Livingston Life July 2023

1970s Female Athletes Recall Their Sports Days at Livingston High School

By Steve Sears

Sherie (Berkowitz) Wolpert, an

Epidemiologist

and Coordinator of Public Health Preparedness for the Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health, played both field hockey and basketball for Livingston High School in the early 1970’s.

“I was taking a trip down memory lane,” she says after pulling her high school yearbook off a shelf. “I have not actually thought about this in so many years. I looked at pictures of me, and showing my kids the pictures of me were to contrast that my granddaughter currently plays several sports without any idea that there once had to be a Title IX.”

Her former teammate, Mary E. Schalkoff, Ph.D., HCLD, is a recently retired clinical laboratory director who had worked in numerous infertility practices since 1986. Schalkoff says, “It was a wonderful experience all around. We were teammates, but we also grew to be close friends with each other. I think in a sense we were sort of groundbreaking, if you will. We did not know what Title IX was or what it was going to be. I am happy for women who have benefited from it, from not having to change in an extra small gym or a closet, or to not have nice uniforms or anything like that.”

Title IX, adopted in 1972, would have a significant effect on the future of women’s sports. As defined courtesy of www2.ed.gov, “The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education

programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.”

Livingston Life recently visited with Wolpert, Schalkoff,

and several other Lancers female athletes to discuss their being trailblazers for women’s sports. Recognition was

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not high and not all sports programs were in existence over 50 years ago, but since then opportunities for women athletes has grown, as has the publicity they receive.

There was a comradery amongst those teammates that remains to this day, and the sports they played, they loved – and they played them very well.

Pamela Clause McGroarty started coaching at Livingston High School during the 1971 – 72 school year. She coached basketball, field hockey, and tennis, and pitched in when track and field needed a coach. She also coached at Seton Hall University, and previously played field hockey, basketball, and softball at then Montclair State College.

“Back then, women’s sports came under the auspices of what was known as the Girls Athletic Association,” McGroarty recalls. “I started coaching tennis and basketball then, and both sports had about eight contests per season. We did some good things, and I loved it. I loved every minute of it.”

Celia Chen, MS, PhD Research Professor for the Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College, was co-captain of the girls’ swim team, and she also played tennis. She graduated from Livingston High School

in 1974. “Being an athlete at Livingston was just such a community for girls,” she says.

“I do remember we as women had to have the earlier practice times, so we had to be at the pool in the dark. That was brutal. I also swam at Dartmouth College, and the women always got the less than sufficient locker rooms and practice times. There was definitely no equity in those days, but I do know those years made me a stronger swimmer, for sure.”

Attorney Luanne Peterpaul played basketball for McGroarty, and also took part in club volleyball outside the school.

“Women weren’t really encouraged at that time to be active in certain types of sports,” she says. “It just was an interesting time. And I think that once you hit junior high, it was okay, but once you were in high school, it was a different ballgame. I think female athletes were looked at quite differently depending upon the sport. It was not like it is now, where there was a hope that you are going to continue on into the future. The coaching staff and the teachers were phenomenal in terms of the encouragement; it just had not yet made it to the students.”

Wolpert adds, “Before Title IX, they actually had girls’ basketball before that,

they had girls’ tennis. Pam Clause was a great mentor, by the way; she played basketball at Montclair State College before 1972, so it was not the start of girls playing sports. It was just the start of being equal: the start of growth, having equal pay, equal facilities, and no discrimination.”

Schalkoff, who had quite a jump shot for

McGroarty’s Lancers, adds, “Pam Clause was quite the coach.”

McGroarty, who retired in 2011 as principal of Livingston High School, says, “If it were not for Title IX, we would not be where we are today. And I had kids back between 1972 and 1974 that accomplished some good things.”

Celia Chen. Photo courtesy of the Livingston High School yearbook

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I Remember Dad: The Importance of North

By Richard Mabey Jr.

My father had a most uncanny sense of north. It seemed to be engrained within his veins. He could be deep in the forest, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and he could easily point out north with amazing accuracy. I am convinced that it was a Divine gift.

For my father, there was an unspoken importance of knowing where north lied at all times. Dad and I hiked dozens upon dozens of forest trails, historical hikes, and week-long vigils of traversing long and winding portions of the grand and glorious Appalachian Trail. Through a time period of a little over 25 years, of all so many hikes with Boy Scout Troop 170, Dad carried with him a deep instinct of wherein north lied.

Over the years, Dad taught his scouts methods to find north, without a compass. One of my father’s favorite methods of finding north along a wooded trail, was the Shadow Stick Method. It only takes about five minutes to complete and it is totally fool proof. There are many articles about the Shadow Stick Method on the Internet. I never heard of anyone else talk about

the Shadow Stick Method. Whenever we would take a lunch break, on wooded hikes with the scouts, Dad would eat his sandwich rather quickly. Then have the boys gather round him in a circle, to teach them the Shadow Stick Method.

“It’s important to know where north lies at all times, when hiking in the woods,” my father would tell his scouts. In the Holy Bible, in the Book of Deuteronomy, the second chapter and third verse, it is clearly stated, “you have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.”

In our modern day life, we no longer think much about the importance of knowing wherein lies the north. My grandmother once told me that when my dad was a boy of about 10 or 11 years old, he was given a compass by his Aunt Reedie. Grandma told me how much Dad cherished his compass. I think that God inspired Aunt Reedie to give Dad a compass, when he was a boy, to prepare him to become a good Scoutmaster in his adult life.

My father often told the scouts of Boy Scout Troop 170 of the importance

of having a handle of where north lied, along a wooded trail. That was imperative for long-distance hiking, especially when walking the long, winding, rocky Appalachian Trail.

It was during the Summer of 1971, I remember it all so well. I had just graduated

from Boonton High School. Troop 170 had been hiking the Appalachian Trail for about three days or so. We still had a good three days of hiking left, to complete our weeklong hike along the famous AT. It was night time. We were all sitting around a campfire

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we had built.

Dad pointed out the Big Dipper to the boys. They all looked up to the night sky. Then my father told the boys to concentrate on the side of the Big Dipper that did not have the panhandle on it. He told the boys to imagine a line being drawn from the star at the base of the side of the Big Dipper to the star at the top. Then Dad told the scouts to imagine that line continuing out to the sky and that line would lead their eyes to the North Star.

My father taught me all so very much about the ways of the wild, to appreciate the midnight call of a hoot owl, to appreciate the stature and gait of the white-tailed deer, and to love and respect

all of nature.

I dearly loved and respected my father. I miss him all so very much. It breaks my heart to hear a young person complain about their father, or to hear a father complain about one of his children. None of us can stop the ticking of the clock, the passing of the seasons, and the tearing off of a calendar’s pages. Love is the key to all human relations. Love knows no limitations. Love the dear ones in your life. And always forgive, forgive and forgive.

Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” Richard most recently published a book of poetry and short stories. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com.

Did You Know?

Barbie figures to make headlines in the summer of 2023, as a big budget Hollywood film focusing on the popular doll is set for release in July. Introduced in 1959, the Barbie doll has become a global icon and even inspired a painting by famed artist Andy Warhol in the 1980s. Though the precise number of Barbie dolls sold since 1959 is hard to determine, according to Mattel, which

manufactures the doll, roughly 58 million Barbie dolls are sold every year. That equates to around 100 Barbie dolls sold every minute. That means Barbie has not only proven an enduring icon, but also a lucrative one. And her popularity doesn’t figure to wane any time soon, as Mattel reports Barbie has more than 14 million fans on Facebook and in excess of 1.2 million followers on Instagram.

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Meet Dr. Jackson

Dr. Kurt Jackson has been a practicing vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical eye disease for more than a decade and is the founder of Jackson Eye Care. Passionate about bringing quality ophthalmic care to his patients, Dr. Jackson specializes in managing all diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula, including macular holes, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, and macular degeneration. He has also been an Investigator for nationally recognized clinical research trials seeking newer and more effective surgical and pharmacological treatments for vitreo-retinal pathologies.

Dr. Jackson is fluent in both English and Spanish and looks forward to serving the needs of his patients. While serving in the U.S. Army as a medic for four years

and an eye technician for two years, he received a US Army Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Medal.

Dr. Jackson attended Long Island University and graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1998. He was accepted into the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated in 2003 with his medical doctorate degree. After completing a transitional internship at New York Hospital Medical Center in 2004, he returned to Albert Einstein College of Medicine to pursue his residency training in Ophthalmology, which he completed in 2007. Dr. Jackson served as the Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center from 2006 – 2007.

Dr. Jackson completed his two-year vitreo-retinal Fellowship at South Texas Retina Consultants in Corpus

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NJStarz

NJ Starz: Dr. Bruce Murphy

Hometown: Hackettstown

By Steve Sears

As he ends his tenure at Centenary University, outgoing President Dr. Bruce Murphy thinks only good things – especially about the future. He says, “I think I’ll be hoping that the things that we’ve done, the things that we put in place, and the programs that we’ve started, that they all come to fruition, and that they all help to make the institution greater than it is, and as great as it can be.”

Murphy’s tenure at Centenary saw positive growth and change, significant challenges, and deep grief as well. His last day was June 30, and Dale G. Caldwell, former executive director of the Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Fairleigh Dickinson University, became the first African American leader in Centenary’s 156-year history on July 1.

Murphy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the early 1950s to his parents, George and Ruth Murphy. The

Murphys moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where his dad started working for the Air Force. Two years after that, the Murphys moved to California.

For Bruce Murphy and his brother, Dennis, scouting was a huge part of their lives. “We were both Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer Scouts,” Murphy says. “We both earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and we are vigil honor members of the Order of the Arrow. We were very active in the leadership of the various organizations that we were part of. I spent five years working as a counselor on Catalina Island just off the coast of California, and this was a significant influence on my life. I got to teach classes, mostly on the waterfront—swimming, lifesaving, rowing, canoeing, sailing, etc. - but also some of the dryland stuff. That is where I learned to love teaching; to see a student transform in their skills, knowledge, and attitudes about a subject that I cared deeply about, and hoped that they

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would, too.”

Murphy recalls the dedication of his parents to ensuring that their sons had a positive influence in their lives. “Especially my dad,” Murphy says. “He never had the opportunity to go camping or hiking with his dad, but he threw himself into it, and through reading and research, was able to lead a group of young boys in a program that he had never experienced himself. I always remember on campouts the other dads, who were the outdoorsman’s type and had knives and cowboy hats and things like that, were in sharp contrast to my dad, who wore the official scout uniform, including necktie, and carried a briefcase in the campsite.”

Another big influence on Murphy’s life was athletics, especially in high school. Having never played sports competitively prior to Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, Murphy attained some heights.

He says, “I made the league championships in track (9th in shot put), varsity tennis (we only had one level), and

football. On the freshman and JV football teams my first two years, I was a two-way starter (offensive guard and defensive end) and twice selected game captain. On the varsity, my final two years, I played a little less, but enjoyed it more because it was under the lights.”

Murphy went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley, master’s degrees from both the Teachers College at Columbia University and the University of Southern California, and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University in educational leadership. A United States Army veteran, Dr. Murphy retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and afterwards taught leadership courses at West Point, and was vice president for academic affairs at the United States Air Force’s Air University in Alabama. A former professor at both Vanderbilt University and Mercyhurst College, Murphy is the founding director of the latter’s Master of Science in organizational leadership program, and the founding dean of the School of Business and professor of

management at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. Prior to Centenary, he was the fifth president of Nicholls State University in Louisiana and was also a professor of educational leadership there.

Dr. Murphy and his late wife, Jeanne Picariello Murphy, took over at Centenary University on January 1, 2020, and started

running things just before the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It certainly wasn’t on the game plan, and they didn’t tell me about that when I interviewed,” Murphy said with a chuckle. “I can recall when it happened that you could tell that it was going to be something continued on page 10

Dr. Bruce Murphy when President of Nichols State University, visiting with the University of Georgia Bulldogs mascot. Credit Centenary University.

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big, it was going to impact everybody’s lives, and it was going to impact the way we operate. We had to make some decisions and some decisions were thrust upon usand I am sure there was a little bit of luck in there. As I look back and reflect on it, we did some things early on that I think really helped us steer a straight course through it.”

Murphy is extremely proud of the academic advances made during his three and a half years at the school, including expansion of academic programs like financial planning, data analytics, computer science, and especially in the health and wellness sector. New programs in medical laboratory science, health science, public health, exercise science, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree are now offered, as is a master’s online program in Happiness Studies.

“That’s a program that’s the first in the world of a master’s level program,” Murphy says of Happiness Studies. “It generally talks about the field of happiness for the individual at the organizational, and almost at the societal level as well.” 97 students in October 2022 were taking the program. “That’s unheard of, quite frankly, in higher education, graduate, or new program startupsparticularly one that nobody has ever done before. It is very gratifying, and they are doing well. We have students from all over the world that are taking the program. It

looks like it is really going to pay off for us, and so I am glad that we did that.”

As exciting as the past three and a half years have been for Murphy, there is deep sadness as well. Jeanne Picariello Murphy, First Lady of Centenary University, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in January. A celebration of her life here was held on campus on the 22nd of January, and she was honored in April with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

A former member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, she was the first woman ever on the USA Modern Pentathlon team, was involved with an Olympicthemed speaker series on campus last year, and as a former Army nurse, she also played a role in the university’s new RN to BSN program, which is set to launch this fall.

The husband-and-wife duo were a wonderful team, especially at Centenary. Murphy says, “I found out a lot about her since her passing that I did not know about. I have been in contact with her high school classmates. They have inducted her into the Roosevelt High School Hall of Fame in St. Louis. That is going to happen in August. I am going out there for that. She was just an incredible personality. I know that she was such a force.”

“She is going to be with me forever, and she is going to be with so many other people forever.”

Murphy, 73, will now reside in Florida, and further feed a hobby he enjoys.

He says, “There is one thing that I was going to do way back in 2020 but COVID got in the way. I paid for it back then, but I have been postponing it. I am going to do it this summer, and that is going to a photo safari to South Africa. Jeanne was always encouraging me, but cautiously encouraging me because of her health background, saying, ‘You cannot go there now.’ ‘And so, I asked myself, ‘Should I continue to do that?’ Well, I think she is talking to me, and she is saying, ‘Go on that safari, because you have been waiting a long time.”

Dr. Bruce Murphy offers what he feels is the secret to life.

“It is something that Jeanne made part of her message. When a door opens, take advantage of it. There are opportunities that you never really think about, that you never know about. This is something that I always try to communicate to students, particularly students that are struggling while selecting a major. I always say that you should have a life plan and set that out, but along the way, there are going to be opportunities that present themselves. Do not be afraid to take those opportunities, to open that door and to go through it, because you never know what is going to happen.”

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New Jersey NASCAR Driver Keeps Dream Alive Through Realistic Expectations

By Tommy Hughes

When thinking of the state of New Jersey, regular enthusiasts of automobile racing may instantly think of the local short tracks. The paved facilities of Old Bridge Township and Wall Stadium, and the dirt facilities of Bridgeport and New Egypt. Other enthusiasts may think of the New Jersey Motorsports Park road course, or the recognizable sport heroes of Dallenbach, Evernham, and Truex.

Stephen Mallozzi’s journey has been emotionally based. A member of Generation Z, it was being able to name car brands, collect die-cast cars, and the art of video games that introduced him to the sport he loves so much. Becoming a competitor, Mallozi took up karting with hopes to one day enter the foray of stock car racing.

Sounds to be the perfect plot for a sports movie from Walt Disney Pictures. Yet Mallozzi’s focus on the little things is what keeps him grounded. A focus on spending time with his inspired Mallozzi to put his racing dreams on hold. His father was battling Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, and Mallozzi was unsure how much time his father would have left. As a result, Mallozzi walked away from the sport he loved so much. He switched his focus to commentary, eventually working for the ACC Network for a while, while also becoming a writer for tobychristie.com. Yet as his father overcame his illness, Mallozzi realized that his athletic mindset on automobile racing is what kept him going, and what he needed to continue to strive for.

Mallozzi made his way to North Carolina. While focused on his dream and his fire reignited, he remembered to keep his

expectations realistic. Was there a path to make that dream a reality? After making a few starts in late-model racing, Mallozzi was able to obtain a license to compete in NASCAR. Becoming a developmental driver for Reame Brothers Racing, Mallozzi was able to make his NASCAR-sanctioned debut in what is now known as the Craftsman Truck Series. That experience at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course was what led to another opportunity this past April in the Long John Silver’s 200 at Martinsville Speedway. Driving back to Charlottesville after the 200’s rain-delayed conclusion, he was serving tables at the local Outback Steakhouse the following afternoon. He sold his truck just so he was able to make the trip to Madison, Illinois to compete at World Wide Technology Raceway this past month — utilizing the power of social media to continue to make his dream possible and attain financial backing.

Mallozzi is currently licensed to compete at NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series-sanctioned events at oval facilities 1.25 miles and under. Now having competed at World Wide Technology Raceway this past month, Mallozzi hopes to be approved to compete at sanctioned facilities 1.5 miles and greater. Mallozzi could attempt to qualify for upcoming events at Richmond Raceway, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and the Milwaukee Mile. While he would have the exposure, the length of those facilities would not help in Mallozzi’s desire for full approval to compete in the league.

“The Goal is…to find (the team and myself) at a Pocono or a Kansas, and then, hopefully, get approved to do Talladega and Daytona.”

Mallozzi continues to live out his dream. His way, with

realistic expectations. As Mallozzi prepares for law school in the coming months, he knows that if he wants to convert this dream into a full-time gig, the time to go is now. For the sport of stock car racing, Charlotte, North Carolina is the central hub. With a focus on the primary and secondgeneration athletes in Busch, Hamlin, Elliott, and Dillon among others, the Cinderella stories of Bayne and Fedewa are often overlooked when focusing on the next generation of competitors. As the 29th season of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues across Fox Sports and the Motor Racing Network, Mallozzi hopes to be back competing in the NCTS this year -- hopefully, with backing from Outback Steakhouse.

Stephen Mallozzi can be followed on Twitter: @ drivermallozzi. Visit Stephen’s website: stephenmallozzigear. com.

Pack a Perfect Al Fresco Pairing

Heading outdoors for a fresh, homemade meal is an alluring activity when warm weather and sunshine provide a perfect opportunity for dining on the patio. Or, if some time away from the house is calling your name, packing a lunch and taking off for the park can be an ideal getaway without getting too far from home.

Next time the sun’s rays call your name, invite friends and family for a delicious picnic loaded with warm-weather flavors. Just lay out your favorite blanket on the grass or don an outdoor table with a classic checkered tablecloth then share recipes that make al fresco meals truly memorable.

No picnic is complete without sandwiches loaded with all your favorite toppings, and these Picnic-wiches with Greek Artichoke Beet Salad provide the freshness that outdoor meals are made of. This recipe starts with a homemade relish loaded with Aunt Nellie’s Pickled Beets, artichoke hearts, olives and green onions that complements the winning combination of turkey, feta and ciabatta.

Pair your party tray of sandwiches with a perfect partner like Bean, Tortellini and Pesto Salad made with READ Bean Salad for a complete spread that’ll leave you waiting for the next opportunity to take mealtime outdoors. With just a handful of ingredients and customizable with your desired stir-ins like tomatoes, peppers and green onions, it’s ready in next to no time.

sliced

3 tablespoons sliced green onions freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

6 romaine lettuce leaves

1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey

6 ciabatta or sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Drain beets and artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup liquid from each. Coarsely chop beets and artichoke hearts. In medium bowl, combine beets, artichokes, olives and green onions; set aside.

In small bowl, whisk reserved beet and artichoke liquids. Pour over beet mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with black pepper, to taste, if desired.

Layer lettuce and turkey on bottom halves of rolls. Top with relish, as desired; feta cheese; and pine nuts. Top with remaining halves of rolls. Wrap tightly; chill up to 4 hours. Serve with remaining relish.

Bean, Tortellini and Pesto Salad

To find more picnic-worthy appetizers, meals, sides and more, visit readsalads. com and auntnellies.com.

Picnic-wiches with Greek Artichoke Beet Salad

Servings: 6

1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets

1 jar (about 6 ounces) marinated artichoke

hearts

1/2 cup pitted kalamata or ripe olives,

Servings: 6

2 cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad

1/4 cup prepared basil pesto

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated tortellini grape tomatoes (optional)

halved cherry tomatoes (optional)

chopped bell pepper (optional)

thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Drain bean salad, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. In bowl, combine reserved liquid, pesto and salt, if desired; set aside.

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water and drain again. Add pesto dressing; toss to coat. Add grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and green onion, as desired. Toss with bean salad.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

(Family Features)

Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors.

Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts with chef-inspired recipes that call to mind the flavors of the season.

If you’re a summer burger connoisseur looking for a fresh twist on tradition, this recipe calls for high-quality beef from Omaha Steaks. Created by Omaha Steaks Executive

Chef David Rose, these Fried Lobster Po Boy Burgers with pimento remoulade sauce are a tempting way to combine two summertime favorites – seafood and burgers.

Visit OmahaSteaks.com for more summer meal inspiration.

Fried Lobster Po Boy Burgers

Recipe courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive

Chef David Rose

Prep time: about 20 minutes

Cook time: about 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Pimento Remoulade:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 tablespoons minced pimentos

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon minced bread and butter

A Sizzling Summer Meal

pickles

1 pepperoncino (seeded and minced)

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

3 dashes hot sauce

kosher salt, to taste

Fried Lobster Tails:

Vegetable oil, for frying

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 large egg

1 tablespoon water

2 dashes hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup potato chips, finely blended in food processor

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon minced flat leaf Italian parsley

2 Omaha Steaks lobster tails (5 ounces each)

Cheeseburgers:

1 pound Omaha Steaks premium ground beef salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 brioche buns

2 slices yellow cheddar cheese

3 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded

To make pimento remoulade: In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pimentos, mustard, pickles, pepperoncino, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until well incorporated. Season with salt, to taste.

To make fried lobster tails: Preheat grill to 400 F and add oil to 10-inch cast-iron pan about 1/2-inch deep.

In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1/4 easpoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika until well incorporated. Set aside.

In separate medium bowl, whisk egg, water and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.

In third medium bowl, whisk potato chips, panko breadcrumbs and parsley until well incorporated. Set aside.

Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, remove meat from shell and season with remaining kosher salt and black pepper.

Toss halved lobster tails in flour mixture

first, egg mixture second then potato chip mixture third, coating thoroughly.

Fry lobster tails 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Close grill lid between flipping.

To make cheeseburgers: Preheat grill to 450 F using direct heat. Form ground beef into two 1/2 pound patties, each about 1/2inch thick.

Using thumb, make dimple in center of each patty to help cook evenly.

Season both sides of burger with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread butter on each cut side of buns.

Grill burgers 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Add one slice cheddar cheese on each burger, close lid and grill about 30 seconds to melt cheese. Remove patties from grill to clean plate. Place buns cut sides down on grill grates and toast 20-30 seconds, or until well toasted, being careful to avoid burning.

To assemble: Place desired remoulade on buns. Place cheeseburgers on bottom buns.

Top each with two fried lobster tail halves. Place handful shredded lettuce on lobster tails. Top with buns. (Family Features)

Cook with Heart Health in Mind

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when cooking at home can give you more control over the types of tasty, hearthealthy dishes you put on the table.

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. These cooking tips can help you prepare heart-healthy meals that could help improve cholesterol levels by reducing excess saturated fat and trans fat.

Cook Fresh Vegetables the Heart-Healthy Way

Roasting, steaming, grilling or baking can help bring out the natural flavors of vegetables. Adding herbs and spices can also help make veggies tastier, including combinations like basil with tomatoes, oregano with zucchini, dill with green beans or rosemary with peas and cauliflower.

Reduce Saturated Fat in Meat and Poultry

The amount of saturated fat in meats can vary widely, depending on the cut and how it’s prepared. Opt for poultry and fish over red meat and look for lean cuts of meat with minimal visible fat, which should be trimmed away before cooking. Also limit processed meats such as sausage, bologna, salami and hot dogs, which are often high in calories, saturated fat and sodium.

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Use Liquid Vegetable Oils in Place of Solid Fats

Some fats are better for you than others. Liquid vegetable oils such as canola, safflower, sunflower, soybean and olive oil can often be used instead of solid fats, such as butter, lard or shortening. If you must use margarine, try the soft or liquid kind.

Find more heart-healthy recipes and tips for lowering cholesterol at heart.org/cholesterol.

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus

Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4

1/4 cup tequila or white vinegar

2 teaspoons lime zest

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat discarded nonstick cooking spray

3 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

2 tablespoons canola oil or corn oil

In small bowl, stir tequila, lime zest, lime juice, garlic,

chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag tightly; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate 2-12 hours.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray grates with nonstick cooking spray.

In large dish, sprinkle asparagus with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with oil. Turn asparagus over to coat.

Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade and wipe most of it off chicken. Sprinkle chicken with remaining pepper.

Grill 8-12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate and cover with aluminum foil.

Place asparagus on grill, facing opposite direction of grates. Grill 7 minutes, or until tender crisp.

Serve asparagus with chicken.

Review of Camelot

By Robert Massim

Camelot” at the Vivian Beaumont Theater may attract a modern audience as it has been updated from past productions on Broadway. What was originally written by Alan Jay Lerner (he also did the lyrics as well) and music by Frederick Loewe is now modified by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men). The problem with this “Camelot” is not the acting nor the singing, it is with Sorkin trying to take a classic and making it modern.

The stories premise is the same, a young boy, Arthur (Andrew Burnap) pulls the old king’s sword out of a rock, in doing so, he becomes king. As a young man he relies on Merlyn ( an excellent Dakin Matthews who doubles as Pellinore as well) to tell him what the future brings. At 104 years old, Merlyn dies leaving Arthur to fend for himself. England has just beaten France in a war and part of the settlement is that the French King must let Arthur marry his daughter, Guenevere (Phillipa Soo).

Under the direction of Bartlett Sher, the two never mesh. We never believe that these two are in love; neither do we feel any affection towards her lover, Lancelot du Lac. Equally confusing is Arthur›s first love, Morgan Le Fey. In this rendition of the musical she is smarter than Arthur, more confident than he and like Guenevere, she is a free spirit who doesn’t need anything from anyone. In the time of “Camelot”, woman were very dependent on men and in these traditional times were not independent whatsoever.

While I thought most of the songs were very good, much of the choreography was not. “The Lusty Month of May” was just awful and so was “Fie on Goodness”. Byron Easley never took the dancing deep enough to get excited about it. The very deft sets by Michael Yeargan and Projection by

59 Productions and swift costumes by Jennifer Moeller were wasted on the dancing, direction and the story.

The real problem with “Camelot” lies in the updating of the book. I was almost waiting for King Arthur to call his Round Table Knights “Dude” ; and the same with Lancelot, I was waiting for him to be called “Bro”.

Sorkin has the language in this classic of a musical all wrong, he has Arthur speaking and acting like a buffoon; he

has Arthur’s wife calling the shots and has Lancelot as the Alpha Male.

Like so many classic Broadway shows of late, writers are taking legendary shows and making them “Woke”. It is almost an apology as to how people acted back when; it is almost as if they are denying history as well. My advise is that if you want to change the classics, write a new show instead.

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70 Years of Serving People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

ArcMorris marked 70 years of serving people with disabilities and their families with a big gala, honoring community members, organizations that make a difference, public officials and Direct Support Professionals. It was a night of celebration and a look into what the next 70 years will bring!

More than 325 people attended the May 17 event at the Birchwood Manor,

111 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, N.J. Local businesses supported the event and the funds raised will go towards supporting programs and initiatives of ArcMorris.

“Over the last seven decades we have had so many families and community members sacrifice so much,” Salvador Moran, CEO and executive director of ArcMorris, told the gathering. “Today, people with disabilities and their families enjoy better

services because of the work done for them by many dedicated community members and families who fought for their rights and access to services.”

Moran recalled that in the 1940s and 1950s, there were few options for a person with disabilities and their families. Either the person was sent to an institution, or a family member became a caretaker without much support or resources. Families

banded together to start advocacy groups like ArcMorris, as well as other Arc chapters across the country, eventually becoming crucial service providers.

ArcMorris was established in 1953, and since then has served thousands of people with disabilities and their families through various programs like day habilitation, recreation and community-based homes. continued on page 24

Representative Aura K Dunn congratulated the award winners and presented with Joint Resolutions

By Patti Diamond

Chill Out and Get Patriotic: Homemade Ice Pops to Beat the Summer Heat Independence Day is just around the corner. Celebrating the Fourth of July brings a sense of patriotism and community as people gather to enjoy parades, fireworks and barbecues. The summer heat adds an extra sizzle to the festivities, making it the perfect time to cool down by indulging in ice pops.

Before you dash to the grocery store, why don’t we make popsicles at home? Here’s a refreshing treat bursting with red, white and blue colors and fresh fruity flavors that bring relief on hot summer days.

Store bought pops are often full of sugar, artificial flavoring and dyes. How else can you get those neon colors not found in nature? While it’s fun for the kiddies to stick out their electric blue tongues, we can make healthy, delicious and nutritious pops they will love.

Do-it-yourself popsicles are so easy, you can literally put any flavorful fluid you wish in a popsicle mold, freeze it and make people happy. The molds can be found online, in practically any grocery store, even at dollar stores. Or you can opt for a nostalgic throwback and use craft sticks in little paper cups like back in the day. Remember ripping the paper off those chunky juicy ice pops?

Making popsicles at home can be as healthy and virtuous or as indulgent and decadent as you wish. They don’t have to be complicated; you can simply freeze fruit juice, soda or instant pudding, and the kids will love them. Make them with yogurt, fresh fruit, and roll them in granola, and they’re a breakfast treat. Make them with coffee or your favorite cocktail ingredients, and they’re an adult treat. And the best part, you can have an infinity of flavors, and they’re still totally cheap!

The recipe I’m sharing today is meant to truly help you beat the summer’s

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heat. We’re making a very healthy, light, refreshing popsicle brimming with electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals (which include calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium) your body needs. Electrolytes regulate hydration, muscle and nerve function, blood pressure and your body’s pH levels. Imbalances or deficiencies in electrolytes can cause everything from muscle cramps and fatigue to irregular heartbeat and seizures. When we perspire, we lose electrolytes. How fun to concoct a popsicle that helps to replace them!

We start with a coconut water base and add a simple syrup made with ginger. Coconut water rehydrates and replenishes electrolytes, especially potassium. When choosing coconut water, look for one that’s 100% juice with minimal ingredients -- ideally just “coconut water.” Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory with antioxidant properties. Next, we add watermelon and blueberries, both packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

PATRIOTIC ICE POPS

Yield: approximately 3 3/4 cups

Servings: 10 (3-ounce) ice pops

2 tablespoons candied ginger, minced 1/4 cup sugar

Pinch sea salt

2 cups coconut water

1 1/2 cups watermelon, cubed 1/2 cup blueberries or blackberries

In a small saucepan, bring ginger, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup water to a boil. Let this reduce for about 5 minutes or until approximately 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool. When cooled, add the coconut water and stir. Use either a small melon baller or knife to make bite-size pieces of watermelon that will fit into your ice pop molds. Divide the watermelon pieces and berries among the popsicle molds. Fill with the coconut ginger mixture, and add your popsicle sticks. Freeze at least 4 hours, or better, overnight. What a perfect way to end a summer evening on the patio, feeling like a kid again.

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Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.

Savor the season with patriotic ice pops. Photo credit: www.JasonCoblentz.com

Celebrity Extra

By Dana Jackson

Q:I know that HBO’s “Succession” got a lot of praise and will probably clean up at the Emmy’s, but I enjoyed the show “Billions” much more. When does it return with new episodes? -- M.F.

A:Showtime’s “Billions” will return for its seventh and final season this August. Damian Lewis, who left the series at the end of season five, is back for several episodes, reuniting with cast members Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff.

Unlike “Succession,” which appears to be over for good with no announced spin-offs, “Billions” has several planned spin-off series in the works, including the tentatively titled “Millions” and “Trillions.” Paramount Pictures president and CEO Chris McCarthy stated, “This final season is packed full of the incredible, complex dialogue and character dynamics fans have come to love, and we are thrilled to partner with them on turning this hit series into a global franchise.”

“Billions” will premiere first for subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, Aug. 11, before airing on Showtime on Sunday, Aug. 13.

***

Q:I was disappointed to hear that the sitcom “American Auto” has been canceled. Is there any chance it will end up somewhere else? -- T.T.

A: Justin Spitzer, the creative mind behind the NBC sitcom “American Auto,” recently revealed on Twitter what he had in store for the third season of his critically acclaimed comedy series. Unfortunately, unless another network or streaming service picks it up, we won’t get to see Ana Gasteyer’s Katherine Hastings and Payne Motors “finally finding success and taking the world by storm.”

NBC also gave the ax to two other beloved sitcoms: “Grand Crew,” which starred Nicole Byer (“Nailed It!”) and Echo Kellum (“Arrow”), and “Young Rock,” which was based on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s childhood.

On a positive note, NBC has renewed a dozen of its shows, including modern takes on classics like “Magnum P.I.,” “Night Court” and “Quantum Leap.” The hit futuristic drama “La Brea” will also return, and the trio of “Law & Order” and “Chicago” shows will all

be back with new episodes.

Regarding “Magnum P.I.,” it was picked up by NBC after CBS canceled it, and not only has NBC saved it, they’ve renewed it for not just one, but two seasons! Perhaps “American Auto,” too, will get a second chance somewhere, someday.

***

Q: Where have I seen the actor who stars in “Citadel” with Priyanka Chopra? Has he been in any series I might have seen? -- S.A.

A:Scottish actor Richard Madden has been around for quite a while, but is probably most recognizable as Robb Stark in the first three seasons of the iconic HBO series “Game of Thrones.” He went on to star as Prince Kit in the 2015 release of “Cinderella,” which also starred Lily James and Cate Blanchett. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his title role in the British miniseries “Bodyguard.” He played Elton John’s manager in the film biopic “Rocketman,” and then became part of the Marvel Universe as Ikaris in “Eternals.”

“Citadel” has been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime Video.

Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Damian Lewis (“Billions”). Photo Credit: Courtesy of Showtime

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By Demi Taveras

“Run Rabbit Run” (TV-MA) -- Hot off the finale of the series “Succession,” Sarah Snook has a new psychological thriller film premiering June 28. Snook plays a fertility doctor, also named Sarah, who has a 7-year-old daughter, Mia. Following the death of Mia’s grandfather, the tone of Sarah and Mia’s lives is melancholic and grim, which makes Sarah recall the mysterious disappearance of her 7-year-old sister, Alice, years ago. When a white bunny strangely appears in their home, a sinister air subsequently takes over Mia. Sarah becomes increasingly terrified by Mia, who tries to convince her mother that she is a reincarnated version of Alice. Critics have compared Snook’s performance in the film to Toni Collette’s in “Hereditary” (2018). (Netflix)

“M3GAN” (PG-13) -- The Blumhouse sci-fi/horror success “M3GAN,” which premiered in theaters earlier this year, is out on streaming June 27. Allison Williams (“Get Out”) plays Gemma, a roboticist whose niece, Cady, comes to live with her following the death of her parents. Coincidentally, Gemma’s latest work project included the development of a child-sized robot doll, nicknamed M3GAN (Model 3 Generative Android). Gemma lets Cady pair up with M3GAN and watches as Cady’s emotional struggles dissipate. But since M3GAN’s main purpose in her programming is protecting Cady, the robot doll quickly escalates her levels of protection to a deadly category for just about everyone else. A sequel

to the film is expected in early 2025. (Amazon Prime Video)

“Hijack” (TV-MA) -- In this new thriller series (we’re sticking with the horror genre this week!) releasing on June 28, the stakes have never been higher -- literally and figuratively. On an almost seven-hour flight from Dubai to London, with 200 passengers on board, a group of hijackers gain control over the plane right after takeoff. As the hijackers veer the plane off course and try to keep everyone subdued, business negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) attempts to do what he does best and negotiate with the hijackers to get everyone off the plane safe. But, in the event that his way with words doesn’t pull off the job, Sam refuses to let the plane go down without a fight: “It’s either us or them.” (AppleTV+)

“Burial” (NR) -- Taking place in 1945 Berlin, this British war thriller film follows a female Soviet soldier named Brana (Charlotte Vega). A part of the Red Army unit, Brana and her fellow soldiers are assigned to carry, from Berlin to the Soviet Union, a casket of unknown contents that must be buried every night and dug up every morning. When they realize they’re in pursuit by several Nazi loyalists, they realize the contents of the casket are none other than Adolf Hitler’s remains. Critics have praised the performances of Vega, Harriet Walter (“Ted Lasso”) and Tom Felton (the “Harry Potter” films), but also stated that the film lacks a certain vigor to make it all come together.

“Burial” premieres June 30. (Hulu) (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Sarah Snook, left, and Lily LaTorre star in “Run Rabbit Run.” Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

70 Years of Serving...

continued from page 19

This year ArcMorris plans on opening two more group homes that will be geared toward people with high medical and behavioral needs.

The organization recently bought a local farm in Randolph where its member will be able to enjoy outdoor activities and visit with animals. The farm will also welcome community members who would like to contribute and volunteer.

“We have made so much progress but our work is not done yet,” Moran said. “We are going to continue to create programs that are meaningful for those we serve.”

N.J. Assemblywoman Aura Dunn spoke at the dinner of how important it is to support organizations like ArcMorris because “each and every one of us is impacted and connected to someone with an intellectual or developmental disability.” She presented joint resolutions to the organization and every award winner.

The night opened with a heartwarming performance of the MPAC’s Performing Arts Company who sang the National Anthem.

One of the highlights of the evening was the special award presentation to ArcMorris for Distinguished Service from the Hanover Township presented by

Township Committee Members Ronald Francioli and John Ferramosca.

The following community members were presented with awards for their work for those with I/DD in the past year: Dr. Christine Hoffman-Payne of Morristown, Jessica Chila of Ridgefield, John Gatti of Cedar Knolls, Dave Gould of Dover, James Gallagher of Dover and Walter & Ann Bender of Long Valley.

The following organizations were recognized for the support they provide to people with disabilities and to ArcMorris: Hanover Township Executive Committee and Town Administrators, Saint Luke Parish Special Needs Ministry of Long Valley, Weis Markets

The following ArcMorris staff members were honored for their service, hard work and dedication to people with disabilities and their families:

Chi-que Jones of Newark, Gloria Harris of Hopatcong, Judith Raymond-Georges of Maplewood, Luz Garcia of Dover, Olga Cruz of Hackettstown, Rachel Perryman of Montville, Antoinette Kpah of Newark, Elvia Orama of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Sharon Yawger of Budd Lake and Gail Paradise of Wharton.

By Dr. Keith Roach

High Blood Pressure Readings Call for Additional Medication

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. I’ve been taking 240 mg of verapamil for all of these years.

A few years back, my medication started coming in 120-mg dosages, so I started taking one in the morning and one at night. My blood pressure both at home and at the doctor’s office is often higher than I think it should be, averaging 138/88.

Recently, I used a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, which showed that more than 50% of my daytime readings were above 140/90, while my nighttime readings averaged 118/82. I am still waiting to hear back from my doctor regarding the results of this test, but I wanted to get your thoughts. Should I be on some other type of medication? Should I alter the timing to get better daytime readings?

-- E.T.

ANSWER: In my opinion, these readings are not ideal. Twenty-four-hour, ambulatory blood pressure readings are usually 5 to 10 points lower than office blood pressure readings, so your average daytime readings are correspondingly higher.

There is strong evidence that in people at high risk for

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heart attack (such as those who are already known to have blockages), controlling blood pressure to an average of less than 120 systolic (the first or top number) and less than 70 diastolic (the second or bottom number) reduces risk. It’s not as clear for people who are at a lower risk, such as people who have high blood pressure without any additional risks.

In my own practice, however, I will usually try to get my patients close to those optimal numbers, as long as the medication does not cause side effects. In a situation like yours, I would consider additional daytime medicine. More verapamil might be reasonable, but many doctors might use a different medication, such as a diuretic, in the morning to try to get the optimal blood pressure with less risk of side effects.

Very often, the choice of blood pressure medication depends on any other medical issues a person may have. Only your doctor knows enough about your medical condition to make a personalized recommendation.

***

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you eat eggs if you have a severe allergy to them? I ask this because my grandson vomited after eating scrambled eggs for the first time, so my daughter-in-law took him to four doctors until she found one who agreed with her that he had a severe allergic reaction. (The first three said he did not.) Since then, he

has eaten baked foods with eggs in them without getting a reaction. -- G.A.

ANSWER: Egg allergies are among the most common childhood food allergies, second only to cow’s milk. Symptoms of a severe egg allergy can start within minutes of eating an egg product, with skin changes (flushing, itching or swelling) and problems with the airway (swelling of the throat or a change in voice). Not all people -- whether they’re adults or children -- get skin changes, and gastrointestinal symptoms are also common. Although vomiting may occur, other symptoms (looking pale, lethargy or diarrhea) commonly occur.

A single episode of vomiting is not strong evidence of a food allergy. Blood and skin testing are sometimes used to evaluate whether an allergy is truly present.

More importantly, repeated exposure without symptoms is evidence against the diagnosis of a food allergy (although it is possible there was not enough egg in what your grandson ate to trigger a reaction). I strongly recommend a consultation with an allergist.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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