New Jersey’s Great Swamp War
By Henry M. Holden
The Great Swamp of New Jersey is nestled within a 55-square mile natural basin and is the remnant of the bottom of the once-mighty Glacial Lake Passaic that around 15,000 to 11,000 years ago stretched into what is in Morris County, in northern New Jersey. The lake was formed by the melting waters of the retreating Wisconsin Glacier at the end of the last Ice Age.
The glacier had pushed a moraine ahead of its advance, a combination of soil and rocks that blocked the existing outlet for the waters that drained into the area. As the retreating glacier melted, the waters rose to create the lake before a new outlet had began to allow the water to drain at a much higher elevation.
Millions of years ago, the continent of Africa collided violently with North America, pushing up great mountains to the north and west. Erosion has since worn them down to size. When Africa broke away, hot molten rock flowed up from the earth’s interior, creating the Watchung Mountains to the south and east. Again, erosion has taken its toll.
About 18,000 years ago, the Wisconsin Glacier began to cease its southerly motion and melt, leaving behind a great pile of rock and soil along a line from Chatham to Morristown.
The retreating Wisconsin Glacier left the New Jersey wetlands in its wake some 11,000 years ago. As the last parts of the glacier receded, it formed the basin of the Great Swamp. Blocked by the Watchung Mountains, the glacier left behind another great pile of earth and rocks
to the west of the Great Swamp basin. Today, that pile is known as Basking Ridge.
Today, the wilderness area accounts for the eastern half of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which serves as a resting and nesting area for over 250 migratory birds. With miscellaneous flora, including cattail marshes, wet grasslands and forests, the area is home to a number of species outside of migratory birds, including rare bog turtles. Wood turtles, blue-spotted salamanders, mice, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and deer also call the Great Swamp home.
It is a natural oasis in an area that is mostly suburban, making the refuge an outstanding area for migrating waterfowl to stop, rest and feed on their migration.
Morris County, among the fastest growing counties in the New Jersey, is nestled amid rolling hills, broad valleys and glittering lakes. It is also approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City, and that made it vulnerable to plunder by land/airport developers.
The swamp war began in 1959, when the powerful Port of New York and New Jersey Authority announced plans to construct a huge 10,000 acre “jetport” 26 miles west of New York City in a little-known place called the Great Swamp. In the name of progress, entire towns would be obliterated, the aquifer and wildlife destroyed, and a way-of-life was threatened for thousands of people if this happened.
he Jersey Jetport Site Association,(JJSA) was the first to organize in opposition. Their efforts to prevent the development of an airport in the swamp became
public knowledge on December 3, 1959, when four of its members (Kafi Benz, Joan Kelly, Esty Weiss, and Betty White) were expelled from a meeting at the Essex House in Newark that had been organized to generate support for its construction.
The events that followed became one of the more defining environmental confrontations of its time - a grassroots movement that started in a local high school and a decade later required the actions of a President and an Act of Congress to stop the project. It also led to the creation of a national treasure, a wildlife refuge, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The historic battle of the Morris County residents against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ended on Sept. 30, 1968, with the designation of the Great Swamp as a National Wilderness Area. It was one of the first sieges to pit a grass roots effort continued on page 8
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New Onsite College Courses at Ideal Institute of Technology Open the Door for Students Facing Societal Challenges to Earn a Salary and a Bachelor’s Degree from Centenary
Taryn Thompson’s journey to college has been anything but traditional. Losing his parents at age 5 started a downward spiral that led to a life on the streets, and eventually, incarceration. “Opportunities for me were real limited,” said Thompson, who became a father at just 15. “The streets were the only opportunity my community provided for me.”
This fall, the Pleasantville, NJ, resident will begin his undergraduate studies at Centenary University through a new work-based college program offered through a partnership between the northwestern New Jersey university and Ideal Institute of Technology, which provides vocational training and a salary to students seeking career opportunities. Thompson shared his story at an inaugural luncheon on May 22 marking the opening of Centenary University at Ideal, which brings Centenary University classes onsite at Ideal Institute’s Pleasantville location. The partnership offers a clear pathway for vocational students like Thompson to continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a concentration in radio and television or film studies; Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting; or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
One of the first graduates of Ideal Institute, Thompson used his vocational training to begin building a career, first in carpentry and construction, and later as co-owner of a food truck business and as an Ideal Institute impact liaison
providing guidance to current students: “Without Ideal, I honestly don’t even know where I would be. Now, I’m showing people that their second chance is right in front of them.”
Centenary University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., said the University’s partnership with Ideal Institute represents a shift in higher education, with a broader emphasis on providing transformational educational programs beyond those serving traditional college-age students. Dr. Caldwell noted that often, people facing challenges such as poverty, homelessness, and pervasive crime lack clear channels and financial resources to consider higher education. “As a society, we need to think about the privileges we have and sharing those privileges with others,” he said. “Colleges and universities need to adapt their programs to a broader educational audience. At Centenary, we’ve launched an ‘Innovative Education for Everyone’ approach. Many Centenary students didn’t think they could go to college. They’re working two, and sometimes three, jobs. Yet when they graduate, they’re superstars.”
This year, Centenary launched Centenary Now: The Campaign for College & Opportunity for Everyone, an $8 million capital campaign to provide affordable educational opportunities for all students, whether they are traditional day session students, working adults, or those facing societal obstacles to earning a college degree. Within that context, the University this year has introduced a new
Working Degree Program providing discounted tuition to working adults; launched the Centenary University Human Performance Center with a series of short-course, non-credit learning programs to foster intellectual growth, emotional competence, and career success for high school and college students, athletes, coaches, parents, veterans, and career professionals; and awarded new scholarships to firstgeneration and economically-challenged students.
The University’s emphasis on boosting opportunity for first-gen and non-traditional students dovetails with the mission of Ideal Institute, said founder Ren Parikh. Noting that Ideal Institute has referred 20 students to Centenary so far, Parikh said, “I strongly believe that if we make college affordable, accessible, and achievable, then college can be for everybody. We as a society shouldn’t take that option away. At Ideal, we have made a social impact through education, employment, and entrepreneurship. We were missing that piece to provide a clear pathway to college. This partnership with Centenary University extends the learning journey of our students.”
For his part, Thompson is looking forward to starting his college classes while continuing to work and is now encouraging his son to enroll in the program: “I want my son to go on this journey with me. My dream is for us to graduate from Centenary University together.”
For more information about enrolling at Centenary University at Ideal Institute, go to their website.
Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast For Summer Of Musical Theatre
This summer, Centenary Stage Company presents their summer musical series featuring Grease and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Performances for Grease will run July 11 – 21 and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will run August 1 - 11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Tickets for Grease range from $29.50 - $35.00 and tickets for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change range from $27.50 – $29.50 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, and children under 12 for select performances. The Summerfest musicals will also feature family night on Thursday evening performances, with a Buy One, Get One ticket special beginning at 5:30 PM in person at the box office. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900.
The cast of Grease will include Centenary University students, alumni, CSC veterans, and a few brand-new faces! The cast includes: Raymond Ocasio IV, Mackenzey Reilly, Nicole Boscarino, Megan Schmiedhauser, Stacie Michelle, Lauren Noack, Dan F. Sims, Ryan Griffin, Josh Crowley, Billy Mills, Cody Jackson, Griffin Gartlgruber, Deirdre Bryant, Erin Clark, Arianna Cacioppo, Najee Tariq, Jeremy Ashton, Maximus Klevence, Kyle Hendricks, Saquan Williams, Sophie Belkin, Cherise Graham, Sam Lewis, Hope Keil, and Pamela Welsch.
Directing this production of Grease is Michael Restaino.
Michael is a multi-hyphenated creative with a diverse background in working on theatrical experiences worldwide. Currently serving as the Manager of Creative Production Integrity at RWS Global, Michael oversees all productions at sea, internationally. In addition to his role at RWS, Michael is the esteemed founder of Michael Anthony Theatrical, one of the leading cabaret companies in New York City. Michael’s leadership extends to The Actors Studio of New Jersey, an emerging professional theater company focused on becoming a hub for artistic expression and innovation. As an advocate for the arts, Michael actively works to mentor emerging talent by being dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming theatrical environment, prioritizing inclusivity, diversity and respect within the industry. After spending nine months performing in Rock of Ages at the Eldorado Resort, Michael is honored to be telling this story from the opposite side of the bar at the Bourbon Room.
The cast of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change include Centenary University alumni, and CSC veterans! The cast includes: George Xavier, Aycka Lima, Cassandra Lindeblad, Kevin Whernahan, James Gerard Russo, Kayla Chirip, and Cody Jackson.
Co-directing and choreographing, this production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is Lea Antolini-Lid. Antolini Lid is the Assistant Professor of Theater & Dance as well as the director of CSC’s Young Audience Series Tour, and the producer/director of the NEXTstage Rep. Summer
Stock Musical Series. Most recently, Lea co-directed The Lightning Thief this April, The Little Mermaid in the winter of 2023, Seussical the Musical in the summer of 2023, and Addams Family in April 2023, directed RENT in the summer of 2022, as well as the YAS productions of Frog & Toad and Grace for President at CSC this past season and was seen onstage as the Stepmother in Cinderella. Lea has directed the CSC Summer Stock Musical series for several years and you have also seen her directorial work on Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Always…Patsy Cline, and more.
Jillian Petrie will also serve as co-director and choreographer for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Jillian Petrie is an award-winning choreographer/director. With over 100 productions under her belt, and she is just getting started. She is currently company choreographer for The Growing Stage, a professional regional theatre company located in New Jersey. Here she also served as director on the company’s first film production and has previously served as director of multiple main-stage productions. As of June 2018, she has been Director of TGS’s new Theatre Dance program. Productions are fulllength plays that aim to challenge existing boundaries by incorporating movement-based storytelling and exploring audience engagement. In addition, Jillian is a professor of dance and theatre at Centenary University and founder of the media company, Athletes & Artists. Jillian was recently a member of the 2018-2019 Stage Directors Choreographers
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Foundation’s Broadway Observership Class, Directors Lab Class of 2019, Broadway Dance Center’s Choreography Program of 2021, and SDCF’s Broadway Observership 2013-2014 Class. Her most recent CSC credit, Jillian co directed Seussical the Musical in the summer of 2023 and The Marvelous Wonderettes in the summer of 2022.
Performance dates and times for Grease are Thursdays, July 11 and 18
at 7:30 pm; Fridays, July 12 and 19 at 8:00 pm; Saturdays, July 13 and 20 at 8:00 pm; and Sundays, July 14 and 21 at 2:00 pm. Performance dates and times for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change are Thursdays, August 1 and 8 at 7:30 pm; Fridays, August 2 and 9 at 8:00 pm; Saturdays, August 3 and 10 at 8:00 pm; and Sundays, August 4 and 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets for Grease range from $29.50 - $35.00 and tickets for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change range from
$27.50 – $29.50 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, and children under 12 for select performances. The Summerfest musicals will also feature family night on Thursday evening performances, with a Buy One, Get One ticket special beginning at 5:30 PM in person at the box office. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown,
NJ. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and special offers.
The 2023-24 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Platinum Season Sponsor the House of the Good Shepherd, Silver Sponsors Hackettstown Medical Center Atlantic Health System, Heath Village, Summer Sponsor Explore Warren, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Fulton Bank, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.
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against a powerful government agency — and have victory go to the local residents.
“We applaud the disciplined, toughminded action by many voluntary citizens’ groups,” Stewart L. Udall, Secretary of the Interior, said in 1969, midway through the fray. “They were determined that a unique outdoor place did not have to be sacrificed to the demands of development.”
During the siege that lasted nine years, more than 14,600 individuals contributed time or money to the battle, conservationists spent $1,500,000 and 462 organizations from 29 states pledged support to the anti-jetport forces.
The land that would become the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was established by an Act of Congress on November 3, 1969, after a multi-year legal battle that pitted local residents against Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials attemped to turn the Great Swamp into a major regional airport to supplement Newark Airport’s ability to accommodate large jet aircraft.
The JJSA activity was followed closely by an influential sister organization) the North American Wildlife Foundation established its specially designated, Great Swamp
Committee, in 1960. Between the two organizations and, in less than a year, enough property in the core of the swamp was quickly purchased, assembled, and donated to the federal government to qualify for perpetual protection as a National Wildlife Refuge.
As the Congressional Representative from Arizona, Stewart Udall immediately championed the efforts of these residents, whom he described as having mounted the greatest effort ever made by residents in America to protect a natural habitat, and later, on May 29, 1964, as the Secretary of the Interior, he oversaw its dedication as a refuge. The initial donation was 2,600 acres which assured its protection as a refuge and the acquisition of additional lands continued. In 1960, Congressional Representative Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr., whose estate was in the area targeted for development also joined the effort.
Over the years, more land has been added. Its eastern half (3,660 acres) was designated as a wilderness area by Congress in 1968, making it the first wilderness area within the Fish and Wilderness system by Congress.
African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey Inspires, Educates in Museums and Throughout NJ
By Jeff Garrett
If you’re venturing to the Jersey shore this summer, happen to be around Atlantic City and have a hankering to take in some African-American Culture, then you may want to visit the Noyes Arts Garage at 200 Fairmount Ave.
To celebrate Juneteenth, a night filled with poetry readings from some of the state’s most well-known African-American poets occurred on Wednesday, June 19. 10 well-known poets including Belinda Manning from Atlantic County, Cole Eubanks from Vineland, NJ and from Turiya Abdul-Raheem from Galloway, NJ recited poetry and discussed topics relevant to Juneteeth’s historical significance celebrating when slavery ended in America. Juneteenth was made a federal holiday to be celebrated on June 19 by President Biden in 2021.
While the poetry event on June 19 was memorable there’s a lot more to see and learn about at the Center.
Only 15 years old, the idea for the Center came when Buena Vista resident, Ralph Hunter, decided to showcase his collection of African-American inspired collectibles from all over in a formal capacity to share with others. The mayor of Buena Vista offered Hunter space where he could showcase his cultural treasures in the mid-2000’s. Hunter, a retired retail worker always had a knack for observing his surroundings and collected things which people left on the card or discarded by any means. He saw significance in these items and just kept collecting.
There are now two locations of African American History – one in Atlantic City and one in Newtonville, located at 661 Jackson Street. In each location, stories which may be looked upon as flattering or the opposite, unflattering, are told at the museums. The museums hope to shed light on black Americans hard road to freedom, the struggles black American have endured since the Emancipation Proclamation and the continued debate about race relations in modern-day America.
On permanent display at Noyes is an exhibit titled, “Stereotypes: From Little Black Sambo to Aunt Jemima and Beyond.” It recognizes cinematic The Gold Dust Twins, Amos & Andy, Buckwheat — images used widely in advertising and print media to represent black Americans by proxy which influenced the perception of an entire race.
This is critical to today’s youth which did not experience such Media directly. By recognizing it, the museum hopes to ensure that young learners become aware of what their parents, grandparents and those before them had to endure. Its point is to show how negative and wrong such mass marketing was in the hopes that it never occurs again.
Another meaningful exhibit in Atlantic City is titled, “The Northside: The Way We Were,” highlighting the buoyancy of privileged African-American who found success as entertainers in the “Boardwalk Empire” era. The original “Club Harlem” door and sign is displayed too. Two other permanent exhibits titled, “Portraits of a People,” all found pictures of noteworthy African-American found in a crawlspace no less and one display of family furniture from earlier times owned by AfricanAmericans are there for museum-goers to see.
A traveling exhibit sponsored by AAHMSNJ allows communities and schools to learn about African- American history in New Jersey and the rest of America. Exhibits showcasing the protests of organized black American outside Atlantic City’s Convention Hall at the 1964 Democratic National Convention as well as one highlighting the story of baseball-great Jackie Robinson are apart of the traveling exhibit which visits dozens of schools in New Jersey each school year. Admission to the museums are free but donations are strongly suggested. The Museum in Atlantic City is open from Wednesday through Sunday. Several limited-time exhibits and gatherings such as talks and discussions are ongoing and can be found by logging onto www.AAMHSNJ.org
By Richard Mabey Jr.
EHold Dear Your Purpose to Serve God
ach and every one of us, holds a unique person. A calling to serve God in our own way, with our own talents, our own abilities. All service to God is sacred. The man who cleans the church is just as important as the famous television evangelist. Each job, in service to God, is of immense importance.
Often times we are held back by the unkind words spoken to us by someone to whom we looked up to and greatly admired. When I was 14 and in my freshman year at Boonton High School, I had an English teacher to whom I greatly admired. I had written a story about the bond of brotherhood that flowed between my paternal grandfather, Watson Mabey, and his brother, Earl Mabey. I wrote about how devastated Grandpa was, when he got the news that his brother was killed in action, during the First World War.
Well, Mrs. Adams, gave me a C- on my essay. Then she wrote at the end of my story, “emotionally sloppy!” For a long time, the C- grade and those two words that Mrs. Adams wrote at the end of my story, devastated me. I am immensely grateful to my father and to Mr. Marino,
Editor-in-Chief of the old Lincoln Park Herald, who convinced me that Mrs. Adams didn’t know what she was talking about, that I was, in fact, a good writer.
Maybe you’ve had a Mrs. Adams in your life. Someone to whom you greatly admired, respected and thought highly of, who shot you down with unkind words. You must erase that memory from your heart and mind. You must come to know that you are on this earth for a purpose. And, you can never afford to allow anyone to ambush you.
If you’re not sure about what your true purpose in life is. Pray about it. Pray, pray and pray for God to show you what your true purpose in this life is.
When you do find your true purpose, your calling unto Heaven, pour forth all your heart, mind and soul into fulfilling that purpose. See yourself as a soldier going into battle. Hold that high degree of focus, energy, mental stamina, and willingness to roll up your sleeves, to fulfill your true purpose to serve God.
Do not swerve from your true calling. Do not allow other people to distract you. Let your true purpose to serve God, burn brightly in your heart. See yourself as a
Yours truly, from the glory days at the old ad agency.
lion walking the jungle, being fearless, courageous and bold. Be willing to work hard. Then work even harder to fulfill your purpose to God.
Never, never, never ever give up. Never surrender. Place these words on your desk, on your bathroom mirror, at your place at your kitchen table, “FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!” Never give up! Never, ever
give up! Never, never, never give up your dreams!
Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail.com.
Cook with Heart Health in Mind
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when cooking at home can give you more control over the types of tasty, hearthealthy dishes you put on the table.
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. These cooking tips can help you prepare heart-healthy meals that could help improve cholesterol levels by reducing excess saturated fat and trans fat.
Cook Fresh Vegetables the Heart-Healthy Way
Roasting, steaming, grilling or baking can help bring out the natural flavors of vegetables. Adding herbs and spices can also help make veggies tastier, including combinations like basil with tomatoes, oregano with zucchini, dill with green beans or rosemary with peas and cauliflower. Reduce Saturated Fat in Meat and Poultry
The amount of saturated fat in meats can vary widely, depending on the cut and how it’s prepared. Opt for poultry and fish over red meat and look for lean cuts of meat with minimal visible fat, which should be trimmed away before cooking. Also limit processed meats such as sausage, bologna, salami and hot dogs, which are often high in calories, saturated fat and sodium.
Use Liquid Vegetable Oils in Place of Solid Fats
Some fats are better for you than others. Liquid vegetable oils such as canola, safflower, sunflower, soybean and olive oil can often be used instead of solid fats, such as butter, lard or shortening. If you must use margarine, try the soft or liquid kind.
Find more heart-healthy recipes and tips for lowering cholesterol at heart.org/cholesterol.
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association
Servings: 4
1/4 cup tequila or white vinegar
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat discarded nonstick cooking spray
3 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil or corn oil
In small bowl, stir tequila, lime zest, lime juice, garlic,
chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag tightly; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate 2-12 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.
In large dish, sprinkle asparagus with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with oil. Turn asparagus over to coat.
Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade and wipe most of it off chicken. Sprinkle chicken with remaining pepper.
Grill 8-12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate and cover with aluminum foil.
Place asparagus on grill, facing opposite direction of grates. Grill 7 minutes, or until tender crisp. Serve asparagus with chicken.
A Sizzling Summer Meal
ummertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts with chef-inspired recipes that call to mind the flavors of the season.
If you’re a summer burger connoisseur looking for a fresh twist on tradition, this recipe calls for high-quality beef from Omaha Steaks. Created by Omaha Steaks
Executive Chef David Rose, these Fried Lobster Po Boy Burgers with pimento remoulade sauce are a tempting way to combine two summertime favorites –seafood and burgers.
Visit OmahaSteaks.com for more summer meal inspiration.
Fried Lobster
Po Boy Burgers
Recipe courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive
Chef David Rose
Prep time: about 20 minutes
Cook time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Pimento Remoulade:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced pimentos
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 brioche buns
2 slices yellow cheddar cheese
3 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded
To make pimento remoulade: In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pimentos, mustard, pickles, pepperoncino, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until well incorporated. Season with salt, to taste.
To make fried lobster tails: Preheat grill to 400 F and add oil to 10-inch cast-iron pan about 1/2-inch deep.
In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1/4 easpoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika until well incorporated. Set aside.
In separate medium bowl, whisk egg, water and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
In third medium bowl, whisk potato chips, panko breadcrumbs and parsley until well incorporated. Set aside.
Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, remove meat from shell and season with remaining kosher salt and black pepper.
1 tablespoon minced bread and butter pickles
1 pepperoncino (seeded and minced)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 dashes hot sauce
kosher salt, to taste
Fried Lobster Tails: Vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup potato chips, finely blended in food processor
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf Italian parsley
2 Omaha Steaks lobster tails (5 ounces each)
Cheeseburgers:
1 pound Omaha Steaks premium ground beef
Toss halved lobster tails in flour mixture first, egg mixture second then potato chip mixture third, coating thoroughly. Fry lobster tails 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Close grill lid between flipping.
To make cheeseburgers: Preheat grill to 450 F using direct heat. Form ground beef into two 1/2 pound patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.
Using thumb, make dimple in center of each patty to help cook evenly.
Season both sides of burger with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread butter on each cut side of buns.
Grill burgers 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
Add one slice cheddar cheese on each burger, close lid and grill about 30 seconds to melt cheese. Remove patties from grill to clean plate. Place buns cut sides down on grill grates and toast 20-30 seconds, or until well toasted, being careful to avoid burning.
To assemble: Place desired remoulade on buns. Place cheeseburgers on bottom buns. Top each with two fried lobster tail halves. Place handful shredded lettuce on lobster tails. Top with buns. (Family Features)
5 Athletes to Keep an Eye on at this Summer’s Olympic Games
Sports fans across the globe will be glued to their televisions this summer, when the historic city of Paris hosts the Olympic Games. Beginning with the Opening Ceremony on July 26, the 2024 Olympic Games is sure to feature awe-inspiring athletic accomplishments that mark the culmination of years of hard work on the part of competitors.
Once the games commence, fans can keep an eye out for these five notable athletes who figure to put their stamp on this summer’s competitions.
1. Simone Biles: Few athletes at this summer’s Games are as recognizable as American gymnast Simone Biles. Biles’s accomplishments are already too numerous to mention, but the 27-year-old can pad her legacy even further by earning just one more medal this summer in Paris. Should she accomplish that feat, Biles will have earned more Olympic medals than any American gymnast in the history of the Games.
2. Daiki Hashimoto: A two-time gold medal winner at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (which were held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Hashimoto, who will turn 23 during this summer’s games, will be seen as the athlete to beat in men’s gymnastics.
Hashimoto is a four-time world champion, and NBC Sports notes three of those titles were earned in 2023.
3. LeBron James: The National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer is no stranger to the Olympic Games, but the 39-year-old James has not played on the Olympic stage since 2012. Over the last several years, James made no secret of his desire to return to Olympic competition, suggesting this summer’s games will be the last time to see arguably the greatest player of all time compete at this level.
4. Léon Marchand: Born in Toulouse, France, in 2002, Marchand figures to be the center of attention this summer. Some suggest Marchand could put on a performance not unlike his fellow swimmer Michael Phelps’ efforts in the pool years ago, as the Frenchman is coached by Bob Bowman at Arizona State University. Bowman famously coached Phelps during his time at the University of Michigan and beyond, and swimming fans will be curious to see how the hometown hero Marchand performs in the pools of Paris this summer.
5. Summer McIntosh: The pride of Canada made a name for herself at the tender age of 14 during the 2020 Games, where she was the youngest athlete named to the Canadian team. McIntosh
finished fourth in the 400-meter freestyle in Tokyo, narrowly missing a medal in that event but still breaking the Canadian national record. Now a seasoned 17-yearold, McIntosh returns to the Olympic stage this summer.
The Summer Olympics return this summer in Paris, and many talented, exciting athletes figure to make this year’s competitions as exciting as ever.
Theatre Review.....“Just Another Day” at Theater 555
Just Another Day” at Theater 555 was written by Dan Lauria and directed by off Broadway guru, Eric Krebs. The play begins with projections of old stars of yesteryear to the song “No Strings Attached”. When the two actors take the stage, Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack seem confused... at-least Dan (Man) does. McCormack (Woman) seems refined in her salmon colored sun dress. Often appalled at Lauria’s language, she seems distant to his behavior.
In this one hour and forty-five minute play, the two have several things in common... they both share a love for old movies, the New York Times Sunday cross word puzzle. Later we would find out that their love of art is due to McCormack being a writer and Lauria being a painter (he is not sure if he was a house painter or a canvass painter).
In Eric Krebs direction, the audience gets good banter, in Lauria’s writing we get jokes that for the most part land pretty
well. Although his body of work is fair, the way the play is laid out is fun, comfortable and easy to watch as these two really good actors talk about things that are relevant as well as insane. The insanity part comes to the forefront as in time we realize that they are both in a sanatorium. As time goes on the audience accepts their dementia and Lauria is deft in how the characters put forth the dialogue all throughout the play; insanity brought to sanity.
This has the audience having difficulty seeing the actors up close and therefore we never get the personal feeling of the two when they are at their most deep in their feelings about life. The characters are older and they have a lot to say; even if it is silly what they talk about, the two are still interesting to listen to. Not being able to see them weakened the dialogue.
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The costumes are regal on McCormack (Bettina Bierly); her salmon outfit is beautiful, even though it is subdued, In the second act he off white knit suit is classy, like her. In Lauria, he is dressed like a mansman; a guy who was from Brooklyn, N.Y., a former Marine. In Andy Evan Cohen’s sound, the bell that regulates the behavior of the two is front and center. The subtle echo effects too add to this play in that he gives it a bit of mystery in these two actors. It is the lighting that falters a bit here; Joan Racho-Jansen does not hit the characters the way it should have. The audience often cannot pick up the entire body of the characters , especially at the head level.
In this unique play, “Just Another Day” stay’s focused on the characters life. It gently gives us the inner thoughts of the two, it also shows us how corky they have become in a very playful way. Are past movies escapism? Where the movies that big a part of their lives. Is their “hit list” something that they thought about when they were sane? The play skillfully omits a lot of questions that the audience may have. This is the type of play that can keep you thinking about it for a long time. We also have to ask... what were these people really like in their younger years?
In the one set, a comfortable parktype setting, the show glides through the dialogue by two actors who wow the audience with their style and verve.
100 Years Ago This Month
The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1924.
• Full-time airmail service begins on July 1. A fleet of airplanes are used to transport mail day and night, and the time to send mail between New York and San Francisco is 35 hours, a reduction of 50 percent.
• The Caesar salad is created in Mexico on July 4. Italian-born restaurateur Caesar Cardini is inspired to create the dish by Americans crossing the border into Tijuana to legally purchase alcohol from his eatery during the holiday weekend.
• The opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics are conducted at Colombes Stadium in Paris on July 5. The Organizing Committee decides against inviting Germany for the second straight Olympics.
• English Jew Harold Abrahams wins the 100 meter sprint at the Summer Olympics in Paris on July 7. Abrahams, who was the target of antisemitic prejudice during the Games, is later profiled the 1981 film, “Chariots of Fire.”
• Panama receives diplomatic recognition from Colombia on July 9, more than 20 years after the country seceded from Colombia at the urging of the United States.
• The Kimberly-Clark Corporation files the original trademark application for Kleenex on July 12.
• The legend of “Bigfoot” begins on July 16 when The Oregonian publishes the first nationwide news story about a tall and hair-covered “apeman.” The creature is not described as “Bigfoot” until 1958.
• The United States Vice Consul to Iran, Robert Imbrie, is beaten to death by an angry mob in Tehran on July 18. Imbrie photographed a well in the city’s bazaar where a miracle was believed to have occurred, and some who assaulted him believed he poisoned the well. Imbrie survives the initial beating and is taken to a hospital, but the mob follows him there and beats him again, leading to his death.
• Herman “Hi” Bell of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches all 18 innings of the St. Louis Cardinals’ doubleheader on July 19. Bell earns the victory in both contests, and remains the last Major League pitcher to pitch all 18 innings of a twinbill on the same day.
• American League umpires are ordered to cut short arguments about balls and strikes in an effort to speed up the pace of play on July 25. The directive, issued by league president Ban Johnson, also prevents players from taking too much time inspecting baseballs for signs of tampering.
Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations.
As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some festive Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these interesting facts related to Independence Day in mind.
• There have been many iterations of the American flag. The American flag has become an iconic symbol of freedom recognized across the globe since the United States declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776. But few July 4 celebrants may know that the current version is the 27th iteration of the American flag. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the current version of the flag officially became the flag on July 4, 1960.
• More than half of all Americans own an American flag. A 2023 poll from WalletHub found that 57 percent of Americans own an American flag. And that’s not the only way Americans show their national pride, as the same poll found that roughly one in three Americans intended to purchase patriotic
merchandise for July 4.
• The United States is not the only place to celebrate American independence. Such celebrations occur in various countries, including Australia, Denmark, Ireland, and Norway. The festivities in Rebild National Park in Denmark is believed to be the largest celebration of American independence outside the United States.
• The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that 150 million hot dogs are consumed on July 4. Though there’s no corresponding estimate related to how many hamburgers Americans eat on July 4, various reports suggest Americans eat roughly 50 billion burgers annually, so it’s fair to conclude many a burger will be consumed this Independence Day.
• John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States and the second president in the country’s history, felt Americans should celebrate their independence from Great Britain on July 2. That’s because the Continential Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. However, the Declaration of Independence was not approved for two more days, thus making July 4 the day to celebrate America’s independence from Great Britain.
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