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Bocce fundraiser benefits local police


Photo by Daniel Freel/New Jersey Herald - Lt. John Widovic, of the New Jersey State Police, throws a bocce ball down the court on Thursday during the Bocce and Brew fundraiser for the Sussex County Association of Chiefs of Police at the Mohawk House in Sparta.
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Posted: Sep. 23, 2016 12:01 am
SPARTA -- The Sussex County Association of Chiefs of Police held its first Bocce and Brew fundraiser on Thursday at the Mohawk House. The event, formerly an annual golf outing, was co-sponsored by the restaurant and First Hope Bank.
Money collected from the event will go toward continuing education for Sussex County law enforcement.
More than 100 people enjoyed games of bocce, woodfire pizzas, rare craft beers and a helicopter flyover.
"I'm proud to say that this has been a huge success," said Steve Scro, owner of the Mohawk House.
According to Scro, the Bocce and Brew fundraiser has been a collaborative effort by the local community. Desserts, such as special Chief of Police cookies by Patty's Cakes and apple cider doughnuts from Windy Brow Orchards, helped add to the occasion.
Also, said Scro, many local businesses, including First Hope Bank, Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, Tomco, and the Newton Theatre, gave much-appreciated donations to the organization.
The bocce tournament, played by 12 teams to represent the 12 chiefs of police in attendance, went on well into the evening as players competed to win trophies and bragging rights.
"This is something that we'll be looking forward to hosting every year. We've always wanted to create a local meeting space for our community, and we're so happy to be able to host events like this," Scro said.