Wayne Magazine May 2016 | Page 10

E D I TO R’S NOTE H istory tends to repeat itself, and the pages of this issue of Wayne Magazine are no exception. We’re highlighting a few current stories whose roots harken back to a distant past. Our home feature, “Spooky and Special,” showcases the Pompton Lakes home of Erika and Bill Herz. Known as The Outlook, it was originally built by Christine Terhune Herrick (Albert Payson Terhune’s sister) in 1890. You’ll learn about its connection to Sunnybank (now Terhune Memorial Park) in Wayne, and understand better how the Herz family is keeping history alive at their house. Our First Person feature, “Mr. Little League,” profiles John “Chick” Choka, who was president of Wayne’s Little League for almost 50 years, and was the league’s director when the team won the 1970 Little League World Series Championship. He’s still active with the Wayne PAL today. Learn how a few high school fencing coaches are training current students in a sport that can be traced back to the 15th century in “En Garde, Courageous Competitors!” These brave and talented students are winning competitions and making their coaches proud. Finally, don’t miss the elegant gowns of our prom fashions feature. These couture looks resemble the class and sophistication of the Golden Age of Hollywood. ■ MIA MISCHUK-O’BRIEN 8 WAYNE MAGAZINE MAY 2016