Memorial Day Throughout the Nation
By Jack Mc Cabe It’s the summer of 1865 in Waterloo, New York, and druggist Henry C. Welles had an idea. The Civil War had just ended, and Welles’ idea was to place patriotic flowers on the graves of...
View ArticlePompton Reformed Church: A History
In the early 1800s Pompton Lakes was a peaceful country village with most of the land divided into farms; many stretching from river to river. Five or six houses dotted the main dirt lane that led...
View ArticlePompton Lakes Chamber announces its eighth and final in the series “Holiday...
The Pompton Lakes Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Eighth and final annual “Holiday Ornament” fund raiser. This year we have chosen the Pompton Reformed Church. It is our hope that the...
View ArticleLeaving a Legacy
By Will Brucella Father’s Day is a special celebration where we take time to honor the patriarchs of our families. We reflect on the sacrifices that our fathers have made as well as the commitments...
View Article4th of July: The Real Celebration is Freedom
By Will Brucella Independence Day is a time of great tradition and celebration here in the United States. Most of us like to celebrate this holiday with a relaxing day off of work and a barbeque...
View ArticleThe History of Labor Day
Americans see Labor Day on the calendar and immediately feel some mixed emotions. Though Labor Day is often a time to celebrate at a backyard barbecue with family and friends, to many people it also...
View ArticleWishing You a Shanah Tova!
By Rabbi Randall Mark Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is on the same date every year, the First of Tishre. The Jewish community lives with two calendars, the same one as everybody else and a...
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