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There are many quick and easy measures you can take to ensure your house is equipped for both the joys of summer and the elements associated with the months that follow. Consider these home maintenance tips to get your space in tip-top shape for the summertime. Sand the deck Most grilling is done on the deck. If you’re dealing with aging or rough wood, sanding your deck may be a good idea. A smooth deck allows for a more enjoyable outdoor entertaining experience for everyone, guests and hosts alike. Stock up on grilling supplies Speaking of barbecues – take inventory of your supplies before hosting the first cookout of the season. If you are using a gas grill, make sure your propane tank is filled up & ready to go, and if your grill of choice heats with charcoal, ensure that you have enough coals on hand. Either way, make sure to clean it before burgers hit the grates. Gas grills require high heat followed by brushing, while charcoal grills can be scrubbed with the standard sponge & dish soap. Complete simple landscaping The four seasons pose many challenges to lawn-upkeep: leaves in the fall, frost & snow in the winter, laying seed in the spring & watering through a hot summer. Get ahead on the neglected landscaping , like trimming shrubbery & fixing dead patches of grass. Landscaping projects can be as small as mowing the lawn, adding a fresh coat of mulch to plant beds, plucking weeds from the pavement & planting new flowers. Check the sprinkler system Whether you have a built-in system or one that you arrange yourself, check that the mechanics are operating smoothly. For automatic watering systems, check that the heads are unobstructed from rising out of the ground. If you place sprinklers above ground yourself, check that all the plants needing water are being reached. Your lawn ultimately does a good job of telling you when you’ve missed a patch. Have the roof inspected Did you know it can be a good idea to get your roof inspected every year? Make note to have a roof inspection conducted soon. Not only could it save you money in the long-run, it’s also far better to catch a leak in its early stages than to fix the damage in the aftermath. Read the full article at https://news.remax.com/prep-your-home-for-summerwith-these-exterior-maintenance-tips?

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By Richard Mabey Jr. here was a sadness that was deeply hidden beneath Romero’s smile. It dwelt within his eyes. Although he seemed to be a happy young man, there were invisible tears rolling down his cheeks. It was the Summer of 2012, I was 58 years old. I had just begun my job as a Security Guard in my gated community in Central Florida. My Gatehouse was one of the busier gatehouses of the village. A person could set his watch by Romero. He would come by my Gatehouse at 7:00 in the morning, on his way to work, and then again at high noon, on his lunch break. Romero worked for one of these big landscaping companies. When the temperature hit a hundred degrees, and higher at times, Romero was out there mowing lawns. I once asked him how many lawns he mowed in a day. He simply replied, “about 20 to 30, Mr. Richard.” I would often tell Romero to simply call me Richard.

Yours truly at my Gatehouse, where I would talk with Romero as he passed by.

He would reply, “okay Mr. Richard.” We went through that routine at least a couple of dozen times. Romero ﬁrst began stopping by my Gatehouse for a few minutes to talk with me, in the early morning. He would tell me about his Mom, his brother and sister, and the love of his life, his precious

girlfriend Maria. As time rolled by, our friendship grew, and Romero would stop by and eat his lunch inside my Gatehouse. Romero would tell me that he left Mexico when he was seven years old, with his mom and dad and brother and sister. His dad had passed away sev-

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continued from front page he and his brother should go out and buy a lawnmower, even if it was an old lawnmower, and start their own little landscaping business. Romero would often reply, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” I would reply, with a caring voice, “why not” I usually brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to work for lunch. I would take a bite of my sandwich in the momentary lulls when there were no vehicles passing by my Gatehouse. Romero would have an extravagant meal, by comparison. I would let him use the microwave oven in the Gatehouse to warm up his lunch. Romero would bring in such a variety of Mexican favorites every day, including tortillas, tacos, burritos, flautas, tamales, and a host of other delicious foods. Then one day, Romero told me that he felt sorry for me eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day. “Mr. Richard, I brought some lunch in for you. You can’t be eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day.” I thanked Romero and told him that it was very thoughtful of him. Romero simply replied, “Mr. Richard, you like a father to me.” I nearly cried. Dozens and dozens of times, I told Romero that he should start his own lawn mowing business. I told him that I would

hand out business card for him, to as many people as I could. Romero’s battle cry was, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” Again and again, I would reply, “why not?” I will remember this moment for a long, long time. Romero came to my Gatehouse, driving his old pickup truck. In his truck bed sat an old lawnmower. Romero stopped and happily announced that he had started his own landscaping business. I told him how proud I was of him. “I could have never done it without you encouraging me, Mr. Richard. You’re like a father to me,” Romero joyously tole me. Romero’s words touched the fiber and sinew of my heart. Romero and his brother worked hard to see their little landscaping business grow. I was all so very proud of Romero. Then one day, my boss stopped by my Gatehouse. He parked his car in the little parking space just a few yards behind my Gatehouse. As he walked toward me, I could tell that he had something heavy on his mind. Mr. Andrews walked into my Gatehouse, sat down, looked outside the big front window, and then said to me as I stood there operating the gate for vehicles passing by, “Richard, there’s some big changes being made.” A moment of silence fell between us. “The big wheels are moving everyone around. When you come back on your shift,

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you’ll report to the Caroline Gate. The details are spelled out in this memo here.” Upon which my boss took out a sheet of paper from his shirt pocket, unfolded it and placed it on my desk. He stood up and walked to the doorway. “Look Richard, I know you like working this Gatehouse. If it was up to me, I’d keep you here. But the ivy tower’s got this idea of moving everyone around.” “I understand, no problem,” I replied to Mr. Andrews. Mr. Andrews walked by me through the doorway, took a few steps toward his car, turned around and said to me, “keep up the good work. See you on your next shift.” I said goodbye to Mr. Andrews, and he continued to walk to his car. It was now an hour before my shift was over. I would have the next three days off, never to return to full time scheduling at the Morse South Gatehouse. I was never to see Romero again. The Villages is a big place. In spirit, I reflect upon Romero’s words, “Mr. Richard, you like a father to me.” On Father’s Day, in 2013, Romero gave me a prayer card from his church, stating that a Father’s Day prayer was said for me. To this day, I cherish that card. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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“Art on the Ave”: Taking Art to the Streets of Pompton Lakes

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books to anyone who cares to borrow. Many people donate books to public libraries for their used books sales or share their books with friends and family, but this unique idea shares books with the neighborhood or anyone who stops their car, to try a book. Maybe you are walking your dog or just taking

a healthy walk. The little wooden box, stained and sturdy, may have a book for you. It may say, “Take one, leave one” painted near the top. In some neighborhoods, books are put out specifically for neighbors who may need to read about an issue and just need a nudge. It could help a reluctant reader who delights in the sur-

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4 Key Elements of Great Business Books

our bookkeeping system is the financial heart and lifeblood of your business. When set up and operating properly, your books help you make smart decisions and seamlessly turn your financial data into useful information. Here are four key characteristics to build and maintain a healthy bookkeeping system: Select the proper accounting method There are two different methods for recording transactions: cash-basis and accrual-basis. In general, cash-basis records a transaction when payment is made where accrual-basis books the transaction upon delivery of the good or service. Cash-basis is easier to track and a useful option for smaller businesses and sole-proprietors. Where as larger businesses who buy from vendors on account (accounts payable) generally use accrual-basis accounting. Selecting the proper method affects any related financial transactions and how your financial statements are displayed. A correct approach will also include consideration of outside factors, including: IRS rules (businesses with more than $25 million in gross receipts must use accrual-basis), bank covenants, and industry standards. Once a choice is made, it can be changed but it must be properly reported to the IRS. Create an account structure that fits the

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rom experiences to surroundings, the past year has brought a renewed focus on feeding the soul. In an era of overstimulation and information overload, many are finding a new appreciation for living life minimally but with maximum experiences. That mentality is increasingly evident in all aspects of life, especially with home design and decor. After all, spending more time at home means more time to discover what truly evokes happiness. At the same time, as the focus on physical and mental wellness heightens, design experts see those trends reflected in a more considered approach to design inspired by color therapy, which makes it possible to create beautiful spaces filled with healing color. With an expertly coordinated color palette, like the Color Collections from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, colors work in perfect harmony in any combination. Thoughtful use of color is among the most effective design tools for reveal-worthy style in your home. Appliances In the past, appliances were meant to blend into the decor to be less obvious, albeit essential, elements of a kitchen. A more contemporary approach: vibrant appliances that get noticed. You can find major appliances in a wide range of colors, but if you’re not sure about going that big and bold, many smaller countertop appliances, such as stand mixers and toasters, come in a range of colorful options, too. Architecture When contemplating where and how to apply color to

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Alzheimer Disease: What Every Loved One Should Know

By, Chris Bauer MD re you having difficulty with memory and recall as you age? Is a member of your family having more difficultly with memory and getting thru the activities of daily living as they get older? If so, then you could be suffering from Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease is common in New Jersey. The Alzheimer Disease Association of New Jersey reports that 68% of NJ residents know someone with Alzheimer Disease. It has been reported that Alzheimer Disease accounts for two thirds of all dementia cases in the United States. June 2021 is Alzheimer Disease and Brain Awareness month. Alzheimer Disease is a form of dementia that impacts thinking, behavior and memory. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process and significant lapses in memory and mental functioning need to be evaluated. The most common symptom of Alzheimer Disease is memory impairment. Memory lapses and difficulties with short term memory recall are some of the most common early symptoms of Alzheimer Disease. Multitasking and organizational skills are also significantly affected by Alzheimer Disease. Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain condition that some believe is cause by the buildup of protein plaques in the brain. As the disease worsens people eventually have trouble completing their activities of daily living. The average age of someone

with Alzheimer Disease is in their mid-sixties but there is a small minority of people who are diagnosed at much earlier age. To confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease there is a specific evaluation that needs to be done. If someone is concerned that they may have Alzheimer Disease, they should be seen by a physician for testing. At the physician’s office a series of tests will be done testing different aspects of memory, executive functioning, and problem solving. A basic memory test that is used asks a patient to recall a series of objects at five and ten minutes. Memories of recent events and testing of current events can also reveal memory deficits that are present in Alzheimer Disease. Often people with early-stage Alzheimer Disease have a decreased ability to recognize memory impairments. Interviewing a person’s family members and spouse about their memory deficits can be an essential tool in getting the complete picture about a person’s cognitive state. After the neurological assessment has been concluded an MRI or another form of brain imaging is recommended in the diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease. Other causes of dementia such as vascular stroke, normal age-related memory changes, and dementia need to be also ruled out as possible causes of the dementia in the workup. The disease progression of Alzheimer Disease can vary significantly from person

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Ice Cream Made with Love for Dad

ew relationships are as special as a bond between a mother and her child. There is often so much laughter, so much love and so many good times spent around food and family over the years. From trying new foods together and cooking lessons at a young age to time-honored family recipes, there are few things better than mom’s cooking. This delicious Very Berry and Creamy Coconut Ice Cream was created with mothers in mind. It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious, especially when it’s made with fresh ingredients right at home for a perfect addition to Mother’s Day festivities. This ice cream features the rich tartness of frozen fruit and a sweet creaminess from the coconut milk. The two flavors of ice cream create a unique combination that’s outof-this-world delicious. To make the Berry Ice Cream, blend 2 pounds of frozen berries, sweetened condensed milk, honey and salt until smooth then freeze for four hours. To make the Coconut Ice Cream, beat 2 cups of whipping cream in a mixer until stiff peaks form. In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, salt and 1 cup of the whipped cream. Whisk then add remaining whipped cream and whisk until combined. Place in a dish and freeze for four hours.

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William Paterson Professor Wins Prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award

By Steve Sears going to change the way that we produce and store ohn “Jay” Foley, an assistant professor of chemenergy in particular. That’s our social intersection. The istry at William Paterson University, was recently goal is to help all of us, so people in my group plus awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER other people in the community are motivated to use award for research in using computers to design matheir discipline, to attack these big problems, to get terials for sustainable energy. He was recognized for us together and to get us thinking together, to get us research in polaritonic chemistry. creating together and get us communicating together. Foley, 37, who started at WPU in 2015, is completIt’s meant to sort of be more interdisciplinary than I ing his sixth year at the school. think a lot of my previous educational projects have “It’s something you apply for. It’s an award for jubeen, because it’s meant to kind of bring together all nior faculty,” says Foley. “You can only apply when you these different corners of the university.’” have the title of assistant professor. So, you start as a The initial “Fest” is hoped to be held in the spring faculty member in a tenure track position as an assisof 2022. tant professor, and at William Paterson, you hold that Foley credits three great teachers for inspiring him. position for six years. And if everything goes well then In high school in Georgia, Linda Wright was his Adyou’re promoted at the end of six years. So this was vanced Algebra and Trigonometry teacher. “She was my last opportunity to apply for it, and it’s about a 15 just a really different kind of teacher,” he recalls. “Her page grant proposal. It has both a science component Photo credit: William Paterson University presentation of mathematics is this really authentic and an education component.” Foley also adds, “The tool for understanding the world. And that got me exNational Science Foundation is very big. It’s got engineering, it’s got biology, it’s got envi- tremely excited.” And then there was Marge Legg, a chemistry professor at the small Iowa ronmental science, it’s got chemistry, it’s got physics and so on. So you also apply within a liberal arts college he attended. “She was actually a physical chemist, which is really the umspecific program. My specific program is called chemical theories, models and computational brella term for the kind of chemistry I do. And I started doing research with her my second methods. I applied within that program.” year, which was very, very impactful.” Finally, there was Rigoberto Hernandez at Georgia Speaking of education, a few wonderful ramifications are the result of the award. As Tech, now at Johns Hopkins University. “I joined another group, a physical chemistry research part of a five-year $542,617.00 grant, Foley’s research will be integrated with a WPU educa- group, but it was a theoretical physical chemistry research group. So that was really doing the tion program called The Future Pioneer Project, and it ushers in two nice things. A research kind of work that I now do. That second research experience I think really kind of cemented seminar course, INNOVATION 1000, will soon be created for first-year WPU undergraduate an idea for how to do this as a profession, because I saw the way that this field of theoretical students, and a yearly “The Future Pioneer Fest” event will be held that will facilitate com- physical chemistry was done.” munication between artists, communicators, creators, educators, entrepreneurs, and future A related outreach activity Foley recently started with a colleague is a podcast where they scientists. “The Future Pioneer Project is kind of the umbrella term for all of the educational talk about and interview others working in their scientific field. The podcast, called “The parts of the project,” Foley says. “What motivates the work done in my research group is try- Goeppert Mayer Gauge” (named for Nobel laureate Maria Goeppert Mayer), can be heard at ing to create these tools that allow us to make the materials and the future materials that are www.foleylab.github.io/gmgauge/ Over 30 years of experience

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Pequannock High School Lacrosse Celebrates Two Milestones

By Steve Sears he 2021 spring season is turning out to be a banner one for the Pequannock High School Lacrosse team. Head Coach Lindsay Lafferman recently won her 100th game, and shortly thereafter senior goalie Grace Mulhall notched her 200th save. “We were playing Indian Hills, which actually makes it an even better feeling because in the past they were always a difficult team to beat,” says Mulhall of the game where she made save number 200. “The save honestly felt like any other save I have made; a rush goes through me that is empowering. Then when my team ran up and started cheering for me, it was such an incredible and unforgettable feeling.” Lafferman, who is in her 15th season at the helm of the Panthers, is from Smithtown, Long Island (where she played lacrosse) and attended York College (where she played soccer). Her lacrosse resume is pretty significant. She has also been coaching the North Jersey North Schoolgirls’ team since 2012, and runs as well Jersey Thunder Lacrosse, Lax On (a college league in the summer), and finally a summer clinic program for younger kids. “It was great because that’s a great milestone,” she said of victory 100, which came against Ramsey. “The kids are playing really well and they were fighting to get it in such a competitive game.” Lafferman started the lacrosse program at the school when she arrived. “We really started at the ground level,” she recalls, “so it’s exciting now to kind of come full circle. A lot of my seniors started as little kids, little players in the youth program in the beginning, so it’s awesome to watch them grow, and then to celebrate the hundredth with them

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Lacrosse Celebrates Two Milestones... continued from page 20 grit makes their passion so evident. It’s incredible to watch the middies and attackers do their thing and score one goal after another. Then when the ball comes down I know I can have full trust in my defenders, which any goalie knows is a really good feeling. Also, the attitude is always positive on the team and we all uplift one another which definitely plays a huge role in our success so far.” Mulhall’s save amount is a nice accomplishment considering Covid-19 ended their 2020 season early. “My team has had a tremendous come back this season considering we missed out on a season due to the pandemic,” she says. “It is very evident by the energy that we all missed the sport so much and now cherish every moment.” “It’s a great accomplishment I think in a short amount of time, quite honestly,” affirms Lafferman of her goalie’s success, who has started in the position since her sophomore year. Lafferman then discusses her Jersey Thunder program. “We are a club program that helps athletes develop to the next level, and we support them as they get older with the recruiting process. We have players in our Thunder family from grades five to grade 12. We have a really nice diverse group of players from really all over several counties in New Jersey. We’re based in Morris County but we have players from all over, which is great because you know kids really get to make new friends and meet other players across the sport from different schools. And we’re very family oriented. We really get to know our players very well, and we have a fantastic staff who I think really helps players bring

Photo credits: Ed Leonard their game to the next level. I run the program with my partner, Michael Spinner.” And for the head coach, there are certain aspects to lacrosse that have made it such a big part of her life. “I think because it’s such an amazing game to watch. It’s really cre-

ative, there’s a lot of strategy and the skill level is just so impressive. And I really enjoy coaching it because I think there’s so much to teach, whether it’s different strategies or different approaches on offense. I just find it to be a really fun sport to coach and to play at a high level.”

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I Remember Dad: The First Place Silver Pan

By Richard Mabey Jr. ometimes we may think that miracles are reserved for burning bushes, or the parting of a sea, or when a man gets swallowed by a whale and survives, or the storming seas are calmed. But perhaps, modern miracles abound all around us, and we just miss seeing them. I personally think that the 1969 New York Mets were a modern miracle. One such modern miracle unfolded before my very eyes in January of 1986. My father, who was then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170, appointed one of the senior scouts, Richard Kwiatkowski, to be the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team. Richard was a very smart boy. He was about 14 years old at the time. He was a rather quiet lad, studious, hard working, and he took scouting very seriously. He had a quiet confidence about him. Richard wasn’t outgoing or dynamic. But, in his own way, he was a very strong leader. I saw a lot of myself, from when I was that age, in Richard. Obviously, we shared the same first name. We were both quiet and unassuming. We both knew our scouting skills, forward and backward. So, in October of 1985, when Boy Scout Troop

170 began preparing for the big upcoming Klondike Derby, I was very honored to help and guide Richard Kwiatkowski, in his big responsibility of being the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team. I drew upon my own experience of serving as the Captain of the Senior Klondike Team, from back in January of 1971. I had thought up a distinct philosophy of “divide and conquer.” My plan, back then, was for every scout to be focused and specialized in a very specific scouting skill. The Klondike Derby trail was a rugged six miles. It required the scouts to pull a Klondike sled across the rocky terrain, through the thick forest of the infamous Boy Scout Camp Allamuchy. There were 12 towns in all. Each town spread apart, almost exactly a half-mile from the next town. As I remember, some of the towns specialized in flag signaling, first aid, nature, pioneering, safety, scout history, knot tying, physical fitness, map and compass, and a few other scouting skills. There were eight scouts on a Klondike Derby Team, and this included the Captain. I remember sharing my philosophy of “divide and conquer” with Richard Kwiatkowski, back all those years ago. Richard,

Dad, and I sat at one of the small folding tables, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, one Friday evening, after the regular scout meeting. The three of us laid out a very specific plan and chart that assigned each scout, on the Senior Klondike Team, to study to become an expert in one or two very specific scout skills.

And it all worked! In January of 1986, at the official Boy Scout Klondike Derby competition of the Boonton District, Boy Scout Troop 170’s senior team won First Place! To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time a Senior Klondike Derby Team from Boy Scout Troop 170 had won First Place! It continued on page 23

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The 200 Club of Morris County Announces its 50th Golden Celebration!

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continued from page 22 was an amazing achievement. You see, the Boonton District consisted of well over 30 scout troops. At the next Court of Honor of Troop 170, Richard Kwiatkowski presented my dad with the silver pan, First Place Award! It was a far cry from polite applause that followed. The scouts, the Committeemen, the parents, the siblings of the scouts, all loudly applauded, cheered, and whistled out loud, right after Richard presented Dad with the First Place Klondike Derby Silver Pan. After all the cups and glasses were washed. After everything was cleaned up. Dad, Richard, and I had a little moment of shared, quiet congratulations. And, I remember this all so well, Richard quietly said to my dad, “Mr. Mabey, I learned so much about leadership from you and your son.” Dad looked at Richard and simply said, “you’ve accomplished something great,

Richard, you really have.” As I drove home with Dad that night, my father told me that he was glad to have me part of Troop 170. Dad told me that he was grateful for all the work that I had put in, behind the scenes, to guide Richard Kwiatkowski to become a good leader. I still cherish the memory of that moment. Today, Richard Kwiatkowski is a professional writer. I am immensely proud of his success. From time to time, we keep in touch via Facebook or email. My father touched the lives of hundreds upon hundreds of men, from when they were scouts of the great Boy Scout Troop 170. Something that, after all these years, still holds a dear and precious place in my heart. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.

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he full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business sector won’t be known for years to come, though a recent survey indicates that a drop in post-pandemic productivity is not something many businesses expect. In a 2020 survey of leading firms in Europe that were asked a variety of questions about the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, the European Central Bank found that 60 percent of respondents felt that productivity in their business or sector would increase. In ad-

dition, the ECB reported that most respondents were not anticipating any long-term, pandemic-related negative effects on sales. The ECB theorizes that the rosy outlook in terms of productivity reflects how so many businesses were able to successfully adapt on the fly at the onset of the pandemic, proving they were capable of maintaining existing levels of production despite sudden restrictions on labor that resulted from social distancing measures, such as the necessary transition from in person labor to remote working.

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Make Health a Priority When Remodeling

hen you tackle a remodeling project, there are many unknowns, including what types of materials you might uncover. Hazardous materials must be addressed, and possibly removed, if exposed during a remodeling project. There are also some materials that should be removed to create a healthier home environment. Whether materials “must be” or “should be” removed depends on several factors. It is always wise to consult with trained professionals, such as members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, when you encounter hazardous materials. The complete removal of all hazardous materials is the preferred approach, but budget is often a hindrance. Thoroughly exploring your options may reveal a lower level of acceptable and more affordable mitigation. Demolition Most common residential hazardous materials are not hazardous if they remain in a dormant or undisturbed location. Typically, they become hazardous during the demolition phase when they are ground, cut, bumped, scraped or disturbed in some way, causing the materials to become airborne and inhaled.

Examples of common hazardous materials include: Lead-based paint, which can be found on be anything that is painted or varnished such as windows, millwork, cabinets, siding, walls and other surfaces. Lead water lines, which are primarily hazardous after water sits in the lines for some time prior to consumption, although contamination still occurs during normal flow rates. Asbestos, which was once commonly used in a wide range of materials such as pipe or duct insulation; flooring tiles or sheet goods; ceiling tiles and plaster; wall and attic insulation; and plaster used as a binder. Silica, which is exceptionally dangerous during saw cutting processes where dust is created. Mold, which is not hazardous until the spores are disturbed, become airborne and are inhaled or ingested. Any visible or detectable mold should be removed, and the surfaces cleaned or removed. High concentrations of mold should be addressed by trained professionals, as it can be hazardous if not handled properly. Dust, which can be hazardous to some individuals who are sensitive or have

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Pompton Resident Brings The No Truck Tow Truck to Life

by Elsie Walker uring Spring 2020, Pompton Lake resident Laura Jennings found herself working at home, balancing an eight-hour workday with caring for her two-year-old son, while her husband, an essential worker, was at his job. One day, Jennings and her son were looking out the window at what was going on outside. They noticed a tow truck which wasn’t towing a vehicle. She described it to her son as “the no truck tow truck” and started to make up a story about it. In a recent interview, Jennings teased that in the story, “The No Truck Tow Truck has an existential crisis”. A tow truck’s goal is to tow a truck, but it had none. Through rhyming and alliteration, she told the story of how the No Truck Tow Truck helps his friend Tommy Truck and they both benefit: Tommy gets fixed and the tow truck fulfills its goal. Jennings worked on editing her story by retelling it to her son and fine tuning it, then shared the story with her husband. He thought it was good. Jennings felt she was on to something and “beta tested it” with other parents she knew, so that other children heard it. The feedback was very positive and Jennings wanted to make The No Truck Tow Truck into a 10-page children’s book. Jennings is not an illustrator and a children’s book needs pictures. However, she didn’t have a big budget. During the 2021 Superbowl, she saw an advertisement for Fiverr (www. fiverr.com), a place where freelancers market their services. There she found Michelle Vergara, of California, who became the book’s illustrator. Jennings decided to self-publish the book as it would be quicker than looking for an agent and working with publishing houses. Also, the latter might want changes that she didn’t agree with, and with self-publishing, the author has more control. However, Jennings noted “it [ self-publishing] is costly”. To fund her book, Jennings had a Kickstarter campaign this past March. She refers to Kickstarter as “an incubator for small business ideas”. On the Kickstarter website (www.kick-

starter.com), a person can advertise a project he/she wants to fund and is given a month during which the funds can be raised. People who want to see the project done (known as backers) input how much they would contribute to it. Rewards (in this case one was a storyboard of the book) are given for certain levels of contribution. If a project's monetary goal is met by the end of the campaign, the backers are charged and the contributions are given to the project. If the goal is not met, the backers are not charged and the person gets nothing for his/her project. Also, Kickstarter gets a fee, taken from the campaign funds, for its services in hosting the campaign. In addition to the Kickstarter, Boniellos in Riverdale (friends of Jennings) had a “Dine to Donate” day. If people mentioned the “No Truck Tow Truck”, 15% of the bill for the meal went to the book project. Jennings hit her goal on Kickstarter prior to the Dine to Donate event, so 100% of the proceeds raised by Boniellos will be donated to Preschool Advantage, Jennings’ charity partner. Preschool Advantage is a New Jersey based, notfor-profit that gives scholarships to parents who can’t afford to send their children to preschool. In addition to a $500 cash donation, Jennings will be giving the organization copies of her book. Jennings noted the book will be out later this year and that she “plans to coordinate several book launch events this fall including outdoor readings complete with crafts and fun for the whole family.” The book will cost $10 (plus postage for mail orders). Copies of it will be available for sale at Accentuate with Love in Pequannock or orders can be placed by email to NoTruckTowTruck@gmail.com. (There’ll be no postage cost for local deliveries/pick-ups.) For updates on the book from its author, people can visit her author Facebook page at www.Facebook. com/LauraJenningsAuthor.

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Family-Friendly Ideas for Summer Fun

arm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar. These ideas for summertime activities encourage family interaction, and the more kids get to help plan and organize the details, the more engaged you can expect them to be. Visit Your Local Park Pack all the kids’ favorite snacks and beverages to keep cool and hydrated. Choose your spot under a big shady tree and spread out for an impromptu picnic. Be sure to bring along outdoor toys for a game of catch or lighten the load and create a nature scavenger hunt with different types of leaves, rocks and flowers for kids to discover. If they come across an unfamiliar plant or animal, snap a picture with your Photo courtesy of Shutterstock phone so you can do some research on it when you get home. Encourage the kids to draw or design a piece of art reflecting the things they saw. Create Watercolor Paintings Away from the school setting, kids sometimes have fewer opportunities to practice expressing their ideas and getting creative. Fun tools can make an artistic session more exciting, so look for unique methods like blending Zebra Pen Mildliner Brush Pens with water and a paint brush to create fun, pastel watercolor paintings with minimal mess. The pens are conveniently double-ended with a paint brush-like tip on one end and fine marker tip on the other so you can precisely draw a design then create softer swirls of color using water and a brush. Water Sponge Challenge

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rian Hanlon was on his way back to a Pennsylvania hotel to do this “NJ Starz” interview, but he didn’t rush. Instead, he took the back roads through state parks, admiring the beauty in the trees and nature. “I was coming from the (Washington) D.C, area, because I was visiting with Dominique Dawes, a great. great individual.” It was the next assignment for the popular sculptor. But the fact that a guy, who creates such nice, prominent sculptures as an end result - although as he’s creating, he sees the beauty as he goes along – saw many trees as he took those back roads, all of which started with a seed, just as his creations start in a way with a seed, well… that’s pretty cool. “It was beautiful,” he says. ‘She is,” he says, speaking again about Dawes, the 1996 Olympics Gymnastics Gold medalist, “a special human being. A really unique person.” And so is the 60-year-old Hanlon, a Garden State, Middlesex County guy raised in Holmdel. The list of folks that he’s sculpted figures of is like a “Who’s Who” of his realm of the art world. Evander Holyfield, Yogi Berra, Shaquille O’Neal are some of the biggies. And the places, too, are a “What’s What.” He’s the Official Sculptor of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Rose Bowl, the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor, and some of his work is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Hanlon loves his family, loves his work, loves New Jersey, loves telling stories through his art. The passion, the excitement, rings out as he speaks. “I’m a (class of) ‘79er from Holmdel,” Hanlon says. Speaking of sculpture and maybe even architecture, his stomping grounds were the early days of the former Garden State Arts Center. “Oh my gosh – when there was that four-foot fence we used to jump and get chased by the state troopers? At least a half dozen shows,” he claims, while laughing. “I’m proud that I grew up in Holmdel, it’s really my connection to nature. I mean, the town was so undeveloped back in the ‘70s. Every day was an adventure walking in the woods, you know?” Hanlon had a pretty normal childhood. “Playing sports and playing outside almost every day; different than today, no technology,” says Hanlon, who was born in Jersey City. “Pick up games in the neighborhood, no play dates. I was never a part of a play date. I was a part of pickup games, though, and playing organized sports, I mean every season. Definitely a three-season guy.” He stuck to track and field and cross country, and his attraction to art started at Holmdel High School. “I had a great art teacher in high school, and a good teacher can really make a difference, and I was lucky to have that, really.” Her name was Barbara Fehres. “She was a great ceramic artist, and she really introduced me to my love of clay. And then Brookdale (Community College) was part two where I had a teacher who really

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helped me understand clay as a three-dimensional form. So it really goes like this: Holmdel High School, Brookdale Community College, Kean College for a short time while I was an iron worker and a teamster, and went on to Boston University full-time at age 25.” Tony Glaser was the BCC prof. “He just retired. He was a most revered professor there, he really was.” Hanlon has created over 500 art pieces for private and public spaces since 1986, so he celebrates an anniversary of 35 years since his first official project, which can be seen at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The “Involved Student” lounges on the back lawn of the campus while reading a book, a gym bag behind her head, soccer ball under her legs. The model, the former Michele Adamkowski, is now Michele Hanlon. “It’s Erlanger Garden,” Hanlon says. “That was literally one of the first three things I ever made, period. I think that’s the beginning of - I don’t know if genre is the right literary word - my way of telling stories through sculpture, which is what I do as opposed to other artists who sort of maybe decorate a landscape. The “Involved Student,’ it’s a concept. It’s a story of as a student, if you don’t get involved, you miss the experience of college. She (Michele) actually was not just the model; she was ‘living’ it. She was an athlete, and an RA, and she was a very good student. So, this statue is someone reading in between class and practice. She has always been a grounding source for me. She is my best friend, and best source for humility and being grounded.” The couple has been married since 1991 and they have five children. “My oldest is Molly, who’s a Rutgers grad, and my second is Maggie, who’s a Monmouth grad. And my third is Luke, and he is a first responder, my son Declan is a student at Penn State, and then May is an eighth grader.” The Hanlon Sculpture Studio, where bronze sculptures, granite monuments, and trophies are created, is located in Toms River, and it is there that Hanlon does water-based clay sculptures known as American Realism. “My motivation for art is to tell a story,” he explains. “And I think the backstory of the sculpture is more interesting than the sculpture, usually. All of these people I sculpted have wonderful backstories and have contributed to our intellectual and spiritual landscape in a profound way.” He refers to Dominique Dawes again. “She is not just an athlete. This is a shining example of the pursuit of excellence, and that will be the theme of the statue. Medals from the Olympics, and a national championship all around (1994) which is the ultimate thing to do as a gymnast. Instead of retiring into the sunset, she opens up two gyms in her hometown.” “And that’s the point, to give back. I love that. So that’s a good example of why I’m motivated to build these. I think these historical markers should be out there to educate and inspire the viewer.” continued on page 30

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Each work of art takes him approximately 8 months to complete, and he normally does 8 to 10 projects a year. What’s the key, the most important thing? “My biggest, my initial feeling is, ‘I better get his likeness right.’ I mean, I feel really good about the things I’m making and have made but, you know, it’s mostly the responsibility part like, ‘Wow I better get this likeness right because, you know, this is a big responsibility.’ And I want this sculpture to make people feel good when they see it, too.” One thing Hanlon enjoys is visiting a figure he has sculpted at its site, and hearing others nearby comment on it without them knowing his hands were the creator of it. “It’s good,” he claims, “it’s affirmation, which is a positive fuel for anyone’s soul.” Hanlon isn’t thinking about retiring. What he does isn’t a job, but a lifestyle. It’s a huge part of him. “No, I think I’ll keep going.” And he’s got works in progress “down the shore.” “I will be putting in the ground a sculpture of a very successful basketball coach named Leon Barmore. That’s from Louisiana Tech, and his winning percentage upon retirement was the highest in NCAA history: .869. It’s women’s basketball.” He then adds, “I’m doing a project for Purina right now to celebrate the 4H tradition. It’s a farm girl and farm boy.” For Hanlon, it’s difficult selecting a favorite among his work in New Jersey and nationally. In addition to sports figures, Hanlon has also done Pope John Paul II, firefighter memorials in Delaware and Massachusetts, college

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Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors Celebrates 20th Anniversary

oming together in 2001, Broker/Owners Doug Radford and Kyle Poskitt opened an independent real estate brokerage with the goal of building a company with the finest Realtors®in the industry. Unlike other brokerages, Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors® recognized that Realtors® spend far too much time doing non real estate activities. So they developed a support center to provide the highest high level of marketing, technology and administrative support for their Realtor® team. This has allowed their Associates to excel, by focusing their time on what they do best; working hard with buyer and seller clients, spending more time with their families and giving back to the communities they serve. Over the last 20 years, the agents at Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors® have been able to differentiate themselves with their market knowledge, professionalism and passion for helping their clients. In 2009, Radford and Poskitt decided to affiliate their company with Realty Execu-

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tives International, a like-minded, international real estate franchise that understood their vision and offered additional tools and further support for their agents. Since affiliating, the brokerage has experienced phenomenal growth and success through recruiting and expansion initiatives. They strategically invested heavily during the recession years, which allowed them to open offices and build the foundation for where the company is today. “Our company was founded on the premise that if the company focuses its efforts on providing Realtors® the best real estate services, our Realtors® could spend their time catering to the needs of their clients, and the growth and development of their business,” Poskitt said. “Today, we remain true to our founding. We have expanded our support services with the growth of the company, and are proud of our 20 year track record of assisting top real estate professionals exceed client expectations while surpassing their own personal, business and financial goals.” continued on page 33

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Realty Executives... continued from page 32 In addition to branding the brokerage as Realty Executives, the business partners took on the responsibility of building the real estate brand in their region. As Regional Developers, Radford and Poskitt have played an instrumental role in growing the Realty Executives name and reputation in untapped markets. Today the brand consists of 18 offices

throughout the region, 400 agents, is approaching $1 billion in sales and closed approximately 3,000 transactions in 2020. “Doug and Kyle continue to be assets to our brand and have not only become great business partners, but great leaders and friends,” Patrick van den Bossche, President of Realty Executives International, said. “Their vision of putting the agent first is exactly what we look for in our franchi-

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Realty Executives’ Realty Excellence Award for Extraordinary Brokerage. The award is issued to one brokerage each year for year over year growth, adoption of technology, engagement, and for being an excellent representation of the brand. “Realty Executives has often been considered a “destination company” as it attracts the best, most experienced, producing agents who are looking to remain with the brokerage for the entirety of their real estate career,” Radford stated. “We are grateful to support some of the most forward-thinking, positive minded, and entrepreneurial Realtors® who dominate their local markets”. For more information or to contact Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors at 973-575-6700 or, visit www.RealtyExecutivesNJ.com.

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sees and we couldn’t be happier to be celebrating this outstanding anniversary with them and the entire Exceptional Realtors® team.” “Our company has built its reputation as a result of the extraordinary Realtors® that are affiliated with our company. Our belief is that it’s not a company that makes its Realtors®great, it’s the Realtors® that make a company great,” Radford said. “We feel the company’s role is to provide the absolute best support to our agents to allow them to thrive and build their individual brand. If our agents’ businesses grow, our business will as well.” The brokerage has consistently been recognized as one of the top real estate companies nationally by research companies including REAL Trends, RISMedia and T3 Sixty. In 2019, the firm was awarded

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Healing Veterans and Helping the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand

hat does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually. That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials. The kits provide an important therapeutic benefit for veterans and active-duty military recovering from wounds, injuries and the long-term psychological effects of warfare, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Heal Vets kits include leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, painting, needlecrafts, poster art, scrapbooks and more, and are created from materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. Heal Vets has been doing this work for 50 years, and commitment to environmental sustainability has become an important and growing part of its mission. “Over the last five years, we have recycled almost one million pounds of materials,” says Joe McClain, retired Navy captain and CEO of Heal Vets. “By upcycling, we responsibly utilize numerous materials, most-

ly textiles, one of the biggest contributors to landfill waste in the US.” Indeed, since 2017, Heal Vets has worked with partner organizations to repurpose the extraordinary amounts of potential landfill waste, including: • 300,000 pounds of leather from airplane seats. Southwest Airlines and Arise Foundation have donated leather from airplane seats since 2018. These materials are used to make wallets, footballs, and components for moccasins, such as liners and insoles. • 55,216 pounds of tanned deer skins. The Elks, a partner since 2002, donates tanned deer skins from Elks Lodge members around the country that are used to make moccasins, wheelchair gloves, dreamcatchers, pouches and more. • 454,500 pounds of upholstery. Since 2017, La Z Boy has donated upholstery fabric that Heal Vets uses in kits to make messenger bags, oven mitts, bowl cozies and more. • 112,416 pounds of cabinets. Since 2019, American Woodmark has donated cabinets, which have been repurposed for wood kits to make items like boxes and birdhouses. • 40,000 pounds of automobile seats.

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