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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-yearold 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

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Memories and Pachysandra Abound at Lincoln Park’s The Old Windmill Farm

By Steve Sears t still stands. Not in its entirety, but it’s there, looming over the property at 146 Comly Road like a great-great grandparent or guardian. The steel frame of an original windmill and water tower sits in back of the home of James and Lindsey Stam, owners of The Old Windmill Farm in Lincoln Park. “Actually, the windmill fell off,” says Lindsey. “All we have

now is the tail.” The large bucket is sadly starting to fall apart, and the pump no longer works. Still, it’s a beautiful site to see. The couple has owned the property since 2015, and has been farming three of its 11 ½ acres since 2016. Although the land is a flood zone, the Stams and their farming endeavors haven’t been affected. Lindsey, whose dad owns Van Wingerden Farms and

Greenhouse on nearby Jacksonville Road, removes from an envelope aged, circa early 1900s photos of the farm. Known back then as Blackman Chicken Farm, poultry and wooden structures dominate the shots. In fact, the home and barns on the property are original. There are also original foundations where structures once stood that rest near the couples’ greenhouses where they grow pachysandra. “Our biggest continued on page 6

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the rewards. “The most rewarding is when I can get a bunch of things accomplished, whether it be cutting or planting pachysandra, chopping firewood, or cutting the grass.” The Stams, who do business throughout the United States, would like the remainder of 2021 to be as profitable as it was in 2020. Will they venture into growing other crops? “My wife has a vegetable garden, but it is primarily for our own family use,” James

says, although Lindsey will occasionally place fruits and vegetables on a roadside stand out in front of the farm. “I would like to expand our shady ground cover business. We tested out some sales of English Ivy and that was successful! I would also like to try other varieties of pachysandra and Ivy, as well as myrtle and euonymus.” For more information about The Old Windmill Farm, visit www.etsy.me/3qDD2z6.

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continued from page 4 challenge was clearing the land,” she says, revealing a photo from 2009 on her computer. “It was mostly bushes, but they were a pain to get out.” James Stam works fulltime as a structural engineer in Nyack, New York. “When we had the pandemic, we had so many sales,” Lindsey says. “He was home and everyone wanted to get outside, and we were selling about 1,600 plants every Monday.” Sometimes deer can cause an issue. “They get into the greenhouses and into the plants,” Lindsey says.

“Lindsey and her grandfather actually started the pachysandra business before I immigrated to the USA,” says James, who grew up in a farming community in Ontario, Canada. For him, it’s almost as if he brought a part of his childhood over the border to New Jersey. “They put together the foundation of our pachy business and hopefully we can continue to expand our business to include other shady ground cover.” “I would say the most difficult aspect is trying to balance the farm life with my fulltime job,” James says. However, there are

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send their children to pre-school. 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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Mailboxes

By: Sally Barmakian ailboxes at the end of the driveway are quite common. A wooden post with a tubular metal mailbox attached on top complete with the little red flag to indicate that there is outgoing mail in the box. However, have you ever

seen a unique mailbox? On my walks and observations while driving, I have seen some creative mailboxes. Some are painted with flowers and birds, or have covers which match a holiday but here are my favorites. On top of one mailbox was a statue of a bear. On

Halloween, it had a mask on, a Santa hat in December, during the winter, a fuzzy wool hat and scarf, and at Easter time - bunny ears! I do hope it got the mail person and neighbors in the spirit of the seasons. Another mailbox was the body of a fish and the open mouth was where the

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from the bills) Birthday cards and packages are often awaited. These special mailboxes welcome the mail every day. For inspiration, just google “unusual mailboxes” and an array of

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Watch Out! 7 Vacation Costs that Sneak Up on You

oing on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don’t pay close attention, extra costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are seven sneaky vacation costs to watch out for: 1. Covert airfare increases. Airline pricing algorithms are programmed to store your browsing history to see if you’ve been looking at flights. If you have, they will bump up the price. Before searching, clear your internet history and switch to private (or incognito) mode on your web browser. When you are finally ready to book the flight, do so using a different computer from a new location to be sure that you’re avoiding this artificial price increase. 2. Stealthy resort fees. The nightly base rate for a fancy resort will often compare favorably to a standard hotel in the same location. This is an intentional pricing tactic by resorts to get their rooms on the initial search results page. Don’t be fooled! These same resorts will add a daily resort fee on the back end of your bill to cover

the extra amenities they offer. The extra fee might be worth it to you, but it’s better to understand the full cost of the stay before making your reservation. 3. Useless rental car insurance. Rental car companies will try to sell you insurance to cover damages you may cause during the rental period. Often, the auto insurance you already have will extend to the rental car. In these cases, the extra insurance isn’t necessary. Before renting a car, check with your insurance company to see if a rental will be covered. 4. Bloated baggage fees. You probably already know that airlines may charge for checking a bag, but do you know they will charge extra if a bag is too heavy? Exact weight can vary by airline or location, so check the weight limits before you go and weigh any heavy bags using a bathroom scale. 5. Crafty parking costs. Downtown hotels in big cities charge as high as $75 per night for parking! Research alternative parking options near your hotel or compare the cost of using rideshare options

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The Autumn of 1969: The Ford Falcon

By Richard Mabey Jr. n late August of 1969, a very dear and wonderful blessing came to my life. It was a blessing that was given to me, beyond my wildest imagination. Now, over 50 years later, it still amazes me the sequence of events that was an incredible blessing to my life. My cousin, Wes Mabey, was about 10 years older than me. Wes lived in Towaco. Back in late Summer of 1969, Wes got a promotion at his job. He was now the Supervisor of the Machine Shop of a small manufacturing company that was located on Route 202 in Towaco. And, as almost required with a work promotion, there’s the calling to buy a new car. And, that’s just what my Cousin Wes did. He bought himself a new car! As fate would have it, the Ford Dealer, where Wes was buying his new car, wasn’t willing to give him a really good deal on the trade-in for his 1961 Ford Falcon. So, without thinking twice, before he bought his new car, Wes drove to the old Mabey Homestead. It was a Saturday in late August. I remember this all so well. We were all eating lunch at the kitchen table, when suddenly

we heard a car horn honking in the backyard. It was Cousin Wes in his 1961 Ford Falcon. Dad got up and looked out the back window of the kitchen. “It’s Wes,” Dad said to all of us. And with that, Dad proceeded to go outside and I followed him. “Hey Unca Dick,” Wes called out to my father as Dad and I walked out to the back driveway. “Hi Wes,” Dad replied. I gave a hearty greeting to my cousin. “Never guess in a million years!” Wes said to Dad. “What’s that Wes?” Dad replied. “I got a promotion at work!” Wes said. “Congratulations Wes!” Dad enthusiastically told his nephew. “And that ain’t all,” Wes announced. “Well, don’t keep us in suspense,” Dad replied. “I’m buying a brand-new car!” Wes proudly announced. “That’s great, Wes,” Dad cheerily said to his nephew. “Well, here’s the good part. I figure Richie here’ll be driving soon. So’s I figured I give you the offer of a lifetime!” Wes gleefully announced.

“You’re selling your Ford Falcon?” Dad asked. “You got it, Unca Dick. I figure I’ll sell it to my favorite cousin here. Say, for a hundred dollars,” Wes announced. “What do ya’ say, Richie? How’d you like to be the proud owner of this deluxe Ford

Falcon?” Wes asked me. “I sure would Wes,” I happily replied. Well, one thing led to another. We all came into the house. Mom offered Wes some lunch, but he said that he just had a hamburger at Moe’s Sweet Shop. We all continued on page 14

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ats and dogs have long been depicted as ardent foes, consistently getting into scrapes with one another. But are those claims exaggerated?Many cats and dogs peacefully coexist in their homes, where their divergent personalities combine to make homes more interesting. Cats and dogs tend to have different body language, but that should not be mistaken for opposition. Take, for example, a boisterous puppy that excitedly approaches visitors with its tail wagging to show friendliness. According to the animal experts at slimdoggy.com, a resource for dog food, fitness, and fun; cats interpret wagging tails as signs of anger or displeasure. Dogs like to sniff their “friends” and get to know them, and cats don’t favor this attention. When sniffed, cats may run off, unintentionally triggering dogs’ natural predator instincts. Such an instance is a rough way for cats and dogs to begin a relationship, and it’s easy to see how such an introduction can lay a poor foundation for their relationship. Cats and dogs also have different social styles. While a cat may be content to be alone and approach visitors cautiously, dogs tend to be sociable and rush into situations if they think there is fun to be had. But cats and dogs can peacefully coexist. One way to foster a good relationship be-

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“Nasty Nellie Is An April Fool” By Robert Massimi. Member Dramatists Guild and Drama League. n a rapid fire comedy tempo, Alison Arngrin talks about her life as Nellie Oleson from “Little House on The Prairie”; her growing up with show biz parents : the people she has met along the way in entertainment. Arngrim brings a unique perspective to being cast as the nasty one on the “Prairie” and what that role did too her growing up. What should have been a role

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

he 200 Club of Morris County invites the public to celebrate its 50th year of supporting Morris County first responders from Fire, local Police, New Jersey State Police departments and Emergency Medical Technician services on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at The Birchwood Manor in Whippany starting at 5:45pm, President Jim Rizzo presiding. A not-for-profit founded in 1971, the 200 Club’s Mission helps to provide financial support for spouses and dependents of Morris County heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty while valiantly responding and protecting Morris County citizenry. To date, the Club has disbursed over $5 million dollars for this worthy cause. Scholarships are also awarded to qualified dependents of our Morris County first responders on a merit basis and are anonymously assigned a number for the selection

process. Given events of the past year, our first responder family has tougher jobs than ever before, and their stakes are more real than ever. Join us in acknowledging their daily risks in knowing they may not make it back home. Your ticket purchase, sponsorship and donation will make a world of difference to the spouses and dependent children of Morris County’s finest! 50th Golden Celebration Co-chairs Janet Rapisardi, Ron Barnett and Chairman of the Board Bill Lockwood will soon be unveiling details of our special Keynote speaker and outstanding presentations. Stay posted! Sponsorship Chair, Sr. VP Rob D’Emidio has impressive media advertising opportunities waiting just for you. Contact our Chairs at 200clubofmorris@concast.net or call: 973630-7933 today.

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continued from page 10 sat around the dining room table. Dad went upstairs and came down with five 20-dollar bills. Dad and I agreed that I would pay him 10 dollars a month, till I was all paid up. At the time, I had a little business of my own, where I would mow neighbors’ lawns. We signed the paperwork of the Bill of Sale at the kitchen table of the old Mabey Homestead. I was now the proud owner of white, 1961 Ford Falcon. Dad and I went to the Ford Dealer with Wes. I remember that at the Ford Dealer, Wes bought a shiny, red Ford Galaxie 500. It was a sharp looking car.

Outside the Ford Dealer, Dad and I said our goodbyes to Wes. We both wished him good luck with his new car. Dad drove us home. I wouldn’t get my driver’s license for another year, but I felt like I was walking on air, being the new owner of this great, classic 1961 Ford Falcon. A new era of my life was dawning. To be continued. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please place the wording “My Life Weekly” in the subject line.

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lastic pollution is not just an eyesore. According to environmental experts, it also affects marine species, accelerates climate change and adversely impacts human health, particularly in low-income communities near plastic production sites, which face greater exposure to toxins and waste and bear the brunt of the impacts of improper plastic disposal and incineration. A new report highlights the role supermarkets play in the plastic pollution crisis. The second ranking of 20 U.S. grocery retailers’ efforts to reduce single-use plastics from Greenpeace USA finds that all of the supermarket chains in the report are failing to adequately address the plastic pollution crisis, and that even retailers publicly committed to eliminating single-use plastic could be doing more to prioritize their efforts, engage with suppliers, and offer transparency with customers and the broader public. “There is not a single place that individuals are confronted with more single-use plastic than in our grocery stores, yet companies continue to move at a snail’s pace on plastic reduction efforts,” says Green-

peace USA oceans campaign director, John Hocevar. “It is time to turn this around with action.” While Hocevar stresses that governmental policy shifts and the actions of major corporations will be necessary to move the needle, individuals can also get involved. Beyond opting for reusable bags and containers at the store, consumers can make their voice heard by talking to their local grocery stores about phasing out single-use plastics, writing to larger companies urging them to move in a better direction and asking their elected officials to support plastic bans. They can also learn more by reading the full report at greenpeace.org. “Every piece of plastic that comes through a grocery store ends up polluting the environment, and harming our health,” says Hocevar. “We need to see retailers acting now to dramatically reduce their plastic footprints and move from single-use packaging to reuse and package free approaches.” (StatePoint)

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New Jersey Brothers Recall Haledon Childhood with Book Release

By Steve Sears or brothers Bob and Nick Finamore, growing up in Haledon was fulfilling, and provided many hours of stories for family members. In fact, the two talked about their childhood so much, Bob’s daughter DeAnn sat them down and filmed along with her husband the duo reliving their boyhood days. That filming eventually led to Two Jersey Brothers: Stories from Our Haledon Boyhood, which was published in September 2020. The book details Bob and Nick’s growing up in the Passaic County borough from 1939 – 1953. Nick now is a resident of Annandale in Hunterdon County, and Bob lives in Wayne. Both those areas somewhat larger than the tiny community they grew up in, but the memories created in Haledon have lasted forever. “We were short order cooks for a short period of time,” says Bob about their working at their parents’ Belmont Diner, which opened in 1944. Nick adds with a laugh, “We tell everybody we were reamed on a grill.” “The reaction after the book was published in September has been unbelievable,” says Bob. The brothers are 19 months apart; Nick (81) was born in March of 1939, Bob (80) in August 1940. The book itself covers the era from Nick’s birth up until he entered high school. “They recorded it,” Bob says, “and then they took it from audio to document, and then that gave us a basis to launch off from there.” Another impetus to the project was Nick having a friend who has written five books, one about his growing up in

Brooklyn and his boyhood. “We’re good friends, so we go out to breakfast and I started telling him stories and he said, ‘Nick, you’ve got to write it down. You’ve got to write a book.’ So, those two things kind of coming together pushed us into doing this.” The labor of love contains many stories, as well as family recipes. Two Jersey Brothers: Stories from Our Haledon Boyhood, also talks about Bob receiving a signed baseball from Joe DiMaggio, and Babe Ruth visiting a Haledon baseball diamond. Why the baseball from Joltin’ Joe, and what happened when the Babe visited? You’ll have to read the book. It was quite a childhood. “The thing that stands out most to me is the fact that we lived across the street from an elementary school and in the back of it was a field, it was probably two or three football lengths; it was very big, large,” recalls Nick. “We would go out in the morning, and play all day – stickball, marbles, wall ball - and nobody ever had to oversee us or whatever, and then late in the day about five o’clock, my father - they were close enough where he had this loud whistle - and he would whistle and we would run home for dinner. But the big thing is, we were free to play all day.” The Finamore parents laid a terrific foundation for their sons. They struggled, worked hard, lived a good life, and it left an impression. “A terrific foundation of dedication to work and discipline,” says Nick. “You know, around the kitchen table and dining room table is really where we got our values, as we sat down. And there are some photos in the book of us sitting with our grandparents. As they talked, continued on page 18

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H Tom protected our communities by opposing sanctuary cities and free tuition for illegal aliens. H Tom provided oversight, funding and planning of county resources to deliver the operations and county staff for Morris County in partnership with Atlantic Health System and the State of New Jersey in launching the COVID-19 Vaccination Center in January 2020, one of the largest centers in the state. Rated the best in the state of New Jersey.

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What Everyone Should Know about Melanoma

Written By, Chris Bauer MD n 2021, an astounding 106,110 people were diagnosed with melanoma in the United States. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It affects men at a greater rate than women and Caucasian people are affected at 20 times the rate of African American people. The average age of someone being diagnosed with melanoma is 65. However, there are significantly larger amounts of younger people getting Melanoma every year. Children and adolescents have also been diagnosed with this deadly form of skin cancer. The typical appearance of a melanoma is one of a pigmented spot almost resembling a freckle. Many times, that lesion can be raised and have an irregular border. The lesions can be exceedingly small sometimes only a few millimeters wide. If a skin lesion is crusting or bleeding frequently it may be melanoma. Melanomas can develop on nail bed surfaces or on the surface of the cornea in the eye. Most melanomas spread superficially and then invade to deeper layers of tissue. Melanomas that occur on the face, head, and trunk have a worse prognosis then melanomas that are located on the lower parts of the body. Due to its aggressive nature melanoma can spread or metastasize to any organ in the body. If an abnormal skin lesion is detected,

then a person should either go to dermatologist or a primary care physician to have a full evaluation of the mass. At the doctor’s office, the physician will then do a thorough exam of all the skin areas especially the one in question. A skin biopsy will then be collected if the skin lesion is suspicious for either a cancerous or precancerous condition. Treatment for early-stage melanoma will most likely include removal of the affected area with some surrounding normal tissue around it. More extensive surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation are other treatments that are used to treat more advanced disease. People who are more at risk for melanoma should be completing regular selfskin exams. A small portion of melanomas are genetic and are present in one or more members of an extended family. People who have light skin complexion and light eye color are also at a higher risk. Those with many freckles or nevi on their body have increased rates of melanoma too. Use of tanning beds, frequent sun exposure and history of frequent sunburns during childhood and adolescence are other risks associated with developing melanoma. Prevention of melanoma and skin cancer is one of the many preventative health measures that physicians in New jersey believe in strongly. Melanoma patient education

campaigns have been taking place in the US since the 1990’s. These campaigns have been used to instruct younger people especially in the ways that they can reduce their risk of getting skin cancer and melanoma. Sun protection is one of the biggest ways people can reduce their risk of melanoma. SPF 15 should be applied to the skin during everyday use and SPF 30 sunscreen should be used during more prolonged sun exposures. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours and whenever you are going to do an outdoor activity. Use of protective hats, sunglasses and sun protective clothing are other ways to reduce the damaging effects of the sun. Daily avoidance of the sun’s most damaging rays between 10am and 4pm is also es-

pecially important. People should also avoid getting sunburned at all costs. Lastly, indoor tanning bed use should be avoided. Those that have used indoor tanning beds especially in their early adulthood have a significant risk of developing melanomas compared to those who have never used a tanning bed. Spray tans and other cosmetic purchases can be used to create the “suntanned” look without having to take on the significant risk from the tanning beds. The month of May has been designated Melanoma Awareness Month. With spring in full bloom, let us remember our sunscreen and protective clothing and lets all stay safe in the sun!

Brothers Recall... continued from page 16 we formulated our morale, morals, and our values.” “They instilled in us, like my brother said, this strong work ethic,” adds Bob, who for 35 years was in education, and was also a 1965 New York Jet draftee. “My father did a lot of different things to provide for his family. In the book, we talked about him carrying those ice blocks up to the refrigerators, he shoveled cow manure for a while,

he drove a milk delivery truck. So that was instilled in us, plus the discipline.” The book, which had sold 322 copies as of mid-April, is available at www.amazon. com. “It’s very satisfying,” says Nick. “Since September, people have contacted us and thanked us for the fond memories, and we’ve gotten back to people we haven’t either seen or heard from for years, maybe 40 or 50 years.”

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A Brunch Spread Fit for Spring

rom tasty small bites to a filling feast and even dessert for breakfast, brunch options are nearly endless. Take your spring brunch to the next level with recipes that appease appetites of all kinds. First, start with portioned pastry cups perfect for appetizers. Bring out the protein-packed breakfast burritos for the main course then, for a final touch of sweet deliciousness, offer up lemony doughnuts to cap off the feast. Find more brunch recipes at Culinary. net. Bite-Sized Breakfast Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a morning meal with loved ones. Or, if a busy schedule looms, try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for a simple way to meal prep heading into a new week. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary. net. Pastry Brunch Cups Servings: 18 2 tablespoons butter

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A Brunch Spread... continued from page 20 1 tomato, finely chopped 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk 4 large tortillas 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup cilantro 1 avocado lime wedges (optional) hot sauce (optional) Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches room temperature, heat pan over medium-high heat. Rub steak with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until medium-rare, approximately 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cover loosely with tinfoil to rest 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add splash of oil. Add onion; cook 1 minute. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms; cook 1 minute. Add cumin, paprika and chili powder; stir through. When veggies are tender (about 2 min-

utes), add tomato and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat pan to medium heat and add splash of oil. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook, lifting and folding eggs until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly. Lay tortillas on flat surface or plate. In center of tortilla, add cooked veggies and top with thinly sliced beef. Add handful of spinach, scrambled eggs, crumbled feta, cilantro and avocado. Fold bottom of tortilla and roll. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired. Dine on Deliciously Sweet Doughnuts Brunch is never complete without something sweet to cap off the morning feast, and doughnuts are often the perfect complement to an array of main courses. These Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts pair the bite-sized morsels with lemon curd (if that suits your style) for a sweet-tart combination. They’re made using Domino Golden Sugar, which is made from pure cane sugar

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Roll Call of the Departed 2020

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Roll Call of the Departed 2020

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Raising Big Dreamers

Ways to Have Career Conversations with Kids

re-pandemic, Take Your Child to Work Day was an opportunity for children to peek behind the mysterious veil of “work” – to see what their parents do all day and begin to dream about the careers they might like to pursue when they grow up. For some parents, every day might feel like Take Your Child to Work Day. For others, health and safety concerns might make it impossible to bring children to their workplaces. That doesn’t mean it’s any less important to take some time to help your children imagine turning their passions into careers. “Children need exposure to the possibilities that exist so they can envision themselves doing what inspires them in the future,” said Content Architect Rashelle Chase from KinderCare Learning Centers’ education team. “Learning about different career options also helps children learn about how the world works and the different types of roles and systems that are in place to help society function.” Consider these tips from the experts at KinderCare to help parents infuse some of the Take Your Child to Work Day spirit into everyday life. Expose your children to a variety of career options. Young children tend to think of careers in terms of the kinds of jobs they see adults doing, like doctors, firefighters and teachers. Help your children discover careers that are new to them. Talk about essential workers and why they are depended on so heavily. Share details about the work your immediate and extended family members do – perhaps you could arrange a virtual call so your children can see a family member at work. Point out other kinds of workers as your child encounters them, whether that’s during a walk around the neighborhood or while reading a book.

Help your children imagine turning their passions into careers. Not every block builder turns into an architect. Some go into construction, some into engineering and some pursue other careers entirely. When children express an interest in a specific career or type of work, help them think about the kinds of skills they could work on now to help turn that dream into a reality. Help your children make connections between the things they like to do now and the kinds of careers that could lead to. Maybe there’s an activity or volunteer experience your children could do, or a club they could join, that would help nurture that passion and expand their skillset. Break career stereotypes. Point out diverse people doing jobs as you see them in the community or in books or media – like female firefighters, male teachers or biracial female vice presidents – and talk about the diverse viewpoints and experiences each person can bring to his or her career. Be active about squashing gender stereotypes whenever you see or hear them. Encourage your children to pursue their ambitions and let them know you believe in them and their ability to succeed in whatever career they want. Help your child to see “work” and “jobs” as positive things, especially after rough days. Be honest about the struggles and successes you have in your own career. Celebrate your successes and talk with your children about how you problem-solve or persevere through tough times. Model coping skills your children can apply to their own “job” – school. It’s important for children to understand one can still find fulfillment and passion in a career even if there are tough moments. For more ideas to help your children explore and expand their career dreams, visit kindercare.com. (Family Features)

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Nine Centenary University Students Lauded for Excellence in Science

entenary University yesterday recognized nine students for excellence in science studies during the Centenary Science Awards Ceremony, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, Centenary University’s science students have gained statewide and national acclaim for their outstanding accomplishments in scientific research and presentations. This year, two Centenary seniors placed in the top five at the Undergraduate Research Symposium sponsored by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. Samantha Johnson of Hackettstown was named first runner up and Nikolina Perrelli of Kinnelon received honorable mention honors for their independent research, which was presented at the event. This year’s Centenary University science award recipients represent a growing group of students who have achieved academic excellence at the University, which has significantly expanded its science offerings with new programs in exercise science, health science, public health, and medical laboratory science. “The students honored at our annual science awards ceremony, as well as by the Independent College Fund of

New Jersey, have demonstrated their commitment to advancing scientific inquiry,” said Krassi Lazarova, Ph.D., Science Department chair and associate professor of physics. “They are a central part of Centenary’s growing reputation for excellence in the sciences.” Students honored during the Centenary Science Awards Ceremony include: Flanders—Julian Lippner, Science Athlete Award Great Meadows—Pier Semanchik, Outstanding Achievement in Science, Fourth Year Student (presented during Academic Awards Ceremony on April 22) Hackettstown—Samantha Johnson, Science Service Award Irvington—Jefferson Jean-Paul, Senior Merit Award Stanhope—Tatiyana Osgood-Myers, Junior Merit Award Sussex—Michela Sales, Sophomore Merit Award West Milford—Alissa Mor, Outstanding Achievement in Science, Second or Third Year Student (presented during Academic Awards Ceremony on April 22)

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NJStarz Jessielyn Palumbo Hometown: Wayne, NJ

By Steve Sears ot much has eluded professional photographer, Jessielyn Palumbo, in her 29 years. She, like many, has had challenges, but the biggest one she stared right in the eye and met it head on. “I think maybe the biggest challenge faced would be when I opened my own business (Jessielyn Palumbo Studio LLC), because you never know how that’s going to go,” she says, “You’re always taking a leap of faith with opening your business. And so, for me that was probably the biggest challenge because you have to get clientele and get your business name out there and know how to focus on really expanding your business.” “I took that leap of faith that worked out for me.” Palumbo’s work has appeared in Maxim Magazine and in other publications, and has been seen on Bravo and FOX TV as well. Specializing in beauty, fashion, and pageant photography, her professional life is a busy and exciting one. Then there’s the personal, close-to-home stuff. May 2021 is a wonderful month for the former Wayne resident: she’s marrying her Wayne Hills High School sweetheart, Sean. “We met sophomore year in Spanish class, which was great,” she recalls. “I didn’t really know him before that. He was soccer captain and I was cheerleading captain. Totally different: he was into athletics and I was into the arts. And then we just met and we clicked. And then we ended up winning, I guess in our senior year, ‘Cutest Couple,” which is great, now that we’re getting married. We kind of grew up together, from 16 to 29 now.” A continuation of her very nice life, which has also included being named Miss New Jersey USA 2016. More to come. Palumbo says hers was a very enjoyable childhood. “I have two older sisters (Tanya and Carissa) who were very close to me. One was a year older than me, and one, three years older than me. So, we got along so well. Basically, they’re your best friends growing up, and we’re all a little different, too. My one sister is, I guess, a little classier,” she says with a laugh, “and the other sister is more like the big sis protector. We had a blast growing up in Wayne.” The Palumbo siblings, raised by their parents Robert and Dorothy, grew up in the shadow of William Paterson University. “We

had a great time growing up because there were so many kids in the neighborhood, going outside and playing. And I’m still friends with those kids to this day; they’re going to my wedding next month. It’s like 20 years of friendship.” While at Wayne Hills High School, Palumbo was a member of the National Honor Society and served as President of the National Arts Honor Society, apropos for her creative personality. Membership in the group and her activity therein would fuel her eventual career. From there, she moved on to the College of New Jersey in Trenton, from where she graduated Cum Laude in 2014. Palumbo received her BFA in Digital Arts, and a minor in Fine Arts while at TCNJ, and was inducted in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for her academic achievements, as was named to the Kappa Pi Art Honor Society. Also in her graduating year, Palumbo was the only recipient chosen for the “Dean’s Purchase Award,” a grand achievement where a student’s art piece resides in the Dean’s private collection. She explains the process. “When you’re a senior, every senior Art major does a thesis. And within that senior thesis you have an exposition of your work, and basically the Dean of the college will go through all the work and techniques and pick his favorite, called the ‘Dean’s Purchase Award.’ So, he picked my photography work, which at the time was a Doppelganger series, meaning I had pageant girls with their crowns on interacting with themselves and whatever they do in real life. So, I had myself actually in there interacting with myself with a crown on, and then myself as a painter. I photoshopped them both interacting together.” While at TCNJ, she interned with Fadil Berisha, a celebrity photographer, as well as with Maxim Magazine, with whom she worked as a photo editor after graduation. She lauds the internship method as a way of getting yourself and your talents noticed, but also as an obvious learning tool. “In general, any internship actually helps you get a grasp of real-life stuff,” she says. “You learn something in college, but to actually be in the working field you learn way more. Interning with Maxim, I actually learned more so the business side of things, and also with photography as well, learning copyright licensing, you have to make phone calls, connections, networking – all this is business and recontinued on page 28

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al-life stuff. I always recommend internships, because you don’t really understand how the job is, or if you actually want to do that job without experiencing it.” Speaking of “crowns,” that’s a subject Palumbo is also familiar with, she a veteran in pageant competitions. In 2016, when she was 23, after claiming runner-up and semifinalist awards in prior Miss Teen and Miss New Jersey USA competitions, the crown and runway walk of the winner was finally hers alone. “I didn’t start doing pageants until I was 17. I started with the New Jersey Teen USA pageant, which is the teen version of the Miss major USA pageant,” In the Teen category, in 2010 she finished as 3rd runner up, and in 2011 1st runner up. She then moved up to the higher level, where she was 3rd runner-up in 2012 and a semi-finalist in 2015. “I never won until 2016. And it was a great experience because I had never done pageants before, but it really does kind of open your eyes to what you can really gain from pageants. For myself, I gained more confidence with going onstage in front of random people, and also with interview skills. You’re more comfortable speaking, which helps with college interviews and job interviews.” She speaks about the “crowning” (pun intended) moment at the Parsippany Hilton, when outgoing Miss New Jersey USA 2015, Vanessa Oriolo, adorned her head with the glittering silver. “At the time, my director didn’t know if I was happy or not because I was competing so many times and - always not hearing my name called (as a winner) when they called my name, my face was kind of blank.” When a microphone was placed in front of her and they

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asked how she felt about winning, Palumbo said, “Are you sure you called the right name?” She learned they had, and the tears of happiness started to fall. “They (the tears) were delayed, but they were there.” Palumbo, who has also done modeling in the past, no longer models as often as she did, choosing instead to focus on photography. However, she uses her picture taking skill and past posing experience in the realm to help the women needing guidance. Along with her career, Palumbo has also done charitable work in various areas. She provides details. “With the (Metropolitan) USO, when I won the pageant, basically we would have a dress designer who would donate dresses to either military children or spouses of people in the military, or even service women themselves. Any dress for their prom or special occasion. What we do is put on a fashion show, and then after the fashion show, we would help personally, one on one, with these ladies and girls to find a dress, and we’d donate the dress to them.” Her grandparents on her mom’s side passed away with heart disease related illnesses, so she and her family have donated time in that area, and Palumbo has also advocated for Breast Cancer Awareness. “Just knowing people that have family members that have died from breast cancer encouraged me to help with breast cancer awareness,” she states. Palumbo is a goal-setter, raising the bar to achieve higher. Speaking with her, you know no doubt she’ll attain what continued on page 30

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she desires. “(As for goals) I think I’m always business related,” she says. “I’m always setting goals for myself and you’re never fully there. A huge goal with me would be a photographer covering Vogue or Bazaar or anything like that. That’s my goal, career-wise.” And yes, there’s that dream photo shoot out there – somewhere, and with top name “someones.” “Oh definitely,” she says with a chuckle. “There’s probably tons. I obviously want to work more with celebrities I would say even going on more on location

photoshoots, let’s say in Italy or Greece or something that’s an amazing location. But right now, I do everything down the Jersey Shore.” That 117-mile Garden State coastline isn’t a bad place to be or work. And her ultimate goal is pretty good, too. “My ultimate goal is to have a beautiful family, a happy personal life.” To learn more about Jessielyn Palumbo and to view her work, visit www.jessielynpalumbo.com.

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The USO: A Look Back at 80 Years of Continuous Service

he United Service Organizations (USO), the nation’s leading not-forprofit charity that serves the men and women in the U.S. military and their families, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Founded just before the U.S. entry into World War II, the USO rapidly expanded from a patchwork of local efforts with a handful of volunteers into a robust international organization. From Bob Hope to Marlene Dietrich to Bing Crosby, the USO offered now-legendary entertainment during World War II, as well as programs and services, quickly becoming an essential part of the war effort. “Honorably discharged” by President Truman in 1947 after the end of World War II and reactivated for the Korean War in 1949, it is widely believed that the USO was inactive during this time. However, recent findings in USO archives and external sources show that the organization actually never stopped serving. Though the future of the USO was at

first uncertain after World War II, it quickly became clear that even in peacetime, its contribution to the welfare of armed forces was essential. With hundreds of thousands of returning troops in-transit and new troops headed for occupation duty overseas -- as well as the many thousands of soldiers and sailors recovering in hospitals -- key government officials voiced a belief that the need for an organization such as the USO was just as pressing as it was during the war. Then-USO president, Lindsey Kimball said in February 1946, “We face a responsibility to stand by during the difficult days of transition from total war to total participation in an achieved peace.” And stand by it did. With only a skeleton headquarters staff, between 1947 and 1949, the USO continued to operate clubs and lounges, as well as sent entertainers to perform for thousands of wounded service members recovering in hospitals. The USO is still building on its continuous 80-year history today. (StatePoint)

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Jessie Frees Celebrates a Long, Glorious Career in Radio

By Steve Sears lorham Park resident Jessie Frees in 2021 officially celebrates 70 years in radio. Frees is currently the host of “Ask the Expert” on WMTR AM-1250. “Ask the Expert’ is now 42 years old,” Frees says of the popular show. “It’s the oldest show in the state of New Jersey on air and radio.” Her first guest was William Simon, Secretary of the Treasury. Although her professional career dates back to 1951 – hence the 70th year festivities - Frees’ first “appearance” on radio was actually in 1947, when at age 13 in the 8th grade she was on the New York Times sponsored station, WQXR, for a show called “Words in the News - What Do They Mean?” “I was chosen to represent northern New Jersey,” Frees says. “There were different students on from New York, I guess, and New Jersey. It was a panel, and I never forgot it. My principal took me along with my mother to the New York station, and it just started my love of radio.” After that, she in 1951 as a Caldwell High School student worked for a station owned by the Newark Evening News. “I asked them for a radio show,” she says. “There were three or four of them (men) in the room, and I didn’t think they were listening to me, but

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they were. They said finally ‘Well, if you can sell your own sponsor, we’ll do the show.” Sandler & Worth rug company sponsored the show, and at age 18, Frees was on the air. “And I found out about it from my (school) principal that I had the show,” she recalls excitedly. “He called me in (to his office) at the high school and told me I had the show. It

was really a great time for me.” Her next on-air spot was for WDVA in Averett College in Virginia. She was sponsored there by a then-unknown, up-and-coming soft drink, Dr. Pepper. “It was in the news that I brought a whole bunch of bottles back from Averett College and then they broke in my suitcase,” she remembers with a laugh.

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How to Combat Social Isolation

ven before COVID-19 limited social contact with friends, family and colleagues, many adults experienced loneliness and depression due to limited contact with others. Now, a year after the pandemic forced many people into even greater levels of isolation, the issue of social isolation is especially prevalent in Americans over the age of 50. Despite the physical implications of a global pandemic, research shows the mental health stakes are high, too. A nationwide survey, commissioned by Barclays, found that half of Americans over the age of 50 said the isolation from their friends and family has been more challenging than concerns over health risks they may face. Social isolation has provided plenty of time for Americans to reflect on their priorities. The majority of Americans surveyed (90%) have re-evaluated their post age-50 goals and put spending more time with family at the top of their lists. In fact, the most common first thing 50-plus Americans will do once COVID-19 is over is to see and spend time with their families (41%). “While restrictions are beginning to ease, many older adults are still isolated from friends and family, and that takes a toll on their mental well-being” said Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of the AARP Foundation. “We must do all we can to help older adults, who have suffered greatly during COVID-19, strengthen the social connections that are so essential to their ability to lead longer, healthier lives.” For example, AARP Foundation’s Connect2Affect platform equips older adults with the tools they need to stay

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benefit from a check-in that affirms everyone is healthy and safe. Make time for physical activity. Staying closer to home may mean you’re not getting the exercise you once did, but it’s important for your health to stay active. Regularly using your muscles helps keep your body strong, and even light physical activity a few times each week can help keep your cardiovascular system fit for better heart health. Regular exercise can also provide a range of positive mental health outcomes, including reduced stress, anxiety and depression, and improved memory. Volunteer in your community or consider virtual volunteering. Helping others is a way to release feel-good endorphins for yourself. While your limited social calendar may afford you some extra time, inquire with local nonprofits about how you can contribute to their causes. Especially as funding for charitable organizations has dropped, volunteers are still essential to most nonprofit organizations, whether the help comes in person or virtually. Even from a distance, you may be able to help with tasks like making calls to donors, assisting with mailings or planning fundraising campaigns. Learn a new hobby or skill. Another way to fill your free time, and reap some positive energy, is to explore a new hobby or skill. The personal satisfaction of learning and focusing your mental energy on something that interests you can help offset the disappointment of being away from those you love. Find more resources that support older adults at connect2affect.org. (Family Features)

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3. Support Military Spouses. Deployments are challenging for both service members and their spouses. Reach out to a military spouse whose service member is deployed and offer to cook their family dinner, or to pick up groceries. Simply reaching out to see how they are doing can also make all the difference. 4. Volunteer. Put your gratitude into action. Many USO locations across the country need volunteers who can facilitate programs and events – virtually or safely in person – that provide the military community with the support needed to carry out their missions. 5. Donate. The USO has been expressing its thanks to service members by supporting the troops since World War II. Today, that gratitude is shown in USO locations around the globe; these brick-and-mortar centers serve as a home away from home for deployed service members, and a place of respite for the larger military community. USO programming keeps deployed troops connected to loved ones, provides resources for service members and their families and boosts the morale of the entire military community through entertainment and other supportive events. Charitable donations to the USO help make that mission possible. To learn more about the USO’s work and discover additional ways to give more thanks, visit USO.org/morethanthanks and follow the conversation at #MoreThanThanks. “Our service members and their families’ sacrifices require us to rise to the challenge. All Americans, united in spirit and action, can change the lives and communities of our military, and thus, our country, for the better,” says J.D. Crouch II, CEO and president of the USO. (StatePoint)

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Spark Scientiﬁc Discovery at Home

cience influences many aspects of daily life in countless ways. It also helps shape the development of life skills from an early age. As children learn to communicate, think critically, make predictions and form opinions based on their observations, they are developing science skills that will last a lifetime. Through its “Wonder of Science” initiative celebrating bringing innovation to kitchen tables for 100 years, Wonder Bread is helping to support ongoing scientific learning for students across America. In partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org and Emily Calandrelli, an American science communicator, MIT engineer and co-executive producer and host of “Emily’s Wonder Lab” on Netflix, the bread manufacturer is donating $100,000 to provide U.S. middle and high schools with supplies and equipment for science education and presenting an online series of science experiments for students. Allowing children to put those science-based skills to the test at home can be both simple and fun. Whether you head outside to identify clouds and species of animals or work on crafts indoors, there are plenty of everyday learning scenarios that allow parents to get hands-on with their children’s education.

Bake Together Baking can be a fun (and tasty) way to introduce scientific experimentation by following a recipe to see how the ingredients react together – or with too much or too little of a certain ingredient – and testing the end product against the desired results. As recipes are mixed, heated and cooled, baking introduces a variety of chemical reactions, including water evaporation, caramelization, browning and more. Conduct Experiments with Everyday Supplies Special tools and equipment aren’t necessary for discovering and fostering a love of science or conducting your own experiments. By using household items you may already have on hand and following a few simple instructions from Calandrelli, you can create your own homemade rockets or inflate a balloon. “Getting kids excited about science and interested in how it affects our lives every day is the best part of what I do,” Calandrelli said. “Joining Wonder Bread to spread that message of wonder not just through my show but directly into classrooms is a fantastic opportunity. I can’t wait to share my love of science.” Start a Garden One of the best ways to introduce chil-

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I Remember Dad: The Winds of Change

By Richard Mabey Jr. here is a fiber, a weave, a tapestry that often unites families together. And, then there is the pull, the outgoing tide of fate and destiny. It is almost as if there is a marker in time, wherein one chapter closes and another chapter opens in the books of our lives. Such a time came in early September of 1987. My beloved father turned 60 that year, on Sunday, September 6th. We had a most wonderful and magical birthday party for him, in the afternoon, after church. The backyard of the old Mabey Homestead was filled with family, neighbors, church friends, and friends from scouts. It was a most grand and glorious time. Beneath the shade of the tall, towering maple tree, Dad cut his large, sheet cake. It was beneath the very maple tree that Dad had climbed as a boy and I had built my tree fort on. Balloons filled the yard. Along with crepe paper strung from tree limb to tree limb. And we even had one of those long chain “Happy Birthday” messages that was strung between two trees. It was truly a happy and joyous time. At the time, none of us knew that the Autumn of 1987, was going to be such a profound point of events

and changes in our lives. My cousin Edward, who lived with us for about seven years, got the courage to propose to the wonderful young lady whom he had been dating for over a year. My sister Patti went back to school to pursue a Master’s Degree in Divinity. Dad retired from the trucking company that he had worked at, for all so many years. Then Dad took on the role of Church Sexton at the Boonton United Methodist Church. Dad also began to attend weekend classes at Drew University to prepare himself to become a Lay Leader in the church. Mom began focusing more on her home business of creating craft projects which she sold at flea markets and church bazaars. I discontinued publishing the old Lincoln Park Journal and moved to Indiana, Pennsylvania for about a year to help my elderly cousin with his Christmas Tree farm. It was there that I wrote three stage plays, among them was the very successful “Beyond the North Star.” Sadly, Aunt Helen, who lived with us quite a bit, went Home to be with the Lord in the Autumn of 1987. There was something in the air, that first Sunday of September of 1987. There was a joy, a feeling of great happiness, as my dad cut his birthday cake. But there

was almost an intuitive knowingness that we all felt in our hearts, minds, and inner beings, that changes were in the air. I think that all of us felt a gentle mourning for the loss of a certain lifestyle of family closeness that we swam in for all so many years. How we all tripped over each other’s lives. And now, we were all moving into new territories, the calling of new directions in the Divine purposes of our lives was about to take place. Aunt Helen was failing. It was becoming more and more difficult for her to get around. Her heart was not good at all. The doctors offered little hope. I remember it all, as if it were yesterday. Aunt Helen sat at the table, in the shade of the towering maple, and smiled as she ate a piece of Dad’s birthday cake. I believe it would be the last piece of birthday cake that she would ever have. There are times when we fear changes. We want so much to hold onto the way things are. But all so often, the good Lord calls us and our loved ones into new directions, new goals, new purposes to serve Him. Sometimes we try desperately to fight the changes. But it is like a man trying to stop the ocean tide from departing the sands when the moon calls upon its love

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Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in America’s Classrooms

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Spruce Up for Spring - Fresh Ideas for Home Upgrades

pring means it’s time to start sprucing up your home and garden with a little TLC inside and out. If you’re unsure where to begin, consider these tips: Make function a priority. While aesthetic changes may boost value and please the eye, be sure to consider upgrades that make living easier, like organization units that give you more space or upgrades that create additional living space. Keep budget in mind. Make a list of the projects you’d like to complete and estimate how much each will cost. Use the list to determine what you can afford to complete now. Do your research. If you’ll be making a significant purchase such as a new vacuum or grill, be sure to explore your options, read reviews and shop around for the best prices for greater confidence in what you choose. Set yourself up for a more enjoyable spring with more home and garden tips at eLivingtoday.com. Hands Free Spring Cleaning For busy households, an all in one vacuum and mop robot like the Deebot N8+ is a perfect daily companion to help automate spring cleaning. It features high suction power (but low noise), TrueMapping technology to create an efficient cleaning path and the OZMO Mopping System to remove 99.26% of bacteria with dual vacuuming and mop-

ping. Controllable with a smartphone app, it includes an Auto Empty Station for months of hands- and maintenance-free cleaning. Learn more at ecovacs.com/us. Enhance the Space Under Your Deck Optimize the space beneath an elevated deck by adding a drainage system such as Trex RainEscape. Designed to capture and divert water, this system protects a deck’s substructure from moisture damage while creating dry space usable for storage or an additional living area. Homeowners can safely add gas lines and wiring to accommodate grills, appliances, ceiling fans, lights and entertainment components to create an outdoor oasis. For more information, visit TrexRainEscape.com. Perfect Your Pantry Cleaning out your pantry is an important step during spring cleaning as it allows you to discard expired items and rethink the space. Start by reorganizing and simplifying the area with ClosetMaid ventilated shelving like this Pantry Organizer. Built with the ShelfTrack system for a fully adjustable space along with close mesh to help prevent items from tipping over, it includes four 4-foot-by16-inch shelves, a hang track and all necessary hardware. Find more information at closetmaid.com. Get Ready to Grill A grill’s lifespan depends on many fac-

tors, including where and how it is stored and your climate. When it’s time to upgrade, you’ll have some decisions to make. The biggest is which heating style you prefer: gas, electric or charcoal. Other considerations include the overall size, number of burners and grate quality. Also be sure to compare available features, such as side burners and igniters, which are fairly common, and upgrades like lighting and fuel gauges. When to Update Home and Garden Goods Investing in quality products, properly maintaining and storing them all have an impact on how long they’ll stay in good working condition. As you tackle spring cleaning this year, take stock of your common home and garden equipment to determine what may need updating. Lawn Mower: If your mower needs a repair that exceeds its value, it’s time for a replacement. However, there may be other signs that an upgrade is warranted. Rough operation, frequent breakdowns or other indications of faulty performance deserve a second look. Before you buy new, remember to check your warranty to determine whether repairs might be covered. Vacuum: Many homeowners discard their used vacuum when it stops picking up dirt and debris as efficiently as it did originally. Before you move on, be sure to check that performance issues aren’t the result of

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clogged hoses or a filter than needs cleaning or replacing. A belt may also be worn or need adjusting. Other signs it may be time to replace the vacuum include damaged or frayed cords, motor issues like overheating or making strange noises. Grill: A grill may last anywhere from 5-15 years, depending on the quality of the materials and how it is maintained. However, it’s common to have to replace parts along the way. Signs you may need a new grill include a firebox (the main enclosure) with cracks, rust or holes and burners that distribute heat unevenly. Damaged grates can affect even grilling if they’re warped or if they’re flaky or rusted, they can contaminate food. If you’re not able to replace the grates, or any other essential part, including hoses and connectors for a gas grill, you’ll be better off replacing the unit. (Family Features)

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Smart Ways to Keep Travel Spending in Check

ith more people getting vaccinated, many are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones and making up for lost vacation time. However, budget is often a primary concern when planning a trip. To help make your money go further, consider these tips from the travel experts at Vrbo. Explore a new destination: With pent up travel demand, many popular travel destinations have already been booked months in advance. Instead of visiting traditionally popular locales, consider an under-the-radar destination like Cherry Log, Georgia; Bella Vista, Arkansas; or Slade, Kentucky, which all offer scenic views and outdoor adventures. Before booking, check for any travel advisories or restrictions for your destination. Be flexible with dates: Rather than selecting your dates first and finding a destination that works for your selected date range, choose a destination then see what accommodations are available. For example, doing an undated search through a vacation rental company like Vrbo can yield a wider selection for a particular destination, including some budget-friendly options. After selecting your lodging, check the dates to determine when it’s available or most affordable

and plan your trip accordingly. Fly on off-peak days or times: If flying to your destination is necessary and you’re not on a tight schedule, being flexible with the time of day you fly, the number of stops or having a longer layover can translate to a more affordable price. Generally, flying earlier in the week or later in the day is less expensive than flying closer to the weekend or taking the first flight out. Book now, pay later: When securing lodging and other amenities like rental cars, you can often book your reservations without paying the full amount up front. Whether you simply place a deposit at the time of booking and pay the rest upon arrival or split the total cost into monthly payments, this type of option can provide an added level of flexibility when budgeting for and planning your trip. Book accommodations that offer lengthof-stay discounts: These days, remote work and school allows for flexibility while traveling, and there are discounts to be found if you choose to stay for longer than just a few nights. In fact, some vacation rental hosts offer discounts for new listings or week- or month-long stays. Vacation rental companies like Vrbo allows travelers to use filters to find discounted properties when searching

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for a place to stay. Look for free activities: If you research your destination before departing, you’ll likely be able to find free or low-cost activities that interest you. Check community calendars to find events while you’ll be in town and consider options like museums, art galleries or national parks, which are often free to the public or offer discounted admission on certain days or at specific times each day. Take advantage of public transportation: One of the best ways to get to know a city

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