets can get salmonella just like people can. The best supplement for the coat is a fatty acid with EPA and DHA. We carry a liquid and soft gel cap formula.Q - My cat seems to hardly drink any water — is she going to get dehydrated?A - If she is eating and acting fine, then prob-ably not. Cats concen-trate their urine very well and do not need much water. If she eats canned food, she will get most of the water she needs from that.** For more Q & A, visit www. blairstownanimal hospital.com The contents of the *Ask a Vet page is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your veterinarian.* If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your veterinarian or 908-362-6430 immediately.

Nurse Chloe Rose Donnelly

~ Nurse Chloe Rose is a highly trained medical

professional who loves being a nurse! Nurse Chloe, we love you! ... Arf! Woof!

“Dedicated to serving the pet community!”

Nurse Chloe Rose Donnelly is here to serve you! Nurse Chloe was giving inoculations to all of the new campers for the summer. She enjoyed seeing the kids. Many of them remembered her from last year. She was laughing as they came up to her and then auto-matically turned around to receive the shot in their behinds. She said, “I see you all know the drill – turn and get shot in the behind!” They answered, “Oh yes! WE know!” as they accepted their band-aids and left to get a lolipop from reception. Everything went smoothly until she turned to give her last shot and almost screamed when she saw the big hairy butt turned her way! “Oh my!” exclaimed Nurse Chloe, “I recognize THIS behind! It’s YOU, Mr Pierre the Skunk!” And then she DID scream as he turned around in a flash, grabbed her, planted a big wet kiss on her lips and took off for the door as he said, “I love you Nurse Chloe!” She shouted after him, “You’d better run! I have a giant needle with your name on it if you ever sneak up on me like that again!” She walked back inside, looked at her hair sticking up in the mirror and said,“Hmmph! I’ll get him one day!” as she washed her face, scrubbing every last glob of that horrible kiss off! She even brushed her teeth, flossed and gargled for good measure! “You can’t be too careful with all those yukky man germs! No telling where he’s been!”

♦xDuring the Middle Ages mixed breeds of Peasants' dogs were required to wear blocks around their necks to keep them from breeding with noble hunting dogs. Purebred dogs were very expensive and hunting became the province of the rich.♣ Bloodhound dogs have a keen sense of smell and have been used since the Middle Ages to track criminals.♦ Dogs have three eyelids. The third eyelid, called a nictitating membrane or “HAW”, keeps the eye lubricated and protected.♣ Dachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens.♦ Petting dogs is proven to lower blood pressure of dog owners.♣ Dog nose prints are as unique as fingerprints and can be used to identify them.

♠xAdult cats with no health problems are in deep sleep 15 percent of their lives. They are in light sleep 50 percent of the time.♥ Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had four of them while he lived in the White House. Abraham Lincoln's cat, Tabby, was the first of several White House cats.♠ A tortoiseshell is black with red or orange markings and a calico is white with patches of red, orange and black.♥ All cats have three sets of long hairs that are sensitive to pressure - whiskers, eyebrows,and the hairs between their paw pads.♠ Besides smelling with their nose, cats can smell with an additional organ called the Jacobson's organ, located in the upper surface of the mouth.

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Free Food AvailableNEWTON, NJ, JUNE 2020 - Project Self-Sufficiency’s food distribution program, The Food Pantry: Nourishing Our Neighbors, is fully-stocked and ready to provide free food and limited personal care products to Sussex and Warren County residents, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Patrons need not be agency participants. Project Self-Sufficiency is welcoming monetary donations to purchase food, as well as the donation of nonperishable items such as canned soups and stews; canned fruits and vegetables; fresh seasonal fruits andvegetables; frozen meals; coffee; tuna; pastas and sauces; peanut butter and jelly; toothpaste; shampoos andconditioners; hair care products; skin care products; laundry detergents; diapers and baby wipes; toilet tissue;facial tissue; and feminine hygiene products. “Thanks to outstanding community support, The Food Project: Nourishing

Our Neighbors at Project Self-Sufficiency is open and ready to serve anyone in need,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive irector at Project Self-Sufficiency. “This public health crisis has placed a tremendous burden on some of the most vulnerable members of our community and we are exceptionally grateful for the donations we have received from individuals, businessesand other community organizations.” Those who are interested in accessing The Food Project: Nourishing Our Neighbors at Project Self-Sufficiency are invited to visit the campus, 127 Mill Street, Newton or call the agency, 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500. Monetary and food dona)ons will be gratefully accepted at the agency Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monetary donations can also be made at our website at: www.projectselfsufficiency.org. Project Self-Sufficiency is a

community-based non-profit organiza-tion which specializes in services for low-income families in northwestern New Jersey. Programs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency include family literacy education, computer training and job placement services, assistance with parenting skills, childcare, counseling and advocacy, referrals, and help with emergency basic needs. To make a donation, or for more information about the programs and services offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, visit the wesite: at: www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.

Photo Caption:Project Self-Sufficiency Board Member Dee Fernandez and her husband, Jim, have donated numerous packages of diapers to Project Self-Sufficiency’s The Food Project: Nourishing our Neigh-bors.

Pregnant Women and Parents of Young Children Can Find Help at Local Agency

NEWTON, NJ, JUNE 2020 - Parents of infants and toddlers, or those who are pregnant with their first child, are invited to receive advice and support from a certified nurse or family support worker through Project Self-Sufficiency. The agency offers a range of family support programs to income-eligible families in Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon counties. The programs are free, voluntary and confidential. Those who register prior to June 30th and complete their first consul-tation canreceive a $50 Shop Rite giftcard. Participants in the agency’s family support programs receive free parenting tips, baby items, information about childhood health, and other topics from certified nurses or family support workers. The programs combine one-on-one discussions with educational outings for mother and child to help parents boost literacy levels, address health issues, and help prevent potential developmental delays. Women who are pregnant or parenting infants, as well as those with children up to the age of three are eligible. Three different family support programs are offered by Project Self-Sufficiency; placement in

each program is dependent on the client’s location, pregnancy, and other factors. The Healthy Families program is open to at-risk single parents, teen parents, and two-parent families. Services are offered during pregnancy and are available until children are three years of age in Sussex and Northern Warren Counties. The Nurse Family Partnership® program at Project Self-Sufficiency offers home visits to pregnant women who are expecting their first child in Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon Counties. Nurses assist participants throughout the pregnancy, immediately after the birth and during infancy and early childhood. The Parents as Teachers program is designed for women in Sussex and Hunterdon Counties who are parenting an infant or toddler. “My nurse was really great. She was always very easy to talk to, really friendly and great with my son,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency Nurse Family Partnership client, Adrienne Tremain, who has graduated from the program now that her son is older. “It was nice to be able to talk to somebody who was outside of my circle of friends or family. I felt really comfortable talking with her. She brought me information she thought I

would need during my pregnancy and throughout my son’s first two years of life. We discussed what to expect at each stage of the pregnancy and she made sure that he was on track with all of his developmental milestones. Now I’m in gradschool. I am studying to become a clinical mental health counselor and I want to focus on maternal mental health and perinatal mood disorders.” Mothers also can meet regularly with other women in similar circumstances by attending monthly gatherings held virtually or at Project Self-Sufficiency. Participants receive the latest information about household safety, parenting, health and wellness, and other topics, while enjoying lunch and engaging in craft projects with their children. If held on site, mothers can also take advantage of the other programs and services available to families at the agency. Transportation to the monthly meetings is available to women in need. To find out more about the family support programs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.

Photo Caption:Project Self-Sufficiency Nurse Family Partnership client Adrienne Tremain and her son, Miles.

Pregnant Women can Receive Free Support from a Personal Nurse

NEWTON, NJ, JUNE 2020 - Kori Bodle has faced several exciting challenges during the past few months, including launching a career, getting a driver’s license, buying a car, and planning a wedding. Now pregnant with her first child, she considers herself fortunate to be able to rely on the advice from the personal nurse provided through Project Self-Sufficiency’s Nurse Family Partnership program, particularly as she navigates her first pregnancy during a pandemic. “I didn’t think I would be able to have children, so just gettng pregnant was a surprise. I’m 28 weeks pregnant now and I’m feeling great,” commented Bodle, who works as a Behavioral Technician at a Sussex County drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility and has started coursework towards the next step in her career. “We had a case of Covid-19 at work, so I stopped working for a week. I got tested and went back to work. I want to get certified as aPeer Recovery Specialist.” Women who are pregnant with their first child can receive regular visits from a nurse in the privacy of their own home through the Nurse Family Partnership program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. Due to the current public health crisis, all contact has been modified to replace in-person visits with video chat platforms and telehealth options. Eligible, first-time mothers of all ages are paired with a nurse who visits them throughout the pregnancy and up until the child’s second birthday. Nurse-Family Partnership is founded

on the pioneering work of David Olds, profes-sor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and preventive medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver. Olds' determination to help young children and families get a better start in life led to the development of a nurse home visitation program for first-time, low-income moms and their children. The voluntary program was tested extensively prior to its launch in 1996; since then it has served more than 260,000 families in 42 states, the United States Virgin Islands and six tribal communities. The initiative is one of three different home visitation programs for young mothers which is provided by Project Self-Sufficiency to families in northwestern New Jersey.The visiting nurses provide support, education and counseling on health, behavioral and self-sufficiency issues. “Our goal is to improve pregnancy outcomes, and to assist parents with improving early childhood development, while helping the family to move towards economic self-sufficiency,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “All of the home visitation programs offered by Project Self-Sufficiency are designed to empower mothers to be the best parents they can be.” Nurse Family Partnership is one the most rigorously tested programs of its kind. Mothers and children who have participated in the program have consistently demonstrated significantly improved prenatal health, fewer

subsequent pregnancies, increased maternal employment, improved child school readiness, reduced involvement in crime, and less child abuse, neglect, and injuries. “I’m super exited to become a mother. I’m a little scared about giving birth, but I want to try to do it naturally. I feel pretty good about it, but there’s a lot I need to learn on the way. I’m always reading and looking stuff up,” added Bodle. “Thanks to the Nurse Family Partner-ship, I feel like I’ve been educated, and I have learned about resources I didn’t even know existed. My nurse has been great. She has sent me all kinds of information about different subjects, like labor and delivery, along with a growth chart for the baby. We have been doing Zoom meetings and talking on the phone. Knowing she is there is reassuring. I wish we could meet in person – I can’t wait. She’s really awesome.” Project Self-Sufficiency has served families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon for more than 30 years. The agency offers career guidance, computer training, help with obtaining a high school diploma, parenting skills classes, legal assistance and education, financial workshops, health education, childcare and family activities. Support during the holidays, formal dresses for prom season, and assistance with emergency basic needs, such as food and clothing is also available to participants.

Most services are free and many are open to the public. Those who are interested in learning more about the Nurse-Family Partnership, or any of the other programs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, are encouraged to call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visitwww.projectselfsufficiency.org.

Photo Caption:Nurse Family Partnership client Kori Bodle is pregnant with her first child.

Little Sprouts Offers Free PreSchool NEWTON, NJ, JUNE 2020 - Students ages 3 and 4 who reside in the Newton school district are invited to attend preschool at no cost at the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center. In addition to daycare and preschool, the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center offers care for children before and after school, as well as during the summer. Enrollment in the center’s daycare and preschool programs is currently underway. Interested parents are invited to schedule a tour of the facility by calling Little Sprouts or by completing a form on their website at: www.littlesproutsearlylearning center.org. The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center is conveniently located on the campus of Project Self-Sufficiency, across from Sussex County Community College, at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center features separate classrooms for each age group, from infancy through preschool. The center uses Creative Curricu-lum, the curriculum approved by the State of New Jersey and endorsedby the National Association for the Education of Young Children, in all classrooms to help children learn important skills in math, literacy, science, social studies, the arts, and technology. Fully qualified teachers are available in each school room and the child-teacher ratio adheres to or exceeds state standards. Each classroom has new equipment, as well as learning centers for dramatic play, comput-ers, science, housekeeping, sand and water play, reading, and music. The center also contains an all-purpose room for active indoor play and parent presentations, as

well as a sick room for those children who may fall ill during the day. The center is equipped with two separate playgrounds, one for younger tots and one for older children. Little Sprouts Early Learning Center offers space for 83 young-sters, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Free preschool is available for Newton residents ages 3 – 4; students must have turned 3 years old by October 1, 2020. All types of subsidized daycare are accepted, including New Jersey Cares for Kids and Work First New Jersey. For more information visit the center’s website at: www.littlesproutsearlylearningcenter.org or call 973-940-3540.

Photo Caption:Little Sprouts Early Learning Center teacher Leann Eaton reads to the preschool class.

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Above; Even Super Heros like Batman and Robin enjoy a little ice cream refresh-ment on a hot day!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

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Final Two Pocono Counties to Go GreenPOCONO MOUNTAINS JUNE 12, 2020 – Today, The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased that, by June 19th, all four counties that make up our region will be open. Governor Tom Wolf announced that Wayne and Carbon coun-ties entered the green phase on June 12th and Pike and Monroe counties will go green on June 19th. Also on June 19th, Mount Airy Casino Resort and three of our indoor waterparks will be reopening with safety guidelines and limited capacity restrictions in place. Camelback Resort opened its hotel and some attractions today, with Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark opening on the 19th. “After a challenging few months, our

hospitality industry is thrilled with today’s announcement,” said Chris Barrett, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau President/CEO. “Our resorts, restaurants,shops and attractions are ready to get back to work serving guests once again.” More than 265 businesses across our region have adopted the ‘Pocono Prom-ise’. By signing the document, businesses voluntarily vow to follow specific safety guidelines to protect residents, employees, and customers as we begin the COVID-19 recovery period.As businesses across the region begin reopening, updates will be posted onPoconoMountains.com.

Gottheimer Visits BD Thanks Workers, Discusses COVID19Diagnostic Development, Injection Devices, and Vaccinations

FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ - On June 16, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, to thank workers, discuss the development of COVID19 assays, view injection and testing devices, and talk about supply chain disruptions. “I want to thank everyone at BD for having me here today and commend them on the critical role they play during this pandemic by providing vital resources to our hospitals, laboratories, and health departments,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s no question that our supply chains have been severely impacted by this pandemic and it’s companies like BD that will help us beat the

virus by providing these important supplies to our communities.” "As one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, BD has been working with urgency to deploy our capabilities, expertise, and scale to equip healthcare provid-ers and governments with solutions that are essential to addressing the COVID-19 crisis, from supporting research to developing rapid diagnostic tests that can help determine who has—and who had—the virus," said CEO and President Tom Polen. "We have ramped up production of critical-to-COVID products that touch virtually every patient in a critical care setting, and BD stands ready to support a future global vaccination campaign by ensuring a

Photos -Above: Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) viewing BD needles with CEO and President Tom Polen.

Left: Gottheimer viewing BD Swabs

supply of high quality injection devices. We are thankful for Congressman Gottheimer’s ongoing support and partnership as our associ-ates work to help solve the most significant healthcare challenge in generations, making a positive impact on millions of lives around the world." Recently, Gottheimer led a bipartisan letter signed by 25 Members of Congress to House Leadership to address the shortage of needles and syringes needed to deploy a COVID-19 vaccine nationwide. To produce a single dose of a vaccine for every person in the U.S., more than 300 million syringes and needles are

needed. If a vaccine requires more than one dose for deployment, our country could require much more. Last week, BD took part in a “Day of Thanks” to thank their associates for the work they have been doing during the pandemic and pledge their continued support to employees.

Above: North Jersey officials review historic documents at the Library of Congress.

WASHINGTON D.C. JUNE 19, 2020 – As The fifteen members of the Senate Republican caucus sent the following letter to Governor Phil Murphy calling for more support for small businesses that are struggling to survive under the continued restrictions of his executiveorders. The full text of the letter is below:June 19, 2020Dear Governor Murphy, Our caucus has written to you multiple times without response to express our serious concern that your executive orders have caused unneces-sary harm to the NJ economy, small businesses, and families across the Garden State. Your actions to reopen NJ have been shockingly slow, completely inconsistent, and totally arbitrary. As a result, tens of thousands of employers and their employees have struggled to survive. Sadly, news reports that cherished local establish-ments in many communities will never reopen have become all too common. It didn’t have to be this way. On March 16th, the same day Execu-tive Order 104 was signed shutting down most of the NJ economy, the Legislature introduced a bill (S-2284/A-3845) allowing the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA) to make emergency grants and loans to small businesses

impacted by COVID-19. Both houses of the Legislature passed the bill within three days, and it was signed into law soon thereafter. On March 27th, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, whichappropriated $2.4 billion to the State of NJ, in part, to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Despite the allocation of billions in federal funds and legislative authorization to spend it, your administration made just $5 million in grants available to small businesses from the EDA’s spare balances. None of the federal funds were put to use. As a result, the grant program was oversubscribed within minutes of the application process opening on the morning of April 3rd, leaving many struggling businesses with none of the support they needed. For all of April and most of May, your administration fought efforts to allocate even a small portion of the $2.4 billion of federal funds NJ received to help our employers survive your lockdown orders. Even worse, you threatened to return that federal aid unless you were given authorization to use those funds to cover the State’s revenue losses and pay for spending priorities unrelated to COVID-19, which was clearly prohibited by federal law. Throughout that time, Republican legislators, trade associations, and

individual businesses called for your administration to put the federal funds to use for their intended and authorized purposes. Realizing that you would not act unprompted, bipartisan legislation (S-2371/A-3959) was introduced on April 14th and passed by both houses of the Legislature on May 14th appropri-ating $100 million to the EDA to establish a no-interest loan program to support hospitality businesses, includ-ing restaurants, that have been among the hardest hit by your executive orders. Inexplicably, this legislation has sat unsigned on your desk for more than a month. Instead, under substantial pressure, you finally announced on May 25th that $50 million of the $2.4 billion of federal CARES Act funds received by NJ would be allocated to support the needs of small businesses. That amount, half of what the Legisla-ture approved, is under-whelming. Despite all the federal resources that have been made available, the State has awarded grants through the EDA that amount to a fraction of what NJ’s small employers require. While your administration sits on more than $1 billion of unspent federal funds, our small businesses continue to incur substantial costs, including rent, insurance, and utilities. Even as more small businesses have been allowed to

reopen, their capacity and potential revenue streams continue to be severely impacted by the many limitations and restrictions of your executive ordersthat remain in effect. Many businesses, including gyms and health clubs, remain closed completely with no revenue at all to support their recurring expenses. As a result, more are going out of business permanently each and every day. To prevent additional losses, we believe it is critical that you sign S-2371/A-3959 into law immediately. We further encourage you to allocate additional funding from the unspent balance of CARES Act aid received by the State to support the many needs of businesses that have sustained unprec-edented disruptions due to this crisis. We note that this money is not just to keep businesses from closing. It can be used to fund the purchase of protectiveequipment and other upgrades that are necessary to keep both customers and workers safe once a business reopens. Additionally, these funds would help employers to rehire more of the 1 million New Jersey workers who lost their jobs when their businesses were forced to shut down. That would help relieve the continuing challenges faced by the NJ Dept of Labor in processing unemployment claims. Further, we recommend that the State

conduct a meaningful advertising and public relations campaign to let more businesses know when assistance is available, as occurred after SuperstormSandy. While members of trade associations and business groups and those who have established relation-ships with the administration or EDA are likely to learn when grant and loanprograms are available, many mom-and-pop shops often remain in the dark. Our Main Street businesses deserve the opportunity to apply for assistance that may be critical to their survival. We urge the administration to take these steps quickly to limit additional unnecessary damage to New Jersey families and their employers. Sincerely,Thomas Kean, Leader; Steven Oroho, Budget Officer; Kristin Corrado, Con- ference Leader; Joe Pennacchio, Whip;Robert Singer, Deputy Leader; Chris Brown, Deputy Conference Leader; Kip Bateman, Deputy Whip; Anthony M. Bucco, Senator – District 25; Gerald Cardinale, Senator – District 39; Christopher Connors, Senator – District 9; Michael Doherty, Senator – District 23; James Holzapfel, Senator – District 10; Declan O’Scanlon, Senator – District 13; Michael Testa, Senator – District 1; Samuel Thompson, Senator – District 12.

Senate Republicans Call for Murphy to Improve Support for Struggling Businesses

Senate Approves Oroho-Sweeney BillWASHINGTON D.C. - JUNE 15, 2020 The Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senate Republican Budget Officer Steve Oroho and Senate PresidentSteve Sweeney that would establish an electronic procurement process for state public works construction projects. The process would use computer technology and the Internet for the advertising and submission of public bids to determine thelowest responsible bidder. “This is part of our ongoing effort to streamline government and make it more efficient and cost effective,” said Senator Oroho (RSussex/Warren/Morris). “We’ve all learned during the coronavirus lockdown how much important work can be done remotely through technology. It’s important that our procurement laws not deter these capabilities from being employed wherever feasible by public bodies.” “Over the past decade, states across the country have taken steps to take advantage

of advances in technology and create governmental efficiencies, including electronic bidding,” said Senator Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland). “The COVID shutdown underscores the value of electronic bidding but it is a process that should be available at all times. It can result in a more efficient process and produce cost savings.” Under the bill, S-2085, state contracting units, including state colleges, would be required to use an electronic constructionprocurement process for public works contracts whenever the project requires public advertisement. The State Treasurer would promulgate regulations to effectu-ate the electronic procurement of public works construction by the state. This bill would expand the current law that autho-rizes local units of government to use electronic procurement technologies bymaking it a requirement of state contracting entities. The Senate vote was 40 – 0.

O r o h o t o M u r p h y : L e t ’ s N o t C o n t i n u e t o L a g B e h i n d O u r Pe e r S t a t e s i n R e o p e n i n gWASHINGTON D.C. JUNE 8, 2020 – Senators Hear from Restaurant & Hospitality Industry on Reopening Plans As a member of the Senate Fiscal Recov-ery Strategy Workgroup, Senator Steve Oroho participated in a virtual meeting today with restaurant owners, operators and caterers throughout the hospitality industry in the state to hear their comments and advice on how to advance their businesses’ safe reopening. “Business owners and their employees in the restaurant and hospitality industry have planned, prepared, and are excited to

get back to work under the protection of detailed protocols theyhave developed to maintain hygiene and safe social distancing for both workers and customers,” said Oroho (R-24). “It’s a shame that while restaurants across the Hudson and Delaware rivers have been trusted to reopen safely, New Jersey’s eateries remain shuttered under Governor Murphy’s executive orders. If the gover-nor would approve industry-specific reopening plans that have been proposed, we could successfully open up many of ourrestaurants and retailers tomorrow, not days or weeks from now.”

In the local region alone, Pennsylvania started reopening restaurants on June 5, New York started in certain areas of thestate June 4, Delaware began on June 1, and Connecticut started way back on May 20. “When it’s so difficult to run a business in normal times, it can seem impossible for many to get back on their feet after havingbeen shut down for so long,” added Oroho.

“Every day we don’t allow our small businesses to open their doors to a larger flow of customers is a day closer to perma-nent closure for far too many.Let’s give them the relief they deserve by getting rid of bureaucratic delay and giving them the green light to reopen with the appropriate safety protocols in place. That time is now!”

Gottheimer Hosts Fifth District Virtual Service AcademyReception, Congratulates Accepted Students

GLEN ROCK, NJ - On Saturday, June 20, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) congratulated over zoom the Fifth District high school students he nominated to one of the four U.S. service academies this cycle, including the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Gottheimer selected the students through the counsel of a community advisory board comprised of local leaders and veterans who have served in different branches of the armed forces. They help Gottheimer select the best, brightest, most well-rounded group of students to be nominated. “One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to meet all the incredible students who show such a strong dedication to serving our country at a young age, and I’m happy that was able to happen virtually,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Each one of them has displayed excellence in academics, athletics, and in their communities and I am so impressed and so proud of what they’ve accomplished and what they will accomplish. Their dedication to service is admirable and I will continue to do whatever I can in Congress to support those who serve and have served our country.”

The full list of students nominated and accepted offers to attend one of the renowned Military Service Academies is below. More information about the nomination process is available on Gottheimer’s House website.

Students accepted to Military Acad-emies:

Sandli Singh - USMA (Army), Saddle RiverEmily McCausland - USNA (Navy), ParamusSan Kim - USNA (Navy), NorwoodRussell Cha - USAFA (Air Force), ClosterDarin Fang - USAFA (Air Force), HaworthJake Riva - USMA (Army), NewtonDaniel Song - USMA (Army), Closter

PHOTO: At Right are Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), (center, 3rd row), pictured virtually with the Fifth District high school students he nominated to one of the four U.S. service academies this cycle, including the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy along with the Advisory Boardl.

Congratulations to All the Nominees!

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TRENTON, N.J. JUNE 18, 2020 – The state Assembly passed legisla-tion Thursday protecting homeown-ers from voluntary associations that try to impose mandatory fees on all residents, regardless of membership. The bill (S908/A2480), sponsored Assemblyman Hal Wirths and Holly Schepisi and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Parker Space, bans associations or clubs from compel-ling non-members to pay fees if they were not entitled to such payments prior to July 13, 2017. Sen. Steve Oroho sponsored the bill in the Senate. “Homeowners who purchase a property that isn’t part of a commu-nity association shouldn’t have to fear surprise assessments and compulsory fees,” said Wirths (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris). “You can’t change the rules in the middle of the game, and that’s exactly what some communities have tried to do.”

“If you purchased a home never receiving the benefit or knowledge of an association, you shouldn’t be liable years down the road to pay their fees,” said Schepisi (R-Bergen, Passaic). “This law is about fairness.” The legislation helps clarify the 2017 Radburn law that defined homeowner association members as owners of units within a planned real estate development. After the law passed, some historically voluntary homeowner associations and clubs reasoned they now had the ability to require all residents in the area to pay dues even if they were not members. “The 2017 law did not change the rules for owners who weren’t alreadymembers of an association or planned community,” said Oroho (R-Sussex,Warren, Morris). “This bill provides a homeowner the protection from being charged association fees that weren’t disclosed in one’s deed.” The bill is retroactive to July 13,

2017, the date the Radburn law passed, so that it applies to communi-ties that tried to compel payments by changing their bylaws. It also nullifies any lien that was placed on an owner for non-payment of such a charge. “Homeowner associations that never had the authority to mandate non-members pay assessments would not lose anything. Voluntary associa-tions and clubs would remain just that, voluntary,” said Space (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris). The bill would not apply to property owners who are part of planned real estate developments with master deeds that have always required owners to pay certain fees and dues for maintenance and support of common areas. While the Senate unanimously passed it in February, the bill now heads back to that house to concur with Assembly amendments.

Assembly passes bill protecting communities from fees mandated by some homeowner associations

Gottheimer Announces Hundreds of Mil l ions to NJ-5 Hospital Networks from CARES Act COVID-19 Rel iefFi f th Distr ict c lawing back more federal dol lars to f ight COVID: $243 mil l ion to North Jersey hospital networks

Medical Center, Atlantic Health Medical Center, Valley Health System, New Bridge Medical Center, and Holy Name Medical Center. “One of my top priorities throughout this crisis has been working to ensure our frontline medical workers, health centers, hospitals, and first responders in each county in the Fifth District have the supplies, resources, and full support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. This federal investment going to Fifth District hospital networks will help boost care for patients and get health care workers and first responders tested as they continue battling this crisis,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) “I want to thank all

our frontline health care workers for the incredible work they’ve been doing over the past months. We would not be able to get through this crisis without them.” This investment was specifically allocated to hospitals with large numbers of COVID-19 admissions, or “hot spot” hospitals, which include many of the facilities here in the eye of the COVID-19 storm in North Jersey. Gottheimer has led several efforts to isolate funding for hard-hit areas like the Fifth District, including:• Calling on Congressional leadership to include reinstatement of the full State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction in any forthcoming coronavirus economic relief package.

• Signing onto a letter with the NJ delegation calling on the Administration to begin immediately allocating more support provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the Garden State’s frontline hospitals and health care providers.• Led a unanimous bipartisan request from the NJ and NY delegations for the creation of a separate fund of at least $40 billion in the interim emergency COVID-19 relief package to be allocated among the states based upon their share of the national infection rate according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

GLEN ROCK, NJ - On June 17, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that $243 million in CARES Act invest-

ment from the bipartisan bill’s Provider Relief Fund is going to Fifth District hospital facilities operated by Hackensack University

TRENTON, NJ — JUNE 8, 2020 - Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblyman Hal Wirths today chastised Governor Phil Murphy for frustrating and confusing New Jersey residents with his statements and contradictory actions.They said Governor Murphy’s partici-pation in weekend protests defies logicwhen NJ businesses are being told it is too dangerous for them to open their doors. (SenateNJ.com) After almost three months of emphasizing strict social distancing rules, during which Murphy closed the majority of businesses and all of the schools in the state and banned all large gatherings toprotect public health and contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Governor

threw away his own rulebook and walked shoulder-toshoulder in Hillside and spoke at a large rally in Westfield.“The right to protest is constitutionally protected, but we can’t be selective in who we allow to exercise that right and when they can do it,” said Senator Oroho. “Business owners who want toassemble to fight the continued lockdown because they are struggling to remain afloat, or church congregants who want tobe able to worship more freely have equal rights to protest. The Governor’s words and latest actions don’t marry up, and frankly he lacks the authority and ability to speak with clarity and conviction about the lockdown anymore. We can open up safely, let’s do it now!”

The majority of businesses in the state, those not deemed as essential by the Governor, remain closed. Next week, many will finally be allowed to open their doors to customers, but under limitations. Restaurants, for example, will be limited to outdoor dining. “Our small businesses remain locked down, while some will open under strict capacity limits in the near future, but Governor Murphy can march with hundreds of people, clearly within six feet of each other,” noted Assemblyman Space. “Any other outside event is limited to 25 people, and he is prohibiting high school graduations until July 6, yet look at the rally he attended!” Space operates his family business,

Space Farms Zoo and Museum in Wantage. The 93-year-old business had been closed up until recently and has only just reopened for limited drive-thru viewing. “The First Amendment is for everyone. It’s not limited to those Murphy deems ‘essential’ to his re-election next year,” Space said. “The State Police actually had a stakeout in Beemerville waiting to arrest people who wanted to peacefully protest the lockdown in my parking lot.” Businesses have been clamoring to reopen, but the Administration has resisted. The owner of a tennis club who held a rally for reopening with many business owners at her facility in

Morris County was recently cited for violations. In Camden County, gym owners who reopened their facility lastmonth were cited, and police shut-down the business and arrested a member after his workout. “I believe in peaceful protest and every citizen using their First Amend-ment rights to petition government officials, even Murphy,” Assemblyman Wirths said. “But it is outrageous for him to march in such close proximity while businesses are forced to remain closed, churches are shut down, and peaceful protestors are being cited for violating Murphy’s edicts. American justice is blind – but everyone can see that Murphy is not acting justly tothose who disagree with him.”

District 24 Lawmakers Call Murphy Out For Do As I Say, Not As I Do Attitude‘If it is safe enough to protest, it’s safe enough to open businesses’

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Senate Republ icans Say Murphy Hid ing Behind Boogeyman o f Terror ism Cost L ives Dur ing

Pandemic 06/17/20 – NJ Senate Republicans said the Murphy administration hid behind the boogeyman of terrorism to deny requests for information critical to formulating public health policy during a global pandemic when thousands of New Jerseyans were dying: “While the administration was warning of the potential threat if terrorists learned how many masks and gowns NJ’s hospitals and nursing homes had on hand, thousands of our residents were dying from COVID-19 due to the lack of preparedness at those facilities. “Some of those tragic deaths are almost certain to have resulted from the administration’s lack of transparency that prevented corrective actions from being taken quickly. Legislators and the media shouldn’t be confused with terrorists for trying to hold the administration accountable.”

TRENTON, NJ 06/18/20 – As NJ begins Phase 2 of reopening, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced $7 million in federal bipartisan CARES Act rescue and relief resources will head to elementary and secondary schools in the Fifth District. This investment will help

cover the significant financial losses many North Jersey schools have suffered and help them provide quality education through remote learning, so they can focus on serving their students and developing plans to reopen. The investment received from the CARES Act is a part of the Elementary

and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund). This federal investment will go to more than 70 school districts in the Fifth District, with the total allocation of $7,033,750 going to Bergen, Warren, Sussex, and Passaic Counties combined. "One of my top priorities throughout

this crisis has been working to ensure that the Fifth District has the resources it needs to combat the impacts this pandemic is having on our community, especially on our education systems and our families,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “The biparti-san CARES Act rescue and relief

package, which passed Congress and was signed into law, includes hundreds of millions of federal dollars and resources for which each of our counties in NJ’s Fifth District qualify — including dollars that are continuing to head out the door to help our communities.”

Gottheimer Announces $7 Million in Federal CARES Act Emergency Funding for Elementary & Secondary Schools in 5th District

TRENTON, NJ 06/10/20 – The fifteen members of the Senate Republi-can caucus sent the following letter to inform Governor Phil Murphy that they will not support legislation he has proposed to allow his administration to borrow as much as $14 billion, warning the proposal is premature, excessive, and unconstitutional.The full text of the letter is below: June 10, 2020Dear Governor Murphy, We write to inform you that our caucus will not support legislation you have proposed which would authorize your administration to borrow as much as $14 billion to address revenue shortfalls resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19. We believe this proposal is premature, excessive, andunconstitutional. We are extremely concerned that the measure (A-4175) is being advanced prior to any reasonable effort to implement fiscal restraints of the magnitude required by the situation. Our caucus, the Legislature,

and other parties have offered a number of responsible solutions that you have ignored that would allow the State to reduce spending that is unnecessary or unjustified at this time and to increase revenues without tax increases. Further, we must question the certainty of the $10 billion figure your administration has cited as the revenue shortfall that must be filled. That estimate was based on the NJ economy remaining in near-total lockdown through June, which has not occurred. Additionally, we believe the quicker pace of reopening that we requested that is now being implemented will further limit revenue losses. The federal jobs report for May shows the aggregate addition of 2.5 million jobs nationally as other states took the lead in removing unnecessary restrictions, allowing their businesses to reopen and rehire employees. Their example demonstrates how NJ’s economy and the State’s tax revenues may begin to recover as the remaining restrictions

imposed through your executive orders are lifted. The longer restrictions are sustained, the less likely a full and speedy recovery for NJ becomes as more of our businesses will suffer irreparable financial harm and close permanently. Finally, we do not believe it makes sense to advance any borrowing proposal before we get a full account-ing of the billions in tax payments that will be realized by July 15th, the extended deadline for individual gross income, partnership, and corporate business taxes to be filed and paid. After that date, we will have a substan-tially improved picture of the State’s fiscal situation and actual need, well in advance of the Sept. 30th budget deadline. We will have two-and-a-half months to make well-informed decisions based on real data, which you have indicated in other matters to be a favored approach. Your admini- stration’s premature rush to bond billions absent this critical information

and prior to implementing responsible fiscal restraints leads to the inevitable conclusion that borrowing is being pursued as a matter of preference rather than as a lastresort after all other options have been exhausted. The legislative record further reflects that this effort to borrow is a choice ratherthan a necessity in the Assembly debate for A-4175 when a supporter of the legislation stated clearly that the purpose of the bill is to avoid “cuts to programs.” We are compelled to remind you of the NJ Supreme Court’s ruling in Lance v. McGreevey that bonding in this manner is unconstitutional. With regards to A-4175, specifically, legisla-tive counsel at the Office of Legislative Services has advised that borrowing authority under the NJ Constitution is far more limited than what you have proposed. Given these many concerns, our caucus will not support this irresponsible effort to saddle taxpayers with billions in debt for the next 35

years. We urge you to change course and pursue fiscal restraint as your primary strategy to achieve a balanced budget for the upcoming year as our constitution requires. In that pursuit, we remain ready to help.Sincerely,Thomas Kean, Leader; Steven Oroho,Budget Officer; Kristin Corrado, Conference Leader; Joe Pennacchio,Whip; Robert Singer, Deputy LeaderChris Brown, Deputy Conference Leader; Kip Bateman, Deputy Whip; Anthony M. Bucco, Senator – District 25; Gerald Cardinale, Senator – District 39; Christopher Connors, Senator – District 9; Michael Doherty,Senator – District 23; James Holzapfel, Senator – District 10; Declan O’Scan- lon, Senator – District 13l Michael Testa, Senator – District 1; Samuel Thompson, Senator – District 12.

Senate Republicans Inform Murphy They Will Not Support His Borrowing Proposal

The Paulinskill Valley Chronicle - June 24, 2020

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All Legion Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 1:00pm at the Alpha Fire Co. Bldg, W. Central & Lee Ave., Alpha, NJ. FMI - call Ron Farber at (908) 496-4130

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NJ Boy Scout Troop 153 Scouts know that the best part of earning a badge is the experience. Badges range from backpacking to robotics. Let your son see firsthand how once-in-a-lifetime opportunities can lead to a lifetime of success. https://www.facebook.com/njbsatroop153 Join NJ Boy Scout Troop 153; with members from Knowlton, Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, White and surrounding areas. Contact Committee Chair Laurie Meivogel njbsatroop153@gmail.com, ScoutMaster Jeff Armstrong (973) 214-0217 or Recruitment Chair Bob Provencher bob@provencher.org.

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Virtual Thursday, July 2, 2020, 9:30am -12:30pm· UNMASKING Your True Self - NORWESCAP’s Career & Life Transitions Center for Women is offering this Virtual online workshop on Thursday, July 2. This workshop will run from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. All you need is to have is a computer at home with internet service. Do you ever feel like you’re wearing a mask (or masks) to fulfill others’ expectations of you? This unique workshop will provide practical tools and actionable steps to give you the courage to be your truest self. .For more information, please call 908-835-2624 Pre-Registration is required.

NAMI Support Group Meets Bi-Monthly The National Alliance on Mental Illness peer led consumer support group, "NAMI Connection," meets the 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 7:00-8:30 p, at A Way to Freedom Self-Help Center, 29 Trinity St, Newton. The entrance is at the rear of the Mitchell Agency building, corner of Trinity & Moran Sts. No charge/no pre-registration. All are valued participants. Confidentiality always respected. FMI or directions, call 973-214-0632. Visit www.nami-sussex-nj.org

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Hackettstown - Strand Studios Learning Center, in accordance with Gov. Murphy’s Executive Orders, is excited to announce the re-opening of its school on July 6th for in person music, film and acting lessons. Summer camp programs include String Ensemble, Camp Rock Jr., Musi-cal S.T.E.M., and Ukulele. Additional info at www.Strandstudios.us or call 908-850-0200.

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Despite the ongoing crisis, the First United Methodist Church of Blairstown is still holding Worship and prayer online, and we encourage you to join us. Our worship service is 100% online live on our Facebook page, go to facebook.com/fumcblairstown. You don't need a Facebook account to join us online each Sunday at 10:00 am. Rev. Wen-Ling Lai will be leading a daily prayer service on Facebook Live beginning at 8:00 a.m. each morning. This is an opportunity to lift up your prayers and praises to God. Each service will include a time of prayer and devotion, and then individual prayers will be lifted up. Prayers can be shared using the comments section of the Facebook post, or you can email Rev. Lai with your prayers ahead of time at pastor.wen.ling.lai@gmail.com. To join the service, go to our Facebook page at Facebook.com/fumcblairstown. We hope you will join us in praying for our world!

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Dennis William James Peachey passed away on May

15, 2020 in Nazareth, PA following a long battle with

Parkinson's Disease. Dennis was born on March 3rd, 1943 in Parry Sound, Ontario to William H.H. Peachey and Bertha (nee McEwen) Peachey. He grew up hunting near McKellar and fishing in his beloved Georgian Bay. He was a natural athlete, excelling in hockey, skating alongside future NHL greats and representing Parry Sound in the 1954 Little NHL All Star game at Maple Leaf Gardens, where he tallied two assists in a 3-1 victory. His summers were spent on the water, at one time headlining the Parry Sound water ski show, dazzling many with his barefoot skiing ability. Dennis accepted a summer job for Walter Bauman as a cottage helper on Bar Island on Georgian Bay, changing the course of his life and that of many others when he moved to the U.S. in 1960 to attend Blair Academy. He earned the Headmaster's Prize upon graduation in 1962, honor-ing his qualities of "leadership" and "loyalty." He played hockey at Denver University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology. In 1969, he returned to Blair Academy as Secretary of the Academy. He coached soccer and skiing and taught science and art; in art he showcased his brilliant stained glass abilities. As Assis-tant Headmaster for Finance and Development, he grew the school's endowment and oversaw a renaissance in development of the school's Buildings and Grounds Committee. His greatest achievements were reflected in his genuine love of people and personal relationships. In 2006, Dennis was presented with Blair's Highest Honor, the Certificate of Merit, for his many contributions to the school. It stated, "you have become Blair's foremost ambas-sador to the world." He was known to many as "Mr. Blair." Dennis served on several Boards of Directors. He lived a life of principle grounded in loyalty, love of friends, and devotion to family. He is predeceased by three beloved sisters, Doreen, Daphne, and Barbara. Dennis is survived by his wife, Lynn, his daughter Meghan and her husband Josh Bogen, his son Derek and his wife Stephanie, and grandsons Laneand Davis. Gone from this earth, he is now undoubtedly enjoying warm summer breezes and the scent of white pine on Georgian Bay. A future memorial service will be announced. Services are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rt.94, Blairstown, NJ. Donations may be made to the Peachey Fund at Blair Academy: https://www.blair.edu/support-blair/make-a-gift or the American Parkinson Disease Association. https://www.apdaparkinson.org/.

Sue Ellen Roseberry, 76

years of age, of Blairstown, NJ, passed away on April 16, 2020

in Newton, NJ. She was born in Somerville, NJ on March 12, 1944 to Ellis and Mary (Jadrosich) Lindaberry. A graduate from college, she was a high school teacher at Warren Vo-Tech, Washington, NJ. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband James "Jim", two sons Brian and Keith Roseberry, two grandchil-

dren, Brett, Rachael and a brother William Lindaberry. There are no services scheduled at this time due to the coronavirus situation. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home.

Johanna Ackerson, nee Bodnar, 74 years of age, passed

away on May 11, 2020 in Flemington, NJ.

She was born in Germany on April 9, 1946 to the late John and Leda Bodnar. She came to the US as a young child. She grew up in Jersey City, NJ but spent the majority of her life in Hope, NJ then later iny Lambertville, NJ. She was a school teacher in the NJ school systems. She married the love of her life, Butch Ackerson who passed away in 1980. She is survived by two younger brothers, Johnny Bodnar and Mark Bodnar, wife Heidi and child Laura. A son Michael Ackerson and grandchildren Michael and Myles, two daugh-ters Jennifer, husband John Townes, a grandson Christopher, Annie, husband Robert Hummel and grandson Josh. She was predeceased by a son Jon Acker-son. Johanna loved a good book and a cup of coffee. She was a sucker for the animal rescue commercial and would cry when they were on TV. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825. In lieu of flowers please donate to any animal rescue or library. Or just have a cup of coffee and do something nice for someone.

Beverly A. Hoskins, 67 yrs, a 16 year resident of Blairstown, NJ, passed away on May 5, 2020 in

Morristown, NJ. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 15, 1952 to the late James and Ann (Richardson) Hoskins, Sr. She was a retired office worker at the NY-NJ Port Authority in Jersey City, NJ. She is survived by her brother James Hoskins and best friend Victoria Fisher. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blair-stown, NJ 07825.

William Hacker, Jr. 63 years of age, of Knowlton Twp., NJ, passed away on April 27, 2020

at his home in Knowlton. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. July 27, 2956 to William and Helen (Lucina) Hacker, Sr. He was a self-employed pipefitter/welder. He is survived by his wife Hazel Weidner Hacker, a son John Daniel of Bangor, PA and a grandson. There are no services scheduled at this time due to the coronavirus. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825

Liselotte Helck, age 94, of White Twp, NJ, passed away

on Friday, May 1st from complications related to the Coronavirus at The Chelsea senior living facility in White

Twp, N.J., where she had resided for the past four years.

Liselotte was born to her lateparents Erich and Katharine Merkel in Hanau, Germany,

where she also grew up. She married her late husband Paul Helck in 1948. In 1956, Liselotte and her eldest son Roland immi-grated from Germany to the U.S. to join her husband Paul, who had immigrated there earlier in 1954. She became a citizen in 1961. After living in Union and Newark, the family bought a house in the White Meadow Lake section of Rockaway, N.J., where they resided for over 20 years. For many years, Liselotte worked as a seamstress for a number of exclu-sive woman's clothing boutiques in northern N.J. Just prior to retirement, Liselotte and Paul moved to Blairstown, N.J., where they lived together until Paul's passing in 1993. She then moved to the Brookfield retirement community in White Twp, N.J. Liselotte was an avid traveler and had traveled throughout North America and Europe with her husband, family and friends. Survivors include her two adored sons, Roland Helck and his wife Frances of Belmwar, N.J., and Gordon Helck and his wife Mary of Hardwick, N.J.; three cherished grandchildren, Lee Helck, Noah Helck and Sabrina Helck. She is also survived by her beloved sister Helga Ziegler and three nieces, Barbara Ziegler, Christine Williams and Diane Gratacos. Due to the current restrictions regarding Coronavirus, all services will be private. Interment will be at the Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Blairstown, N.J. A memorial service will be held later. Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or any other child related healthcare organization. Arrange-ments are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825.

William R. Hamilton, 71

years of age, of Columbia, NJ, passed away at his home on

April 24, 2020. He was born in Hackettstown, NJ on October 2, 1948 to Reeve Hamilton, the former mayor of Hackettstown and Bernice (Murphy) Hamilton. He had been the maintenance supervisor at Worthington State Forest and Park until retirement in 2007. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and his collection of tractors as he farmed corn andvegetables. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy (King) Hamilton, two sons, Patrick Hamilton of Colum-bia and athan Hamilton of Camp Hill, PA, two sisters, Jeffra Schowalter, husband Peter of Richmond, VA and Bianca Podesta, CA. Also his two beloved dogs. There are no services scheduled at this time due to the coronavirus situation. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825.

Irmgard "Irmel" Woyz-ichowsky, 82 years of age, of

Hardwick, NJ, passed away at her home on April 23, 2020.

She was born in Bochum, Germany on March 11, 1938. She worked at Alpine Meats for 35 years, and was a resident of Blairstown/Hardwick since 1976. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Heinz Woyz-ichowsky, her son and daughter-inlaw, Gerhard & Shari Woyz-

ichowsky, her daughter and son-in-law, Diana & Jim Wagner, five grandchildren, Kirsten Wagner, Erika Plummer (and husband Ricardo Plummer), Andrew Woyzichowsky, Emily Wagner, Beth Woyzichowsky, and one great-grandchild, Nessa Plummer. A private memorial celebration will be held later date due to the coronavirus. Arrange-ments are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blair-stown, NJ 07825

On April 20, Norbert William (Bill) Matulewicz, 91 years of

age, joined his loving wife Mary in eternal rest. He passed in the caring arms of his Nurse

at Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation due to complica-

tions of the Corona Virus. He was predeceased by his wife Mary (Rennie) Matulewicz in 2010, and nine siblings: Genevieve Matulewicz, Helen Kotchick, Stephen Matulewicz, John Matulewicz, Joseph Matule-wicz , Ida Gorczynski, Gertrude Matulewicz , Bernard Matule-wicz, and Marcella Andrews. He is survived by: his sister Mary Matulewicz, daughter; Ruth Pollison and husband Howard of Newton, NJ, son; William Matulewicz and his wife Patricia of Montgomery, OH, son; Matthew Matulewicz and his wife Laura of Palmer, PA, son; Stephen Matulewicz and his wife Denise of Tranquility, NJ. Eleven grandchildren: Christy (Pollison) Kovach and her husband Seth of Hampton, NJ; Russell Pollison and his wife Julie of Randolph, NJ; Lauren (Matulewicz) Connolly and her husband Jack of Lebanon, OH; Michael Matule-wicz and his wife Kassie of West Chester, OH; Justin Matulewicz and his wife Christine of Philadel-phia, PA; Amy (Matulewicz) Boutiette and her husband Chris-topher of Barboursville, VA; Jack Matulewicz of Hampton, NJ, Paige Franek of NC, Tyler, Leah, and Ava Reed of Tranquility, NJ. Twelve great grandchildren: Chase, Kailey and Cameron Kovach, Lily and Marcus Pollison, Connor Connolly, Royce and Remy Matulewicz, Ella and Levi Matulewicz and Scarlett and her soon to benew sister Boutiette. Bill proudly served in the Army from 1946-1949 reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. He saw active duty in the Philippines and Japan. He served in the Reserves until 1956. Bill worked for Neisner Brother's for 25 years, progres-sively working up to Manager. He came to Newton as Manager of the "Big N" in 1966. He became owner/operator with wife Mary of Juliann's Fashions, Uniform Store in Newton for over 30 years. Bill worked for Selective Risk as an Insurance Auditor for 17 years, retiring in 1993.After retirement, he was a caregiver with SCARC. Bill was devoted to St. Joseph's in Newton, worked Bingo, played softball, and ushered for many years. He loved his family, fishing, and his trips to the Casino. He was a most loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather (Big Papa). A Mass/Celebration of Life will be held later. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Donations may be made to: Andover Subacute and Reha-bilitation 1, Recreation Dept., 1 O'Brien Lane, Andover, NJ.

Andrew F. Yetter, 83, of Columbia, NJ transitioned

peacefully on Monday, April 20,2020 at St. Lukes

Hospital Warren Campus in Phillipsburg, NJ.

Born on June 19, 1936 in Knowlton Twp, NJ to the late Andrew and Eloise Yetter (Christman.) He attended Belvi-dere High School. Before retiring he was employed by Hoffman La Roche in Belvidere, NJ. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Yetter (Dayson), son Andrew Yetter and wife Mary of Mt. Bethel, PA., daughter Kitty Mohr (Yetter) and husband George of Bangor, PA, daughter Stacey Trone and husband Peter of Bartonsville, PA, son David Trone of Colum-bia, NJ, son Aaron Yetter and wife Christina of Elkhart, IN, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be held later. Arrangements are under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rte 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825.

On April 19, 2020 Kim S. Gaudiosi,

loving wife & mother of three children, passed away

at the age of 55. Kim was born July 29, 1964 to parents Edny Gualtieri and Gary Erbe. She received her bachelor's degree from Montclair State University and was employed as a purchasing agent, an OEM Analyst, and owned a florist. OnOctober 2, 1999, Kim married Michael M. Gaudiosi. Together they raised two daughters, Alyssa and Amanda, and son Michael. Kim was someone who loved family and friends above all else, always putting other's needs before her own. She had an infec-tious laugh, and a wonderful sense of humor. There are no words to express how much Kim will be missed. She was an irreplaceable part of our lives. The love she shared with us all in life will live forever in our hearts; her positive energy and beautiful spirit will always be with us. Kim is survived by her husband Michael, three children, Alyssa, Amanda, and Michael. Parents Edny and Gary. Sister Chantell. Granddaughter Abigail. Mother-in-law Theresa, and predeceased by stepfather Dan.

Jewell Jenkins, 82 years of age, passed away

On April 17, 2020 in Frelinghuysen, NJ.

He ws born in Munford, Alabama on August 6, 1937 to the late Jewell L. and Fanny (Dothard) Jenkins. He was a selfemployed real estate broker.He is survived by 3 sons, Jay, Turner and John Jenkins. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2013. Services were private under Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ.

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