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April 2021

Denville Author Releases Third Book

By Steve Sears “ hope somebody out there likes it,” says Denville based author, John Stibravy, about his third and recently released book, The Last Pretty Lake in New Jersey: Cedar Lake. The 200-page offering covers the 67 years from 1954 to the present. “Maybe it will bring back some memories.” Stibravy, who has an M.A. in English with a core in Fiction Writing from Wichita State University, began writing the book 27 years ago back in 1994, but it remained in the backburner until 2020. “I actually started this in ’92,” he says, “and when I got to ‘94, I just was not happy with how it sounded. I tried to decide if it should be two halves, the lake half and the people half, or put it together, which is what I finally did. And you know, there’s no point publishing something that the writer knows is not very good. It just didn’t have any spark. So, I put it aside, and said, ‘I’ll be back someday.’” “Someday” was late last year, but gone were many of the folks who lived at Cedar Lake in the early 1990s. “But their families are here,” Stibravy says. “It’s a unique lake, because around here there’s fourth or fifth generations that never left.” Stibravy, the author of both Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Back from the Dead, and Aortic Heart Valve Replacement: Through the Dark Curtain, faced unusual roadblocks when revisiting the work. “Technically this got expensive. Do you remember the old tractor feed paper?” he asks. “Well, that was the only read-

able version we could find. We didn’t have the computer; it was a MAC 512k. That’s what it was written on. We had one copy, too faint to scan.” The entire manuscript had to be retyped at the editors’ location in Los Angeles, which took a little over a month. The professional typist was Hedy Wolfe. “My editor out in Los Angeles got her lined up to retype the whole thing,” Stibravy says. “I can’t imagine that – all those hours!” Stibravy recalls the early 1950s and the then 90-minute drive from Elizabeth to Denville in a 1954 Buick. Route 80 (and a future 20-minute drive) at that time was non-existent; Routes 24, 10, and 53 were used. He adds, “In the winters, I lived in my grandparents’ house in Elizabeth because this house (their Cedar Lake cabin) had no winterization. Every winter the pipes would freeze and bust. My job every spring was to crawl under the house and resolder the copper pipes.” That original house sat on rock pillar and was like many on the lake: a hunting and fishing cabin. The home was eventually winterized in 1970, and two years ago Stibravy renovated the structure to double the size. “The original house is here, with all the remodeling on the lake side.” When asked which is more exciting, his prior two books about his cardiac events or revisiting the current one, he responds immediately. “This one. Because as time passes, I hope some of the cardiac memories will fade away. They’re not particularly pleasant.

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Wake Up Refreshed

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CCM Student Government President Jenna Curran Named National Coca-Cola Academic Scholar

ounty College of Morris (CCM) is proud to announce that Jenna Curran, President of the Student Government Association at CCM, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national Coca-Cola Academic Team at the Gold award level. Curran, a resident of Denville, was nominated by CCM administrators based on her academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community service. Curran is a standout, vibrant student, who has made many valuable contributions to the college and local community during her time at CCM. She is pursuing a career in government with a pre-law track foundation beginning with an associate degree in Liberal Arts from CCM. She presents strong with a 3.689 GPA and has chaired and cochaired several campaigns including, Escape the Vape with the Randolph Health Department and the CCM Voting Initiative with the League of Women Voters. She is the founder of CCMKIND to ensure CCM remains an all-encompassing, inclusive campus, where students’ voices are heard. Curran is also a member of the PTK honor society. Outside of school, she interned at the Denville Municipal Court and Police Department. She is a member of the Denville Municipal Alliance Committee and Denville’s Green Team- Sustainable New Jersey Committee. Recently Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM, recognized Curran’s achievement as a Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar in the All-USA Academic Competition by hosting her parents, Lisa and Mike, at a ceremony to con-

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gratulate her on this prestigious award. Her father is a CCM Business Administration graduate. “Jenna is an exceptional student and leader at our college,” said Iacono. “Although we are not surprised that she has been named a recipient, we are incredibly proud of her. Her hard work, outgoing personality, eagerness to help others, and her vision for a better tomorrow are just some of what she brings to CCM and into the community every day. She really is a winner in every imaginable way and we expect to see big things from her as she continues her journey in life.” “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. The foundation recognizes 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars with almost $200,000 in scholarships annually. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals,” said Hopkins. Coca-Cola Academic Team members will be recognized in statewide and local ceremonies. There will also be an international recognition at the PTK annual convention, held virtually April 8-10. Along with Rutgers University and Fordham University, Curran is applying to the University of Miami to continue her endeavors. PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree col-

leges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The honor society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members. Learn more at ptk.org. To learn more about succeeding as a student at CCM, visit www.ccm.edu/.

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At Denville Shore Repair, It’s Not Just Shoes

By Steve Sears enville resident Rosemarie Roscoe got the word that Denville Shoe Repair was the place to go for shoe repair. “My niece, for her wedding, she had her shoes widened,” says Roscoe . “So, she came here and said, ‘Wow, they’re right here,’ and she just really loved it.” Roscoe’s ringing of the counter bell can’t be heard over the hammering of a sole being grounded onto a shoe by Mike, Denville Shoe Repair owner Boghos (Paul) Tarakdjian’s best friend and work buddy. So, Tarakdjian grabs a cow bell on the front counter and clangs it. All work ceases, silence ensues, Mike raises his eyes to the customer, smiles, and heads over to assist her. “People even come in here at Christmas time and ring it,” Tarakdjian says with a laugh about the cow bell. Tarakdjian served as Best Man at Mike’s wedding and is godfather of his children. They have known each other since they were teenagers. They’re best friends. Tarakdjian considers his customers his friends as well, and although he has thought about retiring (he’s 75), he loves the shoe business and his clientele so much that he drives to and from his Palisades Park home

six days a week. “I keep this business going for my customers.” Denville Shoe Repair has been in business since 1933, but Tarakdjian, who came to the United States in 1977 from Ethiopia, took over the location 26 years ago. “I was a plant manager and technical man and design. I was the Chairman in Ethiopia of all the shoe factories,” he explains, then states he was in Ethiopia for five years, and then visited New York City for a shoe show. He knew the United States would be his eventual stop. Prior to that, he embarked for Italy and signed a contract to manage the MSF (Modern Shoe Factory) in Cypress. He moved his family to Cypress, after that to Sweden, and joined them at the end of 1979. However, when he didn’t get a work permit in that country, he left to come to the United States and study. He found a job at a Coach handbag factory in Cliffside Park, and 7 weeks later found another job managing factories for Lafayette Footwear Corp. in New York City and in Lewiston, Maine. It was all coming together for him. “In the meantime, I bought a Hoboken shoe repair store,” he says. The store? Faro Shoe Repair. He kept the prior owner on and changed the name to Faro & Tarakdjian Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaning, and remained there until

1995 when he learned of Denville Shoe Repair, an established business at that time for 62 years that was for sale. He knew it was a gem in a gem of a community and bought it. “I’m glad I came to the town,” he says. “My

customers support me well. It’s a very good location. I was in Hoboken and I was very successful. But I’m here (in Denville) and my customers are respectful.” continued on page 9

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Denville Shore Repair... continued from page 8 It’s 88 years and counting at 1 West Main Street. The 535 square foot Denville Shoe Repair is much more than shoes. They also repair expensive handbags including redoing the interior lining, jacket and boot zippers, and sneakers. “Any kind of stain, we do (remove) it, any kind of color, we dye it, with a 100% guarantee the dye doesn’t come out,” Tarakdjian says. Denville Shoe Repair, which sells items like shoe polish, laces, brushes, and much more, are also orthopedic specialists. “Doctor prescriptions,” Tarakdjian says. “We used to take three of four hours,” he says regarding prepping the specialty shoes. “Now we take 30 to 45 minutes because of technology.” Like most businesses, COVID19 affected Denville Shoe Repair. “This coronavirus is a killer,” he states. “That’s one word – it’s a killer.” His business is down, but he also realizes the struggles of others, offering discounts, and even additional discounts to senior citizens. Senior citizens also get a 30% discount on orthopedic shoes. “And anything wrong from our side, we will redo

it free,” he says. Tarakdjian has been married since 2001 to his wife, Lina, and the couple has a son, Paul Michael (17). Tarakdjian also has a daughter, Lucy, from a prior marriage, and she is the mom of his two grandchildren, Alec and Kathy. He speaks of his family with pride and does likewise about Denville Shoe Repair. There’s the excitement for Tarakdjian every morning when he arrives from Palisades Park to open his Denville Shoe Repair doors. “That’s my life,” he says, gesturing with a nod to the back work area. “I love the smell. Sometime when I open the glue – the gallon glue, I shake it and I open it – that smell makes me happy,” he says with a huge smile. And Tarakdjian, despite the pandemic and business reduction, is always a happy guy. “I’m still here, I’m happy here, I’m happy at home, and I’m happy with my customers here in Denville. I try to live the best way that I can.” “And thank you to my customers; they support me all the way.” For more information, visit www.denvilleshoerepairnj.com or call 973-627-9741.

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Denville Fire Department Partakes in Ice Rescue Weekend

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Ice Rescue Weekend... continued from page 10 everyone working in teams on the ice and practicing rescue techniques using the ice rescue devices. The course ended on Sunday with the teams rescuing victims based on several different scenarios. Over forty firefighters and police officers from Denville and the surrounding area attended the course. The course was taught by members of Rescue Products International’s ice res-

cue specialist team. Everyone enjoyed the training and the experience of conducting ‘real life’ ice rescue exercises. The Denville Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the founding of the department this year. Special events are being planned to take place throughout the year as we hopefully overcome COVID-19.

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Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired? Exploring Another Treatment Option for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire. The etiology of CFIS is still unknown, but the suspected cause is a viral infection. Some researchers believe that CFIS is actually a neurological response to a viral infection. Since there are no absolute markers or lab tests to confirm the illness, chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome is often diagnosed by symptoms alone and by process of elimination. For the same reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic fatigue. Instead,

doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms. As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome. For more information about Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency Syndrome, call Kearstin R. Tripi, L.Ac at Mt. Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Jersey

Written By, Chris Bauer MD pril has been dedicated as World Autism Month and April 2 has been declared World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. According to The N.J. Department of Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 45 children in New Jersey. New Jersey has the highest rate of Autism spectrum disorder in the nation. In the last ten years, NJ has seen greater healthcare funding, more legislative measures, and more public advocacy for Autism research and awareness. In discussing Autism spectrum disorder, correct terminology usage is very important. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder with deficits in social communication and interaction with restricted and repetitive patterns in activity and behaviors. Intellectual impairment and delayed or absence of language development are often observed as well. The repetitive movements often include hand flapping, rocking, toe walking or swaying. As the name implies Autism spectrum disorder is a diagnosis that encompasses a spectrum of criteria and no two people are affected in the same way. Boys are four times as likely to have Autism spectrum disorder as compared to girls. In addition, there is also an increased risk of ASD in siblings born after a child has been affected by Autism spectrum disorder. People with Autism spectrum disorder are also more likely to have seizure disorders and as many as 50 percent have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. To date, there has not been any agreed-on consensus on what the cause of Autism spectrum disorder is. A recent theory suggests that ASD is inherited genetically, and that brain development is affected i n the process. The inherited altered genetic material will then alter the neural pathway of

that individual. Exposure to environmental toxins, teratogenic material, and infections during pregnancy have been shown to increase ASD rates. Having a preterm delivery, low birth weight, being exposed to certain antidepressants, and medications used to treat seizures in utero or swallowing meconium at the time of birth will increase a persons’ risk of getting Autism spectrum disorder. Diagnosing those with ASD early is an essential step in obtaining support services for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for Autism spectrum disorder at 18 and 24 months. Children’s parents who have concerns that their child has ASD can go to their primary care provider for an initial evaluation. Other healthcare providers who can assist with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder include child psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, child neurologists and neuropsychologists. When a child is initially evaluated for ASD by a provider, a thorough history and physical is taken. Then a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder is made using observation of the child’s behavior and history and aligning that with the diagnostic criteria. After the diagnosis is made, early intervention with programs tailored to assist a child’s language, social and behavioral skills have been shown to have a significant positive effect on a child’s future development. Examples of early intervention programs include, speech therapy, family therapy, physical therapy, hearing impairment therapy, and nutritional services. The goals of early intervention programs are tailored to each individual child and aim to assist with thinking, physical, social, emotional and communication skills. A complete listing of early intervention programs in New Jersey is available to families on the Department of Health in New Jersey website (www.njeis.org).

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The History of Jell-O

By Luigi Luciano have always had an interest in knowing when the products we use today were created. Most of us can’t imagine that there was a time without them. I wanted to take a look at some products and see what their history is. I start with Jell-O, a favorite of millions and as they say, there is always room for Jell-O!! HELLO “There’s Always Room for Jell-O.” This is the campaign slogan of a simple gelatin dessert that today is known as “America’s Most Famous Dessert.” The success story is one, the result of advertising and merchandising methods, new and different, never before employed. Salesmen, well-trained, well groomed, well versed in the art of selling went out in “spanking rigs, drawn by beautiful horses” into the roads, byroads, fairs, country gatherings, church socials, and parties to advertise their product. First came team-drawn wagons, to be followed by smart auto-cars. Pictures, posters, and billboards over the American landscape, as well as page ads in magazines, carried the Jell-O Girl and the six delicious flavors into the American home. In 1845, Peter Cooper dabbled with and patented a product which was “set” with gel-

atin. Suffice it to say, it never did “jell” with the American public. In 1897, Pearle Wait, a carpenter in LeRoy, was putting up a cough remedy and laxative tea in his home. He experimented with gelatin and came up with a fruit flavored dessert which his wife, May, named Jell-O. He tried to market his product, but he lacked the capital and the experience. In 1899 he sold the trademark to a fellow townsman for the sum of $450. The buyer already had some success in manufacturing and selling. He was one of the best-known manufacturers of proprietary medicines. Orator Frank Woodward was born in North Bergen in 1856 and moved with his family to LeRoy in 1860. Life was not easy for the boy, but no job was too menial for him, because in his mind every opportunity was a step toward his goal. By 1876 he was making composition balls used by marksmen for target shooting. Then he engaged in the manufacture of a composition nest egg with “miraculous power to kill lice on hens when hatching.” This became a widely known and used product in the United States and Canada. On September 9, 1899 he purchased the name and the business of Jell-O from Mr. Wait. The bill of sale bears the name of Everett W. Bishop as witness. Manufacturing

was carried on under the supervision of Andrew Samuel Nico of Lyons, NY. Sales were slow and disheartening for the new product, but income from Grain-O remained steady. One day in a gloomy mood “O.F.” offered Sam Nico the whole blankety-blank business for $35. This story is vouchsafed by George McHardy. In 1900, the Jell-O name was first used by the Genesee Pure Food Company. The advertising campaign proved so successful that in 1902 Jell-O sales amounted to $250,000. Jell-O prospered and the consensus of the townspeople is carried in a colloquial expression heard in town - “Grain-O,

Jell-O, and Nico.” From the beginning Jell-O’s advertising was directed by William E. Humelbaugh followed by Frank LaBounty. These men began the distribution of recipes and samples in 1904. A three-inch ad costing $336 in the Ladies Home Journal launched the printed portion of the campaign, and the first of the Jell-O “best seller” recipes rolled off the presses. In some years as many as 15 million booklets were distributed. Noted artists such as Rose O’Neill, Maxfield Parrish, Coles Phillips, Norman Rockwell, Linn Ball, and continued on page 17

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continued from page 16 Angus MacDonald made Jell-O a household word with their colored illustrations. In 1904, Jell-O introduces the Jell-O Girl, four-year-old Elizabeth King whose father, Franklin King, was an artist connected with the Dauchy Company - Jell-O’s advertising agency. In her right hand the little girl held a teakettle and in her left a package of Jell-O. Advertising kept abreast of the times and so in 1934 General Foods, a pioneer in selling by radio, signed Jack Benny and the whole world came to know “J-E-L-L-O.” To return to the early days, on November 5, 1923 the Jell-O Company, Inc. was organized and took over the entire assets of the Genesee Pure Foods Company with no change in management or control. The purpose of this change was to protect the value of Jell-O as a trade name by closely identifying it with the business. The intent was to keep it from becoming a common noun. The officers in 1925 just before it joined with Postum were: Ernest L. Woodward, James Gordon Gilfillan, Charles W. Metcalf, Frank L. LaBounty, Donald Woodward, and Miss Beatrice Curtiss. Succeeding years saw Jell-O change from a hand-packaged business to a highly mechanized factory and become one of LeRoy’s most important industries. The search for

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Hunan Taste: A Denville Staple for over 35 Years

By Megan Roche s you come into Denville off Route 46 West, you’ll find the oriental style building that houses Hunan Taste. Proudly calling Denville home for over 35 years, Hunan Taste is known for its Chinese cuisine. “Our family has been purveying Chinese cuisine for over four decades offering exceptional tastes from the Sichuan, Cantonese and Mandarin regions. It all started in the 70’s when we opened our first Sichuan restaurant in New York City’s Chinatown. As we continued to develop our mastery and craft, our family business expanded with locations in Queens and Long Island,” says the Hsiungs family. In 1986, Hunan Taste opened its doors in Denville. The restaurant was built out of an old roller skating rink and was designed to look like an ancient Chinese style pagoda. After much success in Denville, the Hsiungs family opened a second location in Upper Montclair. “Our father, Joseph, continued to grow the restaurant, constantly evolving our grandmother’s recipes as well as introducing new ones. Our father was a perfectionist,

and the restaurant was his life. He worked so hard to make Hunan as successful as it is today,” the Hsiungs family says. At Hunan Taste, the Hsiungs family believes in three main principles: unique food offerings with fresh high quality ingredients, presidential service and a dining experience like no other, and sharing their culture and building friendships. The opulent oriental style building looks like something out of an Asian magazine. When you enter, you are transported to Asia in the dining room. The food, a mix of the Sichuan, Cantonese, and Mandarin regions, perfumes the air. “Throughout the years, our establishment has gained a reputation for fine dining Chinese fare, ornate décor and an ultimate dining experience,” the Hsiungs family shares. Denville just doesn’t sing the praises of Hunan Taste. Hunan Taste has been named a favorite many times including MSN. com’s Best Restaurant in Every State award, NJ.com’s Best Chinese award, and NJ Monthly’s Annual Jersey Choice Awards to name a few. “We are so grateful to have formed solid

relationships over the years. Our community always inspires us to find new and innovative ways to celebrate our culture through friendship and food. We love introducing new and exciting dishes especially during our Chinese New Year festivities. We encourage you to host and share your life’s most memorable events with us,” says The Hsiungs family. In addition to exceptional service, the Hsiungs family always hope to make their

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Denville Farmers’ Market Enters Its Second Decade

By Steve Sears here were the obvious huge challenges in 2020 with how farmers’ markets had to operate, and among those having to pivot were folks right in downtown Denville. “With the pandemic situation, obviously, there was the big question of how do we operate it and how do we move forward,” says Liisi Lascarro, founder and manager of the Denville Farmers’ Market. “But customers showcase that they actually feel safer shopping outdoors, and it has been working phenomenally. All the customers have been super respectful, and there’s an opportunity for preorder. I think this goes sort of beyond Denville too, but customers really appreciate it. You know the personal touch that all these small businesses are offering, and the taking care of your personal safety level that they’re offering you. They all did good, and I think also in the customers’ minds everybody started thinking more so where the food comes from and

what are the implications and what not. And there was renewed interest in getting your food locally, too.” And, of course, the Denville Farmers’ Market operates outdoors, and social distancing is encouraged. “We’re going into our 11th season now,” Lascarro says of the market. “It was when we bought a house here in Denville. It was clear that there was space for the farmers’ market, and there’s a wonderful community for a farmers’ market. I approached the township and they put all their trust in me.” It’s all about local: local food, local farmers, and providing them an outlet and making that connection with the community. “The first one who I approached is actually Union Hill Farms, who does have a farm stand in Denville,” says Lascarro. “But we wouldn’t have started it without him. At first, he said Sunday is also farm stand day, but it is a big win win when you do have a farm in town. And it really is making the connection to the

community and also vitalizing the downtown, for all the shoppers to come and enjoy the downtown. Denville is a very dynamic community.” From the beginning, Lascarro and team also set it up with buffet tables, music, and included not for profit groups who could promote themselves. “So, it’s all about local and community and a good gathering place on Sundays,” she says happily. Denville residents and out-oftowners visit the Denville Farmers’ Market, and there are regulars who have developed friendships with the farmers. “They know what they’re getting,” Lascarro says. “There’s the opportunity to talk about food, there’s the awareness and knowledge on where the food comes from and connection directly with the farmer. So, just the education part of it, other than supporting the locally produced food for many benefits, is most certainly a reason why a lot of people like to shop at the farmers’ market.” The farmers’ market, however, is more than just farm

goods and produce. Local artists and shops display and sell, there is a variety of vendors, and if you make a stop there on a Sunday, there’s a great chance you’re not going to go home empty handed. The Denville Farmers’ Market regular season begins the first Sunday in May. “Think about the fresh food,” says Lascarro. “Think about the seasonal fresh food and all the benefits of it to take care

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Volunteers Needed for Denville’s Rockaway River Cleanup May 8

fter a year hiatus due to the pandemic, volunteers are needed more than ever for the ninth annual Denville Rockaway River Cleanup. The annual Cleanup will be held Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Township of Denville and Saint Clare’s Health are again partnering in support of this event. What started as a volunteer effort to clean up the Rockaway River from the debris and litter left from Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, has blossomed into an annual event, with a brigade of volunteers armed with gloves, trash bags and waders to collect and remove large quantities of debris and litter from the Rockaway River and its streams during the event. However, the event was postponed for 2020 as a result of the pandemic. After much consideration, planners have opted to resume the event this Spring based on several factors—vaccinations, the event being outside and the enforcement of following the CDC guidelines of social distancing and wearing face masks. Volunteers are needed to help remove litter and wood debris along the 3.5 mile stretch of the Rockaway River through Denville. Volunteers, civic groups and organizations are again being asked to help in this cleanup effort. Removal of litter and debris from the Rockaway River is a crucial effort in flood prevention. No experience is needed. Donate two hours to all day to this effort. Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome, but must be

accompanied by an adult. Registration, check-in, and site assignments for the cleanup begins at 9:00 a.m. at the lower parking lot near the emergency room entrance at Saint Clare’s hospital on 25 Pocono Road in Denville. Following CDC guidelines, volunteers must socially distance and wear a face covering. Participants are asked to wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy boots or waders. The use of sunscreen and insect repellent are strongly encouraged. If available, please bring work gloves, branch lopper and/or bow saw. George Strother, Chairman of the Denville River and Streams Committee, is spearheading the effort to identify strategic points along the river where trees, debris, and trash pose the greatest risk for flooding issues. Based on this information, he is working with volunteer groups and the Township of Denville DPW to continue the on going effort “to keep the river flowing.” This volunteer effort began 10 years ago when Mayor Tom Andes created the River and Streams Advisory Committee. Strother was appointed to the Mayor’s committee to spearhead a volunteer effort as a means to help alleviate flooding along the 3.5 miles of river and streams that flow through Denville following the devastating flooding in 2011 from Hurricane Irene. Co-sponsored by the Township of Denville and Saint Clare’s Health, the volunteer cleanup effort began the monumental task of removing debris and litter left throughout the river and its banks

from the flooding as well removal of woody debris from the extensive tree damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The river cleanup is helping to prevent unsightly pollution, contributes to the healthiness of humans, wild life and fish, prevents flooding, and promotes recreational uses of the river including rafting, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. And how do you judge a successful river cleanup? “At the end of day, participants are dirty, tired, sweaty and smiling standing next to piles of tires, trash and woody debris” Strother said. The sheer volume of debris, litter and trash removed by the volunteers over the years demonstrates the measure of the event’s success. Over 800, 55-gallon bags of litter and trash, 1,800 cubic yards of woody debris, 570 tires and numerous large plastic and metal items such at hot water heaters, appliances and auto parts ranging from fenders to engines not to mention television sets, iron pipes, fencing, discarded construction debris and even ironically a “DO NOT DUMP” sign has been collected. For more information or to register online please visit the Township’s municipal website at www. Denvillenj.org and click on the calendar link for May 8 on the home page. You may also visit www.facebook.com/TownshipOfDenville to link to the event registration and for up-to-date postings. Rain Date for the event is Saturday, May 15, 2021.

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It Happened in Our Town: The Story of the Denville Museum

By Peter Zablocki o one wanted it to rain that day, but then again, there was not much anyone could do about it. The men of New Jersey Light Infantry company commandeered by Brigadier General William Maxwell who oversaw all of the state’s infantry regiments during the Revolutionary War, stood patiently in the rain. The colonial soldiers’ encampment could be visible to all those that passed by it on old Diamond Spring Road in the township of Denville. The men, numbering sixteen, raised their rifles to the weeping skies and fired a volley. The date… Saturday, July 3rd, 17… no wait, 1982. The ceremony for the opening of Denville’s newest museum had begun. Despite the fact that the Denville Historical Society had been around since 1971, the wish of having a proper town museum had eluded the organization for years – that is until 1979. Enter Peggy Gray, a 71-year-old retired dietician and one of the pioneering members the town’s historical society. Having learned that a local branch of the Charter Savings Bank was looking to replace its century old building with a modern brick structure – a 1834 home that once belonged to one of the original Denville fami-

lies, the Righters – she came up with an ingenious idea. Peggy would take the building off the Bank’s hands; saving them money that would otherwise go towards its demolition and in the same token making them look charitable to the community for having donated it. However, there was a catch. The building would have to be moved from its current location, as the bank would not be donating the property the structure currently stood on. Peggy, an industrious spirit, successfully petitioned the town officials into letting the historical society use the “donated” building to open a proper Denville Museum. She then convinced the town council members into donating town property on Diamond Spring Road and across the street from the St. Francis Residential Community for the location of her newest endeavor. With the help of countless people, including the Historical Society’s board of trustees and its President Robert Musko, as well as the town Mayor Jack O’Keefe, and Walter Luger, a country freeholder and former Mayor of Denville, the deal was made for the structure to be donated to the township and then rented out to the Historical

Society for a $1 a year. Traffic on Diamond Spring Road came to a halt on October 16, 1980, as the 150-yearold structure was being moved by truck a quarter mile down the street to its current location – at the time of purchase, the museum building was located closer to town, where today’s Chase Bank stands. And since a two-story building being moved down the street can be considered a once-in-a-life-

time experience for many, the Citizen reported that hundreds of persons lined the streets as amateur and professional photographers took advantage of the unusual shots. In the end it took a five-man crew operating massive machinery approximately three hours from the time the house was lifted off its former location until it was settled at its new resting place. continued on page 27

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It Happened in Our Town... continued from page 26 In the end, the creation of the museum truly was a whole town affair. Apart from thousands of dollars in donations for the project, a local contractor excavated the new site for a proper foundation, local electricians, plumbers, and carpenters fixed up the building, and the township water superintendent oversaw the connection of water and sewer – all at no cost. As for the new foundation on which the building

was settled; it was constructed through labor donated by students from the Vo-Tech School, with the school also donating all the needed materials. The payment? A smile, a thank you, and a one-year membership in the historical society. After years of planning and with the aid of nearly $25,000 – roughly $85,000 in 2021 money – raised entirely through community efforts, the museum was fi-

nally ready to open its doors on Saturday, July 3rd, 1982. Proceeded the night before by an invitation-only reception and dedication, the weekend was jampacked with events. Processions of local Color Guards led by Maxwell’s Light Brigade Revolutionary War reenactors were followed by the official opening ceremonies, ribbon cutting by O’Keefe, and of course a speech by Peggy Gray. Together with Reverend James D’Angelo, pastor of the nearby Union Hill Presbyterian Church, part-time archaeologist and energetic new member of the historical society, Peggy insisted that the new museum would be a “living one, not just a collection of [irrelevant] artifacts in dusty cases.” After the singing of the national anthem and the hoisting of the American Flag, the doors finally opened to the public at 1:00 p.m. The first exhibits consisted of Indian artifacts, early American tools from the Ebling Collection, reproductions of early American modes of transportation crafted to scale, and a presentation on the forge and mill sites once located on the Den Brook. The patrons were also invited to come back for a display of 18th and 19th century chairs and antique cameras which was planned for the near future. Perhaps most important, was the museum’s call for anyone willing to do-

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nate any artifacts or old photographs pertaining to the town’s history – the basis on which the museum now thrives. One of the first donations? Old donkey shoes which were used by the donkeys pulling the boats on the Morris Canal! Today, the Denville Museum is home to thousands of pictures, old deeds, documents, maps, letters, diaries, etc. All pertaining to one thing – the history of Denville. It also features many artifacts and exhibits, such as the history of Denville schools, as well as that of the Morris Canal, and the most recent exhibit showcasing the town’s experience in World War II. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. Open each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. – and closing only for winter – the museum is located next to the Denville Public Library and is free of charge to enjoy! We hope you look forward to reading about Denville’s history in our monthly column here at the Denville Life Magazine, as much as we enjoy sharing it with you; and we hope to see you at the museum soon! For newest news and information please visit our website at www. denvillemuseum.org. Peter Zablocki is a local historian, author, and vice-president of the Denville Historical Society. He is also a co-host of a weekly podcast, “History Teachers Talking.”

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Catherine McCall Keeps in Touch with Those Gone Before Us

By Steve Sears atherine McCall remembers, when she was a child, her aunt had bought a new house, and she slept over in her cousin’s bedroom. Both fell asleep, but McCall woke up and saw a man standing in the corner of the room. Both engaged in an all night long staring contest. The next morning, when she went downstairs for breakfast and told her aunt about the encounter, her uncle walked in and said he had been talking with his new neighbor about the prior owner, and the description matched the gentleman in the room with McCall. The man had recently passed away. “I never forgot that,” she says. “That was my first real knowledge that I was seeing a legitimate person. He was attached to that house that they lived in. He didn’t do anything; he just stood in the corner and stared at me all night.” It also was her first real knowledge of possibly being a Psychic Medium, although she didn’t know it at the time. McCall was born and raised in Dover, and she has an office there. She has been a professional Medium since 2007 and explains the realm. “Mediumship is communicating with the spirit world, and the spirit

world is heaven, and when our loved ones pass over, they use people like myself to communicate with their loved ones that they’ve left behind. The information comes through our senses, so we hear, we feel, we smell, we face empathy. All of our senses are in use, and we call them our ‘clairs.’ So, with clairvoyance, clairsentience, and claircognizance – this is all coming through our senses. I use all of them, but I use clairvoyance with the seeing, clairaudience - which is hearing, and the feeling which is clairsentience.” McCall, 52, finally got used to the spirit world when she started reading for the public. “I didn’t really understand much about mediumship, and I started to discover it and really started to look into it when I was in my mid-30s.” The experience that changed her life forever occurred when she was age 37 and enduring a challenging period in her life. She was in the shower when she heard a female voice that said, “You need to snap out of it. You need to get yourself together, and get your head and your life together, because you’re going to change.” “I remember looking around and thinking, ‘Who’s talking to me?’ I heard it; it was so clear.” She exited the shower and

prepared to go out for the evening, but the voice kept talking to her, and she kept asking, “Who is this?” Finally, at day’s end and late at night, the voice was still speaking to her and she asked who it was one final time. “And the voice said, ‘This is your grandmother, your mother’s mother, Henrietta.’ She passed when I was a year old, and she said, ‘The depression is going to leave you, you need to get yourself together, you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself, because you’re going to take care of and help lots of people in your life. And if you can’t help yourself, you’re not going to be able to help anybody else.’ And I said to her, ‘Why are you saying this to me?’ And she said, ‘You’re meant to help other people. But until you help yourself, you can’t help anybody else.’” Shortly thereafter, McCall started doing readings, began having more experiences while doing those readings, talking to people and giving them information, all leading up to her career as a professional Medium. “I love what I do. I guess that’s the easiest way to express it,” McCall says. “It saved my life. It brought me to a place to understand that my life is here because I’m supposed to help other people with their life. I give

everything I am to this because this saved me, and I have to do as much as I can for others, because I’m grateful for what has been done for me and my family and my life.” She’s paying it forward. “Absolutely, every single day,” she says definitively. In addition to communicating with people, McCall also can do the same with pets who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. McCall, who did an event for the Roxbury Arts Alliance on April 16, also works with charities (especially for children and for pets) and also does public and private events. Visit her website at www.mediumcatherinemccall.com or her Facebook page at “Catherine McCall Psychic Medium.” McCall can be contacted by calling her cell phone, 862-8123094, or by email at paintpeace68@gmail.com.

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By Peter Zablocki osiah Hall stood motionless, darkness around him. From atop Beacon Mountain he could see for miles. He knew this land. The hills, the plains, and the farms with homes resembling dark specs on an otherwise flawless canvas. It was the night of June 23rd, 1780, and around him was his hometown, Denville. He strained his eyes but did not see what he was looking for. News of a battle waging in nearby Springfield had arrived in the town that morning. Below the hill upon which Mr. Hall and his compatriots labored, many locals anxiously awaited his signal. As Josiah looked towards distant Springfield, he was startled by an excited dispatch rider galloping his horse up the hill towards him. And then he saw it himself. A dull red glare lighting the sky in the distance. He instantly ordered the prepared stack of brush in the shape of a pyramid to be set ablaze. As young men hurried around him throwing wet leaves on the fire to facilitate bigger smoke, Mr. Hall resumed his watch. Only the presence of two fires meant victory, and to his dismay, Josiah was still merely seeing one. “Morris County’s proudest boast is that no redcoat ever stepped on her soil ex-

cept as a prisoner of war,” said one-time Supreme Court Justice, Mahlon Pitney. That does not mean that the British never tried. In fact, the inhabitants of this area had a good reason to worry. In Denville Township alone, there were four known forges before the Revolutionary War, one each at Shongum, Ninkey Pond, Cold-Rain and Franklin, all on the Den Brook. Most of the iron ore also came from nearby Mine Hill and Rockaway’s Hibernia. This supply of iron essential for cannon balls, together with the powder plants at Chatham and Mt. Tabor, were all very tempting for the British. As such, and because of the lack of proper means of communication,

even were transported to a place designed to hide them safely until the threat had passed. The “Hog Rock,” or “Hog Pen” was located near “Rockaway Valley,” with many kids still finding corn cobs, dishes, and pieces of iron in the area nearly two centuries later. Once moved to the secret location, the people and animals would stay there for several days until a dispatcher would arrive with the news that it was safe to return. The Beacon Mountain (today “Hill”) managed throughout the war by Captain Josiah Hall – a Denville resident and the Colonists devised a plan an officer in the American in which they used the old Revolution – was selected Native American system of as one of the 23 beacons for fire and smoke beacons to its easy visibility. This was transmit information. When regardless of it not being British forces advanced the tallest peak in the vicintowards the area, twen- ity. ty-three mountain peaks Josiah’s men lit the beawould light up one by one con and waited, staring at all across the state in warn- the sole light coming from ing. Their smoke and fire a distant mountain. Then a would be seen for miles. second glimmer grew and On that June night, the flamed on the peak. A big were Denville of citizens smile lit up Mr. Hall’s face. frightened. It was well He did not need to give the known that the British and order to light the second Hessian forces advanc- beacon, his assistants were ing towards them through already at it. Down below, Springfield were quick to many people exhaled. Their steal, plunder, and burn homes would be safe after wherever they went af- all. But it was not time to ter the conclusion of each celebrate just yet. The fires battle. Following an estab- at Beacon Hill grew bigger lished protocol, Denville’s continued on page 11 hogs, sheep, cows – and

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Security and Safety in Today’s Modern Life:

The Front Door

By Richard Mabey Jr. homas Wolfe, in his first novel, Look Homeward Angel, continued to write the phrase, “a stone, a leaf, a door,” throughout his book. I think Thomas was using that simple phrase to emphasize the comfort and heart-felt warmth of stepping into one’s home, through the front door. For the past eight years, I have worked in the Security Division of a large, gated community in Central Florida. I have served in various capacities, from contributing to a weekly newsletter to managing a major gatehouse, to being a part of their public relations department. My purpose in writing this weekly column is to share the knowledge and wisdom that I learned from many classes, studying security manuals, and working in the day-to-day field of security. In this, my first column focusing on security and safety, I want to zoom in on the front door of your home. First and foremost, and I cannot stress this enough, please do have a window in your front door. The old peep hole is good. In fact, it’s better than having a solid front door, from which you cannot see the outside world from inside. But, it’s very important to be able to see who is at your front door. And, also to be able to see a wide range of your front yard from your front door. This was kept relatively quiet, but in Central Florida for a while, there was a situation where was this team of con artists and criminals who would knock on people’s front doors in various disguises and different pretenses. One classic situa-

tion, was where an elderly woman would knock on a person’s front door and say that her car broke down and may she come in and use the phone. There were variations of this theme. But the main thing was for the stage person, the con artist of the group, to get into your house. That was the most important goal of all. Once a stranger, with evil intent, is inside your home, your defenses are cut down to bare minimum. For at that point in the game, they are holding the four aces. I remember back when I lived in Lincoln Park, it was around lunch time, and I was home alone. I was at my computer writing a newspaper column. This was around 1994 or so, just before cell phones were as widespread as they are now. There was a knock on the front door. I looked out

from the living room window, there were two men at the door. Something about them, did not seem right. They had seen me from the big widow at the front door of the porch. Fortunately, the enclosed front porch acted as a kind of buffer between the outside world and the front door to living room. I thought if I ignored them that they would go away. They just stayed there, continuing to ring the doorbell. A good five minutes passed, and they were still standing there, continuing to ring the front door. And then something very strange happened, as if it was out of an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” One of the two men shouted out, “open the door, we know you’re home.” It scared me to no end. continued on page 31

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continued from page 30 I called the town police and explained to the dispatcher what was happening. I had been hesitant to call the police, I really didn’t want to bother them. Nor, did I want to come across as a worry wort. But I felt a sense of assurance when the dispatcher told me that I had done the right thing. That she was sending a police team out to drive to my home. The dispatcher also made it clear to me, not to go out and open the front door for these two men. Well, after I hung up the phone, I could easily see that the two men were still outside by my front door. They were continuing to ring the front door. Now, it was in a spirit of great impatience. The door bell would ring for long periods of time, with only a few moments of quiet, only to once again start ringing again. I was so very glad to see the police car slowly drive down Route 202 and turn down Mabey Lane and drive into my back driveway. Amazingly, the two men immediately left when they saw the police car come down Mabey Lane, as they were

parked along West Drive. Immediately after the two men left, I went outside and earnestly thanked the two police officers. They assured me that I had done the right thing. I told the police officers that I was hesitant to call because I just didn’t want to bother them. They also assured me that I did the right thing. The biggest thing to remember, especially if you are home alone, is that once you open your door to someone, you are leaving yourself completely vulnerable to them. Those of us who are good people, and do our best to live good lives, often lose track of the fact that there are very evil people out there in the world. The biggest thing to remember, when a stranger comes to your door, is always rule on the side of caution. And, follow your instincts. If something within you tells you that something is not right about a situation, by all means listen to that inner voice. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please place the wording “My Life Weekly” in the subject line.

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Bruce Beck Hometown: Livingston, NJ

By Steve Sears rguably, there may be no on-air sportscaster who loves sports more than WNBC’s Bruce Beck. To go even further, there may arguably be no sportscaster that works harder than Bruce Beck. “Every day,” he says, “I’m driven to be the best that I can be, which might not be the best in New York or the best in the country, but I’m going to try, I’m going to give it my all. I’m not going to go down without trying to outwork everyone. That’s my goal. My goal is to be at my desk between 12 at night and 3 in the morning and getting ahead of you because you’re sleeping. How can I do more research and preparation than you? Think ahead or think out of the box?” “I really don’t think you can change the world, but you can impact lives. And I still have the opportunity to impact lives by covering meaningful and compelling stories.” With the above statement, Beck may be defining his over-40-year career, and whether he is the best or not is certainly discussion fodder. He has, after all, been named New York State Sportscaster of the Year 9 times (six in a row from 2007 to 2012) by the National Sports Media Association, and has garnered 9 Emmy Awards. While the before-mentioned accolades may buttress the argument of Beck supporters, he says hold on. “Of all those accomplishments, honestly the greatest things to me is to mentor the next generation of sports broadcasters, and to be able to be a father and a grandfather,” he says proudly. “I take a lot of pride in all these awards, but I think the two things my parents instilled in me was, number one, the importance of family, and I’ve tried to live up to that all the way being the father of two boys (Jonathan and Michael), and now a grandfather of four kids, and being a husband (to wife Janet) for almost 40 years.” Beck, 64, has been with WNBC since 1997, and is the lead sports anchor for the network. Prior to his time at WNBC, he freelanced for Comcast CN8, CBS, ESPN, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, worked for MSG Network from 1980 – 1994, and for Suburban Cablevision in the late 1970s. Beck was born in Union but grew up in Livingston, and while attending Livingston High School played tennis for Elliot Lovi and basketball for Dave Samuels, and also took part in Key Club and Student Government prior to his 1974 graduation. He was inducted into the Livingston Hall of Fame in 1994. “My childhood was special. It was fostered by being raised by two great parents, Doris and Felix Beck, who loved Livingston, who believed in giving back to the community, they believed in serving the community, and my childhood was built around sports in every way.” Pick-up basketball games were often hosted at the Beck home, Bruce’s mom – a former Mayor of the township and first female to serve in the role – would bring out the lemonade and welcomed all. “We just enjoyed the Livingston experience,” Beck adds. “The community was always good to me. I lived close to Mount Pleasant School, so that was a normal playground for all of us as well. I went to Mount Pleasant Junior High School, I played basketball, and I loved every aspect of sports.” He was 9th grade class President. He also adds about his parents, “They were Livingston in every way. They embodied the great feelings of the community, and my two brothers and I were brought up to experience Livingston and love it in every way.” And he loved announcing, starting at age 8, imitating Marv Albert, and he used to tell his folks he wanted to work at WNBC with Albert, Dick Schaap, and Len Berman. “I was lucky enough to fulfill that dream.” After high school, he attended Ithaca College as an Accounting major, and ended up getting a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. However, everyone close to Beck knew he wanted to be a broadcaster, and in his senior year, he was awarded the National Honor Society AERho Award for Outstanding Broadcaster. “I was a non-major, so I was doing it on the side, and I was doing it because you have to get the experience, so I loved it. So, I was an accounting major, which was crazy, and then I spent all my time at the TV and radio station doing broadcasts for TV and broadcasts for radio. That was kind of like my background.” Next up was Suburban Cablevision TV3 in East Orange, co-hosting the popular sports talk and call-in show, Time IN, with the recently retired Bob Ley, and then eventually moving into the host chair himself. “Suburban Cablevision covered state championship games like they were national championship games,” Beck recalls excitedly. “My boss was Bob Ley; he went on to ESPN. I also worked with Matt Loughlin, he became the voice of the New Jersey Devils. And I ended up going to WNBC. You know, we had a pretty good group that ended up doing pretty well in life.” He wants others to do so as well, therefore the broadcasting mentorship, and being able to pass along his knowledge and experience to the next generation. “I was lucky enough to be mentored by Marv Albert, Sam Rosen, Jim Gordon, Jim Karvellas,” Beck says fondly. “I think that it’s my duty, my obligation, my responsibility to continue to foster the development of future broadcasters.” Beck since 2017 has hosted the Bruce Beck Sports Broadcasting Camp at Iona College in New York, and also co-hosted with Ian Eagle for 14 years at Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Montclair. Beck always tells his camp attendees three things: attention to detail, preparation, and relationships are the key to his field

and any business, and that relationships are even more important than the first two. He has built and continues to cement his with team owners, athletes, General Managers, and public relations staff. “That’s something that goes back to Livingston,” he says. “It goes back to my folks who, I honestly have to say, I’d be nowhere without them, without their leadership, love, and commitment.” For Beck, the most compelling story he’s ever covered was during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. “The first (ever) Israeli gold medalist, Gal Fridman, won in the sport of windsurfing. I ended up finding him – calling Jerusalem, calling Tel Aviv, finding where the Israeli delegation was staying - I was the only one who got to him for an interview. He was secluded and was in a lockbox for security, was bubble-wrapped, insulated, and protected by the Israeli delegation, and I went and found him and got an interview. It led the news that night. That one will always stand out in my mind.” Another was the funeral of New York Giants owner, Wellington Mara. “To see the adulation and love at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was incredible.” He was also fortunate enough to cover Michael Phelps winning gold medal #8 in Beijing, Sarah Hughes winning the 2002 gold medal in figure skating (“I said to her, ‘Sarah Hughes is the Olympic gold medalist,’ and she said, ‘Say it again!’”), Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit and Mariano Rivera’s final game, both at Yankee Stadium, and David Tyree’s miraculous catch against his helmet during the Giants final Super Bowl XXXXII winning continued on page 33

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continued from page 32 drive against the New England Patriots. Bruce Beck is still happy in what he does. “I always say, ‘Reach for the moon and settle for the stars.’ I still believe in striving for excellence. I still believe in cultivating relationships. I still love the big story. I still want to be the best in what I’m doing. I’m still driven to beat ABC and CBS. I still want to be the best broadcaster that I can be. If I ever get to the point where I think I’m slipping or that I’m not putting forth the effort, I would say that would be the time to call it. But I’m nowhere near there; I’m still driven to perfection - which is impossible to achieve.” Even a legend has disclosed as much. “Bob Wolff, the great broadcaster, who passed recently and was in his 90s, came up to me one day and said, “Beck! I’ve got to tell you: I almost did it.’ I said, ‘What Bob?’ And he said, ‘Ah, I just missed.’ So, there is no such thing as a perfect show, a perfect broadcast, or perfect person. But you try your best to continue to entertain our viewership, continue to find stories that are compelling, continue to try to be honest and bring them the news of the day in a manner where sometimes you can have a commentary on it, somedays you can have an opinion. But more than anything it’s to present the facts, to present the stories that are ever changing, to show the human side of the athletes.” He closes lauding WNBC. “The opportunity that I have had to work for this iconic station – it has been an honor, a blessing.” And that makes Bruce Beck, a guy who also loves Livingston and sports, a happy guy.

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