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Hackettstown Mom and Daughters Team Creates “Operation: Send Smiles!”

By Steve Sears icole Coward, an On-Site Property Manager with Kaplan Companies in Hackettstown for 14 years, and her daughters, Rebecca and Leah, have created “Operation: Send Smiles!” “What we’re trying to do is create care baskets and deliver them to the seniors,” says Nicole, whose family has lived in Hackettstown for two years. “As everybody knows, COVID took a real hard hit on our seniors, and we just wanted to make them smile and make sure they understood that they’re loved and that

we respect our history with them. We wanted to do something so that they know they weren’t forgotten or not thought about, and we’re just trying to do something to uplift their spirits.” Both Nicole and daughter Rebecca came up with the idea. “My mom and I overheard a story on the news about a senior citizens place where it was saying there is a steady decline in the mental health of the senior patients,” says Rebecca. “We felt heartbroken about it. My mom said she wondered how Paragon Village was doing

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spirits of others. With the help of the Kiwanis Club, they are collecting food for the Mount Olive Food Pantry and have also collected PPE equipment for the Mount Olive Police Department, but “Operation: Send Smiles!” has been their biggest endeavor. For the trio, Paragon Village is a stepping-stone; there is much

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echnology is all around us, and touches pretty much every aspect of our daily lives. Dentistry has not been left out of this revolution. One area that has benefited greatly includes our impression-taking techniques. Digital Dental Impressions have revamped many areas of dental procedures: traditional crowns, dental implants, invisible braces such as Invisalign and SureSmile, dentures, nightguards, and so much more. So what’s the big deal about digital dental impressions? The biggest thing for you, the patient, is that it is goop-free! Nothing to risk making you gag, no messy materials getting all over your face. Another benefit is the accuracy: final restorations usually fit more accurately. Digital impressions are also faster to take, as compared to traditional impressions. The turn-around time from laboratories is faster,

too, since these scans are sent via email immediately to the laboratory. Traditional dental impressions encompass a range of different materials that we place into your mouth using a delivery tray. Digital impressions eliminate both the flowable material and the tray. Instead, a wand that is connected to a computer is utilized. We wave it over your teeth or gums a few times, and that’s it! Many people think that these impression utilize x-rays or a laser. This is not correct. The entire process uses visible light. There is no radiation, and nothing hurts. It is important to note traditional impressions still play a vital role in dentistry, and will likely never go away. Not every situation lends itself to digital impressions. The world of dental implants has also benefited greatly from

digital impressions. Whether we are fabricating a single implant or a full mouth restoration supported on implants, we can utilize the digital impressions for surgical guides, temporary crowns, abutments, and the final teeth. The workflow saves patients time, and the outcome is very predictable. In our office, this is performed on a daily basis. It is possible to overlay digital impressions on top of each other. This can be a useful tool during complex dental procedures when changes are desired. Maybe you want the esthetic crowns that are currently being made for you to be raised a little, or you want them narrower. By overlaying a scan of your current teeth or temporary crowns, the technician can easily put these changes into software and voila: the 3-D printers or milling machines can make the adjustments. Wear and movement of your teeth can be tracked with digital

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Operation: Send Smiles... continued from front page we get extra donations, we want to create extra baskets and give them out to Mount Olive senior residents throughout town.” Among the items in the baskets are socks, crossword puzzle books, crafts, yarn, and yarn tools, and more. Younger sister, Leah, has also added an extra touch to the baskets. “My mom and sister asked me if I wanted to help write letters and color pictures for some of the baskets. I said okay. I really wanted to help but I wasn’t sure what I could do. I was really happy when they asked me to join them. I love when my mom does fun projects like this.” She then adds, “It has been really fun seeing boxes come to our house every day. My mom keeps saying how happy she is to see everyone coming together and donating. I can’t wait to help build the baskets and drop them off. I’m happy to be sending smiles.” Donation deadline for the Paragon

Village baskets is April 30. Items, which must be brand new, can be dropped off at 103 Sowers Drive, Hackettstown. Pickup is also available by calling Nicole at (732) 921-6242. “This isn’t just a one-time program,” says Nicole. “This is something I want to do for as long as I possibly can.” She also states that Kaplan Companies and its owner, Jason Kaplan, are huge supporters of the trio’s good works. “Anytime I have a cause, they’re right there helping us. They’re pretty amazing.” Rebecca sums up “Operation Send Smiles!” “I am really excited, and it makes me feel good to know our community seniors will know that their community is thinking of them and they’re not alone. I learned so much from my grandparents and I think how many of those seniors are grandparents. They deserve to be happy and smile. I am happy to do this for them.”

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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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Three Towns Claim One Church

by Elsie Walker hen asked where the Drakestown United Methodist Church is, some people will say Mt. Olive. They may even point to a Morris County Heritage Commission marker near the church. Others will say that the church is part of Long Valley in Washington Township. Looking at the church’s website, its address says it is in Hackettstown. How can three towns claim one church? The answer is one that takes in history and convenience. The church’s pastor, Rev. John Callanan, noted that there was a “large Methodist expansion in New Jersey after the close of the Revolutionary War”. Between 1800 – 1825, 38 different congregations were founded due to the efforts of circuit riders. Circuit riders were pastors on horseback, many of them laity, which visited groups of people who met together for spiritual support. In those days, there weren’t many physical churches. A group of family and friends met together in what was called a class meeting. When the group grew large enough, it was considered a society. The circuit riders had a regular route of groups to visit and deliver a service to, but it would take a while for a circuit rider to finish his route and then start again. According to “The Hard Road of a Methodist Circuit Rider”, one route might be 200- 500 miles. In 1811, the then Drakestown Methodist Church was founded. Again, it wasn’t a physical building, but a group of people. The name of the church came from the town where the people were located. The first two circuit riders

to pastor the church were David Bartine and Manning Force. The latter’s family was involved in the church. Callanan noted that Bartine and the other early pastors preached at a school which is located in present day Mt. Olive. That is why some people may think the church is part of Mt. Olive, because of those roots. In 1855, the physical Drakestown Methodist Church (later named Drakestown United Methodist Church) was built. That is the sanctuary which is still used to this day. The church’s Friendship Hall was built in the mid 1900s. Over time, the area known as Drakestown, wasn’t a town anymore, but became part of two townships: Mt. Olive and Washington. The church is on the Washington Township side. However, a Morris County Heritage Commission Marker can be found near it. The story behind that is one of convenience and safety. The Mt. Olive township historian, Thea Dunkle, shared the story. “The area known as Drakestown spans an area that is both in Mt Olive Township and Washington Township. The school and the store/post office are physically in Mt. Olive Township. The church is physically in Washington Township, just over the Mt Olive Township line,” she shared. “The reason the marker was placed at the Drakestown church was because it was the most accessible to be able to stop and read the marker. The other sites were directly on the main road and would be hard for someone to pull over and read the marker. The Washington Township Historical Society and the Mt. Olive Township Historical Society worked together to place the

one marker. We had a small dedication ceremony with refreshment in the Friendship Hall afterwards.” As for the Hackettstown address, Callanan said it is continued on page 7

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Hackettstown’s Rodriguez a Flying Pioneer in the Drone Industry

By Dan Hirshberg my Rodriguez has something in common with the great aviator and flying pioneer, Amelia Earhart. While Earhart earned recognition in the 1930s as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as well as creating many other standards for female pilots, Rodriguez is breaking ground in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems industry, known otherwise as drones. In May, Rodriguez likely will become the first female to earn a degree in Warren Community College’s nationally recognized drone program as part of Warren’s first graduating class. This will put Rodriguez into an elite group of women around the country who are pioneers in a field that is growing rapidly but thus far male-dominated. Rodriguez’s story of how she got involved in the drone program is a good start. The Hackettstown resident was hobbled by a ruptured Achilles tendon and other health issues beginning several years ago causing her to put her real estate career on hold. She was in bad shape overall. “Honestly I thought I would never walk again,” said Rodriguez, who is 52. “I was disabled and homebound.” Rodriguez, who still has trouble walking, wasn’t sure what to do with herself as she was not in a position to take on a new job or get back to real estate full-time. Then one day she got a pamphlet in the mail from Warren Community College highlighting programs offered there. The drone program caught her attention. “I called the college to get more information and Dr. (Will) Austin called me back,” she said. Dr. Will Austin is

the President of Warren and the college’s Chief Pilot. “I wasn’t sure if I could go back to school,” Rodriguez said. “Was I too old? He assured me that you are never too old to learn something new.” To test the waters, Rodrigues took an initial course with her son Joey. “I ended up really enjoying it so much,” she said. “This is above and beyond where I thought I was going with this.” That first course had its challenges - physically. “I could never have done it without my son,” said Rodriguez, who after four surgeries could hardly walk. “I was on crutches and in a wheelchair. It wasn’t easy.” Her son was with her only for the first class. From there, she did what she had to do to complete her courses, some of which were remote, which helped. “After sitting at home for so long and doing nothing this turned out to be the best therapy for me,” said Rodriguez. “Emotionally and mentally this was for me, the way to go.” “Amy is a real trooper,” lauded Dr. Austin. “Right from the start she’s been able to grasp the scope of drones and the industry as a whole. And as a woman in the industry she really is one of the pioneers.” Rodriguez, who still does some limited work with Coldwell Banker in Chester as a sales associate, has already seen her efforts in the drone program pay off. She has been hired to take aerial photos for several real estate projects. Eventually she is looking to shoot videos as well. Rodriguez points out, though, that there is more to this than just flying a drone.

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“A lot goes into this,” she said. “You have to evaluate the weather and other factors, There are a lot of safety issues that need to be checked off.” Ironically, Rodriguez is a 2005 graduate of WCC, earning an Associates in Early Childhood Education. She worked for a daycare center for a while then got into the real estate business. Now she is looking to mix part time real estate work with drone opportunities. continued on page 9

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continued from page 8 “I’m looking forward to the future!” she said. The drone training program at Warren was established four years ago as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations became more and more prominent in a growing list of fields, from photography to inspections, to agriculture, to national defense, to law enforcement, and search and rescue. Soon, package delivery by companies like UPS and Amazon is expected to be another advancement of the industry. To aid its quickly growing program, the college built a state-of-theart training laboratory, a one-of-a-kind outdoor flight training center, and a drone race track. Warren has been recognized by several national training partners as one of the most advanced training programs and has earned numerous FAA Part 107 waivers allowing for truly advanced operational training.

To ensure graduates are even more successful, the college uses flight simulation, and expands their value to the industry with photogrammetry and GIS skills. “We do everything we can to get our students ready for the workforce,” said Dr. Austin. “They have learned about the industry from top to bottom, from procurement, to building drones from component parts, to programming robotic systems, and yes, advanced UAS piloting skills. They’ve flown just about every commercial drone the vast majority of the industry might use.” Few colleges offer UAS degree programs and Warren is considered among the elite, with certifications from AUVSI, ASTM, and as a member of the FAA’s UAS Collegiate Training Initiative. To learn more about Warren and its drone training program visit warren.edu/drones.

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Budd Lake Native Supports Weapons Seizure Oﬀ the Coast of Somalia

t. Connor Maguire, a native of Budd Lake, New Jersey, is currently serving aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Winston S. Churchill, in the Indian Ocean. According to a recent Navy news release, “The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill seized illicit shipments of weapons and weapons components from two stateless dhows during a maritime security operation in international waters off the coast of Somalia, Feb. 11-12. The cache of weapons consisted of thousands of AK-47 assault rifles, light machine guns, heavy sniper rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and crew served weapons. Other weapon components included barrels, stocks, optical scopes and weapon

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ST JU OLD S 86 Highland Trail Denville List Price $475,000

5 bedroom, 2 bathroom custom home w Generac generator. Kitchen w oak cabinets, center island breakfast bar, pantry, SS appliances and recessed lighting. DR w built-in cabinets. LR w beautiful stone surround gas log fireplace. Gleaming hard wood floors. Freshly painted. New carpets in BR 3 and hall. New vanities and light fixtures in baths. Enclosed front porch area leads out to deck. Large patio off of kitchen w walkway to open backyard area. First floor MBR w sitting room and HWF. Basement w finished workout room. Security system with cameras. Optional lake privileges with year-round activities. Close to public transportation, shopping and restaurants in downtown Denville. PWPS, natural gas, & ductless mini split cooling. Addt lot 627 .066 acre included in sale.. this is not a shared driveway.

24 Carson Rd Budd Lake List Price $425,000

Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2 bath custom home located in Pershing Estates. Remodeled kitchen w white cabinets, granite counters, black SS appliances, ceramic tile backsplash/floors, and recessed lighting. DR w wainscoting and HWF. LR w vaulted ceiling, brick surround fireplace, & new carpeting (HW under carpet). First floor MBR w WIC. Main bathroom on first floor remodeled w glass enclosed shower. Three seasons room located off kitchen great to enjoy your morning coffee. Large deck to open level backyard. Spacious bedrooms upstairs include third bedroom with large sitting room. Public water, public sewer, and natural gas! New vinyl siding and gutters. New furnace. Freshly painted throughout. Finished basement w large laundry room and tons of storage. Main floor with new windows-transferable warranty.

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Welcome to Mallard Run! Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 BA colonial ready to move in. Spacious eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, beautiful cabinets, SS appliances, & separate breakfast area. Family room features vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace. Dual staircases at foyer and family room provide open lay out with great natural light. Dining room and living room with crown molding. Hardwood floors in family room, dining room, hallways and all bedrooms. Laundry conveniently on main level. Master bedroom with sitting area, walk in closet and full bathroom. Master bathroom w double sink, jetted tub and separate stall shower. Spacious basement great for storage or hanging out. Large composite deck great for entertaining. Large level lot w storage shed.

Fabulous opportunity in Panther Valley’s newest community. This Pine model end unit is the largest Mountain Ridge model offering 2850 SF of living space. Kitchen w granite counters, SS and black appliances & maple finish cabinets. HW floors in LR, kitchen and dining areas. LR with sliders to deck with gas line for grill and amazing mountain views. LR features gas fireplace w granite and wood surround. Large office main floor. MBR features vaulted ceilings, rec lighting, and large walk in closet. Master bath w tile surround soaking tub, separate stall shower, and double sink upgraded wood vanity. Laundry on 2nd level. Basement is full fin. walkout w Mountain view. PV amenities include 3 pools, playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts.

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Mount Olive Food Pantry Receives Special Gift

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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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Packanack Community Church Begins “No Child Wet Behind” Diaper Drive

Did You Know? Born in 1907, Hungarian physician Hans Selye is credited with coining the medical term “stress” in 1936. While studying medicine at the German Medical School in Prague, Selye, at the ripe old age of 17, observed that patients suffering from various diseases had a tendency to exhibit identical signs and symptoms. According to the American Institute of Stress, Selye tested animals with various physical and emotional stimuli, noting that, regardless of the stimuli, the animals all exhibited the same

pathologic changes, namely enlargement of the adrenals, shrinkage of lymphoid tissue and ulcerations of the stomach. Selye would go on to discover General Adaptation Syndrome, which he described as the body’s response to the demands placed on it. That syndrome noted how stressful situations induced involuntary hormonal responses that contributed to a host of negative side effects, including high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, that are still associated with stress today.

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alling everyone who loves moms and babies. The Community Outreach Team from The Packanack Community Church has announced its No Child Wet Behind diaper drive to benefit the Father English Center in Paterson. The drive runs throughout April and concludes on Mother’s Day, May 9th. While all sizes are appreciated, the center noted that they are especially

in need of the donation of larger-sized diapers. Donations can be purchased locally or through Amazon and delivered to 22 Mountainside Drive in Wayne until such times as the COVID-required church closing is rescinded. For further information contact C.O.T. Chairperson Lisa Seela, 908-337-8061, or by email: lisaseela@gmail.com.

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Hackettstown Area Singer Releases First Single in Three Years

By Steve Sears t’s been a busy three years for Zach Russack. Russack, who is 29 and lives a stone’s toss from Hackettstown in Independence, recorded both his self-titled Zach Russack album and Cheers! It’s a White Christmas EP in 2016, and in 2018 released a 3-song EP, Common Cold. But, aside from that, life for him has been everything but music. However, the music was always there, being present in Russack but kind of in the background, he seeking to kill writer’s block and push something through. Push through he did, and the beautiful and haunting Bedford Oak is the result. A non-album single, the fluid 3:58 song was released to the public on April 1. “This song just kind of came like a “whoosh” out of the air to me,” Russack says excitedly, “and it was something that I just couldn’t ignore.” The “whoosh” drew him back to the recording studio, which had been distant. “Within 2017 into ‘18, I ended up acquiring my career, really picking up at the time jobs to help me make some extra money which afforded me my career today, which is more in the corporate audiovisual world. It’s helped me grow in the sense with the love of my life who’s with me, and her two boys. We’ve been able to really establish, grow, and actually have a house and build and grow our life together. It’s been a very big growing period within the last couple of years and very busy moving in all sorts of directions with the growth of life as a whole.” Russack says he felt powerless in putting something out, but the time had come. “(Regarding) that control of time to focus on songwriting, and pushing the musical

career as a whole, I realized that I had to make some real judgment statements of where I stand with my relationship with music. Then the endgame is this is what I can do, this is what I can produce, and I have to produce it in the timeframe that I have to, even if it takes a year or two.” Russack, who calls himself a “string guy” who plays bass guitar and some banjo, also plays keys on certain pieces. “On my first record I played all the instruments. I played the drums, the bass, the guitars, I sang, I did the percussion - like shakers or whatever it may be. I even did piano for the outro, so I did play a little piano. Would I call myself a pianist? No, absolutely not. But I can dabble,” he says with a laugh. Russack, who is inspired by the rural Warren County environment he calls home and has the full support of his fiancé, Catherine Cirotti, credits both Elliot Smith and Andy Shauf as big influences in songwriting, and often listens to the music of the Indie alternative rock band, Death Cab for Cutie. Russack is now at work on a full length, sophomore album. “From demo stages to recording the backbone rhythms of drums, bass and everything,” he says of the upcoming offering. “We’re so close to actually having this album ready to go. I have a couple more things that I need to finalize with tracking and outro, but it’s just been a building process.” Bedford Oak is available for purchase and streaming on both iTunes and Spotify. For more information about Russack and his music, visit www.zachrussack.com. Photo credit: Eric Curley

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Knights of Columbus Donate Over 10,000 Pounds of Food

he Knights of Columbus, Council 5410, Flanders, NJ has been very busy supporting the Food Pantry at Mt Olive, NJ. Since July 1, 2020 the council has donated over 10,000lbs for the needy within the Mt Olive area. This is in keeping with our “ Leave No Neighbor Behind” mission through the Knights of Columbus, nationally. Pictured is Mike Pucilowski, from the council. We have also been very

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Naticycle Comes to Mount Olive

n Wednesday, March 31, Mayor Robert Greenbaum and Council President Nicastro welcomed Naticycle Electric Bikes to Mount Olive. They are located at 111 US- 46 Budd Lake NJ. In photo: Mario Rodriguez (Engineer), Xavier

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Assemblywoman Aura Dunn Participates in Virtual Town Hall with Netcong Eighth Graders

n Thursday, March 18, 2021, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn facilitated a Virtual Town Hall with 39 eighth grade students at Netcong Elementary School. Under the tutelage of their Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Thomas Salerno, the students crafted questions for the Assemblywoman focusing on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the COVID-19 Pandemic, Justice and Equality, National Security, The Environment, and Society and Culture. Assemblywoman Dunn took the time to hear each of the student’s questions and provided thoughtful

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Centenary University to Freeze Tuition Through 2021

entenary University has announced its intent to freeze tuition through the end of 2021 in response to the financial impact of the pandemic on students and their families. The decision paves the way for new and returning students to pay the current spring semester tuition rate for the fall 2021 semester. “This is an important way Centenary can help to ease the financial stress the pandemic has placed on our families,” said Robert L. Miller Jr., Ph.D., vice president for enrollment management. “A tuition freeze will go a long way toward ensuring that students can continue on their path to a college degree without interruption.”

Centenary has a long tradition of providing financial assistance to deserving students. One hundred percent of the University’s incoming freshmen receive a grant or scholarship, with the average award totaling more than $27,000. In addition, over 93 percent of transfer students receive a grant or scholarship, with the average award totaling more than $20,000. Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., noted that the tuition freeze, which will continue through Dec. 31, 2021, supplements pandemic-related aid distributed by the University through the federal CARES Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental

Mount Olive and Netcong VFW Needs Financial Help

he local veterans from Mount Olive, Netcong, and surrounding communities who call VFW Post 2347 home are in dire need of financial support. The veterans are aiming to raise $50,000 dollars through Go Fund Me. The page, www.gofundme.com/f/save-lakelandvfw-post-2347-netcong-nj, is accepting donations to help renovate the second floor of the post for the veterans. If the post can raise the needed money, the renovations would start in the spring sometime. “The VFW post is in need of rebuilding the supporting wall which will allow this historical building a future in the

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Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). “Through each of those federal programs, Centenary University has awarded over $550,000 in pandemic-related aid to students demonstrating financial hardship,” Dr. Murphy explained. “This tuition freeze is an institutional initiative that will provide assistance for the fall semester to each and every Centenary University student.” In addition to providing pandemic-related financial support to students, the University is assisting students to keep their college education on track through Centenary Choice, a program introduced last fall that allows students to attend classes on campus or virtually, as well as in a HyFlex format combining in-person and virtual learning. The flexibility afforded through Centenary Choice enables students to continue their education, while respecting individual comfort levels for in-person and virtual learning.

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Linda Smith of RE/MAX Heritage Properties Earns Professional Certiﬁcation as Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

inda Smith, a REALTOR® and sales associate with RE/MAX Heritage Properties, recently earned certification as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The SRES® designation prepares real estate professionals to approach mature clients with the best options and information when buying or selling a home. Candidates are required to complete a two-

day course and remain in good standing with NAR. Smith joined RE/MAX Heritage Properties in 2016. Before that, she spent more than 20 years working in business management and marketing. Smith works with homebuyers and sellers throughout northwest New Jersey, including Morris, Warren and Sussex counties, with a specific concentration in Roxbury and Mt. Olive Townships. “Selling a home can be an emotional time, potentially

involving many other life decisions. The SRES® course enhanced my knowledge in working with mature clients,

particularly to minimize the complexities of the selling process while looking out for their best interests during this transitional time,” said Smith. “Through personal experience selling my parent’s home, I know first-hand how to navigate through some tough decisions and to be the resource my clients need to make the process less stressful and more successful.” In addition to the SRES®, Smith holds the e-PRO®

and Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certifications from the NAR. She is also a Certified Probate Specialist. Smith has earned several awards throughout her career, including the RE/MAX 100% Club and the Circle of Excellence Award from the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR). Smith is an active member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Mt. Olive

Chamber of Commerce. She has also participated in fundraising activities for the Hackettstown Medical Center and as a volunteer at the Faith Kitchen in Dover. Smith works from the Flanders office of RE/MAX Heritage Properties. She may be reached at the Flanders office at 973-5981700, on her cell at 973489-0655, or by email at L i n d a S m i t h N J Re a l to r @ gmail.com.

RE/MAX Agent Ingrid Zimmer Earns Annual Sales Production Award

ngrid Zimmer, with RE/ MAX Town & Valley, has received the celebrated RE/MAX Executive Club Award, which recognizes high-achieving real estate professionals for their service to buyers and/or sellers during the past year.

This is the 4th year Zimmer has received this high honor. “It’s a tremendous honor to receive this prestigious award,” said Zimmer. “As a real estate agent with RE/ MAX Town & Valley, I’m fully committed to helping

my clients and consumers realize the dream of homeownership. It’s truly an honor to be surrounded by such an incredibly supportive team.” Zimmer has been serving her community as a real estate agent with RE/MAX

Town & Valley for 6 years and has extensive experience in Residential & Commercial sales. Among Zimmer’s list of achievements, She has earned RE/MAX Executive Club Award 2016-2020 and Circle of Excellence Award Bronze Level 2018-2020. In

addition, Zimmer actively supports and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity in Warren County. Contact Ingrid Zimmer at our Hackettstown office at 908-852-1333 or direct at 908-303-7360.

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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 gelatin. 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 Angus MacDonald made Jell-O a household word with their colored continued on page 25

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continued from page 24 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 new products and unique advertising and merchandising

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Septuple Young Mount Olive Athletes are Selﬂess ‘Marauders in Action’

By Jillian Risberg fter months of distance learning wore thin, septuple young Mount Olive athletes knew they wanted to step outside that bubble and give back to those in need. “They’re so sick of doing virtual stuff after being online all day for school,” Jill Bastarrika says, of her son Jack and his friends enduring an unprecedented year. “So we were brainstorming things to do that would impact the community and help people,” “I think it also came from like, ‘let’s get these kids a little bit busy’ because it’s so difficult with how things are right now that they fell into a little bit of a funk.” COVID’s collateral damage to children’s education and their psyches cannot be underestimated — and Jack Bastarrika and his buddies were definitely not immune. That was back in January when ‘Marauders in Action’ was born and the 15-year-old first posted about the charitable organization on their Instagram page. “It keeps everyone who follows up to date on what events we’re doing, whatever we may do in the future,” Bastarrika says, adding that parents also share the posts on Facebook and various social media platforms. The boys pretty much organize and implement everything and Jill Bastarrika says it’s nice because they can do it when it works for them and based on what they’re interested in. “It gives them a lot of independence and freedom,” she

says. Fifteen-year-old Jack Bastarrika loves spending time with his friends; including Anthony Moscatello, Christian

Hertzig, Tyler Bienus, Joseph Abrusci, Aidan Wright and Joseph Drew — Mount Olive High School students and they continued on page 28

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continued from page 26 always have a blast. So it made complete sense to ask if they wanted to start a group. “We realized that others need opportunities like this,” says Hertzig, 16, adding that it’s a great way to help your neighbor as well. “We thought it was just a perfect idea.” It’s cool because it allows those who aren’t yet a part of ‘Marauders In Action’ to contribute, according to Jack Bastarrika. The boys have since undertaken Valentine’s Day cards (for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) and collected food for the Mount Olive Food Pantry. “The food drive wasn’t just our group who brought food to the food pantry; it’s many others from our town as well,” Bastarrika says. “We ended up having like three full trucks of deliveries.” There’s been a lot of news lately about food insecurity so Jill Bastarrika reached out to the Pantry’s Sue Morse, who said they’re feeding more families than ever. The timing was right for the boys to volunteer for folks in need. “I think they have something else in the works but wrestling season just started for Jack and three other boys,” Jill Bastarrika says, noting that they might wait a couple more weeks before starting another project because it’s a little intense right now. If they make goodie bags (with socks, snacks and necessities) for the homeless

they can involve a lot more students who can pitch in, according to Jack Bastarrika. “Also, when the weather (is) a little bit better we’re probably gonna try to get all the students to get a community cleanup going,” he says. The next event they can hopefully get some kids from their grade and other grades in the high school to participate. “We can help them with their volunteer hours, as well as ours and help the community in the process,” says 16-yearold Anthony Moscatello. The seven go way back through the ranks of school sports (wrestling, football, lacrosse, etc.), so they say it’s super fun to volunteer with familiar faces. They hope their charitable organization aids as many as possible, especially during these scary times. Jack’s mom calls it wonderful that the boys launched their own (selfless) endeavor and also because some volunteer organizations in the high school are heavily female populated. “Since these boys are so tight and have such a connection; they’re all athletes and they just adore each other; it’s really meaningful for them to be doing things like this and making a difference together,” Jill Bastarrika says. To learn more about the boys, follow @ marauders_in_action on Instagram.

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Security and Safety in Today’s Modern Life:

The Front Door

By Richard Mabey Jr. Thomas 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 situation, 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 30

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continued from page 29 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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Seeing Your Doctor During the Pandemic

f you’ve been putting off a visit to your doctor during COVID-19, you’re not alone. Most adults (57%) agree the pandemic has changed how they feel about going to a health care provider’s office, according to a survey of 1,000 adults in October 2020 from a national alliance of health care experts working to stop medical distancing, which was commissioned and sponsored by AbbVie. The survey showed that in adults with chronic diseases, cancellations of their visits to the doctor amounted to 61%. Of those that had canceled appointments, 18% did not reschedule them. Some of the reasons included concerns about contracting COVID-19, not wanting to go into the hospital if not necessary and believing they can hold off on care until the end of the pandemic. Keeping up with regular appointments is an important part of effective ongoing health care, especially for those managing chronic conditions. Continuous, clear and open communication with your health care providers is essential to getting the care you need. See Your Doctor Most important to know during this time are the measures your health care providers are taking, such as wearing personal protective equipment, practicing physical distancing and increasing cleaning and sanitization procedures. Find out what precautions health care providers are taking in your area. Also, see if your health care team offers telehealth appointments as an alternative. Virtual visits put you faceto-face with your doctor from the comfort and safety of

your own home. “It’s generally wise to limit in-person interactions to safeguard against contracting COVID-19, but forgoing care for an ongoing health condition, especially a chronic illness, may put patients at unnecessary risk,” said Dr. Oren Cohen, chief medical officer, Labcorp Drug Development. “Our goal in health care is to keep patients safe and healthy. Health care providers have established robust protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Calling ahead to understand the process for an office visit or test is a good idea. In some circumstances, telehealth visits may be a good option as well.” Keep Up with Your Medicines In addition to seeing your doctor, it’s also important to take your medications as prescribed. Stay in touch with your pharmacy and health care provider team to ensure prescriptions stay current. Also avoid waiting until the last minute to request a refill so you don’t encounter delays or potentially miss doses. Seeing your doctor and taking your medications are very important to your ongoing care. It’s also a time to talk with your health care provider for more advice on how to get the care you need during the pandemic and beyond. Take Control of Your Health Care During COVID-19 Health care providers are taking extra precautions and implementing additional protocols to conduct in-person visits in the safest way possible. Here’s what you can do to take care of your health: Make and keep your appointments. Reschedule any canceled appointments.

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Community Partnership

n Wednesday, March 10 at Town Hall, Mayor Greenbaum and his team was once again able collaborate a partnership with other townships, organizations and businesses. “Mount Olive is a great place to live, work and raise a family.” Amazon donated over $1700 to the Dictionary Project. Together with the efforts of Mount Olive Administration, the Rotarians of Skylands Rotary Club, Amazon Mount Olive NJ, Mount Olive School District and other partnership sponsors, the Skylands Rotary Club was able to continue their Dictionary Project Initiative. The funding provided for the dictionaries for all 3rd and 4th graders for all schools in both districts and a $500 scholarship for one individual from each middle school and one full tuition grant for a County College Associates degree for one individual from each High School (Mount Olive High School and Lenape High School). “At Amazon, we strive to be not only a great employer but a great neighbor too. It’s important to us that we leverage our scale for good and support the local communities where our associates live and work. We’re proud to be part of the Mt. Olive community, which has been so welcoming to us, and it’s an honor to partner with the Rotary Club to help make an impact with the Dictionary Project.” The Rotary Motto is service above self. Pictured are: Dr. Robert Zywicki; Superintendent of Mount Olive School District, Larry Schumaker; Skylands Rotary, Mayor Joe Nametko; Netcong, Mayor Robert J. Greenbaum; Mount Olive Township, Mike Vasselli; Station Operations Manager for DNJ7.

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Christy Doyle Joins Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County Board of Trustees

he Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC) is pleased to welcome Christy Doyle to the Board of Trustees. This brings the total number of board members to 11. “We are so grateful that Christy has chosen to be on the board of trustees at DASACC. Christy brings a tremendous amount of passion, commitment, and leadership to the board. We look forward to advancing our mission under her leadership”, said Jill Zinckgraf, DASACC Executive Director. No stranger to Warren County, Christy has lived in and volunteered within Warren County for the majority of her life. She has been a Realtor with Re/Max Town & Valley in Hackettstown for the past eight years and has a background in accounting and finance. Christy is a graduate of Hackettstown High School and earned her associate degree in businesses administration from Morris County Community College and bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton. Dedicated to giving back to her community, Christy has volunteered with the United Way of Warren County, supported field hockey, basketball,

and soccer booster clubs at Hackettstown High School, led a local girl scout troop, and has served on the Great Meadows School Board. “I am eager to be a new member of the board, so I can give back to the community that I have lived in most of my life. The services that DASACC offers to the community are of the utmost importance and I would love to be a small part of helping this organization continue to grow”, said Christy. The mission of DASACC is to help, serve, and advocate for those impacted by interpersonal violence, to be proactive regarding its prevention, and to create positive change. DASACC provides services to all who identify themselves as victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. In 2020, over 1,000 women, men, and children received services at DASACC. If you or someone you know is being hurt, DASACC can help. Call the 24/7 hotline at 908-453-4181. Follow DASACC on Instagram @dasaccwc; Facebook: @ dasacc; Twitter: @DASACCWCNJ

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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

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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, 862-812-3094, or by email at paintpeace68@ gmail.com.

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Netcong Community Marketplace Seeks Farmers / Vendors / Non-Proﬁts

he Netcong Community Partnership (NCP) is pleased to announce that a weekly marketplace (aka Farmers Market) will once again add excitement to the Netcong downtown area. The Netcong Community Marketplace is scheduled to take place on Saturdays from June 5, 2021, thru October 30, 2021. The Marketplace will be held in the downtown

area of Netcong (between Rt. 206, Rt. 46 & Main Street, Netcong. The marketplace times are from 9 am - 1 pm and will be held rain or shine. It is a new year and new opportunities for farmers/vendors interested in this exciting new marketplace. Hosted by the Netcong Community Partnership, the marketplace will introduce

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Who is Joe Nicastro? I moved to Mount Olive in 2004 with my wife Mary Lalama and our family of 5 children. Along with my wife we publish Mt Olive Life Newspapers as well as other newspapers in areas of North Jersey. In 2011 I ran for council to serve the residents of Mt Olive. I am currently the Town Council President and have that privilege of serving for the past 7 years. When you serve in a local community it is about keeping residents safe, providing the services as well as representing all residents that live in our great township. I want to keep Mt Olive the great community it is by working on bringing green and renewable energy programs to the community as well as keeping and improving on our open space and parks for our residents to continue to enjoy.

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New Guidance May Change How You Control Your Asthma

he National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health recently updated national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung condition affecting about 25 million Americans, 5.5 million of whom are children. The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines aim to improve the care of people living with asthma. Together, people with asthma, their caregivers and health care providers can make informed decisions about asthma management based on this new guidance. The guidelines contain 19 new recommendations in six key areas of asthma diagnosis, management and treatment. For example, they suggest that people ages 4 and up with moderate to severe persistent asthma Photo courtesy of Getty Images use a single inhaler that contains an inhaled corticosteroid and the bronchodilator formoterol. The guidance recommends this treatment both as a daily asthma controller and as a quick-relief therapy. Inhaled corticosteroids are medicines that help control inflammation in your airways over time, and bronchodilators help keep your airway muscles relaxed. The guidelines also suggest that people ages 12 and up with mild persistent asthma may do well with inhaled corticosteroids along with a type of medication called a short-acting bronchodilator for quick relief. People who are sensitive and exposed to indoor allergy triggers, such as dust or animal dander, may find that these allergens affect their asthma. A few different strategies, used together, can help reduce symptoms. Using only one strategy often does not improve asthma outcomes. For example, using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration

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Build a Better Health Care Budget

anaging a chronic disease takes plenty of special planning and attention, and in many cases, a lot of money. In some cases, the expenses associated with disease management are overwhelming, forcing patients to skip essential treatments or medication and risk serious health complications. One example is diabetes. A study published in the “Journal of American Medicine” found that 1 in 4 individuals with diabetes had rationed their insulin, which can impact shortand long-term health. Since 2002, the list price of insulin has risen, often costing customers without health insurance or on highdeductible insurance plans upwards of $1,000 for a onemonth supply. Consider these ideas to help manage the expense associated with a chronic disease:

1. Health Insurance Whether you have a chronic condition or you’re generally healthy, it’s important to understand the different types of health insurance available to you. Commercial health plans can be purchased by anyone and may be available through your employer, or you may be eligible for governmentfunded health care, but there are numerous other options and variables to consider. Understanding the costs associated with insurance plans means taking into account both your monthly premium and out-of-pocket costs like co-pays, coinsurance and deductibles. When choosing a plan, decide whether you’d rather pay a higher amount each month (premium) and less when you see the doctor (co-pays, co-insurance or deductible), or if you’d prefer to pay less each month and more when you

need to see the doctor or fill prescriptions. Another consideration is the plan’s network. There can be a significant budget impact when you see doctors in-network vs. outof-network. Other potential cost-saving options include health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts, which might save you tax dollars. 2. Doctor Visits Avoiding visits to the doctor because of the expense can end up costing more in the long run if you leave serious symptoms untreated or fail to properly manage a chronic condition. Make sure you understand all costs associated with your visits, including what’s covered by insurance, your co-pay and any out-of-pocket costs. Labs and tests aren’t always covered, and certain conditions like diabetes can require many test-related expenses. Sometimes saving money can be as simple as

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location, insurance type, income and prescription. 4. Medical Equipment Devices like oxygen tanks, pacemakers, blood glucose monitors and CPAP machines for sleep apnea play vital roles in treating serious medical conditions. If you’re worried about the cost of equipment recommended to help you navigate a short- or longterm diagnosis, work with your doctor and insurance company to figure out the most cost-effective method to achieve your treatment goals. 5. Emergency Care A medical emergency isn’t only a drain on your physical and mental well-being, it can deliver a major blow to your finances. Emergency care can cost thousands of dollars per visit, especially with high-deductible insurance plans. Some conditions like diabetes are associated with a higher likelihood of emergency care needs for complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia. To offset the impact of potential emergency care expenses, plan ahead and build a savings account for your medical needs. 6. Food Certain diets cost more to maintain, and that can be especially true when you’re eating to accommodate a medical need. When planning food costs, be sure to account for the foods you’ll eat regularly, as well as

the extras you’ll need, such as glucose gummies and snacks to treat low blood sugar for those living with diabetes. Learn about options to help manage your diabetesrelated expenses at GetInsulin.org. Searching for Solutions After her father passed away from complications of uncontrolled diabetes, Christine Kanderski was determined to never relive that pain. This meant finding a way to afford treatment for her mother’s type 2 diabetes and her son’s type 1 diabetes. “There was no way that my family and I were going to let diabetes take another one of our family members,” Kanderski said. Kanderski budgeted for a laundry list of costs: appointments, health insurance, needles, test strips, glucose meters and insulin. One trick she found to save money was sharing supplies between her mother and son. When things seemed hopeless, Kanderski reached out to the diabetes community for support and resources. Tools like GetInsulin.org can help people find affordable insulin. Users answer a few questions and receive customized action plans to guide them through solutions that best serve their unique circumstances. (Family Features)

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mong the many monthly expenses that are simply unavoidable, buying groceries is one of the few that’s squarely in your own control. While it’s a necessity you can’t eliminate from your budget completely, there are some simple ways to save a few bucks during future grocery runs. Plan Ahead One of the easiest ways to spend more money (and time) than you intend to at the store is to go in without a list of items you need. Spend a few moments considering the meals you’d like to make in the near future then write down exactly which ingredients you need. Evaluate Shopping Frequency Overbuying perishables like fruits and veggies is one of the many ways food is wasted, but going to the store every day is an inefficiency all its own. Try making a grocery trip once per week on a day you have ample time to think through what you need, how much you need and how long it will last. Say “No” to Snacks

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It might be difficult to avoid the temptation, but skipping the snack aisles can improve your finances and your diet. While it’s unnecessary to completely eliminate your favorite snacks, limiting your consumption of foods like potato chips, candy and more can save you money and lead to more nutritious eating habits down the line. Avoid Unnecessary Purchases Similar to walking past the snack section, pay careful attention to how often you load your cart with items from special stands and end-of-aisle displays. For one, these foods are unlikely to be part of your “must-have” list, and second, there’s a decent chance these are specialty items with marked up prices. Store Food Properly While it may not directly pertain to shopping, learning how to store the foods you do purchase can help them stay fresh longer, which can help cut down on trips to buy more. Freezing meat in freezer-safe bags, keeping potatoes in a cool area and other appropriate food storage methods

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With this coupon. Not valid with any other By Elsie Walker offers. Expires 8/31/20 ost people take are caps, t-shirts having clean water , and bottled water. for granted. They to Since just turn on a faucet drink gregate where other homeless do, Chillou veterans conhomes and out in their to non-ve comes the water. t gives the items terans as well. if a person is homel However, what In the past, ess? Where does Founder and Directo he or she get water? were donations of items receive the supplies it shared r of Operation Chillou d from drives groups or from ki, recalled that done by individuals. The t, Ray Chimilesa homeless vetera summe Memorial Day – n, who had sepsis, while waiting for Labor Day. Howev r collection is done died COVID19, an er, this year, becaus Operation Chillou ication with pollute operation because he took his e of t can’t take donati med- cal items, d river water. ons of physibut is taking monet Chimileski noted, from the organi ary donations to zation’ that mer items. buy the sumPeople can donate from the New Jersey s own experience and inform ation throug Department of operationchillout.org h its website at Affairs, “one in Military and Vetera www. /. every five homel n Chimileski shared ess people is a In addition to the that Operation Chillou veteran”. the homeless are to t goes to where problems of staying need for water, there are also distrib ute items (soup the ters, etc.) Seeing cool in the summe kitchens, shelwinter, how does a homeless vetera one do that when r and warm in the tion Chillou t will give this “peace n, a member of Operathe streets? he or she is living on winter items, offering”; the summe and the Helping solve the r or the items “a peace organization’s card. Chimileski ing homeless vetera problems of homelessness and calls offering” becaus help- may have ns receive the service e homeless vetera had bad experie are the two focuse ns nces in the past s of Operation Chillou s they qualify for the service in trying to get s they need; they out is New Jersey’ t. Operation Chillmay have becom s oldest all volunt and given up. They e frustrated eer mobile outrea veterans and homel may be wary of ch for out wants ess men and wome help. Operation these homeless its membership n. ChillStarted in vetera is made up of both 2000, their advoca ns to know that veterans and civilian te in helping to get serves all of New it will be Jersey, northeast them the service s. It they qualify Pennsylvania, and s for which and also help them al Rhode Island. coastChimileski shared with other needs. Chimileski noted that Operation was “selected that this year’s Chillout will be to be the statew distribution of different due to ide special projec 2021 of the New items COVID t 2020- ters are Jersey Federation closed. Also, Operati 19 restrictions. Some shelof Women’s Clubs.” New Jersey State on (The to put up Federation of Wome its table and speak Chillout won’t be allowed est volunteer wome n’s Clubs is the one-on -one with larg- veterans. n’s service organi Operation Chillou homel a member of the zation in the state ess Ken Steffan, of Operati t will be deliver General Federation and usually gives ing the items it be given out to the on Chillout, gathers some of the out (and its cards of Women’s Clubs.) Operating out of supplies to homeless. for Long Valley, just homeless vetera the organizations Operation Chillou one of the many ns) to distribute, like ways for Vetera t helps is throug the Supportive Serviceto to be. n Families (of the h giving out certain during the summe s Cathol items diocese of r and winter; in Chimileski noted the summer, those Newark), soup kitchen ic Charities of the Archthat COVID-19 restric items will also ed the organization s, etc. Operation tions have affectgo to other places Chillout in another way, where the homel too. has Operati cancel led its annua on Chillout ess are known benefits the organi l August Vet Fest fundraiser Putting our client which zation’s Rapid Respon s first for over and veterans rescue se Team Hotline 30 years Certified Publi Team runs 24/7/3 housing costs. “Our Rapid Respon c Accountant 65. We receive calls daily at our se mated hotline Personal Finan (609-619-0861) autocial Specialist from veterans. Referra ls come from many or about homeless agencies, first respon Peter G. Neuberg, sources: individ uals, CPA/PFS VA itself. We provid ders, family members and often Peter.Neuberg@hend the e tel stays and whatev no cost transportation and brief www.hendersonne ersonneuberg.com moer incidental items uberg.com cue the veteran are needed to resfrom the homel ess crisis. While safe, we arrang secure and e or provide access 245 Main Street ing solutions. In to longer term Suite 201 hous2019, we rescue d an average of homel ess vetera Phone one Chester, NJ 07930 n per day - over new : 908-879-7624 300 individuals.” Chimileski said Offer good thru Securities offered Fax: 908-879-2830 that those who 8/31/20 through BCG Securities, Inc. would like to suppor those efforts can Member FINRA & SIPC 856-393-19 visit t 50 nate to its vetera the Operation Chillout website to dons’ found at the bottom outreach effort. The donation link is of this page: www.o org/who-we-are/. perationchillout.

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Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 pounds salmon (4 filets) 12 ounces stir-fry (pad thai) rice noodles 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced 1 cup sugar snap peas 1 large broccoli head, cut into bite-size florets 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish sesame seeds, for garnish Preheat oven to 400 F. In small saucepan, whisk soy sauce;

brown sugar; rice vinegar; garlic; ginger; chili garlic sauce, if desired; sesame oil; and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to simmer. In small bowl, whisk water and cornstarch. Pour into pan and cook on low, whisking often, until sauce thickens, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Pour 3 tablespoons sauce into small bowl. Brush salmon filets with reserved sauce and place on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, or until salmon is flaky. Discard small bowl sauce if any remains. Cook stir-fry noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil. Add mushrooms, snap peas and broccoli. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp, 7-8 minutes. Add noodles and remaining sauce from pan; toss to combine. To serve, divide noodles, veggies and salmon between plates. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. (Family Features)

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eeping fresh fruit around the house provides a healthier alternative when your sweet tooth comes calling. Understanding how and when to buy at the peak of ripeness (or just before, in some cases) can help you avoid food waste while keeping your doctor happy. Consider these simple tips for recognizing ripe fruits: Strawberries: Check the area at the top of the berry near the stem and leaves. A ripe strawberry is fully red; green or white near the top means the fruit is underripe. Watermelon: The “field spot,” or the area where the melon sat on the ground, should be yellow, and a tap on the rind should produce a hollow sound. Cherries: Flesh should appear dark with a crimson color and feel firm. Blueberries: Similar to cherries, color should deepen to dark blue. A reddish or pink color may be visible in unripe berries. Blackberries: Look for a smooth texture without any red appearance. Because blackberries don’t ripen after being picked, they tend to spoil quickly. Cantaloupe: You should detect a sweet smell, and the melon should feel heavy upon lifting.

Peaches: A sweet, fragrant odor should be apparent. Skin should feel tender but not soft. Pineapple: Smell is again an important factor for pineapple – a sweet scent shows it’s ready, but a vinegary one likely means it’s overripe. Raspberries: Generally follow the same rules as blackberries. Best eaten within a couple days of purchase, a bright red color represents ripe berries. Bananas: A ripe banana features a peel lightly spotted without significant bruising. Your best bet may be to purchase bananas still slightly green and allow them to ripen at home. Find more food tips, tricks, recipes and videos at Culinary.net.

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Hearty, Wholesome Dishes to Support Immune Systems

f feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your immune system by including ingredients like mushrooms. With their earthy flavor, mushrooms – like many other fruits and vegetables – can also play a positive role in supporting a healthy immune system. Studies at Oregon State University concluded there are a variety of micronutrients important for supporting a healthy immune system. Consider that three of these nutrients (vitamin D, selenium and B vitamins) can be found in mushrooms, meaning these family-friendly recipes for Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto; Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce; Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup; and Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies can help you add all-important nutrients to your family’s menu. Find more ways to add mushrooms to family meals at mushroomcouncil.com.

Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 4 portobello mushrooms 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced Yogurt Dill Sauce:

1 English cucumber, grated 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2small lemon, juice only 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 4 pita breads or naan 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 head green lettuce crumbled feta cheese (optional) Remove stems from mushrooms and brush caps with wet towel. Using spoon, carefully scrape out gills. Slice mushrooms into 1/4-inch pieces and place in medium bowl with olive oil, oregano and smoked paprika. Preheat indoor grill pan over mediumhigh heat. Add mushrooms and peppers; grill, tossing occasionally, until tender, 5-7 minutes. To make yogurt dill sauce: Squeeze grated cucumber in clean towel to remove

excess liquid. Add to large bowl with yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and dill. Stir to combine. To serve, place mushrooms and peppers in middle of pita bread. Top with tomatoes, onion, lettuce, feta, if desired, and big dollop of yogurt dill sauce. Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 continued on page 47

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