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Centenary University’s Local Horse Whisperer Named Veterinarian of the Year

By Alexander Rivero hen Jesslyn Bryk-Lucy was five years old, her parents placed her in a summer program that included an assortment of off-campus activities. There was never so much as a doubt as to which one she’d choose. The camp’s horse riding group, which met up once a week, was it. A week in, the instructor of the group told her parents that she was proving to be too afraid of the horses to participate, and that she might like to give swimming a try. “I wasn’t having any of that,” recalls Bryk-Lucy. “I absolutely insisted on staying.” And stay she did, right to the end of the program. One look at her resume since that fateful summer, however, suggests that the experience would forever stay with her. Today, Dr. Bryk-Lucy is Centenary University’s resident veterinarian and assistant professor of equine studies, and was recently bestowed the honor of Veterinarian of the Year by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl). The honor places her among the world’s top equine veterinarians in therapeutic riding. PATH Intl, a nonprofit organization for therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted services, chose Dr. Bryk-Lucy—who splits her time between teaching at Centenary and her own private ambulatory veterinary practice, Leg Up Equine Veterinary Services—

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something that would allow me to sustain a family,” she says. “I had to get my pre-recs done at different colleges, all the while teaching part time at Centenary and training at Mill Stone. I got into Cornell and went. I didn’t know what I was getting into, but looking back I don’t regret a thing.” Asked what is the most rewarding part of her professional life today, Dr. Bryk-Lucy doesn’t hesitate: “Seeing my students go from novices to skilled practitioners, and seeing a horse that I’m working with do its job, whether that be therapeutic riding or performing.”

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

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

For the same reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic fatigue. Instead, doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms. As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome. For more information about Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency Syndrome, call Kearstin R. Tripi, L.Ac at Mt. Olive Acupuncture & Wellness 973-527-7978.

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Glory Days: Hackettstown High School 1967 Football

Photo courtesy of the 1968 Hackettstown High School Yearbook.

By Steve Sears he fall of 1967 was a memorable one for the Hackettstown High School Tigers football team. The team was undefeated (8 – 0), and won the Group 1 state title while outscoring their opponents, 203 – 19. Five of the wins were shutouts. Alfred “Sass” Applegate was the Tigers’ first-year head coach, and Doug Blake, who would go on to play at Princeton; John Whelan, Alabama Crimson Tide-bound; and Jack Hurley, who would head for William & Mary, were the three captains of the club. Frank Albanese played defensive halfback, and occasionally offensive end. “Sass was new and they didn’t know what was going to happen with the transition,” he

recalls. “But he had a good system and coaching staff, too. We had double sessions and triple sessions during the summer. The team gave all of our support to Sass, and there was just a great combination of all the people that we had on the team.” Blake passed away in 2021, and Whelan and Applegate have passed away as well. Games were played at the old Alumni Field, and the school district and the town recently memorialized Blake by naming the football scoreboard in his name, and Alumni Field has been renamed Douglas Blake Field. Also, a monument to Blake will be placed next to the late, illustrious head coach Chot Morrison’s at Morrison Field. There is also discussion of a scholarship being created in Blake’s name to be awarded to a Hackettstown High

School senior. Ken Russack, an offensive and defensive tackle, and placekicker, says the Tigers were a very fast, agile team. “We had phenomenal running backs. It wasn’t only Blake, who ‘ran like a deer’ as they said. John Whelan was another halfback who was fast as heck. Then you had people like Maurice Grimwalds, our fullback. He was known as “The Truck,” and he would just run up the middle and drag people down the field sometimes. Doug got a lot of accolades over the years, and rightfully so, but he couldn’t have done it without everyone else.” Jim Dougherty was the quarterback. “We ran a lot of sweeps and the fullback up the middle,” he remembers. “We continued on page 7

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continued from page 6 didn’t get into a lot of drop back passing like they do nowadays; we were more of a running team. A lot of the passes were rollout passes, and our defense was very good.” Hurley played defensive and offensive end. “I think that we only had six points scored against our main defense. Only six points - the whole season! We had some points scored against us when the coach sat us down because we’re ahead by 30 points. We really dominated the people that we played. Actually, we were so cocky, we would get up at the line of scrimmage and we would tell the folks, ‘We’re coming right at you.’ And we did.” The Tigers’ biggest rivalry was against Warren Hills, then Washington High School, who were the week three shutout victims, 32 – 0. “It was a great rivalry between us,” Albanese recalls. “And it’s funny, before that game, a few of us went over to Washington and we painted the grandstands orange and black. The next day - I think it was four or five of us - I don’t know how the principal knew who, but somehow, he rounded the same people up who painted it, and we had to go back the next day and repaint it to the Washington colors.” “The one thing I remember is our last game against Roxbury,” says defensive nose

guard, Steve Polakowski. “At halftime, it was 6 – 0 . They returned a punt for a touchdown and they didn’t get the extra point. In our locker room, Sass Applegate was giving us his Knute Rockne speech. He asked, ‘What can we do to come back in a second half?’ And Ken Russack raised his hand and said, ‘I know I can beat my man.’ Coach said ‘Well, we’re just going to run to that hole.’ And that’s what we did, and we at that point broke it open, held them scoreless the second half, and I think we scored 19 points.” The 19 – 6 triumph gave Hackettstown the Group 1 crown, and it set the stage for what was then perhaps the Tigers’ equivalent of today’s dousing of a victorious coach with a Gatorade shower. “We picked up Sass Applegate and we threw him into the fish hatchery,” Russack says with a laugh, alluding to a time when a fish hatchery bordered Alumni Field. Fond memories, all of it. Dougherty says, “In my opinion, I would always go back. It was the best part of growing up.” Dennis Florentine, Dougherty’s battery mate at center, adds, “It was just a great time. I know there were a lot of great teams at Hackettstown High School, but that particular season we had a great year. It’s always been something nobody could ever take away from us.”

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I Remember Dad: The Ghost of the White-Tailed Pony

By Richard Mabey Jr. have been all so reluctant to write about this little chapter of my dad’s life. Well, not so much just of my dad’s life, but of a legend, a most haunting and eerie legacy of the Mabey family. As most of you know, my dad was born and raised in the home that his father built at the end of Mabey Lane. There was once a large, open meadow lying between the home at the end of Mabey Lane and the old Mabey Homestead facing Route 202. My grandfather crowned this beautiful open field as “Earl’s Meadow.” For it was the very land upon which Grandpa’s brother, Earl Mabey, was planning on building a home upon, when he came home from fighting in World War I. Sadly, Great Uncle Earl was killed in action in France. Growing up in Lincoln Park, my dad and his brothers had a most wonderful blessing in their childhood. They owned a pony! How the pony came to be the prideful property of my dad and his brothers had many legacies to it. My grandfather often told the story that his eldest son, Bud, had won the pony in a poker game. My cousins and I would sit at Grandpa’s feet, as he would tell this story, complete with animation and dramatic voice flexion. This story would always infuriate my grandmother because she was dead set against gambling.

Then there was a legendary story that Grandpa simply bought the pony from one his cousins who lived along the Mabey Lane in Towaco. Still another, more haunting and eerie family legacy, is that one day the pony simply walked out from the woods at the end of Mabey Lane and took a strong liking to my dad and his brothers. Everything in my heart and soul tells me that the story that Grandpa simply purchased the pony from one of his cousins, is the core truth. Here is where the story takes on a most eerie and haunting twist. My great grandmother, Dora Mabey, owned and managed a little ice cream parlor at the corner of Route 202 and Mabey Lane. In 1959, Dad added on a few rooms to the old ice cream parlor, and it became the home of his brother Dave and wife Sue, and their two children, young Dave, and Kathy. Sadly, the “Little House” as everyone called it, no longer stands. Great Grandma Dora would often fondly talk about the white-tailed pony. I remember as a young child, sitting on the front porch of the old Mabey Homestead, with my sister and my cousins. My great grandmother would tell us about the white-tailed pony. How she simply loved that little pony and how it would walk up Mabey Lane, on its own, two or three times a day to get the

gift of a carrot from her. Sadly, the pony passed away in 1944. My grandmother, Bertha Storms Mabey, often said that the pony simply died of a broken heart. That it missed my dad and his brother, Edward, so very much while they were away, serving their country during World War II. Grandpa simply accounted for the precious pony’s passing to old age. For nobody really knew how old the pony really was. At any rate, here is where the story gets to be a bit of a Twilight Zone tale. Great Grandma Dora often told the story that she would be sitting on the front porch of her ice cream parlor, and she would hear the distinct cadence of the pony walking up Mabey Lane, even after the beloved pony passed away. Even my dad hinted that after he came home from World War II, from time to time, he heard the clip clop of his endearing white-tailed pony walking up Mabey Lane. And, yes, even my grandfather told stories that he had also heard the clip clop sound of the ghost of the family pony, walking up Mabey Lane. From the time I was 10 years old till I was about 13, my pals and I would often sleep out in my backyard, along Mabey Lane, during the summer months. I don’t know if it was just my vivid imagination, but I did

My beloved great grandmother, Dora Mabey, standing beside her old ice cream parlor.

hear the clip clop sound of the white-tailed pony walking up Mabey Lane as I looked up at the canvas roof of my old tent, before continued on page 9

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continued from page 8 falling deeply into sleep. Some of my buddies also attested to hearing the sound of the ghostly pony’s hoofs, in the midst of the summer nights. Is it possible that a pony’s love for its family, brought its specter form back from the grave? Can the love between an animal and a person ever be limited? Does love ever die? Who among us can say for certain, that there is not an ethereal world that lies between earth and Heaven’s Gate? I really don’t know the answers. But I do know that my family truly loved the white-tailed pony. That it brought great joy to all of their lives. Hold dear and true the faith of a life beyond this physical world. Try to see life as a most unlimited thing that cannot be boxed in, in any way, shape, or form. Love knows no limitations. It is a force, an essence, a spirit that abounds in heart, mind, and soul. For love has infinite possibilities. Can science really understand the wonders, the power, the infinite possibilities of the loving heart? Is there a tie between people and animals that will never be truly, fully understood by the human mind? For truly, love is the greatest gift a person can give to another living being. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hot-

Dad, at about eight years old, sitting upon the legendary white-tailed pony. Please note that a corner of Earl’s Meadow can be seen in the background.

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It’s a 65th Anniversary for “That Garden Church” in Hackettstown

By Steve Sears ethsemane Lutheran Church of Hackettstown will celebrate anniversary #65 on October 23, 2022. “It’s kind of awkward,” says current Pastor, Timothy Drawbaugh, “because the congregation was officially chartered with our national church body on May 6 ,1957. But it wasn’t formally incorporated under New Jersey State law on October 23, 1957. So, I’m not quite sure which one you would choose as the birthday,” he says with a chuckle. Then there’s this. Per the website, “The first service was held on January 22, 1956 at the American Legion Hall (ALH) on Willow Grove Street. Four hundred and thirty people attended, a district record for an Opening Service.” There was not yet an official church building, but there were interested and involved members a year earlier. So, the latter may be an unofficial 65th anniversary that has passed. No matter the date chosen, there’s some nice news always at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, where over 50 members attend worship.

In the summer of 1955, missionary-atlarge for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, The Reverend Charles L. Ertman, sent up residence in town to prepare the groundwork for a new Lutheran church in Hackettstown. As previously mentioned, January of 1956 saw an initial gathering for worship, and a year and a half later, 93 people were committed to Rev. Ertman’s plan. The charter was signed that spring, making the church official, and the incorporation took place the following fall. Three years later, a groundbreaking was held on the corner of Fourth and E. Baldwin Streets for the future church building, and that completed building and fellowship hall were dedicated on June 4, 1961. “The name is Gethsemane,” says its pastor. “It’s named after the garden where Jesus often went with his disciples on the Mount of Olives outside of Jerusalem to get away to pray. So, the nickname of our church is ‘That Garden Church,’ because it’s just away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Because Gethsemane is sometimes a difficult name for people to

Gethsemane Lutheran Church during construction. Photos courtesy of Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Hackettstown.

pronounce, let alone spell, so we’ve kind of labeled it. It’s a serene place, a serene location. We have a lovely campus in a very natural setting. We see deer come through here all the time, it’s just amazing. It’s kind of a hidden gem. Gethsemane also has a lot of potential. We have a very dedicated

group of core members, and we’re very welcoming and warm.” In addition to planning for a 65th anniversary celebration, the Gethsemane Lutheran Church congregation will continue to be busy giving back to the continued on page 11

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things,” he says. “In 2019, they collected food donations to make Thanksgiving dinner, which we donated to a Catholic organization. They also made what they call fidget blankets for elderly people who may be having the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. And those all get donated.” “We have a lot of amazing people that just in their daily lives interact with the community,” Pastor Drawbaugh adds. “It’s a wonderful place.” For more information about Gethsemane Lutheran Church, visit www. glc.church/locations/main-campus-2/, or call (908) 852-2156.

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By Steve Sears he year was 1997, and Carol Blazejowski, often referred to as “The Blaze” by many basketball fans, had landed her dream job. The New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association needed a Vice-President and General Manager, and Blazejowski got the call. She was happy to be back at Madison Square Garden, where she’d played perhaps her greatest game. On March 6, 1977, 20 years earlier, while a member of then-Montclair State College, she torched Queens College by scoring a still-collegiate record for the famous arena of 52 points. “What I do remember was how blessed and where fate really takes you,” Blazejowski says. “You never know where your life’s going to go. In 1977, I’m playing in the Garden in front of 12,000 people - the most ever seeing women’s basketball game - and then, many years later, now I’m running a women’s professional basketball team whose home court is at the Garden.” A double blessing for a great player who has lived her life and career with a humble determination. Blazejowski grew up with an older sister on the south side of Cranford. Her sister wanted nothing to do with sports, while her younger sibling would rewrite basketball record books. “My love for sports started at an early age. There were only boys in my neighborhood, so I was the neighborhood tomboy, and learned how to play football and baseball and continued on page 13

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continued from page 12 stickball, all before I really touched a basketball.” A gym teacher while she was in fifth grade saw her potential and said to her, ‘I think you’re really going to enjoy the sport of basketball,’ and introduced her to the game. “From the moment I touched it (a basketball), it really was love at first sight. The passion started immediately. I would dribble my ball or ride my bike down to this little side street not far from my home, and either work out there by myself and just shoot, and play if people came. But I always got the quizzical looks. Back then in the day, girls didn’t play sports. It was taboo.” In an era where women’s sports was not embraced and little or no leagues existed, Blazejowski didn’t let it deter her. “I just continued to play because I loved it so much, and really felt at peace on a basketball court. I would fantasize about someday playing on a high school team, someday getting a college scholarship, playing in the Olympics, and beyond.” Cranford High School had no girl’s basketball team until Blazejowski’s senior year in 1974. When she threatened to join the boy’s team, a girl’s team was established. The team finished 19 -1, their only loss being in the state title game. Blazejowski that season scored 638 points and averaged 31.9 points and 17 rebounds per game. Montclair State was next for Blazejowski, where she was an All-American her sophomore through senior seasons. “No scholarships, and we were middle to low income, so I had to go to a college that was close to where I grew up, and ended up at Montclair,” she says. The team competed well on the state level, and eventually elevated to national level recognition. “We got a few players in there and we

Carol Blazejowski as an Olympian.

ended up on the national landscape and the top 20,” Blazejowski recalls. “And of course, media started following us then, and then we were traveling all around to play top

Carol Blazejowski as a member of the New Jersey Gems

20 schools that had full women’s college scholarships. We had nothing - but we were still competing with them. When continued on page 16

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NJ residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls NEW JERSEY - Once New Jersey residents got wind that New Jersey State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value. “It’s like a run on the banks. The phones are ringing off the hook. That’s because everyone is trying to get them before they’re all gone,” according to officials at the National Mint and Treasury who say they can barely keep up with all the orders. In fact, they had to impose a strict limit of 4 New Jersey State Restricted Bank Rolls. So, if you get the chance to get your hands on these State Restricted Bank Rolls you better hurry because hundreds of New Jersey residents already have and you don’t want to miss out. You see, the U.S. Gov’t stopped mint-

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■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across New Jersey who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to New Jersey residents New Jersey residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per NJ resident has been imposed NEW JERSEY - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury. For the next 2 days the last remaining State of New Jersey Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to New Jersey residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication. “National Mint and Treasury recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said ‘Very few people have ever actually seen one of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said. “Now that the State of New Jersey Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of New Jersey residents claim the maximum limit

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continued from page 13 we got really good my last two years, my junior and senior year, we had great opportunities to travel to really great places, playing at the Palestra, playing at Madison Square Garden. And then, of course, I had my signature game on that March 6, 1977 at the Garden.” In her junior year, Blazejowski averaged almost 34 points per game, and in her senior campaign, almost 39, she winning the initial Wade Trophy as the top women’s collegiate player in the nation. She was certainly in the spotlight, but felt no pressure at all those last two seasons. “I thrive on pressure,” she says. “I’m challenged by pressure. Believe it or not, Montclair State was always the underdog. I had a committed group of teammates that just complemented me so well. The coaching staff was phenomenal. And so, when we went into battle, we were a united group. And I never felt like I was in this by myself.” As Blazejowski’s senior year was approaching its end, Montclair State played in the first ever Women’s NCAA Final Four. “You played two games, so if you lost in the first round - and we played UCLA in the first round, lost to them - you came back and played a consolation round,” Blazejowski explains. She scored 40 in the loss to UCLA, and her final collegiate game was an overtime win against Wayland Baptist in the consolation contest, she tallying 44 points. She concluded her MSC years with a total of 3,199 points and an average of 31.7 points per game. Blazejowski next had a commitment to make the 1980 Olympics team. “That started in 1978,” she says. “I didn’t play for those two years because I was committed to my Olympic pursuit. I traveled extensively with the team and

competed. I was driven since I had failed in my attempt in the ‘76 Olympics; I was more determined that nothing was going to stand in my way.” She made the team and was named captain, but never saw action. The United States boycotted the 1980 games. However, Blazejowski and the USA team did score a Gold medal at the 1979 World University Games. Blazejowski turned pro in 1980, signing a three-year contract with the New Jersey Gems of the Women’s Basketball League. “There was a lot of hype about me playing,” she says. “I mean, I was a little kid growing up, never thinking I would ever see the day that I’d be doing something I love and getting paid for it, and that was playing basketball. It was great because it was in New Jersey and I was geographically in the right place around my family support group.” Blazejowski’s three-year deal, the largest in the history of the WBL, was also for the biggest amount, $150,000. “That was all big news, and it was exciting. I was able to continue to play, get paid - at least for a moment or two. Of course, then they had some financial issues, and we played to empty arenas, and most often the travel was interesting. They did their best, but we didn’t have what the WNBA has today.” Devoid of sponsors, big money owners, and television coverage, the WBL folded after her first season of play. “We didn’t have any of those things, but for me, I played for the love of the game, and it was a wonderful, great experience for me.” Her playing career now officially over, Blazejowski worked for Adidas as a promotional and sales rep. “I was still connected with the game,” she says, “and then I went to work for six years at the NBA League office. I was Director

of Licensing and that was a wonderful career change for me, but again, still even closer to basketball at the highest level, and I had the opportunity to work with incredible executives and David Stern.” Then came her time with the WNBA, where she initially served as the league’s Director of Basketball Development, and shortly afterwards her 1997 – 2010 tenure with the New York Liberty, she first a VP and GM, then Sr. Vice-President and, eventually, President. In 2011, Blazejowski returned to her college alma mater, working in administration. Blazejowski, 65, now runs Blaze Hoop Crew, educating youngsters in the proper way to play the game she loves. “My passion is basketball, and I believe that I can now make an impact,” she says. “I work on the grassroots level, introducing the correct fundamentals of the game at an early age. I teach them how to play the game. It’s not about just getting your own; it’s about making others better. It’s about when you have like I did at Montclair State, and many other teams that I’ve played on: a committed group, and all the pieces fit together and complement one another. It’s a thing of beauty to watch.” Carol Blazejowski, a member of 10 Hall of Fames (among them the James A. Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame) has had a rewarding life. “I’ve thought about it many times,” she says while reflecting. “How blessed I was to have these opportunities and to fit all of these great memories to be a part of my life. It was just a fabulous, fabulous adventure.”

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Managing Cold and Flu Season

s temperatures drop, the risk of illness – including cold and flu – rises. It can be easy to mistake the flu for a common cold since many of the symptoms are the same, but muscle aches, cough, fever, headaches and sore throat are some of the more common signs you may be suffering from the flu, which tends to come on quicker than a cold. In fact, a random, double-opt-in OnePoll survey of 2,005 Americans commissioned by Mucinex found sore throat pain to be one of the top three most debilitating symptoms along with fever and migraine. While there’s no way to ensure you and your family members won’t get sick, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances. Get a Flu Shot The flu spreads differently than colds and can be transmitted before symptoms even arise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people older than 6 months of age get the influenza vaccine, or flu shot, annually to help protect against the strains of flu expected to be the most common during the current flu season. The injection, which

does not contain a live virus, goes into the arm muscle to generate antibodies that protect against future flu infection about two weeks after receiving the vaccine. Practice Self-Care While important year-round, maintaining regular self-care practices can go a long way toward maintaining your health during cold and flu season. Eating a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins can help strengthen your immune system, as can working out moderately each day. Regular exercise also helps reduce inflammation. In addition, proper hydration can help maintain many important body functions, and getting the National Sleep Foundationrecommended 7-9 hours of sleep can help keep antibodies strong and build a defense against illnesses. Prepare for Symptoms As one of the common symptoms of the flu, sore throat pain can flip your life upside down with the constant nagging, disruptive pain and irritation. However, 55% of those surveyed said they were likely to “power through” a sore throat and continue working, going to school

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Warm Up with Classic Comfort Foods

ith plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting food. Soups, chili, casseroles, stews and more provide perfect ways to shake off the chill that comes with the season. Ideal for serving family and friends after time spent outside or just as an excuse to get together, Beet Lentil Chili with Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Beets and Loaded Chicken Bake made using READ German Potato Salad provide filling options for satisfying a group with eight servings each. Plus, they’re easy to make – the chili calls for 20 minutes of prep before simmering while the chicken casserole requires less than an hour spent in the kitchen. Next time a brisk day cools your family to the core, keep these hearty meals in mind for simple options to warm up from the inside out. Find more comforting recipe ideas at auntnellies.com and readsalads.com. Beet Lentil Chili Recipe courtesy of Angie McGowan of “Eclectic Recipes”

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Servings: 8 2 jars (16 ounces each) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons chili powder

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 1 quart water 1 pound lentils Garnishes (optional): 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup radishes, cut into matchsticks 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup crumbled queso fresco Drain beets; dice and set aside. Discard liquid. Preheat large soup pot over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Add onion, celery, carrots and salt; saute until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder and tomato paste; saute until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add stock, water, beets and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce to simmer. Simmer about 2 hours, or until lentils are tender. Serve with sour cream, radishes, cilantro, onions and queso fresco, if desired. Loaded Chicken Bake Recipe courtesy of “Hungry In LA”

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Hearty, Wholesome Winter Meals

eeking comfort from the cold in the form of a wholesome meal is a perfect way to cap off a day with loved ones. During the winter months when brisk temperatures chill you to the bone, warming up with hearty dishes at the family table can bring everyone together. Full of seasonal flavors with top-notch taste, Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin offers a delicious main course you don’t have to feel guilty about. This easy yet elegant entree puts a unique spin on a dinnertime staple thanks to a crunchy pecan crust. With cheddar and ricotta cheeses, sour cream and cavatappi noodles, this Mac and Cheese with Pecan Breadcrumbs is an extra creamy, creative twist on the kid-friendly classic. Pair this family favorite with the pork tenderloin for an easy weeknight combination that little ones can help with in the kitchen by stirring together the cheesy goodness. This family dinner is made possible with tasty pecans, which are among the lowest in carbs and highest in fiber compared to other tree nuts, helping you stay fuller longer. As a nutrient-dense powerhouse, they have

3 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of fiber per 1-ounce serving with 12 grams of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2 grams of saturated fat. Essential nutrients like thiamin, zinc, copper and manganese – a mineral that’s essential for metabolism and bone health – mean you can feel good about serving pecan-infused dishes to your loved ones. Visit americanpecan.com to find more winter weeknight recipe inspiration. Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 400 F and lightly grease large baking dish. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside. In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup brown sugar,

1 tablespoon soy sauce and minced garlic. Spread mixture over pork. Press pecan pieces into brown sugar mixture on pork. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, pineapple juice and Dijon mustard. Bring mixture to boil; reduce to simmer 3-5 minutes then remove from heat. Slice pork, spoon sauce over top and serve. Mac and Cheese with Pecan Breadcrumbs Total time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 8 ounces cavatappi pasta 1 tablespoon butter 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese 1/2 cup raw pecan pieces 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese 4 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten Preheat oven to 375 F. In salted boiling water, cook pasta ac-

cording to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta to pot and stir in butter. Using box grater, shred cheddar cheese. Using food processor, process 1/4 cup shredded cheese with pecans to coarse breadcrumb consistency. Add remaining cheddar cheese, ricotta, sour cream, salt and pepper to warm pasta. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add egg; stir. Add reserved pasta water to loosen mixture; stir until smooth. Pour into buttered 9-inch square or round casserole dish and top evenly with pecan topping. Bake 30 minutes. (Family Features)

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