Hackettstown Life August 2019

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Israeli Painter Creates Military Mural in Mount Olive

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By Jason Cohen ount Olive is now home to a mural created by an internationally known artist from Israel.

On a sunny day in May, the All Veterans Memorial in

Budd Lake unveiled a mural

by Doron Viner, titled POW/ MIA/PTSD Remembrance Wall. According to Charlie Uhrmann, who coordinates the All Veterans Memorial, the mural is a facet of a larger project and was a do-

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nation to the All Veterans Memorial.

Viner, 43, grew up in Israel and has been an artist for more than 20 years. He met with the All Veterans Memorial Board of Directors and got a sense of what they wanted for the mural.

He painted soldiers who are captured in a jail with their hands behind their back, representing prisoners of war.

“They (the soldiers in the mural) wanted you to feel what they felt,” he explained. “It’s meaningful for me because I was in the Army.”

Mount Olive Township gave him a medal in recognition for his mural.

While Viner is known throughout the country and Israel, he didn’t start out that way. He was born in Israel, raised in New York City and then at the age of 18 returned to Israel, where he stayed until 2017.

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Military Mural... continued from front page at an early age and knew one day he would show the world his creativity.

“I was born with talent,” he remarked. “I decided to create my murals in Israel.”

He recalled how people in Israel questioned how he could make a living off being an artist. While he loved the Jewish homeland, he was a big fish in a small pond there and wanted to expand.

As his popularity grew in Israel, he knew it was time to move on.

“Israel is a small country, so I decided to come back to America,” he said. “The walls are very small because it’s a small country.”

Since returning to America, he founded

Worldwide Murals and has created murals all over the U.S. including stores, companies, hotels chains, big corporations and theme parks.

He was even on the show “Extreme Makeover,” where he used murals to transform rooms.

“I’ve become very famous for doing murals in different places,” Viner said. “I just love painting anything.”

Viner noted that in addition to being able to paint, he gets to see different states and cities, which he has never been to before.

Viner lives in New City, N.Y. with his wife Leah and three kids.

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Warning...There is a Silent Killer Among Us

es, you read correctly, there is a silent killer among us almost everyday. It can be with you the very moment your alarm sounds in the morning and can follow you into your car while you’re driving. It can stay with you at your desk while working or even when picking your kids up from school.

It can follow you around all day long and can even get into your bed with you at night. If you haven’t already guessed, the silent killer is stress. In fact, stress alone is linked to the six leading causes of death (Heart Disease, Cancer, Lung Disease, Accidents, Cirrhosis of the Liver and Suicide). Not only does stress affect your mood, but it actually causes physiological changes in the body. What does that actually mean? Let’s break it down and simplify this complex cascade of events: When confronted with a stressful situation, our bodies react involuntarily. The nervous system responds by releasing different stress hormones like Cortisol and Adrenaline, engaging the body’s “fight or flight” response. In ancient times, this was an advantage for survival when stresses included fleeing from wild animals that could eat you.

So, this response was necessary for survival and could actually save your life. The “fight or flight” response causes your heart to beat faster, your blood pressure to rise, increases the rate of respiration and enhances

your senses. Unfortunately, this response still kicks in from stress that we experience everyday that may not be life threatening.

Things like traffic, an angry boss or a family fight is much different than getting chased by a hungry bear, but our bodies involuntarily respond in the same way. Constant, repeated stress is detrimental to the body and can result in disease and even death.

From an Acupuncture and Chinese medical perspective, stress causes an imbalance of energy in the body. In a healthy person, energy flows smoothly throughout the body.

Healthy people experience different emotions everyday, which is a normal part of life.

No one can escape being stressed, worried, angry or sad at certain times, but it is when these emotions are too intense or when they are prolonged over a long period of time that they disrupt the balance of energy within the body and become the cause of disease.

This is especially true if the emotions are not expressed and are kept inside for a long period of time (a big no no!).

Signs & symptoms of an overactive response to stress include: Anger, Anxiety, Asthma, Nausea, Depression, Depressed immune system, Digestive disorders, Headaches, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Insomnia, Joint pain, Palpitations, Panic Attacks, Shortness of breath and Weight prob-

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Here are some ways to help combat stress on a daily basis: 1.) Manage your stress with Acupuncture! Acupuncture helps to reduce stress hormones like Cortisol, relax muscle tension and helps restore the body’s balance so that your body calms down and even responds better to stress in the future.

2.) Get enough sleep! Try to get at least 8 hours of restful sleep. Our bodies handle stress much better when we are well rested.

3.) Start your day with meditation. You don’t have to be an expert yogi to meditate... but try a simple breathing exercise. Inhale slowly for 10 seconds, pause, then exhale slowly for 10 seconds. Repeat for 5-10 minutes each day. You can also play calming music to enhance relaxation during your meditation. Meditation calms the nerves, reduces

the release of stress hormones in your body and prevents adrenal exhaustion.

4.) Drink your stress away....with Green Tea this is! Green tea reduces cortisol, the hormone that your body releases in response to stress.

5.) Boost your mood with Diet & Exercise!

Increasing your intake of leafy green veggies helps your body to stay healthy and deal with stress better. Daily exercise also helps to reduce cortisol levels and increases the levels of the “happy” chemicals in the brain.

6.) Beat Stress With Positive Thinking!

Your conscious mind can help to control the way that your body responds to stressful situations. Instead of getting down on yourself, repeat affirmations like “I am fully capable of handling the obstacles that cross my path and nothing can stand in my way”.

Repeating positive affirmations also reduces the levels of cortisol that are released from the adrenal glands.

7.) Write Your Stress Away. Writing in a journal can help you get out pent up emotions- relieving any built up tension.

8.) Have Fun! Do something you enjoy or watch a funny movie. Laughing releases the “feel good” chemicals in the brain.

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Abiding Peach Lutheran Church Grows Food to Feed the Hungry

By Steve Sears biding Peace Lutheran Church, located on busy Route 46 in Budd Lake, has its tiny bit of peace that speaks mountains.

“Abiding Peace has had a food pantry for more than 30 years,” says Sibylle Schroder, Social Ministry Chairperson at the church.

The food pantry is open to anyone from anywhere. Background checks are not performed nor is anyone asked where they live.

“However, Abiding Peace is not centrally located for people to walk to - usually people come in a car and for the two bags of food once a month, it has to be worth driving the distance,” says Schroeder.

Many people in the Abiding Peace congregation donate food, and a specific list of what is needed is handed out. Christine Strobel, Secretary, informs the group when something is needed, or quantities are low. “She also helps me put the food away and is usually the one handing it out,” says Schroeder, “since she is there every day. Our pantry is more of a closet or two (if we have overflow) and any congregation member can help sort and rearrange, if it is needed throughout the year.” She continues, “It is mostly our members that bring in the food for the pantry, though we have received food from different food drives like the Boy Scouts over the years. Our rule is that everything

needs to have an expiration date of several months, because if it is past the date, we are not able to give the food out. In food drives many times people clean out their own shelves and do not check for dates. This creates a lot of extra work, where we have to check all the food and often throw out some of the items.”

The following items are always needed in the pantry: cereal and Parmalat milk, tuna fish, canned soup, vegetables, beans and fruit, packaged rice and potatoes, noodles and tomato sauce, peanut butter and jelly. “We also need bread, hot dogs and hot dog rolls, which are kept in the freezer,” says Schroeder.

Per Schroeder, Abiding Peace members are very caring, and the food pantry is also listed with NJ 2-1-1, where people can find different resources if they are in need. Other than that, word of mouth plays a huge role in a pantry letting people know about other pantries.

Abiding Peace also has a garden where items are grown. “All the vegetables grown in our garden are donated to Mount Olive Manor and the Mount Olive Food Pantry,” says Schroeder. “I think it was over 500-pounds last year and we hope to grow more this year. If there is someone in the community that loves gardening and would like to help plant, weed and pick vegetables, please just

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call the church and we will connect you with our main gardeners,” Schroeder encourages.

Abiding Peace food pantry has since its early days served food at the Dover Faith Kitchen. Schroeder hands out shopping lists for the needed items and the group departs the church at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. “The food is being prepared at Faith Kitchen and throughout the year we cook different things, like chicken, rice and vegetables or Kielbasa with sauerkraut and potatoes, chili rice or in summer when it is hot, we make and serve a nice macaroni salad.”

Pastor Serena Rice says, ““Responding to practical human needs, especially the needs of people facing economic hardships, is central to the teachings of Jesus, and so it has

always been an important part of the ministry of Abiding Peace. Our members donate and help to organize the food in our pantry because we believe every person should have enough to eat. Sadly, working hard does not always guarantee that people can cover rent, utilities, gas for the car, medical bills, and have enough left over for food. We cannot end hunger on our own - even if every church in the nation were to open a food pantry we couldn’t end hunger just through charity - but we do our little bit to help, and we know that this is God’s work done through our hands.”

For more information about Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, (305–311 Rt. 46 East) and its food pantry, please visit www. abidingpeacechurch.org.

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Dorothy Rupprecht Celebrates 100th Birthday at Paragon Village

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By Rebekah Coleman n June 12, Dorothy Rupprecht celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by all her family and friends at Paragon Village in Mount Olive where she calls home. “I have four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren,” she says proudly. Family is something she holds very dear to her. When asked about how she feels to have reached such a milestone of a birthday, Rupprecht says, “I feel the same and very blessed, nothing much has changed.”

Rupprecht was born and raised in New Jersey, born at Middlesex General Hospital (now Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick). She is the only child of her parents, Grace and

Henry Gassin. She grew up on a farm and attended a two room schoolhouse in her early years. Rupprecht graduated from New Jersey College for Women (now Douglass College) in 1940 as a Home Economics major. Throughout her life, she has lived through World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the rise and changing world of technology.

“I’m happy to have a bathroom with running water and a flush. I’m happy to have lights, oil heat, air conditioning, a car, kitchen conveniences, closets, refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer, radio, two telephones, an electric stove, and a microwave.” Dorothy wrote in an article in

2005, entitled 1920...2005 Judge Success by Comparison that was printed in the NJ Foundation for Aging Renaissance magazine.

Looking back on her life, Rupprecht shares memories of being married to her late husband, Albert, of sixty-one years and working at a college before becomcontinued on page 7

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100th Birthday... continued from page 6 ing a homemaker and tending to their family farm. “We actually had two farms. One here, and one in Pennsylvania,” she says.

Throughout her life, Rupprecht says being very religious, first Baptist, then later nondenominational is something she is “very blessed and fortunate” to have had. She regularly attends bible-oriented activities to this day. “My son and my grandson are both Pastors,” she states.

When Rupprecht is not attending church, chances are that she can be found listening to a book on tape; she loved to read and loves poetry. At eight years old, she even had one of her own poems published. She also wrote the poem for her graduating class in eighth grade and high school. Her writing is a true passion of

hers, it gave her an opportunity to express her feelings and her family still has much of her writing to this day.

Rupprecht’s family threw her a 100th birthday celebration at Paragon Village in June. During her party, family members read different pieces of her infamous writing. The celebration had about 40 people and she was surrounded by love and support. One of her biggest wishes that came out of her writing was the desire to have a big family and she certainly does now.

Dorothy also enjoyed knitting, especially baby clothes. When asked if she had some words of advice to share with the younger generations, Rupprecht simply said, “Do something you like. Stay faithful. Make friends and keep friends. And be good to your family.”

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Hackettstown Native Drafted by Kansas City Royals in MLB Draft

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By Anya Bochman program’s history. ackettstown native and Warren Hills Regional High At Warren Hills, Veneziano posted a 0.74 ERA as a senior School graduate Anthony Veneziano was drafted by with 64 strikeouts and only 18 walks in 47.1 innings. Venethe Kansas City Royals in the 10th round of the MLB ziano also scored 1,014 points for his basketball team and Draft on Tuesday, June 4, making the fourth-year junior at led the Blue Streaks to an NJSIAA North 2 Group 3 sectional Coastal Carolina the 289th pick overall in the 2019 draft. title.

The left-handed pitcher went 5-3 with 85 strikeouts in 78.0 While at Warren Hills, Veneziano was named to the innings in 21 games this past collegiate season.

LehighValleyLive.com All-Area baseball team and the firstMichael Quinto, who was Veneziano’s coach at Warren team Skyland Conference Coaches All-Valley team as a Hills for four years, said that he noticed his talents early on. junior, and was selected to play in the 2015 Garden State Quinto watched Veneziano, who grew up in his neighborUnderclassman Games for the “Northwest” team. He was hood and is the same age as his daughter, hone his skills on on the “sophomores to watch list” for MSGVarsity.com in the high school team.

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“I believe Anthony always dreamed of being a major Back home, the sentiment from Warren Hills staff is a league player,” Quinto said. “As he increased his skills as mixture of excitement and pride. a left-handed pitcher in high school, I think he, as well as “When I saw that he was drafted by Kansas City, I was us, could see that this dream was one that could be acexcited that he was getting the opportunity to begin the complished. Anthony not only was developing his physical next chapter in his life,” said Quinto. “He has worked hard skills, but also the mental capacity needed to play at the and is well deserving of the opportunity. I was very proud next level.” of Anthony and look forward to following his career.”

Anthony Veneziano In his career with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Quinto went on to describe Veneziano as a team 2019, Veneziano started 14 games and appeared in 21 player who was always interested in the success of the contests. He struck out 85 batters in 78.0 innings and held the opponents to a .259 batting team over his own. Veneziano was said to be supportive of his fellow teammates and average on the season. Veneziano, who stands at 6’5” and weighs in at 205 pounds, proved always exhibited great leadership skills. to be one of the Chants’ best pitchers after returning to the starting rotation in mid-March.

“We are very proud of his accomplishments and we know he will work hard to As a sophomore, Veneziano was 7-1 with a 3.81 ERA and led Coastal Carolina with 61 achieve in this next chapter,” said Christopher Kavcak, principal of Warren Hills Regional strikeouts.

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The Arc of Warren County Radiothon Dedicated to Kevin Guyette

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By Elsie Walker n June, The Arc of Warren County held its annual Radiothon, broadcast over WRNJ in Hackettstown. WRNJ on-air personalities Joyce Estey, Deidre Bryant and Greta Latona interviewed about 19 individuals during the eight-hour event, while people at The Arc of Warren County manned phones getting donations. The funds raised by the event go toward providing The Arc of Warren County’s various services. During that day, listeners heard interviews of people who utilize those services for the developmentally disabled, from employees at The Arc of Warren County and from people from the community. People not only shared about the difference The Arc of Warren County makes, but some shared about a special person who was associated with it: Kevin Guyette. Guyette had worked at The Arc of Warren County as its Director of Publicity and Development and represented it as a member of the Hackettstown Rotary. She died of cancer on October 27, 2018. The annual Radiothon had been her project since it began, and so The Arc of Warren County dedicated this year’s event to Guyette.

“This year was the 65-year anniversary of The Arc of Warren County and the 29th year that the organization held the Radiothon with WRNJ,” said John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “The programming of Radiothon focused on the memory of Kevin Guyette as this event was her creation and she worked diligently on this project for many years. She was extremely dedicated to The Arc of Warren County and worked tirelessly to benefit our mission. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to honor Kevin in this manner.”

At press time, $73,642 was pledged. Annamaria Lalevee, Director of Public Relations

and Fundraising at The Arc of Warren County, shared that was the most money that was raised to date at Radiothon. Lalevee also talked about Guyette.

“She [Guyette] brought awareness to the organization,” shared Lalevee. Guyette had previously worked at the SCARC (Sussex County ARC) before starting as a part time consultant at The Arc of Warren County. That same year, she was offered the full-time position that she held until her death. In putting together this year’s Radiothon with the variety of people interviewed and what they addressed, Lalevee said,” I really wanted to, in way, reflect the great work Kevin did.”

The funds raised by the Radiothon are ”for Camp Warren and, in general, any of the services the organization provides,” explained Lalevee. Those services include group homes, supervised apartments, activities, early intervention for those up to age three experiencing developmental delays, and community-based support for those who live in their own homes and need extra help.

Guyette’s loss has been felt by many, especially her fellow Hackettstown Rotary members. The Rotary sponsors a cabin at Camp Warren and is going to have that cabin named for Guyette, to honor her.

Meanwhile, fundraising for the cause Guyette loved continues. On August 17th, The Arc of Warren County will be having “The Summer Fest Food Truck Festival” at Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This family-friendly event will have 12-15 food trucks, music, hayrides, pony rides, and more. The Arc of Warren County is still looking for sponsors for the event. Those interested can contact Annamaria Lalevee at 908-689-7525.

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by, Elsie Walker n Saturday, August 17th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain date August 18th ), The Dukes of Hazard Car, the Batmobile, a Don Prudhomme 1000HP Mustang Shelby and other specialty cars will be on display, while other vehicles vie for trophies. at the Lowes and Wendy’s Shopping Center at 219 Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown. It’s the 13th annual Cops N Rodders car show, a free admission event for spectators, with a 50/50 going to Smiles for Margaret, a foundation which helps families of children fighting cancer. Military trucks and emergency vehicles from Hackettstown and surrounding areas will also be on display; plus, there will be music, food and vendors selling a variety of items. Open to all years, makes, and models, there’s a $15 pre-registration fee for vehicles, $20 on the day of show. Questions about registration can be directed to Ed Barricella, president of Cops N Rodders of North Jersey at 973-945-5287.

Recently, Barricella talked about what Cops N Rodders is, this year’s event, and the cause that will benefit from its 50/50.

“Cops N Rodders started about 20 years ago,” said Barricella. He explained that early on, its members were from the military, state police, firefighters, etc. and not only

liked cars, but most of them had hot rods, thus how the group got its name. Today, it includes not only those from its original member base, but also regular car enthusiasts.

“Last year, we had over 300 cars,” said Barricella when asked about how many cars are expected at the upcoming event. Trophies and awards will be given out, plus there will be door prizes. In the specialty car areas, besides those already named, will be a car from an episode of tv’s Street Outlaw, a Blue Sky Performance & Restoration car display, a Hillwick Trucking Custom Car and Truck display, and a Valhalla Restoration & Fabrication car display. Valhalla Restoration & Fabrication is also a sponsor of the event.

Other sponsors include Johnson Dodge, Smith Motors, Autosport Chevrolet of Mt. Olive, and Callaremi Cadillac, Buick, GMC. A 50/50 will be held benefiting Smiles for Margaret. Hackettstown resident Margaret Walling was 12 years old when she died of a brain tumor. Originally, Walling had planned to pay it forward and help other families who had kids with cancer, just as she’d been helped. Now her wish to help others continues through the non-profit “Smiles for Margaret”.

Barricella explained that when they

were younger, some of Margaret’s friends used to have a Pink Ladies lemonade stand at the car event as a fundraiser for her organization. As the kids got older, the Cops N Rodders decided to jump in four years ago and made Smiles for Margaret the recipient

of its 50/50, which goes to a good cause.

Also, the car club knows the family, as they are also car enthusiasts.

Besides the vehicles and 50/50, there will be entertainment including music by continued on page 11

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Cops N Rodders... continued from page 10 D.J. Cruzn, Chris & Kari s.c.3 Entertainment, Atlanta Cafe Band (oldies and 80’s rock) and Mojohand Band (rock). There will be flamed golf cart rides available from Papa Dan who will take people for a two-lap ride around the lot. Food vendor Piggy’s Deli will be on hand, and about 60 other vendors are expected, selling a variety of items such as kettle corn, hot dogs, Jax Wax, die

cast models, and more. Vendor spaces (20’ x 20’) are available for a $20 pre-registration fee. Set-up is 7 to 7:30 a.m. on the day of the show.

In addition to the car event, Cops N Rodders holds a weekly cruise night at the same location. For more information, see the Cops N Rodders of North Jersey Facebook page.

n November 14, 1944, five months after D-Day, June 6, 1944, when more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy France to fight Nazi Germany, and six months before Nazi Germany’s May 1945 surrender to the Allies, the Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael donated to Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) a high chest purported to have John Hancock provenance.

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faced throughout the Second World War. In addition to its John Hancock provenance, the high chest displays stunning craftsmanship. It is constructed of maple and pine, with a mahogany stain, and is made from two separate pieces that fit into each other. The high chest’s feet are in the Queen Anne style, a decorative element popular between 1725 and 1750.

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County College of Morris and Mount Olive Schools Partner in Dual Enrollment Program

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By Steve Sears or County College of Morris (CCM) of Randolph, where extending a hand to students to better their future is the norm, and Mount Olive High School (MOHS), often voted a top-rated school, a recent “handshake” is certain breeding ground for future success.

On June 12, 2019 Dr. Robert Zywicki, Superintendent of Mount Olive Township schools, and Dr. Anthony Iacono, PhD., CCM president, signed an agreement called the Mount Olive Dual Enrollment Agreement, the college’s first dual enrollment program, which will enable Mount Olive students to take CCM courses and earn college credits.

MOHS teachers, who will work closely with CCM professors, will teach the courses at the high school during regular school hours.

“Dual enrollment is an incredible opportunity for students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously,” says Iacono.

“National studies applaud dual enrollment programs for supporting highly advanced high school students, boosting high school graduation rates and encouraging students to earn a college degree. Dual Enrollment

is a big win for students and their families and CCM is especially proud to partner with the Mount Olive School District to forge this ground-breaking agreement.” He adds, “This agreement is a testament to the commitment that Superintendent Zywicki and his team at Mount Olive School District and the County College of Morris have made in support of our students and the communities we serve. I am confident and excited to know it will change many, many lives.”

The program, which officially will begin in the fall of 2019 (although this summer a pre-calculus course ias being taught by a CCM professor, with high school and some middle school students participating and earning college credits) consists of audio engineering, music theory, industrial design, and advanced art courses. The courses will be identical in content to those taught at CCM. While participating in the program, MOHS students will have access to college resources including the library, tutoring services, and academic advisement. Also, a regular in-county CCM tuition rate will be discounted for Mount Olive students.

“This is a true partnership because it’s

the students who are going to benefit,” said Mount Olive School District Superintendent Robert Zywicki via press release.

In the past, CCM has had only one like agreement: to offer a Biology class at Dover High School. No plans were ever made beyond that class, especially not one with a focused intention on furthering the agreement to include the potential for current high school students to earn certificates and/or degrees while pursuing their high school diploma. “An agreement such as the one we launched with Mount Olive High School is much more focused in this way,” says Bette M. Simmons, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Development & Enrollment Management and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at CCM. “As well it requires a partnership between the faculty of both the college and the high school. While the classes are being taught

by Mount Olive High School teachers, CCM faculty will visit the high school occasionally to observe the class, offer suggestions for enriched lectures, and ensure the same rigor that occurs in a CCM-delivered class is maintained in the Mount Olive-delivered

class. An agreement such as this allows high school students to become familiar early on with the experience of being college students, better prepare them for accelerated completion of even a baccalaureate degree and afford them a credential simultaneously with high school completion that could benefit them in the workforce.”

While the agreement certainly benefits high school students, the college benefits as well, being able to demonstrate the value of a community college education that can be completed right nearby at CCM. “Programs such as this gives the college greater exposure,” says Simmons.

“The discussion between Mount Olive and CCM revolved around both educational organizations and the high desire to work together for the benefit of Mount Olive students and their families,” says Susan Breton, Director of SEL & CCR for the Mount Olive School District. “By bringing faculty and administrators together from both organizations, we have developed an excitement in providing our students with tremendous opportunities to receive credit from CCM continued on page 14

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Dual Enrollment Program... continued from page 13 at a discounted rate prior to leaving high school.” The time was now. “The administrators involved in this agreement have a strong commitment to the relationship. All of the ‘stars aligned’ so to speak,” she adds.

Student-earned credits can be transferred to other universities. “The cost is minimal to families and we are able to provide opportunities to students to stretch their academic growth by working cooperatively with CCM. Working together ultimately leads to strong relationships between Mount Olive and the college. This translates into information and academic sharing between both institutions,” says Breton.

“Without exception, the Titan Express Dual Enrollment Program has been very well-received by representatives of the Mount Olive School District, the high school administration and faculty, students and their families,” claims Simmons. “The response has been positive and the prelim-

inary potential enrollment extremely favorable. The administrators at the school district and the high school have been outstanding partners in making this partnership a reality as well as ensuring that it has robust options for their students. Their hospitality, responsiveness, and dedication to their students have been remarkable.”

She explains how the process works.

“Members of the faculty for the courses/ programs offered must sit down with their counterparts at the high school to go over the course syllabus. Wherever appropriate, CCM faculty will offer suggestions to the high school faculty regarding best practice for delivering the course to the students in a way that is similar to what can be expected at CCM. Additionally, the CCM faculty will make suggestions for bringing the high school students to our campus to take advantage of programs, activities, or facilities that are uniquely offered on-campus and that can enrich the course content. They also must review the credentials of the

high school teachers expected to teach CCM classes and provide a schedule for inclass monitoring of the high school teacher throughout the course.”

Breton, MOHS Principal Kevin Stansberry and Rob Feltmann, Vice-Principal for Student Services, worked closely with Simmons and other CCM administrators to determine the initial courses that would be offered, as well as looking at opportunities to expand classes to students based on student need and desires. There is a contract between the college and MOHS regarding the specifics around the dual enrollment agreement, and the Dual College Agreement with CCM was approved by the Mount Olive Board of Education. Also, extremely influential in getting the initiative to the table and signed was Mount Olive Board of Education President Liz Ouimet. Dr. Asunta Beardsley and Dr. Antoine Gayles, who serve on the BOE’s curriculum committee, were also helpful in bringing the program to fruition.

Simmons also adds, “While we launched

the Titan Express Dual Enrollment Program with four (4) classes for the fall 2019 at Mount Olive High School, we expect to expand the program to include full certificate and degree programs within the year.

Representatives from the college and the school district will be working on those plans over the summer.”

“We anticipate,” states Breton, “that the college and Mount Olive will work together even more closely in the future. There is a strong commitment to this.”

Both CCM and MOHS will be monitoring the program throughout the year and making adjustments and improvements that are reasonable and necessary for the first-year program.

The program is not limited to just MOHS. Simmons encourages, “Any high school in Morris County that is interested in pursuing a similar dual enrollment agreement should contact me directly. They can reach me by email at bsimmons@ccm.edu or by telephone at 973-328-5171.”

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n June 11, unsuspecting student Anthony Rodriguez from Science Park High School, Newark was the recipient of the Stivel Ramirez Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Shane Logue, NJIT Alumni & Sigma Pi former treasurer presented the scholarship at Science Park’s 2019 Senior Awards Breakfast in honor of Mr. Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez was an NJIT student & member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity when he unexpectedly passed away in 2016. Anthony Rodriguez plans to attend NJIT this Fall, majoring in Computer Engineering.

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Team Qualified to Praticipate in the USSSA Eastern National Championship

fter a history making season for the MOHS Softball team, the success continues for seven Mt. Olive girls playing on the Jersey IMPACT club team. With a current record of 34-1, the team has qualified to praticipate in the USSSA Eastern National Championship being held in Salsibury, Maryland at the end of July. Veteran players include Lindsey Walter (pitcher/shortstop) and Nicole Tahmoosh (catcher) who have been with the team since 2015 and won a National Championship in 2017. Other Mt. Olive players include Anna Callahan (pitcher/1st base), Leah Schmidt (center field), Ashleigh Gallagher (1st/outfield) and new comers Aliyah Lloyd (2nd/outfield) and Samantha Popo (2nd/outfield). These seven girls alongside their teammates have combined to score 247 runs and have only given up 47 runs in 35 games.

A huge part of their defensive success is due to their pitcher catcher trio, one that has been playing together since they were 8 years old. Tahmoosh is their catcher, who has recently been calling the pitches for most of their games. The combined pitching staff of Walter and Callahan have an ERA under 1.0. Their success on the mound is fueled by the speed and accuracy in tracking any hits, whether it be to the infield, mid-field or outfield, by IMPACT’s utility players Popo, Lloyd and Gallagher and their center fielder Schmidt.

With their Nationals tournament coming up fast any local support for their trip would be greatly appreciated. To those interested, reach out to jerseyimpact@gmail.com or call 201-572-7745

Left to right: Anna Callahan, Nicole Tahmoosh, Ashleigh Gallagher, Lindsey Walter, Aliyah Lloyd, Samamtha Popo, Leah Schmidt.

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Garden State Fondo 2019 Will Remember Life of Founder Marty Epstein

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By: Greg Ziegler s summer fades and the calendar turns to September, it’s time again for the Garden State Fondo (formerly the NJ Gran Fondo) held annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day since 2011. The Garden State Fondo is a one day bicycle ride that begins on the Green in Morristown and travels the most scenic and bucolic roads that North Jersey has to offer. This year the organizers expect over 2,500 participants, making it one of the largest Gran Fondos in the country, with riders from over 30 states as well as participants from other countries.

The term “Gran Fondo” is loosely translated from Italian to mean “big ride” and this year’s event really lives up to the name. This year’s edition of the Garden State Fondo offers five different routes designed to accommodate riders of every level. There is a double metric century of 200 miles named the “Estremo”; the traditional “Gran” route of 107 miles; the “Medio” route of 75 miles, which was named one of the best rides in NJ by the editors of Bicycle Magazine; the “Piccolo” route of 42 miles; and the “Breve” route of 18 miles.

The Garden State Fondo is designed to offer participants the opportunity to enjoy a day of cycling on some of the most scenic roads New Jersey has to offer. For those riders who enjoy a little competition while on the bike, all the routes, (aside from the Breve), offer timed climbs where riders can challenge themselves and compete with other riders for designation as King or Queen of the Mountain, via a point system. Other than these timed sections riders are encouraged to simply ride and enjoy the scenery and support as there is no special award for finishing first.

Each route provides support stations strategically located along the course.

Along with the standard fare provided to cyclists, this year’s rest stops will offer woodfired pizza, affogatos (a shot of espresso over a scoop of vanilla ice cream) cannoli’s, s’mores, and a number of other items not typically found at ride support stations.

The Garden State Fondo was established by Marty Epstein (of Marty’s Reliable Cycle) whose vision was to showcase the amazing riding that is available in northern New Jersey by creating a fun and challenging cycling event and to also be able to give back to the community. Epstein passed away earlier this year. The Garden State Fondo has raised over $1.25 million dollars for both local and national charities. One of the beneficiaries of this year’s event will be the Raritan Headwaters Association, a non-profit conservation organization that protects water in our rivers, streams, and homes.

The Garden State Fondo covers over 140 miles of roads through 25 different municipalities in Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties. Routes will go through Morristown, Chester, Mendham, Bernardsville, Far Hills, Peapack, Gladstone, Pottersville, Tewksbury, Califon, Clinton, Pittstown, Milford, Spruce Run, Long Valley, Randolph, and Morris Plains.

The organizers work diligently with local authorities to secure the permits necessary to ensure the safety of both the cyclists, and the citizens, of each town the ride passes through.

New Jersey has a long and distinguished place in the history of cycling with races being held throughout the state in the late 1800s and continuing into the 1900s with the Tour de Somerville which held its inaugural race in 1940. The Garden State Fondo is a terrific addition to the history and legacy of New Jersey cycling.

For riders registered for the event the Garden State Fondo is offering training rides on Sundays that leave from Marty’s Reliable in Morristown, and from Strictly Bicycles in Fort Lee. More information on registration and additional details about the event can be found on the Garden State Fondo website at www.granfondonj.com/.

Bike rentals are available for those riders who have the inspiration but not the equipment. There is a ride and a route for everyone and no reason not to participate in this year’s edition of the Garden State Fondo. Ride the long route, ride the short route, or ride one of the medium routes, but just ride.

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Mt. Olive Public Library is “Ready to Launch” this Summer with “Out of this World” Events for Our Adult Summer Reading Program 2019: “A Universe of Stories”

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he Mount Olive Public Library is excited to host “Synchronicity – Signs from the Universe” presented by Mentalist James Amore on Wednesday, August 14th at 7-8:30 p.m. in our Gathering Room and experience firsthand the unknown forces that connect us Come to this free program and be prepared to be part of a show that will amaze, mystify and leave you a bit unnerved.

Join us in our Gathering Room on Tuesday, August 20th at either 1-3:30 p.m. or 6-8:30 p.m. for the movie “The Martian”.

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During a mission to Mars, an astronaut is presumed dead and left behind. A gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive….adapted from the novel by Andy Weir.

Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 1-2 p.m. in our Gathering Room for “Pop Music of the Space Age” with Jeff & Karen.

Take a musical journey back in time to recapture the feeling of the psychedelic 60’s and sensational 70’s when we bravely ventured into space and landed on the moon!

Registration is required for all programs.

St. Lawrence Church Hosting Rummage Sale

t. Lawrence Church barn/rummage sale, Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 375 E. Main St., Chester.

We sell clothing for men, women and children, shoes, linens, kitchen items, dishes, glassware, purses, toys, books, puzzles, electronics, DVDs, CDs, records, school and office supplies, home decor, lamps, sport-

ing and camping equipment, bikes, floral arrangements, artwork, frames, per items, candles, craft items, baby items, strollers, vacuums, tools and hardware, holiday decor and much more. Our low prices are amazing!

Future sale dates: September 27 and 28.

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Have You Thought Of Going Back To Church Lately?

Joy’s Angels Holistic Healing Center Celebrated Grand Opening in Mountain Lakes

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oy’s Angel’s Healing Center at 333 Route 46, Mountain Lakes celebrated its ribbon cutting and grand opening on July

30.

The Healing Center’s mission is to bring ease and comfort to cancer patients and their families by providing a host of integrative healing modalities. The Healing Center is a nonprofit organization and will provide a strong mix of therapies, and modalities free of charge to patients and caregivers.

The Healing Center understands the heavy financial burden many of their cancer pa-

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tients and families face on a daily basis.

As a non-profit, the Healing Centers seeks support from outside sources rather than asking anymore from their patients-clients.

The Healing Center celebrated with amazing food, entertainment and prizes for attendees. The evening’s goal was to spread awareness about Joy’s Angels and share in thanking all the people and businesses that have donated their time and assistance so that Joy’s Angels could open its doors and provide integrative healing therapies for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Did You Know?

he Mediterranean diet has been associated with a reduced risk for various diseases, including heart disease, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.

The Mediterranean diet also emphasizes

replacing butter with healthy fats, such as olive oil and canola oil, and using herbs and spices instead of salt to add flavor to foods.

Consumption of red meat is limited to no more than a few times per month when following the Mediterranean diet, while eating fish and poultry at least twice a week is encouraged.

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Natural Solutions for Going Gray with Style

ray hair is a natural side effect of aging. The rate at which hair will turn to gray differs based on genetics and other factors. Some people may go gray seemingly overnight, while others may gray at the temples first before the rest of their hair gradually changes color.

Aging women often wonder if they should cover up their gray hair or embrace the silver. Going gray is no longer something that has women running to their stylists at the sight of the first gray strand.

Some actually opt for silver even before their own gray sets in. According to a 2017 survey of hair trends by L’Oréal Professional, 28 percent of women embraced or considered opting for silver hair. The trend has continued to gain steam. Celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis and Helen Mirren were some of the first to embrace their grays.

Younger celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Pink and Lady Gaga have opted for silver tresses to make a statement.

But there are still many women who prefer to transition gradually or avoid the

harsh chemicals in some hair products.

The National Cancer Institute states that more than 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dye products, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic in animals.

There are many natural ingredients that can add tint to hair to make gray less visible. Coffee, for example, can cover grays and add dimension to dark tresses. Chamomile tea is recommended for blonds to add natural highlights and perhaps camouflage their grays. Calendula, marigold, rosehips, and hibiscus can deepen red shades or add some subtle red highlights. Henna also is a popular natural method to add a red-orange color to hair. Creating highlights to offset gray hair can work as well. Spraying lemon juice on hair and sitting in the sun can produce lightening effects.

Many women are seeking natural options to look their best. Embracing grays or creating subtle tints with natural ingredients can help women feel confident and beautiful.

Jersey Cares School Supply Drive

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hroughout the summer months, Jersey Cares works alongside corporations, schools, and individual volunteers to prepare for the upcoming school year. Each year, thousands of New Jersey children attend their first day of school without basic educational tools such as backpacks, notebooks, and calculators, leaving these under-resourced students at a disadvantaged as they struggle to succeed academically. It can be extremely difficult for families to purchase new supplies year after year. With a goal to eliminate that struggle for families and students across New Jersey, Jersey Cares works to ensure that no child starts the school year off without the necessary supplies - bridging the gap between disadvantage and academic success. Volunteers are needed to help Jersey Cares reach their goal of donating 5,000 packed backpacks to schools, shelters, and community organizations

across the state. Donating is easy and can even be done from the comfort of your home through their Amazon Wish List or online with YouGiveGoods.

The Jersey Cares School Supply Drive runs until August 21st. All donation can be delivered or shipped to their office in Livingston. If your office, club, or group of friends would like to host a collection drive, please visit the Jersey Cares website at www.jerseycares.org/School_Supply_ Drive for more information.

Jersey Cares, a nonprofit organization, established in 1993, recruits and engages volunteers in rewarding, effective efforts that address community-identified needs.

They partner with local nonprofits to identify needs and implement volunteer projects to meet these needs providing individuals, families, corporate employees and community groups with a wide variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities.

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Spacious Living Room with Large Picture Window. Formal Dining Room. Expanded Dine-in Kitchen with Newer Refrigerator and Dishwasher. Recently Updated Full Bath and Powder Room. Family Room with Wood Burning Fireplace.

3-Season Room with Walk-out to Patio. Office or Work-Out Room in Finished Lower Level. New Vinyl Siding Recently Installed, Roof approximately 5 years old! 1 Car Garage.

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Allamuchy Twp.

$324,900

Spacious end unit townhome backing up to the prestigious Panther Valley Golf Course. The main level features a family room with fireplace, lr, formal dr, kitchen with newer appliances and a sprawling rear deck. Upstairs boasts three sizable br. The master has a walk-in closet and updated oversized master bath with Jacuzzi tub and stall shower. The walkout basement features a rec room with fireplace, 4th bedroom, a den/office storage. The home is set with views of the fairway and distant green. Plenty of parking in your own driveway or 2 car garage. Many amenities and close to Route 80 for commuting.

Allamuchy Twp.

$325,000

Dynamite ranch style home with open floor plan and lots of extras. Newer kitchen, granite counters, newer bathrooms. Lots of space. Private cul-de-sac Community offers 3 pools, tennis, basketball, and playgrounds. Only minutes to Rt 80, 46, 57 and 206.

Close to Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Doctors, Centenary College and Trains to NYC. Conveniently located to shopping, restaurants and movies. Enjoy the outdoors w/state parks, hiking trails, ski resorts, fishing, wineries & much more within 30 minutes

Allamuchy Twp.

$425,000

Spacious colonial recent renovations include a stunning kitchen, refinished hwd fl, new carpeting, roof, driveway & br vanities. Large rooms throughout, a full finished basement and a 1st floor office.

The backyard is private and level. This home has so much to offer and is located in an area of natural beauty. Allamuchy has hundreds of acres of state parkland with rivers and ponds for boating and fishing and miles of open roads, perfect for hiking and biking. Nearby Hackettstown is a destination for craft breweries, restaurants and a host of activity centers for children. Just 5 minutes to 80 or 46.

Allamuchy Twp.

Custom Colonial On 12.58 Acres and farm assessed.

This unique property Is private, yet close to everything. Huge wrap around deck for entertaining. Great landscape w/fresh paved driveway 2 car garage with acess to Basement. 4 Bedrooms 2 1/2 baths. All custom motorized blinds. Large family room includes pellet stove and tray ceiling leading to your private deck. Great eat in kitchen with center island and Separate eating area. Master br features sitting room with walk in closets and full bath. Laundry room upstairs with bedrooms. Finished basement with plenty of storage as well. New Furnace, new roof and new well.

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William “Bill” Craig

Nicola “Nicki” Cuminskey

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Belvidere Twp.

$225,000

Incredible updated Colonial home set on a double lot. Very large level yard with plenty of parking and a garage big enough for 2 cars. The modern kitchen is open to the dr and has view of the family and living rooms. The stainless appliances are newer. The living room opens to the rear deck and has a huge loft high above for future use. Upstairs boasts 3 bedrooms (plus a potential 4th being used as a walk in closet at the moment). The main bath is updated as well, with granite vanity and high end tile in the shower. The sale includes neighboring lot with detached garage that has heat and electric.

Blairstown Twp.

Broker/Sales Associate

$189,900

Low Taxes!! Great 3 bedroom 2 full bath Colonial in Blairstown Village adjacent to Blair Academy. Freshly painted well maintained home with nothing to do but move in. Enjoy your Rocking Chair front porch with stone floor. Large living room with custom bookcases. Pocket doors lead into formal dining room. Finished hardwood floors throughout. New furnace and new above ground oil tank in basement.

Blairstown Twp.

Realtor/Sales Associate

$389,000

Great centerhall colonial on 3 acres with an inground salt water pool. Fenced in area for horses including a run-in shed. Fireplace has been cleaned and inspected and not used since. SEPTIC NEW IN 2016! Kitchen has all new appliances and seller has installed new carpeting throughout the house.

Blairstown Twp.

Stephanie Rucereto

Linda Simpson

James “Matt” Reynolds

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$412,000

Welcome home to this spacious 4 br 2.5 bath Colonial situated in historic Blairstown. Hwd fl throughout accompanied by tile in the bathrooms. Expansive EIK boasts cherry cabinets, center island, granite counter tops, pantry, & stainless appliances.Enjoy dinner in the Formal DR. Wood burning FP in the LR. 3 season room. The Den will make a great home office! Upstairs 4 nicely sized BR’s. The Master BR offers a WIC, additional closet, and FB. BB heat along with 7 wall mounted split system for heat & AC. Relax on the cedar deck. Sq Footage as per NJACTB. New Septic to be installed by Seller!

Christopher “John” Kruk Broker/Sales Associate

$449,900

Realtor/Sales Associate

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Hackettstown Twp.

$253,500

Must see!! Adorable renovated cape awaits for you to call it home! This charmer offers a 1st floor master bedroom with 1st floor bath close by, a 2nd floor bath, office area with reading nook, gleaming hardwood floors, formal dining room with french doors, 3 season Florida room overlooking private fenced in backyard... relax and enjoy the soothing trickle sound of your own custom waterfall. Ideal commuter location with being minutes to Rt 80, train & bus service, walk to local restaurants,shops, breweries, centenary college. or M&M. Cost efficient Natural gas heating, freshly painted clean basement for storage.

Hackettstown Twp.

$264,500

Opportunity knocks on this college section colonial with 3 bedrooms, a 3 car garage, and a corner lot.

Walk to school or university.

Hardwick Twp.

$249,900

Hurry... Won’t last! “Lime Kiln Estates”. Enjoy life in the quiet hills of Hardwick Twp. Come visit this cute 3 bedroom Bi-Level home set on 1.63 Acres in a Cul-De-Sac development. Built in 1997, this home features a finished lower family room, workshop or office, deck off of the rear sliders for your private enjoyment. Just 10 minutes or so from Route 80 at Exit 19 Allamuchy..

Hardwick Twp.

Spacious country living at its best!Just minutes to Route 80 at exit 19,this cozy home offers 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths. Large family room with M/D possibilities.

Large 2 car garage with plenty of parking. Workshop off of garage for the handyman. Wood stove, large deck! Hurry!

Amylinn Nemeth

Marie Boynton

Frank Anderson

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$379,000

Custom Mtn Log Home with open floor plan. Convenient to major hwys, great local restaurants & shopping, let this hillside setting take you away as you enjoy the views from you’re large deck overlooking the pool. Quality 50 yr roof at time of construction.

Custom features...eastern white pine walls, granite counters in kitchen, 18’ ceilings, custom stone FP in LR. Master Br & bath on 1st floor, 2nd & 3rd BR & full bath on 2nd floor with loft. Finished walkout basement offers the 4th BR & full bath. Rec/family room incl, dry bar and pellet stove, also a bonus room for office/workshop and storage room.

Independence Twp.

$445,000

Stately colonial in very desirable neighborhood. 4 BR home features an updated kitchen with beautiful wood cabinets, granite counter tops, SS appl, including a double wall oven & a 36” sealed glass cook top. Grand family room featuring a large wood burning fp, the screened porch that can be accessed from the fam rm or kitchen, to the lr & dr that both have picturesque bay windows. The 1st floor offers a guest suite with a fp and a full bath. Den & mud/laundry room. 2nd floor has 4 generously sized BRs with 2 full updated bathrooms, large closets & all new carpet (H/W under carpet). Large partially finished Bsmt

Liberty Twp.

Christy Doyle

Nicole Magretto

908-752-1450

973-270-8030

732-407-4770

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Mt Olive Twp.

JUST LISTED!!! NOT A SHORT SALE---NOT BANK OWNED. 3 br Cape with 1 car garage situated on nearly 1/2 ac with public sewer & water. Home features enclosed front porch, living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom on first floor, rec room and built-in garage on lower level, and 2 bedrooms on second floor. Amenities include deck, newer{roof, thermopane windows,central air, 200 amp breaker panel, 2 AC units, refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths, and freshly painted}.Dishwasher and hottub in AS IS condition. Just unpack and move on in -- available immediately.

Oxford Twp.

$255,000

This classic charmer offers many updates throughout. updated bathrooms, kitchen,refinished floors, nothing to do but move in! Fenced in backyard gives you peace of mind for those little ones or furry , while offering you a tranquil space to call your own.Easy commute to 31/57/78, minutes to stores, school & worship. Oversized garage with workspace. Kitchen calls those that desire granite, SS appliance’s & center island, while still keeping a classic feel. Beautifully updated bathroom with antique clawfoot tub...

This beauty leaves you feeling at home! A must see!!

White Twp.

Amylinn Nemeth

Christopher “John” Kruk

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Liberty Twp.

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973-270-8030

$345,000

$435,000

Updated Colonial situated on just over 5 Acres offers privacy & a neighborhood feel. This renovated home is the last home on the cul-de-sac. Features include refinished hardwood flooring throughout the foyer, kitchen, Dr, office & laundry room. Brand new carpet throughout the remaining rooms. Brand new SS appliances, new roof, updated septic & new HVAC system. Crown molding as well as judges paneling in the DR and FR. A full finished basement. The Master features a full en-suite with 2 walk-in closet, a laundry shoot & a bonus 33x9 storage room. Home has a 4 BR septic, there is a total of 6 rooms that can be used as BRs. 50x12 ft deck.

Christy Doyle

Impressive Log Plank home with large open floor plan and 2 story great room opening to a large loft.

This home is in a private setting set back from the road. Incredible amount of deck space. Updated kitchen with granite counters, 3 full baths - including one that was just completely renovated to include an oversized glass shower. The bathroom floor also has new radiant heat in the floor. The great room boasts a woodstove surrounded with stone hearth and walls.

The basement is partially finished and the property offers ample room for parking.

Douglas Weaver

Broker/Sales Associate

$159,000

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$289,900

Broker/Sales Associate

This fixer upper is the one you’ve been looking for!

Two bedroom ranch on a half-acre lot located in the beautiful countryside of Liberty Twp. Minutes away from scenic Mountain Lake, wineries, golf, restaurants, fishing, hiking and more! Hurry and check this one out before it’s gone! (Being sold AS-IS. Buyer responsible for well water test.)

Carl Selitto

$269,900

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The Humane Rescue Alliance and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center Announce Merger

he Humane Rescue Alliance of Washington, DC, and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center of Madison, announced that the organizations are merging to create the first regional, community-based, multi-state animal welfare organization in the nation.

The combined group will provide direct rescue and care of animals in need, cruelty investigations and local animal control services, robust regional community support programs that allow pets to stay with their families, and a premier transport program that invests in partner communities to solve pet overpopulation sustainably and nationwide. The merger will leverage and export the strengths of its founding organizations, which rest on the professional competence of their staffs and the depths of their roots in their communities.

Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of the Humane Rescue Alliance and a nationally-recognized leader in animal welfare, will lead the combined organization as President and CEO. “By unifying two industry-leading organizations, we are building an alliance that can tackle the systemic challenges facing animals in our region and beyond, with the goal of

saving more lives,” said LaFontaine.

In 2016, LaFontaine oversaw the merger of the Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League, resulting in the formation of the Humane Rescue Alliance – the first unified organization in a major urban area to provide all the animal welfare programs and services to the community.

“The merger of WHS and WARL was never a final destination. Rather, it was an expression of the imperative that animal welfare organizations must work more collaboratively, and rather than compete, they should share a sense of responsibility for the overall population of vulnerable animals,” LaFontaine added. “The future of animal welfare is about cooperation, consolidation, a deepening of community support, and the sensible balancing of resources and animal populations between partnering animal welfare groups.”

St. Hubert’s WayStation program has emerged as a bestin-class animal transport program, creating unprecedented collaboration among shelter organizations to address animal population disparities between communities, and to provide a critical lifeline in times of natural and manmade

disasters. The combined organization will invest further in the WayStation program and will continue to connect communities that have extra capacity for placing and caring for homeless animals with communities where animal overpopulation remains a significant problem. The WayStation program is a vehicle for animal welfare groups to increase their collective capacity to address the challenges facing people and animals in their respective communities.

According to LaFontaine, “By enriching the organizations on both ends of animal transports, we can weave a safety net for animals in every corner of the country. Today is a happy day for HRA, St. Hubert’s, and our 83 partner organizations throughout the nation.”

The merger was initiated by conversations between LaFontaine and Heather Cammisa, the long-time CEO of St. Hubert’s whose vision and dedication enabled the organization to become a regional powerhouse. It has been approved by unanimous votes of both the HRA and St. Hubert’s boards of directors, and the organizations have been working at the leadership level for the past several months to lay the groundwork for a smooth and efficient combination.

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continued from page 26 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups arugula 1/2 cup chopped herbs, such as parsley, thyme, dill, basil, chives or tarragon Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Drain bean salad. Reserve half of liquid.

Place beans and reserved liquid in large bowl.

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2. Stop sibling bullying at home. You may think it’s harmless, but it’s not. Disdainful eye rolling, relentless teasing, humiliating taunts, hitting and verbal abuse directed at a sibling can cause depression and anxiety. Make sure your home is a safe place for everybody who lives there.

3. Enlist the help of adults. If you see a need for increased adult supervision at high-risk times and places at school or at home, ask for help from a trusted adult.

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Mount Olive Middle School’s Sensory Wall Mural Brings a Magical World to All

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By Dawn M Chiossi n the corridor near the nurse’s office of Mt. Olive Middle School, there stretches out a breathtaking and immense wall mural called a Sensory Wall. The latest project--courtesy of the creative efforts of the art department--not only brings art to life, it also creates a magical world for all. It transforms an ordinary school corridor into glorious colors and images. The theme celebrates “The World of Love.”

At its best, art tempts imagination and engages the senses. Its appeal is universal.

With Mt. Olive’s Sensory Wall, these dedicated and talented artists prove that art isn’t just exclusively a visual medium any longer.

For the past four months, Mt. Olive Middle School’s Art Teacher, Melissa Silvestri and various students, have been excitedly constructing the mural.

To their delight, they finished before their deadline of the last day of school.

For students, especially those with disabilities, Mt. Olive’s new mural is awesome.

Sensory Walls in schools may be far from the norm, but they are extremely important. They are not just a respite from the everyday, or a place to decompress, they are additionally a great learning tool.

Since many special needs children (such as those suffering from autism and other conditions) are sensory inclined, a sensory wall combines a range of stimuli to help pique many of their senses. According to Silvestri, this particular mural focuses mostly on tactile efforts to involve children and to practice fine motor skills.

In a very real sense, a mural such as “The World of Love” aids children into using more than one of their senses to booster learning potential.

“We wanted to engage the special needs students in learning, to make them a part of things at school, to make them feel included,” Silvestri says.

This bright, vibrant, and colorful world spans approximately 70 to 80 feet near the wing for the special education classes.

“There’s so much to see,” enthuses Silvestri. “It’s huge.”

Gracing the corridor are images of buildings, a dragon, a train, the sun, clouds, planets, animals, and so much more. Then there are the things people wouldn’t normally expect from a painted mural: There’s

a myriad of interactive games, tactile elements, and more. It is designed not just for people to admire, but for people to touch, explore, and enjoy.

“It’s almost like you are not in school at all,” quips Silvestri.

As the classic motto asserts: ‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind,’ Mt. Olive Middle School’s Sensory Wall is evidence of that. “The World of Love” is a world of inclusion, of positivity, of images and messages that are uplifting and inspiring. The messages focus on love, compassion, unity, kindness, no discrimination, and all of the ideals that people are metaphorically starving for in today’s society.

The sensory wall mural leaps out at all who pass by it. Reducing stress and making people smile is one of the things about the wall that people instantly gravitate to.

Teaching at Mt. Olive for approximately three years, Silvestri is passionate about art, painting, and murals themselves. (Silvestri and students created a wall mural for Mt. Olive last year showcasing art history in all forms all over the world.) Teaching students in grades six, seventh and eighth, as well as gifted and talented students, art is in her life’s blood. “I’ve had a passion for art since I was a kid,” she shares.

The same could be said for her teaching. “Art is a wonderful way to explore self-expression,” Silvestri asserts. “Art ties into everything.”

The idea of creating a sensory wall mural to help those with special needs was something she calls “a collaborative effort,” and was an exciting prospect for her.

“So many people approached me about doing a sensory mural, including vice principals Nicholas Cutro and Christopher Reegan, as well as former principal Susan Breton,” Silvestri tells.

After speaking with Mt. Olive Special Education Teacher, Michelle Corazza, regarding the sensory details of the mural, Silvestri and the students buckled down to work. It was then that they let their imaginations spin and their ideas and talents fly.

Brainstorming all the way back in December, the students were as excited as Silvestri regarding the project. “They drew their own designs, and I incorporated all of their ideas in it,” she shares. Silvestri mentions that it wasn’t just her students that helped create the sensory wall either.

Many students in the school were thrilled to participate. “Approximately 67 to 70 or more kids helped. They spent a great deal of time on it, including after school and their free time. They are a great group of kids,” she prides.

Creating a magical world, from dragons to Candyland, to solar system planets, and more, the wall is a mixture of painted images and receptive input. “It is almost an alternate universe,” Silvestri asserts. “It’s a happy place.”

Working with carpenters, the sensory wall has an eight-foot-long dragon with plywood screwed on to the wall for its tangibility, creating a multilayered effect. The

dragon’s scales are made of a reversible sequined fabric, while the body is fake fur.

Above it, there’s velcro and letters made out of sponges, so students can make words and sentences with them.

Moving on to the out-of-this-world galaxy, the visual of hands cradling the bottom of it is a must-see. There’s fake grass to touch, and planets are formed from various shaped balls. Students can then velcro them to learn about the solar system.

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success. Everyone, including the special needs students, was elated.

For Silvestri, the most magical part of the sensory wall might have been the making of it, and the effect it had on the students. “It was so much fun!” she shares. “The kids worked super hard on it

and loved every second. These 12, 13, and 14-year-old kids were involved in making a mural for such a positive cause. They wanted to help create something that would help others and make a positive difference in their lives. It blew my mind that they all pulled this off. It’s amazing.”

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Family Business Celebrates 50 Years Spanning 3 Generations

resident Nixon was inaugurated, man took his first steps on the moon and the Art of Dance was founded. The year was 1969 and it would be remembered for many firsts.

Chester resident, Florence Lambros, enjoyed a lustrous career as a professional dancer in New York City. The mother of four had a vision to bring quality dance training to, what was at the time, a ru-ral community. In a rented space inside Randolph VFW Hall, the studio began with 79 students of-fering ballet, jazz and tap classes 2 days per week. Without the benefit of a dedicated phone line, Ms. Florence relied on her student’s referrals and two days quickly turned into four. For 18 years mirrors would be put up and taken down each day.

In 1983 the Art of Dance moved to Chester. For two years the classes in Randolph continued and in 1985 the studio consolidated operations in the Chester Springs ShopRite shopping center. Occupy-ing their own studio permitted Art of Dance to sell leotards to students and create what is now the Essential Dance Shop. Beginning with just a few items the store was successful and even offered a full line of girls party dresses. Enrollment increased, more classes were added and teachers were hired. Chester Karate Academy rented space from Art of Dance. This partnership between the two produced its largest success when Ms. Florence’s daughter, Valerie met her husband Chuck Harman who was a student at Chester Karate Academy.

The dance competition company was born and Ms. Florence’s daughter Valerie Harman formed the Company at the studio. The first season there were 4 members and at it’s peak boasted 60+ danc-ers.

Ms. Valerie became the Company Director and her dancers are recognized as some of the best in the country. Over the years they have performed on countless professional stages throughout New York City and even crossed the pond to perform at Sadler Wells in London.

After 12 years in the shopping center Ms. Florence received the news the lease would not be re-newed to make room for the new gym Xercise. It was just weeks before the fall classes started and for 2 years the studio operated from the old Williamson building on Main Street.

When the building was closed for renovation the Art of Dance moved to a new building located on Seminary Ave. in Chester, most recently occupied by Peak Performance. The additional space al-lowed for a small retail boutique and three fully equipped studios.

In 2007 the Art of Dance had outgrown their space and relocated just across the street to a newly designed 8,000 square feet state of the art facility, which they occupy to this day. The small retail boutique transformed into the Essential Dance Shop stocked with the most notable brands and everything “essential” a dancer needs.

The studio offers over 120+ classes during the season in all styles of dance.

From the youngest dancers in the Mommy & Me class, BOYS only and Irish classes to the many adult offerings. Students are two to seventy two years old. In addition to classes the summer schedule is packed with week-ly camps for every age, style and level. Year round there are fitness classes in yoga, Zumba and Barre. In 2013 Chester Karate Academy moved back into sharing studio space with the Art of Dance and has been owned by Chuck Harman since

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2017. Speaking of keeping the business in the family, Ms. Valerie’s daughter, Linsey O’Neal, a successful commercial dancer in New York and Los Angeles, teaches at the studio regularly.

In a town where we see too many small businesses closing or struggling to survive, what is the key to Art of Dance’s longevity?

FAMILY! The proprietors, employees and EVERYONE who enter the studio become part of the AOD family. The space has a welcoming atmosphere with free WiFi and a comfortable room for the stu-dents to do homework, a parent who wants to catch up on emails or to share some snacks with your dance friends. There are viewing windows so parents can watch their children in class.

QUALITY! The studio is proud to have the most prestigious dance educators in the industry. Many of the staff are working professionals who travel from New York City every day to teach the stu-dents.

When you ask them about their willingness to commute to small Chester, NJ they consist-ently cite the same reason “I LOVE the dancers!”

COMMUNITY! Philanthropy is one of the core values the studio emphasizes to its students. During the holiday season dancers entertain residents at local nursing homes. They can also be seen every year Irish dancing at the Publick House on St. Patrick’s day, dancing at the 4H fair each summer and dancing for the 50+ club.

FUN! Many Art of Dance students and alumni have had a successful career. They have graced the stages of Broadway, Radio City Music Hall or toured with professional companies. But at the heart of it all, the goal is to have FUN! Make new friends and learn from each other.

Ms. Florence retired a few years ago, though it is fairly common to catch a glimpse of her and her furry dog Morag at the studio. In 2012, Ms. Valerie became the owner and she and her husband Chuck Harman are the official proprietors of the Art of Dance and Chester Karate Academy.

When asked what she hopes to impart on her students she responds “Most importantly to be good and kind people” Congratulations to the Harman Family!

Chester is proud to call you her own!

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Gum Disease and Your Health

um Disease, also known as Periodontal Disease, affects many people without them even knowing it.

The dental office is not a favorite place for most individuals, but taking care of your oral health is important. Not doing so can lead to inflammation, infection, tooth loss, and systemic problems. Let’s investigate this a little further.

Its obvious to most people that if you don’t brush and floss, teeth are susceptible to cavities. If a cavity gets too large, its going to need a root canal or possibly extraction. What’s not so obvious is that bacteria can build up at the base of the teeth, or even underneath the gums, and start causing inflammation. Your gums become red and puffy, and probably also bleed.

You’ve most likely heard of plaque.

Plaque is the gooey stuff that builds up from not brushing or flossing, or not brushing or flossing effectively. Over time, the plaque can become hard and stick to your teeth: this is known as tartar or calculus.

Bone supports your teeth and holds them in place. Bone doesn’t like calculus. It will recede away from the calculus, and you won’t feel this, because its hidden under the gums. Think of your tooth like an iceberg: 2/3 of it you can’t see, but its

“large and looming.” By the time you feel the problems (loose teeth, sore gums), it might be too late, and you might have to have one or more teeth extracted.

Over the last number of years, Periodontal Disease has been tied to a number of systemic problems. Gum Disease is inflammation, and inflammation has come to the forefront of available information to the public as to how destructive is can be to the human body. The effects of Periodontal Disease can spread throughout your body

and make you sick.

Many health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, respiratory disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and even cancer have been linked to Periodontal Disease. For additional information, a good source is the American Academy of Periodontology (www.Perio. org).

For the person with severely advanced gum disease who must have all of their remaining teeth removed, dental implants

oftentimes are one viable solution. On a regular basis, these patients are referred to my office by their dentist or find me based on their own research. All-On-Four® is the most common implant solution where we can provide non-removable teeth in one appointment, but there are a number of other solutions. It is important to understand dental implants should not be placed in the presence of active gum disease, however.

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Sussex County Technological School Engineering Team Awarded “First Honorable Mention” at Prestigious International Submarine Contest

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By Elise Phillips Margulis n 2001 Sussex County Technological School’s engineering class began building human-powered submarines to race in the International Submarine Races (ISR) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Maryland. Students spend a year constructing the submarine from “scratch.”

Professor Christopher Land, a former officer on a nuclear powered submarine in the Navy, reached out to ISR eighteen years ago when his students approached him asking if they could participate in a group project. He had wanted to integrate a “Senior Project” into the curriculum of his Engineering program so the timing was perfect.

The students suggested a variety of projects and the ISR competition seemed to be the most interesting and challenging.

Initially it was held in Florida. When Land read that the competition was in the ocean he didn’t think it would be safe. “I remember saying to the students ‘Let me get this straight. You want me to go to the Board of Education and get permission to design and build a human-powered submarine, let one of you get in it, and release you into the ocean? I don’t think so!’” The next week

the competition was moved to a pool at the Naval Base and Land signed up his team.

The Seniors designed a submarine and shared the plans with Juniors who would need to construct and present it the following year because the competition is every other year. Land said that the Juniors “proceeded to rip the design apart.” Fortunately, after working out some issues, the Juniors were able to build Umptysquatch 1, Sussex Tech’s first human-powered submarine.

The unusual submarine name, Umptysquatch, comes from Land’s use of that word during physics lectures. Umptysquatch’s meaning is similar to “thingamajig.” He said that when he was in the Navy people used the term when they couldn’t think of a particular word. Land objected when his students chose that name, but the Juniors refused to change it. The unique name turned out to be good for publicity and their story was picked up by national news.

Land reported that the Diving Supervisor at the competition had a lot of fun with the name of the team. “During our performance at ISR-7 the Diving Supervisor refused to refer to them as Umptysquatch.

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comprised of up to 30 Junior and Senior members. The process begins on day one of school. The first task is for the students to continued on page 38

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Submarine Contest... continued from page 36 decide if they want to pursue innovation or speed because prior teams discovered that there isn’t time for both. Once the concept is conceived, the team divides up into design groups: propulsion, hull, steering and diving, safety, etc. The design phase normally concludes around at the end of December. Manufacturing of the design then lasts from January to May. The final phase of the project is testing the submarine in the YMCA pool.

Bill lamia, CEO of the Randolph YMCA, welcomes the students to their facility to test their submarines. He is delighted to help the students train for the competition.

“The YMCA supports all opportunities for individuals to learn and grow and thrive.

We were thrilled at the chance to support the students and their challenge to design, build and race a human-powered submarine. It is a remarkable program and I commend the Foundation for Underwater Research Education for providing the opportunity for all the young men and women that participated.”

Teams create a one- or two-person “wet” submarine for the competition and use scuba equipment to breathe the air in the submarine as they navigate over an un-

derwater course. The submarines entered in the race are all different because each is made by separate teams and incorporate a variety of new techniques to guide and propel the structure.

Dennis Santos of Elite Scuba, the company that lends the students their scuba gear and certifies them in scuba, said he’s proud to be involved in the project. “It’s a wonderful program that gives the kids an opportunity to learn a unique and diverse set of skills - Engineering, Physics, Chemistry & Physiology are all incorporated into Mr. Land’s program and the Scuba certification training they take part in. We are always happy to support Mr. Land, Sussex Tech & their submariners!”

Umptysquatch competed against around 20 other schools, mostly engineering universities and colleges from around the world. Only three high schools presented at ISR-15.

The students gain remarkable experience because they use the information they’ve learned to work hands on as a team and problem solve as they design and build the submarines.

Awards are given for “Use of composite materials”, “Best Spirit of the Races”, “In-

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Sussex Tech won First Honorable Mention for Innovation for their use of integral buoyancy tanks and their Automated Buoyancy Control System.

Land said that Sussex’s team has won many times before but it’s the work they put into the submarine that’s important.

“We have won various awards in the past,

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by Elsie Walker t is the most inclusive community I’ve ever experienced. They welcome everybody,” said Luana Cook Scott of Morristown. Members of that community include Rhymes with Ditch, Mistress Grim, Smiley Cyrus, Herniated Disco, CaliforniKate, Karma KaBOOM, Holly Screwya, and Pastor Bedtime (Cook Scott). A nurse in medical device sales, an office manager, a freelance illustrator and designer, a Surgical/Neurosurgical Physician Assistant (PA), a full time mom, a Yoga Instructor & Massage Therapist, a high school teacher, and a pastor, these women have found their passion as part of the approximately 50 member (skaters and officials) New Jersey Roller Derby. Founded in 2011, New Jersey Roller Derby is an all- female, flat-track roller derby league comprised of skaters from all regions of New Jersey. Traveling within the tri-state area, home bouts are held at Inline Morristown on 30 Pine Street, Morristown. The next home bout is October 5th at 5 p.m. (There is also a junior division for co-ed skaters ages 8-17) “Sponsorship provides funding for rink time, clinics, league insurance, and other developmental opportunities for our adult and junior skaters,” explained Amanda Nixon, of Florham Park. [The New Jersey Roller Derby is a 501c3 nonprofit.] A registered nurse in medical device sales, she is one of the team’s medics and Head of Sponsorship. She is also a rookie on the team known as Rhymes with Ditch.

Mistress Grim, aka Meredith Persson of Parsippany, gave some general information about how roller derby works. Persson is an NSO (Non-Skating Official). NSOs keep score, keep track of timing, and run the penalty box.

Persson explained that in roller derby, two teams compete on a round track. Each team is playing both offense and defense.

The goal is to get a jammer (designated with a star on her helmet) through the opposing team’s defense (blockers). Each team has five players on the track at a time.

Persson explained that playing time is called a “bout”, and is divided into two halves, each 30 minutes long. Each 30-minute half is divided into jams, which can last up to two minutes and during which teams can score. For each bout, there are seven referees and nine non-skating officials.

When not Mistress Grim, Persson is an EMT and an office manager for a non-profit

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supporting volunteerism.

For Herniated Disco, aka Krista Wark of Boonton, jamming is her favorite position. A Surgical/Neurosurgical Physician Assistant, she was inspired by her daughter playing on the junior team to try it herself. Casey Walker of Jersey City, a high school teacher, is a blocker known as Holly Screwya. She said she has had to take some seasons off over the years, but “the camaraderie is what always brings me back.”

Other members have gotten involved for a variety of reasons.

Karma KaBOOM aka Lisa Conforti of Cedar Grove, can play either blocker or a jammer. A yoga instructor and massage therapist, she found the derby at a time when she needed a type of release in her life. “After having a baby in 2011, I was hit with Postpartum Depression and then Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). [I] fought this with yoga and a low dose of medication for years,” said Conforti. Then, in 2017 she saw a post on Facebook for a two-week Rec League Roller Derby Boot Camp and decided to try it, “By the end of the Boot Camp I was obsessed,” she shared.

Like Conforti, Doreen Mulryan of Lake Hopatcong (aka Smiley Cyrus) was looking for an outlet. A freelance illustrator and designer, she joined the derby in 2014.

Mulryan was in a transitional period of her life and experiencing anxiety after a divorce. She’d played hockey and wanted to do something else with skating. Now, she is B team captain, player, and coach to the Junior Division.

Kate Birnbaum of Clark, aka CaliforniKate summed up the feelings of many about this derby community. Originally from California, this full-time mom and her husband had to leave friends and family when his military assignment took him to the East Coast. She’d always been interested in roller derby and decided to watch a practice. Now she has been skating with them for 9 ½ years. “I have made unbelievable friendships that are now like family to us. I could not imagine, not being part of this sport”.

The New Jersey Roller Derby is always open to new skaters, officials, and volunteers. It also accepts sponsorships and attends local community events throughout Northern New Jersey. For more information, visit its website at www.njderby.com/

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By, Dawn M Chiossi home is much more than a house. It is much more than four walls, a foundation, and rooms. Much more than just a place to eat and flop down for the night, homes are often an extension of the people who live in them. At their best, homes can be a place for family dinners, a place to bingewatch favorite shows, a hub for sociability, or just a comforting oasis away from the world.

Homes are an investment, literally and figuratively. It is often said that people do not own their homes--their homes own them.

Even though the saying is often uttered off the cuff, there is a nugget of truth in it.

The best homes give off good vibes. Everyone strives to make their home be a place of comfort, a place that is both restful and pretty. They aim to make their home a place where they can enjoy their solitude as well as the company of others.

It is a fact that, invariably with time, homes will deteriorate. As every homeowner knows, there will be wear and tear on them; they will need improvements, renovations, and refurbishments. In time, people may decide to do a home makeover, or even make improvements to sell it. In all of these instances, their homes will need a kind of

face lift.

When this happens, people need to put their house and home into the hands of trusted professionals to rejuvenate it for whatever purpose they need.

Magnolia Home Remodeling Group is just such a business.

Founded in 1995, Magnolia Home Remodeling Group is a New Jersey Home Remodeling & Home Improvement Contractor. Located at 1640 Vauxhall Rd in Union Township, these hard workers seek to help their customers make their home its best.

Whether customers would like their homes to go the nip and tuck route, or seek to have a showstopper of a home, Magnolia Homes strives to make them as pretty as a magnolia and several times as strong.

Serving areas in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties, Magnolia Home can do it all. They specialize in both interior and exterior remodeling in the New Jersey area.

With over 25 years of industry experience, they are a licensed New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor. This family owned business was founded by brothers-in-law and partners, Vic Fiore and Chris Fontana.

For this close-knit staff, family pride and reputation is everything. At Magnolia Home Remodeling Group, they take pride in their work as well as their business.

Fully insured and licensed, Magnolia Home Remodeling is a full-service business.

They specialize in installing vinyl siding, roofing, and windows, as well as kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling. They also offer porch remodeling, decks, masonry, patios, additions, levels and more. continued on page 43

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continued from page 42 Additionally, they offer a variety of affordable product choices to fit any budget. They facilitate affordable, no-hassle financing to help their customers. They also offer custom options to cap off the look of the home to make it unique to homeowners.

Offering the best in customer service, Magnolia Home seeks to make their customers feel comfortable and satisfied with their progress throughout the home projects. They stress communication, workmanship, professionalism and so much more.

According to Fiore, “We describe this business as family owned and operated. I chose to work in this industry because I enjoy working with people. Every home project is so different that it makes every day new and exciting,” he says.

The same sentiment is echoed by Fontana, “I didn’t want

to be stuck behind a desk all day, I wanted to work with people. They have their own personalities and the work is different every day.”

It’s all paramount at Magnolia Home. They ask that all homeowners be present at the consultation so everyone is on the same page, and will have confidence in Magnolia and the job they are doing with their home.

“We give the personal touch to each job,” Fontana says, “We sit down with everyone so that nothing gets lost in translation. We are always available for our customers.”

Knowing that a home improvement job can be scary for their clients, Fontana explains that they strive to make their customer’s experience a positive one.

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For the owners of this family contracting business, having respect, professionalism, and consistency is key. Not only for their customers, but to build a stellar reputation as well.

For them, it is all in the details. Even something as simple as cleaning up when the job is finished creates a positive and lasting impression on homeowners.

With consistent five-star ratings, Magnolia Home Remodeling Group has even been named a Super Service Award Winner for several years running from Angie’s List.

They have many repeat customers as well. The reason for that lies in their customer service and desire to make homeowners happy. When a question needs answering, or someone has a concern, it is guaranteed that they will speak to continued on page 44

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Magnolia Home Remodeling... continued from page 43 an owner.

“I’d use them again,” is something people say over and over again.

Magnolia Home Remodeling Group fervently believes in giving back to the community as well. The company was even featured on TV’s George to the Rescue on April 27th, when they lent more than a hand to Union County’s Munt Family.

The family suffered a terrible tragedy on Thanksgiving in 2017 when husband and father, 46-year-old Alex Munt passed away suddenly from a heart attack.

The community quickly rallied around the family doing all they could to help, and that included George to the Rescue and Magnolia Home Remodeling Group. They jumped right in to help the family with their home improvements by giving

the house a total makeover.

Magnolia Home not only donated construction supplies and labor for the project, they were the lead contractor as well.

“We are proud to be able to do this,” Fontana enthuses.

“To take the worry and the risk out of a job for our clients. It is an honor.”

Fontana mentions they have also worked on projects for the Make A Wish Foundation and in South Jersey helping a disabled child. They also work on a regular basis with police, firemen, and first responders to use their talents and skills to make their lives a little better.

That’s what it’s all about for the owners of Magnolia Home. Perhaps nothing demonstrates this more than a memory Fontana shares. “There was a widow whose husband had just recently passed. Her house needed work, and

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Undaunted, Magnolia Home Remodeling set out to help.

“We worked with her,” Fontana explains. “Starting out, she had been very affected by her previous experience. We understood that, took everything into consideration, and went above and beyond to change it for her.”

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Taking pride in their family and business reputation, Magnolia Home Remodeling Group puts their heart in customer’s homes. Giving homes the face lift they deserve; they make homes as beautiful as their name implies.

For further information, details, or a free estimate, call 855-624-6655 or visit www.magnoliahomeremodeling.com.

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This Design Trend is Coming Back

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esign trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor

trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation.

Wood paneling is back and better than ever, advise many design professionals.

It’s the formerly ugly duckling that filled homes starting in the 1950s, creating drab dens and faux-wood family rooms.

Paneling had long been an element of choice because it is relatively easy to in-

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Wood paneling reach the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, and since then homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces.

However, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy spots such as dens or studies. The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe.

But unlike their fake predecessors, today’s paneled walls are being outfitted in real wood, making them more eco-friendly and stylish than ever before.

Designers have flocked to reclaimed wood and veneer panelings to incorporate them into design elements. And while wood paneling used to be hung vertically,

designers now experiment with hanging paneling.

Many people no longer use paneling to cover an entire space. Paneling is used sparingly as an accent wall or another feature for character. Wood walls can be stained in a rich mahogany to look upscale or be weathered and rustic.

Homeowners ready to re-embrace wood paneling can choose to enhance one wall in a room. Think about the space above a fireplace or a strip of wall behind a sitting chair and side table. Paneling also can serve as a headboard behind a bed in a master suite. Painted horizonally, paneling can add dimension and texture to walls, even in a bathroom.

Wood paneling is slowly making a comeback, proving that no design trend every truly goes away.

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Paper Mill Trained Actress, Ali Stroker, Makes Tony Awards History

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By Stefanie Sears li Stroker made history at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards hosted by James Corden at Radio City Music Hall on June 9. She was the first person who uses a wheelchair to ever be nominated and receive a Tony Award for acting, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Ado Annie Carnes in the reimagined 2019 Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Also nominated alongside her in the category was Lilli Cooper as Julie Nichols in Tootsie, Amber Gray as Persephone in Hadestown, Sarah Stiles as Sandy Lester in Tootsie, and Mary Testa as Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!

Past notable credits of Stroker’s include being a finalist on The Glee Project, a guest star on“Glee, originating the role of Anna in Deaf West’s 2015 revival of Spring Awakening, and playing Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2011 at Paper Mill Playhouse, where she had trained in the Summer Musical Theater Conservatory program.

At the Tony Awards, Stroker performed Ado Annie’s solo number I Cain’t Say No and then Oklahoma with the rest of the cast. Much like the liberated Ado Annie, she is unapologetically herself.

At age 2, Stroker suffered injuries from a car accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down due to a spinal cord injury. Finding it difficult to participate in extracurric-

ular and athletic activities growing up, she discovered at age 7 that she could act and sing just like anyone else. She starred in a fun backyard production of Annie, directed by her 12-year-old neighbor Rachel Antonoff. For the first time, she was in control of why people were looking at her. She was powerful because she was a star.

Originally from Ridgewood, Stroker attended New York University to study drama. Though she has faced some difficulty in the busy city, such as being unable to hail a cab, managing New York gave her the confidence to handle any surroundings.

When she was first cast as Ado Annie, the Circle in the Square Theatre was not equipped for someone with a wheelchair to get onstage. On Tony Award night, Stroker waited in the wings of the stage when her category was being announced, wearing a yellow gown created by Antonoff, now a fashion designer.

Stroker’s victory raises awareness and makes the need for representation and accessibility for those with disabilities that much more apparent.

Upon receiving her award, Stroker lifted up her trophy, stared into the camera, and while trying to hold back tears, said, “This award is for every kid watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation, or a challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented in this arena. You ARE.” This statement was met with applause and cheers,

with a very determined and satisfied Stroker nodding at the camera with a smile forming on her face.

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Holocaust History Becomes Real at West Morris Central

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By Megan Roche West Morris Central High School teacher is tying history and her students together, all thanks to technology. Kathy Kulfan, a teacher for 21 years, recently connected her students through reading and skype to a woman whose family survived the Holocaust.

Kulfan met Ella Burakowski through an online forum in 2005. The two connected and became friends. As Kulfan followed the journey of the book, from pre-production to post production, she felt inspired to share the story with her students.

Burakowski’s book Hidden Gold was released in 2015. Kulfan’s freshman and sophomore English class read the book and connected with themes and ideas throughout the book. Kulfan noted that her students connected with the book unlike anything she’d ever seen before.

“My students really connected to Ella’s book. They really went on this journey with this family through this book. They were asking so many intriguing questions about the family and what they went through. The kids couldn’t wait to come to class every day and read this book.” Kulfan said.

In Hidden Gold, Burakowski shares the story of her family who lived through the Holocaust. According to the publisher, the Gold family find their peaceful idyllic lives shattered when Nazi Germany invades Poland, setting in motion the events that would come to be known as the Holocaust.

It’s 1942, and the Nazis are rounding up the Jews in the small town of Pińczów for transport to the Treblinka death camp. Leib and Hanna Gold feared this day would come, but thought they had more time to develop an escape plan for their

family. When Leib leaves to negotiate a hiding place with local farmers, Hanna and their children, Shoshana, Esther, and twelve-yearold David, steal away in the night to find shelter with a family friend. Leib promises to join them in dawn, but when daylight comes, Leib has vanished. Hanna must flee to a safer refuge or she and her children will perish. The Gold family were in hiding for 26 months before they were liberated.

As the students read the book, Kulfan encouraged them to create questions for Burakowski. She noticed how in depth some of the questions went and knew that this book truly captured their attention.

“It was hard for them to break out of the reading and do the activities that went along with the reading. I had kids coming to me at lunch that wanted to discuss the book, the kids really came out and had thought provoking questions that were really impressive.” Kulfan said.

All of Kulfan’s students were able to communicate with Burakowski throughout their reading of the book. In email exchanges with Burakowski, Isabelle, a student in Kulfan’s class, was quick to let Burakowski know what the book meant to her.

“I loved your fantastic book. It is now one of my favorite books. It’s so fascinating to find out what someone actually went through, which gives me a better understanding of what Jewish families went through during the Holocaust.” Isabelle said.

Faith, another student in Kulfan’s class, found that the book really resonated with her. She connected with the theme of hatred that the Jews suffered from and what it must have felt like to be a Jew in Nazi Germany.

“This book painted a

clear picture of how millions of people suffered through that time period. It helped me realize how terrible it was for the people involved in the Holocaust.” Faith expressed.

Through Burakowski’s story, even Ella was able to learn more about herself.

According to Burakowski, she is an auditory learner.

As an auditory learner, she found reading to be a chore.

With reading being a chore, how does one even think about writing a book?

“I didn’t know if I liked the book until I heard it read back to me. I’m a very slow reader, so reading books is a chore for me. Thank goodness that books are available in audio format, because I love listening to them.”

Burakowski wrote.

One of Kulfan’s students, Louis, was interested in the physical writing of the book.

Of interest, Louis, a sophomore, asked the age old question, “How did your family feel about the book?”

“My family is very proud of me for having written our family’s story. But more importantly, you are reading it and keeping their memory alive. It makes their suffering have meaning, because if you learn anything about hate, love, perseverance and the human spirit, then writing Hidden Gold and the history of the Holocaust will live on through people like you, who will speak up and never allow atrocities like this to happen again.”

After finding some interesting biographical information on Burakowski’s family in a video on Facebook, the two connected on setting up a date to skype with the author, putting the plans in motion for her students to meet and speak with a real life author.

Matt, a student in Kulfan’s class, has a very big passion for the subject of history. For him, the pleasure of being

able to speak to the author and learn about World War II history really tied things together.

“Through reading Hidden Gold, I am able to learn more about the Holocaust and excited to talk to Ella, the actual author.” Matt said.

For some students, they were able to tie the lessons from Hidden Gold to their personal lives. Liv, a freshman, was really interested in the details about the war because of her grandfather who served in the military during World War II. “I feel really special that I am able to gain information about the book from the actual author. I was really intrigued with the details about the war because my grandfather on my dad’s side was in World War II. It has changed me personally by my thoughts on the Holocaust.” Liv said.

On June 6, students in Kulfan’s class were able to meet and speak with Burakowski after the two arranged a skype session. Burakowski lives in Ontario, Canada and was delighted to help Kulfan link her students learning to a real-life story.

“I just wanted to help keep the Holocaust alive, that’s all. I want to do my part to keep the Holocaust alive. There’s hardly anyone left and those who are still

alive are in their 90s. I wanted to write this book for a younger audience, and it keeps kids interested in the real story of the Holocaust.”

Burakowski said.

Plans are also underway for the students to meet Burakowski personally when she travels to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City in the fall. Kulfan feels that this story has truly

impacted her students.

“My kids really got a personal view of this family from someone who was involved.

These kids were so invested in the story and all the life lessons that it taught them.

They had these little pieces of information from the personal connection that took this to a completely different level.” Kulfan said.

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Honor History and Its Lessons

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he reasons for understanding the past are plentiful.

Historical knowledge may illuminate the moments that shaped a loved one’s life or simply satisfy a curiosity about events and people that occupied a different place in time. A look into yesteryear can help make sense of the world today or even foreshadow happenings well into the future.

Whatever the basis for your interest in looking back in time, there are many ways you can honor and develop a deeper understanding of history. It’s just a matter of finding the method that fits your interests best.

Visit a museum or historical monument. These locations are rife with information, and often artifacts, that bring the past to life. You can find museums for all types of topics and interests, some with broad information about an event or subject and others that tell a story from a particular vantage point. Monuments offer a similar glimpse at the past, but they generally serve as physical markers of a particular place or event. This means you can stand exactly where the nation’s forefathers stood as they fought for liberation from British soldiers or take in the same sights as the pioneers who ventured west along a wagon trail.

Explore written accounts of history. Historical books lend a diverse perspective on history, from factual accounts of times and places to personal narratives that let you experience exceptional moments through the eyes of someone who was there. For example, “Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery” from publisher Harper Collins paints an inspiring portrait of Arlington National Cemetery’s elite Old Guard unit, as well as telling the story of U.S. Senator Tom Cotton’s time as a platoon leader there. America’s oldest active-duty regiment, dating back to 1784, The Old Guard

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conducts daily military honor funerals on the 624 rolling acres of Arlington. Readers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the honor and the challenges of duty at the nation’s most sacred shrine. Learn more or order online at HarperCollins.com.

Let elders tell their tales. Though much of recent history is heavily documented, there’s no comparison to hearing first-hand how a person felt and thought as those historical moments unfolded. War stories, memories of childhood, tales from the first time driving a car – these are all experiences that looked very different a generation or two ago. Use special occasions and family gatherings to encourage the elders in your life to tell their stories and make notes or record those memories to cherish years into the future.

Research your family tree. No history is as personally relevant as your family tree. Your ancestors hold the answers to exactly why you look like you do, and maybe even why you act certain ways.

Online services make it easy to begin piecing together relations that date back generations.

Visit a cemetery. You may think of a trip to a cemetery as purely a chance to pay your respects to the departed. While visiting grave sites of loved ones you’ve lost and leaving flowers or other trinkets are common practices, you can also learn a great deal from a cemetery. Looking for surnames you recognize may alert you to members of your family tree you never knew or seeing dates etched in the stones may help you piece together bits of family history.

Digging into the past may be entertaining, insightful, inspiring or all of the above. You may be surprised by all you can uncover once you get started.

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Make Sense of Your Travel Preferences

easoned travelers know that no two trips are exactly the same, even when revisiting the same location. The weather changes, your personal life and perspective evolve and any combination of factors makes each experience unique. However, if you’re like most travelers, your preferences guide your journeys no matter how far you venture from home.

According to a survey of American travelers from vacation rental app and website Vrbo, people are united by a common desire to travel with friends and family. In fact, 52% of respondents said a family vacation is their reason for travel in 2019, and more people said they will travel with a group of four or more this year than last year. That’s where the generational similarities end, however.

Determining where to go and what you’ll do depends quite a bit on your age. Your stage of life significantly impacts the places you dream about visiting, the reasons you travel and what you look for when you get there, according to the survey.

What to look for in a destination Your definition of a dream vacation is likely to shift along with variables like your life stage, income and available free time.

Limitations in any of those areas may make a certain destination a far-off dream during one stage of life but an attainable retreat

during another.

The disparity between dream and reality signals that barriers of time and money are the deciding factors for whether Americans will take that dream vacation. This holds true for every age group, although millennials (37%) are more likely to go into debt for travel than Generation Xers (27%) and baby boomers (15%).

Reasons for traveling Relaxation is a primary reason for traveling, which can help you disconnect from the stress of daily life and reconnect with family and friends. Whether it’s curiosity or a much-anticipated trip to celebrate a special occasion with a family member, many trips have a specific purpose. Understanding why you want to travel can make it much easier to plan.

Although younger travelers are most likely to make exploration a priority on their journeys, the Vrbo survey revealed that travel isn’t always about adventure, as 20% of travelers ages 35-54 are likely to travel for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary. In addition, only 6% of baby boomers said they would travel for a hobby or activity like skiing, surfing or hiking, compared with 23% of millennial respondents.

Amenities that matter The amenities you can access during your

getaway may vary greatly depending on where you go and the type of trip you plan.

From electronics and fully stocked kitchens to swimming pools and pet-friendly features, plenty of options are available to help ensure your perfect vacation lodging includes all the amenities you require.

If you’re like most travelers, keeping connected is a major requirement. In fact, 75% of respondents listed access to the internet via WiFi as an important amenity when traveling, outranking traditional must-haves like TV and air-conditioning, according to the survey.

Amenities like WiFi aside, accommoda-

tion preferences reflect the starkest generational differences among American travelers.

Millennials (71%) are most likely to consider unique lodging options such as boats or treehouses. They also represent the age group most likely to take into account design and architecture when choosing a place to stay.

Generation Xers voiced the strongest preference for having ample space for everyone in the party. For baby boomers, more than other age groups, noise level is important when selecting lodging.

Find getaway accommodations perfect for every stage of life at vrbo.com. (Family Features)

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